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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Atlanta mayor: Fire chief not axed for writing anti-gay book

Atlanta mayor: Fire chief not axed for writing anti-gay book


Ohio man accused of threatening to kill House Speaker Boehner

Ohio man accused of threatening to kill House Speaker Boehner


West Hollywood law requires gender-neutral restroom

West Hollywood law requires gender-neutral restroom


Assault charges dismissed against soccer star Hope Solo

Assault charges dismissed against soccer star Hope Solo


911 centers in Mahoning, Columbiana counties reporting problems

911 centers in Mahoning, Columbiana counties reporting problems


Delta flight returns to LA after emergency

Delta flight returns to LA after emergency


Feds order former NFL played to New Orleans to face sex charges

Feds order former NFL players to New Orleans to face sex charges


Chipotle: No pork at a third of its restaurants

Chipotle: No pork at a third of its restaurants


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Thomas Carney

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Boil-water advisory issued for some Warren Twp. residents

Boil-water advisory issued for some Warren Twp. residents


BREAKING NEWS | Brad Paisley concert at Covelli Centre is sold out

Brad Paisley concert at Covelli Centre is sold out


Connelly: Buckeyes beat the odds to win title

Underdogs overwhelmed Oregon to win trophy


Small-town Ohio police chief made famous on Facebook is suspended

Small-town Ohio police chief made famous on Facebook is suspended


Huckabee slams Obama for allowing daughters to listen to Beyonce

Huckabee slams Obama for allowing daughters to listen to Beyonce


Study: Ohio attracts $1.3B in clean-energy investment

Ohio attracts $1.3B in clean-energy investment


UPDATE | OSU football revelers set fires, tear down goal post

OSU revelers set fires, tear down goal post


US job openings jump to 14-year high

US job openings jump to 14-year high


Steelers name Keith Butler as new defensive coordinator

Steelers name Keith Butler as new defensive coordinator


Pa. hospital shooting suspect says he wants to plead guilty

Pa. hospital shooting suspect says he wants to plead guilty


Judge: No to CNN request on public juror questions in Hernandez murder trial

Judge: No to request on public juror questions in Hernandez murder trial


Demolition begins ahead of Ohio veterans memorial museum

Demolition begins ahead of Ohio veterans memorial museum


Couple faces charges after raid at their Boardman apartment

Couple faces charges after raid at their Boardman apartment


All Bottom Dollar stores closed today

All Bottom Dollar stores closed today


Former part-time teacher pleads guilty to child porn charges

Former part-time teacher pleads guilty to child porn charges


Boardman cops probe theft of two guns

Boardman cops probe theft of two guns


State school board names ex-coach as its president

State school board names ex-coach as its president


Arson at vacant Hartzell Avenue house

Arson at vacant Hartzell Avenue house


South Range voters to decide school levy in May

South Range voters to decide school levy in May


Vandalism, fires and roadblocks follow Ohio State victory

Vandalism, fires and roadblocks follow Ohio State victory


Vandalism, fires and roadblocks follow Ohio State victory

Vandalism, fires and roadblocks follow Ohio State victory


REUNIONS

Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1965 alumni will meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the


SOCIETY DIGEST || Jan. 13, 2015

WWII veteran will share stories CANFIELD Guest speaker at the World War II Heritage Society for


Truck assault reported in Youngstown

A 27-year-old man called police an attempted assault by a truck in apartment complex’s parking lot on Flo Lor Drive at 7:23 tonight.


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Poland woman to appear this week on ‘Jeopardy!’

Kelvin once worked at The Vindicator.

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Former Columbiana task force director sentenced

The former director of the Columbiana County Drug Task Force was sentenced to 18 months in prison for crimes committed while he oversaw the agency


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O-H YES

Ohio State can add the newest version of the national championship trophy to a case that already has a bunch of the old ones.

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Canfield’s Letscher eyes return to state tourney

Cardinals junior recently rolled a 300


Woman’s ex records her slamming kitten’s head on dresser

Police viewed the video which showed the woman then throwing the kitten into a window .


Cavs’ James practices, might play against Suns

Cleveland is 1-7 in his absence


Gov. Kasich calls for re-emphasis on families

The governor was sworn in for his second four-year term Monday


OHSAA

Ursuline 61, East 36 YOUNGSTOWN Simone Comer led the Irish (3-5) with 12 points, seven rebounds


Oles resigns as Austintown trustee effective Feb. 1

She is leaving the area


Ducks QB Mariota faces decision on NFL

He’s expected to be a high draft pick


Boat show includes guests, film

Staff report ROOTSTOWN Boat House Marine at Tri-lakes (BHM), 3976 state Route 14, will present


New Mill Creek commissioners take oath of office

As two Mill Creek MetroParks Board of Park Commissioners start new terms, another is leaving.


Brady vs. Luck now takes the stage

Colts are looking to avenge regular-season blowout loss


Tressel has no desire to return to coaching

YSU president participated in coin flip


Water-pipe break in Wean Building soaks Trumbull County records

Some of the county records kept on three floors of the county-owned Wean Building on North Park Avenue got wet


Heisman Trophy could be in Zeke’s future

Buckeyes sophomore RB gained 246 yards


Ferrara argues against convictions in Marsh murders

Lawyer lays out six issues to appeals court to overturn conviction


METRO DIGEST || Counterfeit bills used in Austintown

Counterfeit bills used AUSTINTOWN Two people used four counterfeit $100 bills Saturday night at


Two get prison time in heroin ring

Defendants in a New York-Mahoning Valley heroin distribution conspiracy got 60 and 46 months in federal prison.


Prosecutor to appeal decision to vacate Girts’ murder plea, sentence

An appeals court vacated the involuntary manslaughter plea and indefinite sentence of the former Poland embalmer


Fitness Fun exercise class has faithful following

Marion Calpin leads the activity at St. Michael Church


Warren man gets 10 years for 2012 execution-style killing

Lamont Salter, 26, pleaded guilty Monday to involuntary manslaughter, kidnapping and aggravated burglary


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Valley fans celebrate Ohio State victory over Oregon

Ohio State football fans Matt Firment of McDonald, left, Ashley Hoffman of Vienna, Joe Murray of Youngstown, Charlie Brown of Niles and Angel Dunch of Howland celebrate a score at V2 Wine Bar Trattoria, downtown Youngstown, as the Bucks push toward a win over Oregon in the first national championship game.

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Body Central closes

Body Central closes BOARDMAN Body Central stores in Southern Park Mall and Eastwood Mall have


Obama: With tech advances come risks

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama on Monday proposed strengthening laws against


‘Allegiance’ Espionage hits home in new NBC show

By Steven Zeitchik Los Angeles Times NEW YORK When the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, happened,


Obama’s 2-year college plan worthy of thoughtful debate

Editorial: If Republicans in Congress want to find out whether President Barack Obama’s community-college


Keystone bill clears Senate despite veto threat

Associated Press WASHINGTON Legislation approving construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline


Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Childish Gambino: Tonight on


Kimchi conquers leg cramps

Q. For many years, I had excruciating leg and foot cramps that woke me several times each night. I


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS NY clinic Rivers used is losing accreditation NEW YORK The New York City clinic


Cheap gas shifts car buyers’ habits

Inside the auto show here, automakers are showing off electric and other vehicles designed to cut our dependence on fossil fuels. Outside, car buyers are paying the lowest prices in years for carbon-based fuels.


‘Fifty Shades’ director finds R-rated sweet spot FILMING EROTICA

Dakota Johnson stars in the upcoming film “Fifty Shades of Grey.” By Rebecca Keegan Los


Local Motors brings 3-D printed vehicle

Associated Press DETROIT A 3-D printed car could be in your driveway sooner than you think.


Campaigns tap donors online

Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg News Scott Bland of the National Journal has a nice story about


There isn’t an app to solve all problems

Opinion: By John McCarron Chicago Tribune Poverty? Isn’t there an app for that? None of my college


Rethink emergency releases

Opinion: Marietta Times: Ohio state prisons housed 50,641 inmates at the end of 2014 — 31 percent more than


Obamacare fines loom at tax time

By Chad Terhune Los Angeles Times Uncle Sam could take a bigger bite at tax time for consumers


McConnell is singing ‘Kumbaya’

Opinion: The triumphant Republican class of 2014 formally took control of both halves of Congress last week,


Poor Harvard profs? Hardly

Opinion: By Dan K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Pity the poor Harvard professors. When it


‘Good old days’ of protesting missed

Opinion: By Sheron Patterson The Dallas Morning News I am getting nostalgic for the good old days of


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Time capsule dating to 1795 includes coins, newspapers BOSTON Early residents of


Commission members

Commission members Niles Financial Planning and Supervision Commission members are: Sharon


Divers retrieve 2nd black box from AirAsia crash

Associated Press PANGKALAN BUN, Indonesia Divers retrieved the crashed AirAsia plane’s second


How hugs may figure into health

You’ll get no argument from most people — especially on a cold winter’s night — that hugs make you feel warm inside. But can that good feeling protect your health?


Niles financial supervision committee has its first meeting

Group must have a financial recovery plan for the city drawn up by May 12


METRO DIGEST || Authorities probe East Side fatality

Authorities probe fatal accident YOUNGSTOWN A fatal accident occurred on Jacobs Road near


Years Ago

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 13, the 13th day of 2015. There are 352 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


HEALTH DIGEST || Free workshop on suicide, depression

Free workshop on suicide, depression HUBBARD Learn more about depression and suicide at a free


Man who skipped sentencing hearing wants to withdraw plea

Judge denies motion


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Michael and Nicole Jones, Columbiana, boy, Jan. 11.


2 police officers charged in homeless camper’s death

Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Two Albuquerque police officers were charged with murder


SpaceX supply ship arrives with goods

SpaceX supply ship arrives with goods CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. A shipment of much-needed groceries


Survivors of Nigeria attack describe killings

Associated Press MAIDUGURI, Nigeria Survivors of an assault by Islamic militants that killed a


Meyer cemented legacy as one of best ever

If he wasn’t a member of the club before, he definitely is now. Take a bow, Urban Meyer. You’re


Hackers claim control of Twitter, YouTube sites

Associated Press WASHINGTON Hackers claiming to work on behalf of Islamic State militants seized


White House admits error at Paris rally

Associated Press WASHINGTON In a rare admission of error, the White House said Monday that


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Lowellville Village Council, 6:30 p.m., city hall, 140 E. Liberty St. Mahoning


Two arrested after West Side crash, chase

Cops find pistol in one car


Complex process of catch not only rued NFL rule

League officials defend call that went against Cowboys


URGENT Police: As many as 6 Paris terror suspects may be at large

URGENT Police: As many as 6 Paris terror suspects may be at large AP Photo PAR130, DLM110, PAR101,


Broncos, Fox part ways after 4 titles, 4 playoff nosedives

Manning’s future remains up in air


Conley added to roster for top prospects game

Conley added to roster for top prospects game Chicago The United States Hockey League and NHL


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