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

Farmers dealt rough hand with this summer's wet weather

Farmers dealt rough hand with this summer's wet weather


Mission of Hope provides ministry in Youngstown

Mission of Hope provides ministry in Youngstown


Niles scrambles to pay income-tax refunds

Niles scrambles to pay income-tax refunds


Group seeks to keep anti-fracking item off ballot

Group seeks to keep anti-fracking item off ballot


Bentley Lenhoff, community theater icon, dies at 85

Bentley Lenhoff, community theater icon, dies at 85


Charges in festival fracas sent to grand jury

Charges in festival fracas sent to grand jury


Poland trustees deny zone-change request for multiunit dwelling

Poland trustees deny zone-change request for multiunit dwelling


Dead woman's car found in Pittsburgh, driver charged with receiving stolen property

Dead woman's car found in Pittsburgh


Keith Olbermann's show on ESPN to end this month

Keith Olbermann's show on ESPN to end this month


Ohio judge wants to know if he can refuse gay weddings

Ohio judge wants to know if he can refuse gay weddings


Former Dayton basketball player found guilty in burglaries

Former Dayton basketball player found guilty in burglaries


Local auto sales up 5.6 percent in June

Local auto sales up 5.6 percent in June


GM recalls Hummers, other vehicles

GM recalls Hummers, other vehicles


New York Stock Exchange has resumed trading

NYSE has resumed trading


Traffic stop reveals drug paraphernalia, child endangering

Traffic stop reveals drug paraphernalia, child endangering


Drug arrest follows wrong-way vehicle stop

Drug arrest follows wrong-way vehicle stop


Anti-fracking amendment opponents say enough is enough

Anti-fracking amendment opponents say enough is enough


Trading remains halted at NYSE

Trading remains halted at NYSE


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Dawson gets to 15 years to life for the death of his infant son

Dawson gets to 15 years to life for the death of his infant son


Prayer gathering at noon at Gazebo on the Green

Prayer gathering at noon at Gazebo on the Green


Pavlik in Niles court on assault charge

Pavlik in Niles court on assault charge


UPDATE | United resumes U.S. flights after computer woes

Computers woes ground all United U.S. flights


Reduced admission at Arms museum, Tyler history center

Reduced admission at Arms museum, Tyler history center


Police investigate Boardman burglary

Police investigate Boardman burglary


Bronze vases stolen from Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery

Bronze vases stolen from Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY Austintown Grace Lutheran Church, 162 S. Raccoon Road, one block south of Mahoning


Police seek black Ford Taurus in probe of city's 11th homicide of 2015

Police seek black Ford Taurus in probe of city's 11th homicide of 2015


Chamber announces winning ticket

Chamber announces winning ticket COLUMBIANA The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce Fourth of


‘The Boris and Nicole Show’ HAPPY HOSTS

By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker are


Addition of two tennis courts to Austintown Park progresses ; basketball courts to stay

Digital video board for Falcon Stadium to be ready for first football game


City sewage discharge that killed fish exceeded 100,000 gallons

Youngstown mayor said the overflow won’t change the city’s schedule to keep wastewater out of Mill Creek

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Seman asks court to save house where three were killed

Defense says they need house to do its own tests


Rally against schools plan draws hundreds

A public meeting hosted by state and city officials is set for noon Monday McGuffey Elementary School regarding the plan


A new class of comics for this election

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK A presidential campaign is beginning without


Funeral home is putting up a fence to keep out those committing illegal activities

The business owner says his location is ‘a nightmare’


Boardman Local Schools continue with comprehensive security upgrade

This year the schools will have a new radio system, among other security measures


Racino numbers improve for third straight month

Net win statewide increases $335 million with all seven racinos open


Blue Jackets sign Kole Sherwood

He will be the first Youngstown Phantom to play for Columbus organization


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Boardman's Thomas, Pikunas qualify for championship

Ethan Thomas and Jacinta Pikunas are classmates at Boardman High School and both qualified for The Vindicator Greatest Golfer of the Valley junior championship on Tuesday at Diamond Back Golf Course.


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Lawyers: Cosby’s admission could aid women’s cases PHILADELPHIA Lawyers for women


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Melanie S. Christoff, 41, of 34 Fairlawn Ave.,


Kluber, Indians shut down Astros

Kluber moved past White Sox ace Chris Sale for the major-league lead in strikeouts with 148.


Our biased news media play role in poor US leadership

Opinion: In her 1985 speech after receiving the Best Actress Oscar for her role in “Places in the Heart,”


YEARS AGO

Opinion: years ago Today is Wednesday, July 8, the 189th day of 2015. There are 176 days left in the year.


Subway suspends ties with spokesman Fogle after raid at his Ind. home

Subway suspends ties with spokesman Fogle after raid at his Ind. home Associated Press NEW


Loved ones, classmates gather to celebrate Austintown veteran highway dedication

Family members of fallen thankful for remembrance of relatives


GOP legislators give pass to our troubled charter schools

Editorial: Republicans in Ohio are so heavily invested politically in the charter-school industry that not even


Price pleads guilty to February murder

Prosecutors recommending 24 years


Should we feel proud of our rebellious Confederate ancestors? Or should we be embarrassed by them?

Opinion: Should we feel proud of our rebellious Confederate ancestors? Or should we be embarrassed by them?


Funds for Head Start

Funds for Head Start YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Cleveland Democrat, announced more


Arraigned on charges

Arraigned on charges campbell Marcus Powell, 45, of Campbell was arraigned Tuesday on charges of


Treat your taste buds to Italian fare

Treat your taste buds to Italian fare For 24 years, Muscarella’s Cafe Italia in Sharpsville, Pa.,


Religious beliefs, gay rights clash in court over wedding cake

Associated Press DENVER A case that tests the boundaries of religious freedom and gay rights


Don’t feel shame or pride for old South

Opinion: Displaying unanimous views and questionable political judgment, Republican presidential candidates


US job openings remain high, but actual hirings fell in May

Associated Press WASHINGTON Job openings stayed close to a 15-year high in May. It’s a sign


Senate OKs removal of Confederate flag

Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. The South Carolina Senate gave its final approval Tuesday to


Please keep foreign cars out of all-American Fourth of July parades

Opinion: This past Saturday I attended the Fourth of July parade in Canfield. And, like most parades, it


Nonprofit, for-profit groups fight to control breast-milk industry

Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. It could trade for 400 times more than the price of crude oil and


Orders being accepted for Smart Choice Food

You can place your order at New Hope United Methodist Church in Niles


Television series being released on DVD this week include:

Television series being released on DVD this week include: v “Poldark”: Get ahead with Aidan


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.600.39 Avalon


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Andrew and Lauren Wolfgang, Salem, boy, July 6.


birthdays

birthdays Singer Steve Lawrence is 80. Actor Jeffrey Tambor (“Arrested Development,” “The Larry


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Youngstown Community School, 7:30 a.m., 50 Essex St. Eastgate Regional Council


TOMORROW in vibe

TOMORROW in vibe Ear style here.


Airlines boost on-time ratings

Associated Press WASHINGTON The latest government report shows airlines doing a little better at


Carnival aims to launch Cuba cruises

Associated Press The world’s largest cruise company could be heading to Cuba. Starting in May,


Trumbull commissioners move closer on Southington water project

The commissioners will have a public hearing on the waterline project in August


Britons mark decade since transit attacks

Britons mark decade since transit attacks LONDON Britons paused in silence, laid flowers and


Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation awards $84,000 in grants

The Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation awards grants for local health initiatives, including therapy for children with severe disabilities


Fighter jet, small plane crash; 2 die

Associated Press MONCKS CORNER, S.C. An F-16 fighter jet smashed into a small plane Tuesday


Mahoning election board will have a free app on Sept. 2

It will provide information to voters


Interim president for Lumen Christi Catholic Schools named

Interim president for Lumen Christi Catholic Schools named


Prosecutors allege probation violation in football rape case

Associated Press STEUBENVILLE, OHIO Prosecutors are alleging a new probation violation by a


Warren patrolman, two other drivers, injured in rear-end collision involving four cars

Three people, including a Warren police officer, were treated at local hospitals after their cars were involved in a crash


ecuador Close to 1M hear pope’s plea for unity

Los Angeles Times (TNS) QUITO, Ecuador Pope Francis, delivering his second massively attended


Greece given until Sunday for proposals to stave off collapse

Associated Press BRUSSELS Frustrated and angry eurozone leaders fearing for the future of their


Appeals court upholds $13.9 million verdict in Trumbull medical malpractice case

The Ohio 11th District Court Appeals has upheld the decisions of the trial court in a case that resulted in a $13.9 million jury verdict


A tribute to wine history with an eye on the present

A tribute to wine history with an eye on the present The ability to age Napa Cabernet is what


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


Sales-tax holiday

Sales-tax holiday YOUNGSTOWN There will be a one-time sales-tax holiday in August. The holiday


Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have

Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have


Keller places third in Sand Ridge Invite

Keller places third in Sand Ridge Invite CHARDON Youngstown’s Ken Keller shot a 12-over 156 over


Dempsey’s goals power USA win

Honduras fell 2-1 in CONCACAF opener


Serena finds unbeatable mode

Sharapova is Williams’ next opponent


Spieth happy to stay home for Deere

He’s skipping Scotland links in preparing for British Open


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The Kitchen Post: Tacos are tops

At the Kitchen Post, the menu changes, but tacos are tops.

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From tarps to triples, Pirates’ Polanco does it all

The game was delayed 1 hour, 42 minutes.


oddly enough

oddly enough Police seek help after nut theft, post mug shot of squirrel SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich.


LA rally kicks off Team USA victory tour

10,000 fans cheered the soccer champions


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