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Youngstown plan meets opposition
Some opponents view Youngstown Plan as a way to privatize public education in Ohio
Stories published July 14, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Cheaper gas helps consumers, hurts industry workforce in Valley
Cheaper gas helps consumers, hurts industry workforce in Valley
Warren police investigating shooting that injured a man late this afternoon
Warren police investigating shooting that injured a man today
Hubbard police investigating who threw rocks on city street
Hubbard police investigating who threw rocks on city street
US Rep. Ryan looks into fed funding to help city sewage problem
US Rep. Ryan looks into fed funding to help city sewage problem
Guys Without Ties performs free concert Thursday in Boardman Park
Guys Without Ties performs free concert Thursday in Boardman Park
The 120th Mount Carmel Festival in Lowellville begins Wednesday
Mount Carmel Festival in Lowellville begins Wednesday
Free nutrition program for cancer survivors is Wednesday night
Free nutrition program for cancer survivors is Wednesday night
Annual Soap Box Derby events to begin next week in Akron
Annual Soap Box Derby events to begin next week in Akron
Man tries to set himself on fire at northeast Ohio VA clinic
Man tries to set himself on fire at northeast Ohio VA clinic
MILL CREEK LAKES CLOSED Day 18 | Complete Vindy story chronology here
For complete Vindicator coverage and opinion on the Mill Creek sewage overflow story...
YSU OKs three-year pact with the Association of Professional and Administrative Staff
YSU OKs three-year pact with the Association of Professional and Administrative Staff
General Motors will spend $1.4B on SUV plant upgrades
General Motors will spend $1.4B on SUV plant upgrades
Coroner: Ohio woman killed by dog suffered multiple injuries
Coroner: Ohio woman killed by dog suffered multiple injuries
Some Brookfield residents under a boil-water advisory until further notice
Some Brookfield residents under boil-water advisory until further notice
Fear of concussions spur new rules for Ohio high school football
Fear of concussions spur new rules for Ohio high school football
URGENT | Trumbull deputies shoot and kill Southington man
URGENT | Trumbull deputies shoot and kill Southington man
Ohio University donor faces protest over race-related email
Ohio University donor faces protest over race-related email
Closing arguments to begin in Colorado theater shooting case
Closing arguments to begin in Colorado theater shooting case
Youngstown man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges
Youngstown man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges
UPDATE | Power outage affects JCPenney and Firestone locations in Boardman
Power outage affects JCPenney and Firestone locations in Boardman
Austintown officials hope to have answer for Wyndclift Circle neighborhood
Austintown officials hope to have answer for Wyndclift Circle neighborhood
Some Mahoning County real estate owners get incorrect tax bills
Some Mahoning County real estate owners get incorrect tax bills
Second company probed for air bag inflator malfunctions
Second company probed for air bag inflator malfunctions
Pluto close-up: Spacecraft makes flyby of icy, mystery world
Pluto close-up: Spacecraft makes flyby of icy, mystery world
Iran nuclear deal: Fine ’new chapter’ or ’historic mistake’?
Iran nuclear deal: Fine ’new chapter’ or ’historic mistake’?
Liberty police probe burglary, breaking and entering
Liberty police probe burglary, breaking and entering
Meganne Corlew, Jonathan Jarvis will marry Aug. 1
AUSTINTOWN Raymond Corlew of Austintown announces the upcoming wedding of his daughter, Meganne
Boardman police charge man with burglary, child endangering
Boardman police charge man with burglary, child endangering
Kayti Benedict, Jonathan Miller to marry in Oct.
PASADENA, TEXAS Kayti Benedict and Jonathan Miller, both of Pasadena, Texas, are announcing their
Wedding date set for Miss Tomko, Mr. Heckathorn
GIRARD Philip and Debra Tomko of Girard are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kayla
Lauren Whetzel | Shane Siburkis
MARCO ISLAND, FLA. Lauren Whetzel and Shane Siburkis, both of Philadelphia, were united in
Bobbie Dunn | Gerald Bensinger
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. Bobbie Ann Dunn of Girard and Gerald A. Bensinger of Hubbard were married
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for brunch at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bedford
Kiwanis club to host antique, craft show
Kiwanis club to host antique, craft show SALEM Salem Kiwanis Club will host its 51st annual
Patton, Elie still proud to be part of Youngstown Pride
Twenty-five years after winning second WBL title, Patton, players still feel proud By Steve Wilaj
Struthers police arrest city man in shoplifting case
Struthers police arrest city man in shoplifting case
City man out on bond for burglary arrested on drug charges
City man out on bond for burglary arrested on drug charges
City police police arrest man after he attempts to flee
City police police arrest man after he attempts to flee
Ursuline football camp stresses safety
Irish coach Larry Kempe uses the Seattle Seahawks’ tackling video to teach proper technique.
Roth Brothers, Astro advance to title series
The teams will play a best-of-five championship series beginning tonight at Cene Park.
Free legal consultations for artists, art group
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Legal Creative, in partnership with the Public Library of Youngstown
Non-profit makes plans to create veterans housing out of historic steelworker apartments
The Iron Soup Preservation Company hopes to convert former company homes into veterans housing.
Workshop will guide youths to arts career
Staff report CANFIELD A free workshop on Aug. 2 will provide tips to high school students who
Transgender teen gets unscripted TLC series
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Like many 14-year-old girls, Jazz Jennings goes
Youngstown plan meets opposition
Some opponents view Youngstown Plan as a way to privatize public education in Ohio
Residents voice concern over gunfire in neighbors' backyards
Township to consult with county prosecutor's office
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Turkey Testicle Festival host not ruffled by competing event EAST DUNDEE, Ill.
Tapia, Marabell lead Scrappers past Lowell
Mahoning Valley will play host to Auburn on Wednesday night.
OHSAA adopts concussion recommendations
The new guidelines cut down on contact for football players.
Doctors seek cause behind ER trips for kids with food allergies Growing problem
By Bonnie Miller Rubin Chicago Tribune The rate of emergency room visits and hospitalizations
Vision center moving
Vision center moving BOARDMAN Akron Children’s Hospital’s Vision Center is moving to a larger
Mill Creek MetroParks leadership wants to push up timeline for ending sewer discharges into park water
Park system will work with congressman's office on pollution solutions
Trumbull County Probate Court starts veterans assistance program
Trumbull County Probate Court has started a Veterans Assistance Program.
Diplomats: Iran nuke deal is likely today
Diplomats: Iran nuke deal is likely today VIENNA An Iran nuclear agreement appeared likely
Associated Press
Associated Press BRUSSELS After grueling, often angry negotiations that tested the limits of
Drug charges
Drug charges YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested two people on possession-of-heroin charges and a third
School programs move buildings
Safety is a the root of decision to move Discovery 3 to Volney instead of Choffin, interim superintendent said
Youngstown YMCA and Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic among recipients
Youngstown YMCA and Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic among recipients
Chamber, Trumbull County commissioners continue work together
Trumbull County Commissioners recently approved a new contract with the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber to continue economic development work there.
Boston cop’s son is charged in terror plot
Associated Press BOSTON The son of a Boston police captain has been arrested in an FBI sting and
1 killed in crash with deputy chasing suspect
Associated Press COLUMBUS Authorities say one person has died in a crash involving a Franklin
Documents: US drug agents knew of escape plots in 2014
Associated Press WASHINGTON The weekend disappearance of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman from a
Pluto is bigger than experts had thought as flyby looms
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. Little Pluto is a little bigger than anyone imagined. On
SC jail’s clerical error is acknowledged in gun buy
Associated Press LEXINGTON, S.C. A jail clerk made a mistake when entering information about the
Youngstown woman gets early prison release
President Obama commuted the federal prison term of a Youngstown woman on a cocaine charge.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday United Local school board, 7:30 p.m., high school library, 8143 state Route 9,
Natural gas surpasses coal as biggest source of electricity in US
Associated Press Natural gas overtook coal as the top source of U.S. electric power generation for
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v JD McPherson: Tonight on “Conan”
Animal cruelty report investigated
Animal cruelty report investigated BOARDMAN Township police are investigating a reported case of
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Alisa Yelkin and William J. Garrett IV, Canfield, boy,
‘Nation of second chances’: Obama cuts prison sentences
Associated Press WASHINGTON Calling America “a nation of second chances,” President Barack Obama
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.55 .14 Avalon
GM ignition-switch deaths total 124, with 266 injuries
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors’ faulty ignition switches were responsible for at least
4 sue over arrests during protest
Associated Press CLEVELAND Four people arrested by Cleveland police during a protest in May over
Today is Tuesday, July 14, the 195th day of 2015. There are 170 days left in the year.
Today is Tuesday, July 14, the 195th day of 2015. There are 170 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
S. Range, Mill Creek need to relax public input policies
Editorial: Perception is reality in politics, so when two government entities that have been harshly
Politics part of process
Opinion: The Supreme Court’s decision to allow a redistricting commission set up by Arizona voters holds the
Macy’s to sell, close landmark store
Macy’s to sell, close landmark store PITTSBURGH Macy’s is closing its downtown location after
Senator promotes oil train safety bill
The bill would fund oil train accident cleanups and emergency responder training.
GM, UAW talks begin
Top officials from the UAW union and General Motors were all smiles Monday as they kicked off contract talks and promised to work together even as sharp differences percolate just beneath the surface.
Defendant’s attorney asks that murder trial be moved out of Trumbull County
The defense team representing a Texas man charged with a 2013 shooting death asked that certain information be kept from a jury.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian M. Groscost, 42, of 1981 Wolosyn Circle #5,
Millionaire seeks policy changes to close income gap in America
Opinion: By Patt Morrison Los Angeles Times In 2010, not long after the tea party was making its presence
Sewage discharges to Mill Creek are frequent
Fourteen combined city storm and sanitary sewer overflows discharge into Mill Creek Park.
Phantoms host Pucks & Pints street hockey
Phantoms host Pucks & Pints street hockey youngstown The Youngstown Phantoms will host the first
Grohl says injury made Foos stronger
Grohl says injury made Foos stronger NEW YORK Even though Dave Grohl has a broken foot and has
Dental-residency director to speak
Dental-residency director to speak YOUNGSTOWN The Downtown Wellness Community presents Dr. M.