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

UPDATE | President Hollande: France will be merciless to those behind attacks

President Francois Hollande says France will be “merciless” against those behind the deadliest attacks in the country in decades.


Youngstown teachers protesting BOE president's distress commission choice

The appointment by the city school board president to the academic distress commission is drawing the ire of the teachers union.


Adoption day preserves biological ties for Trumbull kids

The Adoption Day celebration Friday at the Trumbull County Courthouse sponsored by Trumbull County Children Services and the county probate court put a little different spin on the phrase “blended family.”


Sandy Hook's anti-bullying program aims to eliminate social isolation

Dismantling the barriers of social isolation can help prevent students from hurting themselves or others, a speaker said at an anti-bullying workshop for educators and mental health and legal professionals.


Car with burned body registered to new Youngstown distress commission appointee

As a man was arraigned on charges in a South Side homicide last week, police still are trying to identify a man found in a burning car late Thursday on the North Side.


Valley trees among those to be sent to troops this holiday season

Dave Adkins held the trunk of a Douglas fir as he carefully checked the branches and needles.


Friday's playoff scores

Second-round results


4,000-plus get speeding citations in 3 months of Youngstown program

The number of people cited by police for civil speeding violations has exceeded 4,000 in less than three months of enforcement.


Youngstown police dog handler remembers his late partner

City police dog handler Josh Kelly said he was not the only one in his police car whose adrenaline would flow when he got an important call.


Vindicator interested in Valley residents in Paris

Stories and updates of locals traveling or staying in Paris wanted.


Ex-officer who fatally shot man fired from job at college

Ex-officer who fatally shot man fired from job at college


Art in Concert event is Saturday at Stambaugh Auditorium

Art in Concert event is Saturday at Stambaugh Auditorium


Community cops help tag West Side houses for zoning violations

Community cops help tag West Side houses for zoning violations


Carson defends relationship with dentist convicted of fraud

Carson defends relationship with dentist convicted of fraud


BREAKING NEWS | Youngstown school board president names appointee to ADC

Youngstown school board president names appointee to ADC


Man pleads no contest to holding ’Fight Nights’ in Farrell, Pa., garage

Man pleads no contest to holding ’Fight Nights’ in garage


University of Pittsburgh latest to rescind honorary degree to Bill Cosby

University of Pittsburgh latest to rescind degree to Cosby


APNewsBreak: Medicare spending $9B on hepatitis C drugs

APNewsBreak: Medicare spending $9B on hepatitis C drugs


Military: US 'reasonably certain' Jihadi John is dead

Military: US 'reasonably certain' Jihadi John is dead


Youngstown police charge man with Saturday homicide

Youngstown police charge man with Saturday homicide


Boardman teens repay woman's kindness by taking her car

Boardman teens repay woman's kindness by taking her car


Utah judge reverses order to take baby from lesbian couple

Utah judge reverses order to take baby from lesbian couple


Key Ohio Democrats lining up behind Clinton

Key Ohio Democrats lining up behind Clinton


Wright State University students in Ohio decry mistreatment of black students

University students decry mistreatment of black students


Ruling gives Jerry Sandusky back $4,900-a-month Penn State pension

Ruling gives Jerry Sandusky back a $4,900-a-month Penn State pension


Postal Service tallies $5.1B loss even as revenues rise

Postal Service tallies $5.1B loss even as revenues rise


You can have 5 minutes with Mayor John A. McNally on Tuesday

You can have 5 minutes with Mayor John A. McNally on Tuesday


Warren man found guilty in 2014 burglary, assault case

Warren man found guilty in 2014 burglary, assault case


Animal-rights supporters show up at Campbell court hearing

Animal-rights supporters show up at Campbell court hearing


Southern Ohio county jail closes because of lock problems

Southern Ohio county jail closes because of lock problems


Former Ohio teacher gets 15 years in child abuse case

Former Ohio teacher gets 15 years in child abuse case


Prosecutors seek 12½ years for ex-Subway spokesman Fogle

Prosecutors seek 12½ years for ex-Subway spokesman Fogle


State Rep. Michele Lepore-Hagan will run for re-election next year

State Rep. Michele Lepore-Hagan will run for re-election next year


Authorities: Woman in Ohio nursing home died of heroin overdose

Authorities: woman in nursing home died of heroin overdose


BREAKING NEWS | State appoints 3 to new Youngstown ADC

State appoints 3 to new Youngstown ADC


2 injured in Hubbard Township auto accident

2 injured in Hubbard Township auto accident


Top military aide removed from job, under investigation

Top military aide removed from job, under investigation


Letters: More outrage over COLA freeze; Hillary is champion for Planned Parenthood

Opinion: Republican crybabies and clowns


Body found in burning car on Otis Street

Body found in burning car on Otis Street


Tease photo

Warren boasts two successful prep football programs

Harding and JFK are both in playoff action tonight.


Retired YSU dean to serve on Youngstown distress commission

Barbara Brothers, a career educator, is Mayor John A. McNally’s appointee to the academic distress commission


Paranormal TV show digging into claims Youngstown house haunted

The filming will be done in about a week


RUMAN: Very superstitious: Coaches sticking to game-day regimens

Fortunately, Warren John F. Kennedy football coach Jeff Bayuk isn’t totally sold on superstition. Otherwise today’s Blitz feature story on Warren football might have never happened.


Crestview, LaBrae set for Boardman showdown

The Rebels and Vikings both have big-play personnel.


Hubbard Twp puts brakes on use of speed camera on I-80

Police will not use the cameras on Interstate-80 while township investigates Ohio law.


NDSU’s trench warfare awaits Pelini’s Penguins

Bison run game and defense are strong because of line play.


Woman enters plea in death of baby at Est Side day care

Prosecutors recommending three years probation


Anti-frackers asking for recount on charter amendment

The recount could cost up to $2,250


Raiders, Rothbauer set for state final

Up next for South Range is Cincinnati Summit Country Day.


Warren school worker charged with theft

Susan Manusakis, 54, remains on the job as a secretary for Warren City Schools after being charged with felony theft and forgery from the Warren Secretarial Association


Food historian to lecture at Packard Hall

Staff report WARREN Food writer Francine Segan will give a presentation at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday


2016 Summer Olympics Boycott, nyet, but Russians admit to some wrongdoings

Associated Press MOSCOW With an Olympic boycott ruled out, Russia is planning to at least


Supreme Court upholds sex-offender label for 21-year-old

The court ruled the label is not cruel and unusual punishment


METRO DIGEST || Victim confronts thief

Victim confronts thief WARREN A 22-year-old man who lives on Dunstan Drive Northwest said he


METRO DIGEST || Dog found dead in South Side break-in

Dog found dead in South Side break-in YOUNGSTOWN A woman who discovered her home broken into


Man indicted in Cleveland Street homicide

Could face the death penalty if convicted


Hubbard man charged with OVI

The man almost hit a police car while he was drunk


Sciortino seeking trial postponement

He also wants to postpone the trial, which is set to start Jan. 11


Youngstown Lions mark 95 years of helping blind, needy

Parker McHenry, a member of Youngstown Lions Club, holds up photos of the organization’s famous Turtle Derby fundraiser. The club celebrated its 95th anniversary Thursday at Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center, downtown Youngstown.


Children enjoy food, fun and fitness

The Austintown library hosted Fitness Fun storytime on Nov. 5 for children ages 2-5. Miss Ashley, the librarian leading the event, mentioned that this group of children was one of the largest groups that the event has brought in.

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Soup-er November at Canfield United Methodist Church

During the month of November, in the spirit of the very first Thanksgiving, people are reminded to


Austintown Sports Briefs

Neighbors wants winter sports news Winter sports have begun and Neighbors wants to be there every


Independent film filmed in Poland

Worlds Away is a fictitious drama filmed in Poland and SWPA. The story centers on Bill Parker –


CUMC celebrates 75th annual Bazaar and Fall Festival

The Canfield United Methodist Church hosted its 75th annual Bazaar and Fall Festival Oct. 16-17, with several shops filled with a large variety of items.

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Canfield Sports Briefs

Softball Shopping Blitz to be Dec. 18-20 The Canfield High School softball NYC Holiday Shopping


Bills’ defense clamps down on Ryan’s old team

Rex Ryan’s return to the Meadowlands was a successful one — thanks to his pride and joy, the defense.


ON THE LINKS Thurday’s pro golf results

OHL CLASSIC AT MAYAKOBA PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO Justin Leonard got off to a quick start in what


Layups for Lucy aims to raise $10,000

Layups for Lucy aims to raise $10,000 NEW CASTLE, PA. Layups for Lucy, a community event to


Employers advertise more job openings

Associated Press WASHINGTON Employers advertised more job openings in September, but hiring was


Poland hotel unveils new look and amenities after remodeling project

Fairfield Inn & Suites hosts grand re-opening event


On the Air This weekend’s football games on TV & radio

TODAY 7 p.m. (WKBN-AM 570) High school football playoffs: Crestview vs. LaBrae. 7 p.m. (WBBG-FM


Dec. 2 is special needs winter dance

Special needs winterfest dance is Dec. 2 at Mahoning Country Club


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Chariya Mean and Robert Krake, Youngstown, girl, Nov.


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown,


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Singer making documentary on nightclub fire PROVIDENCE, R.I. The lead singer for


Driver sentenced

Associated Press CLEVELAND A judge has sentenced a Cleveland man to 11 years in prison for the


Beer merger leaves future uncertain for other brewers

Associated Press LONDON It’s no fun being in the middle. Heineken, Molson Coors and Carlsberg


Million Student March takes place around country

Associated Press BERKELEY, Calif. Students at more than a hundred colleges and universities


YEARS AGO

Today is Friday, Nov. 13, the 317th day of 2015. There are 48 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Media target Carson

Opinion: Dr. Ben Carson’s whole life has been very unusual, so perhaps we should not be surprised to see the


Engines removed from plane that crashed in Akron

Akron Beacon Journal AKRON Federal investigators have removed both engines from the wreckage of


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Baker Y.R. Albdour, 33, of 7210 Glendale Ave., Boardman, and Amneh M T KH Al Jaddo, 27, of same.


Ohioan is accused of making threats against US military

Associated Press WASHINGTON An Ohio man accused of using social media to promote violence


Familiarity fatal flaw of ‘The 33’

REVIEW ‘THE 33’ Grade: C Credits: Directed by Patricia Riggen, starring Antonio Banderas, Cote


Residents mixed on proposed smoking ban in public housing

Associated Press NEW YORK The federal government’s proposal Thursday to ban smoking inside and


Applications sought for state budget

Applications sought for state budget YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, in


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Elixir of Love,” 7:30 p.m.: Opera Western Reserve’s annual


Agencies encourages safe disposal of unused prescription drugs

Range of disposal options available to Mahoning County residents


Moving, starry holiday pic ‘Love the Coopers’

REVIEW ‘Love the Coopers’ Starring: Directed by Jessie Nelson, starring Olivia Wilde, Amanda


Russian plane crash probe demands cooperation by all

Editorial: With each passing day, it becomes increasingly apparent that Islamic State terrorists caused the


Students see science and safety in action

Robinwood Lane Elementary School students were treated to a special assembly on Oct. 30.

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Canfield area food drive named for late leader

He was the brains and heart behind the Canfield area holiday food drive that has fed thousands over


Poland Community Briefs

Mahoning Valley Poets to meet Mahoning Valley Poets will meet at Tequila Jalisco restaurant,


Boardman Community Briefs

Mahoning Valley Poets to meet Mahoning Valley Poets will meet at Tequila Jalisco restaurant,


‘Movember’ mustaches promote prostate cancer awareness

Man Up Mahoning Valley, Mercy Health Cancer Centers, Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley and NEO

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Sister Jerome’s Centennial Dinner raises $100,000

Nearly 300 people attended the Centennial Dinner for Sister Jerome’s Poor at The Georgetown on Oct.

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Austintown Community Briefs

Mahoning Valley Poets to meet Mahoning Valley Poets will meet at Tequila Jalisco restaurant,


Bell intercepts passes, sends DBs to academy

The best way to earn a diploma from the Vonn Bell Academy is by learning from the headmaster.


Mahoning County Race Course: Saturday racing schedule

Post time: 12:45 p.m. RACE 1 $10,100, 3 yo’s & up, 1M, F & M, CLM $7,500 Fair Chase


SPORTS digest

Braves trade Simmons to Aybar, prospects ANAHEIM, Calif. The Atlanta Braves traded Andrelton


Week 12 PLAYOFF Capsules | How the teams match up

TONIGHT’S GAMES DIVISION II Region 3 3 Mayfield vs. 7 Warren Harding Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. at


Video shows Barrett telling cops he’s Ohio State QB

Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett initially told a Columbus police officer he hadn’t been drinking the night he was arrested.


Greek life doesn’t deserve bad rap

Dear Annie: I am in a sorority and proudly wear my Greek letters. However, when I go outside the


Racism on campus: Students around US show solidarity with protesters

Associated Press BOSTON Sheryce Holloway is tired of white people at Virginia Commonwealth


Oddly enough

Oddly enough Parking problems? Pay tickets in canned food instead of cash LEXINGTON, Ky.


INSIDE THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak

INSIDE THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 3-under par 68 in


Ohio police advisory group gets update on training changes

Associated Press LONDON, Ohio An Ohio police relations advisory group has been updated on


US airstrike targets ‘Jihadi John’ from IS slaying videos

US airstrike targets ‘Jihadi John’ from IS slaying videos WASHINGTON A U.S. drone strike


Fracking opponents are willing to put money where mouths are

Opinion: While supporters of the Youngstown anti-fracking charter amendment contend they aren’t looking at a


Canfield Community Briefs

CVMS canned good drive It’s the time of year when it’s better to give than receive. In the spirit


Podcasts


The Blitz Show for November 13, 2015

Peter Erskine