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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Despite public outcry, Austintown school board extends superintendent's contract
Austintown school board approves contract renewal for superintendent
Brother's funeral no excuse, Judge Kobly tells dad
Kelim Rushton told a judge in municipal court Wednesday he already had missed the funeral of one brother when he was in jail.
Zoldan, Jim Brown upbeat about access to Trump after meeting today
NFL legend Jim Brown said he didn’t know what to think heading into a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump to discuss issues facing the black community.
Selfie in Mineral Ridge manger last week followed by birth today
For Nicole McMullen, taking a “selfie” in the manger at First Presbyterian Church of Mineral Ridge meant more than a photo.
Bring pets indoors or be charged, report those left outside, dog warden warns
Anyone with questions or needing to report violations can call the dog warden’s office at 330 740-2205 or Animal Charity at 330 788-1064, ext. 17.
Grandma joins daughter in jail after sentencing for grandkids' ODs
Lisa A. Davis, 44, joined her daughter, Carlisa V. Davis, 19, as a resident of the Trumbull County jail Wednesday, getting a 90-day jail sentence for permitting drug abuse at her house, where two grandchildren apparently consumed an opiate.
Salvation Army 'shop' promises happy Christmas for needy kids
Tisha Hurst of Struthers expects to cry on Christmas morning – tears of joy, that is.
7 mini-grants awarded to Boardman teachers for classroom projects
The Boardman Schools Fund for Educational Excellence awarded seven mini-grants to educators for projects and materials to enhance their classrooms.
'Hamilton' electors' longshot effort to block Trump dealt another blow
The ruling was another blow to the so-called “Hamilton Electors” who have launched a late and longshot effort to block president-elect Donald Trump from the White House.The Constitution does not specifically require electors to cast their votes according to the popular vote in their states.
Trump at odds with Tillerson over sanctions – who will win?
If there’s one thing Republicans and Democrats have agreed on in foreign policy, it is the power of sanctions. But Donald Trump’s choice for secretary of state has seen things differently.
Court overturns 10 of 13 charges against Ohio ex-lawmaker
Court overturns 10 of 13 charges against Ohio ex-lawmaker
It's wind chill today in Midwest; Northeast awaits cold
It's wind chill today in Midwest; Northeast awaits cold
Taize prayer Thursday at Villa Maria, Pa., is canceled
Taize prayer Thursday at Villa Maria, Pa., is canceled
Warren man arrested for soliciting at Austintown hotel
Warren man arrested for soliciting at Austintown hotel
Donor buys up Christmas trees from lot at troubled Ohio church
Donor buys up Christmas trees from lot at troubled Ohio church
Ohio House speaker: Governor abortion veto under discussion
Ohio House speaker: Governor abortion veto under discussion
Police: Notorious 86-year-old jewel thief strikes again
Police: Notorious 86-year-old jewel thief strikes again
Trump's choice for top diplomat no fan of sanctions
Trump's choice for top diplomat no fan of sanctions
No serious injuries after SUV hits Liberty school bus
No serious injuries after SUV hits Liberty school bus
Grandmother of revived children gets probation, 90 days in jail
Grandmother of revived children gets probation, 90 days in jail
YSU confirms closed practices today and tomorrow
YSU keeping tight lid on practices amid suspensions.
Trump team: He gets formal intel briefings 3 times a week
Trump team: He gets formal intel briefings 3 times a week
US stocks slip ahead of Federal Reserve meeting on rates
US stocks slip ahead of Federal Reserve meeting on rates
Burger of the Year Fire Grill BBQ smoked out the burger competition
If you want to build a champion, you need to work from the ground up. Art Einzig did just that at FireGrill BBQ, and claimed this year’s Burger of the Year award. Not only is he the owner, but the architect behind the building design and the menu.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave. Ext., North Lima, will have its monthly
Canfield comes alive late vs. Fitch
Spencer Woolley scored 14 of his game-high 18 points in the second half and Ethan Kalina added all 10 of his points after intermission to pace the Canfield Cardinals to a 56-47 decision over Austintown Fitch in All-American Conference, Red Division action Tuesday at the James W. Watkins Gymnasium
Snow-covered, slippery roads lead to multiple crashes, road woes
Frigid temperatures are on the way.
YSU pass defense to be tested
Quarterback Gage Gubrud is completing 68 percent of his passes, has 45 touchdowns as opposed to 12 interceptions and is averaging 369.8 passing yards.
Youngstown school board members continue to bash CEO Mohip
Youngstown Board of Education members continued to bash CEO Krish Mohip Tuesday evening, contending he lacks transparency.
Cavs top Grizzlies without Irving
The Cavaliers showed they can beat the Grizzlies with only two of their three stars
Possible solution for Niles Wellness Center: lease
At least two parties have expressed interest in leasing the Wellness Center
prep roundup | Tuesday’s other games
BOYS BASKETBALL Warren Harding 73, Lakeside 46 ASHTABULA Warren Harding’s Mike Hughes hit five
Priest bases sermons on life lessons from a Youngstown family
Rev. Joseph Rudjak reflects on Rose Street memories
Sports fraud defendant Panezich pleads guilty
The prosecutor is recommending three to seven years in prison for Panezich.
Players outraged by new MLB rules
Baseball owners and players ratified their five-year labor contract Tuesday, which contains a new Anti-Hazing and Anti-Bullying Policy.
Connected Facebook launches Parents Portal
Facebook launched its new Parents Portal on Tuesday, a collection of resources for parents. The
Sherman offers harsh take on TNF
Count Richard Sherman among the NFL players who are not fans of having to play on Thursday nights.
Felicity Jones of ‘Rogue One’ joins the ranks of strong Star Wars women A new heroine
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer SAN FRANCISCO “Star Wars” gets a bad rap for being a boy’s
First Night Canfield is discontinued
The 17-year event is being discontinued because of waning interest and drop in attendance
Ex-Trumbull corrections officer Delmont sentenced for attempted burglary
Anthony M. Delmont, 43, of Cleveland and South Meridian Road in Youngstown, a former Trumbull County corrections officer, was sentenced to one year in prison in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court.
Liberty trustees vote to use levy fees for union negotiations
Trustees also voted on allocation of towing, speed camera revenue.
Kasich signs 20-week abortion bill; vetoes heartbeat bill
The governor said the heartbeat bill is contrary to established law on abortion
Pelini mum on team suspensions, gun charges
Bo Pelini, head football coach at Youngstown State University, told reporters at his Tuesday news conference he would not address any disciplinary actions related to the team. The Vindicator, however, confirmed that tailback Martin Ruiz and four other players will be suspended for Saturday’s national semifinal against Eastern Washington.
The shooting of a Youngstown firefighter on the North Side of the city last week represents more
Editorial: The shooting of a Youngstown firefighter on the North Side of the city last week represents more
Rise of banal evil
Opinion: By Joshua J. WHITFIELD The Dallas Morning News “Why not join the S.S.? And he had replied, Why
METRO DIGEST || Puppy abuse indictment
Poland meeting POLAND Poland Township trustees will meet at 6 p.m. today at the township
Black celebs, sports figures meet with Trump in NY
Associated Press NEW YORK President-elect Donald Trump met Tuesday with several black
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1230.25-0.99 Aqua America, .71
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Police: Thief stole bucket of gold flakes worth $1.6M NEW YORK Police in New
Vote expected tonight on Austintown superintendent’s contract
Austintown school board to vote on controversial contract renewal
Collective outrage justified in shooting of city fire crew
Editorial: The shooting of a Youngstown firefighter on the North Side of the city last week represents more
Tomlin focusing on present, not past
Mike Tomlin’s got enough to worry about without having to remind his team to keep its cool on Sunday in Cincinnati.
EPA fracking report has few answers on drinking water
Associated Press WASHINGTON Is hydraulic fracturing – better known as fracking – safe, as the
Fakery is reality for next president
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords All hail Augusts Trumpus – the American Putin, whom none can
With the North American sports industry pulling in more than $60 billion annually, the personal-
With the North American sports industry pulling in more than $60 billion annually, the personal-
James ‘Mad Dog’ Mattis perfect choice for secretary of Defense
Opinion: President-elect Donald J. Trump announced that James N. Mattis was his choice to lead the
Prosecutors give timeline of actions of accused shooter
Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. Through a dozen witnesses Tuesday, federal prosecutors
Arctic air in Midwest to move east
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS The upper Midwest was in the deep freeze Tuesday, with the arctic
Browns owner Haslam deposed in Pilot suit
Associated Press KNOXVILLE, TENN. Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam was deposed Tuesday in a
Blades in 8 million Cuisinarts recalled
Blades in 8 million Cuisinarts recalled The riveted blades in about 8 million Cuisinart food
YEARS AGO
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 14, the 349th day of 2016. There are 17 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Clemson, Swinney preparing for Ohio State
Clemson’s staff has been locked onto the Buckeyes since re-gathering this past weekend.
1 woman killed in 2-vehicle crash
Staff report LAKE MILTON One woman was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle crash around
Mentoring update
Mentoring update YOUNGSTOWN The Louie Free Show on Vindy.com today will host Maraline Kubik from
Football, ‘This Is Us’ help NBC to Nielsen win
Football, ‘This Is Us’ help NBC to Nielsen win NEW YORK Another week of football meant another
Prosecutors to judge: Let Cosby accusers testify
Associated Press NORRISTOWN, PA. Bill Cosby used his fame to gain the trust of women before
Task force to review concerns over graduation requirements
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state Board of Education is creating a task force to review Ohio’s
Man to face federal charges in pizzeria shooting
Associated Press WASHINGTON A man inspired by an internet conspiracy theory to fire an assault
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
mahoning valley race course
mahoning valley race course TUESDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $7,700 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M, CLM $4,000 1
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Western Reserve Transit Authority, 3 p.m., WRTA board room, 604 Mahoning Ave.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jason and Jessica Douglass, Youngstown, girl, Dec. 12.
Much-traveled Kiffin says he’s ready this time
Lane Kiffin was only 31 when the Oakland Raiders provided his first opportunity to become a head coach, and he insisted that he was ready.
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