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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown issues 'friendly warnings' to downtown businesses with snow-covered walkways
After the first major snowstorm since the city started requiring downtown businesses to clear snow and ice from sidewalks, most complied.
US imprisons people we're 'just made at,' author argues
The United States prison population has increased 500 percent since the early 1980s, when Nancy Reagan’s “Just Say No” campaign began.
Youngstown to provide trash receptacles, new service
City council will consider legislation today to borrow up to $1,075,000 over 10 years to provide 96-gallon garbage receptacles for its residential trash customers.
Man on probation for domestic violence charged with 2 more incidents
A man on probation for a domestic-violence conviction in 2012 entered no-contest pleas Tuesday in municipal court to two more counts of domestic violence, including one that is three years old.
YNDC looking for tenants for latest rehab featuring signature blue doors
Blue doors invite guests into both the front and side entrances at the newly rehabbed 928 Canfield Road triplex.
Youngstown Community Youth Choir offers more than song
Members of Greater Youngstown Community Youth Choir belong to a musical family that lifts up its voice in a mixture of music.
Regional students pick YSU for variety of reasons
Whether it’s for the affordable cost, the programs, the town or the proximity, high-school students visited Youngstown State University to answer the question: “Why YSU?”
3 Wellsville churches defaced with anti-Christian graffiti
Officials say police are investigating after vandals spray-painted upside down crosses and other anti-Christian graffiti at three northeast Ohio churches.
Cosby loses appeal; case appears headed to evidence hearing
Cosby loses appeal; case appears headed to evidence hearing
Reservation deadline is Thursday for shooter-awareness seminar in Hermitage
Reservation deadline is Thursday for shooter-awareness seminar in Hermitage
Businessman sues ex-fiancee over $2.1M in stolen jewels
Businessman sues ex-fiancee over $2.1M in stolen jewels
Singer, actress Denise Matthews, known as Vanity, dies
Singer, actress Denise Matthews, known as Vanity, dies
Clinton's Ohio Leadership Council includes four Valley elected officials
Clinton's Ohio Leadership Council includes four Valley elected officials
3 Columbianan County churches spray-painted with anti-Christian graffiti
3 Columbiana County churches spray-painted with anti-Christian graffiti
Records: Ohio man in crash that killed 5 threatened to kill self
Records: Ohio man in crash that killed 5 threatened to kill self
GM recalls 200,000 cars for Takata air bag trouble
GM recalls 200,000 cars for Takata air bag trouble
CANCELLATIONS | What's canceled today
Mahoning County Land Bank finance committee meeting today canceled
Fed monitor says changing NYPD culture a challenge
Fed monitor says changing NYPD culture a challenge
US stocks rising for the second day in a row; ADT surges
US stocks rising for the second day in a row; ADT surges
SNOW UPDATE | Mahoning County recycling collections canceled, libraries on delay
This jack-knifed tractor trailer truck was spotted at Interstate 680 and Salt Springs Road.
Boutros Boutros-Ghali, first U.N. chief from Africa, dies
Boutros Boutros-Ghali, first U.N. chief from Africa, dies
Warren council's finance committee meets Wednesday
Warren council's finance committee meets Wednesday
88-year-old Warren woman injured after purse snatching
88-year-old Warren woman injured after purse snatching
Pfizer adds $784.6 M charge for Protonix deal to 4Q results
Pfizer adds $784.6 M charge for Protonix deal to 4Q results
CANCELLATION | Trumbull County Mental Health & Recovery Board meeting canceled
Trumbull County Mental Health & Recovery Board meeting canceled
Community members and organizations react to Mill Creek MetroParks dismissals
Park director issues statement on social media
Mayor: Niles fiscal-recovery plan ready
The plan could still change, however, and council and state fiscal commission must approve it
Lee Brice coming to Covelli
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Country singer Lee Brice will come to Covelli Centre on April 22, with
Cirque D’Or plans 2 shows at Packard
Staff report WARREN Cirque D’Or will return to the Mahoning Valley for two shows, March 17 and
‘Jewels of Winter’ on display at Fellows Riverside Gardens
More than 250 types of orchids enliven the visitor center
January housing sales increase across the Mahoning Valley
Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull counties all saw increases in pending sales; Mahoning and Columbiana see boost in closed.
Antonin Scalia ranks among most formidable justices in US historySFlb
Opinion: WASHINGTON Antonin Scalia, who combined a zest for intellectual combat with a vast talent for
After five years, civil war in Syria still going strong
Editorial: As the death toll mounts, the sea of refugees rises and the price tag approaches historic levels,
Black voters matter
Opinion: By Francis Wilkinson Bloomberg View Debating Thursday night in Milwaukee, Hillary Clinton felt
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Correction: Kevin and Lori Carney, Youngstown, girl, Feb.
‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ starts filming, adds stars
‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ starts filming, adds stars NEW YORK “Star Wars: Episode VIII” has
Ohio EPA chief: New lead rules needed
Associated Press TOLEDO Federal rules for testing lead in drinking water and notifying residents
After record cold, apparent tornadoes hit Fla., Miss.
Associated Press Suspected tornados touched down in a rural town on Florida’s Panhandle and in
Stay calm, shovel on
SNOW DAY! Some areas could get as much as 12 inches while the population centers are predicted
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .127.690.36 Aqua America, .71
Company to toast its 60th anniversary
Company to toast its 60th anniversary YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown-based Valley Industrial Trucks,
7 things you need to know about filing your taxes
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS By now, you should have all of your W-2s and 1099s and
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Gwen Stefani: Tonight on “Jimmy
Stop whining about Iowa and NH
Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg View Every four years we hear it: the many, many complaints that
Lincoln Knolls IGA to close in March
Nemenz says the decision to close “came after careful deliberations of the Nemenz portfolio.”
Tuberculosis: what you need to know
From Mayo Clinic News Network Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS) New cases of tuberculosis in the
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, a Republican, wants to wait until there’s a new president before filling a Supreme Court seat
His two Democratic opponents criticized his decision
Associated Press
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Taylor Swift’s official switch from country to pop with her multi-
safety tips
safety tips Winter can be an especially perilous time to be on the roads. Snow, ice and fog
Green project
Green project YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. is offering a grant
A half-dozen drug-related arrests were made in Warren over weekend
A half-dozen drug-related arrests were made in Warren over weekend
Order of Eastern Star will celebrate Purim
Staff report NEWTON FALLS Chapters of District 2 of Order of the Eastern Star will celebrate
Woman faces charge of child-endangering
Woman faces charge of child-endangering WARREN Police arrested Antila D. Daniels, 31, of
Shutt leads Penguins in Texas golf event
Shutt leads Penguins in Texas golf event New Braunfels, Texas Youngstown State sophomore
CORRECTIONS
CORRECTIONS A birth listing on page A7 of Monday’s Vindicator contained the incorrect spelling of
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Greater Girard Area Chamber of Commerce, 6 p.m., Girard Free Library, 105 E.
The Columbus Dispatch
The Columbus Dispatch LONDON, Ohio The first customer through Casey’s drive-thru during Patrick
Basketball clinic teaches local youths to embrace nonviolence
Basketball clinic teaches local youths to embrace nonviolence
cops find almost $900 in two separate arrests, charge two with drug offenses
One cited, one jailed on felony charge
Youngstown school board approves support resolution for walking, biking plan
The Taft Elementary School travel safety plan was a pilot
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 16, the 47th day of 2016. There are 319 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Woman’s body found in recycling container
Associated Press ALLENTOWN, Pa. An autopsy is planned today on the body of an unidentified woman
Preliminary Trumbull County statistics confirm that more people died from accidental drug overdoses in 2015 than ever before.
Preliminary Trumbull County statistics confirm that more people died from accidental drug overdoses in 2015 than ever before.
S. Korea leader warns of collapse
Associated Press SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA South Korea’s president warned today that rival North Korea
No increase in the utilization of timely living donor kidney transplants Timely Transplants
From Mayo Clinic News Network Mayo Clinic News Network A kidney transplant is a life-changing
New certified ABOM Diplomate
New certified ABOM Diplomate WARREN The American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) has certified
Drones pose new challenge for prisons
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Wily inmates and their associates on the outside are
3-D Technology used to aid surgeries
3-D Technology used to aid surgeries COLUMBUS Chronic sinus infections is a condition that
G.W. Bush targets Trump, who threatens to sue Cruz
Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. George W. Bush never mentioned Donald Trump. But with his
Details disclosed on Scalia’s death
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Texas county judge who decided no autopsy was needed after the
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Rare weather event produces spontaneous snowballs in Idaho BOISE, Idaho Thousands
Winners
Winners Select winners at the 58th annual Grammy Awards: Record of the year: “Uptown Funk,” Mark
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