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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Few attend meeting about Youngstown charter changes
It was what the Youngstown Charter Review Commission isn’t recommending that drew some criticism – and a loud rebuttal from one of the committee’s members.
Youngstown school board's verbal sparring continues today
The city school board approved a 12-month contract for the interim superintendent and a resolution voicing objection to the district paying the chief executive officer whose term begins today.
Primanti Bros. kicks off opening of newest location in Niles
Niles residents welcomed Primanti Bros. during a pre-opening party Tuesday evening.
'If only' Judge D'Apolito tells drug defendant
Judge Lou D’Apolito told Bryan Dilling the words “if only” apply to him.
Youngstown Charter Review Commission makes 6 charter recommendations, considers a seventh
Youngstown Charter Review Commission makes 6 charter recommendations, considers a seventh
Infighting in Trumbull GOP prompts separate meetings Tuesday
Infighting within the Trumbull County Republican Party that became public two weeks ago when chairman Randy Law filed a lawsuit against fellow Republican Martha Yoder widened when two groups of party central-committee members had meetings at the same time in different places.
Boardman Scout drawn to scouting by fire
For most of us, starting a fire in the fireplace represents little more than a routine attempt to keep warm on a cold winter morning.
UPDATE | Suicide attack leaves 36 dead, 147 wounded at Istanbul airport
Suicide attack leaves 36 dead,147 wounded at Istanbul airport
UPDATE | School board OKs contract extension for superintendent
City school board OKs contract extension for superintendent
New Middletown council to discuss levy at special meeting Wednesday
New Middletown council to discuss levy at special meeting Wednesday
Coitsville trustees seek meeting with ODNR on township injection wells
Coitsville trustees seek meeting with ODNR on township injection wells
YNGAir challenges regional businesses to support funding Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport
YNGAir challenges regional businesses to support funding Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport
AP FACT CHECK | Overstatements in Trump’s economic speech
AP FACT CHECK: Overstatements in Trump’s economic speech
Texas may not restore lost abortion clinics despite ruling
Texas may not restore lost abortion clinics despite ruling
Portion of Bazetta road to be closed Tuesday for bridge repairs
Portion of Bazetta road to be closed Tuesday for bridge repairs
Authorities: Leaders of Ohio drug trafficking ring sentenced
Authorities: Leaders of Ohio drug trafficking ring sentenced
John Glenn hopes airport being named for him inspires kids
John Glenn hopes airport being named for him inspires kids
19-year-old man gets life prison term for raping girl
Warren man gets life prison term for raping girl
Prosecutors recommend 5 years in Goshen meth lab case
Prosecutors recommend 5 years in Goshen meth lab case
Ohio terror suspect ordered to undergo competency evaluation
Ohio terror suspect ordered to undergo competency evaluation
YWCA of Youngstown receives $50K grant from Youngstown Foundation
YWCA of Youngstown receives $50K grant from Youngstown Foundation
Ikea recalls 29 million dressers after 6 kids killed
Ikea recalls 29 million dressers after 6 kids killed
UPDATE | Benghazi report faults security; no new Clinton allegations
House Republicans fault US military response to Benghazi
Ohio BMV starts accepting credit cards for driver fees
Ohio BMV starts accepting credit cards for driver fees
Alabama man denied 'stand your ground' defense in football player’s death
Accused shooter denied immunity in football player’s death
Alzheimer's claims life of D1 coaching great Pat Summitt at 64
URGENT Pat Summitt, winningest coach in D1 history, has died at 64
Boardman police looking into another 'secret shopper' scam
Boardman police looking into another 'secret shopper' scam
Florida confirms birth defects after mom gets Zika abroad
Florida confirms birth defects after mom gets Zika abroad
Boccieri believes Valley can be manufacturing hub for aerospace technology
Boccieri believes Valley can be manufacturing hub for aerospace technology
Judge OKs settlement in ‘Happy Birthday’ copyright case
Judge OKs settlement in ‘Happy Birthday’ copyright case
City woman cited for indecency, disorderly conduct
City woman cited for urinating on sidewalk, disorderly conduct
US economy grew at slightly faster 1.1 percent in Q1
US economy grew at slightly faster 1.1 percent in Q1
US home prices climb in April; 7 cities set new records
US home prices climb in April; 7 cities set new records
Golfer Jason Day says Zika fears will keep him out of Rio Olympics
Jason Day says Zika fears will keep him out of Rio Olympics
Volkswagen settles emissions-cheating cases for $14.7B
Volkswagen settles emissions-cheating cases for $14.7B
Buddy Ryan, NFL coach and defensive mastermind, dies at 82
Buddy Ryan, NFL coach and defensive mastermind, dies at 82
Jury selection underway in 2013 stabbing death case
Jury selection underway in 2013 stabbing death case
Pat Summitt, winningest coach in D1 history, has died at 64
Pat Summitt, winningest coach in D1 history, has died at 64
Good Grief camp set for July 24-29
Good Grief camp for youth is set for July 24-29 at Camp Frederick in Rogers, Ohio.
Lowellville plays host to "Cruisin’ the River" event
By SARAH LEHR slehr@vindy.com LOWELLVILLE Michael Volsko of Struthers took refuge from the
Warren man who killed girlfriend, himself, had history of domestic violence
Man who witnesses say killed girlfriend and himself named in 18 domestic-violence-related complaints involving several women
Austintown firefighters had a mournful Monday
An Austintown Township firefighter died on duty Monday morning
An anti-fracking charter-amendment proposal could be in front of Youngstown voters for a sixth time
Backers of the proposal submitted petitions to the city clerk
A Mahoning Valley proposal will receive $4 million in federal funding to help train people for jobs in advanced manufacturing and health care
The local project is among only 39 in the country to receive funding through this program
Anthony “Tony” Matola died of lung cancer caused by exposure to Agent Orange
Matola’s daughter, Katie Costello, and her family attended the ceremony June 18 in Washington, D.C.
Belinky’s probation ends early
A visiting judge has terminated former Probate Judge Mark Belinky’s probation.
Spartan coach beloved on all sides
High school football coaching can be ruthless, especially when someone leaves one team to join a rival’s staff
Prestigious scholarships awarded to two YSU students
YSU students earn Tau Beta Pi and Gilman scholarships
Messi shocks Argentina, quits international soccer
Some fans, players, and even Argentina’s president want Lionel Messi to reconsider
Tribe wins 10th straight
The way Cleveland has been hitting, Trevor Bauer didn’t have to be sharp to help extend the longest winning streak in the majors this season
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Primanti to open its 34th location NILES Primanti Bros. restaurant will celebrate the opening
TOO MANY C-sections
FROM CONSUMER REPORTS by the editors of Consumer Reports The most common surgery performed in
Taken into custody
Taken into custody YOUNGSTOWN Reports said a 40-year-old man agreed to go to St. Elizabeth
Facts suggest that white men should be targets of profiling
Opinion: By Rex Huppke Chicago Tribune After a Muslim-American claiming allegiance to the Islamic State
CORRECTION
CORRECTION A story on Page A1 of Friday, June 25’s Vindicator reported the decline in oil prices
Kasich signs orders to aid families
Kasich signs orders to aid families COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich has signed executive orders to
Volkswagen reaches $14.7B settlement
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Volkswagen would repair or buy back polluting vehicles and pay
Tennis teacher Willis takes Round 1 opponent to school
Next up for the 772nd-ranked Brit is Roger Federer
Wait is over: Lindros elected into Hall of Fame
Eric Lindros knew exactly what day and time the Hockey Hall of Fame would call. He was just hoping his phone would ring this time after six years of silence
Recovery underway in W. Virginia town built to ‘carry on’
Associated Press RAINELLE, W.Va. When the torrential rains stopped in the tiny West Virginia
Ellis caps rally as Dodgers top Bucs, avoid sweep
Los Angeles was looking at a four-game sweep by Pittsburgh after the Pirates scored four in the first. But Kazmir responded with four scoreless innings from there, giving the Dodgers a chance
Minority students get boost
Opinion: By Eric Frazier The Charlotte Observer As much as it pains hard-right conservatives, Thursday’s
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Trumbull County commissioners, 10:30 a.m., Trumbull County Agriculture and
Sen. Brown seeks support for implementation or rules that would protect consumers from payday lenders
Two area women who found themselves in the “rat hole” of payday-lending debt also found help from area agencies to overcome the problem and spoke to U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown and others Monday about how it happened.
Man pleads guilty in robbery of ‘Idol’s’ Scotty McCreery
Man pleads guilty in robbery of Scotty McCreery; Jimmy Buffett musical unveils creative team and a new title
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Brittany Milliron and Michael Zickefoose, Niles, girl,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.10—.28 Aqua America, .71
Durant, Anthony highlight Team USA roster
The Americans think they’ll be just fine with who they have
White House can’t ignore bipartisan YARS support
Editorial: Last December, Ohio’s two U.S. senators and the Mahoning Valley’s three U.S. House members signed a
Man gives no info
Man gives no info YOUNGSTOWN A man with a gunshot wound told an officer late Sunday at St.
Danny Lee Hill attorneys defend 419-page motion for new trial
Attorneys for Danny Lee Hill, who sits on death row for killing Raymond Fife, 12, in 1985, responded Monday to the Trumbull County Prosecutor’s office and its motion to strike Hill’s entire 419-page request for a new trial
Clinton’s VP thinking: Don’t harm Dems’ Senate chances
Associated Press WASHINGTON As Hillary Clinton considers her choices for vice president, she’s
Anti-EU victors will find it hard to keep promises
Associated Press LONDON Politicians who wanted Britain to leave the European Union were not shy
Austintown asks residents for additional revenue
Two levies will be in front of Austintown voters in November
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Cyndi Lauper: Tonight on “Late
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, June 28, the 180th day of 2016. There are 186 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
SANDLOT ROUNDUP Class B and Little b results
Class B Southside Recycling 12, Avalanche 8 STRUTHERS Jeep DiCioccio had two hits, two RBIs
Chiropractic physician
Chiropractic physician BOARDMAN A chiropractic physician with offices in Boardman and Hubbard,
Arizona blanks Coastal Carolina for series lead
JC Cloney just keeps rolling along at the College World Series, pushing Arizona to the doorstep of its second national championship in five years
SPORTS digest
YSU adds transfer WR from Florida Gators youngstown The YSU football team picked up a transfer
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