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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Pastor Knaub takes to the roof again – to pray
Pastor Barry Knaub can’t remember exactly how he came up with the idea to pray on the church rooftop as a way to promote National Day of Prayer.
'World-class' terra cotta arriving for Mahoning courthouse restoration
The first shipment of terra cotta has arrived and awaits installation at the Mahoning County Courthouse.
Portman: Trump will help election, but no interest in VP spot
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman said having billionaire businessman Donald Trump lead the Republican ticket as its presidential nominee will “be a positive in the end” for his re-election bid.
Canfield mulling property tax levy for November ballot
Council members have arrived at a tentative plan for a police levy in November to address the city’s decrease in city revenue for 2016.
Chaney STEM students heading to statewide stage, with expert advice
A team of Chaney students got some expert help in preparing their presentation for the Believe in Ohio competition.
6 Valley schools rank among 29 in state for high achievement
Six Mahoning Valley schools are among 29 across the state recognized by the Ohio Department of Education for maintaining high student achievement, among even economically disadvantaged students.
Genocide, anti-Semitism continuing, Liberty rabbi says at Holocaust commemoration
Statistics of 6 million Jews murdered by the Nazis during World War II tell only the “numbers” part of the story, cautioned Rabbi Joseph Schonberger, who addressed about 100 people attending a Holocaust commemoration program Thursday.
Mom of missing man plans vigil Saturday in Warren
Sharon Six, mother of missing Niles man Timothy Six Jr., is planning a vigil for her son at 1 p.m. Saturday at Waddell Park.
Team Talk: A Fan Forum with former Buckeye Athletes
Drund, 21 WFMJ, The Vindicator, and Lamar Advertising are proud to present The Inaugural 2016 Varsity Partners will be hosting Team Talk: A Fan Forum with former Buckeye Athletes on Saturday, May 7 from 5 to 6pm. The event will be held in the Boardman High School Gymnasium width doors opening one hour prior.
UPDATE | Guilty verdicts in Austin and Henderson trial
UPDATE | Guilty verdicts in Austin and Henderson trial
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 18
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
Portman will support Trump but doesn't want to be his running mate
Portman will support Trump but doesn't want to be his running mate
Connecticut man sues after third mistaken identity arrest
A Connecticut man is suing the city of Bridgeport and its police department after he was arrested three times and was detained
UPDATE | Fambro testifies he killed woman at motel
UPDATE | Fambro testifies he killed woman at motel
More time added to man's prison sentence for break-ins
More time added to man's prison sentence for break-ins
Republicans urged to have hearings on Supreme Court confirmation
Republicans urged to have hearings on Supreme Court confirmation
Commissioners move ahead on Austintown sewer effort
Commissioners move ahead on Austintown sewer effort
Jennifer Roller of Wean Foundation is speaker at KSU Trumbull commencement
Jennifer Roller of Wean Foundation is speaker at KSU Trumbull commencement
Blind defendant says he killed woman in self-defense
The William “Big Shot” Fambro murder trial took a bizarre turn Thursday when Fambro took the stand on his own behalf, saying he shot Teresa Hunter in self-defense because she became angry at him over his recent marriage.
Kasich ends long-shot bid; Valley GOP leaders hope billionaire softens style, builds trust
Local Republican officials say Donald Trump can win, but needs to be more careful what he says
Hall, Gritz among newest Phantoms
Two of the Youngstown Phantoms’ newest draft picks only have to drive an hour to join their new team.
DOT questions ADI, Chicago flights still expected to start June 13
DOT requests more from Aerodynamics.
Consultant recommends scaling back Struthers City Jail to reduce costs, liability
Consultant: temporary holding facility would be most cost-effective option
State laws could keep some NCAA teams at home
Teams could pull out of scheduled NCAA events this spring because of new state laws in North Carolina, Mississippi and Tennessee.
Nyquist draws No. 13 post at Churchill Downs
Doug O’Neill was all smiles after early 3-1 favorite Nyquist drew the No. 13 post for the 142nd Kentucky Derby.
Police officer, fired in 2014, withdraws application after being re-appointed by Campbell
A 2013 investigation determined the officer violated school board policy
YSU student leader "was always smiling" friends remember
Eric Stone was always smiling and willing to help others, professor, friends say
PREP ROUNDUP | Wednesday's games
BASEBALL Campbell 16, East 5 CAMPBELL John Lipinski got the win for Campbell, allowing five
Nine named to HL All-Academic Team
Nine named to HL All-Academic Team INDIANAPOLIS Youngstown State had the third-most athletes
Aeropostale to close area stores, filed bankruptcy
Stores inside the Southern Park Mall and Eastwood Mall will both close this month.
Niles City Council isn't happy with latest cost-cutting plan
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES City council is not happy with a new proposal that the
Time Bank Mahoning Watershed to host Sharefest
Activities planned Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Youngstown.
Youngstown will seek applicants for a water department management position
Mayor is undecided on if it will be filled
'Star Wars’ goes to dogs at Mutt Mingle in Boardman
Porsha, a French bulldog dressed as “Star Wars” character Yoda, won first prize in a costume contest Wednesday at Boardman Park during the Star Paws Mutt Mingle. Porsha is with her owner, Julianne Dundee of Boardman.
Cubs complete sweep of Pirates
Jon Lester worked out of a pair of jams to lead the NL Central-leading Cubs over the second-place Pirates for a three-game sweep
around the horn | Wednesday’s other games
Rockies 2, Padres 0 SAN DIEGO Tyler Chatwood pitched three-hit ball for eight innings to lead
Ohio seizes exotic animals from farm
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state seized five tigers and five other animals from a Northeast
Choose lots of dogwoods!
Choose lots of dogwoods! From early blooming flowering dogwood Cornus florida, to late May blooms
CORRECTION
CORRECTION In the Wednesday, May 3 A1 story “Sales of Cruze slowed by next-gen transition,”
Obama to Flint residents: I’ve got your back
Associated Press FLINT, Mich. Sipping filtered city water to show it’s again drinkable,
Dark comedySFlb Bob Golub wrote and stars in “Die Laughing,” a macabre joy ride. C15
Dark comedySFlb Bob Golub wrote and stars in “Die Laughing,” a macabre joy ride. C15
The Avengers divide in revitalizing ‘Civil War’ ‘Captain America’ delivers
REVIEW ‘Captain America: Civil War’ Grade: 3 stars Credits: Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo;
“The Eighties” (9 p.m., CNN): The latest installment of the documentary series explores
“The Eighties” (9 p.m., CNN): The latest installment of the documentary series explores something
Brewtus Brewing Company, 23 Chestnut Ave., Sharon, Pa.
Brewtus Brewing Company, 23 Chestnut Ave., Sharon, Pa. Today: Uncharted Course, 6 to 9 p.m.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Aqua Pazzo to open this weekend
Aqua Pazzo will open this weekend BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a
Affidavit reveals details of Navajo girl’s death
Associated Press SHIPROCK, N.M. A stranger who lured 11-year-old Ashlynne Mike into his van
Ohio lawmakers OK $2.6B capital budget for many improvement projects in state
Staff/wire report COLUMBUS A $2.6 billion capital budget bill that funds a range of
Court rejects appeal by Ohio Amish in beard-cutting attacks
Associated Press CINCINNATI A federal court in Ohio has rejected a bid to overturn new sentences
Looking for good eats? Get ... GOOD GREENS
If you are looking at seed catalogs and thinking of food that pleases the palate, you might want to consider saving space for some traditional greens in the garden or in containers.
Learn tick removal
Q. I found a tick, can you identify it? I took a tick off myself, what do I do? Are ticks bad this
Boy arrested after bomb threats made
Associated Press LEBANON, OHIO Authorities in Ohio say they have arrested a boy after recent
600K sign Calif. petition for pot
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Backers of a marijuana legalization initiative said Wednesday
Youngstown school district joins OhioCheckbook.com
State Treasurer Josh Mandel called the database “an antidote to corruption.”
Feds say NC law violates civil rights
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. A North Carolina law limiting protections to LGBT people violates
THREE-MENDOUS
Associated Press CLEVELAND Your shot, Warriors. Dropping jumpers from every corner and angle,
QB sneak: RGIII surprises high school team with gear
Along with teammate Cam Erving, Robert Griffin III executed the trick play during a presentation at North Ridgeville High School.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John L. Lard III, 28, of 68 S. Maryland Ave.,
Okla. Medicaid to end Planned Parenthood contracts
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY Oklahoma is ending its contracts with two Planned Parenthood
Court: White Ohio officers’; trial can’t move to black suburb
Associated Press CLEVELAND An Ohio appeals court says five white Cleveland police supervisors
Official takes deal, pledges to cooperate
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. A Flint municipal official struck a deal with prosecutors
Kasich issues emergency order to outlaw new drug
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Gov. John Kasich has issued an emergency order allowing the state
Two gunshots to the lung apparently killed Warren woman, coroner testified
Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk testified two of the six gunshot wounds hit Teresa Hunter in the lung and probably killed her within 10 minutes.
Trumbull approve $771,746 increase in sewer engineering fees
$771,746 increase in the engineering costs for the $10.6 million Kinsman Township sewer project that has been mired in legal action
Bound over to jury
Bound over to jury GIRARD A murder case out of Liberty Township has been bound over to a
NATIONAL PUBLIC GARDENS DAY
NATIONAL PUBLIC GARDENS DAY When: Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. What: Public gardens play an
Valley 24 and Valley24.com remain area’s top sources for entertainment
The Vindicator has always offered the area’s best coverage of entertainment both daily in our Valley
Tribune Publishing rebuffs Gannett bid
Associated Press Tribune Publishing Co. on Wednesday rejected Gannett’s more than $388 million
Eastern tent caterpillar can weaken trees
By Pam Baytos OSU Extension master gardener volunteer This caterpillar is known as a “chewing
Hulu plans live-streaming service
Associated Press NEW YORK Hulu will offer a live-streaming service in 2017 that will offer a mix
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1210.23 —.08 Aqua America, .71
Trump’s open path causes agony for some in GOP
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump’s last Republican foe, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, ended his
‘Bathroom bills’ won’t stop creeps
Opinion: By Rekha Basu Des Moines Register Have you seen a sex offender? What did he or she look like? A
New rule would permit thousands of eagle deaths from wind turbines
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration is revising a federal rule that allows
Air-bag recall doubles in size, taxing overloaded industry
Associated Press WASHINGTON Prodded by the U.S. government, Takata agreed Wednesday to add up to
Cure for clay soil?
Cure for clay soil? Organic matter can change the profile of your Northeast Ohio clay soil.
Kluber escapes early jams
Corey Kluber gave the Detroit Tigers two chances. Then he looked like a Cy Young Award winner.
Hornqvist’s goal ends Penguins’ anguish in overtime playoff games
Patric Hornqvist beat Braden Holtby between the legs 2:31 into overtime.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Captain America: Civil War (PG-13) The latest Captain America installment sees a
nfl news & notes
Johnny Manziel: The former Cleveland Browns quarterback has been booked and posted bond in a
Osama bin Laden’s killing key part of Obama’s legacy
Editorial: With the emergence of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the bloody campaign to create
Indian country suicides a scourge
Opinion: By Mark Anthony Rolo Tribune News Service Of all the ills plaguing American Indian communities,
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Spieth: Oakmont is golf’s hardest test
Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones, Sam Snead and Ben Hogan have all won at Oakmont.
Focus on the economy
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service Increased economic growth – domestically, that’s the single
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