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

Before National Apprentice Week, local workers tell benefits of training

Joe Neal just finished his workday as a mason tender with a smile on his face, dirt on his shirt and a tan on his arms.


ValleyCare to furlough more workers, but gives no specifics

ValleyCare Health System of Ohio is laying off employees again this year.


Commercial Metal nears end of bankruptcy situation

Commercial Metal Forming at 1775 Logan Ave. has nearly made it through its parent company’s bankruptcy.


Heroin OD led to trafficking arrest today

Police say a heroin overdose at a Royal Mall Drive apartment last September led to an investigation resulting in the arrest of the apartment tenant Friday.


Meshel critizes Tressel in Veterans Day speech in Struthers

At one point, the former Youngstown State University trustee seemed to praise the university’s programming for veterans, but then criticized YSU President Jim Tressel.


Bonds between vets often stronger than family, speaker tells courthouse crowd

Veterans Day can be summed up in one word, a speaker said Friday during a ceremony at the Mahoning County Courthouse.


Atty. Large referred to state panel for disciplinary complaint

The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has certified a case against Atty. John Large to the Ohio Supreme Court’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel.


Gold Star Mom addresses Veterans Day Assembly today in Austintown

A mom has dedicated her life to serving veterans – and helps her son live on through her service.


Schools report racially charged incidents after election

Schools report racially charged incidents after election


Mike Pence replaces Chris Christie as head of Trump’s transition team

Mike Pence replaces Chris Christie as head of Trump’s transition team


Protest threat prompts Chicago high school to cancel classes

Protest threat prompts Chicago high school to cancel classes


IMF approves $12 billion loan to salvage Egypt's economy

IMF approves $12 billion loan to salvage Egypt's economy


Lawyer: Cosby expects to be cleared and resume his career

Lawyer: Cosby expects to be cleared and resume his career


Ohio House Republicans re-elect Rosenberger as speaker

Ohio House Republicans re-elect Rosenberger as speaker


Robert Vaughn, suave 'Man from U.N.CL.E.' star, dies at 83

Robert Vaughn, suave 'Man from U.N.CL.E.' star, dies at 83


Arsons suspected in Appalachian wildfires

Arsons suspected in Appalachian wildfires


Ohio ex-cop sentenced for impersonating officer, stalking

Ohio ex-cop sentenced for impersonating officer, stalking


Trump likely to try to reverse Obama environment initiatives

Trump likely to try to reverse Obama environment initiatives


Deportation fears grip immigrants after Trump's election

Deportation fears grip immigrants after Trump's election


VINDY POLLING NOW | Thanksgiving Day, Indians WS gear, and Leonard Cohen

We have some new questions we'd like your opinion on.


Niles police arrest suspect after drug investigation

Niles police arrest suspect in drug investigation


Longtime SW Ohio sheriff dies 2 days after successor elected

Longtime SW Ohio sheriff dies 2 days after successor elected


Lockup List Friday – Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Rubber bullets and fear: Trump protesters flood streets anew

Rubber bullets and fear: Trump protesters flood streets anew


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Tony DeAscentis

November 11, 2016 | Tony DeAscentis

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'Hallelujah' Singer-Songwriter Leonard Cohen dead at age 82

'Hallelujah' Singer-Songwriter Leonard Cohen dead at age 82


Behind the smiles, tough reality for Trump and GOP Congress

Behind the smiles, tough reality for Trump and GOP Congress


US stocks slightly down in early trading; oil heads lower

US stocks slightly down in early trading; oil heads lower


Akron cops: Driver tries to sexually assault woman near university

Akron cops: Driver tries to sexually assault woman near university


Conroy's Party Shop hosts Community Appreciation Day activities Sunday

Conroy's Party Shop hosts Community Appreciation Day activities Sunday


Dogs participate in Pawtober Fest event

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Every Dog Matters hosted a fall bake sale

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ValleyCare lays off workers, reduces hours of other employees

ValleyCare lays off workers, reduces hours of other employees


Youngstown firefighters on scene of South Side blaze

Youngstown firefighters on scene of South Side blaze


Trump offers no details of his 'busy day'

Trump offers no details of his 'busy day'


Youngstown police arrest 2 on drug charges

Youngstown police arrest 2 on drug charges


About 2,500 gather in Columbus to protest Trump election

About 2,500 gather in Columbus to protest Trump election


Ramp closures planned next week in Trumbull County

Ramp closures planned next week in Trumbull County


31-year-old gorilla dies at Columbus Zoo

31-year-old gorilla dies at Columbus Zoo


Authorities: Fla. deputies fatally shoot man who shot mother

Authorities: Fla. deputies fatally shoot man who shot mother


CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek, Tri-Gold and Youngstown Charter chapters of ABWA will meet Dec. 13 at A


Local Miss Teen vying for Ohio title

Local Miss Teen vying for Ohio title SPRINGFIELD, OHIO Nicole Sherb, Miss Teen Youngstown


Springfield prepares for Week 12 showdown vs. Kirtland

Springfield prepares for Week 12 showdown


Youngstown increases offers to homeowners to clear way for can plant

The deals were finalized Thursday


Polls indicate YSU is playoff-bound

One more victory is needed for penguins to qualify


Browns reach historic low

Cleveland is 0-10 after Ravens rally in second half


Forgiveness therapy is focus of program

About 100 people attended the session sponsored by Mahoning County Juvenile Court and Juvenile Court Community Advisory Board


Plea allows ex-YPD cop to enter mental health court for neglect of sister

Charges will be dropped if she completes program


Pierce, Culver among those signing

Howland’s Price will play for Ball State


Ground broken for new West Side library

The Michael Kusalaba Branch will replace the former West Side Library on the same site.


USA-Mexico has extra layer after Trump victory

World Cup qualifier is tonight in Columbus


Lakefront homeowners mull options

Homeowners along the Woodside Lake shoreline explore options for the lake and its dam.


Sci-fi film – with its aliens – lumbers along A muddled ‘Arrival’

By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer It turns out that when space aliens do eventually arrive


City schools, YSU celebrate Project PASS partnership

Two years ago, Youngstown City School District and Youngstown State University students teamed up to help improve the younger students’ reading and writing skills. Saturday, they’re teaming up again to celebrate that partnership.


Boardman spaghetti dinner for 3rd-grader with leukemia

At the beginning of the school year, Market Street Elementary third-grader Kellen Grace was diagnosed with leukemia, which affected many in the Boardman community.


EOEP recognizes overlooked achievers in the Valley

Eastern Ohio Education Partnership representatives honored local schools and teachers from four counties


On Veterans Day, Valley vet recalls WWII horrors

William Lee Davis Jr., 90, of Boardman displays some of the many awards he’s received for his service in World War II as a member of the Army’s 63rd Infantry Division.


Poland's James Earl Jones says at 15, Marines made him grow up

James Earl Jones altered his birth certificate and lied about his age so he could enlist in the Marine Corps in 1946 at 15, about a year after World War II ended.


AMS STEM students are curious about future careers

Nearly 55 seventh- and eighth-grade STEM students at Austintown Middle School recently took some

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Canfield Sports Briefs

Division second team athlete Hannah Keffler, a Canfield athlete, has been named a second district


Cardinal Mooney elects new president

In January 2017, Mark Oles will become the new President of Cardinal Mooney High School. Oles, a


CHS athletes honored with traditional walk-through

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com In keeping with the Canfield High School tradition to honor

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Canfield Community Briefs

Open house kicks off food drive A Dying Art Company, Legacy Dog Rescue and DogSmartz Unleashed are


Howard and Lillian Divelbiss celebrate 65th anniversary

Howard W. and Lillian (Boyer) Divelbiss of Austintown celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary


Oct. 24

Oct. 24 Criminal damaging: Four windows were shot with A BB gun at Leonard Kirtz School, 4801


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Third-grade students visit local fire station

Third-grade students from Dobbins Elementary visited Fire Station 92 on Oct. 12.

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Cardinal Mooney elects new president

In January 2017, Mark Oles will become the new President of Cardinal Mooney High School. Oles, a


Poland Sports Briefs

Boys basketball tickets go on sale The Poland High School athletic department will be selling


Oct. 12

Oct. 12 Burglary: Someone forcibly entered a residence in the 7400 block of Hitchcock Road. Two


Canfield city, township residents participate in 2016 food drive

Thanks to the Canfield families who put bags of groceries and other items on their porches to be


Boardman Excellence Foundation visits classrooms to see music and art grants in action

The Boardman Schools Fund For Educational Excellence awarded six teacher mini-grants last school


Butler advances to State Championship Meet

Senior Chris Butler will represent Boardman High School at the OHSAA State Cross Country

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Murder mystery takes place at Boardman library

The Boardman library hosted a murder mystery event on Sept. 29, called Murder in the Library: Pasta, Passion and Pistols.

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Children have smashing time at Sprout Club at Fellows Riverside Gardens

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Children attended the monthly Sprout Club on

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Boardman Sports Briefs

Division first team athletes Several Boardman athletes have been named first district teams.


SENIOR SALUTE — BAND EDITION

Name: Nadine Jones; Michael Stabinski; Sarah Burkert; Yiannoula Katsadas; Anthony Lefoe; Seth

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Dogs participate in Pawtober Fest

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Every Dog Matters hosted a fall bake sale at


Parents announce Ozenghar-Moore wedding plans

The parents of Amy Ozenghar and Matthew Moore, both of Youngstown, are announcing their upcoming


Oktoberfest celebrates 40th year of fall event

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Boardman Rotary Club hosted its 40th

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POLAND

POLAND Oct. 21 Burglary: To a garage in the 5600 block of Clingan Road. Stolen were a garage-


Allison Queen, Brian Day plan November rite

James and Sharon Queen of Canfield are announcing the wedding plans of their daughter, Allison Lynne


Boardman Community Briefs

Contra dance to be Nov. 12 The Western Reserve Contra Dance will take place from 7-9:30 p.m. on


Randi Yazvac, George Kubas are engaged

Thomas and Diane Yazvac of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Randi Michele


Sandwiches for entrepreneurship

Sandwiches for entrepreneurship LIBERTY Jack Kravitz, president of Kravitz Delicatessen Inc., is


Gunman kills officer and self; woman found dead

Gunman kills officer and self; woman found dead CANONSBURG, Pa. A gunman with a history of


‘Not my president’

Associated Press NEW YORK Demonstrators in both red and blue states hit the streets for a second


A list of services, ceremonies and other events for Veterans Day as submitted to The Vindicator. All

A list of services, ceremonies and other events for Veterans Day as submitted to The Vindicator. All


METRO DIGEST || SUV hits pole; power out

SUV hits pole; power out WARREN The driver of a sport utility vehicle appeared to be injured


Thursday’s Top 25 College Football game

Duke 28, No. 15 North Carolina 27 DURHAM, N.C. Daniel Jones ran for two scores and threw for


SPORTS digest

Three area volleyball players make All-PAC Three local volleyball products made the All-


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v “Carmen,” 7:30 p.m.: Opera Western Reserve will present this great


What went wrong in this year’s presidential polls?

Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump’s victory came as a surprise to many Americans, the


China auto sales rise 20.3 percent in October

Associated Press BEIJING China’s auto sales rose 20.3 percent in October from a year earlier,


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Anthony and Abigail Ruberto, Niles, girl, Nov. 8.


Results put new focus on system

Associated Press WASHINGTON The fact that Hillary Clinton most likely won the U.S. popular vote


Obama honors NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers

Obama honors NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers


ON THE LINKS Thursday’s professional golf results

PGA OHL CLASSIC AT MAYAKOBA PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO Chris Kirk shot an 8-under 63 to take a


Jobless claims fall from 3-month high

Associated Press WASHINGTON Fewer Americans sought unemployment aid last week, the latest sign


Disney embraces the stream as ratings sag

Associated Press NEW YORK As more and more people get their favorite TV shows and movies


COMING TOMORROW

COMING TOMORROW The lyrics don’t necessarily have to make sense for the Avett Brothers.


BRIDGE

BRIDGE North-South vulnerable, East deals. NORTH x9 8 3 uA 8 7 6 3 vK wA 9 8 6 WEST


Public forum at Trumbull campus

Staff report WARREN Public radio station WKSU-89.7 FM will continue its Community Conversations


Sylvia and Antonio Crespo celebrate 60th anniversary

Antonio and Sylvia Crespo celebrated their 60th anniversary on Aug. 6 with a family dinner at


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Canfield Players present “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas”

A cast of 40 Canfield High School students will perform tap dance and jazz numbers in an array of costumes as they present the musical, “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.”

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Amy Stevens and Aaron Baker plan November rite

Paul and Betty Stevens of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Amy Ellen


Austintown Community Briefs

High school student to be published Lauren Good of Birch Trace Drive in Austintown has had her


Steelers’ D girding for test vs. Ezekiel Elliott

Cowboys invade Heinz Field on Sunday


Veterans need our support

Opinion: By Carole Bass The Hartford Courant Four of my grandmother’s brothers served in World War II.


Galvanize campaign on behalf of GM Lordstown

Editorial: The strong but fickle force of Adam Smith’s classic economic theory of supply and demand has socked


E. Staal leads Wild in rally past Pens

Dybnyk made 39 saves for Wild


washington Trump meets with Obama as transition commences

Associated Press WASHINGTON President-elect Donald Trump took a triumphant tour of the nation’s


GOLF

GOLF PGA Tour OHL Classic Thursday’s Scores At Mayakoba Resort, El Camaleon Golf Club


Woman faces OVI citation after crash

Woman faces OVI citation after crash YOUNGSTOWN City police cited an Austintown woman with


Commissioners approve compensation study extension

The pay study, which got underway in late September, is comparing county employees’ compensation with that of their counterparts in governments of Stark and other counties of similar size.


Stars available as MLB GMs meet

Pirates’ McCutchen on the block


Political history made Tuesday with Trump leading the pack

Opinion: There were many interesting results from a historical Election Day. Here are some of my


AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Week 12 playoff previews

TONIGHT WARREN HARDING VS. CHARDON What: Division II Region 5 When & where: 7;30 p.m. at


Teen dedicates life to finding World War II veterans

Associated Press LOS ANGELES For as long as he can remember, Rishi Sharma’s heroes haven’t been


YEARS AGO

Today is Friday, Nov. 11, the 316th day of 2016. There are 50 days left in the year. This is


Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under 70 in the


Poland Community Briefs

Open house kicks off food drive A Dying Art Company, Legacy Dog Rescue and DogSmartz Unleashed are


Man indicted for string of burglaries

Faces total of 20 counts


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