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Rotary: Working toward total eradication of polio
Monday’s downtown Youngstown event was part of World Polio Day, set up to raise funds, awareness and support toward ending the disease
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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
GM 4Q earnings up 104 percent over last year
General Motors’ 104 percent year-over-year increase in third-quarter earnings is good news for the automaker and its workers.
Proposed state bill would allow selfies in the voting booth
Voters would be allowed to take pictures of themselves casting ballots and showing their picks for president and other offices, under legislation introduced Tuesday in the Ohio House.
3 Youngstown school board members storm out of meeting tonight
Three board members left the city school district meeting Tuesday evening as they argued with Krish Mohip, chief executive officer, over the agenda.
Latest job posting plan on target with other governments, Trumbull HR director says
Trumbull County commissioners have taken some wayward swings in recent months regarding notification to the public of job openings, but their new human resources director says the current notifications are on target with what most government entities are doing.
Kennedy vows to maintain efficienct death investigations in Mahoning County
As the Mahoning County coroner, Dr. David Kennedy said his top priority is to continue to provide thorough death investigations in the most cost-efficient manner.
MetroParks police revive OD victims with first use of naxalone
One evening late this summer, Mill Creek MetroParks police officer Dustin Strines was on a routine patrol when he got a call dispatching him to the Judge Morley Performing Arts Pavilion.
Youngstown chief: Radar on 422 immediately, speed cams next step
The police department is considering using its speed cameras on U.S. Route 422 because of an influx of traffic there.
Three members leave Youngstown school board meeting
Three members leave Youngstown school board meeting
CLEVELAND LIVE | Fans with local ties living the dream
CLEVELAND LIVE | Fans with local ties living the dream
Struthers football player 'Taco Bell Player of the Week'
Struthers football player 'Taco Bell Player of the Week'
DeMarcus Ware reports home burglary during Monday night game
DeMarcus Ware reports home burglary during Monday night game
Anger still flares after judge OKs Volkswagen emissions deal
Anger still flares after judge OKs Volkswagen emissions deal
Mormons preach love for LGBT members, but no doctrinal shift
Mormons preach love for LGBT members, but no doctrinal shift
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Fearing Election Day trouble, some US schools cancel classes
Fearing Election Day trouble, some US schools cancel classes
AARP card holders get ticket discount to attend YSU game Saturday
AARP card holders get ticket discount to attend YSU game Saturday
Pennsylvania Senate votes to let distributors sell 6-packs
Pennsylvania Senate votes to let distributors sell 6-packs
Pennsylvania works on rules under new medical marijuana law
Pennsylvania works on rules under new medical marijuana law
Man with sons in arms dies in leap from bridge; boys survive
Man with sons in arms dies in leap from bridge; boys survive
Giants release kicker Josh Brown after abuse admissions
Giants release kicker Josh Brown after abuse admissions
Pennsylvania schools hit by clown ’threats’ ban costumes
Pennsylvania schools hit by clown ’threats’ ban costumes
Youngstown police: Speed cameras may be coming to U.S. Route 422
Youngstown police: Speed cameras may be coming to U.S. Route 422
Expert calls UN response to cholera in Haiti 'a disgrace'
Expert calls UN response to cholera in Haiti 'a disgrace'
Good Evening Boardman event is Thursday at Magic Tree
Good Evening Boardman is Thursday at Magic Tree
Girard teacher arraigned on disorderly-conduct charge
Girard teacher arraigned on disorderly-conduct charge
Ohioans request more than 1.4 million absentee ballots
Ohioans request more than 1.4 million absentee ballots
Cleveland OKs 1-year moratorium on medical marijuana permits
Cleveland OKs 1-year moratorium on medical marijuana permits
Mississippi officials investigate claim of noose put on black student
Mississippi officials investigate claim of noose put on black student
Sebring man hospitalized after shooting himself in head
Sebring man hospitalized after shooting himself in head
VINDY POLLING NOW | World Series, ATT/Time Warner merger, and Election
We have some new questions we'd like your opinion on.
REUNIONS
Boardman Class of 1967 has changed its venues for the 50th reunion on Labor Day weekend 2017 to
Ohio, Illinois governors place bets over Cubs-Indians series
Ohio, Illinois governors place bets over Cubs-Indians series
Circle of Serbian Sisters prepare to host Night in Belgrade
Night in Belgrade will take place Oct. 30 at the Serbian Memorial Hall in Youngstown.
Toledo schools aim to reduce student suspensions, expulsions
Toledo schools aim to reduce student suspensions, expulsions
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Pence in Ohio today on the stump for Trump
Pence in Ohio today on the stump for Trump
Beer run! Self-driving truck goes 120-plus miles on delivery
Beer run! Self-driving truck goes 120-plus miles on delivery
Youngstown man found guilty of domestic-violence charge
Youngstown man found guilty of domestic-violence charge
Mahoning Valley’s jobless rate jumps nearly 1 percent year over year
Mahoning Valley’s jobless rate jumps nearly 1 percent year over year
Authorities find no sign of braking by bus driver in Calif. crash
Authorities find no sign of braking by bus driver in crash
Youngstown police arrests man with gun who fell out of truck on South Side
Youngstown police arrests man with gun who fell out of truck on South Side
I-680 entrance ramp in Youngstown to be closed 2 hours today
I-680 entrance ramp in Youngstown to be closed 2 hours today
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Presidential race turns to Florida with voting underway
Presidential race turns to Florida with voting underway
YSU fest will feature bands, bonfire
IF YOU GO What: Fall Fire Fest Where: YSU, Grant St. When: Thursday, 7 to 11 p.m. Staff
Former Warren police officer suffers possible broken bones in two-car crash
A former Warren police officer appeared to suffer three broken bones in a two-vehicle crash on Mahoning Avenue near Maryland Street Northwest at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, police said
Rotary: Working toward total eradication of polio
Monday’s downtown Youngstown event was part of World Polio Day, set up to raise funds, awareness and support toward ending the disease
Struthers H.S. teacher headed to World Series
Students contribute to send a favorite Struthers High teacher to the World Series
Gourmet gala helps March of Dimes
The annual Evening of Culinary Excellence at Stambaugh Auditorium was a March of Dimes fundraiser.
Former Scrappers ready for World Series experience
Four summers ago, outfielder Tyler Naquin, pitcher Ryan Merritt and infielder Jose Ramirez (briefly) were Mahoning Valley Scrappers.
Austintown Fitch with two World Series connections
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com As Poland’s John Hirschbeck heads to Cleveland to serve as crew
Howland completes sweep of Niles
It’s difficult to defeat a good team once during the season, much less twice
LeBron leads Cavs’ bid for back-to-back titles
LeBron James took one last look over his shoulder at the scoreboard in Oracle Arena just to be sure.
Niles: Commission orders revised recovery plan
The mayor has until the end of December to submit a revised plan
What plans are being made for Mosul after jihadis driven out?
Opinion: As Iraqi and Kurdish troops began the operation to liberate Mosul from the Islamic State, with help
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1226.86-0.02 Aqua America, .71
high school roundup | Monday’s other games
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL DIVISION III Berkshire 25-25-17-23-15, Newton Falls 16-19-25-25-12 LEAVITTSBURG
nhl roundup | Monday’s games
Flames 3, Blackhawks 2, SO CHICAGO Kris Versteeg scored the lone goal of the shootout in the
Take Back is Saturday
Take Back is Saturday AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning County District Board of Health is urging county
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 25, the 299th day of 2016. There are 67 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Barnes talks team depth, leadership
The start of the YSU women’s basketball season is just 18 days away, but head coach John Barnes is already talking about the strides that his six incoming freshmen have made.
Assault by clowns
Assault by clowns WARREN A city woman told police she was assaulted outside her home early
Trumbull group honors crime investigators, sheriff
Trumbull group honors crime investigators, sheriff
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Top amounts Students from an estimated 90 local and regional schools
Iraqis near Mosul face dilemma: Stay or flee
Associated Press QAYARA, Iraq Bayda Muhammad Khalaf followed the government’s advice to stay in
Sex offender charged with aggravated burglary and eluding police for 55 minutes Saturday
Jeff A. Jensen, 50, of Syme Street, Masury, faces two felony charges
1st transgender soldiers seek formal recognition
Associated Press PARIS Within weeks of the Pentagon allowing transgender service members to
Lexus, Toyota, Buick top new auto-reliability survey
Associated Press DETROIT Lexus, Toyota and Buick are the most reliable brands in Consumer
City ballot issue threatens economy of Youngstown
Editorial: Red flags should be flying outside every voting place in Youngstown to warn people about a ballot
‘Treat’ animals gently
Opinion: By Lindsay Pollard-Post People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals During a recent afternoon
Man gets life in 2 fatal shootings
Associated Press DAYTON A man convicted of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend and her male
Boardman trustees approve no-parking ordinance in neighborhood
The parking ban goes into effect Nov. 1.
Poll: Clinton’s edge with young people crosses racial lines
Associated Press WASHINGTON Young Americans across races and ethnicities are now more likely to
Community members offer input to consultants studying library merger
Recommendation expected by end of year
White House: Expect double-digit hikes in health premiums
Associated Press WASHINGTON Premiums will go up sharply next year under President Barack Obama’s
Authorities: Bus driver didn’t brake before hitting big rig
Associated Press PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. Ana Car didn’t remember the sudden impact, only that she
SEEKING PAYBACK
Associated Press SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA Hundreds of South Korean Galaxy Note 7 smartphone owners
Ex-attorney general sentenced to jail
Ex-attorney general sentenced to jail NORRISTOWN, PA. Former state Attorney General Kathleen
COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Roland Bennett, 41, of 576 Detroit Ave., Youngstown,
Associated Press
Associated Press NEW YORK AT&T is following in the footsteps of its rival Comcast in snapping up
Fennel for flatulence has long history
Q. In the past six years, I’ve had an embarrassing problem: Anything I ate gave me gas. I tried
Trump rejects polls as ‘phony’
Associated Press ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. A defiant Donald Trump blamed his campaign struggles on
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Ribbon-cutting set BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a celebratory
Government: Auto-design process should add cybersecurity
Associated Press DETROIT The government’s highway safety agency says automakers should make
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Keith and Stacy Holley, Girard, boy, Oct. 23. David and
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council Public Utilities Committee, 5 p.m., meeting to discuss
1960s pop singer Bobby Vee dies at 73
1960s pop singer Bobby Vee dies at 73 MINNEAPOLIS Pop idol Bobby Vee, the boyish, grinning 1960s
Aces Kluber, Lester face off in Game 1
Indians pitcher Corey Kluber described tonight’s World Series opponent as “the best team in baseball all year.”
Flesh-eating bacteria claimed vet’s limbs, but not her drive Battling back
By LISA MARIE PANE Associated Press DACULA, Ga. A year ago, Cindy Martinez was struggling to
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Jimmy Eat World: Tuesday on
CAVALIERS SCHEDULE
CAVALIERS SCHEDULE OCTOBER Today — New York, 7:30 Friday — at Toronto, 7 Saturday —
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW Valley Food introduces The Mahoning Valley Flight Crew, a group of craft beer
Sentenced for theft
Sentenced for theft WARREN Susan Manusakis, 54, of Country Club Avenue, Youngstown, was
For fans hoping to see World Series at Wrigley, it could cost thousands
Associated Press CHICAGO Fans hoping to see the Cubs play in the World Series for the first time
birthdays
birthdays Singer-actress Barbra Cook is 89. Actress Marion Ross is 88. Singer Helen Reddy is 75.
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