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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Firefighter's widow among award recipients at tonight's WR district dinner
Ask Jake Ezzo about his crowning achievements as a firefighter, and you’ll likely get a straightforward, if not modest, response.
Fellows Gardens' Toyland for young, young-at-heart
Toys from generations young and old are filling the halls of the D.D. and Velma Davis Education & Visitor Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens this holiday season.
Trooper, officers nearly struck by drunken driver on SR 82
A trooper and two township police officers investigating a traffic accident were nearly struck by a drunken driver early today.
Trump calls issues behind new museum 'big stuff' as leaders blast his appearance as 'insult'
The national president of the NAACP and the mayor of Mississippi's capital city said they kept their distance from Trump because of his "pompous disregard" for the values embodied by the civil rights movement.
Springfield’s new coach has Tigers off to 2-0 start
After Friday’s 64-61 victory over Western Reserve, the Springfield High School boys basketball team is two games into the Steve French era.
Youngtown mayor-elect’s transition team briefly included felon
The incoming mayor said he ‘didn’t realize he had to do a background check on the pastor/attorney.
Kmart distribution center looking for more work
Closing Kmart stores across the U.S. has led to a slowdown at the local distribution center on Perkins Jones Road, but the goal is to get more work.
VA clinic purchases new van with donations
The Youngstown VA Outpatient Clinic purchased a new van for transporting patients to the VA hospital in Cleveland.
For 20 local families, Mooney sisters help save Christmas
Two Cardinal Mooney sisters who heard a story about a child growing up without a Christmas tree wanted to do their part to make sure others wouldn’t suffer the same fate – and the results surprised even them.
Menendez steps down as Howland’s head football coach
At least four Trumbull County high school football programs will have new leaders in 2018
Trumbull commissioners approve child-support contract
It includes raises of $1.05 per hour over the three years of the contract – 40 cents, 30 cents and 35 cents – but removes the pension pickup for new hires effective Jan. 1. It also increases the employee contribution to health care from 10 percent to 11 percent.
Orchestra receives $8M gift
Staff report COLUMBUS The Columbus Symphony Orchestra has received an $8 million donation, the
Actors Claire Foy and Matt Smith look back on time with Netflix drama Relinquishing ‘The Crown’
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK Claire Foy is wistful when asked how she would
Accordionist to present concerts
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The New Music Guild will present a free concert by internationally known
Trumbull commissioners approve pay raises for deputies
A new three-year contract for 48 deputies, sergeants and lieutenants at the Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office will pay them 55 cents more per hour the first and second years and 48 cents per hour the third.
Thursday night vice raids turn up drugs, guns
Two men arrested on drug charges have histories with police
Canfield chem students advance in national contest
Canfield High School juniors Jessica Lee, Philip Stanic and Tanner Tsvetkoff conduct an experiment related to a project to build a device that could curb E. coli’s presence in bodies of water. The students are in Tom Slaven’s advanced placement chemistry class, whose project advanced in a national contest.
More PREP RESULTS
BOYS BASKETBALL Newton Falls 60, Champion 55 NEWTON FALLS Gage Friend scored 21 points and
Skip the slip this season
Opinion: By Beth Porter OtherWords Everyone’s familiar with the typical holiday waste we’re left with
Putting it into words
During a business meeting recently, I jotted down several terms that perked my ears. They were
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
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Trainers rushed to save horses from fire
Associated Press BONSALL, Calif. A routine day at an elite training center for race- horses
Today is Saturday, Dec. 9, the 343rd day of 2017. There are 22 days left in the year.
Today is Saturday, Dec. 9, the 343rd day of 2017. There are 22 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Kohlis’ $1.1M gift to YSU reflects history of giving
Editorial: Prominent Youngstown neurosurgeon Dr. Chander Kohli and his wife, Karen, have long distinguished
Facts don’t support the fairy tale of the prince and the ‘commoner’
Opinion: By David M. SHRIBMAN Andrews McMeel Syndication Margaret Thatcher was born one. So were
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Peter and Ruth Rassega, Youngstown, boy, Dec. 7 Andrew
CNN corrects report about Trump campaign
CNN corrects report about Trump campaign NEW YORK CNN had to correct a story Friday that
SPORTS digest
USOC is committed to going to Olympics The leader of the U.S. Olympic Committee says the plan is
Theresa Culp, Richard Horvath plan wedding
Theresa Culp, Richard Horvath plan wedding
Leaders to skip opening due to Trump’s presence
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. Many in Mississippi’s African-American community had waited
Trump says US ‘cannot afford’ Roy Moore loss in Ala. election
Associated Press PENSACOLA, Fla. President Donald Trump on Friday urged voters to elect a
Parts of Deep South blanketed by snow
Staff/wire report ATLANTA Snowfall blanketed parts of the Deep South on Friday, delighting
Robust hiring highlights economy’s momentum
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. employers added a substantial 228,000 jobs in November, a sign
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Disney On Ice, 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m.: Dream Big is the title of
Record reviews
Neil Young + Promise of the Real Album: “The Visitor” Grade: B+ Neil Young is unhappy.
Mahoning Valley Race Course
TODAY’S ENTRIES POST TIME: 12:15 P.M. RACE 1 $21,000, 2 yo, 6F, F, MSW 1 My Soldier Girl
With close friend Shazier injured, Williams adjusts
For Williams, donning the No. 50 of his close friend while he’s in the hospital with a spinal injury just felt ... right
Miss Mangino, Mr. McQuown to marry Dec. 30
Miss Mangino, Mr. McQuown to marry Dec. 30
Sunday news show
Sunday news show Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: To be
Snowy owls are a rare sight for birders
A snowy owl is a charismatic bird. Most people have heard of it and only dream of seeing one.
Submit information for holiday services
Submit information for holiday services The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services
Logan Skolnick, Jacob Mitchell plan nuptials
Logan Skolnick, Jacob Mitchell plan nuptials
Submit information for holiday services
Submit information for holiday services The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Health & Wellness Expo at Covelli YOUNGSTOWN A Valley Health & Wellness Expo presented by the
TV/RADIO
TV/RADIO TODAY 7:25 a.m. (NBCSN) Soccer: West Ham vs. Chelsea, Premier League. 9 a.m. (ESPN)
METRO DIGEST || Boardman Winter Orchestra Festival
Orchestra festival BOARDMAN Boardman High School orchestras will present their annual Winter
Lowellville gun show
Lowellville gun show Lowellville The Mahoning Valley Gun Collectors is having a winter gun show
There wasn’t even a lump of coal
Opinion: When I was knee high to a grasshopper during the Great Depression, my Christmas stockings were empty
TOP 25 College Basketball | Friday’s games
MEN No. 16 Arizona State 82, St. John’s 70 LOS ANGELES Romello White scored 22 points and
Democrats see advantage in scandals
Associated Press WASHINGTON Members of both parties are glum and guarded after a shocking week
Golden Triangle project, retirement of company owner celebrated in Howland
Golden Triangle project, retirement of company owner celebrated in Howland
Angry protesters lash out against US, Israel
Associated Press JERUSALEM Large crowds of worshippers across the Muslim world staged anti-U.S.
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial field complicates strategies
Associated Press CINCINNATI The entry this week of the former federal consumer watchdog into
FRIDAY’s OTHER NBA GAMES
FRIDAY’s OTHER NBA GAMES Bulls 119, Hornets 111, OT CHARLOTTE, N.C. Lauri Markkanen had 24
Ellwood City man, 84, fatally shoots a home intruder
Don Lutz told police he keeps a handgun under his pillow
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