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Campbell police step up patrols for holiday crime
“Knights Before Christmas” police patrols in Campbell aim to defend against holiday crime
Stories published December 19, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Campbell residents asked to weigh in on water plant
City officials are calling on residents to weigh in on the fate of the water treatment plant and distribution system.
Austintown boy combines love of books with love of animals
At 7 years old, Cody O’Connell stays busy.
Trumbull HR director withdraws from administrator consideration
A hiring committee consisting of three respected local leaders will narrow the choices for Trumbull County administrator to three finalists from which the three county commissioners will choose one.
Niles safety services building roof leaks as repairs are underway
A leaking roof under repair in the city’s Safety Services building forced the Financial Planning and Supervision Commission to meet in the city’s Wellness Center.
12 reported dead as foreign tourist bus crashes in Mexico
12 reported dead as foreign tourist bus crashes in Mexico
Federal judge dismisses legal effort to stop gas pipeline in Ohio
Federal judge dismisses legal effort to stop gas pipeline in Ohio
Saudis intercept Yemen rebel missile targeting royal palace
Saudis intercept Yemen rebel missile targeting royal palace
In West Va., liquor sales prohibited on Christmas, New Year's Eve
In West Va., liquor sales prohibited on Christmas, New Year's Eve
Audi recalls more than 52,000 cars; fuel lines can leak
Audi recalls more than 52,000 cars; fuel lines can leak
Brown seeks investment in C-130J plane and air base upgrade
Brown seeks investment in C-130J plane and air base upgrade
AP Analysis | Tax Bill: What's in, what's out, what happens
Tax Bill: What's in, what's out, what happens
Pa. ski resort hopes to reopen Saturday after chair-lift problem
Pa. ski resort hopes to reopen Saturday after chair-lift problem
Sword-swallower Johnny Fox dies of cancer at age 64
Sword-swallower Johnny Fox dies of cancer at age 64
House passes first rewrite of tax bill in three decades
House passes first rewrite of tax bill in three decades
UPDATE | Feds probing if engineer was distracted in Wash. crash
Feds probing if engineer was distracted in crash
Mother sues San Francisco police for fatally shooting son
Mother sues San Francisco police for fatally shooting son
N.H. police seek man who robbed Salvation Army at gunpoint
N.H. police seek man who robbed Salvation Army at gunpoint
Toddler dies after being hit by vehicle in Ohio driveway
Toddler dies after being hit by vehicle in Ohio driveway
Ohio official not joining legal fight over net neutrality
Ohio official not joining legal fight over net neutrality
UPDATE | DeWine, Husted make Valley campaign appearance today
DeWine, Husted make Valley campaign appearance today
Chinese tire maker picks North Carolina site for major plant
Chinese tire maker picks North Carolina site for major plant
Jackson withdraws bid for Trumbull administrator after commissioners object
Jackson withdraws bid for Trumbull administrator after commissioners object
Report: YSU defensive coordinator Carl Pelini to BGSU
The Toledo Blade is reporting that Carl Pelini will be hired as Bowling Green's defensive coordinator.
MetroParks board member Tom Shipka will not seek reappointment
MetroParks board member Tom Shipka will not seek reappointment
Cleveland to hire firm to address police complaints backlog
Cleveland to hire firm to address police complaints backlog
Amtrak train was hurtling 50 mph over the speed limit when it careened off
Amtrak train was hurtling 50 mph over the speed limit when it careened off
West Branch musical canceled
West Branch musical canceled BELOIT West Branch High School has canceled auditions for the “West
Loew: After Season’s Beatings come Silver Gloves bouts
Local trainer Jack Loew called Friday’s annual “Season’s Beatings” boxing card the best of the three that he has promoted.
Ochman, Maze lift Howland to road win over Poland
Alex Ochman had 22 points and 15 rebounds and Mackenzie Maze had 15 points and 14 boards.
Youngstown to consider selling a former dining hall building to a company that wants to open a restaurant
The company also owned an attached closed cigar store
A state board recommends the outgoing Youngstown mayor get a public reprimand
The mayor said he will seek to have his law license placed on active status shortly
Youngstown Mayor-elect Jamael Tito Brown’s opponent raised more money than him
Brown was also outspent by his opponent
Columbiana mom faces child endangering charges following OVI arrest
Woman refused sobriety test, fought with deputies, report says
DeBartolo Jr. has interest in buying Carolina Panthers
DeBartolo owned the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers for 23 years
Mill Creek MetroParks to train arborist from within park workforce
Advisory committee wants arborist in place ASAP
Campbell police step up patrols for holiday crime
“Knights Before Christmas” police patrols in Campbell aim to defend against holiday crime
SPORTS digest
Tickets on sale for Canfield-Poland game CANFIELD Student, adult and reserved seat tickets for
Prof publishes WYSU segments
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Tom Shipka, professor emeritus of philosophy and religious studies at
Early Heart Attack Care
Early Heart Attack Care YOUNGSTOWN Northside Regional Medical Center, 500 Gypsy Lane, is
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Gwen Stefani: Tonight on “Tonight
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1244.561.95 Aqua America, .71
President should have endorsed Brooks in US Senate race in Ala.
Opinion: By Ann Coulter Andrews McMeel Syndication Rep. Mo Brooks was the true Trumpian candidate in
Girl Scouts to begin 2018 cookie season
Girl Scout entrepreneurs begin 2018 cookie season Staff report MACEDONIA Girls Scouts of North
NBA ROUNDUP
NBA ROUNDUP Monday’s games Celtics 112, Pacers 111 INDIANAPOLIS Terry Rozier’s steal and
Ease arthritis pain
Q. After reading that dark chocolate has health benefits, I learned to enjoy it. Eating it didn’t
Avalanche buries Penguins again
Defenseman Tyson Barrie scored twice, Semyon Varlamov stopped 30 shots.
MONDAY’s OTHER NHL GAMES
Bruins 7, Blue Jackets 2 BOSTON Jake DeBrusk set up second-period power-play goals by David
For some, addiction begins with legitimate painkillers Opioids haunt recovery
By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. Businessman Kyle Graves shot himself in
Nursing home patients need you
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons At this festive time of year, it is good to remember those who
Browns hoping to rain on plans for 0-16 parade
A pity parade has given the Browns more motivation to avoid NFL shame.
YEARS AGO FOR DECEMBER 19
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 19, the 353rd day of 2017. There are 12 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Hiring of administrator in Trumbull hits a snag
Editorial: It should come as no surprise to regular readers of The Vindicator’s editorials that our support for
Trump doctrine: Economic security is national security
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump declared a new national security strategy on
Group endorses Schiavoni for governor
Group endorses Schiavoni for governor YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Young Democrats endorsed
Chamber to stay in Youngstown
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will keep its offices in downtown Youngstown.
Airlines inch back to normalcy after blackout
Associated Press ATLANTA The nation’s air-travel system struggled to get back on schedule and
Twitter enforces new rules
Accounts of some white nationalists were suspended Associated Press NEW YORK Twitter
Biker club member spoke last week at sentencing for man who shot him
Survivor of biker-club shootings arrested in Fowler Saturday, says he carries weapons because of death threats
Trial postponed
Trial postponed YOUNGSTOWN The trial of downtown property developer Dominic Marchionda and his
Councilman honored for 24 years of service at Hubbard meeting Monday night
Councilman honored for 24 years of service at Hubbard meeting Monday night
Youngstown man faces series of charges for chase, crash
The chase began in Hermitage, Pa., and ended in Hubbard
Amtrak train on new route hurtles onto highway, kills 3
Associated Press DUPONT, Wash. An Amtrak train making the first-ever run along a faster new
Calmer winds ‘critical’ in fighting wildfire
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Crews trying to corral Southern California’s enormous wildfire hope
PBS’ Tavis Smiley: I’ve never groped
PBS’ Tavis Smiley: I’ve never groped NEW YORK Tavis Smiley has defended himself from allegations
BUSINESS digest
Penn National antes up $2.8B for Pinnacle NEW YORK Pinnacle Entertainment is being snapped up
‘Whatever’ tops annoying-word list
Associated Press POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. The shoulder-shrugging reply “whatever” continues to annoy
MONDAY’s COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
MEN Idaho State 86, Youngstown State 62 POCATELLO, IDAHO Balint Mocsan scored 17 points,
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP | More preps from Monday
GIRLS BASKETBALL Struthers 59, Lakeview 50 CORTLAND Struthers held Lakeview to nine points in
With massive GOP tax package nearly law, what happens now?
By MARCY GORDON AP business writer WASHINGTON Cue the accountants – and the IRS rule-writers –
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Dec.
Ohio health officials report flu activity now at highest level
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Health says flu activity has now been upgraded
CAMPAIGN FINANCE | Post-general election reports
Candidates on the Nov. 7 ballot had to file campaign finance reports for activity between Oct. 19
GOP senators: Corker did not add provision to tax bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans rallied to GOP Sen. Bob Corker’s defense Monday,
Celebrity birthdays for Dec. 19
birthdays Actress Cicely Tyson is 93. Actress Elaine Joyce is 74. Actor Tim Reid is 73. Musician
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Lowellville Village Council, 6:30 p.m., city hall, 140 E. Liberty St.