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Police search Albert Street area after caller reports possible body dumped

Police search Albert Street area after caller reports possible body dumped


Tuesday's basketball scores

Boys basketball scores


Niles mayor faces backlash after firing safety service director

Niles mayor faces backlash after firing safety service director


Police chase ends in East Side crash

Police chase ends in East Side crash


Hubbard council plans 2017 street resurfacing

Hubbard council plans 2017 street resurfacing


Court considers legality of Ohio execution process

Court considers constitutionality of Ohio execution process


Milo Yiannopoulos apologizes for remarks, quits Breitbart

Milo Yiannopoulos apologizes for remarks, quits Breitbart


Indians’ Brantley hopes ’bad days’ behind him after injury

Michael Brantley has clashed with self-doubt and depression while pushing his body.


Trump administration working on trans bathroom guidelines

Trump administration working on trans bathroom guidelines


NBA teams looking to balance rest, play

Cavs coach Tyronn Lue must protect LeBron James from himself.


Immigration workshop is Thursday at OCCHA in Youngstown

Immigration workshop is Thursday at OCCHA in Youngstown


Niles mayor fires city's service director

Niles mayor files service director


Hubbard police phone not working, residents should call Trumbull County dispatch

Hubbard police phone not working


Mahoning coroner the person found in burned-out car was shot twice in head

Mahoning coroner says person found in burned-out car was shot twice in head


Youngstown Planning Commission rejects plan to reopen former Coconut Grove bar

Youngstown Planning Commission rejects plan to reopen former Coconut Grove bar


Tyler History Center in downtown Youngstown closed Thursday, reopens Tuesday

Tyler History Center in downtown Youngstown closed Thursday, reopens Tuesday


Chafee blasts media over Trump 'onslaught,' metric coverage

Chafee blasts media over Trump 'onslaught,' metric coverage


UPDATE | Sheriff suspects suicide after target of protection order found dead

Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene said a suspect is dead from "apparent suicide" after shots were fired as deputies tried to serve a civil order of protection at about 11:20 a.m.


4 US tourists, pilot killed in Australian light plane crash

4 US tourists, pilot killed in Australian light plane crash


Lakers fire Mitch Kupchak, put Magic in charge of basketball ops

Lakers fire Kupchak, put Magic in charge of basketball ops


Warren City Council meets Wednesday

Warren City Council meets Wednesday


Get flash briefings from the Vindy with Alexa

Get flash briefings from the Vindy with Alexa


Theft suspect reports theft from her car at Boardman court

Theft suspect reports theft from her car at Boardman court


Liberty trustees have special meeting Wednesday

Liberty trustees have special meeting Wednesday


LaPlante wins 'Illuminator of the Year' honor

LaPlante wins 'Illuminator of the Year' honor


Austintown chase ends with crash into house

Austintown chase ends with crash into house


Public would have limited access to Ohio drug death reviews

Public would have limited access to Ohio drug death reviews


Artists seek $1.25 million for Bowie memorial in London

Artists seek $1.25 million for Bowie memorial in London


US to expand pool of people targeted for deportation

US to expand pool of people targeted for deportation


Company that owns local Perkins Restaurants files bankruptcy

Company that owns local Perkins Restaurants files bankruptcy


Lockup List Tuesday – Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff Activity


Mill Creek MetroParks Board's standing committees meet Thursday

Mill Creek MetroParks Board's standing committees meet Thursday


Trump denounces 'horrible' threats against Jewish centers

Trump denounces 'horrible' threats against Jewish centers


Ohio GOP lawmaker won’t sponsor payday lending reform bill

Ohio GOP lawmaker won’t sponsor payday lending reform bill


US Sen. Sherrod Brown, ONA official discuss patient-care bill in Austintown

US Sen. Sherrod Brown, ONA official discuss patient-care bill


Brown in town to discuss ending 'surprise' hospital billing

Brown in town to discuss ending 'surprise' hospital billing


Youth Leadership Academy scheduled

Youth Leadership Academy scheduled YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Chapter of Jack and Jill of America,


White House denounces ’hatred’ after Jewish center threats

White House denounces ’hatred’ after Jewish center threats


Trump visits African American history museum

Trump visits African American history museum


Court considers constitutionality of Ohio execution process

Court considers constitutionality of Ohio execution process


Markets Right Now: US indexes gain, remain at record highs

Markets Right Now: US indexes gain, remain at record highs


U.S. Route 62 to be closed for 2 hours Thursday night

U.S. Route 62 to be closed for 2 hours Thursday night


Bond set for $100,000 for man accused in baby's death

Bond set for $100,000 for man accused in baby's death


Bench trial begins for 2 accused in drug ring

Bench trial begins for 2 accused in drug ring


Liberty man sought on warrants caught after traffic stop

Liberty man sought on warrants caught after traffic stop


Child safe after falling out of car during police chase

Child safe after falling out of car during police chase


Former Indians pitcher to kickstart ECGG baseball team

Niles resident Jason Stanford is the new baseball coach at EGCC.


Canfield relay team gets another crack at state

Canfield qualified for state in the 200 freestyle relay and the 400 freestyle relay.


LaBrae's Peyton Aldridge continues to soar at Davidson

LaBrae’s Peyton Aldridge continues to soar at Davidson


Antone's Banquet Centre isn't closing

Ross Scianna is adamant that Antone’s Banquet Centre on Market Street is not closing.

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Hot start fuels Ohio State’s upset of No. 2 Maryland

Ohio State got off to a sizzling start and then held off Maryland to get one of the biggest wins in school history


Patrons remember Kuzman's bar as fixture of local polka scene

The Girard establishment is now up for sale.


Encarnacion brings power

Designated hitter an offensive threat for Cleveland Associated Press GOODYEAR, ARIZ. As fans


Boogie and The ‘Brow’

nba Associated Press NEW ORLEANS DeMarcus Cousins is on his way out of Sacramento — and right


Former Indians pitcher Stanford to kickstart baseball program

EGCC secured a commitment from former Cleveland Indians twirler and Niles resident Jason Stanford


Body found in burned SUV behind vacant home

Death is fourth homicide in 2017 in Youngstown


YCS is looking to add two more grade levels

Youngstown Community School is looking to expand over the next two years


YSU professor gives “Saga of the Mahoning River” presentation to Friends of Mahoning River

YSU professor gives “Saga of the Mahoning River” presentation to Friends of Mahoning River


Eric Church cancels scalpers’ tickets

Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Country star Eric Church has been battling ticket scalpers for


Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras will seek another term next year

‘It would be a mistake to change chairmen,’ he says


Niles man charged with murder of infant daughter named in other incidents

Niles man charged with murder of infant daughter named in other incidents


Three injured as Blaney crashes in Daytona race

Three people in a pit area were injured when they were struck by a race car that hit a barrier and catapulted over a 10-foot fence


Auto Parkit owner has backup plan if former Packard buildings don’t pan out

Auto Parkit, the Los Angeles-based company owned by Warren native Christopher Alan, is moving forward with the purchase of former Packard Electric buildings

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US must embrace its energy surge

Opinion: By Douglas Polk Special to The Vindicator The nation’s energy security is stronger than it has


Brothers arrested after foot chase

One brother runs after officer as he chases other brother


Canfield relay gets another crack at state

Heading to Canton for the state tournament isn’t anything to new to the Canfield boys swim team

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Johnson ranked No. 1 in the world

golf Associated Press LOS ANGELES The only question about Dustin Johnson going to No. 1 in the


The Vindicator received 17 Ohio Associated Press award nominations

The awards in order of finish will be announced May 21


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Jolie hopes family will come out ‘stronger’ NEW YORK Angelina Jolie says that she


METRO digest

Man flees police in car with child inside YOUNGSTOWN A city man faces several charges after


Presidents Day marked by demonstrations

Associated Press Thousands of demonstrators turned out Monday across the U.S. to challenge Donald


Canfield speech and debate coach earns national recognition

Jeremy Hamilton receives second diamond in his Diamond Coach Award


White House visits, snubs go back years

In a divided nation, everything is political


Group cancels invite to Breitbart’s Yiannopoulos

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has been disinvited to


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Girard School board, 4 p.m., regular meeting followed by executive session,


Russia’s ambassador to UN dies

Associated Press NEW YORK Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations, a veteran diplomat known


Kasich wants Ohio teachers to complete business externships

Associated Press COLUMBUS A provision in Gov. John Kasich’s budget proposal would require Ohio


Energy and the Environment lecture at YSU

Energy and the Environment lecture at YSU YOUNGSTOWN Doug Fowler of the Weis Earth Science


CHS reports loss in year, fourth quarter

Community Health Systems, parent company of ValleyCare Health System of Ohio, reported a loss of $1.7 billion reported in 2016, down from 2015’s income of $158 million.


Local Girl Scout council celebrates 100th year of cookie sale

S’mores is this year’s new cookie


55 years after his 1st orbit John Glenn still inspires

Associated Press COLUMBS John Glenn is continuing to inspire 55 years after becoming the first


Brothers arrested again for impersonating cops

First arrest came in 2011


washington Trump team to focus on legislation in month No. 2

Associated Press WASHINGTON As President Donald Trump begins his second month in office, his


New mosquito trap smart enough to keep just the bad bugs TRAPPING TROUBLE

By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON A smart trap for mosquitoes? A new high-tech


Doctor fired patient after dispute

Q. I was listening to your podcast and heard you talk about a woman whose doctor “fired” her as a


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oddly enough Single mom dresses the part for Dads and Donuts ST. GEORGE, Utah A single mom is


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Authorities probe drug thefts at VA hospitals

Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal authorities are stepping up investigations at Department of


REUNIONS

The 1967 Class of Campbell Memorial High School will have its March 14 gathering at noon at Imperial


YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 21

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2017. There are 313 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Jeffrey A. Hansen, 28, of 8164 Cherry Hill Drive NE,


LaBrae’s Peyton Aldridge the top guy at Davidson

Two years later, Peyton Aldridge’s game — and his numbers — continues to soar


Walk-in flu shots

Walk-in flu shots AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning County District Board of Health, 50 Westchester


Trump names new national security adviser

Tribune Washington Bureau (TNS) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. President Donald Trump named Lt. Gen.


Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Future: Tonight on “Tonight Show


Can’t sleep? It’s not the bed’s fault

Opinion: By Gina Barreca The Hartford Courant My brother sent this email to me: “My bed is a magical


Trump rouses the left

Opinion: By Jim Jenkins The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.) What Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton and


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Economic services NILES The city has entered into a contract with the Youngstown/Warren


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Thomas and Gretchen Walker, Struthers, boy, Feb. 19.


Steward Health’s presence in Valley prompts questions

Editorial: About six years ago when Community Health Systems offered $120 million to purchase then Forum


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