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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Waste district conducts public meeting in private, challenged by Vindicator
The attorney for the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District gave various explanations Tuesday morning as to why a Vindicator reporter was not permitted to enter a meeting related to the selection of a new district director, but none of them apparently is supported by law.
Lordstown workers await more information on GM's expansion announcement today
Local union leaders are always hopeful investment will come to the General Motors Lordstown Assembly Plant.
Kasich, 13 Ohio lawmakers to attend inauguration
Thirteen Republican state lawmakers, including Tim Ginter of Salem, R-5th, will attend Friday’s inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump as part of Ohio’s official legislative delegation.
Austintown school counselor on stage with first lady during final address
Austintown Elementary School counselor Kelley Mills was among the school counselors from across the country who stood onstage with Michelle Obama during her final speech as first lady.
DeWine joins 12 attorneys general in challenging regulation that protects streams
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, a Republican, has joined 12 other state attorneys general in filing a federal lawsuit to challenge a Department of the Interior regulation called the Stream Protection Rule.
YSU students exchange marketing ideas with Pittsburgh Cultural Trust students
Youngstown State University students visited a city about an hour from Youngstown, to appreciate its culture and gather new marketing ideas.
Warren man charged in December hit-and-run of pedestrian
Derek T. Moore, 27, of Sunset Drive Northeast is charged with misdemeanor failure to stop after an accident and failure to yield in a crosswalk in a Dec. 20 accident at East Market and Chestnut Streets that injured a city man.
Tuchek charged with felony OVI after 6th arrest
A Salt Springs Road man was arraigned today in municipal court on his sixth OVI charge.
Mahoning CSB grants raises, but may have violated Sunshine law
The Mahoning County Children Services Board voted to grant 2 percent pay increases to 20 of its non-union employees, mostly supervisors, effective Feb. 1.
Hubbard to advertise for bids to seel surplus goods
City Council has authorized the board of control to advertise for bids.
Mercer DA says evidence indicates shooting was justified
Mercer DA says evidence indicates shooting was justified
Gas prices are lower in Ohio and below national average
Gas prices are lower in Ohio and below national average
Search ends for plane that crashed into Lake Erie Dec. 29
Search ends for plane that crashed into Lake Erie on Dec. 29
Globetrotter visit Wednesday canceled at TCAP in Warren
Globetrotter visit canceled at TCAP in Warren
CNN's documentary 'The End' tracks end of Obama presidency
CNN's documentary 'The End' tracks end of Obama presidency
Obama commutes sentences, including one for Chelsea Manning
Obama commutes sentences, including one for Chelsea Manning
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for brunch at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bedford
Anthony Brown gets 3-year probation for role in homicide case
Anthony Brown gets 3-year probation for role in homicide case
Prosecutor: Orlando gunman's widow knew about the attack
Prosecutor: Orlando gunman's widow knew about the attack
Newton Falls library board trustees meet Wednesday
Newton Falls library board trustees meet Wednesday
Update on Rominger Sports Complex in South Range School District is Thursday
Update on Rominger Sports Complex in South Range School District is Thursday
NAACP will review key school issues, Mohip on Wednesday
NAACP will review key school issues, Mohip on Wednesday
Bond set at $50,000 for man caught with drugs during traffic stop
Bond set at $50,000 for man caught with drugs during traffic stop
Anthony Sertick announces bid for Youngstown Municipal Court judge on Wednesday
Anthony Sertick announces bid for Youngstown Municipal Court judge on Wednesday
60-year-old gorilla, 1st to be born in a zoo, dies in Ohio
60-year-old gorilla, 1st to be born in a zoo, dies in Ohio
Poland's Western Reserve Joint Fire District board meets Wednesday
Poland's Western Reserve Joint Fire District board meets Wednesday
Cleveland officer facing rape, domestic violence charges
Cleveland officer facing rape, domestic violence charges
Killer in Cincinnati stabbing asks parole board for mercy
Killer in Cincinnati stabbing asks parole board for mercy
Former Klan Grand Dragon to MLK's daughter: I'm sorry
Former Klan Grand Dragon to MLK's daughter: I'm sorry
Austintown police arrest man, woman on theft charge
Austintown police arrest man, woman on theft charge
Airport shooting suspect ordered held without bond
Airport shooting suspect ordered held without bond
Mercer County Courthouse closed today due to waterline break
Mercer County Courthouse closed due to waterline break
Woman beaten, threatened in South Side burglary today
Woman beaten, threatened in South Side burglary
New report: Abortions in US drop to lowest level since 1974
New report: Abortions in US drop to lowest level since 1974
Youngstown cops kept busy over weekend with robberies
Youngstown police kept busy over the weekend with robberies
Wal-Mart to add about 10,000 retail jobs in the US
Wal-Mart to add about 10,000 retail jobs in the US
Austintown man faces arraignment today on sixth OVI charge
Austintown man faces arraignment later today on sixth OVI charge
Dismembered deer carcasses remain a mystery in New Franklin
Dismembered dear carcasses remain a mystery in New Franklin
MH370 hunt ends, maybe forever, after nearly 3 years, $160M
MH370 hunt ends, maybe forever, after nearly 3 years, $160M
A Triangle with a plan — Howland, Warren, county coalition making improvements to industrial area
A Triangle with a plan — Howland, Warren, county coalition making improvements to industrial area
Canfield to appropriate extra money for $1.8 million road upgrade project
North Broad Street Safety Upgrade Project began as a widening project that included state Routes 46 and 62 from Skyline Drive to Dartmouth Drive
Ohio State Highway Patrol selects award winners at the Canfield Post
The Canfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol selected Kenneth Robbins and Tamara Scheetz as the 2016 Trooper of the Year and Dispatcher of the Year, respectively
King workshop participants say race remains an exceptionally difficult subject for many to discuss
King workshop participants say race remains an exceptionally difficult subject for many to discuss
YSU softball looks to build on record season
The Youngstown State softball team already is prepping for its 56-game schedule and a tough Horizon League slate.
Free counseling available via text messaging to residents dealing with depression, drug addiction and other issues
Free counseling available via text messaging to residents dealing with depression, drug addiction and other issues
Patriots on alert to stop Big Ben
Roethlisberger missed regular-season game against New England at Heinz Field
Rescue Mission manager, Disney fan raises funds through WDW marathon,
Rescue Mission manager raises funds for shelter while running Disney marathon
DeVos to face questions on schools, conservative activism
Associated Press WASHINGTON Charter-school advocate Betsy DeVos is widely expected to push for
Star quarterbacks to command spotlight
Brady, Ben, Rodgers have been to 10 Super Bowls; Ryan is MVP hopeful
Which cinnamon is safest?
Q. You recently wrote about cinnamon in your column and mentioned coumarin in cassia cinnamon. You
AP Fact Check: Obamacare not in ‘death spiral’
By ERICA WERNER AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON President-elect Donald Trump says
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2017. There are 348 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Martin Luther King Day highlights transition from Obama to Trump
Associated Press ATLANTA As Americans celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., civil-
Authorities: Man dead in NE Ohio woods was attacked
Associated Press DOYLESTOWN, Ohio Authorities say a body found in a wooded area in Northeast
Faces drug charges
Faces drug charges NILES John C. Painter, 49, of Youngstown Road is charged with felony drug
Trump, MLK’s son meet amid flap with Rep. Lewis
Associated Press NEW YORK Days before taking office, President-elect Donald Trump attempted to
Grad student seeks honors for Glenn
Associated Press COLUMBUS A graduate student from suburban New York has made it his mission to
Obama worthy of praise
Opinion: By Rex Huppke Chicago Tribune President Barack Obama is a good and decent man. That’s what I
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Snake on a plane: Flight halted in serpent spotting DUBAI, United Arab Emirates
nba roundup | Monday’s other games
Hawks 108, Kicks 107 NEW YORK Dennis Schroder scored 28 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer
Senior Circle program
Senior Circle program SHARON, PA. Sharon Regional’s Senior Circle program is a membership-based
The top five songs on iTunes’ official music charts for the week ending Jan. 12:
The top five songs on iTunes’ official music charts for the week ending Jan. 12: v “Shape of You”:
Any exercise cuts risk of death, study finds It’s all good
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer Weekend warriors, take a victory lap. People who
Springsteen cover band changes tune, won’t play at gala
Springsteen cover band changes tune, won’t play at gala TRENTON, N.J. A Bruce Springsteen cover
Reports: Nightclub attacker who killed 39 is captured by police
Associated Press ISTANBUL A gunman suspected of killing 39 people during a New Year’s attack on
Reports say GM will invest $1 billion in U.S. plants, adding more than 1,000 jobs
Reports say GM will invest $1 billion in U.S. plants, adding more than 1,000 jobs
Tillerson, secretary of state pick, allays some fears about Trump’s perspective on US foreign policy
Opinion: Rex Tillerson’s testimony at Wednesday’s Senate confirmation hearing for secretary of state offered
Cernan dies at 82, was last to walk on moon
Associated Press HOUSTON Former astronaut Gene Cernan, who as the last person to walk on the
TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael R. Stith, 55, confidential address, and
Big Apple Circus puts assets up for auction
Big Apple Circus puts assets up for auction NEW YORK The Big Apple Circus is up for sale. The
IMF boosts growth forecast for US, cites Trump impact
Associated Press WASHINGTON The International Monetary Fund on Monday raised its forecast for
Don’t waste your emotional energy
It's normal to have emotions but best not to let them rule your life, experts say.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Brookfield Township trustees, 7 p.m., special meeting with executive session to
nhl roundup | Monday’s other games
Lightning 2, Kings 1 LOS ANGELES Brian Boyle scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period.
The Blade
The Blade FREMONT A family has a piece of its history back after a grandfather’s Purple Heart
Congressman Ryan retains important committee seat
Editorial: Two months ago, in the midst of area Democratic Congressman Tim Ryan’s nationally publicized bid
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. | Quotable
“Democracy is the greatest form of government to my mind that man has ever conceived, but the
Man charged with sexual imposition
Man charged with sexual imposition YOUNGSTOWN Joseph E. McCormick, 46, of Youngstown, was
YSU’s Smolinski scores 30
Penguins romp to avenge loss to Cleveland State on Dec. 31
New officers of Veterans Service Council take oath of office
The Veterans Service Council, an organization that brings together military veteran organizations in Mahoning County, installed new officers Monday at Lowellville City Hall.
Circus fans have seen last Ringling Bros. show at Covelli Centre
Fans of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus apparently will not get another chance to see the show at the Covelli Center.
Officials: FBI arrests widow of Orlando nightclub shooter
Associated Press WASHINGTON The wife of the Orlando nightclub shooter, who was extensively
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