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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Mom gets 4 years after admitting she punched baby, threw him into a crib

Prosecutors said a woman sentenced Thursday to four years in prison for abusing her son began abusing him almost from the time he came home from the hospital after his birth.


Youngstown FBI agent to be Boardman's new chief

Todd Werth, head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Youngstown office, will be Boardman’s next police chief.


Local winemaker's blend accepted for sale in Ohio Walmarts

Marisa Sergi wrote her in memory book when she was in fifth grade that she wanted to be a winemaker.


Family of woman killed at mall upset at today's sentence

Family members of a 65-year-old woman who was run over and killed in November in a Southern Park Mall parking lot were unhappy Thursday after the man charged in her death pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide.


Judge Krichbaum alters decision to agree to sentence

It is not easy to change the mind of Judge R. Scott Krichbaum, especially after it’s made up.


Acquaintances renewed at 19th Struthers Day today

Every few minutes or so Tracy Mason would look up from her booth at Struthers Day Thursday evening to greet an acquaintance.


Double-overdose illustrates Austintown police's struggles with opioid epidemic

Austintown Police Department received crime-lab results from a February overdose the day after the victim overdosed for the second time.


UPDATE | Victims identified in I-76 crash

The Ohio State Highway Patrol identified Mark Schaas of New Castle as the person who was killed in a five-vehicle crash at about 10:45 a.m. on Interstate 76.


Boardman officials select FBI agent as next police chief

Boardman officials select FBI agent as next police chief


House panel threatens subpoena over tape request

House panel threatens subpoena over tape request


Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 21

Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.

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Youngstown Foundation, BGCY team up for new teen lounge

The Youngstown Foundation donated $28,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown, and on Thursday, the two organizations celebrated the impact of the funds.


Thermal tells PUCO it needs help or downtown energy is in peril

Thermal tells PUCO it needs help or energy supply crisis coming


Mom pregnant with twins gets prison time for child abuse

Mom pregnant with twins gets prison time for child abuse


Lockup List Thursday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Man pleads guilty in case of woman killed in mall parking lot

Man pleads guilty in case of woman killed in mall parking lot


Marshals arrest man for Boardman burglary

Marshals arrest man for Boardman burglary


Woman loses $8,000 to online dating scammer

Woman loses $8,000 to online dating scammer


Kasich faces health care clash in Ohio

Kasich faces health care clash in Ohio


Prosecutors' lips sealed after seeking 3-year sentence in Poland man's case

Prosecutors' lips sealed after seeking 3-year sentence in Poland man's case


MLB umpire Tumpane rescues woman on Pittsburgh bridge

MLB umpire Tumpane rescues woman on Pittsburgh bridge


South Korean leader to dine with Trump, meet top lawmakers

South Korean leader to dine with Trump, meet top lawmakers


President ridicules female TV host’s looks, calls her crazy

President ridicules female TV host’s looks, calls her crazy


US economic growth in Q1 upgraded to 1.4 percent

US economic growth in Q1 upgraded to 1.4 percent


Struthers board names Pirone as superintendent

Struthers board names Pirone as superintendent


Markets Right Now: Indexes decline as tech stocks fall

Markets Right Now: Indexes decline as tech stocks fall


Mooney junior-to-be among Greatest qualifiers

Keegan Butler, Hannah Keffler, Caleb Domitrovich and McKenzie Gustas earned spots in the finals.


Rep. Tim Ryan calls for entire House Dem leadership team to resign

He says he’s frustrated with the party’s direction


Youngstown Thermal CEO says customers owe money

Four major customers owe the steam company money, which has led to financial difficulty.

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Cavs, Cube wait on Billups

Ice Cube is chilling as he waits for Chauncey Billups to make a move.


Bauer power: Tribe tops Rangers

Trevor Bauer pitched into the seventh inning and Michael Brantley drove in two runs.


Former foes in Warren mayor’s race unite to improve city

Former bitter rivals for Warren mayor set aside differences to improve Warren’s future


SPORTS DIGEST || Scrappers fall to Bears in NY-PL action

Scrappers fall to Bears in NY-PL action GRANVILLE, W.VA. Julio Eusebio got Clark Scolamiero to


Niles panel: Produce revised plan by deadline or face sanctions

Commission: Produce revised plan by deadline or face sanctions


Library will join Campbell Schools’ activity center

The board expects to save money and better connect with the community by participating in the proposed facility


Cubs cut ties with Montero after catcher’s comment

Veteran put stolen base blame on Arrieta in post-game interview Associated Press washington


Canfield’s A.C. Jones signs with country music label ON THE ROAD TO NASHVILLE

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Canfield native A.C. Jones is planning to


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American Guild of Organists regional convention Apollo’s Fire, pipe organists to perform at gathering

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Great Lakes Regional Convention of the


Polka series will start at Avon Oaks with Box On

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com GIRARD Polka dances will return to the Mahoning Valley as


Lockup List Thursday — Mahoning Co. jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Osuna, Bell lead Pirates over Rays

Jose Osuna doubled twice and drove in two runs and rookie Josh Bell hit his 15th homer.


Packard Band presents Legacy Weekend shows

Staff report WARREN The Packard Band will present a series of free outdoor concerts on the South


Residents speak against gym rental fees

The district also purchased 10 new buses


Struthers council OKs stricter solicitation rules

Council approves narrower window, higher fees


PATRIOTIC EVENTS

All events are on the holiday Tuesday unless otherwise noted.


Boardman police accuse Youngstown man of punching pregnant woman

Youngstown man charged with felony domestic violence


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Life’s a party at new Hubbard specialty shop

Boutique specializes in balloons, party supplies.


Coroner rules death of Akron man found in Berlin Lake a homicide

The body was discovered early Saturday by fishermen at Berlin Lake.


‘Highly impaired’ Boardman man arrested twice within hours

Boardman police arrested the same man twice Wednesday morning


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Vindy paper route shaped Poland family’s life

For the past 25 years, Gio and Jim Ramsey, their five children and eventually grandchildren delivered The Vindicator to their Poland neighborhood. The family is now retiring its route.


Death toll from tanker fire in Pakistan defines despair

Editorial: 2So said police officer Abdul Malik, in describing the carnage from a massive fuel tanker fire in


Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Coitsville Township trustees, 9 a.m., trustee work study meeting, town hall, 3711


CANDIDATES

CANDIDATES Campbell, Sebring The charters of Campbell and Sebring require nonpartisan candidates


It’s over: Knicks have had their Phil of Jackson

Phil Jackson is out as New York Knicks president after he oversaw one of the worst eras in team history.


White House reporter says he’s tired of being bullied

Associated Press NEW YORK The reporter who accused White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee


US issues new visa criteria for 6 Muslim nations

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration has set new criteria for visa applicants


Rockets acquire Chris Paul

Chris Paul is heading to Houston to join James Harden, and the Rockets will soon have two All-Stars in the backcourt to lead their chase for a championship.


Campground closes

Campground closes BERLIN CENTER Due to an issue with a wastewater system, Berlin Lake’s Mill


BWC comes to Youngstown to hear from local employers

Representatives of Mahoning Valley employers stressed some of their concerns to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation board on Wednesday.


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Sex offender accused of attempting to burglarize homes

Suspect reportedly brought mail to people’s doors to determine whether they were home


GOP touts lower premiums, but other insurance costs will rise

Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans are touting lower premiums under their health care


Boardman police extradite felony theft suspect from North Carolina

Hubbard man allegedly wrote fake check for nearly $73,000


Warren Women’s Connection lunch set

Warren Women’s Connection lunch set warren Warren Women’s Connection, an affiliate of Stonecroft


WTG

Today onstage “Ryan and Friends” (comic ventriloquist), noon, Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state


‘Harry Potter’ at 20 years: a new generation of fans

By DEEPTI HAJELA Associated Press NEW YORK K’lyssa Moore wasn’t that much older than the


US stock market makes biggest gain in 2 months

Associated Press The U.S. stock market notched its biggest gain in two months Wednesday, bouncing


LeBron, Showtime plan NBA documentary

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND LeBron James will help tell a story he’s still


NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK Baby Driver (R) Writer-director Edgar Wright spins a music-fueled saga about a


Lilac trees in bloom right now

Q. What’s the white tree blooming right now? It is a shorter tree, and I see it in lots of suburban


Wildlife Paddle

Wildlife Paddle When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon What: Join Arika Preas, a Mill Creek MetroParks


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Rubber bridge, North-South vulnerable with a 60 point partscore. South deals. NORTH


Bees, bees, wonderful bees! Pollinators

By DENISE ELLSWORTH OSU Extension pollinator specialist CANFIELD Many species act as


NIGHTLIFE

Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; 330-518-8891 Sat: Box On with Del Sinchak,


Cicada killers: Large, solitary wasps

By SARA SCUDIER OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer CANFIELD We will soon be seeing the


Busy weekend for film group

With its efforts beginning to bear fruit, the Youngstown Regional Film Commission is stepping up its


China frees three activists who probed Trump supplier

China frees three activists who probed Trump supplier GANZHOU, China The three Chinese


“Zoo” (10 p.m., CBS): Yes, we’re as surprised as anyone that “Zoo” is

“Zoo” (10 p.m., CBS): Yes, we’re as surprised as anyone that “Zoo” is back for a third summer. Now,


American, Saudi ‘princes’ reflect Trump’s foreign policy doctrine

Opinion: King Salman of Saudi Arabia just elevated his somewhat reckless 31-year-old son Prince Mohammed to


White men in charge

Opinion: By Edwin Dorn The Dallas Morning News Six weeks ago, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell


CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.


Ford recalls big vans

Associated Press DEARBORN, Mich. Ford is recalling more than 400,000 Transit vans and buses to


Tighter airport security ordered

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Homeland Security Department is demanding that airlines around


$65B Ohio budget adopted; Medicaid showdown looms

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s Republican-controlled Legislature approved a new two-year


Online charter school files complaint against state

Associated Press COLUMBUS One of the nation’s largest online charter schools is asking the Ohio


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Samantha Homan, Boardman, girl, June 27. William and


Holes in rose leaves?

Holes in rose leaves? From tattered leaves to blighted flowers that turn brown, roses are having


Local flavor

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