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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. ...
V24: 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
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 ...
Stories published June 29, 2017
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
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 21
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
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
Man pleads guilty in case of woman killed in mall parking lot
Man pleads guilty in case of woman killed in mall parking lot
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
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.
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
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
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
Boardman police accuse Youngstown man of punching pregnant woman
Youngstown man charged with felony domestic violence
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
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.
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
‘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
Bees, bees, wonderful bees! Pollinators
By DENISE ELLSWORTH OSU Extension pollinator specialist CANFIELD Many species act as
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
Holes in rose leaves?
Holes in rose leaves? From tattered leaves to blighted flowers that turn brown, roses are having
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