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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Regional chamber withdraws Amazon bid, now supporting Cleveland
The Youngstown/Warren area is no longer an option for Amazon’s second headquarters.
Funeral directors join mourners for relative, former colleague Russo
When Lou Rossi and his twin brother Joe had to prepare their former colleague Battalion Chief Ronald Russo for burial, it was not something that was normal.
EPA admits fault in Struthers waste plant operator situation, mayor says
Struthers City Council is trying to determine how to proceed in regard to recent revelations that the city’s waste treatment plant was being managed without a certified Class IV operator overseeing the facility.
Mahoning County schools changing Halloween observances
The Mahoning Valley’s school-age students are gearing up for Halloween festivities – but not all of them are allowed to celebrate at school.
Columbus men charged with flea market murder abruptly plead guilty
A murder trial came to an abrupt end today when two Columbus men charged with the shooting death of Joshua Beasley of Masury pleaded guilty.
Ford recalls big vans; wiring issue could cause fires
Ford recalls big vans; wiring issue could cause fires
Claims rejected for California police injured in Las Vegas
Claims rejected for California police injured in Las Vegas
Trump says Clinton team funding for Russia info 'a disgrace'
Trump says Clinton team funding for Russia info 'a disgrace'
Calling hours for Battalion Chief Ronald Russo extended tonight
Calling hours for Battalion Chief Ronald Russo extended tonight
HAMAD TRIAL | Jurors will hear from lead detective on Thursday
HAMAD TRIAL | Jurors will hear from lead detective on Thursday
NAACP warns African-Americans against travel on American Air
NAACP warns African-Americans against travel on American Air
Michigan teens denied bond in death linked to rock throwing
Michigan teens denied bond in death linked to rock throwing
Buckeyes scheming to stop Barkley, 'the best we've seen'
Buckeyes scheming to stop Barkley, 'the best we've seen'
Trump, House GOP at odds over changes to 401(k) plans
Trump, House GOP at odds over changes to 401(k) plans
Brother of Vegas shooter suspected of child-porn possession
Brother of Vegas shooter suspected of child-porn possession
Thousands of pounds of local donations headed to Puerto Rico
Thousands of pounds of local donations headed to Puerto Rico
New screenings to start for all US-bound airline passengers
New screenings to start for all US-bound airline passengers
Pennsylvania finds 544 possibly illegal ballots since 2000
Pennsylvania finds 544 possibly illegal ballots since 2000
Chamber switches support to Cleveland’s Amazon HQ2 bid
Chamber announces support for Cleveland’s Amazon headquarters bid
Ohio man gets 46 years for conviction in double slaying
Ohio man gets 46 years for conviction in double slaying
Ohio court says judge properly dismissed underage sex case
Ohio court says judge properly dismissed underage sex case
Down syndrome abortion ban clears Ohio House committee
Down syndrome abortion ban clears Ohio House committee
Report says slain Girard officer was shot in chest
Report says slain Girard officer was shot in chest
Bob Dylan's guitar expected to get over $300,000 at auction
Bob Dylan's guitar expected to get over $300,000 at auction
Inducing panic charge filed against suspected overdose victim
Inducing panic charge filed against suspected overdose victim
Clooney donates $1M to combat corruption in Africa
Clooney donates $1M to combat corruption in Africa
Trump to OK test program to expand domestic drone flights
Trump to OK test program to expand domestic drone flights
CIRV program urges participants to not commit domestic violence
CIRV program urges participants to not commit domestic violence
Testimony starts in aggravated murder trial of Jawonn Hymes
Testimony starts in aggravated murder trial of Jawonn Hymes
Prosecutors: Mom went to cops after son boasted about murder
Prosecutors: Mom went to cops after son boasted about murder
Ohio House approves bill changing concealed-carry gun notice
Ohio House approves bill changing concealed-carry gun notice
US new home sales soar to highest level in a decade
US new home sales soar to highest level in a decade
Ohio elections chief says absentee ballot requests on rise
Ohio elections chief says absentee ballot requests on rise
White House welcomes Senate vote killing consumer rule
White House welcomes Senate vote killing consumer rule
Trump administration sides with NFL in sports betting case
Trump administration sides with NFL in sports betting case
Aviation director discusses airport options at WRPA meeting
Aviation director discusses airport options at WRPA meeting
Boardman police arrest woman for public indecency, disorderly conduct
Boardman police arrest woman for public indecency, disorderly conduct
Testimony continues for two in aggravated murder of Masury man
Testimony continues for two in aggravated murder of Masury man
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Cultural Society will sell cabbage or cottage cheese
Sylvester’s goal sends Lakeview to D-II district final
Lakeview, Howland will meet in a district final on Saturday night.
YFD to honor late battalion chief during Thursday’s funeral services
Russo, 64, who was a member of the department for 37 years, died after a motorcycle crash Friday in Ashtabula County.
Bohannon leads YSU men in exhibition victory over Thiel
Freshman Naz Bohannon had 13 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists.
Struthers wastewater treatment superintendent operating without proper certifications
City council will have a special meeting at 6 tonight to “discuss an employee discipline issue” during an executive session.
Pelini’s Penguins have no more room for error
Youngstown State football coach Bo Pelini is done talking about the playoff picture.
GM reports decrease in North American revenue
Still, for every billion brought in, eligible hourly employees receive $1,000 in profit sharing.
Two survivors of shootings testified Tuesday in Nasser Hamad trial
One spent three hours on the witness stand, the other testified for a half-hour before the trial concluded for the day. She will resume her testimony at 9 a.m. today.
Unbeaten Canfield, South Range still in control
The high school football playoff chase is winding down.
Community discusses solutions to opioid epidemic at final Your Voice Ohio event
Media project brought local community members together to tackle opioid epidemic
SPORTS DIGEST || Eagles lose Jason Peters, Jordan Hicks
Eagles coach Doug Pederson says nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters and starting linebacker Jordan Hicks will miss the rest of the season after being injured in Monday’s 34-24 win over Washington.
Trial by fire
The terrible images of the wine country wildfires have reached all corners of the globe. I have received dozens of calls, texts and emails from Valley residents with questions about specific wineries or subregions of Napa, Sonoma or Mendocino counties. People feel a strong connection to the wineries they visit and wines they enjoy when returning home.
‘Fault In Our Stars’ author tackles obsessive-compulsive disorder Laying bare his mind
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. In the years since John Green’s tear-
Life-hack app lives up to its name
Type the words “Life Hacks” into your favorite app store search field and you’ll find dozens of
St. Vincent thrift store open
The store, located at 221 Court St., is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Prosecutor: Defendants brought ‘hell on Earth to Youngstown
Assistant Prosecutor Michael Yacovone told jurors Tuesday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court how investigators believe half-brothers David Madumelu, 26, and Daniel Kitchen, 26, killed Joshua Beasley in the McCartney Road parking lot of Four Seasons Flea Market and wounded two women the next day in a shooting on the South Side.
Developmentally-disabled man receives 5-year sentence for molesting boy
Judge Anthony D’Apolito ruled that the child’s vulnerability outweighed the perpetrator’s deficiencies
METRO DIGEST || Missing child found safe
Child found safe HOWLAND A 7-year-old child reported missing early Tuesday is safe, Trumbull
Prescription-drug take-back day set for Saturday
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and its local law-enforcement and community partners are offering the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday the 14th opportunity in seven years to rid their homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.
METRO DIGEST || Fifarek set to take over library position
Fifarek set to take over library position YOUNGSTOWN Aimee Fifarek of Phoenix completed the
JUSTIN LEO: God used him to make difference
Niles police officer Chris Manella pauses in front of a photo of slain Girard officer Justin Leo during a prayer service Tuesday night in St. Rose Church, Girard.
Re-elect Brown-Clark to 4th term as clerk of court
Editorial: A 18-year incumbent office- holder and a relatively new – yet familiar – face on Youngstown’s
Source: Clinton camp helped fund Trump dossier research
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign and the Democratic National
NHL roundup
NHL roundup Tuesday’s games Penguins 2, Oilers 1, OT PITTSBURGH Phil Kessel found a way to
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Craig Beach Village, 6:30 p.m., safety committee meeting, municipal building,
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
$3,500 donation YOUNGSTOWN Chemical Bank recently gave a $3,500 donation to the Mahoning Valley
Two incumbents, three new candidates running for Austintown trustee
Austintown trustee candidates Jim Davis, Dawn Blinsky and Ken Carano spoke with The Vindicator about their plans and priorities
Dodgers ace Kershaw shuts down Astros in Game 1
Changing jerseys to beat the 103-degree heat, the Dodgers ace with a checkered playoff history delivered a signature performance.
Simple snacks for anytime
Family Features When it comes to entertaining, it’s not always about three-course meals or hours
Nation’s flawed founding
Opinion: By Sarah Browning OtherWords This summer, on the very day that white supremacists rioted in
ODDLY ENOugh
ODDLY ENOugh Pathologist toting human organs while drunk gets probation MARTINSVILLE, Ind.
It’s just scary how big Halloween has become. To put the holiday’s magnitude into focus,
It’s just scary how big Halloween has become. To put the holiday’s magnitude into focus, the
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Opinion: QUOTE OF THE DAY “There are times we must risk our careers. Now is such a time. ... A political
Valley unemployment rate up 1 percent
The Mahoning Valley’s non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate 7.2 percent during September, up 1 percent from last September.
GOP senators blister Trump, reveal party at war with itself
Associated Press WASHINGTON A pair of senators from President Donald Trump’s own Republican
Five tips to avoid binge-watching guilt
Family Features Dozens of streaming video providers are making it easier than ever to watch the
Women are equal, not ‘sacred’
Opinion: WASHINGTON John Kelly had me at the ice. He lost me at the women. Standing at the podium, in a
TRICK OR TREAT | Local hours
A listing of Halloween events and trick-or-treating times as submitted to The Vindicator. All trick-
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
YEARS AGO FOR OCT. 25
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 25, the 298th day of 2017. There are 67 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Man pleads guilty to threatening federal official
Associated Press COLUMBUS A man has pleaded guilty to threatening a federal official after a
University defends Spencer appearance
Associated Press CINCINNATI The University of Cincinnati board of trustees on Tuesday condemned
Trump allows refugee admissions to resume with new screening
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Tuesday allowed the resumption of refugee
A second robbery was incorrectly reported to have happened at Hometown Pharmacy in the Nemenz IGA on
A second robbery was incorrectly reported to have happened at Hometown Pharmacy in the Nemenz IGA on
Son pleads guilty to raping mother
Associated Press CINCINNATI A Cincinnati man has pleaded guilty to raping his 63-year-old
Trump readies opioid plan amid worries it won’t be enough
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s long-awaited declaration that the opioid
Proposed violent-offender list would be available for police
Associated Press TOLEDO Ohio lawmakers looking at creating a statewide database of violent
Austintown trustees | Candidates
Five candidates are running for Austintown trustee. An * denotes the incumbent. KENNETH CARANO*
Sears, Whirlpool curtail relationship after 100 years
Associated Press NEW YORK Sears will no longer sell Whirlpool-branded appliances, curtailing a
nba roundup | Monday’s games
Cavaliers 119, Bulls 112 CLEVELAND LeBron James scored 34 points in a rare start at point guard
Opera singer performs with the daughter of lung-transplant donor
Associated Press CLEVELAND An opera singer still performing after two double lung transplants
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
Bryant’s griping annoys Tomlin
The Pittsburgh Steelers coach stressed Tuesday that Bryant is “not available via trade” following a social media outburst.
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