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RUSSO FUNERAL | Squad 33 led church procession
Mourners have arrived at Poland United Methodist Church for funeral services for Youngstown Fire Department Battalion Chief Ronald Russo, who was killed in a motorcycle ...
V24: Salem’s spooky past will come alive
The history of Salem includes some spooky, macabre and downright bizarre stories.
For Rossi, Russo arrangements especially hard
Lou Rossi, left, co-owner of Rossi Bros. & Lellio Funeral Home and a retired Youngstown firefighter, embraces Lt. Carl Farina Wednesday outside the Boardman funeral ...
Stories published October 26, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Air base, Red Cross demonstrate skills, impact on region at simulation today
Towers of flame sprang up beneath the wing of a facsimile C-130 aircraft and quickly engulfed the metal frame of the aircraft.
Youngstown schools counselor criticizes special ed practices
A district counselor expressed discontent with special-education practices in the school system when she spoke to Youngstown Board of Education.
Wick Avenue to reopen Friday after more than a year
It’s been a long time coming, but the reopening of Wick Avenue is Friday – finally.
Mahoning commissioners again delay Canfield annexation decision
The Mahoning County commissioners voted Thursday to delay the annexation of 18.83 acres in Canfield for another 30 days, but the city and township have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a joint economic development district in addition to the annexation, resolving the issue.
Ohio ballot fight over drug prices sees $50M in spending
Ohio ballot fight over drug prices sees $50M in spending
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 38
Indictments from the Mahoning County grand jury.
HAMAD TRIAL | His girlfriend says she's 'still being threatened all the time'
HAMAD TRIAL | His girlfriend says she's 'still being threatened all the time'
Struthers superintendent debunks 'hit list' at high school
Struthers superintendent debunks 'hit list' at high school
Democrats condemn proposed fee hikes at national parks
Democrats condemn proposed fee hikes at national parks
NY woman missing since '75 found alive in Massachusetts
NY woman missing since '75 found alive in Massachusetts
US agrees to pay tea party groups in suits over IRS scrutiny
US agrees to pay tea party groups in suits over IRS scrutiny
Man accused of raping, killing toddler seen in Pittsburgh
Man accused of raping, killing toddler seen in Pittsburgh
Brookdale Austintown hosting community Halloween event, parade today
Brookdale Austintown hosting Halloween event, parade today
Officials say Trump’s opioid emergency won’t mean new money
Officials say Trump’s opioid emergency won’t mean new money
UPDATE | Boardman police arrest man in string of incidents
Boardman police: Man steals car, attempts two robberies
Rerun of Kenyan presidential vote marred by deadly clashes
Rerun of Kenyan presidential vote marred by deadly clashes
East Liverpool man dies in Salem Township accident
East Liverpool man dies in Salem Township accident
Cincinnati Enquirer newspaper apologizes after front page criticized
Cincinnati Enquirer newspaper apologizes after front page criticized
Louisiana siblings arrested on murder charges after 3 bodies found
Louisiana siblings arrested on murder charges after 3 bodies found
Plug into Blitz Live presented by Flynn’s Tire and Auto Service: Week 10 rundown
Blitz Live presented by Flynn’s Tire and Auto Service — the best way to plug into Valley football as it happens.
RUSSO FUNERAL | Squad 33 led church procession
Mourners have arrived at Poland United Methodist Church for funeral services for Youngstown Fire Department Battalion Chief Ronald Russo, who was killed in a motorcycle accident last week in Ashtabula County.
US stocks higher as banks and technology companies rebound
US stocks higher as banks and technology companies rebound
Warren cancels Halloween parade so forces can attend Girard officer's funeral
Warren cancels Halloween parade so forces can attend Girard officer's funeral
Latest price tag due out in Ohio ballot war over drug prices
Latest price tag due out in Ohio ballot war over drug prices
Columbus Crew reverses decision, will issue refunds
Columbus Crew reverses decision, will issue refunds
Officials say Trump’s opioid emergency won’t mean new money
Officials say Trump’s opioid emergency won’t mean new money
Court rejects 1st Amendment challenge to HIV assault law
Court rejects 1st Amendment challenge to HIV assault law
9:30 a.m. prayer service for Battalion Chief Ronald Russo
9:30 a.m. prayer service for Battalion Chief Ronald Russo
Saxon Club will host fall craft show Nov. 11
Saxon Club will host fall craft show Nov. 11 youngstown Youngstown Saxon Club Ladies Branch 22
Veterans share a meal with Fitch students
Veterans from area organizations sat down with students to share their experiences in the military over a meal.
Mooney, West Branch ousted in Division II volleyball
Mooney’s Autumn DeSantis plans to continue her volleyball career at YSU.
Niles property out for Amazon HQ, chamber backs Cleveland site
The Youngstown/Warren isn’t an option for Amazon’s second headquarters.
Lake Catholic ousts Hubbard in D-II volleyball
The Eagles’ Adria Powell was dominant in her prep finale, but the Cougars swept Hubbard.
Local airport officials discuss aviation forum
Airport officials left the Volaire Aviation Air Service Development Forum last week happy.
SPORTS DIGEST || Scrappers release 2018 schedule
Scrappers release 2018 schedule NILES The Mahoning Valley Scrappers have released their
Police report: Officer Leo was shot in chest
Police had not officially confirmed that Jason Marble, 37, was the man who shot and killed officer Justin Leo, 31, until the report was released.
Net loss: Cavs stumble late against Brooklyn
Spencer Dinwiddie made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 43 seconds left.
Ex-East High coaches accuse Campbell police of racial discrimination
Campbell police issued an excessive number of obstructed view citations under Chief Rauzan, the federal lawsuit claims.
Nasser Hamad trial heats up with comments from victim and Hamad
Nasser Hamad told detectives late Feb. 25 at the Howland police station he hadn’t been on the social media site Facebook more than a couple of months when “something popped up” on his page that day from Bryce Hendrickson, his girlfriend’s son.
Salem’s spooky past will come alive
The history of Salem includes some spooky, macabre and downright bizarre stories.
Tickets go on sale Friday for Justin Moore concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Ticket information for country music star Justin Moore’s April 27
Zombie Crawl is Friday
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The annual Zombie Crawl will be resurrected this Friday, with
‘Evil Dead, The Musical’ is developing a cult following Spectacular s p l a t t e r
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Halloween is one of the slots in the season that theaters
Hopewell’s ‘Baby Jane’ is tense, chilling
By ERIC McCREA entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Hopewell Theatre treated audiences to a
Plan of action in place for Struthers waste treatment plant woes
Mayor Terry Stocker said the EPA admitted fault that the renewal notices never reached Mr. Gentile and, as a result, will be changing their protocol for sending out reminders.
No Halloween fun: Fewer treats – no trick
Poland schools have recently come under public scrutiny after the administration outlawed costumes and canceled a costume parade for elementary students
Columbus duo pleads guilty to flea market murder
Half brothers receive life sentences for murder of Masury man
Canfield native dots the ‘i’ in OSU game
George Hoeferlin completed an honored tradition among sousaphone players in Ohio State University’s marching band
METRO DIGEST || Woman half-naked in car
Woman half-naked in car BOARDMAN Township police arrested Casey Johnston, 22, of Sharon, Pa., on
For Rossi, Russo arrangements especially hard
Lou Rossi, left, co-owner of Rossi Bros. & Lellio Funeral Home and a retired Youngstown firefighter, embraces Lt. Carl Farina Wednesday outside the Boardman funeral home during calling hours for Youngstown Battalion Chief Ronald Russo.
Testimony begins as 3rd man goes on trial in 2015 shooting death
Other two defendants convicted, serving lengthy sentences By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com
Burst of color says it is time to ... Get your garden ready for next year
By Kathy Miller OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer The calendar says it’s fall. The temperature
ODDLY ENOugh
ODDLY ENOugh Alaska rescue group takes in alligator that outgrew bathtub WASILLA, Alaska It
Three candidates vie for two Boardman trustee seats
Two incumbents and one first-time office-seeker run for Boardman trustee
FLORIDA GATORS
FLORIDA GATORS McElwain regrets citing death threats GAINESVILLE, FLA. Calling his actions
Court rejects arguments by ill death-row inmate
Associated Press CINCINNATI A federal appeals court has rejected arguments attempting to stop
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
A listing of Halloween events and trick-or-treating times as submitted to The Vindicator. All trick-
A listing of Halloween events and trick-or-treating times as submitted to The Vindicator. All trick-
A rose, a shrub or a tree? Rose of Sharon
By Libby Heldman OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Known for its late-summer profusion of
Protect from stink bugs
Q. My house is invaded with stink bugs. Help me! Rosie from Boardman A. Aren’t we all! The brown
Aphid plague?
Aphid plague? Yes, there are tons this year. It seems they are on everything from milkweed to
Calif. men’s billions on hot seat in Ohio election
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s two fall ballot issues may be decided by the influence of two
New screenings to start for all US-bound airline passengers
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates All incoming flights to the United States will be
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: Richard
Buckeyes prepare to defend Barkley
The Heisman Trophy front-runner is the first Penn State player ever to gain 3,000 career rushing yards and 1,000 career receiving yards.
Panel recommends new, better shingles shot over old version
Associated Press NEW YORK A federal panel recommended Wednesday that older people already
NAACP warns African-Americans against travel on American Air
Associated Press DALLAS The NAACP is warning African-Americans that if they fly on American
Bryant won’t play for Steelers on Sunday
Martavis Bryant indicated he’ll be inactive against the Lions.
Trump says Clinton team funding for Russia info ‘a disgrace’
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans latched onto
What a relief: Schuster gets back beloved bike
Associated Press PITTSBURGH JuJu Smith-Schuster’s nightmare is over. The Pittsburgh Steelers
Huntington Bank reports 116 percent income increase
Huntington Bancshares Inc. reported net income for the 2017 third quarter of $275 million
Virginia governor’s race reveals treacherous terrain for the GOP
Opinion: ARLINGTON, Va. The breakfasters at Bob and Edith’s Diner are too preoccupied with their tasty
Vote ‘Yes’ on state Issue 2 to force Big Pharma’s hand
Editorial: There’s no reason for any- one to believe that the pharmaceutical behemoths will simply walk away if
Grove City College to expand outreach to kids
Grove City College to expand outreach to kids
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Music Man,SDRq Area Community Theatre of Sharpsville. Auditions will take
sprout club
sprout club When: 1 to 2 p.m. today What: Join the club this autumn to learn about the amazing
Springer’s 11th-inning home run lifts Astros
George Springer hit a two-run drive in the 11th inning and the Houston Astros won a thrilling home run derby.
Man sentenced in aggravated murder
Man sentenced in aggravated murder WARREN Douglas S. Day, 24, of Mesopotamia Township was
Try chokeberry
Try chokeberry Another option to replace the dreadful burning bush is the native chokeberry.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ciera Forest and Christian Penny, Youngstown, girl, Oct.
NEW YORK JETS
NEW YORK JETS CB Skrine could miss game with concussion FLORHAM PARK, N.J. The New York Jets’
nba roundup Wednesday’s other games
Mavericks 103, Grizzlies 94 DALLAS Dennis Smith Jr. had 19 points and five assists and the
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Youngstown City School District Academic Distress Commission, 10 a.m., board room at
US ambassador to UN evacuated from South Sudan camp
US ambassador to UN evacuated from South Sudan camp JUBA, South Sudan The U.S. ambassador to
Browns face challenge with Vikes
Associated Press EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. By far the biggest concern about the Minnesota Vikings at
On JFK documents, Trump squeezed over disclosure
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump is caught in a push-pull on new details of
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Chamber fundraiser BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a farewell
Dollars targeting opioids hit hurdles
Associated Press Nearly a year after Congress approved an extraordinary $1 billion to tackle the
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Jigsaw (R) The bodies of people who have suffered gruesome deaths begin turning up
Michael Jackson in animated special
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Here’s a chance to trick or treat with the eyes
‘Carrie’ at Ford theater
‘Carrie’ at Ford theater The newly revived Oakland Center for the Arts will open its season with
Emmet Cahill in return show
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Irish tenor Emmet Cahill, one of the lead singers of Celtic Thunder,
Walgreens to shutter 600 stores
Associated Press Walgreens plans to close about 600 drugstores as it completes a $4.38 billion
Trump, GOP at odds over using 401(k)s to help pay for tax cuts
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump and Republicans were at odds Wednesday over
“Gotham” (8 p.m., Fox): Gordon and Bullock are hot on a serial killer who has been
“Gotham” (8 p.m., Fox): Gordon and Bullock are hot on a serial killer who has been assassinating
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Today
Today Onstage “The Drowsy Chaperone,SDRq 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New
Opioid crisis is growing
Opinion: By Joe Guzzardi Cagle Cartoons The United States is in the grip of its worst heroin and opioid
YEARS AGO FOR OCT. 26
Today is Thursday, Oct. 26, the 299th day of 2017. There are 66 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
nhl roundup Wednesday’s games
Blue Jackets 5, Sabres 1 COLUMBUS Seth Jones had a goal and an assist for Columbus to help the
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