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Growth still possible for Valley industries
Inspecting a part at an old Youngstown Sheet & Tube Campbell Works building, now owned and operated by Casey Equipment, are, from left, George Hunsick, ...
V24: '60 Minutes' hits 50 years on the air
CBS’ “60 Minutes,” the newsmagazine that can credit consistency for much of its success as it enters its 50th anniversary year, is about to see ...
Stories published September 21, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Warren residents escape house fire tonight
City firefighters were on the scene of a fire at 2874 Healther Lane N.W. that broke out at about 10:20 p.m., according to the Trumbull County 911 Center.
Grand jury indicts couple in death of woman found in freezer
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted a couple in the death of a woman whose body was found in a freezer this summer.
Trumbull overdoses continue climb, triggering 2nd state epicenter alert
Trumbull County health officials continue sounding the alarm on drug overdoses, reporting there have been 34 since Monday, causing a second epicenter alert from the Ohio Department of Health this week.
US attorneys aim to revoke Krinos bond, claiming 2nd business fraud
U.S. attorneys seek to revoke the bond of former Campbell Mayor George Krinos, who they allege has started another fraudulent business, according to a filing in U.S. District Court.
Longtime Vindy managing editor Paul Jagnow dies
Paul C. Jagnow, longtime managing editor at The Vindicator who helped shape the newspaper’s identity and design, died Wednesday. He was 77.
Fitch student tapped to sing at Columbus conference after film contest
Sarah Linton wasn’t expecting to be singing by herself in front of a conference-sized crowd in Columbus.
2nd Canfield History Walk is Saturday
The central green in Canfield will be wrought with ruffians, robbers, a pastor, settlers and a number of other characters pulled out of the city’s history for two upcoming evenings of guided tours.
Defendant halts sentencing to ask for new lawyer
Christopher Seals was set Thursday to receive six years or less in prison as he was to be sentenced in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court on a pair of burglary charges dating back to 2015.
Grand jury to consider yard sale resale case
A burglary charge against CecElia E. Markwell, 68, of Mason Street Northwest has been bound over to a Trumbull County grand jury for possible indictment.
Youngstown police, vice squad conduct crime sweeps
Youngstown police, vice squad conduct crime sweeps tonight
Indians sweep Angels for 27th win in 28 games
The record for most victories with only one loss is 29, set by the 1884 Providence Grays.
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 27
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
Facebook to release Russia ads to Congress amid pressure
Facebook to release Russia ads to Congress amid pressure
Aaron Hernandez lawyer: Brain showed ’severe’ case of CTE
Aaron Hernandez lawyer: Brain showed ’severe’ case of CTE
Pennsylvania Turnpike warns of 80-mile detour this weekend
Pennsylvania Turnpike warns of 80-mile detour this weekend
Teen indicted as adult in February shooting on South Side
Teen indicted as adult in February shooting on South Side
Grand jury indicts couple for murder in case of body found in freezer
Grand jury indicts couple for murder in case of body found in freezer
Brigham Young University ends ban on caffeinated soda sales
Brigham Young University ends ban on caffeinated soda sales
Baby whose mother chose giving birth over chemo has died
Baby whose mother chose giving birth over chemo has died
Ohio authorities investigating reported dog attack of infant
Ohio authorities investigating reported dog attack of infant
Police: Shop owner fires warning shot, gets stolen beer back
Police: Shop owner fires warning shot, gets stolen beer back
Penguins radio announcer Mike Lange to cut back road work
Penguins radio announcer Mike Lange to cut back road work
Feds set to indict North Canton woman for Liberty bank robbery
Feds set to indict North Canton woman for Liberty bank robbery
Trump vows more sanctions over North Korea's nuclear buildup
Trump vows more sanctions over North Korea's nuclear buildup
Zoo hopes news gorillas will form ’troop’ as in the wild
Zoo hopes news gorillas will form ’troop’ as in the wild
Filing in federal court seeks to revoke Krinos’ bond
Filing in federal court seeks to revoke Krinos’ bond
Seal with amputated flipper headed to Niagara Falls aquarium
Seal with amputated flipper headed to Niagara Falls aquarium
Federal employees are ordered to attend anti-leaking classes
Federal employees are ordered to attend anti-leaking classes
Plug into Blitz Live presented by Flynn’s Tire and Auto Service: Week 5 rundown
Blitz Live presented by Flynn’s Tire and Auto Service — the best way to plug into Valley football as it happens.
Illinois court upholds murder conviction of Drew Peterson
Illinois court upholds murder conviction of Drew Peterson
NTSB: Engineers in NYC-area train crashes had sleep apnea
NTSB: Engineers in NYC-area train crashes had sleep apnea
Markets Right Now: US stocks edge lower in early trading
Markets Right Now: US stocks edge lower in early trading
Allstate releases estimated insurance losses after Harvey
Allstate releases estimated insurance losses after Harvey
Kentucky man pleads guilty in beating death of 7-week-old
Kentucky man pleads guilty in beating death of 7-week-old
Police: Wedding DJ admits stealing newlyweds’ gifted money
Police: Wedding DJ admits stealing newlyweds’ gifted money
Claims for US jobless aid fall as hurricane impact recedes
Claims for US jobless aid fall as hurricane impact recedes
Cop on desk after violent arrest of man ’trying to help’
Cop on desk after violent arrest of man ’trying to help’
MEXICO EARTHQUAKE | Body found at collapsed school; girl still trapped
Body found at collapsed Mexico school; girl still trapped
State park’s hiking trails close following bear attack
State park’s hiking trails close following bear attack
A stunned Puerto Rico seeks to rebuild after Hurricane Maria
A stunned Puerto Rico seeks to rebuild after Hurricane Maria
Car, truck, bike show to aid Cancer Society
Car, truck, bike show to aid Cancer Society austintown Mary’s Pink Ribbon Racers Relay for Life
Indians stay hot with 6-5 win over Angels
Cleveland has won 26 of its last 27 and a club-record 13 straight on the road.
YSU contract negotiations continue
The board said the two sides reached agreement last week but those amendments need to be included in the report.
Bond set at $1M for Littlejohn in murder of grandson's father
Prosecutor says victim shot 6 times in back while holding baby
Consultant discusses airline changes that caused Allegiant to end service
The three ultra-low-cost airlines have seen a drop in their profitability since they started competing so heavily, and consultant Mooney believes it will eventually cause those airlines to pull back.
SPORTS DIGEST || Canfield High School to host lacrosse clinic
Canfield High School to host lacrosse clinic Canfield A lacrosse clinic directed by Randall
Port authority authorizes Warren development purchase
The developer said a winery presents an opportunity to utilize the Mahoning River and encourage other development along it path to spark more growth in downtown Warren.
PREPS | Wednesday’s results
VOLLEYBALL Hubbard 25-21-25-25, Cardinal Mooney 18-25-14-21 YOUNGSTOWN Adria Powell had 32
$20M chill-can plant could expand, thanks to Youngstown council
Council also approved a new firefighter contract and restrictions on drones
Mohip defends his Citizens Coalition
Examples of community input in action include “Let’s Talk,” found at youngstown.k12.oh.us/LetsTalk.aspx, the new neighborhood schools reconfiguration, a focus on school sports and school pride, and bringing back East High’s mascot, the Golden Bears.
Poland schools make changes to breakfast and lunch programs
New food-service changes gives Poland students options, and classroom snacks now will go through the school food-service department.
Niles council blasts utility billing practices
For years city service directors have arbitrarily discounted sewer bills for certain residents for a variety of reasons, not all of which may have been due to improper billing. Now council wants the practice stopped.
Warren man remains in jail after arraignment in prostitution case
Warren man remains in jail after arraignment in prostitution case
Rosh Hashanah celebrated in the Valley
The year 5778 begins today for the Jewish calendar, and Rosh Hashanah is celebrated in temples and homes across the world.
Pittsburgh institute of aeronautics
Pittsburgh institute of aeronautics At a glance A host of elected officials and others attended
Growth still possible for Valley industries
Inspecting a part at an old Youngstown Sheet & Tube Campbell Works building, now owned and operated by Casey Equipment, are, from left, George Hunsick, Bill Morgan and Jim Patton.
METRO DIGEST || Canfield outage caused by wildlife
Shorted by wildlife CANFIELD A small animal or bird shorted out two circuits on Ohio Edison’s
Is there a climate crisis?
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords If you don’t already agree with me on something, odds are I can’t
Mexico quake rescuers race to free survivors
Associated Press MEXICO CITY The wiggling fingers of a young girl trapped in the rubble of her
FDA warns on mixing opioid addiction treatments, other meds
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. The Food and Drug Administration issued new warnings Wednesday
Fed announces a start to modestly reducing its bond holdings
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve will begin shrinking the enormous portfolio of
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY, HUBBARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard:
Hurricane Maria destroys homes, triggers flooding in Puerto Rico
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico The strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in more than
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Calls to Mexico YOUNGSTOWN In Ohio, AT&T will credit wireline and wireless customers for all
US stocks wobble after Fed announcement, but close higher
Associated Press U.S. stock indexes overcame an afternoon wobble to close mostly higher Wednesday
US home sales off 1.7%, hurt by storm, low supply
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. home sales fell 1.7 percent in August, pulled down by the
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Friend Request (R) A popular college student graciously accepts a social outcast’s
YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 21
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Sept. 21, the 264th day of 2017. There are 101 days left in the year.
Poland businessman pleads in sales-tax case
Man failed to pay more than $40,000 in taxes between 2011 and 2016
Worries of backlash help revive GOP health care drive
Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s divisive and difficult, but the Republican drive to erase the
Board discusses new school year, introduces newest varsity sport
Austintown Board of Education started out the first of their school year meetings by making good on an agreement several years in the making to recognize the Boys and Girls Swimming and Diving Club as a varsity sport.
MAHONING COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Jonathan Szallai v. AustinWoods Nursin Center, jury
METRO DIGEST || Shots fired at home
Shots fired at home BOARDMAN Township police are investigating a report someone fired a gun at a
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Fri: Steven
Pumpkins or squash?
Pumpkins or squash? They are both edible and good for our diets. Think about buying, storing and
Mahoning Avenue Fall Fest to celebrate neighborhood
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Avenue will come alive with live music, an outdoor cafe, art
gotham, (Fox, 8 p.m.): James Gordon (Ben McKenzie ) fears Jonathan Crane (Charlie Tahan) is still
gotham, (Fox, 8 p.m.): James Gordon (Ben McKenzie ) fears Jonathan Crane (Charlie Tahan) is still
'60 Minutes' hits 50 years on the air
CBS’ “60 Minutes,” the newsmagazine that can credit consistency for much of its success as it enters its 50th anniversary year, is about to see a major change with the addition of Oprah Winfrey.
Do I have to spray? Healthy fruit
By Eric Barrett OSU Ext. educator We get lots of questions in our clinic and at area meetings
Rain, temperature, sunlight produce our fall color
By Jim Thornton Ohio certified volunteer naturalist As fall approaches, many people say it is
Sunset at the Farm
Sunset at the Farm When: Sunday, 4:30-7:30 p.m. What: Watch the sun set. Listen to music around
Women have a right to be heard
Opinion: WASHINGTON “Does anybody listen to women when they speak around here?” There were 11 people
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Trump to award Medal of Honor to Alabama veteran
Trump to award Medal of Honor to Alabama veteran WASHINGTON President Donald Trump will award
Mueller investigators seek documents from White House
Associated Press WASHINGTON Special counsel Robert Mueller’s team of investigators is seeking
WTG
Today Lectures “Steel Stories” with Bill Lawson, noon, Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center, 325
Playhouse brings 'Evening of One Acts' for two weekends
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “An Evening of One Acts,” which will include the premiere of “Remains,”
Fall farm visits
Fall farm visits For the last of the fresh produce to the apples, pumpkins, gourds and even the
Potatoes easiest vegetable for your garden
Potatoes easiest vegetable for your garden Q. I’ve grown vegetables – tomatoes, peppers, beans,
Event to benefit dog rescue, Friends of Fido
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Join Legacy Dog Rescue and Friends of Fido on Saturday in downtown