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NORTHSIDE CLOSING | Nurses, officials react to hospital's demise
NORTHSIDE CLOSING | Nurses, officials react to sudden closing
V24: PERFORMING ARTS OUTLOOK - The 2018-19 season for local theater, dance and more
Here's a look at the upcoming theater season.
Northside closing major blow to local economy
Youngstown will lose about $900,000 annually in income taxes with the closure.
Stories published August 16, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Missing Austintown boy found
Eleven-year-old Christian Shuler, who was missing from a residence in Austintown, has been found.
200-plus job openings at area Steward facilities, company spokeswoman says
Marcia Schiffauer was born at Northside hospital. So were her children. But her grandchildren won't be.
Sunday fundraiser at Stambaugh benefits gravely ill kids
Dan and Meghan Houck operate a one-patient hospital out of their living room.
1st-time enrollees for welfare help must wait till Aug. 29
Mahoning County residents planning on enrolling for welfare benefits for the first time will have to wait until after Aug. 28 for approval.
Sister urges Liberty trustees not to appoint Meloro chief
Diane Pullin says her family is pleased with findings of an internal police investigation that revealed Capt. Toby Meloro didn’t thoroughly collect evidence from the death of her sister, Loraine Lynn, more than a year ago.
Vatican in ‘shame and sorrow’ over abuses in Pennsylvania
Vatican in ‘shame and sorrow’ over abuses in Pennsylvania
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships:
Brown to meet with autoworkers at UAW hall in Warren Friday
Brown will meet with local autoworkers at UAW hall in Warren Friday
Hundreds pack Packard Park to view Vietnam War memorial
Hundreds pack Packard Park to view Vietnam War memorial
UPDATE | Co. man arrested after pregnant wife, 2 children vanish
Colorado man arrested after pregnant wife, 2 children vanish
July housing starts up a slight 0.9 percent as tariffs bite
July housing starts up a slight 0.9 percent as tariffs bite
Jury deliberations under way in fraud trial of Paul Manafort
Jury deliberations under way in fraud trial of Paul Manafort
Police: Man arrested on warrant after spotted driving stolen car
Police: Man arrested on warrant after spotted driving stolen car
NORTHSIDE CLOSING | Nurses, officials react to hospital's demise
NORTHSIDE CLOSING | Nurses, officials react to sudden closing
UPDATE | Tributes pour in for 'Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin
‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin has died
US newspapers to Trump: We’re not enemies of the people
US newspapers to Trump: We’re not enemies of the people
Slain woman's family: Don't let Meloro become Liberty chief
Slain woman's family: Don't let Meloro become Liberty chief
Penney posts bigger-than-expected loss, cuts outlook
Penney posts bigger-than-expected loss, cuts outlook
All three Y'town home invasion suspects caught
All three suspects wanted for a July 31 home invasion are in custody.
Report: Liberty captain did not thoroughly investigate woman’s death
Report says evidence was not taken into consideration in the murder investigation.
RELUCTANT CHAMPS
Jacinta Pikunas of Boardman and Gayle George of Youngstown practiced together all summer yet were reluctant to enter Wednesday’s inaugural Board Certified Gastroenterologists Greatest Ladies 2-player Best Ball championship.
Liberty police chief says goodbye after 32 years of police work
Under his administration, the National Council for Home Safety and Security ranked Liberty as the safest township in Trumbull County.
Struthers students step-up to help incoming fifth-graders
Incoming Struthers Middle School fifth-grader Anthony Patella, 10, right, visits eighth-grade student Bella Slaina, 13, center, during a schoolwide scavenger hunt during a fifth-grade orientation program Wednesday morning.
SPORTS DIGEST || J-Milton football marks 70th season
Jackson-Milton football will mark its 70th season in 2018.
Niles Council moves on asset management
City council has taken steps to address the last remaining audit finding blocking its exit from nearly four years of state-imposed fiscal emergency.
WRPA approves sale of Glenwood Avenue property to YNDC
YNDC plans to renovate the property and offer it as office space.
PERFORMING ARTS OUTLOOK - The 2018-19 season for local theater, dance and more
Here's a look at the upcoming theater season.
5 arsons believed to be work of same suspects
The fire investigator believes juveniles are responsible.
‘Mamma Mia’ will get Valley premiere at Playhouse
The Youngstown Playhouse has obtained the rights to perform “Mamma Mia”
METRO DIGEST || Missing Warren man found in Wash.
Authorities say an Ohio man has been found alive after he went missing nearly a week ago on a hike near Mount St. Helens in Washington state.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Ryan to give YBI an $185K award
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, today will award the Youngstown Business Incubator a $185,000 award from the Appalachian Regional Commission.
Northside closing major blow to local economy
Youngstown will lose about $900,000 annually in income taxes with the closure.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 40.83-3.29 Aqua America, .20
“Nightmare Shark” (9 p.m., Syfy): You can count on Syfy for a thriller that is so
“Nightmare Shark” (9 p.m., Syfy): You can count on Syfy for a thriller that is so cheesy, and
Markets are a better barometer of society’s needs than bureaucrats
Opinion: WASHINGTON Governments, seemingly eager to supply their critics with ammunition, constantly
Arctic Refuge facing danger
Opinion: By Dan Ritzman OtherWords I can still remember the first time I saw tracks left behind by
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
President’s attack on press is an attack on democracy
Editorial: President Donald J. Trump’s dictatorial fantasies notwithstanding, a free – unfettered – press
INAUGURAL Board Certified GASTROENTEROLOGISTS GREATEST LADIES 2-PLAYER BEST BALL CHAMPIONSHIP Wednesday’s scores from Trumbull Country Club
GROSS NET PLAYERS 74 61 Shirley Lisk—Sally Taylor 71 58 Lauren Martauz—Felicia Ciotola-
The closing of Northside is a major blow to the local economy
Youngstown will lose about $900,000 annually in income taxes with the closure
In Italy, officials squabble over blame in bridge collapse that killed 39
Associated Press GENOA, ITALY As more bodies were pulled Wednesday from a mountain of jagged
CLERGY ABUSE
Ten priests named in a grand jury report on clergy abuse in six Pennsylvania Roman Catholic dioceses
Church sex scandal: Abuse victims want a full reckoning
Associated Press Six Roman Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania joined the list this week of those
New Twin Forsythe ignites win over Pirates
Archer allows four runs in his third start for Pittsburgh
Trump to headline Republican state dinner
Trump to headline Republican state dinner COLUMBUS President Donald Trump will return to Ohio
DeWine unveils body-armor grants
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine says the state’s injured-worker fund
Study: Little change in Ohio school districts’ funding gap
Associated Press COLUMBUS A new study done for officials from public schools says the funding
‘Manafort and his lies’ at heart of case, prosecution argues
Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, VA. Paul Manafort lied to keep himself flush with cash and later to
White House admits error for false claim on black employment
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House has acknowledged error in its false claim that
PREPS at a Glance
PREPS at a Glance WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS GOLF Brookfield High School Golf Invitational
Trump yanks ex-CIA chief’s clearance
Brennan calls move an ‘abuse of power’ Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump
Black Americans aren’t buying Omarosa’s turn against Trump
By JESSE J. HOLLAND Associated Press WASHINGTON For years, Omarosa Manigault Newman stood at
In ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ a delightful new fairy tale
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer There are two glittering parades running in tandem through Jon M.
Theater season will bring surprises
The upcoming theater season will bring with it several Mahoning Valley premieres of major musicals.
Even lazy gardeners can survive hot summer with these perennials
For strategies for a drought-tolerant landscape and a list of plants, visit
Luke Combs: an oversized personality
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. The first week of June was one of Luke
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 16
Today is Thursday, Aug. 16, the 228th day of 2018. There are 137 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Family Tour Thursdays
Family Tour Thursdays When: Today, 10-11:30 a.m. What: Explore the MetroParks Farm with a tour
SOCIETY DIGEST || Class to meet for lunch
Class to meet for lunch Struthers South High School Class of 1953 will meet for lunch at noon
Spray is last resort against ticks
Q. Is there a spray to rid my garden of ticks without affecting my vegetables? Joe from Boardman
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463 Fri: Melanie May, 8 p.m. Barrel Run Crossing
Berry pruning
Berry pruning For brambles (raspberries and blackberries), you can prune out the canes this time
Roses are meal of beauty for midges
By David Campana Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Many people prize roses above all other
Drying fruit
Drying fruit There are many ways to dry fruit at home so you can enjoy it throughout the winter.
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Ken Jakubec was incorrectly identified in Wednesday’s Vindicator on page A1’s “400
FYI - Latino Heritage Fest will be this weekend at Roosevelt Park
Latino Heritage Fest will be this weekend at Roosevelt Park CAMPBELL The 2018 Latino Heritage
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Do you realize how cute you were driving? Police stop tot MALDEN, Mass. A 1-year-
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