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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

GIRARD CHAMPIONSHIP | Wyoming defeats Girard, 42-14

Indians finish 13-2


GIRARD CHAMPIONSHIP | Wyoming scores seconds into fourth quarter

Brennan Pagan scored nine seconds into the fourth quarter


GIRARD CHAMPIONSHIP | Girard trails 28-14 at the end of the third quarter

Girard is down by two touchdowns


GIRARD CHAMPIONSHIP | Girard's Nick Malito scores long touchdown

Nick Malito scored a long touchdown.


Popular Butler fine arts, crafts show opened 48th year today

It probably won’t take long for those who visit a longtime popular arts-and-crafts show to see that bright, sharp colors flow and abound – and are reflected in everything from pottery to cosmic nebula.


GIRARD CHAMPIONSHIP | Girard trails Wyoming 28-7 at halftime

Girard trails by three touchdowns


GIRARD CHAMPIONSHIP | After pick, Wyoming pads lead

Wyoming's Joey Edmunds picks off Mark Waid to set up a touchdown


GIRARD CHAMPIONSHIP | Wyoming takes a two-score lead

Wyoming is up by two touchdowns


GIRARD CHAMPIONSHIP | Cowboys' Prater collects second touchdown to close out first quarter

Cowboys strike in final seconds of the first quarter


Sale of Campbell water plant 'not much of a decision,' resident says

The city of Campbell is one step closer to selling its water plant — and its 3,000 customer accounts — after a town hall meeting this afternoon.


GIRARD CHAMPIONSHIP | Girard's Mark Waid gets milestone, touchdown

Mark Waid reached a milestone and a touchdown


GIRARD CHAMPIONSHIP | Cincinnati scores first

Wyoming takes advantage of good field position


GIRARD CHAMPIONSHIP | Girard to receive against Cincinnati Wyoming

Girard will receive against Wyoming


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Youngstown's holiday festivities remind many of yesteryear

Robert Moore of Youngstown takes a selfie with Marquita Hall of Youngstown in front of Youngstown's Christmas tree on Central Square after the holiday parade and tree-lighting ceremony Friday night.

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Young Spartans take charge

Boardman juniors power win over East in opener


Former President George H.W. Bush dies at 94

Former President George H.W. Bush has died at the age of 94.


Local mayors to urge state, US incentives fto keep GM Lordstown open

Nine mayors will send letters next week to the president, Ohio's governor and its governor-elect.


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Valley of Champions

In this Vindicator file photo of Dec. 3, 2016, Warren John F. Kennedy assistant coach Jim Campana celebrates with Jacob Coates after the Eagles defeated Minster for the 2016 OHSAA Division VII title in Columbus. The Valley has a plethora of state championship football teams, and the Girard Indians are looking to join that exclusive club by defeating Wyoming tonight for the Division IV title.


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Students prepare split peas in Second Harvest food challenge

Split peas don’t fly off the shelves of Center Intermediate School’s food pantry, but that might change now that kids know how to cook them.


Murray’s overtime goal lifts Phantoms

Needham scores right before horn sounds


Girard celebrates glory, potential

Claussell nets game-winner


Howland resident urges participation in Monday hearing about Cafaro plans

Patricia Dunbar of Howland, president of the environmental group Friends of the Mahoning River, is hoping people interested in the environment will attend an Ohio Environmental Protection Agency hearing at 6 p.m. Monday at Howland High School to learn more about changes that would occur if the Cafaro Co.’s Enterprise Park project goes forward.


Former fire chief says goodbye after 33 years

O'Neill spent 20 years as chief.


SPORTS DIGEST || YSU announces Teddy Bear Toss

Fans are encouraged to bring a teddy bear or other new stuffed animals to Youngstown State’s mens basketball game against Central Michigan on Tuesday and throw it on the court during halftime.


Christmas is the season for Hallmark movies

By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK Have you heard the one about the girl who didn’t


Outgoing judge surprised by party

It was shoulder to shoulder in Courtroom 5 Friday in the Mahoning County Courthouse, not the first time over the years the courtroom has been packed.


City schools, YSU announce collaboration on Computing 4 Entrepreneurship

Youngstown State University and Youngstown City Schools announced their collaboration Friday on a coding program.


Warren man accused of running brothel pleads guilty to abduction

A city man who was accused of running a brothel out of his home on Kenilworth Avenue Southeast pleaded guilty to felony abduction Thursday.


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Fans cheer Girard team on to Canton

Girard wide receiver Dom Kendra hangs out a window of the school bus bound for Canton where the team plays today for the Division IV state championship. The community gathered Friday to give the players a send-off at the high school.


Selected local stocks

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Are You Feeding the Birds You Want to See?

Are You Feeding the Birds You Want to See? Join the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania from 4


OSU focusing on game, not sideshows

Surprising Northwestern playing for an upset


YEARS AGO FOR DEC. 1

Today is Saturday, Dec. 1, the 335th day of 2018. There are 30 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


COLLEGE BASKETBALL

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Friday’s games No. 9 Michigan State 78, Rutgers 69 PISCATAWAY, N.J.


Quakes shake Alaska

Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska Back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.0 and 5.7 shattered


Gia Marucci, Mark Wittchow plan May vows

Gia Marucci, Mark Wittchow plan May vows

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Katie Large, Alan Drennen plan May rite

Katie Large, Alan Drennen plan May rite

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Celeste Julian, Sam DeToro to marry Dec. 21

Celeste Julian, Sam DeToro to marry Dec. 21

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Lordstown schools plan quarterly reports

Lordstown schools plan quarterly reports LORDSTOWN With the announced closing of the GM


Chelsey Zoldan | Jayson Calhoun

Chelsey Zoldan | Jayson Calhoun

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The Andersons celebrate 70th anniversary

The Andersons celebrate 70th anniversary

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Three prison staff members exposed to fentanyl

Associated Press MARION Officials say three staff members at an Ohio prison were treated for


Erica Dodge | Malcolm Ford

Erica Dodge | Malcolm Ford

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Milestones reached in US, Valley fight against AIDS

Editorial: A mixture of good news and bad news greets today’s milestone 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day.


Cutting the cost of health care

Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons As physicals go, it was the most thorough I’d ever gotten. My


Film on Ailes looks at creator of ‘outrage factory’

By JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press NEW YORK Roger Ailes might not always have been a household


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: Guitar virtuoso Phil Keaggy


After this week’s announcement from GM, some workers are asking ... Who is to blame?

Working-class voters aren’t yet abandoning President Trump Associated Press LORDSTOWN Since


Trump vs. Roberts: Clash of titans

Opinion: Chief Justice John Roberts has been drawn into President Donald Trump’s web. Last week the


The 1975

The 1975 Album: “A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships” Grade: A The English band the


Feeding the winter birds is an interesting, useful and humane habit

By Hugh G. EARNHART Ohio certified volunteer naturalist The scrooge phrase that “Christmas is


Autism Society sponsoring giveaway

Autism Society sponsoring giveaway The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley is sponsoring a ticket


Tips to better understand soil test results

Q. Help! I can’t understand my soil test results. What do I add to make my soil better? Lillian


TV/RADIO

TV/RADIO SFlbTODAY 9 a.m. (ESPN) College football: “College GameDay.” 9:30 a.m. (FS1) Soccer:


WILLIAMS: Girard could snap 19-year drought

Poland is Valley’s last public school to win football crown


Huskies hold on to win PAC 12 Title

Byron Murphy scored the only touchdown on a 66-yard interception return.


The Gardener’s Gift List

By LuAnn Haddad OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer If your holiday gift list includes a


Chiefs release Hunt after violent video surfaces

Team says running back has not been truthful


Place of the Pines

Place of the Pines When: Today, 10 a.m. to noon. What: Enjoy the sights, sounds and scents of


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Stelianos and Katina Frangopoulos, Youngstown, girl,


Concealed carry

Concealed carry Salem The Salem Hunting Club, 549 N. Indiana Ave., offers one-day concealed-


Reborn Chaney soars with big win at Fitch

Falcons struggle to defend


Holiday services

Holiday services The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services open to the public in


2 Valley natives making impact in politics

Opinion: Erica Crawley is a new Ohio House representative, and Rochelle Robinson is mayor of Georgia city.


Microsoft surpasses Apple for world’s top spot

Software maker closed Friday with $851B market value Associated Press Microsoft’s big bet on


oddly enough

oddly enough Driver: I wasn’t on my cellphone, I was eating a McDonald’s hash brown WESTPORT,


Mahoning Valley Race Course | Today’s entries

Post Time: 12:15 p.m. RACE 1 $75,000, 3 yo’s & up, 1 1/16M, F & M, STK 1 Dorthysfunnygirl


Breach exposed up to 500M guests

Marriott crisis emerges as one of the biggest hacks on record Associated Press NEW YORK


Thankspigging

“We had a wonderful Thanksgiving, with many friends and family.” It’s the kind of thing you say


Large-Drennen plan May rite

youngstown Richard and June Drennen of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their son, Alan


Lawyers spar over subpoena for Comey

Associated Press WASHINGTON James Comey’s lawyer urged a judge Friday to block a subpoena


trade pact Tariff tensions shadow signing

Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina President Donald Trump signed a revised North American


OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar

HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.


Browns playing rare significant December game

Next opponent has 8-game winning streak


Irving nets 29 as Cavs fall

Thompson scores 13 for Cleveland


BULLETIN Former President George H.W. Bush dies at age 94

BULLETIN Former President George H.W. Bush dies at age 94 Eds: APNewsNow. Will be updated.


HIGH SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL Uniontown Lake 57, Ursuline 52 YOUNGSTOWN Ursuline made nine