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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Portman, Brown sent letter to Barra asking for answers by Dec. 21
As part of their ongoing efforts to save the General Motors Lordstown assembly plant, U.S. Sens. Rob Portman, R-Cincinnati, and Sherrod Brown, D-Cleveland, on Tuesday sent a letter to GM CEO Mary Barra asking her to answer questions about the future of the plant.
Trumbull returning to paper ballots next year
The Trumbull County Board of Elections voted to switch from its electronic, touch-screen voting system to a “deliberately low-tech” and less expensive paper-ballot system for its next election in May.
Y'town single federal grant recipient invited to Washington
Youngstown was the only federal grant recipient invited to a Tuesday ceremony in the U.S. capital, during which U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced $1.5 billion in discretionary funding for 91 infrastructure projects.
32 Mahoning, Trumbull infrastructure projects getting state funding
Thirty-two infrastructure projects in Mahoning and Trumbull counties are set to receive more than $11 million in Ohio Public Works Commission funding next year.
Visions of Lowellville’s future dreamed up by YSU marketing students
Visions of Lowellville’s future dreamed up by YSU marketing students
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow asylum ban
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow asylum ban
Some Jimmy Dean sausage being recalled for having metal
Some Jimmy Dean sausage being recalled for having metal
Cavs' Thompson could miss month with sprained left foot
Cavs' Thompson could miss month with sprained left foot
California man accused of killing dog that peed on yard
California man accused of killing dog that peed on yard
Strasbourg, France shooting: 2 dead, up to 8 wounded
Strasbourg, France shooting: 2 dead, up to 8 wounded
Struthers council meeting set for Wednesday is canceled
Struthers council meeting set for Wednesday is canceled
Gunman kills 4, then himself, after Mass at Brazil cathedral
Gunman kills 4, then himself, after Mass at Brazil cathedral
Atlantic City mayor, councilman plead not guilty in brawl
Atlantic City mayor, councilman plead not guilty in brawl
Livestock mortality composting discussion is Friday
Livestock mortality composting discussion is Friday
Canadian ex-diplomat detained in China, official confirms
Canadian ex-diplomat detained in China, official confirms
Ohioans turn over 45,000 pounds of prescription drugs
Ohioans turn over 45,000 pounds of prescription drugs
Feds: Ohio plot suspect praised Dylann Roof, Columbine killers
Feds: Ohio plot suspect praised Dylann Roof, Columbine killers
Vikings fire OC DeFilippo after another flat performance
Vikings fire OC DeFilippo after another flat performance
Trump bickers with Dem leaders, threatens gov't shutdown
Trump bickers with Dem leaders, threatens gov't shutdown
Columbus Council OKs ticket taxes to fund arts, arena repairs
Columbus Council OKs ticket taxes to fund arts, arena repairs
Police charge truck driver who struck Pa. firefighter with DUI
Police charge truck driver who struck Pa. firefighter with DUI
Jury selection starts in Pa. trial of 2 charged with killing DJ
Jury selection starts in Pa. trial of 2 charged with killing DJ
Facing pressure, McConnell agrees to criminal justice vote
Facing pressure, McConnell agrees to criminal justice vote
Lawyer: Finish investigation involving Trumbull engineer, planning commission director
Lawyer: Finish investigation involving Trumbull engineer, planning commission director
Trumbull elections board switches to paper-ballot system
Trumbull elections board switches to paper-ballot system
Suspected Austintown bank robber arrested
Suspected Austintown bank robber arrested
UPDATE | Pelosi: Trump thinks Mexico will pay for wall
Pelosi: Trump thinks Mexico will pay for wall
Pennsylvania urged to crack down on drug-benefit managers
Pennsylvania urged to crack down on drug-benefit managers
Doctors recommend nearly 2,000 in Ohio medical marijuana registry
Doctors recommend nearly 2,000 in Ohio medical marijuana registry
UPDATE | Jury gives white nationalist life in prison
Jury resumes deliberations on white nationalist's sentence
Boardman man faces charges after assault of ex-girlfriend
Boardman man faces charges after assault of ex-girlfriend
CBS meeting adjourns without discussing Moonves scandal
CBS meeting adjourns without discussing Moonves scandal
Investigators travel to Cleveland to talk to mom of dead children
Investigators travel to Cleveland to talk to mom of dead children
4 journalists and a newspaper are Time's Person of the Year
4 journalists and a newspaper are Time's Person of the Year
Google CEO faces House grilling today on breach, China censorship
Google CEO faces House grilling on breach, China censorship
5 missing Marines declared dead in warplanes crash off Japan
5 missing Marines declared dead in warplanes crash off Japan
Cleveland police issue warrants after man’s body found under concrete
Cleveland police issue warrants after man’s body found under concrete
Trump says many candidates are vying for chief of staff job
Trump says many candidates are vying for chief of staff job
Phantoms president wants team to have bigger Valley presence
Hockey players reaching out to younger fans
youngstown City man draws 23-years-to-life sentence for murder
Investigators believe Oscar Caywood, 32, was still alive when Earl Charity, 32, and Juan Phillips, 34, slashed and stabbed the man repeatedly.
Smoke detectors were working at fatal Sunday fire
City law requires smoke detectors in residences, but they are only the first line of defense for surviving fires.
Legislation aimed at curbing land contract abuses gains ground
The legislation would require interior and exterior inspections before a property could be sold under a land installment contract.
Warren cops have busy weekend of seizing crack pipes, drugs, saving overdose victims
Warren cops have busy weekend of seizing crack pipes, drugs, saving overdose victims
Hubbard officer risks his safety to rescue dog from icy pond
Hubbard officer risks his safety to rescue dog from icy pond
Attorneys for former assistant county prosecutor say recent filings smack of a “cover-up.”
Attorneys for former assistant county prosecutor Martin Desmond say recent filings smack of a “cover-up.”
SAMANTHA PHILLIPS | THE VINDICATOR
SAMANTHA PHILLIPS | THE VINDICATOR Kim Quinlan has volunteered with the Blott Holiday Kids
Cosmetic, reconstructive surgeries boosts self esteem
Brought to you by MERCY HEALTH The mission of Mercy Health has remained steadfast since the
Natural Alternatives for depression
Natural Alternatives for depression BOARDMAN Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center, 755 Boardman-
Steelers’ playoff hopes iffy after pratfall in Oakland
3 defensive collapses have knocked Steelers from home-field advantage race
Mahoning Valley Race Course
MONDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $10,100 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M, CLM $4,000 2 Seeya When I Seeya (Mojica, O.)
YEARS AGO FOR DEC. 11
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 11, the 345th day of 2018. There are 20 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Ohio man pleads guilty in fatal shootings of 2 women
Associated Press HAMILTON A man accused of fatally shooting two women before shooting himself
Bulldoze the ‘blue wall of silence’ to end police killings of black men
Opinion: WASHINGTON This just in: Black men are still being killed by police officers for no good reason.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Lowellville school board, special meeting, 6 p.m., library, 52 Rocket Place,
Teacher backs off ban on ‘Large Afros’
Associated Press CINCINNATI A middle-school music teacher apologized Monday and backed off his
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Smashing Pumpkins: Tuesday on
French president breaks silence on protests
French President Emmanuel Macron tried to reassert control over a nation wracked by increasingly violent protests with offers of tax relief for struggling workers and pensioners – and an exceptional admission Monday that “I might have hurt people with my words.”
Lessons from Tijuana
Opinion: By Jasmine Aguilera OtherWords President Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric hasn’t just
GOP lawmakers in Ohio should change their focus
Editorial: Ohio’s Republican Gov. John R. Kasich deserves credit for reining in the GOP-controlled General
Trump mulls list for chief of staff post
Associated Press WASHINGTON Wanted: Top aide to most powerful leader in world. Chief
Covelli to partner with Toys for Tots
Covelli to partner with Toys for Tots WARREN Covelli Enterprises, Panera Bread’s largest
Illegal guns flood Chicago neighborood
The Auburn Gresham neighborhood is flooded with illegal guns: .40-caliber pistols, .380 semi- automatics, .38-caliber revolvers.
worth a look
editor’s note The Reunions & Class Notes column that formerly was published Tuesdays will now be
oddly enough
oddly enough Cheesecake giveaway in Virginia clogs roads, draws crowds – and police ARLINGTON,
SAMANTHA PHILLIPS | THE VINDICATOR
SAMANTHA PHILLIPS | THE VINDICATOR Community volunteers wrap gifts for more than 89 Blott Guy
2 Ohioans charged with plotting large-scale attacks
Associated Press TOLEDO Federal authorities said Monday they have charged two people involved in
Holiday services
Holiday services The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services open to the public in
Trumbull engineer asks to talk to planning commission today
Trumbull engineer asks to talk to planning commission today
Brother, sister killed in crash after fleeing traffic stop
Associated Press COLUMBUS Authorities say a brother and sister were the two people killed when
Protesters disrupt US fossil-fuel event
Protesters disrupted a U.S. government event at United Nations climate talks Monday, criticizing the Trump administration’s policy of backing the extraction of fossil fuels that contribute to global warming.
Girard will seek EPA funding to clean up Leatherworks site
Girard will seek EPA funding to clean up Leatherworks site
Justices reject appeal over Planned Parenthood
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court on Monday avoided a high-profile case by rejecting
Police: Pa. woman raped by stranger in Austintown
A 29-year-old Austintown man is in the Mahoning County jail on a $250,000 bond after the Monday encounter.
Bucks beat Cavs without Giannis
Milwaukee was without their star forward, but still won in a blowout.
Mercy Health says current Warren hospital site ‘will remain’ important
Mercy Health says current Warren hospital site ‘will remain’ important
Brexit deal in turmoil as vote delayed
Facing almost certain defeat, British Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday postponed a vote in Parliament on her Brexit deal, saying she would go back to European Union leaders to seek changes to the divorce agreement.
CONTRIBUTED photo
CONTRIBUTED photo Hubbard Sgt. Bill Fisher rescued Jake, above, after the dog fell into an ice-
Robbery charge
Robbery charge WARREN Marquis R. Cambridge, 24, of Maplewood Court, Youngstown, was arraigned
SPORTS digest
Gonda named OAC Swimmer of the Week Austintown Mount Union’s swimming and diving student-
MONDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
GIRLS BASKETBALL Boardman 80, Lakeside 33 SAYBROOK Raegan Burkey scored 30 points to lead