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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Officials urge residents to sign up for health insurance by Saturday
Saturday is the open-enrollment deadline to buy health-insurance coverage through the federal Affordable Care Act’s marketplace for 2019.
Warren council joins fight to save GM plant
Warren City Council presented a resolution in support of General Motors Lordstown workers to United Auto Workers Local 1112 President Dave Green and Shop Chairman Dan Morgan at Wednesday’s council meeting.
Warren settles suit restricting waste ending up in Mahoning River
The city has settled a federal lawsuit filed by the environmental group Freshwater Accountability against the city and the company Patriot Water.
Hubbard Township taking steps to use speed cams
Hubbard Township has had an active contract with the Tennessee-based speed camera company Blue Line Solutions (BLS) since 2015, but never actively used speed cameras.
2nd suspect in YSU lockdown jailed
The second of two people accused of prompting a lockdown last week at Youngstown State University was booked into the Mahoning County jail Tuesday night.
Holy Trinity taking strudel orders for Friday pickup
Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 53 Laird Ave., is taking orders for apple and cherry strudel.
Agency on Aging 11 to move its corporate office from Niles to Austintown
Agency on Aging 11 to move its corporate office from Niles to Austintown
Warren Council drives home point of GM Lordstown's survival
Warren Council drives home point of GM Lordstown's survival
Ryan announces deal for term limits on Democratic leadership
Ryan announces deal for term limits on Democratic leadership
Girard QB Mark Waid says he'll attend YSU
Girard quarterback Mark Waid will attend YSU and play football for the Penguins.
UK's May wins party no-confidence vote, but troubles remain
UK's May wins party no-confidence vote, but troubles remain
Commissioners from three counties brainstorm saving GM Lordstown
Commissioners from three counties brainstorm saving GM Lordstown
A Star Is Born' tops SAG Awards nominations, snubs abound
A Star Is Born' tops SAG Awards nominations, snubs abound
Health law sign-ups lagging as Saturday deadline is looming
Health law sign-ups lagging as Saturday deadline is looming
Drive It Home campaign announces support from Warren City Council
Drive It Home campaign announces support from Warren City Council
Pittsburgh teens charged with theft from Boardman store
Pittsburgh teens charged with theft from Boardman store
Bank robbery suspect has court appearance in Austintown
Bank robbery suspect has court appearance in Austintown
Dickey Electric announces company leadership transition
Dickey Electric announces company leadership transition
Mother of kids killed in fatal fire is now in fair condition
Mother of kids killed in fatal fire is now in fair condition
Truck driver charged with 2nd Pa. rape based on DNA test
Truck driver charged with 2nd Pa. rape based on DNA test
2nd person involved in YSU lockdown scare last week in jail
2nd person involved in YSU lockdown scare last week in jail
Local Dems today urged folks to sign up for health-care coverage
Local Dems today urged folks to sign up for health-care coverage
US appeals court upholds Ohio lifetime sexual predator rules
US appeals court upholds Ohio lifetime sexual predator rules
Ohio landscaping company, executives convicted in fraud case
Ohio landscaping company, executives convicted in fraud case
UK disarray: May to face no-confidence vote from her party
UK disarray: May to face no-confidence vote from her party
Ohio brothers charged in Michigan man's 2017 overdose
Ohio brothers charged in Michigan man's 2017 overdose
Strasbourg shooting suspect: An ex-convict tracked by police
Strasbourg shooting suspect: An ex-convict tracked by police
COHEN SENTENCING | UPDATE: Trump's ex-lawyer to pay $1.39M in restitution
COHEN SENTENCING | UPDATE: Trump's ex-lawyer to pay $1.39M in restitution
Funds, memorials grow for fire victims
The mother of the five children killed is still in critical condition with burns and smoke inhalation injuries from the blaze.
Chaney wins foul-fueled game against East
City Series basketball returned to Youngstown under a hail of whistles
Ohio senators demand answers from GM CEO Mary Barra
Sens. Portman and Brown set a Dec. 21 deadline for GM to respond to questions about the Lordstown plant.
U.S. DOT recognizes Youngstown for grant award
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.
Trumbull elections board to replace touch-screens with paper ballots
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.
Local infrastructure projects to receive $11 million
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.
Holiday foods with heightened flavor
Holiday hosting is all about providing guests a cozy atmosphere, good company and, quite often most importantly, food that tastes as good as it looks.
Attorney for Trumbull engineer asks for end to probe
Atty. Matt Blair, who represents Trumbull County Engineer Randy Smith, asked the Trumbull County Planning Commission Tuesday to end an investigation into the controversies involving Smith and Planning Commission Executive Director Trish Nuskievicz.
Austintown unveils drug enforcement drone
Christmas came early for township trustees who tested a new drug-enforcement tool at a Tuesday meeting: a drone purchased through a local grant worth about $16,000.
Another Claudia Hoerig filing accuses justice system of unfairness
Claudia Hoerig, charged in the 2007 murder of her husband, Karl, in their Newton Falls home, accuses Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins, the CBS news program “48 Hours,” U.S. Rep Tim Ryan, one of her attorneys and a plethora of other people of trying to keep her from getting a fair trial next month.
METRO DIGEST || Children’s book drive at Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble, 381 Boardman-Poland Road, invites customers to give the gift of reading to children in need during the company’s annual Holiday Book Drive on Thursday. The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley will host a book fair.
Yavorcik seeks to get his law license reinstated
The request came after his conviction was overturned.
Youngstown man charged with Austintown bank robbery
Jonathan Spikes faces felony counts of aggravated robbery and robbery.
YSU marketing students dream up visions of Lowellville’s future
Youngstown State University marketing student Robert Hayes of Liberty delivers a presentation on the potential future of Lowellville during his capstone course at the Williamson College of Business Administration on YSU’s campus. Lowellville Mayor James Iudiciani was a member of the audience.
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS By the numbers
Below is a list of the 32 infrastructure projects in Mahoning and Trumbull counties set to receive
US stocks rise, fall and repeat for a ... Wild ride to nowhere
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks careened between big gains and modest losses Tuesday
Plot suspect corresponded with church shooter
Associated Press TOLEDO A woman accused of buying bomb-making supplies and plotting domestic
college basketball roundup
college basketball roundup Tuesday’s games Penn 78, No. 17 Villanova 75 PHILADELPHIA AJ
Flynn asks to be spared prison time
Lawyers for Trump’s former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, asked a judge Tuesday to spare him prison time, saying he had devoted his career to his country and taken responsibility for an “uncharacteristic error in judgment.”
Bill to loosen sentencing rules headed for congressional vote
Associated Press WASHINGTON Under pressure from President Donald Trump and many of his
YEARS AGO FOR DEC. 12
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 12, the 346th day of 2018. There are 19 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Mahoning Valley Race Course
Mahoning Valley Race Course tuesday’s results RACE 1 $11,000 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M, CLM $5,000
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Library to host comedy movie
Library to host comedy movie LISBON Lepper Library will host the showing of a 1962 comedy movie
Cohen’s day of reckoning
Associated Press NEW YORK The moment of reckoning has nearly arrived for Michael Cohen, who
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Western Reserve school board, regular meeting, 6 p.m., K-12 library, 13850 Akron-
Airlines expect increase in holiday travel
Associated Press U.S. airlines expect a 5.2 percent increase in air travel during the Christmas
Holiday cookies that are ho, ho, ho delicious
Peppermint Swirl Cookies These cookies, with a pink swirl of peppermint flavored dough, are worth
birthdays
birthdays Game-show host Bob Barker is 95. Singer Connie Francis is 81. Singer Dionne Warwick is
nhl roundup Tuesday’s games
Canucks 3, Blue Jackets 2 COLUMBUS Jake Virtanen scored the tiebreaking goal with less than two
Is there a bright future for tuna?
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons I’m a big fan of comfort foods, but a recent headline made me feel
Gunman kills 4 after Mass at church in Brazil
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO A man opened fire in a cathedral in southern Brazil after Mass
Holiday services
Holiday services The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services open to the public in
Racino reports November revenue
Racino reports November revenue AUSTINTOWN Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course
Jury recommends life in prison for white nationalist
Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. A jury Tuesday called for a sentence of life in prison
Many celebrate rollback of clean-water regulations
Associated Press WASHINGTON Cabinet chiefs and GOP lawmakers celebrated alongside farm and
Google to shut down Plus service its Plus service
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. Google is still having trouble protecting the personal
Pens G Murray nears return from injury
Pens G Murray nears return from injury CHICAGO Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray is
At least 3 die in attack on Christmas market
Associated Press STRASBOURG, France A man who had been flagged as a possible extremist sprayed
Dem leader disparages Trump’s ‘manhood’
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a wild Oval Office confrontation, President Donald Trump
Open your hearts, wallets to help fire victims’ family
Editorial: Shock, heartache and anguish continue to rip at the heart of the city of Youngstown and the entire
Big Ben bruised as Pats prepare to visit Heinz Field
With playoff plans in danger, Steelers QB expects to play
Good grief! Critics miss the point
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons Good grief! With everything in everyday American life
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDEND CLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 28.430.11 Aqua America, .20
Lessons from the Bush funeral
Opinion: The scene at the U.S. Capitol on Monday as former President George H.W. Bush lay in state presented
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Cannibal Corpse guitarist charged with burglary, assault TAMPA, Fla. Authorities
Time magazine names 4 journalists, newspaper 2018 Person of the Year
Time magazine on Tuesday recognized journalists, including the slain Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi, as its 2018 Person of the Year in what it said was an effort to emphasize the importance of reporters’ work in an increasingly hostile world.
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