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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Y'town officials seek options to avoid sewer rate increases
Mayor Jamael Tito Brown said he wants to ask the federal Environmental Protection Agency to reduce a $160 million commitment Youngstown made to upgrade its sewer system and possibly give the city more time to pay for the work.
Mahoning Deputy Hunchuck back on leave after conviction
A Mahoning County deputy sheriff is back on administrative leave after being convicted Tuesday of obstructing official business.
Brown released in longest pending criminal case after 9 years
The October murder of a key witness was one factor in ending the longest pending criminal case in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.
Human trafficking trial delayed to collect Facebook posts
Trial for four people accused of human trafficking will be delayed until at least next month so attorneys can obtain several thousand Facebook posts.
Judge rules in favor of Buzzfeed in Trump dossier lawsuit
Judge rules in favor of Buzzfeed in Trump dossier lawsuit
LA bishop resigns 13 years after church learned of sex claim
LA bishop resigns 13 years after church learned of sex claim
Kasich vetoes gun bill, bars gender identity discrimination
Kasich vetoes gun bill, bars gender identity discrimination
Report: 53 journalist deaths tied to work so far in 2018
Report: 53 journalist deaths tied to work so far in 2018
$13K raised for funeral expenses for 5 children killed in fire
$13K raised for funeral expenses for 5 children killed in fire
Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation receives $1.5 million in grants
Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation receives $1.5 million in grants
Fed lifts rates for 4th time this year but sees fewer hikes
Fed lifts rates for 4th time this year but sees fewer hikes
2 Pennsylvania chiefs ousted in separate investigations
2 Pennsylvania chiefs ousted in separate investigations
D.C. city council approves temporary gun seizures, bump stock ban
D.C. city council approves temporary gun seizures, bump stock ban
Senate poised to vote to keep government running into 2019
Senate poised to vote to keep government running into 2019
Do you open your Christmas presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas day?
Do you open your Christmas presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas day?
Trump says he's eager to sign sweeping criminal justice bill
Trump says he's eager to sign sweeping criminal justice bill
Trial date set for man facing murder for bar shooting
Trial date set for man facing murder for bar shooting
Ohio inmate in hot water: Police find escapee soaking in hot tub
Ohio inmate in hot water: Police find escapee soaking in hot tub
Mahoning deputy convicted of obstructing official business
Mahoning deputy convicted of obstructing official business
Longest pending Mahoning County court case ends with plea and release
Longest pending Mahoning County court case ends with plea and release
Port authority OKs resolution in support of Lordstown workers
Port authority OKs resolution in support of Lordstown workers
Ross Griffin Memorial Foundation awards $150,000 to area organizations
Ross Griffin Memorial Foundation awards $150,000 to area organizations
Charges considered for girl driver, 12, who crashed into car in Warren
Charges considered for girl driver, 12, who crashed into car in Warren
‘Economic uncertainty’ surrounds GM announcement, including hospital project
Mercy Health says the “economic uncertainty” caused by the announced idling of the GM Lordstown assembly plant this March has put a hold on plans to build a $250 million St. Joseph Warren Hospital in the proposed Enterprise Park development near Eastwood Mall.
OSU pulls away from YSU in second half
It was too much to ask for Ohio State to get caught napping twice.
Poland group home neighbors defend ordinance, community
Neighbors of the group homes in Poland Village showed up at Tuesday’s meeting to defend their community and voice support for a controversial piece of legislation being considered by council.
Kent State WR Dixon earns Comeback POY Award
Antwan Dixon returned to play college football after 2017 bone marrow transplant.
VINDY EXCLUSIVE | Four candidates for Youngstown finance director
The interim finance director and the Mahoning County treasurer are among the four.
Hot-shooting Cougras powers Poland
If Michael Cougras had been bowling, he probably would have rolled a 300.
Retiring dog warden commended for improving kennel facilities, procedures
Today, 98 percent are adopted, a rate that allows it to call itself a “no-kill” facility by Humane Society standards.
Gillespie helps Chaney rally past Ursuline
The Cowboys outscored the Irish 34-20 in the second half.
Clark, Ohlin lift unbeaten Tigers over Trojans
Drew Clark scored a game-high 27 points and Evan Ohlin added 25.
Nearly 400 hams and turkeys donated for local families
Operation Feed the Hungry, an annual event in its eighth year, is organized by the Columbus-based Buckeye Health Plan
Helpful tips for purchasing your holiday sparkling wines
The holiday season is in full swing now and many Valley residents are planning their holiday parties and New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Kilpatrick, ’Dogs use late foul shots to beat Wildcats
Brendon Kilpatrick went 4-for-4 at the line in the final 55 seconds.
Boardman High School will provide musical holiday entertainment
Boardman student Amari Williams practices Tuesday for the Holiday Jazz Concert. The performance will take place Thursday.
Canfield board will allow spring break sports teams’ trips
At times, the discussion became heated as parents, coaches and players sought approval for the trips.
Niles superintendent looking into parental interference allegations
Superintendent Ann Marie Thigpen disclosed Tuesday that allegations of parental interference that may have led to the resignation of the varsity girls basketball coach “are being looked into.”
Clarett buys South Side office building
Clarett said he's committed to doing what he can "to give back to this city and this community while helping to rebuild lives and strengthen our community."
Judge on trial for concealing $300K from probate
The suspended judge used money taken from the estate of her deceased client to pay credit-card debt, according to Tuesday testimony.
New advanced manufacturing curriculum
East High School will be one of three schools in the country piloting a new advanced manufacturing curriculum
Valley turns out to assist family after tragic South Side fire
Sarina Chatman, left, and Seannille McAre, both of Youngstown, serve food at a pasta dinner Tuesday at Flambeau’s Live to raise money for funeral expenses for five children killed in a house fire last week.
A savory holiday fruit and nut stuffing
Family Features When deciding which dishes to serve this year at holiday gatherings, consider
President has been walking a tightrope of lies; he’s teetering
Opinion: WASHINGTON There was plenty of awful legal news for President Donald Trump last week, but the
Actress starred in ‘Laverne & Shirley’
Associated Press NEW YORK Penny Marshall, who indelibly starred in the top-rated sitcom “Laverne
CORRECTIONS
CORRECTIONS In a story on Page A3 of Tuesday’s Vindicator, the type of tax collected by Liberty
Judge delays sentencing in Flynn case
Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal judge Tuesday abruptly postponed the sentencing of
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Jessica Cain and Carl DePizzo, Youngstown, boy, Dec. 17.
Is future mail delivery in peril?
Opinion: By Kathy Toler OtherWords I’ve been a postal clerk for 23 years, serving my customers in a
grocery delivery Kroger Co. enters driverless market
Associated Press The nation’s largest grocery chain leaped into the driverless delivery market
No reason to rush enacting provision to push evictions
Editorial: Toledo Blade: Who needs a Christmas present more than Ohio’s landlords in this holy season? No
high schools
high schools BOYS BASKETBALL Cardinal Mooney 46, Austintown Fitch 39 YOUNGSTOWN Pete Haas
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,28.240.13 Aqua America, .20
YEARS AGO FOR DEC. 19
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 19, the 353rd day of 2018. There are 12 days left in the year. Associated
Food sales and dinners through Dec. 26
THURSDAY Christ Our Savior Parish at Holy Trinity Church, 250 N. Bridge St., Struthers, will sell
Local real-estate agents prepare for GM Lordstown shutdown
Howard Hanna president seeks to reassure employees about Valley housing market
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Austintown Township trustees, 3:30 p.m., township hall, 82 Ohltown Road.
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