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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Prayer issue sparking 'civil war' in West Branch district
Some West Branch Schools students say their academic environment has become tense after the district curtailed prayer before athletic games in January.
GM bonuses expected to infuse Valley economy
The Mahoning Valley will receive a boost with profit-sharing checks coming to 3,000 workers at the General Motors Lordstown Complex.
Innovative instrument boosting literacy among Campbell 3rd-graders
Holding horns that were nearly as tall as they are to their lips, a group of third-graders from Campbell K-7 School unleashed a wall of sound during their morning music class.
Fired Niles teacher suing board, administrators, superintendent and husband
Christopher Chieffo, the teacher fired last month by the board of education for falsification of sick leave, has filed suit against the board, superintendent and other school administrators for $4 million in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court.
Rapper Travis Scott pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
Rapper Travis Scott pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
Pentagon says Trump ordered Washington military parade
Pentagon says Trump ordered Washington military parade
SpaceX's big new rocket blasts off, puts sports car in space
SpaceX's big new rocket blasts off, puts sports car in space
Austintown Police release photos of burrowing robbery suspect
Police release photos of burrowing robbery suspect
Deadline for free eye health discussion at JCC is Wednesday
Deadline for free eye health discussion at JCC is Wednesday
City firefighters on scene of Miami Avenue house fire
City firefighters on scene of Miami Avenue house fire
Colts have a new coach in Patriots' Josh McDaniels
Colts have a new coach in Patriots' Josh McDaniels
2018 Greatest Golfer of the Valley dates announced
2018 Greatest Golfer of the Valley dates announced
Ohio program helps ex-foster kids make adult transition
Ohio program helps ex-foster kids make adult transition
Ohio court upholds order closing last Toledo abortion clinic
Ohio court upholds order closing last Toledo abortion clinic
Home of Patriots' Gronk robbed during Super Bowl week
Home of Patriots' Gronk robbed during Super Bowl week
Tickets remain available for Bull Rider shows at Covelli
Tickets remain available for Bull Rider shows at Covelli
MARKET UPDATE | Stocks mostly recover as wild ride continues
Global stocks tumble as Wall Street braces for more losses
White House chief: Dreamers not priority for deportation
White House chief: Dreamers not priority for deportation
Youngstown man faces kidnapping charge in home invasion
Justin Pitts, 36, of Youngstown, is facing charges of kidnapping, aggravated burglary and theft of a motor vehicle.
Justices issue legal blows to 2 Ohio abortion clinics
Justices issue legal blows to 2 Ohio abortion clinics
Boardman man arrested on child endangering charges
Boardman man arrested on child endangering charges
Murder suspect fires attorney; judge warns against more delays
Murder suspect fires attorney; judge warns against more delays
Infante hearing reset
A pretrial hearing set for today in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court in the public-corruption case against former Niles Mayor Ralph Infante is now reset to a telephone conference Friday.
Mahoning County officials file suit claiming work is deficient
County files lawsuit against local contractor
Accident victims ID’d
Police said the two people killed about 6 p.m. Sunday in a traffic accident on Interstate 680 south had left their vehicles when they were hit.
Police: Don’t share THIS video
Police are asking members of the public not to share a viral Facebook video of a child performing a sex act on an adult, The Vindicator’s broadcast partner, 21 WFMJ-TV reported.
Meacham files for re-election to 2nd term
Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham filed Monday for re-election to a second four-year term.
Clean Ohio Funds grant meeting Friday at Eastgate
meet at 9 a.m. Friday to select the final applications for Round 12 of the Clean Ohio Funds.
Boardman Park to expand its disc golf course to 18 holes
Boardman Park to expand its Disc Golf course
Judge Dave D'Apolito to run for vacant DeGenaro judge seat
Judge David A. D’Apolito of Mahoning County Court announced today he is running for a vacant seat on the 7th District Court of Appeals as a Democrat.
Route 14 traffic stop leads to marijuana trafficking arrest
Reports said a 21-year-old man pulled over by police over the weekend told them he was selling marijuana because he had no job and was “hoping to get out of that lifestyle.”
Realtor Flinn hired to be Youngstown's buildings/grounds boss
Mayor Jamael Tito Brown today appointed Kevin Flinn as the city’s buildings and grounds commissioner.
Amphitheater plans Ok'd by city committee; work will start by May
Design Review Committee today approved plans for the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater
Man faces drug charges after leading police on chase
Reports said police had to break out the window of a car and drag a man out of it that they were chasing Monday.
Cause of Cleveland 5-year-old's death still undetermined; found in Dec.; mom arrested
Cause of death undetermined for Ohio boy buried in backyard
Battle continues for Toledo's last abortion clinic
Ohio court upholds order closing last Toledo abortion clinic
Trumbull coroner rules man's death homicide
The Trumbull County Coroner's Office has ruled homicide in the death
Man faces drug charges
Reports said a 21-year-old man pulled over by police over the weekend told them he was selling marijuana
First-responders on scene of Hubbard crash
The Eagle Joint Fire District responded to a call just after 4:30 a.m. Tuesday about a crash on Interstate 80.
Former Traficant aide to begin prison sentence
Former Traficant aide to begin prison sentence YOUNGSTOWN A former aide to the late U.S. Rep.
US trade gap hits $566 billion in 2017, highest since 2008
US trade gap hits $566 billion in 2017, highest since 2008
BUSINESS DIGEST || Arby's purchases Buffalo Wild Wings
Arby’s purchases Buffalo Wild Wings NEW YORK Youngstown-born Arby’s completed its deal to buy
REUNIONS
Austintown Fitch Class of 1956 will host its first monthly breakfast at 9 a.m. Feb. 15 at Denny’s on
Women Retirees of YSU offer scholarship
Women Retirees of YSU offer scholarship YOUNGSTOWN The scholarship committee of the Women
Cops: Home of Patriots’ Gronk robbed during Super Bowl week
Cops: Home of Patriots’ Gronk robbed during Super Bowl week
Emergency officials investigate I-80 crash reports
Emergency officials investigate I-80 crash reports
Motion in Hoerig case
Trumbull County prosecutors have filed a motion asking a common pleas court judge to indicate in writing they have until at least April 16 to bring Claudia Hoerig to trial in the 2007 aggravated murder of her husband, Karl Hoerig, in their Newton Falls home.
Legal-aid workshops
Community Legal Aid is offering free, public workshops this week to anyone who may need legal assistance or who has an interest in these legal topics.
Arraigned in stabbing
Shawn T. Flowers, 52, of Dover Street Southwest, remains in the Trumbull County jail not eligible to make bond after his arraignment Monday in Warren Municipal Court on charges of felonious assault and failure to comply with the orders of a police officer.
Sentenced in drug case
Aaron L. Davis, 32, of Woodview Avenue Southwest, was sentenced to four years in prison Monday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court after pleading guilty to drug charges.
Man is shot in the arm
A 23-year-old man reported being shot in the arm about 12:45 a.m. Saturday in the area of Jackson Street and York Avenue Southwest.
Students collect supplies for troops overseas
Students Serving Veterans, a student group at Austintown Fitch High School, raised a barrel-full of items that will be sent overseas to U.S. troops.
Boardman community weighs in on plan for the township’s future
Boardman officials gather public input for zoning plan Boardman officials seek input for comprehensive plan
Federal appeals court panel rules killer Danny Hill no longer eligible for death penalty
Federal appeals court panel rules killer Danny Hill no longer eligible for death penalty
Company plans walk-in pods that deliver a blast of vitamin D Better than sunlight
By NATHAN PILLING Kitsap Sun BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. Perhaps the best pitch for Solius might
Tirico will host Olympics coverage
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK The biggest change for Americans watching the Winter
"Frasier” actor John Mahoney dies; Cosby lawyers wrong; Paul Simon to retire
newsmakers John Mahoney, who played cranky dad on ‘Frasier,’ dies at 77 LOS ANGELES John
Control blood sugar
Q. I have read that high blood sugar can contribute to erectile dysfunction. My wife died more than
HOW LOW WILL DOW GO?
HOW LOW WILL DOW GO? After 1,175-point plunge, local market pro advises investors not to panic
Ohio juror who voted for death penalty 20 years ago now seeks mercy
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ross Geiger had doubts about recommending a death sentence 20 years
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Brookfield school board, 3:30 p.m., financial planning and supervision
Man leads police on chase, has to be dragged out of car
Prosecutor puzzled as to why he would not stop
Stocks plunge, Trump hits Dems for nonsupport on economy
President Donald Trump accused congressional Democrats on Monday of being “un-American”
Declassify? House Dems vote to air their Russia-probe memo
Associated Press WASHINGTON The House intelligence committee’s probe of Russian interference in
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1248.47-0.63 Aqua America, .71
Buhl Park hosts Winter Festival on Sunday
Staff Report Buhl Park, 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, Pa., will host its Winter Fest from noon to 3
Trump the unifier? Don’t buy it
Opinion: By John L. MICEK Cagle Cartoons President Donald Trump, who’s never been shy about hammering his
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Awolnation: Tonight on “Jimmy
contributed photo
contributed photo Association to host fundraiser The 13th annual Beer and Wine Tasting, hosted
prep sports at a glance
BOYS BASKETBALL STATE POLL The Poland, LaBrae, McDonald and Bristol teams made the Top 10 in
Liberty’s Dra Rushton commits to YSU
Liberty’s Dra Rushton committs to YSU Liberty quarterback Dra Rushton committed to play football
Weekly Silver Sneakers program
Weekly Silver Sneakers program NILES Shepherd of the Valley is hosting a weekly Silver Sneakers
Bipartisan immigration bill surfaces in Senate, Trump knocks it down
Associated Press WASHINGTON A bipartisan immigration proposal surfaced Monday in the Senate,
Pens’ forecast contains Fleury
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Marc-Andre Fleury doesn’t think anything he’s experienced in his
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 6
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2018. There are 328 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Military is not starving
Opinion: By Miriam Pemberton OtherWords We’re all tense. Hearing about our fellow citizens in Hawaii
NTSB: Crash-producing safety system was being installed
Associated Press CAYCE, S.C. Railway signals were out while crews installed a safety system that
Mahoning valley race course
Mahoning valley race course MONDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $17,500 - 3 yo’s & up, 6F, CLM $7,500 5
Republicans throw the FBI under the bus with ‘memo’
Editorial: Let there be no doubt: Had it been Democratic President Barack Obama and Democrats in Congress who
US begins reducing troops in Iraq after victory over IS
Associated Press AL-ASAD AIRBASE, Iraq The U.S. has started to reduce the number of its troops
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