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Youngstown Tool & Die to spend at least $13 million on project
The company is seeking a tax abatement from city council today
Stories published July 31, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Vehicle recovered from Warren pond today
A vehicle was recovered from a pond at Warren’s Quinby Park, 309 Austin Ave. S.W., but divers no one in the car or water or anything else to suggest foul play, according to the Trumbull County 911 Center.
55 Valley kids preparing fine arts performance for Thursday
Mark Anthony envisions positioning himself to be an engineer one day, but for now, the 11-year-old is content to study the seven chromatic slide positions on his trombone.
Youngstown council approves settlement with worker who sued to keep her job
Youngstown council approves settlement with worker who sued to keep her job
Special meeting in Canfield
Canfield City Council will have a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in city hall to discuss proposed charter amendments for the ballot.
Prosecutors refute suppression request in LaRue Brown murder case
In a 32-page document, prosecutors in the murder case against Sean Clemens of Liberty defended the work of police officers in the collection of evidence and protection of Clemens’ rights on the day he was arrested.
Warren, Georgia men charged with illegal gamling in trailer
Police say two men conned hundreds of dollars off people through illegal gambling in a “gaming trailer.”
Facebook: 'Sophisticated' efforts uncovered to manipulate mid-terms
Facebook elevated concerns about election interference today, announcing that it had uncovered “sophisticated” efforts, possibly linked to Russia, to manipulate U.S. politics and by extension the upcoming midterm elections.
UPDATE: 49 hospitalized in Mexican plane crash
An Aeromexico jetliner crashed while taking off during a severe storm in northern Mexico today, smacking down in a field nearly intact before catching fire, though officials said it appeared everyone on board escaped the flames.
Community events draws families in effort to reduce crime in the city
The event is a partnership between the ICU Blockwatch, and the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp.
Federal judge blocks publication of blueprints for 3D guns
A federal judge in Seattle issued a temporary restraining order Tuesday to stop the release of blueprints to make untraceable and undetectable 3D-printed plastic guns, saying they could end up in the wrong hands.
Aeromexico plane crashes; no deaths reported
An Aeromexico airliner crashed after taking off in the northern state of Durango on Tuesday, but the state’s governor said there were no deaths in the accident.
Special prosecutor appointed to handle accident involving Trumbull 911 director
Special prosecutor appointed to handle accident involving Trumbull 911 director
Crestview special school board meeting is Wednesday
Crestview special school board meeting is Wednesday
John Zehentbauer named new superintendent of MCCTC
John Zehentbauer named new superintendent of MCCTC
Facebook finds 'sophisticated' efforts to disrupt elections
Facebook finds 'sophisticated' efforts to disrupt elections
IS claims Tajikistan attack that killed 4 foreign cyclists
IS claims Tajikistan attack that killed 4 foreign cyclists
Man gets up to 20 years for near-fatal stabbing of Pa. student
Man gets up to 20 years for near-fatal stabbing of Pa. student
Police: 14-year-old Ohio boy found fatally shot in parking lot
Police: 14-year-old Ohio boy found fatally shot in parking lot
Immigration officials defend handling of family separations
Immigration officials defend handling of family separations
Greater Youngstown Italian Fest in downtown will close roads
Greater Youngstown Italian Fest in downtown will close roads
Polluting parts force US recall of half-million trucks
Polluting parts force US recall of half-million trucks
East High School All Alumni Reunion Picnic is Saturday
East High School All Alumni Reunion Picnic is Saturday
UPDATE | Man may have died in kitchen fire
Police investigate after body found in Woodford Avenue house
Strange Girard burglary rearranges taxidermy critters
Strange Girard burglary rearranges taxidermy critters
Mom charged with endangering kids after OVI charge
Mom charged with endangering kids after OVI charge
ODOT to close I-680/South Avenue southbound ramp on Thursday night
ODOT to close I-680/South Avenue southbound ramp on Thursday night
State welfare shutdown will impact new benefits in August
State welfare shutdown will impact new benefits in August
Girard cops shut down gambling trailer after players complain
Girard cops shut down gambling trailer after players complain
Candidate Sutton speaking in Warren about health care
Candidate Sutton speaking in Warren about health care
David’s Bridal offering to help bridal parties affected by closure of Sharon shop
David’s Bridal offering to help bridal parties affected by closure of Sharon shop
Transit authority to discuss executive director search
Transit authority to discuss executive director search
Warren teens in stolen Cadillac run from cops, are jailed
Warren teens in stolen Cadillac run from cops, are jailed
Battle over Lordstown gas plants closer to resolution
Battle over Lordstown gas plants closer to resolution
Investigators probe cause of major house blaze in Boardman
Investigators probe cause of major house blaze in Boardman
Local ministry to host opioid awareness event
Free Indeed Prison Ministries will host opioid awareness event at Youngstown church.
Coroner’s office says Trumbull overdose deaths spiked this month
Coroner’s office says Trumbull overdose deaths spiked this month
Youngstown Tool & Die to spend at least $13 million on project
The company is seeking a tax abatement from city council today
REUNIONS & class notes
Austintown Fitch Class of 1978 reunion committee has extended the reservation deadline to Aug. 15.
Kasich done with stopping executions
Associated Press COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich has finished dealing with executions for the
Montenegro is Trump’s attempt to deflect attention from Putin
Opinion: By Georgie Anne Geyer Andrews McMeel Syndication WASHINGTON Do you want your child fighting
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Bicyclist versus lift bridge: What could go wrong? MENASHA, Wis. Police say a
Top horses to compete in W. Virginia Derby
Nine will race for $500,000 prize on Saturday at Mountaineer
As GM Lordstown rattles, the air reserve base rolls
Editorial: In Saturday’s edition of The Vindicator, there were two stories that are directly tied to the
Trump, Italian PM show solidarity on migration
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two political outsiders, President Donald Trump and Italy’s new
Investigators can’t rule out ‘interference’ in loss of plane
Associated Press PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia A Malaysian-led independent investigation report released
Rodriguez leads Crosscutters over Scrappers
The Williamsport first baseman drove in three runs to beat Mahoning Valley.
$500,000 West Virginia Derby AT A GLANCE
The nine-horse field for Saturday’s race (Race 8 for 3-year-olds) at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack &
LA-bound LeBron leaves hometown with lasting gift
NBA star’s foundation supports new I Promise School in Akron
NFL roundup
new york jets Darnold ends holdout, signs rookie deal florham park, n.j. The New York Jets
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 31
Today is Tuesday, July 31, the 212th day of 2018. There are 153 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
WORLD DIGEST || ALDI to host hiring event
ALDI to host hiring event YOUNGSTOWN ALDI will host a one-day hiring event for all store
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Rich and Michelle Paxson, East Palestine, boy, July 27.
SPORTS digest || Frost loses rings, memorabilia in theft
Frost loses rings, memorabilia in theft LINCOLN, Neb. Burglars entered the unlocked garage at
METRO DIGEST || Fetus found in garage
Fetus found in garage WARREN Police are investigating after finding a dead, near-term fetus in
Township bids farewell to Police Chief Richard Tisone after 31 years.
Trustees discuss interim police chief, road levy Monday night.
Companies accuse steelmakers of lying
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. companies seeking to be exempted from President Donald Trump’s
Big Mac turns 50
McDonald’s celebrates hamburger’s 1968 launch By CANDICE CHOI AP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Brookfield school board, 5:30 p.m., special meeting, school auditorium, 614
Judge allows Hoerig defense team until Friday to find expert witness
Judge allows Hoerig defense team until Friday to find expert witness
Dental records and DNA will be used to help determine whether it is the body of Jerry D. Hughley
Capt. Robert Massucci of the Warren Police Department said they believe it is Hughley because of the circumstances
Bob Woodward writing inside account of Trump White House
Associated Press NEW YORK The next writer to take a close look at the Trump presidency: Bob
Township police levy returns
Township trustees approved have put a police levy back on the ballot for November
METRO DIGEST || Not guilty plea
Not guilty plea WARREN Tara M. Rutherford, 29, of Robert Avenue Northwest, pleaded not guilty
Who and what are APPs?
The mission of Mercy Health has remained steadfast since the Sisters of the Humility of Mary began
paul manafort case Collusion answers likely to be absent from trial
Jury selection begins today Associated Press WASHINGTON The trial of President Donald Trump’s
Repeat incidents of toddler wandering neighborhood lead to arrest
Parent arrested for child endangering after 3-year-old found wandering neighborhood.
Dr. Daniel Smith joins ACH pediatrics area
Dr. Daniel Smith joins ACH pediatrics area AKRON A developmental-behavioral pediatrician, Dr.
The top five songs on the iTunes charts for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top five songs on the iTunes charts for the most recent one-week sales period: v “In My
Trump, Reagan are not alike
Opinion: By Michael Reagan Cagle Cartoons If a liberal like Jesse Jackson went on CNN and accused my