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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Poland teachers remain on job with no contract
Negotiations between the Poland Education Association and Poland Board of Education have stalled, the PEA reported Friday.
Man pleads not guilty to driving car into Warren woman he met online
A city woman suffered serious injuries Thursday after a Canton man she met on an online dating site drove his car into her, crushing her legs.
Friends gather at YSU to honor prof in critical condition
More than 100 people crowded together in Youngstown State University’s Moser Hall on a rainy Friday to pay tribute to Ray Beiersdorfer.
Infante's attorney granted extension to file appeal brief
The attorney for Ralph Infante has been granted another month to file his merit brief, which will outline the reasons he feels the convictions and sentence of the former Niles mayor should be overturned.
Sunday's Jewish Federation book burial ceremony canceled
Sunday's Jewish Federation book burial ceremony canceled
Negotiations stall between Poland teachers, board
Negotiations stall between Poland teachers union and Poland Board of Education
Man arrested for critically injuring Ohio deputy with car
Man arrested for critically injuring Ohio deputy with car
Philadelphia to pay $1M to family of man shot in back by cop
Philadelphia to pay $1M to family of man shot in back by cop
Will Vinton, animator behind the California Raisins, dies
Will Vinton, animator behind the California Raisins, dies
Prisons say changes after Ohio guards fell ill have cut smuggling
Prisons say changes after Ohio guards fell ill have cut smuggling
Portion of Chestnut Ridge Road in Hubbard closed until Nov. 2
Portion of Chestnut Ridge Road in Hubbard closed until Nov. 2
Police: Don't be alarmed by small-arms fire on North Side
Police: Don't be alarmed by small-arms fire on North Side
East High athletes can play after eligibility questioned
East High athletes can play after eligibility questioned
Hubbard Township police seek help in finding attempted robbery suspect
Hubbard Township police seek help in finding attempted robbery suspect
Accidential 911 call results in drug charges against Boardman man
Accidential 911 call results in drug charges against Boardman man
Youngstown trash collection on regular schedule for Columbus Day
Youngstown trash collection on regular schedule for Columbus Day
US unemployment rate falls to 49-year low of 3.7 percent
US unemployment rate falls to 49-year low of 3.7 percent
Justin Leo's family will be honored at YSU Saturday
Justin Leo's family will be honored at YSU Saturday
Nobel Peace Prize honors the fight against sexual violence
Nobel Peace Prize honors the fight against sexual violence
Y'town board of health plans 3 pool licensing sessions
Y'town board of health plans 3 pool licensing sessions
Infante's attorney gets until Nov. 5 to file appeal
Attorney for Ralph Infante gets until Nov. 5 to file appeal brief
Man faces charges after fleeing from YPD in vehicle and on foot
Man faces charges after fleeing from YPD in vehicle and on foot
Warren woman hospitalized after date hits her with car
Warren woman hospitalized after date hits her with car

Avenatti blasts an FBI investigation into Kavanaugh
‘I don’t think it was an investigation at all,’ Avenatti told The Vindicator during an interview Thursday at the DoubleTree by Hilton downtown.
Devil is in the details of Western Reserve football program
Andy Hake’s Western Reserve football program has reached historical highs.
Struthers-Campbell rivalry could be near its end
The Wildcats and Red Devils are not scheduled to play football after tonight.
City fire department to take truck out of service, demote nine firefighters
The demotions and truck elimination are the city’s latest cost-cutting measures.
Catheline played at Ursuline, but he’s now coaching at Columbus Watterson
Felix Catheline played for former Irish coach Dick Angle.
Suspect confesses to striking and killing Leetonia man
The suspect in the fatal hit and run confessed during an interview by the OSHP.
Fitch ends five-year drought against Howland
Austintown Fitch senior goalkeeper Cam Ashley had never known victory over Howland. That changed on Thursday night.
Sewer, bridge projects slated for Mahoning County communities
A Beaver Township road will close Monday for a bridge-replacement project.
METRO DIGEST || Canfield car thief identified
City police have identified and are searching for a man suspected of at least six recent thefts from unlocked vehicles in the city and the township.

Brookfield wins D-III district golf title and state berth
Justin Atkinson of Brookfield watches his putt on No. 11 during the Division III district tournament at Tannenhauf Golf Club on Thursday. Atkinson shot a 72 to earn medalist honors. The Warriors also won the team title and a state tournament berth.
Marvel flick ‘Venom’ is a manic muddle
‘Venom’ Grade: 2 stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and
‘A Star Is Born’ is electrifying
‘A Star Is Born’ shines so bright ‘A Star Is Born’ Grade: 3 and a half stars (out of 4)
BUSINESS DIGEST || Make a basket, get mortgage paid
Burgan Real Estate, real-estate partner of Youngstown State University athletics, on Thursday launched the second year of a promotion in which the company will offer fans at select YSU men’s and women’s home basketball games the chance to have Burgan pay their mortgage for a year.
McDonald theft investigation began at start of school year
Hilbun had just started the new school year one day earlier as a teacher’s aide in the district’s Roosevelt Elementary School, McDonald police say. She was placed on leave just after the investigation began.
Mahoning OVI task force to receive $225K in 2019
But that’s not necessarily a good thing - more federal funding means there are too many alcohol-related crashes in the area, police said.

Forest Lawn may receive national recognition
Tom Masters, Forest Lawn Memorial Park board member stands in front of the park’s chapel in Boardman and explains why he commissioned the nomination of the park to the National Register of Historic Places.
Boardman Local School District ranked best in the Valley
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman Schools were recently ranked as the best
Fifth annual Survivor Run raises cancer awareness
The fifth annual Survivor Run, organized by Megan Hruska, took place at Buckeye Horse Park on Sept. 29.
Sept. 21
Sept. 21 Arrest: Officers responded to a report that a car had struck the Fairfield Inn, 7397
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women Youngstown Branch will meet from 10 a.m. to
West accuses Russians of widespread hacking
Associated Press LONDON The West unleashed an onslaught of new evidence and indictments Thursday
YEARS AGO FOR OCT. 5
Today is Friday, Oct. 5, the 278th day of 2018. There are 87 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Addams Family,” 8 p.m.: Opening night for this kooky comic
nhl roundup
nhl roundup Thursday’s other games Blue Jackets 3, Red Wings 2, OT DETROIT Artemi Panarin
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., at the corner of Fruit Street,

Tribe, Astros deep in starters
This postseason may be best remembered for its bullpen openers. Just not in the AL Division Series between the Houston Astros and Cleveland Indians.
Assault on officers
Assault on officers BOARDMAN While being arrested Tuesday evening, an intoxicated woman
Rummage sale set
Rummage sale set COLUMBIANA Columbiana First United Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., will host
Penguins best Capitals in overtime
Letang scored the game-winning goal as the Penguins beat the defending Stanley Cup champions.
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning County Land Bank Board of Directors, 10:30 a.m., personnel committee, land
mahoning county | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday on these charges: Arthur Tarver, 19,
Firefighters put out car blaze
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN City firefighters extinguished a fire in a car that hit a tractor-
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU honors fallen officer with scholarship
YSU honors fallen officer with scholarship Youngstown Youngstown State University and the
B&B lawyers amend lawsuit after charges are dismissed
The new complaint addresses dozens of charges dismissed against the company’s former attorney Stephen Garea, for his role in the alleged theft.
Kavanaugh says he ‘might have been too emotional’
Associated Press WASHINGTON Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh acknowledged Thursday he
Cordray, DeWine play nice during second debate; one more Monday
Opinion: In last week’s column I wrote: “You wouldn’t think a debate between Democrat Richard Cordray and
The Tkatches celebrate 65th anniversary
poland Mr. and Mrs. Alfred M. Tkatch of Poland recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary
COLUMBUS DAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday for the
‘Dateline’ makes crime addictive
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK Keith Morrison, the “Dateline” correspondent, has
Ex-rap mogul ‘Suge’ Knight gets 28-year sentence
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A judge Thursday sentenced former rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight to
major league baseball playoffs Thursday’s games
NATIONAL LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES Brewers 3, Rockies 2, 10 innings MILWAUKEE Mike Moustaksas
Police-shooting suspect bragged about gun skills
By JEFFREY COLLINS and MEG KINNARD Associated Press FLORENCE, S.C. The Vietnam veteran and
More than 6.5 million pounds of beef recalled
Associated Press TOLLESON, Ariz. An Arizona company voluntarily recalled more than 6.5 million
Vice president accuses China of interfering in US elections
By DEB RIECHMANN and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON Vice President Mike Pence charged
Signs emerge that rising rates could hinder small businesses
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer Rising interest rates typically rank low on small-business
high schools
high schools BOYS GOLF DIVISION II DISTRICT At Tannenhauf Golf Club, Alliance TEAM SCORES
Peppers claims some Browns fans are getting hostile
Jabrill Peppers has started playing self-defense.
Patriots, Brady buck Colts
The Patriots quarterback threw his 500th career touchdown pass in the win.
Nonviolence Week, born in Youngstown, continues to grow in its stature, impact
Editorial: A rapid-fire stream of alarm- ing contemporary headlines validates the truism that violence
Is your love letter on display?
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons Maybe I shouldn’t share something so personal with the world, but
Eddingfield, Davis nuptials set for Oct. 20
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Larry M. Davis of Canfield are announcing plans for the forthcoming marriage
BoyScouts and Cub Scouts to sell popcorn in October
Canfield’s Cub Scout Pack 25 and Boy Scout Troop 25 of Canfield United Methodist Church will be
Sept. 26
Sept. 26 Arrest: Police responded to a two-car crash in the 100 block of Westchester Drive, where
Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts to sell Scouting popcorn in October
Canfield’s Cub Scout Pack 25 and Boy Scout Troop 25 of Canfield United Methodist Church will be
Embroiderers Guild hosts Ohio State Day event
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com On Sept. 14 the Emrboiderers’ Guild of Youngstown hosted the
Tychonievich gives discussion on rock gardening
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com On Sept. 20, Fellows Riverside Garden hosted a lecture on
Sept. 26
Sept. 26 Citation: An accident on South Broad Street resulted in a citation charging Wyatt Miller,
Boardman Community Briefs
Quarter auction event to take place on Oct. 13 The GFWC/Ohio Boardman Poland Junior Women’s
Mill Creek Park hosts Japanese gardening class
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted a Kokedama gardening class on
The Greskos celebrate with vow renewal
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gresko celebrated their 50th anniversary by renewing their vows at
Poland hosts Big Dog Little Dog mentorship program
Poland schools kicked off the fourth year of their Big Dog Little Dog mentorship program Sept. 26.
Miss Ferguson to be bride of Mr. Woolley
CANFIELD Announcement is being made by Susan Ferguson and Jeffrey Ferguson and Susan and Monty
The Murphys celebrate 50th anniversary
COLUMBIANA Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Murphy of Columbiana recently celebrated their 50th wedding
Boardman educators learn emergency skills
Boardman High School educators participated in the Stop the Bleed program put on by Mercy Health.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Canfield Local Schools announces boys youth basketball academy The Canfield High School boys
Kick starting your business at the Austintown library
The Austintown library hosted a class to help local business owners on Sept. 24.
Austintown cheerleaders show off skills at Fair
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Austintown Fitch High School cheerleading squad
Lauren DePietro, Kyle Weslosky to wed Oct. 6
BOARDMAN Announcement is being made by Greg and Kim DePietro of Boardman of the engagement of
Scouts sell popcorn in October
Canfield’s Cub Scout Pack 25 and Boy Scout Troop 25 of Canfield United Methodist Church will be
CPD partners with Canfield Schools for safety initiative
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Police Department has once again partnered with
Canfield Community Briefs
Mooney alumni to host tailgate party before Ursuline game The Cardinal Mooney High School Minority
Austintown Community Briefs
Sausage and pancake breakfast to be Oct. 7 The Immaculate Heart of Mary Knights of Columbus #3930
Conversational French taught at the Poland library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com On Sept. 19, the Poland library hosted its first
Scouts sell popcorn in October
Canfield’s Cub Scout Pack 25 and Boy Scout Troop 25 of Canfield United Methodist Church will be
Poland Community Briefs
Mooney alumni to host tailgate party before Ursuline game The Cardinal Mooney High School Minority
Free chair yoga helps caregivers find peace
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Austintown’s newest Adult Care Center hosted a free Chair
Friends of the Boardman Library host WWI presentation
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com On Sept. 10 the Friends of the Boardman library hosted