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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Mahoning 911 to get major tech overhaul

Mahoning County’s 911 system will receive a multi-million dollar overhaul over the next six months.


Ex-owner of Austintown recovery center indicted on drug charges

The former owner of an Austintown recovery center was indicted in Columbiana County on 14 felony drug counts.


First sign language Starbucks opens in DC

Coffee drinkers in the nation’s capital can now order that tall pumpkin spice iced skim latte in sign language.


Sanctions upheld against high school marching band after questionable program

Sanctions against a Mississippi high school band were upheld Tuesday after a halftime program depicting police officers held at gunpoint was performed in a town where two officers were shot to death.


Trumbull planning administrator on extended sick leave again

Trish Nuskievicz, the executive director of the Trumbull County Plannning Commission, has gone back off of work indefinitely for unspecified medical reasons.


Cops, witness, victim testify today in Travis kidnapping trial

The felonious assault and kidnapping trial of Harold Travis Jr. began today with testimony from police officers, a bystander and one of the victims.


In chaotic era, conference aims to amplify 1st Amendment

Not long ago in the American republic, information was less chaotic – or, at least, seemed to be. Newspapers appeared reliably on stoops every morning. Reassuring men from three networks delivered the news at dinnertime. We knew what was true, what was false, what was important. Except it never actually was that way. Not really. And we now know that like never before.


Ex-recovery center owner indicted on 14 drug counts

Ex-recovery center owner indicted on 14 drug counts


Yahoo to pay $50M, other costs for massive security breach

Yahoo to pay $50M, other costs for massive security breach


Target offers two-day shipping with no minimums for holiday

Target offers two-day shipping with no minimums for holiday


US revoke visas of Saudis implicated in killing

US revoke visas of Saudis implicated in killing


Man charged after baby had broken bones

Man charged after baby had broken bones


Cordray: 'I'm the best candidate to move Ohio forward'

Cordray: 'I'm the best candidate to move Ohio forward'


ABC Water meeting for Wednesday is canceled

ABC Water meeting for Wednesday is canceled


Cosby judge rejects new trial bid; Camille Cosby sees bias

Cosby judge rejects new trial bid; Camille Cosby sees bias


Broncos backup QB Chad Kelly arrested in trespassing case

Broncos backup QB Chad Kelly arrested in trespassing case


Records: Suspect in Utah university killing was sex offender

Records: Suspect in Utah university killing was sex offender


ACTION's annual public meeting is Sunday

ACTION's annual public meeting is Sunday


US health chief says overdose deaths beginning to level off

US health chief says overdose deaths beginning to level off


Putin pokes fun at US seal amid arms pact dispute

Putin pokes fun at US seal amid arms pact dispute


Hurricane Michael killed at least 29 in Florida, 39 total

Hurricane Michael killed at least 29 in Florida, 39 total


Biden to campaign with Cordray at YSU Monday

Biden to campaign with Cordray at YSU Monday


Kasich appoints Renee DiSalvo to Youngstown Municipal Court bench

Kasich appoints Renee DiSalvo to Youngstown Municipal Court bench


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THE RACE FOR OHIO GOVERNOR

Candidate for Ohio Governor Richard Cordray met with the Vindicator editorial board Tuesday, Oct. 23.


Bomb found at philanthropist George Soros' suburban home

Bomb found at philanthropist George Soros' suburban home


Fire destroys vacant Clyde Street home

Fire destroys vacant Clyde Street home


Judge rejects Cleveland-area politician’s bid to overturn conviction

Judge rejects Cleveland-area politician’s bid to overturn conviction


Federal grand jury indicts Warren man on drug-selling charges

Federal grand jury indicts Warren man on drug-selling charges


BMW to recall 1.6 million vehicles worldwide over fire risk

BMW to recall 1.6 million vehicles worldwide over fire risk


Lockup List Tuesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Trial underway for man charged with illegal possession of a gun

Trial underway for man charged with illegal possession of a gun


Pence: Saudi murder won't go without US response

Pence: Saudi murder won't go without US response


US stocks tumble in early trade after global markets slide

US stocks tumble in early trade after global markets slide


Authorities: Mom shoots 16-year-old son in Philadelphia home

Authorities: Mom shoots 16-year-old son in Philadelphia home


Pa. family pleads guilty to 84-year-old man’s fatal neglect

Pa. family pleads guilty to 84-year-old man’s fatal neglect


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Youngstown cops cite Girard man for drunken driving

Youngstown cops cite Girard man for drunken driving


Chief Justice 'saddened' by O'Connor diagnosis

Chief Justice 'saddened' by O'Connor diagnosis


Mahoning Valley's unemployment rate drops to 5.3 percent in September

Mahoning Valley's unemployment rate drops to 5.3 percent in September


Warren man arraigned today on robbery charges

Warren man arraigned on robbery charges


Fall senior citizens dinner is Wednesday at Austintown Fitch High School

Fall senior citizens dinner is Wednesday at Austintown Fitch High School


Ohio bill focuses on use, funding of school features like AC

Ohio bill focuses on use, funding of school features like AC


Boardman High School marching band performs Saturday

Boardman High School marching band performs Saturday


Trump sends CIA director to Turkey to review Khashoggi case

Trump sends CIA director to Turkey to review Khashoggi case


Mill Creek Park golf staff win prestigious PGA awards

Mill Creek Park golf staff win prestigious PGA awards


Trump vilifies caravan, says he'll cut Central American aid

Trump vilifies caravan, says he'll cut Central American aid


Driver injured in early morning crash, vehicle fire

Driver injured in early morning crash, vehicle fire


Council member, trustee seek seat

Neither Republican Don Manning nor Democrat Eric Ungaro support the November ballot’s Issue 1


Partnership between car dealership and community college prepares students for auto tech jobs

“We wanted to grow our own technicians. There is a serious shortage,” said Alexa Sweeney Blackann.


Bomb squad responds after Austintown homeowner disassembles pipe bomb

Bomb squad responds after Austintown homeowner disassembles pipe bomb


Six candidates are running for an open Mahoning County Court judge seat

They each say their experience is the reason they should be elected


Man gets 29 years in prison in child-rape case

Weathersfield man gets 29 years in prison after pleading guilty to 17 child rapes and other charges


Conservation projects vie for $1.9 million from Clean Ohio

Conservation projects vie for $1.9 million from Clean Ohio


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday ABC Water and Storm Water District trustees, 2 p.m., Boardman Township


Robbery attempt

Robbery attempt YOUNGSTOWN An armed man tried about 8:30 p.m. Sunday to get inside a locked


MEGA MILLIONS AND POWERBALL

MEGA MILLIONS AND POWERBALL Mega Millions Approximate prize: $1.6 billion. Drawings take


Giants’ misery grows

Ryan guides Falcons to third win


Jackson pulls back

Browns coach retreats on threat to take control of offense


Trump escalates immigration rhetoric

The president attended a rally for former rival Ted Cruz on Monday.


West Branch extends shutout streak

Biery scores only goal to oust Poland


Cowboys trade for Raiders’ Cooper

Oakland receives first-round pick


YSU-Indiana State ticket specials set

YSU-Indiana State ticket specials set YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State University Department of


high schools

high schools FOOTBALL Girard milestone GIRARD Pat Pearson, Girard High School football


Morgan has edge in race for Mahoning judgeship

Editorial: It’s always a pleasure to inter- view candidates for office who not only have impressive resumes


Steelers take over first place by not playing

Losses by the Ravens and Bengals move idle team into top spot


Trump never fails to infuriate, Clinton consistently disappoints

Opinion: WASHINGTON Between the man who is president and the woman who ran against him, there is, for me,


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 39.460.86 Aqua America, .20 37.89


Dems are the real bigots

Opinion: By Michael Reagan Cagle Cartoons The Democrats and their parrots and lapdogs in the liberal


Chardon facility deficiency free

Chardon facility deficiency free CHARDON Maplewood at Chardon, a luxury senior-living residence,


YEARS AGO FOR OCT. 23

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 23, the 296th day of 2018. There are 69 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v The Mighty Mighty Bosstones:


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Inflatable sea monster takes over a rusting warehouse in Philly PHILADELPHIA A


Study recommends significant sewer rate increases for Youngstown residents

City officials say residents can’t afford the proposed hikes


Warren man pleads not guilty to weapons charge

Police found Lewis C. Powell III passed out behind the wheel of a car Saturday.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Aylia Holmes and John Ohlinger, Youngstown, girl, Oct.


Football scout’s crunch time is here

Porter’s service gears up for grand finales


MAHONING COUNTY AREA COURT

MAHONING COUNTY AREA COURT Six candidates are running for the open Mahoning County Area Court


Seniors say non-residents hogging senior services

Seniors say non-residents hogging senior services


COLLEGE FOOTBALL How area players fared

FBS BIG TEN Michigan State RB L.J. Scott, Sr., Hubbard — Carried the ball 10 times for 25


South Range rallies for district title date

DePascale’s late goal end Lordstown’s season


Saudi prince’s future put to the test at investment forum

Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia is moving ahead with plans to hold a


Celebration of Neil Armstrong’s moon walk starts in hometown

The Ohio hometown of the first man to walk on the moon has begun a months-long celebration honoring the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s achievement.


Plea hearing postponed

Plea hearing postponed CORTLAND A plea hearing scheduled for Monday in Central District Court


Girard to seek grants to address basement flooding

Girard to seek grants to address basement flooding


Fenway lurking to haunt Dodgers

Red Sox feel ancient ballpark provides extreme home edge


OHIO HOUSE

OHIO HOUSE 59th District Two candidates are running for Ohio House 59th District representative.


Family talks of delays in murder case

New judge expected to hear case next year


YSU’s scrappy mascot

Stray dog at Cene becomes Penguins’ best friend

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Gas prices drop

Gas prices drop YOUNGSTOWN Gas prices in Northeast Ohio dropped nine cents this week to an


What should you do if you win the Mega Millions jackpot?

It might be tempting to share your news with the world, but financial advisors warn against it.


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Schumer announces that she’s pregnant Amy Schumer took the long way around to


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Chief: Hubbard Township officer contaminated by white powder while searching car

Hubbard Township officer gets naloxone treatment after searching woman’s car


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