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Coffee shop halts plans to locate in downtown hotel

Branch Street Coffee Roasters owner Matt Campbell still dreams of opening a location in downtown Youngstown, but – at least for right now – that location will not be in the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel.


Supreme Court's review of HB70 reflects beauty of US, Tressel says

Jim Tressel, who helped develop the Youngstown Plan, said the Ohio Supreme Court’s decision to hear its appeal is part of the beauty of living in the United States.


Bomb threats highlight risk of violent political rhetoric

The discovery of pipe bombs targeting prominent Democratic politicians and CNN is raising the threat of election-season violence largely unknown in the U.S. – and prompting uncomfortable questions about the consequences of leaders’ increasingly vitriolic rhetoric.


AP-NORC/MTV Poll: Young people back single-payer health care

Large majorities of young Americans want to see an expansion of government services, including a single-payer health care program, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and MTV.


Leaders air gripes at Struthers council meeting

Tempers and vendettas were on full display Wednesday night during city council’s meeting.


Campbell mayor apprehends suspect

Campbell Mayor Nick Phillips was in the right place at the right time Wednesday morning to help the city’s police catch a fleeing suspect.


Anabolic steroids, coke, speed found at Sheridan's home

A 15-count Columbiana County indictment alleges federal investigators found several different kinds of anabolic steroids and stimulants, such as cocaine and amphetamine, at the home of a former recovery center owner.


Federal court dismisses Hoerig bid to have charges dropped

Federal court dismisses Hoerig bid to have charges dropped


MVSD board accepts resignation of chief engineer following harassment claims

MVSD board accepts resignation of chief engineer following harassment claims


New Pennsylvania law helps police rescue pets in hot cars

New Pennsylvania law helps police rescue pets in hot cars


Oakhill Neighborhood Association Fall Fest is Thursday

Oakhill Neighborhood Association Fall Fest is Thursday


Mahoning County Bar Association rates county court candidates

Mahoning County Bar Association rates county court candidate


Youngstown council safety committee Thursday meeting is canceled

Youngstown council safety committee Thursday meeting is canceled


US approves first new type of flu drug in 2 decades

US approves first new type of flu drug in 2 decades


DeWine: Ohio moving in right direction under Republican leadership

DeWine: Ohio moving in right direction under Republican leadership


Ohio Supreme Court will hear school board appeal of HB70

Ohio Supreme Court will hear school board appeal of HB70


Ohio company faces $63M fine for misusing money to buy yacht, jet

Ohio company faces $63M fine for misusing money to buy yacht, jet


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Man gets four-year prison term for harming his daughter

Man gets four-year prison term for harming his daughter


Joseph Grove found guilty on weapons charges

Joseph Grove found guilty on weapons charges


Alfred Coward gets 15-month prison term

Alfred Coward gets 15-month prison term


Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Report: Agencies blindsided by Trump immigration order

Report: Agencies blindsided by Trump immigration order


$1.5 billion ticket sold in Simpsonville, SC

$1.5 billion ticket sold in Simpsonville, SC


Community leaders tour $1B Lordstown energy plant

Community leaders tour $1B Lordstown energy plant


Boardman police arrest Struthers woman on domestic-violence charge

Boardman police arrest Struthers woman on domestic-violence charge


Youngstown man faces charges in Boardman car break-ins

Youngstown man faces charges in Boardman car break-ins


Boy, 14, missing from tour in upstate NY found in Ohio

Boy, 14, missing from tour in upstate NY found in Ohio


Village has 10 years to pay drivers in traffic camera case

Village has 10 years to pay drivers in traffic camera case


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Walmart employees report damaged vehicles

Walmart employees report damaged vehicles


Warren man arraigned today on child-endangering charge

Warren man arraigned today on child-endangering charge


Community meeting set Thursday at Warren church

Community meeting set Thursday at Warren church


UPDATE | NYPD: devices all similar crude pipe bombs

NYPD: devices all similar crude pipe bombs


Ex-head of Ohio agriculture department believes he was fired over algae plan

Ex-head of Ohio agriculture department believes he was fired over algae plan


Retired firefighter sought in wife’s death found dead

Retired firefighter sought in wife’s death found dead


US official: Explosive device found at Clintons' NY home, Obama home

US official: Explosive device found at Clintons' NY home


Authorities seize cloned Ohio police radios during raids

Authorities seize cloned Ohio police radios during raids


Japan journalist freed from Syrian captivity says he's safe

Japan journalist freed from Syrian captivity says he's safe


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EAGLES SOAR OVER CARDINALS

Trobek’s 4 goals power Hubbard past Canfield


VINDY EXCLUSIVE || MVSD chief engineer accused of sexual harassment

MVSD chief engineer accused of sexual harassment

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911 center upgrades will provide translation services, precise location tracking

The upgrades are part of a nationwide effort to modernize the country’s 911 systems called “Next Generation 911”


Campbell reaches first district final

It takes seven flags to represent the different nationalities on the Red Devils


Trumbull planning director goes back on leave; commissioners prepare for legal battle

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


YSU feeling giddy after SD win

Penguins are positive in preparing for Sycamores


VINDY EXCLUSIVE || Former recovery center owner faces 15-count drug indictment

Authorities have seized about $2.5 million, a DeLorean and a Batmobile from Ryan Sheridan over multiple raids within the last year.


Polar Bears oust Cards

Massillon Jackson’s strong hitters too much for Canfield


Warren dad charged after child, 9 weeks old, suffers broken bones

David T. Smith Sr., 33, of Trumbull Avenue is charged with felony child endangering in connection to his 9-week-old daughter, who police said had been taken to St. Joseph Warren Hospital with broken bones.


SPORTS DIGEST || Mill Creek Park staff win NOPGA awards

Mill Creek Park staff win NOPGA awards YOUNGSTOWN Mill Creek Golf Course Head Professional, Andy


Valley recipes group plans a tasting event

The Recipes of Youngstown group on Facebook will present a tasting event to honor the U.S. Armed Forces


Actors to portray Packard episode

Staff report WARREN The National Packard Museum will present a dramatization at 6 p.m. Friday of


The online discussion board still serves its purpose

Online discussion boards were all the rage “back in my day.” Yes, I know this sounds like old man


Officials want films set in Washington, D.C., to also be shot there

By ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s a hobby among District of Columbia locals:


Governor picks Renee DiSalvo for Youngstown Municipal Court judge

She says she’s ‘overwhelmed, humbled and excited’ by the appointment


Warren kidnapping, assault trial spans separate 2015, '16 crimes

Travis, 25, of Elm Road, is on trial in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court on enough charges to send him to prison for more than 50 years if he is convicted.


BUSINESS DIGEST || Ribbon-cutting set

Ribbon-cutting set NORTH LIMA The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and Signature Supply Co.


Biden to rally for Cordray at YSU on Monday

The event starts at 4 p.m. with doors opening at 3 p.m.


Ex-Traficant aide seeks early release

Ex-Traficant aide seeks early release YOUNGSTOWN A former aide to late U.S. Rep. James A.


Lepore-Hagan faces a political newcomer in her re-election bid to the Ohio House

Her Republican opponent wants to give the $2.7 billion state rainy day fund to property owners


Trial underway in weapons case

Gun was reported stolen out of Boardman


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Cordray: I'll fight for healthcare, job skills, restore local government funds

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Richard Cordray met Tuesday with The Vindicator’s editorial board for about an hour answering questions about his plans for the state.


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THE RACE FOR OHIO GOVERNOR - DEWINE

Candidate for Ohio Governor Mike DeWine meets with the Vindicator editorial board; live at 10:45 a.m.


Valley’s unemployment rate drops to 5.3 percent in September

Valley unemployment rate down, but employment also declined in September.


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 37.32-2.14 Aqua America, .20


Halloween is right around the corner and total spending on all holiday-related expenses is projected

Halloween is right around the corner and total spending on all holiday-related expenses is projected


Office pools increase odds for trouble

Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot was $1.6 billion Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa A winning


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LA’s bad vibrations

Benintendi powers Red Sox to World Series lead over chilled beach boys


Mnuchin announces sanctions against nine individuals

Associated Press WASHINGTOn Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced Tuesday that the United


Diddy pledges $1M to schools

Associated Press NEW YORK Sean “Diddy” Combs has pledged $1 million to a network of charter


DRUG TAKE BACK DAY

DRUG TAKE BACK DAY Locations These Mahoning Valley police departments will host Drug Take Back


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, 526 W. Rayen Ave., will take orders for


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Liberty Township trustees, 7:30 a.m., administration building, 1315 Church Hill-


Department defends officer seen punching man in video

Associated Press AKRON An Ohio police department is defending the actions of an officer seen in


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS CBS is the week’s top TV network but faces more competition NEW YORK CBS was


With new iPhone XR, Apple offers a simple ... TRADE-OFF

By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK Apple offers you a simple trade-off with its


Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield

A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield:


Warren man arraigned on robbery charges

Police accuse Danyel Robinson of an Oct. 7 robbery of the CVS pharmacy on Parkman Road Northwest.


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Determined runner struck by deer finishes half marathon SANDY HOOK, N.J. A runner


Trump stokes fears in closing arguments

By CATHERINE LUCEY, ZEKE MILLER and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press WASHINGTON Mob rule. A


BMW to recall 1.6M vehicles worldwide over fire risk

Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany Automaker BMW says it is expanding a recall to cover 1.6


Lecture will take place today

Lecture will take place today YOUNGSTOWN Lior Sternfeld, author of “Between Iran and Zion:


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Speakeasy takes you back in time for delicious burger

We took a little stroll back to the Roaring ’20s and found a tasty burger along the way.


OHIO HOUSE

OHIO HOUSE 58th District Two candidates are running for the 58th Ohio House District seat. An *


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Mindy R. Boughamer and Jeffrey Clark, Cortland, boy, Oct.


YEARS AGO FOR OCT. 24

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 24, the 297th day of 2018. There are 68 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


State appeals court OK’s doctor testimony in baby death case

An Ohio appeals court has ruled that doctors can testify in the case of a former high school cheerleader charged with killing and burying her newborn baby near her family’s house.


Crosby’s slick moves lift Pens over Oilers

Saad scores twice in Blackhawks’ win


Appreciative of Mohip

Appreciative of Mohip YOUNGSTOWN John Richard, Youngstown Academic Distress Commission


Overdose case: Cops used victim’s phone

Suspect questioned after answering, meeting police


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


Dodgers’ hopes turn to Ryu

He’s hoping to be second Korean to win a World Series game


nba roundup | Tuesday’s games

Detroit 133, Philadelphia 132, OT DETROIT Blake Griffin scored a career-high 50 points and had