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UPDATE | Man found shot to death in an Imperial Street home
Police are investigating a homicide in the 400 block of Imperial Street
DeWine says state will do even better if he’s elected
Mike DeWine, Republican gubernatorial nominee, says the state has moved in the right direction in the last eight years under GOP leadership and he’s prepared ...
Stories published October 25, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
State lawmakers optimistic after Detroit talks with GM leaders
Valley lawmakers who traveled to Detroit this week to meet with General Motors executives left the meeting feeling optimistic that, at the very least, dialogue will continue with the automaker about the future of the GM Lordstown plant.
2 former Extrudex execs indicted in coverup of death details
Two former Extrudex Aluminum executives are accused in a federal indictment of covering up circumstances in the death of one worker caused by unsafe machinery.
Aqua Ohio rate increases will be smaller than expected
Aqua Ohio announced today water rate increases planned for each of the next three years will be slightly smaller than expected.
Vision Property Mgmt. wants case moved to federal court
A lawsuit alleging a land contract company has been engaging in fraudulent and criminal activity in Youngstown may be moved to federal court.
Investigators dig for bomb motive, warn more could be found
Investigators dig for bomb motive, warn more could be found
Chevy Cruze earns Consumer Reports reliability recommendation
Chevy Cruze earns Consumer Reports reliability recommendation
UPDATE | Man found shot to death in an Imperial Street home
Police are investigating a homicide in the 400 block of Imperial Street
Food pantry opens next week at Volney Rogers School
Food pantry opens next week at Volney Rogers School
Government ranks 18 US volcanoes as ‘very high threat’
Government scientists are classifying 18 U.S. volcanoes as a “very high threat” because of what’s been happening inside them and how close they are to people.
James Karen, 'Mr. Teague' of 'Poltergeist,' is dead at 94
James Karen, 'Mr. Teague' of 'Poltergeist,' is dead at 94
Thomases donate $1.5 million to YSU economics professorship
Thomases donate $1.5 million to YSU economics professorship
Feds say man planned overseas terrorist training trip
Feds say man planned overseas terrorist training trip
Two Extrudex execs indicted in worker's death probe
Two Extrudex execs indicted in worker's death probe
Land contract lawsuit may be moved to federal court
Land Contract lawsuit may be moved to federal court
Crash kills 2 men repairing power lines downed by hurricane
Crash kills 2 men repairing power lines downed by hurricane
UK police hunt shoplifter who looks like David Schwimmer
UK police hunt shoplifter who looks like David Schwimmer
Kelly absent from show following blackface comments
Kelly absent from show following blackface comments
City OKs $50K for former church near chill-can factory site
City OKs $50K for former church near chill-can factory site
Valley lawmakers go to GM headquarters to talk about Lordstown
Valley lawmakers go to GM headquarters to talk about Lordstown
Dog in shelter's care for 4 years gets many adoption offers
Dog in shelter's care for 4 years gets many adoption offers
US durable goods orders edged up modest 0.8 percent
US durable goods orders edged up modest 0.8 percent
Ford recalls nearly 1.5M Focuses because engines can stall
Ford recalls nearly 1.5M Focuses because engines can stall
High fuel costs cut sharply into American Airlines profit
High fuel costs cut sharply into American Airlines profit
Man leaves unsecured AR-15 in garage. What happened next was predictable.
Man leaves unsecured AR-15 in garage. What happened next was predictable.
MAIL BOMBS | FBI confirms likeness among suspicious packages
Packages to De Niro, Biden seized, similar to pipe bombs
Developer of East Side chill-can plant to meet with city officials today
Getting Youngstown chill-can plant up and running is developer’s ‘top priority’
Springfield, Salem to meet in volleyball district final
Springfield outlasted Crestview in five games and Salem swept Mineral Ridge.
Local officials tour new Lordstown Energy Center
“This is a great day for the Mahoning Valley,” said Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber President/CEO James Dignan
Boardman’s chances few and far between against Jackson
Massillon Jackson mastered the art of creating opportunities and preventing Boardman from getting those same chances.
MVSD chief engineer resigns after harassment allegations
Chief Engineer Ramesh Kashinkunti of the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District, accused of sexual harassment by two female employees, has resigned.
Live racing returns Friday to the Valley
Mahoning Valley Race Course opens Friday for the 2018-19 racing season.
Ohio Supreme Court accepts Youngstown Plan appeal
‘If it’s the right thing to do, it will withstand the test of time and appeals,’ YSU President Jim Tressel said.
Price, Martinez help Red Sox take 2-0 lead
The Dodgers’ David Freese tags out Red Sox runner Mookie Betts in the first inning of Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday in Boston. The Red Sox scored three runs in the fifth to top the Dodgers 4-2 and take a 2-0 series lead.
Grudges and grievances dominate Struthers City Council meeting
During what would otherwise have been an unremarkable council meeting, tensions that had been heating up between various individuals and factions reached a boiling point.
Fitch students lunch, connect with vets
More than 30 veterans shared their stories with Austintown high schoolers Wednesday.
Warren Philharmonic to spotlight the greats
The Warren Philharmonic Orchestra’s fall concert, titled “Secrets and Treasures!,” will take place this weekend.
YSU Theater’s ‘Addams Family’ has talented cast
Halloween is almost here and Youngstown State University Theater is celebrating in classic fashion with “The Addams Family” musical.
Spend Halloween with Alice Cooper
If You Go What: Alice Cooper When: 8 p.m. Saturday Where: Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning
Branch Street Coffee no longer coming to downtown DoubleTree hotel
‘I just think it’s best for us at this time to move forward with our business,’ Branch Street owner Matt Campbell said
Prosecutors: Ex-recovery center owner caught with steroids, cocaine
Ryan P. Sheridan, of Leetonia, the former owner of Braking Point Recovery Center, is charged with 14 felony drug possession counts and one misdemeanor count
METRO DIGEST || Why motion failed
Why motion failed WARREN Trumbull County Commissioner Dan Polivka says he did not provide the
METRO DIGEST || Eviction hearing is rescheduled
An eviction hearing tied to a land-contract dispute was canceled Tuesday for a client of Community Legal Aid, a nonprofit law firm that sued Vision Property Management of South Carolina last week.
Republican challenges longtime Trumbull commissioner Fuda in general election
Republican challenges longtime Trumbull commissioner Fuda in general election
Campbell administration reaches tentative pact with police union
The agreement is with the union’s ranking officers.
DeWine says state will do even better if he’s elected
Mike DeWine, Republican gubernatorial nominee, says the state has moved in the right direction in the last eight years under GOP leadership and he’s prepared to do even better if elected Nov. 6.
US on alert as bombs target Dems, CNN
Pipe bombs packed with shards of glass were intercepted en route to several prominent Democrats, including Hillary Clinton and former President Barack Obama, in an unnerving wave that deepened political tensions and fears two weeks before national midterm elections.
Officials seize ’cloned’ emergency responder radios
Officials have seized radios cloned from a stolen police radio that could have disrupted emergency communications and endangered lives, a sheriff said Wednesday.
Trump decries violence but calls on media to end ‘hostility’
President Donald Trump decried the threat of political violence and called on the media to end its “hostility” on Wednesday, hours after authorities intercepted bombs sent to a news network and prominent Democrats who have been the targets of some of his sharpest barbs.
SPORTS digest
Ex-OSU assistant pleads guilty to lesser charge COLUMBUS Fired Ohio State assistant football
BUSINESS DIGEST || Giant Eagle issues recall on pasta salad
Giant Eagle issues recall on pasta salad PITTSBURGH Giant Eagle Inc. announced it is recalling
AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY US brands falter in reliability survey
Associated Press DETROIT U.S. auto companies such as General Motors, Tesla and Ford faltered
NIGHTLIFE
BirdFish Brewing Co., 16 S. Main St., Columbiana Fri: Idris Phillips and Katie O’Neill, 7 p.m.
Claudia Hoerig is charged with the 2007 killing her husband
Claudia Hoerig’s bid to have a murder charge against her dropped was dismissed in federal court
It’s ‘Rocky Horror’ time again
What would Halloween be without “The Rocky Horror Show”? Staging the always bizarre rock musical –
Are supplements really necessary?
There is a growing consensus among health professionals that most people don’t need vitamin
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Hunter Killer (R) An untested American submarine captain teams with U.S. Navy
Village has 10 years to pay drivers in traffic camera case
A judge will allow an Ohio village 10 years to refund an estimated $3.2 million collected from drivers for speeding citations from automated camera.
Foundation to host Monster Dash
Staff report HOWLAND Shepherd of the Valley, 4100 North River Road NE, will host its Monster
YEARS AGO FOR OCT. 25
Today is Thursday, Oct. 25, the 298th day of 2018. There are 67 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Campbell mayor helps cops apprehend fleeing suspect
The chase wound through a number of Campbell streets and a front yard
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Community Engagement Standing Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill
Assassin bugs are soldiers of the garden
By Stephanie Hughes OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Assassin bugs are the first line of
Storing winter squash
Storing winter squash If harvested at the right time, winter squash can last throughout the
BOTANICAL MORNINGS
BOTANICAL MORNINGS When: Friday, 9-10 a.m. What: Discover the progress of seasons. Where:
Memories of fall on the farm
Recalling childhood of pressed leaves, corn husk dolls, fried pumpkin blooms and nuts
Court rules for investors in VW diesel suit
Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany A court in Stuttgart, Germany, ruled Volkswagen’s main
Still time to save seed
Still time to save seed Saving seeds is an important part of gardening with heirloom plants,
Church is taking orders for ham loaves
Church is taking orders for ham loaves GIRARD Girard First United Methodist Church, 22 N. Market
BEST BETS ON TV
“Legacies” (9 p.m., THE CW): For the last decade, the heroes and villains of “The Vampire Diaries”
MORE PREP RESULTS FROM WEDNESDAY
GIRLS SOCCER TOURNAMENT SCORES & SCHEDULES DIVISION I Oct. 15 Boardman 11, Canton
TRICK OR TREAT | Local hours
A listing of Halloween events and trick-or-treating times as submitted to The Vindicator. All trick-
Net loss: Cavaliers stay winless
The Cavaliers are 0-4 for the first time since losing their first five games in 2003-04 when James was a rookie.
WEDNESDAY’S OTHER NBA GAMES
Jazz 100, Rockets 89 HOUSTON Donovan Mitchell scored 38 points to lead Utah over Houston Rockets
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 34.20-3.12 Aqua America, .20
Recruiting insiders convicted in college basketball corruption case
A federal jury in Manhattan found former Adidas executive James Gatto, business manager Christian Dawkins and amateur league director Merl Code guilty of fraud charges.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Mayfield still baffled by non-call
The explanation didn’t make any sense at the time. Days later, Baker Mayfield remains baffled.
NFL ROUNDUP More news & notes
Broncos cut Chad Kelly a day after trespassing arrest ENGLEWOOD, Colo. Chad Kelly’s short stint
Ohio company faked accounts, misused funds, says FCC
Associated Press TOLEDO A telecommunications company faces a potential $63 million fine for
These are poor bug repellents
Q. Will hedge apples really get rid of spiders in my home? If so, how should I use them? Natalie