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Local officials celebrate imminent removal of Mahoning River dam

The village celebrated a groundbreaking Friday morning, not in anticipation of a new structure, but rather the removal of one.

Kravitz Deli preps for 80th anniversary with nostalgic reno

Kravitz Delicatessen on Belmont Avenue wants to remain true to its roots while accommodating to changing trends and tastes.

Trumbull deputies find one dog dead, another without food or water

The Trumbull County Sheriff’s office said it received a call from a neighbor Tuesday saying he has been feeding and watering the dogs at the home where Dean and Martinez live periodically over the past few months because the couple has refused to do so.

Claudia Hoerig subject of many reports in Trumbull jail

Claudia Hoerig, 54, who will go on trial Jan. 14 in the 2007 shooting death of her husband, Karl Hoerig, in their Newton Falls home, has generated lots of incident reports while housed in the Trumbull County jail.

Coroner identifies two Summer Street homicide victims

Cincinnati Zoo sues for return of Koko's gorilla companion

Two teens arrested for car break-ins

Youngstown cops seize two guns and arrest two New Castle, Pa., men

Youngstown police offices bug out due to bed bugs

17-year-old accused in alleged rape of 15-year-old

Yosemite park rangers recover bodies of 2 who fell to deaths

Canfield, Poland sports rivalry to continue

Poland and Canfield are resuming their athletic rivalry

Committee to host forum on Austintown police levy

Lockup List Friday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity

Investigators press for break in missing Wisconsin girl case

Two city men arrested for drugs, gun

Rare $1,000 'watermelon' bill sells at auction for $2M

Lowellville kicks off dam removal project with ceremony

Man arrested trying to steal Magna Carta from UK cathedral

US official says Putin invited to visit Washington next year

US stocks slide, erasing gains from a rally a day earlier

NBC says it is canceling 'Megyn Kelly Today'

Megyn Kelly remains absent from show, NBC future in doubt

Ohio village says speeding tickets issued since ’13 invalid

MURDERED JOURNALIST | Merkel: Arms sales on hold

Slain writer’s fiancee speaks on Turkish TV

Warren woman escapes from pair who tried to rob her

Ohio voters face an excellent, experienced field of candidates for Supreme Court

Editorial: The Vindicator gives the edge to Democrat Michael Donnelly and Republican Mary DeGenaro

Meghan's wedding gown goes on display at Windsor Castle

David Yost's record fighting Valley corruption gives him edge in AG race

Editorial: His Democrat challenger has set the bar high, however

UPDATE | Cardboard fueled Austintown building fire

Firefighters at seen of huge fire near Austintown

Y'town police ID victim in Thursday's homicide

Police: Mom who put plastic bag over son's head arrested

MAIL BOMBS | FBI used fingerprints in mail bomb case arrest

FBI used fingerprints in mail bomb case arrest

A short-lived call for unity shelved for political barbs

Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard

Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:

Preschoolers learn about potatoes

The MetroParks Farms had an event for preschoolers to learn about potatoes on Sept. 25.

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Trump plans to send troops to border as response to caravan

Police investigate double homicide on Summer Street

Police investigate a double homicide on Summer Street

Rivalries fading away: Valley teams going separate ways

Canfield quarterback Paris Bumgardner examines the defense before taking the snap during practice Monday at the high school. The Cardinals face their cross-town rivals — the Poland Bulldogs — tonight in what may be last The Battle of 224 in the foreseeable future. Tonight’s

Valley lawmakers go to GM headquarters to talk about Lordstown

Valley delegation meets with GM executives in Detroit

Chevy Cruze earns Consumer Reports reliability recommendation

The Chevrolet Cruze earned high enough marks from consumers to make the list of Consumer Reports’ recommended models.

Evans’ goal lifts Mooney to district title

Bre Evans had one chance to score for Cardinal Mooney and she buried it.

Canfield ousted by Massillon Jackson

The Polar Bears beat the Cardinals 2-0 in a Division I district final.

Apple’s former chief evangelist shares his “Art of Innovation” at Stambaugh

Not being afraid to change your mind is a sign of intelligence, Kawasaki said.

Grace-ful goal lifts Champion over Warren JFK

Abbi Grace’s goal with 25:02 to play was the only score of the night.

Former Extrudex executives indicted

The indictment alleges the plant’s then-general manager and safety supervisor silenced other employees, threatening their jobs.

Kohler’s hat trick gives South Range girls soccer first district championship

It didn’t take long for Bree Kohler to make an impact

Land contract lawsuit may be moved to federal court

The lawsuit is eligible for adjudication in federal court because it includes RICO accusations, which would be a federal crime.

YSU gets $1.5 million endowment

Thomas sisters Janet Shanklin, left, and Gwen Watson speak at a news conference announcing their $1.5 million donation to the “We See Tomorrow” campaign in honor of their late father and Mahoning Valley businessman Paul J, Thomas.

‘Hunter Killer’: a submarine movie on steroids

Film review ‘Hunter Killer’ Grade: 2 stars (out of 4) Rating: R for violence and some language

‘Murderer’ filmmakers return with more

By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK The “Making a Murderer” filmmakers were in many

New levy concept raises questions in Niles

The district has scheduled a public informational meeting on the substitute levy for 7 p.m. Monday at Niles McKinley High School.

Aqua Ohio says water rate increases will be smaller than expected

Aqua Ohio announced Thursday water rate increases planned for each of the next three years will be slightly smaller than expected.

Boardman touts its strengths at annual fall update

Schools Superintendent Tim Saxton thanked the community for approving a May 2018 levy by highlighting the district’s recent successes at “Good Evening, Boardman,” the annual fall update hosted by the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber.

Man shot dead in Imperial Street home

The death is the 14th homicide in Youngstown this year.

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Long summer delaying full fall colors

Natash Fenby of Austintown and her dog Chloe enjoy a walk in Mill Creek Park under a canopy of fall foliage.

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Community celebrates with Sunset at the Park

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com On Sept. 22 the MetroParks Farm hosted their annual

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CVMS band joins Cardinal High School marching band

The Canfield Village Middle School eighth-grade band, under the direction of CVMS Band Director James Volenik, got to experience what it will be like to be a member of the Cardinal High School marching band on Oct. 19.

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Angela Morris | Clinton Householder

BOARDMAN Angela Morris and Clinton Householder, both of Akron, were united in marriage Aug. 11 at

Theft: A man in his late 40s reportedly stole an unknown quantity of merchandise from Family Dollar,

Nadine Anderson | Ben Mashburn

BOARDMAN The Rev. Daniel Houck officiated at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 17 as marriage vows were exchanged by

Learning to dance at the Metro Parks

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks recently began offering weekly

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Boardman Community Briefs

Dinner event to benefit group’s charitable endeavors St. Charles Knights of Columbus, located at

Rachel Skoczylas | Ryan Tekac

WARREN The wedding of Rachel Skoczylas and Ryan Tekac took place June 16 at St. Paul Lutheran

ON THE LINKS Thursday’s pro golf roundup

Champ ahead at Sanderson Farms JACKSON, Miss. Cameron Champ shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday in

Space Force: Boon or boondoggle?

Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons When I was a preschooler, one of my favorite Saturday morning TV

Watson wows in win over Dolphins

The Texans quarterback threw five touchdowns as Houston extends its win streak to five.

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Megyn Kelly absent from show after blackface comments NEW YORK Megyn Kelly was

Struthers road levy renewal on the ballot this November

The original levy passed in 2014 and the renewal will be on the November ballot.

$50K to buy church OK'd as part of chill-can plant

The city’s board of control Thursday approved the $50,000 purchase of a former church to be used as part of the $20 million chill-can plant being built on the East Side.

Market Street store dealing with break ins, robberies

Three break ins, two robberies, since Oct. 13

OHIO HOUSE

OHIO HOUSE 63rd District Two candidates are running for the 63rd District seat. An * denotes the

THIS WEEKEND’S FOOTBALL GAMES ON TV & RADIO

THIS WEEKEND’S FOOTBALL GAMES ON TV & RADIO TODAY 6:30 p.m. (CBSSN) College football: Louisiana

‘We’re fixing it’

President says proposal will lower some US drug prices Associated Press WASHINGTON Less than

Haley: Browns coaches are ‘on same page’

Browns offensive coordinator Todd Haley’s vast experience as an NFL coach — and kid — has taught him not to overreact.

AROUND THE NBA | Thursday’s games

Pistons 110, Cavaliers 103 DETROIT Andre Drummond had 26 points and 22 rebounds, and the

Oct. 12

Oct. 12 Summons: After being pulled over on North Broad Street, Ashley S. Reyes, 26, of Clifton

Trump’s gender ‘science’ is wrong

Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords President Donald Trump is havig a problem with sex, and it’s not

SPORTS digest

Local flag football teams make nationals INDIANAPOLIS Two Youngstown flag football teams have

Sources: Official who missed call in Browns-Chargers game fired

The NFL fired down judge Hugo Cruz on Thursday for inadequate performance, two people familiar with the firing told The Associated Press.

Boardman says ‘no’ to drugs and ‘yes’ to community engagement

Boardman Schools put a unique spin on anti drug programing with their annual YES Fest on Oct. 19.

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Koval-Christopher engagement is made known

YOUNGSTOWN The engagement of Ashley Koval and Joseph Christopher, both of Canfield, is being

Austintown Community Briefs

Saxon club hosts pork-kraut dinner event The Youngstown Saxon Club, located at 710 S. Meridian

THURSDAY AROUnd THE NHL

Penguins 9, Flames 1 CALGARY, ALBERTA Patric Hornqvist and Phil Kessel each scored twice and the

3 more mail bombs discovered

Search of database points investigators toward Florida Staff/wire report WASHINGTON

Keep Issue 1 provisions out of Ohio Constitution

Editorial: The Vindicator historically has viewed the Ohio Constitution as a sacred document singularly

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 34.560.33 Aqua America, .20 34.08

Former Veep Biden returning to Valley to campaign for Cordray

Opinion: Next week is the final full week before the Nov. 6 general election – and it will be a busy one.

Man gets three years for failure to comply

Sentence to run concurrent to federal sentence on gun charge

Ford recalls nearly 1.5M Focus cars

Associated Press DETROIT Ford is recalling nearly 1.5 million Focus compact cars in North

mahoning county Indictments

These people were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury: Donald Lamont Tucker, 50,

COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Thursday’s games

No. 13 West Virginia 58, Baylor 14 MORGANTOWN, W.VA. Will Grier threw three touchdown passes and

Fall foliage frames the skyline in downtown Youngstown.

Gingerbread house contest at museum seeks entries

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Historical Society is partnering with Next Best Art

Halloween trick-or-treat times

All trick-or-treating takes place Wednesday, Oct. 31, unless otherwise noted.

Volatility of Wall Street is back with a vengeance

By MARLEY JAY AP Markets Writer NEW YORK If you’re an investor who was lulled to sleep by the

Northern Mariana Islands Super Typhoon Yutu crumbles homes, kills 1

Associated Press The strongest storm to hit any part of the United States this year crumbled

High School Mail Art Show will open at YSU gallery

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State University art department’s second-annual High

Republicans challenge ex-mayors for seats in statehouse

Former Trumbull mayors Holmes, O’Brien challenged by Republicans for statehouse seats

Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown. Food

THURSDAY AROUND THE NFL

NEW YORK GIANTS WR Corey Coleman gets fresh start with new team EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. The

SATURDAY

SATURDAY 11 a.m.: Picnic in the Park 1 p.m.: Traveling Naturalist SUNDAY 11 a.m.:

$10K to Second Harvest

$10K to Second Harvest Youngstown The Giant Eagle Foundation has awarded Second Harvest Food

Preschoolers learn about potatoes

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The MetroParks Farms had an event for preschoolers to learn

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Poland Community Briefs

Lions announce Peace Poster contest The Poland Lions announced their local Peace Poster contest

Boardman Sports Briefs

Dunham advances to regional championships The Boardman Spartan junior Mitchel Dunham advanced to

Preschoolers learn about potatoes

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The MetroParks Farms had an event for preschoolers to learn

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Watch D.O.G.S. program starts at AIS

Austintown Intermediate School is preparing to kick off its annual Watch D.O.G.S. program in November.

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Preschoolers learn about potatoes

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The MetroParks Farms had an event for preschoolers to

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Preschoolers learn about potatoes

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The MetroParks Farms had an event for preschoolers to

Poland Union prepares for annual Holiday Shoppe

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Poland Union Elementary School is preparing to kick off

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Boardman Lions help local children find new coats

Boardman Lions hosted their 10th annual New Coats for Kids Program at the Target in Boardman on Oct.

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Canfield Sports Briefs

Wrestling sign-ups open for upcoming season Wrestling sign-ups for the upcoming season can be done

‘Boom Boom’ Mancini visits the Inn at Poland Way

Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini, the retired professional boxer and former WBA lightweight title holder, spoke at the Inn at Poland Way Retirement community on Oct. 16.

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Canfield Community Briefs

Chainsaw safety class Chainsaws are helpful tools for landowners and foresters alike, but they are

Saudi Arabia again changes story on Khashoggi killing

Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia Signaling a major pivot in its narrative, Saudi Arabia on

Austintown

Austintown Oct. 13 Arrest: After receiving a 911 call from a Dehoff Drive home, officers took

Trump plans to dispatch troops to border

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration is planning to dispatch at least 800

Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Rocktopia, 8 p.m.: The dazzling show ($35 top $99), starring Dee

CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women Youngstown Branch will meet from 10 a.m. to

TV study: LGBTQ reaches new high

By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES A record-high percentage of LGBTQ characters

Today is Friday, Oct. 26, the 299th day of 2018. There are 66 days left in the year.

Today is Friday, Oct. 26, the 299th day of 2018. There are 66 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

Pick a Pumpkin at the MetroParks Farms

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks Farms hosted a Pick a Pumpkin

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Tychonievich gives discussion on rock gardening

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com On Sept. 20, Fellows Riverside Garden hosted a lecture on

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