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Mahoning deputies serve up sweets during Operation Safe Halloween
Mylan Martin, left, 9, of Youngstown, dressed as Erik Killmonger, a character from the movie “Black Panther,” gets candy from Mahoning County Deputy Sheriff Bryan ...
Stories published October 31, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
America’s gender, racial divides on display in House races
Perhaps nowhere is the choice facing voters next Tuesday more vividly on display than in the battle for control of the U.S. House. Democrats are fielding more women and minority candidates than ever, while Republicans are trying to hold their majority with mostly white men.
Brookfield officials, residents still objecting to start of Highland injection well
The day that the state permitted a company to operate its injection well in Brookfield Township is a “day we were hoping would never happen,” said Brookfield Trustee Dan Suttles.
ODOT readying vehicles for winter – you should too
Last winter was one of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s “busiest,” with an average snowfall of 40 inches in Mahoning County, officials said. Now they’re gearing up for the 2018 season.
Boardman students widen global understanding with Thai project
With the help of a $5,000 grant from the Turning Foundation, students in Boardman will have the opportunity to increase their global awareness without leaving the classroom.
Extrudex execs plead not guilty in worker's death
Two former Extrudex Aluminum executives pleaded not guilty to covering up the death of one worker caused by unsafe machinery in 2012.
Giants Hall of Famer Willie McCovey has died at age 80
Giants Hall of Famer Willie McCovey has died at age 80
Maryland fires coach DJ Durkin day after reinstatement
Maryland fires coach DJ Durkin day after reinstatement
Mystery deaths: Police say Saudi sisters entered water alive
Mystery deaths: Police say Saudi sisters entered water alive
Trump: Number of troops sent to border could reach 15,000
Trump: Number of troops sent to border could reach 15,000
Law enforcement faces dilemma in assessing online threats
Their anger is all over social media for the whole world to see, with rants about minorities, relationships gone bad or paranoid delusions about perceived slights.
Official: Mafia hit man suspected in Whitey Bulger’s slaying
A Mafia hit man who is said to hate “rats” is under suspicion in the slaying of former Boston crime boss and longtime FBI informant James “Whitey” Bulger, who was found dead hours after he was transferred to a West Virginia prison, an ex-investigator briefed on the case said Wednesday.
Why is it so hard to text 911?
People can livestream their every move on Facebook and chatter endlessly in group chats. But in most parts of the U.S., they still can’t reach 911 by texting – an especially important service during mass shootings and other catastrophes when a phone call could place someone in danger.
Vehicular homicide charge filed in Pa. homeless woman’s death
Vehicular homicide charge filed in Pa. homeless woman’s death
Federal appeals court rules in favor of Ohio voting-rights groups
Federal appeals court rules in favor of Ohio voting-rights groups
Robert Bowers Indicted on 44 counts Including hate crimes resulting in deaths
Robert Bowers Indicted on 44 counts Including hate crimes resulting in deaths
GM offers buyouts to 18K salaried workers in North America
GM offers buyouts to 18K salaried workers in North America
Editor quits food magazine after joking about killing vegans
Editor quits food magazine after joking about killing vegans
Cleveland city employee gets prison time for tax-return scam
Cleveland city employee gets prison time for tax-return scam
Court says appeal of convicted Ohio killer of 3 can continue
Court says appeal of convicted Ohio killer of 3 can continue
Mayor, YNDC award $150,000 for city’s REVITALIZE Youngstown program
Mayor, YNDC award $150,000 for city’s REVITALIZE Youngstown program
Court: Ex-Notre Dame player’s widow can sue over concussions
Court: Ex-Notre Dame player’s widow can sue over concussions
Trippy depression treatment? Hopes and hype for ketamine
Trippy depression treatment? Hopes and hype for ketamine
President Trump plans final pre-election stop in Cleveland
President Trump plans final pre-election stop in Cleveland
Mahoning Valley Historical Society looking for volunteers
Mahoning Valley Historical Society looking for volunteers
Mahoning County health board sets flu shot clinic for Monday
Mahoning County health board sets flu shot clinic for Monday
E.J. Blott Elementary Kids Holiday Project is underway
E.J. Blott Elementary Kids Holiday Project is underway
Diocese names accused priests
Seventy-six victims have made credible, substantiated abuse claims against area clergy, according to the diocese.
Buzzing Kirtland ends South Range’s season
South Range coach Paul Lindstrom has never seen a team quite as talented as state-ranked Kirtland.
YSU receiver Braswell looks to be a vocal leader
After walking the walk, Jermiah Braswell will try to talk the talk.
America Makes draws more than 350 to Youngstown for two-day event
The MMX event “brings focus to this region as the hub of [additive manufacturing] technology,” said Scott Deutsch.
Youngstown's general fund on target this year, but deep cuts expected in 2019
‘We need to make tough decisions’ about 2019, a city official said.
Lake Catholic ousts Mooney
Cardinal Mooney’s Madison Richey, front, and Lake Catholic’s Leah Kotheimier get tangled up fighting for possession in a Division II regional semifinal Tuesday night at Quinn Field in Streetsboro. Lake Catholic won, 4-0.
NY woman’s facebook page publishing Hoerig’s complaint letters
The unidentified woman who created a Facebook page has been posting Hoerig’s mailing address at the Trumbull County jail and news coverage of her case since April.
Board recommends Durkin keep his job
The Boardman grad could be back on the Maryland sideline as soon as this week.
Harding special-ed teacher convicted of sexual battery of female student
A jury found Eric R. Kline, a special-education teacher at Warren G. Harding High School, guilty of sexual battery in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court.
Champion girls’ season ends in regional semifinal against Doylestown Chippewa
Bailey Clark’s goal at 11:50 of overtime gave Doylestown Chippewa a 1-0 victory.
‘Hamilton’ tickets go on sale Monday
Staff report PITTSBURGH Single tickets for the Pittsburgh run of the blockbuster Broadway
Complaint: Y'town man helped sell drugs transported from Texas
Four guns, 3k in cash found when warrant served
Smartphones can help students close homework gap
The digital divide is preventing nearly one-in-five teens from completing their homework, according
Oscar buzz is the icing for Krasinski’s ‘A Quiet Place’
Making some NOISE Oscar buzz is the icing for Krasinski’s ‘A Quiet Place’ By LINDSEY BAHR AP
Boardman-Maple Heights tickets on sale
Boardman-Maple Heights tickets on sale BOARDMAN Tickets for the Division II regional
Noted Trumbull County WWII veteran Sam Lanza dies
Lanza served 18 years with the Veterans Service Commission
New Campbell park opened on land formerly occupied by blighted houses
The park includes a Little Free Library box, a pair of benches and three garden boxes for community use.
Concerns grow over rejections of many vote-by-mail ballots
Drawing on her years of military experience, Maureen Heard was careful to follow all the rules when she filled out an absentee ballot for the 2016 election.
Trumbull commisioners to take big step today toward $5 million in jail renovations
Trumbull commisioners to take big step today toward $5 million in jail renovations
Father/son team open brewery in Warren
The father-son team behind Trumbull County’s first brewery since Prohibition bring a perfect combination of smarts and skills.
Ashtabula County O’Brien’s postcards are deceptive, Trumbull County O’Brien says
Ashtabula County O’Brien’s postcards are deceptive, Trumbull County O’Brien says
Mahoning deputies serve up sweets during Operation Safe Halloween
Mylan Martin, left, 9, of Youngstown, dressed as Erik Killmonger, a character from the movie “Black Panther,” gets candy from Mahoning County Deputy Sheriff Bryan Brooks, a member of the Mahoning County Violent Crimes Task Force, during the Operation Safe Halloween trick-or-treat event Tuesday in the Covelli Centre parking lot, downtown Youngstown.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
PITTSBURGH STEELERS Ben Roethlisberger has broken finger PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh Steelers
Cavaliers pick up first win under new coach
The Cavaliers played unselfishly, aggressively and together for the first time this season
Harley-Davidson to recall nearly 178K bikes in US
Associated Press DETROIT Harley-Davidson is recalling nearly 178,000 motorcycles in the U.S.
Walmart program allows for speedier checkout
Associated Press NEW YORK Walmart will be rolling out a program that allows its staff to check
US troops deployed at border limited
Associated Press PHOENIX The more than 5,200 active-duty troops being sent by President Donald
Indians exercise option on Carrasco
The Indians have some tough decisions to make this offseason. The one on Carlos Carrasco was simple.
Trump targets citizenship
Associated Press WASHINGTON Thousands of U.S. troops to stop an “invasion” of migrants. Tent
Halloween can be deadly for pedestrians, traffic study says
Associated Press Trick-or-treaters beware: Halloween can be deadly for pedestrians and children
Halloween events, trick-or-treat times
A listing of Halloween events and trick-or-treating times today as submitted to The Vindicator.
Drug raid conducted
Drug raid conducted STRUTHERS The Mahoning County Drug Task force alongside the Struthers Police
Food sales and dinners through Nov. 7
THURSDAY Christ Our Savior Parish at Holy Trinity Church, 250 N. Bridge St., Struthers, will sell
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS World Series ratings down from last year NEW YORK It was a great World Series for
Kepler telescope dead after finding thousands of worlds
Kepler telescope dead after finding thousands of worlds CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. NASA’s elite
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Wayne and Mary Mittwede, Hubbard, girl, Oct. 29. Debra
Child-porn charges
Child-porn charges LISBON FBI agents aided by the Ohio Bureau Criminal of Investigation arrested
high schools
high schools HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PARINGS All games are at 7 p.m. unless otherwise
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
ACCUSED
Below is a list of the 12 living former clergy who served the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown and have been credibly accused of sexual misconduct with a minor, including their known parish affiliations, schools and organizations.
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield:
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Girard Chamber of Commerce, 6 to 8 p.m., meeting/mixer Amen Corner, 20 W. Main St.
Whitey Bulger found slain in prison
Associated Press BOSTON James “Whitey” Bulger, the murderous Boston gangster who benefited from
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 31, the 304th day of 2018. There are 61 days left in the year. This is
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 31, the 304th day of 2018. There are 61 days left in the year. This is
The five top-selling books on the iBook charts for the most recent one-week sales period:
The five top-selling books on the iBook charts for the most recent one-week sales period: v “Every
Financial apocalypse
Economists, President Trump disagree on how midterm vote will affect US economy By JOSH BOAK AP
New state law makes ticketing for distracted driving easier
Associated Press COLUMBUS A new state law now makes it easier for police to ticket drivers in
iPad, MacAir reveal new screens, updated features in Tuesday's roll-out
Apple’s new iPads will more closely resemble its latest iPhones as they ditch a home button and fingerprint sensor to make more room for the screen.
First CFP playoff rankings have Ohio State 10th
Alabama, Clemson, LSU and Notre Dame were the top four teams in the initial CFP rankings Tuesday night.
Trumps pay their respects at Tree of Life
Protesters object to president’s visit Associated Press PITTSBURGH One stone and one white
Rams make surprising deadline deal
The NFL’s lone undefeated team has just made an already dominant defensive front even deeper.
Meyer dealing with ‘aggressive headaches’
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer reiterated lingering health issues have been causing him occasional severe headaches this season.
Trump exploits pipe-bomb scare, deepens divisions, ratchets up toxic incivility
Editorial: Though upstaged in horror and in carnage by the massacre of 11 Jewish worshipers at a Pittsburgh
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 34.15 0.33 Aqua America, .20
Trump out to destroy credibility of a free and independent press
Opinion: By Cokie Roberts and Steven V. ROBERTS Andrews McMeel Syndication “Mr. President, stop
METRO DIGEST || Coffee achievement
Coffee achievement BOARDMAN Branch Street Coffee Roasters announced one of its coffee blends has
A plan for debt relief
Opinion: As difficult as it may be to believe, there was a time when Republicans were known as the anti-debt
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