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

Penguins swept in twinbill against NKU
The Penguins missed opportunities in dropping a doubleheader to Northern Kentucky University on Thursday at Eastwood Field. The scores were 10-8 and 7-6.

UN mural unveiled on Youngstown's North Side
In unveiling a mural Thursday on Elm Street celebrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Mila Rosenthal quoted Eleanor Roosevelt. “Human rights begin in small places close to home,” she said.

Mueller report paints damning portrait of Trump
To Donald Trump, the start of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation looked alarmingly like the end of his presidency. So he tried to stop it.

Mail carriers learn how to ward off dogs
Sit Means Sit, a dog training organization, provided a demonstration for Youngstown’s letter carriers Thursday to teach them how to protect themselves and recognize warning signs that a dog is poised to attack.
BMW adds nearly 185,000 vehicles to recall over fire risk
BMW adds nearly 185,000 vehicles to recall over fire risk
UPDATE | Boy safe, suspect in custody, Amber Alert canceled
UPDATE | Baby boy in Amber alert safe, Warren police say
Trumbull 911 issues Ambert Alert for missing child
Trumbull 911 issues Ambert Alert for missing child
Father charged in daughter’s death surrenders to police
Father charged in daughter’s death surrenders to police
Rapper Kodak Black arrested at border in upstate New York
Rapper Kodak Black arrested at border in upstate New York
Colorado schools reopen as FBI examines teen suspect’s past
Colorado schools reopen as FBI examines teen suspect’s past
Shortages hit Cuba, raising fears of new economic crisis
Shortages hit Cuba, raising fears of new economic crisis
MUELLER REPORT | Local politicos respond to today's release
MUELLER REPORT | Local politicos respond to today's release
Ryan heads back to Iowa
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is heading back to Iowa Thursday for a three-day visit to the state with the first presidential caucus.
UPDATE | Opening statements underway in 2017 fatal shooting case
Opening statements expected today in 2017 fatal shooting case
Man charged with reckless homicide now free on bond
Man charged with reckless homicide in Niles shooting death free on bond
UPDATED | Police: NYC cathedral suspect had booked a flight to Italy
Man with gas cans arrested at St. Patrick’s church in NYC
Eastern Gateway, WRPA celebrate Health Workforce Building
Eastern Gateway, WRPA celebrate Health Workforce Building
West Branch schools seek 0.5 percent, 5-year additional earned income tax
West Branch community voters will decide in the May primary election whether to approve a 0.5 percent, 5-year additional earned income tax for West Branch Local Schools.
River Rock series will open with Faux Fighters
It’s not a hometown show by Warren native Dave Grohl, but it might be the next best thing.
Struthers man arrested two days in a row
Justin Stamp was taken to a hospital for a mental-health evaluation.
Trumbull County rapist gets highest sex-offender classification
Trumbull County rapist gets highest sex-offender classification
Youngstown council rejects proposed deal with police patrol union
The issue was a provision that would add $246,216 in additional costs in December 2020
Canfield Council OKs spending $150K on comprehensive land-use plan
The 12- to 18-month assessment would coordinate the organizational goals of the city, township, and local schools.
Austintown man faces assault, arson charges
Staff report AUSTINTOWN A man is accused of threatening his wife with a shotgun then trying to
Campbell officials clash over finances, attitudes
The council voted down raises for three employees until the state of the city’s finances becomes more clear.
Labra Brothers to release first full-length album
IF YOU GO What: The Labra Brothers record release show, with Spirit of the Bear, Ohio Weather
Valley to get feet wet with Dyngus events
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Dyngus Day – the age-old spring celebration in which participants can
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO ‘Jesus vs. Zombies’ at Rust Belt Rust Belt Theater Company’s new and original
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 2019 schedule Sept. 8 at New England, 8:20 p.m. (NBC) Sept. 15 Seattle, 1
CBJ make history with sweep of mighty Lightning
Blue Jackets await winner of Bruins-Maple Leafs series
AROUND THE NBA Wednesday’s playoff games
EASTERN CONFERENCE Bucks 120, Pistons 99 MILWAUKEE Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 13 of his 26
colorado Teen obsessed with Columbine found dead in apparent suicide
Associated Press LITTLETON, Colo. A Florida teenager who authorities say was obsessed with the
Poll: Many aren’t ready to clear Trump
Americans want Congress to continue Russia probe Associated Press WASHINGTON As the nation
“Gotham” (8 p.m., Fox): As Bane (guest star Shane West) enacts his final plan for
“Gotham” (8 p.m., Fox): As Bane (guest star Shane West) enacts his final plan for Gotham’s
AUDITIONS
ACTORS “Legally Blonde.” The Millennial Theatre Company will have auditions from 6 to 9 p.m. April
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 18
Today is Thursday, April 18, the 108th day of 2019. There are 257 days left in the year.
Songwriters series tonight at Kelly’s
Songwriters series tonight at Kelly’s YOUNGSTOWN The Songwriters Showcase series will return to
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: Brett
Kuriatnyk withdraws from Niles primary
Kuriatnyk withdraws from Niles primary WARREN Geo Kuriatnyk officially withdrew from the
Thursday
Thursday Outdoors Mill Creek Trolley Tours, 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Wick
Is a ‘Thrones’ prequel on horizon?
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES When the last drop – or gallon – of blood is
HOLY WEEK What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today or Good
N. Korea says it test-fired new weapon
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea North Korea said today that it had test-fired a new type of
New This week
New This week Breakthrough (PG) Cinema South: Fri.-Thu. 1, 4, 7, 10 p.m. Regal Austintown:
EASTER events | Egg hunts, activities
A list of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator. MAHONING
San Francisco 49ers 2019 SCHEDULE
San Francisco 49ers 2019 SCHEDULE Sept. 8 at Tampa Bay, 4:25 p.m. (FOX) Sept. 15 at Cincinnati,
Mahoning Valley Race Course Results | WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS
RACE 1 $29,600 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M, MSW 6 My Peggy Lou (Barbaran, E.) $13.00 $6.20 $4.00 7 Copper
Scientists spur activity in brains of dead pigs
Associated Press NEW YORK Scientists restored some activity within the brains of pigs that had
Associated Press
Associated Press WASHINGTON After nearly two years of waiting, America will get some answers
Amazon to lease distribution center in North Jackson
The location will better serve the Mahoning Valley market
Electric-vehicle tax credit should be taken off the road in America
Opinion: WASHINGTON Some government foolishness has an educational value that compensates for its
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Politics drives public policy with regard to abortion bill
Editorial: We do not doubt Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s sincerity when he says he’s unwaveringly pro-life and
Dems ask White House aide Miller to testify on immigration: Democratic House committee chairman on
Dems ask White House aide Miller to testify on immigration: Democratic House committee chairman on
WEDNESDAY’s OTHER MLB GAMES
WEDNESDAY’s OTHER MLB GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 4, White Sox 3, 10 innings CHICAGO
SPORTS digest
YSU baseball changes schedule for NKU NILES Because of a rainy forecast for the weekend, the
MORE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BASKETBALL Matisi won’t return as South Range coach BEAVER TOWNSHIP Tony Matisi, who guided
Amazon a threat to planet
Opinion: By Todd Larsen OtherWords Amazon is a company that’s drunk on profits and market share. Last
Lecture on the decline of area steel industry
Staff report LIBERTY New Castle, Pa., author Dale Perelman will lecture on the decline of the