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

Pedestrian killed in Boardman tonight

A pedestrian was hit and killed by an SUV on South Avenue near Fairfield Drive at about 9:50 tonight.


QPR can help prevent suicides, speaker says

The smallest word of encouragement could provide a very big positive impact on someone considering suicide.


Youngstown schools levy misses fall ballot, talk show host plans to run

Mahoning County voters will consider 14 proposed tax issues while Trumbull County will have 22 during the Nov. 5 election.


Jurors to resume deliberations Thursday in Goleta Avenue murder

Attorneys on both sides of the Jesse Williams aggravated murder trial in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court agree on one thing: Williams shot Diane Dent, 62, to death June 10, 2018, as she answered a knock on her front door.


Film made in Valley opens nationwide Friday

The cast of “Them That Follow” seems a lot more impressive today than it did in 2017, when it was being shot in rural areas near Lisbon and Salem.


House Judiciary sues to force McGahn to testify

House Judiciary sues to force McGahn to testify


Mayor Brown to comment Thursday on audit

Mayor Brown to comment Thursday on audit


Fox's Carlson calls white supremacy 'a hoax.'

Fox's Carlson calls white supremacy 'a hoax.'


Ryan to lead 'caravan' to Mitch McConnell's Ky. town

Ryan to lead 'caravan' to Mitch McConnell's Ky. town


Youngstown schools renewal levy won’t be on ballot

Youngstown schools renewal levy won’t be on ballot


Russian couple face losing custody of child after protest

Russian couple face losing custody of child after protest


Video shows black man shot by Colorado police running away

Video shows black man shot by Colorado police running away


Fox chief says Emmy Awards won't have a host this year

Fox chief says Emmy Awards won't have a host this year


Case dismissed against man arrested near Taylor Swift's home

Case dismissed against man arrested near Taylor Swift's home


McConnell, GOP Senate unlikely to act swiftly on guns

McConnell, GOP Senate unlikely to act swiftly on guns


Mass shootings so far this year almost reach 2018 levels

Mass shootings so far this year almost reach 2018 levels


LIVE: Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham

There will be an Editorial Board meeting with Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham at 3 p.m.


Ohio high court declines to hear appeal in suit over slaying

Ohio high court declines to hear appeal in suit over slaying


More turmoil for Puerto Rico governorship

More turmoil for Puerto Rico governorship


Brown urges Trump to have Senate back in session for gun-control vote

Brown urges Trump to have Senate back in session for gun-control vote


Robbers steal $2.5M in coins from Mexico's mint in daylight heist

Robbers steal $2.5 million in coins from Mexico's mint in daylight heist


Walgreens to close about 200 US stores

Walgreens to close about 200 US stores


UPDATE | Man with gun forces evacuation of USA Today

Man with gun forces evacuation of USA Today


Radio talk show host Ron Verb running for Austintown trustee

Radio host Ron Verb running for Austintown trustee post


Police looking for suspect in shooting of man in Austintown

Police looking for suspect in shooting of man in Austintown


Tech companies invited to White House

Tech companies invited to White House


Trump faces protests as he visits Dayton

Trump faces protests as he visits Dayton


Ohio house explosion probed as possible hate crime

Ohio house explosion probed as possible hate crime


Brookfield trustees hosts 'Talk with a Trustee' on Saturday

Brookfield trustees hosts 'Talk with a Trustee' on Saturday


Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Boardman man in custody for threatening fed agents

Boardman man in custody of threatening fed agents


VINDY LIVE

Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham talks with The Vindicator Editorial Board at 3 p.m. today to discuss the financial challenges confronting school districts.


MSNBC's Wallace apologizes for remark on Trump and Latinos

MSNBC's Wallace apologizes for remark on Trump and Latinos


Ex-dean with oversight of Larry Nassar sentenced

Ex-dean with oversight of Larry Nassar sentenced


Warrant issued for Youngstown West Side robbery

Warrant issued for Youngstown West Side robbery


YPD: Money taken from woman's bra

YPD: Money taken from woman's bra


ACTION planning vigil next week for Dayton, El Paso victims

ACTION planning vigil next week for Dayton, El Paso victims


Nissan pays $1.5M in crash of car without side air bags

Nissan pays $1.5M in crash of car without side air bags


Lead detective testifies in Williams murder trial

Lead detective testifies in Williams murder trial


FedEx severs ties with Amazon

FedEx severs ties with Amazon


Vandalism reported at Market St. Elementary School

Vandalism reported at Market St. Elementary School


Services set for Pennsylvania grad student killed in Ohio

Services set for Pennsylvania grad student killed in Ohio


Booker says racism is a national security issue

Booker says racism is a national security issue


Stocks slide as rate cuts stoke fear of an economic slowdown

Stocks slide as rate cuts stoke fear of an economic slowdown


Reminder: New Chipotle Mexican Grill opens today near YSU

Reminder: New Chipotle Mexican Grill opens today near YSU


Australian court upholds dismissal of woman over tweets

Australian court upholds dismissal of woman over tweets


West Branch school board puts 3-year levy on fall ballot

West Branch school board puts 3-year levy on fall ballot


Dayton, site of latest mass shooting, warily awaits Trump

Dayton, site of latest mass shooting, warily awaits Trump


Taliban suicide blast in Kabul kills 14 people, 145 wounded

Taliban suicide blast in Kabul kills 14 people, 145 wounded


Ohio makes Lake Erie Islands trail 12th state water trail

Ohio makes Lake Erie Islands trail 12th state water trail


10 Things to Know for Today

10 Things to Know for Today


TODAY'S VINDICATOR HEADLINES | WEDNESDAY

Today's top headlines in The Vindicator and on Vindy.com.


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VINDY EXCLUSIVE | Restaurant could open next month near Youngstown's new amp

Earl Winner stands in front of the former Daugherty-Davis Co. cigar store and closed St. Vincent DePaul Society dining hall he is transforming into a new restaurant. Tavern 208 Bar and Grill in downtown Youngstown on Front Street could open as soon as next month.


Ohio board recommends law-license suspension for Yavorcik

Martin Yavorcik was convicted in the Oakhill Renaissance Place scandal, but appellate overturned his conviction.


Commissioners approves $8.9 million in new bonds for 2019

The total $16,551,735 in notes approved Tuesday includes about $3.4 million now going into long-term debt service this year.


Youngstown council and administration officials to meet privately today to discuss state audit

State auditor’s office has questioned the city’s use of $4.5 million in 2017 for economic development


Workhorse made $70 a day in second quarter

Second quarter earnings for potential Lordstown savior Workhorse paint a dire picture of the company


12th annual Taste of Hubbard set for Sept. 29

Order tickets for Taste of Hubbard before they’re gone


Goleta Avenue murder trial underway

Prosecutors say Jesse B. Williams, 52, intended to kill Diane Dent’s son Anttwon, but Diane was the one to answer the door.


METRO DIGEST || Woman reports husband

Police are investigating an incident in which a woman claims her husband made an account using her picture and name on the dating website Plenty of Fish.


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NFL | Off and running: Chubb poised for breakout season

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) runs the ball against strong safety Damarious Randall (23) during practice at the NFL football team's training facility Monday in Berea.


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Wild winds wreak havoc in Warren, at Italian fest setup

Warren City Operations crews work at removing a downed tree on the south side of the West Market Street Bridge after a fast-moving storm hit downtown Warren Tuesday afternoon.

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Brewers defeat Pirates again

The Pirates are last in the NL Central


OSU QB ready for hype, expectations

Justin Fields knows all about heat


Society to host walking tour

Society to host walking tour MESOPOTAMIA The Trumbull County Historical Society will host a


YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 7

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 7, the 219th day of 2019. There are 146 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Boardman school board, special meeting, 4:30 p.m., superintendent’s office,


USA basketball has less than two weeks to pick team

USA Basketball will finalize its World Cup team on Aug. 17


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Maria Torres, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 1. Stephanie Arnold


Food Sales & Dinners

THURSDAY Austintown Grace Lutheran Church, 162 S. Raccoon Road, will host a drive-through-only


Policy, politics and love

Opinion: By KATHRYN JEAN LOPEZ Andrews McMeel Syndication I was sitting at a policy roundtable in


Prevention must take center stage in strategies to rein in opiate epidemic

Editorial: Columbus Dispatch: It may take years to sort out the proportionate blame for the deadly opioid


President Trump called a racist for telling truth about Baltimore

Opinion: Calling someone “racist” has become the default position for liberal politicians and certain members


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,19.89‚àí0.26 Aqua America, 2.28


Rain washes out Indians, Rangers game

The teams will play a traditional doubleheader at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday


Notices

Notices Baseball Baseball lessons — for players ages 8-18 who are interested in furthering


YSU secondary enjoys depth

The YSU secondary picked off just three opposing passes season ago


Steelers’ McDonald to build on breakout season

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald noticed a positive change in the organization following last year’s turbulent season.


Chamber schedules 3 ribbon-cuttings

Chamber schedules 3 ribbon-cuttings The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber has scheduled three


AROUND THE HORN | Tuesday’s other MLB games

AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 5, Tigers 3, 1st game; Tigers 10, White Sox 6, 2nd game DETROIT


Softball is a year-round passion for Champion pitcher Sophie Howell

For Howell, softball is a year-round sport


Prosecutors urge Ohio Supreme Court to not accept Burke appeal

Burke was sentenced last year to 58 years to life for killing a Warren man


“FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH COOKBOOK”

“FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH COOKBOOK” GRANDMA’S BUNS by LOWELL SATRE 51/2cups flour 1/2cup sugar


ohio DeWine proposes changes to address shootings

Gun-control supporters remain skeptical Associated Press COLUMBUS Prompted to act by the


SPORTS digest

Scrappers game postponed NILES Tuesday night’s Mahoning Valley Scrappers game against the West


After carnage in Dayton, it’s time for Legislature to finally do something

Editorial: The Plain Dealer: Too often when the unthinkable happens, when someone with a powerful firearm fells


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