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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Ed Puskas: Ed O’Neill recalls friend and Valley great John Rorick
When Ed O’Neill tells you about the best athlete he knew growing up in Youngstown, you listen.
39-11-28 — my final stat line as an employee of The Vindicator.
39-11-28 — my final stat line as an employee of The Vindicator. For 39 years, 11 months and 28
Perazich chronicled Kosar’s arrival in Cleveland
Editor’s note: This story appeared in the July 2, 1985 edition of The Vindicator and is one of the most talked about stories during the career of the late Chuck Perazich, the newspaper’s sports editor from 1977-92.
de SOUZA | AN UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO FAIRNESS
Opinion: Mahoning Valley Congressman James A. Traficant Jr. was riding high. His election victories were landslides; most area politicians feared him; his national reputation kept growing because of his profane (rather than profound) one-minute speeches on the floor of the House; and his war with The Vindicator was reaching new heights.
Making headlines for 150 years
A look back at some major news events covered by The Vindicator for a century and a half.
Vindicator staffers reflect on their own stories
The past two months have been difficult for The Vindicator’s newsroom staff, as reporters and
Vindicator shutdown leaves void in Valley
Opinion: Vindicator shutdown leaves void in Valley With the final edition today of The Vindicator, I want
EDITOR’S NOTE: Many of these letters are written by long-time contributors of the Letters to
Opinion: EDITOR’S NOTE: Many of these letters are written by long-time contributors of the Letters to the
‘Funny pages’: long part of Vindicator tradition
While newspapers are traditionally where readers turn for hard news, information, sports and features, one of the more popular pages in the newspaper is what readers affectionately refer to as ‘the funny pages.’
Some great local, national photography features in ‘The Roto’
The Vindicator printed its first Rotogravure section in 1926.
OUR HISTORY
OUR HISTORY Feb. 28, 1850: William F. Maag born to Johannes and Catherine Maag, Ebingen, Germany.
A LOOK BACK AT SOME OF OUR SIGNIFICANT EDITORIALS OVER THE YEARS
Editorial: The one item in The Vindicator that elicited the most enthusiastic response – in support or in opposition – was The Editorial.
State health director’s passion come from Youngstown
Opinion: A state officials roots were planted in Youngstown.
Heart-wrenching ending to a 150-year institution
Editorial: A daily newspaper is a living organism that’s renewed each day with a new edition. Thus, when a
Valley entertainment spanned opera house to amphitheater
When it comes to producing entertainment, Youngstown has never taken a back seat to any city.
Ella Maag led the way as Society department grew
There’s so much to be said for being at the right place at the right time.
Area leaders, business owners, artists
Tressel, Strasfeld, Sutman, MOHN, O’Neill, Giordani, Pernotto, Ewing, Klim
ESTHER HAMILTON | Dedicated to my employer, The Vindicator
Written from her retirement home in Lake Park, Fla. Aug. 7, 1977
The end of our story: The Vindicator's 150-year run ends today
In the end, The Vindicator staff consisted of more than 140 employees, which included editorial – reporters, editors, photographers, copy editors/designers, artists and editorial writers; accounting; creative services; and the executive team. Today’s edition is the last Vindicator brought to you by all of the people in the photo. Vindicator owner Mark Brown said the decision to close is the toughest he’s ever had to make.
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 31
Today is Saturday, Aug. 31, the 243rd day of 2019. There are 122 days left in the year. Associated
Browns not clowns, maybe title contenders
Cleveland Browns quarterback Garrett Gilbert scrambles during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
IN THE CUP!
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one David Farcana of Austintown aced the 150-yard No. 4 at Mahoning
Chantel Fusco | Timothy Markulin
youngstown Trinity United Methodist Church in Youngstown was the setting for the 2:30 p.m. May 25
Researchers say Websites infected iPhones with spyware
Associated Press Suspected nation-state hackers used malware-laden websites to infect iPhones with
US consumers boost spending 0.6% in July
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. consumer spending grew 0.6 percent in July, a healthy gain
Still not composting?
Still not composting? Composting can be easy. We have a one-page, six-step process to help you
The Scharvilles honored during surprise party
The Scharvilles honored during surprise party
Jionna Bodrick, Coyá Gillins set November rite
Jionna Bodrick, Coya Gillins set November rite
The Sulenskis celebrate their golden jubilee
The Sulenskis celebrate their golden jubilee
Toni Costarella to be bride of Ryan DelBene
Toni Costarella to be bride of Ryan DelBene
Kara Mistovich, Robert Colbert are engaged
Kara Mistovich, Robert Colbert are engaged
Anna Wachuck and Devin Blair to wed Sept. 28
Anna Wachuck and Devin Blair to wed Sept. 28
Miss Angelilli, Mr. Wittenauer to wed Sept. 14
Miss Angelilli, Mr. Wittenauer to wed Sept. 14
Sara Sandine, Michael Tokarsky plan summer rite
Sara Sandine, Michael Tokarsky plan summer rite
AREA GOLF LEAGUE SCORES
AREA GOLF LEAGUE SCORES bedford trails WWW Ladies Scramble 1st Place — Donna George, Ann
Evaluating your garden’s performance
By MARILYN MCKINLEY OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer CANFIELD OSU Extension master gardeners
Heacock, Manning prep for ISU season
Youngstown connections will influence Iowa State’s football season
SPORTS TRANSACTIONS
SPORTS TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS — Signed C-1B Ryan Lavarnway
SPORTS digest
YSU volleyball tops St. Francis in opener Youngstown The Youngstown State volleyball team beat
Vivo to run for re-election next year as Mahoning County clerk of courts
He considered retirement, but said he was urged to run for another term
Dorian gains fury but could spare Florida a direct hit
Associated Press MIAMI Hurricane Dorian powered toward Florida with increasing fury Friday – but
Seeding the lawn
Seeding the lawn Whether it is a bare spot or a complete renovation, the cool nights and warm days
Poland schools consolidates debt
The refinancing consolidates the district’s debt into one $5.1 million loan.
Justin Olsen pleads not guilty to federal charges
By Jessica Hardin jhardin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Boardman teen arrested and charged with
Bayley named director of development for Meridian HealthCare
Rebecca Bayley has degrees from Ohio State and Youngstown State universities.
Colleagues, co-workers, friends recall great community newspaper
Many journalists honed their craft or even had full careers in The Vindicator’s newsroom. Here are
GARDEN CLEANUP
GARDEN CLEANUP When: Sept. 11, 6 p.m. What: Join the Trumbull County Master Gardener Volunteers
The life span of perennials
Q. How long do perennials really live? I’ve been told many die out in just a couple of years. Please
Ohio NONVIOLENCE WEEK
Ohio NONVIOLENCE WEEK The Ohio Nonviolence Week committee is announcing the events for Nonviolence
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Canfield Fair, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.: One can always count on enjoying
Top crime and political corruption moments
Beginning with the KKK to the Oakhill Renaissance Place conspiracy, The Vindicator has been to expose crime and political corruption.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Valerie Harper, TV’s Rhoda, has died at 80 LOS ANGELES Valerie Harper, who scored
Road closed for festival
Road closed for festival HARTFORD The Trumbull County engineer announced that Five Points
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS FRIDAY’S RESULTS GIRLS GOLF ursuline 198, beaver local 212 at Stambaugh
Howland officer injured as Warren man crashes into cruiser
Howland officer injured as Warren man crashes into cruiser