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UAW video reminds GM of sacrifice, urges new product for Lordstown
With General Motors set to idle five plants, including Lordstown, next month, the United Auto Workers released a video reminding the automaker that American taxpayers and the labor union saved GM about a decade ago.
Bad timing, misplaced heel cause $12K to vanish
Nick Krohn didn’t win the “Battle with Burgan” because of a technicality, but he doesn’t walk away empty-handed.
YSU's Dana School playing part in Super Bowl LIII
They say there’s a Youngstown connection just about everywhere, and this year’s Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta is no exception.
Vienna dogs euthanized today after multiple attacks
The Vienna Township dogs that attacked six people in the past seven months were euthanized Friday, the Trumbull County Dog Warden confirmed.
UPDATE | A capture and a surrender occur in case of young mom's shooting
UPDATE | A capture and a surrender occur in case of young mom's shooting
Postal service, police dog sniff out weed in Hubbard package
Postal service, police dog sniff out weed in Hubbard package
Parents of Penn State pledge sue frat members over his death
Parents of Penn State pledge sue frat members over his death
Ohio man sentenced to prison for $3M life insurance scheme
Ohio man sentenced to prison for $3M life insurance scheme
YSU aumni, faculty and student musicians to take part in Super Bowl
YSU aumni, faculty and student musicians to take part in Super Bowl
Boy held after apparent school shooting joke involving Siri
Boy held after apparent school shooting joke involving Siri
Trump's 'America first' mantra will be prominent in address
Trump's 'America first' mantra will be prominent in address
Prosecutor to have hearings on abuse claim against Avenatti
Prosecutor to have hearings on abuse claim against Avenatti
Ohio man who struck, killed niece gets 25-year sentence
Ohio man who struck, killed niece gets 25-year sentence
Ohio woman dies of injuries from hit-and-run mobile home crash
Ohio woman dies of injuries from hit-and-run mobile home crash
Belarusian model: I gave info on Trump to Russian tycoon
Belarusian model: I gave info on Trump to Russian tycoon
Gov. DeWine names director of faith-based, community initiatives
Gov. DeWine names director of faith-based, community initiatives
Two Vienna Township dogs involved in attacks are put down
Two Vienna Township dogs involved in attacks are put down
YSU women hoopsters wear pink Saturday for breast cancer awareness
YSU women hoopsters wear pink Saturday for breast cancer awareness
A deluge of drones fly over Super Bowl stadium, despite ban
A deluge of drones fly over Super Bowl stadium, despite ban
McDonald man cited for 9th OVI after Austintown traffic stop
McDonald man cited for 9th OVI after Austintown traffic stop
Repairs to waterline break at Boardman Road Department building underway
Repairs to waterline break at Boardman Road Department underway
US Rep. Tim Ryan co-sponsors jobs bill for Guard members, Reservists
US Rep. Tim Ryan co-sponsors jobs bill for Guard members, Reservists
Her knees 'broken beyond repair,' Vonn retiring after worlds
Her knees 'broken beyond repair,' Vonn retiring after worlds
Youngstown police try to save life of East Side woman
Youngstown police try to save life of East Side woman
Stone heads to court; Mueller cites potential evidence trove
Stone heads to court; Mueller cites potential evidence trove
Women will surround Trump at State of the Union address
Women will surround Trump at State of the Union address
Children learn about birds at the Mill Creek Park
Mill Creek Park hosted its Tales for Tots event on Jan. 18 at the Ford Nature Center for children ages 2-3.
Poland quiz bowl team takes on Boardman
Poland and Boardman Quiz Bowl teams faced off on Jan. 16 at Poland Seminary High School.
Andy Skrobola food drive is success
The annual Andy Skrobola Memorial Holiday Food Drive has come to an end, and it was a success. More food than ever was collected in the city and township in November.
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker launches 2020 bid
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker launches 2020 bid
CHS choral department presents ‘Cinemagic’
Canfield High School choral department students provided their families and friends with magical movie music as they presented songs from decades of movies during their Cinemagic Dinner Theater on Jan. 26.
2 men get life for deadly drive-by shooting of Pa. disc jockey
2 men get life for deadly drive-by shooting of Pa. disc jockey
Student admits bringing loaded handgun to Ohio high school
Student admits bringing loaded handgun to Ohio high school
Police arrest man who crashed into Ohio house, caused explosion
Police arrest man who crashed into Ohio house, caused explosion
Man faces drug, gun charges after Thursday night chase
Man faces drug, gun charges after Thursday night chase
PLYMC receives grant for mental health training
The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services granted the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning county a grant for Mental Health and First Aid training.
BSFEE awards grants
The Boardman Schools Fund for Educational Excellence hosted a news conference on Jan. 8 to announce the winners of the 2019 grants.
Varsity team welcomes students at Elementary School Night
The Boardman Varsity Basketball Team hosted its annual Elementary School Night Jan. 25.
Christmas at Austintown Bounce
The Austintown Bounce hosted a Christmas party on Dec. 15.
US employers add robust 304K jobs; joblessness up to 4 pct.
US employers add robust 304K jobs; joblessness up to 4 pct.
Young author has book signing at Barnes and Noble
Austintown Middle School student and published author Reagan Nevels had a book signing event at Barnes and Noble on Jan. 19.
St. Christine’s hosts Spelling Bee
St. Christine’s Catholic School hosted a school-wide Spelling Bee on Jan. 17.
Purple Star Committee members visit Austintown
Members of the Ohio Department of Education’s Purple Star Committee visited Austintown Fitch High School on Jan. 23 to see the Purple Star room.
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield
Olson, Dunn lead second-half rally
Signs of a bleak outcome for Youngstown State’s women’s basketball team proved to be a mirage.
Al Adi speaks out year after deportation
Adi thanked his friends and supporters and called for changes in the U.S.'s treatment of immigrants.
Three more suspects charged in young mother's death
A total of six are now charged; three are still being sought.
Vienna police sergeant ordered to complete First Step Recovery program
Vienna trustees are to decide Monday on Sgt. Michael Sheehy’s employment.
THURSDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
FOOTBALL Mooney posts video wishing Simon luck YOUNGSTOWN Cardinal Mooney High School has
WWII nurse marks her 100th birthday
Ila Grace Emmitt Cochran served in France, and later worked many years at Southside and Northside hospitals in Youngstown.
Experience of Super Bowl QBs differs to the extreme
Brady will play in championship game for ninth time
Infant, YPD cruiser involved in Market Street crash
‘She didn’t even try to stop. She just kept going and took his whole front end off,’ said Jarrod Marrie, father of the infant.
Manga arrives on big screen with ‘Alita’
By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand The manga movie “Alita: Battle Angel”
Gina Rodriguez deserves better than bland ‘Miss Bala’
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer If you’ve ever watched TV’s hugely entertaining “Jane the
Foster families needed in county, state
An informational session on becoming a licensed foster parent in Mahoning County is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Mahoning County Children Services offices.
Martino Motorsports lauded for top drag racing honors
The world class father-son drag racing duo share a passion for the track as well as the Youngstown community
Two Youngstown councilmen won’t seek re-election
Wednesday is the filing deadline to run in the May 7 party primaries. May 6 is the final day to file as an independent.
Mahoning employee alleges ‘cronyism’ in federal suit
The employee alleges the county’s hiring and promotion practices are based on political considerations and are discriminatory toward blacks.
Not even Big Chill keeps ice cream devotees away
Jim and Joanne Neidhardt of Boardman enjoy Handel’s cones in the warmth of their car at the Boardman location.
Another clueless uber rich entrant?
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz just announced he may run for
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., at the corner of Fruit Street,
Three ‘well qualified’ lawyers eyeing county court judgeship
Opinion: After interviewing eight candidates who applied to be a Mahoning County Court judge, the county
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Newton Falls school board, special meeting, 8 a.m., board room, Jr. High School,
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 1
Today is Friday, Feb. 1, the 32nd day of 2019. There are 333 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
CLUB CALENDAR
associations American Association of University Women Youngstown Branch will meet from 10 a.m. to
Venezuelan opposition leader tells police to leave family alone
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela The Venezuelan opposition leader challenging Nicolas
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Abbamania, 8 p.m.: The premiere ABBA tribute act ($25), with Night
Reunions & Class Notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1969 will celebrate its 50th class reunion Aug. 30 through
Lawsuit: Opioid maker considered move into anti-addiction drugs
Associated Press BOSTON As the nation’s opioid crisis was deepening, the company that makes a
Pelosi: ‘Wall money’ won’t be in any deal
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared Thursday that there will be no
THURSDAY’S OTHER NBA GAMES
THURSDAY’S OTHER NBA GAMES Magic 107, Pacers 100 ORLANDO, FLA. Terrence Ross scored 13 of his
Temperature swing could pose problems
Associated Press CHICAGO In Illinois, temperatures could rise by 80 degrees within days. In
YWCA receives $10,000 gift
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN YWCA recently received a $10,000 gift from the Huntington Foundation to
Polar vortex drives up demand for natural gas, but not the price
Associated Press LOS ANGELES While the polar vortex is driving up demand for natural gas, it
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 29.680.09 Aqua America, .20
Black History Month opens doors to past and present
Editorial: Since their inception nine decades ago, black history observances in February have served as
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Scheduled events
Local events scheduled through February for Black History Month as submitted to The Vindicator:
ICE officials force-feeding detainees on hunger strike
Associated Press Immigrants have gone on hunger strikes over the past month to protest conditions
RAM TOUGH
Wade Phillips is in the Super Bowl for the second time in four years after making it just once in his first 37 seasons of NFL coaching
Senate rebukes Trump
Amendment opposes withdrawal from Syria, Afghanistan Associated Press WASHINGTON In a
Border agency seizes $3.5M in fentanyl
President Trump praises bust in tweet Associated Press PHOENIX U.S. Customs and Border
TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL | Thursday’s men’s games
No. 13 Houston 73, Temple 66 HOUSTON Corey Davis Jr. scored 24 points, DeJon Jarreau added 14
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2 over 73 on Thursday
AROUND THE NHL
AROUND THE NHL Thursday’s games Jets 4, Blue Jackets 3 WINNIPEG, MANITOBA Kyle Connor
US cracks down on pregnancy tourism businesses
Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. Dongyuan Li’s business was called “You Win USA,” and
Austintown Community Briefs
Sausage and pancake breakfast set for Feb. 3 The Immaculate Heart of Mary Knights of Columbus
Boardman Community Briefs
Dance party to benefit local dog rescue There will be a benefit dance party on Feb. 9 with
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