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

Greenwood drawing winner picks the Cruze

Cathy Grizinski, an employee of Help Network of Northeast Ohio, will be tooling around town in a brand new Chevrolet Cruze after picking the correct key among 10 to start and win the vehicle in tonight’s Greenwood Chevrolet Cruze or Cash Giveaway.


Saturday's Winter Market benefits dogs and cats

For many vendors participating in the Artists of the Rust Belt 2019 Winter Market, their craft started as a hobby, said event organizer Lauren Potts-Novotak.


Young mom found at drug house again, jailed on child endangering

For the second time in two weeks, police charged someone with child endangering after a search at a West Side home investigating drug activity.


Magistrate puts teen in custody for playing basketball

A Mahoning County Juvenile Court magistrate Thursday ordered a 16-year-old who was on house arrest after being charged with rape to be detained.


Youngstown officials pare projected deficit to $433K

City officials have reduced the projected deficit in the general-fund budget to $433,000 with expectations to balance it in three weeks.


Covington's buzzer beater lifts YSU

Garrett Covington hits the game-winning shot.


Man charged with firing on Minn. school bus, wounds driver

Man charged with firing on Minn. school bus, wounds driver


US emergency aid for Venezuela arrives at Colombian border

US emergency aid for Venezuela arrives at Colombian border


YSU mounts rally in first half

YSU trailed by 10 before trailing by one


Bengals hire Callahan as coordinator

Bengals hire Callahan as coordinator


Black caucus repeats call for Northam to resign

Black caucus repeats call for Northam to resign


Bezos says Enquirer threatened to publish revealing pics

Bezos says Enquirer threatened to publish revealing pics


Dems and GOP square off over Trump's tax returns

Dems and GOP square off over Trump's tax returns


Trump-GOP meeting boosts optimism for reaching border deal

Trump-GOP meeting boosts optimism for reaching border deal


Dems seek Green New Deal to address climate change

Dems seek Green New Deal to address climate change


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Six indicted for roles in $48 million health care fraud

Six people indicted for their roles in $48 million health care fraud


No bond until hearing for murder suspect

No bond until hearing for murder suspect


Vindicator joins Drive it Home campaign for Lordstown plant

Vindicator joins Drive it Home campaign for Lordstown plant


DeWine names new director of Ohio Lottery Commission

DeWine names new director of Ohio Lottery Commission


UPDATE | Frank Robinson, first black MLB baseball manager, dies

Frank Robinson, first black baseball manager, dies


Apple releases update to prevent FaceTime eavesdropping

Apple releases update to prevent FaceTime eavesdropping


Company to monitor Youngstown wage rates gets paid

Company to monitor Youngstown wage rates gets paid


Judge to release some info on FBI raid of Cohen

Judge to release some info on FBI raid of Cohen


Senate panel approves Trump's attorney general nominee

Senate panel approves Trump's attorney general nominee


Pentatonix to play at Canfield Fair

Pentatonix to play at Canfield Fair


EU chief calls for elections in Venezuela amid crisis

EU chief calls for elections in Venezuela amid crisis


Send The Vindicator Lenten services

Send The Vindicator Ash Wednesday, Lenten services


Sheehy is expected to resign at a special meeting

Sheehy is expected to resign at a special meeting


Bill Cosby, 81, moved to general unit at Pennsylvania prison

Bill Cosby, 81, moved to general unit at Pennsylvania prison


Teen hoops player ordered detained on violation

Teen hoops player ordered detained on violation


New wrongful-death lawsuit filed against Columbus hospital

New wrongful-death lawsuit filed against Columbus hospital


Facebook will appeal German data-use ruling

Facebook will appeal German data-use ruling


Turkey building collapse death toll rises to 10

Turkey building collapse death toll rises to 10


Lockup List Thursday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Arrest made in Speedway robbery, Boardman PD says

Arrest made in Speedway robbery, Boardman PD says


Assurances made to Brazil on Hoerig sentencing

Assurances made to Brazil on Hoerig sentencing

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GM's UAW employees getting profit sharing checks

GM's UAW employees getting profit sharing checks


Mahoning commissioners decry GM profits as plant closes

Mahoning commissioners decry GM profits as plant closes


Mom with newborn child found again in drug house

Mom with newborn child found again in drug house


Man suspected in break-in, TV theft jailed

Man suspected in break-in, TV theft jailed


Shooting of Warren man called murder by police

Shooting of Warren man called murder by police


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Vindy poll | How much do you spend on Valentine's Day?

How much do you spend on Valentine's Day?


Chamber, partners create jobs list for laid off workers

Chamber, partners creates jobs list for laid off workers


GM rebounds with $8.1B 2018 profit in 2018

Area leaders still remain focused on Lordstown, which is set to close March 1.


500 wins kind of a big Diehl

John Diehl is 500-276 in 34 seasons as a head basketball coach.


Canfield surges with strong 4th quarter

Minus their top scorer, Boardman’s girls basketball players responded by giving Canfield fits for three quarters.


Youngstown council cracking down on predatory land contracts

Council unanimously approved the legislation.


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Pelini brothers together again with Penguins

Bo Pelini’s contract at YSU expires Feb. 28, but he says he is returning as head coach.


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Remembering historic Children’s March

Janice Wesley Kelsey, who participated in the 1963 Children’s March in Birmingham, Ala., shared her story of segregation and striving for equality with Youngstown students.


YSU’s recruting list again big on locals

National Signing Day has changed, but YSU’s recruiting classes have remained dotted with local football talent.


Smith Township judge grants ex-police chief early release

In November, Siranovic was convicted by a jury of stealing $10,000 from the Smith Township Police Department’s evidence locker.


Last two suspects in young mother's murder arraigned

Bond is $1 million for each of the six suspects.


Boardman football sends three to college

A rundown of where the Spartans’ players and other Valley athletes are headed.


Youngstown’s current, former law directors file as Dems for judge

Wednesday was the filing deadline for partisan races on the May 7 primary ballot.


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Tamburitzans not living in the past

The Tamburitzans are the longest-running live stage show in the United States.


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Troupe is a family tradition for Pulaski, Pa., man

For Alex Hrishenko, being a Tamburitzan is something that runs in the family.


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Red Wanting Blue to headline JD Eicher’s Songfest

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN JD Eicher’s annual Summer Songfest will take place Aug. 24 with


Toyhio Toy Show at the Metroplex

The Toyhio Toy Show will return to the Metroplex Expo Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday


Campbell council OKs $2M temporary budget

City council passed a $2,055,005 temporary budget that will cover appropriations the city made and will make between Jan. 1 and March 31.


Cops: Early evidence collection key in murder case

Two secretly indicted for East Side murder now in custody


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YSU nursing students prep for medical emergency

Shannon Troy, a junior nursing student at Youngstown State University, prepares to distribute simulated medication Wednesday during a mock disaster drill on campus.


BLACK HISTORY MONTH Scheduled events

Local events scheduled through February for Black History Month as submitted to The Vindicator:


WTG

Thursday Discussion Read It Before You See It book club, 7 p.m., Austintown Public Library, 600


Trump makes move to woo evangelicals

Associated Press WASHINGTON With a fierce denunciation of late-term abortions, President Donald


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Nike McQueen and Christopher Jones, Girard, boy, Feb. 5.


Police: Man found dead, frozen in abandoned home in Cleveland

Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland police say a 65-year-old man was found dead and frozen


Free HIV testing


Director resigning


Judge in federal court


Facing drug charges


CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.


Federal contract


Suspected drugs in car


New This week

New This week Cold Pursuit (R) Regal Austintown: Fri.-Tue. 2, 4:45, 7:25 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 10:05


Milwaukee officer killed serving warrant; suspect in custody

Associated Press MILWAUKEE A 17-year police veteran was shot and killed as he served a warrant


Trump missed the chance to take on General Motors

Editorial: President Donald J. Trump contended Tuesday night during his State of the Union address that if


Yambar's 'Familiar Spirits' on display at Arms Musuem

The exhibit consists of 12 variations on each of two images: the Carrie Arms Ford, and Caleb B. Wick monuments in Oak Hill Cemetery.


Tractor driver from Iowa steers the Senate Finance Committee

Opinion: WASHINGTON His tractor is so noisy that, when driving it, the man who calls himself “just a farmer


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 28.55‚àí0.47 Aqua America, .20


Today is Thursday, Feb. 7, the 38th day of 2019. There are 327 days left in the year.

Today is Thursday, Feb. 7, the 38th day of 2019. There are 327 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


boston Conviction upheld for woman who urged boyfriend’s suicide

Associated Press BOSTON A young woman who as a teenager encouraged her boyfriend through dozens


Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships

Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships


FYI

Artists of Rust Belt will show, sale work YOUNGSTOWN Artists of the Rust Belt winter market will


Eastgate meetings


WEDNESDAY AROUND THE NBA

Nets 135, Nuggets 130 NEW YORK D’Angelo Russell had 27 points and 11 assists, and Brooklyn


Source: Former Mich. Rep. Dingell in hospice care

Associated Press DETROIT Former Rep. John Dingell, the longest-serving member of Congress in


HEATING UP?

Meteorologists predict next 5 years will be much hotter Associated Press WASHINGTON While


Racial wealth divide growing

Opinion: By Bob Lord OtherWords Want an impossible task? Try identifying the most disturbing trend in


Dress Monroe wore to announce split-up is on block

Associated Press LOS ANGELES The black dress that a distraught Marilyn Monroe wore to a 1954


Crisis escalates in Va.; top 3 Dems under fire

Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. The political crisis in Virginia spun out of control Wednesday


AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS OPERA “Macbeth,” “La Traviata,” “Don Pasquale” and “Romeo et Juliette.” Opera Western


National Summary

National Summary A swath of drenching rain will extend from the central Appalachians to the Ohio


Democrats move ahead with Trump inquiries

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump warned Congress that investigations and


Country duo Dan + Shay prep for Grammy performance

By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. More than a week before the Grammy


Museum of bobbleheads opens

By CARRIE ANTLFINGER Associated Press MILWAUKEE A new museum in Milwaukee may well hold the


Spotify steps up podcast offerings

Associated Press NEW YORK Music streaming service Spotify is buying podcast companies Gimlet and


PRIMARY ELECTION | Candidates and issues

The candidates and issues filed by Wednesday’s deadline to get on the May 7 primary ballot. The list


Jones for Revival ready to resurface

Jones for Revival, the veteran Youngstown-based jam band, has been on a hiatus since last summer,


Michigan nets Top Ten’s best class

Buckeyes fall to third


NIGHTLIFE

Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: Henrique


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS ‘Modern Family’ to end after one more season PASADENA, Calif. ABC’s “Modern


Organist will give concert at hall

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Chelsea Chen will give an organ concert at Stambaugh Auditorium on April


ysu SCHEDULE

ysu SCHEDULE TODAY MEN’S BASKETBALL Milwaukee at YSU, 7 p.m. FRIDAY SOFTBALL East


HERE WE GO … Commitments made by Valley athletes

AUSTINTOWN FITCH Maleek Cheatham, football, Lake Erie College BOARDMAN Michael O’Horo,


Hall of Fame deadline


East player arrested after playing in game while on house arrest

A hearing on the violation is scheduled for today at 11:30 a.m. at the Mahoning County Juvenile Justice Center.


AROUND THE NHL

AROUND THE NHL Wednesday’s games Maple Leafs 5, Senators 4 TORONTO Morgan Rielly broke a tie


WEDNESDAY’S PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

GIRLS BASKETBALL Brookfield 57, Champion 54 BROOKFIELD Brookfield held on after Champion


JA Bowl-A-Thon


Drama performance


‘Love at First Bite’


Tesla price cut


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