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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Podiatrist Prommersberger facing 79 felonies involving narcotics
Thirty patients received opioid prescriptions with “minimal examination” from a Boardman foot doctor, according to a Mahoning County indictment.
Veterans activist Leo Connelly to receive Purple Heart 51 years later
Leo H. Connelly Jr., highly decorated Army Vietnam War veteran, is finally receiving the medal he values most, the Purple Heart, more than 51 years after hand-to-hand combat in which he was stabbed twice by a Viet Cong soldier.
Owner of neglected dog Tinkers to be arraigned Feb. 27
The Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County says Tinkers, an American bulldog mix, has been staying at its facility since just after he was rescued from a home on Haymaker Street Northwest Nov. 9.
Trump summit with North Korea's Kim will be in Hanoi
Trump summit with North Korea's Kim will be in Hanoi
Va. governor's No. 2 is hit with new sex allegations
Va. governor's No. 2 is hit with new sex allegations
Baltimore school monitor shot while confronting armed intruder
Baltimore school monitor shot while confronting armed intruder
Snowbound Calif. guests freed after 5 days at lodge
Snowbound Calif. guests freed after 5 days at lodge
Pa. school board member resigns over anti-Muslim Facebook post
Pa. school board member resigns over anti-Muslim Facebook post
UPDATE | Fields gets waiver to play immediately for Ohio State
Fields gets waiver to play immediately for Ohio State
Bond is $30,000 for man with stolen assault weapon
Bond is $30,000 for man with stolen assault weapon
4 charged over Penn St. tailgate party buzzed by helicopter
4 charged over Penn St. tailgate party buzzed by helicopter
US-Mexico border arrests fall in January, 2nd straight drop
US-Mexico border arrests fall in January, 2nd straight drop
Ohio officer wounded, suspect killed during SWAT standoff
Ohio officer wounded, suspect killed during SWAT standoff
Lisbon businessman get probation for workers' comp violation
Lisbon businessman get probation for workers' comp violation
Director Spike Lee boycotts Gucci, Prada over blackface
Director Spike Lee boycotts Gucci, Prada over blackface
Automakers recall 1.7 million cars with fatal airbags
Automakers recall 1.7 million cars with fatal airbags
Whitaker: I have 'not interfered' with Mueller investigation
Whitaker: I have 'not interfered' with Mueller investigation
Grand jury indicts South Side man on homicide charge
Grand jury indicts South Side man on homicide charge
Fire at Brazilian soccer academy kills 10, injures 3
Fire at Brazilian soccer academy kills 10, injures 3
Eight indicted in shootings that led to Hernandez death
Eight indicted in shootings that led to Hernandez death

Kim Welch wins 1st place - Love Story contest winners
Kim Welch wins 1st place - See winners in Love Story contest
Meredith Deichler - 2nd place winner in Vindicator Love Story contest
Meredith Deichler - 2nd place winner in Vindicator Love Story contest
Kate Bray - 3rd place winner in Vindicator Love Story contest
Kate Bray - 3rd place winner in Vindicator Love Story contest
TINKERS UPDATE | Abused dog recovering at Trumbull AWL
TINKERS UPDATE | Abused dog recovering at Trumbull AWL

HOERIG SENTENCING | UPDATE | Claudia gets 28 years for murdering husband
HOERIG SENTENCING | Today is Karl's family's turn to speak

United Way benefit event Winner opts for Cruze, not cash
Cathy Grizinski of Youngstown reacts after winning a Chevrolet Cruze at Greenwood Chevrolet in Austintown Thursday as part of a United Way event. Her grandson, Logan Grizinski, is with her.
Covington’s buzzer-beater lifts YSU vs. Milwaukee
Garrett Covington refused to let another close game slip away at Beeghly Center.
YSU softball opens 20-game swing today
Lexi Zappitelli and Paige Geanangel are two major contributors.
East basketball player ordered detained
He was on house arrest when he participated in the basketball game.
Warren’s Petersons put up good ‘Family Feud’ but lost
Several members of the family appeared on the TV game show Thursday.
SWIMMING Warriors’ Robb set to begin state run
Solitude drives lone WB competitor By BOB ETTINGER sports@vindy.com BELOIT Jamyson Robb is
Stoops back in the game with XFL
Bob Stoops initially rejected the idea of coming out of retirement to join the reincarnation of the XFL.
6 face charges in $31M Medicaid fraud case
The state Medicaid department paid $31 million of those fraudulent claims, while the center handed out opioids without a physician’s approval, the indictment states.
Seven WGH players commit to colleges
Seven players joined Kay’Ron Adams, who committed to Rutgers in December.
Trailblazing Hall of Famer Frank Robinson dies at 83
Crowding the plate, fearsome and fearless, Frank Robinson hammered his way into the Hall of Fame.
Youngstown officials reduce the projected general-fund deficit to $433,000
They’ll meet in three weeks expecting to have the fund balanced
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU’s Zallow to run in Millrose Games
Youngstown State’s Chad Zallow will be standing shoulder to shoulder with an Olympian on Saturday.

Art show gives hobbyists and artisans a chance to show off their work
The event is Sunday at the B&O Station Banquet Hall from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Inaugural Home & Garden Expo Saturday in Buhl Park
The event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m will be at the Avalon Golf and Country Club.

Chamber points laid-off GM employees to new opportunities
Chamber President and CEO James Dignan said the list is a good compilation of the chamber members looking for skilled workers.
Mom arrested after found with kids during drug search
For the second time in two weeks, police charged someone at a West Side home with child endangering after investigating suspected drug activity.

Memo details deal that returned Hoerig to Ohio
Claudia Hoerig was assured not to receive the death penalty or a firm term of life in prison if convicted in the murder of her husband as a result of an agreement Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins made with the Brazilian government, according to a sentencing memorandum prosecutors filed Thursday in her case. Watkins said he would not comment on the agreement until after today’s sentencing, but The Vindicator exclusively reported several weeks ago that a Brazilian legal magazine and the British Broadcasting Corp. said such an agreement was a condition of Claudia being returned to Ohio.
Video shows train leave with baby on board, dad on platform
Associated Press CLEVELAND A surveillance video released by a transit authority in Cleveland
CLUB CALENDAR
associations Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association will celebrate 100 years of amateur radio
Force-feeding immigrants may constitute ... ‘Ill treatment’
United States could be violating UN Convention Against Torture By GARANCE BURKE Associated Press
Other developments
Other developments An August 2016 meeting between President Donald Trump’s former campaign
Regional cooperation may give rise to better Belmont
Editorial: Constructive change should be putting smiles on the faces of motorists along major arteries through
Virginia Dems struggle with interlocking crises
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. Virginia’s Democrats struggled to find their way out of three
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 8
Today is Friday, Feb. 8, the 39th day of 2019. There are 326 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Does Mayor Stocker of Struthers have another trick up his sleeve?
Opinion: Four years ago, Terry Stocker was preparing to finish out his second term as Struthers mayor. But
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The address of Struthers Councilman Richard Bayus, D-4th, who is running in the May 7
Autopsy planned today in Cleveland for slain Warren man
Autopsy planned today in Cleveland for slain Warren man
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Girard Zoning Committee, 10 a.m., The Daily Grind coffee shop, 824 N. State St.
Lawmakers square off over Trump’s tax returns
Associated Press WASHINGTON With Democrats now controlling the House and holding the legal key
Reunions & Class Notes
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1963 will meet at noon Wednesday at Johnny’s Restaurant in
METRO DIGEST || School art exhibits
The Art Outreach Gallery at the Eastwood Mall Complex has started the 2019 school art exhibits featuring artwork by students from Mineral Ridge and Hubbard high schools.
Company gets final permit for plant
Associated Press ASHTABULA A company planning to build a $474 million plant to produce high-
Scouting ceremony set for Sunday
Scouting ceremony set for Sunday CANFIELD The Scouts and families of Cub Scout Pack 225 and BSA
Boardman Community Briefs
Burkey uses Eagle Scout project to help Rescue Mission Jacob Burkey, a sophomore at Boardman High
YOUNGSTOWN STATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | Today’s game at a glance
WOMEN Matchup: YSU (17-5, 9-2 Horizon League) at IUPUI (13-9, 7-4). Tip-off: 7 p.m. at The
Poland Seminary High School Honor Roll - Second Grading Period
NINTH GRADE HIGH HONOR ROLL Andrew Biggs Ryan Boano Wyatt Bobbey Gabriella Calderon
Dems call for Green New Deal
Plan addresses climate change, economy Associated Press WASHINGTON Democrats launched a
Amazon CEO Bezos alleges extortion, blackmail
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said Thursday he was the target of “extortion
PRO GOLF ROUNDUP
PGA Mickelson avoids rough to shoot 65 PEBBLE BEACH, CALIF. Phil Mickelson hit every fairway
Beware the coup plotters
Opinion: By Peter Certo OtherWords For some months now, Venezuela’s socialist government has lurched
Former US Rep. Dingell dies at 92
Associated Press DETROIT Former U.S. Rep. John Dingell, the longest-serving member of Congress
Apple releases update to fix bug in FaceTime
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Apple has released an iPhone update to fix a software flaw that
THURSDAY’S PREPS AT A GLANCE
THURSDAY’S PREPS AT A GLANCE GIRLS BASKETBALL Austintown Fitch 76, Warren Harding 75, OT
BUSINESS DIGEST || Vindicator joins Drive It Home effort
Vindicator joins Drive It Home effort YOUNGSTOWN The Vindicator has joined the Drive It Home
Hand feeding chickadees at Mill Creek Park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Naturalist Marilyn Williams hosted the hand-feed a
Austintown celebrates literacy on World Read Aloud Day
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Austintown Intermediate School celebrated national World
CHS hosts Chemistry Olympics
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Chemistry students at Canfield High School were going for
Jan. 22
Jan. 22 Robbery: A gunman robbed Country Fair, 1143 N. Canfield-Niles Road, before taking an
CHS students create food trucks
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com As their final class project, Canfield High School students
Children learn about birds
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted its Tales for Tots event on Jan.
Children learn about birds
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted its Tales for Tots event on Jan.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news Winter athletics will soon arrive and Neighbors wants to be
Succulent dishes created at Mill Creek Park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted a created your own succulent dish
Poland Union celebrates Grandparents Day
The parking lot at Poland Union Elementary School was packed full on Feb. 5 for the school’s annual Grandparents Day celebration.
Lady Cardinals honored on Senior Night
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com The four senior members of the Canfield High School Lady
Library hosts Ancestry demonstration
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com The Canfield library hosted a demonstration of the Ancestry
Little Explorers Club discovers winter at Mill Creek Park
BY JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Little Explorers Club, organized by Mill Creek Park,

Canfield Diamondbackers host fundraiser
The Canfield Diamondbackers hosted an All-In Auction to raise money to support the Canfield High School baseball program on Feb. 2.
Canfield Community Briefs
Jobs skills workshop available at YWCA YWCA Mahoning Valley will host a job skills workshop
Children learn about birds
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted its Tales for Tots event on Jan.
Jan. 28
Jan. 28 Possible identity fraud: Police received such a report in the 100 block of Topaz Drive,
Little Explorers Club discovers winter at Mill Creek Park
BY JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Little Explorers Club, organized by Mill Creek Park,
Austintown Sports Briefs
Girls varsity bowling beats Howland The Austintown Fitch High School girls varsity bowling team
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boys seventh-grade basketball beats Warren The Boardman boys seventh-grade basketball white team
PLYMC receives grant for mental health training
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services
Austintown Community Briefs
Jobs skills workshop available at YWCA YWCA Mahoning Valley will host a job skills workshop
Boardman and Poland Quiz Bowl teams face off in tournament
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Boardman and Poland Quiz Bowl teams went head to head on
Little Explorers Club discovers winter at Mill Creek Park
BY JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Little Explorers Club, organized by Mill Creek Park, met
Jan. 22
Jan. 22 Assault: Police answered a fight call in the 300 block of Erskine Avenue, where a woman

BSTN students honored at Ohio Statehouse
Four students from the Boardman School Television Network were invited to the Ohio State House Atrium on Jan. 24 to be honored for winning a video contest in November.
Poland Sports Briefs
Spring athlete meeting offered The Poland High School athletic department will be having its
Hand feeding chickadees at Mill Creek Park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Naturalist Marilyn Williams hosted the hand-feed a chickadee
Poland Community Briefs
Jobs skills workshop available at YWCA YWCA Mahoning Valley will host a job skills workshop
Austintown band hosts annual Jazz and Dessert fundraiser
The Austintown marching band hosted its annual Jazz and Dessert fundraiser on Jan. 26.