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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Flooding closes SR 165
State Route 165 between U.S. Route 62 and state Route 46 was temporarily closed tonight because of flooding
Bond for Braceville man facing 11th DUI reduced from $1M to $100K
A Braceville Township ironworker charged with drunken driving for the 11th time will be able to leave the Trumbull County jail to await trial if he can post $100,000 bond.
'Get out,' warns dad as daughter dies from domestic violence
Dana Wallace was hovering over his daughter as her life support was taken away Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, yet he said he did not want her impending death to be in vain.
Defendant in estate theft case involving judge requests settlement
At least one party in a probate case resulting from the alleged theft of more than $300,000 in assets from the estate of a deceased woman wants to settle a claim.
Basement fire cases extensive damage to Willard Avenue home
A basement fire in a home on Willard Avenue Northeast caused about $40,000 in damage this morning, but the couple living here got out unharmed.
Youngstown school board discusses traits for new leadership
Youngstown school board discusses traits for new leadership
WH reporters group condems attack on cameraman at Trump rally
The White House Correspondents’ Association condemned on Tuesday an attack the night before of a television cameraman working at President Donald Trump’s rally in El Paso, Texas.
Rapper 21 Savage released from immigration custody
Rapper 21 Savage released from immigration custody
American fends off, kills suspected robber in Germany
American fends off, kills suspected robber in Germany
N.J. becomes first US state to take legal Oscars bets
N.J. becomes first US state to take legal Oscars bets
Lima cops investigating shots that broke synagogue’s windows
Lima cops investigating shots that broke synagogue’s windows
Mahoning County visitor's bureau board meets Wednesday
Mahoning County visitor's bureau board meets Wednesday
Pa. parents plead guilty in daughter’s pool drowning death
Pa. parents plead guilty in daughter’s pool drowning death
AccuWeather to pay $290K fine over sexual discrimination
AccuWeather to pay $290K fine over sexual discrimination
US job openings jump to record high of 7.3 million
US job openings jump to record high of 7.3 million
Shoes pulled from Katy Perry line after blackface criticism
Shoes pulled from Katy Perry line after blackface criticism
Wright State trustees OK tentative pact with union
Wright State trustees OK tentative pact with union
Trump 2016 deputy campaign manager to attend local GOP fete
Trump 2016 deputy campaign manager to attend local GOP fete
Tariffs take toll on whiskey exports in last half of '18
Tariffs take toll on whiskey exports in last half of '18
Pharmacy officer leaves as hospital reviews excessive dosing
Pharmacy officer leaves as hospital reviews excessive dosing
US strikes IS-held mosque, Syria battle intensifies
US strikes IS-held mosque, Syria battle intensifies
Budget deal allows less money than Trump wanted for wall
Budget deal allows less money than Trump wanted for wall
Hundreds of Michigan schools close amid snow, icy weather
Hundreds of Michigan schools close amid snow, icy weather
Mark Kelly announces run for McCain Senate seat in Arizona
Mark Kelly announces run for McCain Senate seat in Arizona
Judge considers bond today for man accused of 11th OVI
Judge considers bond today for man accused of 11th OVI
NATO chief vows response to Russian missile pact violations
NATO chief vows response to Russian missile pact violations
Drill sergeant pleads guilty in crash that killed 2 recruits
Drill sergeant pleads guilty in crash that killed 2 recruits
Budget deal allows far less money than Trump wanted for wall
Budget deal allows far less money than Trump wanted for wall
Parents plead guilty in daughter’s pool drowning death
Parents plead guilty in young daughter’s pool drowning death
Lakeview coach accused of giving players test answers
Lakeview girls basketball coach Jason Senedak has been placed on administrative leave after allegedly giving his players answers to an exam for a class he taught
YSU O-line coach joining New England Patriots
The New England Patriots have added another piece from Youngstown State
2019 ATHENA nominations
The Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber and co-presenter The Vindicator/vindy.com are seeking nominations for the 2019 ATHENA Award
Youngstown airport and TSA discussing removal of passenger screening equipment
Youngstown airport and TSA discussing removal of passenger screening equipment
Mickelson wins at Pebble beach after delay
Phil Mickelson is closing in on three decades on the PGA Tour and a half-century on Earth, and he still feels his best golf is good enough
Murray saves 50 shots as the Penguins beat the Flyers
It’s not surprising the Pittsburgh Penguins goalie needed to rehydrate
Time to embrace cursive writing
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons While organizing my home office a few weeks ago, I came across a
Climate change is the biggest, most important story of our time
Opinion: WASHINGTON Let’s consider some real news, for a change: Last year was officially proclaimed the
high schools
high schools GIRLS BASKETBALL Boardman 57, Cardinal Mooney 56, OT BOARDMAN Raegan Burkey
City settles contracts with police, city services union
Girard may reallocate civil penalties from speed cameras
Valley sends 11 bowling teams to districts
Six boys bowling teams and five girls teams advanced to districts following the Mahoning and Lake-Trumbull Division II sectionals
Lawmakers reach deal on funding border wall
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congressional negotiators announced an agreement late Monday to
college basketball
college basketball men summaries No. 4 VIRGINIA 69, No. 8 NORTH CAROLINA 61 VIRGINIA (21-2)
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Bezos probe concludes mistress’ brother was Enquirer’s source WASHINGTON Private
Trump, O’Rourke speak at dueling rallies
Associated Press EL PASO, Texas President Donald Trump went to Texas to push his immigration
Teens die in fatal Mercer Co. crash
Pennsylvania State Police say weather was a factor in the accident.
Ursuline’s Dayshannette Harris takes school, county scoring record
Ursuline senior Dayshanette Harris claims she’s not good at math, but she knows what 2,299 adds up to
Historians challenge Northam’s ’indentured servants’ remark
Historians say Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam wrongly used the term “indentured servants” when referring the first Africans to arrive in what is now Virginia
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Brookfield school board, special meeting to approve the new classified union
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v H.E.R.: Tonight on “Ellen
worth a look
AUCTIONS St. Lucy Church and St. Rosa de Lima will host a paddle auction at 3 p.m. March 10 at the
construction US Steel credits Trump in resuming project
Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. U.S. Steel Corp. will restart construction on an idled
Mercy Health -Youngstown celebrates American Heart Month
Brought to you by MERCY HEALTH The mission of Mercy Health has remained steadfast since the
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 12
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 12, the 43rd day of 2019. There are 322 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
5G wireless means speed, hype, risk
Associated Press NEW YORK A much-hyped network upgrade called 5G means different things to
State transportation director warns of road funding crisis
The director of the Ohio Department of Transportation says the state’s road maintenance and infrastructure are facing an “impending crisis” unless more funding is provided for those types of projects Eds: Updates with more details, comment from ODOT director, other officials.
Man sentenced to 35 years for shooting at cops
Defendant wounded in exchange of gunfire with YPD officers
OMEA Event Canfield students bring home 60 Superior medals
Staff report Canfield Fifty members of the Canfield High School band program recently
City changes paid time off to Election Day
Associated Press SANDUSKY An Ohio city has decided to switch the paid day off previously given
Trumbull County man convicted of multiple 1973 murders returned to Ohio to face parole board
Trumbull County man convicted of multiple 1973 murders returned to Ohio to face parole board
nba roundup | Monday’s other games
Bucks 112, Bulls 99 CHICAGO Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points and had 17 rebounds, Eric
Boys and Girls Club to receive $500K grant
The state grant will fund additions to the club’s Market Street property, including athletics fields, green space and parking
Cavs outlast Knicks to snap four-game skid
Cleveland won its first game with Kevin Love on the floor this season.
Multiple science fair awards for a Canfield High School student
A Canfield sophomore student has won multiple science fairs that she joins on her own accord
Trustees accept indicted police officer resignation
Trustees accept indicted police officer resignation
Health care a winner for Democrats in Congress
Editorial: Amid the Washington press corps’ preoccupation with Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 27.91 0.26 Aqua America, .20