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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


'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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


McConnell says Trump got a 'pretty good deal'

McConnell says Trump got a 'pretty good deal'


Rapper 21 Savage released from immigration custody

Rapper 21 Savage released from immigration custody


Fed chairman doesn't see elevated recession risks

Fed chairman doesn't see elevated recession risks


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


UPDATE | El Chapo found guilty

Jurors reach verdict in El Chapo trial


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


White House still reviewing border security deal

White House still reviewing border security deal


Pharmacy officer leaves as hospital reviews excessive dosing

Pharmacy officer leaves as hospital reviews excessive dosing


Lockup List Tuesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


2 Ohio militia members face charges

2 Ohio militia members face charges


Edmunds names 2019 top vehicle award winners

Edmunds names 2019 top vehicle award winners


New board officers named for MCCTC

New board officers named for MCCTC


6 suspects in Hernandez homicide arraigned today

6 suspects in Hernandez homicide arraigned today


US strikes IS-held mosque, Syria battle intensifies

US strikes IS-held mosque, Syria battle intensifies


Youngstown Cityscape honors Mills, Ohio One Corp. in March

Mills, Ohio One Corp. honored in March


Hubbard police investigate Taco Bell robbery

Hubbard police investigate Taco Bell robbery


Warren firefighters battle Willard Avenue blaze

Warren firefighters battle Willard Avenue blaze


Budget deal allows less money than Trump wanted for wall

Budget deal allows less money than Trump wanted for wall


Katie Couric writing memoir, expected for 2021

Katie Couric writing memoir, expected for 2021


Powerstown Block Watch meeting is Thursday

Powerstown Block Watch meeting is Thursday


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


Murray saves 50 shots as the Penguins beat the Flyers

It’s not surprising the Pittsburgh Penguins goalie needed to rehydrate


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


Browns add Kareem Hunt

The Cleveland Browns believe there’s remorse in Kareem Hunt’s heart


Kelley Frazier talks about Stepping Out fitness program

Mercy Health offers free fitness classes


Youngstown airport and TSA discussing removal of passenger screening equipment

Youngstown airport and TSA discussing removal of passenger screening equipment


2019 ATHENA nominations

The Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber and co-presenter The Vindicator/vindy.com are seeking nominations for the 2019 ATHENA Award


YSU O-line coach joining New England Patriots

The New England Patriots have added another piece from Youngstown State


Muni court to hold BMV amnesty workshop

Workshop is for drivers with suspended licenses


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


Ribbon-cutting set


Bond in shooting case


Museum to host program Saturday


NEOMED pharmacy grads exceed peers


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 27.91 0.26 Aqua America, .20


Health care a winner for Democrats in Congress

Editorial: Amid the Washington press corps’ preoccupation with Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation


Trustees accept indicted police officer resignation

Trustees accept indicted police officer resignation


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


5G wireless means speed, hype, risk

Associated Press NEW YORK A much-hyped network upgrade called 5G means different things to


Cavs outlast Knicks to snap four-game skid

Cleveland won its first game with Kevin Love on the floor this season.


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


nba roundup | Monday’s other games

Bucks 112, Bulls 99 CHICAGO Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points and had 17 rebounds, Eric


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


City changes paid time off to Election Day

Associated Press SANDUSKY An Ohio city has decided to switch the paid day off previously given


golf

golf AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Monday At Pebble Beach, Calif. Purse: $7.6 million


Austintown honors former detective

Austintown honors former detective


OMEA Event Canfield students bring home 60 Superior medals

Staff report Canfield Fifty members of the Canfield High School band program recently


Man sentenced to 35 years for shooting at cops

Defendant wounded in exchange of gunfire with YPD officers


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Alana Rosa, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 10. Jonathan and


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.


YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 12

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 12, the 43rd day of 2019. There are 322 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Mercy Health -Youngstown celebrates American Heart Month

Brought to you by MERCY HEALTH The mission of Mercy Health has remained steadfast since the


construction US Steel credits Trump in resuming project

Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. U.S. Steel Corp. will restart construction on an idled


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


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


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Brookfield school board, special meeting to approve the new classified union


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


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


Teens die in fatal Mercer Co. crash

Pennsylvania State Police say weather was a factor in the accident.


Trump, O’Rourke speak at dueling rallies

Associated Press EL PASO, Texas President Donald Trump went to Texas to push his immigration


Employment event


Part of provost search


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Bezos probe concludes mistress’ brother was Enquirer’s source WASHINGTON Private


college basketball

college basketball men summaries No. 4 VIRGINIA 69, No. 8 NORTH CAROLINA 61 VIRGINIA (21-2)


high schools

high schools GIRLS BASKETBALL Boardman 57, Cardinal Mooney 56, OT BOARDMAN Raegan Burkey


Lawmakers reach deal on funding border wall

Associated Press WASHINGTON Congressional negotiators announced an agreement late Monday to


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


horse racing

horse racing MONDAY’S RESULTS POST TIME: 12:45 PM TRACK CONDITION: fast First Race -


City settles contracts with police, city services union

Girard may reallocate civil penalties from speed cameras


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


Time to embrace cursive writing

Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons While organizing my home office a few weeks ago, I came across a


Ohio gas prices


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