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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Muni court program urges 9 young criminals to choose life
The nine young men lined up in municipal court Thursday were told the choice is theirs to live a better life.
Detroit man accused of terroristic threats arrested in Youngstown
No weapons were found when a Detroit man wanted for making threats to shoot people in the Motor City was arrested Wednesday on the East Side.
Bill advancing in Jersy could keep Trump off 2020 ballot there
President Donald Trump could miss out on being on the 2020 ballot in New Jersey if he doesn’t disclose his tax returns under a bill now advancing.
Despite population loss, Mahoning tax base grew, auditor says
Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham said though an independent analysis of the county’s financial standing considers the county’s economy “weak,” its residential tax base has seen growth despite a decline in population of about 4 percent from the last census in 2010.
Growing chorus calling for release of report on Smith allegations
Two of three Trumbull County commissioners are calling on the county planning commission to release an investigatative report into allegations by planning commission Director Trish Nuskievicz that county Engineer Randy Smith created a hostile work environment for her.
US ambassador to Canada emerges as favorite for UN post
US ambassador to Canada emerges as favorite for UN post
Virginia gov signs ban on people under 21 buying tobacco
Virginia gov signs ban on people under 21 buying tobacco
New election ordered in disputed North Carolina House race
New election ordered in disputed North Carolina House race
Syracuse coach Boeheim strikes, kills pedestrian on highway
Syracuse coach Boeheim strikes, kills pedestrian on highway
Michael Jackson estate lawsuit sues HBO over documentary
Michael Jackson estate lawsuit sues HBO over documentary
UPDATE | Smollett gave detailed instructions for fake attack
Actor gave detailed instructions for fake attack
Indians, reliever Clippard agree to minor-league deal
Indians, reliever Clippard agree to minor-league deal
Plea hearing delayed again for suspect in Pa. teen’s rape, death
Plea hearing delayed again for suspect in Pa. teen’s rape, death
Judge wants early 2020 trial in Florida school shooting
Judge wants early 2020 trial in Florida school shooting
No injuries in I-80 accident in Liberty involving steel coil
No injuries in I-80 accident in Liberty involving steel coil
More than 150 IS militants handed over to Iraq from Syria
More than 150 IS militants handed over to Iraq from Syria
2 arrested on domestic-violence charges in Youngstown
2 arrested on domestic-violence charges in Youngstown
Ohio mom accused of killing sons has trial delayed for testing
Ohio mom accused of killing sons has trial delayed for testing
Chicago's top cop blasts noose symbolism in Smollett case
Chicago's top cop blasts noose symbolism in Smollett case
Anonymous graduate gifts John Carroll University $20M
Anonymous graduate gifts John Carroll University $20M
Fire department will discuss fatal Parkcliffe fire
Fire department will discuss fatal Parkcliffe fire
LIVE AT 5 TODAY: Vindy Sports Live — smart and sassy local talk
Vindy Sports Live will be today at 5 p.m.
Governor’s administration proposes gas-tax increase
Governor’s administration proposes gas-tax increase
Auditor reviews Mahoning County's financial standing
Auditor reviews Mahoning County's financial standing
Youngstown's riverfront park and ampitheater cost is $8 million
Youngstown's riverfront park and ampitheater cost is $8 million
Man who planned "massive" Detroit terror nabbed in Youngstown
Man who planned "massive" Detroit terror nabbed in Youngstown
Andrew McCabe, franchise shows give CBS weekly ratings win
Andrew McCabe, franchise shows give CBS weekly ratings win
Storm dropping snow on Las Vegas; 1 inch reported at airport
Storm dropping snow on Las Vegas; 1 inch reported at airport
Steel coil blocks Interstate 80 westbound in Hubbard
Steel coil blocks Interstate 80 westbound in Hubbard
US durable goods orders up 1.2 percent in December
US durable goods orders up 1.2 percent in December
Applications for US jobless benefits fell to a low 216,000
Applications for US jobless benefits fell to a low 216,000
Lorain man held for parole violation after shooting
Lorain man held for parole violation after shooting
Police: 'Empire' actor turns self in to face charge
Police: 'Empire' actor turns self in to face charge
Pope demands bishops act now on abuse; victims speak of pain
Pope demands bishops act now on abuse; victims speak of pain
Authorities: Administrator, wife stole $1.2M from church
Authorities: Administrator, wife stole $1.2M from church
'Empire' actor goes from victim to accused felon in 3 weeks
'Empire' actor goes from victim to accused felon in 3 weeks
District, not state, has been paying Mohip
Mohip is supposed to be paid by the state, but A.J. Ginnetti, district deputy chief of finance/treasurer, revealed at a special school board meeting Wednesday evening that the district has been footing that bill.
Poland’s Lanterman makes history as state qualifier.
Mark Lanterman is the first male swimmer to qualify for the Division II meet for the Bulldogs.
Mathews school board opposes choice of officer
A letter sent by Superintendent Russell McQuaide to Vienna officials does not explain the district's objection to Officer Theresa Hartman.
Downtown pedestrian mall could be in place by fall
The project would close North Phelps Street between West Commerce and West Federal streets.
Former Mathews AD Bob Rozycki remembered
Bob Rozycki spent 49 years in education, 44 with the Mathews schools.
Another GM Lordstown supplier is announcing 73 lost jobs
Germany-based Leadec Corp., an industrial service provider for the Lordstown plant with U.S. headquarters in Cincinnati, announced Wednesday it will permanently lay off 63 United Automobile Workers Local 1112 workers and 10 nonunion employees effective March 8.
Niles council approves additional officer for court
City council, which had been split over funding a full-time police officer for court security, approved the issue 6-1 Wednesday after a personal appeal from Municipal Court Judge Chris Shaker.
WEDNESDAY’S OTHER HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
GIRLS BASKETBALL Tournament Division III Mineral Ridge 61, Berkshire 42 MINERAL RIDGE
West Branch presents ‘Oliver’ with a twist
If You Go What: “Oliver!” When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday Where: West
Campbell council approves pact with workers, ponders McCartney Road
The proposed zoning change could spur business growth along McCartney Road.
Rising country music star Kane Brown brings his laid-back style to Covelli Centre
At this moment in country music, Kane Brown is about as hot it gets.
YSU ROUNDUP
Weather changes softball schedule CHARLOTTE, N.C. Due to forecasted inclement weather during the
Student productions around the valley
Here’s a look at student productions that will be staged in the Mahoning Valley:
Newton Falls man who sickened deputies with fentanyl sentenced
Martin E. Higinbotham, 48, of Newton Falls, who kicked fentanyl into the faces of Trumbull County deputies a year ago, forcing them to seek medical treatment, was sentenced to 16 months in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to all charges.
Bus driver applicants undeterred by Wednesday's weather
Jim Brown of Boardman, left, gets some tips on a bus driver's job Wednesday from Jim Harris, who has been a Boardman schools bus driver for the past 10 years.
‘Women in Jeopardy’ at Youngstown Playhouse
‘Women in Jeopardy’ at Youngstown Playhouse From left, Frank Martin, Tricia Terlesky, Lori George
Steelers: No tag for Bell; could trade Brown
Le’Veon Bell is free to go. Antonio Brown, maybe not so much.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Hate groups at highest level in 2 decades
Associated Press The U.S. had more hate groups last year than at any point in at least the past
Black Wolf and the Thief record release show
Black Wolf and the Thief record release show Warren-based band Black Wolf and the Thief will have
YSU MEN’s BASKETBALL Today’s game
Matchup: YSU (12-16, 8-7 Horizon League) vs. Northern Kentucky (20-7, 10-4). Tip-off: 7 p.m. at
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS “Funny Girl,SDRq The Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, will hold auditions at
Supreme Court rules that ban on excessive fines also applies to states
Associated Press WASHINGTON Tyson Timbs admitted he’d sold drugs, and he accepted his sentence
Abuse survivors make demands to Vatican
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Survivors of clergy sex abuse on Wednesday demanded transparency,
Police suspect Smollett filed false report of attack
Police suspect Smollett filed false report of attack CHICAGO “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett was
‘Guys and Dolls’ was an absolute delight
The stars were aligned for Saturday’s production of “Guys and Dolls” at Powers Auditorium. It was
Mahoning Valley Race Course | Wednesday’s Results
RACE 1 $9,900 - 3 yo’s & up, 1 1/16M, CLM $4,000 7 Electrifying (Gonzalez, L.) $3.40 $3.00 $2.10
Records: Abducted student complained to police
Associated Press MANSFIELD A woman abducted from an Ohio college campus and later fatally shot
New This week
New This week Fighting With My Family (PG-13) Cinema South: Fri.-Thu. 1:20, 4:20, 7, 9:45 p.m.
Putin warns US about placement of missiles
Associated Press MOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin sternly warned the United States
In wake of surgery, Cohen’s sentence postponed to May
Associated Press NEW YORK President Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen was
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Scheduled events
Local events scheduled through February for Black History Month as submitted to The Vindicator:
Bill Engvall comedy show at Packard hall
Bill Engvall comedy show at Packard hall WARREN Tickets are running low for comedian Bill
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Stapleton, Dan + Shay lead ACM nominations NASHVILLE, Tenn. Chris Stapleton and Dan
Democrats to file motion to stop Trump declaration
Resolution to stop Trump’s wall effort to be filed Friday Associated Press WASHINGTON House
United Methodists confront possible split
Asociated Press The United Methodist Church’s top legislative assembly convenes Sunday for a high-
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 6 a.m. (TNN) Tennis: ATP Delray Beach, ATP Rio de Janeiro, ATP Marseille, WTA
War movies ignore reality
Opinion: By Mike Ferner OtherWords Newspapers on the other side of the world are calling it “the biggest
Trump’s attack on press plays out on Capitol Hill
Editorial: Days after a supporter of President Donald J. Trump’s attacked members of the press during a rally
WEDNESDAY AROUND THE NHL
Blackhawks 5, Red Wings 4, OT DETROIT Patrick Kane scored two goals, including the game winner
Trump’s emergency declaration puts Republicans in a tight spot
Opinion: By MARC A. THIESSEN Washington Post WASHINGTON If the goal is to build a border wall, then
CVS Health Corp. tops quarterly forecasts but 2019 outlook weak
Associated Press CVS Health beat fourth-quarter earnings forecasts, but a struggling long-term
OHSAA STATE SWIMMING AND DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS
OHSAA STATE SWIMMING AND DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS At C.T. Branin Natatorium, Canton McKinley High
Minutes show Fed officials noted number of rising threats
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal Reserve policymakers last month noted greater threats to the
Pricey free agent would throw off Pirates payroll, says Nutting
Bob Nutting doesn’t think it makes sense to add a pricey free agent.
MORE COLLEGE BASKETBALL FROM WEDNESDAY
MEN No. 8 North Carolina 88, No. 1 Duke 72 DURHAM, N.C. Luke Maye took full advantage of a
FOLD THE PHONE …
Samsung answers the skeptics with something different Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Samsung
Port authority helping Mahoning County trailer company expand
Port authority helping Mahoning County trailer company expand
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