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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Struthers man shot after home stand-off known to police
Police said a man shot and killed by a SWAT team member early today after a standoff lasting more than 12 hours was not a stranger to police.
Family, friends remember Niles mother at vigil tonight
About 100 grieving and shocked friends turned out in frigid temperatures tonight for a vigil outside the Hideaway Lounge to remember Britney Mazanec, who was killed early Sunday in front of the lounge, on Youngstown Road near Eastwood Mall.
Temple fires Y'town school board member from rabbi post
Dario Hunter, Youngstown Board of Education member and candidate for the Green presidential nomination, issued a statement today that he has been terminated from his rabbi position at Ohev Tzedek-Shaarei Torah in Boardman.
Survivors, supporters learn how to help at YSU workshop today
What started as a class project bloomed into a workshop that aims to assist survivors of sexual assault.
Planning commission recommends road plan for HomeGoods
Planning commission recommends road plan for HomeGoods
Pa. man, woman sentenced to prison in girl’s death
Pa. man, woman sentenced to prison in girl’s death
Report: Unclear if $560M US Caribbean security plan has worked
Report: Unclear if $560M US Caribbean security plan has worked
Winfrey to interview Jackson accusers in post-film special
Winfrey to interview Jackson accusers in post-film special
House approves bill to expand gun-sale background checks
House approves bill to expand gun-sale background checks
Walmart is getting rid of greeters, worrying the disabled
Walmart is getting rid of greeters, worrying the disabled
Amid clouds of dust, border wall prototypes are demolished
Amid clouds of dust, border wall prototypes are demolished
UPDATE | Boardman police surround apartment complex on Indianola Road
Boardman police surround apartment complex on Indianola Road
Military spent about $8M on transgender care since 2016
Military spent about $8M on transgender care since 2016
Go 'True Blue' March 8 to support Lordstown GM workers
Go 'True Blue' March 8 to support Lordstown GM workers
Michael Jackson's brothers say accusers' film neglects facts
Michael Jackson's brothers say accusers' film neglects facts
Hunter is out at Ohev Tzedek after statements about Palestinian treatment
Hunter is out at Ohev Tzedek for statements about Palestinian treatment
Cuyahoga Co. considers using casino revenue for communities
Cuyahoga Co. considers using casino tax revenue for communities
Niles schools announces kindergarten, open-enrollment registration
Niles schools announces kindergarten, open-enrollment registration
COHEN TESTIMONY | Republicans attack Cohen as 'pathological liar'
Republicans attack Cohen as 'pathological liar'
Ohio EPA considers rules for water-quality certification
Ohio EPA considers rules for water-quality certification
COHEN TESTIMONY | Trump's sons cast Cohen as disgruntled
Trump's eldest sons cast Cohen as disgruntled
Recordings suggest witnesses to Niles mom's shooting
Report and recordings suggest witnesses to Niles mom's shooting
UPDATE | Niles police release report on fatal shooting
Niles police release report on fatal shooting
COHEN TESTIMONY | Cohen details 'suspicions' about Trump, Russia
Cohen details 'suspicions' about Trump, Russia
Trial begins next week on ACLU's Ohio gerrymandering suit
Trial begins next week on ACLU's Ohio gerrymandering suit
COHEN TESTIMONY | Ex-Trump lawyer’s prepared remarks to Congress
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen’s prepared remarks to Congress
COHEN TESTIMONY | Trump repaid Cohen for money paid to porn stars
COHEN TESTIMONY | Trump repaid Cohen for money to porn stars
COHEN TESTIMONY | Cohen apologizes for Trump loyalty
COHEN TESTIMONY | Cohen apologizes for Trump loyalty
COHEN TESTIMONY | Republican fails to delay Cohen hearing
Republican fails in bid to delay Cohen hearing
UPDATE | MCCTC 'methodically' dismissed after threats
UPDATE | MCCTC 'methodically' dismissed after threats
COHEN TESTIMONY | Trump knew about WikiLeaks email dump beforehand
Cohen says Trump knew about WikiLeaks email dump beforehand
NORTH KOREA SUMMIT | Trump, Kim wrap up meetings, dinner
Trump, Kim wrap up evening of meetings, dinner
High court's cross case could affect monuments nationally
High court's cross case could affect monuments nationally
NORTH KOREA SUMMIT | Trump, Kim open with handshake, smiles
NORTH KOREA SUMMIT | Trump, Kim open with handshake, smiles
Lewandowski: Sherrod Brown would be weighty Trump opponent
But he questions what Brown has done for Ohio.
Chaney beats East for the fourth time this year
Even if it got harder each time, Chaney still found a way to beat East.
UAW sues GM to keep Lordstown and two other plants open
The lawsuit contends the automaker is breaching a labor contract.
Panel discusses “New Direcion After Northside”
The future of health care in Youngstown will focus more on prevention and education aimed at keeping people healthy and out of the hospital.
State of relaxation helps Lowellville’s Rotz
Haylie Rotz is to bowl in her third straight state tournament.
Canfield residents question ABC Water district fees
Township residents grilled ABC Water and Storm Water District board member Keith Rogers on Tuesday about new property assessments to fund stormwater upgrades in the area, as well as a proposal to bring Youngstown water to township residents.
Letter fuels disputes on Poland forest issues
A Feb. 21 letter from Dr. Ian Renne, Poland Municipal Forest board member, to Village Council and the board stoked an already contentious board meeting Tuesday night, resulting in a packed village hall.
State defends school takeover law in Ohio Supreme Court case
Lawmakers didn’t violate the Ohio Constitution or a procedural rule when they passed a law that shifted control of poor-performing school districts, the state argued in a new filing at the Ohio Supreme Court, which is considering a case challenging the law.
Ed O'Neill on Vindy Talk Radio Wednesday at noon
Actor Ed O’Neill will join Vindy Talk Radio Wednesday at noon for a free-flowing chat on, well, the latest with Ed.
The Vindicator’s finalists announced in APME newspaper contest
Finalists have been announced in the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors’ 2018 newspaper contest, with The Vindicator’s staff in the running for many awards, including best public service, best spot news coverage and best enterprise reporting.
Belmont Ave. church to be auctioned online
Byce Auction of Youngstown will host an online auction to sell the Centenary United Methodist Church.
Sheriff: Woman claimed pregnancy to get methadone
A Mahoning County jail inmate claimed she was pregnant in order to get methadone treatment.
Lordstown panel to consider relocation of Hallock Young for warehouse
The village planning commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. today to consider an amended petition for vacating and relocating a portion of Hallock Young for the TJX/HomeGoods distribution center project.
High court cites ex-county auditor Sciortino for contempt
Former Mahoning County auditor Michael V. Sciortino failed to file in accordance with the December suspension of his law license.
State Auditor declares Niles schools in fiscal emergency
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES State Auditor Keith Faber declared Niles schools in
ODE, Youngstown schools work out details of Mohip salary reimbursement
An ODE representative said the district was to have signed a memorandum of understanding for Mohip’s salary reimbursement.
Marco Flaminio off primary ballot for Warren 3rd Ward councilman
Insufficient number of signatures on his candidate petitions
Canfield students perform simulated C-sections
Canfield High School students perform simulated Caesarean sections for a child-development class Tuesday afternoon. Members of this team are, from left, juniors Zoe Kabetso, MacKenzie Rusu and Angelina Mangie, with teacher Angela Alexandrides.
CAL THOMAS | Flashback to 1938 Munich pact
Opinion: “There are none so blind as those who will not see.” One might think that after denying the
Ohioans go hungry amid flaws in new benefit system
Editorial: The Plain Dealer of Cleveland: Trying to automate how an Ohioan can apply for and receive human-
Food sales and dinners through Mar. 6
THURSDAY Lord of Life Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, will offer drive-through spaghetti
Activists making plans to counter Klan group’s rally
Civil rights activists are making plans to counter a May 25 rally in Ohio by a Ku Klux Klan-affiliated group
Trump: No nukes will help North Korea's economy
President Donald Trump hoped for “great things” from his second meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un as he paid a courtesy call today on his Vietnamese hosts.
college basketball roundup
college basketball roundup Tuesday’s games MEN Kent State 78, Ohio 73 KENT Jaylin Walker
No wall can close the great divide in US
Opinion: By John L. MiCEK Cagle Cartoons America has a bunch of foundational myths – George Washington
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Girard school board, regular meeting, 4 p.m., Girard High School library, 1244
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 27
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 27, the 58th day of 2019. There are 307 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
“FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CARRIE”
“FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CARRIE” POTATO-CRUST CHICKEN QUICHE by CARRIE TRAUTMAN-PESKA 4cups frozen
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield:
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial AME Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, various commodities,
Delta Sigma Theta to host Beverly Evans Smith
The members of the Youngstown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will host Beverly
GOP helped Foxconn bilk Wisconsin
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords A newspaper photograph last summer portrayed three guys in suits and
nhl roundup | Tuesday’s games
Penguins 5, Blue Jackets 2 COLUMBUS Jared McCann scored twice, Matt Murray made 21 saves and the
Psychology focus groups
Youngstown State University psychology assistant professor is seeking local parents and professionals to participate in focus groups
Protect endangered insects
Editorial: Toledo Blade: In the 1998 Pixar film “A Bug’s Life,” Flik, the ant protagonist, asserts the
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Chicago’ dramas do big business for NBC NEW YORK Producer Dick Wolf’s factory of
Austintown trustees approve 2019 budget
The township police department is anticipated to receive about $900,000 from the new levy
Cohen expected to claim lying, racism by Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, is
Fifth turn in Pirates’ rotation up for grabs
The Pittsburgh Pirates believe Jameson Taillon, Trevor Williams, Joe Musgrove and Chris Archer give them a good start to their rotation.
Tribe looks for pop from veteran Ramirez
The Indians want to see if Hanley Ramirez can still swing it.
YSU’s Zallow, Elliott to compete in NCAAs
YSU’s Zallow, Elliott to compete in NCAAs YOUNGSTOWN The NCAA has announced that Youngstown
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