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Deceased officer’s daughter receives police escort to school
Olivia Dobbins, with stepmother Jennifer and dad T.J., walks to her new school, East Palestine Elementary. A contingent of local officers were there to escort ...
V24: Geddy Lee is all about bass at Rock Hall fan event
This was a special occasion marking the celebration and book signing tour for Lee’s first publication in book format
Stories published January 24, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Fatal shooting in Youngstown tonight
Youngstown police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at about 9:50 tonight in the 600 block of McBride Street.
Y'town panel rehires Abouserhal as financial consultant
The city’s board of control approved a contract to rehire Michael Abouserhal as a financial consultant to help Youngstown through its struggling financial issues.
Local leaders air concerns about Y'town schools' operation
Local leaders aired concerns about the future of Youngstown City Schools under House Bill 70 during a Community Leadership Coalition on Education news conference.
Detective draws similarities among recent Y'town robberies
The detective investigating the robbery earlier this month of a Youngstown-Poland Road fast-food restaurant testified in municipal court that the way the robbery was carried out matched other robberies in the city since the first of the year.
Mahoning officials bracing for recycling rate hike
As Mahoning County commissioners request bids to renew recycling hauling services for another three years, Solid Waste Management District officials brace for a rate hike, partially due to recyclables’ flagging economy and new, stringent Chinese import regulations.
Ohio opposes condemned man’s request to delay execution
Ohio opposes condemned man’s request to delay execution
Ohio man revived after suffocating in snow on Colorado slope
Ohio man revived after suffocating in snow on Colorado slope
Senate rejects rival plans for ending shutdown, talks start
Senate rejects rival plans for ending shutdown, talks start
AP: Iranian TV anchor says US jailed her as warning
AP: Iranian TV anchor says US jailed her as warning
Arizona GOP lawmaker apologizes months after racial comments
Arizona GOP lawmaker apologizes months after racial comments
Florida elections chief resigns when blackface photos emerge
Florida elections chief resigns when blackface photos emerge
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to comply with Senate subpoena
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to comply with Senate subpoena
Agency: Deadly California fire caused by homeowner equipment
Agency: Deadly California fire caused by homeowner equipment
US faces tough choices as it weighs next moves on Venezuela
US faces tough choices as it weighs next moves on Venezuela
General Mills recalls some flour over salmonella concerns
General Mills recalls some flour over salmonella concerns
Will robots take your job? Quarter of US workers at risk
Will robots take your job? Quarter of US workers at risk
Commerce chief asks why furloughed workers using food banks
Commerce chief asks why furloughed workers using food banks
Ryan is co-chairman of the House National Guard and Reserve Caucus
Ryan is co-chairman of the House National Guard and Reserve Caucus
General Motors to invest $22M more in Tennessee facility
General Motors to invest $22M more in Tennessee facility
Woman reports road rage and slurs in Austintown episode
Woman reports road rage and slurs in Austintown episode
Congo gets new leader in country's 1st peaceful power change
Congo gets new leader in country's 1st peaceful power change
Stocks edge higher as Xilinx leads tech company rally
Stocks edge higher as Xilinx leads tech company rally
Police find drugs, loaded gun and kids in Youngstown home
Police find drugs, loaded gun and kids in Youngstown home
Trial starts for man accused of firing at Youngstown officers
Trial starts for man accused of firing at Youngstown officers
Annual Math 24 competition hosted by Campbell schools postponed
Annual Math 24 competition hosted by Campbell schools postponed
SHUTDOWN | Votes on Senate bills seen as progress even if they fail
SHUTDOWN | Votes on Senate bills seen as progress even if they fail
Pick the winners in the Vindicator's annual Best of Film contest
The Vindicator’s annual contest to pick the Academy Award winners is underway.
Route 165 between Route 46 and U.S. 62 closed by flooding
Route 165 between Route 46 and U.S. 62 closed by flooding
BANK SHOOTING | Ex-girlfriend of suspect says he was fascinated by guns
BANK SHOOTING | Ex-girlfriend of suspect says he was fascinated by guns
Boardman routs Harding for seventh straight win
Boardman's Che Trevena drives on Harding's Dom McGee during the second half of their game, Wednesday night at Warren Harding High School.
Contentious questioning, closing arguments close out testimony in Hoerig murder trial
Claudia Hoerig dueled with Chris Becker, assistant Trumbull County prosecutor, during cross-examination Wednesday afternoon in her aggravated-murder trial, then sat and listened as one of her attorneys dueled with Becker and Prosecutor Dennis Watkins in closing arguments.
State officials in awe of Fitch's Purple Star Room
Of the 142 Purple Star schools in Ohio, Austintown Fitch is the only one with a dedicated space for military-connected students, ODE officials said Wednesday.
Reardon welcomed back at Ursuline
The Irish went 72-29 and won three state titles during Dan Reardon’s first stint.
Liberty student arrested on 3 felonies in assaults of staff, cop, nurse
The student said he was on LSD, police say.
Youngstown man jailed on attempted murder charge
Christopher J. Adkins’ sister told police Adkins stabbed her husband after he confronted Adkins about abusing his sister's dog.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU women’s hoops to play ‘pink out game’
The Youngstown State women’s basketball program will hold a “pink out game” on Feb. 2 to benefit the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center and the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
Struthers adjusts condemnation, demolition laws
The changes come as the city seeks to acquire two properties downtown.
WEDNESDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
GIRLS BASKETBALL Warren Harding 85, Boardman 72 OT BOARDMAN Harding outscored Boardman 14-1
BUSINESS DIGEST || Penguin’s 100th tap
Penguin’s 100th tap YOUNGSTOWN Penguin City Beer’s 100th tap will be located at the St. George
Youngstown officials reduce projected general-fund deficit
They’ll meet again Feb. 7 to discuss further cuts.
‘Rock the Dome’ comes to Ward Beecher this weekend
The Ward Beecher Planetarium at Youngstown State University will present “Rock the Dome” shows Friday and Saturday.
METRO DIGEST || Search for new Youngstown schools CEO
Youngstown City Schools could have its new chief executive officer selected by late April.
Two Hubbard councilmen, businessmen run for mayor
Both candidates have years of experience in business.
Deceased officer’s daughter receives police escort to school
Olivia Dobbins, with stepmother Jennifer and dad T.J., walks to her new school, East Palestine Elementary. A contingent of local officers were there to escort her to her first day of class.
Live sitcom ‘Stuck’ on Rust Belt stage
The Rust Belt Theater Company will present the first three episodes of “Stuck,” a serial comedy, at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Calvin Center
Why do they come to Congress, these people like Sen. Graham?
Opinion: WASHINGTON Back in the day, small rural airports had textile windsocks, simple and empty things
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 28.300.53 Aqua America, .20
Police: 5 fatally shot inside Fla. bank, suspect arrested
Associated Press SEBRING, Fla. A gunman opened fire inside a Florida bank Wednesday, killing
Patriots defense back on track
The Patriots have found stability for a group that gave up 25 or more points five times through its first 10 games.
Rozier scores 26 as Celtics rout Cavaliers
Youngstown native Terry Rozier scored 22 of his 26 points in the first half.
Manafort denies lying to investigators
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman on Wednesday
AROUND THE NFL Wednesday’s news & notes
ARIZONA CARDINALS Larry Fitzgerald will return for 16th season TEMPE, Ariz. Star receiver
government shutdown Under pressure
Dems prepare own border security package shunning Trump’s demand for $5.7B for wall Associated
WEDNESDAY’S OTHER TOP 25 GAMES
MEN No. 1 Tennessee 88, Vanderbilt 83 OT NASHVILLE, TENN. Grant Williams scored a career-high
Trump delays SOTU address
Pelosi rescinded House invitation Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said
Nurse arrested in woman’s pregnancy
Associated Press PHOENIX A nurse who was supposed to be looking after an incapacitated woman at
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Overtime games boost NFL ratings NEW YORK There’s nothing like two overtime games
Valley’s unemployment rate rises in December
The Mahoning Valley’s nonseasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 6.2 percent in December from December 2017’s rate of 5.8 percent
Night of Irish Music on tap for Saturday
Staff report SHARON, PA. The Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Knights of Columbus will hold
crisis in venezuela Opposition leader declares himself interim president
Socialist Nicolas Maduro retaliates by breaking off relation with US Associated Press CARACAS,
Oscar’s biggest snubs
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES The rollercoaster of the 2019 awards season
Geddy Lee is all about bass at Rock Hall fan event
This was a special occasion marking the celebration and book signing tour for Lee’s first publication in book format
YSU alumni art exhibit
Contributed photo YSU alumni art exhibit The annual Youngstown State University Alumni Art
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Queen of Bingo.” Directed by Gil Peters-Thurman, Black Sheep Players,
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 24
Today is Thursday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2019. There are 341 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Shutdown taking a toll on workers, the public
Editorial: The U.S. Senate was expected to vote on two measures today aimed at ending the 34-day partial
Trump vs. the crazies
Opinion: By Michael Reagan Cagle Cartoons If for some strange reason you didn’t already know how much the
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
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