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Judge orders grand jury testimony release in downtown corruption trial
The judge in the corruption trial of ex-Youngstown Mayor Charles Sammarone, former city Finance Director David Bozanich and downtown developer Dominic Marchionda is requiring the prosecutor to provide the defense with grand jury testimony from two key witnesses.
Event outside closed hospital about Trump's failed job promises
The Ohio Democratic Party will have a Thursday event in Youngstown to criticize the economy under Donald Trump on the two-year anniversary of the president’s speech at the Covelli Centre in which he vowed to return the area to its steel-mill glory days.
Youngstown school board delays action on levy
Youngstown Board of Education took no action at its meeting Tuesday to place a renewal of the school district’s 10.7-mill property tax levy on the November ballot.
Deer exclosure to be added to Poland forest
Poland Municipal Forest Board is on track to add an additional deer exclosure to the forest.
Seattle man stabbed by Uber driver sues the company
Seattle man stabbed by Uber driver sues the company
Bengals owner Mike Brown opposes 18-game schedule proposal
Bengals owner Mike Brown opposes 18-game schedule proposal
Longtime Mueller aide may appear with him at hearing
Longtime Mueller aide may appear with him at hearing
Youngstown man arrested after pushing woman out of car
Youngstown man arrested after pushing woman out of car
Immigration operation touted by Trump nets 35 arrests
Immigration operation touted by Trump nets 35 arrests
DeWine, lawmakers OK financial rescue for Ohio’s nuclear plants
DeWine, lawmakers OK financial rescue for Ohio’s nuclear plants
Army Corps hosts community event Wednesday in Berlin Center
Army Corps hosts community event Wednesday in Berlin Center
Woman charged in fatal Ohio wrong-way crash pleads not guilty
Woman charged in fatal Ohio wrong-way crash pleads not guilty
CEO: Schools denied my offer after warning on lunch bills
CEO: Schools denied my offer after warning on lunch bills
New US facility to hold immigrant children already closing
New US facility to hold immigrant children already closing
USDA rule would cut food stamp benefits for 3.1 million
USDA rule would cut food stamp benefits for 3.1 million
UPDATE | Boxer Dadashev dies after suffering brain injury in ring
Boxer dies from Friday night fight injuries
2 indicted, accused of looting storm-damaged Ohio home
2 indicted, accused of looting storm-damaged Ohio home
Settlement expands transgender restroom rights in N.C.
Settlement expands transgender restroom rights in N.C.
Lawmakers approve financial rescue for Ohio’s nuclear plants
Lawmakers approve financial rescue for Ohio’s nuclear plants
Trumbull seeks state of emergency for Kinsman dam flood
Trumbull seeks state of emergency for Kinsman dam flood
US attorney general says encryption creates security risk
US attorney general says encryption creates security risk
Ohio Dems have event Thursday in Youngstown criticizing Trump
Ohio Dems have event Thursday in Youngstown criticizing President Trump
Lake Erie beach closed after 2nd swimmer goes missing
Lake Erie beach closed after 2nd swimmer goes missing
Styles Haury will open Brett Eldredge concert at amphitheater
Styles Haury will open Brett Eldredge concert at amphitheater
YSU Foundation announces scholarship, endowment for veterinarians
YSU Foundation announces scholarship and endowment for veterinarians
Respect-for-parents Day set for Aug. 1 at Covelli Centre
Respect-for-parents Day set for Aug. 1 at Covelli Centre
Suzie's Dogs & Drafts hosts OH WOW! programs today
Suzie's Dogs & Drafts hosts OH WOW! programs today
'Unknown assailants' continue Warren shooting spree
Unknown assailants continue Warren shooting spree
Trump threatens Guatemala after its court blocks asylum deal
Trump threatens Guatemala after its court blocks asylum deal
Pa. officials: Nonswimmer drowns while trying to rescue child
Pa. officials: Nonswimmer drowns while trying to rescue child
US lawmakers return to assess budget and debt agreement
Lawmakers return to assess budget and debt agreement
Hundreds of black deaths in Red Summer ignored century later
Hundreds of black deaths in Red Summer ignored century later
Conservative group sues Ohio elections board over video ban
Conservative group sues Ohio elections board over video ban
Cleveland-area man charged in assault of Warren woman
Cleveland-area man charged in assault of Warren woman
Mill Creek Park parking lots will be closed for maintenance
Mill Creek Park lots will be closed for maintenance
No Western Reserve Port Authority meetings this month
No Western Reserve Port Authority meetings this month
Iran congratulates Boris Johnson on Britist PM victory
Iran congratulates Boris Johnson on British PM victory
Junior Jackie Grisdale a woman of letters for Poland
Born to run, Poland’s Jackie Grisdale is about to take a swing at golf.
Trumbull County coroner to autopsy body of man found in Liberty
Police still investigating cause of Austintown man’s death
Mental health board OKs $10.9M budget
With additional levy revenue approved in November, the board is expanding mental health services in schools
Republicans treat Trump’s racism with deafening amount of silenceSFlb
Opinion: WASHINGTON Donald Trump’s presidency is melting down into a noxious stew of racism, failure and
ED RUNYAN | THE VINDICATOR
ED RUNYAN | THE VINDICATOR Kinsman residents attend the Kinsman Township trustees meeting Monday
Governor declares state of emergency in 63 counties, including Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana
It’s the result of severe weather causing damage last month
Man could face death sentence
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Cleveland man accused of killing four people including his ex-
Learn about staying well in a three-part series ‘Healthy Women’
Learn about staying well in a three-part series ‘Healthy Women’ SALEM This summer, area women of
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AUCTION ÔøΩSHrSStruthers Rotary Club will host its annual duck race and basket auction Aug. 17 at
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 23
Today is Tuesday, July 23, the 204th day of 2019. There are 161 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Equifax to pay up to $700M settlement
Associated Press NEW YORK Equifax has agreed to pay $700 million, potentially more, to settle
Davis Family YMCA hosts senior art show
Staff report BOARDMAN The Davis Family YMCA recently hosted its ninth “Centered: Slightly Off-
Library to host History of WASP
Library to host History of WASP SALEM Salem Public Library, 821 E. State St., will host a
SPORTS digest
OHSAA lawsuit back sent back to Hamilton Columbus After an 11-month stay with the case, the Ohio
President, leaders in Congress reach deal on budget
Fed’s borrowing ability restored past elections Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald
Pa. court issues split decision
Pa. court issues split decision on natural-gas drilling rules Associated Press HARRISBURG,
Youngstown comes to a naming rights deal with Raymond John Wean Foundation on riverfront park
The foundation will pay $125,000 annually for 15 years
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city, for the most recent
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city, for the most recent
Duncan returning to Spurs as an assistant
Tim Duncan is the only player on all five of San Antonio’s NBA title teams.
Cyclists, fans should expect the unexpected
A Tour de France jam-packed with unexpected plot twists is saving its biggest surprise for last.
Ronaldo won’t face rape charge in Vegas
LAS VEGAS Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo won’t face criminal charges after a woman accused him of
Millions should stop taking aspirin for heart health, study finds
Associated Press WASHINGTON Millions of people who take aspirin to prevent a heart attack may
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Chris Kraft, 1st flight director for NASA, dies WASHINGTON Behind America’s late
Tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans demand governor resign
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Waving flags, chanting and banging pots and pans, tens
Pens sign Aston-Reese to 2-year deal
The Pittsburgh Penguins and forward Zach Aston-Reese avoided arbitration.
Tribe tames Toronto to continue torrid pace
Mike Clevinger pitched seven innings to win his third straight decision and Oscar Mercado homered and tripled.
2 Amazon centers
2 Amazon centers ROSSFORD, Ohio Amazon says it will open two new distribution centers in Ohio.
Cause of death sought
Cause of death sought YOUNGSTOWN Police are waiting for the Mahoning County coroner to determine
Canfield-Poland advances to Junior League Softball World Series
Canfield-Poland defeated Kentucky’s Russell County 15-5 in five innings.
Around the Horn Monday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 8, Yankees 6 MINNEAPOLIS Mitch Garver hit two of Minnesota’s five home
Trump seeks Pakistan’s help to end long Afghanistan war
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump claimed Monday he could end the nearly two-
Mighty pen strikes out
Opinion: By Peter Funt Cagle Cartoons His portfolio of editorial cartoons in hand, Burris Jenkins Jr.
Mexican president’s support for drug kingpin disturbing
Editorial: What would possess the leader of a country that has been ground zero in the long-standing bloody war