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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


US government launches Big Tech antitrust probe

US government launches Big Tech antitrust probe


Senate approves bill to extend 9/11 victims fund

Senate approves bill to extend 9/11 victims fund


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


Co-defendant changes plea in child-sex case

Co-defendant changes plea in child-sex case


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


Wrongful-death suits filed in SC prison riot

Wrongful death suits filed in SC prison riot


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


Tease photo

Media touring Amazon's North Jackson facility

Media touring Amazon's North Jackson facility


Senate confirms Esper as defense secretary

Senate confirms Esper as defense secretary


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.


Lockup List Tuesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Lawmakers approve financial rescue for Ohio’s nuclear plants

Lawmakers approve financial rescue for Ohio’s nuclear plants


Local veterans honored at Austintown ceremony

Local veterans honored at Austintown ceremony


OVI Task Force cites 4 for impaired driving

OVI Task Force cites 4 for impaired driving


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


FBI chief Wray says China poses a serious threat

FBI chief Wray says China poses a serious threat


Ohio Dems have event Thursday in Youngstown criticizing Trump

Ohio Dems have event Thursday in Youngstown criticizing President Trump


Bond increased for child-porn suspect

Bond increased for child-porn suspect


Lake Erie beach closed after 2nd swimmer goes missing

Lake Erie beach closed after 2nd swimmer goes missing


YSU's M-70 lot closed until Aug. 1

M-70 lot closed until Aug. 1


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


Autopsy for Cory Davner set Wednesday

Autopsy for Cory Davner set Wednesday


Youngstown man jailed on gun charges

Youngstown man jailed on gun charges


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


Five Finger Death Punch coming to Covelli Centre

Five Finger Death Punch coming to Covelli Centre


'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


gBeta starts at Youngstown Business Incubator

gBeta starts at Youngstown Business Incubator


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


Today's Vindicator headlines

Today's Vindicator headlines


Junior Jackie Grisdale a woman of letters for Poland

Born to run, Poland’s Jackie Grisdale is about to take a swing at golf.


Woman arraigned after fracas with Lowellville cops

Bond set at 15K


State budget good news for Poland schools

State budget good news for Poland schools


Trumbull County coroner to autopsy body of man found in Liberty

Police still investigating cause of Austintown man’s death


Girard moves Tobacco 21 to third reading

Girard honors Athena award recipient


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


Goldschimdt’s slam sends Cards past Pirates

Pirates extra-inning comeback falls short


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


worth a look

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.


Man who mailed threats to appear in court

Ronald Ellis was angry with United Healthcare.


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


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Ta’Shayah Berger and Braylon Barnes, Youngstown, boy,


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.


Batavia bests Scrappers late

Three-run eighth inning sends Scrappers to loss.


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


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