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Valley leaders can't confirm VP Pence's remarks about Lordstown
Local officials working to find a company for the idled General Motors Lordstown complex don’t know what Vice President Mike Pence is talking about when he said Workhorse Group Inc. and an affiliated entity have the money in place to buy the plant.
Kinsman residents want answers on flooding damage
Residents of Kinsman and the surrounding area filled the sanctuary of Kinsman United Methodist Church Wednesday seeking information about what they can do themselves and what is being done for them in the aftermath of the devasting July 20 flood.
Repaving underway in Poland Twp.
The township road repaving project is underway, and trustees tentatively chose a bid for another portion of the project.
Canfield drug-testing forum Thursday night
Schools Superintendent Alex Geordan said letters to administrators said “it’s about time” the district enacted a student drug-testing policy, which another said they feel is “for the betterment of our youth.”
US fighter jet crashes in Death Valley, 7 park visitors hurt
US fighter jet crashes in Death Valley, 7 park visitors hurt
Warrants say New Zealand attack inspired synagogue shooting
Warrants say New Zealand attack inspired synagogue shooting
US officials say key rail safety technology 90% complete
US officials say key rail safety technology 90% complete
Authorities: Suburban Cincy police shoot, injure robbery suspect
Authorities: Suburban Cincy police shoot, injure robbery suspect
Senate confirms Kelly Craft as US ambassador to UN
Senate confirms Kelly Craft as US ambassador to UN
Liberty Township national Night Out activities are Tuesday
Liberty Township national Night Out activities are Tuesday
Ohio to assist local agencies with drug intel center
Ohio to assist local agencies with drug intel center
Puerto Rico braces for clashes over island's next leader
Puerto Rico braces for clashes over island's next leader
NWS issues thunderstorm warning for Mahoning, Trumbull counties
NWS issues thunderstorm warning for Mahoning, Trumbull counties
CNN coverage of Democratic debate seen by 8.7 million
CNN coverage of Democratic debate seen by 8.7 million
Ryan Rulong guilty in University at Larchmont shootup
Ryan Rulong guilty in University at Larchmont shootup
US records nearly 20 mass killings for the year so far
US records nearly 20 mass killings for the year so far
US to set up plan allowing prescription meds from Canada
US to set up plan allowing prescription meds from Canada
Israel approves Palestinian construction in West Bank
Israel approves Palestinian construction in West Bank
R. Kelly judge orders lawyers not to talk about new evidence
R. Kelly judge orders lawyers not to talk about new evidence
Bus hit by roadside bomb in Afghanistan, 32 killed
Bus hit by roadside bomb in Afghanistan, 32 killed
Pa. man sentenced to 21 to 42 years in death of 4-month-old girl
Pa. man sentenced to 21 to 42 years in death of 4-month-old girl
Audit: Ohio State unit didn’t report 57 possible felonies
Audit: Ohio State unit didn’t report 57 possible felonies
Judge sets tentative date for Jeffrey Epstein's trial
Judge sets tentative date for Jeffrey Epstein's trial
Lawyer for Ohio man who stabbed daughter points to mental illness
Lawyer for Ohio man who stabbed daughter points to mental illness
Chamber's Dignan surprised by veep's Workhorse/Lordstown claim
Chamber's Dignan surprised by veep's Workhorse/Lordstown claim
Towering Broadway director and producer Hal Prince dead
Towering Broadway director and producer Hal Prince dead
Rulong calls no witnesses in Larchmont tavern case
Rulong calls no witnesses in Larchmont tavern case
Man surrenders in Boardman domestic violence and assault case
Man surrenders in Boardman domestic violence and assault case
Bond set in Warren for aggravated burglary suspect
Bond set in Warren for aggravated burglary suspect
UPDATE | Road reopened after collision in Hubbard Township
Road closed after truck collision in Hubbard Township
Former fire district treasurer guilty of misappropriating funds
Former fire district treasurer guilty of misappropriating funds
TODAY'S VINDICATOR HEADLINES WEDNESDAY
Here's the top headlines in today's Vindicator and on Vindy.com.
A Greatest first | Poland's Jacobson joins Greatest right out of high school
In the photo below is Poland's Jenna Jacobson when she first debuted as a 14-year-old in Greatest Golfer juniors play.
Father gets 11 years for causing son's permanent brain damage
A tattoo reading “Boy” across Eric J. Pendland’s hand should serve as a permanent reminder of the childhood his son won’t have, said Mahoning County Judge Anthony Donofrio.
Hubbard councilwoman pleads guilty to election fraud
Hubbard Councilwoman Lisha Pompili-Baumiller pleaded guilty Tuesday to a bill of information alleging she made a false statement relating to an election petition she filed this year for re-election to Hubbard City Council.
YSU linebacker Anderson bigger and better
Ray Anderson is still playing in the same stadium where he played high school football, but he is not the same player.
Inner Circle Canfield offers lots of delicious food options
Inner Circle has a well-rounded menu
Pence: Workhorse has secured money to buy idled Lordstown GM complex
Workhorse and local officials were not available for comment.
Ex-top cop’s son pleads guilty to felonies
Jared F. Hughes, son of former Youngstown police chief Jimmy Hughes, faces a maximum 5 1/2 years for shooting another driver in a 2017 road-rage incident
Workers file grievances in closing of Market Street Elementary School
The board has seven business days to make decisions regarding the cases heard Tuesday.
Ryan looks for his moment during debate
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland makes a point Tuesday night during the presidential debate in Detroit.
“PARTY FAVORITES” BY ANGELS OF EASTER SEALS
“PARTY FAVORITES” BY ANGELS OF EASTER SEALS GOLDEN PUNCH by MARY KISSOS 11/2cups sugar
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Liberty trustees, regular meeting, 7:30 a.m., 1315 Church Hill-Hubbard Road.
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Hunter and Corey Fonner, New Waterford, girl, July 29.
Discussions continue to lower water rates for Liberty residents
Girard’s water contract with Liberty expires in May 2020, and contractually adds a 40 percent surcharge for Liberty customers’ rate to provide water service.
Sanders, Warren clash with rivals over ‘Medicare for All’
Associated Press DETROIT The signature domestic proposal by the leading progressive candidates
Source: Indians deal Bauer for bats
Cleveland would get slugger Yasiel Puig and left-hander Scott Moss from Cincinnati and would receive outfielder Franmil Reyes, lefty Logan Allen and infielder Victor Nova from the Padres.
jamestown, va. Trump marks anniversary of rise of American democracy
Most black Virginia state legislators boycott event Associated Press JAMESTOWN, Va. President
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 31
Today is Wednesday, July 31, the 212th day of 2019. There are 153 days left in the year.
Trump channels Wallace
Candidates make racism cornerstone of re-election campaigns Associated Press WASHINGTON If
LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL
Canfield-Poland romps to another victory KIRKLAND, WASH. Canfield-Poland pounded out 17 hits in
Commission: District must bid property insurance
The commission wants the board to seek bids for the property insurance contract.
Astros’ Verlander fans 13 to beat Tribe
Cleveland’s only hits were singles by Roberto Perez leading off the third and Greg Allen starting the sixth
Success by Six celebrates 10 years of preparing students for school
United Way program is now used by 19 school districts
Browns to honor Graham with statue
QB Otto Graham played 10 seasons with Cleveland, leading the Browns to a title game in each one.
2 arrested give account of woman’s death in Boardman
One of the suspects said she and the dead woman had been using drugs and drinking Saturday night.
Donation to stadium
Donation to stadium BOARDMAN The Boardman Boosters on Tuesday announced a second major donation
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,23.04‚àí0.09 Aqua America, 2.24
Massive federal debt runs counter to philosophy of nation’s Founders
Opinion: The Founders of the United States of America warned against massive federal debt, but, to our
Washington reboots with hard work in cotton fields
Steelers receiver’s rookie season did not go as hoped.
Refugee policy must be changed
Opinion: By Joe Guzzardi Cagle Cartoons During a recent meeting with the Department of Homeland Security,
Defense attorney questions whether any of victims in drive-by were shot
Defense attorney questions whether any of victims in drive-by were shot
SPORTS digest
Former Penguin Kunitz retires CHICAGO Chris Kunitz announced his retirement Tuesday after
Child-porn sentence
Child-porn sentence LISBON A local photographer who pleaded guilty to possessing child
Youngstown man faces federal charge for attempted armed bank robbery
Dabraylin Hawkins was shot by an off-duty Liberty Township police officer working security at Home Savings Bank.
America’s other desperate caravan
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords While President Donald Trump fans the embers of xenophobia in our
It’s far better to have rats than to be a rat
Editorial: Baltimore Sun: In case anyone missed it, the president of the United States had some choice words to