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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown council to weigh raising age to buy tobacco, e-cigs
City Health Commissioner Erin Bishop said she plans to ask the city council in September to pass legislation raising the legal age to purchase tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21.
Canfield man who killed himself was being evicted from home
General Motors spokeswoman Cheryl McCarron confirmed O’Hara worked in environmental engineering at the Lordstown automotive plant but hadn’t worked for the company since 2015.
Fiat Chrysler recalling nearly 900,000 vehicles on emissions
Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 900,000 vehicles because they don’t meet US emission standards
St. Patrick's Day live all weekend downtown
The city will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an outdoor “Shamrock the Block” festival Saturday and Sunday on West Federal Street.
Trumbull commissioners split on allowing workers to cash in unused time
All three Trumbull County commissioners and Auditor Adrian Biviano apparently agree that a change needs to be made to a program that allows county employees to cash in unused sick and vacation time at the end of each year.
Proposal may raise legal age to purchase tobacco and vapes from 18 to 21
Proposal may raise legal age to purchase tobacco and vapes from 18 to 21
Judge orders accused Ohio vice officer held without bond
Judge orders accused Ohio vice officer held without bond
NAACP, Youngstown schools participate in academic conference
NAACP, Youngstown schools participate in academic conference
Ohio 'heartbeat' abortion ban moves closer to becoming law
Ohio 'heartbeat' abortion ban moves closer to becoming law
Senate GOP effort on border wall seems to fall short
Senate GOP effort on Trump border wall seems to fall short
Struthers man arrested in Elyria on child-rape charge
Struthers man arrested in Elyria on child-rape charge
Final 2018 figures show fewer Trumbull County overdose deaths
Final 2018 figures show fewer Trumbull County overdose deaths
President Trump issues order grounding Boeing jets
President Trump issues order grounding Boeing jets
Court reinstates late Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction
Court reinstates late Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction
Newton Falls library board has emergency meeting tonight
Newton Falls library board has emergency meeting tonight
UPDATE | Manafort given more than 3.5 years of extra prison time
Manafort gets 73-month sentence; will add 4+ years to prison stay
UPDATE | Authorities said man killed himself in Canfield standoff
SWAT team on scene at Canfield standoff
California's new governor putting moratorium on executions
California's new governor putting moratorium on executions
Oh, baby: April the Giraffe is about to give birth again
Oh, baby: April the Giraffe is about to give birth again
UPDATE | 4 children taken to hospital after Vienna accident
4 children taken to hospital after Vienna accident
Mahoning Co. Veterans Service Commission closed Friday
Mahoning Veterans Service Commission closed Friday
Masury man sentenced to prison on rape charge
Masury man sentenced to prison on rape charge
UPDATE | Groundbreaking for Boardman Safety Services Memorial
Groundbreaking for Boardman Safety Services Memorial is today
Cardinal Pell sent to prison for abusing 2 boys in Australia
Cardinal Pell sent to prison for abusing 2 boys in Australia
CEO steps down as dozens ensnared in college admissions scam
CEO steps down as dozens ensnared in college admissions scam
3-story building collapses in Nigeria with children inside
3-story building collapses in Nigeria with children inside
Decision on mediator in Ohio State lawsuits left to court
Decision on mediator in Ohio State lawsuits left to court
MANAFORT SENTENCING | Manafort returns to federal court for another sentencing
Manafort returns to federal court today for another sentencing
Guilty plea likely in sex slave case against self-help group
Guilty plea likely in sex slave case against self-help group
UPDATE | OSHP seeks help in solving hit-and-run fatal accident
33-year-old Joseph Brown of Beaver Township was killed after being struck by two cars on Market St. near Western Reserve Rd.
One of Youngstown’s last living Holocaust survivors dies
Jerry Kinast of Liberty and his sister Terri Anderson reflect on the life of their father, Henry Kinast, a Holocaust survivor who died over the weekend, as they hold a photo of him.
Eynon, Tigers rule the paint vs. Greenwich South Central
The Tigers hope they can learn a little about Richmond Heights, their regional final opponent, from fellow Mahoning Valley regional qualifier Bristol
TSA removing passenger screening equipment at Youngstown airport
The equipment is being relocated to New Orleans, which apparently “had a need for it,” said John Moliterno, executive director of the Western Reserve Port Authority, which runs the airport..
Brookfield’s Drapola earns first-team All-Ohio honors
Brookfield’s Bailey Drapola received the highest honors in the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association’s Division III and IV All-Ohio Girls Basketball Teams
Mahoning Valley’s unemployment rate 7.2 percent in January
Trumbull County ranked 17th in the state of Ohio for highest unemployment rate.
Early struggles doom YSU baseball team against Kent State
Youngstown State's Cody Dennis, right, is congratulated by Phillip Glasser after throwing out Kent State's Kian O'Brien in the 5th inning of their game, Tuesday afternoon at Kent State. Kent State won 10-5. Youngstown State conceded eight runs in the first four innings
Trumbull officials release report on harassment allegations
A 64-page report from an investigation into harassment allegations by Trish Nuskievicz, Trumbull County Planning Commission director, goes into exhaustive detail regarding the many conflicts among Nuskievicz and various officials.
Campbell school district leases land for solar power savings
Solar power will play a major role in powering the schools.
TUESDAY’s HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
BOYS BASKETBALL New Castle 74, Grove City 67 SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. Michael Wells scored 25 points
Former Vindicator Spelling Bee runner-up passes on legacy
Last year’s second-place winner is passing on her legacy to her sister who is participating in this year’s bee.
Browns acquire Beckjam in stunning trade
Odell Beckham Jr. is about to run a deep route out of New Jersey — straight to Cleveland.
Juvenile has murder case bound over to common pleas court
The 17-year-old is charged with murdering a 15-year-old who was trying to sell cell phones on Youngstown's South Side.
Girard officer will be honored at March 25 meeting
Girard officer will be honored for evacuating residents from Saturday fire
UAW bolsters strike fund, will increase until $850 million
The UAW will put $250 into the fund weekly until 2020, when the weekly contribution rises to $275.
DeWine lauds Mahoning drug court
Gov. Mike DeWine announced his upcoming budget will include an additional $7.5 million in funding for 30 additional specialty docket drug courts
No answer from GM on future of Lordstown plant, DeWine tells Vindy
Gov. Mike DeWine spoke with The Vindicator editorial board Tuesday about General Motors Lordstown, the Youngstown Plan for schools and his proposed gas-tax increase.
Fire officials say 13 dogs die in house fire
Fire officials say a house fire in Ohio has killed 13 dogs, including eight puppies
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Liberty Township trustees, regular meeting, 7:30 a.m., 1315 Church Hill-Hubbard
Embiid makes plays as 76ers down Cavs
Asked to assess his overall performance, Joel Embiid said he was “trash.”
Federal appeals court OKs Ohio law aimed at abortion funding
A divided federal appeals court has upheld an Ohio anti-abortion law that blocks public money for Planned Parenthood
Ohio opioid prescribing decreases, report says
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state’s prescription-reporting system shows the number of
Ohio Senate president happy to talk execution alternatives
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof says he’s happy to discuss
Food sales and dinners through March 20
TODAY Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St., Canfield, will host Lenten breakfasts from 6:30
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 13
Today is Wednesday, March 13, the 72nd day of 2019. There are 293 days left in the year.
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Courtany Jornigan and Zachery Hood, Girard, boy, March
Torch Club will sponsor presentation
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Torch Club will sponsor a presentation about Youngstown’s
Hugh G. Earnhart’s “Eat like a Thresherman: Recipes of a Farming Generation”
Hugh G. Earnhart’s “Eat like a Thresherman: Recipes of a Farming Generation” BLACK BEAN SOUP by
Honda recalling more vehicles with dangerous Takata air bags
1.2M vehicles in North and Central America from the 2001 to 2016 model years Associated Press
Trump’s cuts to Medicare hospital payments trigger an outcry
Candidate Trump promised not to cut Medicare but his payment cuts to hospitals prompt an outcry
Fuel Your Morning with Protein-Packed Recipes
As you prepare to take on the day, one of the most beneficial ways to energize yourself each morning is by fueling your body with the proper nutrients, including protein.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Smollett team: Court cameras would show state’s flimsy case CHICAGO A lawyer for
CAL THOMAS: Democrats have a Jewish problem
Opinion: Rep. Ilhan Omar’s, D-Minn., comment that the influence of the Israeli lobby in Washington pushes
NFL NEWS & NOTES
PITTBURGH STEELERS Ryan Shazier will be on roster in 2019 PITTSBURGH Ryan Shazier will be a
School scandal
TV stars, coaches charged in college bribery scheme Associated Press BOSTON Fifty people,
Bashing Israel isSFlbnot racist
Opinion: By Sarah Gertler OtherWords Weeks ago, when the first accusations of anti-Semitism were being
Details in Trump’s $4.7T budget are meaningless, but priorities are disheartening
Editorial: Los Angeles Times: The endless press coverage notwithstanding, the details of President Donald
Malkin scores 1,000th point in win
Evgeni Malkin isn’t one for nerves. And yet they came anyway as the weeks crept by and the Pittsburgh Penguins star inched closer to 1,000 career points
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