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Judges refuse request to delay gerrymandering trial

Associated Press CINCINNATI A three-judge panel in Cincinnati has denied a request by Ohio to


Coroners issue warnings after rise in deaths, reappearance of carfentanil

Associated Press COLUMBUS Coroners in two of Ohio’s largest counties have issued drug-abuse


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Leo Connelly was wounded in 1967 while rescuing an American soldier

Connelly will be presented his Purple Heart at 11 a.m. today by U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland during a ceremony at the Trumbull County Veterans Service Commission in Warren.


Boardman doctor faces 79 felony charges

Dr. James Prommersberger illegally prescribed opioid medications to 30 patients between 2013 and 2017, according to the indictment.


TLC's 'Our Twinsane Wedding' reception at Y'town's Powers Auditorium

If the reception hall in “Our Twinsane Wedding” looks familiar, it should. The celebration took place in the ornate lobby of Powers Auditorium in downtown Youngstown.


Indictments handed down in killing of young mother

A total of eight people were indicted in connection with Crystal Hernandez's murder.


Update on Warren dog whose owner is charged with animal cruelty

The Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County says Tinkers, an American bulldog mix, had to have two toes amputated after he was rescued from a home on Haymaker Street Northwest Nov. 9, then was returned to its facility.


Hubbard cops find home in deplorable condition, remove animals

Three animals were take from the Rebecca Avenue home.


Struthers council rejects including police in new fire building

Struthers police chief asked city council to include a new police station in plans for a new fire station.


Man indicted in death of woman found in trash can

Amy Begeot, 33, of Boardman, died the same day she was last seen, Oct. 24, when she was released from the jail, a detective said.


ASH WEDNESDAY

Lent, a season of spiritual renewal, begins Ash Wednesday, which is March 6.


METRO DIGEST || Business owner gets probation

The owner of a Lisbon pallet company was sentenced to two years of probation for failing to carry workers’ compensation insurance on his business.


BUSINESS DIGEST || Health care facilities get new location

Alta Behavioral Healthcare and Meridian HealthCare are now serving new and existing clients from a new location: Wexford Center, 1950 Niles-Cortland Road NE.


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Hoerig to spend at least 25 years in prison for killing husband

Claudia Hoerig sat next to one of her lawyers, John Cornely, prior to being sentenced Friday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court to at least 25 years in state prison for shooting to death her husband, Karl, in their Newton Falls home.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Scheduled events

Local events scheduled through February for Black History Month as submitted to The Vindicator:


Officials: Cold snap worsened potholes

Associated Press COLUMBUS Transportation officials in Ohio say dramatic swings in temperatures


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Mellinda Green and Terrell McDowell, Boardman, girl,


mahoning county | Indictments

A county grand jury indicted these people on these charges: Taylor A. Moore, 26, Nantucket Drive,


Grand jury issues indictments in three homicides

More charges expected in one of the cases


Police: Man revived after overdose steals, crashes cruiser

Associated Press COLUMBUS Police in Ohio’s capital city said a man stole a police cruiser just