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Mecca couple arraigned on animals cruelty charge

The Trumbull County Sheriff’s office said it received a call from a neighbor Tuesday saying he has been periodically feeding and watering the dogs over the past few months at the home where Danielle M. Dean, 25, and Lance S. Martinez, 34, live because the couple has refused to do so.

Young mom, toddlers escape robbery in church parking lot

A city woman, 22, escaped from two males trying to rob her while she drove to church Thursday afternoon with her two small children for a Halloween party.

AFD Chief: Fire damage not a big surprise

Cardboard stored in building fueled blaze

Youngstown cops say 3 homicides in two days tied to drugs

The killings are not related, police said.

Claudia Hoerig generating incident reports in Trumbull jail

Claudia Hoerig, 54, who will go on trial Jan. 14 in the 2007 shooting death of her husband, Karl Hoerig, in their Newton Falls home, has generated lots of incident reports while housed in the Trumbull County jail.

Poland levy seeks to boost emergency medical services capacity

In April, two Poland residents suffered cardiac arrests when there were no ambulances available. “That was the primary catalyst for this levy,” said fire Chief Chip Comstock.

Kravitz Deli makes changes but remembers its roots

Jack Kravitz, owner of Kravitz Deli in Liberty, center, Patty Rydawowicz of Inspired Catering, left, and Donia Foster, Jack’s sister, sit in the newly remodeled facility. The deli has been a fixture in the Valley for decades.

Attorney general candidates tout their experience and qualifications

One is a two-term state auditor and the other is a former U.S. attorney

POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD

Poland

Poland Fire dept. levy The levy is new and indefinite. With current property values, this levy

RELIGION DIGEST || Accompanist needed

Accompanist needed HUBBARD Hubbard First Presbyterian Church is seeking a part-time accompanist

Upcoming events

Upcoming events Upcoming events to watch for at Kravitz Deli: Steelers vs. Browns Football

Ohio village says speeding tickets issued since ’13 invalid

Associated Press BUCKEYE LAKE, Ohio A central Ohio village police chief said speeding tickets

Reject eighth try for ban on fracking; say no to end of term limits for council

Editorial: What part of “no” – multiplied tens of thousands of times over in votes over five years – do the

Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Kyla Kachelries and Gary Hurdley, Youngstown, boy, Oct.

holiday happenings Halloween events, trick-or-treat times

A listing of Halloween events and trick-or-treating times as submitted to The Vindicator. All trick-

METRO DIGEST || Offices evacuated

Offices evacuated YOUNGSTOWN The detective bureau and other police department offices on the

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Trump says Twitter removed followers – but he’s gained them NEW YORK President

BUSINESS DIGEST || Food bank gets $10K

Food bank gets $10K YOUNGSTOWN The Giant Eagle Foundation recently awarded Second Harvest Food

Cincinnati Zoo sues for return of Koko’s gorilla companion

Associated Press CINCINNATi The Cincinnati Zoo is suing for the return of a gorilla loaned to a