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Boardman Safety Services Memorial dedication Sept. 11

Boardman Fire Chief Mark Pitzer stands before the Safety Services Memorial at Boardman's new fire station Tuesday. The memorial will be formally dedicated at 10 a.m. Sept. 11.


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Teen builds Stations of the Cross for Eagle Scout project

David Vuksanovich, 15, built 14 Stations of the Cross behind the Emmaus House at the corner of the Holy Family Church property in Poland as part of his Eagle Scout service project. The project took about three weeks to complete.


Compressor malfunction leads to Haz-Mat callout at YSU

No evidence of chemical leak found


Youngstown joins federal opioid lawsuit

The city’s complaint alleges public nuisance, racketeering, negligence and conspiracy


Man gets 10 to life in child-rape case

Words exchanged after sentencing


Trumbull senior-citizen ridership rising after changes in structure

Bolstered by a strong showing in July, ridership by senior citizens through the Trumbull County senior services levy is on pace to have its highest number of riders this year.


ENVIROSCIENCE REPORT Forest board to discuss findings at public hearing

By Jessica Hardin jhardin@vindy.com POLAND Amid concerns about transparency surrounding an


Report: Escort ordered by man steals man’s mom’s debit card

Township man believes escorts stole his mother’s debit card and driver’s license.


Hunter qualifies for official recognition as a 2020 Green Party presidential candidate

His presidential campaign has raised $11,420.36, with $6,837.85 coming from the candidate


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Poland looking to build strengths, improve this season

Poland's Jake Rutana(32)reacts after scoring during 9-28-18 action at Poland.


Man arrested after gun found in diaper bag

On probation from previous weapons case


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Mahoning Valley’s ambulance service is in crisis

After waiting for an hour for an ambulance, Leslie Murphy was prompted by her supervisor to ask the woman who thought she was having a heart attack if she had a car. “Never in my 21-year career have I been so ashamed to be a Youngstown firefighter,” Murphy told Vindicator reporter Jessica Hardin.


MAHONING VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S “RECIPES OF YOUNGSTOWN-VOLUME 2”

MAHONING VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S “RECIPES OF YOUNGSTOWN-VOLUME 2” POTATO-LESS POTATO SALAD


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Lordstown school board, financial forum and question-and-answer session, 7:30


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield:


Dollar General robbed

Dollar General robbed YOUNGSTOWN Police said three men robbed the Dollar General store, 3345


Man and woman arraigned on robbery that injured North Carolina man

Man and woman arraigned on robbery that injured North Carolina man


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital David and Bethany Calzo, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 26.


Hunt Valve contract

Hunt Valve contract SALEM Hunt Valve Co. Inc., 1913 E. State St., dba Union Flonetics, won a


Two Boardman teens charged after threatening man with AR-15

Boardman teen talked friend into taking father’s AR-15 for confrontation