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Family themes rank up there for Warren firefighters on promotion day

Family themes cropped up repeatedly Friday as four Warren firefighters took the oath of office in city council chambers to formalize their promotions.


Old hand grenade found in Boardman home

A Boardman woman called police to inspect a hand grenade she found at her township home Thursday, according to police reports.


Doctor arraigned for second time this week

He is accused of threatening his wife and child.


Austintown teen to sign motivational book ‘Vision Collision’

The event will take place at noon Jan. 19


METRO DIGEST || Hospital delays paychecks

Man runs from police YOUNGSTOWN Police cited a man early Friday for obstruction of justice after


BUSINESS DIGEST || Gas prices drop

Gas prices drop YOUNGSTOWN At $1.906, the average gas price in Northeast Ohio is nearly 11 cents


Man gets $65K bond in drug case

Is his fifth felony drug arrest since 2011


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Minimum wage rises in Ohio, but is it enough?

Shane Sharlock, a crew leader at the Jib Jab Hot Dog Shoppe in Girard, serves food during his shift. Sharlock has been working at the restaurant since 2004, and talked to The Vindicator about the rising minimum wage.


National president of sorority speaks in the Valley on Jan. 19

Opinion: Beverly E. Smith will speak at the Delta Sigma Theta’s 2019 Founder’s Day luncheon at YSU’s Kilcawley Center.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital April Gabriel, Youngstown, girl, Jan. 3. Kristen


YPD, YFD investigate shots and fire

Home set on fire twice; no one injured


Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield

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


U.S. auto industry ends 2018 on strong note

Analysts predict slower sales in 2019


Closure date set for GM Lordstown supplier

Comprehensive Logistics says it will close Source Providers plant March 8


Foster home, 3 teens sued over beating of man

The suit says Messimer suffered a brain hemorrhage after being beaten by three teen girls who ran away from the home and tried to break into his 83-year-old father’s home.