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Local mayors to urge state, US incentives fto keep GM Lordstown open

Nine mayors will send letters next week to the president, Ohio's governor and its governor-elect.


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Students prepare split peas in Second Harvest food challenge

Split peas don’t fly off the shelves of Center Intermediate School’s food pantry, but that might change now that kids know how to cook them.


Howland resident urges participation in Monday hearing about Cafaro plans

Patricia Dunbar of Howland, president of the environmental group Friends of the Mahoning River, is hoping people interested in the environment will attend an Ohio Environmental Protection Agency hearing at 6 p.m. Monday at Howland High School to learn more about changes that would occur if the Cafaro Co.’s Enterprise Park project goes forward.


Former fire chief says goodbye after 33 years

O'Neill spent 20 years as chief.


Outgoing judge surprised by party

It was shoulder to shoulder in Courtroom 5 Friday in the Mahoning County Courthouse, not the first time over the years the courtroom has been packed.


City schools, YSU announce collaboration on Computing 4 Entrepreneurship

Youngstown State University and Youngstown City Schools announced their collaboration Friday on a coding program.


Warren man accused of running brothel pleads guilty to abduction

A city man who was accused of running a brothel out of his home on Kenilworth Avenue Southeast pleaded guilty to felony abduction Thursday.


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Fans cheer Girard team on to Canton

Girard wide receiver Dom Kendra hangs out a window of the school bus bound for Canton where the team plays today for the Division IV state championship. The community gathered Friday to give the players a send-off at the high school.


2 Valley natives making impact in politics

Opinion: Erica Crawley is a new Ohio House representative, and Rochelle Robinson is mayor of Georgia city.


Place of the Pines

Place of the Pines When: Today, 10 a.m. to noon. What: Enjoy the sights, sounds and scents of


The Gardener’s Gift List

By LuAnn Haddad OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer If your holiday gift list includes a


Tips to better understand soil test results

Q. Help! I can’t understand my soil test results. What do I add to make my soil better? Lillian


Feeding the winter birds is an interesting, useful and humane habit

By Hugh G. EARNHART Ohio certified volunteer naturalist The scrooge phrase that “Christmas is


Are You Feeding the Birds You Want to See?

Are You Feeding the Birds You Want to See? Join the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania from 4


Holiday services

Holiday services The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services open to the public in