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Alliance for Congregational Transformation Influencing Our Neighborhoods scribe Kate Renfield writes down comments made during an ACTION meeting aimed at holding “negligent landlords” accountable. The meeting was Tuesday night at Martin Luther Lutheran Church on the South Side.

Alliance for Congregational Transformation Influencing Our Neighborhoods scribe Kate Renfield ...

Alliance for Congregational Transformation Influencing Our Neighborhoods scribe Kate Renfield writes down comments made during an ACTION meeting aimed at holding “negligent landlords” accountable. The meeting was Tuesday night at Martin Luther Lutheran Church on ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Boardman pitcher Jennifer Taraszewski, right, is congratulated by Mooney's Conchetta Ronaldi after defeating Trumbull County in the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at Youngstown State University. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Boardman pitcher Jennifer Taraszewski, ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Boardman pitcher Jennifer Taraszewski, right, is congratulated by Mooney's Conchetta Ronaldi after defeating Trumbull County in the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at Youngstown State University. ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Poland pitcher Ashley Wire, left, smiles after catching a comeback from Champion's Abby White in the fourth inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at Youngstown State University. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Poland pitcher Ashley Wire, ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Poland pitcher Ashley Wire, left, smiles after catching a comeback from Champion's Abby White in the fourth inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Niles' Lindsey Hays throws to ball to first to get out Western Reserves's Jasmine Phillips in the sixth inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at Youngstown State University. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Niles' Lindsey Hays throws ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Niles' Lindsey Hays throws to ball to first to get out Western Reserves's Jasmine Phillips in the sixth inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Mooney's Conchetta Ronaldi hits a 2-RBI single in the third inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at Youngstown State University. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Mooney's Conchetta Ronaldi hits ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Mooney's Conchetta Ronaldi hits a 2-RBI single in the third inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at Youngstown State University. DAVID DERMER | THE ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Western Reserve's Jasmine Phillips hangs on to the ball hit by Lakeview's Cait Kelm in the fifth inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at Youngstown State University. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Western Reserve's Jasmine Phillips ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Western Reserve's Jasmine Phillips hangs on to the ball hit by Lakeview's Cait Kelm in the fifth inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Boardman pitcher Jennifer Taraszewski throws the ball to first to get out Melanie Bardol in the sixth inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at Youngstown State University. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Boardman pitcher Jennifer Taraszewski ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Boardman pitcher Jennifer Taraszewski throws the ball to first to get out Melanie Bardol in the sixth inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Newton Falls' Tara Backherms catches a fly out by Springfield's Hailey Tydings in the fourth inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at Youngstown State University. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Newton Falls' Tara Backherms ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Newton Falls' Tara Backherms catches a fly out by Springfield's Hailey Tydings in the fourth inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at Youngstown State ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Lakeview's Cait Kelm delivers in the fourth inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at Youngstown State University. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Lakeview's Cait Kelm delivers ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Lakeview's Cait Kelm delivers in the fourth inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at Youngstown State University. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Boardman pitcher Jennifer Taraszewski catches a pop out by Kendyl Switzer in the fifth inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at Youngstown State University. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Boardman pitcher Jennifer Taraszewski ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Boardman pitcher Jennifer Taraszewski catches a pop out by Kendyl Switzer in the fifth inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at Youngstown State University. ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Western Reserve's Jasmine Phillips runs home to score a run on a wild pitch in the fourth inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at Youngstown State University. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Western Reserve's Jasmine Phillips ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Western Reserve's Jasmine Phillips runs home to score a run on a wild pitch in the fourth inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Springfield's Makenzie Capouellez fields the ball before throwing it to second for the out in the fifth inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at Youngstown State University. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Springfield's Makenzie Capouellez fields ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Springfield's Makenzie Capouellez fields the ball before throwing it to second for the out in the fifth inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Boardman's Jennifer Taraszewski, left, is congratulated by Mooney's Gia DiFabio after scoring on a a 2-RBI single by Mooney's Conchetta Ronaldi in the third inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at Youngstown State University. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Boardman's Jennifer Taraszewski, left, ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Boardman's Jennifer Taraszewski, left, is congratulated by Mooney's Gia DiFabio after scoring on a a 2-RBI single by Mooney's Conchetta Ronaldi in the third inning of the 16th Annual ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Poland's Lauren Sienkiewicz fields the ball before throwing to first in the sixth inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at Youngstown State University. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Poland's Lauren Sienkiewicz fields ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Poland's Lauren Sienkiewicz fields the ball before throwing to first in the sixth inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at Youngstown State University. DAVID ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Poland pitcher Ashley Wire delivers in the fourth inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at Youngstown State University. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Poland pitcher Ashley Wire ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Poland pitcher Ashley Wire delivers in the fourth inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at Youngstown State University. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Bristol's Kayla Switzer throws the ball after a 2-RBI single by Mooney's Conchetta Ronaldi in the third inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at Youngstown State University. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Bristol's Kayla Switzer throws ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JUNE 11, 2019: Bristol's Kayla Switzer throws the ball after a 2-RBI single by Mooney's Conchetta Ronaldi in the third inning of the 16th Annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic, Tuesday afternoon at ...


Youngstown officials and JAC Management and Huntington Bank representatives gathered for a ceremonial lighting of the Market Street Bridge Tuesday night to celebrate the Huntington Bank Community Alley.

Youngstown officials and JAC Management and Huntington Bank representatives gathered ...

Youngstown officials and JAC Management and Huntington Bank representatives gathered for a ceremonial lighting of the Market Street Bridge Tuesday night to celebrate the Huntington Bank Community Alley.


William D. Lewis the vindicator  William Shivers, Huntington Bank Pres, speaks during Market St Bridge lighting ceremony 6-11-19.

William D. Lewis the vindicator William Shivers, Huntington Bank Pres, ...

William D. Lewis the vindicator William Shivers, Huntington Bank Pres, speaks during Market St Bridge lighting ceremony 6-11-19.


William D. Lewis the vindicator Market St Bridge new lighting 6-11-19.

William D. Lewis the vindicator Market St Bridge new lighting ...

William D. Lewis the vindicator Market St Bridge new lighting 6-11-19.


William D. Lewis the vindicator Market St Bridge new lighting 6-11-19.

William D. Lewis the vindicator Market St Bridge new lighting ...

William D. Lewis the vindicator Market St Bridge new lighting 6-11-19.


William D. Lewis the vindicator Ann Johnson, of Salem and an employee of JAC Management snaps a photo under the light up Market St Bridge 6-11-19..

William D. Lewis the vindicator Ann Johnson, of Salem and ...

William D. Lewis the vindicator Ann Johnson, of Salem and an employee of JAC Management snaps a photo under the light up Market St Bridge 6-11-19..


Tuesday was Scrappers media day at Eastwood Field, and manager Dennis Malave, above, and some of the players and coaches talked about the 2019 season.

Tuesday was Scrappers media day at Eastwood Field, and manager ...

Tuesday was Scrappers media day at Eastwood Field, and manager Dennis Malave, above, and some of the players and coaches talked about the 2019 season.


Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden arrives for a town hall meeting Tuesday in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden arrives for ...

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden arrives for a town hall meeting Tuesday in Ottumwa, Iowa.


DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Tyler Andersen, 16, of Columbiana, watches his chip shot during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in Hubbard on Tuesday.

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Tyler Andersen, 16, of Columbiana, ...

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Tyler Andersen, 16, of Columbiana, watches his chip shot during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in Hubbard on Tuesday.


DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Hannah Ogden, 16, of Poland watches her putt during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in Hubbard on Tuesday.

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Hannah Ogden, 16, of Poland ...

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Hannah Ogden, 16, of Poland watches her putt during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in Hubbard on Tuesday.


DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Sierra Richard, 17, of Beaver Falls, watches her tee shot during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in Hubbard on Tuesday.

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Sierra Richard, 17, of Beaver ...

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Sierra Richard, 17, of Beaver Falls, watches her tee shot during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in Hubbard on Tuesday.


DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Nick Vassis, 15, of Vienna, watches his tee shot on Hole No. 7 during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in Hubbard on Tuesday.

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Nick Vassis, 15, of Vienna, ...

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Nick Vassis, 15, of Vienna, watches his tee shot on Hole No. 7 during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in Hubbard on Tuesday.


DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Carly Ungaro, 17, of Poland, sinks her putt during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in Hubbard on Tuesday.

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Carly Ungaro, 17, of Poland, ...

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Carly Ungaro, 17, of Poland, sinks her putt during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in Hubbard on Tuesday.


DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Hannah Ogden, 16, of Poland watches her tee shot during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in Hubbard on Tuesday.

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Hannah Ogden, 16, of Poland ...

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Hannah Ogden, 16, of Poland watches her tee shot during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in Hubbard on Tuesday.


DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Nolan Williard, 15, from Canfield, watches his tee shot on Hole No. 7 during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in Hubbard on Tuesday.

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Nolan Williard, 15, from Canfield, ...

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Nolan Williard, 15, from Canfield, watches his tee shot on Hole No. 7 during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in Hubbard on Tuesday.


DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Olivia Leskovac, 15, of Canfield, watches her tee shot during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in Hubbard on Tuesday.

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Olivia Leskovac, 15, of Canfield, ...

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Olivia Leskovac, 15, of Canfield, watches her tee shot during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in Hubbard on Tuesday.


DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Olivia Csee, 15, of Canfield, watches her chip shot during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in Hubbard on Tuesday.

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Olivia Csee, 15, of Canfield, ...

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Olivia Csee, 15, of Canfield, watches her chip shot during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in Hubbard on Tuesday.


DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Jake Shingledecker, 17, from Brookfield, watches his tee shot on Hole No. 7 during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in Hubbard on Tuesday.

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Jake Shingledecker, 17, from Brookfield, ...

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Jake Shingledecker, 17, from Brookfield, watches his tee shot on Hole No. 7 during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in Hubbard on Tuesday.


DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Taylor Bycroft, 16, of East Palestine, reads the green during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in Hubbard on Tuesday.

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Taylor Bycroft, 16, of East ...

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Taylor Bycroft, 16, of East Palestine, reads the green during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in Hubbard on Tuesday.


DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR  Rob Shelton, 17, of Niles watches his chip shot land on the green of Hole No. 3 during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in Hubbard on Tuesday.

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Rob Shelton, 17, of Niles ...

DIANNA OATRIDGE | THE VINDICATOR Rob Shelton, 17, of Niles watches his chip shot land on the green of Hole No. 3 during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Qualifier at Pine Lakes in ...


Youngstown Police Department Capt. Jason Simon leads children, from left Julissa Pike, 11; Nelson Figueroa, 12 and Xavier Weaver, 12, through an obstacle course at Homestead Park as part of the Penguin Challenge.

Youngstown Police Department Capt. Jason Simon leads children, from left ...

Youngstown Police Department Capt. Jason Simon leads children, from left Julissa Pike, 11; Nelson Figueroa, 12 and Xavier Weaver, 12, through an obstacle course at Homestead Park as part of the Penguin Challenge.


Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins has kept his promise to Brazil, writing a letter to the Ohio Parole Board asking that it not keep the convicted murderer in prison past 2046.  Hoerig was sentenced to 28 years to life in prison in February after being convicted at trial of the 2007 murder of her husband, Air Force Maj. Karl Hoerig, in their Newton Falls home.

Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins has kept his promise to ...

Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins has kept his promise to Brazil, writing a letter to the Ohio Parole Board asking that it not keep the convicted murderer in prison past 2046. Hoerig was sentenced to ...


Claudia Hoerig

Claudia Hoerig

Claudia Hoerig


The company of "Hadestown," including two Mahoning Valley men, accept the award for best musical at the 73rd annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday in New York.

The company of "Hadestown," including two Mahoning Valley men, accept ...

The company of "Hadestown," including two Mahoning Valley men, accept the award for best musical at the 73rd annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday in New York.