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Youngstown committee approves facade grant

YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s design review committee recommended the approval of a facade grant for improvements and additions to a parking lot on South Avenue, even though one member anticipates space issues. The committee recommended the grant’s approval to the Western Reserve Chapter of ...

YPD: Hospital shooting was suicide

YOUNGSTOWN — The shooting incident that occurred Thursday morning in the emergency room at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital was a suicide, according to a news release from Youngstown police Capt. Jason Simon. The release states that a man, 33, disarmed a Mercy Health police officer who was ...

Warren man accused of using fake bills in Liberty

GIRARD — A Warren man made an appearance in Girard Municipal Court on Tuesday for charges stemming from an arrest in Liberty. Brandan Daniels, 38, pleaded not guilty to attempted theft, while no plea was entered on a charge of counterfeiting. According to the police report, an officer ...

Top-notch firefighters sought for annual award

The Vindicator is seeking nominations for its annual Mahoning County Firefighter of the Year competition. Nominees will be evaluated on dedication, productivity, loyalty and professionalism. They must serve with a fire department in Mahoning County, be at least 18 and hold any rank below ...

Veterans’ advocate leads charge in Valley’s war on hunger

YOUNGSTOWN — For 25 years, Carl Nunziato has served on the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley board of directors. Helping people has been in Nunziato’s DNA forever, whether it was during his time in the U.S. Army, working as a lawyer and advocate for disabled individuals, or ...

Woodcarvers’ artistry takes spotlight at 179th Canfield Fair

CANFIELD — While visiting the 49th state, John Lorenzi may have seen a certain amount of ice, but perhaps more importantly, he returned with two other intangible “I’s:” influences and ideas. “I went to Alaska and saw them running around, and I realized I had to make one,” Lorenzi, ...