BAZETTA — The Friends of Mosquito Lake State Park have been preparing a new nature center at the park, Plans are for the new facility to open in the spring of 2026. Jason Lee, a park naturalist, said last year he was in contact with Pymatuning Lake KOA campground, which was getting rid ...

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 ...

Police activity reported Aug. 20-25: Aug. 25, 7:01 p.m. — A 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT reported stolen from Hynes Industries, 3805 Hendricks Road. 12:26 p.m. — Theft of cash and medications reported at 3855 Cumberland Drive. 12:26 p.m. — Theft of beef jerky reported at Shell, ...

Police activity reported Aug. 19-25: Aug. 25, 4:06 p.m. — Joshua M. Maizel-Anzevino, 19, 37 Walnut St., Struthers, was arrested by Struthers police on Boardman warrants for swatting, inducing panic and falsification. 3:27 a.m. — Allante J. Donaldson, 34, 1017 Himrod Ave., ...

COLUMBUS — Julian Sayin had a 40-yard touchdown pass to Carnell Tate early in the fourth quarter, Ohio State got a couple of key stops in the red zone and the third-ranked Buckeyes opened the defense of their national championship with a 14-7 victory over top-ranked Texas on Saturday. It was ...

CANFIELD — Art was in the air Friday at the 179th Canfield Fair at the YMCA Artists demonstration booth, just outside the Fine Arts building. Suzanne Gray, 75, of Columbiana, who initiated the arts and humanities programs at the YMCA in 2003, said that at the Davis Family YMCA in Boardman, ...