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 ...

WHAT: Village council meeting Wednesday PRESENT: Sean Schmidt, Kerry Reckard, John Metzinger, Kyles Joynes, Chad Jones, Don Smith and Mayor Ray Lewis Council: • Tabled entering into an agreement with the Trumbull County public defender’s office for representation of indigents until ...

CANFIELD — The 179th Canfield Fair starts Wednesday, and this year it will be smothered in new technologies. Some programs are a first for the fair. “This year, we went with all-online registration,” Fair Director George Roman said. “We were online for everyone from vendors to those ...

YOUNGSTOWN — During 2024, Mahoning County saw an increase in rape cases being indicted over the previous year. Mahoning County Prosecutor Lynn Maro provided statistics on rape indictments over the past five years. They showed that there were 21 rape indictments in 2024, up five from the ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Unstaffed speed cameras in 21 school zones in Youngstown will be turned on again beginning Tuesday. The speed enforcement cameras are turned on when the school day starts and don’t shut off until 6 p.m. The city collected $916,721 in fines during the 2024-25 school year on ...

The Youngstown State University Marching Pride gave its first public performance of the year Friday at Stambaugh Stadium, providing patrons with a preview of the music they will perform during Penguin football games this fall. The performance showcased the full ensemble, including the ...