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Homeless woman tries to maintain fragile living arrangements

It’s safe to say that many people take great care at night to make sure the doors and windows of their home are closed and locked because they don’t know when someone might take advantage of an opportunity to harm them. But for one woman, there are no windows and no doors to lock because she has lived outside in the Youngstown-Warren area for at least several weeks. To not put her life in any more danger than it already is, this newspaper is not saying where she lives or describing her. She is always careful not to give out too much information about herself anyway because she ...

The 5 future vehicles you need to watch for, according to Edmunds

Fall is typically when automakers release the majority of their models for the new year. Most will be continuations of prior designs, but there’s also a good number that are all-new or getting major redesigns. If you’re thinking about buying a new vehicle in the next six months, it can be useful to know which ones have major changes or offer notable breakthroughs. To give you an inside scoop on what’s coming down the pike in the next few months, the automotive experts at Edmunds have picked five vehicles that promise to be well worth the wait. Small SUV: 2027 Nissan Rogue ...

Woman loses $1.8 million in gold coin scam

BOARDMAN — A woman told police she lost nearly $1.8 million in a scam involving people posing as Microsoft customer service representatives and federal officers. A Boardman police report states the woman came to the police department Thursday to report the fraud, which began in April. She told police she was using Facebook on April 17 when her computer screen went black. A message appeared warning her not to turn off the computer and instructing her to call Microsoft for help. She called the number and spoke to a woman who spoke English but with an accent the victim could not ...

One income, two retirements

For a lot of people, a one-size-fits-all retirement plan just doesn’t fit. Their family circumstances call for a more custom-made approach. That’s the case with couples who have one income. Christine Benz and Valentina Djeljosevic recently discussed the retirement planning needs of these couples, including emergency funding and Social Security filing decisions. Valentina Djeljosevic: For couples who get to make this choice, to forgo having two earners, I’m sure they’re wondering, “Can we make it on one income?” But what might they be missing? Christine Benz: They’re ...

Tips for getting a business headshot

Getting author photos made to promote his first book was a meaningful experience for freelance journalist Philip Eil. The professional photographer he hired was friendly and supportive, he said, and he liked watching her work during the several hours they spent together. She shot some close-ups in her studio and then took outdoor images of Eil near the Seekonk River, one of his favorite spots in Providence, Rhode Island. “There was so much emotion wrapped up in publishing this book, which I had worked on for over a decade,” Eil said of the 2024 shoot that helped launch his ...

Boardman man charged in Austintown murder

AUSTINTOWN - A man turned himself in at a local hospital after allegedly killing a family member. Local media outlets and some social media sources state that Mark Burley, 36, of Boardman, is charged with killing his father. The Vindicator has not been able to confirm that the victim is ...