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Valley doctor embodies both meanings of ‘vet’

Local News September 8, 2026

EDITOR’S NOTE; This story from Monday’s edition is reprinted today due to no mail delivery Labor Day. t YOUNGSTOWN — When people use the term “vet,” they either mean a veterinarian or a veteran, but rarely do they mean both. Dr. Donald Allen, however, is that rare case where it is both. Born in 1947 in Rockford, Illinois, Allen grew up in a family that wasn’t as well off as others, with a mother who survived polio when he was 1 year old, and a father who died when he was young. “My dad died when I was 6, so I never thought I’d go to college. This wasn’t in the ...

Top-notch firefighters sought for award

Local News September 8, 2026

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 chief. Fire department personnel can nominate a fellow firefighter, but nominations also can be submitted by the public. Nominators should include a written statement explaining why the individual meets the criteria for the award, and the nominations should include no more than five pages of ...

Agenda

Community News September 8, 2026

• MAHONING COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the board room, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown. • YOUNGSTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the conference room, 20 W. Wood St. • ELLSWORTH ZONING COMMISSION will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the fire hall. • McDONALD VILLAGE COUNCIL will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the community room for committee meetings. • CANFIELD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the township hall. • SEBRING BOARD OF EDUCATION will have a special meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the administration ...

The Bayeux Tapestry is a hot ticket at the British Museum

International News September 8, 2026

LONDON (AP) — After a wait of almost 1,000 years and a journey of hundreds of miles, the Bayeux Tapestry's big moment is here. The embroidered panorama depicting the last successful invasion of England goes on public display at the British Museum this week, back on British soil for the first time since the 11th century. Tickets are sold out for months, and the museum expects 1 million visitors to see the tapestry before the exhibition ends in July 2027. Schoolchildren across the U.K. will get special history lessons on it. King Charles III and French President Emmanuel Macron have ...

Shooting near fair leads to 3 arrests

Local News September 8, 2026

CANFIELD — Three teenage boys from Warren were arrested following an incident near the Canfield Fairgrounds on Fairground Boulevard on Sunday night. The teens were detained after an extensive search by dozens of law enforcement officers, according to Canfield police Chief Chuck Colucci. A call about the shooting came in just before 11:30 p.m. after the fair closed. The search involved 15 Canfield officers, 20 Mahoning County sheriff deputies and several K-9 units, he said. Colucci said drones also were used to locate the juveniles. He said a gun was found in a backyard behind ...