The Vindicator

The Vindicator is a daily publication that caters to the residents of Youngstown, Ohio, and the surrounding areas, including Mahoning County, southern Trumbull County, and northern Columbiana County. Founded in 1869, The Vindicator has a long history in the community. As of September 1, 2019, it became part of Ogden Newspapers Inc., based in Wheeling, West Virginia. The paper is now published under the direction of The Tribune Chronicle team, with Charles Jarvis overseeing operations and Brenda Linert serving as the editor. The new ownership has expressed excitement about the future of The Vindicator.

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Civilized man and the art of doing dishes

1 week ago | vindy.com | Burton W. Cole

Jun 7, 2025 While the sink filled with water, I went over the rules in my head:First, wash the mugs and cups, then the silverware, followed by the bowls and plates, and finally the pots and pans. I know about the rules because way back before I was married, a guy at work told me.
Canfield Army vet built bridges toward victory in World War II

2 weeks ago | vindy.com | J.T. Whitehouse

CANFIELD — Alex Wasylychyn turned 100 a few months ago. While he doesn’t get around like he used to, he does have a good mind and remembers his service years and the vital part his unit played in winning the second world war in Europe. Alex grew up on the South Side of Youngstown during the Great Depression and learned to work hard for a living at a young age. At 8, he hung out in downtown Youngstown and shined shoes to earn money.
Warren JFK beats up on Kidron Central Christian, wins 5th straight district title

2 weeks ago | vindy.com | Preston Byers

NEW MIDDLETOWN — For the fifth consecutive year, the Warren JFK Eagles are baseball district champions. Much like last year’s seniors, Kennedy’s Class of 2025 clinched a district title sweep Saturday in New Middletown with a 9-1 win vs. Kidron Central Christian in the Division VII, Northeast 1 final.
The GPS lady and road less traveled

2 weeks ago | vindy.com | Burton W. Cole

Many years ago, poet Robert Frost penned the famous lines, “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — / I took the one less traveled by, / And that has made all the difference.”Which is to say, his GPS didn’t work either.
Boardman beats Louisville 3-1 for first regional title, state semifinal bid since 2002

2 weeks ago | vindy.com | Neel Madhavan

KENT — For three straight years from 2009-11, Boardman made it to a regional final — falling short each time in close, heartbreaking fashion. Now 14 years later, the Spartans are finally regional champions once again. Despite not recording a hit until the fifth inning on Saturday, Boardman finally got its bats going in the sixth inning.
Boardman jumps on Tallmadge, overcomes errors, in 2-0 victory

2 weeks ago | vindy.com | Neel Madhavan

KENT — Boardman third-baseman Alex Ward had a bit of a slow start at the plate to begin the spring. But since then, she’s found her groove and proven to be one of the Spartans’ most consistent hitters throughout the season. “We focused a lot (on hitting) in the offseason,” Ward said. “I know, speaking personally, I took a lot of time thinking about how my approach is going to be every time I’m in the box.
LaBrae bows out of regional in loss to Akron Manchester

2 weeks ago | vindy.com | Neel Madhavan

YOUNGSTOWN — LaBrae’s postseason run came to an end on Wednesday, as Akron Manchester proved to be too much for the Vikings. The Panthers got off to a fast start and pulled away late to hand LaBrae a 9-0 defeat in the Division V regional semifinal at Youngstown State. “It got away from us a little bit at the end,” Vikings head coach Dwayne Buck said. “That’s a great team over there.
Abbey Road residents get good news

2 weeks ago | vindy.com | J.T. Whitehouse

CANFIELD TOWNSHIP — Residents of Abbey Road received good news at Tuesday’s trustees meeting when they were informed the developer is planning to put in a swale and piping to remove water from the backyards and divert it to a pond across the street. Several residents came to a meeting earlier this month to complain about flooding issues that turn their backyard into a swamp.
South Range stifles Champion for third straight season to advance to regional final

2 weeks ago | vindy.com | Neel Madhavan

YOUNGSTOWN — For three straight years, South Range has had Champion’s number. The Raiders and Golden Flashes have met in the regional rounds of the OHSAA softball tournament each of the past three seasons, and for three straight years, the Raiders have emerged victorious. “Our girls get fired up to play Champion,” South Range head coach Jeff DeRose said. “They have a history that we’re trying to build.
Gradishar leads Champion back to regional with 3rd straight district title

3 weeks ago | vindy.com | Neel Madhavan

HUBBARD — Champion senior Gabby Gradishar has put up eye-popping numbers and set countless records during her career with the Golden Flashes. As a hitter, she set the school’s career home run record (52) last week and the school single-season batting average mark (.640) last year, while also breaking the career runs record. Then as a pitcher, she’s also surpassed more than 700 strikeouts for her high school career.