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After 150 years, The Vindicator Closes its Doors

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YOUNGSTOWN – Just six days after The Vindicator celebrated its 150th anniversary as the premiere news outlet in Youngstown Ohio, the announcement was made that it’s closing the doors and turning off the lights for good.

A quote directly from the Vindy website:
“Due to great financial hardships, we spent the last year searching for a buyer to continue to operate The Vindicator and preserve as many jobs as possible while maintaining the paper’s voice in the community. That search has been unsuccessful. As a result, with a deep sense of sadness and tremendous dismay, we notified our employees yesterday that The Vindicator would cease publication in 60 days. We anticipate the last day you will see us will be Saturday, Aug. 31.”
U.S. Senator Sharod Brown shared his opinion on his Facebook page saying: “‪When local newspapers close, everyone suffers. I feel sick for the dedicated journalists and support staff losing their jobs and the entire community who — at such a critical time — needs the Vindicator’s quality reporting more than ever.‬”

Newspapers are taking a hard hit nowadays with the rise of digital media.  Most people now get news from online sources where instant news and up to the minute updates are possible.  Video and live streams now drive more traffic because viewers can be at the event as it happens and unfolds.