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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Former U.S. Sen. Howard Metzenbaum of Ohio dies
Former U.S. Sen. Howard Metzenbaum dies WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Sen. Howard Metzenbaum, an Ohio
Trumbull prosecutor proposes trial in Brazil for Claudia Hoerig
Trumbull prosecutor proposes trial in Brazil for Claudia Hoerig WARREN — Trumbull County’s
Boardman needs a plan before asking for a levy
Boardman needs a plan before asking for a levy BOARDMAN — Development of a strategic plan for the
Nets hold off James, Cavs to end skid
Richard Jefferson scored 24 points, and the New Jersey Nets overcame LeBron James’ 42 points to hold
No Crosby, but Penguins win 7-3
PITTSBURGH — Ty Conklin beat Buffalo for the fourth time this season and the Pittsburgh Penguins
Trial set in June for girl charged with setting MCCTC fire
Trial set in June for girl charged with setting MCCTC fire YOUNGSTOWN — An 18-year-old Salem woman
Penguins season ends with tourney loss
DAYTON — The Youngstown State women’s basketball season ended the way much of its season has gone
Pavlik-Lockett in June — somewhere
Once Gary Lockett officially became Kelly Pavlik’s next opponent, Top Rank boxing sent his trainer,
Figure skating seminar at the Ice Zone
BOARDMAN — The Mahoning Valley Phantoms Figure Skating Club will host the Grassroots to Champions
Former Phantoms named all-stars
DETROIT — College Hockey America has named former Mahoning Valley Phantoms players Nathan Longpre
Youngstown based foundation awards Thiel $128,000
Youngstown based foundation awards Thiel $128,000 GREENVILLE, Pa. — The Marion G. Resch Foundation
Task force gets distinguished award
Task force gets distinguished award The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force will receive the
Mahoning Valley home sale prices drop
Mahoning Valley home sale prices drop The average selling price of homes in the Mahoning Valley
Defense lawyer withdraws from deadly arson case
Defense lawyer withdraws from deadly arson case YOUNGSTOWN — Atty. Martin E. Yavorcik has asked
Niles craft show rescheduled for this weekend
Niles craft show rescheduled for this weekend NILES — The Spring Craft Show will take place at
Food Sales and Dinners: Sit-down and takeout events planned
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS today • Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave.,
Roads taking a toll on cars and drivers
Roads taking a toll on cars and drivers “It’s been crazy. Every day we’re seeing blown sidewalls
Gasoline prices inflate, rise to record high
Gasoline prices inflate, rise to record high Expect gas prices to reach $3.50 this spring,
Consultant to study scholarship plan
Consultant to study scholarship plan A grant from the Wean Foundation will pay for the study.
Austintown working on policy for uniforms
Austintown working on policy for uniforms The superintendent hopes to get state reimbursement for
North Side to get $3.4M rec center
North Side to get $3.4M rec center The facility will allow the park and recreation department to
Increase asked to cover travel of needy
Increase asked to cover travel of needy Higher gas costs are a major reason for a greater need for
Officer, dog fall through ice
Officer, dog fall through ice YOUNGSTOWN — During the pursuit of two men on CSX Railroad property
Helpers sought to beautify city
Helpers sought to beautify city YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown CityScape is looking for volunteers to
$500,000 pledged for YSU building
$500,000 pledged for YSU building c_ Groundbreaking for the building is scheduled for this
Guilty pleasures
Guilty pleasures Los Angeles Times: Only time, or leaks from a federal investigation, will tell
Many defendants listed in suit over man’s slaying
Many defendants listed in suit over man’s slaying The group home owners negligently housed a
Getting an auto loan becomes more difficult
Getting an auto loan becomes more difficult Lenders are tightening lending standards. NEW YORK
25% of teen girls have sexual disease, federal study finds
25% of teen girls have sexual disease, federal study finds Teens must be given honest information
Cribbs’ blocker signed by Browns
BEREA (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have signed offensive lineman Lennie Friedman to a one-year
Britney on ‘How I Met Your Mother’
Britney on ‘How I Met Your Mother’ NEW YORK — Britney Spears’ upcoming appearance on the CBS show
Austintown struggles to adjust to shrinking reality
Editorial: Austintown struggles to adjust to shrinking reality Nobody likes change, and the change most
Tuesday’s Baseball Scores
Tuesday’s Baseball Scores EAST Catholic 7, Messiah 6 John Jay 8, Old Westbury 6 Pace 9,
Center fielders battling for valuable Pirate turf
Nyjer Morgan and Nate McLouth are the candidates, but only one has a hockey background.
Celebrations key on ritual foods
Celebrations key on ritual foods Well, we’ve made it through another long hard Ohio winter.
Clinton’s fund-raising talk excites attendees
Clinton’s fund-raising talk excites attendees The Canfield event raised more than $100,000.
Leetonia should look for alternatives to Salem water
Opinion: Leetonia should look for alternatives to Salem water EDITOR: I live in the village of Leetonia.
Wants to end stressful situation
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Wants to end stressful situation Dear Annie: My
Cavaliers company ends race for Chevy
Cavaliers company ends race for Chevy The two remaining companies declined the city’s request
Shelter plans open house
Shelter plans open house LORDSTOWN — The Animal Welfare League Shelter, 545 Brunstetter Road, will
British pledge-of-allegiance idea raises debate
British pledge-of-allegiance idea raises debate Britain is not as cohesive as America, critics
54% of college students say they’ve been hazed
54% of college students say they’ve been hazed Many students don’t realize the treatment they
On the Fairways: this week’s golf events
PGA TOUR Arnold Palmer Invitational Orlando, Fla. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: Bay Hill Club
Wall Street rallies on Fed’s new plan
Wall Street rallies on Fed’s new plan The Dow jumped more than 400 points. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall
Tarr gambles on future after taking job with Chanel
The former Hubbard coach is now bound for state. When the Bedford Chanel High basketball team
Brave Afghan is on a mission
Opinion: Trudy Rubin Brave Afghan is on a mission Americans are beginning to understand that the
Kennedy Catholic succumbs in PIAA Class A Western final
AMBRIDGE, Pa. — Pat Grubbs, a 6-foot-8, 300-pound center, made a layup shot with 16 seconds
SteelHounds’ Franck is nominee
SteelHounds’ Franck is nominee SteelHounds goaltender Andy Franck is among the five netminders who
Putin: Off with their hands
Putin: Off with their hands MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday suggested a striking
Group opposes naming of facility
Group opposes naming of facility Various children’s hospitals have been named for big-donor
Top court refuses to hear appeal
Top court refuses to hear appeal WARREN — The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal
When economy is bad, folks head to the movies
When economy is bad, folks head to the movies Hollywood revenues are up from last year,
Long bridge closing raises safety worries
Long bridge closing raises safety worries One supervisor said a lengthy bridge closing will
Deadline to sign up for Medicare Part B nears
Deadline to sign up for Medicare Part B nears YOUNGSTOWN — Anyone who didn’t sign up for Medicare
Mahoning County marriage licenses
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Clifford T. Ward, 52, Storrs, Conn., and Martha S. Evanovich,
Clintons being coy about their finances
Opinion: Cal Thomas Clintons being coy about their finances The campaign manager for Sen. Barack Obama
At least 42 people die in violence in Iraq
At least 42 people die in violence in Iraq Eight American soldiers died Monday, the military said.
Varsity spring sports schedules needed
local Schedules needed The Vindicator requests varsity spring sports schedules from high school
Dessert takes on three dimensions
Dessert takes on three dimensions CHICAGO — Carole Kaempf of Westmont, Ill., was planning
Cavs likely to lose Snow 4-6 weeks
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers guard Eric Snow will likely miss the remainder of the regular season with
House fails to overturn veto of bill to limit CIA
House fails to overturn veto of bill to limit CIA The bill would have limited the CIA
Sizemore, Lee put best feet forward in loss
Cleveland lost to a Detroit Tigers split squad. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — Grady Sizemore homered
Semifinal insomnia Poland is 0-3 all-time in state semifinals.
POLAND — On Sunday night, hours after advancing to his second straight state tournament, Poland High
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton school board, 5 p.m., in the elementary building. Board will meet
Courtney Vending robber gets 10 years
Courtney Vending robber gets 10 years YOUNGSTOWN — One of two men charged with robbing Courtney
Lerner eager to discuss 2008
The Browns owner and GM are concentrating on free agency, college-player workouts and the draft.
Political signs to go
Political signs to go AUSTINTOWN — Township Trustee David Ditzler says he understands that the
Region news digest: Lowe’s will delay opening of 20 new stores in 2008
REGION Lowe’s will delay opening of 20 new stores in 2008 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The chief executive
2 bombings in Pakistan kill 24
2 bombings in Pakistan kill 24 Some blamed the president for destabilizing the country with
NHL Roundup for Tuesday’s games
Canadiens 4, Devils 0 MONTREAL — Carey Price made 38 saves for his second shutout, and Bryan
Cruise lines expect good year
Cruise lines expect good year The number of people taking cruises continues to grow. MIAMI
Turn tomato paste into healthy juice
heloise Turn tomato paste into healthy juice Dear Readers: We all know tomatoes are good for us,
Goalie Franck is CHL award finalist
YOUNGSTOWN — SteelHounds goaltender Andy Franck is among the five netminders who have been selected
L.J. Sutton is Div. III second-teamer
Mooney High’s L.J. Sutton has been selected a member of the 2008 Associated Press All-Ohio high
Revotes in Michigan, Florida crucial
Opinion: how they see it Revotes in Michigan, Florida crucial When Barack Obama’s campaign says that
Chillicothe’s Hitchens is key for Cavaliers
Poland’s opponent doesn’t have the Bulldogs’ lineup depth. The Poland High basketball team’s
2 are indicted on federal fraud charges
2 are indicted on federal fraud charges ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Two self-proclaimed experts at
Traditional ham tops for Easter
Traditional ham tops for Easter Some things seem to stay popular, but additional dishes can spice
Oral Roberts earns NCAA tourney berth
Moses Ehambe’s long bombs led the Golden Eagles to the Summit League title. TULSA, Okla. — Moses
Weathersfield renews computer contract
Weathersfield renews computer contract Trustees added seven probationary firefighters to the fire
Contracts awarded to furnish 2 schools
Contracts awarded to furnish 2 schools YOUNGSTOWN — Furniture, fixtures and equipment for the new
NBA Roundup for Tuesday’s other games
Wizards 105, Bucks 97 WASHINGTON — Antawn Jamison scored 23 points, rookie Nick Young had a
YSU Basketball for today’s game
YSU WOMEN (14-16) vs. WRIGHT STATE (14-15) When: 7:05 p.m. Where: Ervin J. Nutter Center, Dayton.
Butler wins Horizon crown
INDIANAPOLIS — Mike Green matched his career high with 24 points and No. 12 Butler used a big
Israel mulls risky response to Hamas
Opinion: how he sees it Israel mulls risky response to Hamas Imagine waking up and discovering you
Indians demote Aubrey, Miller
The talented but much-injured prospects were optioned to the minors. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) —
‘Top Chef’ simmers with lots of skill
‘Top Chef’ simmers with lots of skill Season 4 is beginning, and the cooks are ready to clash.
Paris-Nice Results
Paris-Nice Results Tuesday At Belleville, France Second Stage 124.6-mile leg from Nevers to
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games Orlando 123, Atlanta 112 Boston 100, Philadelphia 86 Cleveland 88, Portland 80
Judge blocks reporter’s fines tied to ’01 story
Judge blocks reporter’s fines tied to ’01 story WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on
Obama is winner of Mississippi primary
Obama is winner of Mississippi primary Obama picked up at least six Mississippi delegates, with
Investigators say N.Y. governor spent up to $80,000 on call girls
Investigators say N.Y. governor spent up to $80,000 on call girls The governor hasn’t said what
County roads
County roads Mahoning County: (330) 799-1581. Trumbull County: (330) 675-2640. Columbiana
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: March 4 Theft: Two Youngstown girls, 15 and
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