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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Brookfield man remains jailed on federal child-porn charges

Brookfield man remains jailed


Trial begins for man charged with attempted aggravated murder, kidnapping

Trial under way for man charged with attempted murder


Court won't allow Ohio judge's reporting ban

Court won't allow Ohio judge's reporting ban


Ryan foresees only small Democratic losses in the House

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-17th, says his political party will lose seats in the U.S. House and Senate in


City to do two paving jobs with stimulus money

Without federal stimulus dollars, it would be years before Youngstown could pay for improvement


Kate Gosselin relatives to testify at Pa. labor hearing

Gosselin relatives to testify in Pa.


MD shortage? 28 state may expand roles of nurse practitioners

Nurses' roles may be expanding


Man charged in Cleveland parking lot shooting

Man charged in Cleveland parking lot shooting


Ex-NFL star Jerry Rice hopes to catch on in pro golf

Jerry Rice hopes to catch on in pro golf


Senate mine hearing to eye enforcement weaknesses

Senate mine hearing


Facebook unveils revamped online safety site

Facebook unveils revamped online safety site


Woman accepts 'Village Idiot' award for hair blaze

Woman accepts Village Idiot award


President Obama: Risks of nuclear attacks have risen

Risk of nuclear attacks have risen


Federal trade deficit increases to $39.7 billion

Federal trade deficit increases to $39.7 billion


Michelle Obama visits quake-ravated Haiti

Michelle Obama visits quake-ravaged Haiti


Mahoning treasurer's office closed every other week on Fridays

Mahoning Co. treasurer's office


Wheatland Tube division president gets new post

Wheatland Tube


Jury selection under way in Pa. toddler's slaying

Jury selection under way in Pa. toddler's slaying


Cardinal Mooney seeking new girls basketball coach

Cardinal Mooney


YSU hires new women’s basketball coach

Youngstown State University has hired Bob Boldon as its new women’s basketball coach. Boldon was


Youngstown 5th Ward meeting set Wednesday

5th Ward meeting


Are you going to the Pavlik vs. Martinez fight?

Are you going to the Pavlik vs. Martinez fight?


Pa. coach jailed for threat on parole

Pa. coach jailed


3 Ohio workers injured in crane collapse

Crane collapse


Execution set for Ohio killer of 3-year-old Youngstown girl

Execution set for Ohio killer of 3-year-old Youngstown girl


AP analysis: Economic stress easing in hard-hit areas

Economic stress easing


Alliance man goes to prison on vehicular-homicide charge

Alliance man goes to prison


Federal appellate court reverese decision involving a Niles cop

Federal appellate court


Think you have it bad? Not as bad as a Cincy apartment complex

No power in Cincy apartment


Ohio turning Warren G. Harding sites over to college

Harding sites


Green-energy industry touted as the future

By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com Boardman The green-energy industry is the coal and steel of


Hagan ‘delayed support’ of new marijuana bill

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN State Rep. Robert F. Hagan initially hesitated

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Bill Richardson runs marathons all over

By Greg Gulas Vindicator Correspondent BOARDMAN As one of just 230 marathon runners worldwide


Ron Stoops and Rollen Smith adjust to the college game

Ron Stoops and Rollen Smith adjust to the college game By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com

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5 seek 33rd District seat in Ohio Senate

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The candidates looking to replace state Sen.


Work gets started on YSU’s WATTS Center

By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown Youngstown State University got started on its

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Report: MYCAP is ‘high risk’

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A state agency has designated the


Warchol, Mooney stop rival

By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS The only thing Cardinal Mooney High pitcher Mark

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Taking stock of 11K mark

Taking stock of 11K mark By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com The Dow Jones Industrial Average


Meryl Streep joins an elite club

Associated Press NEW YORK Meryl Streep has another academy to thank. The star of films such as


Howland drops Lakeview; Hubbard beats Poland

Staff report HOWLAND Adam Shrodek had two hits and scored the game-winning run with two outs in


Canield and Austintown police calls

POLICE CALLS CANFIELD CITY April 4 Warrant: Police arrested Scott C. Harker, 24, 5616


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Christopher R. Salter, 30, of 4134 New Road, and Leah


Indians bullpen loses it again

By Paul Hoynes Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Kerry Wood threw a bullpen session before


Small paper wins Pulitzer

Associated Press NEW YORK The Bristol Herald Courier, a small paper in the coalfields of


NHL Playoffs Penguins vs. Senators

NHL Playoffs Penguins vs. Senators Wednesday: Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Friday: Ottawa at


No charges for Steelers QB

Associated Press MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who


Years Ago

Today is Thursday, April 8, the 98th day of 2010. There are 267 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Tiger’s recovery still long way to go

Associated Press AUGUSTA, Ga. Except for watching Phil Mickelson slip into another green jacket,


Bridge

Bridge North-South vulnerable. West deals. NORTH xK Q 5 uA Q 10 vJ wK 8 6 4 3 2 WEST


Police: No wrongdoing by bailiff

Staff report campbell Campbell police have concluded there was no wrongdoing on the part of the


2 jailed on various charges

Staff report boardman Two men face charges — one in Boardman and the other in Youngstown.


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Spotted: Philadelphia eagles — of the feathered kind PHILADELPHIA A pair of


newsmakers

newsmakers Ferrera will be behind the scenes for show NEW YORK “Ugly Betty” will soon be over


Streaky Pens seek to repeat

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Penguins are heading into the playoffs as the fourth


Effort to open another charter school

By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN There’s an effort to open another charter school in


Just chillin’ in the sunshine

Nicole Bennett, left, and Rachel Forrest, both of Boardman, enjoy Monday’s warm weather in Boardman


nba roundup

Heat 107, 76ers 105 PHILADELPHIA Dwyane Wade scored 30 points and made the big assist to Udonis


Use people, not robots, to maintain traffic control

Opinion: Use people, not robots, to maintain traffic control The April 1 Vindicator con- tained an article,


Polish air crash highlights pilots’ duties

Associated Press NEW YORK Even up against tough weather and tight schedules, pilots are supposed


Blue Jackets out of playoffs again

Associated Press COLUMBUS While 16 NHL teams are preparing for the playoffs, for the eighth time


Woman in court over dog bite

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A city woman is due back in court next month accused of allowing her two


LOTTERY

LOTTERY monday numbers OHIO evening DRAWINGS: Pick 34-9-0 Pick 41-5-8-7 Classic Lotto


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Hala Al-Tawil, Youngstown, boy, April 11. Stacey Lilly and


Warren academy will remain open

Staff report WARREN The Academy of Arts and Humanities on Elm Road in Warren was on a list of 16


Ukraine decision bolsters summit

Ukraine decision bolsters summit WASHINGTON President Barack Obama optimistically opened a


Friday-through-Sunday box-office report for U.S. and Canadian theaters, with the weekend’s

Friday-through-Sunday box-office report for U.S. and Canadian theaters, with the weekend’s revenues


NFL suspends Holmes for four games

Associated Press NEW YORK Santonio Holmes was walking his dog at home Sunday night when he


Salvation Army preparing for music-festival fundraiser

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON The Salvation Army’s Christmas 2010 season will


Pinpointing date takes time

Associated Press WASHINGTON A panel of academics that dates the beginnings and ends of


GM: China sales on fast track

Associated Press SHANGHAI General Motors Co. said Monday that demand in China is so strong that


Coitsville Seniors meet for lunch

Coitsville Coitsville Seniors will have a casserole luncheon at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Town Hall.


prep softball roundup

Struthers 10, Niles 6 STRUTHERS Ashley Baron struck out 10 and also homered as Struthers handed


Metro Digest || Girl, 16, escapes from man’s grasp

Girl, 16, escapes from man’s grasp austintown A 16-year-old township girl told police that a man


Surplus clothing

Surplus clothing The Salvation Army, 1501 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, will have a coat, shoe and


Sabino will step into OSU’s starting lineup

Associated Press COLUMBUS When it comes to its linebacking corps, Ohio State is hitting .667 in


Extension of jobless aid clears GOP roadblock

Associated Press WASHINGTON Democrats in the Senate won an initial skirmish Monday to restore


Microsoft unveils Kin touch-screen cell phones

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Microsoft Corp. unveiled two cell phones Monday that are meant


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Western Reserve Joint Fire District trustees, 7 p.m., Poland Township Government


Mine-blast probe awaits recovery of bodies

Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. Federal investigators arrived Monday at the West Virginia


Jury to see house in assault trial

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The trial is under way for a man accused


Israelis mark Holocaust Day

Associated Press JERUSALEM As a 9-year-old girl, Shoshana Neuman was forced by Nazi


Eskendereya early Derby favorite

Associated Press The Arkansas Derby and Blue Grass Stakes produced big upsets, although neither


A call for fiscal sanity

Opinion: Dallas Morning News: Federal Reserve Board chairman Ben Bernanke delivered a message in Dallas on


Police probe crimes involving guns

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating several


‘Contributing circumstances’

Three Trumbull County Marine Corps recruits died after this Pontiac G6 was struck March 31 by a tractor trailer truck on state Route 5 in Leavittsburg. The damage shown here was caused not only by the crash, but also by the Jaws of Life and other equipment used to free the occupants.

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Angels to sponsor 3-day garage sale

CANFIELD Angels for Animals is accepting donations for its 16th annual Gigantic Garage Sale at

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Chance-Kirlik wedding to be in autumn

CANFIELD Gina Marie Chance and Jeffery Kirlik, both of 7205 W. Middletown Road, are announcing

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Recognition dinner set by Yo-Mah-O Chapter

CANFIELD The Yo-Mah-O- Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals

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Best Bets on TV tonight

“GLEE” (9:28 p.m., FOX): It’s time once again to sing the praises of “Glee,” which returns after a


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: 'Kevin' is smart, but also a slacker

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Our 20-year-old son, “Kevin,” worries us terribly.


REUNIONS | Former classmates plan get-togethers

Berlin Center-Western Reserve Alumni will have its 78th annual banquet May 8 at Western Reserve High


Years ago

Today is Tuesday, April 13, the 103rd day of 2010. There are 262 days left in the year.


‘Osage County’ hits close to home for KSU actress

By John Benson entertainment@vindy.com There was a moment early on when theater actress Amy


HELOISE: Use caution when bicycling

Dear Readers: Bicycling is a fun way to get out and enjoy some fresh air and exercise, but there are


Conan gets show on TBS

Associated Press NEW YORK The late-night guessing game is over, with a startling twist: Conan


Fundraiser to benefit group home residents

YOUNGSTOWN Father Snock Center at St. Matthias Church, 1800 Shady Run Road, will be the setting


Fall wedding for Mary Durda, Jacob Hostetler

warren The engagement and upcoming wedding plans of Mary Diane Durda and Jacob Douglas Hostetler

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Vatican should not operate like a political organization

Editorial: The “shoot the messenger” strat- egy adopted by the Vatican in the midst of the almost daily news


Will next Supreme Court pick keep left?

Opinion: Wouldn’t it be nice (as the Beach Boys sang in a completely different context) if once, just once, a


How is federal government spending your taxes in 2010?

Opinion: By Brian Riedl Heritage Foundation Taxpayers filing their 1040s are likely wondering just where


Shame matters

Opinion: Two things we know about this week’s Masters golf tournament: First, Tiger Woods remains the king


More progress must be made on voting rights

Opinion: By David A. LOVE McClatchy-Tribune It has been 140 years since the 15th Amendment was ratified,


Business Digest

Owens-Illinois to invest in Ohio sites Perrysburg, ohio Owens-Illinois, Inc., will invest $11.5


FasKidz starts Monday

FasKidz starts Monday boardman The Davis Family YMCA in Boardman will offer a youth running


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.88 —.04 Avalon


Will companies get a pass?

Opinion: By Robert Weissman McClatchy-Tribune Suppose you buy a new house that turns out to be plagued by


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