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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Berlin Lake Marine Patrol gets ODNR grant
The Mahoning County Sheriff Department’s Berlin Lake Marine Patrol received $20,146 through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Marine Patrol Assistance Grant program.
Gun control bill to move to debate in Senate
Congress’ most-serious gun-control effort in years cleared its first hurdle Thursday as the Senate pushed past conservatives’ attempted blockade under the teary gaze of families of victims of December’s Connecticut school shootings.
3 dead after Wed. storm dumping snow, ice, tornados
A strong spring storm that socked the Midwest with ice and heavy, wet snow made its way east, raking the South with tornadoes Thursday, with three deaths blamed on the rough weather and thousands of people without power.
Obama, UN chief warn N. Korea
President Barack Obama says now is the time for North Korea to end its belligerence. He says the United States will take, in his words, “all necessary steps” to protect its people.
Father-daughter dance April 20
Fathers and male guardians who have a daughter or daughters between age 4 and 12 are invited to a semi-formal dinner and dance from 6 to 9 p.m. April 20 at Ciminero’s Banquet Center, 123 N. Main St.
Committee picks long-time city employee for auditor
The job opened up when Tina Morell, who held the job for 10 years, resigned Interim auditor
Three indicted in 2011 murders
One man is still on the run from law enforcement. Three indicted in two 2011 city homicides
Estate of woman who died at nursing home sues
Estate of woman who died at nursing home sues WARREN The administrator of the estate of a
Boardman woman says intruder tied her and wanted money
Boardman woman says intruder tied her and wanted money boardman A woman who lives in the Glen
Officials tout Austintown racino's benefits at hearing
Officials tout Austintown racino's benefits at hearing
Lynn leads at Augusta, Woods off to strong start
Lynn leads at Augusta, Woods off to strong start AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — England’s David Lynn is the
Texas campus knife attack suspect on suicide watch
Texas campus knife attack suspect on suicide watch HOUSTON (AP) — An attorney for a man accused of
Mooney grad Braylon Heard to transfer to Kentucky
Mooney grad Braylon Heard to transfer from Nebraska to Kentucky.
Police: Ga. gunman lured firefighters into home
Police: Ga. gunman lured firefighters into home SUWANEE, Ga. (AP) — Police say a man who held
At least 6 people hurt when bus overturns in Texas
At least 6 people hurt when bus overturns in Texas IRVING, Texas (AP) — Authorities say at least
Texas college knife attack suspect waives hearing
Texas college knife attack suspect waives hearing HOUSTON (AP) — An attorney for a man accused of
Va. man who stole White House van sentenced
Va. man who stole White House van sentenced RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man who stole a truck
Testimony resumes in Jodi Arias murder trial
Testimony resumes in Jodi Arias murder trial PHOENIX (AP) — Testimony resumes in Jodi Arias’
No bond for US couple accused of kidnapping kids
No bond for US couple accused of kidnapping kids TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Florida parents charged
Rutgers lawyer resigns amid coach inquiry
Rutgers lawyer resigns amid coach inquiry NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — A Rutgers University lawyer
North Korea delivers new round of war rhetoric
North Korea delivers new round of war rhetoric PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) - North Korea delivered
Jan Strasfeld of The Youngstown Foundation visits
April 11, 2013 | Executive Director of The Youngstown Foundation, Jan Strasfeld, visits with Louie Free.
Ohio golf course proposed fence upsets residents
Ohio golf course proposed fence upsets residents DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Neighbors whose houses
Pittsburgh officer shot in shoulder, in surgery
Pittsburgh officer shot in shoulder, in surgery PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh police say an officer
Bullet hits man in belt buckle
Bullet hits man in belt buckle PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Investigators say a man was saved by his belt
Church to sponsor volunteer fair
Church to sponsor volunteer fair salem Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 251 S. Broadway Ave., will
New store to sell Amish- and American-made furniture
Pennsylvania Hill, a new furniture store featuring American and Amish-made furniture, will have a formal ribbon-cutting on Friday to open its business at 6971 Southern Blvd.
Crozier fires YSU’s first no-hitter since 2003
Thanks to a malfunctioning scoreboard, Casey Crozier had no idea about the no-hit bid until the bottom of the fifth inning.
West Virginia stalled Donofrio identification, Ohio official says
The West Virginia State Medical Examiner’s Office didn’t enter autopsy information into a national missing persons database to allow James Donofrio to be identified through dental records until a year after his body was found in the Ohio River.
Girard AD Cappuzzello set to retire
The 62-year-old Cappuzzello will retire in July after 39 years in the school system, including the last 16 as athletic director.
10 things to know about state report card changes
Report card changes are being phased in over a number of years
Area players in the minors
CANFIELD Drew Turocy, of, Greenville Drive (A): Turocy was drafted by the Red Sox in the 24th
Former Youngstown employee blasted administration for treatment
A city official said she ‘created drama’ to complain about the administration
Past meets present for Anthrax
There’s a problem with reliving the past. Often, the memories don’t measure up to the reality.
Carrie Underwood COUNTRY STAR, GLOBAL APPEAL
Underwood’s massive 114-city tour in support of her “Blown Away” album kicked off late last summer and has sold out every single venue.
South Range graduate in extended spring training with Cubs
Rohan got just 39 at-bats in 11 games before an injury ended last fall.
Southington native Jackson Delaney IS A COUNTRY MUSICIAN ON THE RISE FROM PITCHING TO PITCH PERFECT
The roar of the crowd is something Southington native Jackson Delaney thought he’d never hear again after his pro baseball career was derailed by a career-ending shoulder injury.
South Range district asks state for more funding
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The treasurer of a Mahoning County district urged
Austintown's fallen soldiers honored with fund raiser, memorial monuments
The Austintown Fitch Class of 1962 is paying tribute to two members of their class with monuments, to keep the community from forgetting their sacrifice.
Ohio rescue gives safe haven to abused, abandoned bunnies
Dana Donnelly of of Austintown holds Pancho, her English Lop, a breed characterized by long ears. He and his brother, Lefty, are both blind because of breeding and care problems. His condition underscores the reality that pet rabbits require special attention, proper food and veterinary care. Donnelly is among a network of people that works to save and find new homes for abandoned and neglected pet rabbits.
BUSINESS DIGEST || 1st Halcon drilling permit in Mahoning
1st drilling permit NORTH JACKSON Halcon Operating Co., a division of Houston-based Halcon
US expected to give rebels more aid
US expected to give rebels more aid WASHINGTON The Obama administration is expected to give
Technology stocks drive S&P, Dow to record highs
Associated Press NEW YORK Technology stocks roared back Wednesday, driving the Standard &
Want to get a good summer job? Stand out
Opinion: By Eddie Lou McClatchy-Tribune School is out in only a few weeks, so the time is now for those
“The Moment” (10 p.m., USA): “The Moment” is an uplifting new reality series
“The Moment” (10 p.m., USA): “The Moment” is an uplifting new reality series that gives people a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 32.64 .52 Avalon
USPS retreats on eliminating Saturday delivery of mail
Associated Press WASHINGTON The financially beleaguered Postal Service backpedaled on its plan
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK 42 (PG-13) Jackie Robinson and Brooklyn Dodgers executive Branch Rickey both face
Fully operational county jail is welcome news for residents
Editorial: Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene is starting his third month in office, but he has already
Health research in jeopardy
Opinion: By Jessica Wapner Los Angeles Times It would be fair to say that Patient 5 owes his life to
Boardman stadium project gets boost from Home Savings donation
The Boardman High School stadium project will see a monetary boost with a Home Savings Charitable Foundation $100,000 donation.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke with
Dill pickles heal corners of mouth
Q. I saw your column about cracks at the corner of the mouth and was surprised to learn this
Robbery sends man to prison for four years
The sentence was an agreed upon term between prosecutors and defense attorneys
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Horizon Science Academy governing board, 6 p.m., 3403 Southern Blvd., Youngstown.
Journalists wield power selectively
Opinion: Journalists wield power selectively The Vindicator’s excerpt- ed quotes from Bob Woodward’s
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Rainmaker,SDRq directed by Sam Luptak Jr., Victorian Players, 702 Mahoning
‘Enchanted April’ at Stage Left
Staff report LISBON Stage Left Players will present the drama “Enchanted April” for two
Williams: Phantoms’ reversal impressive
On Nov. 11, the Youngstown Phantoms had lost 11 of 12 games and were six games below .500.
Infusion of credibility needed
Opinion: Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Texas voters don’t always scrutinize proposed amendments to the state
IMF chief worries about pace of recovery
Associated Press WASHINGTON The head of the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday the
oddly enough
oddly enough Wrong turn leads Germans from hometown to Austria VIENNA Instead of a five-minute
Take a Trip Thursdays
Take a Trip Thursdays SEBRING The Mahoning Youngstown Community Action Partnership office in
Blood analysis
Blood analysis WARREN Working with Trumbull Memorial Hospital labs, the Rotary Club of Warren is
MINORITY HEALTH MONTH EVENTS
MINORITY HEALTH MONTH EVENTS Minority Health Month (MHM) was created in Ohio in April 1989, and
Reports: PC sales plunge
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO The ailing personal-computer market is getting weaker, and it’s
Woman sentenced
Woman sentenced YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown woman will be spending more than three years in prison
Locals rally at Statehouse in support of school choice
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Mike Pecchia recalled the “tears of joy” running down
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Buckwild’ canceled after death of star MORGANTOWN, W.Va. MTV said Wednesday it is
Diamondbacks rout Pirates, 10-2
A.J. Pollock homered twice, doubled and drove in four runs for Arizona.
Senators compromise on background checks for guns
Conservative senators from both parties announced their support for expanding background checks for gun buyers Wednesday, giving a burst of momentum to advocates of stronger restrictions.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU baseball team falls to West Virginia
YSU baseball team falls to West Virginia MORGANTOWN, W.VA. Youngstown State starting pitcher
Sheriff: Knife attack at college was random
Associated Press CYPRESS, Texas A man accused of stabbing more than a dozen people at a
Obama budget includes spending cuts, smokers tax
Associated Press WASHINGTON Mixing modest curbs on spending with tax increases reviled by
Hunger strike planned at Youngstown prison
ASSOCIATED PRESS YOUNGSTOWN Three of five Ohio inmates sentenced to death for their roles in
Amish gather before prison terms
Associated Press BERGHOLZ, Ohio Bare feet and work boots shuffle on the wooden floor of the
Appeal denied in spa closing
The closure of the Sunny Spa on East Market Street that began April 1 has been upheld by Warren Mayor Doug Franklin and another city representative.
Bill would allow levies for school security
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS School districts could ask voters to approve property-
Infidels summon faithful to Cedars
Cedars has been open for a little more than a month in its new location on the West Side, but it will get its official baptism Friday when The Infidels perform.
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