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

Youngstown council approves $167.8M budget for 2013

Youngstown council approves $167.8M budget for 2013


Youngstown man headed to prison on drug-related charges

City man headed to prison on drug-related charges


21-year-old Youngstown man gets prison term in 2012 shooting death

21-year-old Youngstown man gets prison term in 2012 shooting death


2nd woman pleads guilty in gruesome Ohio killing

2nd woman pleads guilty to gruesome Ohio killing


Proposal to boost speed limits clears Ohio Senate

Proposal to boost speed limits clears Ohio Senate


Area doctor gets probation

Area doctor gets probation


Trumbull judge releases $11M in Trumbull Memorial Hospital Foundation funds

Trumbull judge releases $11M in Trumbull Memorial Hospital Foundation funds


Youngstown CityScape discusses annual beautification project Friday

Youngstown CityScape discusses annual beautification project Friday


NAMII announces $4.5 million for first round of projects

MAMII announces $4.5 million for first round of projects The National Additive Manufacturing


EEOC in Youngstown on Friday to hear discrimination complaints

EEOC in town Friday to hear discrimination complaints


Ohio school moves on after shooting case

Ohio school moves on after shooting case


More questions delay state vote on Austintown racino

More questions delay state vote on Austintown racino COLUMBUS The state racing commission again


Beaver Twp. park board seeks funding for spring, summer, fall programs

Beaver Twp. park board seeks funding for spring, summer, fall programs


Mathews school board meets at 6 today

Mathews school board meets at 6 today Vienna The Mathews school board will have a meeting at 6


Bomb threat ends at Canfield Middle School

Bomb threat empties Canfield Middle School CANFIELD Canfield police confirmed that a bomb threat


Kasich to address chamber Thursday

Kasich to address chamber Thursday


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a


KSU Salem's Information Night is Thursday

Area residents interested in attending Kent State University at Salem are invited to Information Night Thursday beginning with a majors fair at 5:30 p.m.


3 Youngstowners arrested after Salem drug raid

Authorities arrested three Youngstown residents Tuesday after raiding an apartment for drugs.


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YSU defeats Oakland in CIT opener

Strollo: Penguins will bid on a second-round game

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Full Mahoning jail reopening makes streets safer, officials say

The sheriff is using a variety of strategies to open the last of the main jail’s inmate housing units on April 7.

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Union alliance aims to fix impasse for Northside nurses

ONA/AFT affiliation gives nurses stronger voice

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Serious Penguins ready to play hard

YSU will host Indiana State in a WNIT game


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Kiser directs state-bound LaBrae boys

It’s hard to imagine a sporting event that LaBrae High basketball coach Chad Kiser wouldn’t want to coach.

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Poland BOE appoints Janofa new chief of schools

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com POLAND The Poland Board of Education has appointed David Janofa


Austintown BOE approves teachers contract

By SUSAN TEBBEN stebben@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN The final step in a long negotiation process


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Wolford: QB Hess learned from 2012 struggles

Hess spent a lot of time in the offseason working on his footwork, which he felt broke down at times last season.

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Phantoms fall to Team USA on road

Backup goaltender Jake Moore faced 40 shots, saving 32.


Bond doubled for mother of slain Struthers boy

A common pleas court magistrate has doubled the bond for Shain Widdersheim, who is charged with involuntary manslaughter in Teddy Foltz’ death, four counts of child endangering and one count of obstructing justice.


Boardman man faces arson charge after bathtub fire

A Boardman was arrested after fire was set to clothes in a bathtub and damage to his apartment building.


Trumbull's Aldridge, Oliver irst-team All-Ohio selections

Peyton Aldridge of LaBrae and Chad Oliver of Bristol have been named to the Associated Press All-Ohio first team.


YSU's Williamson Hall leader in energy efficiency, environmental design

YSU's Williamson Hall is a leader in energy efficiency and environmental design


Warren police investigate murder, shooting, stabbings

Police are investigating the murder of 45-year-old Rodney Fletcher, found dead at his home on Second Street Southwest Monday night of a gunshot to the neck.


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Youngstown commission rejects downtown tattoo parlor

The Youngstown Planning Commission voted 3-1 against granting a waiver to Lance Peck to open a second tattoo parlor downtown with three or four workers earning about $35,000 per year. Peck currently operates a tattoo parlor in Austintown.

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coming up | At Mill Creek MetroParks Upcoming events celebrating spring at Mill Creek MetroParks:

Easter Eggstravaganza: ‚ãThe Easter Bunny will make a special appearance at this annual event from


Spring into new season

Naturalist at Ford Nature Center teaches preschoolers about wind, one of the signs of spring.


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Canceled after rant CHICAGO A May 5 performance by singer Michelle Shocked in


State: Ohio deer show no signs of chronic disease

Associated Press REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio State officials say samples taken from Ohio’s deer herd last


First NEO grief summit is Monday in Berea

A Youngstown native will have autographed copies of her book about dealing with child grief available.


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Newton Falls Exempted Village school board, 6 p.m., board room, junior high


JobsOhio turns books over to auditor

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS JobsOhio turned over its financial books to Republican


Ohio Chamber opposes Kasich’s plan for taxes

Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Chamber of Commerce opposes Gov. John Kasich’s sweeping tax


Longtime Brown Dawson signs with 49ers

After 14 years in Cleveland, the Pro Bowl kicker is heading west.


Pentagon bans mortar round after fatal blast

Pentagon bans mortar rounds after fatal blast Associated Press HAWTHORNE, Nev. A mortar-shell


DeWine: Threats against victim must stop

Associated Press COLUMBUS A girl who was raped by two high-school football players is being


Penguins’ winning streak reaches 10 games

Niskanen’s goal at 11:58 came nine seconds after the Penguins killed a four-minute penalty in the third period.


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, March 20, the 79th day of 2013. There are 286 days left in the year. Spring


Penguin Swimming earns Lake Erie titles

Staff report CLEVELAND The Penguin Swimming team earned four short course titles during the


McDonald school board OKs contract

Staff report McDONALD The McDonald school board Monday approved new three-year contract for


Court backs student in copyright case

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that textbooks and other goods made


Stop covering abuse claims

Opinion: Stop covering abuse claims I am angered by the press coverage of the supposedly abused men at


Boardman jazz festival scheduled

Staff report BOARDMAN The 13th annual Boardman High School Jazz Fest will begin at 7 p.m.


Fed likely to back low-rate policies

Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy is strengthening on the fuel of more job growth,


US to revise graphic cigarette warning labels

Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. The U.S. government is abandoning a legal battle to require that


France returns art lost in war

Associated Press PARIS The last time Tom Selldorff saw his grandfather’s prized art collection,


Warriors Inc. needs volunteers for May parade

A volunteers' meeting is set for 5 p.m. Friday.


METRO DIGEST || Route 224 crash victim identified

Victim identified ELLSWORTH The victim of a fiery two-vehicle crash Monday morning on U.S. Route


Easter Brunch with a pantry punch

Family Features The ingredients for an easy weekend breakfast or a special Easter brunch may be


POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


Easter brunch with a pantry punch

Easter brunch with a pantry punch The ingredients for an easy weekend breakfast or a special


Bucs’ McCutcheon keeps perspective

The spotlight is following the Bucs’ most popular player


State moves the target again

Opinion: State moves the target again Lancaster Eagle Gazette: The problem with labels is they rarely tell


Contingency plans under way for Syria

Associated Press WASHINGTON The top U.S. military commander in Europe said Tuesday that several


NFL owners approve two safety changes

Crown of helmet hits on defenders may not get a vote


Streaking Heat next for decimated Cavs

Miami has won 23 straight games


DeWine takes evidence in Steubenville case to next level

Editorial: The state attorney general’s of- fice would not normally become involved in prosecuting a rape case


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On the lookout

On the lookout We are seeking local restaurants and eateries to review, to give you a glimpse


This week's games

The following games are among those scheduled for release this week, according to Gamestop.com: v


‘Gifted Hands’ is a remarkable story

Opinion: A remarkable book titled ”Gifted Hands” tells the personal story of Benjamin Carson, a black kid


Cyprus uncertainty offsets good housing-market news

Associated Press NEW YORK The latest twists in Europe’s debt drama weighed down the stock


2012 OHIO SCHOOL SHOOTINGs Defiant teen gets life sentences, gestures obscenely to families

Associated Press CHARDON Wearing a T-shirt with “killer” scrawled across it, a teenager cursed


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Therow A. Hardy, 37, of 41 W. Lucius Ave.,


MAHONING VALLEY Easter egg hunts

Listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING


Remade Mideast poses perils for Obama on trip

Associated Press WASHINGTON On his second trip to the Middle East as U.S. commander in chief,


Assault-weapons ban not in Dem bill

Assault-weapons ban not in Dem bill washington An assault-weapons ban won’t be in the gun-


METRO DIGEST || 3 Youngstowners arrested after Salem raid

3 arrested after raid SALEM Authorities arrested three Youngstown residents Tuesday after


Professor offers insight on Revelation

Dr. Craig R. Koester featured in Schaff lectures


No sign of criminal activity in fatal fire

Associated Press BRIDGEPORT, Ohio Investigators say there is no indication of criminal activity


Road trip

Road trip Follow the burger guys as they check out a new downtown Cleveland restaurant that


Victorian Players reveals 2013-14 season

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Victorian Players Theater has revealed the schedule for its 2013-14


Genre-jumping isn’t a business decision for Jewel Following the muse

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Jewel recently had to relive a nightmare vicariously


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Getting fired up for An Easter feast

Looking to put a delicious twist on your Easter meal? Try cooking ham on the grill.

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Senate panel OKs 2 nominations

Senate panel OKs 2 nominations WASHINGTON A Senate panel has approved Mary Jo White’s


Foster out as OSU women’s coach

Associated Press COLUMBUS Jim Foster, who won 783 games at Saint Joseph’s, Vanderbilt and the


DeWine: Threats against victim must stop

Associated Press COLUMBUS A girl who was raped by two high-school football players is being


Cheers for cabernet!

Cheers for cabernet! Drinks columnist Brian Fry reviews three excellent cabs with surprisingly low


Death and life in Maryland

Opinion: The Maryland legislature recently voted to abolish capital punishment in the state, making Maryland


US a casualty of Iraq war

Opinion: Ten years after the invasion of Iraq, it’s clear who lost the war that followed. But it may be years


Masterson, Jimenez working on mechanics

Masterson and Jimenez are working toward a different outcome in 2013.


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