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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 ...
Stories published March 20, 2013
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
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
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
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.
YSU defeats Oakland in CIT opener
Strollo: Penguins will bid on a second-round game
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.
Union alliance aims to fix impasse for Northside nurses
ONA/AFT affiliation gives nurses stronger voice
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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
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
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
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 30.19 .16 Avalon
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 30.19 .16 Avalon
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
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
Getting fired up for An Easter feast
Looking to put a delicious twist on your Easter meal? Try cooking ham on the grill.
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.