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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Warren man indicted in rapes of 10-year-old
Kendall L. Thomas, 42 of North Feederle Avenue Southeast, was indicted Thursday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court on five counts of rape involving a girl.
2014 diesel Cruze to be given away Tuesday in Austintown
A 2014 Chevrolet Cruze turbo diesel, a joint campaign incentive donated by Greenwood Chevrolet for the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley and the United Way of Trumbull County, will be given away at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Chevrolet’s Hummer Building, 4695 Mahoning Ave.
Trumbull commissioners: Tressel is no ‘Runaway Bride’
Same firm to perform new presidential search Same firm to perform new presidential search; Tressel
Actor Steve Buscemi campaigns for state House candidate Lepore-Hagan
Actor Steve Buscemi campaigns for Michele Lepore-Hagan YOUNGSTOWN Actor Steve Buscemi,
YMHA awards bid for nearly $1M in improvements to Amedia Plaza facade
YMHA awards bid for nearly $1M in improvements to Amedia Plaza facade
Police chopper helps rescue man from icy Ohio river
Police chopper helps rescue man from icy Ohio river
YSU trustee committee approves tuition hike for fall
YSU trustee committee approves tuition hike for fall YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University
BREAKING NEWS | Canada women beat US 3-2 in OT for Olympic gold
Canada women beat US 3-2 in OT for Olympic gold
AP: Jay Paterno set to run for Pa. lieutenant governor
AP: Jay Paterno set to run for Pa. lieutenant governor
Report says Pa. lost about 4K farms over last 5 years
Report says Pa. lost about 4K farms over last 5 years
Officials: Obama drops budget cost-of-living trims
Officials: Obama drops budget cost-of-living trims WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says
Medic: 70 protesters killed, 500 wounded in Kiev
Medic: 70 protesters killed, 500 wounded in Kiev KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Tossing firebombs,
Ohio driver who killed state trooper opts to stay in prison
Ohio driver who killed state trooper opts to stay in prison
Youngstown police nab man after foot chase on South Side
Youngstown police nab man after foot chase on South Side
Campbell police arrest woman on drug charges
Campbell police arrest woman on drug charges CAMPBELL — A Hubbard woman was arrested by city
BREAKING NEWS | Trumbull commissioners recommend Tressel for YSU prez
Trumbull commissioners recommend Jim Tressel for YSU pres
Ohio voters pick Clinton over Kasich for president
Ohio voters pick Clinton over Kasich for president
Ohioans still disapprove of President Obama’s performance
Ohioans still disapprove of President Obama’s performance Ohioans still don’t approve of President
Mahoning prosecutor seeks to stay order calling for prisoner's release
Mahoning prosecutor seeks to stay order calling for prisoner's release
PennDOT releases details of icy crashes on I-80
PennDOT releases details of icy crashes on I-80 SHAWVILLE, Pa. (AP) — The westbound lanes of
Vindy readers can call in at 11 on YSU prez
Vindy listeners get their chance to call in to Vindy Talk Radio and discuss the YSU president news.
Children's advocate nominees are sought
The Champions for our Valley's Children event will take place May 13.
USA ice dance team glides to bronze at championship
An ice dancer with local ties takes bronze.
Family's Disney dream finally comes true
The family’s dreams of Disney were put on hold, until a group of family, friends and complete strangers raised almost $5,000 to send them on their long-awaited vacation.
Neal McCoy makes sure mentor gets his due
From one pretty cool old joker to another is what country singer Neal McCoy was thinking about when last year he released “Pride: A Tribute to Charley Pride.”
Top Hat Productions brings back expansive musical TIME FOR ‘RAGTIME’
Ragtime was one of the most popular shows ever staged by Top Hat Productions, and so it was an obvious choice to be reprised this year.
Music is open territory for Alejandro Escovedo
Roots rock legend Alejandro Escovedo isn’t afraid of taking chances to please his audience.
Youngstown council approves $3.29 million in loans to two downtown projects
Councilwoman Janet Tarpley is the new council pro temp after a vote to have her replace Mike Ray
Acclaimed musician, composer hosts music workshop
Jerald Daemyon began studying the violin in the fourth grade in Detroit.
Canfield ready to bring the ‘thunder’
Canfield’s Daniel Bogen and Connor Brady are among the area’s state swim meet qualifiers.
Recording school to sponsor a band showcase with prize
Staff report BROOKFIELD Medusa Recording Institute of Youngstown is having a band showcase, with
Americans dominate Czech Republic, 5-2
The United States’ hockey team is getting exactly what it wanted. Another shot at Canada.
Raiders hold off Cardinals in OT
Ashley Sharp who came up with a key swipe to help save the Raiders’ season.
Aviators fly past Fitch late
Fitch led by eight midway through the fourth quarter, but Alliance pressed its way back.
Midgley helps Canfield pull away
Andrew Midgley had 18 points, Cole Pryjma 17 and Jarret Vrabel had 14 points and 12 of Canfield’s 34 rebounds in the game that was close throughout.
Median barrier coming to deadly freeway
A half-mile-long concrete barrier wall will be installed this summer on the Shenango Valley Freeway, where three people died in a head-on crash last fall.
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: Jim
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
New Y&S Railroad owner takes over troubled system
Editorial: Last year, we were disappointed when a company with a presence in the Mahoning Valley failed to
Italian festival will pick up where its fallen leader left off
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian festival in Youngstown will go on.
Stimulus debate continues
Opinion: WASHINGTON The treatment helped. The patient is recovering. The doctor is still being accused of
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Lady Windemere’s Fan,SDRq by Oscar Wilde, directed by Tom Copeland, Victorian
“Inside the Actor’s Studio” (8 p.m., Bravo): Brace yourself for lots of gushing
“Inside the Actor’s Studio” (8 p.m., Bravo): Brace yourself for lots of gushing from James Lipton.
if you go
if you go Who: Alejandro Escovedo and Peter Buck When: 8 p.m. Tuesday Where: The Kent Stage,
Opposition leader awaits word of fate
Opposition leader awaits word of fate CARACAS, Venezuela Held at a military jail, opposition
Football coach charged in Missouri girl’s death
Associated Press ST. LOUIS A middle-school football coach was charged Wednesday with first-
birthdays
birthdays Actor Sidney Poitier is 87. Actress Marj Dusay (“Guiding Light”) is 78. Jazz and soul
Father files lawsuit against Mahoning County Children Services Board
Teddy Foltz's father files lawsuit against Mahoning County Children Services Board
Port Authority executive director off the job again for medical reasons
Rose Ann DeLeon, executive director of the Western Reserve Port Authority, has been on medical leave since Jan. 16
Spice of life: Biodiversity
Spice of life: Biodiversity Join the Environmental Education Council of Ohio for its annual
How many seed do you need?
How many seed do you need? Any gardener can go wild in the garden center right now when it comes
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Horizon Science Academy governing board, 6 p.m., 3403 Southern Blvd., Youngstown.
The Old Gray Squirrel is just one of 279 species
By Sara Scudier Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Squirrels are a diverse group of about 279
Officer’s hearing set
The officer faces the hearing over teenagers’ drinking and smoking marijuana at his residence.
Pretrial hearing for Dellick changed
Pretrial hearing for Dellick changed youngstown A pretrial hearing for the son of Mahoning
Man arrested after entering home
Boardman police arrested a 55-year-old on charges of burglary, violation of a protection order and obstructing official business.
youngstown/warren regional chamber Event focuses on shale issues
By Tom McParland tmcparland@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Walter “Buzz” Pishkur, former president of
Business and union leaders want Jim Tressel as YSU president
Bruce Zoldan and Sam Covelli are among those who signed the letter to YSU trustees
St. Stephen School in Niles to close
The school has been a fixture of Catholic education in the city for 145 years
Try this cure for the winter blahs New house PLANTS
More of us than ever before are turning to indoor gardening during the winter months.
ukraine unrest President, opposition call truce
Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine Ukraine’s protest leaders and the president they aim to oust
More olympics results from Sochi
Russia eliminated: A Russian hockey team with immense expectations lost its shot at an Olympic title
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Helping Hand Ministry, 2143 Jacobs Road, Youngstown, food and clothing
Homeland Security drops plan to collect license-plate data
The Homeland Security Department abruptly reversed course Wednesday and dropped plans to ask a private company to give the government access to a nationwide database of license-plate tracking information.
Hacking trial: Blair offered to be adviser to Murdoch
Associated Press LONDON Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair offered to work as an
Signet Jewelers buying Zale for about $900 million
Associated Press NEW YORK All the single ladies: Put your hands up. The largest U.S. jewelry
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.51 —.16 Avalon
Report: GM knew of faulty ignitions
Report: GM knew of faulty ignitions DETROIT General Motors officials did not comment Wednesday
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK 3 Days to Kill (PG-13) A spy who is determined to give up his dangerous life and
A good animal cruelty law
Opinion: Rapid City Journal, Rapid City, S.D.: Efforts at increasing the punishment for mistreating animals
Hubbard RB Scott gets SEC offers
Hubbard RB Scott gets SEC offers HUBBARD Hubbard junior L.J. Scott has received scholarship
Preventing gardening injuries
Q. Every spring my friends and I go through lots of aches, pains and bottles of pain relievers. Is
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2014. There are 314 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Today’s olympics tv schedule
Today’s olympics tv schedule All events taped unless noted as Live NBC Noon — Women’s Hockey:
Backyard Fruit Production
Backyard Fruit Production When: Today, 10 a.m. to noon. What: In an interactive program with
LA cardinal unlikely to face charges in cases
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The nation’s largest Roman Catholic archdiocese has agreed to pay
Activist was killed in 1973, FBI says
Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. The FBI says a black civil- rights activist was killed
oddly enough
oddly enough Finns give reindeer fluorescent-antler makeovers HELSINKI Rudolph the reindeer
Commissioners expected to approve Liberty hotel tax exemption
Trumbull County commissioners will have a public hearing at 10 a.m. Thursday regarding a 49 percent, 10-year real estate tax exemption for a $6.5 million Liberty hotel.
Ohio Edison says manhole explosion was caused by fuse
Ohio Edison says the Feb. 6 manhole cover explosion on East Market Street near Pine Avenue resulted from a fuse in the “vault” below the street “opening up” to release pressure.
2002 murder case returns to appeals court
Christopher Anderson, who is charged in a 2002 strangulation murder, says a sixth trial would be unconstitutional double jeopardy.
Basketball helped Burney deal with grief
James Burney Jr. and two siblings moved to Warren after their mother died suddenly in January.
tressel for president
tressel for president Petition signers U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, penned a letter to
Man charged with fleeing from police in traffic stop
A Poland man was charged with fleeing and eluding after he failed to stop for police during a traffic stop on Sunday morning.
Drug screening expanded to Austintown school employees
Austintown schools will now drug test potential employees
Kasich opposes fracking in state forests and parks
Spokesman says the governor has felt this way for a year and a half
Poland man charged with felony sex offense
Poland man charged with felony sex offense poland Matthew Slaven, 24, of Poland is charged with
Higher temps, rain, melting snow pose triple threat
There might be thunderstorms tonight with a 100 percent chance of rain
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