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V24: ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ Playhouse stages classic comedy
There was never any doubt as to who would direct the Youngstown Playhouse’s production of “Arsenic and Old Lace.”
Austintown racino’s construction on track
Escalators have been installed to take patrons from the Austintown racino’s main gaming floor to an upstairs sports bar. There will also be a grandstand ...
Stories published March 27, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
We need help, South Side residents tell Youngstown planners
South Side residents say they’re upset and frustrated about the condition of their neighborhoods and don’t believe the city is doing enough to help resolve the problems.
Legal Aid Helpline to shut down for 3 days
Community Legal Aid’s HelpLine will temporarily close Friday, Monday and Tuesday for staff training.
Five file for appointment to replace Belinky as judge
Five file for appointment to replace Belinky as judge
Mumps cases in Ohio outbreak reach beyond Columbus
Mumps cases in Ohio outbreak reach beyond Columbus
Mumps cases in Ohio outbreak reach beyond Columbus
Mumps cases in Ohio outbreak reach beyond Columbus
AG rejects petitions for proposal to require deposits on bottles, other containers
AG rejects petitions for proposal to require deposits on bottles, other containers
Judge rules panel correctly valued Flight 93 site in Pa.
Judge rules panel correctly valued Flight 93 site in Pa.
Pittsburgh man gets probation for role in 2013 North Side shooting
Pittsburgh man gets probation for role in 2013 North Side shooting
6 arrests in bag-theft case at Los Angeles airport
6 arrests in bag-theft case at Los Angeles airport
Space station awaits for Russian craft after delay
Space station awaits for Russian craft after delay
Races start Nov. 24 at Mahoning Valley Race Course
Races start Nov. 24 at Mahoning Valley Race Course
Boardman police charge woman after outbursts at mall
Boardman police charge woman after outbursts at mall
Man gets life in prison with parole eligibility after 20 years for killing his sister
Man gets life in prison with parole eligibility after 20 years for killing his sister
Mathews superintendent: 'We're done' negotiating with OAPSE employees
Mathews superintendent: 'We're done' negotiating with OAPSE employees
Board member and superintendent tiff cost Austintown schools $16,175.60
Board member and superintendent tiff cost Austintown schools $16,175.60
W. Pa. man gets 20 years for exploiting 7-year-old girl
W. Pa. man gets 20 years for exploiting 7-year-old girl
BREAKING NEWS | 3rd person charged with dumping drilling waste in Mahoning River
3rd person charged with dumping drilling waste in Mahoning River
‘Assume the worst,’ Warren captain says of strangers knocking at the door
‘Assume the worst,’ Warren captain says of strangers knocking at the door
Toledo's last abortion clinc fights for its license
Toledo's last abortion clinic fights for its license
Vindy News Roundtable: Fracking, earthquakes, Boardman drug testing to be discussed
March 27, 2014 | Vindy News Roundtable
Central Ohio counties lead state in population growth
Central Ohio counties lead state in population growth
Duct-tape a principal for a cause
The Market Street Elementary School PTA will have a fundraiser during the school’s lunch periods Friday in the auditorium of the school, 5555 Market St.
Harlem Wizards charity basketball April 7 at West Branch
Tickets are available for the Harlem Wizards charity basketball game.
Miss Protheroe, Mr. Koppel plan April wedding
Amanda Protheroe of Hubbard and Kevin Koppel of McDonald are engaged and planning an April wedding.
Courtney Walter, Matt Shilling set August wedding
Courtney Walter of Dublin, Ohio, and Matt Shilling of Columbus, formerly of Boardman, are engaged,
Konery-Turner engagement is announced
Samantha Konery of Brook Park, Ohio, and Alexander Turner of Austintown are engaged. They and their
West Side Cats will sponsor tournament
West Side Cats will sponsor tournament YOUNGSTOWN West Side Cats will sponsor its second annual
West Branch recognized for commitment to music
West Branch Schools is one of 24 Ohio school districts recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants, based in California, for their commitment to school music programs.
Liberty seniors can sign up for Senior Watch
The Liberty Township Senior Watch program invites any township resident 60 and older to contact the township to sign up for the program.
Mathews contract on hold after tie vote
Ratification of a new contract with Mathews School District by non-teaching employees is on hold as a result of a deadlocked union vote Wednesday.
Poland teachers reach tentative agreement
Poland School District and Poland Education Association, the teachers’ union, reached a tentative agreement during negotiations Tuesday night, Superintendent David Janofa said Wednesday.
Six Mooney students headed to national speech competition
Six students from Cardinal Mooney will head to the national speech competition in June in Kansas City where they will compete in five categories.
Mahoning County sweeps Al Beach Classic
Poland’s Jacob Wolfe and Fitch’s Megan Sefcik were named MVPs.
YSU enrollment expected to be down again next year
Beginning in fall 2015, enrollment is expected to increase slightly
Sebring Superintendent personnel file clean
The Vindicator received the personnel file of former Superintendent Christopher Lewis after he was suspended with pay on Monday.
Connelly: Experts like Kokrak’s game
Jason Kokrak was getting plenty of love prior to today’s opening round in San Antonio.
Strollo: Ruling may bring big changes
If college football players ever are granted university employee status, Ron Strollo says there would be huge changes to athletic programs.
Davis out as Youngstown environmental health director
Davis has surrendered his state registration and admitted he was incompetent
YSU’s Bryant keeps defense motivated
New defensive coordinator Jamie Bryant has simplified the Penguins’ defense.
Brantley stays hot as Indians thump Brewers
Michael Brantley and Jason Kipnis drove in two runs apiece to send the Cleveland Indians to their 18th win of the spring, 10-2 over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday.
A company is planning a $1.15 million expansion
The company fabricates and distributes equipment for the oil and gas drilling industry
Pirates slip past Twins on Mauer’s error
Pirates starter Brandon Cumpton struck out four and gave up two hits in five shutout innings.
Organist, pianist plan a classical program
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Edward Alan Moore and Nathan Carterette will present a concert at 4 p.m.
Series includes ‘Kinky Boots,’ ‘Newsies’
Staff report Cleveland PlayhouseSquare’s 2014-15 KeyBank Broadway Series, announced Tuesday,
One-act plays at YSU theater will get ‘Crazy Like Love’
Alpha Psi Omega national theater honor society will present “Crazy Like Love: An Evening of Two One-Act Plays” Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Spotlight Arena Theater, inside Bliss Hall, which is on Wick Avenue on the Youngstown State University campus.
Rock trio Sam Goodwill builds its music in layers
Already one of the most musically sophisticated bands in Youngstown, Sam Goodwill has been hitting the road to spread its edgy rock to other states.
‘Bob & Tom’ comedy tour Greg Hahn doesn’t pull any punch lines on stage
As manic as Greg Hahn appears on stage, the comedian is a bit more laid back in daily life.
‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ Playhouse stages classic comedy
There was never any doubt as to who would direct the Youngstown Playhouse’s production of “Arsenic and Old Lace.”
Ballet school to premiere rock dance show
Staff wire Youngstown If you thought ballet dancers could be inspired only by classical music,
Grade-schooler essays raise funds for Animal Charity
If Animal Charity ever needs help with fundraising, the agency might do well to seek Ava Valko.
Report: State of farming in Ohio above the curve
Ohio ranks seventh in the nation with 75,462 farms. Recently, Ohio’s agriculture has benefitted from a steep rise in crop values, which outpaced a national increase.
Ohio legislature passes $2.4B budget plan
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio House approved a $2.4 billion plan to fund
Girard residents concerned about gas line
The natural gas transmission line will run through part of the Girard lakes property.
Young mom gets a scare when man breaks into house, tries to enter bedroom
A young mother got the scare of her life Wednesday afternoon when a man broke into her house on Oak Knoll Avenue Southeast and nearly got into the bedroom where she was hiding with her 5-week-old child.
Gov. Kasich signs legislation for extra snow days for school districts
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich has signed into law legislation
Baxters donate $100,000 to establish endowed scholarship at YSU
Baxters donate $100,000 to establish endowed scholarship at YSU
Austintown racino’s construction on track
Escalators have been installed to take patrons from the Austintown racino’s main gaming floor to an upstairs sports bar. There will also be a grandstand viewing area for live races in the upstairs section.
Buckeyes look to replace Hyde
ll the senior did a year ago for the Buckeyes was rush for 1,521 yards and 15 touchdowns in just 11 games.
METRO DIGEST || Duct-tape fundraiser
Duct-tape fundraiser BOARDMAN The Market Street Elementary School PTA will have a fundraiser
Judge mulls motion to sever the cases of two defendants
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge is
Mahoning County TASC hooks up with Meridian
TASC is responsible for the coordination of drug and alcohol treatment as it relates to the criminal justice system
Trumbull prosecutor says Southington school board member must resign one of two school positions
Trumbull prosecutor says Southington school board member must resign one of two school positions
Feds praise verdict against bin Laden kin
Feds praise verdict against bin Laden kin NEW YORK Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law was convicted
Teen’s age at issue in shooting appeal
Associated Press A teen who pleaded guilty to shooting and killing three students in a high-school
Poll shows Russia crisis hurts Obama
Associated Press WASHINGTON Foreign policy used to stand out as a not-so-bleak spot in the
Septic installer arrested at Board of Health meeting
Septic installer Berry Meadows, owner of Digging Dirt LLC, was taken into custody at the March 19 meeting
Buzzer beater: Waiters’ shot lifts Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t ready to throw in the towel.
TSA wants armed police at airport checkpoints
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The Transportation Security Administration recommended Wednesday
Deal allows Tesla to sell its electric cars in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio automobile dealers have struck a deal that will allow Tesla
Boardman special education department passes state evaluation
The Boardman school district's special education department passed the Ohio Department of Education on-site review
More shelters for victims of domestic violence allow pets
Associated Press NEW YORK When her abusive husband left for work last fall, she grabbed her
Sowing Dahlia Seeds
Sowing Dahlia Seeds When: Sunday, 2-4 p.m. What: When planting dahlia seeds, you never know what
Help for graduation
Help for graduation YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Department of Job and Family Services will assist
YSU takes advantage of free passes vs. Ohio
The Youngstown State baseball team scored four runs in the fifth inning and four more in the eighth en route to an 11-4 victory over Ohio.
Man sentenced to 5 years in prison in Liberty ATM robbery
Denzel D. Searcy, 19, of Bell Avenue in New Castle, Pa., and Crandall Avenue in Youngstown, was sentenced to five years in prison Wednesday for two Trumbull County robberies, including one at an ATM machine in Liberty March 7, 2013.
Trumbull commissioners select company to design veteran’s building
Trumbull commissioners select company to design veteran’s building
oddly enough
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NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Noah (PG-13) A man is chosen by God for a great task before an apocalyptic flood
Chamber backs sales tax renewal, State Issue 1
The chamber board of directors unanimously endorses the half-percent Mahoning County sales tax renewal and the State Issue 1 public works bond issue, both on the May 6 ballot.
“Surviving Jack” (9:30 P.M., FOX): Christopher Meloni (“Law & Order: Special
“Surviving Jack” (9:30 P.M., FOX): Christopher Meloni (“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”) tries on
Zuckerberg on a spending spree
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook’s latest multibillion dollar acquisition of virtual-reality
Crimea at mercy of Ukraine for electricity, water supplies
Associated Press SIMFEROPOL, Crimea Within days of Crimea’s being swallowed up by Russia, the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.66 —.31 Avalon
Planes renew attempt to get 122 objects
Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia More satellite images have given searchers the latest
health care law Millions could get extra time for sign-ups
Associated Press WASHINGTON Millions of Americans could get extra time to enroll for taxpayer-
Authorities: Number of missing in Wash. mudslide drops to 90
Associated Press DARRINGTON, Wash. Washington authorities on Wednesday reduced to 90 the number
Tax commissioner keeps up push for state tax reform
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The head of the Ohio Department of Taxation again made
YSU men’s basketball offers 3 summer camps
YSU men’s basketball offers 3 summer camps YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State men’s basketball
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian G. Fullerman, 47, of 74 Charles St., Struthers,
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., commissioner’s hearing room, basement,
Landscaping look blah this winter?
Landscaping look blah this winter? Foundation plants may be lacking in your plan. Consider
birthdays
birthdays Actor Julian Glover is 79. Actor Michael York is 72. Keyboardist Tony Banks of Genesis
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent police activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Hummingbirds: Plan, attract, sit back and enjoy
By Stephanie Hughes Ohio certified volunteer naturalist It won’t be long until we get to greet
A guide to this week’s NCAA regional games
Just when you think the first weekend of the NCAA tournament couldn’t possibly top itself, it happened again.
NLRB official: Football players can unionize
Associated Press CHICAGO In a stunning ruling that could revolutionize a college sports
Hot Head Burritos opening in Niles
Hot Head Burritos opening in Niles NILES A new Hot Head Burritos opens today at the Eastwood
Ohio’s newest invasive species kills walnut and butternut trees Thousand cankers DISEASE
Ohio’s newest invasive species kills walnut and butternut trees
UK latest obstacle for Louisville
Louisville’s quest of fulfilling coach Rick Pitino’s hopes for the Cardinals repeating as national champions and becoming a “mini-dynasty” hinge on beating archrival Kentucky.
Exhibitions will get people talking
The goal of an exhibition opening tonight in downtown Youngstown is to get a discussion going about
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: Topher
general motors recall CEO reaches out to customers on videos
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors CEO Mary Barra is reaching out directly to customers, as
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Spring fertilizers
Spring fertilizers Although you see lots of commercials about applying spring fertilizers, too
WTG
Today Art Show Art Now Youngstown opening reception, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., McKelvey Gallery, Knox
Challenges of stump removal
Q. Where can I buy a product to remove an old stump in my yard? Richard from Poland A. Getting
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