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Crews kept busy with fuel spill in Hubbard

Crews kept busy with fuel spill in Hubbard


Mathews employees OK pact

Mathews employees OK pact


Walker’s homer lifts Pirates over Cubs 1-0

Walker’s homer lifts Pirates over Cubs 1-0


GM recalls another 1.3M vehicles for electronic power-steering flaws

GM recalls another 1.3M vehicles for electronic power-steer flaws


Retired Mahoning County emergency management and communications director dies

Retired Mahoning County emergency management and communications director dies


Man charged with drug offenses at check point

Man charged with drug offenses at checkpoint


New Castle man faces drug charges after traffic stop

New Castle man faces drug charges after traffic stop


Warren man arrested after BP heist

Warren man arrested for BP heist


UPDATE | YSU's Abraham a finalist at NIU

More bad news for YSU: Abraham a finalist at NIU


WORTH A LOOK

AUCTIONS Victory Christian School, 2053 Pleasant Valley Road, Niles, will host its 15th Annual


Scouts will host awards dinner

Whispering Pines District of BSA will host its annual awards dinner April 6.


NAACP schedules scholarship luncheon

NAACP schedules scholarship luncheon YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Chapter of the NAACP will host


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Sacrifice Remembered

Wooden case displays their service medals and stories

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Ex-Phantom Saad plays in Pittsburgh for first time

The 21-year-old grew up in Gibsonia, Pa., and attended Pine-Richland.

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East Side murder case set to begin

The trial is set to start Monday


Three Youngstown men are charged with drug trafficking

Campbell police say they found suspected cocaine and marijuana


Cavs continue playoff push

Cleveland snapped a nine-game losing streak to Indiana.


Youngstown mayor is looking for a new representative on MVSD board

Current rep isn’t interested in being reappointed


Busch bests Johnson at Martinsville

It was his first win for Stewart-Haas Racing in just their sixth race together.


Audiences connect with stage version of 1983 film ‘Flashdance, the Musical’

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com What a feeling, indeed. Since its 2008 West End debut,


Harrison’s 3-pointer leads Kentucky

The Wildcats advanced to their 16th Final Four in school history.


Overdose-reversal drug starting to be available to more people

Ohio has moved quickly in the past six months to provide greater access to the drug Naloxone to reverse the effects of an overdose


UConn upsets Michigan State

Shabazz Napier scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half for the Huskies.


ACA deadline is today

Americans have to sign up of pay a penalty.


Crosby, Fleury guide Penguins

Pittsburgh is starting to coming together just before the playoffs.


Saad held scoreless in return

The ex-Phantom finished with a minus-2 rating in 17:17 of ice time.


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Lordstown Village Council, finance committee, noon, council chambers, 1455 Salt


The Republican National Committee chairman is the keynote speaker at Friday’s event

‘A rare opportunity’ to hear from the RNC head, says Columbiana County GOP chairman


Lake erie State may try to restore sport fish

Associated Press PORT CLINTON Ohio’s wildlife agency is studying whether to make another attempt


Weather has chilling effect on air-passenger numbers

Associated Press DAYTON Severe winter weather is getting blamed for a second-straight month of


Test rules out heart attacks in the ER

Test rules out heart attacks in the ER WASHINGTON A simple test appears very good at ruling out


Hydrant flushing to begin Wednesday

Hydrant flushing to begin Wednesday WARREN Trumbull County Sanitary Engineers will begin


Power outage

Power outage VIENNA About 3,000 people, mostly in Vienna, were without power after a utility


OH WOW! hosts Autism Awareness Month event

The first event is Wednesday at the downtown science and technology center


Mark Hess turns over Trumbull Transit to John Moliterno

Friday morning’s meeting of the Trumbull Transit Board was the end of the contract for Mark Hess, Niles engineering and grants coordinator


US, RUSSIA Talks fail to end Ukraine deadlock

Associated Press PARIS The United States and Russia agreed Sunday that the crisis in Ukraine


nba roundup Sunday’s other games

Nets 114, Timberwolves 99 NEW YORK Paul Pierce scored 22 points after another sensational start,


YSU’s Williamson is Best for Vets

Schools on the list have a culture and curriculum catering to military veterans


2014 high school tennis at a glance

CANFIELD Coach: Larry Davis, 37th season, 514-116. 2013 record: 16-2, 6-0 All-American


Grove City alumni get $10K investment in robotics company

Staff report GROVE CITY, PA. Grove City College alumni Orion Correa (’13) and Jake Loosararian


Bowditch wins Texas Open

It was the 30-year-old Australian’s first PGA Tour victory.


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Man wants live on My Way GLOUCESTER, Mass. A Gloucester man wants to change the


Ohio officials urge groups to apply for Summer Food Service Program

Staff report columbus Nearly 60,000 Ohio children received a free meal each day last summer


Xenia to mark anniversary of tornado

Associated Press XENIA The southwestern Ohio city of Xenia is planning several events in April


ABWA chapter picks Woman of the Year

The ABWA affiliation of the Woman of the Year goes back decades.

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YSU summer program deadline nears

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The application deadline is April 15 for two new summer programs at


Today is Monday, March 31, the 90th day of 2014. There are 275 days left in the year.

Today is Monday, March 31, the 90th day of 2014. There are 275 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Early voting for May 6 primary begins Tuesday

Here are some things you should know going into the primary election season


Congress: GM twice failed to fix defect

Associated Press DETROIT General Motors discussed two separate fixes for an ignition switch


TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses John P. Thompson, 48, of 817 Lincoln Ave., Girard,


Austintown Schools remain stable with open enrollment

First year more kids are coming in than leaving district


Man gets life in Ohio football star’s killing

Associated Press AKRON An Akron man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in the


Kress demo mirrored in other states

Youngstown will pay $500K to demolish the Kress building here


Surplus food

Surplus food Trinity United Methodist Church: New Springfield, 2427 Columbiana Road, New


KSU trustees to host event to honor retiring president

Staff report kent A reception and celebration to honor Kent State University President Lester A.


New research links indoor air pollution to autism risks

Opinion: By DAVID T. SIMON Special to The Vindicator The average American spends approximately 90 percent


In Pennsylvania, some neighbors bicker over forced gas drilling

Associated Press NEW BEDFORD, PA. An energy company is dusting off an old, unused state law that


Live music on television shows this week include:

Live music on television shows this week include: v Manchester Orchestra: Tonight on “Late Show


Coleman eyes breakout year

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Let’s get this out of the way first. No,


Charter schools are required to satisfy strict federal guidelines as non-profit organizations

Charter schools are required to satisfy strict federal guidelines as non-profit organizations


The event raised about $45,000

Potential Development Program serves about 130 area kids with autism and other development delays


Regional airport deserves help to ensure daily service takes off

Editorial: For the first time in many years, the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport finds itself on solid


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