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

Woman struck by train, killed near Pittsburgh

The accident occurred early Sunday morning


Bird flu threatens Ohio's $1 billion poultry industry

Prevention strategies are being urged


Sallmens mark 60th milestone at surprise party

NEW CASTLE, PA. The family of John and Shirley Sallmen of New Castle, Pa., honored the couple with

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Vienna trustees plan emergency meeting in response to brine spill

It will begin at 6 p.m.


Maurice Clarett to headline Christian men's 2015 "Rally in the Valley" at Covelli

Wrist bands for the event, which cost $20 and includes lunch, are available now at the group's website.


'Kinky Boots,' Cyndi Lauper’s Tony Award-winning musical arrives in NE Ohio

Its theme is a familiar one for Lauper: Don't judge people negatively just because they are different


President Obama, family attend Eaaster services at historic Baptist church

Secret Service agents kept close watch over the church


Unraveling process of appointing new trustees for YSU

President Jim Tressel hasn't been contacted for input on the appointment


Jenny Wallenda, matriarch of high-flying circus act, dies at 87

She was inducted into the Ring of Fame in 2008


Pope hails outline for nuclear deal in Easter address

He denounced “absurd bloodshed and all barbarous acts of violence” in Libya.


Transcript of Pope Francis' Easter address

This is the official English translation


Voter registration for May primary ends at 9 p.m. Monday

Final day registration is expected to be very light.


Youngstown schools grapple with high suspension rates

Despite multiple attempts to address the issue, city school suspensions remain high


2015 Winter athletes of the Year

The Vindicator proudly recognizes eight student-athletes who enjoyed extraordinary success during the 2014-15 season.


YPD training all officers to use Narcan

The drug is used to combat the effects of a heroin overdose.


Durden finally on field for Penguins

The most talented cornerback on Youngstown State’s roster no longer has to watch from the sidelines.


Easter food baskets blessed at St. Pat's

The Hubbard congregation continues a long-standing tradition


Zoldan-owned horse misses qualifying for Derby

Unrivaled finished seventh at the Toyota Blue Grass.


YSU softball drops a pair at Wright State

The Youngstown State softball team dropped a pair of games to Wright State, 9-1 and 5-0, on Saturday afternoon at the WSU Softball Field.


Toy drive to benefit Akron Children’s

The drive will continue all through April.


Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks

April SATURDAY — Run Away from Drugs 5K at Pavilion 3, Herbster Street, Columbiana. Registration


SPRING SPORTS Saturday’s results

BASEBALL St. Thomas Aquinas 9, Salem 3 LOUISVILLE Michael Greene was 3-for-4 with a double and


OCCHA health fair is Wednesdsay

Vendors will provide support and informative presentations


DiPiero, friends return for show

The American Made Country Music Songwriters Series, featuring Liberty native Bob DiPiero, will return to Ford Family Recital Hall on April 24.


NBC series weaves in political drama Beyond ‘The Bible’

IF YOU WATCH What: “A.D. The Bible Continues” When: Tonight at 9 Where: NBC By PAUL


‘Mad Men’ mastermind looks back as end nears

IF YOU WATCH What: “Mad Men” When: Tonight at 10 Where: AMC By FRAZIER MOORE AP


METRO DIGEST || Write your own obituary

Write your obit WARREN The public is invited to a free Lunch and Learn event from 10:30 to 11:30


Local teacher teaches the world through board games

Paul Rohrbaugh of New Middletown is an award winning war board game developer who creates games to teach history lessons.


Summer programs set for youngsters at Jennings

Volunteers are also needed for an April 18 event


Braden Falkingham Canfield | Hockey

Whenever the Canfield High School hockey team scored a big goal in the 2014-15 season, chances are

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Mark Hughes Ursuline | Boys Basketball

Mark Hughes played a huge part in leading the Ursuline Irish to consecutive Division III regional

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Melinda Trimmer West Branch | Girls Basketball

The road wasn’t easy, but the Melinda Trimmer-led West Branch team made a dream come true.

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Alexis Grim boardman | Girls Bowling

To the surprise of many people, the Boardman girls bowling team qualified for the state tournament

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David-Brian Whisler Howland | Wrestling

This season was about redemption for Howland’s David-Brian Whisler. After struggling with his

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Andrew Letscher Canfield | Boys Bowling

This season wasn’t the first time Andrew Letscher made the state bowling tournament. But it was

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Brooke Bailey Boardman | Girls Swimming

Brooke Bailey had a great season in the water for Boardman High School. She’s also had a change

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Connor Brady Canfield | Boys Swimming

Connor Brady can claim an accomplishment not many swimmers can. Brady made it to the state

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Smart Choice Food orders accepted at Niles church

Box choices range in price from $25 to $99 and include meat and vegetables


Cuddly pets are commitment, not presents, visitors learn

Kaylee Woida, 15 months, center, pets Mortimer the rabbit as she’s held by her mom Laura Saturday during a learning event at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm in Canfield. The second annual event attracted about 500 visitors, who learned that bunnies and chicks require lifelong care, and are not Easter presents.


Duke defense clamps down on MSU

Justise Winslow scored 19 points and Jahlil Okafor added 18 to lead top-seeded Duke to an 81-61 victory over Michigan State on Saturday and into the title game.


Assumptions about economy breaking down

Associated Press WASHINGTON Steady hiring is supposed to fire up economic growth. Cheap


South Carolina’s Staley pays tribute to Chaney

Chaney, 83, helped her changed the culture of Temple’s women’s program, too. And, Staley hasn’t forgotten.


‘I’m sorry’ aren’t just words

Opinion: By Gina Barreca The Hartford Courant What goes into the perfect apology? My family wasn’t big


You’ve got to feel sorry for them

Opinion: In the words of Michael Corleone in “Godfather: Part III,” “Just when I thought I was out ... they


Carnival Cruises return to Baltimore

Carnival Cruises return to Baltimore BALTIMORE Carnival Cruise Lines has returned to the Port of


And when the sabbath was past, Mary

Editorial: And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Solome, had


Television Q&A

By Rich Heldenfels Q. What took “Cash Cab” off the air? I heard that the people in the cab were


LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS

Promotion Dominion East Ohio named vice president Jeff Murphy its top executive, effective April


The top paid iPhone apps (and maker) for last week, according to the App Store official charts:

The top paid iPhone apps (and maker) for last week, according to the App Store official charts: v


YWCA schedules equal-pay event

YWCA schedules equal-pay event BOARDMAN The YWCA of Youngstown will have an equal-pay event and


Blue Jackets down Pens for 9th straight

Sidney Crosby is concerned that the Pittsburgh Penguins aren’t playing with enough desperation.


Terps hoping to end UConn’s dominance

Brenda Frese and her Maryland Terrapins aren’t just happy to be back in the Final Four for a second straight season.


SATURDAY ON THE LINKS

SATURDAY ON THE LINKS Professional golf results PGA SHELL HOUSTON OPEN HOUSTON Jordan


Spill of unidentified substance in Lake Erie ceases

Associated Press CLEVELAND The U.S. Coast Guard says the spill of an unidentified substance


Iranian official issues warning

Iranian official issues warning TEHRAN, Iran Iran’s foreign minister said Saturday that Tehran


Canada helps UCLA get past WVU in WNIT

The gap in the middle of West Virginia’s defense was a repeating invitation that UCLA freshman Jordin Canada couldn’t pass up.


Wolverines’ spring game gets defensive

An estimated 45,000 fans spent Saturday afternoon watching Jim Harbaugh’s debut.


Birthdays

Birthdays Singer Allan Clarke of The Hollies is 73. Actor Max Gail (“Sons and Daughters,” “Barney


MASONIC GRoups

MONDAY The combined auxiliaries of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park on


University of Toledo trains students in responding to shooters

Associated Press TOLEDO The University of Toledo has expanded its active shooter-response


ROSEMOND | Stop worrying, and just be a Mom

Tribune News Service I’ve asked the men in several recent audiences to raise hands if they believe


Morton’s shakiness makes things salty

When Charlie Morton hit a pair of Phillies batters in the first inning, Philadelphia closer Jonathan Papelbon hollered from the dugout and the umpires talked to both managers.


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise


Hubby often lets her down in times of need

Dear Annie: My husband has the emotional IQ of a 10-year-old. I recently spent six hours in the


Marshals to take control of convicted politician’s home in Cuyahoga County

Associated Press INDEPENDENCE, Ohio Federal marshals are preparing to take the house of a


Kluber, Indians agree to five-year contract

Kluber went 18-9 with a 2.44 ERA for Cleveland last season, his first full year in the majors.


These eight athletes excelled on the court, in the water, on the mat or on the ice. While many

These eight athletes excelled on the court, in the water, on the mat or on the ice. While many


ON THE ALLEYS: AREA BOWLING LEAGUE SCORES

Amron Lanes Hivleys Sportsman — Mike Domer 256-246-243-745, Frank Palocyi 247-233-700, Ron Evans


Family thanks, salutes police in Boardman for their fine work

Opinion: Family thanks, salutes police in Boardman for their fine work I just wanted to give a big shout


Musilli-McClain wedding set for June 20

Announcement of the engagement of Laura Musilli and Matthew McClain is being made by their parents,

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Self-service car registration begins

Associated Press COLUMBUS The first of nine self-service kiosks intended to make Ohio vehicle


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Carol Sevenich v. Clay Street Properties et al, money.


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday East Palestine school board, 6 p.m., 200 W. North Ave. Brookfield Township


FEDERATED CLUBS

WEDNESDAY Fortnightly IV will meet at the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor.


Megan Collins, Andrew Wade plan June rite

The engagement of Megan Collins and Andrew Wade, both of Boardman, is being announced. The future


Miss Phibbs, Mr. Petrosky to wed June 19

Plans for the forthcoming wedding of Rachelle Phibbs and Ryan Petrosky, both of Austintown, are

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Today is Sunday, April 5, the 95th day of 2015

Today is Sunday, April 5, the 95th day of 2015. There are 270 days left in the year. Today marks


Phantoms clinch East crown with 5-1 win over Muskegon

Kyle Connor (32 goals, 42 assists, 64 points) took over the USHL scoring lead with a hat trick.


publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending March 29

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Girl on the Train,” by Paula Hawkins (Riverhead) 2. “The Stranger,” by


newsmakers

newsmakers Ex-Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer dies in crash CARTERSVILLE, Ga. Robert Burns Jr., the


Lawrence, Mercer county ATHENA nominees named

The Lawrence-Mercer ATHENA International will have the third-annual ATHENA awards ceremony on April 21.


Rewards for county workers ignore area’s economic reality

Editorial: Responding to The Vindicator’s coverage of pay raises and bonuses granted to Mahoning County


Not fit for duty?

Associated Press Surveys find that men in U.S. Special Operations forces do not believe women can


Wisconsin ends Kentucky’s unbeaten streak

Nobody ever said they were perfect. Now, the Kentucky Wildcats aren’t undefeated, either.


Book group to discuss Ishmael Beah work

Book group to discuss Ishmael Beah work SALEM Salem Public Library, 821 E. State St., will have


SENIOR CITIZENS

Ajax Magnethermic Retirees will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Station Square Ristorante, 4250 Belmont


Personal quirks could make, break Kasich run

If Ohio Gov. John Kasich joins the 2016 Republican presidential race, his friends and foes will be watching to see if his frenetic, unfiltered personality lights a fire in the contest or proves his undoing.


With Artkive, share kids’ masterpieces

Our third child is in preschool this year. Every day we’re presented with a stack of new


Severance tax could slam brakes on drilling industry in Ohio

Opinion: Severance tax could slam brakes on drilling industry in Ohio The April 1 headline in USA Today


Pope appeals for answers in Easter vigil

Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis presided over the solemn Easter Vigil service


MILESTONES

MILESTONES SCOUTS Receives Eagle award Joseph Verostko, 18, son of Joseph and Susan Verostko


Grammy nominee Brownlee will perform in DeYor concert

A Youngstown native who is a Grammy nominee will perform in concert.


warren County seeks consolidation of suits over fatal ’13 crash

Associated Press WARREN A Trumbull County court is being asked to consolidate three lawsuits


2 events showcase teens, tech

Opinion: People tend to have a bit of fatigue with today’s technology and its impact on kids. “I can only


Bedrooms for boys

St. Louis Post-Dispatch (TNS) When it comes to decorating kids’ bedrooms, boys’ spaces can get


Islamic extremists vow more attacks

Associated Press GARISSA, Kenya Somalia’s Islamic extremist group al-Shabab warned Saturday of


Health fair planned at Whispering Pines

Health fair planned at Whispering Pines COLUMBIANA Whispering Pines Village, 937 E. Park Ave.,


GARDEN CLUBS

TUESDAY Ikebana will meet at 10 a.m. Shirley Winkler will provide instruction sheets. THURSDAY


2015 Pittsburgh Pirates schedule

APRIL MONDAY — at Cincinnati, 4:10 WEDNESDAY — at Cincinnati, 7:10 THURSDAY — at Cincinnati,


2015 CLEVELAND INDIANS schedule

APRIL MONDAY — at Houston, 7 WEDNESDAY — at Houston, 8:10 THURSDAY — at Houston, 8:10 FRIDAY


Home-sale mistakes that cost you money

There’s plenty you can do to affect how much money you make on a home sale or spend on a purchase,


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