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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Family of 28-year-old heroin OD victim from Boardman hopes others can learn from his story
'The monster was so big,' the victim's father said about the drug's impact on his son's life
Pope Francis' remarks on 100-year-old killings anger Turkey
Turkey removed its ambassador to the Vatican and denies such genocide took place
Ohio mom faces charges after dangling 2-year-old son over cheetah exhibit
A similar incident occurred at Pittsburgh's zoo in 2012
New entertainment districts proposed for Ohio to allow open containers outside
Warren would be eligible for one district
Attorney says singer Nelly will be exonerated on drug charges
Police found various illicit drugs and handguns
Clinton officially launches 2nd presidential campaign as 'champion of everyday people'
Her campaign will portray her as a tenacious fighter
Youngstown, Jackson-Milton schools buy TV time for self-promotion
J-M has used TV advertising several years
Helping kids in need: John and JeanAnne Camp Challenge Scholarship Fund
By SEAN BARRON Special to The Vindicator YOUNGSTOWN When John H. Pelusi Sr. attended a youth
Pelini on cat: I never saw it before
Bo Pelini on the cat he brought to Nebraska's spring game: I never saw it before.
Former Campbell teacher involved in 2012 investigation
Police officer, school administrator connected to 2012 investigation involving former high school teacher
Valley Golf Trumbull CC pro happily still on tour
By KEVIN CONNELLY kconnelly@vindy.com While the golfing world watched 21-year-old phenom Jordan
Family, friends commemorate the life of Boardman teen
Family, friends commemorate the life of Boardman teen
USO and 910th Airlift Wing debut new Youngstown air base lounge
USO and 910th Airlift Wing debut new Youngstown Air Reserve Station lounge
Dowd’s hits helps Penguins earn split against Vikings
YSU scored six runs in the second inning of second game
Annual sale aids animals; continues today
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com CANFIELD Bargain hunters filled Canfield Fairgrounds
Harington: A quiet force as Jon Snow
IF YOU WATCH What: “Game of Thrones” Where: HBO When: Tonight at 9 By FRAZIER MOORE AP
Fashion dolls
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The history of fashion — and the fashion
Adventure, history draw members of Tri-County Metal Detecting Club
To three local members of the Tri-County Metal Detecting Club, the hobby of metal detecting appeals to their sense of adventure and desire to help others.
Spring sports roundup Prep results
BASEBALL South Range 9, McClancy (NY) 4, 9 innings MYRTLE BEACH S.C. Jack Bajerski went
YSU roundup More results
TENNIS YSU 6, Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1 MILWAUKEE, WIS. The Youngstown State women’s tennis team
Giuriceo loses to Postol by unanimous decision at Barclays Center
It was the Campbell High graduate’s first bout since July.
Jimmie Johnson picks up 5th career victory at Texas Motor Speedway
Kevin Harvick, the series points leader who has already won twice this season, finished second.
METRO DIGEST || Volunteers needed to place veteran flags
Volunteers needed for veteran flags YOUNGSTOWN At least 30 volunteers are needed for the George
Holocaust Remembrance events planned
A program will be Thursday in Mahoning County Courthouse and memorial ceremony April 19 at the Jewish Community Center.
Three incumbents on Youngstown council have opponents in the Democratic primary
The candidates include blight removal, improving neighborhoods and attracting businesses as their top priorities
Four of Youngstown’s seven council seats don’t have incumbents running
There are 15 candidates seeking those four positions
Free fall in oil prices could fuel recession
Analysts are warning of long-term hardship, including job losses and economic recession, if a drop in gas prices persists. Prices in the Mahoning Valley are expected to remain relatively low this summer.
Is Youngstown’s private prison closing? There’s no clear answer
Editorial: Absent an unequivocal state- ment from the chief executive officer of Corrections Corporation of
Summer gas prices expected to be 32 pct lower this year
The Energy Department expects gas prices to be the lowest since 2009
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Warren Philharmonic Orchestra, 3 p.m.: The spring concert will
HISTORIC MEETING
Associated Press PANAMA CITY, Panama President Barack Obama and Cuba’s Raul Castro sat down
Rules on currency must be developed
Opinion: By Dean Baker Los Angeles Times After negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement
Changes sought in death-penalty law
Associated Press COLUMBUS A bipartisan duo of state senators is working on several proposals to
Have we become a nation of emotional lightweights?
Opinion: By Jonathan Alpert Chicago Tribune “Can you believe how cold it was this winter? It was so bad
Officials: Orlando was top US tourist destination in 2014
Officials: Orlando was top US tourist destination in 2014 ORLANDO, Fla. More than 62 million
Ohio Dems endorse Strickland for Senate
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s Democratic Party has endorsed former governor Ted Strickland in
Population loss bad for the region
Opinion: It’s a tale of two areas in Ohio, highlighted by the following headlines: “Vanishing Act — Despite
TRI COUNTY METAL DETECTOR CLUB
TRI COUNTY METAL DETECTOR CLUB Meetings are the third Tuesday of every month. It costs about
Birthdays
Birthdays Musician Herbie Hancock is 75. Musician John Kay of Steppenwolf is 71. Actor Ed O’Neill
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Robert Austin et al v. Energy Wise Home Improvements
Minister: Shooting was act of racist cop
Associated Press SUMMERVILLE, S.C. The death of a black man shot in the back while fleeing a
Free seedling giveaway is Saturday in New Wilmington, Pa.
The first 75 people to arrive at the store will be invited to choose a seedling to take home for planting.
Tribune News Service
Tribune News Service One of the signs of these confused and confusing times we live in is that
A heartfelt thank you to a loving, caring community
Opinion: EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a letter from William and Lori, children of William and Judith Schmidt, who
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
MASONIC GRoups
MONDAY Past Matrons of Miriam Chapter 278 OES will meet at noon at Eat’n Park in Austintown.
Crane to speak at Curbstone Coaches
Crane to speak at Curbstone Coaches AUSTINTOWN Andy Crane, Youngstown State assistant coach for
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Youngstown Federation will meet for a noon luncheon and another round at Western Reserve
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Nicholas Church, Fifth Street,
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY Johnny Appleseed will meet at 7 p.m. for a spring wreath by Bill Bacho, florist, at St.
Saturday’s other NHL games
Senators 3, Flyers 1 PHILADELPHIA Ottawa found its point and the postseason. Needing just one
More bowling scores
Amron Lanes Diver Steel Senior Ladies — Norma Diver 187-163-160-510, Joan Anderson 192-158-494,
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, April 12, the 102nd day of 2015. There are 263 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Hey coaches — Social Media is part of life's playbook
“I don’t think social media is helpful to any human being on the planet,” said Tom Izzo, head coach
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY | Sylvia DePasqua
HONOREE Residence: Youngstown Date of birth: April 6, 1925, in Campbell FAMILY Parents:
Reforms of public charter schools in Ohio need to go much further
Opinion: Reforms of public charter schools in Ohio need to go much further As outlined in this news-
More than golden
Associated Press KALAPANA, Hawaii Go ahead, sink your toes in the sand on Hawaii’s famous
Help make history in the Valley
Editorial: A $500,000 gift this month from a generous civic-minded benefactor will carry the Mahoning Valley
Television Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. Please help me find the name of a movie I saw many years ago. I tell my
newsmakers
newsmakers Legal fight brews over grunge-era master tapes SEATTLE The co-founder of a famed
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, 6 p.m., 82 Ohltown Road. Mill Creek MetroParks
Partisanship over Iran deal has gone too far, Obama says
Partisanship over Iran deal has gone too far, Obama says PANAMA CITY President Barack Obama
NRA leaders warn membership about gun-control efforts
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Leaders of the National Rifle Association on Saturday cited
Great balls of fire! Pens finally clinch playoff berth
Pittsburgh’s playoff streak extended to nine seasons
Man shoots self at US Capitol building
Associated Press WASHINGTON A precautionary lockdown of the U.S. Capitol was lifted after about
Runners TO YOUR MARKS … Upcoming races & walks
APRIL 19 — Run YTown 10-miler at Second Sole in Boardman. Registration at 7 a.m., race at 8:30.
SWCD fish order deadline is Friday
Customers will need to bring a lined container filled with their own pond water on the day of pickup.
First Pasture Walk is Saturday
Future walks will take place on farms in Columbiana and Mahoning counties
TST sponsors family conference April 24-25
The speaker will be Bishop Joey Johnson from the House of the Lord Church in Akron
Upcoming OUTINGS & SCRAMBLES
Upcoming OUTINGS & SCRAMBLES MAY 3 — Sponsors Classic Golf Association at Windmill Lakes Golf
Christie to sign books, raise library funds
Christie to sign books, raise library funds POLAND Nancy Christie, author of “Traveling Left of
Inspiring Minds schedules a fundraising gala event
A local group dedicated to making children’s lives better seeks community support.
United Way plans its annual meeting
United Way plans its annual meeting POLAND United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley will
Be plant sale savvy
By Debbie Carlson Chicago Tribune (TNS) Veteran garden- ers will tell you there’s no better