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V24: '100 Years of Broadway' at Packard, Westminster
What is it about “Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” show that has made it a touring mainstay for 10 years?
Downtown jewelry store, repair shop set to close
Susie and Richard Thomashow stand in their jewelry store, Jerry Lee’s Jewelry, in the 20 Federal Place building, downtown Youngstown. The couple are retiring and ...
Stories published April 16, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
No decision today on whether to open Larosa murder trial evidence
Attorneys for Jacob Larosa, the Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office and The Vindicator attended a juvenile court hearing today to discuss whether documents filed in Larosa’s aggravated-murder case will be open to the public, but no decision was rendered.
Iconic downtown Vindicator building enters new manufacturing era with YBI
The Vindicator office building at West Boardman Street and Vindicator Square went from telling the story to being the story Thursday, when the Youngstown Business Incubator welcomed it as the fifth building in its downtown Tech Block campus.
Foo fans psyched about Saturday's intimate concert in Weathersfield
Dave Karr of Cortland was only 18 when he first became a fan of Nirvana and its Warren-born drummer, Dave Grohl.
Details on theft from Austintown Hall of Fame remain scarce
As a court case continues over a man alleged to have stolen funds from the Austintown Fitch Hall of Fame, details on what happened remain slim.
James Taylor to play Covelli Aug. 3
Covelli Centre has booked its second major concert of the summer.
Rangers take Game 1 against Penguins
New York shut down Pittsburgh’s top threats, Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.
Holocaust Remembrance Day should be 'day of transformation,' rabbi says
Yom Hashoah revolves around Holocaust remembrance and promotes education.
Youngstown balloon release recalls 6M Jews, 5M others killed in Nazi Holocaust
Julie Clark, a fifth-grade teacher at Williamson Elementary School, tears up as she talks to her students about the Holocaust.
Niles mayor to face challenger in race; first in 16 years
For the first time in 16 years, Ralph Infante is facing a challenger in his re-election bid for mayor.
High infant mortality rates not from personal choices, OSU experts tell Youngstown crowd
That systems and institutions affect peoples lives more than individual choices, especially as it applies to infant mortality, was a major takeaway from the Youngstown Minority Health Month Conference.
Youngstown flag football league suing former coach for creating new league
A youth flag-football league has filed suit in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court to stop a rival league from taking the field.
Governor’s police panel focuses on final recommendations
Governor’s police panel focuses on final recommendations
Airline flight delayed when snoring passenger poked with pen
Airline flight delayed when snoring passenger poked with pen
Social services workers in Ohio approve proposed contract
Social services workers in Ohio approve proposed contract
Nissan expands air bag recall after Louisiana injury
Nissan expands air bag recall after Louisiana injury
Trumbull County man gets 10-year prison term for rape
Trumbull County man gets 10-year prison term for rape
Strickland dismisses Dem opponent in US Senate race
Strickland dismisses Dem opponent in US Senate race
Ohio prison hunger protester says warden made some changes
Ohio prison hunger protester says warden made some changes
Man indicted in US for drug deal elected senator in Nigeria
Man indicted in US for drug deal elected senator in Nigeria
Ohio man accused of plot to attack US military base, prison
Ohio man accused of plot to attack US military base, prison
Mom accused of contaminating ill son’s IV misses hearing
Mom accused of contaminating ill son’s IV misses hearing
Tennessee plan to make Bible 'official' book in jeopardy
Tennessee plan to make Bible 'official' book in jeopardy
Former candidate files complaint against Kasich campaign
Former candidate files complaint against Kasich campaign
Gunmen shoot and wound US citizen in southern Pakistan
Gunmen shoot and wound US citizen in southern Pakistan
7th Ward Citizens Coalition candidates' forum is tonight
7th Ward Citizens Coalition candidates' forum is tonight
Library system's first regularly scheduled fitness class is Monday at Austintown branch
Library system's first regularly scheduled fitness class is Monday at Austintown branch
Youngstown man convicted in fed drug-trafficking case
Youngstown man convicted in fed drug-trafficking case
Ohio auditor angry over move to stifle open records audits
Ohio auditor angry over move to stifle open records audits
Judge orders 'Suge' Knight to stand trial on murder charge
Judge orders 'Suge' Knight to stand trial on murder charge
Court discussion centers on public access to Larosa case
Court discussion centers on public access to Larosa case
Pair face prostitution charges after incident on the South Side
Pair face prostitution charges after incident on the South Side
Youngstown schools parents to be recognized at Friday event
Youngstown schools parents to be recognized at Friday event
YBI announces campus expansion, acquires Vindicator building
YBI announces campus expansion, acquires Vindicator building
Mahoning Auditor Meacham ends 4-day work weeks
Mahoning County Auditor Ralph T. Meacham said he needs all hands on deck every business day.
Lumberjacks cut down Phantoms in overtime
Muskegon took a 1-0 series lead on Matheson Iacopelli’s overtime goal.
YSU shuts out Kent State for first time since 1979
Four YSU pitchers combined to throw a four-hit shutout in a 3-0 victory over Kent State on Wednesday night at Eastwood Field.
Attorneys at odds over access in murder case against Niles boy
Filings in juvenile court in the aggravated murder case of Jacob Larosa, 15, should be treated as public records, Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins said
Bush’s grand slam powers Poland
Poland coach Matt Campbell realizes the potential of his senior first baseman Chloe Bush.
Jacobs’ love of horses, skill in saddle take her to TCU
Jenna Jacobs is the first Mahoning Valley native to earn an equestrian scholarship.
2 candidates for Struthers mayor have been convicted of crimes
One addressed his past while the other won’t talk about it
Bauer’s pitching gives Tribe a lift
The Indians salvaged the finale of a miserable opening homestand.
Trumbull officials hear from public on proposed sales-tax increase
The Trumbull County commissioners showed a map at a public hearing Wednesday showing Trumbull County being among only 22 Ohio counties out of 88 with a sales tax rate of 6.75 percent or lower.
Superintendent urges Liberty voters to approve 7.75-mill renewal levy
School district no longer in fiscal emergency
Amphitheater concerts unveiled
Staff report WARREN The Warren Community Amphitheater will again be the site of outdoor concerts
Sean Jones to accompany orchestra in season finale
The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will be joined by trumpet great Sean Jones and members of the Youngstown Symphony Youth Orchestra and Boardman High School combined choirs at its concert Saturday, the season finale.
High School roundup | More spring sports results
SOFTBALL Cardinal Mooney 12, Campbell 0 BOARDMAN Freshman Kayla Rutherford pitched her second
'Doubt' at Victorian Players
The Victorian Players Theater will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “Doubt, a Parable.”
'100 Years of Broadway' at Packard, Westminster
What is it about “Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” show that has made it a touring mainstay for 10 years?
Joan Jett takes her place in rock’n’roll’s hierarchy
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com CLEVELAND Joan Jett loves rock ’n’ roll. Now, rock
Youngstown council passes late contracts
Councilwoman Annie Gillam said she was satisfied with changes in the contract.
7 students graduate from Mercy Health Youngstown School at Work Program
Seven Mercy Health employees graduated from the School at Work Program on Wednesday.
Warren man charged with weapons offense involving gunfire outside Eastwood Mall
Stashan M. Williams, 29, arraigned on a felony charge of improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle
10th annual Pinwheels event recognizes April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
1,352 reported cases of child abuse and neglect in Mahoning County in 2014
Ryan spent campaign money on hotel stays in California, airline flights
Rep. Bill Johnson also spent money on hotels and travel
Downtown jewelry store, repair shop set to close
Susie and Richard Thomashow stand in their jewelry store, Jerry Lee’s Jewelry, in the 20 Federal Place building, downtown Youngstown. The couple are retiring and moving to Portland, Ore. The store was founded by Susie’s father, Jerry Lieblich, in 1958. Also closing, on Friday, is the 26-year-old Youngstown Jewelry Repair, owned by Domenic Paolone Jr.
Port Authority approves new strategic plan, prepares for hiring of permanent director
The Western Reserve Port Authority has approved its new strategic plan
Council candidate says she did not know of manager's record
Reports said club failed to transfer its permit
Officer rams cruiser into armed suspect
Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. Dramatic dash-cam videos of an arrest in Arizona showed an
Man charged with stabbing mom and girlfriend while traveling on Ohltown-McDonald Road
Johnathan L. Pyatt, 28, arraigned on eight charges after his mother and girlfriend told police he stabbed them multiple times
Holy Trinity on Rayen is selling pirogi Friday
Holy Trinity on Rayen is selling pirogi Friday YOUNGSTOWN Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church
Valley housing sales up in March
Housing sales in the Mahoning Valley increased by 25.7 percent in March
‘Barefoot in Park’ at Stage Left
Staff report LISBON Stage Left Players will resume its season after the winter break by staging
Seattle CEO cuts own pay to help employees
Associated Press SEATTLE For some companies, Seattle’s new $15 minimum-wage law isn’t doing
SounDoctrine releases single
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Regional contemporary jazz ensemble SounDoctrine has released a new
Fitting fundraiser for belly dancers
Belly dance troupe Tribe of Eos will perform during a fundraiser Saturday at Suzie’s Dogs and Drafts in downtown Youngstown.
Army trend that’s skin-deep
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: A year after tightening its policy on tattoos, the U.S. Army has nimbly
Baumbach is at his best in ‘While We’re Young’
By Roger Moore Tribune News Service It hits us all, that day when “hip” suggests “replacement”
The walk continues for the late Lou Reed
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Taking a walk on the wild side for the better part of 50
Candlebox singer in concert
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Kevin Martin, lead singer of the band Candlebox, will headline a free
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.78-0.07 Avalon
Can the Kochs be stopped?
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords We’ve all seen those touchy-feely TV ads with baby deer,
Woman skirts gate, is killed by train
Woman skirts gate, is killed by train MERIDIAN, Miss. An official says a woman drove her SUV
METRO DIGEST || Multiple charges
Multiple charges BOARDMAN A Niles man faces multiple charges after U.S. Marshals arrested him on
Lacatena leads Penguins past RMU
Lacatena leads Penguins past RMU Maria Lacatena’s solo home run in the top of the fourth inning
Simon outduels Bucs’ Liriano
Francisco Liriano made 89 pitches in his return to work following the birth of his fourth child. Only one turned out to be a mistake.
House uses Tax Day to rein in ‘IRS abuse’
Associated Press WASHINGTON House leaders used Wednesday’s tax filing deadline to pass a package
Public invited to library presentation
Public invited to library presentation BOARDMAN The public is invited to walk through the
Boston subdued as bombing’s second anniversary passes
Los Angeles Times (TNS) Boston At 2:49 p.m. Wednesday, church bells rang throughout Boston as
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Mark and Molly (Hartman) Selak of Mount Laurel, N.J., are announcing the birth of a son, Grayson
CUCAMELON
By Pat Fuller OSU Extension master gardener volunteer The seed catalogs had lots of new plants
SPRING IS HERE — the irises are coming
By Marilyn McKinley OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Soon another old-fashioned spring
Mulch in spring?
Mulch in spring? Adding mulch in the spring is a touchy endeavor. Too much holds in moisture and
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Abigayle Rice and Gregory Buchheit, East Liverpool, boy,
Frost-protection tips
Frost-protection tips Proper use of sheets and other materials protecting plants from frost this
Earthkind Roses
Earthkind Roses When: Next Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon. What: Rosarian Caye Aiello used to pamper
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Sat: After Hours, 9
oddly enough
oddly enough Cops: Reported gator in western Pa. river may never be found BELLE VERNON, Pa. An
Clinton has undone business as she hits the campaign trail
Editorial: Hillary Clinton surprised no one with her announcement Sunday that she’s running for president in
War on fossil fuels reveals academia’s flawed thinking
Opinion: WASHINGTON Syracuse University alumni are new additions to the lengthening list of persons who can
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS Kent Trumbull Theatre Summer Stock 2015 season, auditions for three summer
Pharmaceutical companies not sold on lethal injections
Opinion: By Ty Alper Los Angeles Times In a few weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear Glossip vs.
‘Shenango Follies’ at Penn State campus
Staff report SHARON, PA. The Penn State Shenango Drama Club will present “Shenango Follies:
“Atari: GAME OVER”: (8:30 P.M., SHOWTIME): “Atari: Game Over” is a
“Atari: GAME OVER”: (8:30 P.M., SHOWTIME): “Atari: Game Over” is a documentary that explores the
GM shielded in injury claims before bankruptcy
A federal bankruptcy judge has ruled that General Motors is shielded from death and injury claims in crashes that happened before it emerged from bankruptcy protection.
newsmakers
newsmakers Jack White plans break from touring CHEYENNE, Wyo. Rocker Jack White says he’s
Camera citations rise amid legal battle
Assocoiated Press DAYTON There’s been a jump in drivers getting speeding citations from traffic
Lincoln’s legacy sealed by his murder
Opinion: By Patrick T. REARDON Chicago Tribune Abraham Lincoln was laughing at a punch line at a stage
Protests expand for $15 wage
Associated Press NEW YORK The Fight for $15 campaign to win higher pay and a union for fast-food
Weed, wild or native matters
Q. How do I know if a plant is a weed, a wildflower or a native plant? What’s the difference?
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Monkey Kingdom (G) A documentary following a resourceful monkey in the jungles of
Standoff over Iran bill not over
Associated Press WASHINGTON Legislation empowering Congress to reject an emerging Iran nuclear
YBI to announce purchase today
YBI to announce purchase today YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Business Incubator will announce its
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