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Tungate up for state recognition
William Tungate, corrections officer of the year at the Ohio State Penitentiary, also known as the Supermax, on Youngstown’s East Side, has been at the ...
Stories published April 23, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
New high-temp furnace advances YSU's additive research, industry capabiities
Youngstown State University’s Center for Innovation in Additive Manufacturing keeps growing in its teaching, research and industry capabilities.
'Ragtime's' Chaney cast members perform for YW's Stand Against Racism
Cast members from the Chaney Visual and Performing Arts “Ragtime” production joined their voices and the show’s message with the YWCA of Youngstown’s Stand Against Racism.
Tressel speaks of Valley quality of life at ACTION banquet
Tressel speaks of Valley quality of life at ACTION banquet
Toyota beats VW, GM for top place in global vehicle sales
Toyota beats VW, GM for top place in global vehicle sales
Petraeus gets 2 years' probation, fine for sharing military secrets with mistress
Petraeus gets 2 years' probation, fine for sharing military secrets with mistress
WNBA's Griner, fiancee Glory Johnson arrested after fight
WNBA's Griner, fiancee Glory Johnson arrested after fight
Prosecution rests in penalty phase of Boston bomber's trial
Prosecution rests in penalty phase of Boston bomber's trial
BREAKING NEWS | Senate confirms new attorney general
Senate confirms Loretta Lynch as attorney general
Delta flight returns to Buffalo over possible engine issue
Delta flight returns to Buffalo over possible engine issue
Developers eyeing Ohio for multibillion-dollar ethane plant
Developers eyeing Ohio for multibillion-dollar ethane plant
Streets closed for downtown Youngstown block party
Streets closed for downtown Youngstown block party
Michael Brown's parents sue over son's death in Ferguson, Mo.
Michael Brown's parents sue over son's death in Ferguson, Mo.
Friday's opiate summit at Avalon Inn in Howland sold out
Friday's opiate summit at Avalon Inn in Howland sold out
4th person pleads guilty to role in Winona homicide last summer
4th person pleads guilty to role in Winona homicide last summer
Hiram Community Color Run scheduled for today is canceled
Hiram Community Color Run Canceled Due to Weather
Virginia man shot at Ohio truck stop sues Ohio patrol
Virginia man shot at Ohio truck stop sues Ohio patrol
Ohio police advisory group calls for more training hours
Ohio police advisory group calls for more training hours
UPDATE | American, Italian hostages killed in US drone strike
American, Italian hostages killed in US drone strike
Warren police help woman and children escape from fire
Warren police help woman and children escape from fire
Police continue investigation of man shot on South Side
Police continue investigation of man shot on South Side
Hearing is Tuesday for Trumbull teen charged with homicide
Hearing is Tuesday for Trumbull teen charged with homicide
US jobless aid applications stay low, a sign of few layoffs
US jobless aid applications stay low, a sign of few layoffs
Poll: Kasich still lacks recognition as GOP prez contender
Poll: Kasich still lacks recognition as GOP prez contender
Work begins Monday on state Route 7 northbound near Wellsville
Work begins Monday on state Route 7 northbound near Wellsville
Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership has Earth Day cleanup Saturday
Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership has Earth Day cleanup Saturday
Penn National reports first-quarter revenue increase
Penn National reports first-quarter revenue increase
Foundation provides money for neighborhood cleanups
Foundation provides money for neighborhood cleanups
Despite early exit, Phantoms have no regrets
Youngstown was ousted in four games in its opening playoff series.
Industry calls Ohio lawmaker's bill to tax gaming credits a loser
Penn National, Rock Ohio oppose legislation
49ers could return to Youngstown
San Francisco has back-to-back games against Chicago and Cleveland in December.
Allegiant earnings soar 88%
Net income was $64.9 million compared with $34.2 million in the first quarter 2014 — an 89.8 percent increase.
Mahoning health board program would provide long-acting, reversible contraception
The Mahoning County Health Board approved a three-month contract with Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio to develop a pilot program to provide long-acting reversible contraception methods to the county’s at-risk, uninsured and under-insured women.
Newton Falls golfer headed to YSU
Jake Harrah excels on the course and in the classroom for the Tigers.
Warren to install cameras to nab trash dumpers
The city is purchasing four video surveillance cameras to catch people making a mess by dumping trash in areas such as the bike trail
Wednesday’s high school sports roundup
A roundup of baseball and softball games involving Mahoning Valley teams.
Help Hotline event honors Fife, victims
Sandy Hook Promise wants to shift conversation from guns to causes of gun violence
LeBron’s student aces test
Cavaliers’ Irving off to stellar start in first playoff series Akron Beacon Journal BOSTON
Acting for Autism showcases Valley theaters
Members of the Mahoning Valley’s theater community will once again pull together to present “Acting for Autism: A Community Theater Showcase.”
Rust Belt's 'Godiva' is clothed in issues
Rust Belt Theater Company’s latest original production is based on a thousand-year-old legend but has a theme that’s very much in the present.
‘SNL’ stumble motivates Brooks Wheelan
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN After one season on what is the dream job
Huntington posts strong first quarter results
The Columbus-based bank reported net income for the 2015 first quarter of $166 million
Vienna trustee seeks commissioners' support in quest for info on oil spill
Wants the Ohio Department of Natural Resources fully explain what caused the spill of 2,000 gallons of oil
Struthers councilman vacates home as part of settlement
Struthers city councilman receives "significant" amount of money in settlement
Acquit us without a new trial, Youngstown lawyers ask judge
Attys. Neal Atway and Scott Cochran want a federal judge to acquit them without a new trial after he declared a mistrial in their case.
Israel Independence Day to be celebrated Sunday at JCC
Emissaries from Israel are coordinating the event
Trumbull getting 1st cable median rails to prevent crossover crashes on bypass
A cable median rail is like a guardrail, but it goes in the median and makes use of high-tension cables
Tungate up for state recognition
William Tungate, corrections officer of the year at the Ohio State Penitentiary, also known as the Supermax, on Youngstown’s East Side, has been at the facility since its 1998 opening. He’ll find out May 1 whether he’s state corrections officer of the year.
yemen Defense chief worries about Iranian shipments
Associated Press MOFFETT FIELD, Calif. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Wednesday he is
Officials: Extremist’s misfire foiled attack
Associated Press PARIS An Islamic extremist with an arsenal of loaded guns was prevented from
Ailing man surrenders, was fugitive for 4 decades
Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. Frail and tired of leading a secret life for four decades, 66
OSHP continues to investigate Weathersfield shooting incident
The patrol’s Office of Criminal Investigation is nearing completion of its analysis
AFSP helps in dealing with suicide
Dear Annie: Last week, our son came home from high school and told us that a boy at his school had
Match fertilizer to plant
Q. What is a good natural and organic fertilizer? Gemma from Poland A. There are tons to choose
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joshua S. Kent, 27, of 406 W. Indiana Ave., Sebring,
United Community, Home Savings have best quarter in seven years
On Tuesday the company reported net income of $3.7 million during the first quarter of 2015.
Commissioners still evaluating whether to impose sales-tax increase
Trumbull County commissioners will meet with Auditor Adrian Biviano to further discuss their proposal to increase the sales tax
newsmakers
newsmakers Derek Hough injured at ‘Dancing with the Stars’ rehearsal NEW YORK Derek Hough is
Dancer describes losing leg to bomb
Associated Press BOSTON After the first bomb went off down the street at the Boston Marathon,
Dividing daffodils
Dividing daffodils If your daffodil blooms are fewer than usual, it’s time to divide them. This
Botanical Mornings
Botanical Mornings When: Friday, 10 a.m. What: Explore the budding spring in the gardens with
Home sales rebounded in March; can gain last?
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. home sales bloomed in March after a brutal winter, a sign of
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.83 —.01 Avalon
Famers National Bank reports healthy first-quarter earnings
Farmers National Banc Corp. reports 129 consecutive quarters of profitability
Ohio State’s Russell leaving for NBA
Ohio State’s Russell leaving for NBA COLUMBUS Ohio State point guard and first-team All-America
Italy calls on EU, UN in migrant crisis
Italy calls on EU, UN in migrant crisis ROME Italy pressed the Eurpean Union on Wednesday to
Canfield city voters to decide a half-percent income tax increase on special Aug. 4 ballot
City council unanimously approved measure for the August ballot
Obstruction charge
Obstruction charge YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested an Ohio Avenue woman about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday after
METRO DIGEST || Arrest in car break-ins
Arrest in car break-ins new MIDDLETOWN Police arrested a man they say entered several unlocked
PLANTING REGRETS: I wish I had never planted these
By Marilyn McKinley OSU Extension master gardener volunteer I am a plant lover, all kinds of
oddly enough
oddly enough Scottish collie behind wheel of runaway vehicle causes scare LONDON Don the
Ohio House OKs $71.5B budget
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio House passed a two-year, $71.5 billion budget Wednesday that
8M phone calls unanswered at IRS
Associated Press WASHINGTON The IRS’ overloaded phone system hung up on more than 8 million
birthdays
birthdays Actor David Birney is 76. Actor Lee Majors (“Six Million Dollar Man”) is 76. Actress
Celebrate trees! Celebrate Arbor Day!
By Sheila Cubick Master gardener volunteer National Arbor Day is Friday and it’s a day to
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS Kent Trumbull Theater Summer Stock 2015 season, auditions for three summer
There’s a crisis of extinction
Opinion: By Michael Dobie Newsday His name is Sudan. He’s 42 years old and lives in Kenya, protected 24/7
Downtown will be in a frenzy with street fest, bar birthday
Festival season begins early this year with Federal Frenzy, a live music and arts street party Saturday in downtown Youngstown.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: The Muleface Brothers,
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Age of Adaline (PG-13) Cinema South: Fri.-Th. (1:10) 4; Fri.-Wed. 7:10, 10
Crabgrass & grassy weeds
Crabgrass & grassy weeds Now is the time for preemergent control of crabgrass, but it can also
Dems, GOP on divergent paths to the White House
Opinion: By Mark Davis The Dallas Morning News The Republican and Democratic paths to the 2016
Anita Davis has what it takes to represent Y’town’s 6th Ward
Editorial: By any measure, the 6th Ward in Youngstown needs more help from government than any other part of
MCCTC registration
MCCTC registration YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Career and Technical Center is registering youths
Democrats hunt for the white working-class male voter
Opinion: Democrats were once the party of the white working man — but that was a long time ago. In the 2012
Correction
Editorial: The editorial in Wednesday’s edition of The Vindicator contained the wrong first name for Youngstown
Brian Lisik record-release show
Brian Lisik record-release show Canton-based rockers Brian Lisik and the Unfortunates will have a
Church is sponsoring auction for van
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“Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan” (9 p.m., Travel): The second season begins.
“Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan” (9 p.m., Travel): The second season begins. “Vikings” (10
Should Tsarnaev get death?
Opinion: WASHINGTON How should we think about whether Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev deserves the
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