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‘If we can save one life, isn’t that a success?'
Those struggling with drug addiction end up at Mahoning County Common Pleas Felony Drug Court
Stories published April 28, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Baltimore police push back protestors after tonight's curfew; 20 officers injured
A line of police behind riot shields hurled smoke canisters and fired pepper balls at as many as 200 protesters Tuesday night to enforce a citywide curfew, imposed after the worst outbreak of rioting in Baltimore since 1968.
Pipeline company plans to build compressor in Mahoning County
A subsidiary of the largest energy infrastructure company in North America has a plan to build a compressor station in Mahoning County.
Decision expected soon in closure of records in elderly Niles woman's beating death
Judge Sandra Stabile Harwood heard arguments Tuesday from attorneys for Jacob Larosa, The Vindicator and the Trumbull County Prosecutor’s office and will decide soon whether to keep the records in Larosa’s murder case closed to the public.
Decision in same-sex marriage case expected in June
Walking up the marble steps and into the gigantic, column-lined building Tuesday morning, married couple Kelly McCracken and Kelly Noe were overwhelmed by the energy — both negative and positive — of the crowd that had gathered outside the U.S. Supreme Court.
Comfort Suites project nearing completion off Belmont Avenue
The dream a local developer had to build a hotel on Belmont Avenue steadily is becoming a reality.
Youngstown schools needs more than behavior intervention, counselor says
It will take more than a behavior intervention program to reduce the suspension rate at East High School, the director of a counseling center told city school board members.
Former Niles asst. treasurer gets 6 months for theft of nearly $143K
Phyllis J. Wilson, who stole $142,772 over 41⁄2 years as Niles assistant treasurer, was led away in handcuffs Tuesday to serve six months in the Trumbull County Jail.
49 furloughed workers sue MYCAP for time off pay
Forty-nine former long-term employees of the Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership have sued that agency, saying it still owes them paid time off they should have received upon their July 31, 2014, termination.
Bond issue for new schools to be on Poland ballot in fall
Poland voters will decide in November on a bond issue to build a new elementary and middle school.
VINDY LIVE | US Sup Court hears historic same-sex case; Vindy staffer there; follow on Twitter
Supreme Court hears historic same-sex marriage arguments
Catalytic converters stolen from 2 Austintown businesses
Catalytic converters stolen from 2 Austintown businesses
Judge will issue written decision soon in Larosa records matter
Judge will issue written decision soon in Larosa records matter
City woman arrested after breaking into home and biting, attacking man
City woman arrested after breaking into home and biting, attacking man
Mineral Ridge man cited for DUI after city crash
Mineral Ridge man arrested for DUI after city crash
RTI’s 2015 first quarter revenues reach $198.5 million
RTI’s 2015 first quarter revenues reach $198.5 million
Ex-Niles official gets six months in jail for stealing $142,772
Ex-Niles official gets six months in jail for stealing $142,772
Covelli Centre posts $261K surplus for first quarter
Covelli Centre posts $261K surplus for first quarter
Cavaliers’ Love to miss semifinals
Starting guard J.R. Smith was suspended two games, while Kendrick Perkins was fined.
Cubs’ Hammel baffles Bucs
The Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh 4-0 Monday night, ending the Pirates’ five-game winning streak.
The Mahoning County Children Services facility was also considered
Board saw its choice as a money saver
Boardman schools, Farmers National agree to finish stadium project
Boardman schools, Farmers National agree to finish stadium project
Warren police preparing policy so its officers can start using Narcan
The Warren Police Department is finalizing a policy relating to use of Narcan
Canfield baseball answers coach’s challenge
The Cardinals’ offense erupted in a 14-4 win over Howland.
Houghton, Radosevich top MVRC standings
The 2015 Fall/Winter racing season will begin with a special Friday card on Oct. 30th.
Computerized manikins teach future nurses
Manikin Windsor breathes, cries, sweats, talks and moves his eyes.
Artists will open studios
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Artists of the Mahoning Commons and Friends will open their studio
RUST BELT THEATER Touching moments mix with humor in ‘Godiva’
By LORRAINE WARDLE entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Robert Dennick Joki has a knack for
For his role in ‘The Avengers,’ Paul Bettany has ... A new Vision
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer BURBANK, Calif. Paul Bettany couldn’t hear
‘If we can save one life, isn’t that a success?'
Those struggling with drug addiction end up at Mahoning County Common Pleas Felony Drug Court
South Range softball team rolls to remain on top
The Raiders are looking for a return trip to the regional tournament.
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial Class of 1967 will have monthly dinner gatherings in the summer. The next meeting
Steelers keeping draft options open
Pittsburgh has some holes on defense, but will stick with the “best player available” strategy.
Financial stability will be discussed
Financial stability will be discussed YOUNGSTOWN A region-wide dialogue will begin with the
“Somebody asked me in the very, very beginning, ‘With the expenditure of your time, with
“Somebody asked me in the very, very beginning, ‘With the expenditure of your time, with the money,
Pressure too high
Pressure too high WARREN A routine inspection Thursday of the two Kleese Development Associates
Newport Library cafe may reopen this summer
The cafe at the Newport public library branch would be operated by a Roman Catholic group.
Trustees approve next step to get three replacement levies on November ballot
Trustee hoping for meeting with Kasich on racino payment
Youngstown wants splash pads at two city parks
The project’s full implementation depends on the city obtaining a grant
Study blames global warming for 75 percent of very hot days
Associated Press WASHINGTON If you find yourself sweating out a day that is monstrously hot,
Poland schools bond issue
Poland schools bond issue POLAND New schools could soon be coming to Poland. The Poland Board
Warren resident chases, catches three men accused of burglarizing his garage
Warren resident chases, catches three men accused of burglarizing his garage
Villages plead for aid
Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal As the death toll from Nepal’s devastating earthquake climbed
Judges back repression in Egypt
Opinion: By Sharif Abdel Kouddous Los Angeles Times Egypt’s ousted president, Mohamed Morsi, was
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mathews Local school board, special meeting, executive session only, 5 p.m.,
US making more enemies as the drone wars continue
Opinion: Almost two years ago, President Obama announced that he was tightening the rules under which the CIA
Tsarnaev lawyers plead for life term
Associated Press BOSTON Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s lawyers pleaded with a jury
birthdays
birthdays Actress-singer Ann-Margret is 74. Actor Paul Guilfoyle is 66. Former “Tonight Show” host
Chipotle completes removal of GMO ingredients
Associated Press NEW YORK Chipotle says it has completed phasing out genetically modified
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.82 -0.52 Avalon
Warren has ties to Supreme Court hearing of same-sex marriage case
Warren has ties to Supreme Court hearing of same-sex marriage case
colorado theater shooting Trial tries to look into Holmes’ mind
Associated Press CENTENNIAL, Colo. Two versions of the unstable mind of James Holmes were
Wealth gap gets short shrift
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords It’s futile to hope that the GOP’s gaggle of corporate-hugging,
Awareness walk
Awareness walk WARREN The eighth annual Survivors of Suicide Awareness Walk in memory of loved
Third of a five-part series
Third of a five-part series The Vindicator ‚äpresents a series exploring the opiate- addiction
Alessi named MVP of North-South game
Alessi named MVP of North-South game DAYTON South Range running back Joe Alessi was named most
Scrappers open season June 19 in West Virginia
Mahoning Valley returns to Eastwood Field on June 25 with manager Travis Fryman.
oddly enough
oddly enough Quacking-duck ringtone helps firefighter rescue ducklings SLIDELL, La. Quack!
YSU women’s golf headed to South Bend
The Penguins will compete in their first NCAA regional from May 7-9.
Garlic keeps bladder infections at bay
Q. I have been using odorless garlic supplements to prevent and fight bladder infections (UTIs). I
Great Steps4NF Walk
Great Steps4NF Walk BOARDMAN The Neurofibromatosis Network is having its third annual Great
Riots, looting prompt state of emergency
Associated Press BALTIMORE Rioters plunged part of Baltimore into chaos Monday, torching a
HIGH SCHOOL | Baseball and softball
BASEBALL South Range 3, Springfield 2 BEAVER TOWNSHIP Greg Dunham outdueled Dalton Donachie
Kurdish peshmerga fighters showing ISIS not invincible
Opinion: ERBIL, Iraqi Kurdistan At Kurdish forward command headquarters, not far from the Syrian border,
Several promising candidates fill 5th Ward city council field
Editorial: Residents of the lower West Side of Youngstown are indeed fortunate this spring to have five civic-
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish breaks ground for new church
Bishop George V. Murry was among officials from the diocese and state, county and local government on hand for the ceremony Monday.
Mooney plans $5 million renovation
Cardinal Mooney High School plans a $5 million renovation over next three years
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Black-ish’ creator to write ‘Good Times’ film LOS ANGELES Good times are coming to
Application deadline
Application deadline youngstown Applications for the Leadership Mahoning Valley Class of 2015-16
The BoDeans will play at Jergel’s in Warrendale, Pa., tonight, and at Kent Stage on Wednesday
The BoDeans will play at Jergel’s in Warrendale, Pa., tonight, and at Kent Stage on Wednesday night.