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Hubbard man's death ruled a homicide
The death of a Hubbard man whose body was found in the uptown part of the city early Saturday has been ruled a homicide, police said.
Trumbull admissions to state mental hospitals triple
Trumbull County admissions to state mental hospitals have tripled since 2010, reaching what the Trumbull County Board of Mental Health and Recovery has called an “unprecedented” use of such facilities.
Sciortino's stint as county auditor ends
About four months after losing a re-election bid while under indictment on criminal charges related to his public-sector job, Michael V. Sciortino is no longer Mahoning County auditor.
Mr., Mrs. Guy mark anniversary at family event
POLAND Mr. and Mrs. James E. Guy of Poland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 27 at a
W. Reserve rallies to oust archrival Jackson-Milton
Aleah Hughes dominated the boards down the stretch
Animal Charity's fundraiser for furry friends a success
Valley animal lovers enjoy night of charity, entertainment, and food at downtown event.
Celebrates life of Hubbard girl killed in auto accident April 4, 2003
Helps parents stay close to their lost daughter
900 students participate in speech-league tournament
The 88th Ohio High School Speech League State Tournament finishes Saturday night
LaBrae grad Aldridge stuffs stat sheet for Davidson
The freshman helped the Wildcats wrap up their regular season with a 107-78 win over Duquesne.
Vindicator Bee champ returns to try for second win
Annabelle Day, last year’s champion, and 51 other spellers will compete Saturday in the 82nd Vindicator Regional Spelling Bee
Struthers man on ‘Broken Skull Challenge’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Phil Placko Jr. of Struthers will compete on the reality-TV
JFK’s Zallow wins state indoor titles in 60 dash, 60 hurdles
He lowered his national-best time in the 60 hurdles to 7.62, the third-fastest time in U.S. history.
Prep roundup
Prep roundup More results BOYS BASKETBALL Division I Warren Harding 90, Ashtabula Lakeside
On the links
On the links Saturday’s pro golf results PGA Tour Cadillac Championship DORAL, FLA. J.B.
James ties assists record in Cavaliers’ win
Cleveland rebounded from a disappointing loss to the Hawks on Friday.
METRO DIGEST || Body found in Hubbard
Body found HUBBARD Police are investigating a body found lying face-down on Orchard Avenue early
We're having a hotel boom — can Valley sustain it?
The 110-room Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Canfield is just one of several hotels to be developed in the Valley in recent years. In Mahoning County, new rooms will boost the grand total to 1,897 by the middle of next year. Developments in Trumbull County are equally impressive.
Mahoning Auditor Meacham should ask the state for help
Editorial: Ralph Meacham has made his first major decision as Mahoning County auditor, and it’s momentous: He
What do those drug labels really mean?
Navigating the sea of labels on drugstore shelves can leave you feeling sick and confused, according
What was Sciortino ‘buying’?
Opinion: That question immediately came to mind when The Vindicator revealed that outgoing Mahoning County
Some weak acting hampers great singing in Top Hat’s ‘Leap of Faith’
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Struthers Sometimes, the biggest changes in our lives
BY THE NUMBERS
BY THE NUMBERS Mahoning County will soon have 1,897 hotel rooms available, with a total of 180
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v WWE wrestling, 7 p.m.: The “Road to Wrestlemania” tour rolls into
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Freda Reed v. Edward Slagel et al, money. Minerva
Free support group helps people cope with divorce
A local divorce lawyer, who wrote a book about her own experiences as a divorced parent, offers a free support group in her office.
On the Alleys: Area bowling league scores
Amron lanes SRI Investment Seniors — Marshall McCree 246-691, Bill Patalon 237-664, Steve Senvisky
Burnett is off to good start in return to Bucs
Veteran tossed two scoreless innings against the Rays
HB 4: A matter of life or death
Editorial: Hyperbole from overzealous editorial writers aside, scant few public-policy debates legitimately
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
WEBINAR George P. Millich Jr., a Youngstown trust attorney and ‚ãmember at Harrington, Hoppe &
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Girard City Council, 7 p.m., council chambers, justice center, 100 N. Market St.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Dominion rates fall
Dominion rates fall YOUNGSTOWN Natural-gas supplier Dominion East Ohio’s rates for standard
Shooting of unarmed man prompts protest
Shooting of unarmed man prompts protest MADISON, Wis. The fatal shooting of an unarmed black 19
‘bloody sunday’ 50th anniversary Civil-rights milestone marked by nation’s 1st black president
Associated Press SELMA, Ala. America’s racial history “still casts its long shadow upon us,”
ROSEMOND | Has child-centered parenting backfired?
Tribune News Service In the 1960s, child and teen mental health and behavior problems began an
GROWING INDOORS
Chicago Tribune (TNS) There’s a lot to be said for growing indoor plants. There’s the beauty of
GOP sets a record in futility
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords The GOP-led House of Representatives has already achieved a historic
PRESSED DETAILS
PRESSED DETAILS Pressed Coffee Bar & Eatery opened in early February at 215 Lincoln Ave. across
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Nicholas Church, Fifth Street,
Prosecutor: Teacher secretly taped students in bathroom
Associated Press LOUDONVILLE, Ohio Prosecutors in north central Ohio say a teacher has been
YSU’s Mikovich ties single-game hits record
YSU’s Mikovich ties single-game hits record Wilmington, N.C. Freshman Cali Mikovich tied a
Create a winning LinkedIn profile
One of my students said, “LinkedIn is like Facebook for the business people.” Okay, that might be
Youngstown native offers book, tune
Youngstown native offers book, tune Youngstown native, author and speaker Gregory S. Trent Sr. has
Hibernians’ annual luncheon will honor Irish Man and Irish Woman of the Year
Honors will be bestowed on St. Patrick's Day.
USHL Power rankings
The March USHL Power Rankings presented by USA Hockey Magazine, as selected by a panel of 11 media
MASONIC groups
MONDAY Past Matrons of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park in Austintown.
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Fortnightly IV will have a program on natural facials when it meets. Hostess and
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, March 8, the 67th day of 2015. There are 298 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Ohio lawmakers have obligation to extend expansion of Medicaid
Opinion: Ohio lawmakers have obligation to extend expansion of Medicaid Medicaid helps Ohio. And it helps
RACE 1 $6,900 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M 70Y, MCL $5,000
RACE 1 $6,900 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M 70Y, MCL $5,000 1 War Hawk (Pilares, C.) $2.20 $2.10 $2.10 6 P P
‘Too Many Stars’ means plenty of laughs
IF You watch What: “Night of Too Many Stars” Where: Comedy Central When: Tonight at 10 By
newsmakers
newsmakers Penn has ‘no apologies’ for green-card joke BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Sean Penn opened
The hard part; the fun part
Opinion: I love my job, as I think I’ve said a few times here. And weeks like this are why. The job has
Visitors to Vegas
Visitors to Vegas LAS VEGAS Tourism officials say 3.4 million people visited Las Vegas in
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending March 1 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Girl
Niles church accepts Smart Choice Food orders
Orders also will be taken at Niles Community Services, 401 Vienna Ave., from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. March 16.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Benjamine and Michele Black, North Lima, girl, March 6.
birthdays
birthdays Songwriter Carole Bayer Sager is 71. Musician-actor Micky Dolenz of The Monkees is 70.
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY Margaret Reinman HONOREE Residence city: Youngs-town Date of birth:
TOPS 1237 to meet
TOPS 1237 to meet AUSTINTOWN TOPS 1237, Austintown, will meet Thursday at Idaho Road Alliance
Cattle Baron’s Ball to aid cancer society
An annual western-themed event benefits the American Cancer Society.
McGuffey society elects officers, looks to programs
A membership drive has begun for an important society.
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