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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

It was Leprechaun Lollapalooza today at Poland Library

The Irish love their traditions.


Pi Day was a day for breaking records at Oh WOW! downtown

When Anna Olivier began her day, she probably didn’t realize she would be part of an effort to break a local record on a day that comes once every 100 years.


Kurds say IS used chlorine gas against fighters near Syrian border

Kurdish authorities in Iraq said Saturday they have evidence that the Islamic State group used chlorine gas as a chemical weapon against peshmerga fighters, the latest alleged atrocity carried out by the extremist organization now under attack in Tikrit.


West Branch girls advance to state tournament

West Branch girls advance to state tournament


Man pleads guilty in Nov. slaying of store owner

Larry McDonald's pleas to aggravated murder and aggravated robbery head off a trial that was to begin Monday.


Whisler, Bloor will compete in finals

Howland’s David-Brian Whisler (39-2) and Wellsville’s Seth Bloor (47-1) will wrestle for state titles today.


Youngstown mayor touts downtown revitalization in State of City address

Adds that there are plans for new businesses in other parts of the city


Phantoms surge to take 1st place in East, tied for overall top spot

Conley’s two goals propel Youngstown to 13th straight win


Ursuline speeds up, wears out Girard

Greg Parella scored 20 points and Mark Hughes added 17.


Report: Ohio state employees earned $3B, including $113M in OT last year

A total of 66 state employees earned $190,000 or more last year


Chaney Speech, Debate Team competes in first season

Two Chaney freshmen were alternates to the state speech and debate tournament


YSU women put a scare into Green Bay

The Penguins nearly overcame a 17-point deficit in the Horizon League semifinals.


Veterans council honors Revetti, Greenwood

Greenwood provided free vehicle care to deployed NG dependents


Springfield goes cold vs. Canton C.C.

Springfield fell to Canton Central Catholic, 45-34, in a Division III district final at Salem High School.


Girl Scout cookies delivered to Warren area troops Friday

Canfield area Troops get theirs today


Mike + the Mechanics keeps Genesis fans happy

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Northeast Ohio has a special place in the mind of


Warren JFK cruises past Cornerstone C.

Eagles advance to Canton regional


Music, art fest features 15 bands

Staff report NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. The inaugural Montani Semper Liberi Music and Art Festival


Cavs’ Irving has ‘unstoppable’ performance

Cleveland’s awesome guard did it all Thursday night, scoring a franchise-record 57 points


Tim Ryan, 3 other Dems want Obama to focus on highway bill

Urge him to not push ‘his trade agenda’


Aquinas 3s exorcise Devils

Aquinas beat McDonald in a district final for the second straight year.


Pet Awareness Class Club program at AWL

The first series is for kids 3 to 8, and will focus on responsible pet ownership, dog-bite prevention, animal safety and awareness and service-dog etiquette.


Man leaves trail of drugs from pants

Also has almost $2,400 in cash


Ohio AG certifies marijuana ballot issue

ResponsibleOhio’s petition language now goes to the Ohio Ballot Board for its consideration.


OVI offenders arraigned in Youngstown court

One has high alcohol content, the other has six previous alcohol offenses


Pair arraigned for February burglary

Took cross belonging to priest, sold it


Inmates to help patch potholes

The potholes on South Turner, near Mahoning Avenue, like many roads throughout the Valley, present an obstacle course for drivers trying to avoid damaging their vehicles. Mahoning County workers started patching there, but many more holes remain.


Spring pledge drive

Spring pledge drive Living Bread Radio Network, Catholic Radio AM 1060 and 89.5 FM, will conduct


Valley will have to make nice with next president of EGCC

Editorial: The four finalists for president of Eastern Gateway Community College came to Youngstown to meet the


An outrageous act in Ferguson

Opinion: Kansas City Star: Everyone should be outraged over the shooting of two officers early Thursday


Can Clinton stop the implosion?

Opinion: The storm over Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email account while secretary of state is a useful


GM settles ignition-switch suit for 2nd time

Associated Press DETROIT A Georgia lawsuit that helped expose General Motors’ failure to


Man, woman found dead; murder-suicide suspected

Associated Press NEW FRANKLIN, Ohio A man and woman have been found dead with gunshot wounds in


Submit info for Holy Week, Easter

Submit info for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open


Safety director: Put fines back

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s public-safety director is urging the state Senate to restore


Youngstown man arrested on theft charges in Austintown

Zarlingo III will also face previous Boardman, Trumbull County cases


METRO DIGEST || Probe continues into fatal accident

Probe continues into fatal accident WARREN Police are still investigating how a pickup truck


Crews work to contain leak

The ground became saturated with fuel from semi trucks.


Protest organizers: More work lies ahead

Associated Press FERGUSON, Mo. The protesters who spent eight months pressing for changes in


Girls in ‘Slender Man’ stabbing to be tried as adults, judge rules

Associated Press WAUKESHA, Wis. Two young Wisconsin girls accused of stabbing their classmate


Hospitalizations for flu drop below 100

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio health officials say the number of flu-related hospitalizations


At Phoenix VA, Obama says more to be done for veterans

Associated Press PHOENIX Amid persistent complaints about veterans’ health care, President


Congress exempt from email rules

Associated Press WASHINGTON Members of Congress who are demanding Hillary Rodham Clinton’s


Suicide could be linked to shooting

Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland police say they are trying to determine whether a man who


Prophetic Seder aims to inspire and educate

The event will be March 21 at Touch Heaven Church in Canfield


Births

Births St. Joseph Warren Hospital Jeremy and Melissa Host, Warren, girl, March 12. Joshua and


prophetic seder

prophetic seder At Touch Heaven Church A Prophetic Passover Seder is planned at Touch Heaven


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Bradly T.E. Faulk, 23, of 480 Francisca Ave.,


MCBDD luncheon will honor veterans

An MCBDD luncheon honors and treats area veterans.


YEARS AGO

Today is Saturday, March 14, the 73rd day of 2015. There are 292 days left in the year.


Bob the builder: Boldon duplicates success at OU

It took three years for Bob Boldon to resurrect the Youngstown State women’s basketball program. At Ohio, he did it in two.


State titles on minds of Raiders and Letscher

By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Warren Harding Raiders’ boys bowling team last


St. Christine Scouts will serve dinner

St. Christine Scouts will serve dinner YOUNGSTOWN St. Christine Scouting program is hosting an


Steelers, Roethlisberger agree on 5-year contract

The Steelers also signed veteran RB DeAngelo Williams.


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.64 —.38 Avalon


Woods to miss Bay Hill, optimistic for Masters

Woods to miss Bay Hill, optimistic for Masters PALM HARBOR, Fla. Tiger Woods won’t be at Bay


Space heater caused fatal fire in Columbus

Space heater caused fatal fire in Columbus COLUMBUS Authorities say a space heater was the


METRO DIGEST || 5 Minutes with the Mayor Tuesday

Minutes with McNally YOUNGSTOWN Mayor John A. McNally will have his monthly Five Minutes with


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl and parties: To register for the annual


Suspect to stand trial in fire that killed 6

Associated Press PITTSBURGH A man accused of starting a house fire that killed six people,


SSLQRUN ALL NIGHTSSRQ

REVIEW “RUN ALL NIGHT” Grade: B Cast: Liam Neeson (above), Joel Kinnaman, Common, Ed Harris.


Energy agency sees more oil declines, potential for conflict

Associated Press NEW YORK Oil prices have further to drop with few signs of slowing production


Judge wants ex-cop to be cautionary tale

Associated Press PITTSBURGH A former western Pennsylvania police officer convicted of violating


Kia to recall some Soul small SUVs

Kia to recall some Soul small SUVs DETROIT Kia is recalling nearly 209,000 Soul small SUVs


Man arraigned following South Side chase

Also has warrant from 2014


Self- driving car set for trip across US

Associated Press AUBURN HILLS, Mich. Call it a preview of the cross-country road trip of the


Fracking takes center stage

Opinion: COLUMBUS There’s one message that has been heard loud and clear at the Statehouse: The good people


New Fitch HOF seeking nominations by May 1

Induction weekend will be Oct. 2-3 for Fitch-Massillon matchup


Woman gets seven year sentence for home invasion

For 2013 robbery of Boardman home


Report: Dam should be replaced immediately

Associated Press BUCKEYE LAKE, Ohio A new report that suggests draining a central Ohio lake to


Iraq militia leader hails Iran’s ‘unconditional’ support

Associated Press TIKRIT, Iraq The U.S. has failed to live up to its promises to help Iraq fight


Terrorism charges

Terrorism charges NEW YORK Three men accused in a plot to travel to Syria to join forces with


Hughes, Spitler, Trimmer earn district player of the year honors

Springfield’s Eric Fender was named coach of the year in Division III.


newsmakers

newsmakers First lady, DeGeneres get their groove on WASHINGTON Michelle Obama has brought the


Goal is to protect rights of OU frat members, lawyer says

Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY The actions of some fraternity members at the University of


birthdays

birthdays Actor Michael Caine is 82. Composer-conductor Quincy Jones is 82. Sax player Walt


Boston parade has 2 gay, lesbian groups

Associated Press BOSTON The St. Patrick’s Day parade in Boston will make history Sunday as two


Kurt Busch welcomed back by his race team

Kevin Harvick won the pole for Sunday’s race.


Valentine, MSU defense stop OSU

D’Angelo Russell had 19 points for sixth-seeded Ohio State (23-10), which had won four of five.


Boardman girls finish 14th at state

Alexis Grim bowled 189-213-170 games for a 572 series. Grim finished in 15th place among individuals.


GIRLS BASKETBALL Today’s game

Who: West Branch Warriors (26-1) vs. Geneva Eagles (19-7). What: Division II regional final.


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