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St. Patrick's Day Parade packs Market Street
Though bundled up in warm winter coats, hats and blankets, most of the crowd still managed to proudly display some green for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Survey finds awareness low on real dangers of painkillers
A new online survey conducted by the National Safety Council indicates that many Americans don’t know their painkillers contain dangerous drugs called opioids.
Annabelle Day retains her spelling title
Her winning word was refocillate, a verb from Latin that means refresh, revive.
Praise of Pi makes for rare event at OH WOW! Saturday
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.
Irish dancers step off at Poland Library
The Burke School of Irish Dance has been teaching children the traditional steps for more than 50 years.
Poland survives scare from Canfield
Bulldogs won their ninth district title under Ken Grisdale and will meet Akron SVSM in Thursday’s semifinal.
Trumbull forum gives hope for recovery to addicts
Three speakers gave their own insights into what it’s like to be an addict or to love one.
Library service barriers dismantled in Mahoning County
Overdue fines and inability to travel to a branch no longer stand in the way of library service.
YSU Theater to present opera 'Die Fledermaus'
Youngstown State University Theater will present Johann Strauss Jr.’s opera “Die Fledermaus” for three performances next weekend.
CIRV coordinator is ACTION speaker
ACTION's Home for Good Re-Entry Resource Center's first fundraising banquet is April 11
Show kids how to use social media for good purposes
Tina McCue, director of youth ministry at St. William Parish in Champion, teamed up with the church’s website manager and a technology committee member with the Diocese of Youngstown
Columbiana schools Literacy Night is March 27
The event will kick off with a story reading by Kim Sharshan, principal of Joshua Dixon Elementary School
METRO DIGEST || Flooding blocks roads, brings woman to tears
Flooding blocks roads, brings woman to tears The Ohio State Highway Patrol has blocked part of
82nd VINDICATOR REGIONAL SPELLING BEE
82nd VINDICATOR REGIONAL SPELLING BEE Fifty-two students from the Mahoning Valley competed
BEE NOTES || 52 spellers compete
52 spellers compete The Vindicator 82nd Regional Spelling Bee Saturday at Youngstown State
Valley musician's family set for Supreme Court showdown
Pam Politsky of Warren holds a photo of her daughter, Kelly McCracken, and her wife, Kelly Noe, of the Cincinnati area. McCracken and Noe got involved with a same-sex marriage case the U.S. Supreme Court will hear later this year after McCracken had to fight to get her name on their daughter's birth certificate because Ohio does not recognize same-sex marriage.
Don’t get caught up in the college admissions craze; take a deep and cleansing breath, and read the book
Opinion: WASHINGTON College acceptance letters go out — actually, college admissions web portals go live —
Supreme Court has chance to strike a blow for fair elections
Editorial: Arizona voters took a positive step 15 years ago to minimize the role partisan politics plays in
Fifth Harmony grows with audience
Putting the pop in popular culture, all-girl group Fifth Harmony knows how to reach its audience.
Social Security lacks death records for millions
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans are getting older, but not this old: Social Security
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending March 8 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Girl
HBA mixer planned
HBA mixer planned YOUNGSTOWN The Homebuilders & Remodelers Association of the Valley will host
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Salem Community Hospital v. Brian Moore, money.
newsmakers
newsmakers Former 3 Doors Down bassist set for DUI trial Monday D’IBERVILLE, Miss. Former 3
birthdays
birthdays Elvis Presley drummer DJ Fontana is 84. Actor Judd Hirsch is 80. Bassist Phil Lesh of
Here are the top 10 vehicle picks of 2015
These are the cars that ignite the gasoline in Consumer Reports’ testers’ veins. They also happen to
Man crushed in garbage truck ID’d
Associated Press ALLENTOWN, Pa. Authorities in eastern Pennsylvania have released the name of a
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Venezuela conducts military exercises, citing US threat
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela Soldiers rolled out shoulder-fired missiles, fighter planes
The little white lady who could
Opinion: Amid the sea of people last weekend at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., I was a tad
Applications also are being taken for one AmeriCorps Service spot.
Ursuline Sisters offer Summer Service Learning Program Staff report CANFIELD The Ursuline
Police: Man out on furlough robbed great-grandparents
Associated Press BEREA A 21-year-old Northeast Ohio man is in more trouble after police say he
US mulls slowing Afghanistan exit
US mulls slowing Afghanistan exit KABUL, Afghanistan The United States is considering slowing
Learn how to prune your trees and shrubs
The Penn State Master Gardeners of Mercer County will present a free tree and shrub pruning demonstration from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday
Vindicator offers bracket challenge
Vindicator offers bracket challenge Sports fans are invited to participate in The Vindicator’s
area lawmakers
area lawmakers A list of addresses and phone numbers for state representatives and senators and
METRO DIGEST || Nurse-assistant training Tuesday
Nurse-assistant training Tuesday LIBERTY The American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley, 3530
State wrestling roundup
State wrestling roundup Saturday notebook Medal count: The stare tournament featured 14 local
vanuatu At least 8 die in cyclone
Associated Press CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand At least eight people were confirmed dead in
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under-par 70 in
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Christopher and Carrie Hall, Youngstown, girl, March 12.
GOLF Saturday’s events
PGA TOUR Moore’s strong finish earns Valspar lead PALM HARBOR, Fla. Ryan Moore had no trouble
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 1 p.m.: The Mahoning Valley’s biggest
Local Honda dealership celebrates 25 years
In its 25-year history, Boardman’s Honda Store at 448 Boardman-Canfield Road has expanded its selection, customer base and sales.
Democratic brand needs a makeover
Opinion: After suffering the indignity of losing Mahoning County to Republicans John Kasich and Ralph Meacham
limelights, career paths
REAL ESTATE Klacik Real Estate announced that Eric J. Caspary is celebrating 30 years in the real-
Mourners pack funeral for biracial man shot by police
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. Friends and family remembered a 19-year-old biracial Wisconsin
Kurds: IS used chlorine gas
Associated Press BAGHDAD Kurdish authorities in Iraq said Saturday they have evidence that the
Nation’s largest mall planned for Miami
Nation’s largest mall planned for Miami MIAMI Developers are proposing to build the nation’s
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Hubbard Township Comprehensive Plan Citizens Review Committee and Trumbull County
victorian players Local playwright pens, stars in solid ‘Sherlock Holmes’ effort
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown Finding a light-hearted way to spend a few
1st—No Bluffing (E. Paucar) $3.80$2.40$2.10
1st—No Bluffing (E. Paucar) $3.80$2.40$2.10 Lori’s Coach (C. Pilares) $2.60 $2.20 Wine n’ Wilko
Anderson, Slyke help Dodgers top Tribe
Bruce Chen got the start after Carlos Carrasco was scratched because of the flu.
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