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Attorney: South Range BOE violated state Sunshine Laws
The South Range Board of Education violated state law by appointing Amy White to its board, the attorney representing The Vindicator said today.
4 votes determined outcome of Tamarkin closure
A four-vote difference on a labor contract could have meant a new facility for Tamarkin workers — and a chance to keep their jobs.
New plan provides cooperative framework for downtown through 2020
Downtown’s vision of its future has become more clear.
Harding choir remembers Alyssa Wynn in song at tonight's vigil
As police continued this week to investigate what caused a rollover crash that killed Alyssa B. Wynn, 17, last Thursday, her little brother, Jonathan, expressed a simpler thought.
Local Forty & Eight marks national group's 95th year
Trumbull County Voiture (chapter) 1182 of The Forty & Eight, a veterans group with its roots in World War I France, is celebrating the national organization’s 95th anniversary this week.
Who do you think should 'Get Flocked' on April Fools' Day?
For one person in the Valley, April Fool’s Day will dawn with a prank in pink plastic.
Sebring schools treasurer placed on leave replacement hired
The longtime Sebring Village School District treasurer has been placed on paid leave pending the outcome of an investigation of neglect of duty allegations.
Moms forced to choose between work and childcare is common, attorney tells judge
The woman charged with leaving her two young children strapped in their car seats in front of the television while she worked the overnight shift at a nursing home told a judge Tuesday she regrets leaving them alone that evening.
LaBooth gets 7 years after skipping out on earlier sentencing
There was no way Richard LaBooth could run Tuesday.
Prep work will reduce lanes on U.S. Route 224 over state Route 11
Prep work will reduce lanes on U.S. Route 224 over state Route 11
Warren police continue to investigate fatal crash; vigil at 7 p.m. at WGH
Warren police continue to investigate fatal crash; vigil at 7 p.m. at WGH
Mom who left kids in car seats at home gets 2 years in prison
Mom who left kids in car seats at home gets 2 years in prison
Here's an app to make introductions happn
You see the same person every day. You stand in line together at the same coffee shop.
Man arrested after shooting his gun to break up a fight
Man arrested after shooting his gun to break up a fight
Sebring puts treasurer on paid leave pending an investigation
Sebring puts treasurer on paid leave pending an investigation
Man sentenced to seven years for Lora Avenue shooting
Man sentenced to seven years for Lora Avenue shooting
Valley’s house sales down in February
Mahoning Valley saw an 8.08 percent decrease in closed home sales in February
Three arraigned on drug charges in municipal court
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Three people were arraigned Monday on felony drug
‘Heather Has Two Mommies’ book gets an update Cultural flashpoint
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK A picture book about a girl named Heather and her
YSU professor wins Arts Education Award
Phil Brady, a YSU professor, writer, musician and poet, is the winner of the Ohio Arts Council’s Arts Education Award for 2015
Kasich meets with community police task force
A task force member is the Bishop George Murry of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown
Senator spoke at Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning Valley
Joined by parents whose children benefitted from the health care program
Raises rescinded in auditor’s office
Although raises have been rescinded, it’s unlikely the county can recover $28,110 in bonuses disbursed Feb. 20, prosecutor says.
South Range to check with lawyer about appointment
Amy White unanimously appointed to Board of Education
Kent-Trumbull Theater An intense, dark and ferocious ‘Macbeth’
By ERIC McCREA entertainment@vindy.com WARREN Superstition and conspiracy collide when Kent-
Youngstown council will consider repealing and replacing various laws
Council will also introduce a policy on quality of life issues
State leaders discuss tax cuts, benefits for business
The State Tax Commissioner and others met with business owners Monday at the Covelli Centre.
Genome lecture
Genome lecture SHARON, PA. Penn State Shenango will continue its 2014-15 Faculty Lecture Series
West Branch to hold pep rally for girls team
West Branch to hold pep rally for girls team The West Branch Warriors girls basketball team is
DRINK THIS IN
By David Templeton Pittsburgh Post-Gazette For centuries, coffee has caused a stir over health
Health and wellness fair
Health and wellness fair SALEM Mussler Chiropratic in Boardman and The Supplement Station are
Law-school funds
Law-school funds YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Bar Association Foundation is accepting
Ferguson officials are flooded with records requests after Brown shooting
Associated Press FERGUSON, Mo. Ferguson officials were inundated with thousands of open-records
Two lawsuits filed over demolition work at Bazetta Menards store
Two lawsuits filed in relation to demolition work at the former Walmart store on Elm Road in Bazetta.
Police describe battling bombers in escape try
Associated Press BOSTON Three police officers Monday described an onslaught of gunfire and bombs
Blitz patrols by OVI Task Force tonight for St. Patrick's holiday
Checkpoint in Austintown Saturday had 650 vehicles pass through
next Game
next Game Youngstown at Waterloo, Friday. Puck drops at 8:05 p.m. Follow on WBBW-AM 1240 and
Man stabbed in neck
Man stabbed in neck YOUNGSTOWN Police reports said a man stabbed in the neck Saturday morning at
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Kiwanis will host Tribe Preview
Kiwanis will host Tribe Preview YOUNGSTOWN When the Youngstown Kiwanis Club meets for lunch at
Wedgewood’s 20th
Wedgewood’s 20th boardman Wedgewood Pizza, 6200 South Ave., celebrated its 20th anniversary in
Official: Iran confronts US at nuclear talks over letter
Associated Press LAUSANNE, Switzerland Iranian diplomats twice confronted their American
Portman undercuts Iran talks
Opinion: Cincinnati Enquirer: Sen. Rob Portman’s name is one we didn’t expect to see on the letter meant to
Warren council members hear from industry reps on 911 and radio technology
Councilman Dan Sferra expressed frustration at a Warren City Council Police and Fire Committee meeting that council is “spinning its wheels”
Millionaire faces murder, firearms and drug charges
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Robert Durst couldn’t explain away the similarities between his
“iZombie” (9 p.m., The CW): The new supernatural drama, “iZombie,” promises
“iZombie” (9 p.m., The CW): The new supernatural drama, “iZombie,” promises to bring some humor to
SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS $35 million Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The amount Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will earn in 2015.
Union informational picketing at St. E's in Boardman
The union head said the purpose of the picketing is to alert nonunion employees to what they can expect in the future.
Sections of four Youngstown streets will be repaved starting in late April
The mayor calls one of the streets on the list ‘a disaster”
Lawyer: Legal action against GM to continue
Associated Press DETROIT Despite the settlement of one high-profile case against General Motors,
Lawyer: Man didn’t target 2 police officers
Associated Press CLAYTON, Mo. A man accused of shooting two officers last week in Ferguson was
Facebook explains what posts are not allowed on its site
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook is trying to clarify what posts, images and other content it
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, March 17, the 76th day of 2015. There are 289 days left in the year. This is St.
Reckless ploy with real risks
Opinion: Those who criticize President Barack Obama’s weak foreign policy (as I have done often) have been
Health experts who work with Coke say soda’s a good snack
Associated Press NEW YORK Coca-Cola is working with fitness and nutrition experts who suggest
Putin reappears after 10-day absence
Putin reappears after 10-day absence ST. PETERSBURG, Russia Looking fit and joking about all
nhl roundup | Monday’s games
Lightning 4, Canadiens 2 TAMPA, FLA. Steven Stamkos had two goals and added an assist and Tampa
nba roundup | Monday’s other games
Raptors 117, Pacers 98 INDIANAPOLIS Kyle Lowry had 20 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, Lou
Interstate speed limit could increase to 75 mph for passenger vehicles
Interstate speed limit could increase to 75 mph for passenger vehicles
birthdays
birthdays Guitarist Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship is 74. Singer-songwriter
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Canfield City Council budget meeting, noon, municipal building, 104 Lisbon St.
Does milk cause bad breath?
Q. I have suffered from bad breath my entire life. It has caused me to be anti-social, though I am a
ISIS is inhumane and savage
Opinion: ISIS is inhumane and savage I’ve heard it said, “To live in a world without love and peace, is to
Ohio blocking out the ‘sun’
Opinion: By Dennis Hetzel The Vindicator In 1963, the Ohio General Assembly fashioned the state’s first
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for brunch at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bedford
Mill Creek parks’ new budget may appease angry taxpayers
Editorial: As Mill Creek MetroParks commis- sioners review the options for the levy they intend to place before
Officer overhears threat just prior to woman’s house catching on fire
The Warren police and fire departments are investigating an early-Monday fire at a home occupied by a woman whose boyfriend purportedly threatened to burn her home
There is a right approach to imposing sanctions on Iran
Opinion: By Elizabeth Rosenberg and Richard Nephew CQ-Roll Call While lawmakers discuss how best to undo
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.070.47 Avalon
QUOTABLE GENO AURIEMMA, UConn women’s basketball coach, on receiving the NCAA Tournament’s top seed:
“This is why you coach. This is why you come to Connecticut if you are one of these players. Are we
Democrats are the problem
Opinion: By Dick Meyer Scripps News Washington Bureau Kinsley’s Law, discovered by journalist Michael
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jordan Lewis and Jonathon Summers, Washingtonville, boy,
MAHONING COUNTY COurts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeffrey C. Hammond, legal age, of 1135 E. 10th St.,
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Bill sent out in 1969 returned to Maine water district BRUNSWICK, Maine A bill
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