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UPDATE | Fire under control at Market Street asphalt company
City fire crews are on the scene of a two alarm blaze at Asphalt Solutions, 706 1/2 Market St.
V24: You Can't Take It With You
The script for “You Can’t Take It With You” might be out of date, but its message will never lose its relevancy.
I-80: 6 miles to be widened, resurfaced
Crews remove the concrete median on the U.S. Route 224 bridge over state Route 11 in Canfield as prep work begins on that project. The ...
Stories published March 19, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
YNDC produces documents countering Gillam, Tarpley's accusations
Accusations from some city council members that the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. gives preferential treatment to certain areas of the city are wrong, its executive director said.
Pinball wizards get your flipper fingers ready for play at Expo Center
Walking into the Eastwood Expo Center Thursday was like walking into a time warp.
Traficant film to debut Saturday at Akron Art Museum
For Eric Murphy, Saturday’s premiere of his 90-minute documentary about former U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. will be the culmination of six years of work.
Asphalt business destroyed by fire today
Bob Roth had no idea of the fire that was about to devour his Market Street business until an employee came running in to tell him the building was on fire.
Fired deputy auditor to get severance payout
Salary payments to Carol McFall stopped March 4 when she was fired from her job as Mahoning County’s chief deputy auditor, but, today, she will receive a payout of $8,465.
Bishop seeks suggestions for police-commnity relations
Bishop George V. Murry offered a brief synopsis of his work as a member of Ohio Task Force on Community-Police Relations but asked for “concrete and tangible” suggestions from organization members.
Boardman's Robinwood elementary students share KISS day with loved ones
Bridget Benson, a second-grader at Robinwood Lane Elementary, invited her grandmothers to school Thursday for one simple reason.
New principals at both Youngstown Catholic high schools
Both of Youngstown’s Catholic high schools will have new principals — and they’re both familiar faces.
Cleveland judge agrees to another delay in Oakhill case
The judge in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal corruption case is honoring a request from the attorneys for the defendants to postpone a pretrial hearing today.
Toddler survives near-drowning after 101 minutes of CPR
Toddler survives near-drowning after 101 minutes of CPR
Mahoning Co. grand jury indicts teen on murder and manslaughter charges
Mahoning Co. grand jury indicts teen on murder and manslaughter charges
Judge won't release grand jury testimony in Eric Garner chokehold death
Judge won't release grand jury testimony in Eric Garner chokehold death
Boardman and West Branch schools named among best communities for music education
Boardman and West Branch schools named among best communities for music education
Flying plywood hits and kills Pa. native walking on New York City street
Flying plywood hits and kills Pa. native walking on New York City street
UPDATE | Fire under control at Market Street asphalt company
City fire crews are on the scene of a two alarm blaze at Asphalt Solutions, 706 1/2 Market St.
Browns agree to deal with WR Bowe
In 118 career games, Bowe has 532 receptions for 7,155 yards. He was the No. 23 overall pick in 2007.
Students and governor want U.Va. student arrest investigated
Students and governor want U.Va. student arrest investigated
Salvation Army store in Boardman open after car hits building
Salvation Army store in Boardman open after car hits building
Kokrak shoots 5-under, leads Arnold Palmer Invitational
The Warren JFK graduate shot a 5-under 67 in the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational and was the early clubhouse leader.
Delta Sigma Theta scholarship application deadline is Friday
Delta Sigma Theta scholarship application deadline is Friday
US stock market sinks as price of crude oil resumes a slide
US stock market sinks as price of crude oil resumes a slide
Reba McIntire and Meghan Trainor headline Ohio State Fair slate
Reba McIntire and Meghan Trainor headline Ohio State Fair slate
Warrensville Heights man sentenced on a trafficking in marijuana charge
Warrensville Heights man sentenced on a trafficking in marijuana charge
Austintown girl flees from man who tried to lure her into van
Austintown girl flees from man who tried to lure her into van
FINAL VOTING DAY TODAY — Week 2 of the Vindy HS Video contest
It’s time for Week 2 of The Vindicator’s High School Music Video Challenge presented by Covelli Centre / Packard Music Hall.
Matthew Sammartino named Ursuline High School principal
Matthew Sammartino named Ursuline High School principal
Tamarkin union members accept severance package
The vote means the workers will be at the plant on Victoria Road until June.
Ursuline uses 11-0 run, Parella’s 24 to put away Canton Central Catholic
With its best player in foul trouble and its state tournament hopes slipping away, the Ursuline High boys basketball team turned up the pressure.
Mahoning River fish OK to eat
The Ohio EPA has removed all Mahoning River fish from its “Do Not Eat” list, but consumption frequency limits remain in effect.
Former Ursuline standout Tanaya Beacham now with Toledo Rogers
West Branch beat Beacham and Ursuline a year ago.
Russell, OSU must handle ‘havoc’
D’Angelo Russell will lead Ohio State (23-10) against vigorous Virginia Commonwealth (26-9) in the round of 64 today.
Proposed state commission would review facilities closures
Proposed state commission would review facilities closures proposed by the governor
Lakeview’s Neumeister commits to CSU
Kaylee Neumeister still has a golf ball from her freshman year at Lakeview High School.
Youngstown council, mayor debate racial bias, favoritism
The mayor disputed claims from some on council that the agency isn’t treating all parts of the city fairly.
‘Fighting Hunger’ card set for Saturday
Eight local boxers representing four local gyms highlight Saturday’s 20-bout amateur boxing card at St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church Banquet Hall.
Torah Studies for Christians in 40th year
Rabbi Saul Oresky and the Rev. George Balasko present program
Music has leading role in 'Flashdance'
What a feeling, indeed. Since its 2008 West End debut, “Flashdance — The Musical” has been tickling audiences with thoughts of leg warmers, pails of water and hit songs. The touring production arrives in Warren on Monday for one show at Packard Music Hall.
You Can't Take It With You
The script for “You Can’t Take It With You” might be out of date, but its message will never lose its relevancy.
MetroPlex sold, future plans unknown
A hotel and condominium developer recently purchased the former MetroPlex in Liberty.
Cavaliers shake off slow start to rout Nets
After his team’s sixth turnover in the game’s first minutes, a disgusted David Blatt called timeout and gave his players some very specific instructions.
Kinsman man gets 90 days for falsifying documents for Purple Heart plates
Keith D. Chandler, 34, of Kinsman Township, was sentenced to 90 days for falsifying documents so he could obtain Purple Heart license plates
Orchestra to provide score for Chaplin film ‘City Lights’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN It will be 1931 all over again Saturday for the Youngstown Symphony
Pinball show bounces into the Expo Center
Limber up your flipper fingers. The Ohio Pinball Show is coming to Eastwood Expo Center this week.
Mahoning County courthouse restoration job awarded
The $4,652,200 Mahoning County Courthouse restoration job was awarded to Murphy Contracting Co. of Youngstown.
Ohio senate passes $7B+ transportation budget; would allow 75 mph limit
Whether drivers can zoom on rural highways and the turnpike at 75 mph remains up in the air.
Poland Twp. 2015 budget has cuts in spending
Poland Township's final 2015 budget includes cuts in spending
Man accused of threat, assault charged with aggravated arson
Warren policed used a ballistic shield they arrested Lamar A. Mitchell on charges of aggravated arson and domestic violence.
Port authority close to finalizing strategic plan, hiring permanent director
The Western Reserve Port Authority has made some revisions to the authority’s new strategic plan, and awaits input from the county commissioners
Trumbull judge releases man from prison after appeals court reverses conviction
Judge Andrew Logan of Trumbull County Common Pleas Court has signed an order releasing Derrick L. Eggleston of Woodview Avenue from prison a month early after an appeals court ruled that he should not have been convicted.
7 Valley robotics teams advance to regionals
Robotics teams from seven Valley high schools move on later this month to regional competition in Cleveland
METRO DIGEST || Air base support
Air base support YOUNGSTOWN The Western Reserve Port Authority has approved a $25,000-per-year
Obama administration sets record for withholding government files
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration set a record again for censoring government
I-80: 6 miles to be widened, resurfaced
Crews remove the concrete median on the U.S. Route 224 bridge over state Route 11 in Canfield as prep work begins on that project. The Canfield project is one of the 35 in Mahoning and Trumbull counties detailed Wednesday by the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Home-court edge: Dayton uses late surge to beat Boise State
Kendall Pollard scored 17 points, and Dayton used every bit of its home-court advantage on Wednesday night.
Robert Morris overcomes two deficits to get past N. Florida
Lucky Jones scored 21 points, including a key free throw, Rodney Pryor had 20 and Marcquise Reed 19 to lead the Colonials.
Matta: Oden may attempt comeback
Ohio State coach Thad Matta says former Buckeyes star Greg Oden has been training on campus and could attempt another NBA comeback.
Library will present a book review
Library will present a book review BOARDMAN Dr. Regina Rees of Youngstown State University will
Citizens task force needed to probe our potholed roads
Opinion: Citizens task force needed to probe our potholed roads It is time for a citizens task force to
Film series add new element to downtown entertainment
One thing that has been missing from downtown Youngstown’s transformation into an entertainment district is film. But that’s starting to change.
Netanyahu victory dashes prospect for a thaw with Obama
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration signaled Wednesday it could take a tougher
Museum attack in Tunisia kills 19; 2 gunmen are slain
Associated Press TUNIS, TUNISIA Foreign tourists scrambled in panic Wednesday after militants
Anti-Semitism on the rise; we must confront and end it
Opinion: By Michael Douglas Los Angeles Times Last summer our family went to Southern Europe on holiday.
A double standard on emails?
Opinion: I’ll leave to those with IT expertise the technical questions about servers, encryption, and cyber
Winds of change are blowing away stench in auditor’s office
Editorial: Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham has followed up his headline-grabbing decision to fire the
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Coitsville Township trustees, 3 p.m., town hall, 3711 McCartney Road. Youngstown
“American Idol” (8 p.m., Fox): “American Idol” finally gets down to its top
“American Idol” (8 p.m., Fox): “American Idol” finally gets down to its top 10, but not before a
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS Noel Coward’s “Blithe Spirit,SDRq Pierce Opera House, 100 N. Mercer Ave.,
F.Y.I.
Business leader to lecture at Power of the Arts event YOUNGSTOWN David Craig Starkey, founder
President launches 9th competition for innovation institute
President Barack Obama unveiled almost $500 million public-private investment for a manufacturing hub
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Rock Hall announces presenters, guests CLEVELAND The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has
Kasich waits in the wings
Opinion: COLUMBUS Ideas fly from Gov. John Kasich like sparks from a flint. While explaining his prison
Fire cause likely was electrical
Fire cause likely was electrical AUSTINTOWN Fire officials said Wednesday they are considering
Rust Belt to present 'Fundraising Is a Drag'
Starrlet O’Hara, the notorious drag queen from several Rust Belt Theater Company productions, will grace the stage again this weekend when the troupe presents “Fundraising Is a Drag.”
Paperbooks, alive and well
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: For years, we’ve been hearing that print is dead and the electronic reading medium
Maple Syrup Festival at Boardman Park
Boardman Park’s 38th annual Maple Syrup Festival and Boardman Rotary Pancake Breakfast will be this weekend and next.
Chagrin Falls’ Thome named 28th Ohio Ms. Basketball by AP panel
Off the court, Ohio Associated Press Ms. Basketball Hallie Thome is a typical teenage girl.
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, March 19, the 78th day of 2015. There are 287 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Significant replay rules changes set to be proposed
Video replays galore. More coaches’ challenges. And a “bonus field goal.”
MAHONING COUNTY courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony F. Carson, 43, of Lowellville, and Erica M.
Reports: Browns offered No. 19 pick for Bradford
The Browns apparently really wanted quarterback Sam Bradford — and perhaps still do.
Croatian Pride Day to feature food, vendors and information
The Croatian Home will celebrate Saturday in open market setting.
RHUBARB
If a plant could suffer from an identity crisis, it would have to be rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum).
COMMUNITY GARDEN WORKSHOP
COMMUNITY GARDEN WORKSHOP When: Today, 6-8 p.m. What: If you are interested in growing
Terrariums: A great project with the kids
By Pam Baytos OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Terrariums are small gardens grown
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Sat: Borderline, 9
Sheriff: Durst is suicide risk
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Troubled real-estate heir Robert Durst is a suicide risk and has
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Brittany Rhodes and Nicholas DiCesare, Salem, boy, March
Syracuse announces Boeheim’s exit strategy
The long-time coach will retire after three more seasons.
Curbstone Coaches basketball banquet
Curbstone Coaches basketball banquet Boardman The Curbstone Coaches boys and girls all league
Strawberry care
Strawberry care It’s time to uncover your strawberry plants in the garden. Wait to fertilize until
Composting manure for spring
Q. How do you know how much and what kind of animal manure to use on the garden this spring?
Cop: Neighbor killed 3 boys in attack
Associated Press NEW BERN, N.C. A Burmese immigrant accused of stabbing three young brothers to
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Divergent Series: Insurgent (PG-13) Beatrice Prior must confront her inner
Early spring veggies
Early spring veggies From asparagus to peas, there are lots of things you can think about planting
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Man arrested in Phoenix-area shootings
Associated Press MESA, ARIZ. A gunman killed one person and wounded five others Wednesday in a
Ohio House moves to speed up oil, gas agreements
HB 8 calls for ODNR to have hearings on landowner agreements within 45 days of receiving applications and issue final decisions 30 days thereafter.
Heating program
Heating program STRUTHERS The city has partnered with Constellation New-Energy, a retail energy
Teen to stand trial in Pa. mall shooting
Teen to stand trial in Pa. mall shooting pittsburgh A 17-year-old charged with shooting three
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