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Girard, Fitch, Hubbard, Warren Harding advance to World Championships in robotics
Girard placed first and won another prestigious honor at the event
Duke back in the Final Four after beating Gonzaga
Duke back in the Final Four after beating Gonzaga.
Downtown Youngstown call center sets job fair to hire 260 workers
The center has been in downtown Youngstown more than five years
Two killed in Pennsylvania plane crash this afternoon
The pilot lost control, and the plane fell to the ground 2 miles from airport
'Home' beats 'Get Hard' by $20M this weekend at movie box offices
'Insurgent' and 'Cinderella' took third and fourth places, respectively
After uproar, Utah restaurant removes prominent anatomic feature from its statue of animal
The eatery's owner said he was not bowing to public pressure
Cookie monster? Thief steals cash from Girl Scouts cookie sale
The theft took place outside a Walgreens in New Hampshire last night
First lady Michelle Obama tells crowd: 'Black girls rock!'
She stressed the importance of education to the gathering of young women of color
2nd body found this afternoon at site of NYC explosion
Twenty-two people were injured in the gas-line explosion two days ago
Fire engulfs Youngstown auto wrecking business; damage estimated at $200,000
It had three different points of origin
Sales tax in Mahoning, Lucas counties increases to 7.25% Wednesday
Toledo and Lucas County are expected to gain an additional $14 million in annual revenue.
Youngstown housing authority plans suburban project for seniors
Tax credits, federal funding could finance the development
Advice to tea party members: Don't bet the house on No. 47
Opinion: Romney and a group of US senators have felt the sting
Ringling Bros. works to save, protect elephants, other animals
Opinion: Criticism in a recent Vindicator column was misguided
Look on bright side of unemployment as Tamarkin ends Mahoning Valley operations
Opinion: Individuals can benefit though society, economy suffer
Brown, Ryan lead rally against Pacific trade deal
One of the problems with the trade agreements, Brown said, is they allow companies to take advantage of depressed wages, worse working conditions and weaker labor laws in other countries to exploit workers while at the same time shutting down factories in the U.S. and putting the American middle class out of work.
82% of legislators mum on making marijuana legal
By Matt Hawout TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN Most people have opinions about legalizing
Top grade school wrestlers vie for state titles at Covelli
Eleven area wrestling clubs are competing this weekend.
IRS seeks bigger take from slots jackpots
Penn National official says threshold should be raised due to inflation
Bring your pets — expo is an animal attraction for all
The Northeast Ohio Pet Expo has pot-bellied pigs, birds of prey, a pet psychic and plenty of products for you, your dog or your cat.
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under 71 in the
Area high School basketball All-Star games
BUBBA CLASSIC When: Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Where: Howland High School. Format: Girls and boys all-
‘The Buddy Holly Story’ comes to Packard hall
If you go What: “Buddy — The Buddy Holly Story” When: 8 p.m. Wednesday at Packard Music Hall,
The Fifth Floor features both formal and casual dining areas
New restaurant to open at Youngstown Club in April
150 kids scramble for Easter eggs despite wintry chill
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Apparently it’s never too cold to have an Easter egg
ON THE ALLEYS: AREA BOWLING LEAGUE SCORES
SRI Investments — Doug Zolla 267-696, Al Nuzzi 245-688, Carl Cramer 257-663, John Larson 263-663, John Bullock 244-654, Kenny Combs 266-647, Bruce Velt 266-626, Mike Vodhanel 215-626, John Dasen 230-625, Tom Hood 224-617, Paul Gruber 221-606, Andy Huff 238-593, Mike Yurco 210-586, Ron Palowitz 234-586.
St. James Episcopal Church carries on palm cross tradition
Members of the Altar Guild and church members weave palms.
METRO DIGEST || Learn how to prevent falls
Lecture on how to prevent falls WARREN Warren SCOPE, 220 West Market St., will offer a free
5 LEGALIZATION EFFORTS
There are five legalization efforts underway in the state, four by ballot measure to amend the state’s constitution and one as proposed legislation in the House of Representatives.
NYC designer is Youngstown-proud
Liberty’s Ellen Weiss, mother of Jesse Reed, flips through the pages of the New York City Transit Authority Graphic Standards Manual that her son was able to republish with his colleagues at Pentagram in New York City. Reed works at his dream job, but the Valley native’s real dream is to help Youngstown with his creativity.
Is the frat system broken?
Opinion: By Gina Barreca The Hartford Courant Can American college students learn that drunk and stupid
Miss Danaher, Mr. Christoff plan nuptials
Lee’s Summit, Mo. Brian and Monique Danaher of Lee’s Summit, Mo., are announcing plans for the
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, March 29, the 88th day of 2015. There are 277 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Izzo, Pitino square off in regional final
Michigan State and Louisville will meet in the tournament for the third time in six years.
Sales tax buyer’s remorse
Opinion: Each new revelation of public dollars squandered by Mahoning County government officials is
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Northeast Ohio Pet Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Demonstrations and the
Top 5 ways to raise your home’s value — now
Real estate is a careful balancing act, Consumer Reports notes. Over-improving a property — say, by
Dekker’s daggers lift Wisconsin
The top-seeded Badgers reached consecutive Final Fours for the first time in school history.
Early results encouraging as YSU tackles major challenges
Editorial: The fall semester will be a major test of Youngstown State University President James Tressel’s
Easter Seals’ Angels prepare for fashion show and luncheon
May 7 is the date for Angels of Easter Seals fashion show and luncheon fundraiser.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Canfield AARP 3104 will meet at 1 p.m. April 6 at Canfield Presbyterian Church. Blood pressure
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
CONSULTING CT Consultants Inc. recently hired Jennifer Brown as an economic development strategist
Festival for foodies
By Marjie Lambert Miami Herald (TNS) Bacon macaroni and cheese or deconstructed duck confit?
Seminar to explain U.S. Postal Service
Seminar to explain U.S. Postal Service YOUNGSTOWN The Steel Valley Postal Customer Council is
Should dad push shy son to be more social?
Tribune News Service Q. Our 7-year-old is very shy. He doesn’t enjoy the sort of social
Crash victim’s father calls for more focus on pilots’ welfare
Associated Press SISTERON, France The father of one of the victims of this week’s plane crash in
The social media spoiler
I’m a big fan of the TV series “The Walking Dead.” It airs Sunday nights, and I rarely miss an
Miss Whetro and Mr. Olp set April rites
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO Samantha Whetro, daughter of Janyse and Gregg Heidy of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio,
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Crestview school board, 6 p.m., high school home-economics room, 44100 Crestview
COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew O. Allen, 38, of 1127 Belvedere St., Warren,
Newlywed bride convicted of involuntary manslaughter
Associated Press BEAVER, Pa. A western Pennsylvania newlywed has been convicted of involuntary
Miss Brode, Mr. Lebok to wed in April
YOUNGSTOWN Jaime Nicole Brode and Raymond Paul Lebok III, both of Youngstown, are planning an
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
Experts offer advice to help your staircase rise to the top Interior curb appeal
Chicago Tribune (TNS) An entry hall offers a home its interior curb appeal. And while the front
Millennials may hold key to passage, YSU prof says
By Matt Hawout TheNewsOutlet.org Marijuana is in the air — or at least on the minds of Ohioans
She dared to achieve
Opinion: It’s an improbable path from the dusty cotton fields of Mississippi to the glorious commencement of
Don’t miss chances, deadlines to toss hat in the political ring
Opinion: Don’t miss chances, deadlines to toss hat in the political ring One of my continuing frus-
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Impact of Ohio’s changes to reduce algae is years away
Associated Press TOLEDO Ohio’s latest response to the toxic algae in Lake Erie that last year
Let’s reap a bounty in this spring’s Harvest for Hunger
Editorial: Again this year, The Vindicator and our broadcast partner 21 WFMJ-TV are proud to be counted among
Lawyers: Sterilizations part of plea-deal talks
Associated Press NASHVILLE, TENN. Nashville prosecutors have made sterilization of women part of
TCCA to hold POY banquet
TCCA to hold POY banquet The Trumbull County Coaches Association will have its 28th annual
Unbeaten Kentucky survives scare from Notre Dame
Andrew Harrison made two free throws with six seconds left for the Wildcats.
Russia to resume space tourism
Russia to resume space tourism MOSCOW Russia officials say they will resume space tourism in
‘Struthers Revisited’ to be signed May 17
‘Struthers Revisited’ to be signed May 17 STRUTHERS Patricia Beach will sell and sign her new
ABWA chapter honors its Woman of the Year
Bonnie Pannunzio receives honor as ABWA Woman of the Year.
Red Hat luncheon to celebrate spring
Red Hat luncheon to celebrate spring CLEVELAND The Red Hat Society is celebrating spring with an
Hundreds protest new law in Indiana
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Hundreds of people, some carrying signs reading “no hate in our
Bombeck home put on national register
Associated Press DAYTON The suburban ranch-style home where humor writer Erma Bombeck launched
Angels for Animals plans huge annual garage sale
A garage sale April 10, 11 and 12 will benefit the pets at Angels for Animals.
Afghan cop sentenced for killing woman
Afghan cop sentenced for killing woman KABUL Afghanistan’s highest court has ruled that the
Gonzaga looking for first Final Four appearance
The Bulldogs will have to knock off Duke, one of college basketball’s elite programs.
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Mahoning will meet at noon for a sack lunch at the Kidston Classroom of the Davis
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN NIGERIA Boko Haram kills 41, stops some from voting
Associated Press ABUJA, NIGERIA Boko Haram extremists killed 41 people, including a legislator,
Sestak completes walk in Senate bid
Associated Press OHIOVILLE, Pa. Ending a 422-mile walk across Pennsylvania, former Congressman
Colorado defends legalization of marijuana
Associated Press DENVER States are free to legalize marijuana, Colorado argued last week in a
Halloween park becomes studio
Associated Press MIDDLETOWN A Halloween attraction in southwestern Ohio has been turned into a
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