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YSU dedicates 2 American elms at Vets Resource Center
Youngstown State University dedicated two newly planted American elm trees Tuesday near the back entrance of the Veterans Resource Center on Wick Avenue. Jim Tressel, ...
Stories published May 27, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown school board reaches new pact with AFSCME workers
Youngstown Board of Education and its three unions have agreed to a new three-year deal.
Community policing plan to assign 1 cop to each of Youngstown's 7 wards
Police Chief Robin Lees did not have to move heaven and Earth to get his new Community Police Initiative up and running.
Feds, state raid Playtronics Games in gambling investigation
A Youngstown-based company was raided by federal and state authorities executing search warrants into alleged illegal gambling operations.
Court orders Rucci to stop using hotel name
Sebastian Rucci has been ordered to stop using the name Hotel California in all print, internet-based, and other advertising by June 10.
Vindy spelling champ knocked out of contention in national bee
Annabelle Day won’t advance to the semifinal rounds of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Judge wants to know why arsonists burned Firestone Mansion before sentencing
Judge Lou D’Apolito said Wednesday as he accepted guilty pleas from two people for burning down the historic Firestone Mansion last fall that he wants to know the why before they know the how.
No vote on Warren 911 tonight
City Council did not decide whether to turn over city police dispatching to the County 911 operation tonight, instead tabling the question for later.
Retirement, shared interest, ministry leads these women to knit
They’re a closeknit group in more ways than one.
7 seniors get record-setting scholarships from DeBartolo foundation
Since suffering the loss of her father, Samantha LaRose has rededicated herself to helping others, being self-sufficient and using other means that she feels would have made him proud.
3 Mahoning districts to have new superintendents this fall
Three Mahoning County school districts will have new people in charge this fall.
Firing reduced to unpaid suspension for Trumbull deputy's Facebook post
A hearing officer has issued a 30-working-day unpaid suspension to a Trumbull County Sheriff’s deputy who purportedly wrote a Facebook post commenting on the man who died in police custody in Baltimore.
3rd pleads guilty in last summer's home invasion
Three men facing charges for a West Side home invasion have entered guilty pleas to counts of aggravated burglary and aggravated robbery.
Champion outlasts Waynedale
The Golden Flashes forced extra innings with four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning.
Tracy Morgan settles suit with Wal-Mart over fatal crash
Tracy Morgan settles suit with Wal-Mart over fatal crash
Homeowners clean up in Texas; death toll climbs to 19
Homeowners clean up in Texas; death toll climbs to 19
Ohio Senate approves moving back state's primary in March 2016
Ohio Senate approves moving back state's primary in March 2016
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman Poland Road, will serve homemade dinners to
Rotary exchange students share plans at luncheon
A Canfield student will spend the next school year in Germany, thanks to a Rotary program.
Closing arguments begin for Ohio ex-lawmaker in fraud case
Closing arguments begin for Ohio ex-lawmaker in fraud case
Ex-Madoff Trader sentenced to 10 months home confinement
Ex-Madoff Trader sentenced to 10 months home confinement
Ground-breaking of new Spartan Stadium set for this weekend
Ground-breaking of new Spartan Stadium set for this weekend
Dispute over MLK Bible, Nobel prize headed for mediation
Dispute over MLK Bible, Nobel prize headed for mediation
Nannicola Inc. among companies raided by state, feds
Nannicola Inc. among companies raided by state, feds
Ohio lawmakers urged to move bill allowing paramedics to treat injured pets at emergency scenes
Ohio lawmakers urged to move bill allowing paramedics to treat injured pets at emergency scenes
Winner culture center in Sharon, Pa., hosting event today
Winner culture center in Sharon, Pa., hosting event today
UPDATE | US: Corruption allegations not tied to FIFA vote
US: Corruption allegations not tied to FIFA vote
Healthy and fit function underway in Boardman YMCA
Health and fit function underway at Boardman YMCA
2 plead guilty today for setting North Lima mansion on fire last year
2 plead guilty for setting North Lima mansion on fire last year
Boardman woman faces multiple charges for impaired driving
Boardman woman faces multiple charges for impaired driving
Man took 70 vases from cemetery, southwest Ohio sheriff says
Man took 70 vases from cemetery, southwest Ohio sheriff says
Local unemployment rate down to 5.7 percent in April
Local unemployment rate down to 5.7 percent in April
Deadline to apply for Homestead Exemption program is Monday for Columbiana Co. residents
Deadline to apply for Homestead Exemption is Monday for Columbiana Co. residents
About 1,100 people dead as summer temperatures soar in India
About 1,100 people dead as summer temperatures soar in India
Ford recalls nearly 423K vehicles for power-steering problem
Ford recalls nearly 423K vehicles for power-steering problem
AFP seeks nominations for philanthropy awards
A fundraising group seeks nominations for philanthropy awards.
Sitcom actor accused in bar stabbing goes on trial
Sitcom actor accused in bar stabbing goes on trial
Ohio girl suspected in baby’s death to be evaluated again
Ohio girl suspected in baby’s death to be evaluated again
Cavaliers sweep past Hawks into NBA Finals
The championship LeBron James craves more than any other, the one he came back home to get, is four wins away.
Tax incentives approved for $800M Lordstown power plant
Lordstown council unanimously approved incentive package for Boston company’s $800 million power plant
Trumbull sheriff backs off pledge to act fast on firing deputy over Facebook post
Sheriff Thomas Altiere is backing away from an earlier pledge to make a quick decision regarding the possible firing of a deputy
Ohio proposal would back Pete Rose reinstatement
This summer's All-Star game is in Cincinnati, where Rose played and managed.
Youngstown cop has suspension reduced in OVI case
Arbitrator changes penalty from 15 days to four hours
Phantoms’ Nenadal commits to Lake Superior State
Josh Nenadal is the 20th member from the 2014-15 team to make a college commitment.
4-year-old Jamie's transplant scheduled for today
The Trumbull County child, who is in custody of Children Services, has been in the hospital since January. Her living donor lives in Niles.
Red-hot Rangers stay that way against Tribe
Mitch Moreland hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning.
Deal to move Youngstown court to city hall annex expected next week
The work would cost about $7.1 million
ATHENA Award nominees all exceptional women
The 23rd ATHENA Awards hosted by the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and The Vindicator will be Thursday
Tourney goes ALL IN
WORLD SERIES OF POKER RETURNS Tourney goes ALL IN By KIMBERLY PIERCEALL Associated Press LAS
Speed dating comes to the Valley
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com GIRARD Speed dating is coming to the Mahoning Valley this
The Turtles to headline oldies show
Staff report CANFIELD The Happy Together tour, headlined by The Turtles ... featuring Flo and
Warren mom charged in rollover crash that killed daughter, 17
Jodi Weaver, whose daughter died in a rollover car crash on West Market Street March 12, is charged with vehicular homicide in her daughter’s death.
Trustees approve agreement with Austintown schools for new tennis courts
School officials hope construction is complete by fall tennis season
Boardman residents raise concerns about upkeep of neighborhoods
Boardman residents raise concerns about upkeep of neighborhoods
Trumbull grand jury indicts 32 on drug-related offenses, two on rape charges
The war on drug abuse marches on in Trumbull County.
Proposed Ohio bill would ban sale of powdered alcohol and caffeine
Proposed Ohio bill would ban sale of powdered alcohol and caffeine
Youngstown man's court antics bring immediate jail time for contempt
Mouthed off during video arraignment Tuesday
YSU dedicates 2 American elms at Vets Resource Center
Youngstown State University dedicated two newly planted American elm trees Tuesday near the back entrance of the Veterans Resource Center on Wick Avenue. Jim Tressel, YSU president, left, and Larry Tooker, a member of the Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown, unveiled a plaque for one of the trees at the ceremony. The garden club donated and planted the trees.
Mark your calendar for a rally good time
Mark your calendar for a rally good time The BurgerGuyz’ Battle of the Burgers 2 on June 5 and 6
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Burgers, beers and bands
What goes best with music and a couple beers? If you said a juicy, tasty burger, you would be right.
Brassard, Lundqvist help N.Y. Rangers force Game 7
Derek Brassard had a hat trick and Henrik Lundqvist stopped 36 shots in another season-saving performance.
The wide world of wine
The wide world of wine A tasting lineup for an upcoming local event spans the globe to bring you
Eight volunteers honored for dedication
Eight volunteers honored for dedication southington The Warren Sports Hall of Fame and the Local
No suspension for Rockets’ Howard
Howard could’ve been suspended for tonight’s game by accumulation of flagrant foul points if the NBA upgraded the call to a flagrant 2.
American Sock eliminates Bulgaria’s Dimitrov
Sock hit 30 winners and made only 18 unforced errors (10 fewer than Dimitrov).
PREP SOFTBALL DIVISION III REGIONAL SEMIFINAL
PREP SOFTBALL DIVISION III REGIONAL SEMIFINAL Champion (26-4) vs. Waynedale (24-3) When:
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Skunk, groundhog blamed for vandalism at Maine cemetery ROXBURY, Maine A couple
More than 1,000 die in India’s heat wave
More than 1,000 die in India’s heat wave MUMBAI, INDIA A relentless heat wave has claimed more
Streak continues: Pirates Locke-d in
Jeff Locke tossed 5 2/3 shutout innings to pick up his first victory in nearly six weeks and extend Pittsburgh’s winning streak to five.
Man accosted
Man accosted YOUNGSTOWN Police said a 25-year-old man going through an Oak Street drive-thru
Ohio Dems push bill to life limitations on rape cases
The lawmakers also want to ensure victims of rape and sexual battery can pursue charges against their spouses.
Man likely set house fire, hanged himself in barn, pathologist says
Robert A. Schmader likely set fire to his Green Township residence, then hanged himself in the adjacent pole barn, coroner’s office says.
New Poland street approved
Poland Way will lead from U.S. Route 224 to a new assisted living facility, known as the Inn at Poland Way.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch Local school board, 5:30 p.m. work session followed by regular
Judge gives murder defendant extra day to prepare for trial
Claims he was not given discovery material by counsel
METRO DIGEST || Man seriously injured on US 62
Serious injuries GOSHEN A 33-year-old man sustained serious injuries from an accident that
Covelli Centre signed a deal for Southwoods Health to be the facility’s box office sponsor
The contract is for five years
Man told police he shot his wife
Associated Press CANTON Authorities say they’ve filed a murder charge against a man who they say
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Stephen A. Bevan, 27, of 3247 Hermosa Drive,
Iraq begins operation to oust IS from Anbar
Associated Press BAGHDAD Iraq vowed Tuesday to retake Anbar province – now mostly held by the
A gift of ‘perspective’ for college graduates
Opinion: This is the season of college graduations, and many people may be wondering what kinds of gifts
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Willie Nelson: Tonight on “Late
Obama to Senate: Renew program on phone records
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama called on the Senate on Tuesday to extend key
Youngstown ranked second to last in the study out of 16 other peer business districts
Youngstown ranked second to last in the study out of 16 other peer business districts
Don’t forget the ‘mariners’
Opinion: By Barbara Shelly The Kansas City Star National Maritime Day was May 22, and so I received a few
NORTH DAKOTA WAL-MART Police: US airman shoots workers, kills self
Associated Press A U.S. airman “with no apparent motive” walked into a Wal-Mart Supercenter in
What’s best for your son?
Opinion: By Eric Vilain and J. MICHAEL BAILEY Los Angeles Times Since the age of 2, he has been a very
Taco Bell, Pizza Hut: Artificial ingredients to get axed
Associated Press NEW YORK Taco Bell and Pizza Hut say they’re getting rid of artificial colors
Selected local stocks
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NEWSMAKERS Sandra Lee back home after cancer surgery ALBANY, N.Y. Food Network star Sandra Lee
Gunmen try to kill Libya’s recognized PM
Associated Press BENGHAZI, LIBYA Gunmen tried to assassinate Libya’s internationally recognized
Death toll rises to 107 from defective GM ignition switches
Associated Press DETROIT The death toll from faulty ignition switches in small cars made by
Farmers dividend
Farmers dividend CANFIELD Farmers National Banc Corp. declared a cash dividend of $0.03 per
NIGERIA UN notes alarming spike in female-suicide bombings
Associated Press GUBIO, NIGERIA Children are now being seen as potential threats after an
Conspirators in massive Wall Street scam spit the hook
Opinion: By Brian Dickerson Detroit Free Press Five of the world’s largest banks pleaded guilty to
MCCTC senior gets scholarship from family of 2001 graduate who died
MCCTC senior gets scholarship from family of 2001 graduate who died
A desire to ‘serve and protect’
Opinion: Minot (N.D.) Daily News: A new batch of law enforcement officers are ready to join police and
Time is running out on ailing Youngstown city school system
Editorial: If there was any doubt about the dysfunction of the Youngstown community when it comes to the ailing
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