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Yavorcik gets 5 years of probation; even he's surprised
DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR Martin Yavorcik hugs his girlfriend, Jessica Thompson, after a Cuyahoga County judge sentenced him to five years of probation with ...
Stories published April 23, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Manilow wows fans at Covelli tonight
To the delight of local ‘70s and ‘80s pop music lovers, one of the kings of pop, Barry Manilow, included a Youngstown stop on his “One Last Time!” tour with a performance Saturday at the Covelli Centre.
Enjoy a greener, cleaner MetroParks, thanks to today's work of Valley Scouts
The combination of early spring and hundreds of dedicated Boy and Girl Scouts has ensured that bike riders, hikers and other visitors will be treated to a greener and cleaner Mill Creek MetroParks.
Attendees impressed with first Youngstown Flea
It didn’t take Janice Atlee long to realize she wasn’t at a traditional trash-or-treasure flea market.
'Sex is so dangerous, you need shots for it,' doctor tells teens at Straight Talk event”
The organization is called Teen Straight Talk, and straight talk is what the young people who attended the group’s fourth annual Strengthening the Family Conference got, especially about sex.
Prince cremated, eulogized in private ceremony, future musical celebration planned
Prince was cremated and celebrated afterward in a small, private service by a group of his “most beloved” family, friends and musicians, his publicist said Saturday.
Habitat Road Trip Crazies to build house in Struthers in 2 days
When asked for her reaction to a life-changing event going on next to her amid the continual sounds of power saws, clanking boards and people’s instructions to one another, Janine DePaola found it hard to get past “amazing.”
Annual Giant Garage Sale is all for the animals
Increased prices decreased early bargain hunters at Angels for Animals’s 22nd annual Giant Garage Sale.
Smith surprises Howland at benefit basketball game
The Howland graduate and current Michigan running back was a surprise guest at his old high school Friday night
Schulick to resign Mill Creek MetroParks board seat
Member cites frustration with park’s challenges, impatient constituency.
YSU falls to WSU in doubleheader
Wright State’s pitching staff held the Youngstown State baseball team in check for most of the day.
YSU roundup
WOMEN’S GOLF Dixon in second place in HL Championships HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, FLA. Youngstown
More High School results from Friday
MORE BASEBALL Boardman 10, Austintown Fitch 2 BOARDMAN The Spartans (8-7, 5-0 All-American
Girard residents remember popular bowling alley, hang-out spot
Girard residents remember popular bowling alley, hang-out spot
Congressmen talk business at Talmer function
Local U.S. representatives came to Boardman Friday to talk about the Mahoning Valley’s business climate with area business people.
SPORTS DIGEST || Scrappers announce All-Access Club
Scrappers announce All-Access Club Niles The Mahoning Valley Scrappers have announce the All-
Prince, Bowie, Haggard: rough year for music
By DAVID BAUDER AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK It’s only April, and already 2016 is a
Website allows public to share, judge TV ideas
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES You’re mystified by the number of destined-for-
Chief union steward terminated at Trumbull engineer’s office
The chief union stewart at the Trumbull County Engineer’s Office has been terminated for making a threatening statement and other matters.
Canfield residents raise funds for community concerts
Residents raised $3,000 toward Concerts on the Green
DRO and NAACP plan parents’ sessions
DRO and NAACP, Youngstown, plan Wednesday parent training session
Lily Pond to close for 45 days for parking lot project
MetroParks to rehabilitate parking lot using grant money
METRO DIGEST || Drug abuse summonses
Drug abuse AUSTINTOWN Officers issued two men court summonses for drug possession on Pine Trace
Rep. Bill Johnson has more than $1M in campaign fund; opponent has nothing
Rep. Tim Ryan has raised $772,690 toward his re-election
Canfield students connect careers with vehicles
Students exercised both their bodies and minds learning about careers involving wheels
Yavorcik gets 5 years of probation; even he's surprised
DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR Martin Yavorcik hugs his girlfriend, Jessica Thompson, after a Cuyahoga County judge sentenced him to five years of probation with no prison time on eight felonies connected to the Oakhill Renaissance Place corruption scandal.
WOLLITZ: TV show gives exposure to area lakes
As episode four in the Outdoor Channel series of Major League Fishing broadcasts of tournaments filmed around Youngstown airs this afternoon, our region’s bass fishing is proving to be action-packed and full of drama.
SHALAWAY: Recognizing and celebrating Earth Day
On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day, 20 million Americans launched the modern environmental movement.
OSU trademarks name of legendary football coach
Woody Hayes had a 205-61-10 record at Ohio State from 1951-1978. He died in 1987.
On the Links | Results of Friday’s professional golf events
TEXAS OPEN SAN ANTONIO Brendan Steele completed an 8-under 64 in the morning and shot a 70 in
Tomlin outduels Verlander to earn victory
Carlos Santana and Marlon Byrd homered off Verlander, lifting the Cleveland Indians to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers
US indexes end mixed
Associated Press A rebound in the price of oil and natural gas helped drive sharp gains for energy
VW: Scandal cost $18.2 billion in 2015
Associated Press WOLFSBURG, Germany It’s been a bad week for German automakers. Volkswagen
US home rents increased in March
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans paid more to rent homes last month, but broader measures
Study finds no suicide risk for anti-smoking pills
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. Seven years after U.S. regulators slapped their strictest warning
Fiat Chrysler recalling more than 1.1M vehicles
Associated Press DETROIT Fiat Chrysler said Friday it’s recalling more than 1.1 million cars and
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1210.40—.02 Aqua America, .71
How you can fight the bite
Opinion: I saw my first tick at a family reunion down near Effingham, Ill., back when I was about 10 or 11
Panama Papers test public’s trust
Opinion: By Markos Kounalakis The Sacramento Bee Warren Buffet is known for his pithy sayings and
Dam removal awaited this year
The state has provided a $2.38 million grant for removal of the First Street dam in the Mahoning River in Lowellville.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Barry Manilow, 7:30 p.m.: The pop-music legend in concert ($16.75
Victorious Trump happy, for now
Opinion: By Daniel Vasquez Sun Sentinel You hear that silence? That’s the sound of Donald Trump not
Ruling: Mercer girl dies of accidental drowning
Pheylin Cline, 1, was found face down in a neighbor’s pool Wednesday
200K Va. felons can vote in Nov.
200K Va. felons can vote in Nov. RICHMOND, Va. More than 200,000 convicted felons will be able
8 relatives shot in head; police search for killer
Associated Press PIKETON, Ohio Eight members of a family, including a mother sleeping in a bed
Obama urges UK to vote to stay in EU
Associated Press LONDON Lending political backup to a struggling friend, President Barack Obama
Kasich: Primary voters have second thoughts on Trump
Associated Press GLASTONBURY, Conn. Ohio Gov. John Kasich told Connecticut residents on Friday
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, April 23, the 114th day of 2016. There are 252 days left in the year.
Austintown board members differ on whether open enrollment should continue for the district
Austintown board members differ on whether open enrollment should continue for the district
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
men’s rally in the valley | The details
The seventh annual Men’s Rally in the Valley is planned for next Saturday at the Covelli Centre in
birthdays
birthdays Actor Lee Majors (“Six Million Dollar Man”) is 77. Actress Blair Brown is 69. Actress
Day of Prayer
Day of Prayer WARREN Christians from throughout Trumbull County will join with other believers
Prince’s sudden death raises questions about prior health
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Prince talked dirty in song but had a reputation for clean living.
orthodox HOLY WEEK
orthodox HOLY WEEK Services planned Holy Week services begin this weekend with Palm Sunday, and
Grow to be a representative of God
There are so many voices in the world today. All we have to do is turn on the television, listen to
POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Lens used during Apollo mission sells for more than $450K BOSTON A camera lens
METRO DIGEST || Robbery charge
Robbery charge WARREN Brad M. Starnes, 34, of Beal Street Northwest, is in the Trumbull County
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Nicole Conway and Emmanuel Alevizakis, Youngstown, girl,
BUSINESS DIGEST || Mahoning, Trumbull rank in SmartAsset study
Mahoning and Trumbull rank in SmartAsset study YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning and Trumbull counties
UW keeps on building ‘Success’ stories for Valley
Editorial: Success has long been the watchword of the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley. For
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-over par 73 in
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE
TODAY’S ENTRIES POST TIME: 12:15 P.M. RACE 1 $15,000, 3 yo’s & up, 5F, STR $4,000 1 Saint
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