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At today's Men's Rally, Tressel recalls a comment he can't forget

Jim Tressel is no stranger to halls of fame.


Concert review: Smashing Pumpkins open Goodyear Theater

The Goodyear Theater has been hidden in plain sight for about a century. But Friday night’s concert by Smashing Pumpkins and Liz Phair put it on the map.


Dinner will honor Wilson graduates for accomplishments

May 29 dinner will celebrate former Wilson graduates as Hall of Fame inductees.


Proceeds to benefit Tommy Testa


Meeting correction


Prom-dress giveaway

Prom-dress giveaway YOUNGSTOWN Beginning Monday, a variety of prom dresses in all sizes will be


YSU police chief relieved of duty

John Beshara, YSU police chief since 2012, is on paid administrative leave; contract won’t be renewed


3 Valley gymnasts set for major tests against USA’s best

In a dimly lit, almost hazy upstairs gymnasium off Market Street, the best gymnasts of the Mahoning Valley push each other to be some of the best in the nation.


Former Buckeye athletes coming to Boardman to support ex-teacher battling ALS

“Team Talk” event proceeds will support Boardman woman with ALS


HIGH SCHOOLS Friday’s games

BASEBALL Springfield 9, Hubbard 7 HUBBARD Springfield (12-7) jumped out to a 9-1 lead and held


high school schedule

SCHEDULE TODAY BASEBALL Cardinal Mooney vs. Marlington (2), Cene Park, 11 a.m. Howland at


18 Mahoning County Dems will lose committee seats for voting GOP

Voting for or against Donald Trump for president was the main reason for the Democratic defections, the county party chairman says


Kritti’s Closet: A caring community’s creation

Students see their project product help others


YSU ROUNDUP

women’s basketball Barnes adds transfer from Miami (OH) youngstown Tamira Ford, a graduate


Local organizations unveil public art display at Mill Creek Junior Baseball League

Eight baseball-themed paintings placed near fields on West side


Poland Invitational attracts 66 teams

Poland Invitational attracts 66 teams POLAND Twenty-three Mahoning Valley schools will be


record review

Graham Nash Album: “This Path Tonight” Grade: B In the cover photo for “This Path Tonight,”


Conference honors Youngstown school parents

Friday conference recognizes 265 city school parents for their involvement in their children’s education


Constitution is 'bedrock of our society,' Ohio Supreme Court justice says

The Constitution protects all Americans, and lawyers play a decisive role in making its principles endure, an Ohio Supreme Court justice told Law Day luncheon guests.


Boardman teen arrested on felony abduction charge

Suspect is 14 years old


Boardman students mark Arbor Day

Students sent home with trees to plant


YWCA hosts anti-racism event at YSU

Anti-racism event at YSU


Tease photo

Niles Relay walker saved by donated umbilical cord cells

Cancer survivors take the first lap at the start of the Niles Relay For Life.

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FDA OKs 1st widely available Zika test

Associated Press WASHINGTON The first commercial test for the Zika virus has been cleared for


BUSINESS DIGEST || Open-enrollment period for employers

Open-enrollment period for employers COLUMBUS The open-enrollment period for Ohio employers to


day of prayer observances in the valley

The 65th annual National Day of Prayer will be marked Thursday; observances are planned in the


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Michael and Coleen Price, Youngstown, boy, April 28.


Prayer seminar

Prayer seminar hubbard Corner House Christian Church, 6954 Chestnut Ridge Road, will host a


GM Lordstown has much to celebrate in its 50 years

Editorial: A small item this week in Years Ago, The Vindicator’s daily history column, stood out among others


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Artists of the Mahoning Common open studio and sale, noon to 5


Workers unearth Roman coin trove

Associated Press MADRID Workers laying pipes in a southern Spanish park have unearthed a


Orthodox celebrate joy of Pascha

In the life of an Orthodox Christian, the most important part of the liturgical year, called Great


Rise of radical right-wing parties in Europe are a reflection of the diminishing faith in democracy

Opinion: The greatest threat to American security is something most Americans never think of. President


Kasich, Cruz teaming up is a joke

Opinion: By Gary Stein Sun Sentinel You thought the Republican presidential primary race couldn’t get any


Dann rebounds from past of scandal

Opinion: I ran into Marc Dann the other day at the Statehouse. Yes, that Marc Dann, the one-time state


Helping to spark interest in birding

May is when many birders are born. The aroma of lilacs fills the air, and spring migration shifts


GOLF

GOLF Friday’s pro events PGA TOUR Zurich Classic AVONDALE, LA. Jamie Lovemark and


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1211.170.02 Aqua America, .71


April sales volume expected to up over last year with extra sales day

April auto sales are expected to increase up to 4 percent year over year.


Day of Prayer

By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Pastor James Berkebile of Struthers Parkside


OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar

HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.


Divorce guide

Divorce guide YOUNGSTOWN The Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life of the Catholic


cleveland City to tear down gazebo where boy was shot

Associated Press CLEVELAND The city plans to dismantle a gazebo that’s become a makeshift


Vigil for 8 slain family members

Associated Press PIKETON, OHIO A vigil was planned for the eight family members killed in a


sunday news shows

sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:


Fixing lot at mill

Fixing lot at mill YOUNGSTOWN Construction is scheduled to begin Monday on a project to


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John W. Rodgers II, 45, of 2216 Grandview Road, Unit


Biden joins pope at conference on cancer

Associated Press VATICAN CITY Vice President Joe Biden found common cause with Pope Francis on


Warren man goes on trial Monday on 2015 attempted abduction of Champion jogger

David R. Honzu, 58, accused of attempting to abduct a woman jogging on Airport Road in Champion


Puerto Rico reports 1st Zika-related US death

Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Puerto Rico announced Friday that it has recorded the


Investigator testifies in East Side, murder, drug case

Investigated two of the four homicides the defendants are charged with


HELP FOR CAREGIVERS

HELP FOR CAREGIVERS Information on two cancer caregiver support groups, one each in Mahoning and


Proposed rule aims to help ex-cons get jobs

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration wants federal agencies to stop asking early


Earth Day event at Lake Milton club

Earth Day event at Lake Milton club The Lake Milton Fish and Game Club, 4374 Bedell Road, Berlin


Caps’ Wilson fined for hit on Pens’ Sheary

Neither player practiced on Friday


Terlesky fundraiser

Terlesky fundraiser Varsity Partners, an organization of former athletes dedicated to giving back


NASCAR fine has Stewart fuming

He’s likely to get relief in Sunday’s race


Army, rebels clash again in Aleppo

Army, rebels clash again in Aleppo DAMASCUS, Syria The Syrian army and rebels unleashed deadly


Businessmen, mayor give encouraging presentations about investment in Warren

Downtown developer Mark Marvin revealed that he is acquiring a sixth downtown building


The Petes and Brads and Neds and Teds

A bent rod is a good thing for anglers, but it comes with a lofty price and often can be the


Cops: Two women try to break into house, man tries to bribe cops

Suspects wanted to fight women inside, reports said


birthdays

birthdays Actress Cloris Leachman is 90. Singer Willie Nelson is 83. Actor Burt Young is 76.


Eleven officers called to testify in Warren murder trial to begin Monday

William L. Fambro charged with aggravated murder of Teresa Hunter, 35, in the Riverview Motel on Parkman Road


around the horn

around the horn Friday’s other MLB games Cubs 6, Braves 1 CHICAGO Matt Szczur hit his


Steelers continue defensive upgrade

Pittsburgh selects another corner, lineman


Browns resist several offers, select Ogbah

Penn State’s Nassib goes in round three


major league baseball

STANDINGS American League East Division WLPctGB Baltimore148.636— Boston1310.56511/2


Schools close over misinterpretation of threat

Associated Press ATHENS, OHIO Six Ohio school districts closed Friday while authorities


Trump makes case to GOP insiders amid chaotic protest

Associated Press BURLINGAME, Calif. Donald Trump took his outsider campaign to the inner


Bucs’ Nicasio tames Reds over seven

Harrison, Joyce homer


YEARS AGO

YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, April 30, the 121st day of 2016. There are 245 days left in the year.


nhl playoffs Friday’s game

Stars 2, Blues 1 DALLAS Radek Faksa scored the tiebreaking goal on a rebound with 4:44 to play


Howard stings Indians late

Cleveland lost another road game in final at-bat


Jack, Smith go fast

Jaguars, Cowboys did not make the linebackers wait very long


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Queen & Harry answer Obamas’ Invictus Games challenge LONDON It helps to have


friday’s nfl draft picks

Second Round 32. Cleveland, Emmanuel Ogbah, de, Oklahoma State. 33. Tennessee, Kevin Dodd, de,