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Niles Relay walker saved by donated umbilical cord cells
Cancer survivors take the first lap at the start of the Niles Relay For Life.
Stories published April 30, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
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.
Prom-dress giveaway
Prom-dress giveaway YOUNGSTOWN Beginning Monday, a variety of prom dresses in all sizes will be
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.
YSU police chief relieved of duty
John Beshara, YSU police chief since 2012, is on paid administrative leave; contract won’t be renewed
HIGH SCHOOLS Friday’s games
BASEBALL Springfield 9, Hubbard 7 HUBBARD Springfield (12-7) jumped out to a 9-1 lead and held
Former Buckeye athletes coming to Boardman to support ex-teacher battling ALS
“Team Talk” event proceeds will support Boardman woman with ALS
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
high school schedule
SCHEDULE TODAY BASEBALL Cardinal Mooney vs. Marlington (2), Cene Park, 11 a.m. Howland at
YSU ROUNDUP
women’s basketball Barnes adds transfer from Miami (OH) youngstown Tamira Ford, a graduate
Poland Invitational attracts 66 teams
Poland Invitational attracts 66 teams POLAND Twenty-three Mahoning Valley schools will be
Local organizations unveil public art display at Mill Creek Junior Baseball League
Eight baseball-themed paintings placed near fields on West side
Conference honors Youngstown school parents
Friday conference recognizes 265 city school parents for their involvement in their children’s education
record review
Graham Nash Album: “This Path Tonight” Grade: B In the cover photo for “This Path Tonight,”
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.
Niles Relay walker saved by donated umbilical cord cells
Cancer survivors take the first lap at the start of the Niles Relay For Life.
friday’s nfl draft picks
Second Round 32. Cleveland, Emmanuel Ogbah, de, Oklahoma State. 33. Tennessee, Kevin Dodd, de,
nhl playoffs Friday’s game
Stars 2, Blues 1 DALLAS Radek Faksa scored the tiebreaking goal on a rebound with 4:44 to play
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, April 30, the 121st day of 2016. There are 245 days left in the year.
Trump makes case to GOP insiders amid chaotic protest
Associated Press BURLINGAME, Calif. Donald Trump took his outsider campaign to the inner
Schools close over misinterpretation of threat
Associated Press ATHENS, OHIO Six Ohio school districts closed Friday while authorities
major league baseball
STANDINGS American League East Division WLPctGB Baltimore148.636— Boston1310.56511/2
around the horn
around the horn Friday’s other MLB games Cubs 6, Braves 1 CHICAGO Matt Szczur hit his
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
birthdays
birthdays Actress Cloris Leachman is 90. Singer Willie Nelson is 83. Actor Burt Young is 76.
Cops: Two women try to break into house, man tries to bribe cops
Suspects wanted to fight women inside, reports said
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
Businessmen, mayor give encouraging presentations about investment in Warren
Downtown developer Mark Marvin revealed that he is acquiring a sixth downtown building
Army, rebels clash again in Aleppo
Army, rebels clash again in Aleppo DAMASCUS, Syria The Syrian army and rebels unleashed deadly
Terlesky fundraiser
Terlesky fundraiser Varsity Partners, an organization of former athletes dedicated to giving back
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
Proposed rule aims to help ex-cons get jobs
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration wants federal agencies to stop asking early
HELP FOR CAREGIVERS
HELP FOR CAREGIVERS Information on two cancer caregiver support groups, one each in Mahoning and
Investigator testifies in East Side, murder, drug case
Investigated two of the four homicides the defendants are charged with
Puerto Rico reports 1st Zika-related US death
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Puerto Rico announced Friday that it has recorded the
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
Biden joins pope at conference on cancer
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Vice President Joe Biden found common cause with Pope Francis on
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John W. Rodgers II, 45, of 2216 Grandview Road, Unit
Fixing lot at mill
Fixing lot at mill YOUNGSTOWN Construction is scheduled to begin Monday on a project to
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
Vigil for 8 slain family members
Associated Press PIKETON, OHIO A vigil was planned for the eight family members killed in a
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
Divorce guide
Divorce guide YOUNGSTOWN The Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life of the Catholic
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
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Day of Prayer
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Pastor James Berkebile of Struthers Parkside
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.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1211.170.02 Aqua America, .71
Helping to spark interest in birding
May is when many birders are born. The aroma of lilacs fills the air, and spring migration shifts
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
Kasich, Cruz teaming up is a joke
Opinion: By Gary Stein Sun Sentinel You thought the Republican presidential primary race couldn’t get any
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
Orthodox celebrate joy of Pascha
In the life of an Orthodox Christian, the most important part of the liturgical year, called Great
Workers unearth Roman coin trove
Associated Press MADRID Workers laying pipes in a southern Spanish park have unearthed a
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Artists of the Mahoning Common open studio and sale, noon to 5
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
Prayer seminar
Prayer seminar hubbard Corner House Christian Church, 6954 Chestnut Ridge Road, will host a
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
day of prayer observances in the valley
The 65th annual National Day of Prayer will be marked Thursday; observances are planned in the
BUSINESS DIGEST || Open-enrollment period for employers
Open-enrollment period for employers COLUMBUS The open-enrollment period for Ohio employers to
FDA OKs 1st widely available Zika test
Associated Press WASHINGTON The first commercial test for the Zika virus has been cleared for