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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
All Mahoning County buildings to be tested for lead in water after high results
After learning that water from four of 30 fountains and sinks tested at Oakhill Renaissance Place this week tested above the federal allowable limit for lead of 15 parts per billion, Mahoning County Commissioner Anthony Traficanti said water will be tested in all county-owned or county-controlled buildings. After learning that water from four of 30 fountains and sinks tested at Oakhill Renaissance Place this week tested above the federal allowable limit for lead of 15 parts per billion, Mahoning County Commissioner Anthony Traficanti said water will be tested in all county-owned or county-controlled buildings.
Today's health, wellness event focused on care disparity, distrust of providers
Closing the health and medical disparity between blacks and other ethnic groups in the Mahoning Valley were primary goals of the Black History month health and wellness event Saturday at the McGuffey Centre.
Kids at YSU's Physics Olympics will know where to place a door handle
Ask a physics kid the age-old question about the chicken crossing the road, and chances are pretty good you won’t get a clear answer as to why it happened.
UPDATE: Hillary crushes Sanders in South Carolina
Hillary Clinton sailed to a commanding victory over Bernie Sanders in Saturday’s South Carolina primary, drawing overwhelming support from the state’s black Democrats and putting her in strong position as the race barrels toward Super Tuesday’s crucial contests.
Owners of nursing home company that closed 2 here lived well as patients suffered
The co-founders of a Hixson nursing home business paid themselves six-figure salaries and drove company-financed Porsches while failing to pay employees, utility bills, taxes and creditors, according to court documents.
Bascom Elementary lead levels up, parents advised
Parents of some students in the LaBrae schools sent their student to school with bottled water Friday.
OH WOW! biology program gives kids an up-close look at their world
Suffice it to say that a short examination of a handful of tiny objects has gone a long way toward magnifying Teagan Kiehl’s interest in and appreciation for science.
Katie Yazvac | Kirk Johnson
GLEN ARBOR, MICH. Katie Yazvac and Kirk Johnson exchanged vows at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 2, 2015, at Bay
Katelyn Veltri | Dr. Troy Gessner
COLUMBUS, OHIO Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral was the setting of the 2:30 p.m. Dec. 27,
Daisy Ocasio | Hank Franceschelli
YOUNGSTOWN St. Columba Cathedral was the setting of the 2 p.m. Oct. 10, 2015, wedding of Daisy
Lordstown pride shifts into high gear as Cruze shines at show
The Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze is on display at the Cleveland Auto Show through March 6
Canfield’s four-minute salvo stuns Girard
Mason Mangapora had a game-high 23 points and Sam DiGiacomo had 14 of 30 rebounds for Canfield.
EGCC welding, machining program gets grant
Grant will bolster EGCC efforts to bring jobs to the Mahoning Valley
Jackson’s actions highlight Senior Night for YSU
Cash and Arbanas also had big games as the YSU women routed Valparaiso.
YSU freshman Zallow quick to make mark
The Penguins are hosting the Horizon League Indoor Track and Field Championships this weekend.
East Side murder victim’s mother vows to see justice served
Family and friends braved the cold and stood across the street from Youngstown Municipal Court. Cristina Olivera said they plan to attend every court hearing to make sure justice is served in her son’s death.
Struthers police captains file grievances to contest suspensions
City concludes officers neglected duty in hours before September jail hanging.
Power play fails Phantoms
The team went 0-for-7 with the man advantage, including two instances of 5-on-3 play in the Phantoms’ favor.
Canfield High pilots program to pitch project ideas
Students came up with 60-second videos for a contest.
Crooked cops get worse in muddy ‘Triple 9’
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer “Triple 9” has everything going for it, and that’s its biggest
Live music at the Butler
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University’s Dana School of Music will present free
Ballet Western Reserve cuts ties with Kmiec
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ballet Western Reserve has ended its
Rapper brings tour to Covelli Centre Long live Lil Wayne
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com In an industry known for career brevity, Lil Wayne is
Defendants released on bond in Goodyear fraud case
Two Chinese nationals charged with defrauding Goodyear have been released on bond.
METRO DIGEST || Campbell students getting canine companion
Man says caretaker assaulted him WARREN A Hoyt Street Southwest man, 85, reported that a woman
McNally, Sciortino take plea deals; Yavorcik trial reset
Former Mahoning County auditor Michael V. Scortino, left, and Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally, center, took plea deals and avoided going to trial next week in Cleveland for their roles in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case. Atty. Martin Yavorcik, right, who didn’t take a deal, is scheduled for trial March 14.
Project gets $150K
Project gets $150K BOARDMAN Boardman’s stadium project has received a $150,000 donation for
Voices of Faith q&a
The Kansas City Star (TNS) Q. Is believing creeds what Christianity is about? A. The simplistic
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator will run a free listing of area services that are
US economy starts 2016 with 2 pieces of good news
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy got a double dose of good news Friday. Economic
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, Feb. 27, the 58th day of 2016. There are 308 days left in the year.
Bertrando argued with co-workers
James Bertrando, who is running for Mahoning County recorder, allegedly has issues with his temperament and job attendance.
Snow fleas are harmless and abundant
Knowing that winter weather can persist into April, there will probably be at least a few more
Recorder has primary challenger
James Bertrando of Struthers is challenging Mahoning County Recorder Noralynn Palermo.
Exec, 2 firms plead guilty in W. Pa. to cheese mislabeling
Associated Press PITTSBURGH An executive and two Pennsylvania cheese businesses her family
Trump says he’ll weaken libel laws protecting reporters
Associated Press Washington Donald Trump said Friday he will weaken First Amendment protections
Despite controversy, state report cards wield value
Editorial: Even before parents, teachers and local school officials could sink their teeth into the feast of
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Republican
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .128.87.00 Aqua America, .71
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Apple CEO defends resistance to FBI in unlocking iPhone
Apple CEO defends resistance to FBI in unlocking iPhone CUPERTINO, Calif. Apple CEO Tim Cook
Supreme Court Justice Scalia’s place in court history unsettled
Opinion: By Melvin I. UROFSKY Los Angeles Times Will originalism survive Justice Antonin Scalia? Will he
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Phantoms hockey, 7:05 p.m.: The local squad takes on Bloomington,
Politics & PUCO clash in capital
Opinion: By now, you’ve probably heard of Andre Porter — especially if you live in an area served by
Cease-fire goes into effect in Syria
Cease-fire goes into effect in Syria BEIRUT A cease-fire brokered by the United States and
birthdays
birthdays Actress Joanne Woodward is 86. Actress Barbara Babcock is 79. Actor Howard Hesseman is
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Marshella Hodge, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 25. Mary Slider
Inside the ropes with … SFlbJason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … SFlbJason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a second-round 69 in
Catholic radio plans pledge drive
Catholic radio plans pledge drive CANTON Living Bread Radio Network, Catholic radio AM 1060 and
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Women Walking in Faith celebrating 10th anniversary
The study group is based at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Warren
women walking in faith
Women Walking in Faith is a study group at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 185 Laird Ave. NE,
CDC: Zika found in 9 pregnant US women
Associated Press NEW YORK Zika infections have been confirmed in nine pregnant women in the
S. Carolina looks like Clinton country as she makes final push
McClatchy Washington Bureau (TNS) COLUMBIA, S.C. Hillary Clinton made a final pitch before South
Wash. man told cop he killed family
Associated Press BELFAIR, Wash. A gunman who killed four people in rural Washington state called
Snyder lawyer called Flint water ‘scary’ before crisis
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. Gov. Rick Snyder’s newest release of state emails and documents
28 of 29 water samples in Sebring show acceptable lead levels
Combined with earlier voluntary test results received, 999 of 1,044 samples have been below the federal allowable level of 15 parts per billion
mahoning county recorder Democratic candidates
Two candidates are running for recorder in the March 15 Democratic primary: noralynn palermo
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 7:40 a.m. (NBCSN) Soccer: Leicester City vs. Norwich City, Barclays Premier
Stocks end strong week on flat note
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks ended a strong week on a flat note as lower oil prices and
NDSU’s Wentz climbs the board
North Dakota State won the NCAA FCS championship in each of Carson Wentz’s five seasons on the roster, the last two with him as a starter.
Super Show and Sale
Super Show and Sale Niles The Sportsman’s Fishing & Hunting Super Show and Sale will take place
YSU roundup
SOFTBALL Lacatena homers, but Lehigh tops Penguins GREENSBORO, N.C. Senior Jordan Macey went
SPORTS digest
Indians agree to deal with outfielder Venable GOODYEAR, Ariz. The Indians have agreed to a one-
EVENTS OF THE DAY
Here is a breakdown of the events from the Oakhill pretrial hearing in Cleveland: 9 a.m.: Pretrial
Saluting those who improve our waters
If I were a fish, would I be happy in Ohio in 2016? I know the question is ridiculous. Fish have
Mahoning Valley Race Course
Today’s Entries Post Time: 12:15 p.M. 1 Tranquility Slew (Rosendo) 118 8/1 1a Belong to
Hubbard’s Johnson 13th in D-II state bowling tournament
Struthers placed eighth and Champion 11 in the team standings.
On The Links
On The Links Friday’s pro golf results HONDA CLASSIC PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. Rickie Fowler
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