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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Dem Mayor Stocker's daughter backing Republican Trump
Mayor Terry Stocker, a longtime Democrat, has a Donald Trump for president sign in his front yard.
Kasich coming to Valley 2 days before Tuesday primary
After going more than 16 months without a public appearance in the Mahoning Valley, Gov. John Kasich will be in the area twice campaigning in the final days leading to Ohio’s Tuesday primary.
Youngstown school board division apparent in vote to unseat president
The lines have been drawn on the city school board – with three members often on one side and the majority on the other.
MetroParks director encourages attendance, comment at Monday meeting
Everyone wishing to address the Mill Creek MetroParks Board of Park Commissioners will be allowed to do so at its Monday meeting, park Executive Director Aaron Young said during an interview on Vindy Talk Radio today.
Sales & use tax up in tri-county area
Mahoning County saw a 45 percent increase in its tax revenue from 2010 to 2015.
Clinton leads Sanders among voters in Ohio, FLa., latest QU poll shows
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton leads Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders among voters in Ohio and Florida, according to the latest Quinnipiac University Poll.
Ex-sports editor, coach guilty of sex offenses with girl players
Former Ashtabula Star Beacon sports editor Donald M. McCormack was found guilty Wednesday of committing sex offenses against two Jefferson High School basketball players while serving as their coach between 1999 and 2006.
Struthers mock-trial team competing Thursday for first time at state
When Malcom Gordon, a Struthers High School senior, heard his mock-trial team had qualified for state-level competition, he ran through several aisles of people to give his adviser a hug.
Flu hospitalizations up in Ohio, but low compared to 2015
Influenza-like illness is widespread in Mahoning County and throughout Ohio, and the numbers of associated hospitalizations took a big jump for the first time this season, according to county and state health officials.
New NEOMED class focuses on cooking to stay well
Twelve senior Northeast Ohio Medical University students gathered around the kitchen island counter in the home of professor Eugene Mowad this week for the start of their elective in culinary medicine.
East students to return to school in stages, starting Thursday
Classes resume at East High School Thursday, but the full student body won’t return to school until next week.
Canfield preservationists at odds with Pitzulo project
A Canfield resident expressed the city’s need to protect the culture of old homes when faced with demolition of one.
LAPD: Tests on knife linked to Simpson estate to take weeks
LAPD: Tests on knife linked to Simpson estate to take weeks
2 Muslims settle lawsuits over church services in Ohio jail
2 Muslims settle lawsuits over church services in Ohio jail
Ohio man gets 45 years to life in death of pregnant girlfriend
Ohio man gets 45 years to life in death of pregnant girlfriend
Banks now giving customers access to credit scores for free
Banks now giving customers access to credit scores for free
Sailor killed at Pearl Harbor gets funeral 75 years later
Sailor killed at Pearl Harbor gets funeral 75 years later
Trump won't seek repayment for campaign funding: manager
Trump won't seek repayment for campaign funding: manager
Ex-Pa. high school coach guilty of sex with player, jailed
Ex-Pa. high school coach guilty of sex with player, jailed
Kasich adds Monday visit to Y'town to campaign tour
Kasich adds Monday visit to Y'town to campaign tour
Grand jury indicts brother accused of killing Ohio pastor
Grand jury indicts brother accused of killing Ohio pastor
Iran fires 2 missiles marked with 'Israel must be wiped out'
Iran fires 2 missiles marked with 'Israel must be wiped out'
Man tied to Idaho pastor's shooting arrested at White House
Man tied to Idaho pastor's shooting arrested at White House
George Martin, guided the Beatles to global fame, dies at 90
George Martin, guided the Beatles to global fame, dies at 90
Theft suspect leaves dope works in shopping cart as he flees store
Theft suspect leaves dope works in shopping cart as he flees store
Board to meet March 24 to address problems at East High School
Board to meet March 24 to address problems at East High School
Ohio’s oil, natural gas production increases in 4Q
Ohio’s oil, natural gas production increases in 4Q
Poland gas-line replacement expected to be mostly complete today
Poland gas-line replacement expected to be mostly complete today
Poll: Clinton leads Sanders among voters in Ohio and Florida
Poll: Clinton leads Sanders among voters in Ohio and Florida
Ted Cruz claims win in Idaho GOP primary
Ted Cruz wins Republican presidential primary in Idaho, adding a 7th state win to his tally in the 2016 White House race.
Sanders surprise victor in Michigan
Bernie Sanders breathed new life into his long-shot White House bid with a crucial win in Michigan’s primary Tuesday night, chipping away at Hillary Clinton’s dominance in the Democratic presidential race.
Lutheran East eliminates McDonald
McDonald hung on to its principles, even if it may have ended its season
Kasich plans campaign stop Sunday in Columbiana County
No other presidential candidate has confirmed a visit to the area
Simpson, Harding set for toughest test
Harding and Garfield Height will meet in a regional semifinal in Cleveland tonight.
Mannozzi continues Olympic quest
Michael Mannozzi qualified for the Race Walk World Team Championships this May in Italy and still has an outside shot of qualifying for this year’s games in Brazil.
Cedarcreek resident misses her home
Area Agency on Aging 11 brings local nursing home representatives together to talk about traumatic event of relocation.
Youngstown Diocese responds to allegations made by Road to Recovery
The chancellor of the diocese responds to four main issues
Mercy’s Nose Knows
Special training enables the dog to sniff out illegal drugs and read body language.
Key dates for Niles financial well-being coming up
Passage of the city’s controversial 2016 general-fund budget will have to wait at least until council’s next regularly scheduled meeting next Wednesday, a day after residents will be asked to approve a 0.5 percent city income-tax increase.
Orchestra will present a picturesque concert
IF YOU go What: Youngstown Symphony Orchestra presents “Ansel Adams: America” When: 8 p.m.
Victorian theater to present ‘A Man for All Seasons’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “A Man for All Seasons” will open a two-weekend run Friday at the
FBI art theft investigator will speak at Packard hall
WARREN Robert Wittman, an expert in catching art thieves, will lecture at Packard Music Hall, 1703
Jewish artist to display work
YOUNGSTOWN Goldie Monson, an Israeli-American Jewish artist who was born in Peru and immigrated to
British Consulate honors Pa. man for his painting For QUEEN and country
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com PULASKI, PA. A 21-year-old New Wilmington Area High School
Lone Oakhill defendant, Martin Yavorcik, committed to trial
A judge rejected motions from an Oakhill defendant to dismiss charges
Howland company takes responsibility for spill into Mahoning River
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency says Wheatland Tube on Dietz Road in Howland has been identified as the source of the hydraulic fluid
METRO DIGEST || Firecracker on school bus
Firecracker on bus CAMPBELL Police briefly detained a student Tuesday afternoon after he set off
Group wants Ohio 17-year-olds to vote for president
The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order to ensure eligible 17-year-olds are allowed to cast ballots for presidential candidates and that early ballots from such voters are counted
Man charged with kidnapping woman, forcing her to prostitute herself
A woman said she was held her against her will and forced her to prostitute herself in exchange for drugs.
Struthers aggravated menacing case set for jury trial
Police say a Struthers man threatened a group of children with a loaded gun in June.
EAST HIGH MELEE
A student at East High School gasps as a friend buries her head in her chest Tuesday after a series of fights at the school Tuesday. More than two dozen police officers were called in to restore order. At least five students were taken into custody and taken to the Martin P. Joyce Juvenile Justice Center. The melee forced school officials to cancel classes for the day and today.
The 2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is approaching, and the personal finance website
The 2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is approaching, and the personal finance website WalletHub
Does honesty matter?
Opinion: By Leonid Bershidsky Bloomberg View In his speech about the U.S. presidential campaign on
America’s overseas voters aren’t impressed with election thus far
Opinion: By Therese Raphael Bloomberg View In November 1968 a young Rhodes Scholar by the name of Bill
Nominate Holmes, Yoder for Trumbull House seats
Editorial: Trumbull County voters next week will nominate the Democratic candidate for the 63rd Ohio House of
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.33—.71 Aqua America, .71
Health-law fines double for many uninsured
Associated Press WASHINGTON Many people who went without health insurance last year now are
Prepaid-card users find tax refunds frozen by companies
Associated Press PHOENIX Thousands of people have had their prepaid debit cards frozen when they
Walmart raises
Walmart raises COLUMBUS As part of the largest single-day, private-sector pay increase ever,
Valley’s January unemployment rate increases
Unemployment in the valley went from 9 percent from the 7.3 percent reported last January.
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Wednesday, March 9, the 69th day of 2016. There are 297 days left in the year.
birthdays
birthdays Singer-actress Keely Smith is 88. Singer Lloyd Price is 83. Actress Joyce Van Patten is
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Sherry Gavin and William Miller, Struthers boy, March 7.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Lordstown Village Council, 6 p.m., special meeting, 1455 Salt Springs Road.
oregon standoff FBI agents investigated over shots fired
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. FBI agents involved in the traffic stop that led to the killing
NOTICES
NOTICES BASEBALL Tri-T — is hosting a Mother’s Day Weekend Tournament May 6-8 at McCune Park
Cause of East Side fire is investigated
Cause of East Side fire is investigated YOUNGSTOWN The cause of a fire early Saturday at an East
Two arraigned in Girard Court for driving under the influence
Police charged two men after two separate incidents Friday.
Storms cause flooding, tornadoes
Storms cause flooding, tornadoes DALLAS Powerful storms dumped heavy rain on parts of Texas,
Fellow officer must testify in 2nd Freddie Gray trial
Associated Press BALTIMORE The second trial for a police officer charged in the death of
WHO: Sexual spread of Zika more common than formerly thought
Associated Press GENEVA Sexual transmission of the Zika virus is more common than previously
Mahoning Valley Race Course
Tuesday’s results RACE 1 $26,700 - 3 yo’s & up, 6F, ALW 4 Tune Up (Pilares, C.) $9.60$4.40 $3.00
TV/RADIO
TV/RADIO Today Noon (ESPN) College basketball: ACC Tournament. Noon (FS1) Soccer: Zenit St.
oddly enough
oddly enough Would-be robber tries to stick up cab with deputy behind him READING, Pa. Police
Steel City Bar & Grill Still breathes FIRE
In the Mahoning Valley, steel mills built families, communities and cities. When the steel mills closed, people kept those hardcore values the mills instilled in them.
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
TUESDAY’s College basketball RESULTS
HORIZON LEAGUE Green Bay 78, Wright State 69 DETROIT Linc Darner is speeding into the NCAA
Browns about to cut loose troubled quarterback
The Browns will cut ties with Johnny Manziel as early as today at 4 p.m. when the new league year opens, but it could also happen a day or two later.
SPRING TRAINING roundup
Indians 4, Mariners 3 GOODYEAR, ARIZ. Mike Napoli had two hits and drove in a run, helping
SPORTS digest
YSU’s Cash earns Second Team honor YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State sophomore forward Sarah Cash has
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Stephen J. Montella 54, of Youngstown, and Jennifer
Team NEO report looks at exports
Team NEO is an economic development organization focused on creating jobs for the 18-county Northeast Ohio region.
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