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Judges rules out statements Yavorcik made to FBI in Oakhill case
A judge ruled that statements Martin Yavorcik made to the FBI - that one agent described as incriminating – about taking campaign cash without reporting it, telling a friend he could fix his case and the true nature of a $15,000 check from a local businesswoman – can’t be used in his trial.
Daughter continues late father's role in Vindy Spelling Bee
For Pam Pasquale, The Vindicator 83rd Regional Spelling Bee is about T-R-A-D-I-T-I-O-N.
Warren attorney hopes decision concludes malpractice suit for disabled child, parents
Atty. Martin F. White hopes an Ohio Supreme Court’s decision Wednesday in a Trumbull County medical malpratice case means the years-long litigation related to a $13.9 million common pleas court judgment for his client is over.
No problems as seniors return to East High today
It wasn’t a normal school day, but East High School reopened to students Thursday with no problems reported.
Clinton plans Valley visit; Kasich gets endorsement from Tressel
Hillary Clinton, Democratic frontrunner for president, is returning to the Mahoning Valley Saturday, her first visit since October 2008.
Chaney Speech/Debate Team marks second year with national achievement
In only its second year, the Chaney Speech and Debate Team earned charter membership in the national association with two members competing in the state tournament.
Liberty seniors learn of services offered by federal agency
The decades after retirement are supposed to be the “golden years,” but for some seniors, growing older can come with a sense of isolation and disempowerment.
Rain soaks north Louisiana, 3 dead in severe weather
Rain soaks north Louisiana, 3 dead in severe weather
Longtime Ohio priest pleads guilty to stealing $1.9M from church
A retired Roman Catholic priest accused of stealing $1.9 million from a southwest Ohio church he led has pleaded guilty to aggravated theft.
Fed grand jury indicts Youngstown man on bank-robbery charge
Fed grand jury indicts Youngstown man on bank-robbery charge
Hillary Clinton plans Sat. campaign event in Youngstown
Hillary Clinton will become the first major candidate in this election cycle to visit Youngstown.
BREAKING | Judge rules Yavorcik statements to FBI can't be used in his trial
BREAKING | Judge rules Yavorcik statements to FBI can't be used in his trial
Ohio teen gets prison time in fatal drunken-driving crash
Ohio teen gets prison time in fatal drunken-driving crash
Giant canopy part of $6 billion expansion at Atlanta airport
Giant canopy part of $6 billion expansion at Atlanta airport
Kasich proposes merger of state parks, boating operations
Kasich proposes merger of state parks, boating operations
Stronger US-Canada ties on menu for Trudeau-Obama talks
Stronger US-Canada ties on menu for Trudeau-Obama talks
Ford makes police car doors that stop armor-piercing bullets
Ford makes police car doors that stop armor-piercing bullets
Mom shot by 4-year-old apparent gun rights advocate
Mom shot by 4-year-old apparent gun rights advocate
California lawmakers approve raising smoking age to 21
California lawmakers approve raising smoking age to 21
Rev. Dr. Robin Woodberry speaks Sunday at Grace AME Church in Warren
Rev. Dr. Robin Woodberry speaks Sunday at Grace AME Church in Warren
UPDATE | Yavorcik admits he took campaign money from Flora Cafaro
UPDATE | Yavorcik admits he took campaign money from Flora Cafaro
HOF hoops forward Clyde Lovellette dies after cancer battle
HOF hoops forward Clyde Lovellette dies after cancer battle
Prominent Ohio conservative joins anti-Trump chorus
Prominent Ohio conservative joins anti-Trump chorus
Ohio woman receives high-school diploma at 93; marriage disqualifed her
Ohio woman receives high-school diploma at 93; marriage disqualified her
Police say Ohio teen posted nude photos of girls on blog
Police say Ohio teen posted nude photos of girls on blog
Mental health and recovery board will move to Children Services building
Mental health and recovery board will move to Children Services building
Woman allegedly brandished a gun at people in Boardman Park
Woman allegedly brandished a gun at people in Boardman Park
Warren cop treated after lifesaving antidote given to drug victim
Warren cop treated after lifesaving antidote given to drug victim
Quiet day at East starts with conflict resolution session, test prep
Quiet day at East starts with conflict resolution session, test prep
Gas can found in bathroom of burned Youngstown house
Gas can found in bathroom of burned Youngstown house
Warren Harding unable to scale Garfield Heights
Warren Harding missed that something extra it needed to get to a regional final.
Youngstown school board member wants to censure president
Dario Hunter cites Brenda Kimble’s overstepping her authority, withholding information.
VASJ’s quickness, defense stops Falls
The Vikings held the Tigers to eight points in the second half.
Plan calls for East students to return in phases
Two board members want a special meeting to talk about problems at East High
Ursuline is Valley’s last hope for hoops
Another regional tournament, another parochial powerhouse awaiting the Ursuline High boys basketball team.
Struthers Democratic mayor has Trump sign in yard
One of his daughters, who lives with him, is backing the Republican presidential candidate
All comments from the public will be permitted at MetroParks meeting
Large crowd expected at Monday park board meeting
YSU duo set to compete at NCAA Nationals
Chad Zallow and Connor Neu are headed for the NCAA Indoor Nationals.
Struthers High School mock trial team heads to state competition
The students comprise the only mock trial team in Mahoning County.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU football adds two assistant coaches
The Youngstown State football program has hired two assistant coaches.
Regulars fill cast of ‘The Odd Couple’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Joe Scarvell didn’t need auditions to pick a
The Bees Trees at Suzie’s
The Bees Trees at Suzie’s The Bees Trees will do a record-release show Saturday at Suzie’s Dogs
NEOMED students learn cooking- health connection at professor’s Poland homes
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.
Ex-Ashtabula County sports editor, -coach convicted of sex offenses against players
Former Ashtabula County sports editor, Jefferson girls basketball coach convicted of sex offenses against players
Resident: Canfield needs to protect historical culture
Preserving the home will be an expensive endeavor.
Poll: Clinton leads Sanders among voters in Ohio and Florida
Poll: Clinton leads Sanders among voters in Ohio and Florida
Ohio Gov. John Kasich is campaigning Monday in Youngstown
It’s one of two Mahoning Valley stops for the presidential candidate in the final days before the Ohio primary
Valley tax revenue shows consistent growth
Part of a tax revenue increase from 2010 to 2015 comes from the 2015 tax-rate increase, but the other part comes from increased consumer spending.
Orchids of China
Orchids of China When: Today, 6 to 8 p.m. What: Tom Sampliner, noted native-flower photographer
Browns lose four starters, but Manziel still on team
Johnny Manziel hasn’t been bounced by the Browns yet.
Iran fires 2 missiles inscribed with ‘Israel must be wiped out’
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Iran test-launched two ballistic missiles Wednesday
VW’s top US exec resigns amid scandal
VW’s top US exec resigns amid scandal WASHINGTON Volkswagen’s top U.S. executive is stepping
Gentler time in American politics
Opinion: By Scott Maxwell Orlando Sentinel With the passing of Nancy Reagan, Monday morning’s news shows
METRO DIGEST || Powerstown Neighbors Block Watch
Powerstown Neighbors YOUNGSTOWN Powerstown Neighbors Block Watch will meet at 7 p.m. today at
Banker Latell well suited for Trumbull Co. recorder
Editorial: With Trumbull County Recorder Diana Marchese retiring in December after 24 years in office, the
OH WOW! center expands hours
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Beginning the week of March 28, the OH WOW! Children’s Center for
Clinton campaigner
Clinton campaigner WARREN Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, will campaign at
St. Patrick’s Day fun and frivolity
Pin on a shamrock and try your luck. St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner. Here is a look at the
2 Baltimore officers charged in recorded assault on teenager
Associated Press BALTIMORE Two officers who police Baltimore’s public schools walked out of jail
Police arrest three on drug charges; man who used brother’s ID arraigned
Man admitted in court Tuesday he lied about identity
Happy endings at Downton Abbey
Opinion: By Dan Fesperman The Baltimore Sun Yes, “Downton Abbey” has finally come to an end. But in the
“60 Days In” (9 p.m., A&E): “60 Days In” is a new reality series that
“60 Days In” (9 p.m., A&E): “60 Days In” is a new reality series that gives seven innocent
NIGHTLIFE
Amvets Post 44, 305 Elm St., Struthers; 330-755-3333 Fri: Johnny Cee and the Highway 65 Band,
GOP insiders rattled
Opinion: It is desperation time for the Republican party establishment. Its extremely well financed favorite
Black walnut trees can be toxic to other plants
By Marilyn McKinley OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Black walnut is a valuable tree and
S. Korea: North fires missiles into sea
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into
Sewer repair causes inconvenience
An emergency repair of a sewer buried 25 feet below the ground has closed Schenley Avenue in both directions at Canfield Road.
US: Ferguson should use list of problem cops
Associated Press DALLAS In the wake of Michael Brown’s death, the federal government wants to
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Trumbull judge says music-hall agreement will restore rights of Packard board
J.D. Packard, who died in 1923, established the trust, which owns the park and music hall
Millennials are finally arriving in car market
Associated Press DETROIT Millennials once were a source of panic in the auto industry. Dubbed
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.42.09 Aqua America, .71
2016 flu-related hospitalizations number 203 compared to 7,985 at this time last year
Flu vaccine highly successful this flu season
YEARS AGO
years ago Today is Thursday, March 10, the 70th day of 2016. There are 296 days left in the year.
Trump calls on GOP to unify behind his candidacy
Associated Press FORT MYERS, Fla. His party in disarray, a surging Donald Trump called on
Iraq: US captured top IS chemical- arms engineer
U.S. special forces captured the head of the Islamic State group’s unit trying to develop chemical weapons in a raid last month in northern Iraq, Iraqi and U.S. officials told The Associated Press, the first known major success of Washington’s more-aggressive policy of pursuing IS militants on the ground.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK 10 Cloverfield Lane Cinema South: Fri.-Tue. (1:40) 4:40, 7:40, 10:15 Regal
Movement against ‘period tax’ grows
Associated Press NEW YORK Margo Seibert and Natalie Brasington don’t think women should have to
Veggie planning
Veggie planning Although cool season veggies can be started now, know your limits. A list of
Mourners view Nancy Reagan’s casket at presidential library
Associated Press SIMI VALLEY, Calif. Nancy Reagan began her final journey to her husband’s side
Ohio’s oil, natural gas production increases in 4Q
Ohio’s horizontal shale wells produced 6,249,116 barrels of oil and 303 billion cubic feet of natural gas.
Nice lawn without chemicals
Q. Can I grow a nice lawn without chemicals? What should I do this spring to start? Dan from
Osweiler signs with Texans as players begin to move
In a flurry of shuffling and staying put, NFL free agency began Wednesday.
Mahoning Valley Race Course: Wednesday’s results
RACE 1 $24,500 - 3 yo, 6F, MSW 7 Blueberry Bay (Kauffman, A.) $21.40 $6.60$2.80 4
Early greens?
Early greens? Some of the leaf lettuce can be planted as early as March 25. Optimum temperatures
BCA awards ceremony is set for Monday
BCA awards ceremony is set for Monday BOARDMAN The Boardman Civic Association will honor
College basketball Wednesday’s tournament results
BIG TEN CONFERENCE Nebraska 89, Rutgers 72 INDIANAPOLIS Shavon Shields scored 20 points and
You’ll always find these near their birthplace The TUFTED titmouse
The tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) is my favorite bird. I love the large, inquisitive dark eyes and the perky-looking crest.
oddly enough
oddly enough Man breaks into store for cigarettes but leaves cash LAS CRUCES, N.M. A New
Downtown to be put to the test
Ten years ago, Youngstown rarely was a stop for top-name bands. Now, it’s routine. Beginning one
Plan for Peonies!
Plan for Peonies! From planting new ones in just a few weeks to making plans for staking, to
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