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Stories published March 12, 2016

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

More than 100 vendors at Mahoning Valley Home Show in Niles

Most Mahoning Valley residents likely are thrilled that Mother Nature has provided them with an earlier-than-usual taste of spring, but this time of year also can mean heavy, prolonged rains.


Boardman board weighs school name changes

Students who won’t switch buildings in the fall due to the realignment of middle schools in the Boardman School District might still end up attending a different school, but in name only.


UPDATE | Clinton pledges to defend the middle class

Democratic presidential front runner Hillary Clinton is on stage along with U.S. Sen Sherrod Brown and U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan.


Clinton, Brown to call for tougher trade standards tonight

Clinton, Brown to call for tougher trade standards tonight


Vindy Spelling Bee winner crowned

Ryan Staton of Jackson-Milton Middle School is the winner of The VIndicator 83rd Regional Spelling Bee.


Miss Ramunno, Mr. Stanger plan September rite

BOARDMAN Cynthia Italiano of Boardman is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Harmony Noel

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Umbrage, tenement among spelling words misspelled

Umbrage, tenement among spelling words misspelled


83rd Vindy Bee is underway

83rd Vindy Bee is underway


More than $13M in work on major Youngstown thoroughfares to start later this year

Because of grants and partnerships, the city will pay about $5.5 million toward the projects.


YSU exits Horizon tourney

Staff report GREEN BAY, WIS. Wright State led by 11 after five minutes and never looked back in


Mahoning Valley counties exceed oil, gas production

Oil production in 2015 came in at 233,262 barrels of oil compared with 172,388 barrels produced last year in Columbiana County


YSU’s Neu places 8th at NCAA Nationals

Connor Neu earned first-team All-American status.


Poland community gives money, love, prayers to family in need

By BRUCE WALTON bwalton@vindy.com POLAND When youth-wrestling coach Greg Schafer, 43,


Inside the ropes WITH JASON KOKRAK

Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-over par 73 in the second round of the Valspar Championship and missed the cut at Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead Course.


Poland Players director marks 30th show

Players to put on “Cyrano de Burger Shack”


Bloomington shuts out slumping Phantoms

The chase for a playoff spot has become even more difficult for the Youngstown Phantoms Friday night.


Youngstown aeronautics campus to be expanded, renovated

A $1.3 million renovation and expansion project will begin next month at the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in Vienna.


Manziel’s tumultuous two years in Cleveland end with his release

Johnny Manziel’s tightest spiral with the Browns was a downward one.


Lake Street Dive gets a Kevin Bacon boost ON THE RISE

By DAVID BAUDER AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK Members of the band Lake Street Dive have


Valley cultural heritage leader to give presentation

Staff report LIBERTY George Beelen, founder of the Ohio Cultural Alliance and professor emeritus


Winner Aviation announces Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport becomes gateway

Winner Aviation applied for status as Reagan Gateway Airport last year.


Canfield Fair books Newsboys, Willis Clan

Staff report CANFIELD The Canfield Fair has announced two of its grandstand acts. Christian


Soup sale is appetizing fundraiser at Christ Episcopal Church

Wedding soup is offered year-round.


Prosecutor recommends 10-years for North Lima man who admits having child porn

Mark Lucicosky pleaded guilty to 15 counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor.


Chicago Trump rally canceled amid protests

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump canceled one of his signature rallies Friday, calling off the event in Chicago due to safety concerns after protesters packed the arena where it was to take place.


Will Sanders take Ohio delegates from Clinton?

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a campaign rally in Raleigh, N.C., Friday.


A hazy political picture

Opinion: COLUMBUS There are still plenty of questions about who will ultimately secure the Republican


Mental health board move approved

The mental health and recovery board will move from the Ohio One Building to the Children Services building.


mahoning valley race course

mahoning valley race course TODAY’S ENTRIES Post time: 12:15 p.m. RACE 1 $15,100, 3 yo’s &


Covelli receives Scout council award

Covelli receives Scout council award WARREN The Laurel Highlands Council, Scoutreach Division of


Bloomberg: Bid for president was a risk not worth taking

Opinion: Editor’s Note: This column was released on March 7. Americans today face a profound challenge to


Valley needs Rep. Ryan to continue in Congress

Editorial: It will come as no surprise to Mahoning Valley residents who have watched his political ascendency


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.53—.06 Aqua America, .71


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: The highlight of this


Harvick wants to stay with his current team

The 2014 Cup champion said he expects to be driving for Stewart-Haas Racing next year when the team switches from Chevrolet to Ford.


Great Lent in Orthodox Church begins Monday

In just a couple of weeks Easter is here. Right? Well, no – not if you are an Orthodox Christian.


UAW 1714 ratifies local contract

The production workers approved the local contract with 61 percent in favor to 39 percent against.


sunday news shows

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


up for adoption

How to adopt: Call West Side Cats at 330-792-4228. Visit them at the shelter at 2217 Mahoning Ave.,


The ultimate environmental cue that triggers many behavioral changes in the natural world is

The ultimate environmental cue that triggers many behavioral changes in the natural world is


Men’s retreat

Men’s retreat CANTON “Day of Reflection” is the theme of a men’s retreat planned from 8 a.m. to


birthdays

birthdays Actress Barbara Feldon is 83. Singer Al Jarreau is 76. Actress-singer Liza Minnelli is


HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION

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


POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, GIRARD, CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard Girard, Canfield and Austintown:


Submit info for Holy Week, Easter

Submit info for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator will run a free listing of area services that are


Nancy Reagan, her era and marriage recalled at funeral

Associated Press SIMI VALLEY, Calif. Nancy Reagan is once again with her beloved Ronnie. The


Lordstown plant to host open house

The open house is set to celebrate 50 years of building vehicles.


Nancy Maggiano, coordinator of the soup-sale at Christ Episcopal Church in Warren, adds carrots to

Nancy Maggiano, coordinator of the soup-sale at Christ Episcopal Church in Warren, adds carrots to


Egg Hunts & Activities

A listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities that will be offered this weekend, as


Hunter safety course

Hunter safety course Lowellville The Lowellville Rod & Gun Club, 6225 Quarry Road, is having a


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jacob and Dessari Bowman, Salem, girl, March 10. Mara


Wounded Warrior founder open to leading group again

Associated Press GAINESVILLE, Fla. Steve Nardizzi’s entrepreneurial approach to charity work


Give new sergeant exam, magistrate orders

About 60 of the 113 Youngstown Police Association members are eligible to take the promotional exam for detective sergeant, YPA says.


Walleye nets are sure sign of spring

Many signs point to the pending arrival of spring, but anglers really know the season has arrived


Howland woman arraigned on child endangering

Loretta Price pleaded not guilty to one count of child endangering related to deplorable conditions at her house.


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Kesha fans ask Sony to drop Dr. Luke NEW YORK Fans of the pop star Kesha on Friday


Woman arraigned for fight at BMV

Was holding baby when she punched woman, police said


Judge to rule on request to withdraw from Trump lawsuit

Associated Press SAN DIEGO Attorneys for Donald Trump and a Southern California yoga instructor


Centers get drug treatment grants

Health centers in Youngstown and Lisbon are each getting $325,000 for drug addiction treatment.


Council makes cuts, but still calls for citizen participation

Canfield City Council cut spending by $800,000 and finalized the 2016 budget.


Suspect in early-Friday shooting in Warren arrested and charged with felonious assault

Police have arrested Ryan D. Owens, 25, of First Street Southwest, in the early Friday shooting of Brian K. Henry II, 21, of Milton Street Southeast.


17-year-olds can vote, judge rules

Associated Press COLUMBUS Seventeen-year-olds who will turn 18 before the fall presidential


Napoli’s walk might bode well for Indians

A couple of days ago manager Terry Francona was talking about Mike Napoli.


Fleury earns 350th victory

The Pittsburgh Penguins absorbed one heavy check after another to help pave the way for Marc-Andre Fleury to join a select group of NHL netminders.


METRO DIGEST || Austintown hotel evacuated for gas leak

Hotel evacuated Friday for gas leak AUSTINTOWN Austintown Fire Department evacuated people from


mahoning county | Indictments

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday: Herman Reeder, 62,


Warren man accused of threatening man with a knife over ‘bad drugs’

Carl A. Binion, 58, accused of entering a neighbor’s house and threatening him with a knife


YEARS AGO

years ago Today is Saturday, March 12, the 72nd day of 2016. There are 294 days left in the year.


BY THE NUMBERS

A look at natural gas and barrels of oil produced in the Mahoning Valley: COLUMBIANA COUNTY


Buckeyes bounced on Valentine’s Day

All Denzel Valentine wanted Friday night was a win at the Big Ten Tournament.


Oh, brothers: Harbaughs reunite in Ann Arbor

The Harbaughs and their father spoke at a coaching clinic earlier in the day at Michigan.


METRO DIGEST || Pitzulo home plans

Pitzulo home plans CANFIELD The city’s design review board will meet at 6 p.m. Monday to hear


IndyCar set to end long offseason Sunday in St. Pete

IndyCar opens its season Sunday at St. Pete and Graham Rahal believes he is among the title contenders.


pleasant grove presbyterian church | Through the years

Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church, 3919 Southern Blvd., Youngstown, is closing. The final service


Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church is closing

Final service is planned at 3 p.m. Sunday.


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