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Stories published March 15, 2016

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

FBI informant expected to testify Wednesday in Yavorcik case

Harry Strabala, a political consultant and FBI informant, is expected to testify today at the trial of Martin Yavorcik, the lone defendant in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption trial to not plead guilty.


SUPER TUESDAY | Monroe bests Altiere for Trumbull sheriff

SUPER TUESDAY | Monroe bests Altiere for Trumbull sheriff


SUPER TUESDAY | Mahoning County levy for seniors passes

Mahoning County levy for seniors passes


SUPER TUESDAY | UPDATE: Clinton sweeps Ohio, Florida; Trump, Kasich split; Rubio out

SUPER TUESDAY | UPDATE: Clinton sweeps Ohio, Florida; Trump, Kasich split; Rubio out


SUPER TUESDAY | Gamble pays off for Sean O’Brien in bid for Ohio senate

Gamble pays off for Sean O’Brien in bid for Ohio senate


SUPER TUESDAY | Clinton, Trump lead in Columbiana votes

SUPER TUESDAY | Clinton, Trump lead in Columbiana votes


SUPER TUESDAY | Clinton, Trump leading in Trumbull

Clinton, Trump leading in Trumbull


SUPER TUESDAY | Hillary, Trump leading in Mahoning County votes

Hillary, Trump leading in Mahoning County votes


SUPER TUESDAY | Mahoning County levies ahead with 53 percent of votes counted

Mahoning County levies ahead with 53 percent of votes counted


SUPER TUESDAY | Sittenfeld concedes after Strickland steamrolling

SUPER TUESDAY | Sittenfeld concedes after Strickland steamrolling


Meshel walks out of YSU committee meeting over use of Meshel Hall

It was his last round of committee meetings and Youngstown State University Trustee Harry Meshel made it memorable.


SUPER TUESDAY | Trump, Clinton continue leading in Mahoning County

Trump, Clinton continue leading in Mahoning County


SUPER TUESDAY | Mahoning County levies so far look to pass

All renewals in Austintown and Poland are ahead


SUPER TUESDAY | McDonald Mayor Holmes ahead in 63rd District contest

McDonald Mayor Holmes ahead in 63rd District contest


SUPER TUESDAY | Kasich claims victory in Ohio

SUPER TUESDAY | Networks project Kasich wins Ohio


SUPER TUESDAY | Monroe maintains edge over Altiere for Trumbull sheriff

Monroe maintains edge over Altiere for Trumbull sheriff


SUPER TUESDAY | Niles voters favoring income tax increase

Niles voters favoring income tax increase


SUPER TUESDAY | Strickland on his way to winning Democratic primary for U.S. Senate seat

SUPER TUESDAY | Strickland on his way to winning Democratic primary for U.S. Senate seat


SUPER TUESDAY | Hillary, Trump leading in Mahoning County votes

Hillary, Trump leading in Mahoning County votes


SUPER TUESDAY | Palermo has large lead for Mahoning County recorder; senior levy winning big

Palermo has early lead for Mahoning County recorder; senior levy winning


SUPER TUESDAY | O'Brien leads Rock in Democratic primary Ohio Senate race

SUPER TUESDAY | O'Brien leads Rock in Democratic primary Ohio Senate race


SUPER TUESDAY | Monroe widens lead over Altiere for sheriff

SUPER TUESDAY | Monroe widens lead over Altiere for sheriff


SUPER TUESDAY | Austintown levy renewals up in absentee votes

Austintown levy renewals up in absentee votes


SUPER TUESDAY | AP gives Ohio to Hillary Clinton

AP gives Ohio to Hillary Clinton


SUPER TUESDAY | Clinton has large lead over Sanders in Columbiana County; Strickland has lead for Senate

Clinton has lead over Sanders in Columbiana County


SUPER TUESDAY | Majority of absentee voters oppose Poland school levy renewal

Majority of absentee voters oppose Poland school levy renewal


SUPER TUESDAY | Rubio concedes, drops out of race

SUPER TUESDAY | Rubio concedes, drops out of race


SUPER TUESDAY | Kasich has early lead over Trump in Ohio

Kasich has early lead over Trump in Ohio


SUPER TUESDAY | Strickland has strong statewide lead in U.S. Senate race

SUPER TUESDAY | Strickland has strong statewide lead in U.S. Senate race


SUPER TUESDAY | Some Ohio counties extend voting to 8:30 p.m.

Some Ohio election extending voting to 8:30 p.m.


SUPER TUESDAY | No Mahoning County precinct went without GOP ballots

No Mahoning County precinct went without GOP ballots


SUPER TUESDAY | Networks project Trump to win Florida

SUPER TUESDAY | Networks project Trump to win Florida


SUPER TUESDAY | Mahoning County update

SUPER TUESDAY | Mahoning County update


SUPER TUESDAY | Trump has early lead in Columbiana Co.

SUPER TUESDAY | Trump has early lead in Columbiana Co.


OSHP investigating 3-vehicle crash that killed 2

OSHP investigating 3-vehicle crash that killed 2


SUPER TUESDAY | Mahoning elections board deals with GOP ballot requests

Mahoning elections board deals with GOP ballot requests


Services set Friday for YSU Trustee James B. Greene, 74

Services set Friday for YSU Trustee James B. Greene, 74


Prosecutors say Yavorcik was bribed to run for office

Prosecutors say Yavorcik was bribed to run for office


More student housing coming to YSU

A Youngstown State University Trustees committee approved a resolution for a private company to lease more university-owned land for student housing and retail.


OHIO PRIMARY REACTION | Our best picks from social media

Our best picks from social media highlighting the campaign visits in the Valley.


OAKHILL LIVE | Yavorcik asks jurors about Youngstown reputation

Yavorcik asks jurors about Youngstown reputation


Harry's feisty finish | Retiring from YSU board, Meshel walks out in huff today

Tuesday is the last day of Youngstown State University Trustees committee meetings for retired state Sen. Harry Meshel -- and he walked out in a huff.


YSU committee OKs police contract

A Youngstown State University Trustees approved an agreement for a new contract with university police officers.


OAKHILL LIVE | Juror questioning continue today; 'What's your spouse do?'

The judge in the Martin Yavorcik conspiracy/corruption trial spent nearly two hours today talking with 29 potential jurors.


New Akron theaters announced


MILL CREEK REACTION | Our best picks from social media

Reaction from Vindy social media on last night's Mill Creek Park board meeting.


REUNIONS


St. Patrick School will offer ‘Shadow Day’

St. Patrick School will offer ‘Shadow Day’ HUBBARD St. Patrick School, 38 E. Water St., will


Tease photo

MetroParks meeting draws crowd of more than 200

Boccieri, Novotny among dozens who addressed park board

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Trump says only he can make America great again

Trump says only he can make America great again


Clinton focuses on Trump fight

Associated Press CHICAGO Barnstorming through the Rust Belt, Bernie Sanders on Monday looked


Judge excuses 18 potential jurors; attorneys can pick members today

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com CLEVELAND Prosecutors have 28 people on their witness


Kasich boasts Ohio record at Youngstown rally

Ohio Gov. John Kasich stopped in Youngstown during his presidential campaign run in the state before today’s primary.


Election day is upon us

Last minute things to know at the polls


Manilow’s final tour to play Covelli

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Barry Manilow will return to Covelli Centre on April 23 as part of his


‘Man for All Seasons’ brings history to life

By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com The Victorian Players brought a piece of British history


Sanders hits key themes in Youngstown visit

Gives a contrast between him and Clinton; says he can beat Trump


Vogelsong limits Red Sox to 1 run

Bucs score 3 runs in sixth


Kluber extends scoreless streak

Gomes hits another homer


YSU’s Gaffney, Holub tie for 28th

Penguins finish ninth at Southern Intercollegiate Championships


UConn, S. Carolina among top seeds

Stewart needs 6 wins for fourth title


Five charged with OVI in Boardman over weekend

Police found a woman asleep with the car in drive and her foot on the brake early Sunday morning


Year 2 kicks off

Pelini’s second season under way


Blue line cameras approved for NHL playoffs

League says move promises more consistency


YSU’s Padovan named Horizon Batter of Week

YSU’s Padovan named Horizon Batter of Week YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State junior infielder Nico


Week starts without incident at East

All East students returned to school today, nearly a week after a series of fights closed the school


ignition switches New GM trial starts

Associated Press NEW YORK At a trial aimed at aiding the settlement of lawsuits, a plaintiffs’


Putin orders Russian military forces to start withdrawing from Syria

Associated Press MOSCOW President Vladimir Putin ordered the Russian military to withdraw most


Friends of Fido pays to treat pound dogs

Friends of Fido pays for heartworm and other treatment for dogs adopted from the Mahoning County Dog Pound


OH WOW! gets grant for educational programming

Thomases Family Endowment gives grant to OH WOW!


Liberty police question middle school student over school threat

E.J. Blott and W.S. Guy schools were briefly evacuated while MCCTC closed for the day because of threats.


Man stabbed over phone; woman’s foot run over by cousin

Two in custody after large fight downtown


Two legislators suggest more members for academic panel

The state legislature


Township man faces arson, criminal damaging charges

Patrick Patterson has a hearing today on the charges


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Historians warn about anger, race in elections WASHINGTON Fear of a changing


USDA approves wastewater funds

Mahoning County is getting a $4 million grant and a $6.4 million loan from the USDA for wastewater management.


YSU program gets set for fall

Penguins coach speaks to Curbstone


Kellogg: Graphic video being investigated

Associated Press NEW YORK A criminal investigation is under way after a video surfaced online


Ex-worker: VW deleted documents, obstructed justice

Associated Press DETROIT Volkswagen deleted documents and obstructed justice after the U.S.


Shooting victim joined civil suit last year involving crash that killed six teens

Shooting victim joined civil suit last year involving crash that killed six teens


oddly enough

oddly enough London base jumper leaps safely off EU’s tallest building LONDON Witnesses said a


OD deaths from sedatives have surged

From Mayo Clinic News Network Mayo Clinic News Network Overdose deaths involving drugs, a


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Melissa Croyle, Washingtonville, girl, March 12. Lisa


Man pleads guilty in Ohio fatal shooting

Associated Press PAINESVILLE, OHIO A man accused of fatally shooting a woman during a crime


2 file as independents

Independent candidates have filed for sheriff and state representative.


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday McDonald Village Council, 6 p.m., caucus, meeting to follow, municipal building,


Voters at St. Christine face traffic restrictions

Voters at St. Christine face traffic restrictions YOUNGSTOWN Those who vote at St. Christine


An offensive remark about rape

Opinion: By Sharon Grigsby The Dallas Morning News Texas state Rep. Myra Crownover did women in Texas the


Fall prevention

Fall prevention SALEM A program, “Fall Prevention,” is offered free and open to the public at


Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Coldplay: Tonight on “Tonight


A personal story of white poverty

Opinion: In his continuing effort to pit races and classes against each other, Democratic presidential


Training program

Training program YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership, 1325 Fifth


East High School situation requires careful approach

Editorial: Until the Youngstown Police Department completes its investigation of last Tuesday’s melee at East


Concussion seminar

Concussion seminar DAMASCUS A free seminar about understanding concussions, including symptoms,


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.670.15 Aqua America, .71


Ving integrates with Google Classroom

Local company furthers Google integration.

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Hard hits to the head

Opinion: By John M. CRISP Tribune News Service The National Football League has gradually turned more


Early Madness kicks in

First 8 teams scramble to get everyone ready


Police find LSD, heroin and crack cocaine

One man also has robbery warrant; woman arrested works at a day care


Rutecki, Huckshold receive top AP honors

Lisbon’s all-time leading scorer is first-team all-Ohio


Program for seniors aims to prevent falls Finding BALANCE

By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As people age, many are confronted by a


YSU women’s basketball earns postseason bid

Penguins will host Stony Brook on Wednesday


YEARS AGO

YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, March 15, the 75th day of 2016. There are 291 days left in the year.


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