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SUPER TUESDAY | No Mahoning County precinct went without GOP ballots
No Mahoning County precinct went without GOP ballots
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 | 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 | 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 | Monroe maintains edge over Altiere for Trumbull sheriff
Monroe maintains edge over Altiere for Trumbull sheriff
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 | 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 | 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 | Trump has early lead in Columbiana Co.
SUPER TUESDAY | Trump has early lead in Columbiana Co.
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.
MILL CREEK REACTION | Our best picks from social media
Reaction from Vindy social media on last night's Mill Creek Park board meeting.
St. Patrick School will offer ‘Shadow Day’
St. Patrick School will offer ‘Shadow Day’ HUBBARD St. Patrick School, 38 E. Water St., will
MetroParks meeting draws crowd of more than 200
Boccieri, Novotny among dozens who addressed park board
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.
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
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
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
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.
Township man faces arson, criminal damaging charges
Patrick Patterson has a hearing today on the charges
USDA approves wastewater funds
Mahoning County is getting a $4 million grant and a $6.4 million loan from the USDA for wastewater management.
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
Man pleads guilty in Ohio fatal shooting
Associated Press PAINESVILLE, OHIO A man accused of fatally shooting a woman during a crime
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:
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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
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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
Police find LSD, heroin and crack cocaine
One man also has robbery warrant; woman arrested works at a day care
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
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