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Musical Mayhem to rock Boardman center tonight
Senior James Harker practices singing for Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall” and “Money” in the Boardman Performing Arts Center during Wednesday’s rehearsal for ...
Preschool students celebrate 100th day
Samantha Cox’s transitional kindergarten class celebrated its 100th day of preschool on Feb. 18 at Poland North Preschool.
Bargain bin event brings community together
Boardman High School’s National Honor Society hosted a Bargain Bin event at BHS on Feb. 27.
Spaghetti, music and baked goods
The Austintown Band Parents hosted a Spaghetti Dinner on Feb. 27 at Austintown Fitch High School.
C.H. Campbell celebrates STEM Week
C.H. Campbell Elementary School had its third annual STEM Week Feb. 22-26, with each grade level given a day to learn about science, technology, engineering ...
Stories published March 18, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Niles mayor rescinds service director's extra day off for city workers
An angry Mayor Thomas Scarnecchia rescinded an order by his Service Director James DePasquale that would have given city employees an extra day off Easter weekend.
Youngstown school board members getting paid for every meeting, thanks to court case
Nearly $6,900 in taxpayer money has been paid to school board members for meetings so far this calendar year.
Judge Nate Jones to be honored Saturday by YSU chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi
Michael Robinson, a Youngstown State University alum and brother of Kappa Alpha Psi, thinks about Judge Nathaniel R. Jones every time he walks down Market Street and passes the federal courthouse.
Jewish temple prepares to present 'Star Wars Purim'
The premise of the “Star Wars” franchise employs the age-old struggle between good and evil in a galaxy far, far away.
Friday testimony refutes McNally's earlier claims in Oakhill corruption case
Though Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally settled his criminal charges by taking a plea three weeks ago, he appears to be the one on trial.
Hundreds take a peek at new Gander Mountain, line up for freebies
In less than two hours, the new Gander Mountain in Niles had at least 1,000 customers come through the store on Friday.
Longtime officers retire from YPD
Officers George Bayer and Helen Scott both worked South Side beats when they joined the police department, and both also retired Friday.
Youngstown Streetscape fundraising season opened at downtown today
Dozens of volunteers, benefactors and community members sat down in the Fifth Floor restaurant of the Commerce Building to learn about Streetscape.
Sebring gets $400K federal grant to help with lead abatement in village water supply
The village has secured a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant of more than $400,000 to help it cover expenses related to its water-supply system.
Jury awards Hulk Hogan $115 million in sex tape lawsuit
Jury awards Hulk Hogan $115 million in sex tape lawsuit
Texas pianist finds 2 daughters dead, wife faces mental exam
Texas pianist finds 2 daughters dead, wife faces mental exam
Uber balks at rules proposed by world's busiest airport
Uber balks at rules proposed by world's busiest airport
UPDATE | Explosions heard in Brussels in search for 2nd Paris attacker
Explosions heard in Brussels in search for 2nd Paris attacker
Youngstown's Stambaugh Charter Academy hosts Easter egg hunt Saturday
Youngstown's Stambaugh Charter Academy hosts Easter egg hunt Saturday
Grove City, Pa., man gets probation for Social Security theft
Grove City, Pa., man gets probation for Social Security theft
Hope for Recovery program on addiction is Saturday in Champion
Hope for Recovery program on addiction is Saturday in Champion
Black Cuyahoga County voters helped defeat prosecutor
Black Cuyahoga County voters helped defeat prosecutor
Officials: Brussels police nab man charged in Paris attacks
Brussels police nab man charged in Paris attacks
VINDY POLLING NOW | Trump, YSU, and Drinking Water
We have a some new questions up on vindy.com that we'd like your opinion on.
Mahoning County OVI checkpoint to be set up Saturday
Mahoning County OVI checkpoint to be set up Saturday
3 Franciscan friars surrender in child endangerment case
3 Franciscan friars surrender in child endangerment case
Youngstown CityScape kicks off 2016 volunteer drive
Youngstown CityScape kicks off 2016 volunteer drive
YAVORCIK TRIAL | McNally testifies he never tried to bribe Yavorcik
YAVORCIK TRIAL | McNally testifies that he never tried to bribe Yavorcik
Mahoning County Land Bank planning committee meeting canceled
Mahoning County Land Bank planning committee meeting canceled
Man’s remains found in Ohio park near teen’s body identified
Man’s remains found in Ohio park near teen’s body identified
Poland Seminary High School briefly evacuated after threatening note found
Poland Seminary High School briefly evacuated after threatening note found
Hundreds show up for Gander Mountain grand re-opening
Hundreds show up for Gander Mountain grand re-opening
Official's Facebook post said he wished he'd shot Tamir Rice
Official's Facebook post said he wished he's shot Tamir Rice
Man falls to his death from Los Angeles skyscraper
Man falls to his death from Los Angeles skyscraper
With lack of maintenance, DC subway system loses its luster
With lack of maintenance, DC subway system loses its luster
State says Ohio’s February unemployment rate 4.9 percent
State says Ohio’s February unemployment rate 4.9 percent
Pennsylvania’s jobless rate holds steady at 4.6 percent
Pennsylvania’s jobless rate holds steady at 4.6 percent
AP source: Threatening letter sent to Trump son's home
AP source: Threatening letter sent to Trump son's home
Missing details given for benefit for K-9 vests
Missing details given for benefit for K-9 vests HUBBARD The time and day of the Learning Dog
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will meet at Temple El Emeth, 3970 Logan Way, Liberty, at 6 p.m.
Food distribution Sunday at Temple Emmanuel SDA Church
Food distribution Sunday at Temple Emmanuel SDA Church
Emmy-winning 'L.A. Law' actor Larry Drake dies at 66
Emmy-winning 'L.A. Law' actor Larry Drake dies at 66
School district OKs $27K settlement over Ohio principal who dragged boy
District OKs $27K settlement over principal who dragged boy
Kennedy Catholic playing for title today
The Golden Eagles are going for their first PIAA Class A title since 2002 today against Math, Civics and Sciences Charter School.
Youngstown mayor testifies in Oakhill case
Prosecutors say a group conspired to stop or impede Mahoning County’s 2006 purchase of Oakhill Renaissance Place
Little Rock rolls Purdue
All looked lost for Little Rock. An underappreciated but no-longer-unknown guard named Josh Hagins wasn’t quite done playing.
Boardman woman battling ALS meets Clinton
Meeting between Clinton and Terlesky shared on candidate’s Facebook page
All hail Yale: Bulldogs shock Baylor
The Ivy League has produced its share of surprise winners in the NCAA Tournament. It can add Yale to that list of bracket spoilers.
Westminster staff coaching up Valley talent
Locals Jarret Vrabel (Canfield), AJ Grant (Warrem JFK), Paolo DePasquale (Lowellville), Deontay Scott (East) and Cameron Pozsgai (Windham) are key players.
INSIDE THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak
INSIDE THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-under par 70 in
Commission OKs Niles revovery plan but warns city to clean up its act
Commission OKs Niles revovery plan but warns city to clean up its act
Prep basketball | Thursday’s boys state semifinals
DIVISION II New Concord John Glenn 84, Bay Village Bay 56 COLUMBUS New Concord John Glenn
SPORTS digest
YSU women will host UMBC on Saturday YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State’s second-round opponent in the
Cat euthanized after being hurt in Youngstown neighborhood trap
Animal Charity euthanatizes cat caught in trap
‘Billions’ star’s face is familiar
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK For years, David Costabile has flourished as a
The American Made Country Music Songwriters Series DiPiero to bring show back to Valley
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The American Made Country Music Songwriters Series will return to the
Recruiting for Manufacturing Readiness Program still underway
There are two program dates starting April 4 and May 2.
‘Divergent: Allegiant’ is dull and lifeless DYSTOPIAN DUD
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Call me Indifferent. In “Allegiant,” the latest installment of
Youngstown's interim superintendent preparing grade alignment recommendation
Bringing all-day kindergarten into the elementary schools means older grades will have to go elsewhere
Canfield officials: No more studies of Timber Run needed
Further studies will not be done on the controversial Timber Run Road.
Musical Mayhem to rock Boardman center tonight
Senior James Harker practices singing for Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall” and “Money” in the Boardman Performing Arts Center during Wednesday’s rehearsal for the Project Mayhem rock orchestra performance at 7 p.m. today.
Preschool students celebrate 100th day
Samantha Cox’s transitional kindergarten class celebrated its 100th day of preschool on Feb. 18 at Poland North Preschool.
Bargain bin event brings community together
Boardman High School’s National Honor Society hosted a Bargain Bin event at BHS on Feb. 27.
Spaghetti, music and baked goods
The Austintown Band Parents hosted a Spaghetti Dinner on Feb. 27 at Austintown Fitch High School.
Treasures of the Trunk vendor spaces open
The Poland Lions Treasures of the Trunk sale will take place on June 11 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in
C.H. Campbell celebrates STEM Week
C.H. Campbell Elementary School had its third annual STEM Week Feb. 22-26, with each grade level given a day to learn about science, technology, engineering and math.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news Spring sports has begun and Neighbors wants to be there every
Boys Scouts plan annual pasta dinner
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Boy Scout Troop 115 will host its 12th annual All You Can
Girls golf league offered in the community
The Sandwich Factory Girls Golf League is for 5-18 year-olds (in high school) who have an interest
Canfield Community Briefs
Canfield Lions to host fish fry The Canfield Lions will be hosting a fish fry on March 25 at A La
Boardman Community Briefs
Mahoning Valley walk benefiting JDRF Take steps to help the Junvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Girls golf league offered in the community
The Sandwich Factory Girls Golf League is for 5-18 year-olds (in high school) who have an interest
Boradman High School Jazz Fest to be swinging good time
The 16th annual Boardman High School Jazz Fest will take place March 21 at 7 p.m. in the Boardman
Jessica DeLuca v Alexis Castillo
St. James Meeting House in Boardman Park was the setting for the 5 p.m. Aug. 29, 2015, wedding
Danielle Cuba, Eric Flaherty to be married
Announcement of the engagement of Danielle Cuba of Poland and Eric Flaherty of Struthers is being
PBA HUBBARD OPEN at a glance
Details What: Professional bowling tournament, officially titled “PBA Trumbull County Tourism
Christine Cregg v John Koval
The Rev. Michael Doyle solemnized the 1 p.m. Aug. 29, 2015, wedding of Christine Cregg and John M.
Austintown Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news Spring sports has begun and Neighbors wants to be there every
ON THE LINKS | Thursday’s professional golf results
ARNOLD PALMER INVITATIONAL ORLANDO, FLA. Jason Day one-putted his last seven holes Thursday
Browns giving Moore another chance
Rahim Moore is getting a second chance and shot at redemption with the Browns.
Kristen Frank v Keith Miller
POLAND The wedding of Kristen Frank and Keith Miller took place at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 1, 2015, at Holy
Culp teaches colorful gardening all year long
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Fellows Riverside Gardens hosted its 11th annual
Austintown Community Briefs
Mahoning Valley walk benefiting JDRF Take steps to help the Junvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Preschool to host “Trash and Treasure Sale”
The Austintown Community Church preschool Childcare Center will be hosting its annual “Trash and
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boardman boys track sets new record The Boardman boys 4x200 meter relay team of junior Koby Adu-
Apple-FBI fight may be first salvo in bigger war
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO The Apple-FBI fight may just be the opening salvo in a broader
Scalia’s death a ‘moral’ mystery
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords How curious that Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died, of all
Acura brings NSX car production to US
Associated Press MARYSVILLE, Ohio The next generation of Acura’s top-of-the-line NSX is ready to
oddly enough
oddly enough Doggone good tale: Pup found 5 weeks after falling overboard SAN DIEGO It sounds
Onus now is on Monroe to turn plans into realities
Editorial: A majority of Trumbull County voters went to the polls this week in the market for change at the
Is violence becoming the new normal in politics in America?
Opinion: By Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk Tribune News Service Republican front-runner Donald Trump has
Election fallout grim
Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON We now have an idea of the course of the
NY parade rings in new era of inclusion
Associated Press NEW YORK From the green line painted on Fifth Avenue to the tartans, pipes and
Snyder blames bureaucrats; EPA faults state in Flint crisis
Associated Press WASHINGTON Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder on Thursday blamed career bureaucrats in
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Odd Couple,” 7:30 p.m.: A stellar production ($15) of the
Austintown schools receive $40,000 for sold properties.
Austintown schools receive $40,000 for sold properties.
mahoning county
mahoning county Indictments These people were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury:
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Friday, March 18, the 78th day of 2016. There are 288 days left in the year.
Establishment GOP plots Trump’s demise
Associated Press SUN CITY, Ariz. Fearful of a Donald Trump nomination to lead the GOP,
US determines IS is committing genocide
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration on Thursday formally concluded the Islamic
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Shatner to headline Smithsonian festival WASHINGTON William Shatner will headline
Teen sexting prompts efforts to update laws
Associated Press DENVER Rampant teen sexting has left politicians and law-enforcement
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, food giveaway 9
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Quatrillion Z. Johnson, 58, of 1810 Price Road,
Coming Sunday IN THE VINDICATOR
Coming Sunday IN THE VINDICATOR Nearly half of Mahoning County primary voters cast Republican
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Raymond and Danielle Boggs, Youngstown, girl, March 16.
Slain man identified
Slain man identified YOUNGSTOWN Police have identified a man found shot to death early Wednesday
METRO DIGEST || Hubbard Music offers free drum clinic Sunday at mall
Free drum clinic Sunday at Eastwood NILES Gregg Potter, drummer with the famed Buddy Rich Big
DD board cuts busing
Transportation of some Mahoning County adult developmental disabilities workshop clients will shift to other entities.
FBI: Islamic State inspired California student in stabbings
FBI: Islamic State inspired California student in stabbings FRESNO, Calif. A California
Poland Community Briefs
Friends of the Poland Library to meet The Friends of the Poland Library will meet on April 5 at
Dominion grants
Dominion grants YOUNGSTOWN Dominion East Ohio presented an $8,000 grant to Trumbull Neighborhood
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