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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Tales of addicts vary at Hope for Recovery program tonight at Kent Trumbull
The nearly 200 people who attended Saturday night’s Hope for Recovery from Addiction program at Kent State University at Trumbull got the kind of hope the program promised from a young woman named Abby.
7th annual Wick Park egg hunt, breakfast provides hours of family fun today
It’s probably not surprising that given this year’s mild winter and early advent of spring, Wick Park has become a bit more colorful than is typical for mid-March.
Boardman High jazz musicians shine tonight with Buddy Rich Big Band
If a band can shine, then that is what the Boardman High School Jazz Ensemble 1 did in opening for the Buddy Rich Big Band Saturday at Edward W. Powers Auditorium.
Area farriers are rare breed
Unless you own a horse, you’ve probably never given much thought to what’s involved in being a farrier.
OVI checkpoint on Belmont Avenue tonight through 1 a.m.
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force, in conjunction with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, is conducting an OVI checkpoint at 2155 Belmont Ave. from until 1 a.m. Sunday.
Rachel Altiere | Ryan Cohen
COLUMBUS Rachel Ann Altiere and Ryan Gordon Cohen were joined in marriage on June 27, 2015, in the
Dr. Jeanine Awad | Dr. Charles Spirtos
YOUNGSTOWN Dr. Jeanine Awad, daughter of Dr. Mounir and Linda Awad of Canfield, and Dr. Charles
Heart Reach Ministries to host Jim Tressel
Heart Reach Ministries to host Jim Tressel YOUNGSTOWN Jim Tressel, Youngstown State University
Jasmine Jeter, John Lard III to marry May 20
YOUNGSTOWN John Lard III and Jasmine C. Jeter, both of Youngstown, are announcing their
Amanda Stiffler, Adam Patsko set wedding date
Irvin and Karen Stiffler of Homeworth, Ohio, and Mark and Debbie Patsko of Poland are announcing the
Middle Tennessee State stuns second-seeded MSU
Middle Tennessee State (25-9) became the eighth No. 15 seed to knock off a No. 2 since seeding began in 1985.
McNally testifies about ‘confidential’ letter, legal fees
McNally testifies about ‘confidential’ letter and legal fees
Youngstown returns to $125 per school board member per meeting
The Youngstown School District began 2016 paying board members for each meeting
Youthful Martin hopes to cash in at Bell-Wick
PBA Hubbard Open is second pro event for Michigan native.
Extra day off for Niles employees rescinded
The city’s service director had made the decision to give workers another day off next week
Fraternity to honor civil rights pioneer and Youngstown native Judge Nathaniel Jones
Judge Jones will also receive recognition from the NAACP.
Valley Christian hires Jennings as football coach
Albert “Butch” Jennings has spent three seasons at Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg, where he went 22-11.
INSIDE THE ROPES WITH JASON KOKRAK
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 4-under par 68 in
When black lives matter: Dr. Higginbotham looks to history
The YSU chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority sponsored the lecture.
Concert review: Carrie Underwood dazzles Covelli Centre
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Carrie Underwood’s concert at Covelli Centre on
Tragedy strikes pianist
Associated Press BENBROOK, Texas An award-winning concert pianist arrived at his estranged
‘Crisis In the Valley’ premier set for Sunday at Niles theater
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com NILES “Crisis in the Valley,” the latest movie by Niles
ncaa women’s tournament basketball Recaps of Friday’s Round 1 games
Ohio State 88, Buffalo 69 COLUMBUS Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points to help Ohio State rout
Cold-shooting Pittsburgh gets badgered by Wisconsin defense
The Badgers (21-12) who advanced despite an abhorrent shooting night.
CityScape provides updates at Streetscape drive kickoff
By BRUCE WALTON bwalton@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Dozens of volunteers, benefactors and community
YSU VS. UMBC / Women’s basketball invitational
Matchup: YSU (20-12) vs. University of Maryland, Baltimore County (18-13). Tip-off: 2 p.m., today
PREP BASKETBALL Friday’s Results
PENNSYLVANIA CLASS A BOYS FINAL Kennedy Catholic 71, Math, Civics and Sciences 60 HERSHEY,
Prosecutor: Youngstown woman may lose sight because of attack
Defendant also served time for ‘93 Struthers homicide
Customers flock to new Gander Mountain
In less than two hours, the new Gander Mountain in Niles had at least 1,000 customers come through the store on Friday.
Warren center hosts gathering of high-tech firms
For about a year, CEOs and managers of high-tech, hard-science companies such as BuTech Bliss of Salem and Quality Switch of Newton Falls have met every couple of months at the Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center to hear a speaker and interact with other like-minded people.
May the ‘farweilung’ be with you at Youngstown temple show
Harvey Kayne, left, as Ahashuerus the Hut, and Arthur Greenbaum as Yohudah rehearse a scene from “Star Wars Purim” to be staged next week at Congregation Rodef Sholom in Younstown for its Purim celebration. Other cast members are beautiful women in “the Hut’s” entourage.
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, March 19, the 79th day of 2016. There are 287 days left in the year.
St. Columba Cathedral announces Holy Week schedule
The unity of the diocesan church will be showcased Tuesday at the Chrism Mass.
Victory@Liberty plans Easter Sunday services at Liberty High School
The growing congregation, pastorey by Lock Beachum, needs more space.
Coyote seminar, hunt
Coyote seminar, hunt Leetonia The Leetonia Sportsmen’s Club, 311 E. High St., is co-sponsoring a
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
Passion play set
Passion play set YOUNGSTOWN The annual Passion play “Your Masterpiece” will be presented at 7
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Brittny Wutrick and Jeremy Saddler, Lisbon, boy, March
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v The Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, 3 p.m.: Cats, dogs and a few other
Orca captivity ending
Opinion: By Joel Manby Los Angeles Times Americans’ attitudes about orcas have changed dramatically. When
Professor’s firing yields a victory for free speech
Editorial: 222It was at Mizzou’s flagship campus in Columbia, Mo., last fall when Melissa Click, a feminist-
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW “In the Mood” returns to Mahoning Valley with a Boardman native as music director.
Gov. Kasich seems kinder, gentler
Opinion: COLUMBUS Does Gov. John Kasich really have a shot at winning the Republican nomination for the
Free trade is good for America
Opinion: By Mark J. PERRY Los Angeles Times Thomas Sowell once explained that economists visit the
Has Ohio become far too generous with tax breaks?
Opinion: Toledo Blade: The state of Ohio spends nearly as much to hand out tax breaks – about $8.5 billion
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: White House
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1210.030.09 Aqua America, .71
14 at nuke base probed for drug activity
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fourteen members of an Air Force unit responsible for guarding
Ribbon-cutting set
Ribbon-cutting set AUSTINTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-cutting
Friars arraigned in child-endangerment case
Associated Press HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. Three Franciscan friars charged with allowing a suspected
Clinton challenge: Black voters in North
Associated Press MILWAUKEE This month has brought a new challenge for Hillary Clinton’s
holy week Services at Valley churches
The Vindicator publishes a listing of area services that are open to the public in observance of
Ohio’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate unchanged from January.
Ohio’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 4.9 percent in February, unchanged from January.
Syrian troops push toward Palmyra with Russian help
Associated Press BEIRUT Backed by Russian aircraft, Syrian troops pushed Friday toward the
Top fugitive in attacks on Paris arrested in Brussels
Associated Press BRUSSELS Police raiding an apartment building captured Europe’s most-wanted
Panama: 1st case of microcephaly tied to Zika virus
Associated Press PANAMA CITY Doctors in Panama have identified a baby born with a rare brain
Strollo: downtown is alive and well
Gregg Strollo was one of the speakers at the “Good Morning, Youngstown” event
Market finishes 5th week of gains
Associated Press NEW YORK Another strong gain for stocks Friday extended the market’s recovery
3 days of consecration
3 days of consecration YOUNGSTOWN Three days of consecration will be observed at 7 p.m. Monday
Watching the hidden world of nature
Two weeks ago I described vernal pools, ephemeral bodies of water that can range in size from
Ambassadors for Christ plans 15th annual walk with the cross
The journey will be at noon Good Friday.
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 8:40 a.m. (NBCSN) Soccer: Everton vs. Arsenal, Barclays Premier League. 10:30
Drone comes close to jet near LAX
Drone comes close to jet near LAX LOS ANGELES A drone came within 200 feet of hitting a
METRO DIGEST || Vets to be honored
Crash shears pole CORTLAND Police charged Calvin Shaw II, 23, of Warren with operating a motor
Tournament sponsorships approved
The commissioners appointed a loan originator to the Western Reserve Port Authority board.
Bomb threat
Bomb threat POLAND Poland School administrators say a Poland Seminary High School student came
Phillies slug four HRs vs. Bucs
Maikel Franco hit his spring training-leading seventh homer to cap a nine-run fourth inning.
mahoning valley race course
mahoning valley race course TODAY’S ENTRIES Post Time: 12:15 P.M RACE 1 $17,000, 3 yo’s & up,
March weather requires anglers to be patient
Mid-March is always a tumultuous period for Youngstown-area anglers as their overripe eagerness to
newsmakers
newsmakers Jury sides with Hogan in sex-tape lawsuit st. petersburg, fla. A jury sided with
Phantoms comeback comes up short
Phantoms comeback comes up short MUSKEGON, MICH. After surrendering three goals, the Youngstown
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