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Yavorcik guilty on 8 counts, faces 3-10 years in prison
Atty. Martin Yavorcik grimaces upon hearing a guilty verdict on one of the counts against him during court proceedings in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. ...
Stories published March 26, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
For 200 kids in Niles, today's hunt was only 10 minutes, start to finish
Joey Lehman raised his Easter basket in victory after striking chocolate gold on the lawn of First United Methodist Church Sunday.
UPDATE: Bernie takes Alaska, Wasington today; Hawaii still out
Bernie Sanders has won the Democratic presidential caucuses in Washington state.
Pulaski man crashes in Hubbard from dehydration
A Pennsylvania man sustained minor injuries after he passed out while driving and hit a tree about 10:30 a.m. today.
TNP announces award recipients
Neil and Jennifer Hockman earn service award for the Northeast Ohio region.
Struthers officials, residents mobilize for possible library consolidation
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is considering the merger of three branches.
Survey finds voters generally think everything stinks in politics
Voters aren’t pleased with Republicans or Democrats serving in Congress, they’re not overly happy with the president and they’re unsatisfied with the way things are going generally in the country.
Poland schools coming back to voters for new school money
Voters will see ballot measure during August special election
YSU ROUNDUP
SOFTBALL Penguins open home schedule today YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State softball team opens
SPORTS digest || Disc Golf discs available to borrow
Thanks to Dillon Green’s Eagle Scout project, Trumbull County Metro Parks are providing Disc Golf Discs free for groups to use.
Good Friday walk with the cross is testimony of faith
Ambassadors for Christ has conducted the event for 15 years
Tennessee beats OSU in second upset
Mercedes Russell scored a career-high 25 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and Tennessee continued its surprising run in the women’s NCAA Tournament with a 78-62 victory over Ohio State
Cops undergo Below 100 safety training
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police from across Mahoning County gathered at the
‘Batman v Superman’ is first of 10 films planned by Warner Bros. DC Comics comeback
By JAKE COYLE and LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writers NEW YORK “Batman v Superman” may be a massive
Alleman art exhibit at gallery
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Liminal,” an exhibition of works by regional artist Eric Leroy Alleman,
‘Quantico’ writers keep the action coming
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Under bright lights in a Montreal studio, the
Police called to fight at Youngstown toy factory
An employee of a Crescent Street toy company was booked into the Mahoning County jail Wednesday on an assault charge after co-workers said she started a fight when she was told to go home early.
Summit Academy's management company points to clerical errors in audit
Summit Academy Management will refund Medicaid overpayment when it receives final audit report
Cops find heroin, cocaine and marijuana in traffic stops
Man with marijuana also has several warrants
Man wins appeal, won’t have to serve remainder of sentence
A Mahoning County man will not have to serve the remaining 347 days of his drunken driving sentence because of being turned away from the Mahoning County Justice Center because of jail crowding.
Yavorcik guilty on 8 counts, faces 3-10 years in prison
Atty. Martin Yavorcik grimaces upon hearing a guilty verdict on one of the counts against him during court proceedings in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. He will be sentenced April 22.
Virginia rides first half lead past Iowa State
All Virginia did was stomp on Iowa State on Friday night.
Syracuse stuffs Gonzaga’s last shot
Michael Gbinije made a go-ahead layup with 22 seconds left, sending Syracuse to a 63-60 victory over Gonzaga.
North Carolina overpowers Indiana to reach East final
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Marcus Paige scored 21 points and North Carolina continued its
Indians’ Kluber gets roughed up in loss to Arizona
Cleveland opening day starter Corey Kluber gave up six runs.
ON THE LINKS | Friday’s professional golf results
DELL MATCH PLAY AUSTIN, TEXAS Rory McIlroy had to go 20 holes. Jason Day only played six. Both
Drone delivers package in Nev.
Associated Press RENO, Nev. A drone has successfully delivered a package to a residential
Japan calls in experts for advice on economy
Associated Press TOKYO The scene: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the economy minister and top
Mahoning Valley Race Course
Today’s entries Post Time: 12:15PM RACE 1 $9,000, 3 yo’s & up, 6F, CLM $5,000 1 Destind to
Apple asks judge to delay data case
Associated Press NEW YORK Apple wants a judge to delay government demands for data from a
Home building, spending fuel US growth
Associated Press WASHINGTON Consumer spending and home construction are helping sustain modest
Irish edge Badgers on late shots
Demetrius Jackson stripped the ball and scored the go-ahead layup with 14.7 seconds left and Notre Dame advanced to the brink of its first Final Four in 38 years.s
Disabled often at mercy of police
Opinion: By Mike Ervin Tribune News Service People with disabilities are very much at risk of being
Mobility driving auto industry
Opinion: DEARBORN, Mich. If Mark Fields’ theory is correct, his industry faces novel challenges. His theory
The top-five paid iPhone apps for last week, according to the App Store official charts:
The top-five paid iPhone apps for last week, according to the App Store official charts: v “Face
Thousands trace Jesus’ footsteps
Associated Press JERUSALEM Thousands of Catholics and Protestants are commemorating the
Cruz: Trump traffics in ‘sleaze’ and ‘slime’
Associated Press OSHKOSH, Wis. Ted Cruz accused Republi- can presidential rival Donald Trump of
US teen describes surviving Boston and Belgium attacks
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press GHENT, Belgium An American teenager wounded in the Brussels
Aid to Flint still stalled in Senate
Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s been two years since problems began with the drinking water in
Zika-infected couples advised to postpone pregnancy
Zika-infected couples advised to postpone pregnancy NEW YORK Federal health officials on Friday
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, March 26, the 86th day of 2016. There are 280 days left in the year.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Steve Martin strums at Broadway opening NEW YORK Broadway fans were treated to a
Backlash halts removal of Confederate symbols
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Backlash against a plan to remove prominent Confederate monuments
METRO DIGEST || Accused of assault
Accused of assault AUSTINTOWN A man was arrested, accused of assaulting his girlfriend after his
Suicide bomber kills 29 at stadium in Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD A suicide bomber blew himself up in a soccer stadium south of the Iraqi
Concealed carry
Concealed carry Hubbard The Hubbard Conservation Club, 1760 Wick-Campbell Road, and United
Do polls really matter?
Opinion: COLUMBUS By now, you’re probably sick of hearing about polls. I know. I am too. Seems like every
Ohio man who rushed stage at Trump rally pleads not guilty
Associated Press DAYTON, An Ohio man who rushed the stage at a Donald Trump rally pleaded not
Area lakes to be featured in Outdoor Channel series
Staff report Youngstown The Outdoor Channel will begin broadcasting Major League Fishing’s
revival Special event
Pastors Frank Amedia of Touch Heaven Church, 10 Skyline Drive, Canfield, and Ross Johnson of Bethel
Divine Mercy
Divine Mercy HUBBARD St. Patrick Church, 367 N. Main St., will observe the Feast of Divine Mercy
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineup for Sunday’s news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Republican
Ohio AG approves medical marijuana language
Backers will need to collect in excess of 305,000 valid signatures from registered voters to place the issue on the ballot
Easter | Egg hunts and activities
A listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING
The long wait is finally over
To my neighbors in Poland: Sorry if I woke you this morning. Perhaps you can forgive me for my
Kingdom Warriors Worshippers and Watchmen Summit set April 1 and 2
The event will be at Stambaugh Auditorium, the site of a Kuhlman revival in the 1970s
US increasing number of troops
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Pentagon said Friday it was moving to increase the number of
Pros, cons must be weighed on lifting embargo on Cuba
Editorial: Many Americans likely will best remember President Barack Obama’s historic visit to Cuba this week
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
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Carolina wrens prefer ‘up and under’
Since the beginning of March, dawn’s first rays of sunlight have been accompanied by loud, ringing,
Broadcast planned
Broadcast planned GIRARD The public is invited to attend a live broadcast of the 186th annual
Quaker Steak sale approved
Quaker Steak sale approved SHARON, PA. The sale of Sharon-based Quaker Steak & Lube LLC was
Price, Pedroia power Red Sox over Pirates
Dustin Pedroia had two hits and three RBIs and David Price went five innings as the Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Friday night.
Police conduct more raids
2 of 3 suspects shot in sweeps Associated Press BRUSSELS Heavily armed police swept into
10 states remain below pre-recession job levels
Associated Press WASHINGTON Ten U.S. states still have not regained all the jobs they lost in