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

Gonzaga tops South Carolina, 77-73

Gonzaga Nigel Williams-Goss scored 23 points and Gonzaga’s big men combined for 27 points and 18 rebounds.


Crowds pack Canfield High for Lions' annual spring crafts show

Saturday was a perfect day for Canfield Lions Club’s 17th annual spring craft, antique and quilt show inside Canfield High School.


Veterans Outreach seeking volunteers

Veterans Outreach seeking volunteers LIBERTY Veterans Outreach is in need of volunteers for


Lori Nestor to be bride of Ernest Ramsey

Campbell Announcing their engagement are Lori Nestor and Ernest Ramsey, both of Campbell. The

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Amanda Stazak, Kevin Moyer are engaged

BOARDMAN Theodore and Karen Stazak of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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Paula Leonardi | Darin Ducato

MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH Paula Leonardi and Darin Ducato were married at 6 p.m. July 8 at Landerhaven

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Jacquelyn Creighton | Dr. Dean Marshall

CANTON Jacquelyn Elise Creighton and Dr. Dean Joseph Marshall were married Sept. 24 at St. Peter

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Miss Terlecki, Mr. Rhodes to be married

youngstown Announcement is being made by Sarah Terlecki and James Rhodes, both of Youngstown, of

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Conroy-Forrider engagement is announced

Emily Conroy of Canfield and Nathaniel Forrider of Fairfield, Calif., are engaged and plan to be

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Boardman fundraiser to benefit Akron Children's

Panda Express in Boardman, 935 Windham Court, is hosting a Miracle Meals fund-raising event from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley.


Trumbull conference learns how Cleveland man went from crime to award-winning wine

When advocates of urban farming cite success stories, one of the first names they offer is Mansfield Frazier.


It's finally time to get back on the water to fish

Always prepare for what Mother Nature may deliver during the early season


Summary of police activity for Canfield and Austintown

A summary of police activity for Canfield and Austintown


Mississippi State stuns UConn women

The Huskies' 111-game winning streak is history.


Video-game developers step it up at museum jam session

By GRAIG GRAZIOSI ggraziosi@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A procession of amateur video-game developers


YSU football team has full-contact Friday

Former South Range RB Joe Alessi was impressive.


Stars sting Phantoms at Covelli

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN No joke, March could not end soon enough for the

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Death-row inmate tells judge about killer Williams' intellectual challenges

Under tight security, death-row inmate tells judge about killer Andre Williams’ intellectual challenges


Curbstone Coaches to welcome Calhoun

The Coaches will welcome newly hired Youngstown State University Men’s Basketball coach Jarrod Calhoun with a dinner on April 27th at 6:30 p.m. at the Avion Banquet Center.


District 11 Agency on Aging leads state in innovation, official says

Ohio Department of Aging director praises Agency on Aging workers, mentions challenges that affect ‘elders’


Gonzaga, South Carolina have common ground

They don’t play the same style of defense, but they both are effective in holding down an opponent.


Youngstown library branches offer genealogy programs

Ancestry DNA testing and the fate of cemeteries are April library program topics.


Poland Councilman Bob Limmer remembered by colleagues

Limmer, who died Wednesday, began his legal career in New York


Brantley looking good to make Tribe’s roster

Michael Brantley’s long climb back could be over.


Cavaliers bust out of slump with easy win

LeBron James scored 34 points as the Cavaliers ended a turbulent and troublesome March.


Unfinished business for UNC, Oregon

Last season ended badly for Tar Heels and Ducks.


Traniqua Floyd pleads guilty to killing baby

Prosecutors dropped a charge of murder in exchange for Floyd’s plea and are recommending an 11-year prison sentence, the maximum for the charge.


Sen. Rob Portman says more is needed to fight drug epidemic

The Republican senator has introduced two bills to help prevent drug abuse

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Youngstown CityScape seeks matching donations for 9-hole golf course

The city has contributed $2,500 toward the project and CityScape wants to match that amount


Ursuline showcases specialty classes

About 200 fifth- and sixth-grade students try out the many educational opportunities Ursuline High School has to offer


ODOT to drivers: Slow down as work season opens

Brent Kovacs, an Ohio Department of Transportation public information officer, stands with Lt. Brian Holt, commander of the Warren post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, as he summarizes this year’s local road construction projects during a news conference Friday in Girard.


TOMORROW in BEST

TOMORROW in BEST YSU Dance Ensemble prepares for annual concert.


Trump paying $25M after judge OKs university deal

Associated Press SAN DIEGO A judge on Friday approved an agreement for President Donald Trump to


holy week Services at Valley churches

The Vindicator publishes a listing of area services open to the public in observance of Palm Sunday,


Chelsea Clinton can’t get a break

Opinion: By Ann Friedman Los Angeles Times This month, Variety magazine announced that it would honor


Frank talk on drugs helpful

Opinion: Do you know somebody addicted to drugs? Or who has died as a result, either through an unintentional


‘Ghost in the Shell’ Lost in translation

REVIEW ‘GHOST IN THE SHELL’ Grade: 2 stars out of 4 Cast: Scarlett Johansson (above), Pilou


METRO DIGEST || Body may be missing Farmdale man

Body found may be missing Farmdale man ERIE, Pa. The body of a man found Friday on the shores of


Man indicted in OSU student’s death

Associated Press COLUMBUS A registered sex offender has been indicted on charges in the slaying


Austintown Middle School principal placed on leave

District investigating “inappropriate behavior,” says superintendent


UConn’s 111-game winning streak ends

Morgan William’s overtime buzzer beater took down the Huskies.


ODOT promotes work zone safety

Interstate 80 is getting a $102.2 million widening from four to six lanes between state Routes 46 and 193.


Juvenile court continues hearings in two cases

Both suspects remain in detention


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Hearing held in Williams death penalty case

The legal issue is whether the defendant is competent to stand trial


washington White House’s approach to spy agencies shows angst, distrust

Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House’s handling of intelligence reports on the Russia


Sane energy policy revived

Opinion: News Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Ind.): President Barack Obama all but declared a war on coal. Companies


Vital I-680 project merits expeditious completion

Editorial: In recent decades, population and development have witnessed noticeable growth in the southeastern


YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 1

Today is Saturday, April 1, the 91st day of 2017. There are 274 days left in the year. This is April


5 countries launch probe aimed at tax evasion

Associated Press GENEVA European authorities are investigating dozens of people suspected of tax


RECORD REVIEWS

Rodney Crowell Album: “Close Ties” Grade: A Rodney Crowell was headlining a music festival


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Whitney Nelson, Youngstown, boy, March 30. Corey Helms,


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Phantoms hockey, 7:05 p.m.: The local team takes on the Lincoln,


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity for the city of Canfield and Austintown Township:


Meet Me At The Cross seeks to bring reconciliation to the body of Christ

Opinion: Doors open at 6 p.m., and the service begins at 7 p.m.


Guard helps Sierra town remove huge snowpack

Guard helps Sierra town remove huge snowpack MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. The Eastern Sierra town of


New minister at Calla

New minister at Calla CANFIELD Calla Community Church, 6482 W. Calla Road, welcomes a new


3 arrested in fire that collapsed I-85 highway overpass in Atlanta

Associated Press ATLANTA Three people were arrested Friday in connection with a raging fire


US consumer spending up tiny 0.1 percent in February

Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. consumers increased their spending at the weakest pace in six


METRO DIGEST || Zambelli fined $5K over missing explosives

Zambelli fined $5K PITTSBURGH A federal judge has fined Zambelli Fireworks Manufacturing Co. of


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

COURTS MARRIAGE LICENSES Mario J. Barnett, 41, of 17 Regent St., Campbell, and Marcia R.


Heroin dealer faces at least 10 years

Ricardo B. McKinney will go to prison for at least 10 years after a jury convicted him in a federal heroin-dealing case.


No deal in sight as Syria talks conclude

Associated Press GENEVA The U.N. envoy for Syria wrapped up a fifth round of talks between


In a project ending in August, state Route 46 will be repaved from the Columbiana County line to the

In a project ending in August, state Route 46 will be repaved from the Columbiana County line to the


Stocks end 1Q with solid gains

Associated Press Wall Street closed out a solid quarter Friday with a day of listless trading that


Immigration arrests in courthouses defended

Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Homeland Security


Trump targets trade abuses with two executive orders

Staff and wire reports WASHINGTON President Donald Trump signed a pair of executive orders


Trump urges former adviser Flynn to cut immunity deal

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump urged his former national security adviser


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Miracle Meals BOARDMAN Panda Express, 935 Windham Court, will host a Miracle Meals fundraising


Dem opposition to Trump court pick grows

Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Democratic opposition to President Donald Trump’s Supreme


Boardman man charged with injuring woman’s hip in purse snatching in Warren

Boardman man charged with injuring woman’s hip in purse snatching in Warren


South Carolina women advance to title game

Allisha Gray scored 18 points, A’ja Wilson had a double-double for the Gamecocks.


Crosby helps Penguins end four-game skid

Sidney Crosby had a goal and an assist in regulation and then got the clinching goal in the shootout.


Second defendant sentenced in East Myrtle homicide

Trial for third defendant will be held later this year


Is ‘Obamacare’ repeal dead – or a legislative zombie?

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s plan to kill “Obamacare” died last week. Or


Gorsuch is bad news for disabled

Opinion: By Mike Ervin Tribune News Service If Neil Gorsuch, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve on


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