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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
Amanda Stazak, Kevin Moyer are engaged
BOARDMAN Theodore and Karen Stazak of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Paula Leonardi | Darin Ducato
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH Paula Leonardi and Darin Ducato were married at 6 p.m. July 8 at Landerhaven
Jacquelyn Creighton | Dr. Dean Marshall
CANTON Jacquelyn Elise Creighton and Dr. Dean Joseph Marshall were married Sept. 24 at St. Peter
Miss Terlecki, Mr. Rhodes to be married
youngstown Announcement is being made by Sarah Terlecki and James Rhodes, both of Youngstown, of
Conroy-Forrider engagement is announced
Emily Conroy of Canfield and Nathaniel Forrider of Fairfield, Calif., are engaged and plan to be
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
Video-game developers step it up at museum jam session
By GRAIG GRAZIOSI ggraziosi@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A procession of amateur video-game developers
Stars sting Phantoms at Covelli
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN No joke, March could not end soon enough for the
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
Cavaliers bust out of slump with easy win
LeBron James scored 34 points as the Cavaliers ended a turbulent and troublesome March.
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
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.
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
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.
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