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SYRIA LIVE | Russian, Iranian troops mixed in throughout Syria
US launches dozens of missiles in response to chemical weapons attack
Trumbull County tallies 13 more overdoses in less than a week
There were 13 fatal suspected drug overdoses in Trumbull County just since last Saturday, county coroner Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk said Thursday.
Fired prosecutor's personnel file shows few prior infractions
The personnel file of Martin P. Desmond, a key longtime Mahoning County assistant criminal prosecutor fired effective Thursday, shows only two prior formal disciplinary actions in his 13 years with the county, both stemming from his alleged insubordination.
SYRIA LIVE | Tillerson heading to Moscow next week
Tillerson to visit Moscow as US, Russia face fresh tensions
SYRIA LIVE | TRUMP: Assad choked out lives of innocent men, women, children
US missiles blast Syria base where chem planes took off
SYRIA LIVE | A look at where U.S. has fought in the 21st century
A look at where the United States has fought in the 21st century
SYRIA LIVE | Syria timeline today with Trump officials since 3 p.m.
URGENT The Latest: Trump calls on all nations to end Syria carnage
Campbell council to vote on package of animal care bills this month
Campbell will likely become the latest Mahoning Valley city to adopt a law prohibiting the tethering of pets under harsh conditions.
Beatitude House names first layperson to lead
Gina Pastella is the first layperson to serve as executive director of Beatitude House in the organization’s 26-year history.
YSU interviews interim chief as final candidate for chief post
Home is what Shawn Varso, Youngstown State University’s interim police chief, third and final candidate for the chief job, calls the school he has been protecting for 27 years.
Niles safety building safe, but in need of $725K repairs, architect reports
Repairs to the city’s safety service center, essential for keeping the building from deteriorating further, will cost $725,000 according to an architect’s estimate released Thursday.
Ex-boxing champ Pavlik gets into drug court program
Ex-boxing champ Pavlik gets into drug court program
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 22
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
Dustin Johnson withdraws from Master, cites back injury
Dustin Johnson withdraws from Masters, cites back injury
Ohio man punished for graffiti wedding proposal doesn’t regret it
Ohio man punished for graffiti wedding proposal doesn’t regret it
Trump says Assad may have to step down after chemical attack
Trump says Assad may have to step down after chemical attack
Johnson withdraws from Masters
The world’s No. 1-ranked player arrived at Augusta National on quite a roll, having won his last three starts.
John Glenn laid to rest today at Arlington National Cemetery
John Glenn laid to rest today at Arlington National Cemetery
Pa. school officials find loaded gun in student’s backpack
Pa. school officials find loaded gun in student’s backpack
Dustin Johnson withdraws from Masters with back injury
Dustin Johnson withdraws from Masters with back injury
Man indicted on 2 murder charges in Ohio nightclub shooting
Man indicted on 2 murder charges in Ohio nightclub shooting
AP-NORC Poll: Most Americans oppose funding border wall
AP-NORC Poll: Most Americans oppose funding border wall
Ohio State paid almost $1.6M to fight band director lawsuits
Ohio State paid almost $1.6M to fight band director lawsuits
Youngstown councilwoman has community session Saturday
Youngstown councilwoman has community session Saturday
US Senate triggers 'nuclear option' for Gorsuch nomination
US Senate triggers 'nuclear option' for Gorsuch nomination
Penn National moves general manager of Hollywood Gaming racino in Austintown to Mississippi
Penn National moves general manager of Hollywood Gaming racino in Austintown to Mississippi
Ohio officials: Man shared child porn of sex acts with animals
Ohio officials: Man shared child porn of sex acts with animals
Portion of bike trail in Weathersfield Township temporarily closed
Portion of bike trail in Weathersfield Township temporarily closed
US jobless aid applications fell to 234,000 last week
US jobless aid applications fell to 234,000 last week
The Latest: Ex-NFL star’s lawyer says state’s witness lied
The Latest: Ex-NFL star’s lawyer says state’s witness lied
Stocks wobble in the early going a day after late sell-off
Stocks wobble in the early going a day after late sell-off
Trans-Siberian Orchestra founder Paul O'Neill dies at 61
Trans-Siberian Orchestra founder Paul O'Neill dies at 61
Youngstown woman charged with misuse of 911, drug offense
Youngstown woman charged with misuse of 911, drug offense
House intel committee chairman steps away from Russia probe
House intel committee chairman steps away from Russia probe
Ohio police: Toddler on sidewalk at midnight apparently overdosed
Ohio police: Toddler on sidewalk at midnight apparently overdosed
Showdown at hand over Trump's Supreme Court nominee
Showdown at hand over Trump's Supreme Court nominee
Scholarship brunch date correction
Scholarship brunch date correction YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown-Warren Black Nurses’ Association has
Cornelius, Roush lead Boardman past Howland
Vanessa Roush’s diving catch highlighted an 8-2 win by the Spartans.
MVSD board member, running for Youngstown mayor, backed away from firing request
The incumbent declined to criticize his opponent for his decision
Infante’s name removed from wellness center
The Wellness Center in Waddell Park will no longer carry the name of the city’s ex-mayor who is under criminal indictment.
Youngstown schools’ meat and potatoes committee
‘This meeting is in the best interest of the district, the kids and the community,’ Hunter says
Grand finale: Lindor’s home run caps Tribe rally
Francisco Lindor hit a go-ahead grand slam off closer Sam Dyson in the ninth inning.
State court hears appeal in Nationwide Insurance case
Christine Lucarell says the insurance giant breached its contract with her
SPORTS digest | Penguins’ defenseman Letang out for playoffs
The Pittsburgh Penguins will head into the Stanley Cup playoffs without defenseman Kris Letang.
Youngstown council agreed to move ahead with a new police and fire radio system
The purchase would save the city money, the police chief says.
Injured Johnson’s status unclear as Masters begins
Masters favorite Dustin Johnson took a serious fall on a staircase Wednesday.
Ohio Rock Legends at Sebring
Staff report SEBRING Gary Markasky, former guitarist and songwriter for Michael Stanley Band,
Scott makes his case to be YSU’s next chief of police
Community engagement, threat preparation key areas for Notre Dame College police chief
Slow Museum Day at the Butler museum SOAK UP SOME ART
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Butler wants you to slow down and really
Collins, Binder team up for Beatles cabaret show
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Maureen Collins of Easy Street Productions and Valley singer-songwriter
Local American Heart Association chapter marks National Walking Day
Approximately 200 Mahoning Valley groups participated in National Walking Day
Online marriage license apps launched
Mahoning County Probate Court launches online marriage license applications.
Ga. man indicted for selling heroin in Youngstown
Richard North is accused of selling heroin in the city last fall
Block watch leaders weigh in on new city radios
City has declared they will encrypt radio traffic when new system is up and running
Poland Pour House employee injured in accident
Male restaurant worker flown via medical helicopter to Pittsburgh hospital for burns
Mahoning prosecutor fires assistant, citing distrust
Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains, left, has fired his longtime assistant criminal prosecutor, Martin P. Desmond, right, effective today, after having placed him on paid administrative leave March 23. Gains announced the dismissal Wednesday afternoon and informed Desmond in a one-sentence letter.
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: Don
Dazzling Flights II
Dazzling Flights II When: Today, 7:30 to 9 p.m. What: Spring is in the air and so are male
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 6
Today is Thursday, April 6, the 96th day of 2017. There are 269 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Thousands of defects found on oil train routes
Thousands of defects found on oil train routes BILLINGS, Mont. When a freight train derailed
“Idiotsitter” (10 p.m., Comedy Central): School is back in session for the odd-couple
“Idiotsitter” (10 p.m., Comedy Central): School is back in session for the odd-couple duo of Gene
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Alyssa Egan and John Thomas, Youngstown, boy, April 4.
A break with reality
Opinion: By Jennifer Ferro Los Angeles Times President Donald J. Trump’s preliminary budget, released in
US says N. Korean missile test ended in a fiery crash
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea A North Korean missile test ended in failure Wednesday when
Stock rally evaporates
Associated Press NEW YORK A big rally in U.S. stocks evaporated Wednesday as the Federal
Preps at a Glance
Preps at a Glance BASEBALL Howland 2, Boardman 0 Michael Massucci pitched a complete game,
Advertisers flee Bill O’Reilly’s show, impact unclear
Associated Press NEW YORK More advertisers fled Bill O’Reilly’s show on Wednesday, with
Amid the graves of World War I, reminders of nationalism’s perils
Opinion: YPRES, Belgium Children now scamper through the remaining trenches on Hill 62 in Flanders fields,
N. Korea is the backdrop for Trump-Xi meetings
Editorial: When President Donald J. Trump meets today and Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping, this
Veterans benefits
Veterans benefits YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown of Cleveland, D-Ohio, and Youngstown State
Wednesday’s other NBA games
Heat 112, Hornets 99 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Goran Dragic scored 33 points, the Miami Heat made 21
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Citizens contributes to Ohio nonprofits YOUNGSTOWN Citizens Bank announced Wednesday that 10
Mounting evidence points to nerve gas exposure
Trump, other world leaders say Syrian government to blame Associated Press BEIRUT Diplomats
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
‘My Big Fat Gay Wedding’
‘My Big Fat Gay Wedding’ Rust Belt Theater Company will bring back its original musical “My Big
Theatre Westminster to present ‘Cabaret’
Staff report NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. Theatre Westminster will present “Cabaret” at 7:30 p.m.
Boardman kindergartners hunt for Easter eggs in Boardman Park
Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt now in its 67th year
Hoop troupe makes its rounds
If you’ve been to any rock festivals in the area, you have probably seen Infini-Tribe. The hula
An MVSD board member, running for Youngstown mayor, backed away from seeking the firing of an indicted water official
The incumbent declined to criticize his opponent for his decision
What’s that sound? It’s spring PEEPERS
By Jim Thornton Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Spring has so many ways of announcing itself
Baby shower/health fair
Baby shower/health fair YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Office of Minority Health with the city’s
Early crop? Try radishes!
Early crop? Try radishes! Plant early and harvest on time for a sweet flavor – sometimes less than
Winged swarms are termites
Q. There are a ton of insects swarming in our living room. After cleaning them up, they returned a
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Case for Christ (PG-13) A journalist nonbeliever sets out to disprove his
‘Much Ado About Nothing’
‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Crown Theater Productions will present a steampunk version of
AROUND THE NHL
AROUND THE NHL Wednesday’s games Sabres 2, Canadiens 1 BUFFALO, N.Y. Rasmus Ristolainen and
Reptiles & amphibians – oh, my!
Reptiles & amphibians – oh, my! Join us to explore the world of reptiles and amphibians of the
Panera to be acquired by Europe’s JAB
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Panera is being acquired by Europe’s JAB Holding Co. for more than
Police arrest seven in wake of St. Petersburg subway bombing
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Russia As part of a sweeping hunt for any accomplices of the
East embraces internet education in English class
East High School teacher said it’s difficult to fight technology coming into the classroom, so she embraces it
OSU paid almost $1.6M to fight band-director lawsuit
Associated Press Ohio State University’s legal bills for defending the firing of its former
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Spamalot,SDRq directed by Kandy Cleland and Jodine Pilmer, Stage Left Players,
Glenn will be interred at Arlington Cemetery
Associated Press COLUMBUS Final funeral rites for astronaut John Glenn will take place today at
easter activities
Listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS David Letterman replaces Neil Young at Rock Hall show NEW YORK David Letterman
Tornadoes, rain, hail around Southeast
Associated Press ATLANTA Severe storms raking the Southeast unleashed one large tornado and
Supreme Court showdown nears
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Democrats elevated their attacks against President Donald
Trump tells Times Obama aide might have broken the law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Citing no evidence, President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused his
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