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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
3rd Baby Shower, health fair offers resources, safety tips for raising healthy babies
A major first step toward increasing the likelihood of mothers having healthy babies is to provide them with valuable resources – and nowhere is that truer than in the Mahoning Valley, a health expert says.
Valley's Eastern European descendents celebrate their heritage today
Youngstown area Eastern Europeans celebrated their heritage and contributions to Ohio, the United States and, especially, the Mahoning Valley during the second annual Eastern European Month in Ohio.
Area transportation projects through 2021
The largest projects in Mahoning and Trumbull counties over the next four years
Trump allies, adversaries awaiting his Syria plan after missile strikes
In the aftermath of President Donald Trump's surprise strikes on Syria, his allies and adversaries have searched for some broader meaning in his decision.
Felicia Fabis, Brandon Nunley plan wedding
POLAND Glenn and Mary Fabis of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Felicia
Melissa Love to become bride of Jesse Hutchinson
CANFIELD Richard and Cheryl Love of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Bethany Bebech Sidharth Badhran set wedding date
Girard Timothy and Mary Bebech of Girard are announcing the forthcoming marriage of their
Sarah Reitz, Justin Simons set August rite
NILES Shay Evans Ingram is announcing the engagement of her son, Justin Michael Curtis Simons, to
Nolder-Ward wedding will take place Aug. 19
BOARDMAN Cindy Ward and Greyson Nolder, both of Boardman, are announcing their engagement. The
Mary Jo Lukach, Kyle Rowan plan July wedding
BOARDMAN Mary Beth and Raymond Lukach of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Johnson-Deley engagement is announced
Frank and Rina Deley of Boardman and Eric and Mary Johnson of Canfield are announcing the engagement
Amy Nypaver, Corey Pabst set June rite
AUSTINTOWN Marty and Karen Nypaver are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Amy Nypaver,
Brittany Willis, Shawn Lemon set May ceremony
YOUNGSTOWN Joann Cousin-Willis of Youngstown is announcing the engagement of her daughter,
WOLLITZ | ODNR predicts good fishing ahead for popular Lake Erie species.
ODNR: Lake Erie anglers can expect great year for all popular species.
YSU closes out spring practice with scrimmage
An estimated 100 fans watched the Penguins’ scrimmage inside the WATTS.
Congressional members back president’s decision to strike Syria
But some urge him to share his strategy before taking further action.
YSU’s freshmen making impacts
Maddi Lusk and Tatum Christy have gotten noticed in the Horizon League.
YPD officers trained to recognize unsafe sleeping situations for infants
City firefighters received same training last week
Fowler in first-place foursome in Masters
Rickie Fowler finally got to the top of the leaderboard in a major and didn’t have much of a view.
Youngstown native spearheads event focused on education, crime
“We believe that the potential the kids have in Youngstown is more potential than any kids in the United States of America,” Howell said. “These kids just need a nurturing environment to be successful. They just need someone to believe in them and support them.”
Mahoning library system's executive director making move to Baltimore
Heidi M. Daniel, local library system director since 2012, is leaving to head the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore.
Struthers bowlers Brabant and Coppola commit to Pikeville
Andrew Brabant and Cameron Coppola have been key contributors to the success of the Struthers High School boys bowling team.
Boardman elementary students learn economics basics at carnival
Stadium Drive Elementary students run the booths at economics carnival
Phantoms control playoff destiny
Austin Pooley scored twice in a 4-2 win over Team USA.
Celebrity chefs, hip-hop stars find recipe for success: RAPPERS get cooking
By KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press MIAMI BEACH, Fla. Rapper Snoop Dogg furiously stirred flour
First-Grade Promise is early warning system for kids
The Youngstown City School District is implementing what officials call the First-Grade Promise, a system to identify first-grade and kindergarten children who aren’t reading at grade level.
Freese, Cervelli ignite Pirates in home opener
Ivan Nova (1-0) permitted just an unearned run over six innings.
Covelli excited about Panera sale
The largest Panera Bread franchise owner is very excited about the recent $7 billion sale of Panera to JAB Holding Co.
Mayfield pleads not guilty in Arkansas
Mayfield pleads not guilty in Arkansas fayetteville, ark. Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield
Boardman hhgregg to begin liquidating assets after company fails to find buyer
By GRAIG GRAZIOSI ggraziosi@vindy.com BOARDMAN Electronics and appliance retailer hhgregg will
Eastgate outlines transportation projects through 2021
$76.3 million in infrastructure spending allocated to 53 local projects
Canfield student organizes town hall event with gubernatorial candidate
Schiavoni discusses education and opioid abuse
U.S. missile strike was punishment, professor says
The U.S. sent a strong message to Syria that it won’t tolerate poison gas use, YSU professors say.
One person killed in Beaver Township fire
Mahoning County Coroner’s office working to identify victim
Fitch grads to be inducted into Ohio Military HOF
Kristin O’Neill, left, daughter of James Prommersberger; Leo Connelly, commander of the Disabled American Veterans Department of Ohio District 7; and Karen Brown Ruberto, widow of Charles Brown, stand in front of a display case at Fitch High School holding Brown and Prommersberger’s Purple Hearts and Silver Stars. Connelly helped get Brown and Prommersberger, who died in Vietnam, inducted into the Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor.
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US attack wins praise, ups tension with Russia
Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. The United States vowed Friday to keep the pressure on Syria
Golden Street Singers
Golden Street Singers NORTH LIMA Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave., will host
Syria action unnerves GOP libertarians, Dems
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s military strike against Syria drew strong
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Phantoms hockey, 7:05 p.m.: The local team takes on Team USA ($8 to
Gorsuch confirmation rolls Supreme Court to the right
Associated Press WASHINGTON After weeks of turmoil, the Senate confirmed Trump nominee Neil
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 8
Today is Saturday, April 8, the 98th day of 2017. There are 267 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
easter activities
Listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Digital Boost BOARDMAN iSynergy, a digital advertising agency based in Boardman, is launching
Kasich discovers drug crisis
Opinion: Toledo Blade: Gov. John Kasich said recently that when it comes to the opioid overdose epidemic,
Ohio auditor seeks more info on no-bid contracts for IT work
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s auditor says his staff is taking another look at millions of
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Joseph and Nikole Dixon, Youngstown, boy, April 6. St.
Hiring slow, but jobless rate falls to 10-year low
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. employers cut back sharply on hiring in March, yet Friday’s
Trump lauds ‘outstanding’ relationship with Chinese leader
Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. President Donald Trump said Friday he has developed an
Ohio to start accepting pot-grower applications
Associated Press COLUMBUS Aspiring medical marijuana growers can begin applying for Ohio
Stolen beer truck kills four in Stockholm; Sweden calls it terror
Associated Press STOCKHOLM A hijacked beer truck plowed into pedestrians at a central Stockholm
METRO DIGEST || Drug overdose ruled cause of death
The Mahoning County Coroner’s office has ruled that Billie Beshara, the woman whose body was found behind a Boardman plaza last month, died of a drug overdose.
Defending champion Willett among big names exiting Augusta early
Defending champion Danny Willett’s morning got off to an appropriately chilly start.
Paul Newberry: Garcia in contention, but doubts remain
Sergio Garcia already seems to be steeling himself for the inevitable failure.
Western Ohio | 14-year-old boy charged in slaying of father's girlfriend
Associated Press URBANA, Ohio A 14-year-old Ohio boy accused of killing his father’s girlfriend
Campbell students take over city council
High school students participate in annual civic day
METRO DIGEST || Dad orders beatings, police say
Dad faces 10 charges HUBBARD A 10-year-old boy who attends Hubbard Elementary School told
President Trump did not require a declaration of war by Congress for the air strikes against Syria
Opinion: By Stephen L. CARTER Bloomberg View So now President Donald Trump is a war leader. His decision
‘Valley’s Anchor’ embodied professionalism and trust
Editorial: Fairness, objectivity and community commitment stand out as hallmark traits of Bob Black throughout
Kasich focuses on jobs for future
Opinion: ETNA, Ohio Gov. John Kasich was at Amazon’s 800,000-plus-square-foot center Monday just outside
Roethlisberger plans to return for 2017 season
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger isn’t quite ready
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