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McNally, Brown face off on Vindy.com
Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally touted the successes of his administration while Jamael Tito Brown, his Democratic primary challenger, said more improvements need to be ...
Angels' "gigantic" garage sale is April 21, 22, 23 at fairgrounds
Books, antiques, clothing and more will fill five buildings at the Canfield Fairgrounds this coming weekend.
Stories published April 17, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown, Austintown cops busy with opiate-related calls
Youngstown, Austintown cops busy with opiate-related calls
Youngstown council to consider downtown street improvements Wednesday
Youngstown council to consider downtown street improvements Wednesday
Author gives anti-bullying book to Ausintown students
Author gives anti-bullying book to Austintown students
Hubbard seeks to fill vacant civil service commission seat
Hubbard seeks to fill vacant civil service commission seat
International audience expected to view Bresha Meadows' murder trial
International audience expected to view Bresha Meadows' murder trial
Police investigating club fight involving singer Chris Brown
Police investigating club fight involving singer Chris Brown
Arkansas seeks to carry out 1 of 2 first executions
Arkansas seeks to carry out 1 of 2 first executions
UPDATE | Man accused of Facebook video killing said he 'just snapped'
Man accused of Facebook video killing said he 'just snapped'
Netflix on the verge of hitting 100 million subscribers
Netflix on the verge of hitting 100 million subscribers
Prosecutor: Suspect in Washington mall shooting found dead
Prosecutor: Suspect in Washington mall shooting found dead
Gorsuch dives into the fray at first Supreme Court arguments
Gorsuch dives into the fray at first Supreme Court arguments
UPDATE | Philly Schools locked down in Facebook suspect hunt
UPDATE | Schools locked down in Facebook suspect hunt
80-year-old Poland man faces charges for touching girl
80-year-old Poland man faces charges for touching girl
McNally, Brown face off on Vindy.com
Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally touted the successes of his administration while Jamael Tito Brown, his Democratic primary challenger, said more improvements need to be done.
Woman faces drug, gun charges after Austintown domestic call
Woman faces drug, gun charges after Austintown domestic call
Man faces charges after drug found at traffic stop
Man faces charges after drug found at traffic stop
Trio face charges after police find drugs, gun in traffic stop
Trio face charges after police find drugs, gun in traffic stop
Police: Feud shifts from Facebook to gas station attack
Police: Feud shifts from Facebook to gas station attack
Two deaths as city police investigate latest string of ODs
Two deaths as police investigate latest string of ODs
Two women arrested, third cited in gas station brawl
Two women arrested, third cited in gas station brawl
Shelter seeks foster parents and volunteers
Shelter seeks foster parents and volunteers YOUNGSTOWN Westside Cats, 2217 Mahoning Ave., is
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Austintown Growth Foundation will have a quarter auction Thursday to benefit its
Crews removing garbage from Route 171 ramp after truck overturns
Crews removing garbage from Route 171 ramp after truck overturns
Pence warns North Korea 'era of strategic patience is over'
Pence warns N Korea 'era of strategic patience is over'
John Mellencamp grandstand headliner at Canfield Fair
John Mellencamp will return to the Mahoning Valley on Sept. 3 as the main grandstand concert at the Canfield Fair.
Indians continue to struggle early
Associated Press CLEVELAND Francisco Rodriguez thought the Detroit Tigers proved a point to
Angels' "gigantic" garage sale is April 21, 22, 23 at fairgrounds
Books, antiques, clothing and more will fill five buildings at the Canfield Fairgrounds this coming weekend.
James, Leonard back to work for Cavs, Spurs
Associated Press LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard will take center stage in the NBA playoffs today
YSU ranks in Top 10 Best Value Colleges in Ohio
SmartAsset ranks Youngstown State University in the Top 10 Best Value Colleges Study for Ohio for 2017
prep sports at a glance
BASEBALL Late Saturday Springfield 7, Liberty 6, 8 innings John Ritter knocked home Brannon
Canfield’s Letscher named Rookie of the Year
Deep down however, the hope was to help lead the tradition-rich Bears to a Mid-South Conference title and NAIA national championship
Valley youths participate in Easter celebration with a ... Release of the Doves
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE When several children took turns releasing about
Pirates complete sweep of Cubs at Wrigley Field
Associated Press CHICAGO For the first time in a while, the Pittsbrugh Pirates enjoyed their
McCullough talks Trump, history, new book
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK David McCullough, worried about a president he
Festival reveals three themes
Staff report SHARON, PA. The themes have been unveiled for each of the three WaterFire Sharon
Sheryl Crow argues for a return to empathy on new album
BY KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Last year, Sheryl Crow started a petition
Christianity flourishing in China as interest in religion increases
Opinion: By Jennifer Lin The Philadelphia Inquirer During my first trip to China in 1979 for a family
2017 Relay for Life season steps out with optimism
Editorial: Relay for Life, the mother of all community fundraisers in the nation, gets back on track in the
Obama left a mess
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service President Obama talked tough and acted meekly, and his
Several hurt in 2-car crash in Austintown
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Several people were hospitalized with injuries not deemed to be life
Police urge help in finding suspects in club shootings
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police in Ohio’s capital city appealed Sunday for witnesses to come
Bryan scores first PGA Tour win
Associated Press HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. Wesley Bryan remembers pestering players with a lot
Columbiana top oil, gas produced in the Valley in 2016
In 2016, wells in the southernmost county of the Valley produced 88,969 barrels of oil and 36 billion cubic feet of natural gas.
Supreme Court, with Gorsuch, set to hear church-state case
Associated Press WASHINGTON Justice Neil Gorsuch’s first week on the Supreme Court bench
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ashley and Jamison McCombs, East Liverpool, girl, April
cleveland Police seek suspect in homicide streamed on Facebook
Associated Press CLEVELAND An Ohio man accused of fatally shooting another man while streaming
COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Timothy H. Sokal, 36, of 34 E. Woodland Ave., Niles,
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 17
Today is Monday, April 17, the 107th day of 2017. There are 258 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Route 46 closing
Route 46 closing CANFIELD Beginning Friday evening, state Route 46 just south of Western Reserve
Last Doolittle Raider, 101, recalls attack 75 years later
Associated Press CINCINNATI At age 101, retired Lt. Col. Dick Cole says his memories are vivid
SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 2 Source: ESPN Stats & Info
The number of NHL rookies who have scored a hat trick and an overtime goal in the same postseason
GOLDEN GUENTZEL
Associated Press COLUMBUS With help from Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel and the defending champion
Rue 21 closings
Rue 21 closings MERCER COUNTY, PA. Rue 21 stores in Shenango Valley Mall in Hermitage, Pa., and
Mass evacuation in Syria postponed after blast kills 80 kids
Associated Press BEIRUT The evacuation of more than 3,000 Syrians that was scheduled to take
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Columbiana County Educational Service Center, 4:30 p.m., board meeting, board
MUNICIPAL COURT Candidates Two candidates are running for Youngstown Municipal Court judge. There is no incumbent candidate.
CARLA BALDWIN Age: 36 Address: 523 Mistletoe Ave. Employment: Magistrate at Mahoning County
Trump: US, China tackling ‘N. Korea problem’
Associated Press CAMP BONIFAS, South Korea President Donald Trump asserted Sunday that China
Ohio schools struggle to get students vaccinated
Associated Press DAYTOn Schools in Ohio are struggling to get students vaccinated and keep track
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Fourth quarter oil production: 2,954 barrels Fourth quarter gas production:
MCCTC students to attend conference
MCCTC students to attend conference CANFIELD Top students from Mahoning County Career and
Which state sends most taxes to DC?
Associated Press WASHINGTON As Tax Day approaches, show some love for the good people who live
W.Va. sheriff: Masked invaders kill woman
Associated Press OAK HILL, W.Va. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Easter
Bahrain win puts Vettel back on top
Associated Press SAKHIR, Bahrain Sebastian Vettel is back on top of the Formula One standings
mahoning valley race course
mahoning valley race course MONDAY’S ENTRIES Post Time: 12:45PM RACE 1 $9,400, 3 yo’s & up, 1M
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO What: 23rd annual Angels for Animals Gigantic Garage Sale When: 12 to 5 p.m. Friday
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average