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Joseph Nohra leaves Youngstown to be Liberty schools chief

Joseph Nohra leaves Youngstown to be Liberty schools chief


Arkansas completes executes tonight; plans 2nd lethal injection later tonight

Arkansas completes executes tonight; plans 2nd lethal injection later tonight


Ohio dad of 1-year-old who allegedly had drugs in system charged

Ohio dad of 1-year-old who allegedly had drugs in system charged


Serena Williams speaks out against Ilie Nastase

Serena Williams speaks out against Ilie Nastase


Border wall, health care jeopardize bill days from shutdown

Border wall, health care jeopardize bill days from shutdown


In call to Trump, Chinese leader urges restraint over NKorea

In call to Trump, Chinese leader urges restraint over NKorea


Is the Golden Dawn closing? Statement expected Tuesday

BREAKING | Golden Dawn customers learn the eatery closing Saturday


Government easing student-loan process while IRS tool down

Government easing student-loan process while IRS tool down


State Department promotion of Trump's Mar-a-Lago draws fire

State Department promotion of Trump's Mar-a-Lago draws fire


Trumbull County Dems have cocktail fundaiser Tuesday in Vienna

Trumbull County Dems have cocktail fundraiser Tuesday in Vienna


UPDATE | Man charged with with aggravated murder in Liberty case

The victim, Larue Brown, 84, was found at her Churchill Road home today just before 6 a.m.


Farmers fear deportation of workers could hurt livelihood

Farmers fear deportation of workers could hurt livelihood


Man gets life in Ohio neighbor's slaying, dismemberment

Man gets life in Ohio neighbor's slaying, dismemberment


Dakota pipeline protest film to be shown at YSU on Wednesday

Dakota pipeline protest film to be shown at YSU on Wednesday


Alpha and Omega Church has free lunch, food and clothing distribution Tuesday

Alpha and Omega Church has free lunch, food and clothing distribution Tuesday


Local church to host quarter auction

St. Joseph Church, located at 4545 New Road in Austintown, will sponsor its third quarter auction on April 28.


39th annual YSU English Festival begins Wednesday

39th annual YSU English Festival begins Wednesday


Some Youngstown students protest CEO's neighborhood schools plan

Some Youngstown students protest CEO's neighborhood schools plan


Brown, Ryan meet to discuss trade practices

Brown, Ryan meet to discuss trade practices


Lockup List Monday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahonign County Sheriff's Activity.


Dems say Trump can avert shutdown risk if he relents on wall

Dems say Trump can avert shutdown risk if he relents on wall


Western Reserve Joint Fire District bids farewell to longtime captain

Western Reserve Joint Fire District bids farewell to longtime captain


Ex-staffer McKinney to run for #Youngstown mayor as independent

Ex-commissioner running for mayor as independent


Chaney students stage walkout to protest neighborhood plan

Chaney students stage walkout to protest neighborhood plan


Few spots remain for charities to join the 2017 Miller Lite Greatest Golfer Scramble Championship series

The 2017 Miller Lite Greatest Golfer of the Valley Scramble Championship has a few more slots available for the upcoming charity scramble season.


Official: 3-year-old died after car window closed on neck

Official: 3-year-old died after car window closed on neck


New Orleans takes down 1st of 4 Confederate statues

New Orleans takes down 1st of 4 Confederate statues


Beloved 600-year-old white oak tree takes final bow

Beloved 600-year-old white oak tree takes final bow


US stocks follow global markets higher after French election

US stocks follow global markets higher after French election


Cavaliers looking forward to rest before conference semis

Cavaliers looking forward to respite before conference semis


Pair faces charges after Austintown traffic stop

Pair face charges after Austintown traffic stop


Top officials say US must confront Russia for arming Taliban

Top officials say US must confront Russia for arming Taliban


Trump’s wall demands may decide whether 100th day is a shutdown

Trump’s wall demands may decide whether 100th day is a shutdown


Afghan army chief, defense minister resign following attack

Afghan army chief, defense minister resign following attack


Trump calls US astronaut who broke record for time in space

Trump calls US astronaut who broke record for time in space


Man gets 35-year sentence in rape/kidnapping/burglary case

Man gets 35-year sentence in rape, kidnapping, burglary case


Ex-Hubbard mayor Keenan gets at least 10 years in child rape case

Keenan gets at least 10 years in child rape case


WORTH A LOOK

AUCTIONS Canfield Lions Club is hosting an Eyes for Olivia Quarter Auction on Friday at the


Codespote wins ABWA Woman of the Year

Codespote wins ABWA Woman of the Year YOUNGSTOWN At its March meeting, the Mill Creek Chapter of

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Mill Creek Junior League kicks off 63rd season

YSU baseball coach Dan Bertolini threw out the first pitch.

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washington Trump faces tough week over budget, health care

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump is heading into one of the most challenging


LeBron’s first-round dominance continues

The Cavaliers now await the winner of the Milwaukee-Toronto series.


White Sox snap Indians’ five-game winning streak

Francisco Lindor homered in Cleveland’s 6-2 loss.


Kunitz, Ruhwedel back on ice for Penguins

Chris Kunitz and Chad Ruhwedel wore non-contact jerseys during a workout Sunday.


Columbiana County Municipal Court to offer license restoration workshop

BMV representatives to meet one-on-one with drivers with suspended licenses


At Holocaust remembrance ceremony, rabbi says humanity must be “vigilant in face of evil

Family members of Holocaust survivors share stories.


Rules for medical pot growers prompt questions about access

By JULIE CARR SMYTH AP Statehouse Correspondent COLUMBUS Ohio has built it, but will they


Austintown artist pays tribute to Cleveland murder victim Portrait of compassion

By SHAIYLA B. HAKEEM news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A blank canvas was transformed into an artistic


Teen Driving Safety

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Shelby Engleka began her day with trepidation about


Ohio lawmakers seek to increase penalties for texting while driving

Officers can only cite adults for texting while driving if they catch drivers breaking other traffic laws.


Motter’s Music marks 10 years

Business based on collaboration with school bands


LSU’s Fournette, FSU’s Cook among top RB prospects

You might want to call it the “Zeke Factor.”


Elisabeth Moss returns to TV in ‘Handmaid’s Tale’

By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK “The timing has been uncanny,” says Margaret


Pirates’ Nova shuts down his old team

Ivan Nova pitched four-hit ball over seven innings.


Geology prof to give lecture

Staff report WARREN Kent State University geology professor David Hacker will lecture on


WCMA unveils Packard season

Staff report WARREN The Warren Civic Music Association’s 2017-18 season will include some


Ohio’s charter schools get much needed reality check

Editorial: The courageous decision by Paolo DeMaria, state superintendent of public instruction, to forgo $22


The ‘Oh, never mind’ president

Opinion: WASHINGTON In his first annual message to Congress, John Quincy Adams, among the most experienced


Sunday on the race tracks

NASCAR BRISTOL, TENN. NASCAR postponed the Monster Energy Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway


Preps AT A GLANCE

Preps AT A GLANCE SOFTBALL Poland 16, Peebles 4 Payton Slanina had four hits and teammates


Clock is ticking on a deal

Opinion: By Albert R. HUNT Bloomberg View All the elements of a debacle will be in place this week when


Should I live a lie or choose to die?

Opinion: By Tara Ellyssia Zyst Tribune News Service My name is Tara Ellyssia Zyst. I was born to another


Bloomberg urges world leaders to ignore Trump

Associated Press NEW YORK New York billionaire Michael Bloomberg urged world leaders not to


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS ‘The Fate of the Furious’ laps new films at box office LOS ANGELES “The Fate of the


SUnday’s Pro Golf results

VALERO TEXAS OPEN SAN ANTONIO Kevin Chappell made an 8-foot putt on the final hole to win the


Centrist, far-right candidates advance

Associated Press PARIS Centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right populist Marine Le Pen advanced


Netanyahu says lessons of Holocaust guide him

Associated Press JERUSALEM Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opened Israel’s annual memorial


Lisa and Joe Hollander light a candle Sunday afternoon at the Youngstown Jewish Community Center.

Lisa and Joe Hollander light a candle Sunday afternoon at the Youngstown Jewish Community Center.


oddly enough

oddly enough Coin toss decides winner of small Illinois village election MARION, Ill. The


NIKOS FRAZIER | the vindicator

NIKOS FRAZIER | the vindicator Sam Kooperman speaks Sunday at the Youngstown Jewish Community


COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Jacob W. Meadows, 24, of 31 A Mahoning Court, Newton


EXTREME DRIVING Safety program for teens

Ten students took part in Sunday’s Tire Rack Survival Teen Driving School program in Boardman Park,


Lifeguards sought for North Side Pool

Lifeguards sought for North Side Pool YOUNGSTOWN The city’s park and recreation department is


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Q. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: xA 7 5 4 u9 6 5 vA 9 6 wA J 3 SOUTH WEST


SPORTS digest

Curbstone Coaches to host YSU’s Calhoun BEAVER TOWNSHIP The Curbstone Coaches will host a meet-


Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 73 in the final round


YSU roundup

WOMEN’s GOLF Shutt, Penguins off to hot start in HL HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, FLA. YSU is in third


YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 24

Today is Monday, April 24, the 114th day of 2017. There are 251 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


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


US gas prices rise 3 cents over 2 weeks

US gas prices rise 3 cents over 2 weeks CAMARILLO, Calif. The average price of a gallon of


IN SOCIETY

IN SOCIETY Worth A Look lists auctions, fairs and festivals, fundraisers, raffles and trips in the


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Beaver Township Crime Watch, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley, 9111 Sharrott Road.


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