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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

On May Day holiday, thousands expected to protest Trump immigration policies

Protests and demonstrations are planned worldwide Monday


AP documents more than 17,000 student-on-student sex assaults in public schools

Sexual violence has been dubbed a hidden horror in America's educational system


Officials hatch plan to force Trump to release N.Y. state tax returns

The legislation does everything but mention the president by name


State proposal would strengthen park oversight power of probate judges

The amendment has drawn the wrath of critics concerned about its impact on Mill Creek MetroParks


Globalism reigns at box office, while ‘Furious’ passes $1B

'How to be a Latin Lover' came in second place at this weekend's box office


New attraction this season at Cedar Point: Metal detectors at entranceways

The amusement park will open Saturday for its 2017 season with a new water park called Cedar Point Shores


US Senate candidate in Alabama: Let's make America 'good' again

The candidate to replace Attorney General Jeff Sessions pushes an end to abortion, divorce, same-sex marriage to accomplish that goal


UPDATE: Power outages continue from Sunday afternoon windstorm

A roof collapsed at a Firestone Tire store in Boardman at the Southern Park Mall from the high winds.


Local students advance to global finals

Columbiana teams will travel to Tennessee for Destination Imagination global finals

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Local author sets date for next release

Local author sets date for next release TALLMADGE Amanda Flower of Tallmadge, author of the


GARDEN CLUBS

TUESDAY Ikebana will meet at 10 a.m. at Davis Education and Visitor Center at Mill Creek Park.


SENIOR MENU

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave. will offer the following opportunities: Monday,


SENIOR CITIZENS

Canfield AARP 3104 will meet at the Canfield Presbyterian Church at 1 p.m. Monday. Blood pressure


Mussler Chiropractic offers Nutrition 101

Mussler Chiropractic offers Nutrition 101 WARREN Dr. Danni Mussler will host a six-week course,


AKA Sorority plans "Dancing with the Stars, Penn Ohio Style"

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is hosting a dance fundraiser on Mother’s Day

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Sight for All hosts first golf scramble

“Golf Fore Sight” will benefit vision programs and charities

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Thunderstorm knocks out Poland Invitational

Mother Nature ultimately won out at the 22nd Poland Invitational.

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End of the Dawn?

The future of the iconic North Side restaurant remains unclear.


Attendees at Men's Rally in Valley urged to get closer to God, their families

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Legendary assistant and head football coach Lou Holtz


Eagles ready to soar in DII tourney

Hubbard High School teams have tasted tournament success in multiple varsity sports, yet its tradition-rich baseball program cannot boast a single district title.


11th annual book festival promotes reading in children

Several organizations worked together to “Plant the Seed to Read” in children.

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YSU’s Moss makes Giant move

Former Youngstown State defensive standout Avery Moss was drafted on Saturday by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft with pick No. 167.


Seminar increases awareness on infant mortality

Research conducted in 2015 revealed that of the Ohio’s 88 counties, Mahoning ranked second for highest infant mortality rate, and black babies have the highest infant mortality rate in Mahoning.


SPORTS DIGEST || Sharon Speedway moves events to May 6

Sharon Speedway moved events to May 6 after heavy overnight rain coupled with rain forecasted throughout the remainder of the day.


Rehab of Mercer County bridge begins May 8

The $835,000 project is slated to be completed Aug. 11


CURBSTONE COACHES ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME

JEFF BAYUK FOOTBALL The head coach of this year’s Division VII state champion Warren JFK, he has


Al Stewart, Cray to play Kent Stage

Staff report KENT Three top-selling rock acts will be coming to Kent Stage this summer: Rober


Director looks forward with ‘Alien,’ ‘Blade Runner’ sequels RIDLEY’S RETURN

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES Ridley Scott insists he is not a nostalgic person,


METRO DIGEST || Walk/run for dogs Saturday

Walk/run for dogs Howland Paws for a Cause will sponsor a “color” walk/run Saturday to benefit


Penguins smash Capitals for dominant lead

Fleury makes 34 saves


Valley filling up with craft brews

There are about a dozen craft breweries in the Mahoning Valley – from Austintown to Columbiana to New Castle to Sharon to Youngstown. And that number keeps growing.


Turnout is expected to be light for Tuesday’s primary

Less than half of voting precincts in the Mahoning Valley will be open


Dem defector recalls city’s glory days

I first met Connie Spagnola on the campaign trail. I was talking to volunteers and supporters of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Of the dozen or so I spoke to, Spagnola stood out.


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Youngstown neighborhoods still evolving

THE PROMISE is a periodic series looking at the lives of Valley residents during the first year of the Donald Trump presidency. Today, Carlton Ingram, local union representative, who is rooting for Trump to succeed, and Vindicator reporter Graig Graziosi look back to their old Youngstown neighborhoods – or what's left of them.


MAHONING COUNTY

YOUNGSTOWN Mayor Democrats YJohn A. McNally* XJamael Tito Brown Council President Democrats


Y’town schools new plan is founded on an old idea

Editorial: We have no doubt that our support for the Youngs-town City School District’s reconfiguration


Steelers’ offense gets infusion of young blood

Smith-Schuster expected to provide Brown relief


Strategies to solve family money fights

You may be a whiz at Quicken and a disciplined index investor, but that doesn’t mean you can


MVSD turns on Vigorito

Opinion: A month after Anthony Vigorito received a juicy smooch from the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Chamber event BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have the event “Time


Correspondents’ Dinner briefly upstaged

Associated Press WASHINGTON Washington’s once-glitzy “nerd prom” was briefly upstaged Saturday


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,


YSU roundup

women’s tennis Penguins advance to Horizon finals ann arbor, mich. The Youngstown State


Stanley Cup Playoffs

Stanley Cup Playoffs Saturday’s other semifinals Senators 6, Rangers 5, 2OT OTTAWA, ONTARIO


Police seeking charges, say bounty hunters shot two men

Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Police in Tennessee say they are asking a grand jury to bring


MILESTONES

MILESTONES LAWYERS High court admittance Joanna Garcia, a Boardman High School graduate, was


Dillon captures Xfinity race in overtime

Larson had the lead late


Ohio moves ahead of West Virginia in production of natural gas

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio has overtaken West Virginia to become the nation’s sixth-largest


Thousands brave weather to protest Trump climate policies

Associated Press SEATTLE Thousands of people across the U.S. marched in rain, snow and


TRUMBULL COUNTY

WARREN Municipal Court Judge Democrat YTerry F. Ivanchak* AUDITOR [Unexpired term ending


Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks

MAY Friday — Cinco de Mayo 5K, 7 p.m., at Up A Creek Tavern 4793 E. Market St., Howland. Pre-


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Boardman Township Board of trustees, 4 p.m., special meeting, government center,


100 days in, Trump says he’s brought about ‘profound change’

Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. President Donald Trump on Saturday marked his 100th day in


Pit bull killing rekindles debate over dog breed

Associated Press DAYTON The debate over the dangers posed to humans by pit bulls has been


BRIDGE

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COLUMBIANA COUNTY

COLUMBIANA Mayor Republican YBryan Blakeman* COUNCIL [3 to elect] Republican YDaniel P.


GOLF NOTICES

GOLF NOTICES Holy Name Golf League — will meet on Monday at Mahoning Country Club as the 51st


Tribune News Service (TNS)

Tribune News Service (TNS) Q. I’ve read enough of your writings to know that you believe children


HARDCOVER FICTION

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Fix,” by David Baldacci. (Grand Central) 2. “The Black Book,” by


Few patented furniture pieces by designer Bradstreet known

As fashions change in clothing, so do fashions in furniture and design. Norman Rockwell was


ON THE LINKS | Saturday’s pro golf results

PGA ZURICH CLASSIC AVONDALE, LA. Jonas Blixt of Sweden and Cameron Smith of Australia apparently


Poll reveals many teens have taken social media break

By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer NEW YORK The common stereotype has teens glued to


Daily entertainment briefing

Today’s entertainment picks: v “Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown,” 2 p.m.: The documentary


AREA BOWLING

AREA BOWLING holiday bowl St. Dominic’s Mens League — Dennis Lowry 257-733, Duane Beatty


Will ice stop a killer headache?

Q. My husband gets headaches that are sporadic but severe enough to make him vomit. We found that


Mega cruise ship will have racetrack

Mega cruise ship will have racetrack Cruise passengers looking for a real ocean drive will have to


Destinations across the U.S. prepare for August’s ... Solar eclipse mania

By Beth J. Harpaz AP Travel Editor Get ready for solar eclipse mania. Destinations in the


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL, US DISTRICT COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW CASES Monica Pastore et al v. Michael Mudger et al, personal


Fact check: Have Trump aides caught his exaggeration bug?

Associated Press WASHINGTON The administration officials who gave President Donald Trump’s tax


AREA GOLF SCORES

AREA GOLF SCORES bedford trails golf course Mahoning Valley Golf League Low Gross — Wendell


Thrift store moving to former McMenamy’s location

Thrift Town Treasures to relocate by May 10.


Pirates’ Nova throws shutout in Miami

Marlins manage only three hits


Is lieutenant governor mansion worth its cost?

Associated Press ANNVILLE, Pa. Nestled on a wooded hillside at Fort Indiantown Gap is a one-


METRO DIGEST || Cop smashes window

Cop smashes window YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown police officer smashed the driver’s side window of a


YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 30

Today is Sunday, April 30, the 120th day of 2017. There are 245 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Browns follow miserable season with decent draft

Brantley pick raised eyebrowns


Area Golf Calendar | Upcoming scrambles and outings

MAY 13 — Fitch Football Golf Outing at Pine Lakes Golf Club. Shotgun start at 9 a.m Cost is $75


Salazer bounces back to hold of Mariners

Danny Salazar appeared to be in for a short outing Saturday. Instead, the Seattle Mariners ended up having a tough day


Trump celebrates ‘profound change’ during first 100 days of presidency

Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. President Donald Trump on Saturday marked his 100th day in


KARZMER: Golf brings new pals together

Ball collection inspires encounter


Pope’s Egypt visit comforts grief-stricken Christians

Associated Press CAIRO Pope Francis wrapped up a brief but deeply symbolic visit to Egypt on


PRO GOLF SCORES

PRO GOLF SCORES PGA TOUR Zurich Classic of New Orleans Saturday’s Scores At TPC Louisiana


AROUND THE HORN

AROUND THE HORN Saturday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 12, Orioles 4 NEW YORK


Hubbard truck accident that killed, injured pigs adds to their nightmares

Opinion: Hubbard truck accident that killed, injured pigs adds to their nightmares How sad it was to read


Trump says China pressuring North Korea on missiles, nukes

Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea President Donald Trump said in a television interview to be


Easter Seals Fashion Show celebrates 40 years

Opinion: The back dressing room at the annual Angels of Easter Seals Fashion Show event is a sight. To be


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