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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.
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, ...
Stories published April 30, 2017
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
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
Sight for All hosts first golf scramble
“Golf Fore Sight” will benefit vision programs and charities
Thunderstorm knocks out Poland Invitational
Mother Nature ultimately won out at the 22nd Poland Invitational.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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