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A sweet Mahoning Valley tradition: cookies outshine cake at local weddings
Wedding cookie tables are immensely popular in the Mahoning Valley.
Stories published February 13, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Vivo powers Boardman girls past Mooney
Boardman junior Jenna Vivo poured in a career-high 26 points,
Mill Creek MetroParks board must now sign off on hunting and trapping
Mill Creek MetroParks board must now sign off on hunting and trapping
Former YSU kicker hired as Sebring High football coach
Former YSU kicker Brian Palmer is the new Sebring High football coach.
Trump 'evaluating the situation' involving Flynn, Russia
Trump 'evaluating the situation' involving Flynn, Russia
Mark Alberini retains Trumbull elections board seat
Mark Alberini retains Trumbull elections board seat
Concerns arise about Austintown hotel-rehab facility
Concerns arise about Austintown hotel-rehab facility
Cavs concerned about Love's knee pain, swelling
Kevin Love’s left knee injury has the Cavaliers concerned.
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Junior Group of Goodwill Industries will host its auction and jewelry sale from 6:30 to
John Glenn’s Ohio birthplace passed over for historic status
John Glenn’s Ohio birthplace passed over for historic status
Jerry Sandusky’s son Jeffrey charged with child sexual abuse
Jerry Sandusky’s son Jeffrey charged with child sexual abuse
Man charged in burglary, vandalism of Pennsylvania Capitol
Man charged in burglary, vandalism of Pennsylvania Capitol
Fluffy snow wallops Northeast; 'Stay home’ is message
Fluffy snow wallops Northeast, where ’Stay home’ is message
UPDATE | Boccieri re-introduces bill to support students in military
Boccieri re-introduces bill to support students in military
Global stocks continue to rise, US indexes hit records again
Global stocks continue to rise, US indexes hit records again
Canada’s Trudeau arrives in Washington to meet with Trump
Canada’s Trudeau arrives in Washington to meet with Trump
California dam water level drops after massive evacuation
California dam water level drops after massive evacuation
Markets Right Now: US indexes open at record highs
Markets Right Now: US indexes open at record highs
Kasich takes show on the road to Sandusky in April
Kasich takes show on the road to Sandusky in April
Police stop 2 vehicles, make 2 arrests in same chase
Police stop 2 vehicles, make 2 arrests in same chase
Westminster speaker beats high odds
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Everyone who bets on lottery games knows
There are no gaps in Charlie Wilson’s career
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com It turns out R&B singer Charlie Wilson has been on a
Youngstown wants to keep kindergartners for all years of education
Youngstown City School District’s kindergarten registration starts March 6
Music director to share memories
Staff report LIBERTY Kris Harper, musical director of Mahoning Valley Chorale and Southside Fine
Book group opens new chapter in relations between blacks, Jews
By SHAIYLA B. HAKEEM news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN We are all given a name and assigned a Social
Youngstown rap artist and model use positions and talent with faith to help Youngstown
Youngstown rap artist and model use positions and talent with faith to help Youngstown
A sweet Mahoning Valley tradition: cookies outshine cake at local weddings
Wedding cookie tables are immensely popular in the Mahoning Valley.
Ohio should look closely at photo IDs for food stamps
Editorial: ASTATE audit released last summer of Ohio’s $2.5 billion food-stamp program uncovered a wide swath
DeVos to the rescue
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service It was a close vote Tuesday, just 51 to 50, but Betsy DeVos
New Castle teenager admits shooting male outside 7-Eleven store
New Castle teenager admits shooting male outside 7-Eleven store NEW CASTLE, PA. Lanny Baker, 17,
Christians can’t preach the gospel while despising immigrants to US
Opinion: By John Pavlovitz The Dallas Morning News There are times when you realize how far humanity has
AROUND THE NBA
AROUND THE NBA Sunday’s games Knicks 94, Spurs 90 NEW YORK Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points
PREPS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT BRACKETS DIVISION I Alliance district March 1 Akron East at
Top 25 College Basketball Sunday’s men’s games
Northwestern 66, No. 7 Wisconsin 59 MADISON, WIS. Bryant McIntosh scored 25 points, and
northern ohio Critics hope bats might slow down pipeline project
Associated Press CLEVELAND Opponents of a high-pressure natural-gas pipeline expected to be
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Craig Beach Village Council, 7 p.m., regular meeting, municipal building, 2538
Northeast in sights of another winter blast of snow, winds
Associated Press Another winter blast of snow and strong winds moved into the Northeast on Sunday
East Liverpool boy, 7, dies of suspected flu-related illness
Staff report EAST LIVERPOOL Colton Williams, 7, of East Liverpool died of a suspected flu-
ON THE LINKS
ON THE LINKS Sunday’s other pro golf results Allianz Championship BOCA RATON, FLA. Scott
YEARS AGO
Today is Monday, Feb. 13, the 44th day of 2017. There are 321 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
There are some waves, but “so far, so good,” said Atty. Ned Gold, long-time scout leader
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com WARREN The Greater Western Reserve Council of the Boy
Report: Kim Jong Un watched missile launch
Associated Press PYONGYANG, North Korea In an implicit challenge to President Donald Trump,
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Pennsylvania fire company turns to ‘naughty bingo’ for cash HOMETOWN, Pa. A
Immigrants wait in fear after raids; Trump takes credit
Associated Press Pastor Fred Morris looked out over his congregation Sunday as news ricocheted
Al Jarreau dies at 76
Al Jarreau dies at 76 LOS ANGELES Grammy-winning jazz singer Al Jarreau, who transcended genres
Thousands evacuate as officials eye dam
Associated Press OROVILLE, CALIF. Thousands evacuated their Northern California homes Sunday
US gas prices drop
US gas prices drop CAMARILLO, Calif. The average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline
Sunday around the NHL | Game recaps
Wild 6, Red Wings 3 ST. PAUL, MINN. Zach Parise scored twice and Devan Dubnyk made 30 saves to
Mahoning Valley Race Course: Today’s Entries
TODAY’S ENTRIES Post Time: 12:45 P.M. RACE 1 $10,600, 3 yo’s & up, 6F, F & M, CLM $7,500 1
Prince’s Warner catalog goes to all streaming services
Associated Press NEW YORK Tidal’s exclusive streaming rights to Prince’s Warner Bros. Records
White House considering all its options on travel ban
Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. The White House continues to weigh its options after a legal
ACLU sees Trump-era surge in members and donations
Associated Press NEW YORK The nearly century-old American Civil Liberties Union says it is
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 5-under 67 in the
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW Sweating in a sauna can benefit your brain and heart. People’s Pharmacy, C1.
59th Annual Grammy Awards Adele’s ‘25’ takes 5
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Even though Adele flubbed during her live performance at the
SPORTS digest
YSU bowling team finishes 14th HOUSTON The No. 24 Youngstown State bowling team split two seven-
Glenwood Jr. High School teacher wins $16,000 Ohio EPA grant for ambitious composting project
Glenwood Jr. High School teacher wins $16,000 Ohio EPA grant for ambitious composting project
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