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Community organizer taps Warren brewery business
Adam Keck, 30, has spent most of his adult life dedicated to improving communities.
V24: Country star keeps a step ahead of his devils Brantley Gilbert’s new chapter
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com What you see (or hear) is what you get from Brantley
Stories published February 16, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Judge tosses out defamation lawsuit against Bill Cosby
Judge tosses out defamation lawsuit against Bill Cosby
Community organizer taps Warren brewery business
Adam Keck, 30, has spent most of his adult life dedicated to improving communities.
Contract approved for bed-bug treatment
The YMHA commissioners approved a one-year bed bug treatment contract with Bug Patrol of Ohio LLC for up to $30,000.
Jury acquits Columbiana man on gun-silencer charge
Jury acquits Columbiana man on gun-silencer charge
Canfield native returns to area to share love rocks
Canfield native returns to area to share love rocks
Smolinski's career-best 30 carries YSU women to victory
Alison Smolinski made seven 3-pointers and scored 30 points.
Youngstown investigating 2-car accident on South Avenue
Youngstown police on scene of 2-car accident
Supermax inmate gets 18 months for threats to doctor
When he threatened a prison doctor, William Brown was 18 days away last September from getting released from the Ohio State Penitentiary
Thimble tossed! Game piece voted out of Monopoly board game
Hasbro Inc. is holding a worldwide contest to let people choose the eight tokens to be included in the next generation of the property acquisition game
Steelers negotiating with WR Brown
The Steelers are following through on their promise to offer All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown a new contract.
Harward rejects offer to succeed Michael Flynn as Trump’s national security adviser
Harward rejects offer to succeed Michael Flynn as Trump’s national security adviser
Black lawmakers dismayed by Trump's invite to black reporter
Black lawmakers dismayed by Trump's invite to black reporter
Museum official: No plans to sell Wright Brothers artifact
The propeller was bought by a former trustee for $37,000 and donated to the hall in 2004.
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 26
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
Youngstown, Warren, Howland and Sharon hospitals sold by CHS to Boston health care outfit
Youngstown, Sharon hospitals sold to Boston health care outfit
Warren man charged with making social media threat expected to leave jail on bond
Warren man charged with making social media threat expected to leave jail on bond
Ohio University shuts down after large water main break
Ohio University shuts down after large water main break
Texas man gets 10 years for bringing drugs from Mexico to Youngstown
Texas man gets 10 years for bringing drugs from Mexico to Youngstown
Store demolition benefits Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown
Store demolition benefits Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown
Traffic on Warren's West Market Street back to normal after gun incident
Traffic on Warren's West Market Street back to normal after gun incident
A month into presidency, Trump prepares for a campaign rally
A month into presidency, Trump prepares for a campaign rally
WCBA students qualify for social media competition
WCBA students qualify for social media competition
City board of control OKs terms to fix two busy downtown streets
City board of control OKs terms to fix two busy downtown streets
Boardman police recover car stolen from owner's home
Boardman police recover car stolen from owner's home
Guilty plea expected involving San Bernardino terror attack
Guilty plea expected involving San Bernardino terror attack
Columbus prosecutors not allowed to pursue forgotten 1972 cop shooting
Judge: Man can’t be tried in forgotten ’72 cop-shooting case
Police request warrants in Michigan State assault case
police request warrants in Michigan State assault case
Stranded #hiker, dogs rescued from New Hampshire mountain
Stranded hiker, dogs rescued from New Hampshire mountain
6 charged in North Carolina with trafficking a ton of pot
6 charged in North Carolina with trafficking a ton of pot
Mattis: US not ready to collaborate militarily with Russia
Mattis: US not ready to collaborate militarily with Russia
US secretary of state says Russia must honor Ukraine deal
US secretary of state says Russia must honor Ukraine deal
Vice squad recovers guns, drugs in raids; makes arrests
Vice squad recovers guns, drugs in raids; makes arrests
Junior League will host meet-and-greet
Junior League will host meet-and-greet BOARDMAN Junior League of Youngstown will host a meet and
New cameras create clearer pictures of East High
Southeast Security installs $168,300 worth of more than 100 cameras in East High
YSU graduate works to help Syrian refugees in Turkey
Mahoning Valley native Ashley Anderson founds online shop that benefits refugees
MetroParks screening committee to send recommendations to judge
Screening committee interviewed eight candidates for open MetroParks board seat
Body found on East Side identified as teen missing since last week
Coroner’s office says body is teen missing since last week
Youngstown council members are concerned about the city spending water and sewer money on economic development
Some members want an annual budget of how much can be spent
Salem theater serves another helping of the ‘Church Ladies’
Staff report SALEM Salem Community Theatre is bringing back the “Church Basement Ladies.” The
Generation Rock flexes its local musical muscle
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Generation Rock, a new band with years of experience, will
Good times and Badd times Pop trio returns in I Love the 90s tour
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Doing it on their own is how the members of ’90s flash-
Country star keeps a step ahead of his devils Brantley Gilbert’s new chapter
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com What you see (or hear) is what you get from Brantley
Austintown racino gets a chaplain
Chaplain Jim Smith started at the racino in January.
Youngstown Symphony is ready to ‘Rock On!’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With his “Rocktopia” set to launch a tour this
Wednesday’s other NBA games
Spurs 107, Magic 79 ORLANDO, FLA. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 23 points and Kawhi Leonard added 22,
SPORTS digest
Brock Lesnar tells UFC he is retired as fighter LOS ANGELES Former UFC heavyweight champion
Remains of tortoise George returning to Galapagos Islands
Remains of tortoise George returning to Galapagos Islands QUITO, Ecuador Lonesome George is
Cavaliers roll into All-Star break with win over Pacers
James scored 31, Irving with 26 in win over Indiana
Sammarone’s fantastic finish bails out Canfield
Serena Sammarone stole the ball and the show for Canfield on Wednesday night.
PRESIDENTS DAY | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Congress blocks rule barring mentally impaired from guns
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress on Wednesday sent President Donald Trump legislation
Trump charting a new course for the Middle East
Associated Press WASHINGTON Charting a striking new course for the Middle East, President
Kuzman’s owes $21K in back taxes
Kuzman’s owes $21K in back taxes GIRARD Kuzman’s, a bar and dance hall that closed this year,
Pentagon boss to NATO nations: Increase your military spending
Associated Press BRUSSELS In an ultimatum to America’s allies, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis
Trump’s secretary of state on the spot on 1st foreign trip
Associated Press BONN, Germany U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has his work cut out for
Bond yields rise, stocks push to records as economy cruises
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks and bond yields punched higher Wednesday, and U.S. indexes set
Campbell Law Director clears overtime pay, despite mayor’s claim
Findings do not back mayor’s allegation of impropriety.
Trump administration ushers in changes to Obama health law
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration took steps Wednesday intended to calm
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Ribbon cutting WARREN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber recently had a ribbon-cutting
Cavaliers 113 PACERS104
Cavaliers 113 PACERS104 Next: Knicks at Cleveland, Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Inside: More NBA results, B3
YSU to offer real-estate courses
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Individuals who wish to obtain licensure as an Ohio Real Estate salesman
Trump declares ‘another day in paradise’
Associated Press WASHINGTON Less than a month into his tenure, Donald Trump’s White House is
Cubs get started with fanfare, big expectations
Back home in Las Vegas this winter, Kris Byrant finally understood just how much the Cubs championship meant far beyond the Windy City.
Puzder withdraws nomination to be Trump’s labor secretary
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s nominee for labor secretary abruptly
DeVos’ confirmation is troubling
Opinion: By Karin Klein The Sacramento Bee The parade of gruesome Cabinet confirmations continue, the
Family writes brutally honest obit
Opinion: By Jacquielynn Floyd The Dallas Morning News What do we owe the unloved dead? A dignified
Clean water anyone?
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords In case you were wondering what Republicans have planned for the
Congress must delve into Trump’s links to Russia
Editorial: Recently, a comment from President Donald Trump about Russian President Vladimir Putin went viral
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Optimism among US homebuilders weakens
Associated Press U.S. homebuilders are feeling a bit less confident this month, reflecting a
WEDNESDAY’S PREPS AT A GLANCE
GIRLS BASKETBALL Ursuline 63, Boardman 51 Simone Comer scored 26 and reached 1,000 for her
HIGH SCHOOL BOWLING
HIGH SCHOOL BOWLING DIVISION I SECTIONAL When: 9 a.m. (girls) and 2 p.m. (boys), Sunday.
WEDNESDAY’s TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
MEN No. 10 North Carolina 97, North Carolina State 73 RALEIGH, N.C. Joel Berry II scored 18
Canfield town hall meeting set for May 4
The new fire station on Herbert Road should be completed by June
Calif. officials rush to drain lake as new storms begin
Associated Press OROVILLE, Calif. Officials raced to drain more water from a lake behind
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Kristine Bevan and Daniel James Noble, Youngstown, boy,
Bomb threat at EGCC
Bomb threat at EGCC YOUNGSTOWN An Austintown man was jailed Tuesday morning after witnesses said
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Sister Act,” Crown Theater Productions, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana, auditions
Basile returns to Ford hall
Basile returns to Ford hall Basile will return to Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St.,
‘La La Land’ is a divisive front-runner
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer These are divisive times. Agreement is hard to come by. Passions on
Lecture series at YSU planetarium
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A series of free lectures will begin this week at the Ward Beecher
A list of kindergarten registrations and screenings as submitted to The Vindicator:
A list of kindergarten registrations and screenings as submitted to The Vindicator: Niles:
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Sat: Dead Flowers,
Campbell seeks road levy renewal in November
City implements direct-deposit for employee pay checks.
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Howland school board, 1 p.m., special meeting for a work session and conduct any
Man charged with painting anti-Arab message
Associated Press TOLEDO Police have charged an Ohio man with criminal damaging in the spray-
Warren man accused of Sandy Hook threat to be arraigned today
An arraignment hearing will be held at 1:30 p.m. today in Warren Municipal Court to determine whether a man accused of making a Facebook threat involving Warren Schools Feb. 1 will be eligible to make bond.
Waterline break near treatment plant baffles Niles officials
Officials believe the break occurred near Jan. 29
Today
Today Country music Old Dominion, 7:30 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown;
“MasterChef Junior” (8 p.m., Fox): On “MasterChef Junior,” the remaining
“MasterChef Junior” (8 p.m., Fox): On “MasterChef Junior,” the remaining junior contestants compete
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, Feb. 16, the 47th day of 2017. There are 318 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK A Cure For Wellness (R) sss A young executive is sent to retrieve his company’s
Oscar contest is heating up
The race for the Oscar Award for Best Picture is about to enter the home stretch. “La La Land” is
Former Indian Chen to pitch for China in World Baseball Classic
Former Indian Chen to pitch for China in World Baseball Classic GOODYEAR, ARIZ. Nearly two
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