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Howland chief names one fatality, gives details on shooting
Howland Chief Nick Roberts said Nasser Hamad, 47, will be formally charged later with two counts of aggravated murder and three counts of attempted aggravated ...
Stories published February 26, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Kurt Busch wins Daytona 500
Many of NASCAR's biggest stars were knocked out in crashes in the traditional season opener
Drunken driver caused Mardi Gras accident that injured 28
The driver plowed through busy streets during holiday weekend festivities, police said
Wendy's to install self-ordering automated food-vending kiosks at 1,000 restaurants
It is doing so to reduce labor costs and respond to youth trends
Sessions' agenda could result in renewed prison overcrowding over tougher drug penalties
The new administration has also reversed the Obama administration's policy on not using private prisons, such as the Northeast Ohio Correctional Center in Youngstown
Positive reviews propel 'Get Out' to top of the box office heap this weekend
'Lego Batman' came in second place
Fight to keep Confederate flag flying in South gets two victories
In SC, the Heritage Act protects the flag
Report warns of dire consequences of repeal of Obamacare
Ohio Gov. Kasich doubts whether the US House will pass anything that still provides adequate coverage
Casualties mount as US-backed forces advance in IS-held Mosul
Hundreds have been killed in recent days
Joseph Wapner, star of 'The People's Court,' dead at 97
Wapner show was one of the granddaddies of the syndicated reality shows of today.
Actor Bill Paxton dies at 61
Star of "Apollo 13," "Titanic" and HBO series "Big Love" died from complications due to surgery.
Howland shooting 911 audio
911 calls from the shooting in Howland on Saturday in the front yard of a Niles-Cortland Road (state Route 46) home that left two dead and three hospitalized.
Howland chief names one fatality, gives details on shooting
Howland Chief Nick Roberts said Nasser Hamad, 47, will be formally charged later with two counts of aggravated murder and three counts of attempted aggravated murder.
GriefShare support group begins
GriefShare support group begins BOARDMAN GriefShare will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Good Hope
Book-release party set for March 22
Book-release party set for March 22 WARREN Mussler Chiropractic and Phoenix House Wellness
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY St. Charles will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Matthew Room at St. Charles Church,
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Gathering Place event, sponsored by Lord of Life Church, Canfield, will meet at 11 a.m. March 13 at
SENIOR CITIZENS
Lowellville Senior Citizens will meet at noon Friday at Lowellville City Hall conference room. Ernie
SENIOR MENU
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Cifra leads Struthers to D-II district bowling title
Adam Cifra's 628 series was second-best among individual bowlers.
New program improves attendance for Williamson Elementary students
New program reduces high-risk marks for Williamson Elementary students
Irish dynamic duo does in Rebels
Ursuline’s Dayshanette Harris and Simone Comer were just too much for Crestview to handle.
JFK’s LaMonica shoots down Western Reserve with 37 points
Warren JFK will meet McDonald in a district semifinal.
YSU men fall on road to Cleveland State to end regular season
Penguins stumble into postseason having lost seven of last eight games.
Guests and organizers celebrated Polish culture and food and drinks
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN Alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Polish Mardi Gras, or Ostatki, the last
Mooney wins to set up Round 3 with rival
Conchetta Rinaldi had 14 points and Camden Hergenrother 11 for the winners.
Interactive drumming session at library draws 100 enthusiastic kids
Interactive drumming session at library draws 100 enthusiastic kids
I-80 speed cam to remain off-limits for Liberty under new law
Lawmakers rescinded provision that would have included interstates.
Can Oscars show ratings rebound?
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES If the Oscars had doubled down on nominating
Offensive songs at Carnival are cut
By SARAH DiLORENZO Associated Press SAO PAULO The typical notion of Carnival in Brazil is that
Gathering brings fond memories of Rev. James W. Webb II, longtime civil-rights activist
Gathering brings fond memories of Rev. James W. Webb II, longtime civil-rights activist
Pezzano leads late run by Blue Devils
Karlee Pezzano pulled off some late-game heroics and the Blue Devils escaped with a 65-63 victory.
Predicting the Academy Award winners A ‘La La’ landslide?
IF YOU WATCH What: The 89th Academy Awards Where: ABC or live stream the Oscars at ABC.com or
Black Diamond Leadership Brunch celebrates and honor black males for volunteerism
Black Diamond Leadership Brunch celebrates and honor black males for volunteerism
Youngstown cameras aimed at interstates drive accidents down, police revenue up
Nearly $1 million has been collected by the police department from those caught on camera speeding
SPORTS digest
Spano to speak at Curbstone Coaches Local Sports Historian Nick Spano will be the guest speaker
Y’town’s black eye getting worse
Opinion: The disappearance of a prospective candidate for mayor of Youngstown – or any community, for that
MORE WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
No. 1 UConn 91, Memphis 48 STORRS, CONN. Katie Lou Samuelson broke out of a shooting slump,
MEN’S TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Saturday’s games
No. 2 Villanova 79, No. 23 Creighton 63 VILLANOVA, PA. Eric Paschall scored a season-high 19
Democrats elect Perez party chairman on second ballot
Associated Press ATLANTA Democrats elected former Labor Secretary Tom Perez as their new
Daniel Suarez to represent Mexico in Daytona debut
Associated PRess DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. Daniel Suarez wore a suit but ditched the tie the first
CORRECTION
CORRECTION An article on Page A3 of Saturday’s Vindicator headlined “MS Consultants hired as
Fox News’ Swedish ‘security adviser’ has many puzzled
Associated Press NEW YORK A wave of puzzlement is rippling across Sweden for the second time in
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Benjamin scores 22, but YSU women fall
The Penguins will be the No. 8 seed in next Week’s Horizon League Tournament.
Multitalented cast of ‘No More Peace!’ includes strong standouts
By Eric McCrea entertain@vindy.com With the tumultuous political scene we all face on the daily
Coal-royalty program changes frozen by Trump administration
Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. The Interior Department has put on hold changes to how the
Eastern Gateway’s growth reflected in Y’town’s gains
Editorial: Spend some time talking to Dr. Jimmie Bruce, president of Eastern Gateway Community College, and
SATURDAY aROUND THE NHL
Penguins 4, Flyers 2 PITTSBURGH Sidney Crosby scored his NHL-leading 34th goal, Matt Murray
Aulizia, Kubacki finish top 5 in state meet
Aulizia was very much in the mix for a 50 freestyle title on Saturday
America’s public pension crisis jeopardizing cities and states that must deliver on promises
Opinion: WASHINGTON Some American disasters come as bolts from the blue – the stock market crash of October
YEARS AGO ON FEB. 26
Today is Sunday, Feb. 26, the 57th day of 2017. There are 308 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
YSU roundup
softball Penguins drop both games in Winthrop Winthrop, s.c. The Youngstown State softball
Conditions deteriorate in west Mosul
Associated Press MOSUL, Iraq The Iraqi advance into Mosul’s western half slowed Saturday as
Closed to traffic
Closed to traffic YOUNGSTOWN Beginning Monday, East Glacier Drive will be closed to traffic from
Pre-existing conditions makes health care replacement complex
Associated Press CHICAGO As Republicans try to unite around a replacement for the Affordable
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, noon, town hall, 82 Ohltown Road. Boardman Township
Canfield takes home five section titles
Canfield, Girard, Howland, Hubbard and West Branch combined to send 31 wrestlers to Friday’s district tournament
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Lincoln in the Bardo” by George Saunders (Random House) 2. “Norse
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
Insurance The Gibson Agency of Girard has been recognized by Grange Insurance as a top-performing
SATURDAY’S PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL Warren JFK 70, Cleveland VA-SJ 69 Antonio McQueen and Justin Bofenkamp each
American Airlines launches cheap economy fares
American Airlines launches cheap economy fares FORT WORTH, Texas Cheap, no-frills fares from
YSU track holding lead at Horizon League Championship
Both the Youngstown State men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams hold seven-point leads
Bar attack suspect a ‘drunken mess,’ not political
Bar attack suspect a ‘drunken mess,’ not political OLATHE, Kan. A Kansas man accused of
Democrats inviting immigrants to Trump’s speech
Associated Press WASHINGTON Democrats have invited immigrants and foreigners to President
Salty pretzels normalized blood pressure
Q. I am battling high blood pressure. With effort, I have been able to keep my BP at an average of
Strange antiques and collectibles with mysterious shapes and unknown purposes are sometimes part of
Strange antiques and collectibles with mysterious shapes and unknown purposes are sometimes part of
Is GM trying to freeze out competitors?
Associated Press WASHINGTON With states seizing the initiative on shaping the future of self-
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Job skills workshops YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown, 25 W. Rayen Ave., is offering monthly
Adopted son wants to live with biological mother
Q. Our 14-year-old son, who was adopted by open adoption, now wants to go live with his biological
AROUND THE NBA
AROUND THE NBA Saturday’s games Deron Williams intends to sign with Cavs Free agent guard
Week of Sunday, February 26, 2017
Carl R. Mort III et al to Shane D. Bradt et al, W. Michigan, Sebring, $19,000. The Donald E.
Right-to-work law still totally wrong for Ohio
Opinion: Right-to-work law still totally wrong for Ohio It’s d j vu all over again in the Ohio
Harlem of the West
Associated Press DENVER The neighborhood was once called The Harlem of the West. It’s a place
Locals looking for route to Columbus
Three area teams and three individuals will compete in the Division I district bowling tournament today.
Easy ways to save money at home
Don’t let your cash go down the drain or out the window. Consumer Reports suggests doing the
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