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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Canfield council OK's 2017 budget of slightly more than $10.3M
Canfield council OKs 2017 budget of slightly more than $10.3M
Nashville Zoo welcomes rare baby clouded leopard
A rare clouded leopard's birth at the Nashville Zoo marks a milestone that could help rebuild the mysterious Asian cat's population, officials said Thursday.
Trumbull prosecutor fights attempt to expunge record of care provider
Trumbull prosecutor fights attempt to expunge record of care provider
Officials discuss finding site for innovation center
Officials discuss finding site for innovation center
Youngstown schools CFO works to avoid repeat of payroll glitch
Youngstown schools CFO works to avoid repeat of payroll glitch
Reverse raffle to benefit Angel Wing campaign
The organization’s annual Reverse Raffle Dinner will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. March 11 at Angels’ Andrews Hall.
DVD thieves sought
Crimestoppers Youngstown is helping township police try to identify men suspected of stealing a total of 29 DVDs worth more than $900 from a township grocery store.
Adult diploma program opens up possibilities for participants
Camille Burton, 44, said nothing is more important to her and her family than education.
Sessions steps aside from Russia-contact investigation
Under growing pressure from Democrats and Republicans alike, Attorney General Jeff Sessions agreed Thursday to recuse himself from an investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
OSU Extension Service Lunch & Learn event is Friday
OSU Extension Service Lunch & Learn event is Friday
New Bethel Baptist Church hosts security seminar Friday and Saturday
New Bethel Baptist Church hosts security seminar Friday and Saturday
Traffic accident backs up traffic on I-680 near Salt Springs Road exit
Traffic accident backs up traffic on I-680 near Salt Springs Road exit
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 26
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury
Husted makes GOP appointment to Trumbull elections board
Husted makes GOP appointment to Trumbull elections board
Power outages scattered throughout Mahoning Valley
Power outages reported throughout Mahoning Valley
UPDATE | Defiant Hamad challenges today's court proceedings
A defiant Nasser Hamad repeatedly challenged the proceedings against him this morning during his arraignment on aggravated murder and attempted aggravated murder charges.
Match Day yields most online donations for Thiel
Thiel College saw about a 50 percent increase in online donations
Board of Control OK's purchase of final parcel for amphitheater project
Board of Control OK's purchase of final parcel for amphitheater project
Iraqis flee western Mosul; UN warns of more displacement
Iraqis flee western Mosul; UN warns of more displacement
Tens of thousands remain without power in West Virginia
Tens of thousands remain without power in West Virginia
I-80 westbound closed at Exit 15 in Mercer County due to crash
I-80 westbound closed at Exit 15 in Mercer County due to crash
Trial begins for pair accused in East Side drug ring case
Trial begins for pair accused in East Side drug ring
Local church hosts drive-through dinner
Local church hosts drive-through dinner CANFIELD Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580
Rasile’s offseason work leads to state mark
Zach Rasile’s 123 3-pointers are a single-season Ohio record.
Changing positions is a snap for Davis
Quarterback Ricky Davis is hauling in passes instead of throwing them this spring.
Young wrestler rates a Perfect 10
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Growing up on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, Tye
Contest winner didn’t get lost in ‘Moonlight’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN William Hansen of the South Side is the winner of The Vindicator’s Best
Film series, discussions accompany drama
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse will examine two major aspects of the city’s
Fullum’s grit inspires Clippers past Devils
Columbiana took all three games against Lisbon this season.
Ursuline’s Harris catches fire for Mooney sweep
Ursuline sophomore Dayshanette Harris didn’t love the question, but answered it with a smile.
‘Harry’s Friendly Service’ A moment in Youngstown history
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “Harry’s Friendly Service” is coming home.
Crumbling dam sold for $50 at auditor’s auction
The crumbling Woodside Lake dam and part of that lake sold for $50 in a county auditor’s auction.
Nasser Hamad indicted on charges that could produce the death penalty
Father of one victim refutes suggestion that he ‘fueled’ animosities between his family and Nasser Hamad
Slow start no problem as Flashes oust Falls
Megan Turner had 15 points and two key 3-pointers for Champion.
Trump idea to expand health care competition faces hurdles
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. Allowing insurers to market health care policies across
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Wood waste burning project complete YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Thermal’s $1 million wood waste
YEARS AGO ON MARCH 2
Today is Thursday, March 2, the 61st day of 2017. There are 304 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
“The Big Bang Theory” (8 P.M., CBS): Sheldon accuses Amy of not sticking to the bathroom
“The Big Bang Theory” (8 P.M., CBS): Sheldon accuses Amy of not sticking to the bathroom schedule.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of xx.x xx. All yields given in percent.
President must flesh out agenda outlined Tuesday
Editorial: When it comes to presi- dential agendas, the devil is in the details. This is especially true of a
Illegal immigrants boost economy
Opinion: By Ramesh Ponnuru Bloomberg View It’s an eye-opening finding: If the U.S. no longer had any
Today
Today Discussion ... And the Rest is History Book Club, 6 p.m., Austintown Public Library, 600
Record highs for US stocks; Dow crosses 21,000-point mark
Associated Press Investors bet big on U.S. stocks Wednesday, giving the market its biggest single-
North Dakota windfall
Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. North Dakota stands to gain more than $110 million annually in
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Before I Fall (PG-13) The perfect life of a young woman unravels when she finds
Deadly storm in the Midwest sounded like ‘explosion of glass’
Associated Press ST. LOUIS A deadly spring-like storm that one Illinois resident described as
Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463
Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463 Tue: David Kana, 7 p.m. Barrel Run Crossing
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Simone Biles, Charo join ‘DWTS’ cast LOS ANGELES A “Bachelor,” a bull rider, a
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Wizard of Oz,SDRq presented by the Oakland Center for the Arts’ Kids First
158,982 total concealed carry licenses in 2016 was the highest on record for Ohio since licenses began being issued more than a decade ago
158,982 total concealed carry licenses in 2016 was the highest on record for Ohio since licenses began being issued more than a decade ago
Struthers assault case bound over to Mahoning County grand jury
Police arrested Joey Seaman on Feb. 20.
Wednesday’s High School Sports at a glance
BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Division I East 57, Akron East 38 In at battle of the Easts, the
Opioid addiction can start in ER
Opinion: By Michael Barnett and Anupam B. JENA Los Angeles Times There’s a common thread in many
Trump should emulate FDR
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service “The average newspaper, especially of the better sort, has
Vacancy not filled on board of elections
Vacancy not filled on board of elections WARREN A meeting called for Wednesday night to allow
Ohio Supreme Court is considering whether evidence gathered against two Boardman residents should be suppressed
Officers, warrant in hand, forced their way into an apartment without announcing the purpose of their visit
AROUND THE NBA
AROUND THE NBA Wednesday’s games and notes Celtics 103, Cavaliers 99 BOSTON Isaiah Thomas
Factories grew last month at fastest pace since 2014
Associated Press WASHINGTON American factories expanded last month at the fastest pace in more
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Man practicing Parkour falls 40 feet down chimney DENVER A 26-year-old man says
UN urged to add 11 to list of child rights violators
UN urged to add 11 to list of child rights violators UNITED NATIONS A network of organizations
Staff told to preserve Russia-related materials
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House counsel’s office has instructed the president’s
What you do or say in an Uber may be recorded
Associated Press NEW YORK Watch what you do or say the next time you jump into an Uber: Your
Justice Dept.: Sessions spoke with Russian ambassador in ’16
Associated Press WASHINGTON Attorney General Jeff Sessions had two conversations with the
Pens acquire Streit, Corrado in late trades
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) CHICAGO It took a while. Until the very end, actually. But the
Firefighters battle multiple-truck fire in North Jackson
No injuries as four semi-trucks burn at Macy’s distribution center
YSU’s Zallow clinches another NCAA berth
The sophomore hurdler’s best time this year in the 60-meter hurdles is 7.61 seconds.
Report: Browns’ Gordon to apply for reinstatement
Josh Gordon hasn’t appeared in a regular-season game since 2014.
Youngstown council approves moving ahead with work to Meridian Road
The project will start later this month or early next month
Teen dodges sickle-cell disease with gene therapy
Associated Press A French teen who was given gene therapy for sickle-cell disease more than two
Judge: Proof that wife helped Orlando shooter is ‘debatable’
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. A federal judge in California said Wednesday that it is
JFS closed due to bedbug infestation
JFS closed due to bedbug infestation YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Department of Job and Family
Abuse survivor quits pope’s panel over Vatican stonewall
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Frustrated by what she described as Vatican stonewalling, an
Kane has hat trick; Blackhawks beat Pens
Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks pushed aside the Pittsburgh Penguins.
SPORTS digest
YSU’s Morse named First-Team All-League indianapolis, ind. Youngstown State junior Cameron Morse
WEDNESDAY’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
Wake Forest 88, No. 8 Louisville 81 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. John Collins had 25 points and 11
Campbell City Council puts finance director on notice
Council has repeatedly raised concerns about finances.
Bluejays pull away from Lordstown
After exorcising one set of Devils on Wednesday night, another awaits Jackson-Milton girls basketball team.
Boxing show to take place on Saturday
“The March Badness” show is set for Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Banquet Center.
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