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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Valley families share struggles with multiple sclerosis
Nick and Adrienne Giangiordano sit in the living room of their New Middletown home.
UPDATE: North Korea fires four banned missiles, officials report
Joint US-S. Korean drills are set to begin
Dogs put in paw for Mardi Gras
Duesenberg may have an uncanny, loving way of putting on a show, but when it comes to making a positive impact on others’ lives, he’s definitely not a one-trick dog.
Miss Lindsay's story time set for Thursday
Miss Lindsay’s story time set for Thursday LEETONIA Leetonia Community Public Library, 181
BOOKS DIGEST
Book seeks to unlock readers’ inner potential YOUNGSTOWN David Kohout, director of Talk is
North Korea fires new projectile, South Korea claims
Seoul and Washington have begun joint military drills
FBI director: Trump's claim of wiretapping by Obama is false
If true, the allegation would implicate the FBI
Wean Foundation awards local SUCCESS grants
The Wean Foundation awarded $98,988 to 30 local organizations in February.
Opera Western Reserve hosts Spring Cabaret
Opera fundraiser is planned for 7 p.m. May 19 at Stambaugh Auditorium.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Canfield AARP 3104 will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at Canfield Presbyterian Church. Blood pressure
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Gathering Place event, sponsored by Lord of Life Church, Canfield, will meet at 11 a.m. March 13 at
SENIOR MENU
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
MASONIC GROUPS
THURSDAY 32nd Club will meet at noon at Christ Church. Take a sack lunch. Masonic news is
Pharmacists could offer much cheaper version of EpiPen if Ohio bill becomes law
A two-pen pack costs about $600
New movie explores drag-queen scene in Ohio's heartland
The Ohio Legislature is considering a bill to protect ministers from officiating at gay weddings.
'Logan' soars to top of box office this weekend with $85M haul
Last weekend's Best Picture Oscar winner 'Moonlight' got a slight bump
President calls on Congress to probe his claim of wiretapping of Trump Tower by Obama
Obama’s intelligence chief said no such wiretapping actions were ever carried out
Holy smokes! Israel takes steps to decriminalize marijuana possession
A committee is expected to recommend ways in which the state will still regulate the drug
Do you have a plan to control Asian carp? It could be worth big bucks
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan and others are protesting the Trump administration's withholding of a multimillion-dollar study to control the invasive species
Many dogs celebrate 'Mardi Paws' along Mill Creek bike trail today
One therapy dog was a Duesey of a participant
Hungarian violin-piano duo at St. John’s
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Hungarian musicians Ferenc Szecsődi, violin, and Aniko Szokody, piano,
Law professor, defense attorney discuss whether Castle Doctrine might help defendant in deadly shooting
Some have questioned whether the homeowner who killed two young men and injured three other people was justified
Movie legends claw for a comeback
Eight-part miniseries on FX tells the epic rivalry between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford By
U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson joins in “Spirit of America” Trump rally in Boardman
The congressman urged Trump detractors to give the president a chance
Boardman takes down Louisville in sectional final
By eric fortune sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN Boardman coach Pat Birch and Louisville coach Tom
Warrant arrest turns to four-hour standoff in Springfield Township
The suspect is in the Mahoning County jail
Bluejays earn another trip to Massillon Perry
Terranova’s 15 points led Jackson-Milton past McDonald
Teen charged with Feb. 6 shooting of woman in her Youngstown driveway
Teen charged with Feb. 6 shooting of woman in her Youngstown driveway
‘PAW Patrol’ a big hit with youngsters
The event was Saturday at the Skate Zone Family Fun Center in Austintown
Seach for missing Farmdale man enters fourth day
John Peters, 91, was last seen in Orwell at a gas station
Universal Orlando ticket prices increase
Universal Orlando ticket prices increase ORLANDO, Fla. Following Walt Disney World’s lead,
City offers Andy Warhol, August Wilson and the ‘best cake in America’ Unique to Pittsburgh
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor PITTSBURGH If you’re planning a trip to Pittsburgh, you’ll
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Lincoln in the Bardo” by George Saunders (Random House) 2. “Norse
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, March 5, the 64th day of 2017. There are 301 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Mahoning Valley St. Patrick’s Day Parade, now in its 39th year, planned for March 12
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is next Sunday in Boardman
Trump claims Obama wiretapped phones
Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. President Donald Trump on Saturday accused former President
Youngstown Playhouse ‘Harry’s’ is filled with local nostalgia
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown Local playwright Rob Zellers premiered his
Phantoms goalie finally gets a break
Lumberjacks defeat Phantoms to move into third place
UN: Chemical attacks in Iraq would be a war crime
Associated Press IRBIL, Iraq The United Nations warned that the alleged use of chemical weapons
Saturday’s Men’s COLLEGE Basketball games
Indiana 96, Ohio State 92 COLUMBUS Robert Johnson scored 26 points and James Blackmon Jr. added
Second-half run dooms East’s bid against Ellet
By DAN HINER sports@vindy.com AKRON An 8-0 run was the difference in the East boys basketball
Sims wins ‘March Badness’ in a minute
Youngstown’s Brian Sims barely broke a sweat, Jackson Behun climbed back to the .500 mark and Isaac Chatman won by disqualification
Cavaliers sit LeBron, Kyrie in loss to Heat
Associaed Press miami LeBron James and Kyrie Irving rested, and the Miami Heat took advantage.
Preps at a glance
SATURDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT DIVISION I Akron Ellet 83, East 68 EAST
Wrestling STATE QUALIFIERS
Wrestling STATE QUALIFIERS Division I Austintown Fitch — Andrew Fairbanks* (138), Gus Sutton
SPORTS digest
Andraso to speak at Curbstone Coaches ITCL Commissioner Paul Andraso will be the guest speaker at
Tell Ohio state legislators not to decrease funding for your local libraries
Opinion: Tell Ohio state legislators not to decrease funding for your local libraries As part of his
Cancer patients cannot afford consequences of total repeal of the ACA
Opinion: Cancer patients cannot afford consequences of total repeal of the ACA Before the Afford- able Care
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS Bridge-building team wins competition Three Brookfield High School students
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v“Harry’s “Friendly Service,” 2:30 p.m.: Step back into 1977
A guide to Valley high school theater productions MUSICAL SEASON
“INTO THE WOODS” Austintown Fitch High School, 900-1104 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Performances
Tribune News Service (TNS)
Tribune News Service (TNS) I’ve said it many times, but it bears repeating: A child’s natural
AROUND THE NHL| Saturday’s NHL games
Senators 3, Blue Jackets 2 OTTAWA, ONTARIO Zack Smith scored a short-handed goal in the third
Culinary schools struggle with enrollment decline Staying relevant
By SUSAN ALLEN The Associated Press MONTPELIER, Vt. With enrollment in culinary institutes in
For the week of Sunday, March 5, 2017
Joseph T. Vizzuso et al to Mark Grove et al, Plumbrook Drive, Canfield, $142,900. Patricia
What’s a “jeep”?
What’s a “jeep”? To a car collector or soldier, it is a special kind of vehicle that can travel
LIMELIGHTS & CAREER PATHS
TOP RATING Fireline Inc., a manufacturer of refractory components with facilities on Andrews
Switch to Ford no issue for Stewart-Haas
Associated Press hampton, ga. So much for a transition period at Stewart-Haas Racing. The
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
King Food orders accepted March 13
Orders are being taken a Niles UM Church and Niles Community Services
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Trump says he’s not to blame for poor ‘Apprentice’ ratings NEW YORK In typical
Prosecutors: NY man tried to join extremists
Associated Press NEW YORK A New York man repeatedly traveled to the Middle East to try to join
Military plane crashes near Syria, Turkey border
Military plane crashes near Syria, Turkey border ISTANBUL Turkish officials said that an
Supporters rally across country for president
Associated Press From Colorado’s state Capitol to Trump Tower in New York and the Washington
Tea party parallel? Liberals taking aim at their own party
By LISA LERER and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press WASHINGTON Four days after Donald
Mahoning Valley Race Course: Saturday’s Results
RACE 1 $10,200 - 3 yo’s & up, 5 1/2F, CLM $5,000 6 Sultry Town Cat (Martinez, Jr.,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Tyler and Christa Bates, Salem, boy, March 3. Jennifer
SATURDAY’S OTHER NBA GAMES
SATURDAY’S OTHER NBA GAMES Clippers 101, Bulls 91 CHICAGO Reserve Jamal Crawford scored 25
YSU roundup
Softball teams loses 2 in S.C. Spartanburg, S.C. The Youngstown State softball team dropped a
How egregious is Y’town water department scam?
Editorial: When one employee on the public payroll falsifies his credentials to boost his compensation, it’s
Truth about US jobs
Opinion: Just as he did throughout last year’s campaign, President Donald J. Trump promised the American
Believe in Youngstown City Schools
Opinion: I am honored to be given the privilege to work in Youngstown; I love this city. Leaving my hometown
FACE-OFF
Drivers rebel against Uber’s price-cutting quest for growth Associated Press DETROIT The face-
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