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Schiavoni hits the campaign stump for governor
His message is to make sure people have good jobs, quality schools and feel safe in their neighborhoods
Morning commute to be slick and slow
“This isn’t a bad snowstorm where you need to get bread and milk,” said Andrew DiPaolo, 21 WFMJ-TV meteorologist, The Vindicator’s broadcast partner. “This is ...
Stories published March 14, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Sebring cited for disinfecting contaminant twice after lead level corrected in drinking water
Nine months after Sebring water department became Ohio’s version of Flint, Mich., because Sebring failed to timely notify its customers it had elevated lead levels in its drinking water, the department had a problem with another contaminant.
Who really had a hand in St. Patrick's Day's most famous dish
In her later years, Rose Kravitz got only one day a year to cut the corned beef at the deli she started.
Today's snow to continue during cold snap
The snow should stop falling by Wednesday afternoon, but is expected to cause inconveniences for the morning’s commute in some parts of the Mahoning Valley.
Drug dealer asks for forgiveness before sentencing today for death of customer
Roderick Means asked for forgiveness just before he was sentenced in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court to five years in prison for providing the drugs a woman used that resulted in her death.
Fitch band to perform for vets in Virginia
The Fitch High School band will travel to Virginia Beach in April, but enjoying a respite from the Northeast Ohio weather is not the trip’s focus.
White House responds to Maddow tax revelation: Trump made $150+M in '05, paid $38M in taxes
The White House says President Donald Trump made more than $150 million in income in 2005 and paid $38 million in income taxes that year.
Who could be YSU's next basketball coach?
Good amount of young, attractive coaches to fill Slocum's shoes
Former Penguins on display during YSU's Pro Day
Rivers and Moss garner lots of attention from pro scouts
MSNBC's Maddow say network has Donald Trump tax documents from 2005
MSNBC's Maddow say network has Donald Trump tax documents from 2005
Trump White House sees "deep state" behind leaks, opposition
Trump White House sees "deep state" behind leaks, opposition
Youngstown educators seek Florida superintendent post
Youngstown educators seek Florida superintendent post
McDonald council changes time of Wednesday meeting
McDonald council changes time of Wednesday meeting
US envoy ends Mideast visit with vows to seek peace
US envoy ends Mideast visit with vows to seek peace
Warren man gets prison term for selling drugs that led to woman's death
Warren man gets prison term for selling drugs that led to woman's death
2nd helping: American brings back free meals on some flights
2nd helping: American brings back free meals on some flights
Activist sues Oscar nominee James Woods over 'Nazi' tweet
Activist sues Oscar nominee James Woods over 'Nazi' tweet
Police: Man killed baby's mom, abducted boy; both found safe
Police: Man killed baby's mom, abducted boy; both found safe
AP FACT CHECK: Both sides loose with facts in health debate
AP FACT CHECK: Both sides loose with facts in health debate
Dave Franco and 'Mad Men' star Alison Brie get married
Dave Franco and 'Mad Men' star Alison Brie get married
Police: Man hit East Liverpool undercover cop he thought was drug dealer
Police: Man hit East Liverpool undercover cop he thought was drug dealer
Trump pick for trade post heads to Senate for hearing
Trump pick for trade post heads to Senate for hearing
GOP leaders scramble to shore up support for health bill
GOP leaders scramble to shore up support for health bill
Boardman police: Early morning shooting was domestic altercation over dog
Boardman police: Early morning shooting was domestic altercation over dog
McDonald-Warren JFK game tonight canceled, reset for Wednesday
McDonald-Warren JFK game tonight canceled, reset for Wednesday
Youngstown school board meeting canceled today, reset for Wednesday
Youngstown school board meeting canceled today, reset for Wednesday
Polls: Most Palestinians skeptical of Trump peace efforts
Polls: Most Palestinians skeptical of Trump peace efforts
Lawmaker mocks abortion law with call for masturbation fines
Lawmaker mocks abortion law with call for masturbation fines
Big D’s Newton Grill is THAT burger, wins 2017 Badurik’s Butcher Block Meat 16
Big D’s Newton Grill is THAT burger, wins 2017 Badurik’s Butcher Block Meat 16
Ohio man pleads not guilty by reason of insanity in baby death
Ohio man pleads not guilty by reason of insanity in baby death
Youngstown police investigating bar brawl on South Side
Youngstown police investigating bar brawl on South Side
Pirates hijack freighter off Somalia's coast, officials say
Pirates hijack freighter off Somalia's coast, officials say
Protest of GOP health-care plan at noon today at congressman's Sharon, Pa. office
Protest of GOP health-care plan at congressman's Sharon, Pa., office
Weather causes cancellation of today's ACTION clergy breakfast
Weather causes cancellation of today's ACTION clergy breakfast
Markets Right Now: Energy stocks lead Wall Street lower
Markets Right Now: Energy stocks lead Wall Street lower
AP FACT CHECK: What about Trump's vow on health coverage?
AP FACT CHECK: What about Trump's vow on health coverage?
2 Ohio universities locked down amid reports of gunfire
2 Ohio universities locked down amid reports of gunfire
US applications for New Zealand citizenship jump 70 percent
US applications for New Zealand citizenship jump 70 percent
Ohio National Guard member dies at training in Indiana
Ohio National Guard member dies at training in Indiana
Ohio delays submitting education plan, will review feedback
Ohio delays submitting education plan, will review feedback
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for brunch at Bedford Trails Golf Course in
Legacy Dog Rescue plans reverse raffle
Legacy Dog Rescue plans reverse raffle CANFIELD Legacy Dog Rescue of Ohio will host a reverse
Beleaguered Buckeyes look for answers
Thad Matta couldn’t explain why his talented Ohio State team was so inconsistent.
Jacobs enjoys role as athletic administrator
Former softball player Elaine Jacobs has served 24 years in YSU athletics.
YSU’s receivers catching on in practice
Bo Pelini said the first workout after Spring Break was sloppy.
Schiavoni hits the campaign stump for governor
His message is to make sure people have good jobs, quality schools and feel safe in their neighborhoods
Girard finance committee recommends speed camera revenue redistribution
Girard finance committee recommends speed camera revenue redistribution
Youngstown council will consider a proposal to have an Army National Guard unit demolish 15-20 houses
The work would be on the city’s South Side
Mill Creek MetroParks board welcomes new member
Judge Rusu swears in Thomas M. Frost to serve on park board
Mohip flexes HB70 power
Monday night’s shakeups are the latest in a multi-year string of principal musical chairs at the high schools
Children hunt for signs of spring during MetroParks’ program
Mill Creek MetroParks program teaches kids about spring
Warren man charged with killing boy, 5, in 2015 seeks to have comments suppressed
A detective told him the only way to get to heaven would be to clear his conscience and tell the truth
Delay of Niles recovery plan leads to commission cancellation
Delay of recovery plan leads to commission cancellation
Youngstown mayoral candidate says the incumbent didn’t discipline water workers because of his own criminal past
The mayor says the accusation is without merit
Pulitzer-winning photographer Nick Ut looks back on career LIFE in PICTURES
By JOHN ROGERS Associated Press LOS ANGELES It would seem all but impossible to sum up one of
‘Madness’ expected to exceed $2 billion
Here’s one thing millions of Americans can agree on: March Madness is fun, especially when there’s a little money on the line.
Morning commute to be slick and slow
“This isn’t a bad snowstorm where you need to get bread and milk,” said Andrew DiPaolo, 21 WFMJ-TV meteorologist, The Vindicator’s broadcast partner. “This is mainly for travel [this morning] and Wednesday morning. If you’re going to be on the road, it’s going to be slick, so drive slowly.”
nhl roundup Monday’s games
Flames 4, Penguins 3, SO CALGARY, ALBERTA Kris Versteeg scored the lone shootout goal as the
Probation violation
Probation violation WARREN Trevor S. Hall, 23, of Buena Vista Avenue Northeast, organizer of
METROSFlbdigest
Protection order WARREN Another protection order was granted Monday in Trumbull County Family
Home sweet home for UConn
The Huskies won’t have to leave the state of Connecticut in the NCAA Tournament until the Final Four.
around the horn Monday’s MLB games
White Sox 9, Indians 5 Cleveland starter Carlos Carrasco was touched up for eight runs, all in the
Staring down the barrel of a nor’easter, region preps for snow
Associated Press NEW YORK Sandwiched between days that felt like spring last week and the
Zika: a spring break health risk
Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS) Many students and their families in the U.S. are taking a reprieve
Powerball winner stays anonymous
Powerball winner stays anonymous INDIANAPOLIS An Indiana man who won last month’s $435.3 million
Health screening
Health screening WARREN The Warren City Health District, 258 E. Market St., will offer a Know
CHILD-SEX SCANDAL 2 former Penn State officials plead guilty
Associated Press HARRISBURG, PA. Two former Penn State administrators accused of covering up
Kansas star freshman won’t miss time over off-the-court issues
Josh Jackson has been involved in a serious of incidents.
washington CBO says 14 million will lose coverage under GOP health bill
Staff/wire report WASHINGTON Fourteen million Americans would lose coverage next year under
Justice Department seeks more time on wiretapping evidence
Associated Press WASHINGTON Facing a Monday deadline, the Justice Department asked lawmakers for
Poland: Minn. man is Nazi commander
Associated Press WARSAW, POLAND Poland will seek the arrest and extradition of a Minnesota man
Elderly couple found Sunday traveled 145 miles from home, police say
An elderly couple reported missing Saturday traveled 145 miles away in the wrong direction.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Trumbull County Senior Advisory Board, 3 p.m., 2931-A Youngstown Road, Warren.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Detroit kids have better options, just not in Detroit
Associated Press DETROIT Long frustrated by failed efforts to turn around Michigan’s worst
Turkey sanctions the Netherlands
Associated Press ANKARA, TURKEY Turkey announced a series of political sanctions against the
Republicans can’t ignore infrastructure challenges
Editorial: The latest quadrennial report on the state of the nation’s roads, bridges, water systems and energy
‘Big Bang Theory’ will get a spinoff
‘Big Bang Theory’ will get a spinoff LOS ANGELES “The Big Bang Theory” is getting a spinoff
Empowerment Plan CEO to speak at YSU
Empowerment Plan CEO to speak at YSU YOUNGSTOWN Veronika Scott, founder and CEO of The
Kasich announces BWC rebates
The new rebate would be the third of its kind since the governor took office
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Rachael Shultz, Campbell, boy, March 12. Jadea Levels,
Trump-Putin jokes not so funny
Opinion: Midway through the Republican skit in the Gridiron Club’s annual show, a Russian-speaking former
Associated Press
Associated Press WASHINGTON A year ago, the U.S. government was campaigning for an international
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Maroon 5: Tonight on “Tonight
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1234.710.18 Aqua America, .71
Juice relieved gout pain
Q. I have never had gout, but I know people who have had it. I read that cherry juice could have a
Stick up for free speech
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service Charles Murray, someone who makes his living by thinking and
Health-care plan would cost lives
Opinion: By Ramon Castellblanch Tribune News Service If the newly unveiled Republican health-care reform
Associated Press
Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. Two Native American tribes who are suing to stop the Dakota
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