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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Sources: Flats at Wick student housing focus of state probe of downtown developer

State and Mahoning County authorities are investigating the legality of more than $2 million given by the city from its water and wastewater funds to three projects from companies operated by developer Dominic J. Marchionda.


Fitch Souper Supper provides food vouchers for those in need

Some people don’t have more than a little bowl of soup and a slice of bread to eat.


Trump's budget cuts would devastate Valley services, leaders say

Drastic changes to the federal budget that President Donald Trump proposed today would have a significant impact on programs and services in the Mahoning Valley, local officials say.


As gas, oil leases expire, property owners have much to think about

It’s been nearly five years since BP America signed gas and oil leases with about 2,000 Trumbull County property owners, which means many of those leases are about to expire.


Defendant to judge: I've learned my lesson; I'm not so sure, judge replies

Jarel Gadson told Judge John Durkin just before he was sentenced Thursday on five counts of aggravated robbery that the experience has changed him and he has “learned my lesson.”


Ex-910th commander taking helm at regional chamber next year

The colonel is back in town – except this time, his title won’t include colonel.


YSU students, profs discussportrayals of gender, race in pop culture

Youngstown State University students and professors discussed contemporary representations of gender, sexuality, race and ethnicity in television and movies in a fun open-forum event Thursday afternoon in Kilcawley Center.


YSU trustees depart, centers of excellence welcomed at today's meeting

Youngstown State University trustees Thursday said a sad goodbye to two trustees, and hello to new degree programs and Centers of Excellence.


Teenager finds 7.44 carat diamond in Arkansas state park

A teenager has found a 7.44 carat diamond at a state park in southwestern Arkansas.


Cleveland Central Catholic eliminates Ursuline

The Irish finish the season 19-9.


PT boat from WW2 rides old test course 'like a thoroughbred'

Volunteers at the National World War II Museum put in more than 100,000 hours to restore the boat made in New Orleans


NCAA Tournament update

Results from the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.


UPDATE | State, county seize records at NYO Property Group

A Mahoning County Sheriff's officer stands inside the NYO Property Group office as the AG's office and state auditor conduct a raid.


Weimer wraps up nine years of YSU trusteeship

Weimer wraps up nine years of YSU trusteeship


Zoo: Country's oldest gorilla probably died of heart attack

An Ohio zoo says necropsy results for the world's first gorilla born in a zoo indicate she probably died of a heart attack.


Humphries retiring from Chamber, airlift's Dignan chosen as successor

Humphries retiring from Chamber, airlift's Dignan chosen as successor


Lockup List Thursday – Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff Activity


FCC chairman tours incubator sites in Youngstown

FCC chairman tours incubator sites in Youngstown


Trump budget slashes agencies to focus on wall, defense

Trump budget slashes agencies to focus on wall, defense


Trump seeks elimination of Great Lakes restoration funding

Trump seeks elimination of Great Lakes restoration funding


Man faces felony charge for Walmart debit card theft

Man faces theft charge for Walmart debit card theft


Man gets 6 years for series of 2015 robberies

Man gets 6 years for series of 2015 robberies


Report: Jose Fernandez was likely operating boat in deadly crash

Report: Fernandez was likely operating boat in deadly crash


Markets Right Now: US stocks edge higher in early trade

Markets Right Now: US stocks edge higher in early trade


Prayer for children and public schools

Prayer for children and public schools POLAND Bethel Friends Church, 2771 Spitler Road, will


Laid off Austintown workers receive federal benefits

About 170 laid-off workers at the Comprehensive Logistics/Source Providers plant in Austintown have qualified for Trade Adjustment Assistance.


Warren JFK’s Antonio McQueen slam dunks McDonald

Antonio McQueen collected eight dunks in the Eagles 72-60 win.


YSU linemen getting work at different spots

YSU is trying to find out who will replace the right side of the offensive line.


Brides, schools switch venues over concern of Antone's closure

Antone’s Banquet Centre Owner Ross Scianna said earlier this week the venue isn’t closing, but customers feel otherwise.


Canfield native Paul Krebs was on the NCAA selection committee

Paul Krebs is a VP and athletic director at New Mexico.


Construction, commencement and career recruitments at YSU

Barnes and Noble Bookstore, a $5 million expenditure, is expected to be completed by July of this year


Trumbull sheriff suggests purchase of full-body scanner for jail to combat drug problem

There’s a serious drug problem in Trumbull County, but Sheriff Paul Monroe wants the problem to stay out of the county jail.


Gunther: Schedule has Irish prepared

Ursuline will meet Cleveland Central Catholic tonight.


Youngstown council rejects spending on storm-water analysis

The 4-3 vote surprised the mayor


SPORTS DIGEST || YSU men’s basketball position listing online

YSU men’s basketball position listing online Youngstown State has posted a job opening for head


Campbell gives first reading to tethering ordinance

Campbell council unanimously gave a first reading to a dog-tethering ordinance.


Salem theater to present ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com SALEM Salem Community Theatre will present the disturbing


Annual Maple Syrup Festival in Boardman

Staff report BOARDMAN The 40th annual Maple Syrup Festival and Boardman Rotary Pancake Breakfast


‘Beauty and the Beast’ live-action remake ENCHANTING & DISPIRITING

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer The Disney live-action remakes, of which the new “Beauty and the


Playhouse lineup includes ‘Osage’ and ‘Frankenstein’

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The 2017-18 season at the Youngstown Playhouse


Rust Belt Theater to present the premiere of ‘Madhouse’

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “Madhouse,” a dark comedy by Robert Dennick


Boardman students invite someone special to school

Robinwood Lane’s annual “KISS Day” brings the community into classrooms.


Lower projected revenue keeps Niles water fund in the red

Lower projected revenue keeps Niles water fund in the red


Boardman police: Suspect in shooting tried to blame black male

Police report provides new details on Boardman shooting


Board OKs contract to repair Fitch Auditorium

Superintendent hopes auditorium will reopen after spring break


A Youngstown council president candidate has quit the race

Four candidates remain in the Democratic primary for the position.


State supreme court stays Moore decision

The Ohio Supreme Court agreed, in a 5-2 decision Wednesday, to delay ordering the resentencing of a man who received a 112-year sentence for a rape he was convicted of as a juvenile while his case is appealed.


Churches, eateries meet demands of fish frenzy

JQ Dow, 16, takes an order from Shannon King and her son, Nathan, 8, at Valley Christian High School's fish fry last Friday. You can’t dine in, but the Youngstown school offers drive-up service so patrons can order and receive dinners without leaving their vehicle.


PREPS AT A GLANCE

PREPS AT A GLANCE BOYS BASKETBALL DIVISION IV Warren JFK 72, McDonald 60 WARREN JFK


Pens end road trip with loss

Wayne Simmonds scored the 200th goal of his career and Steve Mason made 23 saves to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins


GOP health overhaul puts pressure on state governments

Associated Press CHERRY HILL, N.J. The Republican health care plan means less money for states


Suicide bombers strike Syrian capital

Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria Suicide bombers hit the main judicial building and a


Newton Falls man sentenced to 10 years in prison on kidnapping and attempted rape

Donald DeWees sentenced to 10 years following his conviction on kidnapping and attempted rape


The deadline to reserve tickets is Friday

Staff report AUSTINTOWN Friday is the deadline to reserve tickets for the United Veterans


Bread Making 101

Bread Making 101 When: Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. What: Grab your apron and come learn the basics


Bambo Kino and the bass line

Bambo Kino makes musician’s music. His songs don’t have vocals, which rules out the majority of


Barn yarn: Retirees knitting sweaters for chilly chickens

Barn yarn: Retirees knitting sweaters for chilly chickens MILTON, Massachusetts Sweaters for


How to use vinegar on weeds

Q. I’ve heard about people using vinegar to kill weeds. Is this ok to do? Is it organic? Shirley


Man arrested with gun, duct tape, in back yard

Tries to crawl away from police before he is caught


F.Y.I.

Elvis impersonator at Butler museum YOUNGSTOWN Mark Lee Pringle of Girard will perform at the


Working with perennials

Working with perennials How early can you start working in the perennial garden? What should you


Port authority’s economic develoment arm hires experienced professional engineer

Randy Partika, longtime bridge engineer with the Mahoning County Engineer’s Office, has signed on to assist the Western Reserve Port Authority’s NEO Development and Finance Agency.


Submit info for Holy Week, Easter

Submit info for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open


Lenten Fish Fries

A taste of the weekly Friday fish fries in the Valley. Archangel Michael Parish Center, 401 12


Spring into action!

Spring into action! Are you ready to gear up for the growing season? Want to learn about the


Despite low cost, ‘Get Out’ cashes in

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK There have been monster gorillas and sharp-clawed


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Both vulnerable, East deals NORTH xJ 8 7 2 uK J 7 6 5 vA 7 3 w8 WEST EAST x5


Judge halts Trump travel ban again

Associated Press HONOLULU For the second time, a federal court on Wednesday blocked President


Niles woman charged with child endangering, drunken driving in Warren accident

Genny M. Lang, 34, of Bellwood Avenue in Niles pleaded not guilty to drunken driving and other charges Wednesday


AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Spamalot,SDRq directed by Kandy Cleland and Jodine Pilmer, Stage Left Players,


Closed housing sales down across the Mahoning Valley, pending up

February housing sales recently released show a drop in closed sales.


Russian agents, hackers charged in Yahoo breach

Associated Press WASHINGTON Two Russian intelligence agents and a pair of hired hackers have


“Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m., ABC): It’s road-trip time on “Grey’s

“Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m., ABC): It’s road-trip time on “Grey’s Anatomy.” In a pivotal stand-alone


Trump’s allies melting away on wiretapping claims

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s explosive allegation that Barack Obama


NIGHTLIFE

Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463 Fri: Damian Knapp and Betty Griffin, 8 p.m.


Sex assault reports up at Navy, Army academies

Associated Press WASHINGTON Reports of sexual assaults increased at two of the three military


YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 16

Today is Thursday, March 16, the 75th day of 2017. There are 290 days left in the year.


WTG

Today Discussion Other Worlds, 2:30 p.m., Youngstown Public Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown;


Trump’s proposed budget has good, bad for the area

Editorial: There’s one thing we know for sure about President Donald Trump’s first budget being unveiled


Fed raises rate, sees more hikes as economy improves

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate for the


Trump announces challenge to Obama-era fuel standards

Associated Press YPSILANTI, Mich. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that his


NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK Beauty and the Beast (PG) sss The beloved 1991 animated musical is given the live-


‘The Increased Difficulty of Concentration’

‘The Increased Difficulty of Concentration’ Kent State Trumbull Theatre will present “The


Get out of your bubble

Opinion: By Judy Kincaid The Charlotte Observer Her name is not really Cathy, but let’s call her that.


Wednesday around the nBA

Heat 120, Pelicans 112 MIAMI Goran Dragic played through a black eye and bloodied mouth to


Disney romances a new generation

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. In 1991, Disney struck gold with “Beauty


Northeast digs out from March snowstorm as ski areas revel

Associated Press MONTPELIER, Vt. The Northeast was in dig-out mode Wednesday, a day after a


Stolen popcorn ball returned to Cleveland shop

Stolen popcorn ball returned to Cleveland shop CHAGRIN FALLS Police say a 70-pound popcorn ball


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Wal-Mart bonuses YOUNGSTOWN Wal-Mart recently announced that more than 850,000 Wal-Mart


High-skilled immigrants are key to the well-being of US economy

Opinion: By Kay Bailey Hutchison The Dallas Morning News As Americans, we often take our standing as an


METRO DIGEST || YSU marketing team qualifies as semifinalist

YSU nursing students on medical mission YOUNGSTOWN A group of Youngstown State University


How weird can we get with ... HOSTAS

By Hugh G. EARNHART | OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer It is snowing outside and the hostas that


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ethan and Brianna Zohnd, Columbiana, boy, March 14.


Men’s College basketball roundup Wednesday’s tournament games

NCAA TOURNAMENT UC Davis 67, North Carolina Central 63 DAYTON Chima Moneke had 18 points and


CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.


Wednesday around the NFL News & notes

Judge dismisses all charges on free agent Darrelle Revis PITTSBURGH A judge has dismissed all


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