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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.
V24: ‘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
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 ...
Stories published March 16, 2017
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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