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Stories published March 19, 2017

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

Lobster-loving China sets record in crustacean imports from US

In 2016, the Asian nation imported more tha $108 million in lobsters from America


Father of shooter at Paris' Orly Airport: 'My son was never a terrorist'

An autopsy was performed on the suspected Islamic extremist to determine whether he was drunk or high on drugs when the shooting occurred Saturday


'Beauty & Beast' opens with monstrous take of $170 million, smashing many records

A King Kong movie came in a much distant second


Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame pays tribute to Chuck Berry today

The music of the rock 'n' roll legend who died Saturday will waft through the facility today


Ohio psychic reader faces charged in purported $1.4M scam

Victims paid the Mentor woman to protect them from 'dark forces,' according to reports


YSU could improve efficiencies to save money, new report reveals

One university administrator says the study does not tell the full story about YSU's efforts to cut costs and streamline operations


Americans colluded with Russians in disrupting election, two officials say

One said there is 'direct evidence' of deception


Award-winning journalist Jimmy Breslin dies at 88

His brash style gained him considerable popularity


Bill in Ohio House seeks to cap interest on payday loans at 28%

The legislation has support from Democrats and Republicans


Reader react to: Show guts in government

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KSU-Trumbull creates memorial scholarship

KSU-Trumbull creates memorial scholarship WARREN Kent State University at Trumbull recently


GARDEN CLUBS

MONDAY Garden Gate will meet at 1 p.m. The program will be a ribbon tree. Hostess is Marcella


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave. will offer the following opportunities: 9:15


SENIOR CITIZENS

Coitsville Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Bedford Trails Golf Course Restaurant on


SENIOR MENU

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


Whispering Pines District hosts Boy Scouts breakfast

Boy Scouts of America fundraiser breakfast is set for April 25

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HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY|VACCARO

HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY Katherine Mary Vaccaro HONOREE Residence: Canfield, formerly of Austintown

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Saxon Club honors Woman and Man of the Year

Staff report Youngstown Youngstown Saxon Club honored its Woman and Man of the Year on March 18

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Allgaier snaps 5-year drought with Xfinity win

Blaney started 33rd, finished second


Madness waits until second round

Villanova won’t repeat


The poetry of Youngstown

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Allison Pitinii Davis grew up hearing stories of Youngstown


Spotlight shines on local skaters

Youngstown club wins classic at Miami


Saturday’s March 18 event featured dancing, laughter and pizza

Tuesday, March 21, is World Down Syndrome Day


Sales and use tax shows if consumers are spending

Spending shows confidence in the current state of the economy


Newcomers in contention at Hubbard Open

Defending champ has lead


3 views from Valley

EDITOR’S NOTE — “The Promise” is a yearlong series following the men and women living in cities


Maple syrup festival features Boy Scouts talents

Boardman Rotary also had its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser


Making church fun for children

Saturday’s children’s fair was at Church Hill United Methodist Church


VARSITY NEWS

Canfield’s lacrosse debuts as sanctioned sport


Prices on the rise for most forms of entertainment BIG SPENDER

Los Angeles Times (TNS) For the last seven years or so, Joseph Armendariz of West Covina, Calif.,


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Melody Campana and Dan Lamping, Struthers, girl March 17.


LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS

RETIRING Albert S. Celec Jr. recently announced that he is retiring as an agent of New York Life


Appeals court refuses to stop oil in Dakota pipeline

Appeals court refuses to stop oil in Dakota pipeline BISMARCK, N.D. An appeals court on


YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 19

Today is Sunday, March 19, the 78th day of 2017. There are 287 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Rock ’n’ roll legend Chuck Berry dies

Associated Press NEW YORK Chuck Berry, rock ’n’ roll’s founding guitar hero and storyteller who


Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the

Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the


Don’t victimize children in reforming health care

Opinion: Don’t victimize children in reforming health care It is stated that a coun- try is measured by how


Definition of American Victorian furniture varies

Many authors define American Victorian furniture in terms of one of the many design types used from


HARDCOVER FICTION

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Dangerous Games” by Danielle Steel (Delacorte) 2. “Silence Fallen” by


The MARVEL-ous World of Disney

Integrating two worlds is problem already solved By TODD MARTENS Los Angeles Times (TNS)


American Airlines bringing back free coach meals

American Airlines bringing back free coach meals DALLAS In an industry where no popular change


Splitting pills is not a good idea

Q. I am a retired emergency-room physician. I have fought a battle for 20 years to stop pill-


Fitch’s Aliberti, Lordstown’s Behner honored

Both received $500 scholarships


March Madness Shhh! How to stream games when the boss isn’t around

By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK The 67-game March Madness basketball


BRIDGE

BRIDGE East-West vulnerable, West deals NORTH xVoid u10 8 5 4 vK J 9 7 4 wK J 6 2 WEST


Fact check: A Washington week of bluster

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s first spending plan for the government and


Tribune News Service (TNS)

Tribune News Service (TNS) Q. My 30-month-old has started throwing tantrums when I do not give her


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Learn about GSA at free event YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Procurement Technical Assistance


Book release at TCTC

Book release at TCTC WARREN A book release party will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at


SALES AND USE TAX REVENUES

SALES AND USE TAX REVENUES Below are the sales and use tax revenues for the Mahoning Valley.


‘joycestick’ project ‘Ulysses’ to become virtual reality game

By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press BOSTON Students are developing a virtual reality game based


Taylor wins at Sebring, Fla.

Action Express was second


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,


Budget cuts may sour PBS’ 50th birthday

Associated Press LOS ANGELES The federal act that created public broadcasting is marking its


Jim Campbell to speak to Curbstone Coaches

Jim Campbell to speak to Curbstone Coaches BEAVER TOWNSHIP Veteran sportscaster Jim Campbell


Plans for border wall begin to take shape

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration wants to build a 30-foot-high border wall


Cavs rest top 3, fall to Clippers

Griffin leads Clippers with 23


Making less government would show guts

Opinion: Local governments should merge when possible


EXCELLING IN EDUCATION

EXCELLING IN EDUCATION Diona Williams, a student in the early-childhood education program at


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Maple Syrup Festival, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.: This free event at Boardman


Hoffman, Kisner lead heading to final round

Hatton, Leishman, Fitzpatrick are 3 shots back


Crash injures one

Crash injures one NORTH JACKSON The Ohio State Highway Patrol Canfield Post is investigating the


Celebrate spring with free DQ ice cream cone

Local DQs are raising awareness and funds for Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley


MILESTONES

MILESTONES honors The Ohio State Penitentiary announced that officer Tracey Titus, who serves at


COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW CASES Capital One Bank v. Jaber Omaishat et al, money. Cynthia


For the Week of Sunday, March 19, 2017

William Balla Jr. to England Wallace, South Ave., Youngstown, $44,000. Benjamin L. White to Terry


Upcycled art contest set April 8 at PSU-Shenango

Submissions must be dropped off at PSU by March 27


Pi equals running with purpose for MCCTC

Proceeds from the run benefit programs at Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley


Speaker to address PFLAG gathering

Speaker to address PFLAG gathering YOUNGSTOWN St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., will


mlb spring training Saturday’s games

Indians (ss) 4, Royals 4 Royals starter Travis Wood gave up two runs on five hits and a walk,


NASCAR kids are alright

Blaney among those providing fresh blood to top series


Blow the lid off Y’town

Opinion: Just as the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal conspiracy wasn’t only about three schlubs who


How to create peace and joy at home

Bring on the joy! Adding mood lighting to your home will add more happiness to your home. So


Measure to protect Ohioans from payday loans timely

Editorial: It has been said many times before in this space, but it’s worth repeating: Ohio has the highest


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Lowellville Village Council, 6 p.m., city hall, 140 E. Liberty St. Mahoning