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INTEL HEARING | Comey: FBI probing Trump-Russia links; wiretap claims bogus
INTEL HEARING | Democrat calls on FBI to settle wiretap issue
New seating allows Campbell students to wiggle while they learn
Michael “Mickey” Soroka Foundation donates alternative seating.
Stories published March 20, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Panel discussion focuses on addiction and the family
Panel discussion focuses on addiction and the family
Just one parent attends community input meeting for Youngstown City Schools
Just one parent attends community input meeting for Youngstown City Schools
Youngstown could face a $2.5 million deficit next year, finance director says
Youngstown could face a $2.5 million deficit next year, finance director says
INTEL HEARING | Comey: FBI probing Trump-Russia links; wiretap claims bogus
INTEL HEARING | Democrat calls on FBI to settle wiretap issue
Ryan on probe of Russian election interference: 'appropriate and necessary'
Ryan on probe of Russian election interference: 'appropriate and necessary'
AP FACT CHECK | Trump twists FBI chief's words on Russia
AP FACT CHECK | Trump twists FBI chief's words on Russia
Pair convicted in drug ring receive lengthy sentences
Pair convicted in drug ring received lengthy sentences
Woman faces drug charges after Boardman traffic stop
Woman faces drug charges after Boardman traffic stop
David Rockefeller, last of generation in family, dies at 101
David Rockefeller, last of generation in family, dies at 101
Ahead of Trump visit, Paul hopes health proposal will fail
Ahead of Trump visit, Paul hopes health proposal will fail
2 kids burned by drink at buffet no longer at hospital
2 kids burned by drink at buffet no longer at hospital
Justices won’t hear Menendez appeal in corruption case
Justices won’t hear Menendez appeal in corruption case
UPDATE | Leahy critical of Gorsuch’s conservative support
Senate hearings get underway on Trump Supreme Court pick
Ramos pleads guilty to state charges in 2016 chase
Ramos pleads guilty to state charges in 2016 chase
No parking on West Side of Commerce Street, city says
No parking on West Side of Commerce Street, city says
Prescription for codeine determined to be fake after it was filled
Prescription for codeine determined to be fake after it was filled
CityScape kicks off fundraising for 20th annual planting day
CityScape kicks off fundraising for 20th annual planting day
Billionaire philanthropist David Rockefeller dies at age 101
Billionaire philanthropist David Rockefeller dies at age 101
GOP Congressman Renacci latest to enter governor's race
GOP Congressman Renacci latest to enter governor's race
Youngstown Rotary celebrates 102nd anniversary, members honored
Youngstown Rotarians are inducted to Fellowship of the Paul Harris Society
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, St. Joseph the Provider Cultural Society, will sponsor
Driver jailed after telling police 'Everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day'
Driver jailed after telling police 'Everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day'
Police: Man claims bomb in trunk at White House checkpoint
Police: Man claims bomb in trunk at White House checkpoint
Pair face multiple charges after police smell marijuana coming from car
Pair face multiple charges after police smell marijuana coming from car
Markets Right Now: Banks, energy companies take stocks lower
Markets Right Now: Banks, energy companies take stocks lower
’What does it mean?’ West Virginians weigh GOP health care plan
’What does it mean?’ West Virginians weigh GOP health care plan
Counting Americans: A new Mideast box on census is sensitive
Counting Americans: A new Mideast box on census is sensitive
#YouTube users claim restrictions on #gay-themed content
YouTubers claim restrictions targeting gay-themed content
Jury selection to begin in Penn State ex-president’s trial
Jury selection to begin in Penn State ex-president’s trial
YSU savings equates to 7.5 percent of Wright State University’s savings for 2016
Affordability and Efficiency Report reveals YSU is saving just 7.5 percent of what Wright State University is saving for the 2016 fiscal year
New seating allows Campbell students to wiggle while they learn
Michael “Mickey” Soroka Foundation donates alternative seating.
Women’s NCAA Basketball
Women’s NCAA Basketball Sunday’s second-round tournament games LEXINGTON REGION Ohio State
Gamecocks upend No. 2 seed Blue Devils
South Carolina is heading to Madison Square Garden — and not for the NIT.
Recaps of Sunday’s other Men’s NCAA Second-round Tournament games
EAST REGION Baylor 82, USC 78 TULSA, OKLA. Johnathan Motley had 19 points and 10 rebounds,
Irving scores 46, Cavs defeat Lakers
yrie Irving scored 46 points, LeBron James added 34 and the Cleveland Cavaliers had to rally
New Ohio coalition seeks streamlined immigration policy
The Fwd.us group wants to make it easier for immigrants with high-tech and other skills to legally enter and remain in the U.S.
Classical guitarist in concert at YSU
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Canadian classical guitarist Patrick Kearney will give a free concert
East gets recognition for kindness
A company in California reached out, naming the students involved “heroes”
Mill Creek Park author to give presentation
Staff report LIBERTY Rick Shale, author and retired professor, will give a presentation at 10
Defending champ wins PBA Hubbard Open
Matthew O’Grady became the Hubbard Open’s first repeat champion
Van crash in Howland investigated
Staff report HOWLAND A northbound van went out of control on Elm Road Northeast shortly after 2
Glenwood Jr. High student qualifies for Ohio State Geography Bee
Glenwood Jr. High student qualifies for Ohio State Geography Bee
Planetarium display
Planetarium display YOUNGSTOWN Three mechanical engineering students at Youngstown State
‘Beauty’ roars with monstrous $170M debut
‘Beauty’ roars with monstrous $170M debut NEW YORK Disney’s live-action “Beauty” was a beast at
Former Penn State president to start trial
Former Penn State president to start trial HARRISBURG, PA. Penn State’s former president faces
US quietly cutting nuclear force
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Air Force is quietly shrinking its deployed force of land-based
ISRAEL Finding clues about Jesus’ life, death
Associated Press BEIT SHEMESH, ISRAEL In a cavernous warehouse where Israel stores its
MLB Another Indians player lost for season
Pitcher Cody Anderson to have surgery on elbow Associated Press GOODYEAR, Ariz. Cleveland
North Korea tests new type of high-thrust rocket engine
Associated Press TOKYO North Korea has conducted a ground test of a new type of high-thrust
Woman still critical after fall at bar
Woman still critical after fall at bar CLEVELAND A Cleveland hospital says a 20-year-old woman
Purported psychic pleads guilty to stealing $1.4M
Associated Press CLEVELAND An Ohio woman purporting to be a psychic reader pleaded guilty last
SPORTS digest
Federer’s fifth title INDIAN WELLS, Calif. Forget the comeback talk. Roger Federer is back.
Wean Foundation participates in leadership-development program
Foundation officials will attend the two-day session
Passed a resolution Sunday asking its state association to oppose legislation that would hinder interaction
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com NILES Area pharmacists lament the diminishing personal
Tour guides bring Statehouse, Ohio history to life
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS The walls of the Ohio Statehouse can talk, and a dedicated crew of
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The Poland Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. today at the Township Building, 3339
Justices to hear property rights dispute over land
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Murr family’s path to the Supreme Court began on the scenic
Pipe replacement off to slow start
Associated Press FLINT, MICH. Flint residents could still be a few years away from drinking
Lawmakers: Intel documents offer no evidence of spying on Trump Tower
Associated Press WASHINGTON The top two lawmakers on the House intelligence committee said
More Golf from Sunday
More Golf from Sunday CONQUISTADORES CLASSIC TUCSON, ARIZ. Tom Lehman took advantage of
Health care realities confront GOP
Opinion: By Francis Wilkinson Bloomberg View The Congressional Budget Office analysis of the Republican
“Power Rangers” will open in movie theaters Friday, the latest film based on the once-
“Power Rangers” will open in movie theaters Friday, the latest film based on the once-popular kids
Newman skips pit stop, stuns field in Phoenix race
A big gamble in the desert heat ended a long victory drought for Ryan Newman
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 20
Today is Monday, March 20, the 79th day of 2017. There are 286 days left in the year. Spring arrives
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Naked man rescued from sandwich shop after fall NAPA, Calif. Rescue workers had
drug addiction No opioids, please: More states help residents refuse prescriptions
Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. The ease of relapsing into opioid addiction has led a growing
Valley basketball squads score excitement and pride
Editorial: While many roundball enthusiasts are looking forward with excitement to the final rounds of the
Pens defeat Panthers, honor Jaromir Jagr
A moment of reconciliation more than 15 years in the making
Reality check on Cuba
Opinion: By Fabiola Santiago Miami Herald At the height of the Cuba travel frenzy, unleashed by the
Sunday’s other NHL games
Blackhawks 6, Avalanche 3 CHICAGO Jonathan Toews scored twice and Richard Panik and Artemi
Sunday Around the NBA | More game recaps
Trail Blazers 115, Heat 104 MIAMI Damian Lillard scored a season-high 49 points, 28 after
Questions for Judge Neil Gorsuch
Opinion: WASHINGTON This week, the Senate Judiciary Committee will question Judge Neil Gorsuch about the
Bill seeks to cap rates on short-term loans
The Plain Dealer COLUMBUS A bipartisan bill introduced in the Ohio House seeks to cap interest
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW Can eating cabbage help control hemochromatosis? Find out in The People’s
Hard hats for health care
Opinion: Register-Herald (Beckley, W. Va.): West Virginians should take note: the Republican-led Congress is
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Columbiana County Educational Service Center Family and Children First Council, 9
washington More help for seniors needed in health bill, Ryan says
Associated Press WASHINGTON Days before a pivotal vote, House Speaker Paul Ryan said Sunday he