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Open enrollment sees districts shuffle students, funding
When Youngstown State University professor Karen Larwin set out to study the academic impact of open-enrollment policies, the results were unexpected.
Stories published March 25, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Oregon punches ticket to Final Four
Tyler Dorsey poured in 27 points, Dillon Brooks added 17 and plucky Oregon ended Kansas’ romp through the NCAA Tournament with a 74-60 victory Saturday night that gave the Ducks their first Final Four trip in nearly 80 years.
Vigil recognizes Youngstown's first homicide victim this year
Vigil recognizes Youngstown's first homicide victim this year
Town-hall session in Howland discusses health care
Town-hall session in Howland deals with health care
Sources: Jerrod Calhoun to be next YSU basketball coach
Calhoun compiled 124-38 record at Division II Fairmont State
Open enrollment sees districts shuffle students, funding
When Youngstown State University professor Karen Larwin set out to study the academic impact of open-enrollment policies, the results were unexpected.
Recent police activity in Canfield, Ausintown, Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
A summary of police activity in Canfield, Ausintown, Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
Airstrikes across rebel-held Syria kill and wound scores
Airstrikes across rebel-held Syria kill and wound scores
Kelly Wiggins, Jacob Auwerda plan July rite
POLAND The parents of Kelly Louise Wiggins of Irvington, Ala., are announcing her engagement to
Melanie Diorio, Justin Davidson set to be married
BOARDMAN Gary and Anna Marie Diorio of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Alexis Kaleel, Danny Herzog plan wedding
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS Alexis Kaleel and Danny Herzog, both of Mayfield Heights, are announcing their
Man who bound dog’s muzzle with tape sentenced to 5 years
A South Carolina man who wrapped electrical tape around a dog’s muzzle to stop her from barking has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Hundreds of Trump supporters stage rally at Jersey Shore
Hundreds of Trump supporters stage rally at Jersey Shore
Scuffle breaks out at pro-Trump rally in California
Scuffle breaks out at pro-Trump rally in California
Miss Haywood, Mr. Baritell plan wedding
Heather Haywood and Matt Baritell, both of Hubbard, plan to be married at 1:30 p.m. July 1 in the
Maureen Stevens, Robert Salcedo plan June rite
CANFIELD Stephen and Janice Salcedo of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son, Robert
Zimmerman, Price plans set in May
BELOIT, OHIO Mallory Zimmerman and Christopher Price, both of Beloit, are announcing their
Miss Davidson, Mr. Babej plan July wedding
CANFIELD Robert and Jane Davidson of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Cadmans mark 60th anniversary at family dinner
NORTH LIMA David and Lois Cadman of North Lima celebrated their 60th anniversary at a family
'SNL' star doesn't back away from Boston racism comment
'SNL' star doesn't back away from Boston racism comment
Senators seek visitor logs from White House, Mar-a-Lago
Senators seek visitor logs from White House, Mar-a-Lago
Ohio police: Driver shot, killed after hitting boy, 4
Ohio police: Driver shot, killed after hitting boy, 4
Ohio-based garden company sponsors $10M prize in fight against algae
Ohio-based garden company sponsors $10M prize in fight against algae
Agency increases walleye, yellow perch catch for Lake Erie
Agency increases walleye, yellow perch catch for Lake Erie
London attacker had worked in Saudi Arabia teaching English
London attacker had worked in Saudi Arabia teaching English
JACK WOLLITZ | Don’t cut funding for Great Lakes
There is no evidence anybody, any community or any industry will be better off if our Great Lakes are allowed to get filthy again.
South Carolina routs Baylor in surprise run
Apparently South Carolina is getting the hang of winning NCAA Tournament games.
YSU softball team sweeps Oakland
Maria Lacatena hit two home runs and Hannah Lucas went 4 for 4 in the nightcap.
Man dies, wife wounded, in East Side home attack
Man’s half-brother died this week after shooting earlier this month
Who is rapper talking about in new song?
Associated Press NEW YORK Kendrick Lamar called out rappers by name in his infamous “Control”
Misty Copeland’s leap to better bodies
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer NEW YORK If you’ve ever binged on a box of doughnuts –
South Range's Cullen to receive Paul Walker Award
Veteran Mahoning Valley basketball coach John Cullen has a lifetime record of 508-265.
MVSD board to weigh Vigorito status after indictments
Vigorito remains on the job at the sanitary district
Prosecutors say they don’t have to ‘fish’ for evidence helpful to Nasser Hamad’s defense
The prosecutor’s office says it has no obligation to go on a “fishing expedition” to obtain evidence favorable to a defendant
Many Ohioans barely scrape by
Opinion: More than 1.6 million Ohioans – that’s about 14.8 percent of the population in the state – were
Village to monitor sites
Village to monitor sites LEETONIA The village will monitor the recycling program located to the
US budget should preserve CDBG, Meals on Wheels
Editorial: White House Budget CHIEF Mick Mulvaney tried but failed recently to rationalize the Donald Trump
Carrasco sharp in first start since injury
Carlos Carrasco took a step Friday toward being ready for his first regular season start
North Carolina keeps Butler at bay
North Carolina expects strong offensive performances from junior leaders Justin Jackson and Joel Berry II, but Luke Maye provided an unexpected bonus
Trump green lights $8B Keystone pipeline
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump green lighted the long-delayed Keystone XL
Trump campaign chair offers to talk to House panel
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager, a key figure in
US durable-goods orders rose in Feb.
US durable-goods orders rose in Feb. WASHINGTON Greater demand for commercial aircraft helped
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 25
Today is Saturday, March 25, the 84th day of 2017. There are 281 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Animal cruelty defined in training session at Angels for Animals
Atty. J. Jeffrey Holland was the speaker at an Animal Cruelty Investigation training session
Ads promoting signup for health care pulled early; inquiry launched
Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal inspector general has launched an inquiry into the Trump
US Jews wrestle with arrest of Jew in bomb-threats case
Associated Press NEW YORK Jewish groups had pointed to scores of bomb threats against their
Confirm Judge Gorsuch
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: Senate hearings over the Supreme Court nomination of Neil Gorsuch have
Woman ‘almost crashed car’ when snake found
Woman ‘almost crashed car’ when snake found VENICE, Fla. Something more than air came
RECORD REVIEWS
Bob Dylan Album: “Triplicate” Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) The idea of Bob Dylan becoming the
London attacker cheerful, joking on eve of rampage
Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, England Long before his short stints in jail turned into years
IS-held dam reached by fighters
Associated Press BEIRUT U.S.-backed Syrian fighters reached a major dam held by the Islamic
HOUSING SALES IN THE VALLEY January-February housing sales data from the Mahoning Valley:
MAHONING COUNTY New listings 2017: 505 New listings 2016: 565 Pending sales 2017: 428
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: The orchestra, led by
Dress to Succeed Ministry to have grand opening for new expansion
Dress to Succeed Ministry to have grand opening for new expansion
Plan to dig up President Polk’s body stirs trouble
Plan to dig up President Polk’s body stirs trouble NASHVILLE, Tenn. President James K. Polk did
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Opinion: QUOTE OF THE DAY “Sometimes you make the right decision, sometimes you make the wrong decision.”
Two shot on Hillman Street near West Ravenwood Avenue
Two shot on Hillman Street near West Ravenwood Avenue
Chill can complex to bring pride to Youngstown
Mitchell Joseph says his chill-can plant coming to the East Side will bring pride to the city
Women police officers celebrated
Speakers include former Youngstown officers, OPATA instructor By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com
Trump’s young presidency on perilously adrift course
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump’s first major foray into legislating imploded Friday
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
One-car accident
One-car accident YOUNGSTOWN Police and the Mahoning County Coroner’s Office are investigating
Health bill’s failure deals blow to Trump, GOP
Staff/wire report WASHINGTON In a humiliating failure, President Donald Trump and GOP leaders
Holy Week, Easter info
Holy Week, Easter info The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open to the
Iran is setting its sights on Iraq
Opinion: MOSUL, Iraq Iraqi forces helped by U.S. air power have clawed back much of this broken city from