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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


Forum in Champion helps deal with recovery of addicts

Forum helps deal with recovery of addicts


Sources: Jerrod Calhoun to be next YSU basketball coach

Calhoun compiled 124-38 record at Division II Fairmont State


Goodwill director to retire later this spring

Goodwill director to retire later this spring


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


UPDATE | Gunman in shooting on Vegas Strip surrenders

Gunman in shooting on Vegas Strip surrenders


Kelly Wiggins, Jacob Auwerda plan July rite

POLAND The parents of Kelly Louise Wiggins of Irvington, Ala., are announcing her engagement to

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Melanie Diorio, Justin Davidson set to be married

BOARDMAN Gary and Anna Marie Diorio of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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Alexis Kaleel, Danny Herzog plan wedding

MAYFIELD HEIGHTS Alexis Kaleel and Danny Herzog, both of Mayfield Heights, are announcing their

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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

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Maureen Stevens, Robert Salcedo plan June rite

CANFIELD Stephen and Janice Salcedo of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son, Robert

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Zimmerman, Price plans set in May

BELOIT, OHIO Mallory Zimmerman and Christopher Price, both of Beloit, are announcing their

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Official: 1 dead in shooting along Vegas Strip

Official: 1 dead in shooting along Vegas Strip


Miss Davidson, Mr. Babej plan July wedding

CANFIELD Robert and Jane Davidson of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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Cadmans mark 60th anniversary at family dinner

NORTH LIMA David and Lois Cadman of North Lima celebrated their 60th anniversary at a family

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'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


Noted authors visit local high schools next week

Noted authors visit local high schools next week


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.


YSU tries new faces at middle linebacker

The Penguins finally got outside for practice.


OHSAA honors Nero

Lowellville native Rocco Nero has spent five decades in education.


Oakland outslugs YSU baseball team

The Penguins could not keep an early 5-1 lead.


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


Doctor pleads guilty to illegally selling prescriptions

Will be sentenced in May


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


Four arraigned on drug charges after raid at Struthers bar

City looks to shut down The Bowery


Notre Dame blows out Ohio State in Sweet 16

Irish pull away in third quarter to advance to Elite 8


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


Road closings announced

Roads to be closed for culvert replacements, ODOT announces.


State unemployment rate 5.1 percent in February

The rate was up from 5 percent reported in January


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


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Q. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: xJ 5 uQ 5 vA J 9 5 wA 9 6 4 2 Right-hand


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


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Eric and Amanda Markle, Girard, girl, March 23. Hiba


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


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