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Battle of the Books
Teachers create March Madness-style tournament at Struthers Elementary School.
Stories published March 27, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Schools step up their STEM efforts in robotics competition
School step up their STEM efforts in robotics competition
UPDATE | Man accused of harassing firefighters pleads guilty
Man accused of harassing firefighters pleads guilty
Girard will use speed-camera fine revenue for street paving
Girard will use speed-camera fine revenue to pave streets
Man pleads not guilty to charges in Ohio triple-fatal crash
Man pleads not guilty to charges in Ohio triple-fatal crash
Agreement puts Jeanie Buss in control of Lakers for life
Agreement puts Jeanie Buss in control of Lakers for life
Attorney General: Sanctuary cities are risking federal money
Attorney General: Sanctuary cities are risking federal money
UPDATE | Police: No active search for suspects in Cincy nightclub shooting
Police: No active search for suspects in nightclub shooting
Dress to Succeed now has site at CCA facility on Market Street
Dress to Succeed now has site at CCA facility on Market Street
It’s official: Calhoun is YSU’s new men’s basketball coach
It’s official: Calhoun is YSU’s new men’s basketball coach
Trial underway for Warren man facing federal drug-trafficking, weapons possession charges
Trial underway for Warren man facing federal drug-trafficking, weapons possession charges
Youngstown schools CEO sets two additional community-input meetings
Youngstown schools CEO sets 2 additional community-input meetings
Rep says GetGo will open at the corner of Gypsy Lane and Belmont Avenue
Rep says GetGo will open at the corner of Gypsy Lane and Belmont Avenue
Tuesday's Youngstown school board meeting canceled
Tuesday's Youngstown school board meeting canceled
Trump plans office to bring business ideas to government
Trump plans office to bring business ideas to government
NFL owners approve Raiders’ move from Oakland to Las Vegas
NFL owners approve Raiders’ move from Oakland to Las Vegas
Uber suspends self-driving car program in Pittsburgh
Uber suspends self-driving car program in 2 states
Dems force 1-week delay on panel vote on Supreme Court pick
Dems force 1-week delay on panel vote on Supreme Court pick
Austintown PD handles multiple calls about man's loose dog
Austintown PD handles multiple calls about man's loose dog
United Airlines: Customers ’welcome’ to wear leggings
United Airlines: Customers ’welcome’ to wear leggings
House intel chairman met source on White House grounds
House intel chairman met source on White House grounds
Code Youngstown
Louie b Free chats with Joe Duncko about Code Youngstown and the positive influence it brings to Youngstown.
Prosecutors call Hamad's defense motion a distraction
Prosecutors call Hamad's defense motion a distraction
Ohio gas prices dip further below unchanged national average
Ohio gas prices dip further below unchanged national average
Police tackle juvenile suspect after burglary report
Police tackle juvenile suspect after burglary report
Jury selection starts in case of man accused in firefighter case
Jury selection starts in case of man accused in firefighter case
Family of US man killed in London attack thanks wellwishers
Family of US man killed in London attack thanks wellwishers
Suspects sought in deadly Cincinnati nightclub shooting
Suspects sought in deadly Cincinnati nightclub shooting
Jury: Cleveland Indians not responsible for fan hurt by ball
Jury: Cleveland Indians not responsible for fan hurt by ball
Woman faces charges after 6-year-old found wandering
Woman faces charges after 6-year-old found wandering streets
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, St. Joseph the Provider Cultural Society, will sponsor
SPORTS digest
Correction Poland High School boys basketball coach Ken Grisdale and Newton Falls coach Roy
Toporcer has head start to college career
When the Lordstown volleyball player arrives at Westminster this fall, she’ll do so with 40 college credits to her name
Owners to approve Raiders’ Las Vegas move
Barring an unforeseen obstacle, the Oakland Raiders seem certain to get approval Monday to relocate to Las Vegas
A charter member of the church, he was recognized for 52 years of service at a reception Sunday
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN More than 7,000 people have come through
Local charity fights cancer through consignment
Penny Pincher celebrates 55 years raising money to help local charities
Mahoning Valley students create art for Akron Children’s
Approximately 200 pieces of local art will be displayed at new Beeghly Campus expansion
Battle of the Books
Teachers create March Madness-style tournament at Struthers Elementary School.
ON THE LINKS | Sunday’s professional golf results
Dell Technologies Match Play AUSTIN, TEXAS The final day lasted longer than Dustin Johnson
VIDEO GAME REVIEW
“Mass Effect” Grade: 2 and a half stars (out of 4) Details: Electronic Arts, for the PlayStation
Jackson-Milton High School student wins Ohio civil rights art contest
Jackson-Milton High School student wins Ohio civil rights art contest
Orchestra unveils season
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra’s 2017-18 season will include some
Maye’s shot lifts UNC to Final Four
The North Carolina Tar Heels now are a win away from getting back to a national championship game they narrowly lost a year ago
AUTO CLUB 400 Second to none: Larson holds on to win
Associated Press FONTANA, CALIF. A blistering first in qualifying. A surprising first in the
Ed Puskas; Is change on the way to Beeghly?
I remember a time when it wasn’t easy to get a seat for a game at Beeghly Center.
South Carolina reaches first Final Four
South Carolina added a missing piece to its rich basketball history
Obama-era cuts have left the US too weak to battle global menaces
Opinion: By James Jay Carafano Tribune News Service The U.S. Constitution makes President Donald Trump
Gorsuch to the rescue
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service For a lesson in law and the Constitution and what judges are
Ambassador of Goodwill leaves a legacy of success
Editorial: Under the astute and talented leadership of Michael W. McBride over the past four decades,
America’s huge military budget is already more than sufficient
Opinion: By John B. QUIGLEY Tribune News Service A president with business acumen should understand that
Work on Phase One of the new interchange is slated to begin in fiscal year 2018
Staff report North lima Funding has been approved for a new interchange in Mahoning County that
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 27
Today is Monday, March 27, the 86th day of 2017. There are 279 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
‘Beauty’ dances off with top box-office spot
‘Beauty’ dances off with top box-office spot LOS ANGELES Not all reboots are created equal.
Blaming conservatives, Trump signals new openness to Democrats
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Sunday attacked conservative lawmakers for
Drought-stricken Somalia battles hunger, cholera
Associated Press BAIDOA, SOMALIA An emaciated woman writhes on her hospital bed, weakly waving
Sunday’s OTHER NHL GAMES
Sunday’s OTHER NHL GAMES Stars 2, Devils 1, OT NEWARK, N.J. Tyler Seguin scored on a power
Computer science workshop planned
Computer science workshop planned YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University’s Department of
Ripples from US nuke plant closings deluge small towns
Associated Press OAK HARBOR, Ohio Living in the shadows of the Davis-Besse nuclear power plant’s
Vet, 92, gets Purple Heart from WWII
Vet, 92, gets Purple Heart from WWII FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. A 92-year-old North Carolina man has
Mill Creek MetroParks launches new horticulture certificate program
Fellows Riverside Gardens accepting registrations for new gardening program
Flyers beat up Penguins in third straight loss
The Penguins have lost their last three games, but two of those losses came in shootouts
Drillers: Permit limbo hurts Pa.’s competitiveness
Associated Press As Pennsylvania’s governor touts the potential for billions of dollars in new
AROUND THE NBA
AROUND THE NBA Sunday’s games Rockets 137, Thunder 125 HOUSTON Lou Williams scored 31
Preps at a Glance
Preps at a Glance SFlbSOFTBALL Late Saturday McDonald 15, Girard 14, 10 innings GIRARD
US-backed forces capture base from IS
Associated Press BEIRUT U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish forces captured a strategically important air
farrell, pa. Woman, 46, killed in house fire
Associated Press FARRELL, Pa. A coroner says a woman died in a house fire in western
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Ex-judge admits illegally seeking wife’s texts for beer RALEIGH, N.C. A former
Carrier Corp. deal touted by Trump is unusual for Indiana
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS The deal brokered by President Donald Trump to stem job losses at
State seeks to help immigrants who may be victims
Associated Press AKRON Buses and billboards in Northeast Ohio will reach out to immigrants and
NOTICES
NOTICES BASEBALL West Middlesex Little League — will host two tournaments. Both cost $250 per
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, lunch,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Amanda and Charles Powers, North Lima, girl, March 25.
Police: No indication of terrorism link in Cincinnati nightclub shooting
Associated Press CINCINNATI A gunfight broke out inside a crowded Cincinnati nightclub early
EPA chief: Trump to use executive order to undo Obama plan to curb climate change
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump in the coming days will sign a new executive
TRUMBULL COUNTY
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Jonathan R. Horsman, 23, of 823 Valley View Drive,
UK: WhatsApp was used by attacker; message encrypted
Associated Press LONDON Westminster Bridge attacker Khalid Masood sent a WhatsApp message that
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE: Today’s races
Post Time: 12:45PM RACE 1 $18,800, 3 yo, 5 1/2F, MSW 1 Divine Holiday (Barbaran) 122 7/5 1a
TENNIS Federer wins Key Biscayne opener vs. US teen
Associated Press KEY BISCAYNE, FLA. Roger Federer kept waving in apology, twice after he
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Lincoln Knolls Community Watch, 5:30 p.m., candidates’ forum, 9 candidates will be