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Y'town schools paid firm linked to 1 that paid CEO
Youngstown schools CEO Krish Mohip said told The Vindicator last week he wasn’t aware that Curriculum Associates’ iReady program is an ERDI partner, nor does ...
Stories published November 19, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Truex wins NASCAR Cup championship
Martin Truex Jr. capped the most successful season of his journeyman career as NASCAR’s champion.
Tonight's American Music Awards reflect strong dominance of male performers in 2017
In some categories, not one woman or female act has been nominated this year
President Trump: I should have left UCLA players in Chinese jail
A father of one of the players minimized the role of the president in securing their freedom
Impeachment possible after Mugabe, 93, refuses to resign in Zimbabwe
The president attempted to project authority in his speech today
Former pop music idol David Cassidy hospitalized needing liver
Cassidy, 67, said earlier this year he was struggling with his memory
'Justice League' opens with disappointing $96 million take
Projections had estimated at least $110 million in revenue for the superhero film's opening weekend
Country singer, songwriter Mel Tillis died at 85
The Country Music Hall of Fame winner wrote more than 1,000 songs
Winless Browns fall to Jaguars 19-7 but still make NFL history
At 4 wins and 43 losses, Cleveland now has the worst record over three years in NFL history
At Macy's Herald Square, chance to see Santa is by reservation only
The move toward online appointments with St. Nick is designed to decrease wait times
Cities using traffic cameras to generate revenue would lose state funding if bill in Legislature passes
It is designed to test the theory that traffic cameras in cities such as Youngstown are designed to curtail crashes, not boost municipal revenue.
Ohio Supreme Court justice apologizes again for comments on his sexual adventures
In his original post, the Democratic candidate for governor had regaled about his past with 50 women.
The Moore mystique: Many Christians view Alabama candidate for Senate as champion of conservatism
The 'Ten Commandments Judge' continues to win support despite sexual abuse allegations
Penguins romp, await playoff invite
Call it a never-say-die attitude or just wishful thinking, Youngstown State’s football team isn’t quite ready to close the book on the 2017 season.
4 Youngstown attorneys get significant raises during McNally's final weeks
The mayor-elect says raises during a budget crunch won’t be tolerated when he takes over.
Tom Humphries’ farewell ends with a toast
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber had a Farewell to Tom Humphries, chamber CEO, on Saturday night.
4 area vets posthumously receive Congressional Gold Medals
The recipients served with the Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment, a Puerto Rican regiment known as the “Borinqueneers.”
Shots for Tots’ efforts keep rolling: Group collects 200+ bikes for kids
More than 100 people celebrated the results of the yearlong charitable effort during Saturday evening’s fourth annual Shots for Tots appreciation party at Master’s Bar & Grill, at 1675 Trumbull Ave., just off Belmont Avenue.
METRO DIGEST || Fatal crash Saturday on Shields Road
Fatal crash Saturday on Shields Road CANFIELD One man is dead after a crash on U.S. Route 62
Burge will speak to Curbstone
Burge will speak to Curbstone BEAVER TOWNSHIP Bruce Burge, a retail vendor for the NBA’s
ARMED FORCES
AAbout 40 soldiers from the Ohio National Guard’s 137th Signal Co. based in Newark, Ohio, who had been deployed since Oct. 11 providing communications support to hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico, arrived home Wednesday at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus.
METRO DIGEST || Holiday closures at library
Library closures CAMPBELL The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County’s Library Express
HOLIDAY TV & MOVIES
Here’s a list of holiday programming for several television channels from today through Christmas
Y'town schools paid firm linked to 1 that paid CEO
Youngstown schools CEO Krish Mohip said told The Vindicator last week he wasn’t aware that Curriculum Associates’ iReady program is an ERDI partner, nor does he know of any other programs affiliated with ERDI that he’s implemented since starting in Youngstown in July 2016. He picked iReady because he saw a need, IReady worked well for him in Chicago and he believed it would succeed in Youngstown, he said.
Time to simplify the US tax code
Opinion: I am a lawyer. As state auditor, I know more than a little about accounting and taxes. And with all
Is Betras to blame for foul election?
Opinion: Perhaps David Betras, chairman of the Mahoning County Democratic Party, was counting on his knee-
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Mahoning County election grabs attention of the state
Editorial: Is Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted letting the fox guard the henhouse when he asks the Mahoning
FOOTBALL | Ohio pairings
Here are Friday’s OHSAA football playoff pairings for the state semifinals. All games begin at 7:30
A look at what didn’t happen last week
Associated Press A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of last
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
The Huntington Bank to Premier Real Estate Management LTD, Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown,
Authorities seeking person who killed cop
Associated Press NEW KENSINGTON, PA. Pennsylvania residents who came to the aid of a rookie
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Nov. 12
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Midnight Line” by Lee Child (Delacorte) 2. “The Rooster Bar” by John
Youngstown native is published again
Youngstown native is published again Joseph Pasquarella Jr., author of “Elegy of the Song Sparrow”
Palestinians vow to suspend talks if US closes PLO mission
Palestinians vow to suspend talks if US closes PLO mission WASHINGTON The Palestinians
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Warren Philharmonic Orchestra, 3 p.m.: A lively concert ($25 at the
Story of Ona Judge, escaped slave of George Washington, sparks new interest Life on the run
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press PORTSMOUTH, N.H. Stepping off a boat in a New Hampshire port
Children’s museum to close for repairs
Children’s museum to close for repairs CINCINNATI A Cincinnati museum will be closed through the
Ohio justice deletes Facebook post, tells people to ‘lighten up’
Associated Press CLEVELAND An Ohio Supreme Court justice and Democratic gubernatorial candidate
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
area bowling scores
amron lanes Taylor Kia Double Duos — Carl Cramer Jr. 268-711, Jim Diver 279-705, Vern Hildreth
AC/DC founding member Malcolm Young dead at 64
Associated Press NEW YORK Malcolm Young, the rhythm guitarist and guiding force behind the bawdy
Former contestant speaks about being role model
Former contestant speaks about being role model
Classic benefits Trumbull Children’s Services
Classic benefits Trumbull Children’s Services
Junior Civic League to crown Miss Cinderella on Friday
Junior Civic League to crown Miss Cinderella on Friday
Red Hot Flashes learn about Underground Railroad
Red Hot Flashes learn about Underground Railroad
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS columbiana county new cases Absolute Resolution Investments v. Nancy McCoy, money.
Ashlar and Youngstown chapters honor members
Ashlar and Youngstown chapters honor members
Theme park expo offers preview of what’s new for 2018
By TERRANCE HARRIS Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. This year’s theme park expo in Orlando,
Drug leads to gambling, compulsive shopping
Q. I have had restless legs syndrome for as long as I can remember. I was given Mirapex in 2010, and
Trump delays new policy on importing elephant trophies
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said he’s delaying a new policy allowing
Be cautious in preparing for disaster
Q. With all the horrific weather disasters occurring, how does one prepare for something like this
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, noon, 82 Ohltown Road. Boardman school board, 6:30
Low voter turnout in Canfield is disgraceful
Opinion: Low voter turnout in Canfield is disgraceful I sincerely hope that those who need to will read
Businesses lure seasonal help with chances for other jobs
By Joyce M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer NEW YORK Every fall, the staff count at Fun.com
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 19
Today is Sunday, Nov. 19, the 323rd day of 2017. There are 42 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
HIRED The Peter Allen Inn & Event Center recently hired Aundrea Cika Heschmeyer as general
US appeals court rules against jail guard sued after 2012 brawl
Associated Press CINCINNATI A divided federal appeals court panel has ruled that an Ohio county
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard
Schools adept at shoring up security at any hint of danger
Associated Press It’s a familiar scenario: A school official, hearing about a potential danger
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Code Youngstown schedules event YOUNGSTOWN A Code Youngstown Winter 2017 Meetup hosted by Drund,
High-stakes skirmish in Ala.
Opinion: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. But for the bomb, the four would be in their 60s, probably grandmothers. Three
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