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West Branch safety meeting addresses potential shooter threats
When West Branch schools’ safety plan was implemented in 1995, no thought was given to dealing with an active shooter, but current protocols must address those potential situations.
Chaney JROTC students give back to some new 4-legged friends
Youngstown City Schools Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps students had no bones about helping with hounds at Animal Charity Humane Society, 525 W. Main St., Wednesday afternoon.
Struthers council addresses complaint, learns chief stepping down
Struthers City Council convened Wednesday evening to honor award-winning student athletes, announce the reassignment of the fire chief and address a harassment complaint made by Clerk of Council Megan Shorthouse against Councilman-at-large Michael Patrick.
Event offers help, services for low-income students, residents
The TRIO Educational Opportunity Center showcased resources and post-secondary education options for the Youngstown community.
Domestic violence victims tells story of abuse, rescue
Fadia Ishak struggled to keep her emotions in check as she recalled her days as a victim of domestic violence, which also entailed being separated from her four children.
Struthers law director recommends internal investigation into harassment complaint
Struthers law director recommends internal investigation into harassment complaint
Chamber releases 2017 Economic Development Report Card
Private companies invested more than $216 million in the Mahoning Valley last year, the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber said Wednesday
GateHouse Media buys Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio.com
GateHouse Media buys Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio.com
Crash kills 257 in Algeria's deadliest aviation disaster
Crash kills 257 in Algeria's deadliest aviation disaster
LA prosecutors review Kevin Spacey sex assault case
LA prosecutors review Kevin Spacey sex assault case
Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley receives Citizens Bank grant
Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley receives Citizens Bank grant
Tech Belt center, city of Warren hosts small business workshop Friday
Tech Belt center, city of Warren hosts small business workshop Friday
Husted/DeWine ticket: We would ask Trump for 'sustainable' Medicaid extension in Ohio
Husted/DeWine ticket: We would ask Trump for 'sustainable' Medicaid extension in Ohio
On witness stand, accuser calls Bill Cosby a 'serial rapist'
On witness stand, accuser calls Bill Cosby a 'serial rapist'
Consumer agency spends $6,000 on frosting windows in new HQ
Consumer agency spends $6,000 on frosting windows in new HQ
Former US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuana
Former US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuana
Study: Global warming is weakening key ocean circulation
Study: Global warming is weakening key ocean circulation
State auditor: Ohio House speaker shouldn’t wait to resign
State auditor: Ohio House speaker shouldn’t wait to resign
Zuckerberg: regulation of social media firms is 'inevitable'
Zuckerberg: regulation of social media firms is 'inevitable'
Mahoning Dems want to know DeWine's position on Medicaid expansion
Mahoning Dems want to know DeWine's position on Medicaid expansion
Pa. man faces fraud, theft, charges after Boardman arrest
Pa. man faces fraud, theft, charges after Boardman arrest
Man arrested for attempting to meet 12-year-old boy for sex
Man arrested for attempting to meet 12-year-old boy for sex
Sessions to address immigration at border sheriffs meeting
Sessions to address immigration at border sheriffs meeting
Officer fired after dragging passenger sues United, Chicago
Officer fired after dragging passenger sues United, Chicago
Man charged after 56 animals found dead at Pittsburgh home
Man charged after 56 animals found dead at Pittsburgh home
Founder of megachurch quits after misconduct allegations
Founder of megachurch quits after misconduct allegations
Ohio man pleads guilty in 1-year-old son’s drug-overdose death
Ohio man pleads guilty in 1-year-old son’s drug-overdose death
Man who pushed Poland cop gets jail sentence, probation
Man who pushed Poland cop gets jail sentence, probation
Vindy Poll Now | You've not seen potholes until you've driven (name the road) ...
Tell us the location of the worst pothole you've driven around
Not all Ohio marijuana businesses will open by deadline
Not all Ohio marijuana businesses will open by deadline
Authorities: Pa. mom searching for son punches school bus driver
Authorities: Pa. mom searching for son punches school bus driver
Murder charges could hinder water park's debt repayment
Murder charges could hinder water park's debt repayment
Director replaced weeks after Ohio fertility clinic failure
Director replaced weeks after Ohio fertility clinic failure
Sentence for stolen life ring: Life Savers and water safety
Sentence for stolen life ring: Life Savers and water safety
As Russia warns against US strike, Trump threatens missiles
As Russia warns against US strike, Trump threatens missiles
Canfield schools host Family Literacy Night tonight
Canfield schools host Family Literacy Night tonight
UPDATE | US Rep. Paul Ryan won't run for re-election
Ryan won't run for re-election as GOP worries about midterms
Late Vindy papers today due to press fix
A mechanical problem with the printing press today caused the print edition of The Vindicator to be several hours delayed.
YSU’s Campbell wins 500th game
Brian Campbell has earned 215 of his 500 victories with the Penguins.
VINDY EXCLUSIVE | Youngstown schools CAO Olverson resigns post
Tyrone Olverson, Youngs-town City Schools chief academic officer, is following the lead of three Academic Distress Commission members and resigning from the district, effective Friday.
Struthers council harassment claim prompts response from mayor, law director
A letter alleging verbal harassment between a Struthers City councilman and the Clerk of Council was filed late last week.
Kendrick’s milestone HR leads YSU over BGSU
Andrew Kendrick tied the YSU record for career home runs.
ODOT previews 2018 Valley construction season
ODOT has $151 million in active and upcoming projects scheduled for Mahoning and Trumbull counties including a new interchange on Interstate 680
UAW President Glenn Johnson out, Dave Green in
Members of UAW Local 1112 voted in a new president this week.
Niles man faces felonies after gun incident with cops
Wife of man Niles officer fired at: ‘I think he’s just tired of the whole court system’
HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS
BASEBALL Liberty 10, Brookfield 3 BROOKFIELD Trevor Strohmeyer went 4 for 4 with a double and
SPORTS DIGEST || Phantoms to host Fan Appreciation Night
The 2017-18 United States Hockey League regular season comes to an end this weekend.
Dayflash has a bright future
Apps that make me look like the world’s greatest photographer hold a special place in my heart, and
Katie Couric’s new TV series is newsier than anticipated
At A Glance What: Premiere of “America Inside Out” When: 10 p.m. tonight Where: National
Woman, daughter escape fire, 2 pets die
A woman and her daughter escaped the fire that destroyed their home, garage and car on the 2000 block of Applegate Road.
McDonald student taken into custody after principal finds weapon in high school locker
A McDonald High School student was taken into custody Tuesday morning after a weapon was found in a locker. Authorities would not disclose the type of weapon that was found, but it was not a gun.
Warren schools give update on Kennedy-Center arts program
U.S. Rep Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, who has participated directly in programs in the school district, said Any Given Child brings joy to children and helps them deal with challenges.
Jay’s Famous Hot Dogs to be demolished, rebuilt
Plans are in the works to rebuild Boardman hot dog restaurant
Glenwood Junior High will reduce food waste with new composter
School estimates new program will reduce food waste by 36 percent
Wolf told officers he always feared the woman would overdose and die in his home.
A Youngstown man faces several drug charges after police said he used drugs with a woman at his house at about 3 a.m. Tuesday, and the woman overdosed, according to a police report.
Ohio's Democratic candidates cite differences at debate
The four Democratic candidates for governor squared off Tuesday night in southwest Ohio for their final debate before the primary election. Tuesday also was the first day early voting for the May 8 primary to determine the Democratic gubernatorial nominee.
The Simple Greek offers build-your-own concept
IF YOU GO What: The Simple Greek Boardman: 1393 Boardman Canfield Road; 330-355-1724
Cervelli, Nova spoil Cubs’ home opener at Wrigley
The Pittsburgh Pirates enjoyed opening day very much this year. All three of them.
What’s wrong in D.C.?
Opinion: KEY LARGO, Fla. At dinner with friends, I was asked what is wrong with Washington. The question
Perez homer lifts Tribe in the 8th
The Indians’ pitching is helping its all-or-nothing offense get by in the early part of the season
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 11
Today is Wednesday, April 11, the 101st day of 2018. There are 264 days left in the year.
Baseball Old Timers will meet Thursday
Baseball Old Timers will meet Thursday YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Baseball Old Timers will meet at
Distributor to donate 80K doses of naloxone
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio-based drug distributor facing lawsuits linked to the opioid
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday ABC Water and Storm Water District, 10 a.m., board of trustees, Boardman Township
Cloud bread with simple ingredients
3-Ingredient Cloud Bread mccormick.com Make light, fluffy cloud bread with three simple
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Spring strawberry recipes
Cool Strawberry Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips mccormick.com This fresh fruit salsa is
The top five songs on iTunes music charts for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top five songs on iTunes music charts for the most recent one-week sales period: v “God’s
Food sales and dinners through April 18
THURSDAY Austintown Grace Lutheran Church, 162 S. Raccoon Road, will host a drive through stuffed
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH What a delivery! Pizza driver comes to rescue in house fire SOMERSET, Ky. A
Welcome springtime celebrations with these sweets
Easy Lemon Daisy Cupcakes mccormick.com Brighten up your springtime celebrations with a batch of
Sweet beets with balsamic
Roasted Balsamic Beets mccormick.com Beets are typically prepared with sweet and sour flavors.
Ohio House speaker to convene GOP caucus
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger planned to meet with members of
US ship sails in disputed waters
Associated Press ABOARD THE USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT, South China Sea As fighter jets streaked
Prosecutor recused from Cohen probe
Associated Press NEW YORK The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan has been recused from
Ingraham returns to work, complains about censorship
Associated Press NEW YORK Fox News Channel’s Laura Ingraham returned to work with defiance
Experts to inspect attack site in Syria
Staff/wire report BEIRUT The international chemical weapons watchdog said Tuesday it was sending
Conciliatory trade gesture by China’s Xi raises optimism
Associated Ptess BEIJING Investors and China watchers welcomed President Xi Jinping’s pledge
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Racino reports increased slot revue AUSTINTOWN Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course
Senators grill Facebook CEO
Associated Press WASHINGTON Under fire for the worst privacy debacle in his company’s history,
Police release footage of fatal shooting in Virginia
Police release footage of fatal shooting in Virginia Body camera footage released Tuesday of the
Expand definition of hero
Opinion: [Arlington Heights, Ill.] Daily Herald: Doesn’t heroism come down to common decency? There are
Parkland students continue advocacy
Associated Press PARKLAND, Fla. New Jersey, Colorado, Los Angeles, Raleigh-Durham – the Marjory
Stock indexes rally as trade fears ease
Associated Press NEW YOFK Stocks jumped Tuesday after Chinese President Xi Jinping said
Gradual deployment of US troops to border underway
Associated Press ROMA, Texas The deployment of National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border
AROUND THE NBA
AROUND THE NBA Tuesday’s games Hornets 119, Pacers 93 INDIANAPOLIS Dwight Howard finished
BIRTHS ||
Births St. Elizabeth boardman Hospital Anthony and Andrea Lordi, Youngstown, girl, April 9.
Struthers maximizes its resources for city’s gain
Editorial: Struthers, like many other communities throughout the Mahoning Valley, continues to struggle with
AROUND THE HORN | Tuesday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 14, Yankees 1 BOSTON Mookie Betts hit a grand slam on a monster night,
Summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard
Putin is verifiably untrustworthy
Opinion: By Donald Lambro Andrews McMeel Syndication WASHINGTON Timing is critical in both statecraft
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