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Cookies for conversation on race
TaRee Avery hopes her cookies promoting Black Panther, a record-breaking movie, can help maintain conversations focused on representation for people of color in mainstream media.
Shootings put pressure on Florida lawmakers
The deadly shooting at a Florida high school has put pressure on the state’s Republican-controlled Legislature to consider a sweeping package of gun-control laws in ...
Stories published February 20, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
United Way 2017 campaign tops $3 million mark
The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley’s 2017 financial campaign topped the $3 million mark for the second straight year.
Youngstown schools CEO seeks to tighten visitor policy
Youngstown schools CEO seeks to tighten visitor policy
State auditor officials meet with Liberty trustees
State auditor officials meet with Liberty trustees
Help Network has meeting Thursday at Dorothy Day House
Help Network has meeting at Dorothy Day House
Louisville must vacate basketball title, NCAA denies appeal
Louisville must vacate basketball title, NCAA denies appeal
Oprah to donate $500,000 to students marching against gun violence
Oprah to donate $500,000 to students marching
Ohio teen convicted in brother's slaying after fight over candy
Ohio teen convicted in brother's slaying after fight over candy
2 Ohio state senators propose statewide ban on assault weapons
2 state senators propose statewide ban on assault weapons
More than 100 killed in Syria assault on Damascus suburb
More than 100 killed in Syria assault on Damascus suburb
Moschella remains coach of Columbiana girls hoops team
Moschella remains coach of Columbiana girls hoops team
Palestinian leader calls for peace conference by mid-2018
Palestinian leader calls for peace conference by mid-2018
'Black Panther' scores highest Monday ever with $40.2M
'Black Panther' scores highest Monday ever with $40.2M
Intoxicated uninvited man in apartment tells cops he just wants to sleep
Intoxicated uninvited man in apartment tells cops he just wants to sleep
Boardman police make arrest in dollar store robbery
Boardman police make arrest in dollar store robbery
Trumbull commissioners hire Matas as administrator
Trumbull commissioners hire Matas as administrator
Spring STEM Expo is Thursday in YSU Stambaugh Stadium
Spring STEM Expo is Thursday in YSU Stambaugh Stadium
Humanities conference Thursday and Friday at Center of Industry and Labor
Humanities conference Thursday and Friday at Center of Industry and Labor
Goodyear's Peterson named to YSU Board of Trustees
Goodyear's Peterson named to YSU Board of Trustees
Technology companies rally, offsetting a plunge in Walmart
Technology companies rally, offsetting a plunge in Walmart
UPDATE | Hoerig wants charges dismissed in death of her husband
Hoerig wants charges dismissed in death of her husband
Vindy Poll Now | What's your favorite part of the Olympics
Vindy Poll Now | What's your favorite part of the Olympics
Student apparently shoots self in Stark County school district
Student apparently shoots self in Stark County school district
MCCTC staff get shooting and trauma response training
MCCTC staff get shooting and trauma response training
SCHOOL SHOOTINGS | Students going to state capital to push for gun law changes
Students going to state capital to push for gun law changes
Historic building collapses, nearby businesses close
Historic building collapses, nearby businesses close
New indictment in continuing Russia election probe
New indictment in continuing Russia election probe
MLB imposes stricter mound limits, defers on pitch clocks
MLB imposes stricter mound limits, defers on pitch clocks
Police catch pair who fled after Monday night traffic stop
Police catch pair who fled after Monday night traffic stop
NWS issues flood warning for Eagle Creek through tonight
NWS issues flood warning for Eagle Creek through tonight
Fleeing car crashes into tree during police chase, killing 2
Fleeing car crashes into tree during police chase, killing 2
Grocery retailer Albertsons to buy drugstore chain Rite Aid
Grocery retailer Albertsons to buy drugstore chain Rite Aid
Prosecutor seeks no bond for suspect in 2 officers’ slayings
Prosecutor seeks no bond for suspect in 2 officers’ slayings
Home Depot 4Q profit rides strong home improvement market
Home Depot 4Q profit rides strong home improvement market
Tressel reflects on how timing paid off
For Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel, everything has been about timing. Maybe that’s why he was speaking to Curbstone Coaches on Presidents’ Day at Avion Banquet Center.
Middle schoolers do ‘Genius’ work at South Range
South Range Middle School is joining schools from six counties to compete in the Northeast Ohio Genius Project.
Brownlee piece tackles racial issues
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com PHILADELPHIA Opera singer and Youngstown native Lawrence
YSU’s Mikovich, UT’s Gabriel share advice to campers
College veterans shared insights at Ursuline camp for middle-school players
Cookies for conversation on race
TaRee Avery hopes her cookies promoting Black Panther, a record-breaking movie, can help maintain conversations focused on representation for people of color in mainstream media.
Republican Party of yesteryear defined by thrift, good manners
Opinion: By David M. SHRIBMAN Andrews McMeel Syndication Gather round, gentle reader, and I will tell you
SPORTS digest|| Phantoms' Prosvetov receives USHL honor
Phantoms’ Prosvetov receives USHL honor YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Phantom goaltender Ivan
A new face of hope
Opinion: By Kathryn Jean Lopez Andrews McMeel Syndication ROME I left the country the other day, and
OLYMPICS roundup
SNOWBOARDING Canada’s Sharpe wins halfpipe gold PYEONGCHANG, South Korea Cassie Sharpe put on
Niles needs a helping hand from office of state auditor
Editorial: Four months ago, we let it be known in this space that the light at the end of the city of Niles’
MONDAY’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
MEN No. 8 Kansas 104, Oklahoma 74 LAWRENCE, KAN. Devonte Graham had 23 points and seven
Supreme Court to hear labor union case
Gorsuch holds deciding vote Associated Press WASHINGTON America’s union leaders are about to
Idaho senator faces complaint after online post
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho A Republican state senator who yelled at University of Idaho
South Range begins open enrollment
South Range begins open enrollment CANFIELD South Range Local School District is accepting open
STILL NOT FREE
Inmate in landmark Supreme Court case denied parole Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. A 71
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School All Alumni Reunion will take place at 7 p.m. July 21 at Mr. Anthony’s
Grant received to support research
Grant received to support research YOUNGSTOWN Sight for All United, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
NOTICES
NOTICES BASEBALL Mill Creek Junior Baseball League — will be holding late signups for all boys
Statue toppling cases start with dismissals
Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. Problems identifying protesters on video hindered North Carolina
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Portugal. The Man: Tonight on
Mahoning County organizations host second Community Opioid Summit
Community Opioid Summit II scheduled for Wednesday
METRO DIGEST|| Ryan to lead tour of venture capitalists
Ryan to lead tour of venture capitalists YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan will lead a delegation of
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday ABC Water and Storm Water District trustees, 2 p.m., Boardman Township Government
Mahoning County Republican Party to conduct screening process for appeals court candidates
Governor will make the selection
Trump offers support for background checks
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. From the confines of his golf club, President Donald
Youngstown council will vote Wednesday to fund a downtown sewer line project
The project will take about six months to complete
Two Pa. students arrested for separate social media threats
Pennsylvania State Police investigating two school threats
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Jesse Jackson: LeBron’s ‘slam dunk for justice is needed’ CHICAGO The Rev. Jesse
Trump revives push for limits on immigrants bringing family
Associated Press NEW YORK When the U.S. government approved Ricardo Magpantay, his wife and
Side effect of increased cholesterol
Q. I have been taking glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate for knee joint pain. My
Heartland Christian School to host open house Thursday
Heartland Christian School to host open house Thursday
Junior Women’s League packs stockings for troops
Junior Women’s League packs stockings for troops
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 20
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2018. There are 314 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
NYPD Special Victims hunting for rapist
Associated Press NEW YORK The 12-year-old girl was in her school uniform, wearing pigtails. She
MONDAY AROUND THE NHL
Bruins 2, Flames 1, OT CALGARY, ALBERTA Brad Marchand scored his 22nd goal 3:36 into overtime to
Big medical bill even with coverage A surprise no one wants
By TOM MURPHY AP HEALTH WRITER This winter’s nasty flu season may smack patients with a
WORLD Digest|| Ohio communities dealing with flooding
Ohio communities dealing with flooding STEUBENVILLE Authorities say heavy rains have swollen
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman Robin Sanders and Robert Perry, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 17. Ryan
Kasich ‘evolves’ on gun control
Ohio’s lieutenant governor criticizes ‘knee-jerk reaction’ Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s
Frustration mounts with focus on mental health
By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer Frustration is mounting in the medical community as the
Shootings put pressure on Florida lawmakers
The deadly shooting at a Florida high school has put pressure on the state’s Republican-controlled Legislature to consider a sweeping package of gun-control laws in a state that has resisted restrictions on firearms for decades.
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