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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
'Love Rocks' movement spreads to Struthers
STRUTHERS After losing their daughters in a tragic accident, Susan Dieter-Robinson and Tom Robinson wanted to honor the girls by spreading love and kindness. The thought turned into the “Love Rocks” movement, beginning in the Oregon couple’s area and spreading.
Attention turns to pizza-shop robbery in Burke murder trial
WARREN Prosecutors turned their attention for part of the day Thursday in the Austin Burke aggravated-murder trial to a June 20 Cortland pizza-shop robbery, questioning a witness who said Burke “ran right up to me” with no mask on as Burke fled the pizza shop.
Boardman robotics team takes top spot at competition
Boardman robotics team takes top spot at competition
Columbiana magistrate likely to be named to vacant appellate court slot
Columbiana magistrate likely to be named to appellate court
Fla. governor won't say whether he will sign gun bill
Fla. governor won't say whether he will sign gun bill
Ohio man convicted of slaying woman with baby in car sentenced
Ohio man convicted of slaying woman with baby in car sentenced
Struthers boys beat Howland in district semifinal
Struthers moves on to a district final against Lakeview at 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Ohio hotel employee shot, killed while working inside lobby
Ohio hotel employee shot, killed while working inside lobby
Northeast tries to dig out, power up after latest storm
Northeast tries to dig out, power up after latest storm
President Trump agrees to meet with Korea's Kim Jong Un by May
President Trump agrees to meet with Korea's Kim Jong Un by May
Vindy Poll Now | As the Youngstown plan loses its leaders, what is the next best step for school operations?
As the governor-led takeover plan of Youngstown schools loses its leaders, what is the next best step for the operations?
ODNR releases state oil, gas production for 4Q, year
ODNR releases state oil, gas production for 4Q, year
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 27
A Mahoning County Grand Jury Thursday indicted 27 people, including Mark Winlock, 18, of Deer Creek Court, Austintown, who was wanted for the shooting death of Brandon Wareham.
Hyundai recalls Sonatas; air bags may not inflate in crash
Hyundai recalls Sonatas; air bags may not inflate in crash
Suspect in Saturday shooting death indicted on aggravated murder
Suspect in Saturday shooting death indicted on aggravated murder
Former Trump campaign chairman pleads not guilty to charges
Former Trump campaign chairman pleads not guilty to charges
BURKE TRIAL | Prosecutor refutes charges with questions of his own
Warren detective faces a grilling in Burke trial today
Youngstown fire chief promotes six, hires new firefighter
Youngstown fire chief promotes six, hires new firefighter
Man gets jail for seeking sex from cop posing as 15-year-old
Man gets jail for seeking sex from cop posing as 15-year-old
White House preparing rollout of Trump’s tariff plan
White House preparing rollout of Trump’s tariff plan
Youngstown school commission resignations draw state's scrutiny
YOUNGSTOWN A review team is coming to the school district in the next few weeks after the resignation of three Youngstown Academic Distress Commission members and the possible departure of the district CEO.
Cellphone technology takes center stage at Burke trial
WARREN A criminal analyst with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation showed jurors “maps” Wednesday – showing the movements of Austin Burke’s cellphone June 12, the day Burke is accused of killing Brandon Sample in a rural area of Bristol Township.
Brothers resigns from ADC post
By AMANDA TONOLI atonoli@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The mayoral selection to Youngstown City Schools Academic Distress Commission has joined two others in their resignations from the commission. Barbara Brothers resigned Wednesday after former ADC chairman Brian Benyo and vice chairwoman Jennifer Roller, who resigned Friday.
Four Democratic gubernatorial candidates squared off in debate
The candidates attempted to distinguish themselves from one another
Youngstown council votes to accept an anti-fracking charter amendment
The proposal’s fate is uncertain
Black Star Riders expand on their Thin Lizzy roots
Black Star Riders has put together its definitive album in “Heavy Fire.”
Love overwhelmed by reaction since revealing panic attack
Kevin Love has received more than 4,000 messages since opening up about his struggles with mental health issues.
Competitive Crawford boys going to state
David and Nick Crawford used to brawl in the family basement.
Former Niles auditor Charles Nader pleads guilty to reduced charges, agrees to testify in Ralph Infante trial
Former Niles auditor Charles Nader pleads guilty to reduced charges, agrees to testify in Ralph Infante trial
Valley natives Mancini, Ginnetti set for D-III nationals
Nick Mancini is a Boardman graduate at Mount Union and Dante Ginnetti is a Poland graduate at Baldwin Wallace.
Judas Priest is packing firepower
Reloaded and raring to go, Judas Priest will release a new album Friday and follow it with a world tour that will hit Youngstown on its second stop.
Stallings’ future unclear at Pitt
Kevin Stallings expected growing pains. It’s part of the territory when rebuilding a basketball program on the fly.
Man who sought “sniper rifle” to return to Jordan
Abdul Alabadi sentenced for making a false claim of citizenship
Lakeview outlasts Poland in dogfight
The Lakeview boys basketball team held on to win a district semifinal 56-53 on Wednesday night at Boardman High School.
Experienced, unbeaten Chips outlast Raiders
South Range got within six late in the fourth before falling.
Campbell Council calls for budget meeting, considers police body cameras
Campbell council sets public meetings for tonight
Growing a sycamore tree
Q. My friends have an heirloom sycamore tree that they want to propagate as they are moving and it
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.; 724-308-6599
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.; 724-308-6599 Fri: Tyler Jenkins Trio, 7 p.m.
“Gotham” (8 p.m., Fox): Ivy (guest star Peyton List) tracks a secret project on which
“Gotham” (8 p.m., Fox): Ivy (guest star Peyton List) tracks a secret project on which Wayne
WEDNESDAY’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
MEN No. 12 North Carolina 78, Syracuse 59 NEW YORK Theo Pinson had 16 points, 11 rebounds and
Naturalists say there is animal habitat value in dead trees
What do you see when you look at a dead tree or dead sections in live trees? If you were a chickadee or a carpenter bee, you would see a potential home.
Ceramic art exhibition at YSU
Ceramic art exhibition at YSU An exhibition titled “Current Clay (2016-2018)” is on display
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK A Wrinkle In Time (PG) After the disappearance of her scientist father, three
Another snowstorm clobbers Northeast
Associated Press NEW YORK For the second time in less than a week, a storm rolled into the
Talk shop – there’s no action
Some people love to shop. It makes them feel good; it gets their juices going. They don’t think of
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 9
Today is Friday, March 9, the 68th day of 2018. There are 297 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
‘One Night in Memphis’ tribute concert coming to Packard hall
Staff report WARREN “One Night in Memphis,” a musical tribute to four greats of the early rock
Hops and hopes
Female brewers toast Women’s Day Associated Press Female brewers worldwide are raising a stein
Leaves still hanging on
Leaves still hanging on Marcescence is the term used for winter retention of leaves on trees.
Amazon offers Prime discount to Medicaid recipients
Associated Press NEW YORK Amazon has taken another step to woo low- income shoppers to its site
Early flowers for pollinators
Early flowers for pollinators Find a crocus on a sunny day, and you will most likely see a
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 8
Today is Thursday, March 8, the 67th day of 2018. There are 298 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Plan now to handle your spring chores
Many people enjoy gardening for its many benefits like reduced stress and improved muscle strength.
Gun legislation passes Fla. House
Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. The Florida House passed a school safety bill Wednesday that
Sessions escalates feud with California
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions dramatically escalated
Minority leader says involvement of community in Warren police promotion encouraging
Minority leader says involvement of community in Warren police promotion encouraging
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Plaza Suite,” directed by Nick Mulichak, Hopewell Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave.,
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 10
Today is Saturday, March 10, the 69th day of 2018. There are 296 days left in the year. Daylight
Mexico, Canada may be exempted from tariffs
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House said Wednesday that Mexico, Canada and other
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Errant email said students who vote won’t have finals VICKSBURG, Miss. What’s one
VLT revenue decline in February at Austintown racino
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course saw a slight decrease year-over-year in video lottery terminal revenue in February.
Appeals court gives green light to young activists' lawsuit
Appeals court gives green light to young activists’ lawsuit PORTLAND, Ore. A federal appeals
Bond reinstated on man accused of child rape
Jay Ryan Williams will only leave home to attend church and doctor’s appointments
METRO DIGEST || Help find runaway
Help find runaway NEW MIDDLETOWN New Middletown Police seek the public’s help to find a runaway
Sugar Shack Shindig
Sugar Shack Shindig When: Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. What: In 1951, Mill Creek Park officials planted
PREP ROUNDUP
PREP ROUNDUP Wednesday’s recaps, scores and schedule BOYS BASKETBALL summaries LAKEVIEW 56,
Oddly enough
Oddly enough It’s spring break and beer is flowing – on a Fla. highway CRESTVIEW, Fla. Spring
UK Police: Nerve agent used in attack on ex-spy
Associated Press LONDON A Russian ex-spy and his daughter fighting for their lives in an English
Randy Law candidacy for state representative is challenged
The county elections board will rule on the challenge March 19
Never time for daylight saving
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons I’m already dreading it. On Sunday at 2 a.m., daylight saving
Student killed in Ala. school shooting
Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. A 17-year-old girl was killed in a shooting at dismissal time
Women in Saudi Arabia test-drive new freedom
Associated Press JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia Fatima Salem giggles with hesitation when it’s her turn
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Judge: Man accused of McDormand Oscar theft will be released LOS ANGELES A judge on
AROUND THE NBA
AROUND THE NBA Wednesday’s games Rockets 110, Bucks 99 MILWAUKEE James Harden scored 26
SOCIETY DIGEST || Church taking orders for stuffed cabbage
Church taking orders for stuffed cabbage YOUNGSTOWN Holy Apostles Parish at Sts. Peter and Paul
NHL ROUNDUP Wednesday’s games
Penguins 5, Flyers 2 PHILADELPHIA Conor Sheary scored two goals, Sidney Crosby had three assists
Girard students create their own books
Girard Intermediate students read their books to elementary students
SPORTS digest || United's Maroscher signs letter of intent
United’s Maroscher signs letter of intent united United’s Grace Maroscher signed with California
Summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown
No news from Cleveland police on who shot Destiny Brown, 17
Life of Youngstown woman killed in Cleveland celebrated at vigil Wednesday
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