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Stories published March 11, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Lordstown students plan Day of Advocacy
Student walkouts are planned in schools across the country Wednesday
Woman pulled from Mahoning River
A woman pulled from the near-freezing waters of the Mahoning River late Saturday by first-responders was transported to Trumbull Regional Medical Center suffering from hypothermia.
Harvick wins third straight NASCAR race
Kevin Harvick raced to his third straight NASCAR Cup Series victory Sunday.
Virginia earns No. 1 overall seed in NCAA Tournament
Virginia earns No. 1 overall seed in NCAA Tournament; other top seeds are Villanova, Kansas and Xavier.
Arizona State, Oklahoma, Syracuse make NCAA Tournament
Bubble teams Arizona State, Oklahoma, Syracuse make NCAA Tournament; Notre Dame, Louisville left out of 68-team field.
Tiger falls just short in Valspar Championship
Casey wins at Innisbrook as Woods come up short by a putt.
'March for Our Lives' sister rally on gun violence set in Mercer
It will be one of nearly 600 such rallies across the nation to draw attention to the safety of our nation's youth.
UPDATE: Youngstown's second homicide victim of 2018 ID'd
A shooting at another South Side neighborhood Saturday night was unrelated to the homicide case.
Trump plan calls for 'hardening' of schools to prevent violence
It also seeks to raise the minimum age to purchase assault weapons to 21
Lakeview finishes unlikely title run
Lakeview defeated Struthers in a Division II district final Saturday.
Sales tax slide presents challenge for county governments
As shoppers move online, sales tax collection system presents challenges, compounds revenue losses
YSU’s Zallow fifth in NCAA 60 hurdles final
Chad Zallow ran a time of 7.720 seconds in College Station, Texas.
YouTube helps Wickens win St. Petersburg pole
The rookie knocked Will Power off the pole and will lead the field to green.
UConn fires Ollie amid probe
The combination was too much for UConn: an NCAA investigation and a second straight losing season.
Mackenzie Sambroak’s tour de force
Mackenzie Sambroak, Roosevelt Elementary fifth-grader, found her strength by correctly spelling tour de force and becoming The Vindicator’s 85th Regional Spelling Bee champion
Addict says of her troubles: I don’t succeed in relationships
Addict says of her troubles: I don’t succeed in relationships
Ohio auditor cites five local boards for public-records violations
State auditor issued 321 public-records citations to public entities in 2017
Crawford, Stein, DelGarbino win state wrestling titles
Canfield’s David Crawford and Tyler Stein and Girard’s Jack DelGarbino won state titles Saturday night.
On the Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Art Trail
By Anita Snow Associated Press MEXICO CITY With her unibrow, braided updo, colorful clothing
Cholesterol drug lowers risk of death, heart attack
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. A newer cholesterol drug, used with older statin medicines,
Trump rallies supporters in Pa.
Associated Press MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. President Donald Trump told Pennsylvania voters Saturday
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Fortnightly IV will meet at 7:30 p.m. for dinner and a movie. Hostess and facilitator is
Joe DeRosa to speak to Curbstone Coaches
Joe DeRosa to speak to Curbstone Coaches beaver township Veteran collegiate basketball referee
Opinion: Football is becoming safer and can save lives
The many benefits if football too often get overlooked.
Youngstown fraternity to host council meeting
Staff Report Howland Youngstown Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. will host its
Republic Steel plans restart of plant, bringing back 1K jobs
Republic Steel plans restart of plant, bringing back 1K jobs LORAIN Republic Steel said it plans
Letters to the Editor: March 11, 2018
Opinion: New tariffs are weapons against global trade cheats The Vindicator is exactly right – steel
In Afghanistan, war without an objective – 6,000 days in
Opinion: “The war is over.” – Donald Rumsfeld, secretary of Defense in Afghanistan (April 2002) “I
Student wins ‘Best of Show’ at Holy Family science fair
Student wins ‘Best of Show’ at Holy Family science fair
Male delivery
1. What titular police precinct captain did Hal Linden play in a 1975-82 show? 2. Kelsey Grammer
Coben has 5-book deal with new publisher
Coben has 5-book deal with new publisher NEW YORK One of the world’s top thriller writers,
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY Johnny Appleseed Garden Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at The Fireplace, 2075 E. Western
Boardman schools to sponsor meeting
Boardman schools to sponsor meeting BOARDMAN Boardman schools will host a State of the Schools
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 11
Today is Sunday, March 11, the 70th day of 2018. There are 295 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Time Traveler to make world debut in Branson
Time Traveler to make world debut in Branson BRANSON, MO. Silver Dollar City’s attraction Time
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
BOWLING | News and notes
Two inducted into Mercer County HOF WEST MIDDLESEX, PA. Anthony Boggs of Struthers and John
MASONIC groups
THURSDAY Ladies Oriental Shrine members will meet at 11:30 a.m. Johnny’s Restaurant, 7807 Market
MILESTONES
scouts Christopher Martin Brady, grandson of James and Shirley Olson of Liberty, has earned his
85th VINDICATOR REGIONAL SPELLING BEE
85th VINDICATOR REGIONAL SPELLING BEE How contestants fell Forty-four students from the
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin’s Press) 2. “Fifty Fifty”
Blood Drives
today Brookfield Fire Department, state Route 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. MONDAY Elks Lodge 305, 824
Seeking Youngstown's special Irishman
Opinion: The 40th annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration parade embarks today in Boardman, with Pete Gabriel
Maple Leafs end skid vs. Penguins
Nazem Kadri scored twice as the Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a four-game losing streak.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown school board, 5:30 p.m., special meeting to discuss finances and a board
Ed Puskas: Browns seek momentum with moves
Browns GM John Dorsey geared up for free agency with a flurry of trades.
Penalty doesn’t hamper Keselowski in Xfinity
Brad Keselowski overcame an early pit-road speeding penalty Saturday.
Trump: Don’t fall for moderate talk
Associated Press MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. President Donald Trump told western Pennsylvania voters
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman Laura Canale-Keane and Alexander Keane, Canfield, girl, March 9.
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bedford Trails Golf Course Restaurant on
School will host community night
School will host community night CAMPBELL Campbell Memorial Elementary/Middle School will host
Community Legal Aid, with offices in Youngstown and Warren, is offering free workshops this month
Community Legal Aid, with offices in Youngstown and Warren, is offering free workshops this month
area bowling scores
amron lanes H.D. Davis CPA Mixed Doubles — Justin Cowan 259-777, Lou Colapietro 247-656, Ken Combs
Detractors will not kill the ‘Youngstown Plan’
Editorial: Let us not forget why the Youngstown City School District was restructured by an act of the
Trump channels Jimbo – again
Opinion: By uttering the words “Buy American” during his announcement Thursday of steep new tariffs on steel
Shooting scene on Youngstown’s South Side
Heavy presence as police shut down intersection of Summer and Earle
Audio problem forces Stein to wait
Tyler Stein had to adjust his pre-match routine, but won a title anyway.
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