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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Grandson wins bizarre battle over body of Charles Manson
A grandson of cult leader Charles Manson won the bizarre California court battle Monday over the killer’s body.
IHOP server tells black teens to pay up before they eat
A server at a Maine IHOP restaurant asked a group of black teenagers to pay upfront for their meal, prompting the manager to issue a public apology.
YSU women's basketball to play in WBI
The Youngstown State women's basketball team accepted an invitation to play in the Women's Basketball Invitational.
YPD's numbers show training is working, officials say
Police say statistics for 2017 show the training that officers receive for using force is working.
Officers cleared in January shooting
A pair of city police officers involved in a shooting early Jan. 27 were cleared by an Internal Affairs investigation.
Harding teacher sees hungry students, develops food pantry
Harding Elementary’s food pantry is getting filled, thanks to first-grade teacher Shannon Sefcik.
Boardman officials to plead for tax law in Columbus
Township officials will testify at the Statehouse in Columbus today about a change they hope to see to state law that would create a new levy opportunity for townships.
Bizarre battle over body of Charles Manson won by grandson
Bizarre battle over body of Charles Manson won by grandson
UPDATE | Lordstown residents concerned about distribution center
Packed house at TJX meeting for Lordstown warehouse
Large turnout to discuss Poland school district's finances
Large turnout to discuss Poland school district's finances
Texas: Authorities investigating explosion that injures woman
Texas: Authorities investigating explosion that injures woman
Mahoning County Recycling Division committee meeting Tuesday is canceled
Mahoning County Recycling Division committee meeting canceled
It's official: Coach John Grandy retires as girls hoops coach at Struthers
It's official: Coach John Grandy retires as girls hoops coach at Struthers
Revamped 'American Idol' reaches more than 10 million
Revamped 'American Idol' reaches more than 10 million
Barbershop study trimmed black men's hair and blood pressure
Barbershop study trimmed black men's hair and blood pressure
Man wounded in Saturday shooting expected to recover
Man wounded in Saturday shooting expected to recover
YPD officers followed use of force policy in shooting
YPD officers followed use of force policy in shooting
Woman arrested in Struthers raid has history with meth
Woman arrested in Struthers raid has history with meth
Two Youngstown firefighters hurt in weekend fires, one hospitalized
Two Youngstown firefighters hurt in weekend fires, one hospitalized
Driver critical after being ejected during early morning crash
Driver critical after being ejected during early morning crash
Prom dress giveaway honors victim of drunken driver
This year’s Kyrsten’s Kloset fundraiser will be noon to 4 p.m. March 24-25 at 110 Orchard Ave., Hubbard
Shooter had sought healing from Calif. veterans center
Associated Press When Albert Wong returned from an Army deployment in Afghanistan in 2013, he knew
Lengthy PGA Tour drought ends, but not for Tiger
Tiger Woods missed a 40-foot birdie putt that would have forced a playoff.
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 12
Today is Monday, March 12, the 71st day of 2018. There are 294 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH College sues ex-student who refuses to leave dorm NEW YORK A New York City
Digital ads, social media hide political campaign messaging
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press The main events in a political campaign used to happen in
What’s plastics future?
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons “There’s a great future in plastics. Think about it? Will you
Students inducted into the National Junior Beta Club
Students inducted into the National Junior Beta Club
Innovative scheduling to be implemented at University of Akron
Innovative scheduling to be implemented at University of Akron
Kent State University presents Diversity Awards for 2018
Kent State University presents Diversity Awards for 2018
Area events, fundraisers and more that are worth a look
auctions Beavercreek Sportsman Club will host an auction at 6 p.m. March 24 at 14480
Seeking open government not just a job for the press
Editorial: There are two kinds of governments: those that are driven by the people, from the bottom up, and
The top 20 global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
The top 20 global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
New Trump plan aims to prevent shootingsSFlb
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s plan to combat school shootings will
Schools tread delicate balance in lead-up to student walkouts
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. As schools around the country brace for student walkouts this
SUnday’s other golf results
TOSHIBA CLASSIC NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. Vijay Singh got up-and-down for birdie with a putter from
University of Akron announces innovative scheduling
Staff report AKRON University of Akron President Matthew J. Wilson recently announced the
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Columbiana Exempted Village School board, 6 p.m., special meeting, high school
Big business not spreading wealth
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Remember last year when Donald Trump and his congressional
Pentagon head warns Syrian forces on use of chemical weapons
Associated Press MUSCAT, Oman U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Sunday warned the Syrian
Irish pride marches on
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN T he pride on Pete Gabriel’s face was palpable as he
‘Black Panther’ still at the top, 4 weeks in
‘Black Panther’ still at the top, 4 weeks in LOS ANGELES T’Challa still rules the box office
Only fools believe North Korea will give up its nuclear weapons
Opinion: Editor’s Note: This column was written before Thursday’s announcement that President Donald J. Trump
HIGH SCHOOL
GIRLS BOWLING Howland’s Guesman finishes tied for 29th in D-I tournament COLUMBUS Howland High
Kent State University presents 2018 diversity awards
Staff report KENT Kent State University recently honored Kathy Wilson, Ph.D., economics
Plane flying to Turkey crashes in Iran, killing 11
Associated Press TEHRAN, IRAN A Turkish private jet flying a group of young women from the
AND THE WINNERS ARE...
AND THE WINNERS ARE... Top finishers in the 2018 Mahoning Valley St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Best
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Sunday’s games ATLANTIC 10 Davidson 58, No. 25 Rhode Island 57
School to celebrate Pi Day on Wednesday
School to celebrate Pi Day on Wednesday Austintown Staff at Austintown Intermediate School are
Mahoning COUNTY
Mahoning COUNTY 2015 Permits issued: 1,743 Renewed: 827 Suspended: 46 Revoked: 4 Denied:
Regency House to host ‘Youngstown Strong’ fights
The 12-bout amateur card in set for March 31. Funds to be raised for scholarships in names of four men
AROUND THE NBA Sunday’s other games
Raptors 132, Knicks 106 NEW YORK Jonas Valanciunas scored 17 points, Kyle Lowry had 16 and the
Virginia the overall No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament
Ohio State is a No. 5 seed in the West and opens with No. 12 South Dakota State on Thursday.
SUNDAY’s OTHER NHL GAMES
Coyotes 1, Canucks 0 GLENDALE, ARIZ. Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored on a power play, Darcy Kuemper
US: No more conditions imposed on N. Korea for talks
Associated Press Trump administration officials said Sunday there will be no more conditions
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a final-round 68 in the
Society to offer program
Society to offer program SALEM The Salem Historical Society, 208 S. Broadway Ave., will offer
Putin’s Russia: From basket case to resurgent superpower
Associated Press MOSCOW Vladimir Putin and his Russia look more invincible today than at any
Harvick races to another win
Kevin Harvick is at his best when’s he mad, so much so that former crew chief Gil Martin used to try to rile him up during races.
Several activities are planned
Staff report LORDSTOWN Lordstown High School students are honoring the lives lost in the
METRO DIGEST| Struthers couple arrested on meth charges
Two in Struthers face meth-making charges STRUTHERS Two people arrested late Saturday by
Bourdais’ comeback complete with win in St. Pete
Sebastien Bourdais’ comeback from a vicious wreck, the kind that can end careers, was completed Sunday.
Randle, Lakers too much for Cavaliers
Julius Randle had a career-high 36 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists.
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