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Details revealed in Girard police killing
Girard officer Justin Leo was not wearing a protective vest when Jason Marble fatally shot him Oct. 21, 2017, according to a report issued Tuesday ...
Stories published March 28, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Girard PD strengthening vest rules in wake of cop killing
Girard officials are strengthening safety procedures, including the policy for officers wearing bulletproof vests, now that the facts of Officer Justin Leo’s death are known.
Lockheed, Raytheon, Boeing attend YSU additive research event today
Phase one of an Air Force research program, the largest Youngstown State University has ever worked on, has wrapped-up.
Lawyers weighing issues in resentencing of teen rapist
Lawyers appeared in court Wednesday to discuss issues bound to come up at the April 17 resentencing hearing of a man who committed a brutal 2001 rape as a 15-year-old.
Trumbull County's new hire defends her ability to handle 3 posts
Rebecca Gerson starts her new job as Trumbull County adminitrator April 9, but she wasted no time Wednesday in explaining her qualifications and how she plans to handle her many new duties.
Struthers council passes 2018 budget despite fire station disagreement
Struthers council passes 2018 budget despite fire station disagreement
SPeaker says #MeToo movement 'was destined to break through'
SPeaker says #MeToo movement 'was destined to break through'
Ecuador cuts Assange's Internet use again after political comments
Ecuador's government said Wednesday it has cut off WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's internet connection at the nation's London embassy after his recent activity on social media decrying the arrest of a Catalan separatist politician.
Ariz. mom accused of killing kids left them alone for days
Ariz. mom accused of killing kids left them alone for days
Conservatives slammed Pence in 2015 for changing law
Conservatives slammed Pence in 2015 for changing law
City to OK sale of former store to health care provider
City to OK sale of former store to health care provider
Tisone to retire as Liberty police chief in August
Tisone to retire as Liberty police chief in August
Judge tosses involuntary manslaughter charges in Pa. frat death
Judge tosses involuntary manslaughter charges in Pa. frat death
Brown: Limit on steel imports in Korea deal good for Ohio jobs
Brown: Limit on steel imports in Korea deal good for Ohio jobs
New rule would force Ohio judges seeking office to resign
New rule would force Ohio judges seeking office to resign
Ecuador cuts WikiLeaks founder Assange's internet at embassy
Ecuador cuts WikiLeaks founder Assange's internet at embassy
Justices struggle with partisan redistricting again
Justices struggle with partisan redistricting again
Warren police sergeant faces charges after alleged threat
Warren police sergeant faces charges after alleged threat
The BurgerGuyz annual Badurik’s Butcher Block Meat 16 Cheeseburger Challenge begins
After the last point is scored in the NCAA Tournament, an even bigger tournament begins, and it’s sweeter than the Sweet 16.
Female candidates across US stress gender, motherhood
Female candidates across US stress gender, motherhood
Ohio driver sentenced for hit-and-run crash that killed teacher
Ohio driver sentenced for hit-and-run crash that killed teacher
New service aims to follow users across multiple devices
New service aims to follow users across multiple devices
Man charged with felonious assault after East Side shooting
Man charged with felonious assault after East Side shooting
Trump: Good chance NKorean leader will do 'what is right'
Trump: Good chance NKorean leader will do 'what is right'
Dedication set April 4 for new Austintown baseball field
Dedication set April 4 for new Austintown baseball field
Senators urge President Trump to accept Ohio's disaster declaration
Senators urge President Trump to accept Ohio's disaster declaration
FBI raids home linked to group accused of branding women
FBI raids home linked to group accused of branding women
Poland signs nearly $5 billion deal to buy US missile system
Poland signs nearly $5 billion deal to buy US missile system
3 Facebook Messenger app users file lawsuit over privacy
3 Facebook Messenger app users file lawsuit over privacy
Walmart removes Cosmo magazine from checkout aisles
Walmart removes Cosmo magazine from checkout aisles
Hamas prepares for mass rallies along Gaza-Israel border
Hamas prepares for mass rallies along Gaza-Israel border
Bright light on family of Sacramento police shooting victim
Bright light on family of Sacramento police shooting victim
North Side man faces drug charges after Tuesday arrest
North Side man faces drug charges after Tuesday arrest
US economic growth in Q4 revised up to 2.9 percent rate
US economic growth in Q4 revised up to 2.9 percent rate
Ohio woman sentenced to prison for pointing gun at toddler
Ohio woman sentenced to prison for pointing gun at toddler
Former Cincy athlete says she was kicked off team for photos
Former Cincy athlete says she was kicked off team for photos
Attorney for porn star seeks to depose Trump on payment
Attorney for porn star seeks to depose Trump on payment
Home county sweeps Bubba Classic
Trumbull County won everything there was to win on Tuesday at Warren Harding High School.
Mark Canzonetta bringing Bistro 1907 to downtown hotel
Mark Canzonetta is a local chef bringing Bistro 1907 — an American bistro that will be modern, urban, social and neoclassical in its design — to the hotel.
‘Irreparably corrupt’ Austin Burke sentenced to 58 years to life
Two Trumbull County judges sentenced Austin Burke to 58 years to life in prison Tuesday.
Jenkins returns from overseas
The former Ursuline basketball player's Middle East stint comes to an end.
Bazetta trustees not in a hurry to stop speed with traffic cameras
By all outward signs, the Bazetta Township trustees are not moving forward any time soon with having Blue Line Solutions of Tennesee provide the township with traffic cameras.
Trumbull commissioners to hire Y'town official to fill 3 spots
The Trumbull County commissioners made a surprise move Tuesday, announcing their intent to hire Atty. Rebecca Gerson, deputy Youngstown law director, to become county administrator and fill two other positions.
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown visits Valley to discuss new opioid funding
Federal spending bill will prioritize states hardest-hit by opioid epidemic
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU's Secrest transfers to Indiana Wesleyan
Youngstown State women’s basketball forward Anne Secrest is transferring to Indiana Wesleyan. The freshman announced the move on Twitter.
Ellsworth church keeps the faith for 200 years
After years of meeting for worship in log structures with dirt floors, barns and out in the open air, a group of 14 inhabitants of the then relatively new settlement called Ellsworth decided it was time they organized their small group of believers into a church.
prep sports at a glance
BOYS BASKETBALL FRANK BUBBA CLASSIC TRUMBULL 159, MAHONING 147 TRUMBULL — Logan Popovich 4 0-0
Spielberg discusses his new film, virtual reality READY TO PLAY
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES For Steven Spielberg, “Ready Player One” was a
How to be a YouTube star
I’ve had several what-do-you-want-to-be-when-you-grow-up conversations with my kids. They’ve run
Apprentice recruitment fairs planned for April, May
Manufacturers are looking for employees and the Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition and Greater Oh-Penn Manufacturing Apprenticeship Network are planning events to help them.
Local unemployment down across the Valley in February
The Mahoning Valley’s nonseasonally adjusted jobless rate in February dropped from 8 percent the previous year to 6.1 percent.
Retired justice to March demonstrators: demand 2nd amendment repeal
Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens is calling for the repeal of the Second Amendment to allow for significant gun control legislation.
Details revealed in Girard police killing
Girard officer Justin Leo was not wearing a protective vest when Jason Marble fatally shot him Oct. 21, 2017, according to a report issued Tuesday from Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins.
National security adviser’s beliefs a recipe for diplomatic delusions
Opinion: WASHINGTON Because John Bolton is five things President Trump is not – intelligent, educated,
Mill Creek improvements solidify park’s rich legacy
Editorial: With the warmth of April right around the corner, the thoughts and actions of many will turn to the
Man accused of breaking in and assaulting homeowner
Man accused of breaking in and assaulting homeowner
METRO DIGEST || Dad charged after taking infant
Dad charged after taking 5-month-old BOARDMAN A township man faces charges after police said he
Black teens on Parkland gun debate: What about us?
Associated Press BALTIMORE Imani Holt was just 10 when she saw a neighbor get fatally shot by a
EASTER Egg hunts, activities A list of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator.
MAHONING COUNTY Marian Assisted Living Center, Assumption Village campus, 9802 Market St., North
Nurses target domestic abuse
Opinion: By Elizabeth Hawkins OtherWords Few people think of nurses like me as being on the frontlines of
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1244.86-0.91 Aqua America, .71
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday ABC Water and Storm Water District, 2 p.m., board of trustees, Boardman Township
Ex-Michigan State dean charged in Nassar scandal
Associated Press EAST LANSING, MICH. The sexual-abuse scandal at Michigan State University
RUSSIA MALL FIRE Protesters demand officials’ ouster
Associated Press MOSCOW Fuming with anger, thousands of Russians rallied for more than 10 hours
Man charged with shipping explosives to military sites
Associated Press SEATTLE A Seattle-area man suspected of sending suspicious packages to multiple
S. Korean auto workers blast revised trade deal with US
Associated Press SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA Unions at South Korea’s two-largest automakers, Hyundai
US stands up to China
Opinion: Toledo Blade: President Donald J. Trump is keeping his promises on trade, and that is good for
officer-involved shooting
officer-involved shooting Timeline Girard officers Justin Leo and Mathew Jamison answered a
Boardman man pleads not guilty to rape charges
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Boardman man who told police he raped a 12-year-old girl with special
Columbus cops kill woman
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police in Ohio’s capital city say an armed woman killed during a SWAT
BUSINESS DIGEST || Rejected as medical pot grower, another company sues Ohio
Rejected as medical pot grower, another company sues Ohio COLUMBUS Another company that was
Watchdog: FBI could’ve tried harder to hack iPhone
Associated Press WASHINGTON FBI officials could have tried harder to unlock an iPhone as part of
Apple aims to school rivals with new iPad, education apps
Associated Press CHICAGO Apple wants to play a more prominent role in education, but it isn’t
Expert: Brexit campaign used data mined from FB
Associated Press LONDON The computer expert who alleges a trove of Facebook data was improperly
Citizenship question on Census blasted
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration’s decision to ask people about their
Heineken pulls ad after complaints about racism
Associated Press WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. Heineken has removed a commercial for its light beer after
WORLD DIGEST || Police: Woman made lewd comments to the Easter Bunny
Police: Woman made lewd comments to the Easter Bunny MANSFIELD, Ohio Police say an Ohio woman
Sweets to make for Easter
Have fun this Easter by impressing your guests with these dessert recipes. BUNNY CAKE Transform
Easter is four days away and – to nobody’s surprise – the folks at wallethub.com
Easter is four days away and – to nobody’s surprise – the folks at wallethub.com have compiled a
Poll shows Trump’s approval rating up from historic lows
Associated Press WASHINGTON The good news for President Donald Trump? His approval rating is up
newsmakers
newsmakers Stormy Daniels, NCAA propel ‘60 Minutes’ to top of TV ratings LOS ANGELES CBS’
By Anthony M. Fuda
By Anthony M. Fuda Special to The Vindicator Tournaments and brackets, you all love them. After
An Affordable, Effortless Easter
Family Features Easter is all about festive family gatherings and good food. Whether you’re
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 28
Today is Wednesday, March 28, the 87th day of 2018. There are 278 days left in the year.
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
Decorate for Easter with these bunny cupcakes
Bunny Butt Cupcakes McCormick.com Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes 1