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Area Passover services begin today through April 7
Rabbi Dario Hunter explains the traditions of the Jewish Passover celebration at Ohev Tzedek Shaarei-Torah Congregation in Boardman. Passover begins at sundown today.
Stories published March 30, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
All are citizens of kingdom of God, pastor says at Good Friday breakfast
The Rev. Kenneth M. Donaldson told an audience at the Good Friday breakfast service at the Central YMCA Branch he never goes anywhere without his passport.
Competition fierce for open mid-Ohio congressional district
Competition fierce for open mid-Ohio congressional district
Autopsy: Police shot Stephon Clark 8 times, 7 from behind
Autopsy: Police shot Stephon Clark 8 times, 7 from behind
AP-NORC Poll: 50 years after MLK, civil rights goals unmet
AP-NORC Poll: 50 years after MLK, civil rights goals unmet
Arnold Schwarzenegger recovering after heart surgery
Arnold Schwarzenegger is stable after heart surgery
Widow of Orlando nightclub gunman is acquitted in the attack
Widow of Orlando nightclub gunman is acquitted in the attack
Ohio man charged with murder in death of infant son
Ohio man charged with murder in death of infant son
Engineer’s office responds to union’s strike threat
Engineer’s office responds to union’s strike threat
Drawing nears for $502M Mega Millions estimated jackpot
A giant lottery jackpot is awaiting players willing to shrug off miserable odds for a chance at immense wealth.
Russia ramps up diplomatic clash, expels more UK diplomats
Russia ramps up diplomatic clash, expels more UK diplomats
Ohio woman gets lengthy sentence for trafficking daughters
Ohio woman gets lengthy sentence for trafficking daughters
Fla. shooting suspect's brother pleads no contest to trespassing
Shooting suspect's brother pleads no contest to trespassing
Russia tests new intercontinental ballistic missile
Russia tests new intercontinental ballistic missile
Cosby’s defense strategy hinges on judge his team attacked
Cosby’s defense strategy hinges on judge his team attacked
Suspects in March 3 homicide on West Side in custody
Suspects in March 3 homicide on West Side in custody
UPDATE | US official says American killed in Syria attack
US official says American killed in Syria attack
Ohio school shooting survivor receives detention over protests
Ohio school shooting survivor receives detention over protests
6 Palestinians killed by Israel fire on Gaza border
6 Palestinians killed by Israel fire on Gaza border
Former YSU rival has gone from worst to Final Four
Loyola-Chicago has made a stunning climb since leaving the Horizon League.
VINDICATOR EXCLUSIVE | Cincinnati provides blueprint for addressing land contracts
Youngstown could pursue lawsuits against Vision Property Management similar to ones that earned Cincinnati more than $200,000, and changed rent-to-own practices.
Scrappers, Cafaro Company announce 15-year lease at Eastwood Field
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers are here to stay.
YNDC sends postcards to Vision Property Management leadership
Employees and nearly a dozen YNDC volunteers sent scores of postcards bearing the image of a crumbling house on Youngstown’s South Side to neighbors of Vision Property Management officials.
James about to surpass Jordan’s record
LeBron has scored in double figures in 866 consecutive games.
Engineer’s union issues 10-day strike notice
Teamsters in the engineer’s office are “frustrated,” the union representative says.
Thursday’s PREP RESULTS
SOFTBALL Peters Township 11, Crestview 1 MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. Crestview gave up 11 runs in the
Niles meeting to discuss survey draws mostly complaints
It was supposed to have been a public meeting at the Niles Wellness Center to discuss results from a recent community survey of issues of importance to city residents and businesses.
SPORTS DIGEST || Michigan cancels series with Virginia Tech
Michigan has cancelled a home-and-home football series with Virginia Tech in 2020 and 2021.
Couple charged in daughter’s death waive speedy trial
The move delays the trial, which was set to start Monday.
Kluber’s solid effort wasted as Cleveland drops opener
Corey Kluber made only one mistake, allowing a two-run homer to Nelson Cruz in the first inning.
Christian concert at Yambar art show
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Local recording artists Terry and Diane McCabe and Pastor Joe Thomas
Abandoned house will be site for art project
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Aaron Knochel, an artist and art professor at Penn State University,
Spielberg goes back to future in ‘Ready Player One’ Let the game begin
‘READY PLAYER ONE’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for “sequences of sci-fi action
Boardman Center students play bubble ball
Boardman students get treat for participating in Box Tops for Education.
Port authority advised not to sell building to non-aviation company
Celeste Boccieri-Werner, vice president of the Matrix Design Group, wrote a March 15 letter to the Trumbull County commissioners saying the proposed sale might hurt efforts to preserve the mission of the air base.
YSU hazing participant indicted on federal firearms charges
Raheem Satterthwaite was convicted of hazing two YSU frat pledges in 2012.
Former Youngstown grocery store to become a medical facility
ONE Health Ohio will spend $3 million to $4 million to improve the location
FirstEnergy says it will close 3 power plants
Two nuclear power plants in Ohio and another in Pennsylvania will be deactivated in the next three years.
Brownlee Woods man charged with child-porn offenses
Man used messaging app to exchange child porn among group
Joltin resentenced from prison to jail
The former attorney made full restitution of $80,000 to his victim.
Trumbull MetroParks begins discussions regarding possible levy
The MetroParks operations director said he has identified $3 million to $5 million in needed capital maintenance projects, such as repaving the bike trail and repairing damage to a stone bike trail bridge over Baughman Creek in Bristol Township.
Woman shot during I-80 altercation
OHSP troopers are asking anyone with information about the incident to call the Canfield Post at 330-533-6866.
Man arrested with 51 bags of pot on bond for similar charges
Expected to be arraigned in municipal court today
Area Passover services begin today through April 7
Rabbi Dario Hunter explains the traditions of the Jewish Passover celebration at Ohev Tzedek Shaarei-Torah Congregation in Boardman. Passover begins at sundown today.
Students hoop it up to raise money for American Heart Association
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Glenwood Junior High School had their second annual week-
HT celebrates Right to Read week
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School celebrated its annual Right to
Local MSVC chapter hosts convention
The Mahoning and Shenango Valleys Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MSVC-
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news Rain, sun and warmer days are on the way. Spring athletics have
Lutheran pastor accepts new position
Pastor Julianne D. Smith, who has been pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church on Center Road in
Middle school students show their talent
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Students from Austintown Middle School showed their abilities
Union celebrates Valentine’s Day
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Union Elementary School celebrated Valentine’s Day with an
Fraud: A New Road resident reported $1,428 worth of fraudulent automated-teller-machine withdrawals.
Fraud: A New Road resident reported $1,428 worth of fraudulent automated-teller-machine withdrawals.
Local MSVC chapter has state convention
The Mahoning and Shenango Valleys Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MSVC-
Fitch bands and ensembles have concert
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Fitch band had their annual winter concert on March 7 in
Fitch bands raise funds with dinner
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Austintown bands played at the school’s Fitch Band
Ukers meet at Austintown library
The Austintown library invited ukulele players from the area to join them for a session on March 17 in the large meeting room.
Poland Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news Rain, sun and warmer days are on the way. Spring athletics have
Pinwheels for Prevention community event set
The 13th annual Pinwheels for Prevention community event is slated for April 13 at 1 p.m. at the
Women empower attendees at special brunch
B’s Boutique hosted an empowerment presentation called “I Get It From My Muvva,“ which featured a panel of prominent African-American women in the beauty profession, on March 17.
Canfield Fairgrounds to host Zopp Family Circus
The Zopp Family Circus is returning to the Canfield Fairgrounds on May 16-20 with 12 exciting
Father-Daughter dance a continued success
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Boardman Park celebrated their 15th annual Father Daughter
Ursuline Center shows community love
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Ursuline Center hosted its eleventh annual Valentine’s
Students celebrate 100 days of learning
Boardman Elementary students celebrated 100 Days of Learning in all kinds of ways the first full
Dobbins school to close
Poland Schools Superintendent David Janofa met with staff at Poland Middle School and Dobbins
Pinwheels for Prevention community event set
The 13th annual Pinwheels for Prevention community event is slated for April 13 at 1 p.m. at the
Dobbins fourth-graders sing and play pop songs
Dobbins Elementary’s fourth-grade students performed their concert on March 15 at the Poland Seminary High School auditorium.
Pinwheels for Prevention community event set
The 13th annual Pinwheels for Prevention community event is slated for April 13 at 1 p.m. at the
POLICE BLOTTER
March 16 Criminal damaging: A Gillian Lane man saw that someone in a vehicle had run over his
Students take on staff at CVMS
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School hosted its third annual
Boy Scout Troop 25 recognizes Scouts at 2018 Winter Court of Honor
Boy Scout Troop 25 chartered to Canfield United Methodist Church recognized Scouts and adult volunteers at the recent Winter Court of Honor in Fellowship Hall at the church, located at 27 S. Main St. in Canfield.
Canfield Community Briefs
Knitting guild to meet on April 10 The Western Reserve Knitting Guild will meet on April 10 at 7
High honors for veterans and citizens from the UVC
The United Veterans Council of Greater Youngstown and Its Environs will host its annual Recognition
Austintown Community Briefs
Knitting guild to meet on April 10 The Western Reserve Knitting Guild will meet on April 10 at 7
CHC third graders honor Olympics at gym show
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Third-grade students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School
Boardman Community Briefs
Knitting guild to meet on April 10 The Western Reserve Knitting Guild will meet on April 10 at 7
THURSDAY AROUND THE NHL
Penguins 4, Devils 3, OT NEWARK, N.J. Sidney Crosby batted his own rebound out of the air and
Middle school learns to Start With Hello
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Poland Middle School participated in the annual Start With
THURSDAY’S NBA GAMES
Pistons 103, Wizards 92 DETROIT Andre Drummond scored 24 points and pulled down 23 rebounds,
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 67 on the first day
2018 CLEVELAND INDIANS SCHEDULE
MARCH Thursday — Seattle 2, Indians 1 Saturday — at Seattle, 4:10 APRIL Sunday — at Seattle,
Penn State wins NIT title
Flav’s T-shirt at the NIT said it all for the Nittany Lions: Believe the hype!
AROUND THE HORN | Thursday’s MLB season openers
Cubs 8, Marlins 4 MIAMI Ian Happ homered on the first pitch of the major league season, and
In his new book “The Book of Highs: 255 Way to Alter Your Consciousness Without Drugs,”
In his new book “The Book of Highs: 255 Way to Alter Your Consciousness Without Drugs,” author
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 30
Today is Good Friday, March 30, the 89th day of 2018. There are 276 days left in the year. The
Tech gains boost stocks
Associated Press Technology companies powered U.S. stocks to solid gains Thursday, snapping the
Spending, income rise in February
Associatd Press WASHINGTON Americans increased their spending just 0.2 percent in February,
Chamber announces 21 Athena Award nominees
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber announced the names of 21 nominees for the 26th annual Athena Award Dinner, presented by the chamber and The Vindicator/vindy.com.
Gospel act returning to Dutch Village
Staff report COLUMBIANA Renowned gospel music act the Chuck Wagon Gang will return to the Dutch
Rusty Staub, slugger who played 23 seasons, dies at 73
Rusty Staub was a huge hit on both sides of the border.
Tech giants ramp up lobbying
Opinion: By Joe Guzzardi Cagle Cartoons Since Congress created the H-1B in 1990, IT services companies
Valley deserves fair share of new anti-opiate funding
Editorial: Although it may sound counterintuitive, absolute fairness does not always perfectly align with
Emotions run high at victim’s funeral
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. A standing-room-only crowd packed into a church Thursday to
METRO DIGEST || Mill to reopen April 7
Mill to reopen Apr. 7 YOUNGSTOWN Lanterman’s Mill will reopen for the season April 7, with
Russia responds to diplomats’ expulsions
Associated Press MOSCOW Russia announced the expulsion of more than 150 diplomats, including 60
Gloves come off in the fight for GOP nomination for governor
Opinion: The Republican race for governor between Attorney General Mike DeWine, the front-runner, and Lt.
Trump warns he may freeze trade deal for possible talks
Associated Press RICHFIELD, Ohio President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to hold up the
Targeting Amazon
Trump takes aim at online retailer Associated Press NEW YORK President Donald Trump took
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today. Residents of
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today. Residents of
Trump’s VA pick draws concern
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s selection of his White House doctor to run
The grand jury also indicted these people on these charges:
The grand jury also indicted these people on these charges: David A. Blackwell, 27, Pyatt Street,
Questions surround crash in California
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Nobody answered the door when a child-welfare worker went to the
WORLD DIGEST || Deported Army veteran wins fight for US citizenship
Deported Army veteran wins fight for US citizenship SAN DIEGO A deported U.S. Army veteran has
County will lead application for Continuum of Care funding
Organization mobilizes $1.8 in HUD funding to provide homes to the homeless
EASTER | Egg hunts, activities
A listing of Easter egg hunts and other holiday activities as submitted to The Vindicator.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman James and April Boals, North Benton, girl, March 28. Amanda Peek
Man is charged in slaying of girlfriend
Associated Press CLEVELAND Authorities are searching for a man wanted in the slaying of a woman
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown,
Speaker Ryan expected to seek re-election
Associated Press WASHINGTON Paul Ryan’s future as House speaker has been such a topic of
BUSINESS DIGEST || JobsOhio gets look at CASTLO site
JobsOhio gets look at CASTLO site YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber recently
Poland Community Briefs
Knitting guild to meet on April 10 The Western Reserve Knitting Guild will meet on April 10 at 7
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