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A sure sign of spring: Robins return
The American Robin, Turdus migratorius, is the most abundant member of the thrush family, which includes the Eastern Bluebird.
Chicks hatch in Fitch zoology class
Chicks hatched at Austintown Fitch High School in a zoology class this week.
YSU hosts fashion show Wednesday
The EveryBODY Fashion Show, an annual event honoring a fallen classmate, will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Chestnut Room of Kilcawley Center at Youngstown State University.
Seven surgical facilities perform abortions in Ohio
The bill Gov. Mike DeWine signed Thursday banning abortions after a detectable fetal heartbeat won’t affect any abortion clinics in Youngstown, because there aren’t any.
Four people vie for Struthers at-large council seats
Four people vie for Struthers at-large council seats
GOP college group apologizes for ’domestic terrorist’ email
GOP college group apologizes for ’domestic terrorist’ email
Kim Jong Un says he's open to another summit with Trump
Kim Jong Un says he's open to another summit with Trump
House oversight chairman to subpoena Trump's accountant
House oversight chairman to subpoena Trump's accountant
Child hurt, suspect arrested in Mall of America incident
Child hurt, suspect arrested in Mall of America incident
‘The Rise of Skywalker’ is title for next ‘Star Wars’ film
A “Star Wars” fan event in Chicago let out a few secrets on the Dec. 20 film
Youngstown City Schools will have job fair Wednesday
Youngstown City Schools will have job fair Wednesday
Ohio’s nuclear plants may get financial rescue from state
Ohio’s nuclear plants may get financial rescue from state
Trump considered sending migrants to Democratic strongholds
Trump considered sending migrants to Democratic strongholds
Malvasi II faces September trial for fatal crash, drug charges
Malvasi II faces September trial for fatal crash, drug charges
Library receives grant to support kindergarten readiness
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County received a $16,500 Institute of Museum and Library Services Library Services and Technology Act Literacy Grant by the State Library of Ohio, which supports kindergarten readiness training for librarians and the purchase of Early Learning Backpacks for families to borrow.
Free Lecture by Jewish history scholar at Tyler History Center
Free Lecture by Jewish history scholar at Tyler History Center
Mary Barra shows off Chevy's secretive, new Corvette
Mary Barra shows off Chevy's secretive, new Corvette
Boys track team improves to 5-0 with victory over Howland
The Boardman High School boys track team improved its 2019 record to 5-0 with a victory over the Howland Tigers by a score of 83-54 on April 2.
Library receives grant to support kindergarten readiness
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County received a $16,500 Institute of Museum and Library Services Library Services and Technology Act Literacy Grant by the State Library of Ohio, which supports kindergarten readiness training for librarians and the purchase of Early Learning Backpacks for families to borrow.
St. Christine's students perform Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.
St. Christine’s fourth- through eighth-grade students recently performed their annual spring musical, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.”
6-State Trooper Project to focus on distracted driving
6-State Trooper Project to focus on distracted driving
UPDATE | Man charged with vehicular homicide in Warren
UPDATE | Man charged with vehicular homicide in Warren
Survivors of mass tragedies speak at Stambaugh Auditorium
A panel discussion, “Survival and Moving Forward,” featuring individuals closely associated with some of the nation’s most tragic mass school shootings, including Sandy Hook, Marjory Stoneman Douglas and Columbine High School, described how they each are dealing with their grief.
Youngstown finance director candidates expected to be interviewed later this month
There are four candidates for the job
FAA says Vienna aviation mechanic school won’t face penalties
FAA says Vienna aviation mechanic school won’t face penalties
Warren teen charged after leading police on chase, crashing into car
Warren teen charged after leading police on chase, crashing into car
Interviews completed for Youngstown schools CEO
John Richard, chairman of the Youngstown Academic Distress Commission, says the task now is to select two or three candidates and make a decision.
Annual flea market, train show set
SALEM The Youngstown Model Railroad Association will present its annual spring Flea Market and
Record Store Day celebration
Record Store Day celebration Stark County-based rockers White Buffalo Woman, above, will perform
Midwest will again loom large in the 2020 presidential contest
Opinion: You and I can probably predict the winner of the presidential race in about 40 states and we’re a
Governor signs bill banning abortions after first heartbeat
Legislation among nation’s most stringent Associated Press COLUMBUS A bill imposing one of the
Swallowed toys, coins, batteries spark rise in tot ER visits
Toys, coins and batteries are among objects that increasing numbers of U.S. children are swallowing, often requiring emergency treatment to remove
Other lies by child-impostor suspect alleged
Records show that a man charged with lying to federal agents about being a missing child was also accused of making up stories while in prison
YSU camp programs
YSU camp programs Youngstown State University’s Ohio Youth Entrepreneurship Program is hosting two
Man, woman arrested in store robbery
Police said the robbery occurred Wednesday afternoon at the Family Dollar store on Glenwood Avenue.
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Tonight’s games at a glance
Penguins vs. Islanders RECORDS: Pittsburgh (44-26-12, third in the Metropolitan Division during
BIRTHS
Births ST. JOSEPH WARREN HOSPITAL Daytiima Smith-Young, Warren, boy, April 6. Thomas and Kara
Reunions & Class Notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1969 will celebrate its 50-year class reunion Aug. 30 through
‘Little’ is big break for Marsai Martin
“Little” Rating: PG-13 for some suggestive content. Running time: 1:49 Grade: Two and a half
poland 5 boardman4
poland 5 boardman4 Next: Girard at Poland, today, 5 p.m. Next: Boardman vs. Inspiration
Sanders Lordstown event is open to public
Sanders Lordstown event is open to public LORDSTOWN Sunday’s event with U.S. Sen. Bernie
high schools
high schools BASEBALL Salem 5, Canfield 1 CANFIELD The Quakers beat Canfield for the first
Easter | Egg hunts, activities
A list of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator. MAHONING
mahoning county
mahoning county Indictments A county grand jury Thursday indicted these people on these charges:
nhl roundup Thursday’s playoff games
Maple Leafs 4, Bruins 1 BOSTON Mitch Marner scored twice, the second on a short-handed penalty
CLUB CALENDAR
associations American Association of University Women Youngstown Branch will meet from 10 a.m. to
YSU Jazz concerts announced
Staff report Youngstown The Dana School of Music Jazz Studies has released its upcoming jazz
‘Hellboy’ reboot starts from scratch
“Hellboy” Rating: R for “strong bloody violence and gore throughout, and language.” Running
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 28.49‚àí0.64 Aqua America, .20
Marci Devellin | Daniel Candiotti
BOARDMAN Marci Devellin became the wife of Daniel Candiotti during a wedding ceremony that took
Miss Gessler, Mr. DeChellis to marry in July
BOARDMAN David and Monica Gessler of Poland and Pat and Lynn DeChellis of Boardman are announcing
Miss Saculla, Mr. Scafidi to marry in June
POLAND Cheryl and Anthony Saculla of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Amy
Cavs ‘part ways’ with Larry Drew
Cleveland will search for its fifth coach since 2013 following 19-win season.
Marinucci to become Boardman’s new AD
Marinucci to become Boardman’s new AD Boardman The Boardman Local Schools Board of Education
YNDC facing challenges despite decade of success
Editorial: Ten years ago, a partner- ship between the Raymond John Wean Foundation and the city of Youngstown
So who really got a tax cut?
Opinion: By Frank Clemente OtherWords According to a new poll, only 17 percent of Americans say they’re
Russia closes grip on internet
Lawmakers approve bill that would expand government control Associated Press MOSCOW Russian
Miss Dragovich, Mr. Eliason plan fall wedding
POLAND St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church in North Royalton has been chosen as the setting for the
Disney unveils new streaming service
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Disney is raising the curtain on a hotly anticipated video
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boys varsity lacrosse beats Louisville The Boardman High School boys varsity lacrosse team beat
Poland Sports Briefs
Boys varsity baseball loses to South Range The Poland Seminary High School boys varsity baseball
Elementary students receive visit from Spinosaurus
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School students received a visit from two
Preschoolers make shamrocks
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Poland Union preschoolers celebrated St. Patrick’s day by
Quintana quiets Pirates’ bats
The Chicago starting pitcher struck out 11 before a rain delay in a Cubs’ win.
Austintown Community Briefs
Mahoning County 4-H dinner and auction set for April 13 The third annual Mahoning County 4-H
Canfield Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled for April 15 The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will
Library hosts Sip and Paint for children
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Michael Kusalaba library hosted the first Sip and Paint
3Doodler fun at the Michael Kusalaba library
The Michael Kusalaba library hosted a 3Doodler event on April 3.
Canfield bands present winter concert
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com Canfield High School bands presented its winter concert in
Poland Seminary High School Honor Roll - Third Grading Period
NINTH GRADE HIGH HONOR ROLL Maddie Anzevino Lauren Barrett Andrew Biggs Ryan Boano
Poland Community Briefs
Poland Historical Society to meet The Poland Historical Society April business meeting will begin
Canfield Presbyterian Church hosts Giant Egg Drop
The Canfield Presbyterian Church hosted its eighth annual Giant Egg Drop on March 30.
Girl Scout troop monitors air quality at CVMS
Members of Canfield’s Girl Scout Troop 80095 are raising a brightly colored flag to help their
MCCTC student partners with Make a Wish Foundation
Eirini Liodakis, Creative Arts and Design junior at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center,
Boardman celebrates STEAM with art night
Boardman Glenwood Junior High School organized the second annual STEAM night April 5 from 6-8:30 p.m.
Poland performs “Shrek the Musical”
Poland Seminary High School performed “Shrek the Musical” for their spring production premiering on April 28.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news It’s time for spring athletics and Neighbors wants to be there
Stuffed animals spend the night
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Metro Parks hosted its first stuffed animal
CHC third-graders take it to the beach
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School third-grade students
Boardman Community Briefs
Mahoning County 4-H dinner and auction set The third annual Mahoning County 4-H Endowment Dinner
Local leaders volunteer with Meals on Wheels
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Meals on Wheels of the Mahoning County paired up with local
Lunch with a Leprechaun at Mill Creek Park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted the second annual Lunch with a
April 1
April 1 Overdose: A woman was taken to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after police had answered
Library teaches community members how to preserve family history
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Community members learned how to care for their families
Girls varsity track defeats Howland
The Boardman Lady Spartans track and field team recently traveled to Howland to defeat the Lady
CHS signing ceremony honors female student athletes
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com Canfield High School hosted a signing ceremony to recognize
Check Out Hunger benefits Second Harvest Food Bank
Customers can help provide food to those in need by tearing off a $1, $5 or $10 coupon at the cash register at select Giant Eagle locations in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties through April 27.
Local leaders volunteer with Meals on Wheels
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Meals on Wheels of the Mahoning County paired up with
Local leaders volunteer with Meals on Wheels
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Meals on Wheels of the Mahoning County paired up with
Library hosts Gotta Move story time
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com Canfield library hosted its weekly Gotta Move story time for
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