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Valley survivors of multiple myeloma pedal for the cause
Valley survivors of multiple myeloma pedal for the cause
Garden Q&A - Battling invasive plants
I know I have a few invasive plants. Can you mention the most common ones and the more natural replacements?

Commission looks beyond candidates’ issues in CEO search
Commission looks beyond candidates’ issues in CEO search
Dana School of Music to mark 150 years with gala concert
The performance will take place Wednesday night at Stambaugh Auditorium
Pope at Easter vigil: Resist pursuit of 'glitter of wealth'
Pope at Easter vigil: Resist pursuit of 'glitter of wealth'
Nuke operators in Ohio seek $30 electric-bill surcharge
Nuke operators in Ohio seek $30 electric-bill surcharge
Failed Ohio candidate acted improperly, ethics office says
Renacci had members of his staff contribute resources to his campaign last year against incumbent Sherrod Brown, the Office of Congressional Ethics reported
Afghan suicide attack kills 7; hopes for peace talks fizzle
Afghanistan suicide attack kills 7; hopes for peace talks fizzle
Voter turnout expected to play role in Mahoning sales tax issue
Turnout is predicted to be very low next month in Mahoning County.
Performance by Ohio drag queen, 9, spurs proposal
'Miss Mae Hem' performed at a bar outside of Columbus
Trumbull court awarded state technology grant
The $3,456 grant will help improve electronic filing of cases.
Yellow-vest protesters vent anger in Paris
Hundreds were arrested Saturday after violence in street demonstrations.

Stiv Bators documentary to get screening in Valley
The new documentary about the late punk-rock legend – and Girard native – Stiv Bators will get a Mahoning Valley screening.
Youngstown and one of the city’s largest landlords settle dispute for $262,000
Most of it will be paid in monthly installments over the next 10 years.
Trumbull Tourism Bureau expands website, releases new visitor’s guide
Trumbull Tourism Bureau expands website, releases new visitor’s guide
Will Kimbrough
Will Kimbrough Album: “I Like It Down Here” Grade: B Given the opportunity to showboat, a
Man who took baby Thursday in Warren held without eligibility to make bond
Man who took baby Thursday in Warren held without eligibility to make bond
Springfield renewal income tax
Springfield community voters will decide in the May primary election whether to approve a 1 percent, 5-year renewal income tax
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 20
Today is Saturday, April 20, the 110th day of 2019. There are 255 days left in the year.
It’s Easter eve, and the folks at WalletHub have compiled a list of facts and stats about the
It’s Easter eve, and the folks at WalletHub have compiled a list of facts and stats about the
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
FOOTBALL Mahoning Valley Coaches to host Recruiting Night The Mahoning Valley Coaches
Pope cites plight of migrants, children
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis used a Good Friday ceremony to decry “all the
SPORTS digest
Lyles, Marte, Gonzalez injured in Pirates’ 4-1 win PITTSBURGH Jordan Lyles cruised through six
Danielle Hanlin, David DiIanni to marry this fall
Danielle Hanlin, David DiIanni to marry this fall
Carly Hammond, John Neher to marry July 6
Carly Hammond, John Neher to marry July 6
‘Family,’ ‘Jeffersons’ rebooted for live special
Associated Press LOS ANGELES “All in the Family” and “The Jeffersons” are coming back to TV,
Matthew’s goal gives Leafs sereies lead
Auston Matthews scored in the third as Toronto takes a 3-2 series lead over Boston.
Sunday News Shows
Sunday News Shows Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Rep. Adam Schiff,
Today
Today vDOUBLEHEADER: Atlanta vs. Cleveland at Progressive Field. Game 1 at 4:05 p.m. with Game 2
US judge blocks part of Ohio ban on abortion procedure
A federal judge has blocked part of a new Ohio law that bans the abortion method of dilation and evacuation in most cases.
Over 50 and still hustling
For some area ball players, the game never ends By John Bassetti sports@vindy.com Don’t call
Corporate America embracing ‘420’ marijuana holiday to … GROW THEIR BRANDS
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Potheads have for decades celebrated their love of marijuana on
BUSINESSSFlbdigest
Summer work program for youths YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Department of Job and Family
Record founder Berry Gordy fulfills dreams
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Motown Records founder Berry Gordy
Proud to be an American
Cleveland Indians first baseman Carlos Santana was sworn in as a U.S. citizen prior to canceled game.
Lowry leads at rain-delayed RBC heritage
Shane Lowry moved to 9-under par with prior to storms suspending play.
Stellar Siakam sends Raptors over Magic
Toronto takes a 2-1 series lead and retakes home-court advantage.
Penguins’ throwers start strong in Ashland
Nicolette Kreatsoulas earned a sixth place finish in the hammer throw.
‘It now falls to Congress’
Committee chairman issues subpoena for Mueller’s full report Associated Press WASHINGTON The
Steelers hope rookies provide fresh start
Pittsburgh looks to the NFL draft to replace talented veterans.
I-680 lane restriction
I-680 lane restriction YOUNGSTOWN Beginning Monday, traffic along Interstate 680 northbound
Man pleads not guilty in missing child hoax
A 23-year-old man who authorities say impersonated a long-missing child has pleaded not guilty to the charges
Honda slows Accord, Civic production
Associated Press MARYSVILLE, OHIO Honda is slowing production of Accord and Civic cars as U.S.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Moves like Jagger: Mick’s partner debuts Stones-themed dance NEW YORK Talk about
Results-oriented initiative will end wasteful spending by state
Opinion: By Robert Sprague and Don Manning Special to The Vindicator Too often in government, a problem
‘Easy life’ isn’t good for children
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons Boy, do I feel sorry for Lori Loughlin’s daughters. It’s been
STREAMING TV OPTIONS SEE PRICE INCREASES
STREAMING TV OPTIONS SEE PRICE INCREASES By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer NEW YORK If
Earth Day at the White House
Opinion: By Kelly Martin OtherWords This Earth Day (Monday), many of us will mark the occasion by joining
Church to host giveaway April 27
Church to host giveaway April 27 YOUNGSTOWN Cornersburg Baptist Church, 3898 Tippecanoe Road,
Council acted prudently in rejecting police perks
Editorial: Youngstown City Council merits commendation for its fiscally responsible move this week to reject a
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 3-under 68 in the
Trump lashes out at current, former aides
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump lashed out Friday at current and former aides
YSU men’s tennis extends win streak, topping UIC
The Penguins held off the Flames to pull out third straight victory.
OUTDOORS digest
Youth Day in Niles Niles Western Reserve Fish & Game Association, 1058 W. 3rd St., will have a
Suit claims VXI workers unpaid for extra work
The suit claims VXI’s corporate policy doesn’t consider workers as “on the clock” until their computers are booted and ready to take calls, which sometimes takes more than 30 minutes.
For 49ers, pass rush or more picks is question
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, CALIF. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan knows his team can go in