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Stories published February 16, 2019

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Ex-cardinal McCarrick defrocked, public demanding answers from pope

Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has been found guilty by the Vatican of sex abuse and defrocked, as calls rose today for Pope Francis to reveal what he knew about the once-powerful American prelate’s apparently decadeslong predatory sexual behavior.


Quisenberry's 37 lead YSU past UIC

Darius Quisenberry scored 37 points


Illinois killer illegally possessed gun that killed 5, wounded 6

The man who opened fire and killed five co-workers at a suburban Chicago manufacturing plant took a gun he wasn’t allowed to have to a job he must have known he was about to lose.


Quisenberry, Morgan have YSU ahead of UIC at halftime

YSU is 8 for 12 from 3-point range


Valley Spring Job Fair scheduled for April 2

Valley Spring Job Fair scheduled for April 2


Boardman keeps strong swimming tradition alive

The Spartans will compete in the D-I district today at CSU.


Rep. Tim Ryan wants Amazon to consider NEO for HQ

The area failed to make the initial cut when Amazon searched for its second headquarters.


Infante attorney contends no support for RICO-like conviction

The attorney cited case law he believes shows Infante’s actions during 24 years in office did not constitute a criminal enterprise.


West Branch’s Robb sets district record in 100 breaststroke

Jamyson Robb set a meet record in claiming the district championship in the 100-yard breaststroke.


Major overhaul of Fifth Avenue to be discussed at Tuesday meeting

The other project would replace 11 traffic signals and remove 7 others downtown.


Murray’s hat trick powers Phantoms

It’s just been that kind of year for Youngstown Phantoms forward Brett Murray.


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Eat’n Park’s a place for tears

The restaurant is closing for good on Sunday after 40 years on Market Street.


Strong third quarter helps YSU upend Green Bay

Youngstown State has an answer to the question “What about Green Bay?”


Youngstown's 2nd domestic-related homicide in week

Her husband, Jason Hymes, 46, was arrested Thursday on a charge of felonious assault. She was pronounced dead from a traumatic brain injury.


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Boardman wins 14th straight in rout of Canfield

Boardman's Ethan Andersen (25) shoots during Friday action at Boardman. Derrick Anderson led the Spartans with 16 points.


BMV Amnesty program draws big crowd

Eligible drivers had a chance to clear reinstatement fees for their suspended licenses.


Cass McCombs

Cass McCombs Album: “Tip of the Sphere” Grade: A Cass McCombs follows up 2016’s “Mangy Love,”


HBO film looks at African-American roller skate culture ‘United Skates’

AT A GLANCE What: “United Skates” When: 8 p.m. Monday Where: HBO By MARK KENNEDY AP


Tichina Arnold finds sitcom home in ‘Neighborhood’

By JAKE COYLE and LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writers Would anyone – anyone at all – like to thank the


Tubbs powers Chaney to rout of McDonald

Chaney boys basketball, in its first year back after a long hiatus, has returned in a big way.


Hubbard woman turns self in Valentine’s Day

Police: Hubbard woman arrested again after violating bond deal


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Mako robot makes joint replacement more precise

Surgeons at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital can now perform joint replacements with more precision, thanks to a medical robot called Mako.


Howland couple sues over wet basement

Howland couple sues over wet basement


Cafaro Co. subsidiary purchases Boardman Dillard’s

Dillard’s department store at Southern Park Mall was purchased for $8.92 million from a Cafaro Co. subsidiary. Dillard’s is closing the Boardman store no later than May 14.


Ursuline registration


Foundation to award scholarships


Kaepernick, Reid settle grievances with NFL

It remains unclear if the NFL admitted wrongdoing or how much money Reid, Kapernick or others may have received.


SWIMMING

SWIMMING DIVISION II DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP SWIM MEET at Robert F. Busby Natatorium,


FRIDAY’S OTHER PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BOWLING Three Valley teams, several individuals qualify for districts STOW Austintown Fitch


Declaration sparks new GOP divide in Congress

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to


Ash Wednesday and Lent services


YSU roundup

YSU baseball team falls to Mississippi State STARKVILLE, MISS. The Youngstown State baseball


Yes, gardening is healthy

Yes, gardening is healthy Get more steps. Use your mind. Be creative. These are all a part of


Pope approves miracle needed for Briton’s sainthood

Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis has approved a miracle needed to make Cardinal John


Swamp devours Trump

Opinion: By Joe Guzzardi Cagle Cartoons President Donald Trump wants more people to come to the United


Jack Wollitz: Fish will often provide signals

Anglers who don’t look for clues during their days on the water are going home with fewer fish.


Valley Spring Job Fair scheduled for April 2

Valley Spring Job Fair scheduled for April 2 YOUNGSTOWN The 2019 Mahoning Valley Spring Job Fair


Plant these to keep deer away

Q. The deer are eating everything I want to plant. What can I plant to have a beautiful garden that


Next: Tariffs on imported cars?

Associated Press DETROIT Sometimes, on a bad night, Brad Strong wakes at 2 a.m. and can’t get


Thanks to many, Y’town loses ‘arson capital’ stain

Editorial: For many decades now, The Vindicator has lamented Youngs-town’s ignominious reputation as a hotbed


Bezos vs. Pecker: A battle royale

Opinion: By KATHLEEN PARKER Washington Post WASHINGTON As stories go, the face-off between Jeff Bezos


Deadline extension in US-China talks possible

Associated Press BEIJING President Donald Trump said that “there’s a possibility” he would


Hundreds of firms excused from steel duty

Associated Press WASHINGTON Despite President Donald Trump’s tough talk on trade, his


Just rewards for El Chapo

Editorial: Chicago Tribune: El Chapo’s murderous Sinaloa drug cartel was based in Mexico, but for years its


Wild-game dinner


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v YSU basketball, 6 p.m.: The Penguins will put their five-game


BY LYNN ELBER

BY LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Tichina Arnold knew as a tot she was meant to


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Matthew and Tara Wolfe, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 14.


Jewels of Winter

Jewels of Winter When: Tuesday-Sunday, through March 3, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. What: Find the spirit


YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 16

Today is Saturday, Feb. 16, the 47th day of 2019. There are 318 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Gardening in the 19th century?

Gardening in the 19th century? There were lots of interesting varieties used years ago. Some are


PRESIDENTS DAY

PRESIDENTS DAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local


Check antique malls, thrift shops, restores to upcycle some fun UNUSUAL CONTAINERS

By Pam Baytos OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer This time of year I’m sure we’ve all been


Austintown man and Liberty woman face child pornography charges

Investigators find videos, pictures depicting child porn on seized cellphones


Help your feathered friends avoid dangerous window collisions

By Mary June Emerson OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Not long ago, we had the opportunity to


Nonpayment suit filed against Marchionda-owned contractor

The suit alleges the company is seven months overdue on a $33,607 payment for interior work at downtown’s DoubleTree hotel.


Sunday news shows

Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: To be


Victoria Farris, Daniel Antonucci to exchange vows

Victoria Farris, Daniel Antonucci to exchange vows

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Stephanie Muntean | Jeremy Mickler

Stephanie Muntean | Jeremy Mickler

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Library to host special readers


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 28.270.07 Aqua America, .20


Men of Valor


Food giveaway


Improve fitness


Maundy Thursday


Day of spirituality


Free lecture


Peanut butter needed


Lenten speaker


Lenten series


Ash Wednesday and Lent services


Trustee’s Day program


Adult courses


Black History program


Torah studies


Hunter education


Spring turkey shoots


2 pets die in fire


Death ruled a homicide


Firearms classes for women


Lowellville meeting


Rulli on committees


ODOT proposes area road projects


Driver flees, crashes


No CCW certification


ON THE LINKS Friday’s pro golf results

GENESIS OPEN Kuchar apologizes, pledges $50K to caddie LOS ANGELES Matt Kuchar apologized


Trump tests power with border action

Emergency declaration already drawing stiff legal challenges Associated Press WASHINGTON


ON THE TRACKS Friday’s auto racing roundup

Lackluster racing dampens expectations for Daytona 500 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. The Daytona 500 is


Police: 3 people found dead near railroad tracks in Columbus

Police say the bodies of three people have been found near railroad tracks in Ohio’s capital city of Columbus


Nominations being accepted


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