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

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Pixel Pop Photography creates picture-perfect memories

Pixel Pop Photography does more than snap shots for weddings, dogs and high school seniors: It creates memories


Harding wins robotics regional today in Chicago

Warren G. Harding High School’s robotics team won the 2019 For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Midwest Regional today in Chicago.


Ice fishermen rescued tonight at Mosquito

Two men ice fishing on Mosquito Lake without a boat or life jackets were rescued unharmed after a big chunk of the ice on which they were fishing broke loose at about 5:20 p.m. today.


Saturday's prep basketball scores

Saturday's tournament results


Scrabble game marks 1st of 8 anniversary events for Protestant Family Services

During a recent Scrabble game, Nancy Valentine was able to spell “riot,” “mend” and a host of other common words on the board, but when it comes to her parents’ volunteer efforts for a well-established local social-services agency, you could say that she feels quite p-r-o-u-d.


Whispering Pines scouting dinner set for April

The Whispering Pines District of Great Trail Council Boy Scouts of America’s annual district awards dinner to recognize the organization’s 2018 volunteers and 27 scouts who in 2018 earned the Eagle Scout Award, the highest award in Boy Scouts.


Poland perfection ends in regional final

The Bulldogs rallied from 13 down to take the lead early in the fourth quarter.


Bipartisan bill aims to repeal portions of HB 70

State Rep. Joe Miller, a Democrat from Amherst, announced Friday he will soon introduce bipartisan legislation with Rep. Don Jones, a Republican from Freeport, to repeal portions of House Bill 70, the 2015 bill also known as the Youngstown plan that brought on state takeovers of local schools in Youngstown, Lorain and throughout the state.


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Bells ring on True Blue Friday

The last Chevrolet Cruze is staying in the Mahoning Valley.

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Springfield rallies to win district title

Lukas Yemma (3) of Springfield hugs Beau Brungard as time ran out during Friday nights district championship game at Struthers High School, giving them the win over Lowellville. Springfield’s 15-0 run proved deadly for Lowellville.


Columbus officer from Valley recovering after “ambush”

The Poland grad was shot through the cheek but is expected to make a full recovery.


Zallow, Elliott unable to qualify for national finals

Zallow missed qualifying by 0.003 of a second.


YSU, Green Bay women set for Monday matchup

The YSU women’s basketball team was emotional the last time it played Green Bay.


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‘Eclair’ lands sisters in spelling bee

The correct spelling of the word “eclair” landed not one, but two sisters in The Vindicator’s 86th Regional Spelling Bee


Whitehead first state placer for Columbiana since 1987

Nathan Whitehead isn’t sure he even likes wrestling, but it’s pretty clear that he’s good at it.


City woman indicted in Ashtabula fatal crash

The victim in the crash died.


Five Mahoning Valley wrestlers can win state titles today

Canfield’s Tyler Stein, Nick Crawford and Anthony D’Alesio, Girard’s Jack DelGarbino and Beaver Local’s Cole McComas will battle for state titles.


‘This Is Us’ in theater approach

By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES “This Is Us” routinely brings viewers to tears.


STATE WRESTLING Day 2 roundup

DIVISION I Austintown Fitch — Gus Sutton (138) will place for a third consecutive season after


LaBrae unable to match Edgewood’s second-half surge

For one half on Friday night, the LaBrae Vikings looked like the defending Division III district champions.


Bristol badgers Braves

Gage Elza and Matt Church each scored 14 points to pace the Panthers.


Youngstown man charged with drug trafficking

TAG arrests Youngstown man for drug trafficking


BUSINESS DIGEST || Family Dollar grand reopening

Family Dollar Stores Inc. has announced plans for a renovated store’s grand re-opening in the city.


YPD seizes 3 guns in two separate stops

Both stops on South Side


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Dads, daughters boogie down at Youngstown's all schools dance

Corey Jolliff takes a photo with his daughter, Jaylaysha Jolliff, 14, both of Youngstown, during Youngstown School District’s father-daughter dance at East High School Friday night.

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City man faces charges


Liberty school board


Rising Star Award


Firearms class for women


Special guest


Pakistani guest


Rite of Election


Free lecture planned


Community outreach


Women’s conference


Emily Newman, Jarrod Carley to marry in May

Emily Newman, Jarrod Carley to marry in May

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‘Art and Faith’ lecture


Family movie night


Day of spirituality


Children’s program


Maundy Thursday


Torah studies


Cahill performance


Young-adult retreat


Angelica Lelesch, Gregory Purdy plan May nuptials

Angelica Lelesch, Gregory Purdy plan May nuptials

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Kings to observe 75th anniversary with family

Kings to observe 75th anniversary with family

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Miss Hannay, Adam Smith plan fall rite

Miss Hannay, Adam Smith plan fall rite

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Kelly Sklenar, Joseph Tann set May rite

Kelly Sklenar, Joseph Tann set May rite

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Bare root plants take special care

Q. Are bare root plants OK to buy? Are they a bargain, but lots of work? Will they live long?


Perennial garden design: Color matters

Perennial garden design: Color matters Did you know that planting four times as many cool-colored


Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-over 73 in the


‘Project Runway’ returns to Bravo for 17th season

COMING HOME ‘Project Runway’ returns to Bravo for 17th season By Jay Bobbin Gracenote For


Weezer

Weezer Album: “Weezer (Black Album)” Grade: B Fashion and decor experts say black and teal


Julianne Noll | Brian Charles

Julianne Noll | Brian Charles

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Savannah Cicchillo | James Neal

Savannah Cicchillo | James Neal

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Rita Beish, Philip Hall to wed March 23

Rita Beish, Philip Hall to wed March 23

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Libby Rogenski, Jeremy Mitchell to wed June 1

Libby Rogenski, Jeremy Mitchell to wed June 1

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Marissa Mediati, to be bride of Matthew Stookey

Marissa Mediati, to be bride of Matthew Stookey

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Can I still plant garlic?

Can I still plant garlic? Yes, but you will get smaller heads of garlic. When the soil is


Pence talks energy, Trump at Ohio oil and gas gathering

Associated Press COLUMBUS Vice President Mike Pence highlighted curbs in environmental


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Jess and Mary Kay Goff, New Middletown, twins: girl and


Enjoy, but don’t disturb bald eagles

For years my husband and I have watched the bald eagles in our area. There are so many, but it is still a thrill to see one.


Small, but durable wild tulips making a comeback

By Hugh G. EARNHART OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer “Tulip mania” has captured gardeners of


Stained Glass Concert planned for Sunday

Stained Glass Concert planned for Sunday HUBBARD The public is invited to join the Youngstown


Convicted ex-Pilot Flying J employee ask for new trial

Convicted ex-Pilot Flying J employee ask for new trial The defense lawyer for a woman convicted of


YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 9

Today is Saturday, March 9, the 68th day of 2019. There are 297 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Chat with a Naturalist

Chat with a Naturalist When: Today, 1-3 p.m. What: Stop by the Nature Center to chat with a


Man gets four years for having gun while on probatioon

Had an AK-47 and hid it during foot chase


Manning jailed for refusing to testify

Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. Former Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning, who served


Police: Daniels’ strip club arrest not political

Associated Press COLUMBUS The 2018 arrest of Stormy Daniels at a Columbus strip club was


Protest planned today


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Smollett indicted on 16 counts related to reported attack CHICAGO A grand jury in


YSU ATHLETICS Friday’s other events

Baseball RedHawks keep Penguins winless Oxford Jeff Wehler recorded two hits, including his


Wollitz: Weather getting better, so be prepared to fish

Before we hitch up the boat and drive to the lake, smart fishers make sure everything is ship shape.


‘We saw things that you wouldn’t believe’

Trump surveys devastation, pays respects to Alabama tornado victims Associated Press


Former spa owner seen in photo with president

Establishment implicated in trafficking ring Associated Press MIAMI A photo published Friday


Sunday news shows

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


FRIDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE

GIRLS BOWLING Fitch senior Renee Seebacher ties for 26th in state tourney COLUMBUS Austintown


Hunter education


washington House OKs election, ethics overhaul

Associated Press WASHINGTON Newly empowered House Democrats approved a centerpiece of their


Source: Browns trade Zeitler for Giants’ Vernon

The Browns didn’t wait for free agency’s opening to make some noise.


GM idling makes hunger campaign more poignant

Editorial: Expect the turbulent ripple effects of this week’s idling of the workforce of the Mahoning Valley’s


Green New Deal for US

Opinion: By Hannah Estrada and Michael Estrada OtherWords Should the richest country on earth invest to


Never stop pushing elected officials

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Sometimes we forget the progressive movement’s political goal is not


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,26.82‚àí0.54 Aqua America, .20


Do not forget the real victims inSFlbthe Robert Kraft pay-for-sex case

Opinion: By Christine Flowers Cagle Cartoons Robert Kraft is being charged with soliciting prostitutes.


Sporting goods and gun show


CCW class in Poland


Spring turkey shoots


Lent services, events


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