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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
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.
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.
Bells ring on True Blue Friday
The last Chevrolet Cruze is staying in the Mahoning Valley.
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.
‘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.
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.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Family Dollar grand reopening
Family Dollar Stores Inc. has announced plans for a renovated store’s grand re-opening in the city.
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.
Emily Newman, Jarrod Carley to marry in May
Emily Newman, Jarrod Carley to marry in May
Angelica Lelesch, Gregory Purdy plan May nuptials
Angelica Lelesch, Gregory Purdy plan May nuptials
Kings to observe 75th anniversary with family
Kings to observe 75th anniversary with family
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
Libby Rogenski, Jeremy Mitchell to wed June 1
Libby Rogenski, Jeremy Mitchell to wed June 1
Marissa Mediati, to be bride of Matthew Stookey
Marissa Mediati, to be bride of Matthew Stookey
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
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
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
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.
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