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

Planning meeting for the My Brother’s Keeper conference

Planning meeting for the My Brother’s Keeper All Male Youth Conference


Kindergarten fair at Struthers

Kindergarten fair at Struthers


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Support in full force at annual St. Patrick's parade

41st annual Mahoning Valley St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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Man injured in wreck

Man injured in wreck


No injuries in Girard fire

No injuries in Girard fire


Woman collapses at St. Patrick's parade

Woman collapses at St. Patrick's parade


Canada's no-sex, no-money scandal could topple Trudeau

Canada's no-sex, no-money scandal could topple Trudeau


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Nick’s Kid Fund carries on legacy of volunteer lunch aid

Nick’s Kid Fund carries on legacy of volunteer lunch aid


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Liberty student enrollment continues to increase

Liberty student enrollment continues to increase


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Kyle Busch sweeps Phoenix with Cup Series win

Kyle Busch sweeps Phoenix with Cup Series win


eNASCAR Heat draft brings fans, motorsports closer together

eNASCAR Heat draft brings fans, motorsports closer together


'Captain Marvel' rockets to historic $153M debut

'Captain Marvel' rockets to historic $153M debut


Town ravaged by tornado prays at church that sheltered many

Town ravaged by tornado prays at church that sheltered many


'The Shawshank Redemption' cast members to reunite in Ohio

'The Shawshank Redemption' cast members to reunite in Ohio


West Virginia city manager accused of drunken driving

West Virginia city manager accused of drunken driving


Ohio Dominican students knit hats, scarves for homeless

Ohio Dominican students knit hats, scarves for homeless


Trump expected to seek $8.6B for border wall in new budget

Trump expected to seek $8.6B for border wall in new budget


Allred: Another tape appears to show R. Kelly with girls

Allred: Another tape appears to show R. Kelly with girls


Babe Ruth's last surviving daughter dies in Nevada at 102

Babe Ruth's last surviving daughter dies in Nevada at 102


Late firefighter honored as 'hero' during memorial service

Late firefighter honored as 'hero' during memorial service


Jetliner crashes in Ethiopia, killing 157 from 35 countries

Jetliner crashes in Ethiopia, killing 157 from 35 countries


Love gardening? Liberty in Bloom needs you

Liberty in Bloom is looking for volunteers.


Youngstown mayor's State of City address March 28

Mayor Jamael Tito Brown will deliver his State of the City address, hosted by the City Club of the Mahoning Valley, March 28 at the Ford Family Recital Hall at DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St.


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Youngstown’s own criminal mastermind heading to big screen

California journalist Keith Sharon spent more than 15 years researching the story of Goshen-born Amil A. Dinsio, center, regarded as the best bank burglar in the U.S. His crew included his brother, James Dinsio, right, and nephew Harry Barber, left.


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Poland’s experience pays off in OT

It finally happened. Poland’s class of 2019 finally got its district title. Poland's Braeden O'Shaughnessy looks to pass the ball while Chaney's Jamison Tubbs (1) and Ryan Clark (4) try to block him during their game at Boardman High School on Saturday.

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Third-place winner returns to the Bee

Dominic, son of Ann Marie and Liberty schools Superintendent Joe Nohra, said he’s not all that nervous for another go – he’s been studying


Canfield wrestlers go 3 for 3 in finals

Jack DelGarbino’s 77-match streak ends in finale.

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Scrabble fundraiser participants spell success for Protestant Family Service

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.


Cardinals’ D’Alesio overcomes bad ankle

Anthony D’Alesio dominated his 182-pound state title match, even if the score didn’t indicate it.

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Consultant discusses findings on Poland Municipal Forest concerns

The Stow-based environmental consulting firm EnviroScience Inc. presented initial erosion findings from a survey of Poland Municipal Forest to Poland stakeholders


Gibson moves up for victory

Austin Gibson, Nate Cordova and Andre Henderson were the three local fighters victorious at Saturday’s Fight Night at Se7en Nightclub.


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Phantoms finish strong to ice Gamblers

Jeppe Urup’s third-period goal was key as Youngstown tops Green Bay.

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TBEIC grant will facilitate September clean-tech conference

Thanks to a $90,000 Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator grant, the Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center will have a conference downtown Sept. 13 and 14 that reaches out to Appalachian clean-technology startups.


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Babbaro gains a powerful partner

Angelo Babbaro has a voice that links him to Frank Sinatra. Now, he has a representative to go with it.


DIVISION I

DIVISION I Austintown Fitch — Gus Sutton (138) closed out his high school career with a school-


Cast, crew, director create incredible ‘Elephant Man’ at Y’town Playhouse SFlb

By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com The Youngstown Playhouse’s latest production, “The


Butterfly workshop to take place at YSU

Youngstown State University and its student organization, the Youngstown Environmental and Sustainability Society, will partner with the Ohio Lepidopterists, Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Ohio Biological Survey to present the 22nd annual Butterfly Identification and Monitoring Workshop from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 23 at YSU’s Kilcawley Center. Registration and snacks will begin at 9:30.


Scouts awards dinner to recognize volunteers, Eagle Scouts

“Stambaugh Another 100” is the theme of the event.


OH WOW! offers math programs

The special math programming begins Thursday.


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Anti-violence blitz on South Side shows signs of success

Youngstown police Capt. Jason Simon exchanges high fives with Leigha Henderson, 2, while her mother, Lovonna Harris, looks on at a South Avenue laundromat last month. Simon and his partner, Lt. Ramon Cox, were there as part of their Community Based Crime Reduction patrol.

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Tech Trends to Watch in 2019

THINGS TO WATCH in 2019 Family Features It wasn’t long ago that the idea of a watch that did


For the Week of Sunday, March 10, 2019

Fred Investments LLC to Daniel Diaz, Cameron Ave., Youngstown, $12,000. Fred Investments LLC to


St. Patrick’s week has arrived, and the folks at Wallethub have compiled a by-the-numbers look

St. Patrick’s week has arrived, and the folks at Wallethub have compiled a by-the-numbers look at


YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 10

Today is Sunday, March 10, the 69th day of 2019. There are 296 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Medical marijuana processor certified

Associated Press COLUMBUS The state Commerce Department has awarded Ohio’s first certificate of


Pastors urge Methodists to embrace LGBT people

Opinion: Pastors urge Methodists to embrace LGBT people As the United Methodist Church once again wrestled


FEDERATED CLUBS

wednesday Fortnightly IV will meet at 7 p.m. for dinner and a movie. Patty Orenic will be the


86th VINDICATOR BEE

86th VINDICATOR BEE The Vindicator’s 86th Regional Spelling Bee is Saturday in Kilcawley Center on


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, 9 a.m. –


Companies decry ‘valve turners’ who shut down pipelines

An idea developed by indigenous peoples and environmentalists in Canada to protest an oil pipeline has been embraced in recent years by climate change activists in the U.S. who believe fossil fuels are precipitating a global warming crisis


What’s the best time to tweet?

By ADAM EARNHEARDT acearnheardt@ysu.edu Twitter is one of the easiest social media platforms


YSU SPORTS SCHEDULE

TODAY SOFTBALL Marist vs. YSU in Charleston, S.C., 12:15 p.m. North Carolina State vs. YSU in


Texas fires former QB Young

Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Former Texas quarterback Vince Young, whose last-minute touchdown


Chemical research clearinghouse was big data before big data

Before there was even an internet, there was big data in what may seem an unlikely place: a chemical research clearinghouse in the heart of the American Midwest


area bowling scores

amron lanes Farmers National Bank Mixed Doubles — Tom Whiteman 269-693, Dana Learn 259-688, Bill


CLEVELAND INDIANS

CLEVELAND INDIANS Starting rotation should be strong again GOODYEAR, Ariz. Presumably, they


MEN’S GOLF

MEN’S GOLF Freshman Kordupel 29th for Penguins Boulder City, Nev. Bryan Kordupel earned a


Natural History museum to mark 150th anniversary

Natural History museum to mark 150th anniversary NEW YORK The American Museum of Natural History


Ostomy support group to meet


Baseball

Baseball Eastern Gateway wins first game of season AUSTINTOWN The Eastern Gateway baseball


OHIO State fair to replace ride chairs after safety warning

Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio State Fair will replace chairs on an overhead ride its


Fiction

Fiction 1. A Mind of Her Own by Paula McLain, narrated by Hillary Huber (Audible Studios) 2.


Senior menu

Easterseals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


HARDCOVER FICTION

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Della Owens (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) 2. “The Chef”


SENIOR CITIZENS

1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bedford Trails. Austintown AARP Chapter


GARDEN CLUBS

today Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society will meet at 2 p.m. at Calvarly Baptist Church, 1463 Shields


Sandy Springs brings best of craft beer to Minerva

By Jim Cyphert, Mahoning Valley Flight Crew If You Go Sandy Springs Brewing Co., 232 N.


Home watch: Priciest and cheapest time zones

By HOLDEN LEWIS NerdWallet Cities in the Pacific time zone have the least-affordable housing in


Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard

A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard


United Local open enrollment


NASCAR XFINITY

NASCAR XFINITY Kyle Busch dominates for win 11th win at ISM AVONDALE, Ariz. Kyle Busch


COURTS

COURTS Columbiana COUNTY Docket C&F Finance Co. v. Derick Dunn, judgment in favor of


ARNOLD PALMER INVITATIONAL

ARNOLD PALMER INVITATIONAL Fitzpatrick takes 1-shot lead over McIlroy ORLANDO, Fla. Rory


BOXING | Fight Night at Se7en Nightclub results

60 pounds — Stephon Black (1-0, Lorain) def. Kylvyn Redding (0-1, Cleveland), decision. 70 — Jesse


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Margaret and Kyle Bacich, Youngstown, boy, March 8.


‘We’re going to straighten all this stuff out,’ R. Kelly says

‘We’re going to straighten all this stuff out,’ R. Kelly says CHICAGO R. Kelly walked out of a


Major rules changes proposed by teams

Major rules changes proposed by teams NFL teams proposed major changes to replay and overtime on


Xavier faculty member, 86, is singled out for greatness

Associated Press CINCINNATI It’s no easy task, living a great life. That distinction is


Trump signed Bibles. Heresy? Many religious leaders say no

Many religious leaders say President Donald Trump was just doing what he could to raise spirits when he signed Bibles at an Alabama church for survivors of a deadly tornado outbreak


As budget deficit balloons, few in Washington seem to care

The federal budget deficit is ballooning on President Donald Trump’s watch and few in Washington seem to care


NHL roundup | Saturday’s games

Blue Jackets 4, Penguins 1 COLUMBUS Cam Atkinson had two goals, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 28


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., government center, 8299 Market St.


Dozens rescued after being trapped on Lake Erie ice floe

A sheet of ice holding fishermen on Lake Erie broke loose in windy weather Saturday morning and pushed away from shore, sending many of them scrambling to safety but leaving nearly four dozen stranded on the floe for hours


preps at a glance

preps at a glance BOYS BASKETBALL Summary Division II Poland 69, Chaney 57, OT CHANEY


Blood Drives This week in the Mahoning Valley

MONDAY Badger High School, 7119 state Route 7, Kinsman, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. South Range High


2020 Democrats flock to trendy SXSW festival in Texas

Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren defends her call to break up tech giants during appearance at South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas


A Rich downtown

Opinion: The newest version of downtown Youngstown we now see was in its beta stages in 2009. On a wintry


Thank you, Prez Obama*

Opinion: *Here’s another option for the headline: “(Fill in the blank) you, Prez Trump” This column is


DENNIS HETZEL | Guidance on how to keep public records, meetings open in Ohio

Opinion: This is Sunshine Week, a week dedicated to ensuring maximum openness in public records and public meetings. Hetzel is president of the Ohio Coalition for Open Government.


Mahoning Valley facing a major economic storm

Editorial: There’s bad news – and some not-so-bad news – for this region as it comes to terms with the end of


GM Lordstown plant closing will hurt local school districts

Opinion: By Randi Weingarten and Alyssa Brookbank Special to The Vindicator No matter how many times it


MYCAP buys van


WGH robotics win


Liberty boom


State of the City


Volunteers needed


Career fair at Eastwood Mall


MYCAP buys van


Pancake breakfast