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Stories published March 14, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Downtown icon Richard Mills honored with CityScape award
Richard Mills, president of Ohio One Corp., was overwhelmed when he received the 2019 CityScape Sweet Grass Roots Award for his many contributions to the preservation and revitalization of downtown Youngstown.
YSU summer festival seeks submissions for art show
Submissions of artwork are being sought for the 21st annual Summer Festival of the Arts, which will take place at and around Youngstown State University on July 13 and 14.
Trump to tour tank plant, hold fundraiser in Ohio
President Donald Trump is set to travel to Ohio next week to highlight his investments in defense spending and to raise money for his re-election bid
Witness: Many dead in New Zealand mosque shooting
A witness says many people have been killed in a mass shooting at a mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch; police urge people to stay indoors
Hundreds learn about bone donor registry at tonight's fundraiser
Hundreds of community members signed up to fund life-saving transplants.
Chamber remains upbeat about Valley's future
Despite the likely effects the closing of the General Motors Assembly Complex in Lordstown will have on the Mahoning Valley’s industrial base, reasons remain to be optimistic about the region’s future, a local business leader contends.
5 N.Y. residents accused of bilking Mahoning Valley businessman of $124K-plus
A Staten Island, N.Y., man accused of scamming a 69-year-old Mahoning Valley business owner out of more than $124,000, and even driving away in the man’s Ford Mustang after persuading him to turn over the title, is now federally indicted along with other alleged conspirators.
Mahoning County tornado warning DOWNGRADED to severe storm
Mahoning County tornado warning DOWNGRADED to severe storm
Hallmark Channel cuts ties with favored star Lori Loughlin
Hallmark Channel cuts ties with favored star Lori Loughlin
Community members sign up to fund life-saving transplants
Community members sign up to fund life-saving transplants
Wet winter ends California drought after 376 straight weeks
Wet winter ends California drought after 376 straight weeks
Sen. Birch Bayh, champion of Title IX federal law, dies
Sen. Birch Bayh, champion of Title IX federal law, dies
Trump confidant Roger Stone's trial set for Nov. 5
Trump confidant Roger Stone's trial set for Nov. 5
Bar where woman was shot is closed for license problems
Bar where woman was shot is closed for license problems
'Apprentice' contestant's Trump defamation suit can proceed
'Apprentice' contestant's Trump defamation suit can proceed
Portman will vote against Trump emergency declaration
Portman will vote against Trump emergency declaration
Two misdemeanor charges of making false alarms dismissed
Two misdemeanor charges of making false alarms dismissed
Woman who stole money from school parent fund gets probation
Woman who stole money from school parent fund gets probation
Free DQ cones for spring
In 2018, local DQ locations raised more than $25,000 through their year-round fundraising for Akron Children’s Hospital.
Fed indictments handed up in scam of local businessman
Fed indictments handed up in scam of local businessman
Pa. day-care operator charged with child sexual assault
Pa. day-care operator charged with child sexual assault
DeWine asks for review of state’s jail inspections process
DeWine asks for review of state’s jail inspections process
Butterball recalls turkey products due to possible salmonella contamination
Butterball recalls turkey products due to possible salmonella contamination
Regional Chamber doles out awards at annual meeting
Regional Chamber doles out awards at annual meeting
Beto O'Rourke announces 2020 Democratic presidential bid
Beto O'Rourke announces 2020 Democratic presidential bid
Black workers at Ohio UPS hub say they were targets of racism
Black workers at Ohio UPS hub say they were targets of racism
Ethiopia crash black boxes arrive in France for analysis
Ethiopia crash black boxes arrive in France for analysis
Crisis team responds to Canfield gun-suicide
Mahoning County Technical and Career Center was locked down Wednesday after a gunshot was fired inside a North Palmyra Road home.
Buchtel ousts Poland in regional semifinal
The Bulldogs had their chances, but couldn’t capitalize on Griffins’ foul trouble.
Youngstown to consider raising age to buy tobacco to 21
But three council members said they’re undecided on approving such a law.
Ursuline’s Harris first-team All-Ohio
Dayshanette Harris averaged 28.3 points, 7 rebounds, 5.5 steals and 4 assists.
School leaders, NAACP discuss positive changes in city district
More than 40 faculty and parents were in attendance during the Wednesday night jointly hosted NAACP Youngstown City Schools Academic Achievement Conference.
YSU baseball earns first victory
Four different Penguins drove in a run and the Youngstown State baseball team got its first win
Pedestrian dies in hit and run
The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Canfield Post is investigating an accident in which a pedestrian died after being struck by a car on state Route 7 (Market Street) north of Western Reserve Road shortly after 12:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Campbell sweeps YSU softball in two games
he Youngstown State softball team was swept by Campbell in a doubleheader
Youngstown to consider charging $500 to pick up major clean outs
Council is expected to hear the proposal April 3.
‘Finding Steve McQueen’ film recounts Valley gang’s biggest heist
Youngstowners who have been around long enough might remember the safe-cracking Dinsio Gang.
Youngstown to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live music, food
The city is also having a 5K fun run and walk Sunday.
VINDY EXCLUSIVE | Covelli Centre ends 2018 with $256K operating surplus
It’s a big improvement from 2017, but down from other years.
Trumbull commissioners agree change needed on cash-out policy
Trumbull County commissioners and Auditor Adrian Biviano apparently agree that a change needs to be made to a program that allows county employees to cash in unused sick and vacation time at the end of each year.
Car crashes through obby of St. Joseph Warren Hospital; no one hurt
Car crashes through front lobby of St. Joseph Warren Hospital; no one hurt
Expect Southern Park improvements before 2020 anniversary, CEO tells Vindy
Lou Conforti, CEO of Washington Prime, the company that owns Southern Park Mall, stands near Gloria Jean’s Coffees in the mall’s main common area as he tells The Vindicator about planned improvements at the facility that could include open-air spaces and involve Mahoning Valley students, artists, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs.
Senate GOP effort on Trump border wall seems to fall short
A late Republican effort to prevent President Donald Trump from an awkward Senate defeat over his declaration of a national emergency at the Mexican border seems to be collapsing
NIGHTLIFE
BirdFish Brewing Co., 16 S. Main St., Columbiana Fri: Wine & Spirit, 7 p.m. Cedars West End,
Red Wanting Blue coming to Kent Stage
Red Wanting Blue coming to Kent Stage KENT Red Wanting Blue will come to the Kent Stage, 175 E.
‘Mr. Burns’ at Kent-Trumbull
‘Mr. Burns’ at Kent-Trumbull Emmy Cohen in a scene from Kent State Trumbull Theater’s production
Summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Hubbard
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Hubbard
Youngstown schools can’t return to the bad old days
Editorial: It’s ludicrous for anyone to expect the academically troubled Youngstown City School District to
GEORGE F. WILL | Catholic Church’s crimes unprecedented
Opinion: PHILADELPHIA “Horseplay,” a term used to denote child rape, is, says Pennsylvania Attorney General
Auditions
ACTORS “On Golden Pond.” Hopewell Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, will have auditions at 6
Vote for the best pizza at Slice of the Valley event
Staff report LIBERTY The annual Slice of the Valley pizza challenge will take place from 4 to 7
New This week
New This week Captive State (PG-13) Cinema South: Fri.-Thu. 1:35, 4:30, 7:20, 10:05 p.m.Regal
Boeing aircraft grounded in US, Canada
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Aviation Administration issued an emergency order
“iHeartRadio Music Awards” (8 p.m., Fox): This star-studded event celebrates the most-
“iHeartRadio Music Awards” (8 p.m., Fox): This star-studded event celebrates the most-played artists
US health officials move to tighten sales of e-cigarettes
U.S. health regulators are moving ahead with a plan to keep e-cigarettes out of the hands of teenagers by restricting sales of most flavored products in convenience stores and online
Bluegrass festival on tap
Staff report WEST MIDDLESEX, PA. A bluegrass music festival will take place March 29-30 in the
April the Giraffe about to give birth again
By MARY ESCH Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. Tail held aside? Check. Udders filled? Check.
Two musicians from the Valley in the spotlight
Two Mahoning Valley natives will be in the spotlight this weekend. Dena Massaro Williams, a
UK lawmakers vote against no-deal Brexit, now aim for delay
In a tentative first step toward ending months of political deadlock, British lawmakers voted Wednesday to block the country from leaving the European Union without a divorce agreement, triggering an attempt to delay that departure, currently due to take place on March 29.
Senate passes heartbeat bill
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Republican-led Ohio Senate has again passed a measure to ban
NFL roundup
SAN FRANCISCO 49ers Edge rusher Dee Ford agrees to $87.5M deal SANTA CLARA, CALIF. The San
WEDNESDAY’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
West Virginia 72, Oklahoma 71 KANSAS CITY, MO. West Virginia held on to beat Oklahoma in the Big
A way to clean up the planet
Opinion: By Rep. JOHN SARBANES and MICHAEL BRUNE OtherWords For decades, majorities of Americans have
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,28.980.55 Aqua America, .20
WEDNESDAY’s HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL Kennedy Catholic 82, Pine Richland 63 SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. The Golden Eagles’
Struthers athletes honored at council meeting
Student athletes from the high school bowling team and eighth-grade girls basketball team were recognized.
Canfield Township budgets $2.5 million in 2019
The township budgeted with a total of about $6.6 million in anticipated revenues, which includes an about $4.5 million carryover
Boardman breaks ground on safety services memorial
Raised nearly $60,000 for the project in the last year
Lindor making his way back from calf strain
Slowly and sensibly, Francisco Lindor is working his way back onto the field.
With OBJ, Browns no longer clowns
The Cleveland Browns returned as an expansion team in 1999. They became a real one Tuesday night.
AROUND THE NBA Wednesday’s games
Thunder 108, Nets 96 OKLAHOMA CITY Russell Westbrook scored 31 points in his 26th triple-double
Manafort gets 7 years, faces more charges
Associated Press WASHINGTON Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was sentenced to a
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