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SPELLING BEE | Santino Slipkovich wins regional title
SPELLING BEE | Regional Spelling Bee has first place winner
Last year’s spelling champ returns to compete today
Mackenzie Sambroak, 12, last year’s winner of The Vindicator’s 85th annual Spelling Bee, is returning to compete in this year’s bee today.
Stories published March 16, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Mahoning Dems ensorse Limbian, others in Y'town, Struthers primaries
The Mahoning County Democratic Party endorsed city Law Director Jeff Limbian for Youngstown Municipal Court judge over Martin Hume.
Trump tweets to GM: "Open Lordstown"
President Donald Trump called on General Motors to reopen the Lordstown plant soon.
SPELLING BEE | Santino Slipkovich wins regional title
SPELLING BEE | Regional Spelling Bee has first place winner
SPELLING BEE | Only one word missed in the fourth round
SPELLING BEE | Only one word missed in the fourth round
SPELLING BEE | Seventeen spellers remain after the third round
SPELLING BEE | Seventeen spellers remain after the third round
SPELLING BEE | Nine more spellers go down in second round
SPELLING BEE | Nine more spellers go down in second round
SPELLING BEE | The Vindicator's 86th Regional Spelling Bee kicks off
SPELLING BEE | The Vindicator's 86th Regional Spelling Bee kicks off
Springfield falls just short in regional final
Springfield's Drew Clark (2) gets tightly defended by Richmond's Jamarr Talbert Jr. (10) during Friday night's Regional Championship matchup at the Canton Fieldhouse. The Tigers forced the Spartans into a half-court game and nearly pulled off the upset.
8 arrested in human trafficking sting
The eight men were lured there by officers who entered internet chat rooms posing as underage girls and setting up meetings with the men. When they showed up, they were arrested.
Ohio powerlifting champion meet in Salem today
The World Natural Powerlifting Federation’s Ohio Championship will take place today at Salem’s Unbreakable Sports Performance Academy, 30235 Salem-Alliance Rd.
Business and office cat bounce back from Donnell Ford blaze
“Sales will be open regular hours [today]. ... We’re shooting to get the service department open for Monday,” said Donnell Ford general manager Todd Dauterman.
YSU baseball team drops Horizon League opener
A sixth-run eighth inning helped lead Northern Kentucky to a 13-5 win.
Crisis intervention training spans Mahoning County
Every police department in Mahoning County has at least one officer trained to intervene in mental health crises.
Siblings say murder victim was 'amazing man,' 'excellent father'
Police are still looking for leads in the city's fourth homicide.
Blaney has grudging admiration for Kyle Busch
Ryan Blaney has finished second to the Green Monster five times.
Campbell officer put on disciplinary leave
Officer Melissa Williams alleged negligence by former police Chief Dennis Puskarcik.
Wilson Elementary’s Special Persons’ Lunch
Austintown schools student Reagan Nevels, 13, signed copies of her self-motivational book “Vision Collision” during the Special Persons’ Lunch on Friday at Wilson Elementary in Youngstown.
Colton Underwood flipped the script in season finale Romantic ending for ‘Bachelor’
By GARY GERARD HAMILTON Associated Press NEW YORK This season of “The Bachelor” may have begun
Warren, Trumbull County resolve sewer-rate dispute
The dispute revolved around the amount the county pays for city treatment of wastewater from Lordstown and Champion.
Last year’s spelling champ returns to compete today
Mackenzie Sambroak, 12, last year’s winner of The Vindicator’s 85th annual Spelling Bee, is returning to compete in this year’s bee today.
college basketball roundup | Friday’s other games
No. 12 Florida State 69, No. 2 Virginia 59 CHARLOTTE, N.C. David Nichols scored 14 points and
THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP Friday’s notebook
McIlroy: PGA Tour to blame for slow play Rory McIlroy says slow play on the PGA Tour has become
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the two-year state operating budget proposed by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine:
Love ‘em or hate ‘em – wild violets
Q. Those purple violets will be coming up soon. What can I do to control them? Sharon from
Ohio budget plan targets funding for kids, workforce, water
Efforts to support Ohio’s vulnerable children and adults, prepare more skilled workers, and address water-quality concerns would get targeted funding increases under Republican Gov. Mike DeWine’s first state operating budget proposal
Court filing: Ex-Trump aide Gates continues to cooperate
Former Trump campaign adviser Rick Gates is not ready to be sentenced because he’s continuing to cooperate with “several ongoing investigations”
nhl roundup | Friday’s games
Blue Jackets 3, Hurricanes 0 COLUMBUS Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 46 shots — including 22 in the
Federal judge to mediate lawsuits about Ohio State doctor
A senior federal judge from Cincinnati will handle the mediation of two lawsuits filed against Ohio State by scores of men who say the university ignored or failed to stop sexual misconduct by a team doctor
WOMEN’S BOWLING
WOMEN’S BOWLING Penguins knock off No. 1 McKendree Smyrna, Tenn. The Youngstown State bowling
GEORGIA TECH
GEORGIA TECH NCAA informs school of ‘major violations’ ATLANTA The NCAA has informed Georgia
Dillon wins pole at Fontana
Austin Dillon won the fourth Busch Pole Award of his career, his first since 2016 and his second at Auto Club.
Ohio’s work requirement for Medicaid gets federal approval
A federal agency has approved work rules for Ohioans who receive health care benefits through the state’s Medicaid expansion program
Struthers honors two for Hall of Fame
Staff report STRUTHERS The Struthers School Foundation for Educational Excellence will honor two
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,27.84‚àí0.05 Aqua America, .20
Renovating Old Flower Beds
Renovating Old Flower Beds When: Monday, 9:30 a.m.-noon. What: With winter coming to an end,
Tesla unveils new all-electric SUV
Associated Press HAWTHORNE, Calif. Tesla unveiled a new all-electric SUV on Thursday night that
New corn mutants offer sweeter taste for extended time
By Hugh G. EARNHART OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer It has been a long time since our taste
Revisit Ike’s socialist ideas
Opinion: By Chuck Collins OtherWords Anytime a politician proposes a wildly popular idea that helps
SEC charges Volkswagen, former CEO with defrauding investors
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. regulators charged Volkswagen and former CEO Martin Winterkorn
Sara Murphy to be bride of Zachary Kohler
Sara Murphy to be bride of Zachary Kohler
Miss Dragovich, Mr. Eliason plan fall wedding
Miss Dragovich, Mr. Eliason plan fall wedding
Miss Shaffer, Mr. Hunchuck plan April vows
Miss Shaffer, Mr. Hunchuck plan April vows
Trump dismisses threat of extremists
Democrat senator ties president’s words to violence Staff/wire report NEW YORK President
Kristine Shaffer, Michael Hunchuck plan April wedding
GIRARD Christy and Debra Shaffer of Girard are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
These showstoppers come in variety of colors, shapes, sizes SUNFLOWERS
By Marilyn McKinley OSU master gardener volunteer Who doesn’t love sunflowers? Big, bright,
Horror replaces hope in Christchurch shootings
Editorial: The Press, Christchurch, N.Z.: It was a day of unimaginably dramatic contrasts in central
It’s time campaign finance reports were posted online for easy access
Opinion: By Frank LaRose The Vindicator COLUMBUS You deserve to know who is funding campaigns aimed to
YSU anglers hook berth in FLW Open
Student anglers Jonathan Creed of Niles and Jared Latone of Austintown teamed up to weigh in a two-day total of 39 pounds, 1 ounce. The Penguins topped 191 other college teams from across the United States.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Shamrock the Block, 2 p.m. until closing: Get your St. Patrick’s
RECORD REVIEWS
RECORD REVIEWS Over the Rhine Album: “Love & Revelation” Grade: B Karin Bergquist and
Know your plant parts
Know your plant parts To identify trees and shrubs that are dormant, understanding buds, bark,
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: To be announced.
How soon can I plant potatoes?
How soon can I plant potatoes? Don’t get too excited about planting, but you can plant in late
Ribbon-cutting ceremony planned Tuesday at WRS
Staff report BOARDMAN WRS Wealth and Retirement Specialists will cut the ribbon on its new
President issues veto after rebuke on border
Associated Press WASHINGTON Unbowed by a congressional rebuke, President Donald Trump issued the
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 16
Today is Saturday, March 16, the 75th day of 2019. There are 290 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
nba roundup Friday’s games
Hornets 116 Wizards 110 WASHINGTON Kemba Walker scored 28 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS Cardinal Mooney’s John Simon re-signs FOXBOROUGH, MASS. Former Cardinal
Browns RB Hunt banned for eight games
Kareem Hunt promises to change. The NFL will hold him to his word.