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Boardman 6th-grader headed to national spelling bee
Yep – it’s over! Boardman Center Middle School sixth-grader Santino Slipkovich reacts after spelling valedictorian to win The Vindicator 86th Annual Regional Spelling Bee Saturday ...
Stories published March 17, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Annual event showcases Youngstown’s growth, successes
Annual event showcases Youngstown’s growth, successes
Zion sets doubts aside, gets ready for NCAA's biggest party
Zion sets doubts aside, gets ready for NCAA's biggest party
Struthers condemns building at center of code-enforcement fight
Struthers condemns building at center of code-enforcement fight
Dick Dale, King of Surf Guitar, 'Miserlou' composer, is dead
Dick Dale, King of Surf Guitar, 'Miserlou' composer, is dead
Thousands turn out for St. Patrick's Day parade in Boston
Thousands turn out for St. Patrick's Day parade in Boston
Police temporarily suspend search for 4-year-old Utah girl
Police temporarily suspend search for 4-year-old Utah girl
Duke gets top billing; Carolina, Virginia, Gonzaga also No. 1s
Duke gets top billing; Carolina, Virginia, Gonzaga also No. 1s
Germany: Drunk passenger demands high-speed train slow down
Germany: Drunk passenger demands high-speed train slow down
White House aide says 'absurd' to link mosque shooter, Trump
White House aide says 'absurd' to link mosque shooter, Trump
Kentucky school bus driver charged with DUI after wreck
Kentucky school bus driver charged with DUI after wreck
Trump attends church in between negative tweeting about Lordstown
Trump lashes out at David Green on Twitter
Ethiopia minister: 'Clear similarities' in Boeing crashes
Ethiopia minister: 'Clear similarities' in Boeing crashes
Knicks block LeBron at the finish, rally to beat Lakers
Knicks block LeBron at the finish, rally to beat Lakers
Mother charged in massacre probe wants charges dismissed
Mother charged in massacre probe wants charges dismissed
'Captain Marvel' soars even higher with stellar 2nd weekend
'Captain Marvel' soars even higher with stellar 2nd weekend
More evacuations in Midwest as floodwaters head downstream
More evacuations in Midwest as floodwaters head downstream
Trump to GM: Reopen Lordstown car plant
The President said the economy is strong, and urged GM to bring a new product to Lordstown.
Calhoun’s Penguins made progress
A young YSU men’s basketball program needs to take more steps forward in 2019-20.
Poland Historical Society unearths letters from local Civil War soldiers
Letters were sent during the war to and from brothers-in-law and Poland residents James Nesbitt and Isaac P.C. Raub.
Founder’s Day Celebration at YSU for 106-year-old sorority
The organization’s first public event was taking part in the March 3, 1913, Women’s Suffrage Parade in Washington, D.C., in which an estimated 5,000 women marched on Pennsylvania Avenue demanding the right to vote, the speaker noted.
Slice of Valley Pizza and Beer Challenge big success
The Warren Rotary Club event attracted thousands.
Penn Power equipment installation helps protect ospreys
The ospreys have caused electrical disruptions by nesting on utility poles.
HIGH SCHOOLS
high schools BOYS BASKETBALL Kennedy Catholic 68, Mount Lebanon 51 ALIQUIPPA, PA. Oscar
Valley Mafia expert to give presentation
Staff report LIBERTY Allan R. May, author of several books about the Mafia in the Mahoning
Benise’s ‘Fuego!’ show will fire up Packard hall
If You Go What: Benise When: 7 p.m. Tuesday Where: Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave.,
Did GM nix huge deal for Cruzes?
Opinion: A highly respected businessman from Cleveland who owns a string of dealerships that sells vehicles
Mahoning Democrats back Limbian over Hume in Youngstown judicial race
The party made endorsements in Youngstown council races as well as the Struthers primary.
Boardman 6th-grader headed to national spelling bee
Yep – it’s over! Boardman Center Middle School sixth-grader Santino Slipkovich reacts after spelling valedictorian to win The Vindicator 86th Annual Regional Spelling Bee Saturday at Youngstown State University.
General Assembly must be realistic about gas tax
Editorial: Gov. Mike DeWine is facing a revolt from members of his Republican Party in the Ohio General
KRISH MOHIP | Youngstown Plan is meeting students’ needs
Opinion: By partnering with several agencies and organizations, we at the Youngstown City School District
Trump willing to avoid Congress
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s first veto was more than a milestone. It
Irish stereotypes are not a joke
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons Ah, St. Patrick’s Day is upon us – which means it’s time for
pittsburgh pirates | 2019 schedule
MARCH 28 — at Cincinnati, 4:10 p.m. 30 — at Cincinnati, 2:10 p.m. 31 — at Cincinnati, 1:10
Don’t let others pick your financial adviser
By LIZ WESTON NerdWallet Gaylen Rust must have seemed trustworthy to the people who gave him
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Della Owens (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) 2. “Silent
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP 4611 East Youngstown will meet for its executive board meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday at
Cutbacks in local news leave some communities in the dark
Cutbacks in local news leave some communities in the dark By DAVID BAUDER and DAVID A. LIEB
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, 9 a.m. –
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. Joann Vlacancich will be the hostess and will
Haven’t got your tax documents yet? Here’s what to do
Haven’t got your tax documents yet? Here’s what to do By TINA OREM NerdWallet Lost or missing
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Children’s museum removes Michael Jackson items INDIANAPOLIS The Children’s Museum
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 17
Today is Sunday, March 17, the 76th day of 2019. There are 289 days left in the year. This is St.
Once sanctuaries, houses of worship struggle with security
Associated Press DETROIT A rabbi who packs a gun. A church installing security cameras. A
Agenda Monday
Austintown school board, executive session to discuss employment of personnel, 5:30 p.m., Dr. David
Custer holds off Kyle Busch
Cole Custer postponed Kyle Busch’s historic 200th victory for at least one more day.
Ohio teacher resigns over taping students’ mouths shut
Associated Press CINCINNATI A Cincinnati Public Schools teacher who acknowledged putting duct
FORMULA ONE
FORMULA ONE Sebastian Vettel chases third straight Aussie Grand Prix MELBOURNE, Australia It
nba roundup | Saturday’s games
Mavericks 121, Cavaliers 116 DALLAS Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 22 points, Dirk Nowitzki closed
college basketball roundup Saturday’s games
MEN No. 8 Tennessee 82, No. 4 Kentucky 78 NASHVILLE, TENN. Lamonte’ Turner ended a shooting
Senior menu
Easterseals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians Clevinger allows two runs in second start Tempe, Ariz. Mike Clevinger made
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today Brookfield Fire Department, 774 state Route 7, 1 to 6 p.m. MONDAY Kinsman
Igor Levit not content to be heard only through the piano
By RONALD BLUM Associated Press NEW YORK Igor Levit arrived at John F. Kennedy International
‘Ugly American’ alive, well
Opinion: ‘Ugly American’ alive, well During a network national news segment which usually airs at 6:30 pm,
MASONIC groups
THURSDAY Ladies Oriental Shrine will hosts its March luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. at Johnny’s
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS Jennifer Jewell, physical therapist and associate teacher professor at Penn
PROMOTION
PROMOTION Katie (Gilmore) DeGennaro was recently promoted to a senior banking adviser at PNC Bank
area bowling scores
area bowling scores amron lanes Diver Steel Senior Ladies — Bonie Black 174-485, Ro Eckman
SOFTBALL
SOFTBALL Jarvis throws shutout as YSU tops Canisius Wilmington, N.C. Addy Jarvis struck out
How women, men find jobs on LinkedIn
By ADAM EARNHEARDT acearnheardt@ysu.edu A new report from LinkedIn suggests that women and
For the Week of Sunday, March 17, 2019
Thomas F. Casey et al to Tyler M. Adams et al, Huntmere Ave., Youngstown, $70,000. Kimberly
Butterflies abound in mountainous Mexican winter habitat
Butterflies abound in mountainous winter habitat BY KIM CURTIS Associated Press CERRO PELoN
nhl roundup | Saturday’s games
Blues 5, Penguins 1 PITTSBURGH Vince Dunn scored twice and Pat Maroon had a goal and an assist
Chasing the green ghost
Opinion: Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2019. A year ago on this great day, I was able to write about perhaps
The NCAA basketball tournament teams will be announced today, ushering in March Madness. The
The NCAA basketball tournament teams will be announced today, ushering in March Madness. The
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