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Stories published March 20, 2019

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

YMCA pre-schoolers offer glimpse into how they see themselves

The reception for the Davis YMCA preschool’s self-portrait collection Wednesday afternoon had all the trappings of a gallery opening.


Boardman residents irked at water fee without input

A roadblock in ABC Water and Storm Water District’s plan to improve storm infrastructure was highlighted at Wednesday’s open house with township residents.


PM: New Zealand banning all assault weapons in wake of mosque massacres

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand is immediately banning assault rifles, high-capacity magazines and “military style semi-automatic rifles” like the weapons used in last Friday’s attacks on two Christchurch mosques.


Lawyer asks evaluation of co-defendants in Bugdal murder case

The attorney for one of three men accused in a July 2017 murder asked a judge Wednesday to have a competency hearing against the co-defendants to determine if they are competent enough to testify against his client.


Trumbull commissioners approve sewer projects along Belmont Avenue, Tibbetts-Wick

Trumbull County commissioners approved two sanitary-sewer projects Wednesday that are expected to be built sometime starting this spring or summer, one in Liberty and one in Vienna.


Kentucky governor says he exposed his children to chickenpox

Kentucky governor says he exposed his children to chickenpox


Trump: Let Mueller report come out, 'let people see it'

Trump: Let Mueller report come out, 'let people see it'


Poll: More Americans want immigration to stay the same

Poll: More Americans want immigration to stay the same


Witness says Pittsburgh officer questioned teen's actions in shooting

Witness says Pittsburgh officer questioned teen's actions in shooting


US judge blocks oil, gas drilling over climate change

US judge blocks oil, gas drilling over climate change


N.C. 4th-grader: "Tell me about Ohio" 

Opinion: I am very excited to learn more about the great state of Ohio as I work on my report.


Watch Trump live from Lima, Ohio

President Trump Delivers Remarks at Lima Army Tank Plant


GOP senators defend McCain against Trump's attacks

GOP senators defend McCain against Trump's attacks


TRUMP TRIP | Ryan says Trump spews 'empty rhetoric" and disses UAW

TRUMP TRIP | President in Lima now; will be in North Canton later


Vindy Sports Live is live at 5 p.m. Thursday

Join some of the smartest sports guys in the Valley discuss damn cool things about local sports. We are live at 5 every Thursday on Vindy Sports Live.


Federal Reserve foresees no interest rate hikes in 2019

Federal Reserve foresees no interest rate hikes in 2019


Ohio officer facing charges resigns; 18 of his cases dismissed

Ohio officer facing charges resigns; 18 of his cases dismissed


Pa. girl, 5, killed in fall from 4th-floor window

Pa. girl, 5, killed in fall from 4th-floor window


UK's May asks a wary EU to delay Brexit until June 30

UK's May asks a wary EU to delay Brexit until June 30


Suspected McDonalds robber arrested at Walmart

Suspected McDonalds robber arrested at Walmart

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Bill to expand Pa. public pension forfeiture law heads to governor

Bill to expand Pa. public pension forfeiture law heads to governor


Poll: US divided on college vs pro sports betting

Poll: US divided on college vs pro sports betting


McNally petitions to get his law license back

McNally petitions to get his law license back


Judge weighs in on lollipop lawsuit between candy rivals

Judge weighs in on lollipop lawsuit between candy rivals


Oregon Blockbuster outlasts others to become last on Earth

Oregon Blockbuster outlasts others to become last on Earth


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Happy Birthday: Trump's youngest son, Barron, turns 13

Happy Birthday: Trump's youngest son, Barron, turns 13


Trumbull commissioners approve sewer projects in Liberty, Vienna

Trumbull commissioners approve sewer projects in Liberty, Vienna


JM student’s art receives national recognition

JM student’s art receives national recognition


Georgia man confessed he helped burn teacher's body to ash

Georgia man confessed he helped burn teacher's body to ash


Liberty police seek details on missing man

Liberty police seek details on missing man

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GOP senator says he's fed up with Trump's attacks on McCain

GOP senator says he's fed up with Trump's attacks on McCain


Diocese sponsoring two wedding anniversary celebrations

Diocese sponsoring two wedding anniversary celebrations


Moral of story: No guns in Mill Creek park

Moral of story: No guns in Mill Creek park


Lockup List Tuesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Luis Castillo to get surprise start for Reds on opening day

Luis Castillo to get surprise start for Reds on opening day


East JROTC battalion earns highest rating

East JROTC battalion earns highest rating


House Speaker Pelosi to headline Ohio Democrats' dinner

House Speaker Pelosi to headline Ohio Democrats' dinner


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Confusion arises over new Trumbull recycling rules

Confused about new Trumbull recycling rules? Here's a primer


Ohio police vice unit disbanded in wake of investigations

Ohio police vice unit disbanded in wake of investigations


After 7 years, family reunited with dog thought dead

After 7 years, family reunited with dog thought dead


Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield

Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield


Trump keeps a sharp focus on Ohio for the 2020 campaign

Trump keeps a sharp focus on Ohio for the 2020 campaign


Nexstar Media selling 19 TV stations for $1.32 billion

Nexstar Media selling 19 TV stations for $1.32 billion


TJX also gets incentive from port authority to save sales taxes

THE HomeGoods project got EPA water-quality certification, now the Army Corps of Engineers needs to approve the project.


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Mahoning County captures Al Beach games

Justin Sweeney, who came back from a torn ACL in football, scored 18 for Mahoning County.


Sharon’s late rally not enough vs. Lincoln Park

Sharon’s finest senior class of the 21st century went out fighting.


Ex-judge guilty of concealing stolen assets

Former Sebring-area judge Diane Vettori-Caraballo must pay almost $209,000 to the estate of the deceased client from whom she stole, a judge ruled Monday.


Colaluca applies for position in Canton

Austintown Board of education in 2016 renewed Vincent Colaluca’s contract for another three years. It’s set to expire in August 2020.


McDonald’s Rasile first-team All-Ohio selection

Four Mahoning Valley players earned first-team recognition.


Campbell to swear in new police chief

Patrick Kelly retired after 28 years with the Youngstown Police Department.


YSU women excited about WNIT opportunity.

The Penguins will face the Cincinnati Bearcats on Thursday night.


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Sgt. 1st Class Hattie R. Hudson is a Youngstown East High School and YSU grad

Sergeant attributes success to her mother’s tough love By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com


Hare on fire early as Boardman lacrosse team wins

Boardman defeated Cardinal Mooney 14-5 on Tuesday night.


Eight men accused of soliciting sex in Liberty pleaded not guilty Tuesday morning

The eight were arraigned Tuesday morning.


Eastern Gateway about to move into additional Youngstown building

Eastern Gateway Community College will start moving beds and medical equipment into the Harshman Building, 101 E. Boardman St. downtown, later this week as the building becomes the community college’s Health Workforce Building.


West Boulevard starts STEM in kindergarten

Kindergarten students get introduction to STEM-based learning By jessica Hardin


Man sentenced to over 7 years in fed drug case

Rafael Samaniego, 27, also served 21-month federal prison sentence beginning in 2013.


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Historical society remembers Poland's influential women

Ginny Meloy, left, and Debbie Gilbert portray characters during a Women of Poland event at Poland Historical Society Tuesday night.


NOAS to host fundraiser


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Bayan Imashat and Omar Al Bdour, Youngstown, girl, March


ANGELS OF EASTER SEALS’ “ANGELS AND FRIENDS FAVORITE RECIPES III”

ANGELS OF EASTER SEALS’ “ANGELS AND FRIENDS FAVORITE RECIPES III” TAFFY APPLE SALAD by GINA


Food sales and dinners through March 27

Food sales and dinners through March 27


Art show kicks off at TAG

Staff report WARREN The second annual Trumbull County Educational Service Center K-8 art show


One-bid conferences feature stars to watch

Don’t overlook these guys when the madness begins.


COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Tuesday’s games

NCAA TOURNAMENT First Four In Fairleigh Dickinson 82, Prairie View A&M 76 DAYTON Darnell


Glacier Day planned


Special counsel zeroed in on Cohen early on

Scope of interest in Trump’s former lawyer is unclear Associated Press NEW YORK Hundreds of


Trump buddies up with Bolsonaro, the ‘Trump of the Tropics’

President Donald Trump welcomed Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to the White House Tuesday and made clear that flattery pays


Study: Strong marijuana raises risk of psychosis

Associated Press LONDON Smoking high-potency marijuana every day could increase the chances of


YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 20

Today is Wednesday, March 20, the 79th day of 2019. There are 286 days left in the year. Spring


Surplus food

Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to


Piccadilly Parlour provides an escape, unique teas

Piccadilly Parlour offers quiche, finger sandwiches, orange bread, pastries and English teas.


Tim Hortons opens in Liberty

Tim Hortons will be officially open for business Thursday.


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Unusual ‘Bachelor’ finale pays off for ABC in ratings race NEW YORK An unusual


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Austintown school board, 2 p.m., high school cafeteria, 4560 Falcon Drive.


Alliance man faces gun, receiving stolen property charges

Cody J. West, 22, of South Mahoning Avenue, is accused of wounding another person when he was drunk.


2 injured in crash


TUESDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BOYS BASKETBALL Kennedy Catholic 75, Coatesville 69 WILLIAMSPORT, PA. The Golden Eagles will


Canfield woman charged with stealing from her employer

Amanda J. Hahn is accused of taking $182,000 from a Canfield doctor.


Portman tours fab plant


Plea change in porn case


Former Rockies star Gonzalez getting new start with Indians

If he makes Cleveland’s 40-man roster, Carlos Gonzalez will get a $2 million contract in the majors.


Police identify robber


White House, economists see economic boom differently

Associated Press Contrary to the views of most economists, the Trump administration expects the


Community night


Health, wellness fair


Budget OK expected


Panel: Allow 8 chickens


Struck, killed by truck


End state takeovers


New Do-Cut store


Changes to gas-tax bill


DSW losses


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