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Youngstown amphitheater taking shape
About 80 percent of the work on the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater project is complete. The project is expected to be finished in early June, with ...
Stories published March 22, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
As Lordstown sits idle, GM annunces electric car plans for Michigan
Less than a week after a series of critical tweets from the president over an Ohio plant closure, General Motors is announcing plans to add 400 jobs and build a new electric vehicle at a factory north of Detroit.
These are not your parents' manufacturing jobs, Youngstown students learn
Jessica Corza, executive director of Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition, wants to challenge local students’ perceptions of manufacturing jobs.
Pittsburgh-area ex-cop acquitted in killing of unarmed black teen
A jury has acquitted a white former police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black teenager in the back as he was fleeing a high-stakes traffic stop outside Pittsburgh, a confrontation that was captured on video and led to weeks of unrest.
City of You creator wins state award
RJ Thompson, the force behind the “City of You” project, was recognized for his achievement at a Friday event.
Fate of Trumbull County's public transportation uncertain
The administrator for Trumbull County’s public transportation system said the four “abstain” votes cast this week by Trumbull Transit board members may be the decision that ends the system.
Judge says New York's stun gun ban is unconstitutional
Judge says New York's stun gun ban is unconstitutional
UPDATE | Mueller not recommending any more indictments
Mueller not recommending any more indictments
US budget deficit sets Feb. record of $234 billion
US budget deficit sets Feb. record of $234 billion
Truck driver involved in hockey team bus crash gets 8 years
Truck driver involved in hockey team bus crash gets 8 years
CNN Kellyanne Conway profile gets social media blowback
CNN Kellyanne Conway profile gets social media blowback
White House: Islamic State territory in Syria eliminated
White House: Islamic State territory in Syria eliminated
Jimmy Carter’s new milestone: longest-lived US president
Jimmy Carter’s new milestone: longest-lived US president
Former Pennsylvania Attorney General Kane is disbarred
Former Pennsylvania Attorney General Kane is disbarred
Trump to nominate conservative Stephen Moore for Fed board
Trump to nominate conservative Stephen Moore for Fed board
U.S. Army Corps issues water quality certification for TJX
U.S. Army Corps issues water quality certification for TJX
2 Ohio teen boys charged in shooting that killed girl
2 Ohio teen boys charged in shooting that killed girl
Stocks slide lower as economic growth worries spread
Stocks slide lower as economic growth worries spread
R. Kelly's trip to Dubai off for now as contracts reworked
R. Kelly's trip to Dubai off for now as contracts reworked
Ohio unemployment rate drops a bit from January to February
Ohio unemployment rate drops a bit from January to February
Space Walk LIVE! Watch now
Live feed has ended. Astronauts spacewalk have successfully completed the update to the space station's power system.
GM ships $300 million to Michigan to build electric vehicle
GM ships $300 million to Michigan to build electric vehicle
Driver smacks Spectrum truck with worker in bucket
Driver smacks Spectrum truck with worker in bucket
Library digs into science
The Canfield library hosted Science Cafe:CRISPR on Feb. 12.
Library hosts Canfield School art show
For the third year, Canfield Local Schools partnered with the Canfield library to host an art show in February to showcase students’ work.
CUMC hosts chili cook-off
The Congregational Life Committee of the Canfield United Methodist Church hosted a chili cook-off on Feb. 24.
Chili cook-off funds mission trip
The Canfield Presbyterian Church hosted its annual Chili Cook-off on Feb. 24.
CHC students present Destination: America!
The fourth-grade students of C.H. Campbell Elementary School, under the direction of music specialist Michael Fay, presented “Destination: America! An Evening of Art and Music” by John Jacobson and Roger Emerson on Feb. 11.
CVMS students battle staff on the court
Canfield Village Middle School hosted its fourth annual Students Versus Staff Basketball Game on March 8.
Eagle Scouts and volunteers to be honored
Whispering Pines District Great Trail Council Boy Scouts of America will host the annual District
Mill Creek MetroParks Earth Day Cleanup seeking volunteers
With more than 40 locations in the Mill Creek MetroParks system needing attention, more participants
Boardman Park to host pancake breakfast and Maple Syrup Festival
Boardman Park will host the 42nd annual Maple Syrup Festival and Boardman Rotary Pancake Breakfast
AFHS attends Financial Starting Point event
Austintown Fitch High School students traveled to Youngstown State University for the 11th annual Financial Starting Point event on Feb. 19.
Speech and debate team competes at state tournament
The Austintown Fitch speech and debate team competed at the state tournament at Jackson-Massillon
Young girls learn coding at Main library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Main library of Youngstown and Mahoning County hosted
CityScape plans its Streetscape program downtown June 1
CityScape plans its Streetscape program downtown June 1
Preschoolers celebrate Chinese New Year
Preschoolers at St. Joseph’s Early Childhood Learning Center celebrated the Chinese New Year on Feb. 28.
PTA hosts family Bingo night
Austintown Intermediate School’s Parent Teacher Association hosted its annual Family Bingo night on March 1.
Man gets four years for shooting at Youngstown house
Man gets four years for shooting at Youngstown house
Pi Day pie throwing at Austintown Intermediate School
Austintown Intermediate School celebrated international Pi Day on March 14.
US judge blocks part of Ohio's new abortion ban for 2 weeks
US judge blocks part of Ohio's new abortion ban for 2 weeks
Trumbull transit administrator says votes might end system
Trumbull transit administrator says votes might end system
Buffalo, NY zoo says Agnes the Giraffe has died at age 24
Buffalo, NY zoo says Agnes the Giraffe has died at age 24
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
NZ says mosque gunman faces life prison in isolation
NZ says mosque gunman faces life prison in isolation
YSU falls to Cincinnati in WNIT opener
Youngstown State seniors Melinda Trimmer, Sarah Cash and Alison Smolinski did all they could, but the Penguins saw their season come to an end
UAW, GM push back on Trump notion to open, sell Lordstown plant
GM says it has placed over 1,000 workers who lost their jobs at Lordstown and other unallocated plants at other company facilities.
Niles schools waits for appointment of fiscal commission
The superintendent says there can be no fiscal emergency discussion until the state appoints a commission.
O’Grady looking for fourth straight PBA Hubbard Open title
The ninth PBA Hubbard Open begins today with three-time defending champion Matt O’Grady of Rahway, N.J., set to defend his title.
Students, Heritage residents celebrate Purim
The festival commemorates the salvation of Jewish people in ancient Persia.
Backbreaker Morant leads Murray State to upset
Ja Morant, a future NBA lottery pick, sliced through Marquette with 16 assists, 17 points and 11 rebounds.
Speaker’s message: End drug, alcohol use even before pregnancy
A speaker provided facts about the dangers to babies of fetal exposure to drugs and alcohol that most of the 150 professionals attending had never heard before.
Phantoms’ Messina, Larkin commit to Ohio State
Forward Dalton Messina and defenseman John Larkin, whose hometowns are near Detroit, have committed to Ohio State University.
Jordan Peele holds a dark mirror to society in new film ‘Us’
Jordan Peele has tightened his grip in “Us,” a less satirical and more slaughterhouse horror parable than the writer-director’s astonishing debut, “Get Out,” that despite its deficiencies will leave all who enter its shadowy world convinced of Peele’s growing command as a singular conjurer of American nightmares.
Perimeter-challenged Minnesota knocks off Louisville
Minnesota found its elusive 3-point stroke just in time to give coach Richard Pitino the NCAA Tournament win he’d been seeking for years.
high schools
high schools GIRLS BASKETBALL Bellwood-Antis 66, West Middlesex 57 HERSHEY, PA. The Big
Games battle for hall honor
Associated Press ROCHESTER, N.Y. The World Video Game Hall of Fame fielded thousands of
Longtime baseball voices in final year
By JOE KAY AP Sports Writer Steve Blass spent his boyhood afternoons in Connecticut flinging a
Youngstown amphitheater taking shape
About 80 percent of the work on the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater project is complete. The project is expected to be finished in early June, with the first event planned for June 14.
Boardman Tot Chefs create healthy snacks
Boardman School District’s food service department is convinced showing children how to eat healthy
Boardman Park to host Maple Syrup Festival
Boardman Park will host the 42nd annual Maple Syrup Festival and Boardman Rotary Pancake Breakfast
Canfield Community Briefs
Off the beaten path in Costa Rica The Audubon Society of Mahoning Valley invites the public to
Mill Creek hosts new Crafty Critters winter event
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks hosted the Crafty Critters
Volunteers needed for Earth Day cleanup
With more than 40 locations in the Mill Creek MetroParks system needing attention, more participants
Beeghly Oaks celebrates renovated facility with open house
Beeghly Oaks center for Rehabilitation and Healing hosted its first open house since completing renovations on March 14.
Shepherd of the Valley residents use story telling app
Shepherd of the Valley has partnered with OneDay, an instant video platform, to digitally preserve
Poland Sports Briefs
Letters of intent The Poland Seminary High School athletic department will be having five senior
Boardman Park to host Maple Syrup Festival
Boardman Park will host the 42nd annual Maple Syrup Festival and Boardman Rotary Pancake Breakfast
Boardman Park to host pancake breakfast and Maple Syrup Festival
Boardman Park will host the 42nd annual Maple Syrup Festival and Boardman Rotary Pancake Breakfast
Retired teacher connects past and present with model trains
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com A local retired teacher discovered a love for model
Eagle Scouts and volunteers to be honored at awards dinner
Whispering Pines District Great Trail Council Boy Scouts of America will host the annual District
Volunteers needed for Earth Day cleanup at Mill Creek MetroParks
With more than 40 locations in the Mill Creek MetroParks system needing attention, more participants
Boardman Lions use school’s food pantry to create meals
In November of 2016, Boardman Center Intermediate opened the first daily school food pantry in the
Miss DeMaiolo, Connor Beerck plan July rite
AUSTINTOWN Jerry and Carolyn DeMaiolo of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their
Poland library celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
Children celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at the Poland library on March 16.
Retired teacher connects past and present with model trains
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com A local retired teacher discovered a love for model
Young girls learn coding at Main library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Main library of Youngstown and Mahoning County hosted
Mercy Health ER program holds hope for OD victims
Editorial: In the ongoing war on drugs, hospital emergency rooms often stand as the first line of defense for
Wealth paves way for college
Opinion: By Jessicah Pierre OtherWords In what’s being called the largest college admissions scam ever, a
Kent State falls to Louisiana-Monroe
Travis Munnings had 28 points as Louisiana-Monroe beat Kent State 87-77.
Odor, Guzman lift Rangers over Tribe
Odor, Guzman lift Rangers over Tribe Surprise, Ariz. Rougned Odor hit a three-run home run and
college basketball
college basketball MEN summaries MINNESOTA 86, LOUISVILLE 76 MINNESOTA (22-13) — Murphy 7-9
WATER WORRIES
Unprecedented spring flooding possible, US forecasters say Associated Press The stage is set for
Crosby, Penguins top Predators in shootout
Sidney Crosby’s goal in the shootout gave Pittsburgh a 2-1 victory.
Miss. governor signs ‘heartbeat’ abortion law
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant on Thursday signed one of the
Mueller report could be letdown for some
AG says he’ll release as much info as he can Associated Press WASHINGTON America is waiting
Trump continues his attack on the UAW during his Ohio visit
Opinion: President Donald Trump again criticized the United Auto Workers union regarding the idling of the
Suspect in mob boss slaying could face lethal Mafia justice
Associated Press NEW YORK As Anthony Comello sits in jail on murder charges, he may have more
CLUB CALENDAR
associations Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association is celebrating 100 years of amateur radio
interest rates Consumers should soon see benefit of Fed’s patience
Associated Press NEW YORK So much for those worries about rising interest rates. Just a few
Facebook left millions of passwords readable by employees for years
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Facebook left millions of user passwords readable by its
‘Full House’ to big house in college scheme? Experts differ
Associated Press BOSTON Could Aunt Becky be headed to prison? It could go either way, experts
Reunions & Class Notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1969 will celebrate its 50-year class reunion Aug. 30 through
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Mill Creek MetroParks board, special meeting regarding the board retreat, 8 a.m.,
Cincinnati-area teens combat suicide, mental-health issues
The Cincinnati Enquirer SHARONVILLE Jennifer Wright-Berryman looked over a room packed with
Desperate migrant families overwhelm border agencies
Associated Press MCALLEN, Texas A mother cradled a crying toddler as she waited in line with 20
Mom, boyfriend sentenced to life in death of girl, 4
Assoicated Press CLEVELAND An Ohio woman and her boyfriend have been sentenced to life in prison
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-under 69 in the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Mr. Burns – A Post-Electric Play,” 7:30 p.m.: Offbeat play ($10,
Surplus food
Surplus food East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., at the corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown,
US to endorse Golan Heights as part of Israel
Trump announces decision in tweet Associated Press JERUSALEM President Donald Trump abruptly
Rita Beish, Philip Hall to wed March 23
BOARDMAN Christ Lutheran Church in Struthers has been chosen as the setting for the March 23
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 22
Today is Friday, March 22, the 81st day of 2019. There are 284 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Courtney Gratz, Jeffrey Savnik to marry June 8
Warren and Debra Gratz of Boardman and Rich and Theresa Cessna of Austintown are announcing the
Boardman Community Briefs
Healthy Active Living program available at Akron Children’s Hospital in Boardman Akron Children’s
NCAA MEN’S TOURNAMENT Thursday’s other first-round games
EAST REGIONAL No. 2 Michigan State 76, No. 15 Bradley 65 DES MOINES, IOWA Cassius Winston
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,29.410.62 Aqua America, .20
Jamie Berndt, Mike Cerni set wedding date
dardenne prairie, Mo. Tippecanoe Country Club has been chosen as the setting for the 4:30 p.m. May
Poland Community Briefs
Local church hosts spaghetti dinner event St. Angela Merici, located at 397 South Jackson Street
Austintown Community Briefs
Have a picture taken with a rescue bunny Legacy Dog Rescue and F5RS, Frisky Ferrets, Fuzzies and
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