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Remembering when GM came to Lordstown
Son of the man who sold GM the land for the Lordstown plant recalls life before the assembly line
Key findings coming on Mueller report - but not yet
Key findings coming on Mueller report -- but not quite yet
Former Poland football star opens up about addiction
Angela DeVito, left, and Chief Magistrate Karen Melone clap after Brandon Stevens, right, of Warren, speaks about his recovery from drug addiction at the Community ...
Stories published March 23, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
DeWine orders flags lowered to honor slain Ohio soldier
DeWine orders flags lowered to honor slain Ohio soldier
Kyrsten’s Kloset makes about 100 young women happy
Still need a gown? Visit Kyrsten’s Kloset between noon and 4 p.m. today
Columbine families gather to tell stories 20 years on
Columbine families gather to tell stories nearly 20 years on
At Shaker’s BackYard Bar & Grill you can build your own burger
Shaker’s Backyard Grill’s chefs make their backyard your backyard
Babs elaborates: 'Nothing but sympathy' for Jackson accusers
'Nothing but sympathy' for Jackson accusers, Streisand elaborates
5 p.m. Sunday vigil set for father-son killed in Campbell crash
5 p.m. Sunday vigil set for father-son killed in Campbell crash
Remembering when GM came to Lordstown
Son of the man who sold GM the land for the Lordstown plant recalls life before the assembly line
Democrats debate Mueller strategy as findings loom
Democrats debate Mueller strategy as findings loom
Challenges for new Ohio National Guard head
Challenges for new Ohio National Guard head include fitness
Lordstown pantry prepares for needs of community
Two rooms in Lordstown High School are occupied with the food and clothes available to Lordstown families
Protests erupt in Pittsburgh after cop cleared in shooting
The acquittal of a white police officer in the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager has left Pittsburgh a city on edge
Pelosi says no to private briefings on report
The Latest: Pelosi says no to private briefings on report
DeWine to lawmakers: Higher gas tax can ’save lives’
DeWine to lawmakers: Higher gas tax can ’save lives’
Shrugs and impatience: Waiting to see what Mueller reported
Shrugs and impatience: Waiting to see what Mueller reported
Check out top Winter Athletes in Sunday's Vindicator
Mahoning Valley athletes were busy on the courts, at the lanes, on the mats and in the water this winter.
Patriots owner apologizes in Florida prostitution case
Patriots owner apologizes in Florida prostitution case
Cincinnati park will honor teen who died trapped in van
Cincinnati park will honor teen who died trapped in van
Chief Wahoo protest will go on despite removal from jerseys
Chief Wahoo protest will go on despite removal from jerseys
Miami University president calls hazing report “deplorable”
Miami University president calls hazing report “deplorable”
Court rejects Ohio officer’s request in wife’s 1997 slaying
Court rejects Ohio officer’s request in wife’s 1997 slaying
Women of Youngstown police and fire to be celebrated
Women of Youngstown police and fire to be celebrated
Prosecutor opposes dismissing charges in massacre probe
Prosecutor opposes dismissing charges in massacre probe
Review of citizen Niles police complaints few in number
Review of citizen Niles police complaints – few in number, but why?
Key findings coming on Mueller report - but not yet
Key findings coming on Mueller report -- but not quite yet
Congress and the country wait for findings in Mueller report
Special counsel Robert Mueller closed his long and contentious Russia investigation with no new charges, ending the probe that has cast a dark shadow over Donald Trump's presidency. The Justice Department was expected to release the main findings possibly today.
NZ candlelit vigil in Youngstown
Richard Marlin, president of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation board, told about 100 people from all faiths and cultures who attended the vigil that the Jewish community stands in support of the Muslim community in mourning the victims.
GM announces jobs, electric vehicle in Mich. after Trump venom
General Motors plans to add 400 jobs and build a new electric vehicle at a factory north of Detroit.
Students exposed to the fun side of manufacturing
The coalition director wants to challenge perceptions.
Trumbull transit administrator says votes might end system
“That means come July 1, Terry Thomas’s contract is done. We’re done with transportation here,” Transit Administrator Mike Salamone said moments after the vote.
The leader of the ‘City of You’ project receives recognition for his effort
He'll receive the statewide award May 15.
Donna Grantis
Donna Grantis Album: “Diamonds & Dynamite” Grade: B Like with Miles Davis or David Bowie,
Actor Ben McKenzie will go from TV hero to movie villain Life after ‘Gotham’
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Ben McKenzie is looking forward to his next
Derulo’s K-pop hook-up
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Jason Derulo is simultaneously looking
BUSINESS DIGEST || YBI Fulbright Scholar
Patrick Gaughan, an entrepreneur at the Youngstown Business Incubator, has been accepted as a Fulbright Scholar at Hanoi Law University for next year’s spring term.
Former Poland football star opens up about addiction
Angela DeVito, left, and Chief Magistrate Karen Melone clap after Brandon Stevens, right, of Warren, speaks about his recovery from drug addiction at the Community Opioid Summit V Friday morning at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church hall.
NEWBERRY: Izzo’s on-court outburst downright embarrassing
Michigan State coach sees no need to apologize for humiliating a player
FRIDAY’S OTHER NBA GAMES
Bucks 116, Heat 87 MILWAUKEE Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 27 points, had eight rebounds and
FRIDAY’S PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
GIRLS LACROSSE Canfield 13, Akron Hoban 9 CANFIELD Isabelle Kelty found the net five times to
Florida sees boom in Russian ‘birth tourism’
Associated Press MIAMI Every year, hundreds of pregnant Russian women travel to the United
WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL | Friday’s tournament games
ALBANY REGIONAL No. 1 Louisville 69, No. 16 Robert Morris 34 LOUISVILLE, KY. Asia Durr and
FRIDAY’S OTHER MEN’S TOURNEY BASKETBALL GAMES
EAST REGIONAL No. 1 Duke 85, No. 16 North Dakota State 62 COLUMBIA, S.C. Zion Williamson had
PRO GOLF ROUNDUP Friday’s results
LPGA Park, Lin share lead in Founders Cup PHOENIX Sung Hyun Park isn’t a big fan of birdie-
YSU roundup
Zallow, Harden participate in Pro Day Youngstown State track and field stars Chad Zallow and
Finch seed not invasive thistle
Q. I want to feed the goldfinches, but I don’t want thistles all over my yard. Is there a way to do
Ohio cuts funding for Planned Parenthood
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Health is ending grants and contracts that send
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | CONFERENCE HONOREES
ALL-AMERICAN CONFERENCE WRESTLING Red Tier Wrestler of the Year — Tyler Stein, Canfield, Sr.
WOLLITZ: Protecting Lake Erie must be done
Anglers could lose paradise if Ohio legislators don’t step up
Associated Press
Associated Press WASHINGTON Special counsel Robert Mueller on Friday turned over his long-
Food and clothing giveaway Sunday
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola,
This tasty vegetable can produce in early spring and late fall BEETS ARE TREATS
By Hugh G. EARNHART OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer The beet is the cultivated form of the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Amazing Grace,” 7:30 p.m.: Uplifting musical about the man who
Puddles are a sign of life in spring
By Jim Thornton Ohio certified volunteer naturalist There is much to look forward to in spring:
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Judge expected to rule on R. Kelly request to fly to Dubai CHICAGO A Chicago judge
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,28.12‚àí1.30 Aqua America, .20
Support paid family leave
Opinion: By Sarah Piepenburg OtherWords Ten years ago, my husband and I opened a specialty oil and
Trump’s unrealistic promises to Rust Belt could haunt him
Opinion: By DAVID IGNATIUS Washington Post WASHINGTON When General Motors idled its auto plant in
Susan McKinney, to become wife of Brandon Lehnert
Susan McKinney, to become wife of Brandon Lehnert
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot an even-71 in the
Islamic State driven from last Syria territory, Trump says
The White House says that all Islamic State held territory in Syria has been“100 percent” eliminated
US judge blocks part of Ohio’s new abortion ban for 2 weeks
A federal judge is temporarily blocking part of a new Ohio law that bans the abortion method of dilation and evacuation in most cases
Treasury grants further relief on IRS withholding penalties
Treasury grants further relief on IRS withholding penalties, lowering threshold to 80 percent
Thistle got you down?
Thistle got you down? Now is time to prepare for conquering this weed that gave you trouble last
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 23
Today is Saturday, March 23, the 82nd day of 2019. There are 283 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Birds are living dinosaurs
Birds are living dinosaurs Bring the family to learn about historic creatures and their connection
Prime minister’s speech a form of national sabotage
Editorial: The (U.K.) Guardian, March 21: When she put herself forward to lead the Conservative party in 2016,
Naturalist Series: Teeth, Jaws & Claws
Naturalist Series: Teeth, Jaws & Claws When: Today, 6-7 p.m. What: Dale Gnidovec, OSU Orton
Sunday news shows
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: To be announced. NBC’s “Meet the
AROUND THE NHL Friday’s game
Wild 2, Capitals 1 WASHINGTON Luke Kunin scored the go-ahead goal with 7:35 left, Devan Dubnyk
Miss Saculla, Mr. Scafidi to marry in June
Miss Saculla, Mr. Scafidi to marry in June