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Mackenzie Sambroak is Vindicator Regional 85th Spelling Bee winner
A Roosevelt Elementary School student has won The Vindicator's Regional 85th Spelling Bee
TJ Maxx parent HomeGoods looks at Lordstown for 1,000-job site
HomeGoods, a division of The TJX Companies Inc., wants to build a distribution center in the village.
Stories published March 10, 2018
UPDATE | Shooting scene on Youngstown’s South Side
Heavy presence as police shut down intersection of Summer and Earle
Girard's Jack DelGarbino earns school's first wrestling title
Jack DelGarbino became Girard's first wrestling state champion on Saturday.
Boil alert remains for Youngstown’s West Side and Austintown’s East Side
Boil alert remains for Youngstown’s West Side and Austintown’s East Side
Canfield's David Crawford wins second state title
Crawford becomes the first two-time champion at Canfield.
Cedar Point looking to hire 5K workers
Cedar Point Amusement Park in northern Ohio will be holding job fairs to hire 5,000 people for the coming season.
Trump says 2020 slogan is ‘Keep America great!’
Trump says 2020 slogan is ‘Keep America great!’
Local groups continue quest to curb predatory land contracts
YNDC and ACTION led a trip to South Carolina to confront a company accused of evicting local residents
Mackenzie Sambroak is Vindicator Regional 85th Spelling Bee winner
A Roosevelt Elementary School student has won The Vindicator's Regional 85th Spelling Bee
Busy first year for Howland top cop
Smooth transition for new Howland police chief turned chaotic a year ago
Republic Steel plans restart of plant, bringing back 1K jobs
Republic Steel plans restart of plant, bringing back 1K jobs
Thousands of golf balls recovered from historic Ohio lake
Thousands of golf balls recovered from historic Ohio lake
Family is grateful for officers' lifesaving efforts
Three officers and their supervisor rendered medical aid
Ohio man hurt jumping from jail ledge, sues officials
Ohio man hurt jumping from jail ledge, sues officials
Sales tax slide presents challenge for county governments
Sales tax slide presents challenge for county governments
Austin Burke to be sentenced March 27
WARREN For Stephanie Sample, it was “a big weight off my shoulders” when Judge Andrew Logan read guilty verdicts late Friday for Austin T. Burke in the murder of her son, Brandon Sample, on June 12 in the Grand River wildlife area in Bristol Township.
Feds nix city's bid for $10M - again
The pleas of Youngstown leaders were not heard in January when they went to Washington D.C. to fight for a $10.2 million grant they would not receive.
Chad Zallow quailifies for finals at NCAA indoor championship
It’s the second year in a row Zallow is in the finals
Canfield going for second in team play
A quintet of wrestlers in the upper weight classes have given Canfield a chance to finish as high as second
Reports: Toys “R” Us to liquidate operations
Toys “R” Us is prepping to liquidate its U.S. operations, according to several media reports.
Guilty verdicts are ‘a big weight off my shoulders,’ mom of murdered Warren man says
Guilty verdicts are ‘a big weight off my shoulders,’ mom of murdered Warren man says
‘Lost’ tape goes inside mind of O.J. Simpson
AT A GLANCE What: “O.J. Simpson: The Lost Confession” When: 8 p.m. Sunday Where: Fox By MARK
Youngstown DJ will play at music festival
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown DJ is on the list of performers at
A good cast can’t save contrived action-comedy ‘Gringo’ is grating
‘Gringo’ Grade: 1 and a half stars (out of 4) Credits: Directed by Nash Edgerton; cast includes
It’s maple syrup season in Mill Creek MetroParks
MetroParks and Rocky Ridge Neighborhood Association offer syrup-themed events
TJ Maxx parent HomeGoods looks at Lordstown for 1,000-job site
HomeGoods, a division of The TJX Companies Inc., wants to build a distribution center in the village.
Four Valley wrestlers advance to state finals
The quartet includes one wrestler who has been to the summit before, one that is following in those championship footsteps, one seeking to make up for a missed opportunity a year ago, and one that is going where no person from his school has ever gone before
“Angry” LaBrae beats Champion for district title
The Vikings took Tyler Stephens’ urging and turned it into a 56-41 victory over Champion exorcising the demons of years’ past.
Gun control starts at home
Opinion: By Michael Reagan Cagle Cartoons President Donald Trump said a bunch of crazy things recently.
Media struggle when president actually makes important news
Opinion: By Peter Funt Cagle Cartoons The Trump administration’s efforts to make policy and govern while
Boardman’s Mancini makes NCAA semis
Boardman’s Mancini makes NCAA semis CLEVELAND Boardman graduate Nick Mancini will wrestle in the
STEAM curriculum expected for 2018-19 at Liberty
The superintendent said district families wanted hands-on programs like robotics
Wean Foundation grants go to five nonprofit programs in the Mahoning Valley
Recipients represent the foundation’s priority of access to education and creation of economic opportunities
Gunman, hostages dead at veterans home
Associated Press YOUNTVILLE, Calif. Three workers for a program that treats veterans for post-
State unemployment rate dropped in January
Ohio’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 4.7 percent in January 2018, down from a revised 4.9 percent in December 2017.
Gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray isn't looking for state Democrats to endorse in his race
Says an open primary ‘has a real appeal’
Bass grow in size, number in Lake Erie
The closed season on Lake Erie smallmouth and largemouth bass has resulted in improvements in the
Gun show
Gun show West Middlesex, Pa. Hidden Valley Sportmen’s Club, 268 Gilkey Road, will have a gun
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Impact Award grants YOUNGSTOWN Dominion Energy Ohio presented Community Impact Award grants of
Border Patrol defends arrest
Associated Press NATIONAL CITY, Calif. The U.S. Border Patrol said Friday that agents acted
TROUBLESOME TALKS?
White House rejects criticisms of summit Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House tried to
nhl roundup | Friday’s games
Blue Jackets 3, Red Wings 2 COLUMBUS Seth Jones scored twice in the second period and Sergei
US may tie NATO contributions to tariff exemptions
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. allies seeking to avoid the steel and aluminum tariffs approved
Agapi Mantos, Adam Tzagournis plan fall nuptials
Agapi Mantos, Adam Tzagournis plan fall nuptials
Trump getting military parade – but no tanks
Trump getting military parade – but no tanks WASHINGTON It looks like President Donald Trump is
Radio traffic shows deputy knew location of shooter
Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Radio transmissions contradict a deputy sheriff’s
Shooting in Warren
Shooting in Warren WARREN Police continue investigating the shooting of a 20-year-old man of
Woods takes another big step, trails by two
Corey Conners knew Tiger Woods had finished his second round at Innisbrook because he couldn’t see him
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Hulk Hogan says baseball was first love CLEARWATER, Fla. Hulkamania could have run
college basketball roundup Friday’s games
No. 1 Virginia 64, No. 19 Clemson 58 NEW YORK Kyle Guy scored 15 points and No. 1 Virginia
Record Reviews
Judas Priest Album: “Firepower” Grade: A If you think these heavy metal dinosaurs have had it,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: Tonight’s concert (sold out)
Zetts’ 50th honored with surprise party
POLAND Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Zetts of Poland were honored for their 50th wedding anniversary at a
Registration limited for conference
Registration limited for conference ELLWOOD CITY The 2018 Lawrence County Women’s Conference
Sunday news show
Sunday news show Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: To be announced.
Celebrate area’s Irish pride at 40th St. Patrick’s parade
Editorial: Irish roots run extremely deep throughout the Mahoning Valley. Indeed they stretch back centuries
Sister says slain brother was funny, kind
Police considering additional charges in March 3 murder on West Side
Beaver Twp. shooting
Beaver Twp. shooting NORTH LIMA A Beaver Township man is accused of firing a bullet that landed
Employers add 313,000 jobs
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. employers went on a hiring binge in February, adding 313,000
Military aids police in spy poison probe
Associated Press LONDON Dozens of khaki-clad troops trained in chemical warfare were deployed on
nba roundup | Friday’s games
Raptors 108, Rockets 105 TORONTO Kyle Lowry scored 30 points, DeMar DeRozan had 23 and the
Migrant killdeer have returned
Shorter days trigger a northbound wanderlust in migratory birds. Back in January, the first hints of
Fla. governor signs school-safety bill
Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed a far-reaching school-safety
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
AP finds NRA gave $7 million to hundreds of schools
Associated Press The National Rifle Association has dramatically increased its funding to schools
Fathers called on to combat high infant mortality rate
Discussion highlights role for fathers in fighting infant death
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