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Region's reps differ widely on historic vote
Here's how representatives from the Mahoning and Shenango valley region will vote on a $940 billion health-reform bill. They are U.S. Reps. Tim Ryan of ...
Canfield schools, Rotary, raise $26,300 for Haiti
Canfield students, in a joint venture with the Canfield Rotary Club, collected more than $26,000 to provide shelter and disaster relief to earthquake victims in ...
Center students present ‘Beauty and the Beast’
After months of memorizing lines and building stage scenery, the Boardman Center drama club will raise the curtain on its spring performance of “Beauty and ...
NFL players promote local flag football league
Frank Ohl Intermediate School students attended a rally in the gym March 11 to learn about the health and social benefits of participating in team ...
Crunching numbers and pressing weights
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Boardman graduate Jennifer Morakis is a Huntington bank
Mowad, Carney qualify for national tournament
When Mowad and Carney put on their game faces, they get ready to battle with their minds.
Stories published March 20, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Maple fest continues Sunday
The 33rd annual Maple Syrup Festival at Boardman Park, which continues from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Saturday and next Sunday, is a refreshing departure from the usual festival.
Health care reform protestors hurl racial insults at black reps
WASHINGTON (AP) — Victory within reach, President Barack Obama exhorted House Democrats on Saturday to stay true to their party’s legacy and make history by bringing health insurance to millions of struggling families now left out. Leaders exuded confidence as they defused thorny problems in the countdown to a landmark vote.
SOCIETY DIGEST
Scholarships available youngstown Garden Forum of Greater Youngstown is accepting applications
ABWA chapter names its Woman of the Year
YOUNGSTOWN The Tri-Gold Prime Time Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association has named
HELOISE: Offer to be a dog walker
Dear Heloise: Here’s a great way to get out, get more exercise and help out some four-legged friends
A Way With Words Foundation to open gallery boutique in mall
NILES Eastwood Mall will host a day-long grand opening March 27 for the new AwwwMazing Place
Future leaders to be honored at "Rites of Passage Beautillion"
YOUNGSTOWN The sixth annual “Rites of Passage Beautillion” will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. April
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: She refuses to play her mother's games
By KATHY MITCHELL & MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: My son was recently married in a small, private
Judge: Cafaro to stay in jail
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Former shopping mall executive John J.
Newton Falls takes on Orrville in regional final
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com CANTON Twice in Wednesday’s 60-48 win over undefeated East
Route 224, I-80 in Valley to get upgrades
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com howland Several Mahoning Valley infrastructure projects
Tressel wants OSU to be strong mentally
By Tim May The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Jim Tressel offered an observation as he watched the
McKinley advances to title game
Associated Press COLUMBUS Sydnee Penn made four free throws in overtime, leading Canton McKinley
Planting day will focus on islands
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN This year’s Streetscape planting day will
State plan to hire consultant adds to schools’ money woes
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City school officials aren’t sure where they’ll find
Fabijance is Akron captain
By JOHN KOVACH kovach@vindy.com AKRON Josh Fabijance of Niles has the distinct honor to be
Phantoms fall to West-leading Lancers
Staff report OMAHA, NEB. Nick Czinder scored Youngstown’s only goal, but West Division-leading
Fundraiser set for injured boy
Staff report BOARDMAN Area residents on Tuesday can help defray the cost of medical treatments
Indians split in 2 spring games; Bucs beat Boston
Associated Press SURPRISE, ARIZ. Aaron Laffey scattered four hits over four strong innings to
State weighs in on firefighter’s recall
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The mayor took his frustrations about the
Valley's violent crimes task force gets stimulus boost
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task
Boardman students get lesson from literary expert
Boardman students learn from the best By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Fifth-
Region's reps differ widely on historic vote
Here's how representatives from the Mahoning and Shenango valley region will vote on a $940 billion health-reform bill. They are U.S. Reps. Tim Ryan of Niles, Charlie Wilson of St. Clairsville, Steven C. LaTourette of Bainbridge, John Boccieri of Alliance, Jason Altmire of McCandless, Pa., and Kathy Dahlkemper of Erie, Pa. Also noted are votes already cast by Sens. George Voinovich and Sherrod Brown.
Business digest
REGION Aqua contributes to assistance fund COLUMBUS Aqua Ohio has contributed $25,000 to a
Hospital, Vanguard agree on sale terms
Associated Press DETROIT Detroit Medical Center officials said Friday that plans for the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.53 —.05 Avalon
Store is Great Escape for ex-owner
By DON SHILLING shilling@vindy.com BOARDMAN A Market Street swimming pool store that closed in
Butler plays for berth in Sweet 16
Associated Press SAN JOSE, CALIF. Danero Thomas realizes Murray State lost its chance to sneak
Pitt avoids Big East’s upset epidemic
Associated PRess MILWAUKEE Even on an off day for leading scorer Ashton Gibbs, Pittsburgh wasn’t
newsmakers
newsmakers DeGeneres gives scholarship to student JACKSON, Miss. A lesbian high school student
Logano wins pole for 1st time
Associated Press BRISTOL, TENN. Joey Logano backed up his fast showing in practice by winning
Harrington leads Transitions by one
Associated Press PALM HARBOR, FLA. Padraig Harrington, already assured of a memorable week after
Voinovich calls Obama a socialist
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Sen. George V. Voinovich criticized
Metro digest || Toddler’s hand burned
Toddler’s hand burned YOUNGSTOWN Police charged Van Barnette, 31, of 740 Broadway with
LeBron hits milestone
Associated Press CHICAGO LeBron James became the youngest player to score 15,000 career points,
Milestone passes in US with little notice
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. It was a day like any other day — except that it was the seventh
Dinosaur at mall
Dinosaur at mall NILES A baby tyrannosaurus rex from the “Walking With Dinosaurs” show will be
Badgers avoid upset bid by No. 13 Wofford
Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Slow and plodding early, fast and frantic late. No matter
WVU wins in a rout
Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. The way West Virginia was missing one shot after another, the
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
Brandon R. Mace, 32, Leffingwell Road, Berlin Center, theft. Rocco Melia, 35, Manchester Drive,
Lucas, Raymar Morgan save Spartans
Associated Press SPOKANE, WASH. Thanks to Kalin Lucas’ career night, Raymar Morgan’s late help —
Jordan Crawford leads Xavier past Minnesota
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Jordan Crawford finally mustered a smile. After a sour experience
Boilers break up Obama’s bracket
Associated Press SPOKANE, WASH. Purdue played the us-against-the-world game to open the NCAA
WVU rolls to win in first game
Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. The way West Virginia was missing one shot after another, the
Jankovic will play for women’s crown at Indian Wells
Associated Press INDIAN WELLS, CALIF. Jelena Jankovic defeated Samantha Stosur 6-2, 6-4 on
Obama exudes confidence in victory on health care
Associated Press WASHINGTON One by one, Democratic fence-sitters began choosing sides Friday,
Missionaries’ lawyer arrested
Missionaries’ lawyer arrested SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic A fugitive who once acted as
Cardinal apologizes for coverup
Los Angeles Times LONDON The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland apologized Wednesday for
40 days of prayer
Trumbull County Prayer Movement is led by a group of pastors and lay people in and around the city
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked April L. Myers, 17412 Lakewood Ave., Lake Milton, v.
Nations make push for Mideast peace talks
Associated Press JERUSALEM With pressure on from global mediators Friday, Israel and the
Credit scores can drop after loan assistance
Associated Press WASHINGTON Some homeowners who sign up for the government’s mortgage-assistance
Walsh University sets week on global issues
Staff report north canton Next week, Walsh University will celebrate World Week to promote and
news shows
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Reps. Eric Cantor, R-Va., and John
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator’s Religion page will run a listing of area
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Janeane Wilcox and Carrick Rogers, Youngstown, girl, March
Man wanted in Seattle arrested
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A man charged with a murder in Seattle late last year has been arrested
Jolene Molitoris, the first female director of the Ohio Department of Transportation and a Warren
Jolene Molitoris, the first female director of the Ohio Department of Transportation and a Warren
Birthdays
Birthdays Producer Carl Reiner is 88. Actor Hal Linden is 79. Country singer Don Edwards is 71.
Hilltop readers walk the ‘Red Carpet’
The kids of Hilltop Elementary School showed just how much they love to read last month, when 47 percent of the student body read for fun every day in February.
Brave swimmers freeze to fight cancer
Twenty-five daring souls jumped into the freezing waters of Lake Milton to raise money to help fight cancer.
Boardman students excel at annual Italian competition
The 34th annual Italian Language Contest was held Mar. 13 at Youngstown State University with more
World Down Syndrome Day focuses on progress
The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley (DSAV) will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day Saturday.
Canfield schools, Rotary, raise $26,300 for Haiti
Canfield students, in a joint venture with the Canfield Rotary Club, collected more than $26,000 to provide shelter and disaster relief to earthquake victims in Haiti.
Canfield Nest Builders needs support
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com Members of the Canfield Nest Builders need widespread
Daisy Toop 358 donates boxes of cookies
Daisy Troop 358 made a big donation of 170 boxes of cookies to Canfield Operation Blessing, a local food bank.
Schools bond with community over May levy
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com Members of the school district’s campaign committee know they
YSU honors Canfield City Manager
Canfield City Manager Joseph V. Warino has received the Outstanding Alumnus Award from Youngstown State University.
Center students present ‘Beauty and the Beast’
After months of memorizing lines and building stage scenery, the Boardman Center drama club will raise the curtain on its spring performance of “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” this week.
Host families needed for Japanese exchange students
Families in Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull counties will have a unique opportunity to open their
World Down Syndrome Day focuses on progress
The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley (DSAV) will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day Saturday.
Guterba urges students to remember veterans
When Jim Guterba looks at the names engraved on the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., he remembers the sounds of the soldiers’ voices.
Poland sports briefs
Sign up for flag football or cheerleading Youth can still sign up for the Youngstown Flag Football
ABWA crowns Fischio ‘Woman of the Year’
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com The Mill Creek chapter of the American Business Women’s
Council considers options for sidewalk project
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com Poland Village Council has still not received permission to
Poland community briefs
Special event in Struthers offers fun St. Nicholas School at 766 Fifth St. in Struthers, presents
Brave swimmers freeze to fight cancer
Twenty-five daring souls jumped into the freezing waters of Lake Milton to raise money to help fight
Boardman sports briefs
Sign up for flag football or cheerleading Youth can still sign up for the Youngstown Flag Football
Brave swimmers freeze to fight cancer
Twenty-five daring souls jumped into the freezing waters of Lake Milton to raise money to help fight
Fantastico: Italian students excel at language event
Nine Canfield High students showcased their Italian language skills by earning honors at the 34th
Austintown community briefs
Come enjoy souper supper at Fitch Residents are invited to attend a “Souper Bowl” supper Wednesday
NFL players promote local flag football league
Frank Ohl Intermediate School students attended a rally in the gym March 11 to learn about the health and social benefits of participating in team sports.
Watson families investigate math
First-grade students at Watson Elementary School hosted their parents and grandparents for an
Canfield Police Blotter
March 5 Barking dogs: Police issued Donald W. Fouse, 29, 535 S. Hillside Drive a summons for
Local club promotes railroad history
Local club promotes railroad history The Western Reserve Modular Railroad Club will host shows at
Austintown sports briefs
Sign up for flag football or cheerleading Youth can still sign up for the Youngstown Flag Football
Canfield team talks its way to third
The Canfield Speech and Debate team earned third place with 51 points at the 2010 Ohio High School Speech League State Tournament.
AMS girls post district’s first-ever undefeated season
The Austintown Middle School eighth-grade girls basketball team won the All-American Conference
Canfield team talks its way to third
The Canfield Speech and Debate team earned third place with 51 points at the 2010 Ohio High School
Boardman High hosts musical mayhem
Experimentation and innovation have been the hallmark of the Boardman Orchestras, and with the
Tolich earns All-America honors in Boston
Austintown Fitch High’s Ali Tolich earned All-America honors last weekend while competing in the
Daisy Toop 358 donates boxes of cookies
Daisy Troop 358, the youngest of five Girl Scout troops meeting at the Canfield United Methodist
Upcoming sale benefits moms and babies
Upcoming sale benefits moms and babies Dobbins Elementary School in Poland will be hosting the
Boardman speakers talk the talk at state
Fourteen Boardman High students qualified for the State Speech Tournament Mar. 8 in Cleveland. The
Brave swimmers freeze to fight cancer
Twenty-five daring souls jumped into the freezing waters of Lake Milton to raise money to help fight
Canfield Police Blotter
March 5 Barking dogs: Police issued Donald W. Fouse, 29, 535 S. Hillside Drive a summons for
Fitch track team excels in Geneva
The Austintown Fitch boys and girls track and field team competed in the American Scholastic Indoor
Canfield wrestling celebrates 2009-10 season
Canfield wrestlers and their families gathered to celebrate the Cardinals’ 2009-10 season at an awards banquet.
Canfield sports briefs
Sign up for flag football or cheerleading Youth can still sign up for the Youngstown Flag Football
Boardman Police Blotter
Feb. 25 Burglary: Took place at a second-floor apartment in the 7000 block of Paxton Road.
Austintown Police Blotter
March 6 Disorderly conduct: Police issued a summons for Antwan J. Milender, 20, 482 S. Raccoon
Seventh-grade hoops team gives program solid foundation
The Poland Middle School seventh-grade boys basketball team finished with an impressive 16-1 record this season.
Holy Family raises money for victims of house explosion
Parishioners and members of the Poland community came out in droves to raise money for the Poland family whose house exploded Feb. 13.
vYoungstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. The world premiere of “Travel in Time for Three,”
vYoungstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. The world premiere of “Travel in Time for Three,” composed by
Crunching numbers and pressing weights
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Boardman graduate Jennifer Morakis is a Huntington bank
Friends honor Mister Rogers
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Mister Rogers cared deeply about his neighbors and his neighborhood,
Buckeyes pass 1st test
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Police seek more victims of killer
Associated Press HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. Police have been overwhelmed since they released more
No fanfare on 7th anniversary of war
Associated Press BAGHDAD Seven years after the first bombs in the war to oust Saddam Hussein,
POWER OF PRAYER
Trumbull County group seeks spiritual revival through unity and repentance By LINDA M. LINONIS
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 647,000 Associated Press
The number of workers unemployed in Ohio in February, according to officials from the state’s
History Channel has ‘America’ for schools
Associated Press NEW YORK The History Channel says it will give a free DVD copy of its sprawling
Discovery debuts 11-part nature series
By DAVID BAUDER Associated Press NEW YORK The theme of the 11-part Discovery Channel series
Encouraging others through writing
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM neighbors@vindy.com For some, writing can be frustrating, worrisome or even
National Honor Society adds members
The Poland Seminary High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society added 75 juniors and seniors Feb. 24.
Mowad, Carney qualify for national tournament
When Mowad and Carney put on their game faces, they get ready to battle with their minds.
Poland Police Blotter
March 3 Theft: A $200, 8-horsepower snow blower was taken from a home in the 1900 block of Coit
Canfield community briefs
Singing contest deadline Mar. 29 The Canfield High School drama club is looking for talented
Canfield community briefs
Singing contest deadline Mar. 29 The Canfield High School drama club is looking for talented