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Stories published March 26, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Long-time Vindy sports writer dies
Longtime Vindicator sports writer John Kovach, 69, of Youngstown has died. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Tennessee tops Ohio State
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brian Williams scored on a tip-in with 32 seconds left, Bobby Maze converted a pair
20 rescued dogs still need homes
The Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County has moved the last 20 dogs from its temporary shelter in Champion to a private boarding kennel at an undisclosed location.
Fisher says he’ll enforce trade laws
If elected to the U.S. Senate, Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher said he’ll work to eliminate incentives for
Sears-Reeves engagement is announced
BOLIVAR Garry and Tenia Sears of Bolivar are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Karrisa
Blazak-Wardle engagement is announced
Announcement is being made of the engagement and upcoming marriage of Rachel L. Blazak, daughter of
Parents announce Schulze-White wedding plans
The engagement of Lauren Elizabeth Schulze, daughter of Dale and Valerie Schulze, all of 2917 Spring
Parents announce plans for Swick, Hallock wedding
The engagement of Melinda Lee Swick of Cleveland and Zachary William Hallock, 1153 Mayfield Ridge
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
AUXILIARIES Flora McDonald Auxiliary will meet for dessert at 1 p.m. April 3 at the home of
HELOISE: Grease fire hint saved the day
Dear Heloise: I read your article in the Lubbock (Texas) Avalanche-Journal about using baking soda
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: 'George' has found the real thing
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a widow and have been going with “George” for
Cash for clunkers: the sequel appliances
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com Ohio residents are about to catch another break. The Ohio
Penguins coach peeved by emphasis on pitching rule
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com AKRON It’s probably a good thing Youngstown State’s softball
Area Congress members receive threats
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two area members of Congress said they
Cook, Tate hope to make impression on YSU coaches
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown YSU football coach Eric Wolford is a former guard,
Serratore piling up points on the ice
By tom williams williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Scoring three goals and seven assists in the
Justice O’Connor stresses diversity
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Creating a more diverse legal and judicial community
NHL players’ union OKs ban on head shots
Associated Press NEW YORK Blindside hits to the head are a thing of the past in the NHL. The
Elderly man cited after Boardman crash
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Boardman An 88-year-old man was cited for failure to
Students put science and engineering to the test at YSU
Students put science and engineering to the test By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Bucks worry Vols coach
Associated Press ST. LOUIS The last time Tennessee faced Ohio State in the NCAA tournament, the
Penn St. seeks QB to replace Daryll Clark
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, PA. In the world of Penn State football, there’s nothing like a
Suspect escapes from hospital
Staff report campbell A man who fled police during an attempted traffic stop and caused a four-
Officials cordon off courthouse colonnade
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County officials have cordoned off both sides of the colonnade
Inmate kills self in jail
Staff report WARREN A Warren man, who would have turned 26 today, committed suicide in his cell
Budget crunches prosecutor staff
Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains announced changes in his office Thursday to save the $560,000 that he expects to be cut from his budget this year.
Pentagon eases ‘don’t ask’ guidelines
Pentagon eases ‘don’t ask’ guidelines WASHINGTON The Pentagon made it harder to boot gays out of
Both parties decry threats against representatives
Associated Press WASHINGTON A fax bearing the image of a noose. Profane voice mails. Bricks
Congress completes work on history-making measure
Associated Press WASHINGTON Capping an epic struggle, congressional Democrats applied the final
Hamlin tries to jump-start his season
Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. Denny Hamlin stared silently at his race car, his hands in the
Case against mayor going to grand jury
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS A visiting judge has ruled there’s sufficient
‘Dog’ on the radio
‘Dog’ on the radio CLEVELAND Duane Chapman, known as “Dog” on the A&E television show “Dog the
Redmond a leader to young Indians
Associated Press GOODYEAR, Ariz. Mike Redmond enjoys teaching old tricks to the Cleveland
newsmakers
newsmakers Brooklyn Bridge singer Maestro dies NEW YORK Singer Johnny Maestro, who performed
v“The Earth Trembled,” 7 p.m. Top Hat Productions presents a Passion Play about the
v“The Earth Trembled,” 7 p.m. Top Hat Productions presents a Passion Play about the crucifixion and
‘HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON’
‘HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON’ Grade:B Credits: The voices of Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, America
There’s a shift in health care dynamic
Opinion: Already, the political dynamic on health care has started to change. Though Democrats still face a
He should have waited to light up
Opinion: He should have waited to light up Seeing the March 25 front page picture of J.J. Cafaro being
Venus debuts new outfit, but displays the same dominating game
Associated Press KEY BISCAYNE, FLA. Venus Williams said she looked “solid” in her opening match
Butler knocks off No. 1 seed Syracuse
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY Willie Veasley glanced up while running back on defense as his
Bin Laden issues threat to America
Associated Press CAIRO Osama bin Laden threatened in a new message released Thursday to kill any
Sweet: YSU-city link is strong
By DON SHILLING shilling@vindy.com BOARDMAN Youngstown State University will continue to
Society digest || Loss of loved one is program theme
Loss of loved one is program theme CORNERSBURG Cornersburg Baptist Church, 3898 Tippecanoe Road,
Lindgren to retire April 15 as V&M president
By DON SHILLING shilling@vindy.com BOARDMAN Now that the plan to build a new pipe mill in
Team effort gets funds for 125 jobs
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Columbiana County will get money for a small
EGG HUNTS Easter fun
A listing of Easter egg hunts and other holiday activities as submitted to The Vindicator.
PBS, NPR stations get $10 million for local news
Associated Press WASHINGTON Public radio and TV stations across the country will receive more
Sex-abuse cases in US, elsewhere taint papacy
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Revelations that the Vatican halted the investigation of a
Years Ago
Today is Friday, March 26, the 85th day of 2010. There are 280 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Oakland’s Joki to start his own theater company
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com The area’s bustling community theater scene is about
Judges avoid a bloody budget battle
Opinion: It could have been a nasty showdown. Youngstown Municipal Court’s judges wanted a $500,000
Love, Holmes share PGA lead
Associated Press ORLANDO, FLA. Davis Love III is trying not to look ahead and concern himself
Police search for missing women
CLEVELAND Cleveland police criticized for how they handled reports of missing women are stepping
Honorees
Honorees Spirit of the Valley Award Recipients: Sam Pitzulo of Sam Pitzulo Homes, John Morvay of
Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: March 20 Assault: A woman
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Chad M. Hamner, 21, of 1493 Fountain Square Drive,
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Michael and Jennifer Brindisi, Springfield, boy, March 24.
Paisley and politics of peace
Opinion: Paisley and politics of peace Los Angeles Times: Northern Ireland’s Protestant war horse, the 83
County workers put off concessions vote
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Members of Teamsters Local 377 who work for
Tight race prompts warnings of violence
Associated Press BAGHDAD Iraqi election results today likely will show a virtual tie between the
Ohio man says he’s sympathetic to fears of taunter
Overhaul fallout Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio man with Parkinson’s disease says he is
Calif. voters could OK pot
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. When California voters head to the polls in November, they
Accomplice in murder case gets 7-year prison term
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A man convicted of kidnapping and robbery
New lead fails to solve mystery
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police say a convicted killer in
Gas rates stabilized in 3 towns in Valley
Staff report poland Village, Canfield Township and Boardman officials have established a low
UNI no pushover for Mich. St.
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Northern Iowa has an immovable anchor inside with a feathery touch
Habitat volunteers to begin building Youngstown home
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning County is raising the walls Saturday on
Design committee takes aim at Hannis’ building — again
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For the third time since 2007, the Hanni
Kentucky outscraps Cornell to win by 17
Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. Kentucky avoided the latest big upset from the Big Red. John
Butler leads WVU past Washington in semifinal
Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. Clutching his right hand and writhing in pain on the court, West
4-wide racing creates a buzz
Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. The mind games start the moment drivers roll up to the stage
Census price tag is historic
Opinion: By William F. SHUGHART II McClatchy-Tribune April 1 is officially “Census Day” — no fooling!
Those were the days
Opinion: WASHINGTON The writer was an upstate New York lawyer active in Democratic politics. When his
Business Digest
Chrysler to reinstate some fired dealers DETROIT Chrysler is offering to reinstate some of its
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.21 —.13 Avalon
Google takes a stand and tells China to go censor itself
Editorial: In its meteoric rise, Google hasn’t made many mistakes. A company doesn’t go from two guys and a
Kansas St. outlasts Xavier in double overtime thriller
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY For those who don’t already, it’s time to Fear the Beard. After
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