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Master storyteller shares tradition with Liberty students
Storyteller Jocelyn Dabney engages pre-kindergarten through second-grade students from E.J. Blott Elementary School in Liberty. She and her husband, Robert, presented the program Friday at ...
Stories published April 16, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Castro proposes term limits
Raul Castro proposed term limits for Cuban politicians on Saturday, a remarkable gesture on an island ruled for 52 years by him and his brother, but one unlikely to have a major effect on his own future.
Local kids give back today during 'Day of Caring'
More than 100 area young people crowded into the downtown YMCA. They fortified themselves with fruit and cereal, collected “Live United” T-shirts and then scattered to various nonprofit organizations.
Officer involved in Galaxy shooting cleared for duty
A police officer who killed a would-be robber is back on the force.
High winds cause outages; advisory continues Sunday
High winds caused power outages to about 1,500 Ohio Edison customers in Mahoning and Trumbull counties.
Help buy leashes for pound dogs Sunday
Friends of Fido, an organization that volunteers to walk dogs at the Mahoning County pound, will have a fundraiser from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, selling Philadelphia Chocolate candy bars outside of Walmart, 6001 Mahoning Ave.
Asleep again: FAA acknowledges widespread fatigue problem in air towers
Another case of an air traffic controller falling asleep on duty - this time in Miami - prompted the Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday to acknowledge it has a widespread problem with fatigue and to institute changes in controllers' work schedules.
Afghan sleeper soldier kills 11, wounds 7 in NATO training
Like hundreds of thousands of Afghan men, he volunteered in the national army, ran drills in the mud, carried an automatic rifle, and worked alongside coalition mentors struggling against a hardcore insurgency.
Spring storms kill 17 in 4 states
The home Willard Hollon had shared with his son and granddaughters is gone now, as is the one where his daughter lived, both twisted from their foundations by a tornado and tossed into the woods nearby.
Hernandez’s slam sends Reds over Pirates 11-2
CINCINNATI (AP) — Ramon Hernandez broke open a close game with his sixth career grand slam, and the
Work discrimination complaints can be filed downtown Friday
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s mobile-outreach center will visit the Youngstown unit of the NAACP on Friday.
Indians pound Orioles 8-3
CLEVELAND (AP) — Josh Tomlin delivered yet another quality start for Cleveland, Orlando Cabrera
Survivors of Suicide Awareness Walk set for May
The Fourth Annual Survivors of Suicide Awareness Walk will be from 2 to 4 p.m. May 14 at the Trumbull County Courthouse gazebo.
Barclay-Pinkins wedding to be in Las Vegas
Sonya Barclay, a resident of Youngstown, and Rickie Pinkins, who lives in Farrell, Pa., are
Rodgers-Deming wedding plans are announced
SHARON, PA. Marjan and Ronald Rodgers of Sharon are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
SOCIETY DIGEST || Chamber plans series of events
Chamber plans series of events BURTON The Village Park in the center of town will be the setting
HELOISE: Research before owning a snake
Dear Readers: Do you want to get a snake as a pet? Do some research beforehand! Nonvenomous snakes
Tea and shopping spree set at St. Rose Church
GIRARD St. Rose Church, 48 E. Main St., will host a Ladies’ Tea and Shopping Spree fundraiser in
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Serious snoring? Get sleep apnea test
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: You told “Upset,” whose husband has no interest in
Don’t miss Strock event, for all the tea’s in china
AUSTINTOWN Austintown’s National Historic Landmark, The Strock Stone House, 7171 Mahoning Ave.,
Canfield defense too much for Fitch
Depending on which side of home plate you were sitting on, Friday’s game between Canfield and Austintown Fitch was either really disappointing or really opportunistic.
Statewide drive to repeal SB 5 gets green light
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Opponents of collective-bargaining reform passed by
MVSD water rates to rise
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN A two-judge Court of Jurisdiction approved rate
Relatives of Sierra boys appeal OHSAA ruling
By Kristine gill kgill@vindy.com austintown Relatives are challenging a OHSAA ruling that
Suspect in Marine recruits' deaths seeks to toss out evidence
Crash killed 3 Marine recruits By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN It was evident that
Cook leads talented group of RBs at YSU
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As the YSU football team enters today’s Red-White
Marathoner Sarah Flament refocuses on eve of Boston race
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com POland Sarah Flament would be delighted to improve on her
Class designs T-shirts to raise funds for Soroka memorial
Class designs T-shirts to raise funds for memorial By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com
Baseball Roundup|| DeIullo helps lead South Range past Ridge
Staff report BEAVER TWP. Tommy DeIullo pitched a five-inning, complete-game two-hitter, and hit
Freedom riders stop in Valley on cross-country bike trip
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com youngstown Two bicyclists paused to refuel with coffee at
University gives alert about bogus YSU website
Staff report youngstowN Internet surfers beware: Youngstown State University’s real website ends
Prep softball roundup | Friday’s games
Poland 1, Lake Park (Ill.) 0 ASHLAND Erin Gabriel (5-0) struck out 14 and did not walk a batter,
County boards get grant money for drug prevention
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Alcohol and Drug
Lawrence commissioners discuss maps of bike trails
Special to The Vindicator NEW CASTLE, Pa. Eighty-eight people from 19 counties in Pennsylvania,
Master storyteller shares tradition with Liberty students
Storyteller Jocelyn Dabney engages pre-kindergarten through second-grade students from E.J. Blott Elementary School in Liberty. She and her husband, Robert, presented the program Friday at Liberty High School. He played the djembe, an African-style drum.
Canfield Police Blotter
POLICE BLOTTER March 7 Bad check scam: A Shadydale Drive woman told police she had received a
Heroin problem in Clarion, Pa., traced to Youngstown area
Staff report Clarion, Pa. Youngstown traffickers are playing a big role in supplying Clarion
Kasich announces plans for jobs site
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is hoping
Unemployment declines in Ohio
Unemployment declines in Ohio COLUMBUS The state says an increase in manufacturing jobs helped
City cops arrest two in robbery at Galaxy
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Police have arrested two men in the armed robbery at Galaxy Seafood on
Healing economy may shrink Ohio’s $8B budget hole
Associated Press COLUMBUS Jobs, production and tax revenue are on the rise in Ohio, and so,
First National Bank installing new signs
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Come Monday morning, the Youngstown city skyline will have two new
Important voice being muffled
Opinion: Elements with the State Department are attempting to silence an American diplomat who believes he
Take orange barrels in stride, they’re good for the economy
Editorial: They may signal inconvenience for the driving public and may even put somewhat of a damper on
Kasich, GOP forging ahead
Opinion: COLUMBUS Say what you want about Gov. John Kasich and his Republican colleagues who control the
Santiva, The Factor favored in prep races
Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. Trainer Eddie Kenneally has no problem with Santiva being the
Va. Tech defends actions in shootings
Associated Press BLACKSBURG, Va. Four years after a troubled student gunned down 32 in a campus
Egg hunt postponed
Egg hunt postponed AustintowN Country Inn & Suites, 5570 Interstate Blvd., Easter egg hunt
Be on alert for fake health inspectors
Staff report COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Health alerted Ohio food-service operators to be
Drivers looking to make deals
Associated Press TALLADEGA, Ala. Some compare it to trying to land a date for the prom. Really,
Masterson is masterful as Indians rout Orioles
Associated Press CLEVELAND Justin Masterson has simply been doing what he’s been told. So far,
Pirates’ Charlie Morton blows away Cincinnati
Associated Press CINCINNATI Wind gusts howled through the upper decks and made it rain sideways
Gadhafi forces attack rebel city in Libya
Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya Moammar Gadhafi’s troops launched a powerful assault with tanks
Encouraging signs send stocks higher
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks made modest gains Friday as encouraging signs on the economy
NBA plans to send new contract proposal to union; hopes for meeting
Associated Press NEW YORK NBA commissioner David Stern said Friday the league plans to submit to
Marching on capital
Syrian security forces thwart protesters Associated Press BEIRUT Tens of thousands of
Taunting among rule changes in college football
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS College football could have a very different look next fall.
Man charged with tax evasion
Staff report Canfield A federal grand jury in Cleveland has indicted a Canfield man on tax-
Shooting death gets man 20 years in prison
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 21-year-old city man will spend the
House passes budget cuts
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a prelude to a summer showdown with President Barack Obama,
Electrical problem caused fire
Staff report west middlesex, pa. An electrical problem caused the fire at Palumbo’s Meat Market
Outage cancels YSU events
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN An animal is believed to be to blame for a
Columbiana school official talks about union pacts
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Workers in the Columbiana Village School
newsmakers
newsmakers Royal-couple movie is called ‘ghastly’ LONDON Critics say a new made-for-TV, Wills-
NFL, players meet with mediator; no progress reported
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Negotiators for the NFL and its locked-out players wrapped up a
Penguins struck by Lightning
Tampa Bay outscores Pittsburgh 5-1 to tie playoff series at one game apiece Associated Press
YSU loses opener of Horizon series at Valparaiso
Staff report Valparaiso, Ind. Valparaiso scored in every inning but the third and got some early
news shows
news shows Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Treasury Secretary
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Nouveau Rock Festival, 8 p.m.: Eleven of Youngstown’s more unusual
Campus notes
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, New York City Victoria E. Volpe of Baden, Pa., a graduate of
Consumers feel pinch of pricier food and gas
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans are paying more for food and gas, a trend that threatens
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Paul and Jennifer Lonsway, Canfield, girl, April 14. David
Legislation will allow Warren to get land to complete bike trail
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN City council has approved legislation that allows Warren
Trumbull obtains grants for sewers
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN While Trumbull County officials have worked diligently in
Few blacks attend Civil War anniversary events
Few blacks attend Civil War anniversary events Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. As cannons
Honda adds 2 weeks to factory slowdowns
Associated Press DETROIT Honda Motor Co. will slow down production at its 10 U.S. and Canadian
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Troy E. Miller II, 23, Crosby, Texas, and Lindsey M.
Red This Ever: synth-based pop
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Red This Ever bassist Ava Ruiz promises audiences will
Area Lenten programs
Lenten drama niles First Christian Church of Niles (Disciples of Christ), 33 N. Arlington Ave.,
Mission of love
Rev. Kathryn Adams leads 17th trip for Volunteer-In-Mission Team By LINDA M. LINONIS
Schools to make up missed days
Staff report youngstown The city school district will make up school days missed because of
Palm Sunday and Holy Week observances
The Vindicator publishes a listing of area services that are open to the public in observance of
Ursuline junior will travel, join global conference
Staff report boardman Joseph P. Belgrad, a junior at Ursuline High School, will be traveling to
Slippery Rock University graduates
These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY,
Roosevelt students bring about lots of change
Staff report hubbard Roosevelt Elementary proved again that there is power in pennies. The
BRIDGE Weekly quiz
BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold: xA K u7 5 2 vK 8 7 6 4 3 wA 9
Westminster’s Wind Ensemble has clips on YouTube
Staff report new wilmington, pa. The Westminster College Wind Ensemble recently recorded “Rising
Peace of God gives comfort
God will never forget you. Scripture reads that even if mother and father were to forsake us, the
Holy Week services set at cathedral
Staff report youngstown About 1,000 people representing the 104 parishes and two missions of the
Pay increases for them
Opinion: Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era (Pa.): The decision by leaders of state House Republicans
Tornadoes strike Alabama; 1 killed
Tornadoes strike Alabama; 1 killed MONTGOMERY, Ala. Officials say tornadoes have touched down in
Unusual sisterhood forms on new series ‘Mob Wives’
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Meet four women with family problems: Renee
Poland briefs
Book discussion networking night The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is hosting a
Canfield trustees won’t endorse school levy
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield School District won’t get a levy endorsement from the
Austintown briefs
Local author to present at Friends meeting Friends of the Library will host its next meeting at
Boardman briefs
Friends of the Library to preserve memories The Friends of the Library is hosting its next meeting
Sports briefs
Fitch couldn’t keep up with Ursuline The Fitch varsity softball team lost to Ursuline April 11
Sports briefs
Softball team posts double shutouts The Poland softball team posted two shutout victories over
Boardman track girls second at Lakeview Relays
The Boardman High School girls track team had its best showing of the season and finished second
Sports briefs
Canfield wins in Struthers despite rain The Canfield varsity tennis team played at Struthers April
Boardman orchestras earn superior ratings
The Boardman orchestras made history by bringing home Superior ratings for all three participating
School officials lobby against cuts
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com A pair of local school administrators went to Columbus
Trustees to consider chamber membership
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com The board of trustees is on the fence about continuing its
Sports briefs
Errors cost Boardman win over Ursuline Five errors at key times lead to an Ursuline Irish win over
Poland inducts new class into National Honor Society
The Poland Seminary High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed 49 new members from
Boardman boys track beats Massillon Jackson
The Boardman boys track team evened its 2011 record to 1-1 with an 88-49 victory over Massillon
Police levy to be on August ballot
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com After taking a police levy off the May ballot Feb. 28,
Canfield track teams top Struthers, Hubbard
The Canfield High School girls track team defeated Struthers 117-37 and Hubbard 117-10 April 5
POLICE BLOTTER
March 16 Auto theft: Ohio State Highway Patrol arrested a man on a charge of auto theft at Bill’s
Singing carries delightful ‘La Perichole’
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN This weekend, Youngstown State
METRO DIGEST || Dog barking case
Dog barking case LISBON Atty. Douglas King will represent The Humane Society of Columbiana
O’Brien speaks at breakfast
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Mayor Michael O’Brien gave his eighth, and presumably
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer Bobby Vinton is 76. Midnight Oil singer-turned-politician Peter Garrett is 58.
JROTC’s Baltimore trip teaches history
Staff report youngstown East High School’s Army JROTC traveled to Baltimore, Md., last month,
Canfield briefs
Who’s who at the library Get to know the great people that work at the Canfield branch of the
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