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Mining knowledge
In this Vindicator file photo from June 15, 1977, George Panno, former Youngstown fire chief, and Ann Harris, a Youngstown State University professor, survey the ...
Stories published April 17, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Packard museum exhibit pays homage to vintage motorcycles
By Kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com warren Growing up in Cortland, Bruce Williams rode his first
Windy weekend leaves thousands without power; trees, trampoline take flight
staff report YOUNGSTOWN Wind advisories in much of the area through Sunday night followed
Nine inducted into Class of 2011 of Warren High Schools’ Distinguished Alumni
Staff report WARREN Nine members were inducted into Warren High Schools’ Distinguished Alumni
Girl Scout camp in Trumbull County to close
Associated Press MACEDONIA, Ohio A Girl Scouts group serving 40,000 girls in 18 northeast Ohio
Grady Sizemore makes triumphant return to Tribe, helps Indians win 7th straight at home
By TOM WITHERS Associated Press CLEVELAND Grady Sizemore homered in his return for Cleveland
Dozens to be honored at 52nd Honors Convocation at YSU
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Dozens of Youngstown State University students and faculty will be
Beeghly Center rally set Monday to protest SB 5, mobilize for referendum
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University students, in conjunction with community and
What does it take for women to get promoted? Valley researcher’s study has answers
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Women employees who use compliments and favors when interacting with
Rep. Ryan gives $63K in illegal campaign donations to US Treasury
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With the redrawing of congressional districts
Youngstown students dig in for celebration of Passover
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown Passover, which begins at sundown Monday,
For the love of Cruze, North Carolinian drives 700 miles
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com CANFIELD A 700-mile commute might seem like a long trip just
Anniversary is celebrated by the Garretts
BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. William P. Garrett of Boardman observed their 50th wedding anniversary by
Brickleys mark 60th anniversary with their family
BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brickley of Boardman marked their 60th wedding anniversary during a
Family vacation in June to honor Mr., Mrs. Kalenits
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Don Kalenits of Youngstown are observing their 50th wedding anniversary.
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary’s Church and will dine out
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Youngstown Federation will meet for lunch at noon at the Youngstown Club, 210 E.
Medical alliance and society honor Tricia Potesta as Gem
BOARDMAN At a joint dinner meeting April 8 at Michael Alberini’s Restaurant, the Mahoning County
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Honest isn’t best policy in this case
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My good friend “Lara” is three months pregnant with
Realtist Association schedules memorial scholarship luncheon
GIRARD Youngstown-Warren Realtist Association will host the Vivian D. Martin Realtist Memorial
Wine taste and auction to benefit Beatitude House
BOARDMAN Beatitude House, which serves disadvantaged women and children in the Mahoning Valley,
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
THURSDAY Ladies Oriental Shrine will meet at 11:15 a.m. at Rusty’s Southside Grill for lunch and a
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Board of Education, 700 S. Raccoon Road, will sponsor an Austintown Senior Citizens
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
MONDAY Garden Gate will meet for a service project at 1 p.m. Mary Jane Pavelco will be hostess,
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Honest isn’t best policy in this case
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My good friend “Lara” is three months pregnant with
Fairgrounds will be the site for ‘Gigantic Garage Sale’
CANFIELD Angels for Animals is preparing for its 17th annual “Gigantic Garage Sale” on April 29,
There will be tea for two on Mommy and Me day
BOARDMAN What will be brewing at the Lariccia Family Community Center in May? This year’s Mommy
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in
Rep. Altmire sets town hall for Tuesday
U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire of McCandless, D-4th, will have a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Ben Franklin Early Learning Center Auditorium, 815 Cunningham Ave.
Economy, state cuts push Poland, Canfield schools to ballot
Administrators of Poland and Canfield schools say they have tried to slash budgets in the wake of a down economy and with cutbacks in state funding, but say they have no choice but to ask for more local taxpayer money.
How are your tax dollars spent?
The Vindicator launches Government Watch online today, giving readers the building blocks to track how tax dollars are spent.
Penguin defenders rule
Penguins’ starting defense engineers a 24-14 victory in annual spring game By JOE SCALZO
‘Just like the old days’ inside Pavlik’s camp
His body (and his wallet) are thicker but his approach and expectations are the same. By JOE
Poland schools stall in releasing public records on salaries
After Poland approved a 6.9-mill emergency operating levy in 2003, Poland Superintendent Robert Zorn appeared meticulous about the district’s finances.
Parents find ways to lessen stress
Joyce Koellner has generally dealt with daily stress by keeping herself going until exhaustion takes over and she becomes too tired to function effectively.
2 YSU students off to run in Boston
Cory Okular, Mitchell Thornton and Sam Gindlesberger all qualified for this year’s Boston Marathon, but only Okular and Mitchell were able to enter.
ACTION cancels meeting due to ‘threats’
A Youngstown-based ministerial group that had hoped to meet with gun sellers during this weekend’s gun show at the Eastwood Expo Center canceled its plans Saturday.
Thompson-Cloud capture doubles event
Duane Thompson and Chad Cloud rolled 2995 to win the 2011 Youngstown Senior/Adult Doubles Tournament at Wedgewood Lanes and Holiday Bowl.
Penn State still looking for starting QB
Penn State ended spring practice Saturday the way it began a month ago: without a starting quarterback.
Cabrera senses Tribe’s pride surging
Orlando Cabrera senses something special happening to the Cleveland Indians. In 13 major league seasons, he’s seen this before.
Autism presents challenges
Sean Barron and a classmate could have been friends decades ago if Barron’s autism hadn’t gotten in the way.
Schools: No choice but to seek levies
Administrators of Poland and Canfield schools say they have tried to slash budgets in the wake of a down economy and with cutbacks in state funding, but say they have no choice but to ask for more local taxpayer money.
Youths show up for 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 who shot robbery suspect returns to duty
A police officer who killed a would-be robber is back on the force.
Mining knowledge
In this Vindicator file photo from June 15, 1977, George Panno, former Youngstown fire chief, and Ann Harris, a Youngstown State University professor, survey the hole that was left after an abandoned mine collapsed under a West Hylda Avenue home on Youngstown’s South Side. The garage was situated directly above the mine shaft, which left a hole more than 100 feet deep.
Ohioan tells 911 dispatcher he killed wife, 3 kids
A part-time farmer told a 911 dispatcher that he killed his wife and three young children and was “getting ready to kill myself” inside their farmhouse on land tended by his family for at least four generations.
MOTHER KNOWS BEST
Among the many roles of a mother — housekeeper, short-order cook, chauffeur, nurse — that of teacher is one of the most important, yet often the least appreciated.
Williams drops Leyva in Round 1
Lightweight boxer Dannie Williams stuck to his game plan Friday night, which is why the game didn’t last very long.
Spring storms leave 17 dead 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.
More shelling in rebel-held city in western Libya
Moammar Gadhafi’s forces poured rocket fire after dawn Saturday into Misrata, the only western city still in rebel hands.
Niles church members make palm crosses for Holy Week
A cross-making project at First Christian Church engages the hearts and hands of members.
Students travel to the Deep South for a history lesson in civil rights
Shatasia Walker cried briefly, then sat in silence next to a side door at Medgar Evers’ home.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST| 1 missing after Idaho mine collapse
A rescue team worked to find a missing miner at a northern Idaho silver mine Saturday by clearing debris from a collapsed tunnel more than a mile underground, officials said.
Way Station in Columbiana opens thrift store to public
There’s something new at the Way Station. And it’s “DeVine.”
Rapper RRR releases single
Youngstown rap artist RRR (Rhonda R. Richardson) released her new single “The Mrs.” last week.
Hernandez’s slam sends Reds over Bucs
Pirates pitcher James McDonald is having problems with the big inning.
Gordon leads Hendrick sweep at Talladega
Jeff Gordon put himself in select company. So did Rick Hendrick. Too bad they didn’t get there a little faster.
Sizemore ready for return
Grady Sizemore is ready and raring to play. Now, it’s up to the Cleveland Indians when that happens.
State continues to blindly shift funding to charter schools
Editorial: State continues to blindly shift funding to charter schools In attempting to hold public school
Melfi’s steady hand on wheel is leading Girard out of debt
Editorial: If all goes according to plan, the city of Girard will shed its state-imposed fiscal emergency
Career paths
Health care Beth Ann Howard, formerly of Poland, has been named chief financial manager at VA
Penguins looking to regroup after loss in Game 2
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s first playoff win in four years restored some of the confidence they will need to have continued success against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.18 .24 Avalon
LIMELIGHT | Awards, achievements
Julia’s Bed & Breakfast, 6219 West Liberty St., Hubbard, was a recent recipient of AAA’s Four
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Poland school board, 6 p.m., McKinley Elementary School cafeteria. McDonald
Palin: Wis. governor has it right
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. Sarah Palin defended Wisconsin’s governor at a tea-party tax-day
BUSINESS DIGEST | Tax-filing deadline is Monday
Federal and state income taxes are required to be filed no later than Monday.
Brilliant Speed wins Blue Grass
Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. Brilliant Speed punched his ticket for the Kentucky Derby with a
Lottery results
LOTTERies Saturday’s numbers OHIO evening drawings: Pick 34-4-5 Pick 45-1-3-7 Rolling
Years Ago
Today is Palm Sunday, April 17, the 107th day of 2011. There are 258 days left in the year.
Pasture Walk planned at farm
Staff report KENSINGTON A “Pasture Walk” is planned for 6 p.m. April 28 at Betty Mills’ farm at
Vindy introduces Government Watch
Opinion: When government officials such as Mahoning County Engineer Dick Marsico or Prosecutor Paul Gains get
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Season to date: After last week’s Samsung Mobile 500 where he
Columbiana, Trumbull county court filings
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY DIVORCES GRANTED Vernon Pfiller v. Ricci Pfiller. Divorces asked
METRO DIGEST || File work discrimination complaints Friday
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s mobile-outreach center will visit the Youngstown unit of the NAACP on Friday.
MILESTONES
MILESTONES DOCTORS To begin residency Dr. Rabiah Rafique, daughter of Mohammad and Rehana
‘Alpha speech’ increases likelihood of obedience
McClatchy Newspapers Q. When a parent is giving a child an instruction, like “pick up your toys,”
LITERARY DIGEST | 10 win poetry contest with original works
Aspiring poets submitted copies of their original works for judging during a poetry contest that ended March 31 and marked the beginning of National Poetry Month, April 2011.
The top-5-selling singles and albums On iTunes
On iTunes, the top-5-selling singles and albums for the most-recent weekly data period: Singles:
Fugitive of the Week
The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help in finding the fugitive of the week.
Vending machines are going high-tech
Vending machines are getting a lot smarter — and tougher to shake down.
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. What happened to “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition?” At
HULU’S HINDRANCE
Website booms, but its owners aren’t wholly pleased Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Pioneering
A solution to a second phone line
Broadband is available in most areas these days but there are still places where dial-up is the only
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to
Cornerback Lee sets tone with knockout
Midway through the second quarter of Saturday’s Red-White spring game, YSU junior RB Jamaine Cook seemed poised to cruise to a 59-yard, game-changing touchdown run.
Things that make a great town
Opinion: Things that make a great town There are many things that come together to make a community a
Ice cream can ease migraine
Q. You recently wrote about an ice-cream cure for a migraine. I am a lifetime sufferer. While in the
Turnout is key to SB 5 vote
Opinion: Although a statewide poll shows that Ohioans would reject the new Republican-orchestrated law that
This is horse country
Sleek thoroughbreds are the stars in Kentucky’s bluegrass region Associated Press MIDWAY, Ky.
Potential to be deadly
Mowing safely requires serious approach McClatchy Newspapers AKRON Roxy Kimberlin describes
Even angel investors are fearing to tread
They’re risk-takers, putting thousands of their own dollars into unproved ideas for the thrill of turning startups into successful businesses.
CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Airplane whistle, makes a sirenlike whirl, propeller twirls, red and yellow plastic, 1950s, 4 x 31/2
Collectors seek deceptive advertising items
Deceptive advertising has been a problem for centuries. The “cures” of Victorian times were
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending April 9
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Fifth Witness” by Michael Connelly (Little, Brown) 2. “The Land of
More from Stambaugh Stadium
Punting prowess: Sophomore punter Nick Liste (Niles) had a terrific day punting for both teams, averaging 41.4 yards on 15 punts, including a 59-yarder, in very difficult conditions.
NEWSMAKERS | Nicolas Cage arrested in New Orleans
NEWSMAKERS Nicolas Cage arrested in New Orleans NEW ORLEANS Actor Nicolas Cage was arrested
Financial Literacy Month takes new meaning
Phaedra Cofield usually spends her workdays behind the scenes at U.S. Bank. But there she was,
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