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Church proudly displays handmade cross for Good Friday
The Rev. Stephen Popovich, pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Church in New Middletown, and Russ Ohlin, a church member, stand next to the handmade ...
Stories published April 22, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
House worker attacked with wrench by intruder
A 40-year-old New Castle man was struck in the head with a wrench by a burglar who broke into a home the victim was working on Friday afternoon at 433 Norwood Avenue.
Police seeking information on hit-and-run in Hermitage
Police are investigating a hit-and-run accident involving a pedestrian. Johnelle M. Houck, 33, of Parke Drive in Hermitage was crossing the traffic-way near the M&M Beer Distributor in the Towne Plaza at 7 p.m. Thursday when she was struck by a dark-colored, newer-model sedan operated by a young white man, police said.
Weight management program for kids starts Monday
SlimDown for Kids, a weight management program for children 9 to 12, has been streamlined to make it more convenient for participants and their parents.
Scholarship luncheon Saturday honors slain Realtor Vivian Martin
The Vivian D. Martin Realtist Memorial Scholarship Luncheon will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. today at Mahoning Country Club, 710 E. Liberty St.
The theory that won't go away
It's the conspiracy theory that won't go away. And it's forcing Republican officials and presidential contenders to pick sides: Do they think Barack Obama was born outside the United States and disqualified to be president?
Indians rained out
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Cleveland-Minnesota game has been postponed by rain. The Twins and Indians
Pavlik considers May 7 fight ‘most important’ of his career
By John Bassetti sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If it could be put into an equation,
Pirates rained out
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to fill a hole in their lineup with a player
Syrian protesters post battle video to Facebook
Syrian security forces fired bullets and tear gas Friday at tens of thousands of protesters across the country, killing at least 75 people in the bloodiest day of the monthlong uprising and signaling that the authoritarian regime was prepared to turn more ruthless to put down the revolt against President Bashar Assad.
Soldier charged in Afghan death to be released
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. (AP) — The lawyer for one of five soldiers charged with killing
Calif.-to-Ohio pot case winding up with plea deals
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A California man who authorities called a leader in a scheme to ship thousands
NY MoMath museum aims to add to math appreciation
NEW YORK (AP) — Mathematics. It’s a subject that can elicit groans and exclamations of “boring.”
Bath salt drugs found on man in murder-suicide
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A synthetic drug sold as bath salts was found in the home, car and in the
Realtist scholarship luncheon is Saturday at Mahoning Country Club
Realtist scholarship luncheon is Saturday
Covelli Centre has 1st quarter operating surplus
YOUNGSTOWN — The city-owned Covelli Centre had an $89,529 operating surplus for the first three
Mahoning Democrats collecting anti-SB5 petition signatures
The Mahoning County Democratic Party will start collecting signatures Saturday for a proposed
Cortland resident wins $69,000 in Ohio lottery game
CORTLAND A Cortland resident won $100,000, a top prize, on an instant lottery game called Special
Mechanical failure caused power outage this morning
Mechanical failure caused power outage this morning
Tenn. man gets 4 months in prison for threatening John Boccieri
Tenn. man gets 4 months in prison for threatening former Ohio politician
Ohio man accused of teasing police dog challenging law
Ohio man accused of teasing police dog challenging law
Neighbors readers: Send us your Easter photos
For the kids — and adults — Easter weekend can be a really fun time. Whether it's attending community Easter egg hunts, searching for their baskets at home, dyeing eggs or getting all dressed up for church, some children really get into it.
Soap Box Derby registrations being accepted
Registrations are being accepted for the Greater Youngstown Area Soap Box Derby scheduled for June 18 on West Main Street.
Hunt for eggs after breakfast
Hunt for eggs after breakfast EAST PALESTINE East Palestine Rotary Club will sponsor a breakfast
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She thinks he might be fooling around
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Several weeks ago, something happened that keeps
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
AUXILIARIES Sulmona Valley Auxiliary will meet at noon Tuesday in the club rooms, 92 S. Bridge
HELOISE: Looking to rent a home? Try tips
Dear Heloise: I have a few hints for people who are looking for a home to rent. There are so many
Columbiana gives reasons for visitors to celebrate spring
COLUMBIANA Springtime in Columbiana is a welcome event, even one to celebrate, as the city is
Boardman police: Driver 'couldn't resist' margarita
Police said a drunken driver caused minor damage to a township police cruiser before being arrested.
Political hi-jinks in Struthers
Police investigated an apparent case of politically motivated hi-jinks.
Youngstown police seek rapport with the public
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If you live or work in the city, the Youngstown
Brookfield hitters bounce back
One day after struggling at the plate, the Warriors get going in the first inning to topple Liberty.
Area players, coaches ready for ‘Classic’
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com Today’s North-South All-Star Classic will showcase some the
Defendant survived 2008 arson that killed 6 relatives
Defendant survived 2008 arson that killed 6 in his family By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
Fate of dog that was shot still undecided
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com brookfield A dog that was shot in the face with a
Irish to play teams from N.J., Delaware
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN During Dan Reardon’s eight-year tenure as Ursuline’s
Liberty doctor’s death ruled suicide
Staff report LIBERTY A doctor shot himself minutes after law enforcement left his office Monday,
2 indicted in robbery attempt at Galaxy Seafood
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted
Despite losses, Ohio State defense looking good
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State’s offense hasn’t had a great spring. How much of that is
Veteran finally gets diploma
By kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com columbiana More than 60 years have passed since George
Woman faces charges after being found in park with toddlers
Staff report struthers A woman who police found sleeping in a park with her two toddlers in the
Composting gains ground in Valley for recycling, gardening
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Valley residents who want to celebrate Earth
Church proudly displays handmade cross for Good Friday
The Rev. Stephen Popovich, pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Church in New Middletown, and Russ Ohlin, a church member, stand next to the handmade cross and base that Ohlin crafted of seven different woods.The cross, which has been on display during Lent, will be carried in a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. today.
Josh Mandel: A reluctant treasurer?
Opinion: It should come as no surprise that Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel, who took over that position in January, is already looking to leave it.
OSHA fines Campbell subcontracting business
Staff report CAMPBELL A Campbell construction subcontracting business faces $207,200 in fines
Making public information public is easier said than done
Editorial: Information is power. And this election season, Vindicator readers have the power to find a new
Leadership program to host speaker
Leadership program to host speaker BOARDMAN Leadership Mahoning Valley will host Youngstown
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.82 .00 Avalon
Obama, Ryan should debate
Opinion: U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan’s 2012 budget is the first sensible, long-term fiscal blueprint to come out of
Area tax-levy drives spend little
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Canfield and Poland school districts each
Marlins finish sweep of Bucs
Associated Press MIAMI Scott Cousins hit a grand slam for his first career home run, Brett Hayes
Youngstown council candidates target crime, development
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Only two of seven incumbents on Youngstown
No break this spring at gas pump
Associated Press With gas prices above $4 in some states, Americans are canceling spring-break
Obama OKs use of armed drones in Libya
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama has approved the use of armed drones in
Royals rally for victory with help of Tribe pitching
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Melky Cabrera rifled a bases-loaded, two-run single into left
Nation & World Digest || Giffords on list of ‘most influential’
Giffords on list of ‘most influential’ PHOENIX Time magazine has named U.S. Rep. Gabrielle
CDC predicts smoking ban in every state by 2020
Associated Press ATLANTA By 2020, every state may have bans on smoking in restaurants, bars and
Turner joins YMHA board
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The chairman of the board of commissioners
newsmakers
newsmakers Autopsy photos to be shown at doc’s trial LOS ANGELES Prosecutors can show jurors
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Curtis K. Ingram, 26, of Youngstown, and Megan L.
Hubbard, Liberty and Girard police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Court orders Mubarak’s name removed from buildings
Associated Press CAIRO An Egyptian court on Thursday ordered the name of ousted President Hosni
Vickers has new outlook after health scare in ’10
Associated Press Brian Vickers had a lot of questions when he suddenly found himself in the
Task force to examine oil prices
Associated Press RENO, Nev. President Barack Obama said Thursday that the Justice Department
Panel wants more VA tests for those treated by dentist
Associated Press CINCINNATI An outside investigative task force Thursday urged the Department of
Ryder’s OT goal draws Bruins even
Associated Press MONTREAL Michael Ryder scored 1:59 into overtime to give the Boston Bruins a
Amazon server failure affects many sites
Associated Press NEW YORK Major websites including Foursquare and Reddit crashed or suffered
Outlawing texting isn’t the answer
Opinion: Outlawing texting isn’t the answer I believe there needs to be discussion of a better way to
Durkin to step down as hoops coach
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Twenty-two years ago, a 19-year-old Ursuline
birthdays
birthdays Actress Charlotte Rae is 85. Actress Estelle Harris (“Seinfeld”) is 79. Singer Glen
Poll: Young adults without degree at end of the job line
Associated Press WASHINGTON The nation’s economic upheaval has been especially hard on young
Little new in old Cuba
Opinion: Little new in old Cuba Miami Herald: About the only surprise at Cuba’s recent Communist Party
Pens one win from advancing in playoffs
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Since the regular season ended, Tampa Bay Lightning coach Guy
Rose leads Bulls past Indiana; Heat win
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Derrick Rose struggled all game long, but still found a way to be
Rising debt forced Selig to take over Dodgers
Associated Press NEW YORK As he read each report coming from Los Angeles, baseball commissioner
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10
Is deficit compromise possible?
Opinion: Despite sharply partisan reactions, President Barack Obama’s deficit plan may actually bring closer
Metro Digest || Federal indictment
Federal indictment YOUNGSTOWN A federal grand jury in Cleveland has indicted a Poland man on
oddly enough
oddly enough Montana cow delivers triplets, is nursing all 3 MANHATTAN, Mont. Cow-a-bunga!
GM CEO gets $2.5M for 2010
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors Co. CEO Dan Akerson received compensation of just over
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