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Trump skipped primaries for 21 years and general in '02
Donald Trump says he's considering running in the primary for the Republican presidential nomination, but the real estate mogul didn't vote in primary elections for more than two decades, according to the New York City Board of Elections.
Reward to find abuser of burned dog, 'Chance,’ is now $1,500
An anonymous donor gave $1,000 Saturday toward a reward for information that leads to a conviction in an animal-abuse case.
Y offering free seminafor kids on bullying
YWCA Warren, 375 North Park Ave., will host a free seminar for children in kindergarten through eighth grade and their parents regarding “Stranger Danger and Bullying to Buddies” at 10:30 a.m. Saturdayas part of the organization’s Minority Health Month seminar series.
Today kicked off anti-SB 5 petition drive
Sgt. T.J. Assion of the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department recently spent six hours driving to and from Columbus, where he spent all of 15 minutes.
NBC anchor Williams takes on DeNiro
At the Tribeca Festival, Brian Williams attempted a challenge: interviewing Robert De Niro.
Blessing of the baskets is Easter tradition
In the wicker baskets they brought to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Saturday afternoon, parishioners could put anything they wanted to be blessed for their Easter feast.
May open house will showcase Senior Watch program
Information on the township’s Senior Watch Program will be showcased during an open house from 10 a.m. to noon May 4 at the township building, 1315 Church Hill-Hubbard Road.
Pa.. grants workshop Wednesday for government, non-profits
U.S. Rep. Jason Altimire of McCandless, D-4th, is sponsoring a grants workshop for local government and nonprofits from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Lawrence County Government Center, 430 Court St.
Open house at new Hubbard Elementary next Saturday
A ribbon-cutting and open house at the new Hubbard Elementary School, 150 Hall Ave., is planned from 1 to 3 p.m. next Saturday.
Twins clobber Indians
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Morneau had a big two-run single in his return from a five-game absence
Pens blasted by Lightning
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored the first two playoff goals of his NHL career and the Tampa
Parents announce LoSasso-Popovich wedding plans
POLAND Fred and Bonnie LoSasso and Andy and Sandy Popovich, all of Poland, are announcing the
May wedding for Miss Molter, Mr. Grossman
YOUNGSTOWN The engagement of Alicia Molter of Columbus and John Grossman of Youngstown and plans
Miss Tornincasa, Mr. Estes to wed July 9 in Girard
Miss Tornincasa, Mr. Estes to wed July 9 in Girard The engagement and upcoming wedding of Maria
HELOISE: Pick toy bunnies or chicks for Easter
Dear Readers: Always around Easter time, we see vendors selling adorable baby chicks and bunnies.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Grandma knows abuse is going on
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I took care of my grandson three days a week for the
Mixer and art auction to aid Ghana mission
BOARDMAN R.E.S.T.O.R.E. Worldwide, Inc. is hosting “Restaurer la Vie II,” a mixer and art auction,
UPMC foundation plans plant sale
UPMC foundation plans plant sale The UPMC Horizon Community Health Foundation will host its annual
Red Cross offering adult CPR training next week
The American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley is offering “Adult CPR” training three times next week.
Mom, kids escape one Campbell fire; another destroys house
Campbell Fire Department battled two blazes Thursday.
Abused dog faces lengthy recovery period
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com sharon, pa. A badly injured dog who was found wandering
Pavlik only looks ahead
Fighter says May 7 bout most important of his career By John Bassetti sports@vindy.com
Track athletes take on chilly conditions
Track athletes take on chilly conditions By Tom Williams williams@vindy.com East Palestine
Boardman fire staff cut to 6 per shift
By Ashley luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The minimum staffing level in the township’s
Fired Youngstown cop returns to duty
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN One of two police officers fired in the
Parking fees pave way for Covelli surplus
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown-owned Covelli Centre started
South all-stars defeat North
Staff/wire report COLUMBUS Salem’s Trent Toothman was named North Defensive Player of the Game,
Water damages Mahoning County Courthouse
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Once the heating season ends, 14 boilers
Boxers still being accepted for K.O. Drugs tournament
Staff report Weigh-in and registration for the 2011 K.O. Drugs High School Boxing Tournament will
Mahoning Dems to begin petitions to repeal SB 5
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Democratic Party will start collecting signatures
YOUNGSTOWN STATE SPORTS ROUNDUP
Friday’s baseball game between Youngstown State and Cleveland State was postponed until Sunday due to rain. The time for Sunday’s game has not been set. The teams are still scheduled to play a doubleheader today starting at noon.
Local Destination ImagiNation teams qualify for global finals
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Teams from three Mahoning Valley schools have qualified to attend the
Debate goes on in Oakhill complaint
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The debate continues on the status of a
Make a life shift, 500 at Good Friday event told
Several hundred people attended joined in prayer at the YMCA Good Friday Breakfast Service Friday. The Rev. Julius Davis of Friendship Baptist Church was the featured speaker.
Austintown briefs
Mother and daughter banquet planned Austintown Community Church will host its annual Mother and
Poland briefs
Book discussion networking night Comic book fans unite at the library The Poland branch of
Boardman briefs
Rivers Casino trip to help fight cancer The 2011 Pink Ribbon Golf Classic committee is sponsoring
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vHarpist Roberta Birchler will play from noon to 2 p.m. at the
First Niles Financial reports turnaround
First Niles Financial reports turnaround Niles First Niles Financial Inc., 55 N. Main St.,
Should US send food to N. Korea?
Opinion: By Dorothy Stuehmke Los Angeles Times North Korea has recently made a desperate international
Trumbull Co. candidates release financial reports
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Jim Graham, the United Auto Workers Local 1112 union
Girls track team to replace senior class
Girls team builds on youth By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com The Boardman girls track team
Ulster Project creates lasting friendships
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Every July, two worlds collide right here in the Mahoning Valley,
Ham radio license class deadline approaches
Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association will conduct amateur radio classes for three Saturdays,
Mooney fundraiser will be May 6
The eighth annual Cardinal Mooney “Continue the Tradition” auction will be May 6 in the school
Sports briefs
Falcons defeat the Tigers The Fitch softball team defeated Howland 5-3 April 18. Amanda
Watson art students create model
Jennifer Houston’s art students worked on a model of the grand canal in Venice, Italy, during Watson
Watson students raise Pennies for Patients
During the month of March, the students and staff at Watson Elementary started collecting a few pennies a day for the good of helping kids with leukemia. Although Watson supports various charities in many other projects, the Pennies for Patients for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society was particularly special for the school because they have a brave first-grade leukemia survivor.
Sports briefs
Canfield tennis team tops Warren JFK The Canfield tennis team defeated Warren JFK 3-2 on April 15.
Boys track team focused on Fed title
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com Boardman boys track coach Dave Pavlansky enters his 22nd
Angels event showers visitors with pancakes
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com With a sweet twist on a tribute to the recent spring
Chick-fil-A sponsors simulcast
Greenford Christian Church will host the Chick-fil-ASRTm Leadercast May 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Chick-fil-A sponsors leadership simulcast
Greenford Christian Church will host the Chick-fil-A Æ Leadercast May 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ulster Project
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Every July, two worlds collide right here in the Mahoning Valley,
Canfield briefs
Organ dedication at United Methodist The Canfield United Methodist Church, 27 S. Broad St., will
Sports briefs
Center track teams compete at Girard Relays The Boardman Center Middle School girls track team
Singing Ks
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com All of the famous names were there: Little Miss Muffet made an
Ulster Project creates lasting friendships
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Every July, two worlds collide right here in the Mahoning Valley,
Seniors lead Boardman softball squad
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com Boardman softball coach Mike Trell enters his fourth season
Sports briefs
Poland youth soccer to hold sign-ups Registration for the Poland Youth Soccer Association will be
Chick-fil-A sponsors leadership simulcast
Greenford Christian Church will host the Chick-fil-A Æ Leadercast May 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Woodside paper airplane is world traveler
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Flat Stanley is one well-traveled piece of paper. In Jeff
Four seniors lead Poland baseball squad
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com Poland baseball coach Rich Murray will enter his eighth season
Dobbins first-graders celebrate poetry
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On April 11, the first-graders at Dobbins Elementary learned that
Stadium Drive chorus performs
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Stadium Drive’s spring chorus concert changes a bit every year.
Holy Family students crowned math masterminds
Three Holy Family students won their respective competitions during the EOCTM Math Competition at Austintown Fitch High School April 2.
Track teams open season with optimism
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com The Fitch boys track team returns 17 letterwinners from last
Leadership lessons
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For the spring semester of the 2010-2011 school year, Austintown
Poland tennis team eyes league title
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com Poland head tennis coach John Hritz will enter his ninth
Fun in the sun
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Hilltop Elementary School did not let the fact
Dobbins Wax Museum brings historical figures to life
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The all-purpose room of Dobbins Elementary looked a lot like
Kasich sticks foot in mouth
Opinion: COLUMBUS As I’ve said on more than one occasion, politicians say the craziest things. Sometimes,
Palagano's geography knowledge spans the globe
The Gulf of Paria separates the island of Trinidad from what country? For some, this question might be met with a long, confused silence. For Michael Palagano, with his vast knowledge of rivers, cities, countries, and land masses, he can easily answer. Venezuela.
Easter: ‘feast of feasts’
There is no Christian Empire to speak of. But there is a Christian faith in the heart of the
C.H. Campbell students hit the beach
With the cafeteria filled with beach balls hanging from the ceiling, cutouts of tropical fish on the walls, a giant palm tree on the door, and, of course, a paper sun, the students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School certainly felt like they were on vacation during the annual Beach Day April 15.
Display showcases students' artwork
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On April 15, the paintings, sculptures, photography and sketches
In spirit of Christ
Bishop Murry will create a new office of evangelization to reach out By LINDA M. LINONIS
Mass hirings have broad impact
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com The McDonald’s National Hiring Day this week didn’t just add
MONEY TALKS
Joey Logano almost missed tonight’s Nationwide race in Nashville By Lee Montgomery Sporting News
WARREN CITY COUNCIL | President, at-large, 1st, 4th and 7th wards
An (*) denotes incumbents. COUNCIL PRESIDENT Bob marchese* Age: 58. Home: 97 Country Club
METRO DIGEST || Fast-food rage
Fast-food rage BOARDMAN Police still are looking for the person who punched a woman in the face
2 vie to lead Warren Council
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Two longtime council members face off May 3 for the
trumbull county | Campaign finance reports
Candidates running in the May 3 primary had to file campaign-finance reports for activity between
Spending cuts must go deeper
Opinion: Dubuque (Iowa) Telegraph Herald: It’s good to see both Democrats and Republicans wanting to cut the
‘Lucy’ writer dies at 90
Associated Press Madelyn Pugh Davis, a screenwriter who co-created the lines and slapstick that
Pittsburgh claims Brandon Wood off waivers
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to fill a hole in their lineup
Pastors seeking to rally at mosque jailed
Detroit Free Press DETROIT In a stunning turn after a chaotic, tense day in Dearborn, two
GM on course to pass Toyota as top world producer
GM on course to pass Toyota as top world producer Associated Press DETROIT General Motors
New Castle man assaulted in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN A 40-year-old New Castle, Pa., man was struck in the head with a wrench by a burglar
Special Mass
Special Mass youngstown A special Mass celebrating the beatification of Pope John Paul II is
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY \ English Festival results
The 33rd annual Youngstown State University English Festival took place April 6-8 at Youngstown
Kyle Busch wins trucks race at Nashville; second win this season
Associated Press GLADEVILLE, Tenn. Kyle Busch raced to his second NASCAR Trucks Series victory
easter sunday
easter sunday Services planned Glenwood Christian Fellowship, 7872 Glenwood Ave., Boardman:
Dozens killed in Syrian protests
Associated Press BEIRUT Syrian security forces fired bullets and tear gas Friday at tens of
‘Happy Family’ is typical Tyler Perry
By Roger Moore The Orlando Sentinel “Madea’s Big Happy Family” is stuffed to the gills with
Life goes on for OSU’s ‘Tattoo Five’
Associated Press COLUMBUS In many ways, the five-game NCAA suspensions handed to five of Ohio
Ennis’ OT goal wins it for Sabres
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Tyler Ennis scored off a rebound 5:31 into overtime Friday night
BRIDGE Weekly quiz
BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold: xA Q 10 7 u5 vA Q 10 7 6 wQ J 9
McCain wants more support for rebels
McCain wants more support for rebels BENGHAZI, Libya U.S. Sen. John McCain called for increased
METRO DIGEST || Vivian Martin Scholarship Luncheon
Martin Luncheon GIRARD The Vivian D. Martin Realtist Memorial Scholarship Luncheon will be from
Births
Births ValleyCare NorthSide Medical center Jeremiah and Stephanie Wylie, Lisbon, boy, April 21.
Toyota: Car production to be disrupted until Nov. or Dec.
Associated Press TOKYO Toyota’s global car production, disrupted by parts shortages from Japan’s
newsmakers
newsmakers Sheen’s police escort is under investigation WASHINGTON Charlie Sheen is fond of
Party priorities could clash
Associated Press COLUMBUS Voters in Ohio could get a chance this fall to weigh in on two
The Easter Bunny The secular symbol of Easter?
By Karen D’souza San Jose Mercury News Once again, just as it happens each Easter, here comes
Paramount to start shooting film in NE Ohio
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com First it was “Unstoppable,” and now the movie-production
Pens’ fourth line has been the difference against Tampa Bay
Associated Press PITTSBURGH With Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin injured, the Tampa Bay
Sunday news shows Guest lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Evangelist Franklin Graham; the Rev.
Trustees will be to blame if Austintown loses project
Editorial: It’s unfathomable that Austin- town could lose a $20 million project because township government
Pope talks about suffering in rare Good Friday show
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict XVI consoled a 7-year-old Japanese girl, reassured a
NFL: No date set for cancelling games
Associated Press NEW YORK The NFL hasn’t set a deadline for when games would be canceled without
Easter celebrations | Egg hunts and activities
A list of Easter egg hunts as submitted to the Vindicator: MAHONING COUNTY Austintown:
Lohan sentenced to jail — again
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Several bailiffs led Lindsay Lohan from a Los Angeles courtroom on
Ex-UN inspector: Investigate Bush team
Associated Press NEW YORK Former chief U.N. nuclear inspector Mohamed ElBaradei suggests in a
Acta: Indians fans shouldn’t get too excited
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS However the season is dissected, the Cleveland Indians have
By the time you read this, ruby-throated hummingbirds should be visiting a nectar feeder on your
By the time you read this, ruby-throated hummingbirds should be visiting a nectar feeder on your
Mark your calendar for May 14 to participate in the annual opportunity for anglers to enjoy great
Mark your calendar for May 14 to participate in the annual opportunity for anglers to enjoy great
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