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Naturopathic thyroid care lecture
Dr. Ted Suzelis is offering a lecture entitled, “Naturopathic Thyroid Care” on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at his Boardman office in Southbridge Executive Park, 725 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite K-4.
Green Market Gardener class filled over capacity
The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. has launched its Lots of Green Market Gardener Training program and will have its first class Saturday.
More potential victims come forward in child sex case
Pennsylvania State Police said more potential victims of a Sharon man accused of fondling children are coming forward.
Spill analysis planned for Arctic offshore leases
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Federal officials will study how a “very large oil spill” would affect the
Democrats unveil counteroffer easing GOP cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats unveiled a detailed counteroffer today seeking to undo tens of
Boehner launches effort to defend gay marriage ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker John Boehner said today the House may go to court to defend the
Obama sees ‘huge opportunity’ in Mideast uprisings
MIAMI (AP) — President Barack Obama says the uprisings across the Middle East offer a “huge
Rescue ends for man seen alive in abandoned mine
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Rescuers ended an attempt to reach a man who was still alive after falling into a
Coroner: Miss. boy found in oven died from heat
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A toddler whose body was found inside the electric oven at his family’s home
Phil Spector, attorney Robert Shapiro settle dispute
LOS ANGELES — There will be no courtroom showdown between imprisoned music producer Phil Spector and
Eckert's final auction this weekend after 98 years
Eckert’s Interiors will have its final auctions this weekend.
Rappelling NY firefighters rescue trapped workers
YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) — Firefighters have rappelled down the side of a high-rise building in a New York
Three wrestlers will go for state championships
In Columbus, three area wrestlers will go for state championships on Saturday. Following semifinal
53 peacekeepers killed in Somalia offensive
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — More than 50 African Union peacekeepers have died in fighting in Somalia since
Oil prices hit highest level since Sept. 2008
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices hit a 29-month high today after the government said the nation’s
Gadhafi troops attack rebel city, lockdown capital
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Moammar Gadhafi’s forces launched a powerful attack trying to take back the
Valley wrestlers advance to state semifinals
Six Valley wrestlers are still in the hunt for state titles after advancing to the semifinals today in Columbus.
Woman knocks bottles from shelf at NY liquor store
NYACK, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a woman at a suburban New York liquor store swept her arm through a
Ohio gov expects union bill will pass, become law
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. John Kasich says he expect the state’s Republican-controlled House
Tucson suspect charged with murders of judge, aide
PHOENIX (AP) — The suspect in the Tucson, Ariz., shooting rampage has been indicted on new charges
Tucson suspect charged with murders of judge, aide
Tucson suspect charged with murders of judge, aide
Charlie Sheen: Philly radio station 'Vatican assassins'
Charlie Sheen: Philly radio station 'Vatican assassins'
Trend reversal: Big drop in children's ear infections
Trend reversal: Big drop in children's ear infections
NASA satellite rocket launch fails, lands in ocean
NASA satellite rocket launch fails, lands in ocean
Mich. high school player dies after hitting winning shot
Mich. high school player dies after hitting winning shot
Two Valley organizations honored for beautifying Youngstown's Brier Hill
Two Valley organizations honored for beautifying Youngstown's Brier Hill
Two arsons probed at Rumors Lounge
Austintown Township officials are investigating what they believe is the second intentionally set
Mahoning County to open 100-year-old time capsule today
Mahoning County to open 100-year-old time capsule today
Ohio ex-cop's recent death linked to 1979 shooting
Ohio ex-cop's recent death linked to 1979 shooting
Oil prices rise to near $103 a barrel as Libya conflict escalates
Oil prices rise to near $103 a barrel as Libya conflict escalates
Ohio school sorry for making black student 'slave'
Ohio school sorry for making black student 'slave'
March 15 is deadline to remove decorations from Canfield cemeteries
March 15 is deadline to remove decorations from Canfield cemeteries
This Republican revolution is against women
Most of the media attention given in recent weeks to the effects of increased Republican margins in statehouses following the November elections has centered on legislation aimed at curtailing or eliminating collective bargaining for state employees.
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS NARFE Chapter 14 invites all current and retired federal employees to the first
HELOISE: Notebooks keep soldier updated
Dear Heloise: My husband has just begun his second deployment. I was trying to think of a way for
Program will help contestants square off in crossword tourney
What’s a four-letter word for “small but useful pieces of practical advice”?
Phi Mu members meet for 159th anniversary
Phi Mu members meet for 159th anniversary BOARDMAN Phi Mu Sorority alumnae met at the home of
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She’s tired of her stable husband
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’ve been married to “Sam” for 17 years. I have two
'I despise you' Judge Krichbaum tells defendant
Judge R. Scott Krichbaum is no longer sympathetic toward an Austintown man who violated his probation for a second time — sentencing him to 41⁄2 years in prison.
Volunteer: Springfield trustees haven't enforced fire official requirements
A township EMS volunteer scolded Springfield Township trustees at their meeting, stating they have not enforced the requirements they set two years ago for the fire chief and battalion chief’s positions.
Law firm used in Mahoning County talks riles unions
Leaders of labor unions representing Mahoning County workers bashed a law firm the county has been using to assist in labor negotiations.
Warriors, ’Cats one step away
Last March, the Struthers Wildcats denied West Branch a shot at a district title when they eliminated the Warriors in the girls Division II semifinals.
Tax liens, foreclosures and vacancies plague Youngstown
A study of the city’s 62,569 parcels by a community organizing group paints a bleak picture of Youngstown.
Ogilvie to take football job in Florida
D.J. Ogilvie has made a habit out of rebuilding high school football programs. He’s taking on a new challenge in the Sunshine State.
Ex-stutterer, Fitch speech coach gets statewide honor
Soft-spoken and articulate at 56, Joe Curry remembers a time when stuttering plagued his speech.
Brown out: YSU douses Flames
Hopefully there was no shortage of ink pens at Youngstown State for Thursday’s women’s basketball game, because Brandi Brown had the kind of night that can wreak havoc on a stat sheet.
Jackson-Milton trio, seven others win in debuts at state wrestling tourney
There were no surprises for Jackson-Milton in the first day of the Division III state wrestling championships on Thursday at Value City Arena.
Project at V&M forges aheadSFlb
The board of control hired a Louisville, Ky., company for $2.16 million to build a 500,000-gallon water tank for V&M Star with the company reimbursing the city for the project’s cost.
Canfield falls to defending state champs
The Canfield Cardinals fell to defending state champ Canton McKinley, 62-21, in a Division I girls basketball district semifinal at Alliance High School on Thursday.
Sharon man faces charges in fondling of children in bowling alley
A Sharon man is in Mercer County Jail, accused of fondling four children, exposing himself and showing children pornographic images.
Dozens pray for justice
“How many loaves have you?” queried the women of Chile who wrote this year’s service for World Day of Prayer, a global ecumenical movement.
Howland, Harding eliminated in Div. I
Twinsburg romped over Warren Harding, 57-25, while Howland (21-2) was ousted by Shaker Heights, 58-56, in the Warrensville High district.
Volney students study Mill Creek founder
Gifted students at Volney Rogers Middle School learned a little about their school’s namesake as part of a plan to beautify the area surrounding it.
Lowellville and Warren JFK to meet in Div. IV final again
Lowellville High and Warren JFK have faced each other each in the past two seasons in the Division IV girls basketball district tournament at Hubbard.
Austintown seeks road assistance from county
Township trustees know money is tight throughout Mahoning County, but they don’t think residents should have to drive on roads that are likened to a “military zone in Baghdad.”
Delphi proceeds with demolition plans
Plans are moving forward for Delphi Packard Electric to demolish its former engineering building and a 305,000-square-foot manufacturing building at the company’s North River Road facilities.
Ursuline, S. Range girls advance to Division III final
The saying, “it’s not how a team starts, but how it finishes” is normally an accurate one. Sometimes though, like Ursuline showed Thursday night, a great start definitely helps.
Sebring wins, but Reserve loses
Sebring’s sluggish start seemed to play a vital role in their 47-45 victory over the No. 1 seed Kirtland in the girls Division IV district basketball semifinals on Thursday.
Michigan fire idles work on Cruze
Fire has shut down a Chevy Cruze parts supplier in southeastern Michigan, forcing suspension of production of the popular new car at the Lordstown plant here. The stoppage comes just days after GM reported a record sales increase, owing largely to the Cruze.
Census shows area losing population
Opinion: When the U.S. Census releases its 2010 population numbers for Ohio next week, it’s not going to be pretty for Mahoning and Trumbull counties.
Campbell man convicted in rape of 15-year-old
A Campbell man faces a 20-year prison sentence after his conviction for kidnapping and rape of a 15-year-old girl walking to school in 2009.
UN: Food prices hit record high in February
Global food prices are the highest in 20 years and could increase further because of rising oil prices stemming from the unrest in Libya and the Mideast, a U.N. agency warned Thursday.
2 reps request hearing on handling of pensions
A southwestern Ohio congressman is requesting a hearing from the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Delphi salaried-employee pension losses.
House Republicans plan ‘extensive’ debate on SB 5
Republicans in the Ohio House say they’ll have “extensive hearings” on controversial legislation changing the state’s collective- bargaining laws.
Judge to probation violator: ‘I despise you’
Judge R. Scott Krichbaum is no longer sympathetic toward an Austintown man who violated his probation for a second time — sentencing him to 41/2 years in prison.
Fueling concerns
The recent surge in oil prices is forcing sharp increases in gasoline and other fuels that could cascade throughout the U.S. economy for months to come.
Asbestos removal to cost less than expected at AMS
Asbestos abatement for the former Austintown Middle School building will cost $225,000, a quarter of the expected price, should the district opt to improve the structure.
Drop in jobless claims raises hopes for hiring
The number of people filing for unemployment benefits sank last week to its lowest point in nearly three years, and retailers and other service companies posted strong results Thursday for last month.
Report: Ohio payroll drops 2nd year in row
A newspaper’s analysis finds what Ohio pays its work force has dropped for the second year in a row.
US leaders differ over no-fly zone
President Barack Obama’s reluctance to use military force in Libya’s civil upheaval is putting him at odds with key players in Congress.
Worker injured at Niles factory
Staff report Niles A 38-year-old man suffered serious injuries in an accident at a Niles
EMS volunteer criticizes Springfield Twp. officials
A township EMS volunteer scolded Springfield Township trustees at their meeting, stating they have not enforced the requirements they set two years ago for the fire chief and battalion chief’s positions.
ODDLY ENOUGH | Police: Ohio DUI suspect drinks in front of cop
Police in northern Ohio say a man who was asked during a traffic stop whether he’d been drinking took a swig from an open can of beer and told the officer, “Yes.”
METRO DIGEST | Student, 15, arrested
Student, 15, arrested youngstown A 15-year-old Chaney High School student was arrested
End fiscal lunacy
Opinion: By Peter Goldmark Newsday It takes a lot to get me really mad — but I am deeply angry at the
Vouchers aren’t the solution
Opinion: Vouchers aren’t the solution A Vindicator article about a recent voucher problem quoted Gov.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v“I Am My Own Wife,” 8 p.m.: The true story of an East German man who
Pa. airman injured in Germany shooting
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The parents of a U.S. airman from western Pennsylvania say he was
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.84 .48 Avalon
Years Ago
Today is Friday, March 4, the 63rd day of 2011. There are 302 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Another Republican revolution, against women’s right to choose
Editorial: Most of the media attention given in recent weeks to the effects of increased Republican margins in
NEWSMAKERS | Bieber’s hair clippings sell for more than $40K
NEWSMAKERS Bieber’s hair clippings sell for more than $40K NEW YORK Justin Bieber’s hair is
Obama agrees to $6.5B more in budget cuts
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House called for $6.5 billion in immediate spending cuts
Niles looks to FEMA for flood-damage help
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES The city is looking to the Federal Emergency Management
Event to focus on ice-age mammals
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Bob Glotzhober, senior curator of natural history at the Ohio Historical
Obama a passive president
Opinion: WASHINGTON For a man who won office talking about change we can believe in, Barack Obama can be a
Seeking a middle ground
Opinion: Seeking a middle ground Dayton Daily News: If the debate about collective bargaining is about
Business conference
Business conference Dayton The Ohio Department of Development is hosting the sixth annual Ohio
Best courts money can buy
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords When corporate executives needed a political favor, they used to run
Struthers basketball tickets on sale
Struthers basketball tickets on sale STRUTHERS Presale tickets for both the Struthers girls
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Mahoning County Education Service Center Governing Board, special work session, 8
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