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iPad technology helps students with their lessons
COLUMBIANA During a typical day in a kindergarten classroom at the Joshua Dixon Elementary School
St. Patrick’s Day Parade features 100 marshals
BOARDMAN Gray skies and chilly temperatures didn’t stop people from lining Market Street for a
Buckeyes No. 1 overall seed for NCAA tourney
Associated Press Ohio State, Kansas, Pittsburgh and defending champion Duke have been awarded the
Forum creditors take aim at $12M in donations
Forum Health’s unsecured creditors want to gobble up more than $12 million in unrestricted donations
Model-railroad event draws hundreds
NILES A sagging economy and soaring gasoline prices couldn’t keep Bill Tisher away from his annual
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs will have a noon luncheon at Shepherd of the
Arkeila DuVal, David Belton Sr. are engaged
YOUNGSTOWN Arkeila Diane DuVal and David James Belton Sr., both of Youngstown, are engaged and
Date announced for Pomaro, Thompson rite
The engagement of Jennifer Pomaro and A.J. Thompson, both of Austintown, and plans for their
Angie Smith, Brad Meehan to wed at beach
Angie Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Smith of Memphis, is engaged to Brad Meehan, son of Mr.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Leave abusive ‘Ralph’ right now
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been married to “Ralph” for 14 years. I have
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
TUESDAY East members will meet at 11 a.m. at the Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive.
SOCIETY DIGEST
Easter Seals benefit to be Saturday event YOUNGSTOWN Sandi’s Family Haircare will sponsor its
A.O.H. and L.A.O.H. pick Irish Man, Woman of Year
YOUNGSTOWN Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians have selected the
Cattle Baron’s Ball is fundraiser for American Cancer Society
BOARDMAN American Cancer Society has chosen “Denim and Diamonds” as the theme for its fifth annual
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, cards, cornhole
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary’s Church. Cards will be
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MONDAY L.B. Circle, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park. Judy
YWCA seeks entrants for women’s art show
YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown is accepting entries for its “Women Artists: A Celebration”
Pro-democracy Arab youth trained by the West
Hosni Mubarak's woes could be traced back to Egypt's 2005 election, when an army of tech-savvy poll watchers, with a little help from foreign friends, exposed the president's customary "landslide" vote as an autocrat's fraud.
Railroad retirees rep available for questions Thursday
A representative of the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board will be in Youngstown on Thursday to answer questions about retirement, survivor, Medicare and unemployment or sickness benefits.
Israeli journalist to speak at JCC
Gil Tamary, an Israeli journalist based in Washington, will discuss “The U.S. and Israel Behind the Headlines” at 7 p.m. March 22 at the Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane.
Avid speller comes of age in first grade
Passion propels Akiva student to qualify for Vindicator Bee By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com
Poland steps up; Struthers holds on
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com BOARDMAN On Wednesday night, Struthers senior Adam Ryczaj sat
Local Vietnam veteran to be honored
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN On Feb. 1, 1968, Army Spec. 4 Leo H. Connelly,
Elyria Catholic rallies to end Ursuline’s season
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com CUYAHOGA FALLS Overcoming early foul trouble, the Ursuline
Beeghly Center hosts annual science day
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown There was a different type of madness on the
Garfield Heights offs Harding for 1st regional trip in 61 years
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com SOLON In a sense, Garfield Heights had a bearing on Warren
Boardman fire chief retiring after 38 years
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Thirty-six years ago this month, Fire Chief
No. 8 Berkshire upsets No. 1 LaBrae in Div. III
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com HOWLAND Burton Berkshire thought it should have earned a
New hearing ordered for Lawrence County boy charged in murders
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A divided state appeals court has decided that a western
Akron survives wild OT thriller vs. Kent State
Associated Press CLEVELAND Steve McNees blocked Carlton Guyton’s last-second 3-point attempt,
Austintown Twp. project to seal pipes in phases
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown The Mahoning County sanitary engineer is putting
OSU surges to title tilt
Sullinger, Diebler power Buckeyes past Wolverines Associated Press Indianapolis Whether it’s
MetroParks plans farming seminars
Staff report Canfield “Learn How to Farm” seminars are scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday,
Counselors selected for 4-H summer camp
Staff report CORTLAND Twenty-three camp counselors have been selected to serve the weeklong
Their answer to violence? Parents, mentors, community
These young men gathered this week at Love Lounge on Federal Street to talk about gun violence in Youngstown. From left are Albert Taylor, Adrian McDowell, Maurice Hobard, Keith Love, George Washington and Charles Colvin.
Good habits benefit jobless
The Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. During his 25 years as a boat builder, Tim Parker had done
Canceled debt often must be reported as income
One can only imagine all the high-fives and fist-bumps that erupt once a can’t-make-ends-meet
Battling heartburn caused deficiency
Q. I was on Prilosec for nearly two years to combat persistent heartburn. When my fingernails
record reviews
Sara Evans Album: “Stronger” (RCA/Sony Nashville) Grade: B In the liner notes for Sara Evans’
Youngstown Playhouse’s performances in ‘Season’ outshine the material
By MILAN PAURICH news@vindy.com Like “All in the Family,” another early 1970s artifact hatched
VIRTUAL REHAB PROGRAM, real therapy
System helps to rehabilitate patients By Kristen Russo krusso@vindy.com BOARDMAN Gripping
Collectors seek rare, labeled bottles
Bottles can be labeled with paper labels, painted (pyro) labels, embossed lettering or, most unusual
Competition never gets old for some
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN They can spell words that many people twice
MILESTONES
MILESTONES juris doctorate Briana Fitzpatrick has earned her juris doctorate degree from Loyola
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help
Relief operations under way
McClatchy Tribune WASHINGTON The U.S. government, private aid groups and American corporations
Obama: Focus on women’s equality
Obama: Focus on women’s equality WASHINGTON Father of two girls, President Barack Obama says he
Taking apprenticeship program applications
Taking apprenticeship program applications BOARDMAN The Plumbers and Pipe-fitters of Mahoning
Warren man shot to death on East Side
Staff report Youngstown A Warren man is dead after he was shot in the head on Youngstown’s East
83 rescued after restaurant drifts down Ohio River
Associated Press COVINGTON, Ky. Kathy Kinane and her husband walked into the upscale Waterfront
Trumbull, Columbiana county courts
courts columbiana COUNTY Divorces Granted Timothy Thomas v. Denise Thomas. John Schoaff v.
newsmakers
newsmakers Exhibit draws on world of Tennessee Williams NEW ORLEANS Legendary caricaturist Al
Pa. man testifies in his own defense
Associated Press WASHINGTON, Pa. A man accused of killing his live-in girlfriend has testified
New female elephant arrives at zoo
Associated Press CLEVELAND The newest female elephant at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has
Japan now must worry about nuclear meltdown
Associated Press IWAKI, Japan Cooling systems failed at another nuclear reactor on Japan’s
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, March 13, the 72nd day of 2011. There are 293 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Arab League to UN: Impose no-fly zone
Associated Press RAS LANOUF, Libya The world moved a step closer to a decision on imposing a
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., Bethel Lutheran Church, 425 Crestview Drive.
Wis. labor vows fight at polls
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. Clogging the Wisconsin Capitol grounds and screaming angry
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Police say Ohio murder-suicide leaves two men dead
Associated Press MIDDLETOWN Police in southwest Ohio say a gunman fatally shot a man in a truck
Time for state Dem chair to go
Opinion: On Nov. 9, 1994, the chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Harry Meshel, was handed a “While You
METRO DIGEST || Railroad retirees
Railroad retirees YOUNGSTOWN A representative of the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board will be in
Let us see the beauty of Courthouse statuary
Opinion: Let us see the beauty of Courthouse statuary Regarding Todd Franko’s article last Sunday, I
14 die in tour-bus accident
Associated Press NEW YORK A tour bus returning from a casino at daybreak Saturday scraped along
W.Va. Legislature approves bill against funeral picketing
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. West Virginia lawmakers have approved legislation that would
Tsunami deals blow to Calif. town
Associated Press CRESCENT CITY, Calif. Fishermen who had escaped to sea before the tsunami hit
Sheen or our soldiers?
Opinion: There were a lot of steaks. There also were plenty of tears. A good steak doesn’t normally bring
Shakespeare’s ‘Tempest’ at KSU is worth the challenge
By Stephanie Ottey news@vindy.com Taking on a Shakespearean play is a challenge that most
Some roads more equal than others
Opinion: Some roads more equal than others I happened to be driving on my street, Wilcox Road, on March 4
Monstrola vies for Groom of Year
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Mark Monstrola, meteorologist for 21 WFMJ-TV, is one of the 16
GB executives to receive pay cuts to avoid layoffs
Associated Press Green Bay, Wis. Facing the possibility of an extended work stoppage in the NFL,
Commanding collection
Wax museum makes room for all the presidents Associated Press WASHINGTON George W. Bush is
Family affair as ‘Sister Wives’ returns
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK They laugh a lot. Maybe the Browns are just
Kayak makes airfare shopping a lot simpler
One of the primary applications of the Internet is its ability to find just about anything. But
CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Favorite Mormon Recipes Book, Meat Edition, 2,000 recipes, copyright 1966 by the Montgomery Second
TRAVEL DIGEST || January flights
January flights NEW YORK The government says nearly 4 percent of all U.S. flights were canceled
‘Uncle Mo’ wins Timely Writer
Associated Press HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. The long wait to see Uncle Mo run as a 3-year-old lasted
Sowing skills for living
Adults and students with disabilities learn horticultural skills, good work habits McClatchy
Kenemore novel offers view from a zombie’s perspective
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com (“Zombie, Ohio”; Scott Kenemore; Skyhorse Publishing; 240
League, former union at odds over $9 billion
Associated Press WASHINGTON All along, the NFL said it was certain the union would dissolve
BOOKS DIGEST || Book available
Book available YOUNGSTOWN The inspirational little book on life lessons, “A Peek at Living,”
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. Was Jan Smithers (Bailey Quarters on “WKRP in
Helping children understand the Real World
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Our 15-year-old son, a high-school sophomore, was an honor student until
Our Valley Cooks food expo Food Network chef will stir it up
Our Valley Cooks Food Network chef will stir it up at expo By REBECCA SLOAN news@vindy.com
DRAFT/IF YOU GO Youngstown Symphony Orchestra concert
IF YOU GO What: Youngstown Symphony Orchestra concert When: 8 p.m. Saturday Where: Powers
Warren native pens World War II novel An enemy viewpoint
By REBECCA SLOAN entertainment@vindy.com Numerous American authors have penned novels set during
Price is right as Canadiens blank Penguins
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Montreal Canadiens didn’t take long to establish they were more
Pittsburgh’s Petzel wins Michalojko Tournament
After starting with a full field of 144 from seven states, the 10th annual Mickey Michalojko
Ohio museum features electric chair
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s old electric chair will be on public view for the first time in
The 5
Let’s go back to a happier, simpler time, back when Charlie Sheen was known primarily as an actor,
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending March 5
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Sing You Home” by Jodi Picoult (Atria) 2. “The Wise Man’s Fear” by Patrick
Flutist to accompany YSO
Staff report YounGstown Flute students and teachers will find Saturday’s concert by the
Battle powers Penn St. past Michigan St.
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Talor Battle scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half to
An endangered legacy
Editorial: An endangered legacy Jim Tressel will always have a spe- cial spot in the collective heart of the
Limelight Awards, achievements
Mary Collette Petzak, manager of the McDonald’s restaurant at 2796 Robbins Ave., Niles, has received
Recruiters try some innovative new tactics
Detroit Free Press DETROIT Experts say job growth is expected this year and recruiters may step
Population decline in Valley requires forthright appraisal
Editorial: The loss of population in the Ma- honing Valley over the past decade is not a surprise, given that
RECRUITing tool
RECRUITing tool Social media A 2010 survey by Jobvite found that social media are increasingly
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