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Liberty townsfolk rally around steakhouse, family in tragedy
Scott Husk stands in the lobby of his restaurant, West Fork Roadhouse, 3850 Belmont Ave., Liberty, where a sign for the American Cancer Society’s Relay ...
North first-graders learn history of hats
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Usually when students enter their elementary school, they are
Canfield Players to perform ‘Anything Goes’
Anyone who has ever wondered what would happen if a nightclub singer, a stowaway in love with an engaged heiress, a public enemy, and his ...
Murder mystery raises funds for cheerleaders
Stepping into Fitch High School on March 5 was a lot like stepping into a time machine back 26 years. The school’s cafeteria was transformed ...
Glenwood robotics team third at YSU competition
The Boardman Glenwood Middle School robotics team recently took home an overall third-place prize at
Stories published March 26, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Canfield crooner to open recording sessions
Angelo Babbaro aims to build his career the same way he sings '” the old-school way.
Fatal shooting on East Side today
Youngstown police are investigating a fatal shooting on the city’s East Side around 5 p.m. Saturday.
13 doctors, 3 hospitals and $40K for a diagnosis
How do you deal with symptoms of Lyme disease, being misdiagnosed for several years and watching your life and health slip away?
From 2 packs a day to e-cigs
Mahoning County native Brian Gage was a longtime smoker when he discovered electronic cigarettes. Shortly after, he began opting for the electronic alternative to his two-pack-a-day smoking habit.
Youngstown protester: 'This is what democracy looks like'
Bitterly cold winds didn’t prevent hot protesters from showing their opposition to Gov. John R. Kasich.
COMING SUNDAY || You don't scare us anymore
Vindicator columnist Bertram de Souza details the Valley's new reality in Sunday's Vindicator and on Vindy.com.
Frogs and other crawly things on the move
Salamanders, frogs and toads are on the move as they migrate back from their winter homes. McKeever
Phantoms’ Loney feature airs Sunday during Pens-Panthers game
PITTSBURGH Youngstown Phantoms forward Ty Loney will be profiled during the first intermission of
Syrian president blames Sunni cleric for nationwide unrest
A scenic seaside city echoed with gunfire today as protesters defied government forces in Syria's second day of nationwide unrest, burning tires, attacking businesses and setting the offices of the ruling party aflame.
Libyan rebels reseize city with help of international airstrikes
Libyan rebels clinched their hold on the east and seized back a key city on today after decisive international airstrikes sent Moammar Gadhafi's forces into retreat, shedding their uniforms and ammunition as they fled.
Pizza CEO: America must reclaim government from 'radical socialism'
Former Godfather's Pizza CEO Herman Cain told hundreds of conservative activists that the nation won't solve its financial woes until policymakers reform entitlement programs.
Japan reveals missteps by reactor's operator
apan's government revealed a series of missteps by the operator of a radiation-leaking nuclear plant today, including sending workers in without protective footwear in its faltering efforts to control a monumental crisis.
Women's trailblazer Geraldine Ferraro dead at 75
Geraldine Ferraro was a relatively obscure congresswoman from the New York City borough of Queens in 1984 when she was tapped by Democratic presidential nominee Walter Mondale to join his ticket.
Parents announce Bretz-Carano wedding plans
HUBBARD The engagement of Kelly Bretz and Josh Carano is being announced by their parents, Tulie
Christina London to be June bride of Solomon Lu
BOARDMAN The engagement of Christina London, daughter of Paul and Anne London of Boardman, and
Dr. Awad to wed Mr. Alexander Jr. in August rite
CANFIELD Dr. Mounir and Linda Awad of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
July date is set for wedding of Clark, Hitchcock
LAKEWOOD, OHIO Amber Lynn Clark and Timothy John Hitchcock, both of Lakewood, are announcing their
Miss Callow to wed Mr. Eilerman in July ceremony
GIRARD Announced by Veliko and Karen Callow of Girard is the engagement of their daughter, Laura
Colleen Grosch to be bride of Scott Blevins
CANFIELD Cynthia Blevins of Canfield, mother of Scott M. Blevins, announces the engagement of her
Ladies Spring Expo offers free admission
Ladies Spring Expo offers free admission NEW CASTLE, PA. The second annual Ladies Spring Expo
HELOISE: Info on cats, lilies helped owner
Dear Heloise: Thank you for getting out the information about lilies (they are poisonous to cats —
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Request asks for ‘Birthday’ essay
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’m looking for an essay from an old Ann Landers
Kentucky edges Ohio State 62-60 on Knight’s jumper
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Brandon Knight knocked down a jumper with 5 seconds remaining as the fourth-
N. Carolina dismantles Marquette to join the Elite Eight
After repeated early, deep deficits this postseason, North Carolina flipped the script Friday night, dismantling Marquette 81-63 in an East Regional semifinal that was over before the half.
Gaming machines seized in Warren
Three gaming establishments were searched, and approximately 150 machines were seized during raids Friday afternoon, Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins said.
Fitch athletes earn silver at state indoor meet
Fitch senior Waylan Andrews came down the backstretch on the last corner of Saturday’s 400-meter dash final with gold in his eyes and Shaker Heights senior Elijah Owens on his hip.
Transfer to tackle YSU’s shortage of sacks
We might as well get this out of the way early. Yes, Youngstown State has a player named Nick DeKraker and, yes, his last name sounds an awful lot like, “Da cracker.”
Creditors of Forum fight on for funds
The unsecured creditors of the former Forum Health system are still trying to get more than $12 million in unrestricted donations to charitable foundations that supported Forum’s hospitals.
Tressel shared details on Pryor problem
When Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel learned last spring that some of his current players were in trouble, he shared the information with someone he thought could help his star quarterback.
Rich Center looking for larger quarters
People come from other areas to enroll their children in the Rich Center for Autism, which is outgrowing its space on the first floor of Fedor Hall on the Youngstown State University campus.
Jayhawks squish Spiders for trip to the Elite Eight
Ramping up for perhaps the biggest game in school history, 12th-seeded Richmond huddled in the tunnel.
Pearson sworn in as judge
As the first black female federal jurist in Ohio, U.S. District Court Judge Benita Y. Pearson said it wouldn’t have happened without those who blazed the trail before her.
Phantoms scare RoughRiders late
The Youngstown Phantoms threw a late scare at the Cedar Rapids Rough Riders before falling 4-3 on Friday.
School officials take new tack on bullying
Education and not punishment could be the solution to bullying for Austintown schools.
Company cancels plans to build waste-burning plant
The company that proposed to build and operate a $250 million waste-burning electric-power plant in Smith Township, Mahoning County, has canceled its plans to build the plant.
Davis leads Cavs past the Pistons
Baron Davis returned at the perfect time for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
MVSD engineer put on paid leave
The Mahoning Valley Sanitary District placed a long-time engineer on paid administrative leave Friday while it investigates what the board president would describe only as “an event” involving the employee.
I-80 crash in Hubbard Twp. injures 7
A Hubbard Township crash that injured seven is under investigation.
Liberty townsfolk rally around steakhouse, family in tragedy
Scott Husk stands in the lobby of his restaurant, West Fork Roadhouse, 3850 Belmont Ave., Liberty, where a sign for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is prominently displayed. Scott and his wife, Jen, who died Jan. 13 of cancer, supported the project, and the restaurant will sponsor Team Jen this year. The couple made generous donations of gift certificates and food to many community organizations.
Breach possible at Japanese power plant
A possible breach at Japan’s troubled nuclear plant escalated the crisis anew Friday, two full weeks after an earthquake and tsunami first compromised the facility.
Follow your Dreams
Loreatha V. Hawkins wants to do more than tell a nice story for her readers.
Wild shot lifts Wildcats over No. 1 Buckeyes
Brandon Knight knocked down a jumper with 5 seconds remaining as the fourth-seeded Wildcats stunned top-seeded Ohio State 62-60 on Friday in the East regional semifinals.
For four days, Youngstown is ‘circus town’
“Youngstown is definitely a circus town,” Clair Ballard said Friday. You better believe it.
Qatar flies combat mission over Libya
Fellow Arab and African nations raised the international pressure Friday on Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.
Senator, doctors put pressure on company to lower drug cost
Pregnant mothers and their premature babies ultimately will pay the health price because they may not be able to afford the medicine that prevents premature births, a U.S. senator and local health officials say.
Benefit dinner to raise funds for transplant patient
A spaghetti-dinner benefit to assist a former Mahoning Valley woman who recently received a double-lung transplant is set for 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Operating Engineers Local 66 Union Hall.
Students put to the test
Eleven teams of high school students huddled in clusters around computer screens Friday making decisions that would determine the fate of a company.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Teen injured in Ind. school shooting
Teen injured in Ind. school shooting MARTINSVILLE, Ind. Dustin Tatum was leaving his middle-
Police probe two robberies on North Side
Police are investigating two robberies on the city’s North Side this week. A man was shot during one of the robberies.
Youngstown police raid comes up with guns, drugs
Police raided a home on the city’s South Side, seizing guns and drugs.
New flag promotes pride in Hubbard
The March/April edition of Ohio Township News features an article submitted by John Pieton, Hubbard Township zoning administrator, about the township’s flag contest and how the flag promotes community pride.
METRO DIGEST | Attempted robbery at Home Depot
Police are searching for two men who attempted to rob Home Depot on Southern Boulevard.
Real-estate industry springs into action
Associated Press In suburban Chicago, it’s paradise to be a homebuyer. At the Millbrook Pointe
Reserve ticket funds covers the debt on Steelers’ stadium
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A reserve fund fed by a 5-percent ticket surcharge for Heinz Field
Ohio poll says Tressel has plenty of support
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Forget Gov. John Kasich and President Barack Obama.
Oil costs threaten to slow growth
Associated Press WASHINGTON Consumers helped boost economic growth in the final months of last
Burke’s team to face LaSalle in final
Associated Press Columbus Trey Burke, The Associated Press’ Mr. Basketball Ohio, had an off game
Smack talk spices OSU-Tennessee pregame
Associated Press DAYTON It only took a minute to raise the temperature of the Ohio State-
Grove City hosts EntreLeadership
Staff report grove city, pa. Whether you’re an individual who wants to develop your leadership
GRADS LIST
These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
Penguins net another shootout win
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Marc-Andre Fleury matched idol Martin Brodeur save for save through
Montoya earns pole for Fontana race
Associated Press FONTANA, CALIF. After a series of so-so qualifying runs the first four weeks
Fit families event
Fit families event youngstown Ebony Lifeline Support Group, Inc. and the YAA/Youngstown Super
Ohio PTA convention nears
Staff report columbus Ohio PTA is gearing up for its 105th Annual Convention on April 8-10 at
BRIDGE Weekly quiz
BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xK Q 7 uA J 9 7 6 3 2 vA 7 2 wVoid The
YSU student wins 2 ADDY awards
Staff report youngstown Youngstown State University student Chris Leson of Boardman proved he
Rite of passage: East High celebrates Quincea ±era
Staff report youngstown East High School had its fourth annual Quincea ±era Ball or Fiesta de
GM to restart pickup plant
General Motors will resume regular production at its pickup plant in Shreveport, La., on Monday, a week after the company shut it down and blamed a shortage of parts from Japan.
news shows
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Defense Secretary Robert Gates and
Troops open fire on protesters in Syria
Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria Troops opened fire on protesters in cities across Syria, and
Baby Jessica turns 25, gains access to trust fund
Associated Press MIDLAND, Texas Baby Jessica is all grown up. She’s Momma Jessica now. The
Ohio House panel sets possible vote on labor bill
Associated Press COLUMBUS Legislative leaders plan to work over the weekend to hash out their
Unrest in the Arab world
Latest developments in the Arab world’s unrest: JORDAN Protesters demanding reforms clashed with
150th anniversary
Western Reserve Community Church celebrates longevity and legacy By LINDA M. LINONIS
community church
community church Background Western Reserve Community Church, 8590 Hitchcock Road, Boardman, is
Dreams really do come true
Opinion: One of my all time favorite songs is the classic by Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson, “To All The
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mingzhang Kang, 65, of 111 Laurel Hills Lane,
Co-owner of Western Fork served heaping helpings of time and talent to Liberty Twp.
In telling Jen’s story, tears trickle down the face of her husband, Scott Husk. He smiles, too, remembering his loving, energetic and generous wife who fought a deadly disease.
lenten programs
lenten programs At area churches Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 490 N. High St., Cortland:
Armed robbery
Armed robbery YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University police are looking for the man who robbed
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Leonard Nimoy is 80. Actor Alan Arkin is 77. Actor James Caan is 71. Singer Diana
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Three Phantoms,” 8 p.m.: Three men who have each sung the lead
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open
Our lives are cyber driven
Opinion: By Peter Goldmark Newsday I’ve been searching for an article, or a blog, or a post that shines a
Surplus food
Surplus food Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave., Youngstown,
Falco, ‘Nurse Jackie’ return
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Edie Falco has performed the near impossible:
ZZ Top, Skynyrd coming to Covelli
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Rebels & Bandoleros Tour starring ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd will
Time is a factor with Senate Bill 5
Opinion: COLUMBUS A couple of things are evident in the ongoing debate over Republican-backed changes to
Unemployment drops 2 percent in Valley
By Kristen Russo krusso@vindy.com Youngstown There were 30,100 unemployed workers living in
Hollow rhetoric wins out
Opinion: Tulsa (Okla.) World: Not surprisingly, the state House approved by a whopping 86-8 margin a measure
Steel plant lays off 50 employees
Steel plant lays off 50 employees SHARON, Pa. A union official said a steel-galvanizing plant in
St. Christine’s students celebrate Chinese New Year
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The fourth-graders at St. Christine School celebrated the New Year
Boardman briefs
Meeting set for Women’s League The next meeting of the Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s League will
Phantom Squirts win Pepsi tourney in Buffalo
The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt Select team defeated Salmon River Storm (NY) 4-3 in sudden death
Trike-a-thon raises funds for St. Jude
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On March 15, the gym at the Growing Place Preschool was overrun
Sports briefs
Scramble for the Cardinals Canfield boys golf will host a four-person scramble May 23 at
Cardello takes fourth at Grade School state tourney
Poland’s Matt Cardello placed fourth at the OAC (Ohio Athletic Conference) state championships last
Schools to buy vacant lot to improve traffic
By Kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com Austintown schools will purchase a vacant lot on Idaho Road to
Stadium students hang out with their mentors
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com It might seem that an elementary student and a Boardman High
Science center sparks interest at Watson
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Mindy Gawlas, a staff educator for the Carnegie Science Center’s
St. Christine’s students celebrate Chinese New Year
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The fourth-graders at St. Christine School celebrated the New Year
Austintown briefs
Donate items for a trash and treasure sale Donations of unneeded items will be accepted April 6-8
Sports briefs
Spartan spaghetti dinner Sunday The Lady Spartans Fast Pitch Club will host a spaghetti dinner
North first-graders learn history of hats
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Usually when students enter their elementary school, they are
Canfield Players to perform ‘Anything Goes’
Anyone who has ever wondered what would happen if a nightclub singer, a stowaway in love with an engaged heiress, a public enemy, and his air-headed girlfriend all took the same cruise from New York City to London may finally get an answer.
Phantom Squirts win Pepsi tourney
The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt Select team defeated Salmon River Storm (NY) 4-3 in sudden death
Canfield briefs
Pasta benefit planned Sunday A pasta and meatball dinner to benefit double lung transplant
Canfield council supports school levy
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Mayor William Kay said its important that city council support
Sports briefs
Bowl Over Cancer fundraiser coming A “Bowl Over Cancer” fundraiser will be April 2 at Arrowhead
Four Canfield wrestlers place at Grade School state
Four of Canfield’s nine wrestlers in the OAC (Ohio Athletic Committee) Grade School State
St. Michael’s students celebrate St. Joseph
A group of fifth-graders from St. Michael Parish in Canfield, along with their families, organized
‘MILDRED PIERCE’
‘MILDRED PIERCE’ Where: HBO When: Part 1 and 2, Sunday, 9-11:05 p.m.; Part 3, April 3,
Murder mystery raises funds for cheerleaders
Stepping into Fitch High School on March 5 was a lot like stepping into a time machine back 26 years. The school’s cafeteria was transformed into a 1985 prom where a mystery was unfolding, as a group of ‘80’s Fitch students were found with an imaginary murder in their midst.
Local girls hockey players headed to nationals
Zoie Amatore (Canfield) and Alexis Stutz (Boardman) joined their teammates from the Amateur Penguin
Libraries extend hours
During the November levy campaign, the one question the librar staff heard most often was, “If the
School board adopts two resolutions
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com The board of education adopted two resolutions to approve
Canfield needs a Cheesecake Factory
Name: Maria Cutrona Age: 54 Job: Howard Hanna Real Estate Family: I am a mother of
Irish dancers entertain at Shepherd
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For St. Patrick’s Day, the residents of Boardman Shepherd of the
Smith to lead First Night Canfield
Barb Smith, a veteran of nonprofit management, will take over as the director of Canfield’s First
Sports briefs
Youth wrestler wins three matches at state tourney Austintown’s Drew Fairbanks (70 pounds) went
Glenwood robotics team third at YSU competition
The Boardman Glenwood Middle School robotics team recently took home an overall third-place prize at
Canfield youth collecting used sports equipment
Canfield High School seniors Lauren Lewis and Maggie Watt, will host a used sports equipment drive
Former Boardman swimmers excel in college
Former Boardman High School and current Westminster College swimmers Mark Brooks and Mike Barringer
Smith named Employee of the Year at Poland Shepherd
John Smith was selected as the Employee of the Year for Shepherd of the Valley-Poland at a recent
Poland Relay sponsors two fundraisers
Join the Relay For Life of Poland team as it raises a glass to toast cancer survivors and their
Local girls hockey players headed to nationals
Zoie Amatore (Canfield) and Alexis Stutz (Boardman) joined their teammates from the Amateur Penguin
Track relay team competes at indoor state meet
The 4x800 meter relay team comprised of seniors Carissa Plourde and Katie Heney, junior Tori Moore
ABWA honors Woman of the Year
The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA named Shirley Pappagallo as its 2011-2012 Woman of the Year on March
Phantom Squirts win Pepsi tourney in Buffalo
The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt Select team defeated Salmon River Storm (NY) 4-3 in sudden death
Program takes the scary out of science
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Beth Colbert, a program presenter for Carnegie Science Center,
Phantom Squirts win tourney in Buffalo
The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt Select team defeated Salmon River Storm (NY) 4-3 in sudden death o.t.
Poland Shepherd crowns Mardi Gras royalty
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On March 8, Poland Shepherd of the Valley celebrated Mardi Gras
Choose to take up the cross
“And he said to all: ‘If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross
NEWSMAKERS | Last ‘Oprah’ episode will be May 25
The final original episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” will air May 25.
HBO miniseries ‘Mildred’ is marvelous
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK A remarkable thing (and there are many) about
Senate Republicans must slow the adoption of photo-ID bill
Editorial: In an obvious attempt to suppress the votes of Ohioans who do not traditionally support them,
Poland briefs
Meeting set for Women’s League The next meeting of the Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s League will
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