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Warren family event memorializes Trayvon and others, calls for end to violence
Warren family event memorializes Trayvon and others, calls for end to violence Staff report
Feds investigate engine fires in Lordstown-built Cruzes
Feds investigate engine fires in Lordstown-built Cruzes DETROIT The government is investigating
Four die after Ohio teen driving van hits car head-on
Four die after Ohio teen driving van hits car head-on Associated Press MONTEZUMA, Ohio A 16
March 2012 Valley weather: Little lion, lots of lamb
March 2012 Valley weather: Little lion, lots of lamb Staff and wire report YOUNGSTOWN March
How will Trumbull residents spend $331 million in shale payments?
How will Trumbull residents spend $331 million in shale payments? By Karl Henkel
Santorum compares his campaign status to Ohio State-Kansas game
Santorum compares his campaign status to Ohio State-Kansas game MILWAUKEE (AP) — Rick Santorum
Port authority board member questions legality of bed-tax use
Port authority board member questions legality of bed-tax use By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com
Unprecedented hearing on suspending Marc Dann’s law license is Tuesday
Unprecedented hearing on suspending Marc Dann’s law license is Tuesday By DAVID SKOLNICK
Dismembered Ohioan suffocated, stabbed in bathtub
Dismembered Ohioan suffocated, stabbed in bathtub Associated Press URBANA, Ohio Three Ohioans
Deanna Santore | Michael Christopher
YOUNGSTOWN Deanna Santore and Michael Christopher, both of Cranberry, Pa., exchanged wedding vows
Krista Ginnetti | Vincent Antonucci
POLAND Krista Leigh Ginnetti and Vincent Patrick Antonucci, both of Columbus, were married Oct.
Callista Conzett | Ryan Dammann
UPPER ARLINGTON, OHIO Callista Marie Conzett and Ryan Todd Dammann, both of Columbus, were united
Filipans’ 50th is marked with renewal of vows
GIRARD Ron and Loretta Filipan of Girard recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding
Couple’s children host reception at St. Mark Hall for 50th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Jesse “JW” and Rebecca “Becky” Thomas of Youngstown marked the 50th anniversary of
Bus trips to benefit Relay for Life teams
Bus trips to benefit Relay for Life teams POLAND Two Relay For Life teams are taking
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
AARP Driver Safety Program, co-sponsored by the Austintown Senior Center and the Mahoning County
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church. Hostesses are
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Mau Mil Club, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Friendly’s in
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY | Lucy Pizzuto Cucchiaro
City of residence: Ridgewood, N.J. Date of birth: March 22, 1922, in Youngstown. FAMILY
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Ikebana meet at 9 a.m. Shirley Winkler, instructor, will provide the lesson. WEDNESDAY
50th anniversary gathers loved ones of Mr., Mrs. Scali
BOARDMAN The Lake Club in Poland was the site of a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres party March 3 for
Winter Athletes of the Year
These eight area athletes chosen by The Vindicator enjoyed success to the highest level in the 2011-12 season. Read about their accomplishments in their own words:
Pavlik’s return to the ring successful and short with second-round TKO
Staff report SAN ANTONIO Kelly Pavlik’s return to the ring proved to be short. And highly
New drilling law deepens discord
When gas companies began developing Pennsylvania with wells that use horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing in shale, the state Legislature found it had to play catch-up.
Test water before drilling begins, microbiologist says
Many resources are renewable, but groundwater is not one of them.
System would require more testing
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Students will take more tests, and it will be
Event celebrates women of color
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN More than 100 women of all ages came out
Kids go on the hunt for eggs
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Gray skies and chilly temperatures didn’t
Expo showcases needs of animals
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES If there is an overriding theme of this weekend’s
RISKS AND RICHES IN THE FRACKING ERA
Rich and Shirley Sallmen built their house three years ago on a treeless hill on 24 acres surrounded by peaceful, rolling farmland that makes up much of Little Beaver Township.
Ohio State Basketball | BLUE BAYOU
Buckeyes blow 13-point first-half lead, fall to kansas in semifinal By Bob Baptist The Columbus
YSU softball sweeps Vikings
By Jim Flick sports@vindy.com Canfield An extra inning, walk-off home run gave the Youngstown
Phantoms loss streak grows to four
Staff report GREEN BAY, WIS. The Youngstown Phantoms’ hopes of securing home-ice advantage for
record reviews
Madonna Album: “MDNA” (Interscope Records/Live Nation) Grade: B Madonna says it best on the
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. What is the name of the actor who played Cloud Dancing in the TV show “Dr.
Former Tod, United buildings have unique place in industial history
Opinion: I was saddened to see that now all of the former United Engineering plant is scheduled to be
Kasich still hopeful that tax-reform plan will be approved
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich remains hopeful of convincing
Shale gas: What’s to come?
Opinion: Lewayne Peterson built a pyramid home. Washington, Pa., south of Pittsburgh, has had an explosion
Search intensifies for missing runner
hSearch intensifies for missing runner Search teams intensified efforts Saturday to find renowned
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, a United Way Agency, is the local resource for volunteer
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, a United Way Agency, is the local resource for volunteer
Congress gets rough treatment from court
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court left little doubt during last week’s marathon
What’s in store for Macejko?
Opinion: Youngstown City Prosecutor Jay Macejko should have quit while he was ahead — because he now faces
newsmakers
newsmakers Swift’s date for ACM Awards hospitalized NASHVILLE, Tenn. The New Jersey teen who
Decision on bed-tax increase should be made with the facts
Editorial: Both sides in the debate over the proposal to increase Mahoning County’s bed tax by 2 percent offer
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Maple Syrup Festival, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Hayrides, Civil War re-
Homemade plane crashes, killing pilot
Associated Press BELMONT, Ohio Records indicate the small plane involved in a fatal crash in
Climate changes aren’t so sweet
Opinion: Climate changes aren’t so sweet The Vindicator’s article last weekend regarding the Boardman Maple
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Debbie Reynolds is 80. Country singer Jim Ed Brown is 78. Actress Ali MacGraw is
Years Ago
Today is Palm Sunday, April 1, the 92nd day of 2012. There are 274 days left in the year. This is
Young stars on display
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Young male country- music stars are as rare as pink pickups
FRACKING FRONTIER
FRACKING FRONTIER SFlbUpcoming installments in the series: Fort Worth civic leaders opened
Plea bargaining is elevated
Opinion: Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court elevated plea bargaining, as Justice Antonin Scalia put it, “from
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. Has “Revenge” been taken off TV? A. If you mean canceled, the answer is
Three win, 100 million lose record US lottery jackpot
by the hour on Thursday and Friday, Americans had snapped up tickets while dreaming of quitting
Wolfe in line for NFL draft
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com The best season of Derek Wolfe’s career almost didn’t happen.
Mega Millions winners are rich, but not THAT rich
Mega Millions winners are rich, but not THAT rich AP Photo NYJC101, MDSR103, ALDOT101, CAGB102,
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending March 24
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Stay Close” by Harlan Coben (Dutton) 2. “Lone Wolf” by Jodi Picoult
YSU Diversity Council to honor Malcolm X
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University’s Diversity Council will sponsor a public
Associated Press
Associated Press SANFORD, Fla. Thousands joined a march Saturday through the Florida town where
Bill honors Vietnam vets
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Tom Burke recalled his return to the United States in
Romney predicts victory in Wis.
Associated Press FITCHBURG, Wis. Appearing ever-more confident in Wisconsin’s primary,
Utility-bill changes
Utility-bill changes NILES Starting this month, residents will notice that their water, sewer
If you build it, they will fold
Editorial: If you build it, they will fold There was a day when the Ohio Constitution was clear about
Clinton: Time running out for diplomacy
Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton made clear
Containers done right
By Nara Schoenberg Chicago Tribune In theory, containers overflowing with flowers, herbs,
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Prosecutor known for her tough tactics
Associated Press SANFORD, Fla. The special prosecutor leading the investigation into the
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown Board of Health, 8 a.m., conference room, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Suite 200.
YSU gets off to fast start and beats Butler
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com NILES The Youngstown State University baseball team heated
Kentucky knocks off in-state rival Louisville
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Kentucky owns the Bluegrass State. Now it can concentrate on the
Baylor goes for perfection in the Women’s Final Four
Associated Press DENVER An hour after losing in last season’s regional finals, Brittney Griner
Roger GEISER
Roger GEISER Canfield Hockey When Roger Geiser moved to Canfield in 2008 he experienced quite a
Dan SIMMONS
Dan SIMMONS Champion Bowling Whether he’s on his own staring at 10 pins from 60 feet away, or
Emily THIRION
Emily THIRION Harding swimming/Diving Emily Thirion was 6 years old the first time she remembers
Penguins on the defensive
Lack of experience among defenders is a concern By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
A LAUGHING MATTER
What would we do without the enjoyment we get from our kids and pets? Take a look at these
Kahne is on pole for Goody’s 500 race
NASCAR Wire Service MARTINSVILLE, Va. Kasey Kahne proved once again that he’s a fast starter,
Taylor WILLIAMS
Taylor WILLIAMS Howland Basketball It won’t be all that hard for Taylor Williams to adjust from
Sprucing up Cleveland
Associated Press CLEVELAND Tourism boosters hoping to maximize $2 billion in new attractions,
Who HAS leases? How you can find out In Lawrence County, leases for Marcellus Shale mineral rights are being offered primarily by two companies: Shell Western Exploration and Production and Hilcorp.
In Lawrence County: Go to the website lawrencecountyrecordspa.us. Create an account. Once on the
Winners are rich but not that rich
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Congratulations, Mega Millions winners! You’ve just won the biggest
Nico GRAZIANI
Nico GRAZIANI Boardman Wrestling Finishing off three rounds of heated action on the wrestling
Poetry book arrives from local author
Poetry book arrives from local author LIBERTY Liberty resident Clara Charity has released her
Ryan BAILEY
Ryan BAILEY Boardman swimming/Diving He’s set records individually, but what Boardman’s Ryan
Damicos are among PBA’s biggest fans
In some respects, Doxie Damico would be classified as a groupie, but, in reality, the Austintown
Jake JACUBEC
Jake JACUBEC Struthers Basketball “He makes it look easy.” That was a statement often heard at
Amanda WESS
Amanda WESS Hubbard BOWLING At her older brother’s eighth birthday bowling party, 3 year old
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