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The Valley’s Titanic loss
The RMS Titanic sank 100 years ago today, April 15, 1912, during a trip from Southampton, England, to New York City, taking 1,178 of her ...
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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Three protesters arrested at site of BP lease signings in Greenford
Three protesters arrested at site of BP lease signings in Greenford By robert Guttersohn
YSU makes President’s Higher Education Honor Roll
YSU makes President’s Higher Education Honor Roll Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State
Pirates break 5-game losing skid
Pirates break 5-game losing skid SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kevin Correia pitched six effective innings,
Indians sweep Royals
Indians sweep Royals KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Travis Hafner hit one of the longest home runs in
Flyers beat Penguins 8-4
Flyers beat Penguins 8-4 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Danny Briere, Matt Read and Max Talbot each scored
All Pa. oil, gas waste needs treatment, official urges
All Pa. oil, gas waste needs treatment, official urges Associated Press PITTSBURGH A
Two arrested in death of infant girl found in Toledo freezer
Two arrested in death of infant girl found in Toledo freezer Associated Press TOLEDO Police
Ohio plans aggressive campaign to fight casino con artists
Ohio plans aggressive campaign to fight casino con artists Associated Press CLEVELAND Ohio is
Don’t expect I-680 construction slowdowns to end anytime soon
Don’t expect I-680 construction slowdowns to end anytime soon By Ashley Luthern
Haven’t filed taxes yet? Relax, you have two more days
Haven’t filed taxes yet? Relax, you have two more days By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com
Millions in federal stimulus dollars flowed to questionable Ohio charter schools
Millions in federal stimulus dollars flowed to questionable Ohio charter schools DAYTON, Ohio
Taliban launch major offensive in Afghanistan; NATO bases targeted
Taliban launch major offensive in Afghanistan; NATO bases targeted Associated Press KABUL,
More than 100 tornadoes rip across Midwest; at least 5 killed
More than 100 tornadoes rip across Midwest; at least 5 killed Associated Press WOODWARD, Okla.
Vallus daughters gather family for parents’ 50th
POLAND Eddie and Patty Vallus of Poland celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage April 8
Kalenits family honors couple for 60th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN The family of Frank and Ann Kalenits of Youngstown honored them April 5 at a family
Style show to benefit Hannah’s House
Style show to benefit Hannah’s House NILES Warren Family Mission will sponsor A Heart for
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY | Grace E. Smith
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY Grace E. Smith THE HONOREE Residence: Crandall Medical Center, Copeland
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club of Liberty will have its annual spring meeting at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at First
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will host speaker Peg Flynn on “The Three R’s of Recycling.” Hostess is Mary
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Youngstown Federation will meet for a noon luncheon at The Youngstown Club, 210 E.
Youngstown Rotary plans annual reverse raffle
YOUNGSTOWN Rotary Club of Youngstown will sponsor its 13th annual reverse raffle, live auction and
New Castle — A One-Horse Town
For a country creature transplanted in the city, Cooper the miniature horse isn’t so small when it comes to defending himself.
Phantoms close season with shootout win
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms’ most successful season
Harding’s Herron awaiting an NFL call
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com When Daniel “Boom” Herron came out of Warren Harding five years
Boardman walk promotes children’s health
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Hunter Crites of Austintown envisions being able to
Excitement reigns as girls choose free prom dresses
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN A large room in Boardman’s Evangel Baptist
YSU's Thomas finds role with Red Sox
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Red Sox reliever Justin Thomas has a 5-month-old daughter and a
YSU sophomore ready for Boston
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com Sam Gindlesberger says he can’t wait. That’s both
Board recommends change to Southington historic site
SOUTHINGTON The Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board has recommended that the 2011
METRO DIGEST || Sharon native killed
Blood drives set this week Youngstown These blood drives are scheduled in the Red Cross’
K.O. Drugs tournament enters second round
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com CAMPBELL The 25th annual K.O. Drugs High School Boxing
For Wilson, necessity the father of invention
Old-fashioned ingenuity is a great thing. Proof of such is Rich Wilson. During the NEO high
Strong performances fill dark ‘Buried Child’
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse’s Griffith
Earth Fest at Penn State Shenango
Staff report SHARON, PA. Penn State Shenango’s annual Earth Fest will be Saturday from noon to 5
US, Canada stand alone
Associated Press CARTAGENA, Colombia A summit of 33 Western Hemisphere leader opened Saturday
The Valley’s Titanic loss
The RMS Titanic sank 100 years ago today, April 15, 1912, during a trip from Southampton, England, to New York City, taking 1,178 of her 2,200 passengers to a watery grave. Prominent city resident Col. George D. Wick, the first president of Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co., was among those who died after the giant ship struck an iceberg about 11:40 p.m. April 14, 1912. The ship sank about three hours later. His body was never recovered.
Family shares matriarch’s Titanic survival
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com hermitage, pa. When Joseph George visited the Harry
Grand Central looks to 2013 centennial
Associated Press NEW YORK Grand Central Terminal will celebrate its centennial as a landmark
Civil War event at Eastwood Mall
Staff report niles The Sutliff Museum of the Warren Library Association will present its second
college costs New site figures potential debt for students
Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Want to calculate how much you could owe in student loans
MASONIC GROUPS
WEDNESDAY Sunrise Chapter 458, OES, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Liberty Masonic
Exhibit celebrates the life of Pat Nixon
Los Angeles Times YORBA LINDA, Calif. As the wife of an ambitious politician, Pat Nixon had her
2 extra days to watch classic comedies
We get a break this year because April 15 falls on a Sunday, so the procrastinators among us won’t
Leonardi Legacy concert planned
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The annual Leonardi Legacy concert will be at 8 p.m. Thursday in
Titanic’s sinking: Was it more than human folly?
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON After an entire century that included two
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending April 7
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Lost Years” by Mary Higgins Clark (Simon & Schuster) 2. “Guilty Wives”
years ago
Today is Sunday, April 15, the 106th day of 2012. There are 260 days left in the year. Associated
DRIVEN TO CREATE
Prototype developer keeps plugging away The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA By way of
Is it time to rethink your cleaning routine?
If you’ve been cleaning the same way for years, it might be time to rethink your routine, says
record reviews
Bonnie Raitt Album: “Slipstream” (Redwing Records) Grade: B It takes Bonnie Raitt less than a
US tax code must be reformed
Opinion: By Dean Garfield McClatchy-Tribune The recent trend of positive job numbers — while good — do
Season to end on high notes
Staff report Youngstown The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Randall Craig
Salem author plans book-signing event
Salem author plans book-signing event SALEM R.T. Schuck, a Salem artist, has written a biography
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS Colulmbiana County New complaints Zelda Doak v. Joe Stryffeler, personal injury.
CAREER PATHS
CAREER PATHS MANUFACTURING Brad Fedorchak was recently promoted to business manufacturing
For this budding farmer, incubator fosters growth
McClatchy Newspapers CHARLOTTE, N.C. Every week, Joe Rowland places a framed photocopy of a
Good Morning event to take place in May
Good Morning event to take place in May CANFIELD The Good Morning, Canfield breakfast will take
Nursing-home residents love ... Hanging out with their 4-legged friend
By JoAnn Jones Special to The Vindicator HOWLAND Veronica Veselich, a resident of Shepherd of
ARMS MUSEUM || Titanic exhibit
The Arms Family Museum, Wick Avenue, features “Titanic: Tragedy in the Headlines,” to
ROSEMOND || On parenting
McClatchy Newspapers Q. My 12-year-old daughter thinks she’s old enough to set her own bedtime.
Who had right to stand ground?
Opinion: Who had right to stand ground? I have followed the Trayvon Martin case from the beginning to now.
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. My mom used to say, “Heavens to Murgatroyd!” Where did that phrase originate?
Crossword fans — read this
Opinion: Betty Bannon admits she cheats. She’s obsessed with crossword puzzles, including The Vindicator’s
Biffle pulls away; Roush wins again
Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas Greg Biffle regained the lead when he charged under Jimmie
Harangody leads Cavaliers
Associated Press WASHINGTON Luke Harangody had 16 points and 10 rebounds, Anthony Parker scored
Flyers stake their claim as NHL’s comeback kids
Associated Press VOORHEES, N.J. There is no shortage of suggestions, from serious to silly, for
Severe weather hits Midwest
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. More than a dozen possible tornadoes were reported Saturday as
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, food and clothing
Politics rears its ugly head
Opinion: To understand just how difficult it will be to change the court system in Mahoning County below the
YSU softball team drops two
Staff report VALPARAISO, IND. After falling to Valparaiso 4-3 in the opener, the Youngstown
US military also involved in scandal
Associated Press CARTAGENA, Colombia An embarrassing scandal involving prostitutes and Secret
Big crowd watches Bucks’ passing game
Associated Press COLUMBUS The look in Urban Meyer’s eyes said it all as several hundred Ohio
Don’t compound a tragedy
Editorial: Don’t compound a tragedy The state of Pennsylvania has taken on a challenging and necessarily
Law gives Zimmerman chances
Associated Press MIAMI George Zimmerman persuaded the police not to charge him for killing
A classic retelling of the tale
Editorial: Perhaps no other single histori- cal event manages to reach across generations as does the sinking
newsmakers
newsmakers Richie, Anderson among tax scofflaws LOS ANGELES Pamela Anderson and Lionel Richie
Liberty’s model of efficiency
Editorial: Consolidation of Liberty Township’s 911 emergency phone service serves as a win-win-win
Valpo’s Wild pitcher shuts down Penguins
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com NILES Youngstown State baseball coach Rich Pasquale will
Brawl, blown lead can’t stop Indians
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Shin-Soo Choo hit a two-run double with two outs in the 10th
Events around the world mark Titanic centenary
Associated Press ABOARD MS BALMORAL In the birthplace of Titanic, residents gathered for a
Hall inducts 2012 class in rowdy celebration
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony didn’t miss Axl Rose at all.
Toledo police find dead infant in freezer
Toledo police find dead infant in freezer TOLEDO Police in Toledo are investigating the
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q: I so admire David Tutera. Can you tell me about him? He appears to have a
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