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Big Tap In at Covelli raises toast to craft beers
Bottlers Jeff Riggs, left, and Dave Hoopes pour Hoppin’ Frog’s signature Silk Porter beer onto Italian roast coffee beans to distribute Saturday at the Big ...
Stories published April 22, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
UPDATE: Ohio Edison crews mobilize in advance of expected snowstorm
UPDATE: Ohio Edison crews mobilize in advance of expected snowstorm AKRON As a large spring
STEM students at YSU showcase projects, including a Da Vinci
STEM students at YSU showcase projects, including a Da Vinci By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com
Reid and Judy Schmutz to receive YSU’s 2012 Friends of University Award
Reid and Judy Schmutz to receive YSU’s 2012 Friends of University Award Staff report YOUNGSTOWN
Mill Creek Park hikers brave cool conditions to mark Earth Day 2012
Mill Creek Park hikers brave cool conditions to mark Earth Day 2012 By PETER H. MILLIKEN
UPDATE: Expect power outages from winter storm to hit Valley on Monday
UPDATE: Expect power outages from winter storm to hit Valley on Monday CLEVELAND A
Earthquake fears fail to slow applications for injection wells in Ohio
Earthquake fears fail to slow applications for injection wells in Ohio Associated Press
Black-on-black crime, violence increase substantially
Black-on-black crime, violence increase substantially Associated Press CINCINNATI A
Why do Youngstown, Mahoning Valley rank prominently on so many national lists?
Why do Youngstown, Mahoning Valley rank prominently on so many national lists? By Karl Henkel
Police use smoke bombs, pepper spray to disperse crowd of 3,000 at Kent State
Police use smoke bombs, pepper spray to disperse crowd of 3,000 at Kent State Associated Press
Loopholes hamper enforcement of Ohio sex-offender law
Loopholes hamper enforcement of Ohio sex-offender law Associated Press DAYTON A newspaper
Winter storm watch for Valley issued; 6 to 12 inches of snow possible
Winter storm watch for Valley issued; 6 to 12 inches of snow possible The National Weather Service
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark Church Fellowship Hall on Logan
MASONIC GROUPS
TUESDAY Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Youngstown Masonic
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY Hubbard Junior Garden Club will meet at 6 p.m. at the home of Marian Simmons Bennington,
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Angels of Easter Seals schedule perennial event to cultivate caring
BOARDMAN “A Country Garden” is the theme that will symbolize the 35th Annual Spring Luncheon &
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
SOCIETY DIGEST || Library branch will host tree ID program
Library branch will host tree ID program LIBERTY The Liberty Branch Library of the Warren-
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY Pecora Greer Date of birth: April 24, 1922. Place of birth: Danville, Va.
James, Ethel Marcum and family mark 40th wedding anniversary
HUBBARD James and Ethel Marcum of Hubbard will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their marriage
Kowals celebrate 50th anniversary with their family
AUSTINTOWN Richard and Patricia Kowal of Austintown marked the 50th anniversary of their marriage
Couple mark 50th with family party and trip to Fla.
YOUNGSTOWN William and Karen Weems of Youngstown observed their 50th wedding anniversary April 14
Family, friends celebrate 50th with Ulriches
MCDONALD Albert and Josephine Ulrich of McDonald celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with
Rivello-Monico wedding vows to be said July 28
Ron and Sue Rivello of Struthers are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Jamie Lynn Rivello, also of Struthers, and Daniel Adam Monico of Boardman.
Melissa Cain and Robert Dripps to marry June 16
LAKE MILTON Melissa Cain and Robert Dripps, both of Lake Milton, are announcing their engagement
Breetz-Colarich wedding to be at St. Rose Church
SOLON, OHIO Bob and Peggy Breetz of Solon, Ohio, are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Couple planning June wedding at Lake Erie winery
Denise Green of Boardman and John Green of Canfield are announcing the engagement and forthcoming
Free pond care seminar Tuesday in Warren
A free seminar about pond-treatment products and plans will be Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Tractor Supply Co. store, 3800 Elm Road NE, Warren.
Valley man’s life reflects Ohio’s care of mentally ill
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Youngstown Before the Mahoning Valley knew William
Is the rise in quakes natural or man-made?
Although an earthquake study by the U.S. Geological Survey does not include Ohio, the results could have an impact on the oil and gas industry moving forward.
Gamblers clobber Phantoms for edge
Green Bay scores 4 in the first By WESTON HODKIEWICZ Green Bay Press-Gazette ASHWAUBENON ,
YSU sponsors community-building event for youth
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Building leadership and community spirit among
Canfield institutes new school ranking system
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield A new ranking system at Canfield High School will
K.O. Drugs tourney set for third round
Staff report CAMPBELL The 25th annual K.O. Drugs high school boxing tournament will resume
Overcoming odds, Jabre Weatherly sets sights on trip
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jabre Weatherly is no stranger to
Home runs power YSU to blowout of Wright State
By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com Canfield The Youngstown State University Softball team’s
Harless pitches well but YSU falls
Staff report milwaukee The Youngstown State baseball team got a strong start from Russ Harless
Walkers raise funds for MS in Niles
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES The sign on Michelle Schuller’s back said it all: “I’m
Ursuline motherhouse plans open house
Staff report CANFIELD The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown will host an open house from 1 to 3
Food drive planned by letter carriers
Staff report youngstown Youngstown District Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, through
Big Tap In at Covelli raises toast to craft beers
Bottlers Jeff Riggs, left, and Dave Hoopes pour Hoppin’ Frog’s signature Silk Porter beer onto Italian roast coffee beans to distribute Saturday at the Big Tap In at the Covelli Centre.
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. I’d like to find DVDs of an old show I haven’t seen in
Obama faces political trouble if Hoerig case isn’t addressed
Editorial: With Ohio as a battleground in the November presidential election, the predominantly Democratic
For-profit? Surely the state kids
Editorial: For-profit? Surely the state kids If the punchline of this joke didn’t have the potential to cost
Phenology gardens
McClatchy Newspapers AKRON How strange has this spring been? Denise Ellsworth can tell you
Earth Day: Article of faith
Opinion: By Robert H. NELSON McClatchy-Tribune On Earth Day fast approaching, Americans might want to
Rising to the top
New Waterford dairy grows its business in order to be ... By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com
OSU’s Trebilcock qualifies for Olympic Trials
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com In early March, Ohio State sophomore Garrett Trebilcock swam from
Take five: Earth to TV viewers, Earth to TV viewers. Today is Earth Day, which makes us think, of
Take five: Earth to TV viewers, Earth to TV viewers. Today is Earth Day, which makes us think, of
MILESTONES
MILESTONES SCOUTS Scott Charles Schilling, son of Scott and Marie Schilling, recently received
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, April 22, the 113th day of 2012. There are 253 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
METRO DIGEST || Man, woman killed in motorcycle accident
Double fatality GREENVILLE, Pa. Authorities in western Pennsylvania said an early morning
The key to enjoying greater riches is working harder and longer
Opinion: The so-called great divide between the “rich” and the “poor” ideally is seen as those whose
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
‘JUST AWESOME’
Chicago’s Humber Throws perfect game Associated Press seattle Phil Humber had Tommy John
O’Brien ushers in PSU’s new era with Blue-White game
Associated Press state college, pa. Penn State’s new coach draped a whistle around his neck,
Kent State’s Curtis leads Houston Open
Associated Press san antonio Ben Curtis is still ahead at the Texas Open, leaving him just one
Indians end A’s winning streak
Associated Press oakland, calif. Jack Hannahan remains respectful when he talks about his
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, special meeting, 4 p.m., meeting room, township
Baker’s Golden Dairy
Baker’s Golden Dairy Fast facts Products: Whole, 2 percent, chocolate milk and two flavors of
Louis-Dreyfus plays hapless ‘Veep’ on HBO
By Ellen Gray McClatchy Newspapers “What have I been missing here?” asks Vice President Selina
This stereo receiver is one of the best buys in audio
Q. I need a stereo receiver, and there are not many around these days. What do you recommend?
ATTRACTIONS GALORE
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. Shadowbox with a silhouetted Muhammad Ali. Grab a bat and take
Sewage-geothermal idea draws on limitless fuel
The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA Among the many renewable energy sources — wind, solar,
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. What is the origin of the phrase “dog days of summer”? T.E., Redondo Beach,
Writing workshop set
Writing workshop set YOUNGSTOWN From 7 to 9 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month, Jim Villani
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending April 14
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Calico Joe” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 2. “Guilty Wives” by James
Butler to auction artwork
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Every five years or so, the Butler Institute of
ROSEMOND || Absence of marriage is real problem
McClatchy Newspapers About 40 years ago, as divorce was becoming commonplace, America began
Many medical implants never tested for safety
A new investigation by Consumer Reports revealed that while millions of American consumers have
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS columbiana county New complaints CACH LLC v. Lee Charlton, money. Dissolutions
Honeywell, Inmarsat sign deal
Honeywell, Inmarsat sign deal Honeywell International Inc. has agreed to work with satellite
Windsor House event
Windsor House event New Middletown Windsor House Inc., owners and operators of 11 nursing
Meadows Plastering sweeps to title
Meadows Plastering won the Tri-County Classic League at Holiday after sweeping all three trimesters.
Parking wars loom at YSU
Opinion: In the annals of dumb decisions made on the hallowed grounds of Youngstown State University, the one
Charles Colson dies
Charles Colson dies WASHINGTON He was described as the “evil genius” of the Nixon administration
newsmakers
newsmakers Ted Nugent pleads guilty in illegal kill ANCHORAGE, Alaska Rocker and wildlife
birthdays
birthdays Actress Charlotte Rae (“The Facts of Life”) is 86. Actress Estelle Harris (“Seinfeld”)
Penguins expect desperation
Associated Press VOORHEES, N.J. Pittsburgh’s Marc-Andre Fleury reverted to 40-win form and
Village is painting a new life
The Columbus Dispatch GLOUSTER, Ohio The transformation was swift. Regina Williams left home to
Biffle or Edwards? Roush drivers split on No. 1
Associated Press Kansas city, kan. Greg Biffle leads the Sprint Cup standings. He’s coming off a
Browns beware the bust factor in draft
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton is filled with the busts of
YMCA expresses concern with concussion bill
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio bill aimed at protecting athletes with concussions has drawn
Burnett rolls as Pirates trip St. Louis
Associated Press pittsburgh A.J. Burnett pitched three-hit ball for seven innings in his
Probe of ’79 case renewed
Associated Press NEW YORK The investigation into the disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz has
METRO DIGEST || Prized deer shot, stolen
Prized deer shot, stolen NEW CASTLE A 22-year-old Ellwood City man is facing felony charges of
A lot hasn’t happened in a decade
Opinion: A lot hasn’t happened in a decade Remember those good old days way back in 2002? Oh. how things
Growing threat to the economy
Chicago Tribune CHICAGO Move over, mortgages. Get out of the way, Greece. Another economic
Fashion sparks bite of Big Apple, and The Plaza makes it sweet
By SEAN BARRON Special to the Vindicator BOARDMAN If you ask Nancy W. Smith what words she
MEYER MANIA
Scarlet defeats Gray in head coach Urban Meyer’s debut on the Buckeyes sideline at Ohio Stadium
A place you just don’t go
Opinion: Sports taught me a lot in life as a kid — lessons as important as in the classroom. Compete, lose,
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