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Gains, Macejko try to make their case
In the Mahoning County prosecutor's race, incumbent Paul Gains is being challenged by Youngstown Law Director Jay Macejko in next month's Democratic primary.
Stories published February 19, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
New Castle man faces indecent assault charges against 10-year-old
New Castle man faces indecent assault charges against 10-year-old New castle, PA A 31-year-old
Mercer County man killed in one-car accident
Mercer County man killed in one-car accident Staff Report COOLSPRING, PA A 58-year-old Mercer
Woman escapes sexual assault; New Castle man charged
Woman escapes sexual assault; New Castle man charged Staff report SHENANGO, Pa Township police
Ohio sheriff pays $3.8M in overtime, gives 62,000 hours of comp time
Ohio sheriff pays $3.8M in overtime, gives 62,000 hours of comp time Associated Press COLUMBUS
Option to explore charter government for Warren remains on table
Option to explore charter government for Warren remains on table By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com
Tammy Reed, Nicholas Lyons to wed in Texas
POLAND Ray and Valerie Reed of Poland are announcing the engagement and coming marriage of their
Courtney Takash, Jerad Jordan set May wedding day
HUBBARD Luke and Jolene Takash are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Lynn
Kilgore-Robinson wedding plans are announced
Lori Kilgore of Atlanta and Michael Kilgore of Columbus, along with Mark and Rosemary Robinson of
Inchak-Corll wedding will be summer event
AUSTINTOWN The parents of Monica Lisa Inchak, a Canfield resident, are announcing her engagement
50th anniversary of Yaksics is party occasion
NEW MIDDLETOWN Mike and Frances Yaksic of New Middletown celebrated the 50th anniversary of their
At Goodwill event you’ll be hunting for antiques
YOUNGSTOWN The Junior Group of Goodwill has scheduled its annual Gala and Antique and Collectible
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY | Carl J. Pedaline
Residence: Youngstown. Birthday: Feb. 21, 1922. Spouse: Married Madelyn Hubert March 11, 1944.
Baby, mother, kidnapping suspect found dead in Ohio garage
Baby, mother, kidnapping suspect found dead in Ohio garage Associated Press CLEVELAND Police
Symphony programs to benefit from Trunk Show Extravaganza
YOUNGSTOWN A fundraising event has been scheduled to benefit the Youngstown Symphony’s education
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate members will watch a video on cooking with herbs at 12:30 p.m. The hostess is
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church, 3504 Main St.,
FDA to study inhalable lipstick-style caffeine
FDA to study inhalable lipstick-style caffeine Associated Press BOSTON U.S. Food and Drug
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Mid-February gasoline prices hit historic high, may reach $4.25 by April
Mid-February gasoline prices hit historic high, may reach $4.25 by April NEW YORK (AP) — Gasoline
Downtown Youngstown lacks coordinated plan to market itself
Downtown Youngstown lacks coordinated plan to market itself By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com
ODNR plans to implement new regulations on injection wells
ODNR plans to implement new regulations on injection wells khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The
Former Detroit Lion to speak on depression, suicide at YSU
Former Detroit Lion to speak on depression, suicide at YSU Eric Hipple, former quarterback with
Villa Maria program will address how climate affects the poor
Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center will offer a program from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on how climate change affects the world’s poor.
Warren Family Mission needs food donations for families
The Warren Family Mission is asking the public for food for its pantry, which is low on box and jar foods, such as macaroni and cheese, rices, beans, pasta, oatmeal, peanut butter, spaghetti sauce, canned fruits, oatmeal, cereal, instant mashed potatoes, snacks, crackers, stews and soups.
Mahoning County police offer safety tips on how to fend off a stalker
By John W. GOODWIN JR. and Elise Franco news@vindy.com Youngstown Police say they’ll do all
Green Bay Phoenix rise, rally to beat YSU women in overtime
Green Bay Phoenix rise, rally to beat YSU women in overtime By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com
Allure of shale prompts Mill Creek MetroParks Board to vet options
Mill Creek MetroParks has financed some of its needs in the past 15 years from $3.7 million in funding that is not from golf or Riverside Gardens or Lanterman’s Mill.
Falcon, 2 Spartan wrestlers advance
By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com Austintown Taking a wait-and-see approach on the
South Range advances; Springfield is ousted
By Jim flick sports@vindy.com Mineral ridge The South Range High girls basketball squad led
Harwood Institute: Youngstown schools plan must be about people
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Community engagement will play a role in the
Mooney graduate McCarthy excited for Chiefs chance
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As a member of the Denver Broncos last season,
Youngstown’s justice fair draws crowds
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Officer Ron Jankowski is used to questioning people,
Mooney’s Joe Boniface advances to state swim meet
Staff report CLEVELAND Cardinal Mooney’s Joe Boniface finished second in the 50-yard freestyle
New Castle's new chief wants officers to impact kids’ lives
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle, pa. New Castle’s new police chief wants his
Attendance at Eastwood home show expected to reach record
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES If you’re looking for signs that the economy is
Western Reserve holds off Mineral Ridge
By lowell spencer sports@vindy.com BEAVER TOWNSHIP The Western Reserve High girls basketball
WFD swears in new firefighters
Staff report WARREN The Warren Fire Department has sworn in six new firefighters and still needs
ARMED FORCES DIGEST || Donations needed for vets in need
STRUTHERS Veterans’ Outreach, which helps veterans in
Gains, Macejko try to make their case
In the Mahoning County prosecutor's race, incumbent Paul Gains is being challenged by Youngstown Law Director Jay Macejko in next month's Democratic primary.
Rich history
Farmers National Bank celebrates its 125th anniversary By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com
Make all Delphi retirees equal
Editorial: Make all Delphi retirees equal It is not too late to right a wrong that was set in motion nearly
Macejko, Gains clash on Ch. 21
Opinion: Does Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains show up for work drunk — when he does show up, that is?
Lefty on top despite Northern hijinks
Associated Press LOS ANGELES One shot clipped an ash tree and kept Phil Mickelson out of worse
More schools serving 3 meals a day to kids
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Too often, it is after the fact that teachers discover their
Great Backyard Bird Count
By Kathy Van Mullekom Daily Press Warmer temperatures and lack of snow in parts of North
Man’s father offers to pay for slashed tires
Associated Press COLUMBUS The father of an Ohio man accused of slashing tires on at least five
Girls TOURNAMENT BASKetball | Saturday’s other games
Division I Howland 55, Kent 28 AKRON Taylor Williams led the Tigers (20-1) with 25 points and
Kyle Busch edges Stewart in Budweiser Shootout
Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. The pack is back. And so is the Big One. Kyle Busch
Austin Peay defeats YSU; Loyola wins
Staff report CLARKSVILLE, TENN. The Youngstown State University men’s basketball team lost to
Warren mission seeks donations of box, jar foods
Staff report WARREN The Warren Family Mission is asking the public for food for its pantry,
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending Feb. 11
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Kill Shot” by Vince Flynn (Atria) 2. “Defending Jacob” by William Landay
9-year-old drummer thinks ... The blues can’t be beat
By SEAN BARRON Special to the Vindicator CANFIELD If you felt com- pelled to create a
Chamber hosts Youngstown event
Chamber hosts Youngstown event YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will host Good
Traficanti, Pishkur warrant support in commissioner races
Editorial: In the crowded Field for the Dem- ocratic nomination for the open Mahoning County commissioner seat,
CELEBRATION
CELEBRATION 125th anniversary Farmers branch offices plan to celebrate its 125th anniversary
Kasich is Dems best friend
Opinion: So, the assignment for this column was to grade Gov. John Kasich’s first year in office. I’m sure
MLB: NL west at a glance
A team-by-team look at the National League West entering spring training, including key players each
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Scheduled events
A list of area events to commemorate in February, which is Black History Month, as submitted to The
newsmakers
newsmakers Judi Dench says she’s battling blindness LONDON Actress Judi Dench is battling to
A man and his car ...
Opinion: I am not a car guy. I grew up around them with my dad, who has four classics: a 1950 Mercury, a
Howland wrestlers continues to dominate
By brandon judeh sports@vindy.com BELOIT The Howland Tigers wrestling team dominated the
Egypt sets trial date for Americans, others in pro-democracy groups
Associated Press CAIRO Egypt said Saturday the criminal trial of 16 Americans and 27 others will
Shorthanded Penguins sting Flyers
Associated Press Philadelphia Down one man and then two, the Pittsburgh Penguins were at their
Special pays tribute to the late Bernie Mac
By Rich Heldenfels Akron Beacon Journal Comedian and actor Bernie Mac died in August 2008 from
Costco tops list of major retail chains
Costco pleased shoppers more than any other retailer, according to Consumer Reports’ recent survey.
Stellar cast, production values enliven YPH’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’
By Stephanie Ottey entertainment@vindy.com A new director is being showcased at the Youngstown
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to
Book promotes year-round growing
Book promotes year-round growing Who says vegetable gardening is just for warm weather? Not Niki
Area bowling scores at a glance
800s Holiday — Ken Kimerer (808) in Taylor Kia/Systems-A-Part. 700s Amron — Eric Grischow
Government intrusion on church practices violates the Constitutional
Opinion: I make it a practice to read the Vindicator each day, listen to various spin doctors on TV,
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2012. There are 316 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
birthdays
birthdays Singer Smokey Robinson is 72. Singer Bobby Rogers of Smokey Robinson and the Miracles is
Fitch’s Learn and Viglio are tops for bowling sectional
The Fitch High bowling team had the distinction of having the two bowlers with best individual
By the numbers | Farmers National Banc Corp.
By the numbers | Farmers National Banc Corp. 125 years: since the bank first opened in 1887.
Use own gadgets at work? Views mixed
San Jose Mercury News SAN JOSE, Calif. Like many employees these days, Kim Gibbons uses her own
Animal abuse merits punishment
Opinion: Animal abuse merits punishment It has been one horrific story after another. Animals are being
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Romeo and Juliet,” 2:30 p.m.: Shakespeare’s tragedy is
Exhibit showcases variety of artists
By REBECCA SLOAN entertainment@vindy.com In his watercolor collage “Hometime,” renowned African-
Testing paternity with Maury Povich
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer STAMFORD, Conn. Behind a backstage door, Maury Povich
Girard’s Chase and Liberty’s Jethrow are D-III champs
Staff report ROOTSTOWN At the Division III sectional wrestling tournament, Zane Chase of Girard
Morgan’s double-double leads Michigan over OSU
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, MICH. Jordan Morgan had 11 points and 11 rebounds, playing All-
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS Wayne Mutual Insurance v. Everett Finley, money.
Inside the ropes …
Inside the ropes … With Jason Kokrak Today: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under par 70 in
Pirates prepare to show off new rotation
Associated Press BRADENTON, Fla. James McDonald wheeled his luggage across the clubhouse at
Pope sets Oct. 21 to canonize Americans
Pope sets Oct. 21 to canonize Americans VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict XVI has set Oct. 21 as the
Animal Kingdom wins first race after injury
Staff report HALLANDALE BEACH, FLA. The Daily Racing Form reports that the first word out of
Romney cites Olympics success; rivals are leery of money spent
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY Mitt Romney returned to Salt Lake City on Saturday to celebrate
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. I would like to know the dates of birth and death of the men who performed as
‘Killing the Messenger’ traces the roots of Black Muslim cult
“Killing the Messenger: A Tale of Radical Faith, Racism’s Backlash and the Killing of a Journalist,”
Standouts from the Consumer Electronics Show
Q. I know you were at the Consumer Electronics Show recently. Did anything stand out to you this
Pig Iron workshop set
Pig Iron workshop set YOUNGSTOWN Pig Iron Literary & Art Works will have its writing workshop
Spring training makes Florida tourism officials smile
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. Major league baseball teams started coming to Florida for spring
METRO DIGEST || Teen killed in Sebring crash
Teen killed in crash SEBRING Jesse E. Mitchell, 19, of Alliance was killed in a two-car crash at
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Hubbard Public Library Board of Trustees, 5:30 p.m., Schafer Conference Room.
Colleges nurturing Gen-Z entrepreneurs
McClatchy Newspapers RALEIGH, N.C. A Friday night consisting of pizza and beer might not sound
NCAA BASKETBALL WOMEN
NCAA BASKETBALL WOMEN Green BaY77 YSU72 Next: Youngs-town State at Wright State, Thursday, 7
Houston’s voice soars at hometown funeral
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. After all the testimonials from relatives and friends, the songs
First Amendment freedoms don’t place churches above the law
Opinion: When the contraception issue first made headlines a week or two ago, the American Catholic Bishops
Drilling craze has variety of Mahoning Valley entities weighing their options
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mill Creek MetroParks isn’t alone when it tries to
Saturday’s area college basketball games
MEN Mount Union 91, Heidelberg 89 (OT) TIFFIN A jumper by freshman Nate Jacubec (Struthers)
Pop culture Q&A
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