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Stories published February 21, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Seeking youth for 4-H robotics club
Trumbull County 4-H invites youth ages 8 to 18 to join a robotics club designed to engage youth in using science, technology, engineering and math to build Lego robots.
Hubbard council begins push to regulate Internet cafes
Hubbard council begins push to regulate Internet cafes
New law eliminates vicious dog designation for pit bulls
Gov. John Kasich has signed into law a long-debated bill removing pit bulls from the state’s definition of vicious dog.
Wine and beer taste fundraiser planned
Wine and beer taste fundraiser planned YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Area Grocers Association and
First Niles Financial Inc. releases financial results for 2011
First Niles Financial Inc. releases financial results for 2011 NILES First Niles Financial Inc.,
Trucker cited in 711 ramp accident that closed I-680
Trucker cited in 7-11 ramp accident that closed I-680
Dog found shot on the East Side
Dog found shot on the East Side Youngstown Police found a dog dead earlier today on the city’s
DA: Argument prompted father's fatal shooting in Pa.
DA: Argument prompted father's fatal shooting in Pa.
Dow breaks 13,000 for the first time since '08 crisis
Dow breaks 13,000 for the first time since 2008 crisis
Nonprofit to study Pa. gas drilling, public health
Nonprofit to study Pa. gas drilling, public health
Judge in Texas rules terror bomb suspect competent
Judge in Texas rules terror bomb suspect competent LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — A federal judge in West
Ex-judge in Mass. defends forced abortion ruling
Ex-judge in Mass. defends forced abortion ruling BOSTON (AP) — A retired Massachusetts judge is
Judge will decide on moving Syracuse slander suit
Judge will decide on moving Syracuse slander suit SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — A judge has reserved
Ohio couple sentenced to 12-year prison terms in boys' deaths
Ohio couple sentenced to 12-year prison terms in boys' deaths
Pa. Christian college sues over birth-control regs
Pa. Christian college sues over birth-control regs
4.0 earthquake in Missouri shakes 9 states
4.0 earthquake in Missouri shakes 9 states ST. LOUIS (AP) — Just days after the 200th anniversary
Ohio's 1st casino shaping up; next comes the slots
Ohio's 1st casino shaping up; next comes the slots
Monitoring of Muslim students sparks outrage
Monitoring of Muslim students sparks outrage NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Yale University is objecting
Ohio teen sentenced in rape of child at Cincy McDonald's
Ohio teen sentenced in rape of child at Cincy McDonald's
Time change for Lowellville school board curriculum committee meeting
Time change for Lowellville school board curriculum committee meeting
OSHP troopers seize 100 pounds of marijuana from semi truck
OSHP troopers seize 100 pounds of marijuana from semi truck
Wash. Army commander removed over PTSD probe
Wash. Army commander removed over PTSD probe TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The Army has removed the head of
Nursing student jumps from overpass to avoid truck
Nursing student jumps from overpass to avoid truck A Salem woman, a senior nursing student at
Man busted on drug warrant after casino win
Man busted on drug warrant after casino win ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — A man accused of dealing drugs had
Suspect claims demon visited him before killing
Suspect claims demon visited him before killing DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — Prosecutors urged jurors on
Three injured in leap from I-79 overpass
Three injured in leap from I-79 overpass Two Waynesburg University senior nursing students were on
Jury process starts Tuesday in Philly priest case
Jury process starts Tuesday in Philly priest case PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jury selection is set to
Baby sitter pleads no contest in baby death
Baby sitter pleads no contest in baby death CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A baby sitter has pleaded no-
YMTA plans honors recital
YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Music Teachers Association will host its Midwinter Honors Recital at
Argus 545 honors 11 members
Argus Lodge 545 of Canfield recently honored some of its members for outstanding service. Pictured
Local groups support World Spay Day
Local groups support World Spay Day NILES Two Warren groups will participate in World Spay Day,
For YSU student, program is a godsend
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown For Charnitta Benson, the “structure,
N. Side foundry to close in 2013
A Parker Hannifin Corp. foundry on the city’s North Side will close early next year, the company said Monday.
Gains, Macejko argue their history at forum
Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains said his opponent Jay Macejko has changed since leaving the county prosecutor’s office.
McGlynn awaits free agency
Few football players participate in just 13 high school varsity games and then go on to qualify for a NFL pension.
Kids get to read to 4-footed audience
For nearly an hour, 4-year-old Bella sat quietly while a few children read to her.
Beatitude attitude
Beatitude House changes lives. It’s not just a catchy slogan but reality for women who have participated in the program.
Despite losses, Slocum pleased
The Youngstown State men’s basketball team has played 16 of its 27 games on the road.
Was Children Services duped?
Sheila Slawinski of suburban Cleveland says it appears to her that Trumbull County Children Services officials were duped by parents into thinking her nephew, 8-year-old Willie Robinson, was healthy in the months before he died.
Federal lawsuit filed against McMenamy’s
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that
Star is mum about ‘Walking Dead’ secret
Andrew Lincoln, who stars as Sheriff Rick Grimes in “The Walking Dead,” says he loves a secret.
division iv Healthy and happy, Rockets soar
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BEAVER TWP. Healthy and hungry, Lowellville High’s girls
Poland residents want more information
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND As the March 6 election approaches, some residents
Ohio could receive wastewater from NY
One might think fracking in New York would not have an impact on Ohio.
Nittany Lions dominate OSU, clinch Big Ten
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. After a tumultuous year on campus, the Penn State Lady Lions
Pujols gets an early start
Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. Decked out in Angels’ gear from head to toe, Albert Pujols looked
Glenn talks to space-station crew members
Associated Press COLUMBUS NASA surprised John Glenn with the kind of anniversary gift only a
Vonn starting to look ahead to 2014 Games
Associated Press KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia Lindsey Vonn is in an Olympic frame of mind. While
Burnett ready for new start
Associated Press BRADENTON, Fla. A.J. Burnett was happy to escape from New York. “It was fun
youngstown state university swimming Hill to defend diving title
Staff report Brown Deer, Wis. Youngstown State junior diver Casey Hill will look to defend her
A different view of fracking
Opinion: A different view of fracking The letter writer from Salem suggested the support of fracking from
Syrian forces mass for possible assault
Associated Press BEIRUT Syrian tanks and troops massed Monday outside the resistance stronghold
Pastors want reversal of birth-control rule
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. A group of evangelical pastors Monday joined Roman Catholic
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Academy of Excellence school board, 3:30 p.m., 1408 Rigby St.
Merger won’t affect health center
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The merger of Planned Parenthood of Central
McCain updates case in Egypt
McCain updates case in Egypt CAIRO Sen. John McCain said Monday that Egypt’s military rulers
Woman says ex-boyfriend ignores order, is stalker
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown woman told police she is dealing with an ex-boyfriend who
St. Pat’s Parade
St. Pat’s Parade BOARDMAN The 34th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at 1 p.m. March
Harvest for Hunger event set
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The kickoff of Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley’s 21st
Brookfield and United advance
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Brookfield outscored Champion 14-6 in overtime to
David Dermer | The Vindicator
David Dermer | The Vindicator Nancy Wloch of Boardman points out a word to Cole, 5, left, and
Troop donates craft kits
When 11-year- old London Hairston walked into Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley on Monday, she was a volunteer instead of a patient.
oddly enough
oddly enough Polish folk-art society defends its ‘Oskar’ award WARSAW, Poland The head of a
David Dermer | The Vindicator
David Dermer | The Vindicator Bill Leskanic, left, of Boardman and his dog, Periwinkle, listen as
START ME UP
His best players from two years ago are gone. His best player from last year is gone. This season’s roster has just one senior and he starts three sophomores.
televised DEBATE
televised DEBATE Who: Paul J. Gains, incumbent Mahoning County prosecutor, and Youngstown
birthdays
birthdays Record-company executive David Geffen is 69. Actress Tyne Daly is 66. Actor Alan Rickman
Santorum seizes on social issues; Romney focuses on economy, jobs
Associated Press STEUBENVILLE, Ohio Philosophical differences between the top two Republican
ODOT director: Delays not due to gas-tax use
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s transportation director says proposed delays for millions of
Sorvino’s tax-funded film finally debuts
Associated Press ALLENTOWN, Pa. Paul Sorvino might finally be over his trouble with “The Trouble
Good sign: Forklift business picking up
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN What’s one inconspicuous way to tell the economy
Celebrate this pathfinder
Opinion: Fremont (Neb.) Tribune: In a city named after “The Pathfinder” John C. Fremont, it is only fitting
Academic hypocrisy alive and well
Opinion: It is fascinating to see people accusing others of things that they themselves are doing, especially
YouTube enlists help for original programs
Asssociated Press CULVER CITY, Calif. YouTube is enlisting Hollywood’s help to reach a
Reliable transportation
Associated Press DETROIT Car shoppers today are less likely to end up with a lemon. In the
Sony pushes handheld gaming with Vita
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer NEW YORK Sony is intensifying its push in handheld
A referendum on Medicare
Opinion: Don’t look now, but the 2012 election is turning into a national referendum on what to do about
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2012. There are 314 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
New push for drug legalization
Opinion: For the first time since the United States launched its “war on drugs” four decades ago, there are
“This Means War” may not be Reese Witherspoon’s finest hour — it’s a
“This Means War” may not be Reese Witherspoon’s finest hour — it’s a glossy, noisy, love-triangle-
Speedweeks opens strong for Busch
By JENNA FRYER Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Kyle Busch twice appeared destined to
Gas prices rise
Gas prices rise YOUNGSTOWN Gas prices in the Mahoning Valley have jumped 5 cents in the past
Betras will have to prove worth on elections board
Editorial: Here’s a piece of advice for Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted: Delete from your Rolodex the names
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Paris,’ ‘Descendants’ win WGA honors LOS ANGELES Woody Allen’s romantic fantasy
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