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UNION LEADER: USPS IGNORED INPUT, OUTCRY
The U.S. Postal Service will close mail handling and distribution operations at the Youngstown Post Office on South Walnut Street, downtown.
CHC students honor St. Valentine
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Saint Valentine would have been proud of the students at
Cupid’s arrow lands at Watson
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Kindergartners and first-graders at Watson Elementary
Dobbins fourth-graders excel at regional Math 24 event
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com After a five-year break, the regional Math 24 competition
Boardman speech team sends four to nationals
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Area speech teams gathered at Boardman High School on Feb. 17 with
Stories published February 24, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Analyst: High gas prices will go higher in next few days
Oil prices are approaching last year's highs as tensions increase over Iran's nuclear program. The rise pushed gasoline prices on Friday to a national average of $3.65 per gallon, the highest ever for this time of year.
Bomb threat tonight at Bazetta Walmart
Police evacuated the Bazetta Township Walmart following a bomb threat at the store at 8:07 p.m. Friday.
Clinton: Russia, China 'despicable' for opposing help to Syria
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton blasted Russia and China as "despicable" for opposing U.N. action aimed at stopping the bloodshed in Syria, and more than 60 nations began planning a civilian peacekeeping mission to deploy after the Damascus regime halts its crackdown on the opposition.
Romney would increase age for SS, Medicare in 2022, tie them to life expectancy
Four days before critical primary elections, Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney outlined a far-reaching plan Friday to gradually delay Americans' eligibility for Medicare as well as Social Security.
High winds rock Mahoning and Shenango valleys, damage minimal
High winds rock Mahoning and Shenango valleys, damage minimal
Youngstown man found guilty for baseball-bat attack on ex-girlfriend
Youngstown man found guilty for baseball-bat attack on girlfriend
Obama ‘HOPE’ poster artist pleads guilty in NYC
Obama ‘HOPE’ poster artist pleads guilty in NYC NEW YORK (AP) — The creator of the Barack Obama
Arkansas man pleads not guilty in fake bomb case
Arkansas man pleads not guilty in fake bomb case FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A man accused of
Charges against 8 suspects in hazing YSU students sent to grand jury
Eight men charged in hazing YSU students have cases sent to grand jury
Ex-El Salvador official can be deported
Ex-El Salvador official can be deported MIAMI (AP) — An immigration judge in Florida has ruled
City OK’s change to V&M rail work
City OK’s change to V&M rail work The cost of the city’s $18 million railroad construction and
Cleveland Auto Show begins its eight-day run Saturday
Cleveland Auto Show begins its eight-day run Saturday
Oklahoma congressman apologizes for gun comments
Oklahoma congressman apologizes for gun comments OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma congressman is
Woman accused of role in Wash. trooper’s killing
Woman accused of role in Wash. trooper’s killing PORT ORCHARD, Wash. (AP) — Police investigating
More than 1M Ohioans lost employer-sponsored insurance the last decade
More than 1M Ohioans lost employer-sponsored insurance the last decade
March 15 is deadline to remove decorations from Canfield cemeteries
March 15 is deadline to remove decorations from Canfield cemeteries
V&M’s $650 million pipe mill ‘nearing completion’
V&M’s $65 million pipe mill ‘nearing completion’ YOUNGSTOWN V&M’s $65 million pipe mill is
Former Ohio wildlife officer convicted of trafficking in white-tailed deer
Former Ohio wildlife officer convicted of trafficking in white-tailed deer
NYC man guilty of assault in subway-train injury
NYC man guilty of assault in subway-train injury NEW YORK (AP) — A man accused of shoving a woman
Boardman's Bailey has big morning at state swimming prelims
Boardman's Bailey has big morning at state swimming prelims.
Arum: Pavlik to make ring return on April 14 in Las Vegas
Arum: Pavlik to make ring return on April 14 in Las Vegas
Costner sculpture dispute heads to SD high court
Costner sculpture dispute heads to SD high court RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Supreme
Mayor to wait on deciding whether to discipline Macejko
Mayor to wait on deciding whether to discipline Macejko Youngstown Mayor Charles Sammarone said he
‘Friends of Syria’ to call for UN to plan missions
‘Friends of Syria’ to call for UN to plan missions TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — The nations that make up
Bloomberg: NYPD’s monitoring of Muslims was legal
Bloomberg: NYPD’s monitoring of Muslims was legal NEW YORK (AP) — Mayor Michael Bloomberg says a
NYC prosecutors seek 23-year term for drug lord
NYC prosecutors seek 23-year term for drug lord NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors in New York
LOUIE TODAY: Vindy's Dave Skolnick, YSU's Paul Sracic
Vindicator politics writer and columnist Dave Skolnick and Prof. Paul Sracic, chair of Youngstown State University's political science and pre-law center, will join Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, today for a lively discussion of the upcoming primary and the Valley's most colorful races.
Cops in riot gear break up Orlando shoe riots
Cops in riot gear break up Orlando shoe riots ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — More than 100 law enforcement
Actor James Woods to testify on RI legislation
Actor James Woods to testify on RI legislation PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island officials say
Former Zetas will discuss reactivation
Former Zetas will discuss reactivation YOUNGSTOWN There will be an informal meeting at 3 p.m.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
Sponcil-Kline wedding will be open to public
NEW WATERFORD, OHIO Marjorie Sponcil of New Waterford, Ohio, is announcing the engagement of her
Plans announced for Kagarise, Kulik wedding
The engagement of Sarah Anne Kagarise and Ryan Albert Kulik, both of Austintown, is being announced
Miss Morrison, Mr. Blackburn set wedding date
AIKEN, S.C. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Morrison of Aiken, S.C., announce the engagement of their
June wedding for Ashley Cox and Michael Anglin
The parents of Ashley Nicole Cox and Michael Casey Anglin, both of Sharpsville, Pa., are announcing
US stock futures rise ahead of economic data
US stock futures rise ahead of economic data NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock market futures are gaining
Dog that killed newborn seized from new owner
Dog that killed newborn seized from new owner MCKEESPORT, Pa. (AP) — A dog that fatally bit a
German firm starts building factory in W. Pa.
German firm starts building factory in W. Pa. MARS, Pa. (AP) — A German company is building a
Police: Fisherman found dead in reservoir
Police: Fisherman found dead in reservoir RIDGWAY, Pa. (AP) — Police say a western Pennsylvania
Twin teens attacked by gang; one knocked unconscious
Warren school officials are investigating an assault Wednesday afternoon involving twin 17-year-old boys who were attacked by six students on Buckeye Street Northwest, knocking one of them unconscious.
Ex-police chief Hughes bashes OT cuts
Had his successor kept certain overtime initiatives in place, some violent crimes — including the murder of a 17-year-old — would have been prevented, retired police Chief Jimmy Hughes said.
GIRLS tournament BASKETBALL | THURSDAY’S sectionals
The Ursuline and South Range high school girls basketball teams both surged to early leads to record victories Thursday in the Division III tournament at Mineral Ridge High School.
YSU, Perry have the Wright stuff
The Youngstown State men’s basketball team hadn’t scored in exactly three minutes and 47 seconds — “An assistant coach keeps that stuff for us,” Penguins coach Jerry Slocum said afterward — and a 10-point lead over Wright State had dwindled to four with under two minutes left.
Official: Macejko should retain endorsement
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City Prosecutor Jay Macejko should retain
Howland bests rival Harding with star-powered offense
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com AKRON The third quarter was a mixed bag of emotions for
Engineer is Girard's oldest employee
Seven mechanical engineering certificates from seven states hang on a wall in Dave Hall’s office in the old portion of city hall.
Boardman officials make use of iPads
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Residents attending township-trustee meetings
Gagne makes her points in Lakeview victory
By JON MOFFETT sports@vindy.com ANDOVER Ever since Ali Gagne was a little girl she has dreamed
Rebels, Reserve advance in D-IV sectional
By Lowell Spencer sports@vindy.com BEAVER TOWNSHIP The Crestview High girls basketball team
Mahoning officials reject proposed pact over raises
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners voted to
Third time’s a charm as Poland upsets Wildcats
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com austintown Some say one of the hardest tasks, in any sport,
Girard BOE OKs increase in open enrollment
By ROBERT GUTTERSOHN rguttersohn@vindy.com Girard In an attempt to combat the departure of
Youngstgown schools' academic plan’s aim to engage public OK’d
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The state superintendent approved a portion of
Kasich: Improve job training
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich continued calls Thursday for an
UNION LEADER: USPS IGNORED INPUT, OUTCRY
The U.S. Postal Service will close mail handling and distribution operations at the Youngstown Post Office on South Walnut Street, downtown.
Hilltop scientists present their results
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The multi-purpose room at Hilltop Elementary School was
Fitch sends two wrestlers to districts
By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com It’s been a long season for Fitch wrestling coach Brett
Austintown sports briefs
Drennan to speak Bruce Drennan from All Bets Are Off on Sports Time Ohio will be the guest speaker
Frank Ohl celebrates love and anti-bullying
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The students at Frank Ohl Intermediate celebrated Valentine’s
Goodwill’s annual gala and auction this weekend
The annual Junior Group of Goodwill Antique and Collectible Auction will be on Friday and Saturday
Canfield swimmers advance to state meet
Six members of the Canfield boys swimming and diving team will competing in this weekend’s state
Union students enjoy Disney dance party
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com This fall, the students at Union Elementary were encouraged to get
CHC students honor St. Valentine
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Saint Valentine would have been proud of the students at
Poland Presbyterian hosts Valentine’s Dinner
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Love was in the air at Poland Presbyterian Church on Feb. 12, as
Poland sports briefs
Poland girls basketball round-up On Jan. 23, the Poland girls seventh-grade basketball team lost
Goodwill’s gala and auction this weekend
The annual Junior Group of Goodwill Antique and Collectible Auction will be Friday and Saturday at
Poland sends two wrestlers to Division II districts
The Poland wrestling team qualified two wrestlers to this weekend’s Division II district tournament
Stadium students celebrate Valentine’s Day
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com A love bug came to bite the students at Stadium Drive Elementary
Hilltop marks Valentine’s with cards, crafts and candy
By ABBY SLANKER neighboors@vindy.com The fluttering wings of Cupid could be heard up and down
Three youth wrestlers place at state tournament
The Canfield Wrestling Club placed three wrestlers and finished seventh in the team standings during
Watson students collect change for a cause
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During the week of Feb. 10, the students at Watson Elementary
North Elementary students enjoy a ‘FAN-tastic’ day
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Officials at North Elementary on Feb. 15 offered their students a
Cupid’s arrow lands at Watson
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Kindergartners and first-graders at Watson Elementary
Country crooner’s best move was to go to Cracker Barrel Cracker’s Carroll
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Literally the first thing country crooner Jason Michael
Sex offender pleads guilty
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com CLEVELAND A registered sex offender, who was arrested
Eagle project to remember 9/11
As James Mullarkey moved up the ranks in Boy Scout Troop 115, an idea for the perfect Eagle Scout project began to take shape.
Man faces charges in theft of ring
Man faces charges in theft of ring BOARDMAN A 30-year-old Canfield man faces a felony theft
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Pepsi’s ‘midcalorie’ drink aims to lure back soda drinkers
Associated Press NEW YORK Pepsi is hoping to win back soda drinkers with a compromise. Some
Mill Creek center receives grants
Staff report Youngstown Millcreek Children’s Center has received a series of grants to help the
Job fair targets military vets
By Chelsea Miller cmiller@vindy.com Vienna Sean Hays served a year in the Army before he was
Real soldiers make bad actors
By Rick Bentley McClatchy Newspapers It was only a matter of time before the popularity of
On the tracks | This weekend’s auto races
NASCAR SPRINT CUP DAYTONA 500 Site: Daytona Beach. Fla. Schedule: Today, practice (Speed, 11
Study: Santorum, Gingrich plans would greatly expand US debt
Massive tax cuts proposed by GOP presidential candidates Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum would cause the national debt to explode, while Mitt Romney’s budget plan could generate red ink in line with current projections, according to a new study released Thursday.
Boniface, Canfield relay advance to swim finals
Staff report canton Canfield’s 400-yard freestyle relay and Mooney junior Joe Boniface both
Lamont McQueen, 20, indicted in most recent shooting death
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted the 20-year-old man who admitted to police he shot the city’s most-recent homicide victim.
Copter crash one of Marines’ deadliest in years
Associated Press SAN DIEGO A collision that killed seven Marines in one of the Marine Corps’
Big 2nd half aids Wright State vs. Penguins
Staff report DAYTON Wright State used runs of 10-0 and 13-0 in the second half to pull away and
Surplus food
Surplus food Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10 a.m.
Fitch, Hubbard, Struthers seeking state trip
Based on the strength of sectional scores, the Struthers and Fitch boys as well as the Fitch and Hubbard girls could walk away with district titles at this weekend’s Northeastern Ohio district bowling tournament at AMF Twin Star Lanes in Kent.
Reciting a long list of dislikes
Opinion: Reciting a long list of dislikes I would like to respond to Thomas Sowell’s Feb. 15 column in
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Bradley H. Patterson, 31, of 69 Indianola Road,
Funny business
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com WARREN Eric Thompson of Newton Falls is a comedian-
WORLD DIGEST || John Edwards sex tape to be destroyed
John Edwards sex tape to be destroyed RALEIGH, N.C. The purported sex tape of former
Probe into burglaries in Boardman continues
Staff report BOARDMAN Police are continuing to investigate a string of breaking-and-entering
USW local OKs pact with Commercial Metal Forming
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN United Steelworkers Local 2332-1, which represents about 95 workers at
Bill to reform costly postal pension system languishes in Congress
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN While Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill
Obama apologizes for burning of Quran; Afghan kills 2 US troops
President Barack Obama apologized Thursday for the burning of copies of the Muslim holy book at a U.S. military base this week, as violent protests raging nationwide led a man dressed in an Afghan army uniform to kill two U.S. troops.
Gas supplies up
Gas supplies up NEW YORK Natural-gas supplies have expanded tremendously with a boom in North
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Medea,” 7:30 p.m.: A modern take on the classic Greek tragedy
Black history tainted
Opinion: Black History Month honors the achievements of African Americans throughout history and that is a
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Abe Vigoda is 91. Actor Steven Hill (“Law and Order”) is 90. Actor Dominic
A serious matter
Opinion: By Anne Michaud Newsday Within minutes of singer Chris Brown’s appearance on the 2012 Grammy
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lowellville school board, curriculum meeting at 10:45 a.m. in library/media
Santorum flip-flops big time
Opinion: WASHINGTON I was getting ready to write something nice about Rick Santorum. Then Rick Santorum
Cleaning up voter rolls
Opinion: Cleaning up voter rolls Herald-Dispatch, Huntington, W.Va.: News reports about voting fraud in
A sixth tral is unusual, but necessary in Mahoning case
Editorial: The concept of double jeopardy — that a person cannot be “subject for the same offence to be twice
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.60 .44 Avalon
Twin brothers, 17, attacked at bus stop
Staff report WARREN Warren school officials are investigating an assault Wednesday afternoon
Gains, Greene, Ditzler lead in funding
In the hotly contested and contentious Mahoning County prosecutor’s Democratic primary, incumbent Paul J. Gains raised and spent more money during the first month and a half of the year than his challenger.
Rotary comes to the aid of Poorest of the Poor
The Girard/Liberty Rotary Club and the Warren Family Mission collected two truckloads of clothing
Higher gas prices cloud Obama’s re-election hopes
Associated Press WASHINGTON Soaring gasoline prices are threatening to undercut President
Roush trio dominates Daytona qualifying races
Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. Roush Fenway Racing will have three cars at the front of
CAMPAIGN FINANCE || Pre-primary reports
Candidates running in the March 6 primary had to file campaign finance reports for activity between Jan. 1 and Feb. 15. The deadline was Thursday.
Boardman junior high wrestlers place EOWL
Both Boardman middle school wrestling teams ended their season with a good showing at the Eastern
Canfield wrestlers advance to districts
The wrestling season will continue for three Canfield varsity wrestlers after they qualified for
Dobbins fourth-graders excel at regional Math 24 event
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com After a five-year break, the regional Math 24 competition
Canfield sports briefs
Cardinals end season with loss to Aurora The Canfield Cardinals could only muster 11 shots in a
Flag football teams play in national competition
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Two teams from the Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association made
Canfield speech team sends three to nationals
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Area speech teams gathered at Boardman High School on Feb. 17 with
Austintown briefs
Local auctioneer opens ByceAuction and Realty Jeff Byce, an auctioneer based in Youngstown, has
Drennan to speak
Drennan to speak Bruce Drennan from All Bets Are Off on Sports Time Ohio will be the guest speaker
Boardman Center Middle School high honor roll
5TH GRADE HIGH HONOR ROLL Riley Adamowicz Emma Arduin Andy Beichner Lauren Cammarata
Boardman wrestlers keep it all in the family
By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com Unlike almost any other high school sport, wrestling is
Flag football team play in national competition
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Two teams from the Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association made
Flag football teams play in national competition
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Two teams from the Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association made
Fourth-graders celebrate Chinese New Year
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com In China on Jan. 23, the cultural and religious celebration of
Flag football teams play in national competition
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Two teams from the Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association made
Boardman speech team sends four to nationals
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Area speech teams gathered at Boardman High School on Feb. 17 with
Boardman briefs
Local auctioneer opens ByceAuction and Realty Jeff Byce, an auctioneer based in Youngstown, has
Canfield briefs
Local auctioneer opens ByceAuction and Realty Jeff Byce, an auctioneer based in Youngstown, has
Local auctioneer opens ByceAuction and Realty
Local auctioneer opens ByceAuction and Realty Jeff Byce, an auctioneer based in Youngstown, has
Edelweiss Quartet, Frank Ohl students make music
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The musical group Edelwiess Quartet visited Frank Ohl
St. Christine kindergartners celebrate 100 days
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com When the kindergartners at St. Christine’s began school in
Goodwill’s annual gala and auction this weekend
The annual Junior Group of Goodwill Antique and Collectible Auction will be on Friday and Saturday
“memphis” (9 p.m., pbs): The latest installment of “Great Performances” puts
“memphis” (9 p.m., pbs): The latest installment of “Great Performances” puts the spotlight on
newsmakers
newsmakers Jagger on Obama’s singing: ‘courageous’ WASHINGTON The reviews are in, and Mick
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2012. There are 311 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
GM uses global resources for Cruze diesel
By Chelsea Miller cmiller@vindy.com Lordstown The Chevrolet Cruze diesel will be built in
Don’t be a twit on Twitter
Opinion: It should be painfully obvious to adults involved in politics that cell phones and computers can be
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