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Democrats plan protest at Romney’s town hall in Youngstown
Democrats plan protest at Romney’s town hall in Youngstown Staff report Youngstown David
Get more kids involved in fishing and outdoors sports, Niles Expo vendors say
Get more kids involved in fishing and outdoors sports, Niles Expo vendors say By JORDAN COHEN
Holloways will be honored for 70th at open house
COLUMBIANA Edgar and Virginia Holloway of Columbiana will be honored April 7 on the occasion of
Strubles observe 65th anniversary at T.J.’s dinner
BOARDMAN Ed and Marion Struble of Boardman celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary recently with
Two-thirds of registered voters in Valley likely to sit out primary
Two-thirds of registered voters in Valley likely to sit out primary By DAVID SKOLNICK
Women’s History Month exhibit of contraceptive devices opens Monday at YSU
Women’s History Month exhibit of contraceptive devices opens Monday at YSU Staff report
Obama won’t rule out attack on Iran but seeks diplomacy first
Obama won’t rule out attack on Iran but seeks diplomacy first Associated Press WASHINGTON
Shellie Sabel | David Duchek
STRUTHERS Planning a delayed honeymoon to Italy this April are Shellie Sabel of Poland and David
Heather Clevinger | Jeremy Schneider
FORT WALTON BEACH, FLA. Heather Marie Clevinger and Jeremy Michael Schneider, both of Liberty,
Dana Frank | Phillip Schneeberger
YOUNGSTOWN Dana Lynn Frank and Phillip John Schneeberger, both of Cleveland, were married Oct. 1,
Lauren LoSasso | Andrew Popovich Jr.
POLAND Lauren Nicole LoSasso and Andrew Michael Popovich Jr., both of Poland, exchanged wedding
Valerie Bornhorst | Dustin Gardner
MINSTER, OHIO Valerie Bornhorst of Minster, Ohio, became the bride of Dustin Gardner of Boardman
Mallory Shields | Adam Capretta
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. Mallory Dawn Shields and Adam Joseph Capretta, both of Poland, were
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Mahoning will meet at noon in Kidston Classroom at the Davis Center in Mill Creek Park.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Fundraiser to help brain tumor patient
Fundraiser to help brain tumor patient LAKE MILTON A spaghetti dinner, basket auction, bake sale
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church, 3504 Main St.
MASONIC GROUPS
TUESDAY Clotilda Club, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at Denny’s in Boardman
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
Conversational Spanish classes offered at JCC
The Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, will offer Conversational Spanish 101 this spring.
Kindergarten registrations this week
Kindergarten registration for Campbell and Mathews school districts for 2012-2013 will be this week.
Driver shot by trooper after chase near Lisbon
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a traffic stop that ended with a trooper shooting a driver in the ankle.
Ohio Dems: GOP waging war against women
Democrats in Ohio are blasting Republicans for what they call a war against women.
2 kids, 2 adults killed in fire similar to June 2011
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com WARREN For the second time in less than a year, a house
Canfield stuns West Branch at buzzer in Div. II final
Canfield stuns West Branch at buzzer in Div. II final By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.con
NASCAR’sBlaney OK with not winning Daytona on technicality
NASCAR’s Dave Blaney is OK with not winning last week’s Daytona 500 on a technicality By JOHN
Volunteers toil to restore veteran’s N. Side house
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Dozens of people braved the cold, wind and
Romney to visit Valley on eve of Super Tuesday
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mitt Romney, one of the front-runners for the
Loss sets up rematch for YSU
By joe scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Cleveland According to Youngstown State women’s basketball
Phantoms even the series with Team USA in a rout
By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com youngstown Five months ago, the Youngs-town Phantoms
YSU’s Women in Science Day smashes sexist stereotypes
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Career paths toward jobs in science and engineering
Dynamic duo sends Sebring to district
Sebring High’s one-two punch of Dakota Wagner and Jake Hubbs were too much for Youngstown Christian Saturday night at Struthers Field House.
Toddler drowning accidental; sitter reported her missing
An autopsy by the Mahoning County Coroner’s Office concluded Saturday that the death of 20-month-old Alexis Steiner of Youngstown was caused by drowning.
Mercer HOF inducts James, D’Angelo, Rossi, Clayton
The Mercer County Bowling Hall of Fame inducted four new members on Feb. 25. Almeda James, Gabe
Leader, units set for 34th Mahoning Valley St. Pat parade
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A giant shamrock balloon will make its way down
CANFIELD schools target at-risk behavior
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield The Canfield Local School District has $75,000 to
Missing person
Missing person The Youngstown Police Department and the FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task
SCOPE’s business is none of your business
The SCOPE Center on Bank Street in Cortland offers a variety of programs for seniors.Participating in a recent stretch band exercise class are from left, Wilda Simmons of Cortland, Wilma Mohney of Mecca, Linda Scheu of Cortland and teacher Sally Yurtin of Warren.
WORLD DIGEST || Hundreds honor slain Chardon student
hHundreds honor slain Ohio student CHARDON, Ohio Hundreds of people stood shoulder to shoulder
Storms leave at least 38 dead, towns leveled
Associated Press WEST LIBERTY, Ky. Across the South and Midwest, survivors emerged Saturday to
Inside the ropes …
Inside the ropes … With Jason Kokrak Today: The Warren JFK graduate shot a one over 71 in
Newspapers’ ticktock, ticktock
Opinion: Youngstown-area residents got together Saturday to help a new neighbor from California who
Howland ousted: Williams injured
By ROB TODOR todor@vindy.com AKRON Facing a favored opponent is one thing. Doing it after
Dayton crews restoring Memphis Belle, famed B-17 bomber
Associated Press DAYTON Crews in Ohio are working to restore a famed B-17 bomber from World War
Director defends WRAP’s status
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Tony Iannucci was Warren’s elected auditor from 1984 to
Cavaliers drop fifth straight
Associated Press WASHINGTOn Jordan Crawford scored 31 points and John Wall added 24 to lead the
Sadler rebounds, holds off Keselowski for victory at PIR
NASCAR wire service AVONDALE, Ariz Elliott Sadler got some well-deserved payback at Phoenix
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Cavalry SPV I v. Evelyn Morehead, money. Springleaf
Death of Davy Jones brings back memories of a great time to be a kid
Opinion: The recent passing of Davy Jones and the coverage of his lead in The Monkees brought back a flood
At 50, the Chieftains explore a new frontier
By Randy Lewis Los Angeles Times SANTA BARBARA, Calif. As leading ambassadors of Ireland’s
Gold turns red-hot in China
Los Angeles Times BEIJING A bit player only a decade ago, China has emerged as one of the most
HANDSON | Volunteering opportunities
OPPORTUNITIES American Cancer Society Road to Recovery Program: The program needs help immediately
SCOPE INC. Board of trustees
Genevieve Bauman, president. Atty. Tom Carey, vice president. Atty. Dallas Woodall, secretary.
Storm season arrives early
Editorial: Storm season arrives early Mother nature unleashed her fury early this year, with a string of
Ohio Dems: GOP is waging war on women
Associated Press COLUMBUS Democrats in Ohio are blasting Republicans for what they call a war
Strong start to second half lifts Rockets
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com BEAVER TOWNSHIP Like most basketball coaches,
Candidates campaign in Buckeye state
Associated Press BLUE ASH, Ohio Three of the four Republicans vying for the presidency
Taylor Kitsch is about to become an action hero A star in the making?
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers ORLANDO, Fla. It’s all about to happen for Taylor Kitsch.
Youngstown schools receive intriguing offer of assistance
Editorial: Over the years, many individuals have walked through the doors of The Vindicator with cures for the
Santorum needs win in Ohio for nomination
McClatchy Newspapers COLUMBUS If Rick Santorum is ever going to be president, he’s probably
VINDICATOR file photo, JULY 12, 1954
VINDICATOR file photo, JULY 12, 1954 Former Postmaster John E. Doyle, second from left, and others
record reviews
Lyle Lovett Album: “Release Me” (Curb/Universal) Grade: C On “Release Me,” Lyle Lovett makes
tax money use
tax money use In private corporations Gov. John Kasich and the Ohio Legislature last year
Blocking access to a murder
Opinion: The Pennsylvania Superior Court rejected an appeal by three newspapers — Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,
ELECTION RESULTS
Editorial: ELECTION RESULTS Super Tuesday Be sure to check the voting results from the Super Tuesday
Tuner has a glitch with FM reception
Q. I have a problem with FM reception on my tuner. I have a Rotel RT-850 from 1986 that has given
Hospital patient getting a deal
Opinion: Hospital patient getting a deal A letter last Sunday was humorous and would seem to reflect the
To reduce costs, chains downsize
McClatchy Newspapers KANSAS CITY, Mo. To Neng Yang, the Best Buy store in Independence, Mo., is
Farm Bureau will host gas meeting
Farm Bureau will host gas meeting CANFIELD The Mahoning County Farm Bureau will host an
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown Board of Health, 8 a.m., conference room, Oakhill Renaissance Place, 345
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. Betty White received a lot of attention for her 90th birthday in January. She
Decades of delivery
Youngstown’s Postal Service ... from boom to bust By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer Bobby Womack is 68. Singer Shakin’ Stevens is 64. Singer Chris Rea is 61. Actor-
HIGH SCHOOL BOWLING All-American Conference tourney results
Results of the 12-school AAC championships which took place recently at Bell-Wick Bowl in Hubbard:
Long-range shots ground Warren JFK
By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com Rootstown The Windham High girls basketball team lived up to
“Project X,” in theaters this weekend, follows one wild night as a group of high- school
“Project X,” in theaters this weekend, follows one wild night as a group of high- school outcasts
What if Macejko is fired?
Opinion: It’s possible that Youngstown City Prosecutor Jay Macejko could win the Democratic Party nomination
newsmakers
newsmakers McEntire discusses tragic plane crash NASHVILLE, Tenn. More than 20 years after a
McIlroy dazzles, shoots 4-under 66 for Honda lead
Associated Press PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. Tiger Woods finished his round before the leaders made
Area bowling scores at a glance
Third-quarter winners Wedgewood — Calfee’s Place in Thursday Night Sportsman. West Side — C&G
Hubbard girls finish as state runners-up in bowling; Wess 3rd in individual standings
Staff report Columbus Hubbard High senior Amanda Wess rolled a 651 on Saturday to help the
West Branch’s Sharp places third at state
Staff report Columbus Although they didn’t finish their seasons on top of the medal stand, three
Ohio village assesses damage from fatal storm
Associated Press MOSCOW, Ohio Growling chainsaws carved up fallen trees as shocked residents of
United upsets Ursuline
For the second time in four seasons, the Eagles sent the Irish home By JIM FLICK
Mount Union women rally to advance
Staff report ALLIANCE Senior Amanda Rose and junior Rosa LaMattina fueled a furious second-half
Romney wins Wash. caucus
Associated Press WASHINGTON Mitt Romney rolled to a double-digit victory in Washington state’s
Limbaugh apologizes to student for insult
Associated Press WASHINGTON Conservative talk-show host Rush Limbaugh apologized Saturday to a
Conflicting accounts over Quran burnings
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan An investigation into the burning of Muslim holy books at a
Side effects unlikely in pharmacy mix-up, expert says
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. Children who may have taken breast-cancer treatment medication
METRO DIGEST || Suspect shot by trooper
Shot by trooper LISBON The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a traffic stop that ended
METRO DIGEST || Blood drive Tuesday
Blood drive Tuesday AUSTINTOWN Teamsters Local 507, which represents about 250 employees who
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, March 4, the 64th day of 2012. There are 302 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Seeing RED
Seeing RED One thing’s for sure, when it comes to this month’s Snapz feature, nobody had to be
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Feb. 25
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Lone Wolf” by Jodi Picoult (Atria) 2. “Celebrity in Death” by J.D. Robb
Ursuline Center sets book-club offerings
Ursuline Center sets book-club offerings CANFIELD The Ursuline Center Book Club is reaching out
CAREER PATHS | LIMELIGHT
AUTOMOBILES At the 76th annual awards banquet for the Antique Automobile Club of America in
Vacuums under $200 give top performance
Stellar scores in Consumer Reports’ latest brand-repair survey and stout metal parts instead of the
Postmasters
Postmasters Judge Calvin Pease: Jan. 1, 1802 Charles Dutton: July 1, 1803 Samuel White: No
RETURN TO ARTISTRY
McClatchy Newspapers KANSAS CITY, Mo. Coffee tables with two levels have been popular for a
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. What happened to “CSI: NY”? I can’t find it anywhere in my TV listings. A.