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Niles schools brace for another fiscal crisis
Niles schools brace for another fiscal crisis NILES Voter approval of a renewal school levy last
Boardman court to move in April
Boardman court to move in April BOARDMAN Mahoning County Area Court No. 2 will be moving from
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Nicholas Church in the Great Hall on 5th
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Gospel Easter event planned for kids 3 to 12
Gospel Easter event planned for kids 3 to 12 YOUNGSTOWN McGuffey Centre, along with area
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY LB Circle, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park. Louise
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Hitchcock Woods will meet for yoga with Kathleen Giblin at 6:30 p.m. at the Boardman
YSO to present concert for kids
YOUNGSTOWN The Women’s Committee for Children’s Concerts are wrapping up plans for the young
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Fortnightly IV will meet at the Canfield Historical Society. Hostess is Barb Geller, and
Mr., Mrs. Evans mark 67th year of their marriage
PONTE VEDRA, FLA. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Evans of Ponte Vedra, Fla., formerly of Warren, recently
Haineses’ 50th is celebrated by friends, family
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Haines of Mecca received a surprise last night for their 50th wedding
Pedalines to mark 68th anniversary at birthday party
YOUNGSTOWN Carl and Madelyn Pedaline of Youngstown will observe their 68th wedding anniversary at
Mr., Mrs. Danks and family mark 50th anniversary
CANTON Frank and Joyce Danks of Canton celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding, which
Pittsburgh couple plan to marry at St. Columba’s
BOARDMAN The wedding of Ryan James Mistovich and Huanan Li, both of Pittsburgh, will take place
Erica Antonucci, Jeffrey Kempe plan May nuptials
BOARDMAN Richard and Jennifer Antonucci are announcing the engagement and coming marriage of
Disaster-preparedness drill at CCCTC
Columbiana County agencies and health-care providers will have a drill from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at Columbiana County Career and Technical Center, 9364 state Route 45, to test the disaster preparedness of the county’s alternate-care sites.
Program about bluebirds Saturday at McKeever
McKeever Environmental Learning Center, 55 McKeever Lane, and the Bluebird Society of Pennsylvania will have a program about bluebirds from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Free training on emergencies involving hybrid cars
Area police, fire and other rescue personnel are invited to a free training session at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday offered by Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC on how to respond to hybrid vehicles in emergency situations.
Jacubec’s hot start lifts ’Cats past ’Dogs
Jacubec’s hot start lifts ’Cats past ’Dogs By Joe scalzo scalzo@vindy.com boardman Struthers
Couple’s plight illustrates Youngstown's demolition disarray
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Drive down almost any residential street in
Phantoms rally but fall to Nationals in OT
Staff report Ann Arbor, Mich. The Youngstown Phantoms battled back from 2-1 and 3-2 deficits
Local anti-Limbaugh effort gets 2,743 signatures; national figures join fray
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The petition being circulated by state Rep. Robert F. Hagan of
Teen Sports League games teach more than basketball
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Every weekend, the gymnasium at the
Harding ousts Green in OT
Rashid Gaston’s last-second shot sends Warren to the regional By Matthew Peaslee
Panera Bread steps up to sponsor PBA
A few changes have surfaced surrounding the PBA Hubbard Open, which will return for a second
Former Vindicator spelling bee contestants keep it in the f-a-m-i-l-y
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Berlin center Spelling just comes naturally to Taylor
Did texting controversy play role in Gains’ win?
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Prosecutor Jay Macejko’s close-but-
Mahoning Valley school districts prepare for changes
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN The state plans more changes for the upcoming
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Friday: The Hartford native turned a fast lap of 183.949 and qualified in 38th position for today’s Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Irish pub begins celebration
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Donating to and seeing children at St. Jude
Lawrence United Way exceeds goal
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. The United Way of Lawrence County raised $425,000 during its 2011
An inside look at drilling
Pete Kenworthy, manager of media relations for Chesapeake Energy Corp., holds two jars of water. The first, on the left, contains produced water from the fracking process. The jar on the right contains treated water that will be reused at another well.
Redskins’ QB ‘search over’ after trade with Rams
Associated Press Washington Washington Redskins receiver Anthony Armstrong, who hopes to be
Watching Top 5 and Texas gas
Opinion: Monday will be the second offering of a new feature we debuted last Monday — The Top 5 Most Wanted.
Harlem churches see gospel-tourism boom
Associated Press NEW YORK The stern warning issued from the pulpit was directed at the tourists
One year after tsunami, distrust lingers in Japan
Los Angeles Times TOKYO Veteran fish seller Yoshito Shimada is under siege. At a grocery store
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, March 11, the 71st day of 2012. There are 295 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Add cassette player to a new car stereo
Q. I bought a brand-new car that I love, except that it does not have a cassette player. It has a
More diners order water at restaurants
Sun Sentinel FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Watching their wallets and waistlines, Americans are ordering
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS Cavalry SPV I LLC v. Adam Felger, money. Portfolio
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. I have been reading letters my grandfather sent to my grandmother while he was away on business.
u.s. veterans From war zones to job market
McClatchy Newspapers RALEIGH, N.C. His job in the military brought New York native Joseph
birthdays
birthdays Singer-keyboardist Mark Stein of Vanilla Fudge is 65. Singer Bobby McFerrin is 62.
Shine up your vehicle’s hazy headlights
As people keep their cars longer, oxidation of commonly used plastic headlight lenses is an
AN AWAKENING
San Jose Mercury News SAN JOSE, Calif. In another sign of an improving economy, residential
Adults should stay the course — no matter what
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Our 8-year-old son was caught stealing from the teacher’s prize box at
Hitting pay dirt
Slippery Rock company finds success in its field By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com SLIPPERY
Years Ago
Today is Monday, March 12, the 72nd day of 2012. There are 294 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Buckeyes bounce Wolverines
Jared Sullinger scores 24 points to help advance Ohio State to Big Ten title contest Associated
Ohio topples Akron for MAC tourney title
Associated Press cleveland D.J. Cooper scored 23 points and Ohio had to nervously wait through a
Supporting cast carries ‘Hedda Gabler’ at KSU
By Stephanie Ottey entertainment@vindy.com Champion Henrik Ibsen, known for authoring “A
SCOPE is as open as it has to be
Opinion: SCOPE is as open as it has to be The front page article, “SCOPE’s business is none of your
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending March 3
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Lone Wolf” by Jodi Picoult (Atria) 2. “Victims” by Jonathan Kellerman
TrottinSSRq year-round
The Canfield Fairgrounds are in use all year long, especially by the horses
Union leaders seek to mend pipeline rift
Associated Press WASHINGTON Unions may be united in working to re-elect President Barack Obama,
No reason for Gains to celebrate
Opinion: It isn’t just the sliver of his margin of victory in Tuesday’s Democratic primary that should keep
Orioles’ Reimold is OK after taking a pitch to the jaw
McClatchy Newspapers PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. The cracking sound of a mid-90s fastball hitting the
Edwards hoping for real wins
Associated Press Las vegas Asked about not winning a race in a year, Carl Edwards had a quick
METRO DIGEST || East Side killing
East Side killing YOUNGSTOWN A 34-year-old man was killed and a 25-year-old man was
Fourth-grader earns spot at recital
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ten-year-old violinist Corey Sharp of
record reviews
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Album: “Wrecking Ball” Grade: A Bruce Springsteen talks about how he wrote
“Harry’s Law” (8 p.m., nbc): “Harry’s Law,” David E.
“Harry’s Law” (8 p.m., nbc): “Harry’s Law,” David E. Kelly’s offbeat legal drama, moves to a new
Recipient of little girl’s gift holds ... A special place in her heart
By SEAN BARRON Special to The Vindicator BOARDMAN Five-year-old Giuliana Ricchiuti of Poland
Living with Children
Living with Children By John Rosemond (MCT) Q: Our 8-year-old son was caught stealing from the
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. Has the TV show “Bones” on Fox been canceled? Has it aired
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., Boardman Township Government Center, 8299
Cheese and loathing in suburbia
Editor’s note: The author is a Youngstown-based comedian. He is headlining a free show at Belleria
Browns shift on QB search
By MARY KAY CABOT The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND The Browns offered at least their No. 4 and No.
Unemployment-fraud cases double
Associated Press DAYTON The number of fraudulent claims for unemployment-insurance benefits and
Crosby’s return remains on hold
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Sidney Crosby’s comeback — version 2.0 — could come on Broadway.
Syria launches assault on opposition
Syria launches assault on opposition BEIRUT Syria launched a long- anticipated assault to crush
Penguins vs. BRUINS
Penguins vs. BRUINS When: Today at 12:30 p.m. Where: Consol Energy Center, Pittsburgh
Watson maintains Doral lead
McNeill has one-stroke advantage in Puerto Rico Open Associated Press DORAL, FLA. Bubba Watson
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 1 p.m.: Annual holiday brouhaha on
Planning summer travel in winter? It’s not so crazy
Associated Press NEW YORK Hoping to get a good deal on summer travel? Start planning now. The
Santorum wins Kansas; Romney takes Wyoming
Associated Press WASHINGTON Rick Santorum won the Kansas caucuses in a rout Saturday, and
Choo’s extra-base hits not enough for Indians
Associated Press GOODYEAR, ARIZ. Dustin Moseley was told to lighten up for a change. He did, and
Stenhouse captures Nationwide race
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Defending Nationwide champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. led the final 54
Pirates unable to feed off Bedard’s outing
Associated Press BRADENTON, Fla. Erik Bedard’s attitude was the same even though his line was
Pitt shooter called gifted, troubled
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The man who police say fatally shot a medical worker and wounded
‘The Altos’ at TNT hits hilarious notes
By Lorraine Wardle entertainment@vindy.com niles If you’ve been missing “The Sopranos,” you’re
Manning watch moves to the desert
Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. The Peyton Manning stakeout moved to Arizona on Saturday, even
Spartans advance to face Buckeyes
Associated Press Indianapolis Michigan State’s Draymond Green didn’t let go of the
AUNDRE SCRUTCHEN
AUNDRE SCRUTCHEN accussed of AGGravated ROBBERY Felony 1 Height: 6’1” Weight: 185 Hair:
Poetry readings set at Pig Iron Press
Poetry readings set at Pig Iron Press YOUNGSTOWN Pig Iron Literary & Art Works will have its 2nd
CAREER PATHS | LIMELIGHT
MORTUARY SCIENCE Matthew J. Nuzzi recently completed his internship in mortuary science at Tobias
A week devoted to sunshine
Editorial: A week devoted to sunshine Today is the beginning of day- light-saving time, that day on which we
Kasich tax proposal could save $500M
Associated Press COLUMBUS The new tax structure set to be proposed by Ohio Gov. John Kasich
BUSINESS DIGEST || Chamber meeting
Chamber meeting YOUNGSTOWN Mark Kvamme, president and interim chief investment officer for
Board should let sunshine in on Trumbull County SCOPE
Editorial: At a time when taxpayers Demand transparency and accountability from governments and other entities
To see is to believe
Opinion: “Seeing is believing” is an ancient idiom. It teaches that a dispute can often be resolved by
birthdays
birthdays Actress Barbara Feldon (“Get Smart”) is 79. Singer Al Jarreau is 72. Singer-actress Liza
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