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Mime team adds dimension to worship at St. James
Alicia Reed, 15, of Youngstown, Kyle Moore, 17, of Austintown and Terrance Yeboah, 11, of Canfield rehearse their performance at St. James Church of God ...
V24: An entertainment pot 'o gold
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here. To get ready for the festivities Saturday, here’s an overview of festivals, parties and dances.
Stories published March 15, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Free produce giveaway Friday morning
In conjunction with Second Harvest Food Bank of Mahoning Valley, Warren Family Mission will give away fresh produce from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at 2671 Youngstown Road.
Assault sends 2 Youngstown officers to hospital
Police said a fight between a boyfriend and girlfriend at a South Side bar sent two officers and a suspect to the hospital this evening.
70-year-old pedestrian killed in West Farmington
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said a 70-year-old woman died Thursday after being struck by a truck while crossing the road.
Crosby’s return a hit on Broadway
Crosby’s return a hit on Broadway NEW YORK (AP) — Sidney Crosby’s return after three months of
Struthers update: Wildcats fall
Struthers update: Wildcats fall CANTON Mentor Lake Catholic defeated Struthers, 68-39, in
Fund-raising committee named for Mahoning pound expansion
Mahoning commissioners appoint committee to raise funds for dog-pound expansion
Jury acquits Viking Cook of assaulting girlfriend
Jury acquits Viking Cook of assaulting girlfriend MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A jury has acquitted
Arson probe launched in Vegas Golden Nugget fire
Arson probe launched in Vegas Golden Nugget fire LAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities say a man
Heavy demand expected as iPad goes on sale Friday
Heavy demand expected as iPad goes on sale Friday NEW YORK (AP) — Let the wild rumpus start. The
City condemns downtown parking deck
City condemns downtown parking deck YOUNGSTOWN — The city condemned a downtown parking deck
British PM Cameron visits 9/11 memorial in NYC
British PM Cameron visits 9/11 memorial in NYC NEW YORK (AP) — British Prime Minister David
Democrats, UAW members criticize Mandel
Democrats, UAW members criticize Mandel YOUNGSTOWN — State legislators from the Mahoning Valley
Water main break disrupts West Side service
Water main break disrupts West Side service YOUNGSTOWN Water service should be returned soon to
Ohio man pleads guilty in $17M Amish fraud case
Ohio man pleads guilty in $17M Amish fraud case YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man has admitted
US soldier accused in Wikileaks case due in court
US soldier accused in Wikileaks case due in court FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — A U.S. Army private
Colo. man ticketed for tying cat to rock during run
Colo. man ticketed after cat refuses to go for jog LAFAYETTE, Colo. (AP) — Police in Lafayette,
Ohio school principal ordered to work from home
Ohio school principal ordered to work from home MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — An elementary school
Afghan leader: NATO should pull back to big bases
Afghan leader: NATO should pull back to big bases KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan’s
Attorneys in Casey Anthony case want any tweets
Attorneys in Casey Anthony case want any tweets ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for the woman suing
Blagojevich leaves home to report to Colo. prison
Blagojevich leaves home to report to Colo. prison CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois Gov. Rod
Iraqi president being treated at Mayo Clinic
Iraqi president being treated at Mayo Clinic ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) — Iraq President Jalal Talabani
Teacher, school board president tussle
Teacher, school board president tussle CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Police are investigating a physical
UPMC releases med, psych records of Pa. shooter
UPMC releases med, psych records of Pa. shooter PITTSBURGH (AP) — The University of Pittsburgh
DEP tracking source of more methane in wells
DEP tracking source of more methane in wells MONTROSE, Pa. (AP) — State environmental officials
Miss Mosure, Mr. Oles will wed in April cermony
The parents of Cassie A. Mosure, who lives in Canfield, are announcing the engagement and
Dance group to offer free lessons in basics
Dance group to offer free lessons in basics YOUNGSTOWN USA Dance, a volunteer group that
Youngstown native gets Carnegie honor
PITTSBURGH A Youngstown native, Pierina Morelli, recently received a Carnegie Science Award
ABWA selects 2012 Woman of the Year
Staff report At its March 8 meeting the Tri-Gold Chapter of the American Business Women’s
'Pink slime' appears headed for school lunch garbage heap
"Pink slime" just went from a simmer to a boil.
Springfield ousted by Chanel’s defense, 3s
Instead of being ecstatic, Eric Fender was pragmatic.
Kasich plan: Raise drilling tax, lower income tax
Gov. John Kasich is proposing a tax increase on fracking, along with a corresponding income tax cut directly tied to how much the state collects from new oil and gas production.
Harding defense comes up big
Rasuan Smith has made plenty of steals in his 18 years of playing basketball — he’ll be sure to remind you of that.
South Side woman threatened by men won’t return home
A 25-year-old South Side woman has vowed not to return to her home until police arrest the two men who pulled a gun on her in front of her home and children this week.
Fashion designer Nanette Lepore to receive honorary degree
City native and fashion designer Nanette Lepore will receive an honorary degree at Youngstown State University’s spring undergraduate commencement.
Struthers Wildcats soaring into regional
With the start of a new season back in December, the Struthers High boys basketball team wanted to do what no other Wildcats have done in school history.
Investigation continues in Warren family fire deaths
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Fire investigators continue to conduct interviews to
OSU begins quest for title tonight
By Bob Baptist The Columbus Dispatch PITTSBURGH Less than three weeks ago, Ohio State’s
Former All-American DeCree indicted on drug charges, fraud
Staff report WARREN Van DeCree, 58, of Tod Avenue Northwest, a former All-American defensive
Lewis makes PGA debut at Transitions
Associated Press PALM HARBOR, Fla. His achievements alone would suggest Tom Lewis is racing
Youngstown Legal Arts Building sells for $175,000
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A property development company has purchased
$250K gift will digitize Trumbull property records
Trumbull County commissioners are expected today to approve an agreement that will allow most of the records in the Trumbull County Recorder’s Office to be scanned and digitized to speed up the work needed to allow gas and oil drilling to take place.
Youngstown-Mahoning library board extends director’s employment
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The board of trustees of the Public Library
Mime team adds dimension to worship at St. James
Alicia Reed, 15, of Youngstown, Kyle Moore, 17, of Austintown and Terrance Yeboah, 11, of Canfield rehearse their performance at St. James Church of God in Christ. They are part of the church's 12-member mime team formed about six years ago.
Kasich proposes $1.74B capital-spending bill
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich has asked lawmakers to sign off on
Irving scores 28 but Cavs come up short
By Mary Schmitt Boyer Cleveland Plain Dealer MILWAUKEE, Wis. Once again, with a chance to gain
Authorities seek cause of Swiss bus crash
Associated Press SION, Switzerland A tourist bus slammed head-on into a concrete wall in a Swiss
Social Security, Medicare must not fall victim to cuts
Opinion: By Max Richtman Baltimore Sun It’s no accident there’s been a scarcity of meaningful
Youngstown police seek suspects in city’s 8th homicide of the year
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are talking to witnesses and
food drive & fundraiser
food drive & fundraiser At St. Luke Church St. Luke Church, 5235 South Ave., Boardman, is
Will coconut oil stop dementia?
Q. Both of my parents have dementia. I just read that coconut oil has helped some people reverse
Doo-wop musical is fun for the family
Staff report Columbiana The 34west Theater Company will present the all-new ’50s musical “Doo
Dem dinner merited coverage
Opinion: Dem dinner merited coverage I am not sure what Mahon- ing County Republican Party chairman Mark
Drug test welfare applicants
Opinion: The (Freeport, Ill.) Journal-Standard: If you have to take a drug test to get a job, then it stands
NIGHTLIFE
9ine Lounge, 36 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-3636 Sat: DJ Richie, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat:
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “A Lion in Winter,SDRq by James Goldman. Victorian Players, 702 Mahoning Ave.,
Muppet manifesto: Blistering exit for Goldman executive
Associated Press NEW YORK Goldman Sachs, arguably the most storied investment bank on Wall
Cooler hands, better workouts
By Jeannine Stein Los Angeles Times Working up a sweat is a good thing when it comes to
“missing” (8 p.m., abc): If you can envision Ashley Judd as a kick-butt action star who
“missing” (8 p.m., abc): If you can envision Ashley Judd as a kick-butt action star who can punch
Outreach projects figure in celebration
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com boardman Outreach projects, local and far away, figure
Nick Clooney discusses movies that changed us
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com WARREN Nick Clooney is a man of many accomplishments, but
Vic to present ‘The Foreigner’
Staff report Youngstown Victorian Players Theater will present the comedy “The Foreigner” for
SIMPLE CHEMISTRY
Using Q-tips, E.J. Blott Elementary students rubbed invisible ink on a blank square of paper.
GOP candidates look to Puerto Rico
GOP candidates look to Puerto Rico washington An upbeat Rick Santorum barreled into Puerto Rico
Source: US soldier flown to Kuwait
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan The American soldier accused of shooting 16 Afghan villagers
We’re paying union officials
Opinion: PHOENIX Sal DiCiccio says he’s sorry. It is, he says, no excuse that the complex labor contracts
Obama, Cameron: Shift in Afghan war role in 2013
Associated Press WASHINGTON Determined to show momentum in a war marred by setbacks, President
2016: A political odyssey
Opinion: WASHINGTON Enough about the 2012 election already. Let’s talk 2016, which promises to be far more
Youngstown schools system can do without disruptions
Editorial: While we have long URGED com- munity participation in the academic and financial rebuilding of the
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Vermont, South Florida advance in NCAA
Associated Press DAYTON Freshman Four McGlynn came off the bench to score 18 points and Vermont
Bond market sees a stronger economy
Bond market sees a stronger economy washington The bond market is betting on a stronger economy.
Police: Man stabs 4 in Ohio building, is shot
Associated Press COLUMBUS A man armed with three knives went on a stabbing spree in a downtown
Beware consequences of war
Opinion: By Uri Dromi McClatchy Newspapers The recent meeting between President Obama and Prime Minister
METRO DIGEST || Funds established for Warren fire victims
Funds established WARREN Memorial and burial funds have been established at all Huntington Bank
Concert tickets go on sale Friday
Tickets go on sale Friday for three major concerts: Brad Paisley, with The Band Perry, Blossom
Health Care Fair
Health Care Fair LEETONIA NEO HealthForce and the Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Justin and April Hays, Hubbard, girl, March 11. Thomas and
NEw this week
NEw this week 21 Jump Street (R) Two young police officers and ex-classmates go undercover at a
Talent show seeks entertainers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Omega Psi Phi Fraternity will have the annual Mizell Ewing Talent Show
An entertainment pot 'o gold
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here. To get ready for the festivities Saturday, here’s an overview of festivals, parties and dances.
Ukelele plays lead role on singer's new album
Having respect for the disrespected is sort of how singer-songwriter Emily Hurd, who makes her Youngstown debut Friday at The Lemon Grove, came to love the ukulele, which she used to write the material that makes up her new album, “Long Lost Ghosts.”
Colleagues will pay tribute to influential band leader
The late Robert E. Fleming — a musical force in the area for half a century — will be honored with a
WTG
Thursday Music Wright Brass of the US Air Force Band of Flight, 2 p.m., Westminster College, Orr
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St. (corner of Oak and Fruit streets),
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