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St. Patrick’s Day 2012: Top o’ the weekend to you!
Brady's Leap helped kick off the St. Patrick's Day weekend Thursday at Kravitz Deli on Belmont Avenue. Festivities are continuing at many area bars and ...
AMS dodgeball tournament raises funds
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The possibility of being crowned Austintown’s ultimate dodgeball
Kravitz Deli celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Kravitz Delicatessen, in their locations in Liberty and the Poland
Fours and fives focus on food
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com If you’d like to read a book, clap your hands, If
Top BHS students treated to breakfast by PTSA
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Hardworking Boardman High School students were offered a treat on
Stories published March 16, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Medina man dead, Canfield man injured in S.C. crash
A Canfield man was injured and a Medina man killed when their car veered off the right side of Interstate 77 and struck several trees near Exit 73 on state Route 901 in Rock Hill, S.C., around 11:41 a.m. Friday.
Youngstown man injured in fall in Mill Creek Park
A 26-year-old Youngstown man was seriously injured when he fell 20 to 30 feet while rock climbing in Mill Creek Park early this evening.
Poland man gets prison for aggravated vehicular homicide
Poland man gets prison for aggravated vehicular homicide
Police: Fla. couple kept boy in cage inside closet
Police: Fla. couple kept boy in cage inside closet TITUSVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Police say a Florida
Ex-Ohio lawmaker pleads not guilty to bribery charge
Ex-Ohio lawmaker pleads not guilty to bribery charge
No negligence found in Mass. centenarian death
No negligence found in Mass. centenarian death DARTMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — An arbitrator has found no
Pa. 'pumping party' suspect's bail dropped to $750K
Pa. 'pumping party' suspect's bail dropped to $750K
Dad: Man had housing stress before Ohio stabbings
Dad: Man had housing stress before Ohio stabbings COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The father of a man
New Castle woman forfeits 3 dogs that attacked 91-year-old woman
New Castle woman forfeits 3 dogs that attacked 91-year-old woman
Early forecast: Fishing on Lake Erie expected to be good this year
Early forecast: Fishing on Lake Erie expected to be good this year
Ohio bill would require tracking of cold medication sales
Ohio bill would require tracking of cold medication sales
Penn National, Ohio move ahead on Austintown racino
Penn National, Ohio move ahead on Austintown racino Columbus Penn National Gaming, Inc. and the
Poll: Renaming PSU stadium for Paterno favored
Poll: Renaming PSU stadium for Paterno favored STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A new poll shows stronger
SC mom pleads guilty to murder in sons’ deaths
SC mom pleads guilty to murder in sons’ deaths ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina mother has
South Side boil alert
South Side boil alert Boardman On Thursday, the Youngstown Water Department experienced a large
Shark bites man in arm off Fla.’s east coast
Shark bites man in arm off Fla.’s east coast JENSEN BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A man was bitten in the arm
Father of Fla. watch leader says son isn’t racist
Father of Fla. watch leader says son isn’t racist SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — The father of a central
Youngstown officer assaulted at South Side bar
Youngstown officer assaulted at South Side bar YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown police officer was
Mass. zoo’s cats benefit from Boston power loss
Mass. zoo’s cats benefit from Boston power loss MENDON, Mass. (AP) — The transformer fire that
Lawyer: Afghan killing suspect being flown U.S.
Lawyer: Afghan killing suspect being flown U.S. SEATTLE (AP) — The soldier accused of killing 16
DNA links 3 State College rape cases to 1 man
DNA links 3 State College rape cases to 1 man STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Police in State College
Building inspection bureau criticized; laptops unused
Building inspection bureau criticized; laptops unused PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Controller
Pittsburgh armored car heist on TV’s ‘Most Wanted’
Pittsburgh armored car heist on TV’s ‘Most Wanted’ PITTSBURGH (AP) — The FBI is hoping television
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will have a dinner meeting at 6 p.m. April 2 at St. Matthias
It’s time again for Women’s Night Out
SALEM Salem Community Center, 1098 N. Ellsworth Ave., will host its third Women’s Night Out from 4
910th Reservists delivering supplies to Hospice in Guatemala
Air Force Reservists form the 910th Airlift Wing’s 76th Aerial Port Squadron left today on a humanitarian airlift.
Talent show at Wick Park today
Youngstown’s Got Talent, a talent show presented by Leaders for Progress, in conjunction with St. James Church of God in Christ and Be Encouraged Ministry, will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Wick Park Pavilion.
Free program on bluebirds Saturday
McKeever Environmental Learning Center and the Bluebird Society of Pennsylvania will present “The Fledgling Experience,” a free program on bluebirds, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the center, 55 McKeever Lane.
Ohio State cruises past Loyola, Md. 78-59
Ohio State cruises past Loyola, Md. 78-59 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Deshaun Thomas scored a career-high 31
ONE YEAR AFTER THE FIRST INJECTION-WELL EARTHQUAKE
The two low-magnitude earthquakes — felt by few but discussed by many — in the early morning of March 17, 2011, quickly became a conversation point at coffee shops, grocery stores and throughout the Mahoning Valley.
Fitch high jumper Jakovina places second at indoor nationals
For Jay Jakovina, fewer sights led to higher heights.
Grandmother files complaint against Youngstown police
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 46-year-old Youngs-town woman who said
Neptune sends 42 to Canton swim event
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Y-Neptune swim team will send 42 athletes to this
Youngstown school officials given more freedom
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The commission overseeing the city school
9 indicted in hazing incident at YSU's KAP fraternity
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted
Phantoms battle pain of late season
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN Despite his top goaltender being stuck on the
Poland library sponsors ‘Hunger Games’
More than 60 teens converged on the Poland Branch library to experience some aspects of “The Hunger Games,” a young-adult trilogy, come to life.
Covelli expects 1,200 youth wrestlers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Athletic Committee’s grade-school wrestling state championships
Harding robotics team wins
Staff report WARREN Robotics teams from Warren, Girard and Austintown competed over the weekend
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Today: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 3-over-par 74 in the first round of the Transitions Championship. Kokrak is tied for 120th with 11 others. His round included two birdies, three bogeys and a double bogey.
Judge approves another delay in Houser death penalty case
It has been more than two years since Angeline Fimognari was fatally shot outside St. Dominic Church, but the trial of the man accused of killing her has been postponed for a third time, this time until the end of April.
Panel appointed to raise funds for Mahoning pound expansion
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners appointed an
St. Patrick’s Day 2012: Top o’ the weekend to you!
Brady's Leap helped kick off the St. Patrick's Day weekend Thursday at Kravitz Deli on Belmont Avenue. Festivities are continuing at many area bars and restaurants today and Saturday, when Kravitz will have its annual Corned Beef Fest.Saturday
AMS’s Mackall wins wrestling state title
STAFF REPORT “I think I’m ready for this,” said Alex Mackall, 14, an Austintown Middle School
Organizations sponsor concealed-carry class
Staff report niles United Veterans of America-Ohio Post 7, Hubbard Conservation Club and Western
Boardman briefs
Boardman orchestras present ‘Project Mayhem’ The Boardman Orchestras will present its “Project
Cabbage patch kid wins top prize
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Last April, Dobbins student Skyler Huda was handed a cabbage
SJIHM offers enrollment for 2012-2013
St. Joseph and Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Austintown is currently enrolling for the
Canfield speller sets sights on title
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com The Vindicator’s 78th Regional Spelling Bee was a battle
Canfield duo places at junior high state
Canfield’s David Labra and CJ Frost earned spots on the awards podium during last weekend’s OAC
Poland sports briefs
Reserve Run open Reserve Run Golf Club is open for the 2012 season.To make a tee time, call
Poland wrestlers place at junior high state
STAFF REPORT Poland junior high wrestlers Anthony Audi and Matthew Cardello earned all-state
Boardman runners compete in NYC
The Boardman boys indoor track team sent three athletes to The New Balance National Championship
Police continue probe of latest homicide
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police continue gathering clues and
GOP Senate candidate blasted over negative auto-bailout remarks
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN State legislators from the Mahoning Valley and
Romney campaign showing signs of financial strain
Associated Press SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO The long and increasingly messy Republican presidential
EARTHQUAKE TIME LINE
EARTHQUAKE TIME LINE A look at the key events in the Youngstown injection well-earthquake
AMS dodgeball tournament raises funds
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The possibility of being crowned Austintown’s ultimate dodgeball
Graziani takes sixth at wrestling tourney
STAFF REPORT Mario Graziani, who attends Boardman Center Middle School, earned a spot on the
BHS Students explore ‘true grit’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Boardman High School’s annual “World of Words” celebration, held
McKinley students raise $6,900 for St. Jude’s
aBy SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The fifth- and sixth-graders at McKinley Elementary have had a
Kravitz Deli celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Kravitz Delicatessen, in their locations in Liberty and the Poland
Years Ago
Today is Friday, March 16, the 76th day of 2012. There are 290 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Boardman native champions ‘Wild Kindness’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Kindness is a simple concept, but Boardman native David Pokrivnak
Boardman sports briefs
Boardman Lanes city tournament winner The Greater Youngstown Bowling Association held its annual
Surveys help Frank Ohl look ahead
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Officials at Frank Ohl are revamping their web page, hoping to
‘Obamacare’ a major issue
Opinion: A week from today is the two-year anniversary of President Barack Obama signing into law his most
Grand jury refuses to indict Warren man in slaying
Staff report WARREN A Trumbull County grand jury has refused to indict Daron Warfield Jr., 23,
Birthdays
Birthdays Comedian Jerry Lewis is 86. Movie director Bernardo Bertolucci is 71. Game-show host
Canfield briefs
Canfield Presbyterian introduces Cross-Walk Have you ever wanted to “Walk the Walk” of Jesus
oddly enough
oddly enough Mass. urology practice offers pizza with vasectomy BARNSTABLE, Mass. Get a
Pittsburgh area to get Shell refinery
Pittsburgh area to get Shell refinery PITTSBURGH Shell Oil Co. has chosen a site near Pittsburgh
Laws would include digital accounts in deceased’s estate
Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. When Karen Williams’ son died in a motorcycle crash, the Oregon
C.H. Campbell hosts winter festival
STAFF REPORT Elementary school students and parents found a way to chase away the winter blues on
Canfield Soccer Club continues to grow
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Soccer Club celebrated 35 years of recreational
Canfield youth wrestlers compete at state tourney
Youngstown will be the wrestling mecca for the second week in row as wrestlers from all over Ohio
Springsteen dethrones Adele
Los Angeles Times It took the Boss to knock Adele’s unstoppable “21” out of the top spot on
Fours and fives focus on food
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com If you’d like to read a book, clap your hands, If
Top BHS students treated to breakfast by PTSA
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Hardworking Boardman High School students were offered a treat on
Green Team hosts placemat contest
The Recycling Division of Mahoning County’s is hosting the annual “Earth Day to Earth Day Placemat
Warrren man found guilty in shooting
Jacquavis K. Williams put his head down on the defense table as guilty verdicts to felonious assault and aggravated robbery were read, and his mother began screaming from the spectator benches.
Heavy demand expected as new Apple iPad goes on sale
Associated Press NEW YORK Let the wild rumpus start. The customary storefront crowds are
Grant helps schools prevent at-risk behavior
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com The Canfield Local School District has $75,000 to implement a
Following tradition: Ronald V. Gerberry of Austintown, D-59th, one of the most senior members of the
Opinion: Following tradition: Ronald V. Gerberry of Austintown, D-59th, one of the most senior members of the
Canfield sports briefs
Canfield’s Trebilcock swims well at OSU Ohio State sophomore Garrett Trebilcock, a Canfield High
Rich target Obama
Opinion: JIM Hightower OtherWords It was a total lockdown. As jet after jet swept in surreptitiously with
Md. man pleads guilty to dumping, burning
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Edgar C. Knieriem Jr., 64, of Cockeysville, Md., pleaded
Rust Belt Brewing and others delivers tradition and variety for St. Patrick’s Day...
When beer lovers think of the great brewing traditions from around the world, several countries come to mind: Germany, Belgium, England, and The United States of America (George Washington brewed his own), and of course Ireland.
Canfield Girl Scouts celebrate milestone
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Girl Scouts participated in Girl Scout Sunday,
Teens try hands at business
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Boardman White Inc. executives Betsy
Howard stays put; centers on move
Associated Press Dwight Howard agreed to stay in Orlando on a day plenty of other big men were on
Kurt Busch among few who enjoy a Bristol visit
NASCAR Wire Service Bristol, Tenn. The high potential for pitfalls may not make Bristol Motor
METRO DIGEST || 70-year-old pedestrian killed
Pedestrian killed West Farmington Ohio State Highway Patrol said a 70-year-old woman died
Young drummer playing to her own beat
By SEAN BARRON Special to the Vindicator If you felt compelled to create a who’s-who list of
Austintown briefs
Curves offers Silver Sneaker Memberships Curves Austintown is offering free Healthways Silver
US suffers setbacks in Afghanistan
US suffers setbacks in Afghanistan kabul The American campaign in Afghanistan suffered a double
Surplus food
Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, various commodities, 9:30 to
Solar panels could go up at fire station
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW SPRINGFIELD A local pharmacist will provide at least
Healthy Penguins help extend winning streak to 10
Associated Press NEW YORK Sidney Crosby was on the ice for three of Pittsburgh’s five goals,
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Arrest warrant for Russell Brand NEW ORLEANS New Orleans police have issued an
Next step in fixing health-care system is universal coverage
Opinion: Next step in fixing health-care system is universal coverage Why should you look for American
City condemns parking deck; owner plans to sue
The city condemned a downtown parking deck because structural problems identified a year ago haven’t been addressed.
Police Blotter
March 3 Warrant: Police arrested Shanna Barber, 24, of 55 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown, on a
Book club selects next titles
The Ursuline Center Book Club will host two upcoming book discussion groups that are open to the
Where’s the beef?
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The lunch lady won’t be serving up “pink slime” anymore at several
A spoof that’s simply super
‘21 JUMP STREET’ By Colin Covert Star Tribune (Minneapolis) “21 Jump Street” thrilled me to
US should treat Brazil like India
Opinion: When President Barack Obama welcomes Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff at the White House on April
Businesses, union discuss shale boom
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN Contractors and union leaders gathered to
Nature is the star of ‘Planet’
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK “The best stories on our planet are natural
“fairly legal” (9 p.m., usa): Kate Reed (Sarah Shahi), the hottest mediator on TV,
“fairly legal” (9 p.m., usa): Kate Reed (Sarah Shahi), the hottest mediator on TV, returns for
2011 was a good year in Ohio for attracting new development
Editorial: Once again, Site Selection mag- azine has found that Ohio is a good pace to do business. Gov.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Foreigner,” 7:30 p.m.: Opening night for this charming comedy
Ex-Ill. governor starts 14-year prison term
Associated Press LITTLETON, Colo. Convicted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich never allowed himself
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Charles P. Heim, 30, of Youngstown, and Nicole M.
Poland briefs
Fracking event set An open informational event to raise community awareness about fracking will
Austintown sports briefs
Fitch excels at nationals Fitch senior Jay Jakovina jumped 6 feet, 9 inches to place second at the
Mayor Sammarone requests more details on brine, potential concerns
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mayor Charles Sammarone expressed concern in a
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