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Last call at Sports Grille
The Youngstown Sports Grille’s last day in its South Avenue building is Saturday. “We’ll have a big going-away party with style. We have a lot ...
Stories published March 28, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Don’t bust a sag in Struthers
Don’t bust a sag in Struthers struthers Kids, listen: When you’re in the Struthers city
Nine years shaved off prison terms in Kaluza shooting
Nine years shaved off prison terms in Kaluza shooting YOUNGSTOWN The 7th District Court of
Youngstown council OKs budget and sets priorities
Youngstown council OKs budget and sets priorities YOUNGSTOWN City council members approved this
Wisconsin signs Maryland QB Danny O’Brien
Wisconsin signs Maryland QB Danny O’Brien MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former Maryland quarterback Danny
DA charges man with 5 murder counts in SF killings
DA charges man with 5 murder counts in SF killings SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Prosecutors have filed
Copper pipes taken from Boardman pizza shop's air-conditioning unit
Copper pipes taken from Boardman pizza shop's air-conditioning unit
Milton Township firefighters host open house Saturday
Milton Township firefighters host open house Saturday
Teen Straight Talk has musical fundraiser program Saturday
Teen Straight Talk has musical fundraiser program Saturday
Pope urges more church freedom in Cuba
Pope urges more church freedom in Cuba HAVANA (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI is demanding greater
George H.W. Bush to formally back Romney
George H.W. Bush to formally back Romney LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush
Family says search crews find body of Ark. boy, 4
Family says search crews find body of Ark. boy, 4 HARDY, Ark. (AP) — The family of a 4-year-old
Mixed review of Mahoning Valley home sales in February
Mixed review of Mahoning Valley home sales in February
Competency exam for Chardon school shooting suspect
Competency exam for Chardon school shooting suspect CHARDON, Ohio (AP) — A judge has ordered a
Gingrich revamps campaign to deny Romney delegates
Gingrich revamps campaign to deny Romney delegates LOS ANGELES (AP) — Republican presidential
Snow plow driver, wife charged in Vt. woman death
Snow plow driver, wife charged in Vt. woman death ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (AP) — A snow plow driver and
Federal fire crews taking over Colo. wildfire
Federal fire crews taking over Colo. wildfire CONIFER, Colo. (AP) — Federal fire crews are
JetBlue CEO: captain a ‘consummate professional’
JetBlue CEO: captain a ‘consummate professional’ LAS VEGAS (AP) — The CEO and president of JetBlue
US. Sen. Brown gets new National Guard assignment
US. Sen. Brown gets new National Guard assignment BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Scott Brown has
Former officer pleads guilty to assaulting girls
Former officer pleads guilty to assaulting girls WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — A former southeastern
Police: Sex offender raped toddler
Police: Sex offender raped toddler GILBERTSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A registered sex offender is behind
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve
Firehouse will be open
Engagement correction An engagement announcement for Katie L. Mraz and Joseph A. Cirelli III
Last call at Sports Grille
The Youngstown Sports Grille’s last day in its South Avenue building is Saturday. “We’ll have a big going-away party with style. We have a lot to be proud of,” said owner Sean Pregibon, pictured here.
Bonanza of a sale at Ponderosa
Only one portion of Ponderosa Park in Goshen sold at a sheriff’s sale Tuesday afternoon, but it fetched more than anticipated.
REPCHIC MURDER TRIAL: Shooting victim’s widow testifies
Jacquelyn Repchic told a Mahoning County jury about her recollections of the day she lost her husband — and her leg — in a shooting on the city’s South Side.
BP’s $331M investment in Trumbull will spur growth in Ohio, leaders say
BP’s $331 million investment in the Mahoning Valley will have a “tremendous impact” on jobs and economic development in Ohio, a company official said.
Off and running
The Poland softball team has many goals for this season, but one in particular stands out.
Attorney cleared in texts dispute
A federal judge did not find Atty. Scott Cochran of Youngstown in contempt of court for releasing to The Vindicator a series of text messages from a religious- discrimination lawsuit that was settled by the city of Youngstown.
YSU gets needed victory
It may have been Youngstown State that had the zip in the Penguins’ 8-4 win over Akron at Eastwood Field on Tuesday.
Cards start season strong
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com CORTLAND The Canfield High boys baseball erupted for five runs
Souper Supper
Souper Supper Students and faculty at Austintown Fitch High School have organized the fourth
Buford is Ohio State’s wild card
When it comes to unpredictable, game-changing performers at a Final Four, most of the time the discussion revolves around a precocious freshman.
Escape adds 5 charges for Hill
Instead of willingly returning to West Virginia to face a theft charge, Charles S. Hill now is looking at five felony charges related to his escape from authorities Monday.
Mount Hope vets cemetery gets new life
The vision of a local minister has given area youths a chance to earn much-needed income and breathed new life into a historic cemetery that had fallen into ruin and neglect.
Pens’ home winning streak ends
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Penguins admit they have a tendency to get so
Clinkscale plea deal: 6 years?
Keilan Clinkscale, 22, of Youngstown, originally charged with three counts of murder for two separate shootings — one in 2009 and two others in 2011 — likely will spend a total of six years in prison.
Benefit set for 2 hurt in explosion
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers Two men who were burned in an explosion at the
Lower unemployment rate has a downside
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley’s unemployment rate tumbled
“The Godfather,” one of Hollywood’s landmark films, marked its 40th anniversary
“The Godfather,” one of Hollywood’s landmark films, marked its 40th anniversary over the weekend. To
Ohio Heroin abuse worsens; first-time users younger
Associated Press COLUMBUS Heroin is so prevalent in Ohio it is “falling out of the sky,”
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch board of education, study session at 6 p.m. followed by regular
Memorial service to commemorate King
Staff report Youngstown The Baptist Pastors’ Council of Youngstown and Vicinity will commemorate
campbell Paving project to begin
Staff report campbell The city finally got bidders for a $487,347 road project in the old
Jazz fest features Dresel
Staff report Boardman The 12th annual Boardman High School Jazz Fest will be 7 p.m. Monday in
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.38 .07 Avalon
Rescue Mission gets a new director
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN James G. Echement is the new executive director of The Rescue Mission of
Microsoft co-founder falls victim to ID theft
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Even the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft isn’t immune to
spaghetti dinner
spaghetti dinner A spaghetti dinner will benefit the families of Gary Wilson and Ken Stiver, the
Trumbull officials plan to OK drilling pact
Trumbull County commissioners plan to approve a road-use and management agreement today that the Trumbull County Engineer’s Office will use for the first time later this month.
A souper cause
An annual fundraising event at Austintown Fitch High School is more important each year than its last as the number of residents in need of assistance continues to rise.
4 new permits for wells in Valley
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has issued four new permits
Ohio panel to rule against Patriot facility
The Environmental Review Appeals Commission today will issue a ruling against Warren-based Patriot Water Treatment LLC, shifting the lengthy legal battle back to Trumbull County Common Pleas Court.
Easter-basket cupcakes add a special touch
Family Features Go beyond store-bought marshmallow chicks and chocolate rabbits this year. Perfect
Parents of slain teen go to Capitol Hill
In a packed forum on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, the parents of Trayvon Martin found support among members of Congress who turned the death of their 17-year-old’s son into a rallying cry against racial profiling.
Rosy outlook hangs on for many
Associated Press NEW YORK Americans are holding onto a rosier view of the U.S. economy as they
Congress sends startup bill to Obama
Congress sends startup bill to Obama WASHINGTON Despite warnings that less government oversight
North Korea is on the verge of taking another step backward
Editorial: It’s probably asking too much of a young man thrust into leadership of his nation by his father’s
Passengers subdue screaming JetBlue captain
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Passengers onboard a JetBlue flight bound for Las Vegas on Tuesday
Failure to appear in petty-theft case
Failure to appear in petty-theft case WARREN Ashley Kirk, 34, failed to appear for his
Cavs drop fourth straight game
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA As Rod Thorn waited outside Cleveland’s locker room for coach
Syria accepts peace plan, but violence continues
Associated Press QAA, Lebanon Syria accepted a cease-fire drawn up by U.N. envoy Kofi Annan on
Yankee Lake Wine Co. Quality juice results as fruits of their labor
This valley is blessed with a lot of strong connections to European cultural and family traditions.
‘War on women’ is a canard
Opinion: By Jennifer A. MARSHALL Heritage Foundation America is in the midst of a gravely serious debate
Afghan women in harm’s way
Opinion: What will happen to Afghan women? As the United States winds down its presence in Afghanistan and
There could be more to the story
Opinion: There could be more to the story When I read about the plight of Rik Blake, the veteran who bought
birthdays
birthdays Actress Conchata Ferrell is 69. Actor Ken Howard is 68. Actress Dianne Wiest is 64.
Exotic-animal owners decry bill
MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Evelyn Shaw has owned a cougar for more than 15 years.
April movies include a few keepers
By Rafer Guzman Newsday With April coming up, we’re heading into the pre-summer movie months, or
Youngstown schools Board eyes cost-cutting options
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Closing buildings, cutting all overtime and
Hit list
Hit list We have reviewed one burger per month since 2009. Check out our yearly burger rankings to
“Whitechapel” (10 p.m., BBC): The gripping crime drama, “Whitechapel”
“Whitechapel” (10 p.m., BBC): The gripping crime drama, “Whitechapel” returns for its second
GOP out to silence women
Opinion: By Rep. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS Baltimore Sun Rush Limbaugh’s recent, despicable three-day attack
Schaff speaker discusses Social Gospel, justice
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown The Rev. Dr. Gary Dorrien approached his
Smith, Beverly lift Red teams to wins
By LOWELL SPENCER sports@vindy.com LISBON Columbiana County basketball fans were seeing a lot
Time to eat
Time to eat We’re still working on this, but it’ll be cool. You want a glimpse inside area
Don’t dress like a hoodlum
Opinion: It is not often that I agree with Geraldo Rivera, but recently he said something very practical and
Romney: Obama cozies up to Kremlin
Romney: Obama cozies up to Kremlin LOS ANGELES Sharpening his attacks, Mitt Romney on Tuesday
“I carry in my heart the just aspirations and legitimate desires of all Cubans, wherever they
“I carry in my heart the just aspirations and legitimate desires of all Cubans, wherever they may
Creedence Clearwater ... revisited
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The rise and fall of Creedence Clearwater Revival could
Court signals trouble for health law
Associated Press WASHINGTON The fate of President Barack Obama’s health- care overhaul was cast
Blueberries
Family Features How do you get more of nature’s antioxidant superfruit into your daily diet?
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