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'Mega Millions Mania' sweeps valley
Traffic was steady Friday at Millionaire Express near the corner of South Avenue and Mathews Road in Boardman as people waited to get a ticket ...
Lynn Kirk students enjoy spring carnival
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The carnival came to town early for Lynn Kirk Elementary, as
CHC students have fun in the sun
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com With Mother Nature providing sun and warm weather on March
Dobbins students eat their way through the rainbow
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The lunches at Poland Schools March 19-23 spanned the colors of
Project Mayhem not your typical band concert
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is coming to Youngstown for a show
4 jailed after tribute to Chardon victim ends with assault
A night that began with a toast to the memory of a murdered Chardon High School friend escalated into a beating of another 19-year-old friend.
Stories published March 30, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Jennings leads Bucks past Cavaliers, 121-84
Jennings leads Bucks past Cavaliers, 121-84 CLEVELAND (AP) — Brandon Jennings scored 28 points and
Penguins snap skid
Penguins snap skid BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sore nose and all, Sidney Crosby had a goal and three
Cavs routed by Milwaukee
Cavs routed by Milwaukee CLEVELAND (AP) — Brandon Jennings scored 28 points and the Milwaukee
Plane and personnel cuts at air base not certain
Plane and personnel cuts at air base not certain VIENNA The federal budget that proposes
Hoodies rally seeks justice for Trayvon Martin
Hoodies rally seeks justice for Trayvon Martin YOUNGSTOWN Many who attended the Hoodies with a
Federal judge strikes down parts of Wis. union law
Federal judge strikes down parts of Wis. union law MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge has upheld
'Mega Millions Mania' sweeps valley
Traffic was steady Friday at Millionaire Express near the corner of South Avenue and Mathews Road in Boardman as people waited to get a ticket for the Mega Millions jackpot.
Salem library schedules census research program
Salem library schedules census research program salem Salem Public Library, 821 E. State St.,
7 Pa. municipalities sue the state over new Marcellus Shale law
7 Pa. municipalities sue the state over new Marcellus Shale law
On the run, bin Laden lived in 5 houses
On the run, bin Laden lived in 5 houses ISLAMABAD (AP) — Osama bin Laden lived in five safe houses
Mega-long odds for winning record jackpot
Mega-long odds for winning record jackpot OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A world-record $540 million Mega
News anchor returning after televised dog bite
News anchor returning after televised dog bite DENVER (AP) — A Denver television news anchor who
Recall election ordered for Wis. Gov. Scott Walker
Recall election ordered for Wis. Gov. Scott Walker MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A recall election has been
Motorist dressed as Batman escapes ticket in Md.
Motorist dressed as Batman escapes ticket in Md. ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — Police in Maryland pulled
Gerberry would tax fracking wastewater recycling operations
Gerberry would tax fracking wastewater recycling operations COLUMBUS State Rep. Ronald V.
Judge rules against Patriot in OEPA dispute
Judge rules against Patriot in OEPA dispute WARREN Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas Judge
Army Reserve reprimands soldier who backed Paul
Army Reserve reprimands soldier who backed Paul IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. Army Reserve has
Conn. woman gets 8 years for $6 million bank fraud
Conn. woman gets 8 years for $6 million bank fraud BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A Naugatuck woman has
Firefighters race to contain Colorado wildfire
Firefighters race to contain Colorado wildfire CONIFER, Colo. (AP) — Federal fire crews are racing
Family: Dementia led to Pa. couple murder-suicide
Family: Dementia led to Pa. couple murder-suicide TREXLERTOWN, Pa. (AP) — An elderly Pennsylvania
Police: Man fatally stabbed pregnant girlfriend
Police: Man fatally stabbed pregnant girlfriend YORK, Pa. (AP) — Police say a man fatally stabbed
‘Ticked Off’ author cancels appearance
‘Ticked Off’ author cancels appearance NILES Janet L. DeCesare, author of “Ticked Off,” is
It’s time to meet on links for Charity Golf Scramble
HUBBARD Heart Reach Ministries will sponsor its 21st annual four-person Charity Golf Scramble on
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will have its annual
Stitchers plan annual Quilters’ Day Out
WARREN Ohio Star Quilters of Warren are planning their 25th annual Quilters’ Day Out May 2 at
Macejko fired Ally without mayor’s consent
City Prosecutor Jay Macejko never discussed disciplining or firing his assistant prosecutor, Bassil Ally, with then-Mayor Jay Williams before Macejko fired Ally, he said in a deposition released Thursday.
JetBlue’s ‘hero’ hails from Valley
Staff/wire reports SALEM The JetBlue Airways first officer who regained control of a flight to
TEAM UNITY
Coach Thad Matta’s blowup at February practice inspired young Ohio State team to evaluate where it was headed
EGCC, Warren offer free training for shale jobs
The growing shale industry has spurred a new job-training program for Mahoning Valley residents.
Covelli food-vendor deal finalized
The city board of control finalized deals to change the city-owned Covelli Centre’s food-and-beverage vendor April 17.
Jurors in Agee case will see guns
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Judge Maureen Sweeney of Mahoning County
Williams and Pavlik face big weekend fights
Nearly seven years after his first professional fight, “Dangerous” Dannie Williams is on the brink of the big time.
Ursuline graduate Tom Manning busy with Toledo football program
Youngstown’s Tom Manning recently began his first full week of spring drills as the offensive line coach for the University of Toledo football program.
Principal is finalist for award
It takes under- standing from dedicated people to help a child learn.
Benefit set at Flaming Ice Cube
In an area known more for its cheesy, meat-topped pizzas than vegan cuisine, one business owner has managed to thrive and expand.
ACTION demands answers from leaders
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Youngstown State and local leaders were placed on
Valley attorneys aid in Chardon suspect’s case
Staff report CHARDON The 17-year-old charged in the shooting deaths of three Chardon High School
Cosmetology students earn money, experience
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Junior students in the cosmetology program at the Mahoning
St. Christine students host Mini-Relay for Life event
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During the Relay for Life, volunteers gain sponsorships to
Lynn Kirk students enjoy spring carnival
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The carnival came to town early for Lynn Kirk Elementary, as
Austintown briefs
Drennan to speak in Valley Bruce Drennan from All Bets Are Off on Sports Time Ohio will be the
Career center students earn medals at competition
Students in the Early Childhood Development program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical
Event offers a taste of White House Fruit Farm
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The weather did its part March 17-18 as White House Fruit
First-graders give special people a KISS
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Parents, relatives and friends of Stadium Drive first-graders
Feb. 25
Feb. 25 Theft: A $2,560, 65-inch plasma TV was stolen from HH Gregg, 441 Boardman-Poland Road.
Trustees reappoint fiscal officer
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com A former township employee will fill the fiscal-officer
Local dancers excel at New York competition
Dancers from Stage Left Theater Arts Academy in Canfield recently competed at Onstage New York dance
Boardman track girls begin season with a win
The Boardman girls outdoor track team opened its 2012 outdoor season with an 88-49 convincing win
CHC students have fun in the sun
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com With Mother Nature providing sun and warm weather on March
CHC students welcome guest readers
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School entertained
OSU Extension offers gardening training
OSU Extension is offering training beginning April 11 for gardeners who want to increase their
Canfield men’s golf league seeks members
The Canfield Men’s Golf League is looking for new members for the 2012 season that opens on April 25
Small business expo celebrates Austintown
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Austintown residents lent their support to the Main Street
Dobbins students focus on health and nutrition
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Dobbins Elementary fourth-graders at were treated to a jam-packed
Dobbins students eat their way through the rainbow
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The lunches at Poland Schools March 19-23 spanned the colors of
North Elementary students enjoy mime time
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Tom Johnson didn’t have to use any words at all to earn some big
Rotary presidents attend state seminar
Four Rotary clubs were represented recently at the All-Ohio Rotary Presidents-Elect Training Seminar
Rotary presidents attend seminar
Four Rotary clubs were represented recently at the All-Ohio Rotary Presidents-Elect Training Seminar
The beat goes on at Dobbins Elementary
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com As they practiced and prepared for their performance at Dobbins
Canfield sport briefs
Neighbors needs your spring sports news The spring sports season has begun. Whether it’s on the
Canfield bands earn superior ratings
The Canfield High School Concert and Symphonic Bands both received Superior ratings for their
Years Ago
Today is Friday, March 30, the 90th day of 2012. There are 276 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Victim of Struthers blast dies
Staff report struthers Mayor Terry Stocker called it a sad day for the community after hearing
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.35 .07 Avalon
US faces threat from drones
Opinion: By John Villasenor Los Angeles Times President Obama signed a sweeping aviation bill in February
High court’s options on health law
Associated Press WASHINGTON The arguments are done, and the case has been submitted, as Chief
Mahoning officials OK 911 agreement
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners approved a
Economy grew 3 percent in final quarter of 2011
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 3 percent in the final
Chamber says it aided creation of 3,000 jobs
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/ Warren Regional Chamber said its
YEC provides opportunity
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Jos Delapaz and Karen Leal are the first
Consumers’ counsel takes on big job under trying conditions
Editorial: Over a period of seven years, the Office of Consumers’ Counsel under Janine Migden-Ostrander spent
Boardman police note rise in scams
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township police said they’ve seen an uptick
mahoning valley Easter egg hunts
Listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: mahoning
Today’s entertaiment picks:
Today’s entertaiment picks: v Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, 7 p.m.: The circus
Oakland’s Cespedes hits homer in win over Seattle
Associated Press TOKYO Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes hit his first major league home run to
Ex-agent arrested, charged with assaulting her father
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 46-year-old woman, who police listed as a former FBI agent, has been
More autism reported, likely from better testing
Associated Press ATLANTA One child out of 88 in the U.S. is believed to have autism or a
oddly enough
oddly enough 6-legged Swiss calf uncowed by disability GENEVA A six-legged calf has defied
Police probe two robberies
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating two
US Bank to close Valley locations
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Bancorp’s Mahoning Valley presence ends one week from today at 2
Lottery goes online
Lottery goes online SPRINGFIELD, Ill. With a record $540 million Mega Millions jackpot in play,
ODNR to release shale-production figures Monday
By week’s end, all Utica Shale well drillers will report 2011 production figures to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The facts and figures will provide the first real glimpse at what lies 7,000 feet beneath the ground in Northeast Ohio.
Disclose Act needed
Opinion: Disclose Act needed San Jose Mercury News: The federal Disclose Act is back in play, and none too
Initiative collects signatures
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Backers of one of two medical marijuana initiatives
Katie Couric to guest-host ‘Good Morning America’
Associated Press NEW YORK Katie Couric will be an early riser all next week. ABC announced
YSU’s Perry, Zuiker to transfer
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State men’s basketball players Nate Perry
Cabrera, Pettersson lead at Houston
Associated Press humble, texas Angel Cabrera and Carl Pettersson took advantage of early tee
George H.W. Bush endorses Romney
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES In a further closing of Republican ranks, former President George
‘Wrath’ clashes with gods
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers What’s the old saying — “3-D fool me once, shame on you,
‘JEFF, WHO LIVES AT HOME’
‘JEFF, WHO LIVES AT HOME’ Grade: A Credits: Directed by Mark and Jay Duplass; cast includes
Boardman briefs
Neighbors needs your spring sports news The spring sports season has begun. Whether it’s on the
Austintown briefs
Celebrate Earth Day The Austintown library is celebrating Earth Day all month. Children of all
Canfield briefs
Drive through dinner set Western Reserve United Methodist Church will host a drive through
Boardman briefs
Spaghetti dinner set tomorrow Good Hope Lutheran Church is hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser
Project Mayhem not your typical band concert
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is coming to Youngstown for a show
OSU Extension offers gardening training
OSU Extension is offering training beginning April 11 for gardeners who want to increase their
Postal service has been slipping
Opinion: Postal service has been slipping I’ve been watching the news programs and reading The Vindicator
birthdays
birthdays Actor Warren Beatty is 75. Drummer Graeme Edge of the Moody Blues is 71. Musician Eric
‘Jeff’ filmmakers are on to something
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers “Jeff, Who Lives at Home” could be just another quirky,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Amanda Dean and Ralph Muldrow, Youngstown, girl, March 28.
4 jailed after tribute to Chardon victim ends with assault
A night that began with a toast to the memory of a murdered Chardon High School friend escalated into a beating of another 19-year-old friend.
Shale training | About the program
Eastern Gateway Community College and the city of Warren have teamed up to provide job training
“csi: NY” (9 P.M., CBS): Guest-star alert: Lee Majors, aka the Six Million Dollar Man,
“csi: NY” (9 P.M., CBS): Guest-star alert: Lee Majors, aka the Six Million Dollar Man, drops in on
Maple Syrup Festival sticks to success
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The 35th year of Boardman Park’s Maple Syrup Festival was
Martin earns athletic, academic honors at Walsh
Canfield graduate Molly Martin, a junior at Walsh University, was recently honored with several
Poland briefs
Poland resident earns honors Sigma Alpha Lambda is proud to announce that Kenzie Ellise Black of
OSU Extension offers Mahoning Valley gardening training
OSU Extension is offering training beginning April 11 for gardeners who want to increase their
Crash kills cyclist
Crash kills cyclist SMITH The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that left a
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD March 24
New type of fuel station set near I-76
New type of fuel station set near I-76 SEVILLE Clean-energy advocates are announcing the opening
Mandel targets Sen. Brown
Opinion: Josh Mandel, the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, has a lot going for him. He’s got a great
Video raises doubts about Florida gunman’s story
Newly released police video of a handcuffed George Zimmerman may be important for what it doesn’t show: No obvious cuts, scrapes, blood or bandages. No clearly broken nose. No plainly visible evidence of a life-and-death struggle with Trayvon Martin.
Best Buy will cut costs, close 50 US stores
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS In order to grow, Best Buy is shrinking. The largest U.S.
Unused paid time totaled $96M in 2010-11
Associated Press DAYTON Ohio paid about $96 million in 2010 and 2011 to retiring or resigning
Pay-to-play fees still under review
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com School-board members continued discussions of pay-to-
POLICE REPORTS
POLICE REPORTS March 12 Criminal trespassing: Police issued a summons to Anna Miller, 46, of 711
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