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American Legion post in Youngstown works to remember forgotten veterans in nursing homes
American Legion post in Youngstown works to remember forgotten veterans in nursing homes By SEAN
Car slams into church in Lorain
Car slams into church in Lorain Associated Press LORAIN State troopers west of Cleveland say
Anti-Semitic attacks increase sharply around the world
Anti-Semitic attacks increase sharply around the world Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel
Truck strikes, injures 17-year-old jogger in Champion
Truck strikes, injures 17-year-old jogger in Champion Staff report CHAMPION A 17-year-old
Kerry, others memorialize US diplomat killed in attack in Afghanistan
Kerry, others memorialize US diplomat killed in attack in Afghanistan Associated Press CHICAGO
New Core education goals eliminate requirements for cursive penmanship
New Core education goals eliminate requirements for cursive penmanship Associated Press The
Search teams hunt for missing father, daughter who were kayaking on Lake Erie
Search teams hunt for missing father, daughter who were kayaking on Lake Erie Associated Press
Eastern Gateway Community College keeps on growing in the Valley
Eastern Gateway Community College keeps on growing in the Valley By DENISE DICK
Zwinglers mark 66th anniversary on April 6
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. LaMar Zwingler of Canfield celebrated their 66th anniversary on April 6.
Bridges mark 60th anniversary with Florida trip
BOARDMAN The Rev. Dr. Jack and Claudine Bridges of Boardman were honored by their family with an
Miss Langbein, Mr. Kiraly to wed in July ceremony
July 20 has been chosen for the wedding date of Caroline M. Langbein and George W. Kiraly Jr., both of El Cerrito, Calif.
Miss Zentko, Mr. Vradenburg plan August rite
POLAND Stephen and Beverly Zentko of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, April
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Foundation announces donations
Siembida & Boggs Foundation announces donation and makes plans for future events
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Fortnightly IV will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Loghurst Museum for a tour. Admission
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY LB Circle will meet at noon at Eat’n Park in Austintown. Marion Brownlee will serve as
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY Nature Lovers will meet at 1 p.m. at Lutz Greenhouse, 7879 W. Pine Lake Road, Salem. Take
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Champion S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center, 445 Mahoning Ave., Champion, has planned the following: the
Relay for Life team to sponsor fundraiser
Relay for Life team to sponsor fundraiser NILES The YWCA of Warren in partnership with the
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Great Hall at St. Nicholas Church on
BOOKS DIGEST || Author to have book signings
hAuthor to have book signings YOUNGSTOWN Author Earlina Gilford Weaver will be signing her
American Heart Association to honor community leaders
Heart Ball planned April 27 at Stambaugh Auditorium
Dog walk next Saturday will benefit Angels for Animals
There will be a three-mile dog walk at 1 p.m. Saturday at Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road.
Volunteers need for crisis shelter work day
The Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County, 1218 W. State St., is asking for volunteers for the Comcast Cares Work Day from 9 a.m. to noon April 27.
Newton Falls annual road, park cleanup May 4
The city will conduct its annual citywide roadside and park clean-up day at 9 a.m. May 4.
Grant-writing classes at KSU-Trumbull Thursday
Grant-writing classes sponsored by Kent State University at Trumbull and Trumbull 100 are from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Technology Building Room 117 on the KSU-Trumbull Campus, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W.
Trumbull County assistant prosecutor calls sexting an ‘epidemic’
Juvenile court proceedings are private, so the public doesn’t hear much about them. But a Trumbull County assistant prosecutor says he has prosecuted an “epidemic” of sexting cases involving Trumbull County high-school students.
Event turns Eastwood Expo Center into veritable zoo
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Rick Scofinsky of Youngstown cradled Sara Rose, a
Vindicator Winter Athletes
The Vindicator recognizes eight athletes who enjoyed great success during the 2012-13 season,
Dog’s Day Out is walk in the park
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN With tails wagging and tongues hanging, the
YSU’s Hymes eats breakfast and eats up carries
The Warren Harding product said he intends to be the Penguins’ starter.
Masons sponsor fundraiser to help Boys and Girls Club
This is the second year for the fundraising event.
YSU’s O’Brien stymies Milwaukee
The junior pitcher tossed a five-hitter in the Penguins’ 10-1 victory.
State fire marshal investigating Mecca barn, house fire
The fate of a man who lived at the house and threatened suicide is unknown
METRO DIGEST || Amber Alert canceled for 13-year-old boy
Amber Alert canceled after boy, 13, is found vienna An Amber Alert for a 13-year-old autistic
METRO DIGEST || Vienna power outage Saturday
Power outage vienna About 6,200 Ohio Edison customers in Vienna and Brookfield were without
Registration due Monday to vote in primary
Associated Press COLUMBUS Monday is the deadline for Ohioans to register to vote for the May 7
Ryan BAILEY| Boardman Swimming
A chase that took years to complete finally came to an end for Ryan Bailey on Feb. 23, when he won
Mike DERCOLI Canfield Bowling
His consistency couldn’t have been more important to the Canfield High boys bowling team than during
Peyton ALDRIDGE LaBrae Basketball
Coach Chad Kiser’s comment that “He’s the real deal who can do it all,” sums up the talent level of
Nick CRESCIMANNO CANFIELD HOCKEY
Nick CRESCIMANNO CANFIELD HOCKEY Played both forward and defense for the Canfield team and was
Emily THIRION Harding Swimming
A year ago at the district meet, after Emily missed the state qualifying mark by one-tenth of a
Brittany FERRARA Hubbard Bowling
For a fourth straight year, a Hubbard High student has been named the top female bowler. Brittany
Gabe STARK Howland Wrestling
When he’s not wrestling, Gabe Stark wears black-framed eyeglasses that make him look like a
Sabrina MANGAPORA Canfield Basketball
A lot in her life stems from background, starting with genetics. As the daughter of Kim and Jim
Criminal justice: A dangerous job
Criminal justice officials are being targeted across the US, but such threats are not new to the Mahoning Valley and these local leaders.
Tribe bats silent again in loss to Rays
Alex Cobb scattered four hits in 71/3 innings, Kelly Johnson homered and the Rays beat the Indians, 6-0.
Sandy Hook families bring emotion to firearms debate
Associated Press WASHINGTON Bringing their emotional advocacy to the national gun debate,
Wild boys need ‘three strikes’ rule
McClatchy Newspapers Q. We have two boys, 8 and 7. They are completely, and I mean COMPLETELY,
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. To describe my physical appearance, I would say that I am husky. It’s such a strange term. Do you
They’re off, but not in the Valley
Opinion: There’s a racino (horse-racing track and slots casino) opening on Tuesday — within driving distance
With warranties, you have more rights than you think
Shoppers may have more warranty rights than they think, which might help them get satisfaction, says
State’s commitment to protect Meander will be put to the test as oil and gas drilling expands
Editorial: Meander Reservoir is the source of drinking water for more than 200,000 Mahoning Valley residents,
Fallon to face late night viewer dilemma
McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES Jimmy Fallon has been crowned the next king of late-night
A radioactive plan
Opinion: By William Alley and Rosemarie Alley Los Angeles Times The beleaguered San Onofre nuclear power
An American institution
Associated Press NEW YORK At the beginning of each tourist season, the entrepreneurs who pitch
Book touts ‘speedy’ veggies
Book touts ‘speedy’ veggies Sometimes, impatience is a virtue. Certain vegetables are at their
publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS For the week ending March 31
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Lover at Last” by J. R. Ward (New American Library) 2. “Six Years” by
newsmakers
newsmakers Irish character actor Milo O’Shea, 87, dies NEW YORK The Irish actor Milo O’Shea,
Why we love ‘Mad Men’
McClatchy Newspapers NEW YORK Jon Hamm is luxuriating on a bed in a hotel room located somewhere
Record reviews
LIL WAYNE Album: “I Am Not a Human Being II” Grade: C Audiences are very understanding when it
Weak job market drives young adults back home with parents
Sacramento Bee SACRAMENTO, Calif. When Cassidy Myers moved back home last summer, the 24-year-
Military shopping getting civilian upgrade
Dallas Morning News The first civilian to run the military’s $10 billion-a-year retail business
Today’s entertainment picks are:
Today’s entertainment picks are: v Animal Baby Shower, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: The tradition
Winging it
Star Tribune (Minneapolis) At America’s sports bars, chicken wings are as essential to March
Ms. Charolette’s grand opening
Ms. Charolette’s grand opening YOUNGStown Ms. Charolette’s Resale Boutique will have its grand
Tower speakers vs. soundbar
Q. I have a 25-by-20 room and need a sound system for TV and movie watching. I am torn between tower
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. Several times on “Duck Dynasty,” Phil Robertson has
career parths & limelight
accounting Certified public accountants Jennifer Bartholomew and Dominic Mastropietro, who work
Can Ohio copy Oklahoma’s surging energy economy?
By John Funk Plain Dealer Oklahoma City The origin of Ohio’s hoped-for shale gas and oil
April Snapz showcase ... Holiday Cheer Hopping to it!
Here are a few of the Easter memories sent to us for this month’s feature showing fun for the young
FAIRLY FUSS-FREE
McClatchy Newspapers AKRON In the houseplant world, orchids have gotten a bad rap. Many people
Kerry arrives in Turkey
Kerry arrives in Turkey ISTANBUL U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Turkey early
Video shows Miss. fatal shootings at police department
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. Authorities have a video from a police interrogation room that
Pastor Rick Warren’s son commits suicide at age 27
Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Calif. The Southern California church headed by popular
Malzahn: Auburn responded well to allegations
ESPN The Magazine and roopstigo.com had separate reports this week detailing the team’s misdeeds.
YSU notebook More from Stambaugh Stadium
Back at backup: After spending the first seven practices at safety, sophomore Dante Nania moved back
YSU track and field
YSU track and field akron The Youngstown State women won the 4x100-meter relay on Saturday with
6 Americans killed in Afghan attacks
Associated Press KANDAHAR, Afghanistan Militants killed six Americans, including a young female
Charter change is about home rule
Opinion: Charter change is about home rule On March 17, the Vindicator published an editorial, “A flawed
Oakland’s ‘Prelude’ boasts stellar cast
By Lorraine Wardle entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown Marriage vows are pretty clear-cut:
TRUMBULL, COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces Asked Melissa Pollock, of 113 Union St., Salem, v. Levi
Mood tense 20 years after riot at Lucasville prison
Associated Press COLUMBUS It’s been two decades this month since the longest, deadly prison riot
Puskas: Hey Browns, where’s Lombardi?
The team’s new GM needs to come out of hiding and face the media.
Drivers debate when, or if, to employ blocking
Theories on blocking and when it is acceptable vary widely in the NASCAR garage.
Surplus food
Surplus food Stepping Into The Future Inc., 2905 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown. Food distributions
Audiences asked to keep mum as Victorian Players dige 'Below the Surface'
By Stephanie Ottey entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown Once in a while, a play comes along that
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, April 7, the 97th day of 2013. There are 268 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Late-night network shows are still a white men’s club
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES The role of female talk- show hosts in late-
Michigan youngsters hold off ’Cuse
Associated Press Atlanta Don’t call these guys the Fab Five. Michigan’s latest group of young
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., Boardman Township Government Center, 8299
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