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Concealed-carry classes, permits on rise in Valley
NRA firearm instructor Joe Burkey of Niles, right, gives instructions to CCW student John Rice of Hubbard during CCW class in Niles.
Stories published April 14, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
UPDATE: Political leaders pay tribute to former US Rep. Charlie Wilson, who died at 70 today
UPDATE: Political leaders pay tribute to former US Rep. Charlie Wilson, who died at 70 today By
Scott wins Masters in playoff
Scott wins Masters in playoff AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Adam Scott wins the Masters in 2-hole playoff,
76ers roll past Cavaliers 91-77 in home finale
76ers roll past Cavaliers 91-77 in home finale PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dorell Wright scored 15 points
Peavy, Konerko, White Sox end skid, beat Indians
Peavy, Konerko, White Sox end skid, beat Indians CLEVELAND (AP) — Jake Peavy struck out 11 in
McKenry’s 2 HRs help Pirates rally past Reds
McKenry’s 2 HRs help Pirates rally past Reds PITTSBURGH (AP) — Backup catcher Michael McKenry had
Former US Rep. Charlie Wilson dies at 70
Former US Rep. Charlie Wilson dies at 70 Staff report Former U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson died in a
Four prisoners at state penitentiary in Youngstown begin hunger strike
Four prisoners at state penitentiary in Youngstown begin hunger strike Staff report YOUNGSTOWN
Shopping mall in suburban Pittsburgh evacuated today after bomb threat at Sears
Shopping mall in suburban Pittsburgh evacuated today after bomb threat at Sears Associated Press
Chicago White Sox defeat Cleveland Indians 3-1; Red Sox up next at Progressive Field
Chicago White Sox defeat Cleveland Indians 3-1; Red Sox up next at Progressive Field Associated
Partnership of environmentalists, drilling industry derided as ‘publicity stunt’
Partnership of environmentalists, drilling industry derided as ‘publicity stunt’ By LEE MURRAY
At least 16 killed in attack on Somalia’s Supreme Court
At least 16 killed in attack on Somalia’s Supreme Court ASSOCIATED PRESS MOGADISHU, Somalia A
US Senate’s vote this week on gun control too close to call
US Senate’s vote this week on gun control too close to call Associated Press WASHINGTON The
Playhouse Square theater district in Cleveland to get $16M exterior upgrade
Playhouse Square theater district in Cleveland to get $16M exterior upgrade Associated Press
DeCarlos honored by family for 65th anniversary
BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. Matthew DeCarlo of Boardman renewed their marriage wedding vows on April 7,
Miss Domkowski and Mr. Crnarich to wed April 27
Meagan N. Domkowski and Michael J. Crnarich, both of Boardman, are planning an April 27 wedding.
Miss Doverspike, Jeff Worona plan spring wedding
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP Jack and Marcia Doverspike are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Kristen Nespeca, Daniel Sorbo are engaged
May 4 has been chosen as the wedding date for Kristen Francine Nespeca and Daniel Andrew Sorbo, both
Ohio House budget lessens funding to public school districts
Ohio House budget lessens funding to public school districts Associated Press AKRON A
Rotary Club will sponsor reverse raffle fundraiser
The event will benefit the club’s community and charitable service projects.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Adult MCCTC to host annual lunch event
Adult MCCTC to host annual lunch event CANFIELD The Adult Center of the Mahoning County Career
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY East will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Davidson’s Restaurant, 3636 Canfield Road, Cornersburg.
Angels of Easter Seals to sponsor 36th style show
“Springtime in Paris” will be May 9 at Mr. Anthony's in Boardman.
MASONIC GROUPS
THURSDAY Ladies Oriental Shrine will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Johnny’s Restaurant in Boardman for the
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs Inc. will have a dinner meeting at 6 p.m. at
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church. Members will dine
Scouting fundraiser breakfast April 29
The Boy Scout Greater Western Reserve Council Arrowhead District’s eighth annual “Scouting: Prepared for Life” fundraiser breakfast will be at 7:15 a.m. April 29 at Leo’s Ristorante, 7042 East Market St.
One response to Sandy Hook tragedy is ammo shortages
A local firearms instructor and a local firearms dealer say all the talk about government attempts to reduce access to guns has also caused a shortage of ammunition.
Future of college football’s lower tier uncertain as teams bolt
Hypothetical sit- uation. Imagine a rich (and eccentric) billionaire sidles up to you in a sports bar one night, lays down a stack of $100 bills and asks, “Are you a Youngstown State football fan?”
YSU students examine blood patterns
Students dipped different implements into fake blood to learn about the patterns produced and force used
Jackson Milton English assignment grows into fundraiser for animals
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN It looked like a 3-mile run/walk with
Plan to preserve Ice Zone fails
The Phantoms owner wants the team to play next season at Youngstown’s Covelli Centre
After penalty, Tiger four back at Masters
Brandt Snedeker and Angel Cabrera share the lead at 7-under.
Red Cross: People not prepared in event of disaster
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com Niles The American Red Cross is convinced that too many
Phantoms rest up before playoffs
Several Youngstown starters took the night off in Saturday’s regular season finale, a 3-0 loss to Chicago.
Basketball tourney honors memory of sports director Jackson
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Kim Jackson lovingly remembers the day her late
Nocturne to perform at free block party on Lincoln Avenue
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Penguin Productions and YSU Students Motivated by the Arts will present
Scouting fundraiser scheduled
Staff report Howland The Boy Scout Greater Western Reserve Council Arrowhead District’s eighth
YSU tennis wins 7-0
YSU tennis wins 7-0 youngstown The Youngstown State women’s tennis team concluded the home
In the cup
In the cup Area holes in one Bill Eddy of Niles aced the 176-yard No. 18 at Mahoning Country
Concealed-carry classes, permits on rise in Valley
NRA firearm instructor Joe Burkey of Niles, right, gives instructions to CCW student John Rice of Hubbard during CCW class in Niles.
Body of man on leave from Navy found in Ohio River in WV
Associated Press MARIETTA, Ohio Authorities have retrieved the body of a missing West Virginia
MILESTONES
MILESTONES SCOUTS Eagle Award Matthew Thomas Carubia, son of Jennifer Carubia of Boardman,
High School sports at a glance
TRACK AND FIELD Lew Speece Invitational BERLIN CENTER Wyatt Hartman set a meet record in the
METRO DIGEST || Appy hour for teachers
Teachers event YOUNGSTOWN The Lemon Grove on West Federal Street is having an “appy” hour for
Pre-applications for Appalachian grant program available
Staff report Youngstown The Eastgate Regional Council of Governments is accepting pre-
Superman, Cleveland’s hometown superhero, still soars at 75
By Michael Sangiacomo Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Seventy-five years ago this week, someone
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Lordstown Village Council, caucus at 6 p.m., followed by regular meeting, village
Judge recuses self in Mubarak retrial
Judge recuses self in Mubarak retrial cairo The judge in Hosni Mubarak’s retrial recused
Pope taps cardinals for advisory panel
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis named eight cardinals from around the globe Saturday
Fla. crash off I-95 leaves 5 people dead
Associated Press RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. Five people, including three teenagers, were killed
Tips and trouble in Times Square
Opinion: There is trouble in Gotham, and I can attest to it. Amid our current worries of a North Korea
Palestinian prime minister resigns
Associated Press RAMALLAH, West Bank Palestinian Prime Minister Salaam Fayyad resigned Saturday,
In White House, Newtown mom pleads for gun control
Associated Press WASHINGTON The mother of a 6-year-old boy killed in the Connecticut school
Foundation to sponsor 2014 Gay Games in Cleveland
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Cleveland Foundation has become a presenting sponsor of the
Goal of nuke-free N. Korea tests US, China ties
Associated Press BEIJING Bound by threats from North Korea, the U.S. and China agreed Saturday
Births
Births St. joseph Health Center William Williams Jr. and Stephanie Fabian, Vienna, boy, April
McIlroy shoots 80, falls out of contention
The world’s No. 2 player trails the Masters leaders by double digits.
Stage Left Players offer uplifting 'Enchanted April'
By Stephanie Ottey entertainment@vindy.com Lisbon With spring fighting to stay in the area
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Chamber program
Chamber program YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s BusinessSFlbRoundtable
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS Columbiana COUNTY New complaints Regional Acceptance Corp. v. William Vandyke, money.
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. When was Raymond Burr born, and when did he die? How many
Miller lifts Scarlet in OSU spring game
The reigning Big Ten offensive player of the year threw two TD passes and ran for another.
Community response saved a boy
Opinion: Community response saved a boy I am writing this letter for many reasons, but most importantly my
‘Disciplinary math’ solves multiple problems
McClatchy Newspapers One of the reasons — it’s probably in the top three reasons, in fact — that
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, April 14, the 104th day of 2013. There are 261 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Event will feature ’60s soul bands
Staff report POLAND CreativeBridge Coalition will host Soul Night, featuring members of some
Rob Lowe returns to ’80s with documentary series
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES These days, Rob Lowe is an established
RECORD REVIEWS
Brad Paisley Album: “Wheelhouse” (Arista Nashville) Grade: C+ The title of Brad Paisley’s new
Recipes for success
Los Angeles Times In 92 years, See’s Candies has never shied away from being old-fashioned. At
Youth theater puts new spin on ‘Hobbit’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre will present “The Hobbit, A
Coal-tar industry fights ban on sealants
Chicago Tribune When officials in suburban Des Plaines, Ill., read about the hazards of spreading
The Vindicator’s Annual Mother’s Day Photo Contest MOTHER MAY I?
111The popular Mother May I? is one possibility, but there are many others that likely bring back
Today is the final day of the Masters (2 p.m., CBS), so before we find out who gets to wear the
Today is the final day of the Masters (2 p.m., CBS), so before we find out who gets to wear the
Area bowling scores at a glance
Third 3rd winners Amron — Boardman Pro Shop (John Dasen, Jim Ellis, Joe Wilkos & Carl Cramer) in
IN COMMAND OF COMEDY
By Steven Zeitchik Los Angeles Times BALTIMORE The good staffers of Vice President Selina
Lucasville anniversary spotlights Ohio’s prison problems
Opinion: In the fall of 2011, Ohio became the first, and remains the only, state to sell an existing state
publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS For the week ending April 7
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Starting Now” by Debbie Macomber (Ballantine) 2. “Six Years” by Harlan
The Vindicator’s American Girl Doll Winner CREATIVE WRITING
Hers was one of the 91 brief essays submitted to us by girls 8 to 12 years old, telling our judges
Designer overcomes obstacles in book
Designer overcomes obstacles in book Candice Olson knows all about the challenges that can come
Unfortunate vote, sad result
Editorial: Unfortunate vote, sad result Trying to find a light bulb made in the USA at a big-box store is
Panasonic continues to make plasma TVs
Q. Panasonic has said they are going to stop manufacturing plasma TVs. What do you recommend
Looking to save a bundle? Bundle up
Many of us are one-stop shoppers when it comes to home telecom, opting for a “triple play,” the
BOOKS DIGEST || Pennwriters to meet for workshop
Pennwriters to meet for workshop SHARON, PA. Shenango Valley Pennwriters has rescheduled its
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. I’ve read the story behind the song “Happy Birthday” many times, but I always forget the details.
It’s worth making an exception to keep Hathorn at the helm
Editorial: As a general rule, we are opposed to the retire/rehire policies that have grown in popularity in the
PIECES OF HISTORY | A guide to exploring Jackie Robinson’s Brooklyn
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW YORK With the movie “42” bringing the Jackie Robinson
Cold weather can’t cool Cleveland State bats
The Vikings swept Youngstown State’s softball team at McCune.
Will Valley racino ever be built?
Opinion: Has the Mahoning Valley become Ground Zero in the battle of the “Casino Titans”? That question looms
GRAY: A GROWN-UP HUE
GRAY: A GROWN-UP HUE By Mary Beth Breckenridge McClatchy Newspapers AKRON Gray, you tempter.
airlines 2 worlds, miles apart, on the same flight
Atlanta Journal-Constitution If you’re looking for evidence of a widening class gap, take a look
Career paths & limelights
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS InfoCision Management Corp. has won its 20th consecutive Marketing Via Phone
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Matt Damon, wife to renew their vows in St. Lucia SOURFRIERE, St. Lucia A former
Achilles tear will sideline Bryant
The Lakers guard had surgery and will likely miss six to nine months.