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Vindy.com for April 19, 2013
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UPDATED | Second bombing suspect in custody
Gunfire erupted Friday night amid the manhunt for the surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing, and police in armored vehicles and tactical gear rushed ...
UPDATED | Second bombing suspect in custody
Gunfire erupted Friday night amid the manhunt for the surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing, and police in armored vehicles and tactical gear rushed ...
FBI seeks public’s help to ID marathon bombing suspects
This image released by the FBI on Thursday shows what the agency is calling suspect No. 1, front, in black cap, and suspect No. 2, ...
Dobbins celebrates Earth Day
Dobbins Elementary School celebrated Earth Day with Peg Flynn of the Mahoning Valley Green Team April 10.
Fitch adds members to National Honor Society
New members to Austintown Fitch High School’s National Honor Society (NHS) were inducted into the group at a ceremony March 28 in the auditorium.
Youth group turns treasures into trip
The Canfield Presbyterian Church youth group sponsored its annual Trash and Treasure Sale April 13 to raise funds for its upcoming international mission trip.
Center remembers Holocaust through art
Seventh- and eighth-grade students at Boardman Center Middle School participated in an art show to honor and remember the Holocaust.
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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Trinidad, Tobago presentation at Kravitz's Saturday morning
Youngstown State University associate Prof. Zara Rowlands will discuss the multicultural history of Trinidad and Tobago at 10 Saturday morning at Kravitz’s Delicatessen, 3135 Belmont Ave.
Hannah's House annual luncheon, style show Saturday morning
Hannah’s House, a Warren Family Mission program in Vienna, will have is annual luncheon and style show at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at McMenamy’s Banquet Center, 325 Youngstown-Warren Road in Niles.
Survivor of drowning crash that killed 6 indicted twice this week
Brian K. Henry II, one of the two teens who survived the early morning March 10 crash on Niles Warren River Road that killed six other teens, was indicted twice this week.
FBI interviewed older bombing suspect in 2011 at request of foreign government
A federal law enforcement official says the FBI interviewed the older Boston Marathon bombing suspect at the request of a foreign government in 2011 and that nothing derogatory was found. T
Dead suspect's mother-in-law says family sickened by marathon attack
The mother-in-law of the Boston Marathon bombing suspect killed during a gunbattle with police said Friday her family is sickened by the horror inflicted by the deadly attack.
Youngstown native in Boston: Everyone 'worried about next shoe to fall'
Youngstown native Kevin Tarpley says the stay-at-home order issued by authorities Friday because of concerns about what the remaining Boston Marathon bombing suspect would do reminded him of times back home when bad storms blew through town.
UPDATED | Second bombing suspect in custody
Gunfire erupted Friday night amid the manhunt for the surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing, and police in armored vehicles and tactical gear rushed into the Watertown neighborhood in a possible break in the case.
Are you in Boston? Contact us here
The Vindicator and Vindy.com are seeking any Mahoning/Shenango Valley natives or former residents now living in the greater Boston area where the Boston Marathon bombing events have been taking place.
Councilman John R. Swierz suffers heart attack
Councilman John R. Swierz suffers heart attack YOUNGSTOWN — Longtime Youngstown City Councilman
The stories of 2 brothers suspected in bombing
The stories of 2 brothers suspected in bombing
Boil advisory lifted in Hubbard
Boil advisory lifted in Hubbard Hubbard The Trumbull County Sanitary Engineer’s office has
D&L Energy bankruptcy hearing under way in Youngstown
D&L Energy bankruptcy hearing under way in Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN — The first hearing in U.S.
LOUIE TODAY: Escape from a dog-fighting ring; trash strike; 'God & the Atom'
Join Louie Friday when he'll be talking with Cynthia Schlichting about her book: "As Bright As The Sun," which chronicles the journey of a dog named Bella to a family that became her own, and the unimaginable circumstances she had to endure as a victim of dog-fighting in order to make her way home.
Recyclable collections suspended in Youngstown due to strike
The Mahoning County Green Team has suspended curb-side recycling collections in Youngstown because of the Republic/Allied Waste work stoppage. There is no indication when the free service will return because all available resources of Republic/Allied Waste are being allocated to residential garbage collection outside of Youngstown.
Chemical spill drill planned for Thursday
Trumbull County Emergency Management and the Trumbull County Local Emergency Planning Committee will conduct a full-scale exercise from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday.
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will meet for a dinner meeting at 6 p.m. May 6 at The Georgetown,
Daffodil show set for Fellows Gardens
Daffodil show set for Fellows Gardens YOUNGSTOWN Fellows Riverside Gardens’ Daffodil Show will
'Hardcore Pawn' star in Youngstown Saturday
It used to be that going to a pawn shop was something you did only out of necessity and was certainly nothing to brag about.
N. Phelps, W. Wood to close Monday for utility work
North Phelps Street between West Wood Street and West Rayen Avenue will be closed Monday through May 17 for replacement and repair of sanitary sewer lines.
Youngstown to crack down on curfew violations
The city may make the start of the curfew earlier
Girard High team set for world championships
Qualifying for a world competition may be a satisfactory achievement for many high school teams, but for the Girard High School RoboCats, it’s just the first step in becoming a world champion.
Supporters of anti-fracking amendment unveil 2 billboards
Opponents say the proposal isn't enforceable
YSU Metro College offers foreign language classes
French, Arabic, Italian and Spanish courses are offered at the Boardman campus
YSU will be under the lights — and under the microscope
Deth chart issues will be resolved
Busy suburban roads on Mahoning County’s 2013 paving schedule
Mahoning County’s 2013 paving program includes 8.61 miles of repaving and 7.4 miles of chip and seal treatment.
‘Hardcore Pawn’ promotion tour to stop in Valley
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com It used to be that going to a pawn shop was something you
Warren worker who admits stealing newspapers charged with theft
A misdemeanor theft charge has been filed against a Warren Operations Department employee who a detective says has been stealing close to 20 newspapers per day from vending machines for more than a year.
Foundation gives YSU $185K for scholarships
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Marion G. Resch Foundation trustees have made a $185,000 grant to
Cafe Cimmento will close Saturday
Nearing retirement owner George Mager decided it was time to call it quits
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 5-over-par 76 in
FBI seeks public’s help to ID marathon bombing suspects
This image released by the FBI on Thursday shows what the agency is calling suspect No. 1, front, in black cap, and suspect No. 2, in white cap, back right, walking in Boston before the explosions at Monday’s marathon.
Poland farmer’s market accepting vendors
The second annual Poland Village Farmers Market will start June 14 and continue each Friday through
Dobbins celebrates Earth Day
Dobbins Elementary School celebrated Earth Day with Peg Flynn of the Mahoning Valley Green Team April 10.
Third-graders learn about wooly critters
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Third-grade students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School got
Library hosts Castaway Carnival
By ADRIENNE BISH neighbors@vindy.com Children of all ages were invited to the Castaway Carnival
Vets to build house for local heroes
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com American Veteran Post 301, with the help of Habitat for
Glenwood student master of the map
On April 5, Boardman Glenwood Middle School seventh-grader Pranav Padmanabhan participated in the
Children explore Angry Birds at library
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Austintown library, along with librarian Hayley McEwing,
Austintown graduates part of canoe competition
Joe Reed and Samantha Rovnak, senior mechanical engineering students from Austintown, were part of
Girls track team loses Fed meet
The Boardman girls track team opened its Federal League season with a 96-41 loss to Canton GlenOak.
Dancer’s dreams come true
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Angela Krpicak, a 2012 graduate of Canfield High School,
Amanda Kilgore v. Mark Robinson II
Amanda Marie Kilgore and Mark Paul Robinson II, both of Columbus, exchanged wedding vows June 15 at
Canfield sports briefs
Parent-Child scramble schedule set The schedule for the Diamondback parent-child scrambles has
Boys track starts outdoor season
The Boardman boys track team opened the outdoor season with an 83-54 loss to the GlenOak Golden
Canfield student earns leadership award
Canfield senior Abby Baker was recently selected as the recipient of the “Young Women With Bright
Fitch Souper Supper raises funds
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com For the fifth year, Austintown Fitch High School hosted the
Fitch adds members to National Honor Society
New members to Austintown Fitch High School’s National Honor Society (NHS) were inducted into the group at a ceremony March 28 in the auditorium.
Boardman briefs
BHS accepts scholarship applications Applications for the George Brownlee Scholarship are now
Austintown briefs
Teen driving school set Tire Rack Street Survival will host a teen driving school on May 5 from 8
Boardman sports briefs
Baseball team defeats GlenOak The Boardman boys baseball team defeated GlenOak 4-3 on April 13 at
Youth group turns treasures into trip
The Canfield Presbyterian Church youth group sponsored its annual Trash and Treasure Sale April 13 to raise funds for its upcoming international mission trip.
Center remembers Holocaust through art
Seventh- and eighth-grade students at Boardman Center Middle School participated in an art show to honor and remember the Holocaust.
CHC students earn limo lunch
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com As a reward for the top sellers of C.H. Campbell Elementary
Canfield Police Blotter
March 1 Identity theft: An account was opened at a Cleveland bank using the Social Security number
Farm’s baby shower draws big crowd
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Thousands of visitors took advantage of a warm, sunny day to
Canfield briefs
YSU scholarship applications available Applications for scholarships to Youngstown State
Mill Creek hosts rabbit event
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com With spring finally here, Mill Creek Park hosted a wild
Sacagawea visits Watson students
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Students in Dana Elias’ and Chrissy Palmer’s classes
Poland eighth-graders tour Washington
Poland Middle School eighth-graders recently visited Washington D.C. for the annual field trip. The
Public Library of Youngstown wants your input
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) is asking area residents to take a
Poland Police Blotter
April 3 Assault: David D. McLaughlin, 21, of 7337 North Lima Road, Poland, was charged with simple
Poland briefs
Spring bird and wildflower hike set The Friends of the Poland Forest Spring Bird and Wildflower
Boardman Police Blotter
April 4 Unauthorized use of a vehicle: A Mathews Road woman said a co-worker used her 2002 GMC
Thursday’s YSU notebook More from Stambaugh Stadium
Stepping up: After packing on 10 pounds in the offseason and impressing the coaches this spring,
MAHONING COUNTY courts, Bankruptcies
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Justin R. Brown, 25, of 174 Southforest Ave.,
Court painters hired
Court painters hired YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners have entered into a $21,685
Lorenzo Brooks has one week to turn himself in at the county jail.
Lorenzo Brooks has one week to turn himself in at the county jail.
What: Pancake breakfast for the Girard High School robotics team. All proceeds will help defer the
What: Pancake breakfast for the Girard High School robotics team. All proceeds will help defer the
Suicide attack kills 26 in cafe in Baghdad
Associated Press BAGHDAD A suicide bomber detonated explosives at a Baghdad cafe crowded with
Former Boardman police chief shoots self in leg
Associated Press MEDINA A northern Ohio police chief says he was accidentally shot in the leg
Ohio air show drops bomb re-enactment
Associated Press CINCINNATI A popular southwest Ohio air show has canceled plans to stage a re-
Blue Jackets jump into 8th
Associated Press ANAHEIM, CALIF. With four games left, the Columbus Blue Jackets are back in a
Red Sox sweep Indians; Bucs fall to Braves
Associated Press CLEVELAND Jon Lester pitched seven strong innings, Jarrod Saltalamacchia hit a
Harding robotics team completes season
The Warren G. Harding robotics team, Delphi ELITE Team 48 didn’t finish this season with as much success as past seasons but looks forward to future seasons.
Surplus food
Surplus food Second Chance Ministry, 1747 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, free dinner from 4 to 6
Cavaliers’ Irving deeply hurt by Scott’s firing
Cleveland has had three losing seasons since James went south
FBI seeks public’s help to ID suspects
Associated Press BOSTON Plucking a couple of blurry faces in baseball caps out of a crowd, the
Today is Friday, April 19, the 109th day of 2013. There are 256 days left in the year.
Today is Friday, April 19, the 109th day of 2013. There are 256 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
METRO DIGEST || Allied Waste strike cancels collection of recyclables in city
Allied Waste strike cancels collection of recyclables in city Youngstown The Mahoning County
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU baseball on radio
YSU baseball on radio niles At least eight Youngstown State baseball games will be broadcast on
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY April 12
Poll: Kasich leading challengers in governor race
More than half questioned think Kasich is doing a good job as governor
newsmakers
newsmakers Van Dyke gets tests for ‘cranial throbbing’ LOS ANGELES A spokesman for Dick Van
Poll: Trust, Obama approval decline
Poll: Trust, Obama approval decline WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s re-election glow is
Ohio House OKs $61.5B state budget
Associated Press COLUMBUS A sweeping state budget that would give residents an income tax cut
Grandmother gets 22 years for killing teen
Associated Press PONTIAC, Mich. A 75-year-old Detroit- area woman who killed her grandson
Boston Marathon runners come home, talk about 'chaos'
Two local runners reflect on the surreal and chaotic experience of being at the Boston Marathon for the bombings.
Ex-official, wife charged in slayings of Texas DAs
Associated Press KAUFMAN, Texas A former Texas justice of the peace seeking revenge for a theft
Miss. man charged in ricin-letters case described as troubled
Associated Press OXFORD, Miss. A Mississippi man charged with sending ricin-laced letters to the
Sister Patricia changing roles at Beatitude House
The executive director will transition to senior development officer to focus on funding.
Republic on three day delay
Subscription customers can expect to wait a week before their trash is collected
Crews look for survivors, bodies after Texas blast
Associated Press WEST, Texas Rescuers searched the smoking remnants of a Texas farm town
oddly enough
oddly enough Judge holds self in contempt for smartphone IONIA, Mich. A Michigan judge whose
Birthday party in Canton
Opinion: Birthday party in Canton Canton Repository: Football’s past, present and future come together
Charlie Wilson’s death was a shock
Opinion: Despite former U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson suffering a serious stroke on Feb. 21, his death Sunday left
Run in Boston in ’14
Opinion: By Lane Filler Newsday If you want to understand the nature of the United States, how we respond
Sensible gun measure defeated by a minority in the US Senate
Editorial: Once again a Senate filibuster allowed a minority to deny an up-or-down vote on a piece of
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW Look for a review of the film “The Place Beyond the Pines,” starring Ryan
A budget plan to create jobs
Opinion: By Jeff Zients Baltimore Sun President Barack Obama’s Fiscal Year 2014 budget is a concrete plan
Disabled are in harm’s way
Opinion: By Mike Ervin McClatchy-Tribune In his budget proposal, President Obama is betraying the poorest
Seven more people arraigned on local drug charges
Seven more of the people indicted by a Trumbull County grand jury on drug charges related to a 10-month investigation were arraigned Thursday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court.
Opening for Dylan is a thrill for Dawes
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Taylor Goldsmith grew up like so many songwriters,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Hansel and Gretel,” 7:30 p.m.: Dana School of Music presents
Summer theater workshop
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., will have a summer
Global pro-growth policies are needed, IMF chief says
Associated Press WASHINGTON The head of the International Monetary Fund says the United States,
Applications for jobless aid rise
Applications for jobless aid rise WASHINGTON The number of Americans seeking unemployment
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 32.66 .16 Avalon
Obama, victims’ families overcome by gun owners
By Nedra Pickler Associated Press WASHINGTON Four months ago, President Barack Obama promised
Boston Marathon runners come home, talk about 'chaos'
Two local runners reflect on the surreal and chaotic experience of being at the Boston Marathon for the bombings.
House passes pro-business cybersecurity measure
Associated Press WASHINGTON Pro-business legislation aimed at helping companies fend off
Tom Cruise sci-fi film falls short of blockbuster ‘Oblivion’ is too familiar
Tom Cruise stars in “Oblivion.” By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Science fiction is one
Farm’s baby shower draws big crowd
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Thousands of visitors took advantage of a warm, sunny day to
Austintown Police Blotter
March 25 Criminal damaging: A vehicle’s windows were broken and headlights and taillights
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