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Boston bombing manhunt ends with 1 dead, 1 in custody
A crowd in Watertown, Mass., cheers Friday night as police leave the scene of the arrest of a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings.
Stories published April 20, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Big Tap In big success with crowds, hotels, restaurants this weekend
There is no doubt that “The Big Tap In” has a positive impact on our Valley. The economic and social influences go well beyond The Shepherd Center here where this year’s event took place.
Free books to be given to students at World Book Night Tuesday
The Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut St., will participate in World Book Night 2013 on Tuesday .
Youngstown Relay event raises nearly $38K
The 29 teams and 247 participants of this year’s Relay for Life of Youngstown raised more than $30,000 for the American Cancer Society in an event Friday.
450 Scouts collect others' trash from Mill Creek today
It’s easy for anyone driving, walking or bicycling through Mill Creek MetroParks this time of year to notice the budding trees, vibrant colors replacing the browns of winter and the ubiquitous sounds and sights of birds.
Arab-Americans set vigil against oppression, occupation Sunday
As the U.S. reflects on its own tragedy days ago in Boston, a group of Americans in Youngstown are also remembering a history of tragedies still happening to their brethren in the Middle East.
5-year-old girl serious after being raped, tortured for 2 days
A 5-year-old girl was in serious condition Saturday after being raped and tortured by a man who held her in a locked room in India's capital for two days, officials said.
Officials, public eagerly await questioning of, charges against Tsarnaev
Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev lay hospitalized in serious condition under heavy guard Saturday - apparently in no shape to be interrogated - as investigators tried to establish the motive for the deadly attack and the scope of the plot.
Streets to close for 'Live on Lincoln' block party Friday
Two streets will be closed for the “Live on Lincoln” event from 10 a.m. Friday through 1 a.m. next Saturday.
Pens clinch East’s top seed
Pens clinch East’s top seed BOSTON (AP) — Hockey returned to Boston after a one-day postponement,
Miss Patterson, Mr. Blakeslee plan September date
Jessica Patterson of Austintown and Andrew Blakeslee of Meadville, Pa., are engaged. Parents of
Miss Hancock, Mr. Connolly to wed in July
BOARDMAN Laura Sevenich Sobotka and Robert Hancock, both of Boardman, are announcing the
Noel Bacha, Matthew Shaw to exchange vows
Noel Bacha and Matthew Shaw, both of Richmond, Va., are planning a June 22 wedding. The
Shepherd sponsors classes for families
Shepherd sponsors classes for families Shepherd of the Valley is sponsoring Steering Your Senior
Local high school Envirothon is Wednesday
The Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District will host this year’s Northeast Ohio High School Envirothon, an academic, outdoor competition for students in grades nine through 12.
Man kidnapped, beaten, held in dog kennel on South Side
A 50-year-old man staying with a friend on West Princeton Avenue told police he was kidnapped and beaten late Wednesday, taken to a home on Ravenwood Avenue and placed in a dog kennel in the basement.
Youngstown will increase curfew law enforcement for minors
The city is enlisting the help of youth organizations in this effort
Defense ramps up pressure in YSU spring game
YSU is in its second year under defensive coordinator Joe Tresey and it showed on Friday.
Report: Job sprawl persists in Youngstown-Warren area
Youngstown-Warren, like other parts of the country, has seen a decline in downtown employment
Gunther, Shore lead Irish softball team past Howland
The game was only one of three first-round matchups in the sixth annual Irish Strike Out Cancer Invitational.
Inside the ropes with JASON KOKRAK
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a second-round 68 in
Niles aims to dig up 1964 time capsule at McKinley
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES If you own a metal detector or know someone who does, the
YSU softball team can’t keep lead against Loyola
The Penguins exploded for five in the bottom half of the second to take a 5-4 lead.
Learn about Jewish culture at Israel’s 65th
The family-oriented event Sunday at the JCC will feature music, food, displays and games.
Phantoms host Gamblers in Game 3 tonight
Green Bay visits the Covelli Centre tonight and Sunday afternoon for Games 3 and 4 in the best-of-five series.
Survivor of March 10 crash drownings indicted twice in 2 days
Brian K. Henry II, one of the two teens who survived the early-morning March 10 traffic crash on Niles Warren River Road that killed six other teens, was indicted twice last week.
Campbell police dog bites accident victim
The Campell Police Department’s K9 officer, Storm, has been involved in a third incident in which he has bitten an unintended victim.
Ohioans weigh in on variety of topics
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohio voters support background checks for gun
Williamson rallies for the state OAA
The test measures third through eighth graders’ knowledge in various subjects
Boston bombing manhunt ends with 1 dead, 1 in custody
A crowd in Watertown, Mass., cheers Friday night as police leave the scene of the arrest of a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings.
METRO DIGEST || Swierz hospitalized
Swierz hospitalized YOUNGSTOWN Longtime Youngstown City Councilman John R. Swierz, D-7th,
EPA to get oilfield waste spill cleanup report Monday
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will get the required oilfield waste spill cleanup report on Monday; and D & L Energy will avoid a $37, 500 daily fine for missing that deadline, under a bankruptcy’s judge’s order.
Kenseth captures pole for Sprint Cup race
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, KAN. Matt Kenseth did his best Friday to erase his reputation as
More Prep softball results
Canfield 3, McGuffey 2 ASHLAND Abby Baker allowed just one hit and fanned five and Sydney
Weathersfield schools are kicking off a $25.4 million demolition, renovation and new building project.
Weathersfield schools are kicking off a $25.4 million demolition, renovation and new building project.
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Friday: The Hartford native qualified 42nd (owner points) for Sunday’s
Magic Wandy: Pirates lefty shuts down Braves
Rodriguez pitched so well, he made his manager almost consider giving him 10 days rest between all his starts.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Ribbon-cutting
Ribbon-cutting howland Rock ‘N’ Out Nutrition, a social club that will promote health and
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury this week handed up indictments against
Ricin like that mailed is relatively easy to make
Ricin like that mailed is relatively easy to make OXFORD, Miss. The ricin mailed to the
israel 65 | Celebration and more
Who: Jewish Community Center. When: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Where: Center, 505 Gypsy Lane,
CORRECTION
CORRECTION An article in Friday’s Vindicator incorrectly stated that Rich Pyle still is a part
Molly Ringwald joins the jazz club
By CHARLES J. GANS Associated Press NEW YORK Molly Ringwald has moved from “The Breakfast
Dixon making progress in IndyCar
Quietly, in the shadow of his teammate, Scott Dixon has put together one of the most impressive resumes in IndyCar.
Streelman in three-way tie for RBC Heritage lead
Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak shot a second-round 68.
Unemployment rate unchanged in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s unemployment rate was unchanged in March but remains below the
Penske teams looking forward to appeals
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, kan. Brad Keselowski spent some time in the garage talking to
Allied Services of Toledo files lawsuit against Local 377
Company said the Youngstown union is violating federal labor laws
Young Koreans are training to attack US
Associated Press PYONGYANG, North Korea North Korea’s newest batch of future soldiers — scrawny
Penguins-Bruins game postponed
Associated Press BOSTON The Red Sox and Bruins postponed their games Friday as authorities
Boy Scouts propose partial lift of ban
Associated Press NEW YORK Searching for compromise on a divisive issue, the Boy Scouts of
YCS kicker Yargo headed to Wesminster
YCS kicker Yargo headed to Wesminster YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Christian senior kicker Daniel Yargo
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineup Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
Murder trial postponed in search of new evidence
Defense attorney says a voice message to a cell phone could clear his client’s name.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 33.05 .30 Avalon
300 participants attend Ohio PTA’s 107th Annual Convention
Staff report columbus Ohio PTA is in the midst of its 107th Annual Convention this weekend at
GROVE CITY college Campus gets a chapter of IJM nonprofit
Staff report Grove city, pa. Grove City College now has an official campus chapter of the global
orthodox services | For Holy Week, Easter
Holy Trinity Romanian Orthodox Church, 626 Wick Ave., Youngstown: May 1, Holy Unction service at 6
Westminster students’ ideas top competition
Staff report New wilmington, pa. Ann Marie Bayma, a Westminster College sophomore
RELIGION DIGEST || Labyrinth walks
Labyrinth walks canfield The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, will begin its guided labyrinth
A film with Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes and Ray Liotta has to be good, right? ‘Beyond Pines’ squanders cast
By ROGER MOORE McClatchy News Service Unwieldy, overlong and overly reliant on melodramatic
‘RING SHOUT’
McClatchy Newspapers ATLANTA Most travelers have little reason to pass through Bolden, a tiny
EGCC joins in grant initiative
Staff report Youngstown Eastern Gateway Community College is participating in a national grant
newsmakers
newsmakers Fox TV renews ‘Glee’ for 2 more seasons LOS ANGELES The Fox TV series “Glee” will
‘THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES’
‘THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES’ Grade: C Credits: Directed by Derek Cianfrance; cast includes Ryan
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted:
Paramore expands sound in new effort
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK Hayley Williams of Paramore said joining rapper
University fund is important
Opinion: Ketchikan (Alaska) Daily News: The Legislature always leaves something to do next session. One of
Al Neuharth, USA Today founder, dies
Associated Press COCOA BEACH, Fla. USA Today founder Al Neuharth has died in Cocoa Beach, Fla.
Pope Francis wastes no time in targeting Vatican structure
Editorial: Just a month after becoming the leader of the 1.2 billion Roman Catholics around the world, Pope
Dollar menu fails to boost sales
Associated Press NEW YORK McDonald’s managed to eke out a higher profit for its first quarter
Don’t expect much from Washington
Opinion: WASHINGTON The way to stay sane in this city is never to expect too much. So the soothing
Affidavit: Haslam knew of fraud
Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam’s travel center company for “many
Youngstown native sees tension, relief in Boston neighbors
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.
Kent Trumbull Enactus team takes honors at event
Staff report Champion The Kent State University at Trumbull Enactus team was named a regional
State will study Medicaid
Opinion: COLUMBUS If there’s one thing lawmakers know how to do well, it’s study. That is, form study
Loss of first-responders leaves town grieving
Associated Press WEST, Texas Buck Uptmor didn’t have to go to West Fertilizer Co. when the fire
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Dave Mason, 8 p.m.: The Rock Hall of Famer and founding member of
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Louis M. Brumbaugh Jr., 82, of 10510 Springfield