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Stories published April 21, 2013

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Phantoms advance to Eastern Conference final

Phantoms advance to Eastern Conference final YOUNGSTOWN Cam Brown’s third-period goal and an


From phone apps to concrete canoes, tech students at YSU strut their stuff

From phone apps to concrete canoes, tech students at YSU strut their stuff Staff report


BoJo’s on the grow: Ice cream shop to open in Boardman, expand in Mahoning Valley

BoJo’s on the grow: Ice cream shop to open in Boardman, expand in Mahoning Valley Staff report


NBC Sports announcer Al Michaels arrested on suspicion of DUI

NBC Sports announcer Al Michaels arrested on suspicion of DUI Associated Press SANTA MONICA,


All trash haulers at Allied Waste to return to work tonight

All trash haulers at Allied Waste to return to work tonight Associated Press YOUNGSTOWN


Rejection of Medicaid expansion to cost Ohio $700M in funds for mental health, drug abuse

Rejection of Medicaid expansion to cost Ohio $700M in funds for mental health, drug abuse


Video clearly puts suspect at scene of attack, Mass. governor says

Surveillance video from the Boston Marathon attack shows one suspect dropping his backpack and calmly walking away from it before the bomb inside exploded, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick said Sunday.


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Brooks-Whitley engagement is announced

Lawrence and Lynda Brooks of Girard are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Rachelle Brooks, and Daryl Dihu Whitley Jr., both of Columbus.

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April Hauser, Brett Grabman set May wedding

The engagement of April Rose Hauser and Brett Andrew Grabman is being announced by their parents.

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Sierra Spotleson, Anthony Fox to marry in May

POLAND Sierra Nicole Spotleson of Poland and Anthony James Fox of Boardman are engaged. Parents

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Courtney Sheely and Evan Petak to wed July 13

NEW SPRINGFIELD Dennis and Mary Ann Sheely of New Springfield are announcing the engagement of

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Vanessa Williams, Mr. Johnson announce plans

Vanessa Williams of Youngstown and Robert L. Johnson of Niles are announcing their engagement.

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Miss Liberator, Mr. Centofanti to wed in June

BOARDMAN Carl and Cathy Centofanti of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their son, Carl

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Bright-Weymer wedding set for summer

VIENNA Paul and Lou Ann Weymer of Vienna are announcing the engagement of their son, Matthew

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MASONIC GROUPS

TUESDAY High Twelve Club 720, Temple on the Hill, will have soup and salad night from 4 to 7 p.m.


Tri-County Golf Classic? Of course

The Lake Club event will benefit those who need help from the American Cancer Society.

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BOOKS DIGEST | Library looking for readers of classics

Library looking for readers of classics LEETONIA Become a classic ... reader, that is. One book


Dinner will aid purchase of van ramp

Dinner will aid purchase of van ramp BOARDMAN There will be a spaghetti benefit dinner from 2 to


SENIOR CITIZENS

Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark Church fellowship hall on Logan


Club wants garden questions to sprout up

The men’s garden club wants to raise plants and questions.


HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY | Florence Mary Filo

Residence: Campbell. Date of birth: April 23, 1923 Parents: The late John and Mary (Christian)

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SENIOR MENUS

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at


FEDERATED CLUBS

FEDERATED CLUBS WEDNESDAY Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs will meet at 11:30 a.m. to


Mr., Mrs. Baker mark 65 years of marriage

HUBBARD Charles and Dolores Baker of Hubbard are marking their 65th wedding anniversary today.

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Scouts used clothing drive today, Saturday

Boy Scout Troop and Crew 101 of Struthers will host a used clothing drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.


Earth Day fundraiser at B&O this afternoon

The Community Bill of Rights Committee is having an Earth Day fundraiser at the B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, today from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.


Submit employment discrimination complaints Friday

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s mobile outreach center will visit the Youngstown unit of the NAACP on Friday to accept complaints of employment discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 and older), disability or retaliation.


Niles man invented ballpark treats, traditions

Niles icon


Bassetti: Saying goodbye after 43 years

The Vindicator sports writer started working at the paper in 1968.


Big Tap In beer festival attracts 3,000 attendants

By BRIAN FRY news@vindy.com BOARDMAN There is no doubt that “The Big Tap In” has a positive


Phantoms 1 win from upsetting champions

Youngstown needs one win to upset defending champion Green Bay.


Youngstown's Arab-Americans' vigil to commemorate Middle East tragedies

After 65 years of oppression, a community of Youngstown residents will come together in support of their "brothers and sisters" in the Middle East.


YSU players eye NFL opportunities

Mady, one of 24 FCS players invited to this year’s NFL combine, has drawn interest from the New York Giants this offseason.


State paid almost $55M in veterans’ bonuses

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state has paid nearly $55 million in bonuses to


Mooney’s Zordich battling for Buffalo QB job

Zordich completed 13 of 18 passes for 81 yards and no interceptions.


Fitch, South Range teams win Mahoning County titles

The MVPs were Boardman’s Mark Hadley and Fitch’s Ebony Davis in Division I and South Range’s Andrew O’Leary and Ursuline’s Lavonte Powell in Division II.


Hundreds turn up to clean up Mill Creek Park

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s easy for anyone driving, walking or bicycling


Ten new members to be inducted into Warren High Schools hall of fame

Ten new members of the Warren High Schools Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame will be inducted at an awards dinner at 5 p.m. May 4 at Warren G. Harding High School.


Valley boxing HOF would honor tradition

Few cities can rival Youngstown’s boxing past.


Replacement and renewal levies on ballot for Boardman schools

A replacement levy will be specifically focused on improving security at Boardman schools.


YSU Relay nets nearly $38K

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 29 teams and 247 participants of this year’s Relay for Life of


Prep Baseball results

Ursuline 6-3, Medina Highland 4-1 MEDINA Anthony Rohan, Sam Donko and Harry Finelli each had


Three finalists for YSU president to visit campus

One of these three men is expected to succeed Youngstown State University President Cynthia Anderson after her retirement July 1. Moran is vice chancellor for academic and student affairs for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, Dunn is president of Murray State University in Kentucky and Decatur is executive VP at the Rhode Island School of Design.


METRO DIGEST || Free concert, party

Free concert, party Youngstown Two streets will be closed for the “Live on Lincoln” event from


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints NCO Financial Systems Inc. v. Anita Morgan, money.


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., Boardman Township Government Center, 8299


As normalcy returns to Boston, investigators dig in

McClatchy Newspapers WATERTOWN, Mass. College rowing teams raced down the Charles River and news


McDonald helps Pirates take another from Braves

Atlanta (13-4), which has the best record in the major leagues, lost consecutive games for the first this season.


Vindy grows — gardens, dining and golf

Opinion: We have some exciting tweaks ongoing at The Vindicator that I’d like you to know about. New to


The text of the budget amendment creating a new type of Academic Distress Commission. The provision

The text of the budget amendment creating a new type of Academic Distress Commission. The provision


BRIDGE

BRIDGE East-West vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xK 5 u9 6 4 3 vA 7 5 3 2 wK 4 WEST


METRO DIGEST || Used clothes drive today, Saturday

Used-clothes drive today, Saturday STRUTHERS Boy Scout Troop and Crew 101 of Struthers will host


Zoo seeks names for twin polar bears

Associated Press TOLEDO A northwest Ohio zoo is asking the public to help choose names for twin


New president at Franciscan University

Associated Press STEUBENVILLE A priest originally trained as a pharmacist and attorney has been


BOSTON BOMBING AFTERMATH | DEVELOPMENTS

Obama convenes security council WASHINGTON President Barack Obama has met with top national


US doubles aid to Syrian opposition

US doubles aid to Syrian opposition ISTANBUL The United States said Sunday that it will double


Rust Belt Theater Company’s ‘Conversations’ is comedic gold

By Lorraine Wardle entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown Ever wonder how the other half lives?


birthdays

birthdays Actor Charles Grodin is 78. Singer Iggy Pop is 66. Actress Patti LuPone is 64. Actor


By definition and etymology, ‘marriage’ requires a man and a woman

Opinion: The question of “gay mar- riage” is not a religious matter. Nor is it a political issue. Rather,


Years Ago

Today is Sunday, April 21, the 111th day of 2013. There are 254 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Career paths & limelights

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Bill McDermott of Austintown, who works as a senior manager at FedEx Ground


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9


Book encourages plant breeding

Book encourages plant breeding Wish you could find a disease-resistant rose in just the right


Hot-dog festival seeks to make Niles, Valley wild about Harry

Staff Report NILES Stevens Park on Hughes Street Southeast in Niles pays homage to Harry


High School softball results

STRIKE OUT CANCER Howland 12, East Palestine 0 BAZETTA TWP. Hannah Kowach struck out six


Mile by mile, group marks milestone

Copeland Oaks' residents and employees blend fitness and fun with their 50-mile walking event.

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Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Don and Shannon Jones, Canfield, boy, April 15. Brent and


China quake kills at least 179

Los Angeles Times BEIJING A strong earthquake struck China’s mountainous Sichuan province


Former lineman Sammarone YSU’s new radio analyst

Sammarone was an All-American on YSU’s 1994 national championship team.


Attendance probes prompt idea for new type of panel

Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio House has created a new type of academic-distress


Curbstone Coaches banquet tonight

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at The Georgetown, 5845 South Ave., Boardman.


Crozier pitches YSU softball team over Green Bay

Crozier pitched five shutout innings.


Week of chaos, horror, hope

By JESSE WASHINGTON AP National Writer Moment after nail-biting moment, the events shoved us


Suburbanites know what’s best?

Opinion: Suburbanites know what’s best? I laughed when I read the recent Vindicator article pairing Dave


Jesse Owens Classic

Jesse Owens Classic Columbus The Youngstown State women’s sprinters competed at the 28th Jesse


Bassetti: Canfield freshman rolls 300 game

The Canfield High freshman’s three-game series was 300-232-224 — 756.


Some residents allowed back home after Texas blast

Associated Press WEST, Texas After days of waiting, the first group of residents who fled their


2 hurt in shooting at Denver pot event

Associated Press DENVER Gunfire erupted at a Denver pot celebration Saturday, injuring two


Home run derby: Indians’ bats come alive in rout of Astros

From wire reports HOUSTON Jason Giambi, Mark Reynolds and Carlos Santana homered, and the


How stores are spying on you

We’re used to being watched when we shop. Cookies track our every move online, and salespeople


Redford: It’s time to revisit Watergate

Actor participates in cable special By Ellen Gray Philadelphia Daily News Robert Redford


Joining the crowd

Sacramento Bee To raise $15,000 for a new business venture, Sacramento, Calif., artist Danny


SHOPPING HABITS Changes challenge traditional grocers

Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Like increasing numbers of grocery shoppers, Ty Rushmeyer doesn’t have


Ask Mr. Know It All

Q. Which U.S. president was the first born in a hospital? S.L.S., Lynn, Mass. A. James Earl


Savvy cater to novice bettors

Lexington Herald-Leader LEXINGTON, Ky. Heidemarie Gentryswift has worked around horses for


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v “Damn Yankees,” 5 p.m.: A student production at Boardman Performing


Amazon nears debut of original TV shows

Associated Press SANTA MONICA, Calif. There used to be just one way for getting shows on TV.


FOLKSY CHIC

By Josh Noel Chicago Tribune BURLINGTON, Vt. There was a McDonald’s downtown in Vermont’s


publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending April 14

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Daddy’s Gone a Hunting” by Mary Higgins Clark (Simon & Schuster) 2. “Don’t


Mahoning Valley inhospitable to local, national drug pushers

Editorial: A year-long investigation by city of Warren, state and federal law enforcement agencies of a major


Pop culture Q&A

Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. Can you tell me anything about the young detective and his


Let state racing panel pay

Opinion: Conspiracy theories aside, the reason the Ohio State Racing Commission is making such seemingly


CROWD FUNDING 101

Origins: It started about five years ago as a means for creative types to raise money online for


newsmakers

newsmakers George Beverly Shea dies at 104; sang at Graham crusades MONTREAT, N.C. George


MILESTONES

MILESTONES SCOUTS Eagle Scout awards Joseph Humenick, son of Joe and Patricia Humenick of


A long road ahead for all

Editorial: A long road ahead for all If it is true that Dzhokhar Tsar- naev, 19, ran over his wounded 26


Report: Vendor funds targeted lawmakers in Internet-cafe issue

Associated Press CLEVELAND A supplier for Ohio’s embattled Internet cafe industry apparently


Bombing should make us aware

Opinion: On Monday afternoon, as the Boston Marathon bombings brought back that sense of dread that hung in


Members of The Youngstown Connection rehearse for Saturday’s benefit show for Yellow Brick

Members of The Youngstown Connection rehearse for Saturday’s benefit show for Yellow Brick Place


record reviews

Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge Album: “Twelve Reasons to Die” (Soul Temple/RED Distribution)


Area golf calendar

April Tuesday— Our Lady of Mount Carmel Golf League will begin play at Knoll Run. League play will


YSU baseball team rides big inning to victory

The Penguins scored seven runs in the seventh inning in the second straight game.


Discussion continues on home TV recording

Q. I’ve been following your columns on home TV recording. Can’t you get a hard drive/ DVD recorder


Surplus food

Surplus food Stepping Into The Future Inc., 2905 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown. Food distributions


Hot start carries Hoffman to lead

Associated Press HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. Charley Hoffman thought he was through with Harbour


Session at Covelli

Session at Covelli yOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s BusinessSFlbTraining


Straw bale gardening

McClatchy Newspapers AKRON When Joel Karsten was growing up on a farm in Minnesota, he noticed


Cancer center dances toward goal

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Anna Aey and Donna Detwiler had never met but