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V24: TV networks are finalizing shows to keep or kill for their fall lineups WILL YOUR SHOWS MAKE THE CUT?
This is crunch time for the broadcast networks. They’ve seen their potential new series; they know how the shows now on the air have done; ...
Students from NEO test their environmental knowledge
A group of students competing in the Envirothon, an annual academic, outdoor environmental competition, head to the aquatics area at Mill Creek Metroparks Farm in ...
Stories published April 25, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Senate approves bill to end air traffic furloughs in face of traveler complaints
With flight delays mounting, the Senate approved hurry-up legislation Thursday night to end air traffic controller furloughs blamed for inconveniencing large numbers of travelers.
Canfield Police Department responds to federal lawsuit
Canfield Police Department responds to federal lawsuit Canfield Police Department responds to
Youngstown violence interruption program begins Friday
Youngstown violence interruption program begins Friday YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Police
Last of five defendants sentenced in Liberty double murder
Last of five defendants sentenced in Liberty double murder WARREN James Christian, 24, of
McNally has a commanding financial lead in mayor’s race
Former county GOP chairman contributed $1,000 YOUNGSTOWN When it comes to raising money
Steubenville High School, BOE, digital company searched today in rape case
Police officers and investigators on Thursday were searching the high school attended by two football players who raped a 16-year-old girl after an alcohol-fueled party last summer, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine said.
Penn State applications down 9 percent this year
Penn State applications down 9 percent this year STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State says the
Obama consoles families, survivors of Texas blast
Obama consoles families, survivors of Texas blast WACO, Texas (AP) — President Barack Obama is
Newtown foundation increases disbursement to $7.7M
Newtown foundation increases disbursement to $7.7M HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The foundation
Ohio Oil and Gas Commission denies D&L Energy’s appeal
Ohio Oil and Gas Commission denies D&L Energy’s appeal The Ohio Oil and Gas Commission has denied
Boston victims face huge bills; donations pour in
Boston victims face huge bills; donations pour in Medical costs are quickly adding up for the
US says Syria used chemical weapons
US says Syria used chemical weapons WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. intelligence has concluded “with some
Colo. court says no job protection for pot users
Colo. court says no job protection for pot users DENVER (AP) — People who test positive for
Bush jovial during presidential library dedication
Bush jovial during presidential library dedication DALLAS (AP) — George W. Bush jokes there was a
Col. Dignan, commander of the 910th Airlift Wing at Youngstown Air Reserve Station
April 25, 2013 | Colonel James Dignan, commander of the 910th Airlift Wing at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, visits the Vindicator newsroom
Commissioners approve paying for performance audit of the county engineer’s office
Commissioners approve paying for performance audit of the county engineer’s office YOUNGSTOWN
Understaffed San Francisco firefighters rake in OT
Understaffed San Francisco firefighters rake in OT SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Some San Francisco
Mississippi River bridge hit by barge
Mississippi River bridge hit by barge CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (AP) — For the second time in less than
Poland man dies in truck crash
Poland man dies in truck crash CARROLLTON The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-
Protesters gather outside Bush library ceremony
Protesters gather outside Bush library ceremony DALLAS (AP) — About 50 protesters have gathered
Bangladesh collapse factories ignored evacuation
Bangladesh collapse factories ignored evacuation SAVAR, Bangladesh (AP) - Deep cracks visible in
Former tax collector gets prison for theft
Former tax collector gets prison for theft BARNESVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A former township tax collector
DA: 46 pounds of coke seized after hotel focus
DA: 46 pounds of coke seized after hotel focus MONROEVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Local and federal law
$50 gift certificates for $30 in Tuesday's Vindy
The Newspaper in Education Block Party fundraiser will appear in The Vindicator on Tuesday.
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Nicholas and Gena (Roley) Rowe of Hilliard, Ohio, are announcing the birth of twin daughters, June
CRWC plans luncheon meeting
CRWC plans luncheon meeting CANFIELD Canfield Republican Women’s Club is having a luncheon
Salem to recognize citizens of honor
On Founders Day, Salem will laud those who made a difference.
Babysitting training May 4 in Boardman Park
Boardman Park is offering its annual Spring Babysitter Training Class from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 4.
Dem governor candidate to stop today in Austintown
Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald, a 2014 Democratic gubernatorial candidate, will campaign at 12:15 p.m. today at the Sportsman’s Barber Shop at 15 N. Wickliffe Circle. F
Road work starts Monday on state Route 154
Work zone signs are scheduled to be installed Monday on state Route 154 for a resurfacing project in Columbiana County.
Bazetta man charged with assaulting father, growing pot
Jonathan R. Adams, 18, of the 4700 block of Durst Clagg Road, pleaded innocent Wednesday in Central District Court in Cortland to misdemeanor domestic violence, cultivation of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia in connection with an incident at his home Wednesday.
Guy's barbecue will take over food service at Lemon Grove
Partnership is aimed at improving service at the venue
Clarett, Tressel together again for a cause
The Comeback Project is set for Saturday.
Plan would add hundreds more seats to Austintown racino
Plan would add hundreds more seats to proposed racino
Five Valley schools score silver in US News list
The magazine looked at state assessments, and how effectively schools educate minorities and the poor
YSU baseball can’t hold on against WVU
The Mountaineers committed six errors in the 7-6 win over the Penguins.
Mady’s name could be called in draft
YSU hasn't had a player taken in the NFL draft since Harry Deligianis in 1998.
Brown wants to know McNally not target of criminal probe
McNally said his name was cleared when charges were dropped in July 2011
Phantoms, Fighting Saints ready to renew rivalry
There’s no love lost between the two Eastern Conference finalists.
Cavs’ Gilbert: firing Brown was a mistake
Mike Brown was introduced — once again — as Cleveland’s coach on Wednesday.
Stand Against Racism events planned in Valley
YWCA of Youngstown to host panel discussion Friday and other community groups will sponsor a march Saturday.
Jewish youth will build gaga pit for global service day
A gaga pit for an Israeli form of dodgeball will be constructed Sunday at the JCC then games will begin
Rapper making name for himself
In theory, a hyphen indicates a combined meaning or division of a word at the end of a line, but in hip-hop, this small dash connotes something more in the form of danger, anti-establishment and individuality. Just ask Jay-Z and Bone Thugs-N- Harmony.
TV networks are finalizing shows to keep or kill for their fall lineups WILL YOUR SHOWS MAKE THE CUT?
This is crunch time for the broadcast networks. They’ve seen their potential new series; they know how the shows now on the air have done; and it’s time to decide.
Mahoning library workers get pay increases
The new three-year contract for 102 clerical, maintenance and technical library employees contains pay increases of 3 percent in the first year and 2.25 percent each in the second and third years.
Ohio Senate plans ban on Internet cafes
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The head of the Ohio Senate announced the chamber’s
Weathersfield mobile home park describes sights, sounds and feel of drilling
Patricia McCrudden, a resident of Westwood Mobile Home Park in Weathersfield Township, says the peace and tranquility has been disturbed by gas and oil drilling nearby.
Youngstown Fire Department adds new firefighters
The new firefighters bring the department up to full staffing levels.
St. Christine students goes for national poster win
Anson Hankey’s poster promotes sun safety
Students from NEO test their environmental knowledge
A group of students competing in the Envirothon, an annual academic, outdoor environmental competition, head to the aquatics area at Mill Creek Metroparks Farm in Canfield. About 255 students from across Northeast Ohio competed in this year's event.
Valley Grows Calendar
DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC Mondays & Thursdays, 9am-noon through Oct.: Bring your sick plant or its bug to the OSU extension office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield, for identification. Call: 330-533-5538 Info: go.osu.edu/IDmyplantsandbugs
It's time to prune those backyard fruit trees
Early spring is a great time to prune the fruit trees in your back yard.
Ask OSU Ext.: Tim's trees showing signs of stress
Q. I need some help with the health of the trees in my yard. The house is about eight years old and we moved in around January. Some of the trees are dead; others have a fungus on them. I need or would love to have someone help and guide me in caring for the ones we have left and to expand. Thanks.
Want to enjoy your potted spring blooms another year? Here's how
Nothing excites us about spring as much as potted, blooming flowers. Lilies, daffodils, tulips and hyacinths brighten up a room and our spirits like nothing else this time of year.
Warren Civil Service Commission hears appeal of school firing
The Warren Civil Service Commission had a nearly four-hour hearing Wednesday regarding a woman fired from her job as a family liaison for the Warren City Schools.
RI Senate passes gay-marriage bill
Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. Rhode Island is on a path to becoming the 10th state to allow
Two Trumbull County fire departments awarded federal money for emergency equipment
Two Trumbull County fire departments awarded federal money for emergency equipment
Patrol says Ohio inmate probably committed suicide
Associated Press TOLEDO The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a prison inmate has died after an
Review: Rules broken in chase
Associated Press CLEVELAND Some officers and supervisors broke police policies in a chase that
METRO DIGEST || Fire destroys Ebbert Hardware, damages 2 other businesses
Man charged with inducing panic YOUNGSTOWN A Glenwood Avenue man is charged with inducing panic
Judges rule on Pa. open-records law
Associated Press HARRISBURG Government-issued employee telephone and cellphone numbers are not
Judge defends church aide’s trial, conviction
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A judge is defending her decisions in the trial of the first
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU volleyball sets tourney, banquet
YSU volleyball sets tourney, banquet YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State volleyball team will
Fugitive charged in abduction is caught
Fugitive charged in abduction is caught los angeles A fugitive charged with abducting and
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Julian D. Buckley, 23, of 3809 Huntmere Ave.,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Jonathan and Jamie Malish, Youngstown, girl, April 23. Ross
Officials: Suspect talked about plot before Miranda
Associated Press BOSTON The surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings acknowledged to
Mississippi men’s feud is looming over ricin probe
Associated Press OXFORD, Miss. The investigation into poisoned letters mailed to President
Manufacturers in the Mahoning Valley gain easier access to research capabilities
Manufacturers in the Mahoning Valley gain easier access to research capabilities
McAllister solid in Indians’ loss
The starting pitcher gave up three earned runs in 5 2/3 innings in a 3-2 loss.
Kenseth, JGR face major penalty
Matt Kenseth and Joe Gibbs Racing were hit with one of the largest penalties in NASCAR history.
Pirates rally to beat Phillies
Brandon Inge hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth for Pittsburgh.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown,
FitzGerald begins campaign for governor
Associated Press COLUMBUS As he enters the race for Ohio governor, Cuyahoga County’s Democratic
Port approves new three-year contract with aviation director
The Western Reserve Port Authority has authorized a new three-year contract with its director of aviation, Dan Dickten, that pays him $90,000 the first two years and $92,700 the third year.
Grizzlies’ Gasol is NBA’s top defender
Associated Press memphis, tenn. Grizzlies center Marc Gasol insists he isn’t being charitable
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Metallica to debut film on IMAX in September NASHVILLE, Tenn. Metallica already
Aggravated vehicular homicide trial gets under way
The accident took place in 2009 and killed a social worker
An experiment in gun safety
Opinion: An experiment in gun safety Let’s settle this problem once and for all. All we hear is that guns
F.Y.I.
NPR’s ‘Don’t Tell Me’ on Tinseltown screen BOARDMAN National Public Radio’s popular weekly news
A time limit on detention
Opinion: A time limit on detention Los Angeles Times: The federal government has the authority to detain
METRO DIGEST || Curbside recycling back on schedule
Curbside recycling back on schedule Youngstown Youngstown residents have been notified that
America needs a better disaster plan
Opinion: By David R. CONRAD and EDWARD A. THOMAS Los Angeles Times If the highest goal of fiscal reform
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Exotic snakes get stuck in Colo. basement after fire BRIGHTON, Colo. Dozens of
“The Vampire Diaries” (8 p.m., The CW): We get our first look at what could be a spinoff
“The Vampire Diaries” (8 p.m., The CW): We get our first look at what could be a spinoff of the
He’s no ‘enemy combatant’
Opinion: WASHINGTON Two of the three most infamous Supreme Court decisions were erased by events. The Civil
Filmmakers stick with Ohio
It’s been 10 years since Ken and Dan Mizicko formed Stuck In Ohio Productions and started filming the exploits of extreme-sports enthusiasts.
Congress should put on hold defense contract with Brazil
Editorial: U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-13th, is extremely upset — with good reason, of course — that the
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Band’s bassist enters rehab after arrest
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. An attorney says 3 Doors Down bassist Robert Todd Harrell has
Ban texting while driving
Opinion: San Antonio (Texas) Express-News: Distracted driving is a growing hazard on Texas roadways and has
Daughtry, 3 Doors Down coming to Covelli Centre for July concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Daughtry and Three Doors Down will come to Covelli Centre on July 29 for
Celebrating a decade, iTunes faces some new challenges
Associated Press NEW YORK When Apple launched its iTunes music store a decade ago amid the ashes
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke with
Farmers 1Q profit
Farmers 1Q profit canfield Farmers National Bank reported a first quarter profit of $2 million,
Army goes off grid
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Do you know about “net zero”? That’s the wonky phrase attached to an
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Pain and Gain (R) A trio of bodybuilders in Florida get caught up in an extortion
Pointing the finger of blame
Opinion: Britain’s late Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher said it all when she wrote that the world has ”never
Cogeneration could become market for gas producers
Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Combined heat and power systems that produce electricity
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS Summer Stock 2013 Season, Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren,
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