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Artworks depict life through ages
Fifth-grader Alyssa Hull, 11, shows off the dinosaur and volcano display she created with two of her classmates. They used a bowl to form the ...
Stories published April 27, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Fire destroys Babcock in Hubbard, but not rekindling, chief says
An early Saturday morning fire that destroyed a building at Babcock Lumber, 6472 Mount Everett Road, S.E., was separate from a Friday fire at the same building, and not a rekindling of Friday’s blaze, according to Ron Stanish, chief of the Eagle Joint Fire District.
UPDATE: 2 critical, 3 others serious after crash on U.S. 224
A 70-year-old Lowellville woman is in critical condition in St. Elizabeth Health Center and three other people were being treated there for serious injuries after a two-car, head-on crash this afternoon on U.S. Route 224 in Poland Township sent five people to the hospital, the Ohio State Highway Patrol says.
Kokrak shoots 73 in third round of Zurich Classic
The Warren JFK graduate had four birdies and two double bogeys Saturday.
29 pulled from collapsed Bangladesh factory today, but survivor voices weakening
Police in Bangladesh took six people into custody in connection with the collapse of a shoddily-constructed building that killed at least 348 people, as rescue workers admitted today that voices of survivors are getting weaker after four days of being pinned under the increasingly unstable rubble.
Boardman YM event provided fun, challenges and a spotlight on obesity
When reaching for many of her ambitions, Jennel Benson aims high, though when it comes to certain types of recreation, she’s more of a straight shooter.
Kids Shine for a Cure fundraiser in Austintown draws hundreds
Two North Jackson-based children’s charities enjoyed excellent weather today for a joint fund-raising event attended by more than 500 people in Austintown Township Park.
200 kids, adults turn out today for Easter Seals 5K
When they’re not playing with their toys, having fun in school or learning to dance, you might find 5-year-old sisters Ava and Gianna Sabatino taking long walks.
NATO crash kills 4 troops as Taliban announces spring killing surge
A NATO plane crash in southern Afghanistan killed four international troops on today, the same day the Taliban announced its spring offensive and said it will target military and diplomatic sites with suicide bombers and infiltrate enemy forces to conduct deadly insider attacks.
Miss. man charged today in ricin-laced letters to president, others
A Mississippi man was charged early today with making and possessing ricin for use as a weapon as part of the investigation into poison-laced letters sent to President Barack Obama and others, authorities said.
Youngstown Christian DE Dubose verbals to Kentucky
Youngstown Christian's Dubose verbals to Kentucky.
Katie Colucci, Zachery Cogley date set in May
Katie Colucci of Poland and Zachery Cogley of Canfield are announcing their engagement.
Adam Mitzel, Cynthia Taylor set wedding date
CANFIELD Michael and Chrysann Mitzel of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son, Adam
Miss Porter, Mr. Rodgers announce plans
Sara Porter and D’Andrae Rodgers, both of Boardman, with their parents, are announcing their
Galgan-Ansevin wedding date to be in June
POLAND Lee and Karen Galgan of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kristen
Miss Oliver, Mr. Mertz to wed May 4
BOARDMAN Megan Ashley Oliver of Boardman and John Charles Mertz, also of Boardman, are announcing
Church event will honor women
Church event will honor women YOUNGSTOWN Ladies are invited to honor and celebrate women at a
Benefit to help family of Zahkaia, toddler who drowned
A South Side bar has stepped up to help the parents of 19-month-old Zahkaia Lee Moger who drowned last week in Milton Township.
Overdose deaths in Valley rank high
Staff and wire report COLUMBUS Drug and alcohol addiction treatment officials in Trumbull County
Brookfield tops Hubbard in Battle of Route 7
Destiny May had three hits and scored three times while Lauren Hawley threw five innings in relief for Brookfield.
Port authority invests in Route 422 study, Warren business incubator
The Western Reserve Port Authority will contribute $7,500 to the Route 422 Corridor Study, a project estimated to cost about $190,000 focused on the area along U.S. Route 422 in Youngstown near V&M Star.
OCCHA dedicates new tech center
Users of the new technology center at OCCHA can learn computer skills, job search, research school projects, and prepare for the Ohio Achievement Assessments.
Inside the ropes with JASON KOKRAK
Inside the ropes with JAson Kokrak Zurich Classic Round 2 Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot
Phantoms lose series opener to Fighting Saints
Goals by John Padulo and Sam Anas less than a minute apart cut the deficit to one goal with 8:44 left.
Borges chosen chairman of GOP in Ohio
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS In a blow to tea party groups, Republicans elected Ohio
YSU falls to Division II Alderson-Broaddus
YSU held an early 6-3 lead before its pitching fell apart.
Armed men rob Warren woman and four kids
A 29-year-old Clearwater Street Northwest woman reported that three armed, masked men broke into her house at 12:35 a.m. Thursday, picked up two of her four children and carried them upstairs, where they demanded money.
One couple, three individuals honored by Trumbull Children Services
One couple, three individuals honored by Trumbull Children Services
Barrier repair at Oak Hill Cemetery nears completion
By JOSH STIPANOVICH jstipanovich@vindy,com YOUNGSTOWN Repairs are expected to be complete next
Artworks depict life through ages
Fifth-grader Alyssa Hull, 11, shows off the dinosaur and volcano display she created with two of her classmates. They used a bowl to form the base of the volcano. Red Play-Doh drips from the volcano’s opening to make streaming hot lava. Their creation was on display Friday at the Potential Development School of Autism’s first art show for parents.
News shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Reps. Mike Rogers,
Steelers look to fill holes on offense
The Steelers took major steps toward replacing departed stars Rashard Mendenhall and Mike Wallace.
developments
developments More on investigation Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhohkar Tsarnaev was moved
METRO DIGEST || Sferra undergoes surgery after heart attack
Sferra has heart attack WARREN Dan Sferra, Warren councilman and former mayor, suffered a heart
Big names finally get called on Day 2
Manti Te’o and Geno Smith provided the sizzle previously missing from the NFL draft.
Muslims see little backlash after Boston Marathon attack
Associated Press NEW YORK It looked like the backlash was starting even before the suspects in
Syrian rebels call on world for action
Syrian rebels call on world for action BEIRUT Syrian opposition groups called Friday for
Pathologist in high-profile cases will speak at YSU
Staff report youngstown Cyril Wecht, a forensic pathologist who has been a consultant in high-
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Scott A. Cleckner, 25, of 456 Sycamore Drive,
Judge Jones to speak at lunch
Staff report Youngstown Judge Nathaniel R. Jones, an internationally known civil-rights leader,
orthodox services | For Palm Sunday, Holy Week
Orthodox churches will mark Palm Sunday this weekend followed by Holy Week and Pascha (Easter.)
RELIGION DIGEST || Praise concert
Praise concert youngstown The Salvation Army of Mahoning County will present an inspirational
ICON GIVEN AS GIFT
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown An icon of St. Nicholas once for sale in a
KSU maintains accreditation
Staff report Kent Kent State University has maintained its accounting accreditation by the
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury this week handed up indictments against the following people: Jeremy
Youngstown State University Honors
DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR AWARDS EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING: Lauren Cummins, teacher education;
birthdays
birthdays Actress Anouk Aimee is 81. Announcer Casey Kasem is 81. Actress Judy Carne is 74.
NASCAR defends penalties against JGR
Team owner Joe Gibbs disagrees with the severity of the penalties.
Taking the offense as angler
If you are like me, you may find it difficult to sit in one spot and concentrate on a single focal
Death toll in Bangladesh factory collapse passes 300
Associated Press SAVAR, Bangladesh With time running out to save workers still trapped in a
SHALAWAY || Day in the life of an incubating hen turkey
About 7:15 on a recent Monday morning, I settled in to a comfy spot about 20 yards from the edge of
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU golf is sixth
YSU golf is sixth Howey-In-The-Hills, Fla. The Youngstown State men’s golf team is in sixth
Renowned pipe organist in concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Peter Richard Conte will perform a pipe-organ concert at 4 p.m. Sunday
New Corvette to start at just under $52K
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors Co. said Friday that a base model of the 2014 Corvette
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Yellow Brick Place benefit concert, 7:30 p.m.: Several youth
Horses, drugs and the Derby
Opinion: By Kathy Guillermo People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals The horseracing industry is the
Next year’s statewide races begin
Opinion: COLUMBUS Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald has made it official: The Democrat will challenge
Rape of 5-year-old Indian girl reveals deep-seated problems
Editorial: Two men have been arrested in the rape and torture of a 5-year-old girl in India’s capital city, New
Dana New Music Festival Event to feature Sobieski family
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Dana School of Music’s annual New Music Festival, now in its 29th
Fire at mental hospital in Russia kills 38 people
Associated Press MOSCOW The patients of the small psychiatric hospital in a Russian village were
newsmakers
newsmakers NBC gives renewals to 5 of its dramas NEW YORK Television producer Dick Wolf will
Things getting worse in Cuba
Opinion: The Miami Herald: The State Department’s latest report on human-rights practices effectively puts
Keep your motor running
Opinion: I have owned an automobile for 65 years and firmly believe in the manufacturer’s recommendation for
national day of prayer events
National Day of Prayer will be marked Thursday. Observances are planned in the Valley. The theme is
Controllers to return to airports
Associated Press WASHINGTON Furloughed air-traffic controllers soon will be heading back to
Possible part of 9/11 plane found
Associated Press NEW YORK A rusted 5-foot-tall piece of landing gear believed to be from one of
Medals conferred 70 years later
Associated Press WILLOW GROVE, Pa. A World War II veteran has finally received the medals he
US economy picked up in 1st quarter
Associated Press WASHINGTON After nearly stalling in late 2012, the American economy quickened
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 31.41 —.50 Avalon
Obama backs fight by Planned Parenthood
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama vowed Friday to join Planned Parenthood in
Canton rocker takes his time on new CD
Canton-based musician Brian Lisik has quite a history of playing gigs in Youngstown. However, the roots rocker’s Saturday show marks his debut at The Lemon Grove.
Bill would allow open containers
Associated Press CINCINNATI In the vein of the Las Vegas Strip and the streets of New Orleans,
Tribe, Royals rained out
The game has been rescheduled for as a doubleheader Sunday, the first day-night doubleheader in Kauffman Stadium history.
49ers hope ‘Tank’ flattens opposing QBs
The San Francisco 49ers selected the defensive end from Florida State with the 40th pick in the second round of the NFL draft Friday.
METRO DIGEST || Free drug disposal today
Free drug disposal YOUNGSTOWN Area residents may dispose of unwanted or unused prescription
Crosby back in non-contact drills
The Penguins have survived just fine despite missing Crosby for the final quarter of the season.
Country superstar George Jones, 81, dies
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. When it comes to country music, George Jones was The Voice.
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