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

Islanders are Pens’ first-round opponent

Islanders are Pens’ first-round opponent The Pittsburgh Penguins will open the 2013 Stanley Cup


Coitsville man in burn unit after catching himself on fire

Coitsville man in burn unit after catching himself on fire Staff report COITSVILLE A man was


DeWine to unveil plans for longer prison sentences for Ohioans convicted of gun crimes

DeWine to unveil plans for longer prison sentences for Ohioans convicted of gun crimes Staff


Guthrie dazzles as Royals beat Indians 9-0

Guthrie dazzles as Royals beat Indians 9-0 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jeremy Guthrie kept the Indians


Locke muffles Cardinals in Pirates’ 9-0 win

Locke muffles Cardinals in Pirates’ 9-0 win ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rookie Jeff Locke pitched seven


Girard RoboCats, Canfield Circuit Birds fare well at world robotics competition

Girard RoboCats advance to finals of World Competition but fall to Michigan and NH Staff report


YSU’s ‘Homework Express’ garners Emmy nomination

YSU’s ‘Homework Express’ garners Emmy nomination Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The National Academy


Man dies in fire at home in Goshen Township

Man dies in fire at home in Goshen Township Staff report GOSHEN TOWNSHIP Firefighters found a


Big Ten to stop scheduling FCS schools

Big Ten to stop scheduling FCS schools.


Anti-fracking issue on May 7 ballot triggers controversy: Can it be enforced?

Anti-fracking issue on May 7 ballot triggers controversy: Can it be enforced? YOUNGSTOWN


New EPA methane report adds fuel to fiery fracking debate

New EPA methane report adds fuel to fiery fracking debate Associated Press PITTSBURGH The


Calling all Frank Ohl alumni: Take last look at school May 10

Calling all Frank Ohl alumni: Take last look at school May 10 Staff report AUSTINTOWN The


Know a heroic veteran? Nominate him or her for Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame

Know a heroic veteran? Nominate him or her for Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Associated Press


120 ‘Pound the Pavement’ in Howland today for autism awareness

120 ‘Pound the Pavement’ in Howland today for autism awareness Staff report HOWLAND The


Eckenrodes mark 65th anniversary of their wedding

YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Jack Eckenrode of Youngstown recently celebrated their 65th wedding

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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

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


SENIOR CITIZENS

Campbell High School January and June Classes of 1950 will meet at noon Wednesday at Bedford Trails.


Sister Jerome to be honored

At 96, the Ursuline nun is receiving recognition for her dedication to education.

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GARDEN CLUBS

WEDNESDAY Mahoning will meet for a guest day luncheon at noon in the La Verando Room at Caff


Joe Lamp'l of PBS visits Fellows Gardens

Joe Lamp’l of PBS visits Fellows Gardens YOUNGSTOWN Joe Lamp’l, creator and host of PBS’


Strimbu fund plans 24th barbecue

The food and atmosphere make the event reminiscent of a full-on Texas barbecue.

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Medical society alliance names Gem of the Year

The recipient has benefited the alliance and the community

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Carville, Matalin work on joint memoir

Carville, Matalin work on joint memoir NEW YORK James Carville and Mary Matalin, political


SENIOR MENUS

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


Clarett, Tressel and friends come back for a cause

MAURICE CLARETT, JIM TRESSEL and FRIENDS come back for a cause By Steve Wilaj sports@vindy.com


Two critical, three serious after head-on Poland collision

Five people went to St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, two critically injured, and three seriously injured, after a two-car, head-on crash in a 55 mph zone on U.S. Route 224 in Poland Township.


Zordich, 3 YSU players ink deals

Three YSU players and Mooney’s Zordich were picked up as undrafted free agents.


Building at Babcock Lumber in Hubbard destroyed by fire

Staff report HUBBARD A Saturday morning fire that destroyed a building at Babcock Lumber, 6472


Ravens grab Mooney's Simon in 4th round

Blue-collar Simon believes he’ll fit right in with the Ravens.


Ryan says he supports gay marriage

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-13th, pledged his support to legalize gay


NYPD’s Finest win while sporting Shockstrips in Warren

The New York Police Department Finest proudly displayed the Shockstrips as they took on the Cleveland Warriors in a matchup of first responders at Mollenkopf Stadium.


3 Dems are running in Youngstown mayoral primary

The answers to the city’s problems aren’t easy, they say


Price, Lunne MVPs at Poland Invitational

Fitch boys, Akron SV-SM girls won team titles Saturday.


Dean, Graham display contrasting styles in Warren race

Democrats Bob Dean and Jim Graham have different visions for what the president of Warren City Council is supposed to do.


YMCA sponsors Healthy Kids Day

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN When reaching for many of her ambitions, Jennel Benson


Inside the ropes with JASON KOKRAK

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot an uneven 73 in the


Area golf calendar

May 1-22 — Penn State-Behrend Summer Beginners Golf Sessions will be held Mondays and Wednesdays


Sun shines on children’s charity event for cancer, autism

The second annual Austintown Park event supported the North Jackson-based Autistic Learning and A Way with Words foundations.


Saints edge Phantoms for 2-0 series advantage

Game 3 will be played in Youngstown on Monday


5K benefits Easter Seals

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN When they’re not playing with their toys, having fun


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Landowners face challenges with new leasing rules

BP has been approved for unit operations for drilling across 658 acres in Mecca and Johnston townships, including the Zerovich farm in Mecca Township, above. The owner, who wished not to be named, was not opposed to drilling, but said he did not want to sign a lease because he was faced with limited options to protect a piece of farm land he recently revitalized.


Motorcycle safety tips for new riders

Motorcycles are fun and fuel efficient. That’s not news to anyone who’s ridden one. But neither is


Camera never lies or blinks

Opinion: As the city of Youngstown cracks down on curfew violations with a new initiative aptly named “Do You


Browns saved surprises for the final day of draft

The Browns traded two picks — one with the rival Pittsburgh Steelers — and used their final two selections in the seventh rounds on two Division II players.


Easy Street Productions Pumped for ‘Pump Boys’

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It will be a reunion on stage — and probably in


Yosemite’s backcountry

By JOHN PAIN Associated Press YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. A few loose, fist-sized rocks


‘9 to 5’ works well for NCP

By Stephanie Ottey entertainment@vindy.com The actors and crew at the New Castle Playhouse may


Recommended receivers to power soundbars

Q. You recently recommended two soundbar models from GoldenEar Technology and Definitive Technology.


birthdays

birthdays Actress-singer Ann- Margret is 72. Actress Marcia Strassman (“Welcome Back Kotter”) is


publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS For the week ending April 21

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Whiskey Beach” by Nora Roberts (Putnam) 2. “Daddy’s Gone a Hunting” by


Finalists for YSU presidency must clearly articulate vision

Editorial: On paper, at least, each of the three finalists for the presidency of Youngstown State University


Some venture capitalists rethink big bets on China

San Jose Mercury News Two years ago, it was one of the hottest areas in tech investing. Venture


IN SHORT SUPPLY

McClatchy Newspapers Gardeners can expect to find impatiens in short supply this year. A fast-


Career paths & limelight

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Falcon Foundry Co., which manufactures high- conductivity copper and


Pop culture Q&A

Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. I am still trying to understand how to watch the new


High school softball results

Stow 2, Howland 1 AKRON Emily Price’s four hits included a double for the Tigers while Victoria


Russia caught bomb suspect on wiretap

Associated Press WASHINGTON Russian authorities secretly recorded a telephone conversation in


newsmakers

newsmakers Eastwood says he’d love to be directing at age 105 NEW YORK Clint Eastwood may be


You can be a part of region’s future

Opinion: By Hunter Morrison and John Getchey Special to The Vindicator We all have our reasons for loving


Vote no on charter amendment

Editorial: Think of a city’s charter as a Con- stitution, a document that succinctly sets forth the principles


Ask Mr. Know It All

Q. Did Peter Sellers break into show business as a funnyman? K.M., Brady, Texas A. No. Sellers’


Burger King is on the upswing

Chicago Tribune Chris Ondrula runs Burger King’s second-largest franchise operation, so he can’t


Mike Holmes takes on kitchens, baths

Mike Holmes takes on kitchens, baths Mike Holmes’ new book helps homeowners remodel their kitchens


record reviews

Snoop Lion Album: “Reincarnated” (Vice/Mad Decent/RCA Records) Grade: A- It’s not just a name


Puskas: Browns’ draft limps home after good start

There were a couple of curious moves by a team that always seems to need more bodies and has all kinds of salary-cap room to play with right now.


Area running events

May Saturday— Poland Rotary & Poland Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence Derby Dash 5K


Impatiens alternatives

alternatives A disease called impatiens downy mildew is enough of a threat that many gardeners


births

births ST. ELIZABETH HEALTH CENTER Amber and Jacob Arkwright, New Springfield, boy, April 26.


Fitch’s Sefcik commits to Akron

Sefcik is the first Falcon to earn a Division I scholarship in the four seasons that Stacie Cepin has been the Fitch head coach.


Prep baseball results

Prep baseball results Eastlake North 1, Austintown Fitch 0 CLEVELAND The Rangers (12-4)


YCS junior commits to Kentucky

Tymere Dubose is a 6-foot-5, 255-pound defensive end


Area golf scores

MEN Transit Service League (Knoll Run) — Bob Zetts 35, Mike Dobos 38, Ken Bochenek 39, Ryan Rygiel


Surplus food

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


ROSEMOND | Mom's problem is interpretation of behavior

McClatchy Newspapers Q. It seems our 1-year-old is showing willful disobedience. We tell him


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Peter Richard Conte, 4 p.m.: Renowned pipe organist will present a


MILESTONES

MILESTONES SCOUTS Eagle Award Donald A. Duda III, son of Donald and Carla Duda of Berlin


Years Ago

Today is Sunday, April 28, the 118th day of 2013. There are 247 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Winning giveaway entry means couple are ... GOING TO THE CHAPEL

Both have dealt with longtime life challenges.

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Reshaping manufacturing

Chicago Tribune The machine, no larger than a coffeemaker and encased in black like Darth Vader’s


Another view of the racino

Opinion: Another view of the racino In the fall of 2002, Austintown zoning board changed the zoning in an


Funding seminars

Funding seminars warren The Warren Community Development department is offering two seminars


Blood Drives

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


Leases held by production creating legal hurdles

As development grows across the Utica shale so does litigation


BRIDGE

BRIDGE North-South vulnerable. East deals. NORTH xK Q 8 7 4 2 u5 2 vK 3 w8 6 3 WEST


Miss. man charged in ricin-letters case

Associated Press BRANDON, Miss. An ex-martial arts instructor made ricin and put the poison in


COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints David Hall v. Liberty Mutual Fire, personal injury.


Browns draftees

Browns draftees 1 (6) Barkevious Mingo, de, LSU. 3 (68) Leon McFadden, db, San Diego State.


Steelers pleased with 2013 draft class

Pittsburgh bolstered depth concerns on both sides of the ball.


Part is from type of jet used Sept. 11

Part is from type of jet used Sept. 11 NEW YORK A rusted piece of airplane landing gear


Red Cross delegates inspect Gitmo conditions

Miami Herald MIAMI International Red Cross delegates began inspecting conditions at the


Conditions no problem for Glover in Zurich

Associated Press AVONDALE, LA. After taking advantage of benign conditions early Saturday


Barkley, three other QBs finally come off board

Associated Press NEW YORK This was one rush quarterbacks embraced. Starting with Matt Barkley,


Ohio casinos are divided on use of electronic cigarettes

Associated Press COLUMBUS Patrons wanting to use electronic cigarettes as an alternative to


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Struthers First Ward Block Watch, 7 p.m., council chambers, Struthers Municipal


Martin keys Bucs’ comeback

The rally delivered another win over St. Louis for Burnett


Ohio to get official state artifact: pipe

Plain Dealer COLUMBUS Ohio has an official bird (cardinal), a


Harvick makes the most of late sprint

Associated Press RICHMOND, VA. Kevin Harvick won Saturday night’s race at Richmond International


John Bassetti’s stories are sure to be missed

John Bassetti’s stories are sure to be missed As I got up this morning and headed for the front


Charter captains help with Lake Erie testing for algae

Associated Press PORT CLINTON Charter captains on Lake Erie have been helping with the testing


NATO crash kills 4; Taliban begin their spring offensive

Associated Press KABUL A NATO plane crash in southern Afghanistan killed four international


Hubbard buddies’ tribute to Seve

Opinion: There’s a thing about Hubbard guys, Tom Novosel will tell you. “We all have nicknames.” In


METRO DIGEST || Men’s Rally in Valley is Saturday

4th Men’s Rally Saturday at Covelli YOUNGSTOWN The fourth annual Men’s Rally in the Valley is


Santana’s arm tames Tribe bats

Salvador Perez hit a two-run homer for KC


Testing planned at former park

Associated Press GREEN SPRINGS Water and ground testing will begin next month at a former park


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