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Girard's ROBOCATS gear up for robotic rivals
Every year, For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), the governing body behind the robotics competitions, requires new standards for high school ...
Stories published February 19, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Bomb threat forces evacuation of Mercer County Career Center
The Mercer County Career Center, 776 Greenville Road in Coolspring Township, was evacuated shortly after noon Tuesday because of a bomb threat.
Kasich outlines 2-year plan to keep Ohio on upswing
Calling jobs “our greatest moral purpose” and defending a two-year spending plan that he says will ensure the state remains on the economic upswing, Gov. John Kasich outlined his vision for Ohio Tuesday night here.
Hubbard council paves way for new assisted living complex
City council has paved the way for development of a new $7.8 million joint senior care facility.
Allen bows out of allied command nomination, citing 'personal reasons'
President Barack Obama is looking for a new candidate to lead American and allied forces in Europe after his first choice, Marine Gen. John Allen, bowed out Tuesday and announced his intention to retire for what he called personal reasons.
Could wrestling be the key to American-Iranian detente?
The caretakers of the Olympics may have inadvertently accomplished what has eluded diplomats: Galvanizing Iran and the U.S. on a common goal.
U.S. eyeing punishments against Chinese for cyberespionage
As public evidence mounts that the Chinese military is responsible for stealing massive amounts of U.S. government data and corporate trade secrets, the Obama administration is eyeing fines and other trade actions it may take against Beijing or any other country guilty of cyberespionage.
I-680 lane restrictions on Wednesday
I-680 lane restrictions on Wednesday BOARDMAN Interstate 680 northbound and southbound under US
City official suspended for one day without pay
City official draws 1-day suspension YOUNGSTOWN The mayor will suspend the city’s deputy
City district still looking for a treasurer
The office has been handled by temporary and interim treasurers youngstown schools treasurer
Youngstown council will approve a fracking charter amendment
City law director says ballot proposal isn’t enforceable YOUNGSTOWN Even though some of
Small group of protestors at venue for Kasich speech
Small group of protestors at venue for Kasich speech LIMA Their ranks were a lot smaller
Shooting spree across Calif county leaves 4 dead
Shooting spree across Calif county leaves 4 dead TUSTIN, Calif. (AP) — Southern California law
Two involved in shooting near YSU arraigned, have bonds set
Two involved in shooting near YSU arraigned, have bonds set YOUNGSTOWN Police say two Pittsburgh
Hillary Clinton joins NYC-based speaker agency
Hillary Clinton joins NYC-based speaker agency NEW YORK (AP) — Former Secretary of State Hillary
Michigan man wins $7.2M jackpot in Mississippi
Michigan man wins $7.2M jackpot in Mississippi BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — A Michigan man who went to
Group to announce findings on Detroit finances
Group to announce findings on Detroit finances DETROIT (AP) — A state-appointed review team
Jury deliberating case of kidnapped Texas boy
Jury deliberating case of kidnapped Texas boy SAN AUGUSTINE, Texas (AP) — An East Texas jury is
LAPD chief: Review of Dorner firing under way
LAPD chief: Review of Dorner firing under way LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police Chief Charlie
Maine judge to resume Zumba prostitution case
Maine judge to resume Zumba prostitution case ALFRED, Maine (AP) — A judge said today that she
Several dead in Southern California shooting spree
Several dead in Southern California shooting spree TUSTIN, Calif. (AP) — A chaotic 25-minute
Md. teen pleads guilty in shooting of classmate
Md. teen pleads guilty in shooting of classmate TOWSON, Md. (AP) — A 15-year-old high school
Peterson case returns with hearing for new trial
Peterson case returns with hearing for new trial CHICAGO (AP) — A spat between Drew Peterson’s
Brookfield school board changes meeting date
Brookfield school board changes meeting date BROOKFIELD The Brookfield Local Schools board
JFK memorabilia fetches about $2M at auction
JFK memorabilia fetches about $2M at auction AMESBURY, Mass. (AP) — A collection of John F.
Hamas accuses Egypt of flooding Gaza tunnels
Hamas accuses Egypt of flooding Gaza tunnels GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Gaza Strip’s Hamas
WRTA bus involved in collision
WRTA bus involved in collision YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating an early morning accident
Reports of toxic milk trigger scare in Balkans
Reports of toxic milk trigger scare in Balkans BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Reports that milk in the
Cops: Robbers beat cabbie, stuff him in trunks
Cops: Robbers beat cabbie, stuff him in trunks PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say they’re looking for
Man to plead in child porn, threats case
Man to plead in child porn, threats case PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man is scheduled
Jury to return for deliberations in Melvin trial
Jury to return for deliberations in Melvin trial PITTSBURGH (AP) — A jury is set to resume its
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School class of 1956 will meet for brunch at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bedford
Volunteer opportunities available
Volunteer opportunities FARRELL/GREENVILLE, PA. Volunteer positions are available for both
Argus Lodge 545 honors longtime members
Argus Masonic Lodge 545 of Canfield honors longtime members at recent awards night
Girard's ROBOCATS gear up for robotic rivals
Every year, For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), the governing body behind the robotics competitions, requires new standards for high school teams throughout the country. Based on the directives, which were issued Jan. 5, the team had six weeks to build the robot.
Police find no connection between suspected shooter and victim
Campus police regularly patrol the area where the shooting occurred
Applications for YSU president due March 15
The position is open to both traditional and non-traditional applicants, the trustees chairman says
New steeple installed at Ellsworth Presbyterian Church
Something new, a fiberglass spire, complements something old, the antique cast-iron bell, in the structure.
Wife of paralyzed KFC manager dies
Services for Lisa Kaluza will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Christ Our Savior St. Nicholas Church in Struthers.
Lowellville to get state funds to clean up contaminated soil
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The village of Lowellville has been tentatively awarded a $2.4 million Ohio Environmental Protection Agency grant for removal of an old industrial dam in the Mahoning River and some 20,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment behind it, state Sen. Joe Schiavoni has announced.
Scotland, Jamaica inspire Malone’s Roush
Exactly how does a runner prepare for the upcoming track and field season?
Tires causing problems in Hubbard Township
Police are finding more littered tires throughout community
Austintown program brings HOPE to students
The HOPE Academy at the Austintown School District is an attempt to give an alternative to dropping out of schools for students who are behind for one reason or another.
Deal looming for Pirates skipper Hurdle
The third-year manager will be getting an extended contract
newsmakers
newsmakers Fergie, Josh Duhamel expecting 1st child NEW YORK Her hump, her hump, her lovely
FBI special agent presentation set
FBI special agent presentation set Canfield The Mahoning County District Board of Health will
Martino comfortable making the calls
She’s a long-time basketball official and baseball/softball umpire
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Newton Falls Public Library trustees, 6 p.m., 204 S. Canal St. Youngstown
Officer resigns from duty at Salem police after being arrest in Canfield
Gary Poage has resigned from duty at the Salem Police Department following an arrest for driving under the influence in Canfield on Feb. 10.
Man arrested in South Side bar shooting
Keilan Beachum, 23, of Youngstown is charged with improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle.
‘Les Miserables’ director Tom Hooper revels in ... Accolades & anonymity
By NICOLE EVATT Associated Press NEW YORK If director Tom Hooper, who won the best-director
Nike, Oakley move away from Pistorius
Associated Press Two major sponsors, Oakley and Nike, distanced themselves from Olympic athlete
reader’s digest Magazine parent files for bankruptcy
Associated Press NEW YORK The parent company of Reader’s Digest has filed for Chapter 11
Ailing Chavez returns to Venezuela from Cuba
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela President Hugo Chavez returned to Venezuela on Monday after
oddly enough
oddly enough Couple says mistaken buckeye leaf got them stopped MEMPHIS, Tenn. A Texas couple
Colo. House passes gun-control measures
Associated Press DENVER Limits on the size of ammunition magazines and universal background
Karzai bans Afghan forces from requesting international airstrikes
Associated Press KABUL Critics expressed worries Monday that a presidential order barring Afghan
Another question about fracking
Opinion: Another question about fracking When The Vindicator re- ported on D&L’s deliberate dumping of
Tax plan hits concerts, sports — even bowling
Associated Press TOLEDO Expanding Ohio’s sales tax might take some of the fun out of going to
Insurance agency hands out $8,000 in donations
Gibson Agency uses facebook votes to help decide charities
Italians hoping for a homegrown pope
Los Angeles Times VATICAN CITY He’s God’s own man, but Italians think he should be theirs, too.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Brian Sturgeon v. Christopher Dugan, money. Patriot
Patriot and ODNR face off
Patriot claims ODNR is interfering in its business operations and putting the environment at risk.
Russians probe adoptee’s death
Russians probe adoptee’s death DALLAS Russian authorities have blamed “inhuman treatment” for
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2013. There are 315 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Decline in fishing industry looms
Associated Press GLOUCESTER, Mass. His city’s best fishing days are long past it, but lifelong
Study: Hip implants a bit more likely to fail in women
Associated Press CHICAGO Hip replacements are slightly more likely to fail in women than in men,
Coast Guard: Fuel-oil leak caused fire on cruise ship
Associated Press ATLANTA A leak in a fuel-oil return line caused the engine-room fire that
Betting on gaming
Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords The gambling industry’s under-the-radar political heft got a
Postal service has no choice
Opinion: Journal & Courier, Lafayette, Ind.: Will there be some pain once the U.S. Postal Service cuts
Life was a ‘beautiful mess’ for McCready
By CHRIS TALBOTT and JEANNIE NUSS Associated Press HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. Perhaps there was one
Clemens won’t ‘lose sleep’ over HOF vote
The former pitcher said little about Mindy McCready’s suicide
Bruce Willis’ current movie, “A Good Day to Die Hard,” is not the action
Bruce Willis’ current movie, “A Good Day to Die Hard,” is not the action star’s finest hour. Here’s
Best Pic films are also hits this year
By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK How accurate is “Zero Dark Thirty”? Is
Business alliance forms.
The Downtown Business Alliance of Youngstown will focus on attracting and retaining business.
NBA to resume with L.A. in funk and Miami on top
Associated Press Houston Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers turned their attention Monday
Shale workshop
Ohio State University Extension has planned a workshop to help farmers, landowners and others learn more about the shale boom in Northeast Ohio.
Why are US-Brazil relations more important than justice?
Editorial: President Barack Obama no doubt is thinking about his legacy as the first African-American to occupy
Patrick at key career moment after making life changes
Auto racing’s spotlight will be on her this week at Daytona Beach
No substitute for fathers
Opinion: By Derrick Morgan The Heritage Foundation The smallest and most fundamental form of government
Obama will find Mideast a challenge
Opinion: Next month, two months into his second term, President Barack Obama will arrive in Israel, beginning
Go vegan to prevent a heart attack
Opinion: By Heather Moore People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals If you’re suffering from the winter
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