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Cowboy hats, boots greet Rascal Flatts at Covelli
Rascal Flatts lead singer Gary LeVox center, and guitarists Joe Don Rooney, left, and Jay DeMarcus bring down the house Friday night at the Covelli ...
Stories published February 23, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Students show their skills in regional competition
Students show their skills in regional competition
Cincy teen's trial in brawl postponed, videotape missing
Cincy teen's trial in brawl postponed, videotape missing
Ohio jail official say inmate found hanged in cell
Ohio jail official say inmate found hanged in cell
Youngstown police ID elderly man found dead on West Side
Youngstown police ID elderly man found dead on West Side
At least 11 fans injured at Daytona
Fans were injured by debris which flew into the grandstand during a wreck on the last lap of the Nationwide race.
BREAKING NEWS: Tony Stewart wins at Daytona after scary last-lap crash
Tony Stewart wins at Daytona after scary last-lap crash
Mahoning Co. health agencies seek medical integration plan
Mahoning Co. health agencies seek medical integration plan
Local high schools host Ohio state speech and debate competition next week
Local high schools host Ohio state speech and debate competition
Rachel Glass | Adam Bonner
WINDER, GA. The Rev. Gordon Griffin heard the exchange of vows between Rachel Ann Glass and Adam
Ishevetta Sawyer | Anthony Campanale III
WASHINGTON D.C. Holy Rosary Church was the setting of the Sept. 23, 2012, afternoon wedding of
Tracy Taiclet | Ignacio Montagna
BUENOS AIRES Tracy Susann Taiclet and Ignacio Nicolas Montagna were united in marriage during a
Library offers crochet workshop
Library offers crochet workshop LEETONIA Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut St., is
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Howland’s Whisler, Stark win twice in Alliance Div. II tourney
ON THE MOVE Howland’s Whisler, Stark win twice in Alliance Division II tournament By JOHN
Woman sues to remove Lupo from managing Gasearch
The U.S. attorney has charged Lupo with a single criminal count of violating the federal Clean Water Act in what was alleged to have been an intentional night-time discharge of brine and oil-based drilling mud.
Canfield relay teams place second, fourth in Canton
The Cardinals swam a season-best time of 1:27.37 in the 200-yard freestyle relay to place second at Friday’s Division II state meet at C.T. Branin Natatorium.
Federal sequester could cut Youngstown base civilians to 4-day week
Furloughs would reduce flying and training time for the 910th.
Randall, CMU visit YSU tonight
Youngstown native Kyle Randall returns home with the CMU basketball team.
Local group rallies downtown Youngstown for gun control
One member's brother was shot to death in Youngstown in 2007.
GM unveils diesel Cruze in Cleveland
Ohio's public will get their first look at the new model, after a stellar year at Lordstown
Scott’s double-double leads East over Ursuline
Deontay Scott paced the Panthers with 20 points and 10 rebounds.
Betz to stay in prison 3 more years; Badilo, McClure decision later
The Ohio Parole Board will not release Trumbull County killer Gary A. Betz for at least three more
Akron East tops Fitch in regular-season finale
Brandon Townsend and Derik Lewis led Akron East over Fitch.
Rep. Bill Johnson’s conservative ranking drops 90 spots
Tim Ryan is the 132nd most liberal House member, according to a ranking of votes
Murray, Howland rain 3-pointers on Boardman
Arbie Murray’s record nine 3-pointers help Howland bury Boardman.
Midgley powers Canfield boys over Lakeview
Canfield’s Andrew Midgley was in the zone Friday night at James W. Watkins Gymnasium.
Cowboy hats, boots greet Rascal Flatts at Covelli
Rascal Flatts lead singer Gary LeVox center, and guitarists Joe Don Rooney, left, and Jay DeMarcus bring down the house Friday night at the Covelli Centre, downtown Youngstown, for fans who traveled from as far as Columbus and Pennsylvania to see the most awarded country group of the last decade.
Man's body found on West Side, no foul play suspected
Detective Sgt. Daryl Martin said the deceased man was reported missing from Austintown on Tuesday.
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury this week handed up indictments against
2 lawsuits filed against Mahoning Co. commissioners
One suit says the commissioners violated a lease agreement.
Mancini, Cordova rolling in district wrestling
Boardman senior wrestler Nick Mancini is well on his way to his third straight state meet.
How area swimmers fared
DIVISION I Boys Boardman: Ryan Bailey (100 breast, Advanced to finals, 57.17; 100 butterfly,
Dale Jr. confident about his chance in Daytona 500
Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he has a good car for Sunday’s Daytona 500.
METRO DIGEST || Police identify Giant Eagle purse-snatcher
Purse-snatcher ID’d WARREN Police say they received numerous phone calls identifying the man
Booed soldier joins gay marriage campaign
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A gay soldier who was booed during a GOP primary debate
If you like word play, compete in Scrabble Tournament
Protestant Family Service to sponsor fundraiser March 9
Chase among area wrestlers in championship finals
Girard junior wrestler Zane Chase remained undefeated in postseason action.
Austintown Education Association authorizes notice of intent to strike
With another mediation scheduled in negotiation of the Austintown teachers' contract on Monday, the Austintown Education Association authorized another plan of action if the group doesn't start seeing a resolution.
Applications available for honors program
Staff report youngstown The application deadline is March 8 for the Summer Honors Institute for
Giving populism real pop
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords “In the wealthiest nation on Earth,” President Barack Obama declared
Youngstown State University Theater ‘Broke-ology’ is profound, captivating
By Stephanie ottey entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Don’t judge a play by its title.
Class focus is evangelization
Staff report youngstown The Diocese of Youngstown’s Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry is
STATE SWIMMING | News and notes
Big day ahead: Boardman senior Ryan Bailey set two school records in Friday’s Division I
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Feb. 11-17. Listings include the week’s
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Feb. 11-17. Listings include the week’s
Kasich's budget would ban fracking brine from roads
Budget proposal would change fracking law in several ways
Mathcounts winners
mathcounts winners Students from 23 middle and junior-high schools in Mahoning, Trumbull and
We need a job to find a job, unemployed say
Associated Press NEW YORK Help wanted. Qualifications: Must already have a job. It’s a
Tougher DUI laws needed
Opinion: Minot Daily News, Minot, N.D.:It certainly appears that tougher penalties are on the horizon for
Medicaid gets gov’s attention
Opinion: COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich’s State of the State speech this week in Lima went off as predicted.
US joins fraud lawsuit against Lance Armstrong
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Justice Department joined a lawsuit Friday against disgraced
Officials: Up to 12,000 US, allied troops for Afghanistan
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. and its NATO allies revealed Friday they may keep as many
Plane skids off runway
Associated Press CLEVELAND An airport spokeswoman says a United flight landing in Cleveland
Open enrollment
Open enrollment HOWLAND Howland Local Schools will accept applications for open enrollment for
Foundation seeks law-school applications
Staff report Youngstown The Mahoning County Bar Association Foundation is accepting applications
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony Harris, 46, of 966 Lanterman Ave.,
Preps at a glance
FRIDAY’s RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Regular season Akron East 60, Austintown Fitch
Gov. Inslee: 6 tanks leaking at nuke site
Gov. Inslee: 6 tanks leaking at nuke site yakima, wash. Six underground tanks that hold a brew
Need school supplies?
Need school supplies? warren Agape Assembly Church, 426 Nevada Ave. SW, will sponsor a “Finish
OSU, MSU have lots on the line
For a change, Michigan State and Ohio State aren’t playing for a trophy.
YSU WOMEN’S Basketball
YSU WOMEN’S Basketball Preview of today’s game Matchup: YSU (18-6, 8-3 Horizon) at Loyola
Bucs’ young guns ready to step up
Associated Press BRADENTON, FLA. Pittsburgh Pirates clubhouse manager Scott Bonnett gave Gerrit
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last year: The Hartford native finished 33rd with 417 points. Daytona
scrabble tourament Play for good cause
Who: Protestant Family Service. What: Scrabble Tournament. When: Starts with check-in at 11:30
Phantoms, Lumberjacks meet tonight, Sunday
The USHL’s Youngstown Phantoms, Muskegon Lumberjacks and Chicago Steel are about to have theirs disrupted.
Ohio Scholars Program awards 1,002 scholarships
Staff report columbus The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges, through its Ohio Scholars
Group creates new Westminster TV ads
Staff report New wilmington Westminster College broadcast communications alumni Jonathan Joy and
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Trip to Oh Wow! is learning experience
Staff report youngstown “I like drawing,” said 5-year-old Lillyana Brooks while using the new
PRAYER MODEL
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com girard The Lord’s Prayer is so ingrained in many
Education, faith were foundation
Last October, philosopher Jacob Needleman was interviewed on PBS about his 2002 publication, “The
Barkley, Jones looking to prove themselves at combine
Two quarterbacks once billed as Heisman Trophy front-runners are now trying to improve to enhance their chances of being selected early.
Kent seeks KSU’s help in fighting fracking
Associated Press KENT The Northeast Ohio city of Kent is reaching out to Kent State University
Some patients will refuse to see nurses of a different race
Associated Press DETROIT It’s been called one of medicine’s “open secrets” — allowing patients
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Feb. 23, the 54th day of 2013. There are 311 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
YSU basketball tickets
YSU basketball tickets youngstown After clinching a Horizon League men’s basketball tournament
Schaff series is March 19
Staff report youngstown Dr. Craig R. Koester will be keynote speaker at the David S. Schaff
Surviving ‘Snitch’
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service It takes forever to get going, and lollygags
Government’s the problem
Opinion: By Matthew Spalding Heritage Foundation In a world where the federal government changes your
Judge blocks vote on Apple proposal
Judge blocks vote on Apple proposal new york A federal judge is blocking Apple from conducting a
‘SNITCH’
‘SNITCH’ Grade: C+ Credits: Directed by Ric Roman Waugh; cast includes Dwayne Johnson, Susan
Ex-Rep. Jackson has earned maximum penalty for crime
Editorial: At most, Jesse L. Jackson Jr. will get 57 months in prison for using $750,000 in campaign funds for
Boeing proposes a battery fix for 787s, officials say
Associated Press WASHINGTON Boeing attempted a major step Friday toward getting its 787
Pistorius gets bail as trial looms
Associated Press PRETORIA, South Africa Oscar Pistorius walked out of court Friday — free at
Wireless show expected to draw crowds
By PETER SVENSSON Associated Press When the top executives of the world’s wireless industry
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineup Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
Submit services for Holy Week, Easter
Submit services for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services that