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YSU men down Central Michigan 86-75

YSU men down Central Michigan 86-75


Youngstown school board consider's supt.'s future

Youngstown school board consider supt.'s future


Youngstown teachers' absenteeism rate is high

Youngstown teachers' absenteeism rate is high


One Health Ohio to unify services

One Health Ohio to unify services


Chili contest benefits agriculture ministry

Chili contest benefits agriculture ministry


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


US joins fraud lawsuit against Lance Armstrong

US joins fraud lawsuit against Lance Armstrong


Youngstown police ID elderly man found dead on West Side

Youngstown police ID elderly man found dead on West Side


Fire causes heavy damage to Champion garage

Fire caused heavy damage to Champion garage


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.


Vatican blasts 'false' pre-conclave reporting

Vatican blasts 'false' pre-conclave reporting


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


Fire causes $13K damage to North Side home

Fire causes $13K damage to North Side home


16-year-old Pa. girl arrested for online threat

16-year-old Pa. girl arrested for online threat


YSU women lose to Loyola of Chicago

YSU women lose to Loyola of Chicago


Cleanup at Canfield cemetery is Friday

Cleanup at Canfield cemetery is Friday


Ohio woman central to Oscar-nominated documentary

Ohio woman central to Oscar-nominated documentary


Ohio police investigate body found in ravine

Ohio police investigate body found in ravine


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

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Ishevetta Sawyer | Anthony Campanale III

WASHINGTON D.C. Holy Rosary Church was the setting of the Sept. 23, 2012, afternoon wedding of

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Tracy Taiclet | Ignacio Montagna

BUENOS AIRES Tracy Susann Taiclet and Ignacio Nicolas Montagna were united in marriage during a

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St. Rose plans dinner dance


Library offers crochet workshop

Library offers crochet workshop LEETONIA Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut St., is


2 VIDEOS of Flatts' Tressel salute on Vindy FBook; say 'O-H-I-O"

LIKE us while you're watching the video -- if you don't mind.


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.


Liberty police seeking Akron owners of internet cafe

Internet cafe gambling raid


Poland rebounds well in victory over Girard

Second-chance baskets lifted Poland.


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.


Section of W. Commerce will close March 4 downtown

The project will take about four months


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.

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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


Indians rally past Reds in ninth

A walk-off double gives the Indians a Cactus League victory.


Chase among area wrestlers in championship finals

Girard junior wrestler Zane Chase remained undefeated in postseason action.


Police chase leads to charges

The fleeing man arraigned in court


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.


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Timberlake, Jay-Z to do joint tour NEW YORK Put on your suit and tie: Justin


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


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Nathalie Rodriguez and Adrian Tlacotia, Youngstown, boy,


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


Pens defeat Panthers;

Malkin hurt in crash into boards


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


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Weekly Quiz Q. Vulnerable, as South, you hold: xVoid uQ 10 6 5 vK J 9 6 3 wJ 8 5 4


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


HBA show continues today.

Home and Garden show features the industry's latest trends.