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Youngstown schools spent $7 million on substitute teachers over the last five years
Absences include sick and personal days, professional development, workshops, military leave and jury duty
Stories published February 24, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Crosby scores twice as Penguins beat Lightning 5-3
Crosby scores twice as Penguins beat Lightning 5-3 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby had two goals
Ohio would feel severe pain from automatic budget cuts Friday, White House argues
Ohio would feel severe pain from automatic budget cuts Friday, White House argues Staff report
Cavs make Heat sweat
Cavs make Heat sweat MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James scored 28 points, Dwyane Wade scored 11 of his 24
Johnson wins 2nd Daytona 500; Patrick finishes 8th
Johnson wins 2nd Daytona 500; Patrick finishes 8th DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson has
About 50 more people allege sex abuse by former Franciscan brother at Warren JFK
About 50 more people allege sex abuse by former Franciscan brother at Warren JFK Staff and wire
Phantoms win in shootout
Phantoms win in shootout YOUNGSTOWN Sam Anas and Nathan Walker scored goals in a shootout
Bridge replacement to close part of Elm Street in Youngstown for 8 months
Bridge replacement to close part of Elm Street in Youngstown for 8 months Staff report
36 Valley teams to build bridges at competition at YSU this week
36 Valley teams to build bridges at com;petition at YSU this week Staff report Youngstown High
Mahoning library system plans $20.1 million renovation, expansion project
Mahoning library system plans $20.1 million renovation, expansion project Youngstown Mahoning
Mental Health Board won’t bail out Turning Point Counseling Services from ‘financial crisis’
Mental Health Board won’t bail out Turning Point Counseling Services from ‘financial crisis’ By
Man shoots himself at Ohio gun show
Man shoots himself at Ohio gun show TROTWOOD, Ohio Police near Dayton say a 50-year-old man
Toledo nets $3 million from traffic cameras
Toledo nets $3 million from traffic cameras Associated Press TOLEDO Stacey Richard was driving
100,000 watch Pope Benedict XVI give his final Sunday blessing at St. Peter’s Square
100,000 watch Pope Benedict XVI give his final Sunday blessing at St. Peter’s Square Associated
Talented father and daughter enjoy ... Sharing a passion for art
The two have won numerous awards at local and regional art shows, often competing in the same event.
Parents announce Rozzo-Ditchey wedding plans
The engagement of Kristen Rozzo of Girard and Ryan Ditchey of Austintown is announced by her parents, Mark and Cheryl Rozzo of Girard. He is a son of Melanie Ditchey of Boardman.
Nicole Bell, Kenneth Moye to wed in April
Cynthia Milak Bell of Girard and Rita Moye of Elyria, Ohio, are announcing the engagement of their
Miss Mayercak, Mr. Ignaszewski are engaged
ZANESVILLE, OHIO Mr. and Mrs. James W. Mayercak of Zanesville, Ohio, formerly of Hermitage, Pa.,
Miss Montecalvo, Mr. Gustovich to marry in August
WARREN Dan and Rosanna Montecalvo of Warren announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their
St. Pat's to sponsor dinner and concert
St. Pat’s to sponsor dinner and concert YOUNGSTOWN St. Patrick Church, 1420 Oak Hill Ave, will
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY Louis B. Cohen
Date of birth: Feb. 23, 1923, in Poland, Europe. Residence: Levy Gardens on the north side of
MASONIC GROUPS
TUESDAY Miriam Chapter 278, Order of the Eastern Star, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Champion S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center, 445 Mahoning Ave., Champion, has planned the following: Monday,
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY Ruth Cleckner
Residence: Columbiana. Date of birth: Feb. 9, 1923, in Leetonia. Parents: The late Charles and
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Braxtons honored for 50th with private dinner
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Braxton of Youngstown celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary with
Mr., Mrs. Huskins celebrate 50th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Huskins of Erwin, N.C., and Youngstown celebrated their 50th wedding
Girard girls turn it around to rally past Ursuline
For the first quarter-plus of its game Saturday night against Ursuline, things weren’t going very well for Girard.
SkillsUSA competition at MCCTC
Students from 15 Northeast Ohio high schools were nominated for and competed in the three-hour event Saturday.
Howland sends four wrestlers to state
Ten area wrestlers qualify for state out of Alliance D-II tournament.
Some say the superintendent’s leaving would create problems for city schools
Two board members say they want Connie Hathorn to stay in the city
Study says area has more fliers than previously thought
An updated study by a consultant working for the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport indicates the
Village officials planning river clean-up with EPA funds
Mayor hoping to remove industrial sediment from river
Budget would change obscure sections of Ohio law
Changes would impact things from livestock handling to alternative fuels
Smugglers cash in on Michigan can refund
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. Michigan lawmakers want to crack down on can and bottle
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Tressel takes stage at Covelli concert YOUNGSTOWN Jim Tressel, former Youngstown
School probes fans in hoods similar to KKK
Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. A North Dakota high- school principal says appropriate
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., Boardman Township Government Center, 8299
Program teaches tree identification
Program teaches tree identification Mercer, Pa. Munnell Run Farm, 753 Greenville Road, will
nba roundup | Saturday’s other games
Pacers 90, Pistons 72 AUBURN HILLS, MICH. David West scored 16 points and Paul George added a
Poland, Canfield, West Branch girls reach district semifinals
Tension was high during a Division II sectional final between the Poland and Ravenna girls basketball teams at Fitch High School.
Prison for Ohio animals to open
Columbus Dispatch REYNOLDSBURG It will take a cunning AND crafty critter to escape from the new
Mahan, Poulter set to meet in Match Play
Associated Press MARANA, Ariz. Before the first shot of the Match Play Championship, and before
YSU women lose on road at Loyola
The Ramblers won their fifth consecutive game, scoring nine of the final 10 points for a 67-59 Horizon League victory at Gentile Arena.
3 Beaver Local wrestlers advance to state
Crestview’s Matt Hardenbrook finished third in Division III
Prep roundup | Saturday’s games
GIRLS BASKETBALL Division IV sectionals Columbiana 62, Wellsville 47 BEAVER TOWNSHIP Khylea
Authorities: Report of a gunman at MIT was hoax
Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Mass. A false report of a gunman at the Massachusetts Institute of
There’s no exception in Ohio’s constitution for Internet cafes
Editorial: There’s no exception in Ohio’s constitution for Internet cafes The Ohio General Assembly, which
LIMELIGHt & career paths
LIMELIGHt & career paths Joseph M. Mersol, of New York Life, has earned the Chartered Advisor in
Oscars trivia quiz
Oscars trivia quiz By Mark Caro Chicago Tribune Are you ready to tussle with the formidable
“Argo,” Ben Affleck’s movie set against the backdrop of the 1979 Iranian hostage
“Argo,” Ben Affleck’s movie set against the backdrop of the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis, has become
No injuries in fire
No injuries in fire YOUNGSTOWN A fire at a house at 752 Broadway caused $13,000 in damage to the
Stroll down Mafia lane with snitch
Opinion: Fifty years ago this month, Mahoning Valley Mafia boss Lenny Strollo and two of his associates,
Spackling product doubles as primer
Spackling product doubles as primer 3M Patch Plus Primer eliminates the need to prime spackled
Malkin out against Lightning
The Pens’ second-leading scorer crashed hard into boards in Friday’s win
Child abuse is a U.S. scourge
Opinion: Child abuse is a U.S. scourge Every year, 3.3 million re- ports of child abuse are made in the
Youngstown schools spent $7 million on substitute teachers over the last five years
Absences include sick and personal days, professional development, workshops, military leave and jury duty
SATURDAY’S RESULTS
SATURDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORE Brookfield 59, Pymatuning Valley 46 OHIO
Gun rallies draw from history to support right to bear arms
At one rally, hundreds of people stood, many with pistols on their hips or semiautomatic rifles slung over their shoulders.
Driver’s licenses for some immigrants are questioned
Associated Press CLEVELAND Driver’s licenses for some young illegal immigrants in Ohio are
Police: SUV in Vegas shooting is found
Police: SUV in Vegas shooting is found las vegas A black Range Rover SUV sought in a deadly Las
INSIDE
INSIDE The Youngstown Phantoms defeat the Muskegon Lumberjacks, 3-1, on Saturday night. Page B3
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 3 Source: Associated Press
Ryan Raburn, trying to win a job as a utility man with the Cleveland Indians this spring, has
TRUMBULL, COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURTS
COURTS columbiana COUNTY New complaints Ed Leonard v. James Moats, money. Divorces Asked
McDonald rallies with class
Opinion: Many of McDonald High School’s Class of 1988 will get together this afternoon. Typical classmate
It smelled real good at the chili cook-off
Funds raised at Saturday’s event will help with agricultural training.
MILESTONES
MILESTONES LAWYERS Rules-commission post Atty. Mark A. Huberman, chief magistrate of Mahoning
QUOTABLE TERRY FRANCONA, first-year Cleveland Indians manager, on his new job:
“I’m not really big on looking backwards. But if you ask me if I’m having a ball here? Yeah.”
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Justina Meade and Keith Rodgers, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 22.
WHO IS FLYING
WHO IS FLYING And from where A new study done for the Western Reserve Port Authority says the
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Scheduled events in the region
A list of area events to commemorate in February, which is Black History Month, as submitted to The
Oakland hits home run with ‘Doubleheader’
By Lorraine Wardle entertainment@vindy.com With snow on the ground and temperatures in the 30s,
Deputies find jail inmate dead in cell
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ohio Authorities say a man in custody on an alleged parole
Hunkus is golden
Hunkus is golden aruba Tealle Hunkus, a graduate of Girard High School, teamed with Summer Ross
District wrestling | State qualifiers
Division I Boardman: Nick Mancini (113, first place), Joe Cordova (182, fourth place). Division
Ice Zone in Boardman will be truly missed
DEAR FANFARE, It’s a sad day in the Mahoning Valley for all who have walked through the doors of
Boardman’s Mancini wins district title at 113 pounds
Between Boardman and Fitch, three Division I wrestlers qualified for the state tournament at Saturday’s district tournament at Mentor High School.
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last year: The Hartford native finished 33rd with 417 points.
nhl roundup Saturday’s games
Blues 2, Blue Jackets 1 ST. LOUIS David Perron scored the go-ahead goal midway through the
college basketball roundup | Saturday’s other games
Wake Forest 80, No. 2 Miami 65 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. C.J. Harris scored 23 points and Wake Forest
Te’o talks at NFL combine
Manti Te’o walked into a crowded room of reporters Saturday, took a breath and settled in for 15 minutes of NFL scouting combine history.
golf roundup Other events
LPGA THAILAND CHONBURI, THAILAND Thai teenager Ariya Jutanugarn shot a 2-under 70 Saturday to
Fitch, Hubbard girls bowling teams headed to state
The Fitch girls bowling team is going back to state after a one-year absence.
Nationwide crash injures fans at Daytona
At least 33 fans were injured Saturday during a NASCAR race.
area bowling scores
Champions/Runners-up Bell-Wick — Everett Westover & Chace Storey won and Anna Pugh & Megan Freeze
YSU roundup | Saturday’s events
HORIZON LEAGUE INDOOR TRACK YOUNGSTOWN Several facility and meet records were broken on Saturday
Governors: Cuts loom, threatening economy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Washington’s protracted budget stalemate could seriously undermine
Abandoned Treasures
The Orange County Register Long before reality TV thrust junk into the public spotlight, Steve Cox
NiSource renamed
NiSource renamed youngstown NiSource Gas Transmission & Storage has changed its name to
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2013. There are 310 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. Why is it that either on TV or at the movies that when
High School Bowling Girls state qualifiers
Teams: 1. Austintown Fitch (Jessica Halas, Laura Wilson, Lynnette Seebacher, Katie Viglio, Sydney
Vindicator file photo | Marvin-Anderson Studios
Vindicator file photo | Marvin-Anderson Studios The Girard VFW 419 Band, directed by Donald W.
Getting organized for under $5
Clever organizing solutions don’t have to cost a lot. ShopSmart, the shopping magazine from the
The elderly man’s body was found 100 yards from his car
An autopsy will be done, likely Monday, to determine cause of death
ENERGY HOG
McClatchy Newspapers Buying a light bulb used to be easy. And it used to be something you did
Legitimate businesses or pyramid schemes?
Chicago Tribune Controversy is again casting a shadow over the multilevel marketing industry, as
Court consolidation genie is already out of the bottle
Editorial: Officials in the cities of Camp- bell and Struthers deserve high marks for honesty on the issue of
It’s been year of ups and downs for General Mills
Star Tribune (Minneapolis) In the past year, General Mills Inc. has found itself in an unusual
Catholic Church has plenty of strong, brave leadership
Opinion: By Christine M. FLOWERS Philadelphia Daily News Whenever the Catholic Church grabs her periodic