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AND THE OSCAR GOES TO ...
AND THE OSCAR GOES TO ... Here is a listing of major winners of Sunday night's Oscars awards.
Stories published February 25, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Teachers union, Austintown school board reach tentative agreement
Teachers union, Austintown school board reach tentative agreement
Boardman school board updated on technology survey
Boardman school board updated on technology survey
NASA Mars rover analyzing powder from drilled rock
NASA Mars rover analyzing powder from drilled rock PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The Mars rover
Ring’s return brings new life for Mo. homeless man
Ring’s return brings new life for Mo. homeless man KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A homeless Kansas City
C. Everett Koop, who transformed surgeon general post, dies
C. Everett Koop, who transformed surgeon general post, dies With his long silver beard and white
Evacuations ordered at La. college after threat
Evacuations ordered at La. college after threat NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) — Several buildings were
City man gets 12-year prison sentence in 2011 homicide
City man gets 12-year prison sentence in 2011 homicide
Youngstown man pistol whipped, robbed over the weekend
Youngstown man pistol whipped, robbed over the weekend
Mahoning Coroner: 91-year-old died of heart attack
Mahoning Coroner: 91-year-old man died of heart attack
Arias resumes testimony in Arizona murder trial
Arias resumes testimony in Arizona murder trial PHOENIX (AP) — Jodi Arias has resumed testimony in
Lt. Gov. Taylor touts Kasich’s tax plan for small businesses
Lt. Gov. Taylor touts Kasich’s tax plan for small businesses YOUNGSTOWN — Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor
Coroner says YSU student in car crash died of head injury
Coroner says YSU student in car crash died of head injury PULASKI The Lawrence County Coroner’s
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS North Lima Mennonite Church, 90 Mennonite Drive, will host an auction of pies and
Scholarships are offered to seniors
Scholarships are offered to seniors YOUNGSTOWN Scholarship applications are being accepted for
Friends of Scouting to host fundraiser
Whispering Pines Friends of Scouting will host its 8th annual breakfast fundraiser March 12
Where’s the beef?
Years of drought are reshaping the U.S. beef industry with feedlots and a major meatpacking plant closing because there are too few cattle left in the United States to support them.
Minus Malkin, Crosby strikes Lightning twice
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Sidney Crosby had two goals and an assist to lead Pittsburgh past
Austintown teacher, coach, administrator retires after 43 years
An institution within the school who saw through the building of the new Austintown Middle School, director of curriculum Dan Bokesch is savoring the moments of his last year at the district.
Public library system plans ambitious construction and renovation effort at Canfield, Boardman and main buildings.
The library system proposes $20.1 million in building construction and renovations, including $177,000 to finish the Jackson-Milton branch, $3.9 million at Canfield, $1.1 million at Boardman and $14.6 million at main library.
White House outlines impact of sequestration on Ohioans
By danny Restivo drestivo@vindy.com Youngstown If Congress fails to pass a deficit-reduction
Mahoning Landfill gas generates electricity, rather than being wasted
Rather than wasting landfill gas by burning it on a flare, the Mahoning Landfill has begun using it to fuel an electric generating plant.
High School boys BOWLING | State qualifiers
Three boys bowling teams qualified for the state tournament. They are: Canfield — Paul Harris,
Trumbull exhibit captures local photographers’ talent
The photographs are attention-getting and haunting. A seemingly endless group of sand dunes captures the eye in one, while reflections of the New York City skyline appear as ghostly images on the windows of a restaurant in another.
Fifty more accuse friar of abuse, group says
At least 50 more men have come forward claiming sexual abuse at the hands of Franciscan Brother Steven Baker, the head of a support group for victims of molestation by clergy said Sunday.
Warren’s Paolucci achieves head coaching dream
By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com It didn’t take very long for Warren native Tom Paolucci to
7 YSU track athletes capture Horizon League indoor wins
Ciara Jarrett was honored as outstanding runner
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Mass. boy, trying to avoid his bedtime, calls 911 BROCKTON, Mass. Police in
Pope gives final Sunday blessing
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict XVI bestowed his final Sunday blessing of his
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Lordstown Village Council, finance committee, noon, council chambers, 1455 Salt
‘ARGO’ BRINGS HOME TOP PRIZE
‘ARGO’ BRINGS HOME TOP PRIZE Associated Press LOS ANGELES Ben Affleck’s “Argo,” a film about a
Elm Street closure
Elm Street closure Youngstown The Ohio Department of Transportation will close Elm Street
Beaver Township police execute warrants in trailer park, arrest four on drug charges
Police in North Lima arrested three people after ongoing investigations revealed trafficking of various drugs.
BRIDGE
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Pistorius’ brother facing charge in ’08 traffic death
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG The murder case involving Olympic star Oscar Pistorius took
Voting Rights Act still needed today
Opinion: Since 2010, Republicans in more than a dozen states, including Texas, have enacted laws either
EPA fails as mileage watchdog
Opinion: EPA fails as mileage watchdog Kansas City Star: Indeed, the mileage claims made by automakers play
Pig Iron plans fundraiser to save building
Staff report Youngstown Pig Iron Press, which is in danger of losing its downtown building, will
MICHIGAN Fracking wells used 42M gallons of water
Associated Press EXCELSIOR Twp., Mich. Three deep hydraulic fracturing wells in northwestern
AND THE OSCAR GOES TO ...
AND THE OSCAR GOES TO ... Here is a listing of major winners of Sunday night's Oscars awards.
Mahoning County Mental Health Board director criticized Turning Point leadership.
Recovery plan developed.
Report: Fights up at NE Ohio private prison
Associated Press DAYTON A new report says fights and disturbances have increased at a now
Free food/clothing
Free food/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, hot lunch,
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH | Events at YSU
March is Women’s History Month, and Youngstown State University is offering several free events.
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Feb. 25, the 56th day of 2013. There are 309 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Preps at a glance
BOYS BASKETBALL LEAGUE STANDINGS (Final regular season) X-league champion; Y-co-champion
Defense: NY cop is cannibal only in online fantasy, not in real life
Associated Press NEW YORK Gilberto Valle’s mind is full of sick thoughts — and he wants a jury
Penguins5 Lightning3
Penguins5 Lightning3 Next: Pittsburgh at Florida Panthers, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Inside: Scores
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO What: “Photo 2013” exhibit Where: Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Sunday: The Trumbull County native finished 17th at Sunday’s Daytona
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
Sequester hysteria is ridiculous
Opinion: WASHINGTON Even during this desultory economic recovery, one industry thrives — the manufacture of
Free-roaming cats killing billions of birds, mammals
Opinion: By Alisa Mullins People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals The news that free-roaming cats are
video game review
‘Crysis 3’ Grade: C Details: Electronic Arts, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, $59.99
GOP tries to rewrite history
Opinion: WASHINGTON The blame game is a dreary and generally unproductive exercise. But as Washington
Sequestration was a bad idea in the beginning; it’s worse now
Editorial: Sequestration was a device borne out of desperation when Democrats and Republicans showed themselves
Avoiding bad moves and risky financial ventures
By Mark Williams Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Buying a certificate of deposit at a bank or
Senate committee plans vote on Lew
Senate committee plans vote on Lew washington The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee
All blast pending budget cuts, spread blame
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House and Republicans kept up the unrelenting mudslinging
Experts: Rape of adopted Ohio kids is a haunting case
Associated Press TROY, Ohio The one-story, brick ranch-style home blends into the working-class
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Bret L. Brown Sr., 27, of 2465 Burton St., Warren,