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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


Mahoning Dems meet Tuesday

Mahoning Dems meet Tuesday


Ohio to flag 'scrubbing' districts' report cards

Ohio to flag 'scrubbing' districts' report cards


NASA Mars rover analyzing powder from drilled rock

NASA Mars rover analyzing powder from drilled rock PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The Mars rover


Ohio House Dems want turnpike pledges in writing

Ohio House Dems want turnpike pledges in writing


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


Ben Lupo sued for alleged nonpayment of bills

Ben Lupo sued for alleged nonpayment of bills


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


Center will host Women's Night Out


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

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ON TOP AGAIN

Johnson wins his 2nd Daytona; Patrick finishes historic eighth

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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.

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Minus Malkin, Crosby strikes Lightning twice

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Sidney Crosby had two goals and an assist to lead Pittsburgh past


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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.

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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.

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Shootout magic

Anas, Walker net Phantoms another bonus hockey win

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White House outlines impact of sequestration on Ohioans

By danny Restivo drestivo@vindy.com Youngstown If Congress fails to pass a deficit-reduction


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Harding, Poland seeking district success

Springfield, LaBrae also have high hopes

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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.

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High School boys BOWLING | State qualifiers

Three boys bowling teams qualified for the state tournament. They are: Canfield — Paul Harris,


Craft leads OSU past MSU

The Buckeye’s best defender poured in 21 points


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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.

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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.

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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


Ex-LSU cornerback Mathieu takes aim at comeback

He’s trying to impress NFL scouts at the Combine


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.


Cavs make Heat sweat but not in end

LeBron James scored 28 points against his former team


BRIDGE

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


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


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS McCarthy’s ‘Identity Thief’ tops box office NEW YORK Hollywood’s latest films


AND THE OSCAR GOES TO ...

AND THE OSCAR GOES TO ... Here is a listing of major winners of Sunday night's Oscars awards.


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


Canfield, Fitch, Champion bowlers off to state

Ben Shoman rolled a historic 800 series


Early crash sidelines Daytona contenders

Tony Stewart and Kevin Harvick were among the victims


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Danielle Sutton, Youngstown, girl and boy, Feb. 23. Tisha


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,