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V24: Florida Georgia Line's fanbase is growing fast Crossing the line
If you’re looking for proof that Florida Georgia Line is a rising star in the country-music scene, look no further than the group’s Sunday show ...
Director: Supervision for raped child proper
The rape of an infant by her biological parents during what was supposed to be a supervised visit at Trumbull Children Services triggered several investigations. ...
Stories published February 28, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Girard fire chief gets no jail time, keeps job after OVI conviction
The city’s fire chief will not receive jail time for a drunken-driving charge.
Warren mayor: Grant loss means fire dept. layoffs
The Warren Fire Department’s attempt to receive a second $5 million grant to keep its staffing level at about 75 firefighters has been rejected, meaning layoffs will occur after May 26, Mayor Doug Franklin said.
Cops: NYC body parts suspect had pic of mom’s head
Cops: NYC body parts suspect had pic of mom’s head NEW YORK (AP) — Police say a New York City man
Juror dismissed in Bell, Calif, corruption case
Juror dismissed in Bell, Calif, corruption case LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles judge has
Shake on a plane? Dance craze brings FAA inquiry
Shake on a plane? Dance craze brings FAA inquiry COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The latest craze
Slain Calif police officers were taken by surprise
Slain Calif police officers were taken by surprise SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Sheriff’s officials
Maine bills aim to boost lobster industry
Maine bills aim to boost lobster industry PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Lawmakers are looking to boost
Fire in Poland damages historic home under renovation; traffic snarled
Fire in Poland damages historic home under renovation POLAND A fire at 323 S. Main St. damaged
Prosecutors seek forfeiture in Texas lawyer’s case
Prosecutors seek forfeiture in Texas lawyer’s case EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Federal prosecutors want
Boil-water advisory in effect for sections of Hubbard Township
Boil-water advisory in effect for sections of Hubbard Township
Warren man gets two years for arson
Warren man gets two years for arson WARREN John M. Smith, 49, of Idylwild Street Northeast, has
Trumbull grand jury indicts Warren woman on burglary charge
Trumbull grand jury indicts Warren woman on burglary charge
Gunman in NY officer’s death gets 45 years to life
Gunman in NY officer’s death gets 45 years to life NEW YORK (AP) — A man convicted of firing the
Ga. couple who confined teenage son sentenced
Ga. couple who confined teenage son sentenced DALLAS, Ga. (AP) — A mother and stepfather who
BREAKING NEWS: Federal grand jury indicts Lupo, Guesman and Hardrock for violating Clean Water Act
Federal grand jury indicts Lupo, Guesman and Hardrock for violating Clean Water Act A federal
V&M Star official is guest speaker at industrial roundtable Friday
V&M Star official is guest speaker at industrial roundtable Friday
NY dismemberment defendant dons trash bag in court
NY dismemberment defendant dons trash bag in court NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City man accused of
Police: 3 passengers in SUV in Vegas attack found
Police: 3 passengers in SUV in Vegas attack found LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police say they have talked
Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf to be buried at West Point
Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf to be buried at West Point
Okla. man ordered to trial in dismemberment case
Okla. man ordered to trial in dismemberment case PAULS VALLEY, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma man
The Lemon Grove's Jacob Harver visits
Thursday, February 28, 2013 | The Lemon Grove's Jacob Harver visits
Cafaro Foundation gives $500K grant to Ursuline High School
Cafaro Foundation gives $500K grant to Ursuline High School
North Side Youngstown power restored
North Side Youngstown power restored YOUNGSTOWN A power outage occurred at approximately 10:15
Congress set to OK bill renewing anti-violence law
Congress set to OK bill renewing anti-violence law
Mill Creek seeking public comment on upcoming project
Mill Creek MetroParks is soliciting public comment for an upcoming improvement project.
Learn how to use a computer, get chance to win printer
The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership recently received 12 new Lexmark S301 color printers through the “Every Citizen Online” Grant from Connect Ohio.
Mill Creek roads to close Sunday for half-marathon
Mill Creek MetroParks will be closing these roads to vehicle traffic from 6:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday for the Youngstown Road Runners Club Distance Classic Half Marathon:
Theater features benefit concert
Theater features benefit concert COLUMBIANA Cabin Fever: Jammin’ in Your Jammies Concert will be
YWCA to honor high school seniors
YWCA will honor 27 high school seniors at 19th annual Bright Futures Awards ceremony March 9
American Girl Fashion Shows seeking models
Staff report BOARDMAN Models are being sought to participate in four American Girl Fashion Shows
Protestant Family Service installs officers and board
YOUNGSTOWN Elder Christopher McKee of Tabernacle Baptist Church, 707 Arlington St., installed
3rd-graders to impersonate famous black Americans today
Third-graders from Horizon Science Academy, 3403 Southern Blvd., will host a Black History Month wax museum from 11 a.m. to noon today at the school.
YSU drama 'Broke-ology' performances this weekend
Youngstown State University Theater presents the drama “Broke-ology,” on the Ford Theater stage, inside Bliss Hall at YSU on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Kindergarten registration starts Monday in Liberty
Kindergarten registration at E.J. Blott Elementary School will begin Monday and last until March 15.
New commander swearing-in at Youngstown air base Saturday
Air Force Col. James D. Dignan will be sworn in as the new commander of the 910th Airlift Wing and installation commander of the Youngstown Air Reserve Station during a Change of Command ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Howland wrestler is half-Nelson fan
When you need health care, you go to a doctor.
Property easements sought for pipelines in Trumbull
The move is indicative of an increase in production in Trumbull County and what the future holds there.
Youngstown schools stay lowest ranked in Valley
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Final school report cards released Wednesday
Phantoms shut out Steel, 4-0
Austin Cangelosi and Sean Romeo spark the Phantoms to a 4-0 victory.
Fitch, Hubbard girls bowling teams eye state title
Fitch, Hubbard girls bowling teams are chasing a state title.
WRTA to buy 52 new buses over five years
Trustees authorized buying the buses for fixed routes and four new para-transit buses for elderly and handicapped riders this year.
Lowellville girls advance, but Columbiana falls
Basketball coaches — even those as friendly as Lowellville’s Tony Matisi — are a notoriously paranoid bunch.
Deal reached to keep The Summit radio on air
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com STRUTHERS A conceptual agreement has been reached that
SB 45 would prohibit access to private electronic accounts
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Prospective employers would be barred from requesting
Canfield girls balanced, focused group
Canfield, Struthers meet tonight in a Division II district final.
900 speech students to compete in state tourney at Canfield
The Ohio High School Speech League State Tournament will be hosted in Canfield this weekend, bringing students from schools across the state to the area.
Florida Georgia Line's fanbase is growing fast Crossing the line
If you’re looking for proof that Florida Georgia Line is a rising star in the country-music scene, look no further than the group’s Sunday show at Stambaugh Auditorium.
Greco searches for "truth" on new CD
Singer-songwriter Kenny Greco’s musical evolution hit the second stage this week with the release of his sophomore album, “Chaos, Magic, and the Truth.”
Boardman man headed to prison for trying to kill his wife
This is the second time the man tried to kill a romantic interest.
Sunday pizza cook-off will benefit kids with autism
Funds raised will help to expand services to high school-age children with autism spectrum disorders.
Director: Supervision for raped child proper
The rape of an infant by her biological parents during what was supposed to be a supervised visit at Trumbull Children Services triggered several investigations. Only one agency employee has been disciplined, and an attorney in the case is now calling for workers and supervisors involved in the matter to be fired.
YSU WOMEN’S preview
YSU WOMEN’S preview Today’s game Matchup: UIC (9-16, 5-7 Horizon) at YSU (18-7, 8-4) Tip-off:
Girls district semifinals
Girls district semifinals Today’s games DIVISION II Canfield vs. Struthers When: 6 p.m.
Late layup helps Springfield stun South Range
Eeoghan Bees scored with 3.1 seconds left to lift the Tigers.
PHANTOMS NOTEBOOK/From the Covelli Centre
More from the covelli Centre Feisty: Little love is lost between the Phantoms and Steel who
Newton Falls, LaBrae advance in D3
Newton Falls outscored Girard 14-2 in the final minutes, while LaBrae owned the second half.
O'Charley's comes to Covelli Centre
In an effort to enhance fan's concession experience, the Covelli Centre will now feature O'Charley's menu items.
Why not try a balanced approach?
Opinion: Why not try a balanced approach? When I was a boy and my family had money problems, my dad and
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke with
Thailand, Muslim militants agree to peace talks
Thailand, Muslim militants agree to peace talks KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia Thai authorities have
Ex-BP CEO makes appearance at trial
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Once the object of ridicule and focus of outrage after the 2010 oil
CEO Mayer makes a real yahoo move
Opinion: WASHINGTON Marissa Mayer, bounding back to work after a two-week maternity leave, came up with a
Easy Street to reunite cast of ‘Pump Boys and Dinettes’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The original cast of Easy Street Productions’ “Pump Boys and Dinettes”
Penney reports huge loss
Associated Press NEW YORK Boy, it just wasn’t J.C. Penney’s year. The mid-priced department
State school budgets a mess
Opinion: The Inter-Mountain, Elkins, W.Va.: It is no wonder so many young West Virginians don’t understand
Bernanke defends Fed’s low-interest-rate policies
Associated Press WASHINGTON Facing criticism from Republican lawmakers, Chairman Ben Bernanke
Rust Belt theater unveils season lineup
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Rust Belt Theater Company’s 2013 season is under way, with “Dating
Renowned pianist Van Cliburn dies
Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas For a time in Cold War America, Van Cliburn had all the
No ruckus about cutting Medicare in sequester
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hospitals, doctors and other Medicare providers are on the hook for
Airline: long flights profitable again
Air New Zealand says its long-distance international flights are profitable again for the first time since the global financial slowdown began.
METRO DIGEST || McCartney narrates video Sunday
McCartney narrates BOARDMAN Evergreen Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7668 Glenwood Ave., will
Budget cuts loom, is shutdown next?
Associated Press WASHINGTON With big, automatic budget cuts about to kick in, House Republicans
Students remember slain classmates
Associated Press CHARDON, Ohio One day after a teen gunman pleaded guilty in the deadly school
Feminism turns 50
Opinion: By Susan Reimer Baltimore Sun This month marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Betty
newsmakers
newsmakers Allman Brothers band member dies in Fla. BRADENTON, Fla. Former Allman Brothers
Screening is set for film on slaughtering
Staff report Boardman “Glass Walls,” a short film that exposes modern-day slaughtering
Hilty helps JFK rally past Badger
With 41 seconds remaining and the Eagles (5-18) down by two, John Hilty made perhaps the biggest play of his career.
Change of Command ceremony planned
Change of Command ceremony planned VIENNA Air Force Col. James D. Dignan will be sworn in as the
HEALTH DIGEST || Open house at Rescue Mission
Open house YOUNGSTOWN The Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley, 962 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.,
Coconut defeats debilitating diarrhea
Q. I want to tell you my success story about using coconut for treating irritable bowel syndrome
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Romero A. Battigaglia Jr., 30, of 119 Atlanta Ave.,
Trumbull officials, residents map out drug-prevention strategies
Trumbull County has the 9th-highest number of opiate-related deaths in Ohio per capita.
Groups voice concern
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Groups that oppose medical marijuana ballot initiatives
Winter storm brings deaths, travel problems, power losses
Associated Press MILWAUKEE A Midwest snowstorm packing heavy snow and strong winds left six
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH | Events at YSU
March is Women’s History Month, and Youngstown State University is offering several free events.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Daniel and Rebecca Cene, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 26. Ashley
Campbell board of education narrows superintendent candidates
Three vying to replace Thomas D. Robey
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Protection for real voters
Opinion: By Ben Jealous and Margaret Moran McClatchy-Tribune Wednesday the U.S. Supreme Court heard
Pope recalls the joy, burden of leadership
McClatchy Newspapers VATICAN CITY They packed St. Peter’s Square when he was named the new
“The Ben Show” (10 p.m., Comedy central): “The Ben Show” is an amusing
“The Ben Show” (10 p.m., Comedy central): “The Ben Show” is an amusing series that finds funny man
Fed fails to accomplish its mission
Opinion: RICHMOND, Va. A display case in the lobby of the Federal Reserve Bank here might express humility.
Coupon food drive
Coupon food drive YOUNGSTOWN Through March 31, customers can help “Check Out Hunger” and provide
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Feb. 28, the 59th day of 2013. There are 306 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Diesel version of the Cruze again spotlights Lordstown
Editorial: There’s a reason the Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel attracted so much attention at the Cleveland
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 29.02 —.01 Avalon
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK 21 and Over (R) Cinema South: Fri.-Sat., Mon.-Th. (2:10) 5:10, 7:50, 10:20; Sun.
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