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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Mahoning veterans commission to meet Thursday
The Mahoning County Veterans Commission will have an executive session at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Oakhill Renaissance Place, 345 Oak Hill Ave.to discuss staff policies and procedures.
Greek delights plentiful at Campbell fest
Pete Tsikouris carefully added small amounts of water and a little orange juice to give his 20 pounds of dough a smoother consistency as it slowly rotated while being mixed in a stainless-steel bowl.
Some 900 Ohio teens at Canfield High today for state speech tourney
About 900 teens descended on Canfield High School this weekend, demonstrating their dramatic flair, eloquence, knowledge of current events or ability to win an argument.
Howland's Stark wins state wrestling title
Howland 145-pounder Gabe Stark wins a state wrestling title
Statewide tornado siren test is Wednesday
All sirens in the county will sound during the 2013 statewide tornado siren test at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, said the Trumbull County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
YSU men fall to Wright State, will host Loyola in tourney
YSU men fall to Wright State, will host Loyola in Horizon League tournament.
2 Valley residents get officer positions with Ohio Christmas Tree Assoc.
Two Mahoning Valley people will have leadership positions in the Ohio Christmas Tree Association this year.
Caitlin Murnane, Nicholas Shirilla to marry in May
pittsburgh, Pa. Judy Rossi of Pittsburgh is announcing the engagement of her son, Nicholas
Aliza Kendeigh, Shawn Madison plan summer rite
AUSTINTOWN Raymond and Tammy Kendeigh of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their
Mothers of Crucifix Society meets Sunday
Mothers of Crucifix Society meets Sunday Youngstown Mothers of the Crucifix Society of Our Lady
Miss Carney, Mr. Sullivan plan wedding in May
HEATH, OHIO Loreta Carney and Michael Carney, both of Heath, Ohio, are announcing the engagement
Ed Kawecki’s concern for grandsons, wallet nearly cost his life
The Leavittsburg man is grateful for firefighters and EMTs’ life-saving measures.
Cruze sales down in Feb. but GM surges 7%
Cruze sales dropped 12 percent last month, while GM's sales nationwide increased by 7 percent.
Howland’s Stark breezes into 145 title match
Howland’s Gabe Stark can win a Division II state title at 145 pounds.
Coldwater tops Hubbard girls in state bowling finals again
It wasn’t the finish head coach Carol Kozbial and senior Brittany Ferrara wanted in their final high school bowling match.
Immigration, welcoming strangers theme for World Day of Prayer
Immigration and welcoming strangers provided the theme.
FBI: Be aware of surroundings, have plan if attacked
Bad guys look for people at mall, school, workplace, ball game who are not aware of their surroundings.
‘Bear’ is back: Mangino joins YSU football coaching staff
YSU added one of the country’s most successful, and arguably most controversial, coaches of the past decade on Friday.
Pot stench at Alliance police station subsiding
Alliance police said they seized 260 marijuana plants in what they called the largest indoor marijuana-growing operation in that city’s history.
YCS boys pull away from Southern Local
Youngstown Christian coach Dolph Carroll recalls the day as if it were yesterday.
Brookfield, Ursuline set for district showdown
Brookfield and Ursuline win sectional finals at Howland.
Trumbull officials want grant to share equipment, services
The commissioners and engineer have applied for a $60,000 Local Government Innovation Fund grant.
Trumbull recorder warns residents of scam in mail
A company is falsely offering to provide a copy of property deeds for $89, she said.
Poland band volunteer indicted on abduction, public indecency
Kevin Downs, 47, of Challis Lane, is free on a $1,000 bond.
YSU athletic fields move closer to completion
Work progresses on the Youngstown State University athletic fields along Fifth Avenue, across from Stambaugh Stadium. The project, which will provide soccer and softball fields and an eight-lane track, is slated for completion some time this summer.
Salem, Southeast move on
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com BOARDMAN The right wing was the right place to be on
Mosquito nets acclaim as anglers’ top choice
The lake named after an annoying insect is the top choice for two of the region’s finest fishermen,
Alaska’s Iditarod to kick off
Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska The world’s most famous sled dog race kicks off today with
Agenda Sunday
Agenda Sunday Mathews school board, special session, 6 p.m., board office, 4434-B Warren-Sharon
Checking out dance moves at library in Boardman
Karen Lindberg of Boardman and Danielle Phillips of Canfield, above, from left, dance as they play
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineup Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
Buffett: ’12 was ‘subpar’ for Berkshire
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb Investor Warren Buffett says last year was “subpar” for his company
Poll: Ohioans dislike change in sales tax
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohioans aren’t too keen on Gov. John Kasich’s plan to
A rare apology in the House
Opinion: COLUMBUS Things got a little testy last week during the legislative debate on Gov. John Kasich’s
Home over sinkhole that swallowed man is ‘unstable’
Associated Press SEFFNER, Fla. In a matter of seconds, the earth opened under Jeff Bush’s
Obama, GOP fail to reach fiscal deal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Gridlocked once more, President Barack Obama and Republican
Hollywood pros make ‘Phantom’ a solid B-movie
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service In sports and the military, “professionalism”
YSU baseball upended
YSU baseball upended charlotte Charlotte scored four runs in the first inning and added the
Clippers end long skid in Cleveland
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND Jamal Crawford eyes the 3-point line and sees
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD Feb. 24
“And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.”
“And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.” 2Peter 1:17
JobsOhio chief earns more than governor
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s nonprofit job- creation entity has reported raising almost $7
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John Dragoman, 77, of 330 Fairgreen Ave., Youngstown,
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, March 2, the 61st day of 2013. There are 304 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
MEDCAMP 8th-graders can apply to join health program
Staff report rootstown Area eighth-grade students have the opportunity to experience life as
1st woman becomes AF superintendent
McClatchy Newspapers COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. The first woman to serve as an Air Force Academy
Shoulder injury sidelines Tribe’s Perez
Indians closer Chris Perez is out with a sore right shoulder.
Ageless Martin wins pole for Subway 500
Associated Press AVONDALE, Ariz. Mark Martin may be getting better with age. Coming off a
Plague of racism continues
Opinion: While perusing news websites CNN and Fox News, I read some things that sadly reminded me that
After sharing a memory of being welcomed, participants at World Day of Prayer symbolically tie
After sharing a memory of being welcomed, participants at World Day of Prayer symbolically tie
Governor: No parole for Manson follower
Governor: No parole for Manson follower LOS ANGELES The enduring mystery of why young people
About 60 people gathered at St. Michael Church to participate in World Day of Prayer, a global event
About 60 people gathered at St. Michael Church to participate in World Day of Prayer, a global event
Boardman native gets award for excellence in teaching
Staff report shawnee mission, kan. A teacher and Boardman native has been recognized for her
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: GROVE
LENTEN SYMBOLS
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com struthers Alvera Bell develops visual and tactal
EDUCATION DIGEST || Register at Mathews
Register at Mathews Vienna Kindergarten registration in the Mathews Local School District for
Submit services for Holy Week, Easter
Submit services for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services that
Broadcast education group honors ‘Homework Express’
Staff report Youngstown Youngstown State University’s “Homework Express,” a call-in homework
Cuba won’t change course when Castro dynasty ends
Editorial: 2With that unambiguous statement, Cuban President Raul Castro, who was elected last week to a second
‘Last Exorcism’: Let’s hope they mean it
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service OK, so it wasn’t “The Last Exorcism” after all.
Abbas needs heir apparent
Opinion: By Jonathan Schanzer Los Angeles Times President Obama’s visit to the Middle East this month is
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘One Day At Time’ star Franklin dies NEW YORK Bonnie Franklin, the pert, redheaded
SpaceX company fixes Dragon capsule problem
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. A commercial craft carrying a ton of supplies for the
Halcon to begin Utica drilling
Halcon Resrouces Corp. will begin to ramp up its production efforts in Trumbull and Mahoning counties this year.
Black Keys members’ dads on radio show
Staff report Akron The Summit radio station (WKTL-FM 90.7) will invite Chuck Auerbach and James
Jump in factory growth holds hope for US economy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Busier factories and growing optimism among consumers could help the
WikiLeaks admission energizes GI’s supporters
Associated Press WASHINGTON Though it may be a curious legal strategy, an Army private’s
Judge nearly halves Samsung damages
Judge nearly halves Samsung damages SAN JOSE, Calif. A federal judge Friday erased nearly half
Drones are on the way
Opinion: Evansville (Ind.) Courier & Press: Perhaps it’s a good thing we have made extensive, if
Gunfire at rapper’s funeral locks down school
Associated Press EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio A school near Cleveland was put on security lockdown for
Pennsylvania officials confirm wasting disease in wild deer
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Chronic wasting disease has been found for the first time in
Last month was the ninth snowiest February in the area
The accumulation last month was 7.5 inches above average
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 29.08 —.05 Avalon
Producer-actress couple behind epic miniseries History’s ‘Bible’
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Mark Burnett was taken aback by the scale of
Beam me up, Yoda: Obama flubs ‘Star Trek’ term
Associated Press WASHINGTON He’s not a dictator and won’t entertain the idea of a “Jedi mind-
Syrian rebels: We need weapons
Associated Press BEIRUT The head of Syria’s rebels said Friday that the food and medical
Youngstown Steel Heritage Foundation outlines plans for museum.
The museum would be interactive and include items from the present.
They’re back: Returning spellers seek title
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Several familiar faces will return to the
voices of faith Q & A
McClatchy Newspapers Q. What’s the light seen in near-death experiences? Pastor Emeritus Raymond
METRO DIGEST || Easter events set at Boardman Park
Easter events set BOARDMAN Boardman Park will have two Easter events this month: An Easter egg
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Ice Wine Festival, noon to 5 p.m.: Five wineries in the Grand River
Event at Penn State Shenango to focus on future of teaching
Staff report Sharon, pa. Educators will share approaches to the future of teaching at a
2 TCTC students win 1st at auto show
Staff report cleveland Two automotive technology students from Trumbull Career and Technical
Rookie Guthrie ignores drama, has lead at Honda
Associated Press Rory McIlroy left before his round was even over. Tiger Woods had to rally just
Orioles top Pirates in Grapefruit League
Brian Roberts is working his way back after three injury-plagued years.
Phantoms top Steel in shootout
Austin Cangelosi scored the decisive shootout goal, his 15th goal of the season.
Nelson knocks out Medina in first round
Willie Nelson continued his successful run with the Southside Boxing Club, knocking out Michael Medina.
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