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Stories published March 13, 2013

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Seder at St. Pat's reminds Christians of their Jewish roots

About 125 members and friends of St. Patrick Church shared in a real taste of a Seder as Rabbi Joseph Schonberger of Temple El Emeth in Liberty led the ritual meal.


Bishop Murry cites series of 'firsts' for Pope Francis I

Bishop Murry cites series of 'firsts' for Pope Francis I


Study under way on joint police district in Trumbull County

Study under way on joint police district in Trumbull County


Chevy Cruze garners accolade from U.S. News & World Report magazine

Chevy Cruze garners accolade from U.S. News & World Report magazine


Warren man indicted on child-porn charges

Warren man indicted on child-porn charges


Ohio Senate approves 70 mph rural interstate speed

Ohio Senate approves 70 mph rural interstate speed


JCPenney in the Southern Park Mall remains closed

JCPenney in the Southern Park Mall closed temporarily BOARDMAN JCPenney in the Southern Park


Zaryl Bush pleads not guilty to murder, other charges

Zaryl Bush pleads not guilty to murder, other charges


Youngstown man dies in Ravenna Twp. crash

Youngstown man dies in Ravenna Twp. crash


Fair housing meetings set for Thursday

Fair housing meetings set for Thursday YOUNGSTOWN — The Northeast Ohio Sustainable Communities


UPDATE: Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, 76, chosen as new pope

Cardinals have chosen a pope White smoke has appeared at the Vatican in Rome, signifying selection


‘Bucket List Bandit’ pleads guilty to bank heistss

‘Bucket List Bandit’ pleads guilty to bank heistss PITTSBURGH (AP) — A man nicknamed the “Bucket


Ex-Sen. leader, 7 others charged in Pa. Turnpike probe

Ex-Sen. leader, 7 others charged in Pa. Turnpike probe HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former state


53-year-old musher becomes oldest Iditarod champ

53-year-old musher becomes oldest Iditarod champ NOME, Alaska (AP) — A 53-year-old former champion


North Korea criticizes South Korea prez’s ‘swish of skirt’

North Korea criticizes South Korea prez’s ‘swish of skirt’ SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea’s


More black smoke: Cardinals don’t agree on pope

More black smoke: Cardinals don’t agree on pope VATICAN CITY (AP) - Cardinals remained divided


Fla lt gov quits; tied to firm under investigation

Fla lt gov quits; tied to firm under investigation TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s lieutenant


Former principal faces child porn charges

Former principal faces child porn charges PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a former


Police seek man in alleged family kidnapping

Police seek man in alleged family kidnapping LANDENBERG, Pa. (AP) — Police say they are searching


Man dubbed ‘Bucket List Bandit’ set to plea

Man dubbed ‘Bucket List Bandit’ set to plea PITTSBURGH (AP) — A man nicknamed the “Bucket List


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a


"Skinny," the fat cat, losing weight, adopted by vet

An obese stray cat found wandering six months ago near Dallas has slimmed down to 34 pounds and been adopted by the veterinarian overseeing his care.


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Youngstown Christian boys one win from state

Dolph Carroll’s plan comes together in the second half.

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State racing officials have questions on Austintown racino

Penn National Gaming offered a snapshot of its plans to relocate tracks to Austintown and Dayton from Columbus and Toledo, respectively.

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YSU women host CSU tonight

The Penguins (21-8) host Cleveland State (13-16) in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League tournament.


Record year for Covelli Centre

The center’s operating surplus in 2012 was twice the amount of the previous best year


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YSU men end long tournament drought

The YSU men will host a first-round CIT game Tuesday.

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Youngstown school board approves Hathorn's restructuring plan

One board member worries about the safety of younger children when housed with older students.


Bishop Murry discusses qualities of a pope

Theologian, evangelist, administrator and teacher describe attributes that the new leader of the Catholic Church should possess.

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Lordstown’s Cash named All-Ohio first-teamer

Lordstown’s Sarah Cash is a first-team All-Ohio selection.


LaBrae looking to take next step tonight with Oberlin

LaBrae takes on Oberlin in a Division III regional semifinal.


Survivor of Warren multiple-fatal says driver was speeding

One of the survivors said it felt like the 19-year-old driver was going 80 mph just before the accident.


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Browns sign former Ravens LB Kruger

Paul Kruger rushed his way to a Super Bowl win, and on to a huge payday.

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Upgrade added to proposed Nitro bill

State Rep. Ronald Gerberry of Austintown, D-59th, is offering House Bill 57 in response to an incident at a Youngstown kennel where dogs were starved to death.


Youngstown wants to spend about $7M for projects, equipment

City council will vote next week on the 2013 budget.


Pig Iron Press building sale is nullified

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Pig Iron Press building will not be sold


Former congressman is out of intensive care unit

His ‘condition continues to improve,’ according to his family

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Auction has bidders hoping for an RG steal

Greg Miller of New Hampton, Iowa, looks over some rollers at the former RG Steel mil. The new owners of the Warren facility contracted with a Canadian auction house to sell off a sizable portion of its non-operational and outdated equipment. starting Tuesday and continuing thru Friday

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Black smoke: No pope yet

Associated Press VATICAN CITY This time there was no doubt. There was no new pope yet, and the


WORLD DIGEST || 5 US troops die in helicopter crash

5 US troops die in helicopter crash KABUL A helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan has killed


Fallacies abound about race

Opinion: There are so many fallacies about race that it would be hard to say which is the most ridiculous.


Feds mull adding GM cars to recall

Feds mull adding GM cars to recall DETROIT Safety regulators in the U.S. are investigating


Recent fatal teen car crashes belie national downward trend

Associated Press LUBBOCK, Texas Derrek Lee Hager had just dropped off his girlfriend in the


From ‘Wonderstone’ to ‘Anchorman’ Steve Carell stays busySClB

By Mark Caro Chicago Tribune TOLUCA LAKE, Calif. Looking trim in a black windbreaker over a


The top-five streamed tracks on Spotify in the United States from March 4 to Sunday:

The top-five streamed tracks on Spotify in the United States from March 4 to Sunday: v Macklemore


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Salem Shade Tree Commission, 7 p.m., second floor conference room, city hall.


Jobless rate goes up

Economists warn not to read too much into numbers that are not seasonally adjusted.


No push for infrastructure

Opinion: By Peter Goldmark Newsday We’re in the middle of a painfully halting recovery that may well turn


Cameras belong in courts

Opinion: Justice Antonin Scalia raised eyebrows when, in the midst of the Supreme Court argument over the


Obama to face ornery press

Opinion: Second terms have a habit of being unkind to presidents and one wonders whether the pattern will


Report: Iran mulls suit over ‘Argo’ portrayal

Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran Iran is planning to sue Hollywood over the Oscar-winning “Argo”


birthdays

birthdays Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka is 74. Actor William H. Macy is 63. Comedian Robin Duke is


METRO DIGEST || Homeowner pepper-sprayed

Homeowner robbed WARREN A man forced his way into a 62-year-old Northwest Boulevard man’s house


Prosecutors: Cleveland man who killed 11 deserves death

Associated Press CINCINNATI A man found guilty of killing 11 women and hiding their remains


MAHONING VALLEY | Easter egg hunts

Listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING


Penguins break loose late to beat Bruins

Brandon Sutter scored twice in the final seven minutes to cap a furious rally.


Robotics Competition List of winners

Fifteen teams competed Tuesday in the 15th Annual Northeast Ohio Robotics Education Program


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Ashley Adrian and Steven Ahern, Wampum, Pa., girl, March 11.


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Boy Scout values provide moral compass

Scouting “be prepared” skills translate to adult life.

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Winery of the week

Winery of the week Drinks columnist Brian Fry reviews the Australian winery Yalumba and finds


Boardman Twp.'s internet cafes comply with rules

Discussion of a rental registration plan in Boardman has stopped for now.


Front Runner Seismic pitches seismic testing to Canfield Twp.

By SUSAN TEBBEN stebben@vindy.com CANFIELD Representatives of Front Runner Seismic Inc.


NY cop guilty of cannibalism plot

Newsday NEW YORK A federal jury in Manhattan on Tuesday convicted police officer Gilberto


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NFL free agency begins with flurry of moves

Libery High School product Bradley Fletcher moves to the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Six Cavs score in double figures in win over Wizards

Dion Waiters scored 20 points, Alonzo Gee added 17 and the Cavaliers held off a late run by Washington.


Forum highlights oil and gas boom

Industry officials and Congressman once again tout economic potential of oil and gas.


Only vile partisanship keeps Cordray from a job he’s earned

Editorial: Senate Republicans have made it no secret that they intend once again to kill the nomination of


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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Flavorful green treats

St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect occasion to have fun in the kitchen with the color and flavor of the holiday — vivid green and refreshing peppermint.

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Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 30.22 .05 Avalon


newsmakers

newsmakers Dylan voted into elite arts academy If he lived in England, he’d surely be Sir Bob


Candidates for Warren police chief accept test results

None of the four candidates for Warren police chief have challenged any of the questions or answers on the civil service test they took Feb. 27.


YRC could close Youngstown terminal

The company needs to cut costs and increase efficiency, it will first have negotiate with Teamsters International.


Dinner-show with Ricci Martin

Staff report BOARDMAN Ricci Martin, the youngest son of the late entertainer Dean Martin, will


‘Bachelor’ star tries ‘Dancing’

Associated Press NEW YORK What do you do after winning viewers’ hearts as “The Bachelor”? If


Colo. lawmakers approve civil unions for gay couples

Associated Press DENVER Colorado lawmakers took a historic vote to approve civil unions for


March is mix of celebrations

By Sharon K. GHAG McClatchy Newspapers You don’t even have to be a wee bit Irish to tap your


Tax fairness has been lost

Opinion: Tax fairness has been lost If you adjusted the tax rates according to the rate of inflation,


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, March 13, the 72nd day of 2013. There are 293 days left in the year.


Late basket gives ND Big East title

Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. Natalie Achonwa’s layup with 1.8 seconds left lifted No. 2


Judge enters not-guilty plea for Holmes

Associated Press CENTENNIAL, Colo. A bearded and bushy-haired James Holmes sat quietly as a


GOP takes aim at Dem spending plans

Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans redoubled their efforts to roll back signature


oddly enough

oddly enough Man returns book to Estonian library 69 years late TALLINN, Estonia An Estonian


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Neither vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x7 6 4 3 uK J 8 3 vA 9 6 5 w5 WEST EAST


Vindy most-wanted capture case sent to grand jury

A Youngstown man had his burglary case sent to grand jury on Tuesday after being caught by a Vindy reader.


Drink up to a healthy holiday

Family Features St. Patrick’s Day is often an excuse to enjoy a little too much rich, calorie-


Dow records 8th rise in a row

Associated Press NEW YORK The Dow Jones industrial average logged its longest winning streak in


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