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Learn how to make maple syrup
Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road, will explore the process of making maple syrup during a free event at 2 p.m. next Sunday.
McDonald students locked in for Warren shelter
Nearly 150 students spent last night in the high school gym and auditorium in an effort to raise $1,000 for the Warren Family Mission.
Verdict expected Sunday in Steubenville rape trail
The accuser in the rape trial of two Ohio high school football players testified Saturday she recalled drinking at a party last summer but could not remember what had happened when she awoke the next day naked in a strange house.
Mourners, supporters of 6 dead teens gather tonight at Warren vigil
Nearly 100 people congregated around a downtown pavilion Saturday night to remember six young lives that were taken a week ago.
Despite loss, MetroParks board moving forward on improvement projects
Despite revenue losses totaling nearly $414,000, Mill Creek MetroParks commissioners are forging ahead on a variety of improvements and projects they say can no longer be ignored.
LaBrae boys basketball headed to state tournament
The Vikings beat Beachwood, 59-30, in a Division III regional semifinal.
Irish alive at McMenamy's annual festivity this weekend
If you were looking for someone who’s pure Irish and whose Irish blood goes back generations, you wouldn’t do much better than Jean Scott.
Max Lee repeats as Vindicator spelling bee champ
Max Lee, an eighth grader at Canfield Village Middle School, won The Vindicator Regional Spelling Bee for the second consecutive year.
Fitch junior Gabby Figueroa wins indoor state title
Fitch junior Gabby Figueroa wins indoor state title.
Sheely-Kemper wedding planned in Boardman Park
SALEM The Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Sheely of Salem are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Miss Goodspeed, Mr. Halicky to exchange vows
POLAND Jacob and Edith Goodspeed of Poland announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah
Booth-Bennett, DelVecchio vows to be exchanged
Lori Booth-Bennett of Lake Milton and Frank DelVecchio of North Jackson are announcing their
Jamie Amero, Zachary Rouch are engaged
BOARDMAN William and Maddalena Amero of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Church to participate in challenge for funds
Church to participate in challenge for funds YOUNGSTOWN Richard Brown United Methodist Church is
New N.D. laws prohibit abortion for genetic defects, after heartbeat
North Dakota on Friday moved closer to adopting what would be the most restrictive abortion laws in the country, with lawmakers sending the Republican governor measures that could set the state up for a costly legal battle over the U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized the procedure.
Vatican denounces criticism of pope against Argentine atrocities
The honeymoon that Pope Francis has enjoyed since his remarkable election hit a bump Friday, with the Vatican lashing out at what it called a defamatory and "anti-clerical left-wing" media campaign questioning his actions during Argentina's murderous military dictatorship.
Lupo, former employee plead not guilty to dumping charges
Ben Lupo, Michael Guesman and Hardrock Excavating were all arraigned on Friday.
East Side family dealing with double tragedy
The most recent murder victim and man found in skeletal form are related.
Youngstown Christian goes out with pride
The Eagles were no match for Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph.
Peyton’s dream place? Value City Arena
LaBrae’s best player will need to lead the Vikings past Beachwood first.
Youngstown property owners making repairs or paying for demos
A private demo costs about half as much as it would if the city did the work
Shark oil pattern poses test at Hubbard Open
The 43-foot pattern forces bowlers to play deeper inside without over-swinging.
Liberty anticipating economic growth from abatements
Township inviting businesses after state approves reinvestment area.
Austintown’s Bell working WBC games
He’s never started a season, however, with so much on the line — not just for the United Sates but for every baseball playing nation.
St. Patrick’s Day event attracts crowds to city
St. Patrick’s Day event attracts crowds to city By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com
Figueroa, Zallows eye indoor titles
Several other Mahoning Valley athletes could bring home gold at today’s indoor state track meet.
Parents may learn more about Hathorn's new schools plan
Meetings will talk about school closures and expanded choice
Mill Creek park budget to be discussed in Saturday meeting
The MetroParks board will be approached at a special meeting on Sunday with the tentative 2013 budget, and a list of projects that have been prioritized in a time of loss of revenue and budget cuts.
Tim Ryan forgoes gubernatorial bid to stay in Congress
He’s not ready to endorse a Democratic candidate
First of 6 teens killed in Trumbull County crash buried
Family and friends carry the coffin of 15-year-old Kirklan Behner as they leave NorthMar Church Friday morning.
Years Ago
Opinion: Today is Saturday, March 16, the 75th day of 2013. There are 290 days left in the year.
Film is riveting for first hour ‘Call’ disconnects
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service Rare is the thriller that goes as completely and
newsmakers
newsmakers Rocky’s house in South Philly is for sale PHILADELPHIA Want to live like Rocky
Boardman orchestras earn Superior ratings
Staff report boardman The Boardman orchestras made history, bringing home straight Superior (I)
cross-walk
cross-walk Details Who: Canfield Presbyterian Church. What: The Cross-Walk is a re-enactment
STEPS TO SALVATION
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com canfield Lisa Velker believes the Cross-Walk at
Hamlin annoyed NASCAR didn’t contact him before fine
Hamlin said a bigger name would have at least gotten a courtesy call beforehand.
Thompson helps OSU men pull away
The Chicago native scored a career-best 19 points for the Buckeyes.
Icons tied to salvation history
March 24 is the first Sunday of Great Lent for Orthodox Christians and is known as Orthodoxy Sunday.
ND Senate OKs tough abortion bill
Los Angeles Times The North Dakota Senate on Friday passed a bill banning abortions when a fetal
Vatican criticizes questions on pope
Vatican criticizes questions on pope VATICAN CITY The honeymoon that Pope Francis has enjoyed
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Friday: The Hartford native qualified 33rd for Sunday’s Food City 500 at
birthdays
birthdays Comedian Jerry Lewis is 87. Movie director Bernardo Bertolucci is 72. Game-show host
Lauper having fun in theater
By MARK KENNEDY AP Drama Writer NEW YORK Writing her first musical turned into a time machine
Eyewitnesses testify at rape trial
Associated Press STEUBENVILLE A judge granted three teenagers immunity from prosecution Friday
METRO DIGEST || Elm Street closing
Elm Street closing YOUNGSTOWN Elm Street, between Saranac Avenue and Tod Lane, is closed through
Bassetti: Remembering the clipboard that gave all
My clipboard of 20-plus years met its demise in horrible fashion.
Advisory council chooses new member of Trumbull Board of Health
Following a ruling this week by Trumbull County Common Pleas Court Judge Andrew Logan, the council that chooses health board members changed its procedures.
FrackFree calls for audit of ODNR
Group and community advocates want U.S. EPA to conduct investigation and suspend the agency's authority.
Submit services for Holy Week, Easter
Submit services for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services that
Huntington announced new investments in housing
The bank will pump $150 million into affordable housing projects across the state.
Obama’s visit to the Mideast turns spotlight on challenges
Editorial: President Barack Obama is being careful not to raise expectations for a major breakthrough in the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v St. Patrick’s weekend: Parties abound on the eve of the big day,
Mahoning County leads Ohio in population loss
The county has lost 3,678 people between April 1, 2010, and July 1, 2012, according to census estimates.
SPORTS DIGEST || Stafford takes 38th
Stafford takes 38th West Lafayette, Ind. Youngstown State divers Bec Stafford and Casey Hill
Open enrollment
Open enrollment Niles The Niles City School District is accepting open-enrollment applications
Home Savings profit
Home Savings profit youngstown The Home Savings and Loan Co. of Youngstown reported a fourth-
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 30.25 —.02 Avalon
‘Sunshine Week’ gets cloudy
Opinion: COLUMBUS This week was “Sunshine Week” in Ohio, that time of year when state officials remind the
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: House Speaker John
Election reform necessary
Opinion: Columbus Dispatch: Four or five months ago, Secretary of State Jon Husted probably would have been
Comcast caters to binge viewers
Associated Press NEW YORK The nation’s largest cable company is planning a television
Northeast Ohio woman charged with embezzling
Associated Press CLEVELAND A suburban Cleveland woman has been charged with embezzling more than
YSU student organization looking for ways to give back to community
Staff report Youngstown The Student Social Work Association at Youngstown State University is
GRADS LIST
The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: UNIVERSITY OF
Phantom Fun
Staff report Austintown St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary School, along with other area
Man dies of rabies from donor kidney
Associated Press A Maryland man died from a transplanted, rabies-infected kidney from a donor who
2 inducted into foundation’s Hall of Fame
Staff report Struthers The Struthers Foundation for Educational Excellence inducted former
US to beef up defense against N. Korea
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Pentagon announced Friday it will spend $1 billion to add 14
Dow’s 10-day rally comes to an end
Associated Press U.S. stock markets fell Friday, ending the longest winning streak for the Dow
KSU program to award teaching scholarships
Staff report Kent The Kent State University Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program will award
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury this week handed up indictments against these people on these charges:
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD March 11
BIRTHDAYS
March 17: Guitarist Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship is 72. Singer-songwriter
Couple charged following break-ins
Joshua B. Vigorito, 26, and Jessica Cueva, 27, both of Judyth Street in Weathersfield Township, were arraigned Thursday in Niles Municipal Court on charges connected to burglaries in Trumbull and Ashtabula counties.
THE OTHER FUNERALS
Alexis S. Cayson, 19: Calling hours, 10 a.m. to noon today in Apostolic Faith Church with the
Sen. Portman shifts on gay marriage
Associated Press WASHINGTON A Republican senator’s embrace of gay marriage is the latest sign of
Centenarian finally receives her diploma
Associated Press COLUMBUS A 106-year-old central Ohio woman who completed classes but didn’t
Man and woman charged in robbery, stabbing in mobile home park
Todd M. Smith, 35, and Gina C. Little, 18, both of 144 West Gate Drive, Newton Falls, were arraigned Thursday in Newton Falls Municipal Court in the stabbing of two men at the Arhaven Mobile Home Park.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Daniel J. Livesay, 27, of 6485 Diana Drive, Unit 1,
Weathersfield zoning board denies expansion of used-car lot
Bruce Saddle of Union Auto Parts, Weathersfield, and Burt Saddle’s Used Car lot, now of 540 Main St. in downtown Warren, applied for the expansion.
Workers find likely plague burial pit from 14th century
Associated Press LONDON Workers digging a new railway line in London have uncovered what they