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UPDATED | 2 Steubenville football players sentenced for rape
Ma'Lik Richmond hugged his mother Saturday after closing arguments were completed.
2 of 3 top Vindy Bee finishers echo last year's wins
Spelling bee pronouncer Dr. Fred Owens of Youngstown State University stands with the top three finishers in Saturday’s competition: Max Lee of Canfield Village Middle ...
Stories published March 17, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Obama invites Mahoning commissioner to D.C. for Women’s History event
Obama invites Mahoning commissioner to D.C. for Women’s History event Staff report YOUNGSTOWN
Farrell man gets 61/2-year prison sentence for cocaine trafficking
Farrell man gets 61/2-year prison sentence for cocaine trafficking Staff report PITTSBURGH A
Niles police officer injured in hit-skip accident today
Niles police officer injured in hit-skip accident today Staff report NILES A 33-year-old Niles
Dangers lurk on Valley roadways early Monday; winter weather advisory issued
Dangers lurk on Valley roadways early Monday; winter weather advisory issued Staff report
OSU student from Niles one of two killed in traffic crash in Florida; 7 others injured
OSU student from Niles one of two killed in traffic crash in Florida; 7 others injured Associated
Antiques to be appraised at Youngstown’s Steel Museum
Antiques to be appraised at Youngstown’s Steel Museum Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown
Anastasia Sirilla | Vincent Donofrio
CAMPBELL Anastasia Sirilla and Vincent Donofrio were married Oct. 6, 2012, at St. John the Baptist
Laura Putarek | Brandon LaPoint
YOUNGSTOWN The Rev. Mike Swierz heard the exchange of vows between Laura Putarek and Brandon
Ashley Felger-Varner | Jason O’Neill
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Jason James O’Neill are making their home in Youngstown after exchanging
Chardon shooter faces sentencing; victims’ families to speak out
Chardon shooter faces sentencing; victims’ families to speak out Associated Press CHARDON A
Maria Han | Brian Shroder
CHAGRIN FALLS, OHIO Maria Han and Brian Shroder were married Aug. 25, 2012, during a ceremony at
Elizabeth Kelvington | Cameron Anderson
EAST PALESTINE United Methodist Church of East Palestine provided the setting for the Feb. 16
YWCA will accept entries for art show
YWCA will accept entries for art show YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown is accepting entries for
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church. After the meeting
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will meet at 12:30 p.m. for a service project with Jennifer Robbins from
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem will have its stated monthly meeting and election of
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs will meet at noon for a luncheon at Shepherd
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
UPDATED | 2 Steubenville football players sentenced for rape
Ma'Lik Richmond hugged his mother Saturday after closing arguments were completed.
Yankushes celebrate 65th with dinner party
POLAND Mr. and Mrs. Peter Yankush of Poland celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on March 14
Lego building contest Saturday in Hermitage
The Mercer County Builders Association will host its 14th annual Lego building contest Saturday at Home Show Hall in the Hickory VFW, 5550 E. State St. Participants will be asked to construct a hunting lodge.
Learn to monitor streams in shale gas areas
Representatives from the Alliance for Aquatic Monitoring at Dickinson College will have a free training workshop from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the “Pig Barn” at Munnell Run Farm, 753 Greenville Road.
LaBrae crushes Beachwood to reach state tournament
The Vikings handed the Bison a 59-30 beatdown at the Canton Fieldhouse to earn their first trip to Columbus.
Mourners gather to remember six Warren teens killed
Religious leaders tell attendees to share positive message
YSU football team begins spring workouts this week
Youngstown State’s football team opens spring practice with 14 returning starters and a lot of question marks up front.
Former Valley Navy pilots released from 'Hanoi Hilton' 40 years ago
Faith, mental toughness kept them sane.
Jack Doran takes pride in Irish heritage
He lives by the motto, “faith in God, faith in family and faith in friends.”
Ciminelli among qualifiers for PBA’s final day
By john bassetti bassetti@vindy.com HUBBARD An equal number of qualifiers for today’s round of
East Palestine native playing for Rangers
Staff report PITTSBURGH J.T. Miller had his own cheering section at Consol Energy Center on
92 died in Ashtabula River train disaster
A PBS documentary about the 1876 Ashtabula River train disaster is taking shape.
Mahoning Valley athletes capture multiple titles at state indoor meet
Staff report AKRON Austintown Fitch junior Gabby Figueroa wasn’t at her best on Saturday, but
Taste treats galore at White House Weekend
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com CANFIELD Four-letters words that begin with “f” aren’t always
Wrestling fathers know best in state grade-school event
Two former Austintown Fitch athletes have started new legacies at two different schools.
Mill Creek MetroParks officials forge ahead with projects
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Despite revenue losses totaling nearly $414,000,
Pregnant lacrosse coach dies in Pa. Saturday bus crash
A road trip by a college women's lacrosse team came to a horrifying end Saturday when the team bus veered off the Pennsylvania Turnpike and crashed into a tree, killing a pregnant coach, her unborn child and the driver and injuring numerous others.
METRO DIGEST || Lego building contest Saturday
Lego building contest Saturday HERMITAGE, PA. The Mercer County Builders Association will host
Abrams defeats Salinas in Loew’s main bout
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com Youngstown Youngstown’s Alejandro “Popo” Salinas lost by
McDonald students locked in for Warren Family Mission
Students lock themselves in school for fund raiser
West Branch plans series of meetings
Staff report beloit The West Branch School Board and administration will host a series of
2 of 3 top Vindy Bee finishers echo last year's wins
Spelling bee pronouncer Dr. Fred Owens of Youngstown State University stands with the top three finishers in Saturday’s competition: Max Lee of Canfield Village Middle School, Tamsin Day of Willow Creek Learning Center in Boardman and Aaron Coates of St. Rose School in Girard.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Lordstown Village Council, caucus at 6 p.m., followed by regular meeting, village
St. Pat’s party is two-day event in Niles
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com NILES If you were looking for someone who’s pure Irish and whose
Chec wins Michalojko Memorial bowling title
Brian Chec of Wheatland, Pa., won the 12th annual Mickey Michalojko Memorial.
record reviews
Bon Jovi Album: “What About Now” (Island Def Jam) Grade: B Why does Bon Jovi crank out an
4 local authors will sign books
4 local authors will sign books EAST LIVERPOOL Local authors Susan Dexter of New Castle, Pa.,
LIMELIGHts & career paths
awards, achievements Gary Weiss, executive director of Youngstown’s Heritage Manor, recently
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, March 17, the 76th day of 2013. There are 289 days left in the year. This is St.
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. We are fans of “Mike and Molly,” and we noticed on the
Squirrels defy gravity, most of the time
Opinion: During my life of almost nine decades I have always been fascinated by Mother Nature, her birds,
MAHONING VALLEY | Easter egg hunts
Listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING
YSU to host former Mid-Con rival Oakland in CIT opener
YSU will host Oakland on Tuesday in a first-round CIT game
publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS For the week ending March 9
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Alex Cross, Run” by James Patterson (Little, Brown) 2. “The Striker” by
Syrian general defects
Associated Press BEIRUT One of the highest-ranking military officers yet to abandon Syrian
Book teaches how to garden in straw
Book teaches how to garden in straw Joel Karsten introduces readers to a simplified raised-bed
Streaking Penguins blank Rangers for eight straight win
Fleury stopped 23 shots for his 23rd shutout — one more than Tom Barrasso.
On the tracks Saturday’s auto racing roundup
Busch holds off Larson at Bristol’s finish line BRISTOL, TENN. Kyle Larson’s first chance to
Hundreds checked for rabies
Associated Press Public-health agencies in five states are assessing the rabies risk for hundreds
Adoptive homes sought for older foster children
Associated Press DAYTON A program aimed at finding adoptive families for older foster children
Rand Paul wins straw vote at conservative gathering
Associated Press OXON HILL, Md. The auditions have begun. Just two months into President
Lacrosse-team bus crashes; pregnant coach, driver die
Associated Press CARLISLE, Pa. A road trip by a college women’s lacrosse team came to a
Revived rape case came 1 day too late
Associated Press CLEVELAND Time ran out in the first indictment from an Ohio effort to examine
prep girls tournament basketball Saturday’s state finals
DIVISION I Kettering Fairmont 52, Twinsburg 48 COLUMBUS Makayla Waterman scored 24 points and
Carmody fired after 13 seasons with Northwestern
Associated Press EVANSTON, ILL. Bill Carmody will not return as Northwestern’s coach next
Verdict today in teens’ rape trial
Associated Press STEUBENVILLE The trial of two Ohio high school football players accused of
Tommy War's volunteering turned out to be a perfect fit
A school requirement just clicked with the Canfield student.
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH | Events
March is Women’s History Month, and Youngstown State University is offering several free events.
Space Tourism
Orlando Sentinel WASHINGTON Sending people into space is a tough way to make a buck. Not only
newsmakers
newsmakers Cincinnati Zoo reopens reptile house CINCINNATI Visitors to the Cincinnati Zoo can
Canadian oil finds new path into US
Star Tribune (Minneapolis) If President Barack Obama rejects the Keystone XL pipeline, large
Grateful to be greener
Opinion: An email came in yesterday morning titled “This Green Weekend.” It was sent by Mr. Fennell from
Youngstown State university football | Spring preview
OFFENSE Starters returning/lost: 6/5 Quarterback Returning lettermen: Kurt Hess Who’s gone:
Get a good night’s sleep for less than $1,000
Getting a good night’s rest doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Consumer Reports’ most comprehensive
Parade sends mixed message
Opinion: Parade sends mixed message I’m writing in regard to what I considered a family-oriented event, The
Surplus food
Surplus food Stepping Into The Future Inc., 2905 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown. Food distributions
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. I know cork comes from the cork oak tree. Is this a once-and-done process, or does the cork grow
CPR is not always the right medicine
Opinion: By Kevin M. DIRKSEN and NEIL S. WENGER Los Angeles Times The 911 call last month that led to an
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v St. Patrick’s Day: Support a greener environment by attending the
There’s not many recording options beyond DVRs
Q. I quit most Comcast services a few years ago when they went mostly digital because I couldn’t use
School system restructuring deserves state financial help
Editorial: For the second time in two years, the troubled Youngstown City School District is undergoing a major
Grohl: Music comes first
Rocker from Warren sheds light on Nirvana By Todd Martens Los Angeles Times AUSTIN, Texas “I
McDonald’s doubles down on Dollar Menu
Chicago Tribune On a recent lunch break, John Kurzatkowski was enjoying two McDouble
Parents, where are the kids?
Opinion: Whatever happened to the television public service announcement, “It’s 11 p.m. do you know where
SMART GARDENING
By Kathy Van Mullekom McClatchy Newspapers No matter how you garden — on the cheap or with
Kent Trumbull goes to ‘War’ — hilariously
By Lorraine Wardle entertainment@vindy.com Champion “The play’s the thing,” wrote William
Craft’s big second half powers Ohio State past MSU
Aaron Craft dominated down the stretch for Ohio State and just about left his coach speechless in the process.
WORLD DIGEST || Swiss tourist gang-raped in India
Swiss tourist gang-raped in India NEW DELHI A Swiss woman who was on a cycling trip in central
NFL Free agency comings and goings
ARIZONA CARDINALS Arrived: Drew Stanton, QB; Rashard Mendenhall, RB; Jerraud Powers, CB; Yeremiah
Duncan puts up 30, Leonard adds 24 to lead Spurs over Cavs
Associated Press San Antonio Tim Duncan had 30 points and 12 rebounds, Kawhi Leonard added 24
TEEN FUNERALS
Andrique L. “Butter” Bennett, 14: Calling hours, 5 to 7 p.m. today in Triedstone Baptist Church in
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
ROSEMOND | 'Trust me' pretty much says it all
McClatchy Newspapers While working in my secret parenting laboratory, hidden deep beneath the
A flawed charter amendment
Editorial: A flawed charter amendment Now that the signatures have been tallied, an amendment to Youngstown’s
TRUMBULL, COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. v. Ronald S. Gochnour et al,
college basketball roundup | More conference tournament results from Saturday
MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Akron 65, Ohio 46 CLEVELAND Demetrius Treadwell scored 13 points and
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