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Struthers teens craft palm crosses in memory of Jesus
Nick Anderson and Shelby Thompson, both 13, members of the youth ministry at Christ Our Savior Parish in Struthers, form palms into crosses. The crosses ...
Stories published March 23, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Husted here Monday to encourage 18-year-olds to vote
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted will participate in Democracy Day at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Warren JFK High School.
Bloomberg, mayors group buy $12M in ads urging gun control
A new $12 million television ad campaign from Mayors Against Illegal Guns will push senators in key states to back gun control efforts including comprehensive background checks.
Communties around world going dark at 8:30 tonight for Earth Hour
It's something of a voluntary rolling blackout: Communities around the globe are going dark for an hour this evening as part of an initiative called "Earth Hour," to raise awareness of climate change. It's something of a voluntary rolling blackout: Communities around the globe are going dark for an hour this evening as part of an initiative called "Earth Hour," to raise awareness of climate change.
Trumbull woman's case reflects challenges of dealing with mental health issues
Stefanie Romeo, 30, a woman arrested 25 times in various Trumbull County locations since 2001, spent 88 days in the Trumbull County jail this winter awaiting trial on a December felony assault charge.
800 kids hunt for eggs at MetroParks farm today
When he’s in school, 10-year-old Sean Baxter enjoys reading and participating in science experiments.
Food-safety certification class in April
The Columbiana County Health Department is offering the food-safety certification ServSafe class.
Local wildlife program Tuesday
The Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley is hosting the event “Wildlife of the Mahoning Valley” at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm on state Route 46.
Winter storm watch in effect for Mahoning Valley and region Sunday and Monday
Winter storm watch in effect for Mahoning Valley and region Sunday and Monday
Jackie Cavalier, Chad Truini to wed June 1
John and Chris Cavalier of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Jackie Cavalier, and Chad Truini, both of Hilliard, Ohio.
Parents announce Moritz-Duritza wedding plans
Michael Sr. and Colleen Moritz of Boardman and William and Carol Duritza of Youngstown are
Penn State to run, walk for UPMC
Penn State to run, walk for UPMC SHARON, PA. Penn State Shenango’s Physical Therapist Assistant
Cancer coalition to focus on African-American health
Cancer coalition to discuss African-American health April 6 at Mahoning Country Club
Vienna man charged with Papa John's robbery
Township police charged a 22-year-old Vienna man in the Monday night aggravated robbery of the Papa John’s restaurant at 1976 Elm Road NE.
Shooter training for law enforcement today at Springfield Elementary
The New Middletown Police department will host an active-shooter training for area law-enforcement agencies from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Springfield Elementary School, 10580 Main St.
2 Ga. teens arrested in baby's killing
A pair of teenagers was arrested Friday and accused of fatally shooting a 13-month-old baby in the face and wounding his mother during their morning stroll through a leafy, historic neighborhood in southeast Georgia.
Canfield’s Esarco wants Wilson to make its basketballs in America
Lauren Esarco’s change.org petition has more than 13,000 signatures
FAA keeps tower open at Valley’s airport
The air-traffic control tower at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport is not on the list of 149 towers across the country to be closed.
OHSAA: Separate tourney issue off May ballot
Some area coaches are pragmatic about the issue, ready to move on no matter the outcome of the referendum.
Mahoning prosecutor rejects assault weapon ban
Also says criminals in need of firearms will get them even with background checks
Phantoms set three franchise records in latest win
The Phantoms’ win combined with the Chicago Steel’s 4-1 loss to the Muskegon Lumberjacks reduced Youngstown’s magic number to clinching their second straight playoff berth to two.
Frustrated state lawmakers discuss school funding with Valley superintendents
School leaders say charter schools drain money from their systems
Henderson, Mississippi oust Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s vaunted defense did its job, holding Mississippi to its lowest point total of the year, but the Badgers’ shooting went cold.
Mahoning’s new 911 technology came without a tax hike
The upgrade converted Mahoning County’s 911 system from analog to digital and included a new database and voice recorders.
Judge’s ex-wife charged with driving drunk
The woman’s blood-alcohol level was more than double the legal limit.
Harden’s 20 points power Rockets romp
Associated Press HOUSTON James Harden scored 20 points, Chandler Parsons and Omer Asik added 13
Tea Party blasts Ohio GOP
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Tea Party and like-minded conservative groups blasted
Weathersfield board honors former superintendent
William Rummell helped campaign to get the district’s bond issue passed for an Ohio School Facilities Commission $25 million project.
Wrestling backers hoping for provisional status
Associated Press DES MOINES, IOWA Wrestling has two shots left at a return to the Olympic
Struthers teens craft palm crosses in memory of Jesus
Nick Anderson and Shelby Thompson, both 13, members of the youth ministry at Christ Our Savior Parish in Struthers, form palms into crosses. The crosses will be distributed at Palm Sunday Masses this weekend at St. Nicholas and Holy Trinity churches. The palms are used by Christians to celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Palm Sunday is the official start of Holy Week.
“With this letter, we put the party bosses on notice that we reject their betrayal of the
“With this letter, we put the party bosses on notice that we reject their betrayal of the party
MAHONING AND SHENANGO VALLEYS | Easter egg hunts
Listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING
Fundraiser set
Fundraiser set AUSTINTOWN The 20/9 Amateur Radio Club has an all-you-can eat spaghetti dinner
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury this week handed up indictments against these people on these charges:
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Jim Messina, manager
2 teens arrested in Ga. in killing of baby
Associated Press BRUNSWICK, Ga. Two teenagers were arrested Friday and accused of fatally
newsmakers
newsmakers Acclaimed author Chinua Achebe dies NEW YORK Chinua Achebe, the internationally
Stocks rise on Wall Street aided by company earnings
Associated Press Strong company earnings boosted stocks on Wall Street on Friday. Investors also
Harding seeking funds for reading program
Staff report Youngstown Harding Elementary School’s Parent-Teacher Organization will sponsor a
IMA hosts service Tuesday
Staff report Youngstown The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Youngstown and Vicinity
Walk is Good Friday
Staff report youngstown Ambassadors for Christ, an organization of churches on Youngstown’s East
Internship report to be released in April
Staff report Cleveland The Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education and the Employers
palm sunday and holy week services
The Vindicator publishes a listing of area services that are open to the public in observance of
Holy Week services set at St. Columba
Staff report youngstown Palm Sunday services start off Holy Week at St. Columba Cathedral, 154
Praise team
Praise team youngstown The Chapel Praise Team of Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley will perform
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 30.55 .14 Avalon
On the tracks Friday’s auto racing news
Junior stays modest: Dale Earnhardt Jr. had never filled out an NCAA tournament bracket before this
Crop-insurance payout: $16 billion
Crop-insurance payout: $16 billion DES MOINES, Iowa Farmers will be paid a record $16 billion in
St. Patrick conducts kindergarten screening
St. Patrick conducts kindergarten screening Hubbard St. Patrick School, 38 E. Water St., will be
Special services
Special services At St. Charles Church St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7345 Westview Drive,
Ohio marks centennial by urging preparedness
Associated Press COLUMBUS State officials are using the 100th anniversary of a devastating and
Grove City student to attend Honeywell academy
Staff report Morris township, N.J. Noah Stewart, a Grove City High School student, is one of 227
Novicky’s Shockstrips gain another endorsement
NYPD Det. Tony Hernandez investigated Shockstrips and his semi-pro team now uses the devices.
Gambling problem
Gambling problem CORTLAND A North Bloomfield woman accused of bilking her employer out of
Gravity will drain landfill, no matter what
A massive three-year effort to move 1.5 million cubic yards of earth will create a new, gravity-driven drainage system for Republic Services’ Carbon-Limestone landfill.
Columbiana school board clarifies use of bond funds
The board’s first priority will be renovations at South Side Middle School.
SFlbPENGUINS basketball
SFlbPENGUINS basketball CIT Matchup: Canisius (19-13) at Youngstown State (18-15) Tip-off:
Kellie Pickler coming to Stambaugh
YOUNGSTOWN Country singer Kellie Pickler, who is also a current contestant on ABC’s “Dancing With
YSU baseball
YSU baseball youngstown The Youngstown State baseball team’s series against Chicago State
COMING SUNDAY
COMING SUNDAY Great flood in Youngstown The devastating record flood that inundated Youngstown
Vokoun weathers storm as Pens’ streak hits 11
Associated Press UNIONDALE, N.Y. The Pittsburgh Penguins are rolling so well without Evgeni
3, including suspect, die in base shooting
Associated Press QUANTICO, Va. A Marine who worked at a rigorous school that tests Marines who
Niles council approves zone change
A community group vows to help keep the abandoned school clean and safe.
Obama warns of extremism
Associated Press AMMAN, Jordan President Barack Obama warned Friday that an “enclave for
Key bills OK’d in Cyprus in bailout effort
Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus Lawmakers in Cyprus approved three key bills Friday that aim
Birthdays
Birthdays Comedian Marty Allen is 91. Singer Ric Ocasek (The Cars) is 64. Singer Chaka Khan is 60.
Fey is likable in ‘Admission’
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service Tina Fey makes funny TV shows, funny movies and
SERVICES OF REFLECTION
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com boardman Three special services at St. Charles Borromeo
Pacino plays the legendary music producer in HBO film ‘Spector’ invents the inside story
By FRAZIER MOORE Associated Press NEW YORK Much to his sur- prise, Al Pacino learned that once
Ohio jobless rate remains at 7 percent
Associated Press COLUMBUS Though Ohio’s labor force is not growing at the preferred rate for an
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Aaron Lewis, 8 p.m.: Rock star turned country singer rolls into The
Stone, Ifill to help dedicate Kent’s Visitors Center
Staff report kent Film director and producer Oliver Stone and PBS news anchor Gwen Ifill will
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Friday: The Hartford native qualified 29th at 182.658 mph for
Senate Dems work to pass budget
Senate Dems work to pass budget WASHINGTON Senate Democrats neared approval of their first
Applications sought for Fallingwater programs
Staff report Mill run, pa. Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural masterpiece, is
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