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SOV residents make Easter baskets for CSB kids
Mary Ferro, a resident of Shepherd of the Valley in Niles, works on Easter baskets to be delivered Easter morning to children at Trumbull County ...
Stories published March 27, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Supreme Court signals possible revocation of part of DOMA
Concluding two days of intense debate, the Supreme Court signaled Wednesday it could give a boost to same-sex marriage by striking down the federal law that denies legally married gay spouses a wide range of benefits offered to other couples.
West Corporation employees donate 3,600 food items to Warren Family Mission
Donations to the Warren Family Mission slow down after Christmas, and its food pantry for needy
Three-month-old baby is still in Akron hospital
The baby’s father was arrested on a warrant for an unrelated traffic charge Baby still
Total of donated funds for funerals of six teens is $42,600
Total of donated funds for funerals of six teens is $42,600 WARREN Money from as far away
Supreme Court turns away class-action suit against Comcast
Supreme Court turns away class-action suit against Comcast
Chamber schedules debate for mayoral candidates
Chamber schedules debate for mayoral candidates YOUNGSTOWN The Democratic candidates for
Mobile home blaze kills at least 4 in W. Illinois
Mobile home blaze kills at least 4 in W. Illinois CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say a fire has
Newtown TV coverage, ‘Girls’ win Peabody Awards
Newtown TV coverage, ‘Girls’ win Peabody Awards ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A TV station’s coverage of the
Hunters say they're boycotting Colo. over gun laws
Hunters say they're boycotting Colo. over gun laws
UPDATE: Hostage situation ends, one man in custody
UPDATE: Hostage situations ends, one man in custody
Pa. medical examiner: Abortion patient's death unresolved until raid
Medical examiner: Abortion patient's death unresolved until raid
Texas man gets new trial amid arson finding doubts
Texas man gets new trial amid arson finding doubts DALLAS (AP) — A Texas man convicted of setting
UPDATE: 2 hostages removed by police from South Side home
UPDATE: 2 hostages removed by police from South Side home
Dayton firefighter recovering after being struck by car
Dayton firefighter recovering after being struck by car
Judge denies bond to Kilpatrick, ex-Detroit mayor
Judge denies bond to Kilpatrick, ex-Detroit mayor DETROIT (AP) — A federal judge has denied a
Campbell man gets prison term on sex charges involving children
Campbell man gets prison term on sex charges involving children
BREAKING NEWS | Ohio Racing Commission delays work on Austintown racino
Ohio Racing Commission delays work on Austintown racino
Deputy, suspect injured in Ohio crash and shooting
Deputy, suspect injured in Ohio crash and shooting
Work under way to digitize 1500s Fla. records
Work under way to digitize 1500s Fla. records ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) — University of South
Judge freezes defendant’s bank accounts
Judge freezes defendant’s bank accounts A judge has granted a temporary restraining order,
McCain, other US senators to tour Mexico border
McCain, other US senators to tour Mexico border PHOENIX (AP) — Members of the so-called Gang of
Man jailed in killing of woman found in woods
Man jailed in killing of woman found in woods JOHNSONBURG, Pa. (AP) — A northwestern Pennsylvania
Autism program today in Howland
Autism program today in Howland HOWLAND The Autism Society of Ohio, Mahoning Valley, will have a
PSU’s Nittany Lion shrine closing for makeover
PSU’s Nittany Lion shrine closing for makeover STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State’s iconic
Possible sinkhole drives families from Fla. duplex
Possible sinkhole drives families from Fla. duplex SEFFNER, Fla. (AP) — A possible sinkhole has
Pastor sentenced for harassing congregants
Pastor sentenced for harassing congregants READING, Pa. (AP) — A Romanian pastor has been
Boston College threatens action in condom giveaway
Boston College threatens action in condom giveaway NEWTON, Mass. (AP) — Boston College is
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St., will serve Lenten breakfasts from 6:30 to 9:30
Veterans Park to meet Thursday
Veterans Park to meet Thursday YOUNGSTOWN Mount Hope Veterans Memorial Park Inc. has scheduled a
Catholic Charities sponsors "Men Who Cook" event
Catholic charities sponsors "men who cook" event April 12 at Antone's Banquet Center in Boardman
Mahoning summer youth employment applications due Thursday, Friday
Mahoning County Department of Job and Family Services Summer Youth Employment Program is from May 15 to Aug. 31.
House fire on Collar-Price Road
Neighbors called the fire department when a house on Collar-Price Road caught fire Tuesday afternoon.
Wellsville man gets 6 years for knife robbery
A Wellsville man has been sentenced to six years in prison for robbing at knifepoint a BP Station and McGraw’s Drive Thru, both in Wellsville, last October.
T-Mobile to sell iPhones April 12
Associated Press NEW YORK T-Mobile USA on Tuesday said it will start offering the iPhone April
Youngstown BOE lower’s Hathorn’s evaluation, but claims not personal
One member says the board is just holding the superintendent accountable
Large and in charge: Bryant big addition for Penguins
Kyle Bryant has made the most of a second chance at YSU.
ysu football | News and notes
Making the jump: Appalachian State and Georgia Southern will reportedly leave the Southern
Downtown vigil backs marriage equality
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Amber Bell and Mara Brandenstein are a gay couple who
Canfield police charge 11-year-old in middle school bomb threat
Police identified the writer of a bomb threat at Canfield Village Middle School and charged her. The investigation also helped police in their investigation of the bomb threat at Canfield High School.
Trumbull boys and Mahoning girls won Tuesday night
Oliver’s basket lifts Trumbull County boys in Bubba Classic By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com
Red is the color of victory in Columbiana County
Staff report LISBON Red was the winners’ color Tuesday night at the 28th annual Columbiana
Lordstown turbines continue to frustrate village officials
Two wind turbines, installed in 2011, had their worst year yet in 2012
Law will help reduce blight, Youngstown officials say
Foreclosed houses and those in that process will be impacted
ncaa women roundup Tuesday’s games
Kentucky 84, Dayton 70 NEW YORK A’dia Mathies rebounded from the worst game of her career to
Howland man pays fine for swingers club opening
The Howland man who opened a swinger’s club on McMyler Street Northwest March 2 has pleaded no contest to opening the club without a permit and paid a $1,000 fine.
Pluto: Chisenhall won third-base job with strong spring
A year ago, the Indians weren’t sure Chisenhall was ready to take over at third base.
Valley business thieves want out of prison early
Scott Adair, who stole $1.3 million from a trucking firm, and Debra Chance, who stole more than $600,000 from a car dealership, want early release from prison.
All likely Dem executive-branch candidates campaign in Youngstown
Official candidate announcements are expected in a couple of months
Beaver Township road superintendent says goodbye after 30 years
John Stear has been road superintendent for more than 15 years and with the Beaver Township department for 30 years. He's watched the township grow.
Will Supreme Court sidestep major ruling on gay marriage?
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court dove into a historic debate on gay rights Tuesday
SOV residents make Easter baskets for CSB kids
Mary Ferro, a resident of Shepherd of the Valley in Niles, works on Easter baskets to be delivered Easter morning to children at Trumbull County Children Services. The annual project is called Operation Love.
Fire on Collar-Price
Fire on Collar-Price BROOKFIELD Neighbors called the fire department when a house on Collar-
Student art exhibit to open at McDonough
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The McDonough Museum of Art at Youngstown State University will open its
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Boardman Township trustees, 6:30 p.m., township government center, 8299 Market
Youngstown man given probation in case of gross sexual imposition
The man will be required to register as a sex offender.
‘Twilight’ writer’s new film: ‘The Host’
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service ORLANDO, Fla. Stephenie Meyer made her fortune
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Pa. man jailed in roof-vent beer-theft attempt ALTOONA, Pa. A man has been jailed
Military ceremony
Military ceremony CANFIELD Ohio Army National Guard’s 838th Military Police Co. will conduct
Warren police investigate third homicide of 2013
Police are investigating the third homicide of 2013, the stabbing of a 49-year-old man, who was found Monday in his home on Williamsburg Street Northwest.
Liberty school district hopeful about new contract with teachers
Liberty school officials are hoping to finalize a union contract amidst the district’s financial woes.
Ohio business tax-amnesty program ends May 1
The program covers use taxes, the out-of-state equivalent to sales taxes.
Story unfair to payday lenders
Opinion: Story unfair to payday lenders What a shame that jour- nalism students at The University of Akron
‘Me too’ Republicans on wrong track
Opinion: Many ideas presented as “new” are just rehashes of old ideas that have been tried before — and have
Boardman school board, employees reach pact understanding
The board will make a one-time payment of $30,891 to be divided among the 153 staff members participating in the district’s medical insurance program as of Feb. 1.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Ohio budget director says income-tax cut will remain
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Gov. John Kasich wants to cut tax rates on incomes and small
Holiday sweet treats
Holiday sweet treats Spring into action and surprise guests at your Easter gathering with
Sentencing tabled in Craigslist deaths
Associated Press AKRON The father of one of three men lured by Craigslist job offers and
MAHONING VALLEY | Easter egg hunts
Listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING
Canfield still paying for Red Gate Farm, despite lack of development
Canfield officials say had it been up to them, Red Gate Farm never would have been purchased.
What did Obama achieve?
Opinion: President Obama gave a great speech in Jerusalem last week. He promised again to prevent a
Good Friday | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed on Good Friday or
Bomb-making items found in man’s car
Bomb-making items found in man’s car decatur, texas Investigators found bomb-making materials
Russian teen complains of adoptive US parents
Associated Press MOSCOW A teenager adopted by an American couple has returned to Russia,
State refuses license renewal for Olympic Inn tavern
The Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Liquor Control, has denied the renewal of the liquor license for the Olympic Inn on Parkman Road Northwest.
Hubbard man logs his 6th DUI arrest
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Hubbard man likely will be arraigned today after racking up his sixth
BUSINESS DIGEST || Ryan meets with German chancellor
Ryan meets with German chancellor WASHINGTON U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-13th, met with
Game Time
Game Time Matchup: Arizona (27-7) vs. Ohio State (28-7) When: 7:47 p..m., Thursday Where: The
Indians keep Dice-K, Capps
By Sheldon Ocker Akron Beacon Journal GOODYEAR, Ariz. Daisuke Matsuzaka and Matt Capps agreed
Man pleads no contest to setting off fireworks
Staff report WARREN James McElroy, 67, of Ripley, Ohio, pleaded no contest this week in Trumbull
Obama picks Secret Service’s 1st female director
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama on Tuesday named veteran Secret Service
Bench warrant issued for woman wanted in theft
Staff report BOARDMAN A judge issued a bench warrant for a woman who failed to show up for
ND governor signs 3 anti-abortion measures
Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. North Dakota’s governor positioned the oil-rich state Tuesday as
nfl roundup | News & notes
Browns sign Campbell: The Browns added a quarterback, perhaps to compete with Brandon Weeden for the
Ohio begins 1st observance of Vietnam Veterans Day
Associated Press CINCINNATI Tom Burke returned home from military service in the Vietnam War and
The following video games are among those scheduled for release this week, according to
The following video games are among those scheduled for release this week, according to
‘Loser’ coach weighs in with weight-loss book
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Jillian Michaels orders two eggs over easy with
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Mark and Nicole Uerling, Youngstown, boy, March 25. Victor
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Donna M. Knox, 3913 Kiowa Drive, Youngstown, v. James A.
Video game developers conference Are phones, tablets replacing consoles?
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES It’s a time of transition for the
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Neighbor accuses Bieber of battery CALABASAS, Calif. A neighbor accused Justin
The Sixth Amendment’s promise of a fair trial fades
Editorial: The United States reached a mile mark 50 years ago when the Supreme Court of the United States
SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 4.71 Source: Associated Press
Manti Te’o ran the 40-yard dash in 4.71 seconds Tuesday during Notre Dame’s pro day. He improved his
Administrators armed in W. Colo. school district
Associated Press DENVER As lawmakers across the country debate arming teachers and
La Salle basketball on the rise again
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA La Salle has this little thing it does in the locker room after a
On second thought ...
Opinion: On second thought ... Toledo Blade: Gov. John Kasich stumbled into candor last week on the topic
Iraq War: We were gullible
Opinion: The nation was awash last week in stories about the 10th anniversary of the start of the Iraq War.
Winner, winner
Winner, winner Congratulations to Linda Hettrick of Hubbard, winner of the Burger Guyz trivia
OSU, Arizona each have a defensive stopper
Aaron Craft and Nick Johnson can alter a game without scoring a point.
What’s your restaurant’s best dish?
What’s your restaurant’s best dish? Got a specialty dish and want to share it with our
On the lookout
On the lookout We are seeking local restaurants and eateries to review to give you a glimpse
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