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Stories published March 31, 2013
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Kokrak finishes 9th in Texas
Kokrak finishes 9th in Texas Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak shot a 2-under par 70 in Sunday’s
Crosby out indefinitely with broken jaw
Crosby out indefinitely with broken jaw PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins say Sidney
Warren’s Kokrak tied for fourth as Shell Houston Open is delayed
Warren’s Kokrak tied for fourth as Shell Houston Open is delayed HOUSTON Warren JFK graduate
Shooting outside Ashtabula church after Easter service leaves one man dead
Shooting outside Ashtabula church after Easter service leaves one man dead Associated Press
FracTracker, nonprofit business monitoring oil and gas industry, takes root at Warren incubator
FracTracker, nonprofit business monitoring oil and gas industry, takes root at Warren incubator By
Mahoning library system seeks public input for its strategic plan ‘Library 2020’
Mahoning library system seeks public input for its strategic plan ‘Library 2020’ By PETER H.
Pope Francis issues plea for peace in first Easter message before 250,000
Pope Francis issues plea for peace in first Easter message before 250,000 Associated Press
Columbus YMCA uses blaring classical music to deter loitering, crime
Columbus YMCA uses blaring classical music to deter loitering, crime Associated Press COLUMBUS
Shooting deaths of Texas district attorney, wife considered intentional
Shooting deaths of Texas district attorney, wife considered intentional Associated Press
The McClurgs celebrate 70th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Warren McClurg of Youngstown celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary
Blacks celebrate 50th anniversary at country club
WARREN Daniel and Karen Lee Black of Warren celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 23 at
SOCIETY DIGEST || Neighborhood Assn. will host debate
Neighborhood Assn. will host debate WARREN Northwest Neighborhood Association will host a Warren
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church. Hostesses are
Red Hat Society planning annual luncheon
Red Hat Society to feature hula dancer at Red Hat Day luncheon April 17 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hall
Leadership Mahoning Valley offers applications
Leadership Mahoning Valley offers applications with deadline of May 1
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Mau Mil, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Friendly’s in
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Ikebana will meet at 9 a.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Shirley Winkler will provide
Youngstown Magic Club member Bob Filips has a ... Magical life journey
By JoAnn Jones features@vindy.com youngstown When Bob Filips was a 12-year-old living in
Girard High's robotics team among 6 headed to world championship
RoboCats, the robotics team from Girard High School, was among six teams to qualify Saturday in Washington, D.C., for the FIRST World Robotics Championship in St. Louis in late April.
N. Korea bellows continued threats of war with S. Korea, U.S.
North Korea warned Seoul on Saturday that the Korean Peninsula had entered "a state of war" and threatened to shut down a border factory complex that's the last major symbol of inter-Korean cooperation.
New pope continues break with tradition with trimmed Easter vigil service
Pope Francis celebrated a trimmed back Easter Vigil service Saturday after having reached out to Muslims and women during a Holy Week in which he began to put his mark on the Catholic Church.
Kokrak in hunt at Houston Open
The Warren native is one shot back of the lead entering today’s final round.
Famed Watergate reporter to speak in Youngstown on presidential leadership
Legendary journalist Bob Woodward said he’ll “tell some war stories” during his talk at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Stambaugh Auditorium as part of the Skeggs Lecture series of Youngstown State University.
Speaker to Warren teens: Your actions become your destiny
Mark Callion, who works in real estate and is a staff member for U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, conducted the first part of the forum, leading the youth through a discussion on the effect of the things we do in our everyday life.
OSU SHOCKER: Buckeyes fall short of return to Final Four
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Wichita State is headed to the Final Four, and these Shockers should be no surprise to anybody.
Panel to discuss fracking next weekend
Staff report WARREN Scientists, doctors, attorneys, researchers, environmental advocates and
Boardman egg hunt draws interest in Greater Life Church
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Children clutched plastic pails, baskets,
Republic/Alliied trash collection to be caught up today, company says
Doug Dunn, general manager of Republic Services/Allied Waste, said Sunday his company will work through the day today to get caught up on trash collections that were set back by a worker strike.
Crosby hurt in Pens’ 15th straight win
Coach Dan Bylsma said Crosby lost several teeth and needed oral surgery.
Fire damages stage at Sharon center
Staff report SHARON, Pa. Sharon and Farrell fire departments extinguished a fire in the joists
Youngstown board members sound off on supt., each other
Relations between Youngstown schools Superintendent Connie Hathorn and some school board members have been strained since a September report revealed the community has more trust in Hathorn than the board. The discord led the board members at top — from left, Marcia Haire-Elis, Brenda Kimble, Andrea Mahone and President Richard Atkinson — to slam Hathorn in his most recent evaluation.
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. Who was the voice of adult Kevin Arnold on “The Wonder Years”? S.P., Salisbury, Md. A.
Pending sales rise
Pending sales rise YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Association of Realtors said that the number of single-
Home remodeling Tech startup helps transform industry
San Jose Mercury News Home remodeling, one of the biggest industries in the country, is being
Will AG DeWine take action?
Opinion: An open letter to Ohio Attorney General (and former county prosecutor) Mike DeWine. Dear Mr.
Ohio’s congressional districts are proof of political chicanery
Editorial: The presence of 12 Republicans and only four Democrats in Ohio’s congressional delegation serves to
Safety remains OAC’s top priority
When Harry Meshel served as president of the Ohio Senate, he was the driving force behind
Youngstown State University Theater ‘Gemini’ has sitcom spirit
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University Theater will present Albert Innaurato’s
Years Ago
Opinion: Today is Easter Sunday, March 31, the 90th day of 2013. There are 275 days left in the year.
Boardman stylist at NYC fashion show annually
Michael Koutsourais says the experience has helped to grow his business.
Battery recycling moves to Mexico
US tightens rules on lead emissions McClatchy Newspapers CIENEGA DE FLORES, Mexico When an
Stage and screen veteran Kristin Chenoweth plays a hard-charging, high-powered executive in the dark
Stage and screen veteran Kristin Chenoweth plays a hard-charging, high-powered executive in the dark
5 soap stars to attend luncheon in Howland
Staff report howland Five soap opera stars will attend a special luncheon May 18 at Leo’s
How to nab a free flight
Airline credit cards and bank cards often offer points toward free air travel, but some will earn
Haefke numbers remain near the top
Teri Haefke’s 297-300-226 — 823 rattled the Bob’s Bail Bonding League at Wedgewood on March 4. On
Penguin baseball schedule update
Penguin baseball schedule update youngstown Due to weather-related cancellations over the past
DISTRICT baseball at a glance
BOARDMAN - Division I Coach: Bob Beam, 3 years at Boardman, 171-61 career record. 2012: 17-10,
Pope Francis makes his mark on shorter Easter Vigil
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis celebrated a trimmed-back Easter Vigil service
Area Golf calendar
Area Golf calendar April Tuesday — Diamond Back Tuesday Night High School League will meet at
Obama delivers Easter, Passover message
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama is wishing a joyful Easter to those who
Review: Tablet-PC hybrids a study in trade-offs
By RYAN NAKASHIMA Associated Press LOS ANGELES Since Windows 8’s debut in October, there have
Boy airlifted from Disney cruise ship
Boy airlifted from Disney cruise ship ORLANDO, Fla. A 4-year-old boy was pulled from a pool on
N. Korean propaganda shows soft side of Kim
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea The outside world focuses on the messages of doom and gloom
After poor spring, Tribe’s Myers finishes strong
He held the Reds to one run and three hits in five innings on Saturday.
New England Cottontails hop toward extinction
Associated Press The New England cottontail was once so common that Massachusetts author Thornton
Book tells the story of ocean liner
Staff report LEETONIA There will be a nonfiction-book discussion group at 6 p.m. April 15 at
Area bowling scores at a glance
Fourth-quarter winners West Side — Artists at Work (Rich Mauro, Anthony Rosenberg, Andrew Weiser,
McClatchy Newspapers
McClatchy Newspapers American parents have been listening to professional psycho-babblers tell
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Lordstown Village Council, caucus at 6 p.m., followed by regular meeting, village
Animal Kingdom wins Dubai Cup race
Staff/wire reports DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Animal Kingdom pulled away down the straight to
A great way to travel
Opinion: A great way to travel Recently I was at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport when my sister
It’s time for daffodils
By Kathy Van Mullekom Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) It was a long winter, yet through it all,
newsmakers
newsmakers Phil Ramone, famed producer, dies at 79 NEW YORK Phil Ramone, the masterful Grammy
The First Easter
Editorial: And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Solome, had
Inspiring chat with the bishop
Opinion: Looking back over a decade of Vindicator editorials reveals a pattern that does not exactly comport
publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS For the week ending March 24
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Six Years” by Harlan Coben (Dutton) 2. “The Storyteller” by Jodi Picoult
Shroud of Turin goes on display amid new research on authenticity
Associated Press VATICAN CITY The Shroud of Turin went on display for a special TV appearance
CAREER PATHS & LIMELIGHts
awards, achievements Cleveland-based Cohen & Co., a regional accounting firm, has once again
Conservation district's fish sale is April 19
Species available are fingerling largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redear shellcrackers, crappies, perch, minnows and white amur.
Surplus food
Surplus food Stepping Into The Future Inc., 2905 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown. Food distributions
US forces hand over control of base in Afghan province
Los Angeles Times KABUL U.S. military leaders formally handed over security responsibilities to
YSU NOTEBOOK | More from Saturday’s football practice
Injury update: Sophomore WR Andre Stubbs tweaked his hamstring earlier this week and missed
DEPECHE MODE
DEPECHE MODE Album: “Delta Machine” (Columbia) Grade: B Strangely, British synth-pop’s first —
Vets fight changes to disability payments
Associated Press WASHINGTON Veterans groups are rallying to fight any proposal to change
Oklahoma dentist’s patients line up for hepatitis, HIV tests
Associated Press TULSA, Okla. Hundreds of patients of an Oklahoma oral surgeon accused of
Area running calendar
April Saturday — Spring “Brain Canter” 5K at Kent State Trumbull. Registration at 8 a.m. with race
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. Whatever happened to the show “Do No Harm?” It’s about a
Beginner’s guide to beekeeping
Beginner’s guide to beekeeping If you’ve ever thought about venturing into beekeeping, “Homegrown
Winter sports all-league selections
FEDERAL LEAGUE BOWLING Boardman selections Lindsey DuganSeniorGirls 1st team Jake
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket Franklin Bank SSB et al v. Kathryn A. Johnson et al,
What’s happening at YSU?
Opinion: In the past 45 years, a lot has happened to the financial base of YSU — but mostly it has shifted
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