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Youngstown Relay for Life continues at YSU through noon Saturday
When Nicole Denno’s father was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 1984 at the age of 36, the word “cancer” was one that people just wouldn’t say. It automatically connoted death.
The Disney tune you can't stop humming turns 50, gets global sing-along
The timeless Disney tune “It’s a Small World” that wafts through our memories from past theme park vacations turns 50 this year, and on Thursday, Disney parks worldwide hosted a global sing-along.
Truck damages Rite Aid drive-through
A Velvet Ice Creams truck damaged a Rite Aid drive-through on Mahoning Avenue this morning.
ODNR sets tougher standards, links Poland quakes to fracking
ODNR sets tougher standards for fracking near faults
Vindy Radio Sports | Warren native and NY Giants player Mario Manningham, April 11
April 11, 2014 | Mario Manningham
Australian PM confident sounds are from Flight 370
Australian PM confident sounds are from Flight 370
Fire at Alameda Avenue intentional
Fire reports said a blaze at a 445 Alameda Ave. home on the North Side was intentional.
Mateen Abdullah gets 2 years for attacking woman downtown
A man who pleaded guilty to an attack on a woman downtown in September was sentenced to two years in prison.
CLUB CALENDAR
AUXILIARIES St. Anthony’s Auxiliary of Struthers will meet at noon Monday at the Olive Garden in
Brier Hill Cultural to host talk by author
Brier Hill Cultural to host talk by author YOUNGSTOWN The Brier Hill Cultural Center will host a
Final change to Paramount Theatre demolition contract
The board of control approved a final contract change with the Garfield Heights company that demolished the former Paramount Theatre.
Suspect in Florida daycare crash arrested
Authorities have apprehended Robert Corchado, the suspected hit-and-run driver in a crash at Goldenrod Road KinderCare which claimed the life of 4-year-old Lily Quintus and injured more than a dozen others on Wednesday.
Ohio Avenue duplex destroyed by fire
A vacant 1819 Ohio Ave. duplex was destroyed in a fire about 1:20 a.m. Wednesday.
Family Dollar to cut jobs, close about 370 stores
Dollar stores are feeling the pinch from mounting financial pressures on low-income shoppers.
Mahoning officials defend county employees’ raises
Pay increases above 3 percent last year have a variety of explanations, county officials say.
Mooney survives early onslaught to beat Ursuline
A framed snapshot of a young Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini and the facility benefactor and namesake Bob Cene Sr. hangs inside Cene Park’s press box. How appropriate.
Business outlook improves slightly
While attitudes in Ohio are improving, business owners are less optimistic than the rest of the country.
K.O. Drugs: Scarnecchia, Smith among top fighters
The 27th annual K.O. Drugs High School Boxing Tournament came to a close Thursday night.
Kevin Connelly | It doesn’t get any better than The Masters
There’s something special about the tournament that, even at a young age, had me giddy with excitement.
Truck driver receives sentence for 2012 I-80 death
The victim’s wife and son talked of how their lives have changed since
New faces aplenty for Buckeyes
For Ohio State to be a national contender this fall, it’ll have to rely on quarterback Braxton Miller, a strong defensive line — and a lot of kids even Buckeyes fans don’t know very well.
DD board chairman: Mahoning commissioners don't run program
The developmental disabilities board chairman said his board runs the DD program, not the county commissioners.
Youngstown program to fight violence starting early
Two recent homicides fueling early start up date
ODOT reviews road-work safety, business help at Youngstown meeting
Businesses will be well aware of how road projects will affect them, said an Ohio Department of Transportation representative.
Kaplan’s comedy starts with a one-liner
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Being a working comedian these days is a weird existence.
Symphony season will end with soprano Colton
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, with Randall Craig Fleischer
Chaney STEM students compete with CO2 cars
The winner made his car in two days after someone damaged his first vehicle
Haas leads, Scott lurks at Masters
Last year’s Masters champion is just one shot behind the leader after one round.
Grand jury clears officer in death of Warren man, indicts woman
Grand jury clears officer in death of Warren man, indicts woman
Traffic, drug cases keep Canfield’s Mayor Kosar busy
Defendant Gary Sass of Sharpsville, Pa., left, converses with Canfield Mayor Bernie Kosar Sr. during mayor’s court earlier this week.
Bogus tax refunds on the rise
Associated Press WASHINGTON An Internet connection and a bunch of stolen identities are all it
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph D. Salvador III, 38, of 6398 Clingan Road,
Driver arrested in Fla. day-care crash
Driver arrested in Fla. day-care crash WINTER PARK, FLA. A manhunt across Florida ended Thursday
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Equus,” 8 p.m.: Provocative play on state at the Oakland Center
KISS, Gabriel lead new class into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Associated Press NEW YORK KISS members, thumbing their noses at critics who disdained them,
Hillary Clinton dodges a shoe
Associated Press LAS VEGAS A woman was taken into federal custody Thursday after throwing a shoe
Sebelius to resign from top HHS post
Associated Press WASHINGTON Embattled Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is
Boardman Community Briefs
Preschool to have open house and egg hunt Heritage Presbyterian Church, located at 1951 Matthews
Years Ago
Today is Friday, April 11, the 101st day of 2013. There are 264 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Sterne Agee subsidiary will acquire WRP firm
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A subsidiary of financial- services giant Sterne Agee on Thursday
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Utica East Ohio Midstream is a joint venture with M3 Midstream, Access Midstream
Judge: Ohio fracking lawsuit can proceed
Associated Press COLUMBUS A couple who sued to try to stop shale-gas drilling around a state-
Ohio can get long-term good from serial polluter’s actions
Editorial: Nineteenth-century British prime minister, writer and dandy Benjamin Disraeli once mused, “There is
YWCA will host racism seminar
The YWCA will host a racism seminar on April 25 at the Kilcawley Center at YSU.
Charge filed on female in vehicle pursuit that led to police officer injury
Charge filed on female in vehicle pursuit that led to police officer injury
CIA chief’s sexism is inexcusable
Opinion: WASHINGTON Let’s have a rational discussion about the word “emotional.” But first, I’d better
METRO DIGEST || Fire destroys duplex
Fire destroys duplex YOUNGSTOWN A vacant 1819 Ohio Ave. duplex was destroyed in a fire about
State needs a drone policy
Opinion: Daily Leader, Madison, S.D.: The use of drones in South Dakota will dramatically increase in the
Obama and others mark 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Act
Associated Press AUSTIN, TEXAS A half-century after the passage of sweeping civil-rights
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood, Youngstown (Hillman Street
Biotech drops again, pulling down market
Biotech drops again, pulling down market NEW YORK Biotech and Internet stocks tumbled again
area easter egg hunts & activities
Listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Warren man sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting house containing four girls
Warren man sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting house containing four girls
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Stephanopoulos gives 128 photos to museum GLENS FALLS, N.Y. ABC morning show anchor
Kenseth looks to win at Darlington
Matt Kenseth hopes to get his season going and lock up a spot in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup at Darlington Raceway.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Giant Marilyn Monroe arrives at temporary new home HAMILTON, N.J. A larger-than-
Fur is flying in probate race
Opinion: Based on the past few days, the Democratic race for Mahoning County Probate Court judge has pushed
Indians place 3B Chisenhall on paternity
Indians place 3B Chisenhall on paternity CLEVELAND The Indians have placed third baseman Lonnie
Brain Power at SJIHM
Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist Nancy Pommerening visited St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary
Boardman students receive high marks at District 5
For over forty years, students from Boardman Middle School bands and orchestra have consistently
All American Conference post season honors
Austintown Fitch High School’s 2013-2014 All American Conference post season honors went to the
Little Falcons host Chili Cook Off fundraiser
For the Austintown Little Falcons youth football team to continue to be successful, fundraising is needed to keep things running smoothly.
World War II veteran to speak
The Mahoning Valley Historical Heritage Group will hear Wallace King, a veteran of World War II,
Students study endangered animals
Austintown Middle School’s fifth-grade science teacher Alicia Burnfield worked with her students to teach them about endangered animals and how they affect the world.
Austintown Sports Briefs
Festival run to be June 5 Runners and fitness joggers, take note of the annual Immaculate Heart of
Austintown Community Briefs
Marge Hartman’s Paws Town at Boardman Park Boardman Twp. Park and Marge Hartman’s Paws Town, a
Canfield Community Briefs
Shane Taylor Deiley named to Dean’s List Shane Taylor Deiley of Canfield was named to the Dean’s
Cardinal Mooney wins JA Titan Business Challenge
For the fifth consecutive year, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley has put on a competition to help mold the future business leaders in the area with the JA Titan Business Challenge.
Little Spartans registration
Boardman Little Spartans, ages 6-12, will be registering for football and cheerleading. The
Sports Clips hopes to cut out the competition
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With barbershops making a comeback after falling far
Poland Community Briefs
Marge Hartman’s Paws Town at Boardman Park Boardman Twp. Park and Marge Hartman’s Paws Town, a
Boardman girls’ track wins season opener
The Boardman girls track team, comprised of 54 team members, opened its season with a win over
Stadium Drive hosts fourth-grade chorus concert
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On April 3, Stadium Drive Elementary hosted its fourth-
Family Fun Night has game show theme
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Hilltop Elementary School PTO hosted its annual Family
Boardman boys track team season wrap-up
The Boardman boys track team began its season with a 114-22 victory over the Youngstown Christian
MCCTC event builds interest in manufacturing careers
Cutting Edge Manufacturing, a two-day event at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center,
CHS art students recognized with art show awards
Sixteen Canfield High School art students earned a total of 22 awards at the 2014 Mahoning County Student Art Show, sponsored by the Mahoning County Educational Service Center.
Boardman Sports Briefs
Send us your news If you’re a spring sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your help.
Cocca’s Pizza ties teamwork with children’s book at Union Elementary
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Having recently read the book “The Little Red Hen Makes a
Cora Ams to appear in Highlights magazine
The April 2014 issue of Highlights has published a drawing by 9-year-old Cora Ams in its Nature
Book taught students about friendship, kindness
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Kathy Holsinger knew the novel, “Wonder,” was perfect for
Poland Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news It’s spring sports season. Neighbors wants to be there every
North Elementary hosts Father-Son Night
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On March 13, North Elementary hosted its Father-Son Night
Harriet Sprinkles offers baked treats
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Ever since she opened her baking shop called Harriett
SJIHM hosts science fair
St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary School, a Lumen Christi School, students impressed 12
District Governor visits Lions Club
Lions’ Club International District Governor Tom Zickefoose attended the March meeting of the
Boardman library hosts Celebration of the Arts
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For Boardman elementary students in grades kindergarten
Veteran benefits highlighted at presentation
Sean Baumgartner, director of Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, recently gave a presentation
Union Elementary hosts Father-Daughter Night
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For attendees of Union Elementary’s Father-Daughter Night on March 25, there were plenty of fun activities to do that gave fathers a chance to spend quality time with their daughters.
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