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Exhibit of actress Kim Novak's paintings at Butler next month
The paintings of Kim Novak, the 81-year-old actress known for her roles in 1950s and 1960s Alfred Hitchcock movies such as “Vertigo,” will be exhibited May 4 through June 29 in the Butler Institute of American Art’s Giffuni Gallery.
Workers threatened during armed robbery at Austintown BK
Three Burger King employees were threatened with weapons during a Thursday armed robbery.
Mahoning County, state see rise in heroin-overdose deaths
Mahoning County, state see rise in heroin-overdose deaths
Ohio school shooting victim's father died from heroin
Ohio school shooting victim's father died from heroin
New Jersey woman sues over ’8THEIST’ license plate
New Jersey woman sues over ’8THEIST’ license plate
Officials resume search for 2 missing in Lake Erie
Officials resume search for 2 missing in Lake Erie
The Gap and Gap Kids in the Southern Park Mall is closing
The Gap and Gap Kids in the Southern Park Mall is closing
Sudden movement raises alarm in Wyoming slide area
Sudden movement raises alarm in Wyoming slide area
Ohio school shooting victim’s dad died from heroin
Ohio school shooting victim’s dad died from heroin
Dem Ohio gubernatorial candidate airs first radio ad
Dem Ohio gubernatorial candidate airs first radio ad
Easter on 4/20, pot holy day; pastors reaching out
Easter on 4/20, pot holy day; pastors reaching out
Candidates and issues forum scheduled for Wednesday
Candidates and issues forum scheduled for Wednesday
Avalanche sweeps down Everest, killing at least 12
Avalanche sweeps down Everest, killing at least 12
Ukrainian insurgents reject call to quit buildings
Ukrainian insurgents reject call to quit buildings
3 Saturday events will remember Richard Rollison, benefit child
Three events will be Saturday to remember Richard Rollison IV on his 25th birthday. Rollison was shot to death last October.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Guilford Lake Civic Association will have its first meeting of the year at 7 p.m.
Happy hour painting planned at Lime Tree
Happy hour painting planned at Lime Tree WARREN Happy hour painting will take place from 3 to 5
Niles Relay will feature luminarias
Niles Relay for Life will feature luminarias May 2 at Waddell Park.
2014 Fellows Gardens daffodil show this weekend
The 2014 Fellows Riverside Gardens Daffodil Show is Saturday and Sunday.
Inspiring Minds gala raises $74K
Last Saturday’s gala for Inspiring Minds raised more than $74,000 to aid the organization’s work with under-represented youth to empower them through education and new experiences.
New warning siren to serve downtown, YSU areas
A new outdoor emergency warning siren has been installed on the Mahoning County jail to serve the city’s downtown and Youngstown State University areas, bringing the county’s total number of emergency sirens to 52, Dennis O’Hara, county interim emergency management director, told the county commissioners Thursday.
State fire marshal seeking information on Salem arson
The state fire marshal’s office is seeking the public’s help in catching the arsonist it says torched a home at 654 E. Third St. at about 11:30 p.m. March 15.
Division of Wildlife biologist dispels myths about black bears
The frequently misunderstood black bear is the type of creature that would much rather flee from a situation than engage in confrontation.
Youngstown ranks No. 5 for raising a family
Youngstown cracked the top-five list for the second time since 2012.
Carlozzi carries light-hitting Poland over Ursuline
Poland senior baseball standout Pat Carlozzi has had a pretty solid week.
Wolford anxious about instant replay
Instant replay hasn’t come fast enough for Youngstown State coach Eric Wolford.
Trumbull coroner one of few who gives specific numbers to overdose crisis
Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk, Trumbull County coroner, says people often ask him whether overdose deaths are the result of a “bad batch” of heroin. He frequently has to explain that it’s actually the reverse.
Moules’ walk-off single lefts YSU baseball team
The junior right fielder singled home Kevin Hix with one out to give the Penguins a 5-4 walk-off victory over Oakland at Eastwood Field.
Four local players in North-South games
Retiring Canfield coach Pat Pavlansky will coach in the girls game.
Ohio section of Stavich Bike Trail in need of repairs
The Lowellville/Hillsville Charitable Foundation, which oversees trail maintenance, has about $11,000 remaining, but repairs are estimated at $300,000.
Improvement work to Fifth Avenue will begin this year
Youngstown council members discussed the status of a sexual-harassment complaint by a city employee
Film details prisoner saga in Soviet era
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The film “The Way Back,” which tells the story of a Polish prisoner of
Columbiana fair receives $100K in gifts for grandstand project
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Lisbon The Columbiana County Fair board has received two
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot an even-par 71 in the
Legislation would limit campaign contributions from companies that get state incentives
Limits would also apply to companies that are 20 percent or more foreign owned
Eastern Gateway’s partner bought the school’s downtown location for $3 million
The college opened at the location in August 2012
3 candidates vie for Trumbull probate judgeship
Incumbent Judge Thomas A. Swift can't run again because of the state's age-limits law
Two synthetic drugs added to list of banned substances
Synthetic drugs often mimic the effects of marijuana
Ohio sees record-high heroin overdose deaths
Associated Press COLUMBUS A record number of Ohioans died from heroin-related overdoses in 2012,
Kuchar, Spieth still on a roll
There were no major letdowns for Masters contenders Matt Kuchar and Jordan Spieth at the RBC Heritage on Thursday.
Walking Jesus' footsteps in Campbell
Jesus, played by Jacob Sebest, 17, of Campbell, carries the cross while being whipped by guards, Jan-carlos Lebron, 17, left, and Christian Nieves, 15, during a rehearsal for live Stations of the Cross at St. John the Baptist Church in Campbell. The event will be at 1 this afternoon.
Commissioners approve annex sale
The commissioners endorsed passage of State Issue 1, which would renew the state capital improvement program for 10 years.
Sammarone backer rails against Democrats
Opinion: Should strongly anti-Democratic posts on the Facebook page of a Democratic candidate’s co-legal
Years Ago
Today is Good Friday, April 18, the 108th day of 2014. There are 257 days left in the year.
Easter brunch
Easter brunch YOUNGSTOWN Blue Wolf Events at The Maronite Center will host an Easter brunch at
Target hackers might take years to find, investigators say
Associated Press WASHINGTON Secret Service investigators say they are close to gaining a full
SJIHM hosts wax museum for third graders
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com When Gina Heeter was trying to think of an idea for her
birthdays
birthdays Actress Barbara Hale (“Perry Mason”) is 93. Actor Robert Hooks is 77. Actress Hayley
area easter egg hunts & activities
Listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING
Taxing the dead is unseemly
Opinion: Newsday: The Social Security Administration has paused its misguided efforts to collect debts more
Help America’s letter carriers stamp out hunger on May 10
Opinion: Help America’s letter carriers stamp out hunger on May 10 Saturday, May 10, will mark the 22nd
Facebook rolls out feature to share location
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook users in the U.S. soon will be able to see which of their
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.40 .02 Avalon
8 million signed up for insurance, Obama says
Associated Press WASHINGTON Eight million people have signed up for health care through new
new york Electric car unveiled at show meant to replace horse-drawn carriages
Associated Press NEW YORK An electric car that proponents hope will replace horse-drawn
Michaels confirms breach of up to 2.6M cards
Associated Press NEW YORK Michaels Stores Inc. said Thursday that about 2.6 million cards, or
Mich. man gets 116 years in prison
Authorities said Timothy Carpenter robbed a Parkman Road Radio Shack in Warren three years ago.
Man to serve 17 years in death of his grandmother
Associated Press COLUMBUS A central Ohio man who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in
GRAND JURY Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted the following people Thursday: Quincy A. Henderson, 37,
Roads, bridges, water systems, taxpayers all win with Issue 1
Editorial: Issue 1, the only statewide ballot question in the May 6 primary, has a lot riding on it — not the
Security Council meets on N. Korea
Security Council meets on N. Korea UNITED NATIONS The head of the commission of inquiry that
Applications for jobless aid edge up to 304,000
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits last week
Obama skeptical on Russia’s vows about Ukraine
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama conveyed skepticism Thursday about Russian
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Earth Trembled,” 7:30 p.m.: An original and powerful Easter
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10
Principal sorry for 'don't tattle' flier
The flier did not reflect school policy on bullying, the principal said
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony F. Nagle, 30, of 548 Audrey Lane, Struthers
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
2 Lake Erie boaters found dead are ID’d
Associated Press TOLEDO Ohio authorities have identified a teenage girl and a woman whose bodies
EASTER WEEKEND What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Timothy and Adriana Kane, Youngstown, boy, April 16. Amber
Climate change is not a fact
Opinion: The cult centered on “global warming” alarmism is getting hot under the collar. People seem to have
METRO DIGEST ||
3 Saturday events to honor victim, child WARREN Three events will take place Saturday to
south korea Chaotic scene on ferry is described
Associated Press MOKPO, South Korea The captain of a doomed ferry delayed evacuation for half
Medicare event
Medicare event YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program will conduct a
New cruisers
Confiscated drug money paid for the newest additions to the township fleet.
Dierdorf back in booth for Michigan football
Dierdorf back in booth for Michigan football ANN ARBOR, Mich. Dan Dierdorf is coming back to the
Library to loan out kits for OH WOW! STEM
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Beginning Monday, the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County
Woman sentenced to probation for hit skip at vigil
Woman sentenced to probation for hit skip at vigil
Kinsler’s home run leads Tigers past Indians
Danny Salazar walked the leadoff man in the fifth inning — then let that small mistake turn into a much bigger problem.
McCutchen ends homer drought in Pirates’ 11-2 victory
The Pirates handed the Milwaukee Brewers their first road loss on Thursday night.
oddly enough
oddly enough Man avoids $525 fine for refill at SC hospital CHARLESTON, S.C. A man who faced
Hilltop first-graders host grandparents
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com As Hilltop Elementary School first-graders anxiously waited in the hallway to enter the gym to perform their annual Grandparents Day program, their excited grandparents gathered in the gym with cameras, video cameras, iPads and iPhones to capture memories of the special day March 27.
Students embrace technology for their future
Students at both Austintown Elementary and Austintown Intermediate Schools have been learning new
Canfield freshman taking trip to Norway
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For the second time in her young life, Lexi Denney will
Hope Foundation hosts wine event
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and Window Designs and Interiors will present the fourth
Hope Foundation hosts wine event
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and Window Designs and Interiors will present the fourth
Boardman Park hosts Maple Syrup Festival
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The weekends of March 22-23 and 29-30 were busy ones at
Boardman Community Briefs
Nicotine Anonymous to meet on Wednesdays Nicotine Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals from
Canfield Community Briefs
Nicotine Anonymous to meet on Wednesdays Nicotine Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals from
The Sandwich Factory girls golf league
The Sandwich Factory Girls Golf League is for 5-16 year-olds who have an interest in participating
Hope Foundation hosts wine event
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and Window Designs and Interiors will present the fourth
Patients celebrate renewed hearts at reunion
Dr. John J. Guerriero, a Boardman resident, isn’t greedy. At 84, the father of six daughters and
Boardman Sports Briefs
Popio helps baseball to second straight split 2012 Boardman graduate and baseball alumni, Dan
Best Choice Cabinetry Outlet opens in Boardman
Best Choice Cabinetry Outlet, located at 230 Boardman-Canfield Road, had a ribbon cutting ceremony
Basista makes a splash in Columbus
More than 1,400 of the top swimmers from Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia
Tarzan swings into Boardman Performing Arts Center
After the success of prior plays “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” “Cats,” “Damn Yankees,” “Crazy For You” and “Phantom of the Opera,” the Boardman Drama Guild presented its next play April 4-6 at the Boardman Performing Arts Center, Disney’s “Tarzan.”
Boardman students named to NHS
Students were inducted into the National Honor Society at Boardman High School during a ceremony on
Boys track season wrap up
The Boardman boys track team began its final season in The Federal League with a 78-59 victory over
Austintown Rotary Club welcomes visitors
The Austintown Rotary welcomed Susan DeLeo as its most recent guest speaker. DeLeo is a
Connells mark 51st anniversary at family dinner
AUSTINTOWN Ray and Bobbie Connell of Austintown celebrated the 51st anniversary of their wedding
The Sandwich Factory girls golf league
The Sandwich Factory Girls Golf League is for 5-16 year-olds who have an interest in participating
Boardman kindergarten students participate in egg hunt
After being snowed out last year, the 64th annual Easter egg hunt, sponsored by the Boardman Kiwanis Club, at Boardman Park was back on for this year.
West Elementary School Honor Roll: Third Grading Period
Second Grade Bug Club Sky Arcuri George Kardoulias Maksim Milentijevic Febnin Nepal
Co-winners crowned in Holy Family Science Fair
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With a tough field of 47 seventh- and eighth-graders at
Poland Community Briefs
Nicotine Anonymous to meet on Wednesdays Nicotine Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals from
Basketball game between Poland, Steelers a rousing success
Just as it was two years ago, the charity basketball game March 20 at Poland Seminary High School between Poland teachers and members of the Pittsburgh Steelers was a rousing success, with more than 1,000 people in attendance and $4,500 raised for the school district.
Park Vista visits Rotary Club
Representatives from Part Vista and the Life Long Learning Institute visited the Rotary Club of
Poland Sports Briefs
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Businesses encouraged to engage the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
The Austintown Rotary Club welcomed Mark Clendenin, Regional Business Development Manager for the
Surgery gives Roncone back her mobility
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Life couldn’t be any better at this point for Linda
Sandwich Factory girls golf league
The Sandwich Factory Girls Golf League is for 5-16 year-olds who have an interest in participating
Rev. Reid Lamport speaks about encouragement at Poland Library
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For its third and final spring luncheon April 1, Friends
Sink for Pink tournament benefits cancer patients
Three Poland basketball players teamed up with JR. Basketball standout George Billiris of Campbell
Austintown Sports Briefs
Volleyball camps to be in June The Austintown Fitch volleyball team will be hosting a fifth- and
Fitch raises funds for Robotics team
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With its regional season complete, the Austintown Fitch High School Robotics team hosted a pasta fundraising dinner April 3 in an effort to get a jump start on next season.
Austintown Community Briefs
Nicotine Anonymous to meet on Wednesdays Nicotine Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals from
Hope Foundation hosts wine event
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and Window Designs and Interiors will present the fourth
The Sandwich Factory girls golf league
The Sandwich Factory Girls Golf League is for 5-16 year-olds who have an interest in participating
School raised money for Boardman teacher
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com After Boardman High School teacher Christine Terlesky was
Holy Family School raises money for Poland PD K9
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com When the Poland Police Department needed help in raising
Wine tasting event raises money for Poland Swim Club
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com In an effort to raise money to help with renovations of
Poland library celebrates release of ‘Divergent’ movie
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With the success of the “Divergent” book series by
Aeryonnah Zura raises funds for Joanie’s Promise
Aeryonnah Zura likes to help other people, so she recently cut off her long hair so it could be made
SJIHM students practice math skills
In order to practice calculating volume and surface area, St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary
Canfield High School raises autism awareness
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School senior Alisha Boykin wanted to raise
Students compete at Science Day
St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary sixth- and eighth-grade students competed at the Lake-to-River
Canfield places ninth at state tourney
The Canfield Speech and Debate Team competed at the 2014 Ohio High School Speech League (OHSSL)
MetroParks Farm hosts Farm Animal Baby Shower
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With the changing of the season to spring, Mill Creek
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