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Repairs begin on Grohl alley artwork
Artist Aaron Chine of Warren works on restoring a mural he created in David Grohl Alley which was destroyed by a vandal. Chine organized the ...
Stories published April 20, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Tens of thousands celebrate marijuana in Denver, other cities
Rallies for legalizing pot took place in cities across the US
Pay gap wide in offices of Kasich and other state leaders, study says
Pay gap wide in offices of Kasich and other state leaders, study says Associated Press DAYTON
Seven runners from Greater Youngstown have no fear of running in Boston Marathon on Monday
Seven runners from Greater Youngstown have no fear of running in Boston Marathon on Monday
Pope Francis pleas for peace in Syria, Ukraine in Easter address
Pope Francis pleas for peace in Syria, Ukraine in Easter address Associated Press VATICAN CITY
Austintown voters face bond issue for new high school
Austintown voters face bond issue for new high school AUSTINTOWN Austintown School District
Joanie Abdu center, St. E’s Boardman win national awards
Joanie Abdu center, St. E’s Boardman win national awards Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two Humility
Dinner fundraiser will benefit ACS
Dinner fundraiser will benefit ACS CANFIELD A pasta dinner fundraiser to benefit American Cancer
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY Johnny Appleseed will meet at 7 p.m. for a program about guns and general safety
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY White Shrine of Jerusalem will have its stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Poland Masonic
Sisters in Red Health Fair will draw more than 300
The Links Youngstown Chapter gears up for its annual health fair.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY | Jessie Brotherton
HONOREE Residence: Beloit Date of birth: April 3, 1924, in Bradley, Ohio FAMILY Parents: Mr.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s show will offer window on fashions
Angels of Easter Seals will benefit from a fashion show and brunch.
Come Sail Away with Men Who Cook
Those who attend Men Who Cook will get to sample some special dishes.
Easter Seals' annual 5K Walk/Run Saturday
Easter Seals of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Counties is having its annual 5K Walk/Run to “Make the First Five Count” at 9 a.m. Saturday at Boardman Park.
Discussion on charter schools, test reformers April 28
The League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown will moderate a panel discussion at 6:30 p.m. April 28 at Union Baptist Church, 528 Lincoln Ave., to examine how accountable charter school and high-stakes testing reformers are.
Food drive at area funeral homes through June 20
Lane Family Funeral Homes in Trumbull and Mahoning counties are sponsoring a food drive from Friday through June 20 to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley.
Volunters needed to place flags on vets' graves
Volunteers are needed to join the George Wydell Jones Jr. Memorial team to form a committee to put flags on veterans’ graves at Oakhill Cemetery on the city’s South Side before Memorial Day.
Work discrimination complaints can be filed Friday
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s mobile-outreach center will visit the Youngstown unit of the NAACP from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday to accept complaints of employment discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 and older), disability or retaliation.
Rescue Mission to get new look, seeks community involvement
Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley, which has provided food, shelter, safety and a second chance since 1894, is revamping its public look to reflect its new emphasis on transforming the lives of its clients through education, job placement and guidance.
Cook overcomes family struggles for NFL opportunity
This is an Easter story, and like the first one, it begins with pain.
Report weighs costs, benefits of fracking
Carroll County's experience highlights both the pros and cons of shale development
Casino-tax revenue falls again
Revenue to counties and cities from the casino tax has dropped for the third consecutive quarter.
Walk raises funds in battle against neurofibromatosis
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Jenn Rice doesn’t mince words when it comes to how she
Valley kids hop on down to Mill Creek MetroParks for Bunny Day
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK | news@vindy.com CANFIELD The Easter Bunny had plenty of company at
Four vie to replace Hagan in 58th Ohio House district
The incumbent cannot seek re-election because of term limits
AREA RUNNING CALENDAR
Saturday — Salem Community Center spring runoff. Registration at 8 a.m. with two-mile race at 9 and 10K at 9:45. Email wonner@salemcommunitycenter.com.
Groups to present comic one-act operas
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two one-act operas, “Trial by Jury” and “Cox and Box,” will be presented
METRO DIGEST || Victim Rights Week vigil Tuesday
Victim vigil set WARREN The Trumbull County chapter of Parents of Murdered Children will have
MILESTONES
MILESTONES SCOUTS Eagle Awards Three seniors from Austintown Fitch High School — Zack While,
METRO DIGEST || Friendly’s helping kids
Friendly’s helping kids POLAND From now through next Sunday, Friendly’s Restaurant on U.S. Route
Repairs begin on Grohl alley artwork
Artist Aaron Chine of Warren works on restoring a mural he created in David Grohl Alley which was destroyed by a vandal. Chine organized the clean-up project, which got underway Saturday afternoon.
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints E.N. Kelly Inc. dba Kelly Oil Products v. Norman
After 70 years of marriage, couple die 15 hours apart
Associated Press NASHPORT, Ohio A couple who held hands at breakfast every morning even after 70
Barricades, tension take no holiday in Ukraine
Associated Press DONETSK, Ukraine Pro-Russian forces in eastern Ukraine on Saturday prepared to
Mill Creek needs more skating; stop texting and start saving Earth; Pass Fitch bond issue; Reject Fitch bond issue, Pass Liberty road levy
Opinion: Wintertime ice skating needs permanent home in Mill Creek This winter marked 12 years since the
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
area bowling scores
AMRON LANES Alley Cats — Jewel Reese 167-499, Kim Hogan 227-497, Becky Main 169478, Stella
BIRTHDAYS
BIRTHDAYS Actor George Takei is 77. Actor Ryan O’Neal is 73. Keyboardist Craig Frost of Grand Funk
Flanagan hopes to win Boston, for Boston
A year after two bombs at the finish line killed three and wounded 264 others, the 118th edition of the Boston Marathon has become a symbol of resilience for the running community, the city and a nation shocked by an attack on one of its beloved traditions.
Births
Births ST. Joseph Health Center Marybeth and John Kennedy, Cortland, girl, April 18. Cassandra
Pompelia dismissal disturbs VASJ coach
Pompelia dismissal disturbs VASJ coach Dear Fanfare: I am deeply disturbed after reading Steve
On the road to conquering cancer
YSU student will bike 4,000 miles to fight cancer
record reviews
Rodney Crowell Album: “Tarpaper Sky” (New West) Grade: A At 63, Rodney Crowell is ready to
Kevin Costner has been quite busy this year, appearing in three movies: “Jack Ryan: Shadow
Kevin Costner has been quite busy this year, appearing in three movies: “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit,”
Death toll from ferry rises to 46
McClatchy Newspapers SEOUL, South Korea The number of people killed in the sinking of the South
Francis urges renewal of faith at Easter vigil
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis baptized 10 people Saturday and urged them to bring
Book covers Hubbard history
Book covers Hubbard history HUBBARD Barbara Emch has written a book titled “Images of America:
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Lordstown Village Council, caucus at 6 p.m. with meeting to follow, administration
Braun, Brewers power past Pirates
Ryan Braun has five home runs this season after being suspended for the last 65 games of 2013.
The First Easter
Editorial: And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Solome, had
Searchers in Nepal recover 13th body at Mount Everest
Associated Press KATMANDU, Nepal Search teams recovered a 13th body Saturday from the snow and
Model deal gives abandoned, stray dogs a new lease on life
Editorial: For many centuries, animals have taken center stage on this day when Christians throughout the world
Tressmania diminishes YSU’s value
Opinion: Jim Tressel’s claim to fame is the national championships he won as football coach at Ohio State and
Documents reveal stall in recall of Saturn Ion
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors waited years to recall nearly 335,000 Saturn Ions for
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. I once read that many of the early artists were poisoned. Was there some type of conspiracy
Syria frees four French journalists
Syria frees four French journalists PARIS Ten months after their capture in Syria, four French
Years Ago
Today is Easter, April 20, the 110th day of 2014. There are 255 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED