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Fire destroys vacant home in Brookfield
Fire destroys vacant home in Brookfield Staff report MASURY Fire crews from Brookfield
YSU women beat Green Bay to grab share of Horizon lead
YSU women beat Green Bay to grab share of Horizon League lead.
Some oil, gas companies sidestep limits on sizes of drilling fields
Some oil, gas companies sidestep limits on sizes of drilling fields Staff report YOUNGSTOWN
Showdown looms Monday in Supreme Court over factory emissions
Showdown looms Monday in Supreme Court over factory emissions Associated Press WASHINGTON
At closing, 2014 Olympics declared ‘extraordinary success’
At closing, 2014 Olympics declared ‘extraordinary success’ AP Sports Writer SOCHI, Russia (AP) —
Lifelong Learning Institute for Valley seniors opens
Lifelong Learning Institute for Valley seniors opens STAFF REPORT news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Mendez-Norge engagement is announced
Debra Leonard of Boardman is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Alexandria Mendez of Boardman, and Matthew Norge of New Castle, Pa.
Miss Gittings, Mr. Colegrove are engaged
POLAND L. Alan and Janet Gittings of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Stephanie Sahli, Michael Palumbo plan wedding
Michael Palumbo and Stephanie Sahli, both of Lowellville, are announcing their engagement along with
Miss Mazzei, Mr. Tucciarone plan April rites
HUBBARD Bill and Lisa Tucciarone of Hubbard are announcing the engagement of their son, Andrew
Miss Hammond and Mr. Bishop plan June rites
DIAMOND William and Judy Hammond of Diamond are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Carly
Miss Pietruszka, Mr. Prochazka to exchange vows
COLUMBUS Victoria Pietruszka of Columbus, formerly of Austintown, and Alex Prochazka of Columbus
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY | Nick Petrarca
THE HONOREE Residence: Youngstown Date of birth: Feb. 28, 1914, in Youngstown FAMILY
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.
Goodwill auction to feature vintage, valuable collectibles
Goodwill’s collectibles auction is planned for March 7 and 8.
HAPPY 102ND BIRTHDAY | Ann R. Katula
HAPPY 102ND BIRTHDAY Ann R. Katula THE HONOREE Residence: Campbell Date of birth: Jan. 27,
Cancer society is preparing for relay
Cancer society is preparing for relay CANFIELD The American Cancer Society will kick off its
HAPPY 106TH BIRTHDAY | Asma T. Saloom
HONOREE Residence: Windsor House O’Brien Memorial Health Care Center, Masury, since August 2007
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
St. Rose Bible school planning meeting
St. Rose Church, 48 E. Main St., will host its annual multi-church vacation Bible school in June, and has set a planning meeting for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the church.
Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Assoc. to meet Thursday
Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association will host its monthly meeting Thursday at Faith Community Church, 1919 E. Midlothian Blvd.
File employment discrimination complaints Friday in Youngstown
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.
Here are 4 Vindy viewpoints on YSU, Dunn & Tressel
A week of craziness at YSU has led to these Sunday opinions from The Vindy:
Youngstown kids learn value of following the law
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Being incarcerated means your freedom is
Frost, Audi, Whisler win D-II district wrestling titles
Korey Frost’s two-point takedown in the match’s final seconds gave him a 3-1 victory and the 120-pound title.
Jodi Fear honors deceased son through random acts of kindness
The Youngstown woman said she is “passing a smile around” by remembering her son’s generosity.
Weber’s career-high 24 points not quite enough for YSU
YSU fell to 15-14 overall and 6-8 in the Horizon League.
Hughes helps WR cash in against JM
Aleah Hughes scored 19 points to go with three assists and four steals.
Engler, Hanni withdraw; Belinky shunned for Maruca in Dem endorsements
Mahoning County Probate Court judge finished last in the endorsement race for his seat
Candidate Neuhardt stops in Valley to blast Kasich policies\
She criticized the Republican governor, who will deliver the State of the State address Monday.
YSU set to add Zordich, Carter to coaching staff
A familiar face is reportedly joining Eric Wolford’s staff at Youngstown State.
Austintown's Sorrentino fights cancer, wants to stay active
Mark Sorrentino of Austintown is fighting or cancer of the neck. A benefit for him is scheduled for March 9.
Historical society offers series of lunch programs
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Historical Society has begun its “Bits and Bites of
Austintown authorities warn elderly to be cautious of mail fraud
An elderly Austintown woman received what she believed a fraudulent check in the mail, and contacted police.
Durr spurs Raiders to win
Senior Starla Sharp and juniors Jordan Youngs and Sara Durr ignited South Range to a 24-point fourth quarter.
63rd HBA Home & Garden Show drawing big crowds
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Aaah, spring. Such a sentiment seemed to be on many
Champion boys win D-II district
Champion’s boys won the district title, besting Struthers 3,846-3,789. The Wildcats had captured the sectional crown last week, topping the Golden Flashes.
Development meetings in nine Youngstown neighborhoods begin this week
The meetings will take place throughout the city beginning Wednesday
Last resident of target area vows to stay put
James Hushower’s house is in the city, but the heavily wooded area appears rural, and the city wants to take it back to nature.
Youngstown plans to return 90 East Side acres to nature
These two vacant houses on Melvina Avenue off Wardle Avenue are among the nine Youngstown wants to demolish in order to close unneeded streets and discontinue unnecessary utilities in a deserted East Side area. The project fulfills one part of the city's Youngstown 2010 plan.
Rallies in Venezuela
Rallies in Venezuela CARACAS, Venezuela Venezuelans on both sides of the nation’s bitter
Puskas: No Banner, but Browns are still secretive
The Browns are playing the draft close to the vest.
Don’t let these ad traps fool you
Want to save 50 percent, get a product free or have a manufacturer’s warranty cover an expensive
Former PM rallies crowd in Kiev
Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine In a stunning reversal of fortune, Ukrainian opposition icon
RECORD REVIEWS
Phantogram Album: “Voices” (Republic Records) Grade: A The so-called “sophomore slump” is
Letters: GOP leader criticizes Vindicator; Tressel deserves YSU presidency; As for Dunn, let buyer beware
Opinion: Vindicator should choose to be positive force in Valley Bertram de Souza’s rant against the
Americans Finn-ished off
Teemu Selanne led his team around the ice, with a bronze medal draped around his neck, after he finished off his sixth Olympics with a sweet victory.
area bowling scores
AMRON LANES SRI Investment Seniors — Joe Wilkos 258-690, Bill Patalon 256-687, Steve Senvisky
Hamlin seeks Daytona sweep
The big daddy is the season-opening Daytona 500, and no driver has ever completed the trifecta.
Regan Smith wins Nationwide opener
Regan Smith had the checkered flag in sight at Daytona a year ago and a freight train of cars in his rearview mirror.
Confident Sam wants to focus on football
Sam said he was not worried about being accepted, either, in light of the bullying scandal that emerged involving Miami Dolphins offensive linemen.
olympics roundup Results from Saturday
Norwegian women win gold: The Norwegian women revived their cross country skiing dominance at the
Patrick continues to shake off doubters
Jamie Dodge is a 64-year-old die-hard Danica Patrick fan who made the trek from Huntington Beach, Calif., to watch her favorite driver in the Daytona 500.
Clowney motivated to prove himself
Jadeveon Clowney wants NFL scouts to rethink their draft strategy.
TOP HAT PRODUCTIONS Lead actors steal show in ‘Ragtime’
By ERIC MCCREA entertain@vindy.com It was the music of something beginning. “Ragtime,” Top
Mexican authorities capture drug lord who supplied cocaine to US
Associated Press MEXICO CITY Mexican authorities captured the world’s most-powerful drug lord
Division II district bowling State qualifiers
BOYS Teams Champion — Zach Zigmont, David Yenchocic, Justin Cox, Danny Simmons, Jared Gould.
Browns coach: Talk of Harbaugh ‘noise’
Pettine shrugged it off, which is probably the kind of attitude a guy who has become Cleveland’s seventh coach since 1999 has to have.
CAREER PATHS
Real Estate Real Living Volpini Realty Group announced Ralph Logozzo has joined the company as a
Sweden, Canada face today with gold medal at stake
Canada is one victory away from a perfect run after dominating the rest of the world’s best with depth, defense and championship experience.
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. I think it was English Prime Minister Winston Churchill who coined the phrase “Iron Curtain.”
Surplus food
Surplus food Mount Zion Baptist Church, 827 Wilson Ave., Youngstown, food giveaway 10 to 11 a.m.
Texas man among 24 to receive Medal of Honor
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO Former Sgt. Santiago Erevia remembers the day in May 1969 when his
Let’s not enthrone Tressel
Opinion: Thirteen months ago, in the midst of the campaign on behalf of Jim Tressel for the presidency of
In the new NBC comedy “Growing Up Fisher” (premiering tonight at 10:30), the well-
In the new NBC comedy “Growing Up Fisher” (premiering tonight at 10:30), the well-regarded character
Career fair planned for 10th-graders
Career fair planned for 10th-graders WEST MIDDLESEX, PA. The Shenango Valley Chamber will host a
Farming out lessons
Associated Press WALTON, Kan. The door to a hen house burst open on a chilly winter day and
YSU president can’t expect a fond farewell when he leaves
Editorial: By all accounts, Dr. Randy Dunn was on his way to becoming one of the more popular presidents in
What happens next with YSU?
Opinion: Sure, when E.F. Hutton talks, people listen. But in Ohio, and especially in Youngstown, when Jim
Bless with a dress
A Canfield student collects gowns to give to girls for special occasions.
GERMANY As auto sales drop, car sharing grows
Associated Press BERLIN Germans, once a nation of ardent automobile enthusiasts, are not buying
YSU volleyball coach is Curbstone speaker
YSU volleyball coach is Curbstone speaker AUSTINTOWN Mark Hardaway, volleyball head coach at
‘12 YEARS A SLAVE’ Lupita Nyong’o is Hollywood’s newest fixation
By JESSICA HERNDON AP Film Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Lupita Nyong’o is preparing herself
Wrestling roundup | Local state qualifiers
Division I Mario Graziani, Boardman, So., 145 pounds, 40-7. Camran Rezapourian, Austintown
Matta’s message reaches listless Buckeyes
Lenzelle Smith Jr. added 13 points and Shannon Scott 10 for the Buckeyes, who trailed by 12 early in the second half before taking control with a 17-0 run.
Golf roundup | Saturday’s play
MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP MARANA, ARIZ. Ernie Els has reached the semifinals of the Match Play
nba roundup | Saturday’s games
Hawks 107, Knicks 98 ATLANTA Mike Scott scored a career-high 30 points, Jeff Teague added 28 and
Many area wrestlers able to bounce back
By KEVIN CONNELLY kconnelly@vindy.com After a rough start to the district wrestling tournament
prep basketball roundup | Saturday’s games
BOYS Struthers 61, Niles 60, OT NILES Dalton Moore scored 20 points, Ray’Quan Phifer had 15
METRO DIGEST || Boil order in Columbiana
Boil-water order COLUMBIANA Due to a water-main break, residents of North Pearl, North Cross and
birthdays
birthdays Actor-director Peter Fonda is 74. Musician Johnny Winter is 70. Steel guitarist Rusty
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Amish Mafia’ star sentenced for suspended license LANCASTER, Pa. A star of the TV
Real Living Volpini Realty Group celebrates 10th anniversary
The Volpinis have been in the real-estate business for more than 32 years
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket Bank of America NA v. Lance K. Lucas et al, foreclosure.
Shutdown delays 37,000 immigration hearings
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The federal government shutdown last year delayed more than 37,000
Event highlights free tax-filing offers for Pa. residents
Staff report SHARON, PA. U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-3rd of Butler. Pa.; Chris Long of the Computer
METRO DIGEST || Fracking discussion
Fracking discussion YOUNGSTOWN The Frack Free America National Coalition will meet from 7 to 9
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Poland school board, 6 p.m., township hall, 3339 Dobbins Road. Boardman Township
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9