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Going to Disney World? Better dig deeper in your pockets to get in
One-day tickets at Disney World more expensive
73-year-old pleads guilty to gross sexual imposition
73-year-old pleads guilty to gross sexual imposition WARREN Donald L. Church, 73, of Chestnut
Mark Hanni files as write-in candidate to challenge incumbent Mahoning judge
Hanni files as write-in candidate
Three charged in September overdose death
Three charged in September overdose death Three charged in September overdose death
Austintown trustees swear in part-time fire department captain
Austintown trustees swear in part-time fire department captain
Universities partner with Ohio company on research
Universities partner with Ohio company on research
Ukraine’s turmoil brings tough challenge to Putin
Ukraine’s turmoil brings tough challenge to Putin MOSCOW (AP) — A successful Olympics behind him,
Penn State charity dance marathon raises $13.3M
Penn State charity dance marathon raises $13.3M STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State’s annual
Drug lord ‘El Chapo’ Guzman charged in Mexico
Drug lord ‘El Chapo’ Guzman charged in Mexico MEXICO CITY (AP) — Officials say drug kingpin
Boil advisory for Rolling Meadows Drive in Howland
Boil advisory for Rolling Meadows Drive in Howland HOWLAND Due to a water line break, Trumbull
Uganda president signs harsh anti-gay law
Uganda president signs harsh anti-gay law ENTEBBE, Uganda (AP) — Uganda’s president signed an
Hagel to propose big cuts in Army in 2015 budget
Hagel to propose big cuts in Army in 2015 budget WASHINGTON (AP) — Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel is
Comedy film writer, director Harold Ramis dead at 69
Comedy film writer, director Harold Ramis dead at 69
Area state legislators support Tressel for YSU president
Area state legislators support Tressel for YSU president YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley’s state
Egypt’s military-backed government resigns
Egypt’s military-backed government resigns CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s interim prime minister announced
Campbell police investigate assault
Campbell police investigate assault CAMPBELL — City police are looking into a report of an
Loaded handgun found in Campbell
Loaded handgun found in Campbell CAMPBELL — A Blossom Avenue resident reported finding a loaded
Democratic legislators criticize governor ahead of speech
Democratic legislators criticize governor ahead of speech YOUNGSTOWN — State legislators from the
Dingell, longest-serving congressman, to retire
Dingell, longest-serving congressman, to retire WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Rep. John Dingell, the
Girl, 12, killed by rolling SUV
Girl, 12, killed by rolling SUV PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police in western Pennsylvania are investigating
Woman pleads to her role in electricity theft murder case
Woman pleads to her role in electricity theft murder case YOUNGSTOWN — A woman whose theft of
Ukraine issues arrest warrant for missing leader
Ukraine issues arrest warrant for missing leader SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s acting
Poll: Majority of Ohioans support legalizing marijuana
Poll: Majority of Ohioans support legalizing marijuana A majority of Ohioans questioned as part of
1 of 2 gas wells sealed in Pa. after fatal blast
1 of 2 gas wells sealed in Pa. after fatal blast DILLINER, Pa. (AP) — Chevron says crews have
Molly West | Andrew Stevens
KENNONSBURG, OHIO Molly West and Andrew Stevens exchanged vows June 8, 2013. The Rev. David
Steffijo Anderson | Kenneth Dutton Jr.
LIBERTY New Life Lutheran Church was the setting for the Oct. 11, 2013, afternoon wedding of
Kelsea Tondo-Kramer | Michael O’Brien
WARREN Blessed John Paul II Church was the setting of the Dec. 28, 2013, wedding of Kelsea Tondo-
Dr. Tiffany Mohn | Dr. Joseph Barak
SARASOTA, FLA. The Beach Club at the Ritz Carlton was the setting of the Sept. 21, 2013, wedding
WORTH A LOOK
CRAFT SHOWS American Legion Post 166, 141 W. Main St., Alliance, is planning its Spring Craft Show
JCC will host dinner concert
JCC will host dinner concert BOARDMAN The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown is hosting an
Beulah Baptist Church celebrates Black History Month with talent program
From left to right, Willie Chapman, Dee Hill and Annette Pack act out a skit during the Black History Month talent program on Sunday at Beulah Baptist Church in Youngstown. In addition to skits, the program included singing, miming and black-history readings.
Some oil and gas companies have pursued regulatory orders that would bypass unit size provisions
Some oil and gas companies have pursued regulatory orders that would bypass unit size provisions
New Habitat home ends family’s ‘amazing journey’
Twelve-year-old Antonette Bell is looking forward to sliding across the kitchen floor in her socks, and her 16-year-old brother, Derrick Bell, can’t wait to set up and begin playing one of his Xbox games.
Boys basketball tournaments begin this week
Of the 798 Ohio high schools, only four teams will finish with a win.
Earnhardt Jr. endures at Daytona
NASCAR’s most popular driver won the race for the second time.
Topics: Arts and culture, religion and spirituality, wellness and rehab
Topics: Arts and culture, religion and spirituality, wellness and rehab
Wedgewood Ramps brings a weather-safe haven Ramping up winter
Hours 2PM - 10PM Mon. - Fri. 11AM - 10PM Sat. 11AM - 10PM Sun. Photos and story by
YSU women grab share of first place
The Penguins swept Green Bay for the first time in school history.
Ukraine parliament head takes presidential powers
Associated Press KIEV, UKRAINE With an ally claiming presidential powers Sunday and the
Don’t let con artists cheapen valuable intent of Pell Grants
Editorial: Forty-nine years ago, President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed legislation to provide millions of
GOP won’t succeed by going back to the past
Opinion: Kathleen Willey is back. For people who have forgotten, she is the former volunteer aide to
Lifting energy export ban would be a boon to Ohio
Opinion: By Raymond J. KEATING Special to The Vindicator The interests of Main Street Ohio are not
Powerball, Mega Millions boost state budgets
The scores of losing players in last week’s $425 million Powerball jackpot did more than take an extremely long shot at getting rich. Their ticket purchases also helped fund a small but increasingly important part of their states’ budgets.
Calif. almond farmers face tough choices due to drought
Associated Press FIREBAUGH, CALIF. With California’s agricultural heartland entrenched in
Pa. firms expect natural-gas boom to help manufacturing
Associated Press PITTSBURGH In the earlier days of Pennsylvania’s natural-gas boom, Jennison
Video Game Review
‘Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze’ Grade: C+ Details: Nintendo, for the Wii U, $49.99
Netflix reaches deal with Comcast
Netflix reaches deal with Comcast NEW YORK Netflix has reached a deal with Comcast to ensure
The ‘SNL’ alum takes over ‘Late Night’ tonight Time for Seth Meyers
IF YOU WATCH What: “Late Night with Seth Meyers” Where: NBC When: 12:30 a.m. By DAVID BAUDER
JR still a presence as 3rd ‘Dallas’ season opens
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press J.R. Ewing is gone, but his presence still looms large on
Live music on television this week includes:
Live music on television this week includes: v Josh Groban: Tonight on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC)
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, lunch,
Fire destroys house
Staff report MASURY Fire crews from Brookfield Township, Vienna and Hubbard responded to a
Yo. East impresses at Quicken Loans Arena
Yo. East impresses at Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Dalane Brown recorded a double-double with
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses John R. George, 32, of 39 Beaver Creek, Warren, and
CREEPER DEFENSE
CREEPER DEFENSE Police and security experts say that vigilance is the best way to guard against
Investigators warn about ‘office creepers’
By Theodore Decker Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Larry Cobb reported for work and fit right in.
Jeb Bush to speak at Grove City College commencement
Staff report grove city, pa. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush will speak at Grove City College’s
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Police: Bizarre 911 calls lead to a pot discovery MODESTO, Calif. Authorities
The US role in the Ukraine
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: The United States has the right — and a duty — to try to tamp down political
Columnist unfairly tarnishes supporters of creationism theory
Opinion: Columnist unfairly tarnishes supporters of creationism theory Ann McFeatters’ column on the
BUSINESS DEGREES Information session at YSU will target high-school students
Staff report youngstown High-school students who want to obtain a bachelor’s degree in business
YSU adds STEM, Beeghly colleges to Web page
Staff report youngstown The STEM College and the Beeghly College of Education are the latest
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2014. There are 310 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
GRADS LIST
These students received bachelor’s degrees unless noted: EDINBORO UNIVERSITY, Edinboro, Pa. New
Collins becomes first openly gay NBA player
He played 10 scoreless minutes with two rebounds and five fouls for Brooklyn.
Bills seek to tackle backlog of untested rape kits
Associated Press NASHVILLE, TENN. With possibly hundreds of thousands of rape kits untested
Oldest-known Holocaust survivor dies at 110 in London, family says
Associated Press LONDON Alice Herz-Sommer, believed to be the oldest Holocaust survivor, died at
Thousands attend vigil for slain girl
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, MO. A southwest Missouri community turned out by the thousands
Metro briefs: Fire in Masury, ‘Blood on Mountain’ preview, YSU magazine award
YSU Magazine wins national award YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University’s quarterly alumni
Climate case looks at EPA’s power
Climate case looks at EPA’s power washington Industry groups and Republican-led states are
Wallet card bolsters protection orders
Domestic court will issue wallet cards with civil protection order information.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Feb.
Students enter new junior-high wing in Mineral Ridge
The new junior-high wing includes eight newly built classrooms and a new middle-school science lab.
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Lordstown Village council, finance committee, noon, council chambers, 1455 Salt
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