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For 6 months a year, soup simmers at St. Dom's
Volunteers with John Severn Soup Group at St. Dominic Church in Youngstown honor the late church member who initiated the project to benefit St. Vincent ...
Stories published February 26, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Greenville man killed in crash today
William Zuschlag, 22, of Greenville was killed in a two-car crash at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday on W. Jamestown Road at the intersection with Halfway Road in Greene Township.
Trumbull Dems endorse in judge, state rep, commissioner races tonight
Trumbull County Democrats endorsed James Fredericka Wednesday over two other Democrats to replace longtime Probate Court Judge Thomas A. Swift.
West Side residents asked for assets, priorities at 1st neighborhood meeting
The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. and the city of Youngstown solicited input from West Side residents at the first of what’s intended to be a series of meetings.
Mardi Gras party Tuesday will help the poor locate services
A Mardis Gras-themed party will be 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Wean Foundation offices, 147 W. Market St., to raise money for Stop One Place Help Is Available, a nonprofit organization that helps poor people learn where to receive services.
UPDATE | Two Mahoning Valley lawyers and third man face federal extortion charges
2 Mahoning Valley lawyers and third man face federal extortion charges
Rescue Mission distributes free blankets and coats Thursday on East Side
Rescue Mission distributes free blankets and coats Thursday on East Side
Contract laborer injured in mishap at Lordstown GM
Contract laborer injured in mishap at Lordstown GM LORDSTOWN A contract laborer working to
94-year-old Pa. woman dies when neck caught in nursing bed
94-year-old Pa. woman dies when neck caught in nursing bed
Great seats released for Friday's Darius Rucker concert
Great seats released for Friday's Darius Rucker concert
Ohio Senate puts its own stamp on calamity-days measure
Ohio Senate puts its own stamp on calamity-days measure
NAACP Collegiate Chartering Service at YSU Friday
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s Collegiate Chartering Service at Youngstown State University will be from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday in the James Gallery on the second floor of Kilcawley Center on campus.
Youngstown schools academic commission meeting canceled
Youngstown schools academic commission meeting canceled
Waste Management takes over Youngstown garbage collection Saturday
Waste Management takes over Youngstown garbage collection Saturday
Girard officials deciding on police officer discipline
Girard officials deciding on police officer discipline GIRARD The city is deciding on discipline
Youngstown City Council committee meeting canceled
Youngstown City Council committee meeting canceled
Newton Falls school building checked after bomb threat
Newton Falls school building checked after bomb threat NEWTON FALLS Newton Falls Junior and
Vindicator staffers named as finalists in Ohio APME newspaper contest
Vindicator staffers named as finalists in Ohio APME newspaper contest
Rolling Meadows boil advisory lifted in Howland
Rolling Meadows boil advisory lifted in Howland HOWLAND The boil advisory that was issued on
Campbell man faces criminal trespass charge
CAMPBELL A 47-year-old 10th Street man faces several charges — including criminal trespass and
Woman accidentally shoots self while dusting
Woman accidentally shoots self while dusting BOARDMAN Boardman police, fire and emergency
Theft by deception charged in 2012 case
Theft by deception charged in 2012 case BOARDMAN Boardman police booked a man accused of theft
Testimony starts in deadly electricity theft case
Testimony starts in deadly electricity theft case YOUNGSTOWN Testimony has begun in the case of
Rifles and shotguns stolen from Boardman home
Rifles and shotguns stolen from Boardman home BOARDMAN A Boardman man told police multiple
Man convicted in 1996 Ponderosa hostage situation charged with drug offense
Man convicted in 1996 Ponderosa hostage situation charged with drug offense Staff report
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., will serve chicken dinners
CityScape will host Grass Roots gala
CityScape will host Grass Roots gala YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown CityScape will host a Grass Roots
Brewer back in Arizona, facing veto decision on gay rights bill
Gov. Jan Brewer returned to Arizona on Tuesday and faced a pressing decision about a bill on her desk that has prompted a national debate over religious and gay rights.
Obama to Karzai: All US troops out this year unless security pact signed
In a blunt warning to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, President Barack Obama threatened on Tuesday to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by the end of this year if a crucial security pact isn't signed - and he ordered the Pentagon to accelerate planning for just that scenario.
Bunny Lane opens at Kraynak’s in Hermitage, Pa.
Thousands of kids go through Easter Bunny Lane during the Easter season.
Collapse of exchange spells trouble for bitcoin
The sudden disappearance of one of the largest bitcoin exchanges only adds to the mystery and mistrust surrounding the virtual currency, which was just beginning to gain legitimacy beyond the technology enthusiasts and adventurous investors who created it.
FirstEnergy invests in Ohio Edison upgrades
The company will spend $475 million on projects designed to enhance service reliability and decrease outages, with $344 million going toward transmission-related projects.
Penguins fall just short of Vikings in OT
The Penguins missed two point-blank shots under the basket at the end of regulation.
State rep: Tressel didn’t dismiss considering YSU presidency
The two talked at the State of the State address
Defeat fuels Girard’s Nick Cardiero
Twenty Eastern Ohio Wrestling League wrestlers attended Monday’s state tournament media day.
Mahoning engineer, union to meet over inmates filling potholes
Work to patch potholes continued Tuesday
Woman details forced labor experience in Ashland couple's trial
She said she followed their demands out of fear of physical punishment
U.S. Phantoms pay off bet with off-key rendition of ‘O Canada’
Canada’s national anthem resonated in the Youngstown Phantoms’ lockeroom Tuesday afternoon at the Covelli Centre.
Brookfield earns Div. III rematch vs. Newon Falls
Brookfield (13-9) earned the right to play at Newton Falls on Friday.
Valley program helping troubled foster kids expands
Offers new evidence-based programs to help foster kids and families
Try out latest gadgets at Youngstown-Mahoning library's Tech Playground
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Are you interested in learning more about the latest
Wallet cards help police verify, enforce protection of domestic violence victims
Mahoning County Domestic Relations Court is issuing wallet cards summarizing domestic violence protection orders.
Warren-Trumbull library offers an array of services
Staff report WARREN The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, which has a main library and five
Playhouse fills top post, adds advisor
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As part of its ongoing restructuring to meet
Warriors roll into another district final
West Branch will meet Struthers in its fourth consecutive district final.
Struthers woman continues fight against Hodgkin's lymphoma
Missy Ginnetti was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin lymphoma in 2010.
Library unveils conditional card plan for late fee delinquents
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is giving its
2nd-grader gives up birthday gifts for new playground
The Boardman school board accepted the donation of $110 for the Market Street Elementary PTA playground fund from Emily Szabo
State Controlling Board awards Trumbull County $100K grant for TNG study
Money will be used to help officials gauge the benefits of using vehicles that run on compressed natural gas.
Youngstown superintendent to organize task force
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Youngstown Alumnae Chapter donate supplies to two elementary schools
For 6 months a year, soup simmers at St. Dom's
Volunteers with John Severn Soup Group at St. Dominic Church in Youngstown honor the late church member who initiated the project to benefit St. Vincent de Paul dining hall. From left, in front, are Jim and Carole Halloran; Marienne Burick; coordinator Linda Babinec, who holds a photo of Marge and John Severn; and Margie Chiricosta; and at back, Ellen and Mike Devine and Joe Scheetz.
Three accused in girl’s overdose pleaded not guilty
Ruben Best, Marijo Mazon and Gary Hartman pleaded not guilty in connection with the death of Erin Trell
Detroit man forfeits $11,320 in drug proceeds in federal and local criminal cases
Detroit man forfeits $11,320 in drug proceeds in federal and local criminal cases
Panel faults feds over offshore tax evasion
Associated Press WASHINGTON Billions of dollars in U.S. taxes are going unpaid because Americans
Few Army women want combat jobs, survey finds
Associated Press FORT EUSTIS, Va. Only a small fraction of Army women say they’d like to move
METRO DIGEST || Duct-taped in room
Duct-taped in room YOUNGSTOWN Police found an 89-year-old woman afraid in her South Maryland
Ugandan paper publishes listing of ‘200 top’ gays
Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda A Ugandan newspaper published a list Tuesday of what it called
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Youngstown City Council safety committee, 5 p.m., caucus room, sixth floor, city
Trumbull budget has small increase to cover health-care costs
Trumbull budget has small increase to cover health-care costs
Arizona governor returns home amid furor over measure
Associated Press PHOENIX Gov. Jan Brewer returned to Arizona on Tuesday and faced a pressing
Senator: No hope for GOP tax plan
Senator: No hope for GOP tax plan Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans haven’t even
birthdays
birthdays Singer Fats Domino is 86. Guitarist Paul Cotton of Poco is 71. Actor-director Bill Duke
Russia should use Olympics to earn greater world respect
Editorial: Bravo, Russia. The 88 participating nations and their 2,800 Olympian athletes owe their host
Promoting our warm soul
Opinion: Evansville (Ind.) Courier & Press: As we remember it, once before Indiana leaders paid
Pro-Russia rally
Pro-Russia rally SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine Dozens of pro-Russia protesters rallied Tuesday in this
Video games released this week, according to Gamestop.com:
Video games released this week, according to Gamestop.com: v “Thief”: PlayStation 3, PlayStation
Reality check: Life has never been fair
Opinion: It seems as if, everywhere you turn these days, there are studies claiming to show that America has
High price to pay for hygiene
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Have you had your daily minimum requirement of triclosan today? How
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert J. Smith, 23, of 7355 Salinas Trail, Unit 5,
METRO DIGEST || Canfield boil alert
Canfield boil alert CANFIELD The city has issued a precautionary boil-water order for residents
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.71 —.05 Avalon
Asiana Airlines penalized over 2013 crash
Associated Press LOS ANGELES In the first penalty of its kind, federal transportation officials
State wrestling Division I & III competitors
Division I Mario Graziani The Boardman program has sent a wrestler to the state tournament 10
Tuesday’s College football news & notes
Ohio State: Ray Small, a former Ohio State University football player previously caught up in the
Knicks’ Felton arraigned on weapons charges
Raymond Felton was released on $25,000 bail and was ushered into a black SUV following his arraignment.
Special delivery: Bauer set to open Tribe spring
Trevor Bauer is going to get a chance to show off his new delivery with the Indians’ first pitch of spring training.
Bylsma back with the Penguins after struggles in Sochi
Coach Dan Bylsma knows that the disappointing finish of the U.S. Olympic men’s hockey team in Sochi will linger.
Little-known food facts revealed
Family Features What can a camel teach you about grilled cheese? Camels like the Sahara desert
MORE HIgh school TOURNAMENT basketball RESULTS from Tuesday
BOYS Division III Howland Sectional-District Liberty 74, Burton Berkshire 43 LIBERTY Asim
Something fishy is coming up
Something fishy is coming up With the Lenten season fast approaching, the Brother In Food are
Savory knowledge Reasoning behind your salt seasoning
Family Features Salt may be the original seasoning, but its current uses and applications can be
oddly enough
oddly enough Ky. judge not fooled twice FRANKFORT, Ky. A Kentucky judge might have been
Obama warns Karzai that US will pull troops from Afghanistan
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a blunt warning to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, President
DeRozan leads Raptors past short-handed Cavs
DeMar DeRozan scored 16 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter.
Pa. sends haulers for salt
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is sending
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU baseball falls 11-2 to Alabama State
YSU baseball falls 11-2 to Alabama State MONTGOMERY, ALA. Alabama State scored six runs in the
Obama praises America Makes
Obama praises America Makes WASHINGTON President Barack Obama on Tuesday announced two new
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