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Canada pulling ambassador from Moscow over Ukraine crisis
Canada says it is pulling its ambassador from Moscow over the crisis in Ukraine.
Ukraine, other UN reps urging dialogue in dispute with Russia
Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Nations asked an emergency session of the Security Council on Saturday “to do everything possible now” to stop Russia’s “aggression” as its troops took over the strategic Crimea region.
Emergency sirens will be tested Wednesday morning
Mahoning County’s emergency alert sirens will sound at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday in conjunction with the statewide observance of Severe Weather Awareness Week.
Another cold snap coming: Get cars off roads, bring pets inside, check on neighbors
The MVDC meeting has been rescheduled to 7 p.m. March 10 because of the anticipated snow storm, according to Lowellville Mayor James Iudiciani.
New Castle police seek help in locating driver who killed pedestrian
Shenango Township Police are seeking the public’s help in their investigation of a Friday evening hit-skip crash that killed a pedestrian.
Ribbon-cutting for new Midlothian firehouse Wednesday
City officials will cut the ribbon to mark the opening of the new $930,000 Fire Station 9 at Ipe Field, 1624 E. Midlothian Blvd., at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Crowds pack annual sportsmen's expo today at Eastwood
If Saturday’s turnout for the annual Sportman’s Fishing and Hunting Super Show is any indication, outdoor enthusiasts can’t wait to get back to indulging their passions after suffering through a seemingly endless winter.
Students share stories of bullying at Destination Imagination gathering today
If you wonder about Ta’Wanna Dowd’s opinion on bullying, you could say she wears it on her chest. “
28 dead, 113 injured in China knife attack at train station today
More than 10 knife-wielding attackers slashed people at a train station in southwestern China late Saturday in what authorities called a terrorist attack, and police fatally shot five of the assailants, leaving 28 people dead and 113 injured, state media said.
Russian troops take over Crimea as Ukraine's acting president orders miltary readiness
Russian troops took over Crimea as the parliament in Moscow gave President Vladimir Putin a green light today to use the military to protect Russian interests in Ukraine. The newly installed government in Kiev was powerless to react to the action by Russian troops based in the strategic region and more flown in, aided by pro-Russian Ukrainian groups.
California bracing for mudslides as storm that ended western droughts crawls eastward
Saturated mountainsides loomed over foothill communities today as a storm centered off California rotated bands of rain into a state that sorely needs the moisture but not at such dangerously high rates.
Obama tells Putin by phone today to back off Ukraine
President Barack Obama is calling on Russia to de-escalate tensions in Ukraine by pulling its forces back to bases in the country's Crimean peninsula and to refrain from any interference elsewhere in Ukraine.
UPDATE: 3-year-old who froze to death on South Side identified
UPDATE: 3-year-old who froze to death on South Side identified Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 3
Hassay-Mancini wedding plans are announced
Laura Madeline Hassay of Poland and John Michael Mancini of Boardman are engaged, their parents are
Michelle Welch, Joseph Merando are engaged
Michelle Marie Welch and Joseph Vernon Merando, both of Canfield, are engaged, their parents are
Kiraly-Reuter wedding is planned in May
YOUNGSTOWN Patrick and Gina Kiraly of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Taylor Carkido, Brian Cowles plan spring rites
CANFIELD Denise and Wayne Carkido of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Angela Durham, Eric Holtzman plan April rites
POLAND Tom and Diane Holtzman of Poland are announcing the engagement of their son, Eric Holtzman,
Community Center plans women’s night
Community Center plans women’s night SALEM Sponsorship, advertising, vendor tables and tickets
Grocers group’s wine, beer taste will benefit Catholic ministries
Ursuline Sisters' HIV-AIDS Ministry and the Prince of Peace Center will benefit from a wine and beer taste.
Free appraisals at Hubbard library Monday
Hubbard Public Library will host a free appraisal event Monday featuring Jeff Byce, appraiser for Byce Auction.
Amusement ride parts stolen on East Side
Reports say several pieces of amusement rides were stolen from a business on the East Side sometime this week.
Roads to close Sunday for Road Runners marathon
From 6:30 a.m. until noon Sunday, these roads will be closed for the Youngstown Road Runners Club Mill Creek Distance Classic Half Marathon:
Cash, cigarettes stolen from East Side drive-through
Someone took about $5,200 in cash from an East Side drive-through sometime Thursday morning.
Mineral Ridge man charged with shooting at police
Daniel A. Persing, 52, of Garland Drive, was charged with two counts of felonious assault and single counts of discharging a firearm on or near prohibited premises and using weapons while intoxicated Tuesday after he purportedly fired a weapon at police.
New Castle man dies from house fire
Authorities here say a man died from a house fire Thursday night.
Warren council approves pay raises for most workers
The health care change will be the first time workers have to contribute to their coverage.
Trimmer helps West Branch cut down the nets
Falcons Gymnasium no longer is a House of Horrors for the West Branch High girls basketball team.
Two years after fatal explosion, Struthers resolves all state citations
The OBWC issued 10 citations to the city in August 2012 — all of which were classified as serious hazards.
Residents hear about Texas, industry, weather issues at Frackfree MV town hall
About 100 people attended the meeting at First Unitarian Universalist Church to watch three videos related to hydraulic fracturing and hear a presentation by Ray Beiersdorfer, a geology professor at Youngstown State University.
West Branch heavyweight looking Sharp at state
Logan Sharp’s two pins on Day 2 in Columbus set up finals rematch with defending champ.
Co-defendant says alleged victim routinely abused in Ashland home
Daniel J. Brown, 34, testified he witnessed and aided in the alleged abuse and imprisonment of the woman and her 5-year-old daughter.
New program will link local artists, collectors
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Legal Creative, a local organization that aims to boost the economic
16 Mahoning Valley schools compete in bridge-building event
Aspiring engineers LaRazia Tolbert, Olivia Atkinson and Raven Revere divided the chores in the building of their entry in the Mahoning Valley Bridge Building Competition.
YSU hosts HL indoor meet at WATTS
Events today start at 2:30 p.m. while on Sunday, field events start at 9 a.m. with the high jump and the first running event slated for 1 p.m.
Liberty firefighter charged with sex with teen
The part-time Liberty firefighter has been charged over a relationship with a 16-year-old girl.
YSU baseball team notches first win
The Penguins beat Appalachian State 2-1 in the first game of the second annual USA Baseball Irish Classic at Coleman Field.
If convicted, 2 Valley lawyers, store owner face long sentences in extortion case
Attys. Neal Atway and Scott Cochran are charged with trying to extort money from a client.
Kasich signs provisional ballots bill into law
Democrats said the law would make it harder for eligible Ohioans to cast ballots and could mean more legitimate votes are thrown out
Reckard, Woodley lift Devils
All week, Chris Kohl talked to his team about not letting Matt Seitz and Ken Greaver beat them.
Ursuline overwhelms GV
The Irish soundly defeated Grand Valley, 102-50, in a Division III sectional final.
5 firms submit proposals to redistrict Youngstown's 7 wards
The mayor doesn’t plan to hire a company for the work already done by YSU
Pavlik signs plea to amended charge
Kelly Pavlik, a former middle-weight boxing champion, signed a plea agreement to an amended charge of disorderly conduct.
Dem AG candidate accuses DeWine of under-serving working families
The incumbent says he works every day for working families
Reed's thirst for bottles
Reed Metzka of New Middletown shows off an antique Fitch whiskey bottle. Some of his antique milk bottles are displayed behind him.
Travel industry lures winter-weary Americans to warmer destinations
Associated Press CHICAGO Shannon Frauenholtz has had it with winter. Barely able to stomach the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Ragtime,” 7:30 p.m.: Musical by Top Hat Productions delves into
Lent retrains Christian behavior
The Church’s season of Lent is intended to be a return to the normal life of a Christian. The
New Life council
New Life council LIBERTY Members of New Life Lutheran Church, 1181 Church Hill-Hubbard Road,
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
Tuition increases alone won’t solve YSU’s budgetary crisis
Editorial: Make it six in a row — the number of years tuition at Youngstown State University will have
Dow finishes 2nd in backstroke at Horizon
Dow finishes 2nd in backstroke at Horizon Cleveland Youngstown State junior Ashley Dow was
Don’t intervene in Ukraine, US warns Russia
Associated Press SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine Armed men took control of key airports in Crimea on
Country music festival adds more bands
Staff report Cincinnati The inaugural country-folk Buckle Up Music Festival, July 18-20, has
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, March 1, the 60th day of 2014. There are 305 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
women in scripture
women in scripture The details Women in Scripture will be presented during Lent by Sister
Lenten programs | At Valley churches
Ambassadors for Christ, 15th annual ecumenical services from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at various sites
Women noted in Scripture
Ursuline Center offers series By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com canfield Sister
ash wednesday Services at Valley churches
Area churches plan services for Ash Wednesday, March 5. This marks the beginning of Lent, a season
birthdays
birthdays Singer Harry Belafonte is 87. Actor Robert Conrad is 79. Singer Mike D’Abo of Manfred
Don’t intervene in Ukraine, US warns Russia
Associated Press SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine Armed men described as Russian troops took control of key
Rainstorm lashes Calif., but it’s not a drought buster
Associated Press LOS ANGELES California was lashed Friday by heavy rains that the parched state
METRO DIGEST || Boardman man arrested on warrants
Arrested on warrants BOARDMAN Boardman police arrested a 31-year-old Boardman man Thursday on
An update on lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to horizontal
An update on lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to horizontal
Counselors emphasize the importance of marriage
Opinion: The abundant life God promised in the Scriptures includes a passionate, purposeful marriage, the counselors said
Summit highlights energy reform, natural gas in Mexico
Madero’s company now must import natural gas and electricity from Texas to run its border plant in Coahuila, even though Mexico sits on a vast supply of shale gas it so far has been unable to tap.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gino M. LaRocca, 32, of 239 Maplecroft Road, North
Columbiana County in plans for pipeline
Columbiana County in plans for pipeline YOUNGSTOWN Texas Eastern Transmission LP, a subsidiary
Making Room
The region’s shale-drilling boom has brought with it an influx of out-of-state workers to eastern Ohio.
Feds approve more fracking off California Coast
The work in the Santa Barbara Channel, site of a 1969 oil platform blowout, has not yet begun and it was not immediately clear when it would.
Getting on track
Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. Railroads that haul volatile crude shipments have reached an
Event focuses on shale issues
Walter “Buzz” Pishkur, director of water utilities for the city of Arlington, Texas, was the keynote speaker at the luncheon. He said that regulation and transparency are key as governments work with companies and local residents to develop the shale industry.
February exposes patrol planes, propane shortages
Throughout February, a number of meaningful events struck me as interesting and related to the oil
Alaska Senate committee unveils version of gas-line bill
By Becky Bohrer Associated Press Juneau, Alaska The Alaska Senate Resources Committee has
Higher severance tax proposal rankles industry
A revised proposal increased the tax rate to 2.25 percent, which would take effect after two years of drilling.
Compressed natural gas station to open; legislators study tax breaks for growth
Construction is set to begin next month on two pumps that would provide compressed natural gas in Girard.
Rent in ND city of Williston exceeds NY, LA
The city and developers have lagged behind the influx of oil field workers, whose sometimes six-figure salaries can bear inflated rent and have caused a shake up in housing supply and demand.
Magnum dry well begins production
Magnum dry well begins production HOUSTON Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation announced that its
Some oil and gas companies have pursued regulatory orders that would bypass unit size provisions
Some companies have tried to avoid renegotiating leases by including lessors with unit size limits in unitization applications to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
What does the natural-gas supply chain look like?
What does the natural-gas supply chain look like? The natural-gas supply chain starts with
WAC suspends players after postgame brawl
A wild postgame brawl following a contentious game between Utah Valley and New Mexico State highlighted the risks when fans and players collide.
Golfers have Georgia on minds
The Penguins will compete today in the Forest Hills Collegiate Tournament in Augusta, Ga.
Michelle Nittoli, Sean Thomas are engaged
MINERAL RIDGE Rick and Debbie Nittoli of Mineral Ridge are announcing the engagement of their
Alvarez doubles twice as Pirates fall to Blue Jays
Colby Rasmus drove in two runs, Dioner Navarro hit an RBI double and the Toronto Blue Jays topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Friday.
Raburn homer helps Tribe top Reds again
Ryan Raburn hit a two-run home run off Homer Bailey to lead the Cleveland Indians to its second straight win over the Cincinnati Reds, 4-0, Friday.
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 4-under-par 66 to
Dots clothing stores going out of business
A bankruptcy court on Thursday placed the retail division of Boston-based Gordon Brothers Group in charge of closing the company's 360 stores.
On and off the mats More from Day 2 of the state wrestling tourney in Columbus
Size matters: West Branch’s Logan Sharp isn’t your typical 285-pound high school wrestler. In a
BOYS Division III SECTIONAL FINAL SFlbGIRARD62 LIBERTY33
BOYS Division III SECTIONAL FINAL SFlbGIRARD62 LIBERTY33 Next: Girard vs. LaBrae, Monday, 7
House GOP mulls health-law alternative
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republican leaders took a small step Friday toward pulling
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.15 .33 Avalon
tennessee No sign of expansion at VW plant
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Friday marked the end of the two-week period within which
newsmakers
newsmakers Official: Hoffman died of toxic mix of drugs NEW YORK A toxic mix of heroin and
Flood potential looks low
Opinion: Minot (N.D.) Daily News: The latest flood potential outlook issued by the National Weather Service
Owner of nursing home facilities considers options in Canfield
John Masternick, owner and founder of the Girard-based Windsor House, has four options with 18.6 acres in Canfield.
Let’s bring back shop class
Opinion: By Josh Mandel Special to The Vindicator I read with interest the Feb. 8 Vindicator article,
‘Son of God’ stiff but earnest
REVIEW “Son of God” Rating: PG-13 for intense and bloody depiction of crucifixion and for some
clinton archives ’90s documents show health-care concerns
Associated Press WASHINGTON Bill Clinton’s aides revealed concern early in his presidency about
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2014 Observances in the Valley
Women, men and children in more than 170 countries and regions will celebrate World Day of Prayer on
Concerns raised about nuclear-waste tanks
Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. There are “significant construction flaws” in some newer,
Blue Racer expands its midstream infrastructure
Blue Racer Midstream, a joint venture of Caiman Energy II and Dominion East Ohio Gas, announced long-term agreements with prominent producers to gather and process natural gas
Man dies in Warren house fire
A 69-year-old man who smoked cigarettes and used oxygen died Friday in a at 1:30 p.m. house fire at 2309 Oak Street Southwest.
Last pond skate
Last pond skate YOUNGSTOWN This weekend will be the last weekend to ice skate on the Lily Pond
Idaho House panel backs bill allowing guns on campus
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho A bill to allow students, staff and visitors to carry guns on
Lawsuit: Ohio school lacked enough security
Associated Press CHARDON, Ohio Family members of three teenagers killed in an Ohio school
Records: Ohio governor’s aides knew of pro-drilling plan
A memo outlining the communications strategy was released Feb. 15. It labeled the so-called eco-left, including the Sierra Club, Ohio Environmental Council and others as adversaries.
YSU Men’s basketball
YSU Men’s basketball Matchup: Oakland (11-19, 6-9) at Youngstown State (15-15, 6-9) Tip-off:
Selling shale assets
Selling shale assets OKLAHOMA CITY Chesapeake Energy Corp. announced Friday that it agreed to
Report: Too few pilots or too little income?
Associated Press WASHINGTON The nation’s regional airlines are having trouble hiring enough
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