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Dunn could leave YSU by March 31; Provost Khawaja likely interim president
Dunn could leave YSU by March 31; Provost Khawaja likely interim president Staff report
Youngstown bomb squad finds Civil War cannonball inert
Youngstown bomb squad finds Civil War cannonball inert Staff report youngstown A Civil War-era
Antonia N. Nwankwo | Edward C. Marshall Jr.
YOUNGSTOWN Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church was the setting of the Aug. 31, 2013, wedding of
Nicole Zorella | Vincent LaGatta
YOUNGSTOWN Nicole Zorella and Vincent LaGatta were united in marriage Oct. 12, 2013, in an
Cheri Jones | Tommy Metzinger
BOARDMAN Cheri Jones of Boardman and Tommy Metzinger of Austintown exchanged vows Jan. 11 at St.
Tracy Gulling | Cpl. Samuel Leftwich
CLARK, PA. Tracy Lynn Gulling of West Hartford, Conn., and Cpl. Samuel Joseph Leftwich of Camp
Rebecca Sumner | Matthew Linehan
BOARDMAN On Dec. 28, 2013, Rebecca Sumner and Matthew Linehan were united in marriage during a
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
Hibernians name 2014 Man, Woman of the Year
During a St. Patrick's Day event, Hibernians will have a Mass and a luncheon.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR CITIZENS
Ajax Magnethermic Retirees will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Station Square, 4250 Belmont Ave.,
Library program will teach about agriculture
Library program will teach about agriculture SALEM From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Quaker
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Mau-Mil, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Friendly’s in
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Ikebana will meet at 10 a.m. for a chiko lesson by instructor Pearl Marlos. WEDNESDAY
Garden Forum will offer spring fling
Garden Forum of Greater Youngstown will present its annual spring celebration April 5 at the Davis Center.
The Vindicator’s American Girl Doll Essay Contest: A SPECIAL TALENT OF PATIENCE
Ten-year-old Victoria Owens of Girard is the winner of The Vindicator’s 2014 American Girl Doll
States get creative in circumventing federal cuts to food stamps
States get creative in circumventing federal cuts to food stamps Associated Press HARTFORD,
Relentless winter delays maple-syrup season in Ohio
Relentless winter delays maple-syrup season in Ohio Associated Press CLEVELAND The
Ukraine appeals for world help to ward off Russian invasion
Ukraine appeals for world help to ward off Russian invasion Associated Press PEREVALNE, Ukraine
In Warren, convicted drug, gun criminals learn long sentences are no joke
In Warren, convicted drug, gun criminals learn long sentences are no joke Staff report WARREN
Youngstown church raises funds to buy cows, fish for Third World countries
Youngstown church raises funds to buy cows, fish for Third World countries Staff report
Community champions to help Trumbull Mobile Meals
Trumbull Mobile Meals, 323 E. Market St., will have a “Community Champions Week” March 17-21.
Mahoning juvenile facility among 5 in Ohio accredited
The Mahoning County Juvenile Detention Center recently received its third American Correctional Association accreditation.
S. Range council gets donation
South Range Council of Church & Community received a $2,500 donation from local farmer Susan Moore, through the America’s Farmers Grow Communities.
Community leaders talk about Tressel
A study shows that university presidents spend most of their time on budgeting, fundraising, community relations and strategic planning
South Range tops Ursuline for district title
Tony Matisi’s eighth district championship is his first at South Range.
Mahoning DD Supt. Larry Duck on unexplained paid leave 5 months
Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities hasn’t fully explained why its superintendent, Larry Duck, has been on paid leave for so long
West Branch heavyweight finishes second
Perry’s Billy Miller decisioned West Branch’s Logan Sharp for the third time this season.
Here we snow again: 2-5 inches predicted for Valley by tonight
Wind chills will be at their worst on Tuesday morning, TV meteorologist says.
Poland makes point in rematch with Struthers
Poland left no doubt from the outset, taking control early and cruising to an 84-52 victory.
Destination Imaginaton hosts anti-bullying event
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If you wonder about Ta’Wanna Dowd’s opinion on
Western Reserve girls make history with victory
The Blue Devils (20-6) earned their program’s first regional trip.
Senior night-mare: Bader burns YSU
Grizzlies senior Travis Bader scored 23 of his 33 points in the second half.
Hearing doc set for 3rd mission to Dominica with help from Rotary
Rotary District 6650 made Dominica its international project for the year
‘Dreamcoat’ choreographer still dreams big
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Any dream will do. That’s not only a song from Tim Rice
Polish community features pre-Lenten celebrations
The local Polish community gathered for a Saturday carnival at the B&O and will celebrate Fat Tuesday at Kravitz Delicatessen.
Hubbard’s Romano fifth at state
Miranda Romano put together games of 202, 169 and a sizzling 227 for a 598 series.
Annual Sportsman’s show attracts winter-weary crowds
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES If Saturday’s turnout for the annual Sportman’s Fishing
Phantoms fall in OT after losing lead late
Jake Jackson’s goal with 57 seconds remaining in overtime lifted the Des Moines Buccaneers over the Phantoms, 4-3, Saturday night at the Covelli Centre.
Mercer County residents urged to buy dog licenses
State dog wardens will canvass the county looking for unlicensed dogs in April
3-year-old found dead in unheated porch
Youngstown police investigate the South Avenue home where boy died in frigid temperatures. Officials believe the boy froze to death after falling asleep, wearing only underwear, in an unheated, enclosed porch.
RECORD REVIEWS
Dierks Bentley Album: “Riser” (Capitol Nashville) Grade: B Contemporary country singer Dierks
The boys of Sister Martha
Opinion: A door opens abruptly to the classroom, and three adults awkwardly shuffle inside. In their hands,
ATHENA speaker
ATHENA speaker BOARDMAN Diana Tremblay, General Motors vice president of global business
ROSEMOND | Don’t get worked up over disgusting behavior
McClatchy Newspapers Q. We are having a problem with our 32-month-old son. He picks his nose —
Is there a natural remedy for chronic hives?
Q. I have a chronic case of hives. When I was first diagnosed, seven weeks ago, I was given a
Geography quiz
Geography quiz Q. To which continent would you travel to see the Brooks Range and Great Bear Lake?
Getting in Touch
Associated Press NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. In tourist towns worlD- wide, visitors are greeted with
Today in history | Sunday, March 2
Today is Sunday, March 2, the 61st day of 2014. There are 304 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. You said the shortest night game ever played in major league baseball was one hour, 15 minutes
UN: Attacks killed 703 in Iraq in Feb.
UN: Attacks killed 703 in Iraq in Feb. BAGHDAD The United Nations said Saturday that violence
Department gets funds for firefighters
Associated Press WASHINGTON Cincinnati’s fire department has received more than $8 million in
Goat carts served as both tools and toys
Energy use and cost are big problems today, but our ancestors found some simple solutions. Conestoga
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Cory J. Diles, 23, of 1243 Depot Phalanx St.,
CAREER PATHS
health care Robyn Musgrove, LNHA, will serve as the next associate director for Shepherd of the
Officer and motorist are injured in crash
Associated Press MEDINA Authorities say a police officer has been critically injured and another
A solid game plan
By Tom McParland tmcparland@vindy.com BOARDMAN Fin, Feather and Fur Outfitters has done a lot
Hermitage man brings Weed Man franchise to Mercer, Trumbull counties
For 16 years, Wes Roberts Landscaping LLC has expanded steadily in Mercer County. Now its owner is bringing North America’s leading lawn care service to this area.
area bowling scores
AMRON LANES SRI Investment Seniors — Mike Greene 243-717, Doug Zolla 255-703, Jack Kechler
‘Strange Snow’ has big impact
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown “Where have all the flowers gone?” A
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Russian troops control Crimea
Associated Press SIMFEROPOL, Ukraine Russian troops took over the strategic Crimean peninsula
Area athletes perform well for Kent State
Area athletes perform well for Kent State KENT Kent State’s men’s track and field team was
Attack on train station leaves at least 33 dead, 130 injured
Associated Press BEIJING More than 10 knife-wielding attackers slashed people at a train station
Tressel in catbird seat for top job
Opinion: There’s every indication — based on whispers that grow louder by the day — that Jim Tressel has the
Guns soon will surpass cars as leading killer of young people
Opinion: Firearms will soon be the leading killer of young people between the age of 15 and 24 — more than
Lawrence Co. real-estate tax bills in the mail
A tax outreach program will be offered in all county districts
Belinky’s reaction to probe fails smell test; he must go
Editorial: Mahoning County Probate Court Judge Mark Belinky has had ample opportunity to declare
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. ELIZABETH HEALTH CENTER Cory Tucker of Youngstown, girl, Feb. 28. Sarah and Matthew
How to save money on your TV viewing
Television is America’s great guilty pleasure. We realize that we watch too much of it, and we think
Meeks for YSU president; Will YSU be You Screwed Up?; Don't waste money on ward study; Kind act noticed
Opinion: Consider Meeks — Athena winner and EGCC chief — for YSU leader When Dr. Cynthia Ander- son
NIGERIA Blasts rock city; fatalities are feared
Associated Press MAIDUGURI, Nigeria Two bombs exploded at a crowded marketplace in the
METRO DIGEST || Cops seek driver who killed pedestrian
Pedestrian killed NEW CASTLE, Pa. Shenango Township Police are seeking the public’s help in
‘12 Years a Slave’ wins 5 trophies at Spirit Awards
Associated Press SANTA MONICA, CALIF. “12 Years a Slave” rolled at the Spirit Awards, winning
In California, saturated slopes worry cities
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Saturated mountainsides loomed over foothill communities Saturday
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown Board of Health, 8 a.m., conference room, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Suite 200.
METRO DIGEST || Ribbon-cutting for Midlothian station Wed.
New fire station to open Wednesday YOUNGSTOWN City officials will cut the ribbon to mark the
These five actors may have done their best work on the big screen as their Oscar nominations attest.
These five actors may have done their best work on the big screen as their Oscar nominations attest.
Prosecutors: Ohio Amish convictions should stand
Associated Press CINCINNATI The sentences and convictions of 16 Amish men and women found guilty
CURRENT PRICES OF ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES
Black jockey hitching post, cast metal, red and cream paint, c. 1910, 353/4 inches, $75. Bread
Ray’s Place lives on as symbol of Kent
Ray’s Place lives on as symbol of Kent KENT Patrick J. O’Connor, a teacher at Kent State
Pirates’ Rodriguez looks good in debut
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays played to a 2-all tie in 10 innings.
McIlroy nears first win in 18 months
Rory McIlroy shot 1-under 69 Saturday in the toughest conditions
Busch wins third straight straight Nationwide race at Phoenix
Kyle Busch didn’t mind the rain that ended the race early.
Annual Iditarod opens with party atmosphere
Hordes of dogs, mushers and their eager fans mingled Saturday at the jovial celebratory kickoff of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Anchorage.
Cold-shooting YSU women lose at Detroit
Detroit had a 17-0 first-half run and Youngstown State shot just 29 percent from the floor.
Let’s reap success in food drive
Editorial: Again this year, The Vindicator and our broadcast partner 21 WFMJ-TV are proud to be counted among