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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Survey shows Campbell residents want more from their schools
Survey shows Campbell residents want more from their schools CAMPBELL A nonscientific survey
Enthusiasts all aboard for model railroad flea market
Enthusiasts all aboard for model railroad flea market NILES The Coors Light Silver Bullet Train,
Kelly Jo Eddy | Peter J. Verostko
CANFIELD Old North Church was the setting of the Nov. 2, 2013, wedding of Kelly Jo Eddy and Peter
Stephanie Berger | Reid Bennett
CHICAGO Stephanie M. Berger and Reid A. Bennett, both of Chicago, were united in marriage Jan. 4
Miss McMahon, Mr. DeSantis to exchange vows
Lauren McMahon of Poland and John DeSantis of Hubbard are engaged, their parents are announcing.
Sammartino, Marple rites are planned
Rebecca Sammartino and Geoffrey Marple, both of Cincinnati, are engaged, their parents are
Marian-Wolf vows will be exchanged
CANFIELD Earl and Terri Marian and James and Maxine Gordon, all of Canfield, are announcing the
Miss Matiscik, Mr. Jackson will wed May 16
SALEM Francis and Ellen Matiscik of Salem are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Participation sought for fireworks festival
Participation sought for fireworks festival The Fireworks Festival and the Lawrence County Tourist
MASONIC GROUPS
THURSDAY 32nd Club will gather for a luncheon followed by a meeting and program at noon at Christ
Annual Strimbu barbecue to feature Camaro raffle
A red hot Camaro SS can be yours at the Strimbu Barbecue — if you buy a ticket.
SENIOR CITIZENS
60-Plus Club of St. Brendan Church will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Maxwell Hall. Ann Smith will
GARDEN CLUBS
SATURDAY Sunflower will meet at 1 p.m. for a club evaluation of the past year. Hostess is Dorothy
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY | Rocco Moderalli Jr.
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY Rocco Moderalli Jr. HONOREE Residence city: Girard Date of birth: March
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Annual gardening symposium April 5
The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County will present its annual gardening symposium, titled “You Asked For It!” from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 5 at the Ben Franklin Early Learning Center, 815 Cunningham Ave.
Probate basics seminar for professionals, students at Kent Trumbull
Judge Thomas A. Swift of Trumbull County Probate Court will have a probate basics seminar 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. March 21 in the Technical Building at Kent State University at Trumbull, 4314 Mahoning Ave.
Home and garden show offers whiff of spring for winter-weary
Event attracts many seeking signs of spring By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com NILES
YWCA sponsors annual banquet for ‘Young Women with Bright Futures’
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN For Karen Kocanjer-Hinkson, the seeds of leadership
Fitch's Figueroa maintains reputation, improves state meet record
Figueroa ‘maintains’ reputation, improves state meet record
81st Vindicator Regional Spelling Bee kicks off Saturday
Two spellers return this year for a third time
NEOMED keeps growing
Without NEOMED, the Mahoning Valley would suffer from a physician shortage, the board chairman says
2 Youngstown men jailed in theft of televisions, puppy
Two city men are in the Mahoning County jail after being arrested Friday afternoon in the theft of three televisions, two video game consoles, jewelry and a puppy.
Sesame Street Live returns to Powers Auditorium Under Elmo’s Spell
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Finally, after decades of Elmo’s high-pitched frivolity,
However you pronounce her name, ‘Frozen’ singer is heating up chart
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK Tony-winning Idina Menzel — or Adele Dazeem if
Girard Hall of Fame to induct 10 on April 12
Staff report GIRARD The Girard Hall of Fame will induct 10 during ceremonies on April 12 at
Fitch girls roll to third at state meet
Staff report COLUMBUS Austintown Fitch High senior Lynnette Seebacher rolled a 604 on Saturday
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU quarterfinal game tickets sold in advance
YSU quarterfinal game tickets sold in advance YOUNGSTOWN Tickets will be available in advance
Red Cross says check your smoke-alarm batteries
Additional recommendations include checking smoke alarms monthly by pushing the test button
Great Clips partners with Locks of Love to help hairless children
Anyone who chooses to donate their hair for Locks of Love will receive a free haircut at any Mahoning Valley Great Clips location
Long-time bee volunteer retires
Margie Rodriguez was a business teacher at the former South High School when she started volunteering at The Vindicator event
Well-loved teacher fights ALS
After her diagnosis with Lou Gehrig's disease, Boardman teacher and coach Christine Terlesky, seated, has received an outpouring of support from many, including her immediate family, from left, daughter Emma, 5; sons Tyler, 9, and Brian Jr., 14; and husband Brian Sr.
Rand Paul wins CPAC straw poll
Rand Paul wins CPAC straw poll OXON HILL, Md. Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul has won the Conservative
Arson suspected in fire on East Side
YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters extinguished an apparent arson at a vacant home at 139 N Forest Ave. on
Open poetry readings planned at Pig Iron
Open poetry readings planned at Pig Iron YOUNGSTOWN Pig Iron Literary & Art Works announces its
Births
Births ST. Joseph Health Center Kristina Pelton and John Pontius, Andover, boy, March 6. Reah
State shouldn’t miss the chance to spur Y’town transformation
Editorial: When “Youngstown 2010,” the city’s transformational blueprint, was being developed more than a
Recipes for success aren’t run of the mill
Lanterman's Mill will benefit from a cookbook being compiled.
Search resumes for missing plane
Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia Planes and ships from across Asia resumed the hunt
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Laura Varcho, 5-8 p.m.: Jazz singer from Cleveland headlines show
Splurging on the ultimate indulgence
Some things never change, and that’s a really good thing when it comes to chocolate. Many of the
Answers needed in death of 3-year-old on porch
Editorial: Many in the Mahoning Valley sank into deep despair upon hearing news of a 3-year-old boy who
Is right to work alive as an issue?
Opinion: Republican Gov. John Kasich, who is seeking re-election this year, has been avoiding the right-to-
Volunteering
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, engaging 21st-century volunteers to improve civic health
And our message board was bad?
Opinion: When I arrived here in 2007, among the many criticisms I heard about The Vindicator was our
rust belt theater company ‘Dating Sucks: The Musical’ takes hilarious look at relationships
By Lorraine Wardle entertainment@vindy.com youngstown It’s been said that truth is stranger
Turning 65 this year? Learn the basics of Medicare
Opinion: Are you one of the nearly 150,000 Ohioans who will celebrate their 65th birthdays this year? If
KC spelling bee ends after extension
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. A marathon spelling bee between two Kansas City-area students
Teddy's law focus is on child abuse prevention; don't badger YSU trustees; connecting gun violence and abortion
Opinion: Aim of Teddy’s Law is centered squarely on preventing child abuse A lawsuit against Mahoning
Hummus drives chickpea growth
Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. The rising popularity of hummus across the nation has been good
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket Home Savings and Loan Co. of Youngstown et al v. David Harries
Chamber will host safety program
Chamber will host safety program BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will host its
NASCAR changes get 1.5-mile test
Las Vegas Motor Speedway hosts the first of 11 races on 1.5-mile tracks.
Boardman man faces multiple charges after chase from Boardman to Springfield
Charles N. Ramsey of Boardman is in the Mahoning County jail after an early morning chase by Boardman and Springfield Township police through Boardman, Poland, New Middletown and Springfield.
newsmakers
newsmakers Obama to introduce ‘Cosmos’ debut LOS ANGELES The Fox TV network says President
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. Basketball great Walt Frazier was nicknamed “Clyde.” Why? K.K., Middleboro, Mass. A. He wore
RECORD REVIEWS
Eli Young Band Album: “10,000 Towns” (Republic) Grade: A- The Eli Young Band continues to
METRO DIGEST || Suicide outreach
Suicide outreach LISBON Local Outreach to Survivors of Suicide training is offered from 8:45
Russia beefs up military presence in Crimea
Associated Press SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine Dozens of military trucks transporting heavily armed
Seth MacFarlane remakes ‘Carl Sagan’s Cosmos’
By Verne Gay Newsday This 13-part series, produced by Seth MacFarlane, who also does some voice
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Gardening event
Gardening event NEW CASTLE, PA. The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County will present
Today in history : Sunday, March 9, the 68th day of 2014
Today is Sunday, March 9, the 68th day of 2014. There are 297 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Rebuilding history
Associated Press URBANA, Ohio They got one part for the World War II-era bomber from under an
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., Mahoning County Board of Developmental