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Hubbard, YSU grad Beasley Supermax officer of year
Justin Beasley was chosen by his peers as Corrections Officer of the Year at the Ohio State Penitentiary on state Route 616 on Youngstown’s East ...
Stories published March 22, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Man found dead in Goshen garage fire identified
The Mahoning County Coroner’s office has identified a man found in a Goshen Township fire as Anthony Decrow Jr., 63.
Addicts, families get help at Trumbull recovery summit today
On Saturday evening, a night of entertainment for most, more than 100 people crowded the lecture hall at the Trumbull Career and Technical Center not for enjoyment, but for support.
125 compete at Lake-to-River Science Day today at YSU
Nicholas Moliterno, 11, of St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary in Austintown has always been intrigued by science and the way things work, especially roller coasters. “
Youngstown man shot in head Friday night
Police are investigating a Friday night shooting that occurred on the 2300 block of Glenwood Avenue that left one man hospitalized with an apparent gunshot wound to the back of his head.
YSU event aims to spur girls' interest in egineering fields
Women make up 58.1 percent of the overall workforce in the United States, yet the percentage of female workers in the engineering fields is much lower. T
Pope names women, victim to new advisory commission on priest sex abuse
Pope Francis named the initial members of a commission to advise him on sex abuse policy Saturday, signaling an openness to reach beyond church officials to plot the commission's course and priorities: Half of the members are women, and one was assaulted by a priest as a child.
Multinational search for Malaysian plane now focused on satellite image in south Indian Ocean
China said Saturday that its satellite spotted a large object floating in the same south Indian Ocean area that has become a focal point in the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines plane.
Gay marriage halted in Michigan pending appeal
A federal appeals court issued an order Saturday preventing more same-sex couples from getting married in Michigan for at least several more days.
Another Ukraine air base falls to Russia in fiery standoff
Ukraine's armed forces took what may prove to be one of their final stands Saturday in Crimea, as pro-Russian forces stormed and seized control of an air force base amid a barrage of gunfire and explosions.
McCain on Putin's travel freeze: Guess spring break in Siberia is off
U.S. sanctions against a Russian bank and the Kremlin's inner circle have pinched Moscow, but if the goal is to get President Vladimir Putin to roll his forces out of Crimea or deter him from doing any more land grabs, their effectiveness remains in doubt.
Jenna McCabe, Adam Aebischer set August rites
POLAND Joseph and Janet Baytosh and Doug and Karen Aebischer, all of Poland, are announcing the
Mary Playforth, Jason Gaither to exchange vows
BOARDMAN David and Diane Playforth of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Melissa Bayus, Jeff Pelc will exchange vows
Dan Bayus of Brookfield and Lisa Bayus of Westlake, Ohio, are announcing the engagement of their
Amy Slanina, Bryan Glenn are engaged
Amy Nicole Slanina of Youngstown and Bryan Keith Glenn of New Kensington, Pa., are engaged. Her
Bobbi Brett, Kevin Hamner plan May rites
AUSTINTOWN Robert and Joann Hamner of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their son, Kevin
Miss Humphrey, Mr. Pixley set June wedding
YOUNGSTOWN Rufus and Esther Humphrey of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their
Miss Grahovac, Mr. Katsaros plan May rites
POLAND John Sr. and Roseann Grahovac of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
V2 and celebrities will raise funds
V2 and celebrities will raise funds YOUNGSTOWN Local celebrities will help raise funds March 27
Local stations merging to form 2nd largest pure-play TV company in US
LIN Media, which owns 43 television stations — including WKBN, WYFX and WYTV in Youngstown — will merge with Media General to form the second-largest pure-play television broadcasting company in the country.
Cocca, Simon to bring Jared to Boardman
There is a good possibility a nationally known jewelry store will locate in the township.
Drug charges pending after East Palestine raid
Acting on a search warrant, the Columbiana County Drug Task Force, the East Palestine Police Department and the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office discovered drug activity at 329 E. Martin St.
Little-known Mercer shocks Duke
The 8,300-student school from Macon, Ga., delivered the biggest shocker in an already topsy-turvy NCAA tournament on Friday.
Son dead, mom clinging to life after Struthers shootings
Police haven’t yet determined a motive for the shooting
Virginia avoids historic upset against Coastal Carolina
Anthony Gill scored 17 points to help No. 1 seed Virginia pull away late and beat Coastal Carolina 70-59.
Struthers schools treasurer to receive mega pay raise
The annual salary of the school district’s treasurer will jump 27 percent.
Linebacker Teven Williams booted from YSU football team
Youngstown State’s football season doesn’t start until Aug. 30 but the Penguins have already suffered a big loss.
Friday morning fights: Tempers flare during Phantoms’ victory
The Phantoms jumped on Team USA for three first-period goals en route to a 7-3 victory before approximately 3,500 screaming students.
Beautification program focusing on downtown Youngstown will be May 31
The committee had its kickoff fundraiser on Friday
Body to be exhumed in Boardman for embalming analysis
The body of a 93-year-old woman, who died nearly six years ago, will be exhumed in support of a lawsuit against a funeral home.
Youngstown Gymnastic gymnasts compete in state championships
The five-girl YGC team competed in the 2014 Women’s Gymnastics State Championships on Friday at the Mayor Ralph A. Infante Wellness Center in Niles in an effort to advance to regional championships.
East side fixture Mike Walker retires from YPD
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For a man who likes to travel, Mike Walker did not
Inside the ropes with Jason Kokrak
Friday: The good news is that Kokrak is tied for fifth halfway through the Arnold Palmer
For ‘Supermodel,’ Foster the People chases muse, not hits
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. Mark Foster’s favorite hit songs are the
Scott stretches Bay Hill lead to 7 strokes
Adam Scott keeps putting his name in the Bay Hill record book, each round moving him closer to another handshake with The King.
Meridian Road upgrade under study
Mahoning County sommissioners approved an engineering study for a $12 million to $15 million Meridian Road upgrade.
Cortland man charged with corruption, steroid sales
Joseph A. Stiver, 22, of Bazetta is charged with corruption and selling anabolic steroids.
Woman sues, says weed-covered stop sign cause of crash
A woman has sued a city, a property owner, a bank and the bank’s property care firm over a weed-obscured stop sign she says caused her to be hurt in a crash.
Defunct for several years, Struthers Lions Club may get second chance
An informational meeting is being planned for mid-April.
Hubbard, YSU grad Beasley Supermax officer of year
Justin Beasley was chosen by his peers as Corrections Officer of the Year at the Ohio State Penitentiary on state Route 616 on Youngstown’s East Side. The Hubbard and Youngstown State grad is in line to garner the statewide honor in May.
Martin H. Belsky: Randolph Baxter Professor of Law at the University of Akron.
Martin H. Belsky: Randolph Baxter Professor of Law at the University of Akron. Dennis D. Berkey:
Boardman police charge another in drug investigation
Boardman police charged a woman in connection with permitting drug abuse at a Stadler Avenue apartment.
Ohio challenges feds’ effort to limit seclusion
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio is challenging federal officials’ legal efforts to get a court to
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
These people were indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury Thursday. They are expected to be
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Keith R. Brown, 47, of 127 Fairdale Ave., Campbell,
Burglary charge
Burglary charge BOARDMAN Police arrested a 22-year-old Youngstown man on a felony burglary
Trumbull jail to treat drug smuggling at jail seriously, official says
Two people were indicted Thursday on felony charges accusing them of conveying drugs into the Trumbull County jail
Board changes calendar to accommodate completion of new schools
The high school has new football and girls volleyball coaches
Cavaliers sign undrafted Seth Curry to 10-day deal
Seth Curry is the younger brother to Steph, the Warriors’ All-Star point guard. Their father, Dell, played one season with the Cavs in the late 1980s.
Signatures deepen divide between East and West
Associated Press BRUSSELS Two almost simultaneous signatures Friday on opposite sides of Europe
Hawaii law lets police have sex with prostitutes
Associated Press HONOLULU Honolulu police have urged lawmakers to preserve an exemption in
McDonald board approves options for calamity days
The board approved the blizzard bag day and an “and/or” option of having the Monday after Easter, April 21 as a makeup day
Budget proposal contains funds for training center
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A couple of projects included in Gov. John Kasich’s $2.4
NHL roundup | Friday’s games
Rangers 3, Blue Jackets 1 COLUMBUS Derick Brassard and Derek Stepan scored third-period goals,
Observance focuses on icons
The dominant theme of Orthodox Sunday, observed since 843, has been that of the victory of the
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are
bible study
bible study Books as resources The Rev. Carolyn Griffeth, interim pastor of First Presbyterian
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Police release new Kurt Cobain photos SEATTLE Seattle police released previously
Unemployment drops in Ohio
Unemployment drops in Ohio COLUMBUS Ohio’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.5 percent last month,
Attracting workers to ND
Opinion: Minot (N.D.) Daily News: “Find the Good Life in North Dakota.” That’s the latest advertising
Wendy’s rolls out mobile payments
Associated Press NEW YORK Wendy’s is rolling out a program that lets customers pay using their
Commissioners hear positive feedback for Jared Galleria of Jewelry
The commissioners have a public hearing comment for future of jewelry store property.
Australia: Nothing found in search for missing jet
Associated Press PERTH, Australia Search planes scoured a remote patch of the Indian Ocean but
Experience pays off for underdogs
Associated Prss Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski and his future NBA stars were scrambling to keep up
Ohio rejects child killer’s organ donation request
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio says it is denying a condemned child killer’s request to donate
Birthdays
Birthdays Composer Stephen Sondheim is 84. Actor William Shatner is 83. Actor M. Emmet Walsh is
4 people die in motel fire in NJ
4 people die in motel fire in NJ POINT PLEASANT BEACH, N.J. A fire early Friday destroyed a New
Masterson, Indians break off contract talks
The Indians are going down a familiar path with a star pitcher.
Covelli Centre crowd amped up for School Day
A much larger-than-usual crowd had the Covelli Centre rocking Friday morning for the Youngstown Phantoms’ School Day game.
Questions abound after OSU gets early start on offseason
The Buckeyes opened the season 15-0 and climbed to No. 3 in the nation. Yet over their last 20 games, they were 10-10, a season of promise ending in frustration.
EXHIBITION baseball
Cactus League Contract stalemate doesn’t slow Masterson, Tribe vs. Rockies SCOTTSDALE, ariz.
METRO DIGEST || Benefit dinner at Tangier canceled
Benefit canceled STRUTHERS A benefit spaghetti dinner planned for Sunday at Tangier Bar and
high school BOYS basketball | Friday’s OHSAA state semifinals
DIVISION I Lakewood St. Edward 89, Cleveland East Tech 64 COLUMBUS First-team all-stater
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Brian and Latitia Cooper, Enon Valley, Pa., boy, March 20.
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Reps. Keith Ellison,
Buffett’s billion no longer up for grabs
A second day of upsets ended any chance of someone having a perfect NCAA tournament bracket in Warren Buffet’s $1 billion challenge.
Television companies to merge
Staff report LIN Media, which owns 43 television stations — including WKBN, WYFX and WYTV in
Key player in smuggling ring sentenced
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. A Chinese national whom authorities called a key player in a
NCaA Men’s tournament More Round 2 results from Friday
midwest Regional Tennessee 86, Massachusetts 67 RALEIGH, N.C. Jarnell Stokes scored a career-
Top winter athletes revealed on Sunday
Top winter athletes revealed on Sunday Winter is finally fading into spring and the area’s high
Lenten Bible study promotes positive change in behavior
The group will meet Thursdays through April 17 at First Presbyterian Church in Youngstown.
State funds will enable Valley to move key projects forward
Editorial: While $17 million out of a $2.4 billion state capital budget is not a significant amount, in the
State spreading the wealth
Opinion: COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich unveiled his $2.4 billion capital budget proposal this week, with lots
Muppets team up again with mixed results Muppet mediocrity
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer A strange sense of doom hangs over the rebooted Muppets, and it’s
‘Savings Catcher’
Associated Press NEW YORK Wal-Mart told The Associated Press that it has rolled out an online
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Hunter Hayes, 7 p.m.: Young country music star in concert with