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Stories published March 25, 2014
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Report on bullying spat between Austintown BOE member, super revealed
An independent investigation into a public spat between Austintown schools Superintendent Vincent Colaluca and school board member Harold Porter found that Porter bullied Colaluca, violated board policies and had “conflicting business interests.”
Residents of East Side neighborhood vent concerns at tonight's meeting
A woman who lives in the Lincoln Knolls section of the East Side spent several years investing some of her money into maintaining a vacant parcel next door to her with the intention of buying the lot.
Youngstown BOE members suggest plans to remedy behavior problems in high schools
City school board members are concerned about behavior and discipline problems at two schools and have initiated solutions to address them.
Warren SOUP seeking volunteers, donors, presenters
Warren SOUP is seeking project presenters, donors and volunteers for the next SOUP event on May 2.
New Ohio lawsuit targets traffic cameras in Dayton
New Ohio lawsuit targets traffic cameras in Dayton
Meeting today discussed future of Youngstown West Side library branch
Meeting today discussed future of Youngstown West Side library branch
Kasich says he will keep spending on Ohio-Ky. bridge project
Kasich says he will keep spending on Ohio-Ky. bridge project
Mahoning Valley unemployment rate improves in Feb.
Mahoning Valley unemployment rate improves in Feb.
Campbell school board has special meeting Wednesday
Campbell school board has special meeting Wednesday
Early morning fire destroys North Side vacant house
Early morning fire destroys North Side vacant house
How many are really missing from Washington landslide?
How many are really missing from Washington landslide?
Sex-slave survivor speaks Wednesday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Sex-slave survivor speaks Wednesday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Man faces life imprisonment in Ohio football player's slaying
Man faces life imprisonment in Ohio football player's slaying
Time and uncertainty make plane hunt uniquely hard
Time and uncertainty make plane hunt uniquely hard
Lisa Hanuscak, David Swarm to exchange vows
Lisa Christine Hanuscak and David Jon Swarm, both of Austintown, are engaged, their parents are
Rebecca Wilson, Dustin Emch plan April rites
SALEM Sally Emch of Salem is announcing the engagement of her son, Dustin Emch of Jacksonville,
Miss Patterson, Mr. Stevens set wedding date
The parents of Jennifer Patterson and Brian Stevens are announcing the engagement of their children.
Jaime Avona, Mitch Boyer set wedding in May
BOARDMAN Jim and Linda Avona of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Jaime
Flowers-Bezjak wedding plans are announced
STRUTHERS Sandra Elaine Flowers of Darlington, S.C., and Lewis Joseph Bezjak of Florence, S.C.,
Chloe Perkins, Americo Fraboni plan June rites
EAST PALESTINE Robert and Barbara Perkins of East Palestine are announcing the engagement of their
REUNIONS
Chaney High School Class of 1953 will meet for breakfast at 10 a.m. Thursday at Davidson’s in
Public can get test on their yard’s soil
Public can get test on their yard’s soil YOUNGSTOWN The Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown and
Struthers City Schools to intensify STEM-based curriculum
Beginning this fall, the district will provide STEM infusion in the elementary school, as well as offer specialized classes in the middle school.
charles ‘TEENIE’ HARRIS Exhibit features Negro League photos
By KEVIN BEGOS Associated Press PITTSBURGH A new exhibit at Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Museum of
After one month, the late-night TV host leads in ratings Fallon’s fast start
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK One month in, NBC’s generational trade of Jay
Church center's van takes vets to docs, grocery, appointments
Provides transportation to medical and other appointments
Boardman trustees to approve budget next week
The Boardman Trustees approved allocating funds on various items, but did not approve a budget. They plan to do so next Monday.
Ben Lupo pleads guilty in brine dumping
Lupo, who had been charged with violating the Clean Water Act, entered his plea in federal court.
More road salt coming to Ohio
The latest request from the Ohio Department of Transportation was for more than $2 million to buy about 30,000 tons of salt from Cargill De-Icing Technology Inc. and Morton Salt Inc
Official suspended
Official suspended sebring The Sebring Board of Education voted to suspend Superintendent
Youngstown’s economic woes should guide spending in 2014
Editorial: When Youngstown lawmakers meet this week to review the 2014 spending plan submitted by the
Today is Tuesday, March 25, the 84th day of 2014. There are 281 days left in the year.
Today is Tuesday, March 25, the 84th day of 2014. There are 281 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Benefit of plan to hike Ohio drillers tax is disputed
The administration of Republican Gov. John Kasich is differing with legislative budget analysts on how much a proposed tax increase on big oil-and-gas drillers will generate, as the two sides move toward a compromise this week.
Live music on television shows this week include:
Live music on television shows this week include: v Shakira: Tonight on “Tonight Show Starring
Chamber releases ATHENA award nominees
The list includes 20 area professional women, who have distinguished themselves in terms of professional achievement, community service and support for professional women.
‘the Good Wife’ Show leaves viewers shocked, bereaved
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK SPOILER ALERT: The shocking death of dashing
5 bodies found in Colo. plane wreckage
5 bodies found in Colo. plane wreckage Denver The bodies of five people were found inside the
Half of US adults 40 to 75 eligible for statins
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer Almost half of Americans ages 40 to 75 and nearly
Heartburn drugs trigger mysterious rash
Q. When I read in your newsletter that PPIs like omeprazole can trigger an autoimmune rash, I almost
Student essays detail lessons of jail visit
The essays explained, “Why I Never Want to Go to Jail”
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 11
Officials: Malaysia Airlines jet went down in Indian Ocean; no survivors
Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA After 17 days of desperation and doubt over the missing
Register soon for series involving business planning
Register soon for series involving business planning YOUNGSTOWN Small-business owners and
Six-week online email challenge
Six-week online email challenge CORTLAND Ohio State University Trumbull County Extension is
YSU: Hornberger named women’s MVP
YSU: Hornberger named women’s MVP YOUNGSTOWN Liz Hornberger was named the Coach Ed DiGregorio
Cuddlers soothe babies too sick, tiny to go home CUDDLY CAREGIVERS
By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer CHICAGO A volunteer slips her arms into a gauzy yellow
Japan-US nuclear deal is announced
Associated Press THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS A major international summit to rein in the threat of
Second man sentenced in military-statue theft
Michael A. Crytser, 27, of Masury, was sentenced to nine months in prison Monday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court
Ukraine orders troop pullout from Crimea
Associated Press NOVOOZERNOE, CRIMEA Russia’s foreign minister met with his Ukrainian
14 dead; search continuing
Associated Press OSO, WASH. The search for survivors of a deadly Washington state mudslide grew
Destruction of old Garrettsville buildings draws a crowd
Dozens of people streamed into town Monday to look at the block-long destruction of some of the town’s oldest buildings that resulted from a Saturday-afternoon fire on Main Street.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Academy of Excellence board of trustees, 3:30 p.m., 1408 Rigby St.
Special blood drive to honor Rev. Popovich
The event is Friday at Free Methodist Church in New Middletown.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Finnish gibberish talker finds fame, heads to US HELSINKI A 19-year-old Finnish
EDUCATion standards Common Core, no more? Indiana withdraws
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Indiana on Monday became the first state to formally withdraw from
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Supreme Court won’t hear Roberts’ appeal
Staff report WASHINGTON The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied a request to hear an appeal by
Afghan journalist’s son survives attack on hotel
Associated Press KABUL An Afghan toddler shot five times by Taliban militants in an attack at a
NCAA Women’s basketball Monday’s other games
DePaul 74, Duke 65 DURHAM, N.C. Megan Rogowski scored 22 points and Megan Podkowa added 18 to
Cicero Davis to appear before the Ohio Board of Sanitarian Registration
The hearing is at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Columbus
Woods unsure if his back will hold up for The Masters
He’s had his worst start in 18 seasons
Colleges receive grant funds
The Marion G. Resch Foundation funds college scholarships and supports early-intervention programs
Weapons charges
Weapons charges CAMPBELL A 21-year-old Youngstown man faces charges of carrying concealed
MEN’s NIT basketball Monday’s Round 2 games
Florida State 101, Georgetown 90 TALLAHASSEE, FLA. Aaron Thomas matched a career-high with 26
Policy for drug testing mulled
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Boardman school board is considering
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