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GM halts some Cruze sales, expands recall
In this Associated Press file photo, Brian Clancy checks test models of the then-new Chevrolet Cruze on the lot at General Motors' Lordstown Assembly Plant ...
Stories published March 29, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
14 arborists trim trees today at Wick Park for free
Kurtis Magnello watched with pride as overgrown branches and limbs crashed to the grounds of Wick Park, courtesy of professional foresters who volunteered their services this morning.
Healing boot camp trains leaders, helps former prisoners
Training leaders to train even more leaders was the goal of this weekend’s Lifelines to Healing Boot Camp.
Campers reminisce about Camp Fitch's 100 years at downtown gathering
The people gathered at the Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center had at least one thing in common: a love for Camp Fitch YMCA.
Prescription delay prompts Campbell woman's outrage at Midlothian drug store
A Campbell woman was cited for disorderly conduct after witnesses said she became irate in the delay at filling a prescription for her at a 540 E. Midlothian Blvd. drug store about 2:45 p.m. Friday.A Campbell woman was cited for disorderly conduct after witnesses said she became irate in the delay at filling a prescription for her at a 540 E. Midlothian Blvd. drug store about 2:45 p.m. Friday.
Abigail Puskar | Drew Goodman
YOUNGSTOWN Abigail Puskar and Drew Goodman, both of Washington, D.C., were united in marriage
Emily Preece | Robert Kwiecinski
NORTH LIMA Emily Ann Preece and Robert John Kwiecinski, both of Girard, exchanged vows March 16 at
Krepps-Anguish Oct. 18 rite will unite the couple
Bob and Karen Krepps of Masury are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Melissa R. Krepps, also of Masury, and Christopher W. Anguish of Brookfield.
Miss Wheeler, Mr. Zehmer plan wedding
RICHMOND, VA. Andrea N. Wheeler and John G. Zehmer III, both of Richmond, are announcing their
McMenamy's to host bridal extravaganza
McMenamy’s to host bridal extravaganza NILES McMenamy’s Banquet Hall, 325 Youngstown-Warren
Son dies in Friday night fire in Salem
A man was killed in a fire at an 861 S. Lincoln Ave. home Friday evening.
Mickelson withdraws from Texas Open with muscle injury
Phil Mickelson withdrew from the Texas Open after pulling a muscle in his right side teeing off on his 10th hole in the third round Saturday.
House break-in reported on South Side
House break-in reported on South Side YOUNGSTOWN Police reports say two men broke into a home in
Woman gets disorderly over delay in filling prescription, police report
Woman gets disorderly over delay in filling prescription, police report YOUNGSTOWN A Campbell
Liberty Senior Watch keeps an eye on township's senior citizens
The Liberty Township Senior Watch program invites any township resident 60 and older to contact the township to sign up for the program.
Charity cycling event Sunday to benefit MS research
Pure Cycle, 4366 Boardman-Canfield Road, is having a charity ride for Multiple Sclerosis on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Creamed chicken and biscuit dinner today to benefit food ministry
A creamed chicken-and-biscuit benefit dinner, with all proceeds going to the Caring Hands food ministry, will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Fox Hollow Banquet Hall, 3769 E. Main St.
Tenant changes at Shops at Boardman Park
A new sandwich shop will open in the Shops at Boardman Park on April 24 next to Quaker Steak and Lube. DiBella’s Old Fashioned Submarines will provide a dining experience similar to a 1940’s New York-style sandwich shop.
YMHA contract awarded to Prout
Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority commissioners approved a $256,600 contract Friday with Prout Boiler, Heating and Welding Inc., of Youngstown, for chiller replacement at Amedia Plaza, 131 W. Boardman St., a 13-story apartment complex for elderly and disabled people, where the authority has its headquarters.
Court no-shows arrested; one hands over bag of grass
Police arrested two men on warrants for failure to appear in municipal court after pulling over a car they were in for an improper turn about 7:45 p.m. Thursday.
Phantom's dogged effort late not enough on ice
Kyle Connor, the Youngstown Phantoms’ top dawg in scoring, came oh-so-close to earning best-in-show.
Airport officials seeking financial support for United flights
Airport officials have begun to talk to local government bodies to solicit additional money to attract daily air service
Harsh winter brings fish kills to Valley ponds
Frozen, snow covered ponds deplete oxygen levels for fish
Bryant’s aim: Win on third down
In 2013, YSU allowed conference foes to convert a staggering 56 percent on third down.
Wright State holds off YSU at Eastwood
Poland High graduate Phil Lipari hit a tw-run homer for the Penguins.
Dem challenger FitzGerald: Kasich out of touch with average Ohioan
The Democrat also said he doesn’t think most people agree the governor’s has turned around the state
Fitch’s Mike McGlynn signs with Redskins
The Washington Redskins have signed free agent offensive lineman Mike McGlynn.
Boardman students, area firefighters get hazmat training
For the first time, the Boardman Fire Department hosted the training
Inside the ropes with Jason Kokrak
Today: The Warren JFK graduate shot a second consecutive round of 1-under par 71 on Friday in the second round of the Valero Texas Open.
Long-lost Passion composition to premiere Monday in Youngstown
A YSU music professor worked to reconstruct the score. The modern premiere will be Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Youngstown.
Campbell to fund $40,000 in equipment for police department
The equipment will consist of laptop computers, speed detection devices and assault rifles for police cruisers, along with backup weapons for officers.
Jonny Lang and other great guitarists on tour Homage to Hendrix
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com It was roughly 20 years ago when then-middle school
Campus talent show has ‘War of Worlds’ twist
Staff report Sharon, Pa. The Penn State Shenango Drama Club will present “Music and Memories: A
YSU’s Rupe, Jakovina win in Raleigh
Youngstown State junior Eric Rupe (Maplewood) and sophomore Jay Jakovina (Fitch) won events Friday in the Raleigh Relays.
Mold to be cleared out at Boardman fire station
More than 17,000 particles of mold were found in the station.
Mickelson makes cut thanks to late birdie
Phil Mickelson made the cut on the number in the Texas Open on Friday, blasting out of a greenside water hazard to 5 feet to set up a birdie on the final hole.
Sex harassment still happening, workshop organizer says
The workshop was at the Holiday Inn in Boardman
Work begins Monday to restore damaged Arms Family Museum
The museum sustained damage after a water pipe burst in January
GM halts some Cruze sales, expands recall
In this Associated Press file photo, Brian Clancy checks test models of the then-new Chevrolet Cruze on the lot at General Motors' Lordstown Assembly Plant in Lordstown
METRO DIGEST || Supt. reinstated
Supt. reinstated SEBRING Sebring schools Superintendent Christopher Lewis was reinstated to his
Pens shrug off Blue Jackets to clinch playoff berth
Chris Kunitz and Beau Bennett scored goals 47 seconds apart midway through the third period.
Pierce leads Nets over Cavaliers
Paul Pierce scored 17 of his 22 points in a flawless first quarter, and the Brooklyn Nets quickly pulled away in the second on the way to their 12th straight home victory.
ODOT projects in Trumbull County
Mount Everett Road in Hubbard Township will be closed under Interstate 80.
UK has 1st gay marriages
UK has 1st gay marriages Associated Press LONDON Gay couples in Britain waited decades for the
Kyle Busch wins pole at Martinsville Speedway
Kyle Busch has seen it time and again at Martinsville Speedway.
UN chief: Putin vows no new moves in Ukraine
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Friday that Russian
Bluegrass bragging rights go to Wildcats
OK, so maybe they’re not the quickest learners. Still, the kids at Kentucky figured out Louisville just in time.
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
These people were indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury. The grand jury also returned two secret
Biblical prophecy is theme of lecture
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Dr. Ellen F. Davis offered five aspects of
Cynthia Holley | Donald Crane
NEWTON FALLS A 4:30 p.m. wedding ceremony on Feb. 22 united Cynthia Holley and Donald Crane at
Cabrera gets record payday
This is one number put up by Miguel Cabrera that is not subject to debate.
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
Choir celebration
Choir celebration YOUNGSTOWN The Total Praise Choir of Alpha & Omega First Baptist Church, 3120
birthdays
birthdays Comedian Eric Idle is 71. Singer Bobby Kimball of Toto is 67. Actor Bud Cort (“Harold
Police confiscate about 100 marijuana plants from Warren home
A citizen complaint to the Ohio State Highway Patrol led to the discovery of about 100 marijuana plants and a fairly sophisticated growing operation at a house in the 2200 block of Brier Street Southeast Friday.
Chief of security at WTC resigns
Chief of security at WTC resigns NEW YORK A spokesman for the New York City company that
newsmakers
newsmakers Photographs show Cobain suicide scene SEATTLE Police say recently developed photos
ND lottery is 10 years old
Opinion: Minot (N.D.) Daily News: Ten years ago, the North Dakota Lottery opened for business, with Minot
Home sales good for Trumbull in February
The news was not as good for Mahoning and Columbiana counties
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.59 —.09 Avalon
Officials: Objects in search must be checked
Associated Press PERTH, Australia Objects spotted floating in a new search area for debris from
Today in history: Saturday, March 29, the 88th day of 2014
Today is Saturday, March 29, the 88th day of 2014. There are 277 days left in the year.
Commissioners vacate street in Boardman
The Mahoning County Commissioners vacated Church Street to enable construction of a jewelry store.
Giambi owns slump buster
If one of Jason Giambi’s teammates is in a bad slump this season, there’s a chance he might find a thong in his locker.
Sizemore wins job as Boston’s center fielder
The three-time All-Star is set to play for the World Series champions Monday at Baltimore.
Connecticut ousts Iowa State
DeAndre Daniels’ UConn teammates were going to keep passing him the ball until he cooled off.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Submit information for Holy Week, Easter
Submit information for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that
Walker, Morton lead Bucs past Phillies
Neil Walker had three hits and an RBI to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.
Umpire Association to hold meeting, social
Umpire Association to hold meeting, social YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Metro Umpire Association
Beautiful Creations ribbon-cutting set
Beautiful Creations ribbon-cutting set BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and owner
‘Joan & Melissa’ returns to action
‘Joan & Melissa’ returns to action By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Joan
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Maple Syrup Festival, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Demonstrations, hayrides
What happened to contests?
Opinion: COLUMBUS It could have been a very interesting primary election season, with contested statewide
Consumers raise spending by 0.3%
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans barely increased their spending in February after a weak
EXERCISE RIGHT TO PRAY
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com LIBERTY The power of prayer and its pivotal role in
Ruling against China on trade is another victory for the US
Editorial: Ohio’s two United States sena- tors — Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, and Rob Portman, a Republican —
NHTSA missed Cobalt clues
Associated Press DETROIT For years, the U.S. government’s auto-safety watchdog sent form letters
METRO DIGEST || Dinner will benefit food ministry
Dinner will benefit food ministry NEW WATERFORD A creamed chicken-and-biscuit benefit dinner,
Officials abandoning hope of finding mudslide survivors
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Wash. Washington authorities say they have all but abandoned hope
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