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Sallmens mark 60th milestone at surprise party
NEW CASTLE, PA. The family of John and Shirley Sallmen of New Castle, Pa., honored the couple with
Maurice Clarett to headline Christian men's 2015 "Rally in the Valley" at Covelli
Wrist bands for the event, which cost $20 and includes lunch, are available now at the group's website.
'Kinky Boots,' Cyndi Lauper’s Tony Award-winning musical arrives in NE Ohio
Its theme is a familiar one for Lauper: Don't judge people negatively just because they are different
President Obama, family attend Eaaster services at historic Baptist church
Secret Service agents kept close watch over the church
Unraveling process of appointing new trustees for YSU
President Jim Tressel hasn't been contacted for input on the appointment
Jenny Wallenda, matriarch of high-flying circus act, dies at 87
She was inducted into the Ring of Fame in 2008
'Severe issues' at women's prison in Dayton includes inappropriate relationships, drug use
The prison holds 900 inmates.
Pope hails outline for nuclear deal in Easter address
He denounced “absurd bloodshed and all barbarous acts of violence” in Libya.
Voter registration for May primary ends at 9 p.m. Monday
Final day registration is expected to be very light.
Youngstown schools grapple with high suspension rates
Despite multiple attempts to address the issue, city school suspensions remain high
2015 Winter athletes of the Year
The Vindicator proudly recognizes eight student-athletes who enjoyed extraordinary success during the 2014-15 season.
YPD training all officers to use Narcan
The drug is used to combat the effects of a heroin overdose.
Durden finally on field for Penguins
The most talented cornerback on Youngstown State’s roster no longer has to watch from the sidelines.
Easter food baskets blessed at St. Pat's
The Hubbard congregation continues a long-standing tradition
YSU softball drops a pair at Wright State
The Youngstown State softball team dropped a pair of games to Wright State, 9-1 and 5-0, on Saturday afternoon at the WSU Softball Field.
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
April SATURDAY — Run Away from Drugs 5K at Pavilion 3, Herbster Street, Columbiana. Registration
SPRING SPORTS Saturday’s results
BASEBALL St. Thomas Aquinas 9, Salem 3 LOUISVILLE Michael Greene was 3-for-4 with a double and
DiPiero, friends return for show
The American Made Country Music Songwriters Series, featuring Liberty native Bob DiPiero, will return to Ford Family Recital Hall on April 24.
NBC series weaves in political drama Beyond ‘The Bible’
IF YOU WATCH What: “A.D. The Bible Continues” When: Tonight at 9 Where: NBC By PAUL
‘Mad Men’ mastermind looks back as end nears
IF YOU WATCH What: “Mad Men” When: Tonight at 10 Where: AMC By FRAZIER MOORE AP
METRO DIGEST || Write your own obituary
Write your obit WARREN The public is invited to a free Lunch and Learn event from 10:30 to 11:30
Local teacher teaches the world through board games
Paul Rohrbaugh of New Middletown is an award winning war board game developer who creates games to teach history lessons.
Braden Falkingham Canfield | Hockey
Whenever the Canfield High School hockey team scored a big goal in the 2014-15 season, chances are
Mark Hughes Ursuline | Boys Basketball
Mark Hughes played a huge part in leading the Ursuline Irish to consecutive Division III regional
Melinda Trimmer West Branch | Girls Basketball
The road wasn’t easy, but the Melinda Trimmer-led West Branch team made a dream come true.
Alexis Grim boardman | Girls Bowling
To the surprise of many people, the Boardman girls bowling team qualified for the state tournament
David-Brian Whisler Howland | Wrestling
This season was about redemption for Howland’s David-Brian Whisler. After struggling with his
Andrew Letscher Canfield | Boys Bowling
This season wasn’t the first time Andrew Letscher made the state bowling tournament. But it was
Brooke Bailey Boardman | Girls Swimming
Brooke Bailey had a great season in the water for Boardman High School. She’s also had a change
Connor Brady Canfield | Boys Swimming
Connor Brady can claim an accomplishment not many swimmers can. Brady made it to the state
Smart Choice Food orders accepted at Niles church
Box choices range in price from $25 to $99 and include meat and vegetables
Cuddly pets are commitment, not presents, visitors learn
Kaylee Woida, 15 months, center, pets Mortimer the rabbit as she’s held by her mom Laura Saturday during a learning event at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm in Canfield. The second annual event attracted about 500 visitors, who learned that bunnies and chicks require lifelong care, and are not Easter presents.
Duke defense clamps down on MSU
Justise Winslow scored 19 points and Jahlil Okafor added 18 to lead top-seeded Duke to an 81-61 victory over Michigan State on Saturday and into the title game.
Assumptions about economy breaking down
Associated Press WASHINGTON Steady hiring is supposed to fire up economic growth. Cheap
South Carolina’s Staley pays tribute to Chaney
Chaney, 83, helped her changed the culture of Temple’s women’s program, too. And, Staley hasn’t forgotten.
‘I’m sorry’ aren’t just words
Opinion: By Gina Barreca The Hartford Courant What goes into the perfect apology? My family wasn’t big
You’ve got to feel sorry for them
Opinion: In the words of Michael Corleone in “Godfather: Part III,” “Just when I thought I was out ... they
Carnival Cruises return to Baltimore
Carnival Cruises return to Baltimore BALTIMORE Carnival Cruise Lines has returned to the Port of
And when the sabbath was past, Mary
Editorial: And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Solome, had
Television Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. What took “Cash Cab” off the air? I heard that the people in the cab were
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
Promotion Dominion East Ohio named vice president Jeff Murphy its top executive, effective April
The top paid iPhone apps (and maker) for last week, according to the App Store official charts:
The top paid iPhone apps (and maker) for last week, according to the App Store official charts: v
YWCA schedules equal-pay event
YWCA schedules equal-pay event BOARDMAN The YWCA of Youngstown will have an equal-pay event and
Blue Jackets down Pens for 9th straight
Sidney Crosby is concerned that the Pittsburgh Penguins aren’t playing with enough desperation.
Terps hoping to end UConn’s dominance
Brenda Frese and her Maryland Terrapins aren’t just happy to be back in the Final Four for a second straight season.
SATURDAY ON THE LINKS
SATURDAY ON THE LINKS Professional golf results PGA SHELL HOUSTON OPEN HOUSTON Jordan
Spill of unidentified substance in Lake Erie ceases
Associated Press CLEVELAND The U.S. Coast Guard says the spill of an unidentified substance
Iranian official issues warning
Iranian official issues warning TEHRAN, Iran Iran’s foreign minister said Saturday that Tehran
Canada helps UCLA get past WVU in WNIT
The gap in the middle of West Virginia’s defense was a repeating invitation that UCLA freshman Jordin Canada couldn’t pass up.
Wolverines’ spring game gets defensive
An estimated 45,000 fans spent Saturday afternoon watching Jim Harbaugh’s debut.
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer Allan Clarke of The Hollies is 73. Actor Max Gail (“Sons and Daughters,” “Barney
MASONIC GRoups
MONDAY The combined auxiliaries of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park on
University of Toledo trains students in responding to shooters
Associated Press TOLEDO The University of Toledo has expanded its active shooter-response
ROSEMOND | Stop worrying, and just be a Mom
Tribune News Service I’ve asked the men in several recent audiences to raise hands if they believe
Morton’s shakiness makes things salty
When Charlie Morton hit a pair of Phillies batters in the first inning, Philadelphia closer Jonathan Papelbon hollered from the dugout and the umpires talked to both managers.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
Hubby often lets her down in times of need
Dear Annie: My husband has the emotional IQ of a 10-year-old. I recently spent six hours in the
Marshals to take control of convicted politician’s home in Cuyahoga County
Associated Press INDEPENDENCE, Ohio Federal marshals are preparing to take the house of a
Kluber, Indians agree to five-year contract
Kluber went 18-9 with a 2.44 ERA for Cleveland last season, his first full year in the majors.
These eight athletes excelled on the court, in the water, on the mat or on the ice. While many
These eight athletes excelled on the court, in the water, on the mat or on the ice. While many
ON THE ALLEYS: AREA BOWLING LEAGUE SCORES
Amron Lanes Hivleys Sportsman — Mike Domer 256-246-243-745, Frank Palocyi 247-233-700, Ron Evans
Family thanks, salutes police in Boardman for their fine work
Opinion: Family thanks, salutes police in Boardman for their fine work I just wanted to give a big shout
Musilli-McClain wedding set for June 20
Announcement of the engagement of Laura Musilli and Matthew McClain is being made by their parents,
Self-service car registration begins
Associated Press COLUMBUS The first of nine self-service kiosks intended to make Ohio vehicle
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Carol Sevenich v. Clay Street Properties et al, money.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday East Palestine school board, 6 p.m., 200 W. North Ave. Brookfield Township
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Fortnightly IV will meet at the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor.
Megan Collins, Andrew Wade plan June rite
The engagement of Megan Collins and Andrew Wade, both of Boardman, is being announced. The future
Miss Phibbs, Mr. Petrosky to wed June 19
Plans for the forthcoming wedding of Rachelle Phibbs and Ryan Petrosky, both of Austintown, are
Today is Sunday, April 5, the 95th day of 2015
Today is Sunday, April 5, the 95th day of 2015. There are 270 days left in the year. Today marks
Phantoms clinch East crown with 5-1 win over Muskegon
Kyle Connor (32 goals, 42 assists, 64 points) took over the USHL scoring lead with a hat trick.
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending March 29
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Girl on the Train,” by Paula Hawkins (Riverhead) 2. “The Stranger,” by
newsmakers
newsmakers Ex-Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer dies in crash CARTERSVILLE, Ga. Robert Burns Jr., the
Lawrence, Mercer county ATHENA nominees named
The Lawrence-Mercer ATHENA International will have the third-annual ATHENA awards ceremony on April 21.
Rewards for county workers ignore area’s economic reality
Editorial: Responding to The Vindicator’s coverage of pay raises and bonuses granted to Mahoning County
Not fit for duty?
Associated Press Surveys find that men in U.S. Special Operations forces do not believe women can
Wisconsin ends Kentucky’s unbeaten streak
Nobody ever said they were perfect. Now, the Kentucky Wildcats aren’t undefeated, either.
Book group to discuss Ishmael Beah work
Book group to discuss Ishmael Beah work SALEM Salem Public Library, 821 E. State St., will have
SENIOR CITIZENS
Ajax Magnethermic Retirees will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Station Square Ristorante, 4250 Belmont
Personal quirks could make, break Kasich run
If Ohio Gov. John Kasich joins the 2016 Republican presidential race, his friends and foes will be watching to see if his frenetic, unfiltered personality lights a fire in the contest or proves his undoing.
With Artkive, share kids’ masterpieces
Our third child is in preschool this year. Every day we’re presented with a stack of new
Severance tax could slam brakes on drilling industry in Ohio
Opinion: Severance tax could slam brakes on drilling industry in Ohio The April 1 headline in USA Today
Pope appeals for answers in Easter vigil
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis presided over the solemn Easter Vigil service
MILESTONES
MILESTONES SCOUTS Receives Eagle award Joseph Verostko, 18, son of Joseph and Susan Verostko
Grammy nominee Brownlee will perform in DeYor concert
A Youngstown native who is a Grammy nominee will perform in concert.
warren County seeks consolidation of suits over fatal ’13 crash
Associated Press WARREN A Trumbull County court is being asked to consolidate three lawsuits
2 events showcase teens, tech
Opinion: People tend to have a bit of fatigue with today’s technology and its impact on kids. “I can only
Bedrooms for boys
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (TNS) When it comes to decorating kids’ bedrooms, boys’ spaces can get
Islamic extremists vow more attacks
Associated Press GARISSA, Kenya Somalia’s Islamic extremist group al-Shabab warned Saturday of
Health fair planned at Whispering Pines
Health fair planned at Whispering Pines COLUMBIANA Whispering Pines Village, 937 E. Park Ave.,
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Ikebana will meet at 10 a.m. Shirley Winkler will provide instruction sheets. THURSDAY
2015 Pittsburgh Pirates schedule
APRIL MONDAY — at Cincinnati, 4:10 WEDNESDAY — at Cincinnati, 7:10 THURSDAY — at Cincinnati,
2015 CLEVELAND INDIANS schedule
APRIL MONDAY — at Houston, 7 WEDNESDAY — at Houston, 8:10 THURSDAY — at Houston, 8:10 FRIDAY
Home-sale mistakes that cost you money
There’s plenty you can do to affect how much money you make on a home sale or spend on a purchase,