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The story of 'Flip' Williams
Willie “Flip” Williams, was one of Youngstown's most notorious criminals, something his kids have had to come to terms with. But he also kept a ...
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Miss Landsberger, Mr. Boggs plan May wedding
Larry and Gladys Landsberger are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Landsberger, and Robert Boggs. All reside in Salem.
Kristin Ferrick, Jordan Rogers plan May rites
Cindy Ferrick of Campbell and Robert Ferrick of Boardman are announcing the engagement and
Childers-Byers wedding date to be May 30
GIRARD Linda and Robert C. Byers Jr. of Girard are announcing the engagement of their son, Robert
Ms. Hodgkinson, Mr. Samsa plan August wedding
AUSTINTOWN Kathy Hodgkinson and Greg Samsa, both of Austintown, are announcing their engagement
Chelsey Palumbo, Mr. Ludwiczak to wed in August
BERLIN CENTER Chelsey Rae Palumbo of Berlin Center and Randall Paul Ludwiczak of Canfield are
Jussus Sanchez, Natasha Petitjean to be married
BOARDMAN Wildemina Ocasio Sanchez of Boardman is announcing the upcoming marriage of her son,
Brianna Womer, Andre Bown are engaged
EDINBURG, PA. Tim and Barb Womer of Edinburg, Pa., are announcing the engagement of their
Lora Cramer, Drew Parent to wed on May 30
GIRARD Theresa and Gerald Cramer of Girard are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Lora
Monday's races canceled at Mahoning Valley Racecourse
A poor weather forecast, including cold and wind, forced the cancellation of Monday's races.
Snow-plow operators discover woman found shot to death in car
Police seek the public's help for clues in the homicide
Durant has foot procedure, expected back this season
A screw was replaced from his October operation for a broken bone in the right foot.
Officials decry paltry federal road and bridge funding
The $25.1 million in federal funds Mahoning County has received for road and bridge projects since 2009 is minimal, officials say.
Logano wins Daytona 500
Joey Logano, the driver who seemed washed up at 22 years old, has won his first career Daytona 500.
Trains hauling crude oil expected to derail 10 times a year through 2035
Such a derailment occurred last week in West Virginia
36-hour wind chill advisory begins tonight at midnight for Valley
The advisory includes all of Mahoning and Trumbull counties.
First drug detox center to open in Trumbull County this year
The principals in the enterprise have connections to understanding recovery
Redevelopment of Route 422 Corridor gains momentum
Demolitions and other improvements already have begun
'Fifty Shades of Grey' keeps grip on No. 1 slot this weekend
'Fifty Shades' however had a dramatic drop in revenue from its opening weekend
Mrs. Fields Cookies' founder to take questions during livestream at Thiel
Debbi Fields, founder of the multimillion-dollar company Mrs. Fields Original Cookies Inc., will speak to students, faculty and staff at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Thiel College’s Bly Hall.
Western Reserve Boy Scouts Leadership Training Breakfast next weekend
The Greater Western Reserve Boy Scout Council will have its annual Wood Badge and National Youth Leadership Training Breakfast for Scout leaders March 14 in the Johnson Community Center.
Ohio native killed in 9/11 attacks honored in peace exhibit
An Ohio native killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks is being honored in western Ohio with an exhibit that uses quilts to promote peace.
3 Valley school districts ranked state’s poorest
Youngstown, Campbell and Warren are the Valley’s poorest districts with Jackson-Milton, Canfield and Lordstown being the wealthiest
YSU’s Slocum misses first chance at 700th win
The Penguins struggled in the beginning and at the end of an 83-70 loss to visiting Detroit on Saturday at Beeghly Center.
Carl Pelini could be defensive line coach
YSU football coach Bo Pelini is considering hiring his brother, Carl, to be the Penguins’ defensive line coach, according to several sources.
Homeowners think spring at annual HBA show
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Mahoning Valley and much of the country may be in
Strong finish lifts Mooney past Boardman
The Cardinals finished on a 10-0 run to pull away for a 53-40 victory.
Rotary Club Chili Open draws 400
With their beer sled behind them and their plans next year for tennis-racket snowshoes, it just gets better and better for six friends from Hubbard.
On guard: Tournament runs begin in backcourt
Mooney’s Brian Danilov led Campbell to a state title in 1993.
Junior Civic League sponsors annual Mardi Gras benefit
The League gets numerous requests for support from schools throughout the year, said Susan Moorer, its president.
Kevin Connelly: Freshman ineligbility is a losing proposition
The one-and-done phenomenon isn’t going away.
FUNDS FALL, NEEDS GROW FOR AGING ROADS IN US
State legislatures are trying to figure out how to pay for crumbling infrastructure in light of declining federal dollars.
Bailey, Miller earn bronze at district swim meet
Boardman finished an area-best 10th out of 31 teams at Saturday’s Division I district swim meet at Cleveland State University.
The area’s top artists
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN 22The popular exhibition, which selects the best new works submitted by
Opera star Brownlee returns for Akron recital
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Lawrence Brownlee will return to the area this week. The
Who will take home an Oscar?
IF YOU WATCH What: The 87th Academy Awards Where: ABC When: Tonight at 8:30 Associated
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU’s McLean runs second-fastest mile
YSU’s McLean runs second-fastest mile South Bend, Ind. Youngstown State junior distance runner
Trumbull County African American Achievers banquet is Feb. 28
The 30th annual Trumbull County African American Achievers Association Hall of Fame Induction Dinner will honor six new inductees and two scholarship winners
METRO DIGEST || Thiel to livestream Mrs. Fields’ address
Thiel to livestream Mrs. Fields’ address GREENVILLE, PA. Debbi Fields, founder of the
Ohio highway projects get boost from bonds, logo sale
Government data reviewed by The Associated Press show Ohio’s spending from the federal highway trust fund fell nearly 8 percent from 2008 to 2013.
Mahoning engineer’s budget in a pinch
Rising salt and asphalt prices and stagnant revenues put the county engineer’s budget in a squeeze.
The story of 'Flip' Williams
Willie “Flip” Williams, was one of Youngstown's most notorious criminals, something his kids have had to come to terms with. But he also kept a record of Youngstown through his eyes, and wrote fiction and history as well. Now his family is trying to get those memoirs published.
OHIO HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TOURNAMENT BASKETBALL : Sectional BREAKDOWNS
Division I, Region 2 Cleveland Copley District: No. 28 East Solon District: No. 4 Warren Harding
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 3-over par 74 in
Oregon CB hopes he’ll come up big during NFL combine
Listed at 5-foot-10, he must convince at some team he’s big enough to stand up to the rigors of being an NFL cornerback.
Gordon leads field for final Daytona 500
This is Jeff Gordon’s final Daytona 500, the final season of an illustrious career, and everyone wants in on the farewell tour.
Schlegel stays hot as YSU wins again
Heidi Schlegel scored 38 points for the second straight game and the Penguins won their fourth straight game.
On the links Saturday’s other pro golf results
NORTHERN TRUST OPEN LOS ANGELES Retief Goosen made only two pars on the back nine Saturday at
Grace, Hamilton still competing
Less than nine months after their stellar Youngstown State track and field careers ended, Bobby Grace and Samantha Hamilton are set to compete on an even higher level.
Kang hopes to pave way for other Koreans
The 27-year-old Kang is the first position player to jump from the KBO to Major League Baseball.
Kyle Busch breaks right leg, left foot in crash; out indefinitely
Kyle Busch sustained a right lower leg compound fracture and left mid-foot fracture in the crash with eight laps to go.
Library getting crafty
Library getting crafty SALEM Salem Public Library, 821 E. State St., is getting crafty at 6:30
ON THE ALLEYS: AREA BOWLING LEAGUE SCORES
Amron Lanes SRI Investment Seniors — Doug Zolla 278-760, Mike Vodhanel 253-745, Tony Mancini
ROSEMOND | Child custody law treats kids as property
Equality under the law is a uniquely American principle.
Regional college basketball
Regional college basketball Saturday’s games MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Kent State 64, Ohio 51
Crisis Shelter prepares for its 27th Gala Auction
An annual auction supports a Lawrence County shelter.
LACKING LOVE
By Kathleen Lynn The Record (Hackensack, N.J.) (TNS) When Stacey Lopis’ friends see the bathroom
Saturday’s men’s top 25 games
No. 15 North Carolina 89, Georgia Tech 60 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. No. 15 North Carolina opened the
Newton Falls author publishes novel
Newton Falls author publishes novel NEWTON FALLS Kathryn Bartow has published her debut novel,
Comeau leads Penguins to victory over Blues
Blake Comeau had two goals and an assist to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins past the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Saturday night.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
Remote-controlled candle: a bright idea
Remote-controlled candle: a bright idea Don’t get up — here’s a candle you can put out from
Kurt Busch loses final appeal, won’t race in Daytona 500
He was suspended indefinitely after a a Delaware judge said the 2004 champion almost surely choked and beat his former girlfriend, Driscoll, last fall.
Saturday’s women’s top 25 games
Ohio State 100, No. 13 Iowa 82 COLUMBUS Ameryst Alston had 29 points and a career-high 11
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
A favorite city of mine
Opinion: (This piece is by request [kinda] from some great folks at First Presbyterian Church in Youngstown.
To end mass suffering in the US, our lawmakers must assist poor
Opinion: To end mass suffering in the US, our lawmakers must assist poor I don’t have a crystal ball or
End double dipping in the public sector
Opinion: By Greg R. LAWSON Special to The Vindicator In a Feb. 8 editorial, The Vindicator told the
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Feb. 15
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins (Riverhead) 2. “Obsession in
YNDC offers help to small businesses
YNDC offers help to small businesses YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp.
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2015. There are 312 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
It’s time to get your money in order
Budgeting, bill paying, health care spending, investing, taxes, insurance, argh! It’s not easy to
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Girard City Council, 7 p.m., council chambers, Justice Center, 100 N. Market St.
VA’s ‘Choice’ program for health care has gotten off to a slow start
Associated Press WASHINGTON Far fewer veterans than expected are taking advantage of a new law
Dorm rooms booked for ’16 GOP convention
Associated Press CLEVELAND Organizers trying to secure housing for the Republicans’ 2016
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
LAW Poland Seminary High School graduate Francesca Kosec is an associate in the corporate and
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Tiffany Fabian and Chris Toth, Struthers, boy, Feb. 20.
Up to 2,800 inmates to be moved from Texas prison
Associated Press RAYMONDVILLE, Texas As many as 2,800 federal prisoners will be moved to other
Chamber’s plan to help schools cut costs is timely, appropriate
Editorial: Ohio Gov. John Kasich has been clear about what he expects from Ohio’s school districts and public
Afghan, Taliban peace talks set to begin
Associated Press KABUL, AFGHANISTAN After more than a decade of warfare, negotiations between
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses James F. Stephens, 38, of 317 Powers, Girard, and
Remembering Malcolm X
Remembering Malcolm X NEW YORK Activists, actors and politicians gathered Saturday in New York
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS Awards banquet set austinTOWN The United Veterans Council of Greater
Hotel rates in 2014 highest ever
Hotel rates in 2014 highest ever If hotel rates seemed a bit higher last year, it wasn’t your
Heroism amid the deep freeze
Editorial: Mother Nature has socked the Mahoning Valley this month with relentless fury. Bone-chilling subzero
Both strong and weak performances given in Salem’s ‘A Few Good Men’
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Salem Staging a drama can be risky, especially when
Window dressing in Y’town
Opinion: Two black leaders in the city of Youngstown have been appointed to the Youngstown City School
To get help for eating disorders requires courage
Dear Annie: By the time I was a sophomore in high school, I had already been diagnosed with an
Young adults to employers: Please ignore our social media posts
Attention future employers: Most young adults would prefer you not judge them based on their social
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “A Few Good Men,” 2 p.m.: The military courtroom drama is on stage