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2nd Fur Ball draws 200 to support Animal Charity Humane Society's services
Animal lovers throughout the area enjoyed a night of charity, entertainment and food at Animal Charity Humane Society’s second annual Fur Ball at The B&O Station downtown.
900 compete in state speech tourney today in Canfield, Boardman
Canfield High School wasn’t in session Saturday afternoon, but the school on Cardinal Drive was packed.
Body found in Hubbard near uptown
Police are investigating a body found lying on Orchard Avenue early this morning.
Phantoms win 11th in a row
The red-hot Youngstown Phantoms scored three power-play goals, killed off 80 percent of their penalties and scored a short-handed, empty-net goal.
Hubbard stuns Cardinal Mooney in sectional final
The Eagles' shocking victory at Mooney highlights Friday's prep basketball roundup.
Man indicted in '14 shooting of 9-year-old has history of weapons offenses
Girl doing homework wounded in shooting
Girard survives Newton Falls’ comeback
Second-seeded Girard (18-5) advances to play No. 6 Rootstown.
Prosecutors in Oakhill case don’t object to request for more time
The two attorneys are handling a federal case
Springfield uses balanced attack to pull away from Southern
Springfield (23-0) controlled the second half, taking advantage of turnovers and miscues by Southern (12-12).
Supreme Court justice and Mahoning native Judi French speaks toTCTC students
The one Mahoning County native on the Ohio Supreme Court frequently goes by Judi, even though the state’s highest court is steeped in formality and tradition.
Mooney girls make title round, finish 8th
Cardinal Mooney took eighth place and Hubbard finished in 13th.
Black history plays out at Williamson Elementary School
This marks the first year for Williamson Elementary School’s Living History Museum where students research and present information on famous blacks
Top talent descends on Valley for state tourney
About 900 high school students compete in state speech tournament this weekend
Cullen’s Raiders pull away to eliminate Columbiana
The distance from sectional to district for South Range is about 10 miles, but the strides made by the Raiders this season — in terms of improvement — are much greater.
Albert Maysles dies; pioneer of documentary film technique
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK Albert Maysles, an acclaimed documentary filmmaker who
Ohio unemployment rate at 5.1 percent in January
Ohio’s employment increased by 25,100 jobs in January, according to the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services
A question of control
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer SAN FRANCISCO At the Game Develop- ers Conference,
Nasseri comes up big for Ursuline
Armon Nasseri finished with 16 points to lead the Irish to a 76-29 and a Division III sectional championship.
Austintown has quite a night at Phantoms game
Mark Cole was the Rotarian on the Zamboni, and in the stands, 120 fifth-graders gave their all in singing the national anthem.
Judge dismisses complaint against Trumbull engineer
A visiting judge has dismissed a complaint that alleged Trumbull County Engineer Randy Smith should be removed from office for purported illegal conduct.
Warren hires engineer hired to check Packard building
Warren magistrate asked to consider jail for owner of former Packard Electric buildings
Poland Village Council approves $1 million budget for 2015
Poland Village Council approves $1 million budget for 2015
METRO DIGEST || 15 become citizens
New officers to join city’s force Monday YOUNGSTOWN The police department will swear in three
McFall defends document redactions, calls firing political
Carol McFall, chief deputy Mahoning County auditor fired by the county's new auditor Ralph Meacham, said she has “a clear conscience” about redacting public records requested by The Vindicator, saying during a press conference Friday that has been department policy. But county Prosecutor Paul Gains said, “She violated the Public Records Act.” At right, above, is Vindicator reporter Pete Milliken.
5.5% unemployment not as great as it seems
Associated Press WASHINGTON Unemployment in the U.S. has dropped to a seven-year low of 5.5
President Johnson was hero of Selma, too
Opinion: President Barack Obama will commemorate some real heroes this weekend in Selma, Ala. — the African-
Nissan recalls more Altimas
Associated Press DETROIT Nissan is recalling 640,000 more cars in the U.S. and Canada to fix a
Be aware, lawmakers urge
Opinion: COLUMBUS Lawmakers excel at designations. Each session, they produce dozens of bills designating
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Josh Turner, 8 p.m.: Country music star in concert at Packard Music
Father files suit in caffeine-powder death
Associated Press CLEVELAND Amazon.com and caffeine powder distributors didn’t provide proper
Hyundai recalls Genesis luxury cars
Associated Press DETROIT Hyundai is recalling more than 26,000 Genesis luxury cars in the U.S.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.67-0.8 Avalon
Policing in America, and Ohio, needs regular review, reform
Opinion: Toledo Blade: Recent federal investigations have exposed systemic patterns of improper and
50 years after Selma, renew commitment to voting rights
Editorial: At 2:30 P.M. Sunday, thousands of people will march across an iconic Alabama bridge named after a
Final checks and final furnishings will occupy the next few weeks
Rucci says four weeks until Hotel California opens Staff report AUSTINTOWN The owner of Hotel
Outrage spreads over theft, destruction of ancient artifacts by IS
Associated Press BAGHDAD Islamic State extremists trucked away statues as they damaged the
Restored in Christ
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com BOARDMAN Lent is a walk with Christ and a time to
Cleveland Ford plant making EcoBoost engines
Cleveland Ford plant making EcoBoost engines CLEVELAND Ford on Friday announced the official
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph J. White, 45, of 3641 Almerinda Drive,
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open
birthdays
birthdays TV personality Willard Scott is 81. Actor Daniel J. Travanti is 75. Bassist Chris White
2 leave legacy of service to church and family
Opinion: They operated behind the scenes to make a difference
Catholic Men’s Fellowship to host conference
The event will be March 14 at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Louisville
Obama: Report on Ferguson exposed racially biased system
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. Racial discrimination from police in Ferguson, Mo., was
Police chief stays on job
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson was still on the job Friday, two
Former Israeli spy chief rejects Netanyahu’s claims about Iran
Associated Press JERUSALEM A former chief of Israel’s Mossad spy agency on Friday rejected
Fire damages home
Fire damages home LIBERTY Crews from five fire departments helped battle a blaze that caused an
Terrorism suspect says he would’ve shot Obama
Associated Press CINCINNATI A man accused of plotting to attack the U.S. Capitol called a
States on edge about future of health care
Associated Press MIAMI Mixed signals from the Supreme Court have states on edge about the future
Three of the state’s four Democratic U.S. House members endorse Ted Strickland for Senate
Statement issued by the former governor’s campaign
Palestinian assailant injures 5 in Israel
Associated Press JERUSALEM A Palestinian rammed his car into a group of Israeli pedestrians near
Hospitalizations for flu up slightly
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio health officials say the number of flu-related hospitalizations
Rebecca Berger, Isaac Standley set Aug. wedding
SALEM Daniel and Beverly Berger of Salem are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca
Menendez: I have behaved properly
Menendez: I have behaved properly WASHINGTON U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, under federal investigation
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Theater group to visit DAR
Theater group to visit DAR CANFIELD Daughters of the American Revolution Mahoning Chapter will
Krista Mirich, Jimmy Ramson will wed in May
The parents of Krista Mirich of Boardman and Jimmy Ramson of Lakewood, Ohio, are announcing their
Erica Neff | Michael Chomos
WARREN Erica Lynn Neff and Michael John Chomos, both of Howland, were united in marriage in a 2:30
Salazar looks strong, but Indians fall to KC
The Kansas City Royals rallied for a sloppy, time-consuming 11-9 victory over the Cleveland Indians.
Boeheim, Syracuse slapped by NCAA
The governing body, saying the school lost control of its athletic department.
Royea-Lehn engagement is announced
Shannon Colleen Royea and William A. Lehn, both of Austintown, are announcing their engagement and
Columbiana’s Kramer signs with SRU
Columbiana’s Kramer signs with SRU Columbiana High School’s Skye Kramer has signed her letter of
Burkert, Poland dominate Crestwood in sectional rout
Jared Burkert scored a game-high 20 points and the Bulldogs knocked down 12 buckets from beyond the arc.
YEARS AGO
Today is Saturday, March 7, the 66th day of 2015. There are 299 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Phantoms roll to 11th straight
Kiefer Sherwood and Kyle Connor each scored two goals as the Phantoms snapped the Stampede’s seven-game winning streak.
Megan Cunning | David Rankin
YOUNGSTOWN Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica was the setting for the 2 p.m. Aug. 16, 2014,
Sidney Connor called as president of Youngstown Ohio Stake
He will lead the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with counselors, Craig Wagley and Dana Harju
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Deja Robinson and Fabian Don Juan, Youngstown, boy, March
Concert at church
Concert at church Austintown West Austintown United Methodist Church, 6749 Mahoning Ave., will
newsmakers
newsmakers Fox News hires MLK’s niece as commentator NEW YORK Fox News Channel says it has
Prosecutors: Phony surgeon was no expert
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A Philadelphia madam-turned-faux cosmetic surgeon kept up the ruse
Ashley Feher | Craig Soller
TOLEDO Ashley Lin Feher and Craig Ewing Soller exchanged wedding vows July 26 at St. Petri’s
Whisler rallies to stay alive
For the first time all season, Howland senior wrestler David-Brian Whisler faced a moment of doubt.
A-Rod hitless as Yankees split squad falls to Pirates
Tony Sanchez and Jeff Decker homered for the Pirates.
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