News for March 12, 2015 | Vindy Archives

Miriam Fife retiring from job that evolved from personal tragedy 30 years ago

It’s been nearly 30 years since Raymond Fife, 12, was brutalized by Danny Lee Hill, 18, and Timothy Combs, 17, on a walking path along Palmyra Road Southwest as he rode his bicycle to a Boy Scouts meeting.

Youngstown attorney testifies against extortion, obstruction charges in Cleveland

Atty. Neal Atway testified in his own defense Thursday in the federal court trial in which he and his downtown Youngstown law partner, Scott Cochran, are charged with extortion and obstructing justice.

Fond remembrances shared at tonight's vigil for Cody Pitts

Along Orchard Avenue in the chilly dampness Thursday evening, a somber crowd was gathering.

Heroin addict professes love, but tells judge she knows it can't be

Sara Wilson says she still loves the man who is spending more than two years in prison for mailing suboxone strips to her while she was an inmate at the Mahoning County jail.

President Obama nominates Valley native for inspector general

President Barack Obama has nominated Carol Fortine Ochoa, who grew up in Boardman and Poland, as his nominee for inspector general of the General Services Administration.

Holiday drivers beware: Valley cops will be watching

There will be an active presence by law enforcement on the roadways as Valley residents celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this weekend.

Jackson-Milton snares another win at YSU physics tourney

Jackson-Milton High School students continued their reign of physics prowess at the Youngstown State University Physics Olympics.

YSU college in high school program expanding

Youngstown State University is expanding a program that allows high school students to earn college credit, but there are some changes to the requirements for those teaching the courses.

Mahoning commissioners approve purchase of electronic poll books for May primary

Mahoning County residents should see an improvement in the voting process beginning in May.

Canfield, Harding win district semifinals

Canfield and Warren Harding clinched spots in district finals on Saturday.

Washington town of 500 relieved after arrest in toddler kidnapping

Residents of the town of Sprague expressed relief Thursday that an arrest has been made in the attempted kidnapping of a 22-month-old toddler from a city park— an incident that drew wide attention after it was caught on surveillance video.

Author Lois Gibbs speak at news conference Friday at Youngstown injection well site

State Rep. O'Brien gives support of library funding Friday in Hubbard

Former Ursuline coach Reardon hired at Canton McKinley

Former Ursuline coach Reardon hired at Canton McKinley.

'Revenge of the Nerds' actor Robert Carradine cited in crash

Ohio elections chief seeks info to verify noncitizen voters

Obama nominates Mahoning Valley native for top fed government post

New Castle woman goes to fed prison for embezzlement

Government recommends draining Ohio lake because of weak dam

US government asks for end to hold on immigration action

Officer pulls man from burning car then charges him with DWI

Officer pulls man from burning car, charges him with DWI

BREAKING NEWS | Mudslide closes highway ramp on Youngstown expressway

Mudslide closes highway ramp on Youngstown expressway

Civil-rights fighter Rev. Willie Barrow dies

BREAKING NEWS | Suspect in Wednesday shooting in jail

Suspect in Wednesday shooting in jail

Diabetes education workshops set next week in Poland

American Red Cross offers nurse assistant training session

American Red Cross offers nurse assistant training

Ohio EPA probing rash of farm manure spills into waterways

Police: Suspect yelled at Cleveland officers to shoot him

Grandma on trial in rape case denies abuse of Ohio kids

Local officials beef up St. Patrick's Day patrols

Canfield man charged with tampering with evidence

Vienna Township road reopened

Mahoning County area Quiz Bowl is Sunday in Austintown

Warren SOUP event is Saturday

Mahoning commissioners authorize purchase of electronic poll books

Fake IRS agents target more than 366,000 in huge tax scam

Police say 17-year-old shot and killed in Cleveland robbery

Police say 17-year-old shot, killed in Cleveland robbery

Honda running ad campaign to boost recall repairs

Children removed from 'deplorable' home in Austintown

Applications for US unemployment benefits fall sharply

Youngstown man faces resisting arrest and criminal damaging charges

Warren woman says someone shot at her car

Youngstown police charge man with having a lot of weed in in his pockets

Youngstown police charge man with having a lot of weed in his pockets

Youngstown police have suspect in Wednesday night shooting

2 police officers shot at protest outside Ferguson police station

2 cops shot at protest outside Ferguson police station

Canfield installing traffic camera lights at 3 intersections

ODOT announces tentative start date for 224/11 reconstruction

Raiders ousted by unbeaten Chipps

Chippewa’s Ashley Richardson finished with 25 points, five rebounds and four blocks.

Company seeks to resume work at Weathersfield injection well

The commission will consider the testimony and other evidence and announce a decision at a later date

Poland tops ’Cats in dogfight

The Bulldogs will meet either Canfield or Hubbard in the Division II district final.

YSU combines positions to save money

The trustees also honored two of their own who are leaving.

USHL suspends Miller, Noreen

Friday the 13th arrived a little early for the Youngstown Phantoms, who have a 12-game winning streak going into this weekend’s series against the USHL’s top team.

Arbanas, Schlegel lead Youngstown State past Detroit

The Penguins will meet Green Bay in Friday’s Horizon League semifinals.

Diocesan churches donate footwear to Soles4Souls

Soles4Souls not only donates to people in need but also sells the items to micro-enterprise organizations that generate jobs and revenue in poor communities.

Ortenzio attends Navy Reserve celebration at Pentagon

Dr. Joseph A. Ortenzio Jr., a retired chiropractor and Navy Reserve senior chief petty officer, and his wife, Nancy, were among some 100 people from around the country invited to attend the kickoff of the Navy Reserve Centennial celebration at the Pentagon March 2.

Former Harding, Ohio State standout Herron appears at Victory Christian

Daniel “Boom” Herron usually makes his presence felt on the football field with his hard-nosed running style.

Trumbull New Theatre to stage 'Perfect Wedding'

Trumbull New Theatre will present “Perfect Wedding” for seven performances over three weekends.

Roomful of Strangers get familiar

A terrifying night still surfaces in the music of Roomful of Strangers.

St. Patrick's Day events

Pin on a shamrock and try your luck. St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner. Here is a look at the major parties, parades and events in the area.

Boardman peaking at right time

The Spartans won the state tournament in 2010.

Wolford's 'Sherlock' to premiere at the Vic

Victorian Players will present the world premiere of “Sherlock Holmes and the House of Dead Lords,” written by local playwright and actor David Wolford.

Former Time Inc. executive to run for Warren mayor

Dennis Blank says he’s running because using his 25-year business experience will help Warren prosper

Youngstown’s 2015 budget is $20 million more than last year

Most of it is for major water and wastewater projects

Trumbull County appealing judge’s ruling on sewers

Trumbull County has appealed a ruling by a common pleas court judge calling unconstitutional an Ohio law that allows building contractors to install sewers and charge affected property owners a part of the cost.

Oakhill judge grants a postponement on filing a change-of-venue challenge

The new deadline is April 3

Attorney asks to sever robbery counts in Mahdi murder case

Withdraws motion to suppress statement

Poland Township trustees move forward on several projects

Poland Township Trustees move forward on several projects

Hundreds turn out to remember Cody Pitts

Friends and family gather outside Hubbard High School before a memorial service for Cody Pitts, 26, of Hubbard, whose body was found early Saturday on Orchard Avenue near the city center.

Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Poland Township trustees, special meeting to discuss sign grant, 5 p.m., government

Health care is under fire

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Look out, the Supreme Court’s black-robed gang of far-right

Toledo works to keep Jeep plant

Associated Press TOLEDO Toledo officials are finalizing an incentives package this week in an

Caring, nurturing adults key to children learning

Opinion: By John Wendle Special to The Vindicator Recently, a column in The Vindicator mentioned John

Surplus food/free lunch

Surplus food/free lunch Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, free

Years Ago

Years Ago Today is Thursday, March 12, the 71st day of 2015. There are 294 days left in the year.

‘A friend’ reaches out to others

Opinion: The News-Enterprise, Elizabethtown, Ky: Random acts of kindness are often little things that make a

Despots silence their critics

Opinion: By Markos Kounalakis The Sacramento Bee Opposition research is an accepted part of democratic

AP sues to force release of Clinton emails

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Associated Press on Wednesday sued the State Department to force

WTG

Today Comedy Brian Regan, 7 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown;

Pop Star Taylor Swift makes bad investment in NY schools

Opinion: Pop star Taylor Swift has donated $50,000 to the New York City public school system. Swift, who was

NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK Cinderella (PG) Cinema South: Fri.-Th. (11, 1:30, 2, 2:30, 3:30) 4, 4:45, 6:30,

Special ‘bank’ has firm grip

Opinion: WASHINGTON Conservatives’ next disappointment will at least be a validation. The coming

NIGHTLIFE

American Legion Post 131, 540 N. Main St., Leetonia; 330-427-6259 Sat: St. Pat’s Day Dance Party

AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Fiddler on the Roof,SDRq directed and choreographed by Stas Kmiec, Youngstown

“American Idol” (8 p.m., Fox): It’s crunch time on “American Idol.” We

“American Idol” (8 p.m., Fox): It’s crunch time on “American Idol.” We finally have our top 12

Divide horseradish spring, fall

Q. Can I divide my horseradish patch as soon as the snow melts? Steve from Youngstown A. Yum!

Spring liming?

Spring liming? NO! Lime should be added based only on the recommendations from your soil test.

Police search for suspect in shooting

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN City police were searching for a suspect in the shooting of man on

ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Hockey stick used to bash truck over road-salt beef SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. Police in a

MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Timothy J. Slattery, 54, of 9714 Unity Road, Poland,

Cousins share a love of the sport

Boardman and Howland each have a set of wrestling cousins.

Call of duty: Steelers LB Worilds walks away

The Steelers free agent linebacker announced early Wednesday morning that he was leaving football.

Indians’ Moss vexes former team

The former Athletic had a triple and a homer against Oakland.

Gabriel strikes out 16, throws no-hitter

Gabriel strikes out 16, throws no-hitter KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Erin Gabriel (Poland) threw a seven-

Ornamental grasses

Ornamental grasses It’s time to cut back the ornamental grasses in the landscape. Use a string to

OKLAhoma u. Students hope racist video will help spark change

Associated Press NORMAN, OKLA. A video of University of Oklahoma fraternity members engaging in

SOCIETY DIGEST || Cancer fundraisers

Cancer fundraisers YOUNGSTOWN Liberty Tax Service, 2622 Mahoning Ave., plans its annual St.

METRO DIGEST || Offenders found

Offenders found YOUNGSTOWN The roundup of 18 convicted sex offenders, indicted secretly by a

Police open substation at Monroeville Mall

Police open substation at Monroeville Mall MONROEVILLE, PA. A suburban Pittsburgh police

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Tyler and Brittany Rohr, Struthers, girl, March 10.

OSU aims to silence ‘critics’

Ohio State linebacker Joshua Perry says the doubters are out there, questioning and putting down the Buckeyes.

Arrange your garden on paper before spring thaw Location is key

By Pam Baytos OSU Extension master gardener volunteer | Now that the garden catalogs have arrived and you've leafed through the pages...

Suh opts to swim with Dolphins as top free-agent signing

Miami signed the All-Pro defensive tackle and top prize in this year’s free agent crop to a $114 million, six-year contract.

Phillies rally past Pirates in sixth inning

Jordy Mercer had a two-run homer for Pittsburgh.

Cy Young winner Kluber signs 1-year deal with Tribe

Corey Kluber was 18-9 with a 2.44 ERA and 269 strikeouts in 2014.

POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND

CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.

NASCAR lifts Kurt Busch’s roadblocks

Busch was suspended Feb. 20 when a Delaware judge ruled he likely assaulted ex-girlfriend Patricia Driscoll.

Time has come to regionalize 911 emergency phone service

Editorial: It was just about 75 years ago — at a time when telephone companies in the United States were

In Utah, vote for firing squad shows frustration with drug shortages

Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY A vote by Utah lawmakers to bring back executions by firing

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Fox’s ‘Empire’ sets growth standard NEW YORK For the eighth-straight time, Fox’s

TBEIC received ‘real jump’ on incubator development

Developments elevate the Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center in the local economic development community

Local businesses participate in grant competition

A few locally-owned businesses are in the running for a national grant competition.

BUSINESS DIGEST || Dominion grants

Dominion grants YOUNGSTOWN Dominion East Ohio presented $110,000 in grants to 12 community

Witness IDs Tsarnaev as man near slain MIT officer’s cruiser

Associated Press BOSTON A Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate student Wednesday

State wrestling notebook

Austintown Fitch: Senior Jake Franks (35-12) is making his first trip to Columbus after finishing

Ferguson police chief resigns

Associated Press FERGUSON, MO. The police chief in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson resigned

Botanical Mornings

Botanical Mornings When: Friday, 9–10 a.m. What: Explore spring in the Gardens from buds to

In 2015, try cold-hardy kiwi, smart flowerpot

By Marilyn McKinley OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Gardeners are usually competitive

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