Vindy.com for March 16, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Jump to: » Stories » Photos » Videos
Featured Stories
Select a date to see content for that day.
All about the GREEN
By ELISE MCKEOWN SKOLNICK | news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Though bundled up in warm winter coats,
Stories published March 16, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Project to fix Youngstown streets, replace traffic signals to start next month
Project to fix Youngstown streets, replace traffic signals to start next month
State leaders discuss tax cuts and benefits for business
State leaders discuss tax cuts and benefits for business
Youngstown council Wednesday to discuss code updates
Youngstown council Wednesday to discuss code updates
75 mph speed limit proposed for Ohio Turnpike and rural highways
75 mph speed limit proposed for Ohio Turnpike and rural highways
US Sen. Brown seeks extended funding for Children's Health Insurance Program
Brown seeks extended funding for CHIP
Mahoning Valley sees decrease in home sales in February
Mahoning Valley sees decrease in home sales in February
Trumbull County OVI St. Patrick's Day checkpoint will be Tuesday in Liberty
Trumbull County OVI St. Patrick's Day checkpoint will be Tuesday in Liberty
Ohio inmates appeal in 1st Amendment lethal-injection case
Ohio inmates appeal in 1st Amendment lethal-injection case
Bishop George Murry speaks at community policing task force session in Columbus
Bishop George Murry speaks at community policing task force session in Columbus
BREAKING NEWS | Huey Lewis concert sold out, but limited-view seats available
Huey Lewis concert sold out, but limited-view seats available
Union informational picketing at St. E's Boardman Hospital
Union informational picketing at St. E's Boardman Hospital
Health care coverage for 6,000 Mahoning Valley children at risk
Health care coverage for 6,000 Mahoning Valley children at risk
Man, 20, accused of shooting officers at Ferguson protest
Man, 20, accused of shooting officers at Ferguson protest
Boardman police arrest Campbell man for drugs, outstanding warrant
Boardman police arrest Campbell man for drugs, outstanding warrant
youngstown state university Fraternity to send representative to Inner Circle
Gobel, of Poland, said he is “honored to be part of the Inner Circle,” which will meet in Prince Frederick, Md.
Battle-tested Ursuline ready for regional
The Irish will meet Canton Central Catholic on Wednesday at the Canton Fieldhouse.
Dinosaurs make appearance in Niles
Discover the Dinosaurs will also be in Cleveland and Pittsburgh this month.
‘Better Call Saul’ Show has hidden teasers — for fans
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Every week, the hunt is on. When each “Better
Authorities charge man, 20, with shooting 2 officers in Ferguson
Associated Press CLAYTON, MO. A 20-year-old man charged Sunday with shooting two police officers
32 teams compete at 25th Quiz Bowl
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN It’s probably safe to say that most people remember
Tax preparation industry adjusts to past changes
Tax preparation industry adjusted to changes with the deadline for tax season a month away
Film fest gets better
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com CLEVELAND Better, not bigger. That’s the rally cry
Campbell Civic Day is March 27
Guest speaker will be Ohio House Minority Leader Joe Schiavoni of Boardman, D-33rd
US, Iran scramble for a nuclear pact
Associated Press LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND The U.S. and Iran plunged back into negotiation Sunday,
US unsure if airstrikes effective against al-Qaida cell
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. military has hit as many as 17 separate targets connected
Kerry: I’d be willing to talk to Syria’s Assad
Associated Press SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said he would be
Husted seeks funds for absentee ballots
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s elections chief wants state lawmakers to set aside more than $1
Austintown fire
Austintown fire AUSTINTOWN A fire at the Los Gallos restaurant on North Canfield-Niles Road on
National Safety Council survey says Americans don’t know painkillers are dangerous
A new online survey conducted indicates Americans don’t know that their painkillers contain dangerous drugs called opioids, and it’s a felony to share them
GOP throws caution to wind
Opinion: Imagine if a group of antiwar Democratic senators had penned a letter to Saddam Hussein in 2003
Sunshine Week is a reminder that government belongs to us
Editorial: Almost everyone knows about Groundhog Day on Feb. 2. Far fewer know what comes about six weeks
Alter Va. route of natural-gas pipeline is goal of campaign
Associated Press RICHMOND, VA. Opponents of the proposed Virginia route of a 550-mile natural
Are Republicans subverting president’s strategy on Iran?
Opinion: By Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk Tribune News Service Forty-seven Republican U.S. senators,
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Cinderella’ is belle of the box office NEW YORK “Let It Go” may be Walt Disney’s
A twisted military tribute
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of staff,
Let’s start exporting energy
Opinion: By George David Banks CQ-Roll Call Upon releasing their comprehensive energy policy package last
Fight over Keystone XL project fails to hold up pipeline boom
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a far corner of North Dakota, just a few hundred miles from the
Inside the ropes WITH …
Inside the ropes WITH … Jason Kokrak Today: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 3-under 68 in the
Today is Monday, March 16, the 75th day of 2015. There are 290 days left in the year.
Today is Monday, March 16, the 75th day of 2015. There are 290 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Secret to The Lumineers’ success? A newspaper columnist TRENTON, N.J. A member of
KSU official speaks at Westminster College
The discussion will be on the infamous May 4, 1970, shootings on the Kent campus
YSU business honorary inducts 53 students
Induction of 53 brings to 647 the number of students inducted into honorary from YSU Williamson College of Business Administraiton
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: SLIPPERY ROCK
Diner participation to make a difference
Diner participation to make a difference SALEM Men’s Rally in the Valley is participating in a
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Milton Township trustees, 7 p.m., town hall, 15990 Milton Ave. Poland Village
Vanuatu struggles to account for damage
Vanuatu struggles to account for damage WELLINGTON, New Zealand The official death toll from a
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital McKaley Boswell and Jeramey Loving, Salem, girl, March
Ohio River begins to recede; crests at highest level since ’97
Associated Press CINCINNATI The Ohio River has begun receding after cresting at its highest
MAHONING QUIZ BOWL | Competitors
Thirty-two varsity and junior-varsity teams from 16 Mahoning Valley high schools competed in
All about the GREEN
By ELISE MCKEOWN SKOLNICK | news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Though bundled up in warm winter coats,
Caution urged when burning spring debris
Associated Press COLUMBUS Natural resources officials are reminding Ohioans about the state’s
st. patrick’s day parade award winners
Best float: first place, Lumen Christi Catholic Schools; second place, Purple Cat — Golden String —
JFK hurdler Zallow takes 2nd at nationals
JFK hurdler Zallow takes 2nd at nationals NEW YORK Warren JFK senior Chad Zallow finished second
‘Stella’ studies gender ambiguity
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Everyone knows the heroic story of Jesse Owens’ 1936
The top-five global concert tours, ranked by average-box-office gross per city. Includes the average
The top-five global concert tours, ranked by average-box-office gross per city. Includes the average
Poll: Young adults do consume news — in their own way
Associated Press CHICAGO Young adults have a reputation for being connected to one another and