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New program will prepare Youngstown kids for kindergarten
A new program for parents of children entering Taft and Williamson elementary schools will give those youths an early start and prepare them for kindergarten.
Liberty High girls suspended after fight
Two female students at Liberty High School received 10-day suspensions after being involved in a fight at about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at the school.
Dr. Prichard 2011 Shining Star
Dr. Leonard S. Pritchard will be honored as the 2011 recipient of the Shining Star award during the Hearts and Stars Ball sponsored by The Charitable Foundation for Salem Community Hospital.
Woman charged with fondling 2 women gets plea deal
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A Boise woman accused of posing as a plastic surgeon and fondling women has
Ex-Hershey official claims charity wrongdoing
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former official involved with the multibillion-dollar charitable trust that
Prosecutors trim Barry Bonds indictment
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Federal prosecutors have cut the number of felony charges Barry Bonds faces
Suspect shot to death after standoff at NC bank
CARY, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man who took several people hostage at a North Carolina bank was
Sweats at school will help grieving family
austintown Fitch High School will help raise money for an Austintown family whose son died last weekend. Jesse Sellars, 18, was a junior at the school. Students and staff can pay a couple dollars to wear sweatpants to school Friday. Proceeds will go toward the cost of funeral arrangements for the family.
2 arrested on drug charges near Liberty Plaza
Police charged Keisha R. Robinson, 31, of 44 N. Dunlap Ave., Youngstown, with drug abuse after conducting a traffic stop at about 8:10 p.m. Monday on Belmont Avenue near the Liberty Plaza.
Man critical after jumping from car during argument with wife
A man who jumped out of a moving car was taken to St. Elizabeth Health Center with a severe head injury, police report.
Mass. AG opposes Progressive rate hike proposal
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley is pressing state regulators to reject
Yahoo to open tablet newsstand in bid for more ads
Yahoo to open tablet newsstand in bid for more ads
Mubarak angers crowd by refusing to depart
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak announced he has handed his powers over to his vice president but he refused to step down outright or leave the country, retaining his title of president and ensuring regime control over the reform process.
Mahoning commissioners urged to adopt land-bank program
Mahoning commissioners urged to adopt land-bank program
Man hurt in jump from car
CAMPBELL — A man who jumped out of a moving car was taken to St. Elizabeth Health Center with a
Judge: Docs can treat injured teen over objections
Judge: Docs can treat injured teen over objections
Penn National outlining racetrack plans
Penn National Gaming is having a press conference right now at the offices of the Youngstown/Warren
Pro-chastity group booted from sex ed expo at U. of Pitt
Pro-chastity group booted from sex ed expo at U. of Pitt
Obama: World witnessing history unfold in Egypt
MARQUETTE, Mich. (AP) — President Barack Obama is calling for an “orderly and genuine” transition to
Philly DA charges priests, teacher in sexual assaults
Philly DA charges priest, teacher in sexual assaults
Obama promotes plan for near universal wireless
MARQUETTE, Mich. (AP) — President Barack Obama says tomorrow’s economy can’t thrive on yesterday’s
5th deal accepted in alleged NJ child rape case
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A fifth person has taken a plea deal that dropped all sex charges in what
Philly DA charges priests, teacher with assault
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two priests, a former priest and a Catholic school teacher have been charged
Mass. archives retrieves Revolutionary War letter
BOSTON (AP) — A letter announcing the victory at Fort Ticonderoga that went missing from the
Feds investigate Texas plant fire that killed 1
HOUSTON (AP) — Federal safety officials are investigating a fire at a refinery east of Houston that
Foundation funds Youngstown schools program for kindergartners
Foundation funds Youngstown schools program for kindergartners
Forest Service to stress science over politics
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service says it’s revising its planning rules to emphasize
US ambassador to UN hosts town hall at Twitter HQ
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is set to talk foreign policy at
Ohio students rally to save sheriff's department dog
Ohio students rally to save sheriff's department dog
Ohio teacher accused of sharing lewd photo on iPad
Ohio teacher accused of sharing lewd photo on iPad
Finalists announced for $100K Jewish literature prize
Finalists announced for $100,000 Jewish book prize
Penn National confirms plan to bring racetrack to Mahoning Valley
Penn National confirms plan to bring racetrack to Mahoning Valley
NY Congressman Lee resigns after shirtless photo surfaces
NY congressman resigns after shirtless photo surfaces
Ohio woman wears same dress for 6 mos. for a cause
Ohio woman wears same dress for 6 mos. for a cause
‘Have A Heart’ event to benefit Easter Seals
‘Have A Heart’ event to benefit Easter Seals Komara Jewelers is sponsoring a “Have A Heart” event
St. David’s Day celebration scheduled in New Castle
NEW CASTLE, Pa. A St. David’s Day celebration has been scheduled for Feb. 26 at Clen-Moore
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Cornered’ realizes it’s all in shambles
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am 26 and have been living with my “husband” for a
HELOISE: Cover up a gouge on enamel, porcelain
Dear Heloise: I took some enamel or porcelain off my sink. I think I must have knocked it hard with
Racetrack proposal for Valley at the gate
The owners of a Toledo horse racetrack were to present plans today to relocate its operations to Austintown as long as the state legalizes slot machines at the facility.
Resilient Cleveland fans endure the pain of loss with patience
These are brutal, brutal times for Cleveland’s three professional sports teams and their fans.
Area school kids watch Phantoms fall to the Ice
The Youngstown Phantoms collapsed in Wednesday’s late-morning USHL game at the Covelli Centre for their fifth loss in six games.
Cutting of $790K halts YSU-EGCC plan
A planned route between Youngstown State University and Eastern Gateway Community College in Warren is on hold after a state agency rescinded transit grants.
Coach: Softball team eager to begin season
It’s been a long and tough winter — even by Youngstown’s standards. So you can’t exactly blame the Youngstown State softball team for dreaming of some sun and warmer days.
Officials seize guns, ammunition at pastor's farm
Police seized 150 guns and 1,314 boxes of ammunition from a farm on Creaser-Ashtabula Road in Bloomfield Township on Friday.
Now a senior, Trebilcock has unfinished business
Just past 6 p.m. on Tuesday night, Canfield senior Gavin Trebilcock was getting ready for that night’s swimming practice at YSU’s Beeghly Center pool.
Flag-disposal device is dream come true
Raymond J. Braidich’s 10-year dream of a dignified vessel in which to burn worn-out U.S. flags has come true.
Penguins focusing on home games for rebound
It’s been a hot and cold kind of a season for the Youngstown State women’s basketball team.
United Way exceeds 2010 campaign goal
United Way of Youngs-town and the Mahoning Valley exceeded its $2.5 million 2010 campaign goal.
‘Interim’ director: No need to fill position
The mayor’s chief of staff says there’s no need for a permanent park and recreation director.
Boardman rolls past Bedford
Brooke Meenachan scored 11 of her 15 points in the first quarter as the Boardman High girls basketball team, which defeated Bedford 66-32 on Tuesday.
Winters of our discontent keep piling up during the 21st century
Years from now, you can tell your grandchildren you lived through the snowiest winter seasons in Mahoning Valley weather history, at least up to this point.
Former YSU coach sentenced for drug trafficking
A former Youngstown State University assistant softball coach will spend the next three years on probation and warning young people about the dangers of prescription drug use.
Letters to ‘Mr. Jamail’ reveal true role model
Jerrell Shorter, an eighth-grader at Woodrow Wilson Middle School, shows a letter he wrote to the late Jamail Johnson, the YSU student who died in Sunday’s shootings.
More arrests expected in shooting near YSU
Police say they expect to make more arrests in the shootings and murder at a house near the campus of Youngstown State University.
Agency asks court to close House of Hope
The best solution for House of Hope clients and the community is to bring the adult-care facility into compliance, said Lisa Solley of the Area Agency on Aging 11.
Vigil recalls Johnson as peacemaker, hero
The message at Union Baptist Church on Wednesday evening was clear: It’s OK to grieve. It’s OK to be angry. But Jamail Johnson’s life, cut short by gunfire at a party Sunday morning, wasn’t in vain.
Mental-health agencies, other universities offer help
Youngstown State University has received calls offering help and support from area mental-health agencies as well as colleges and universities throughout the country.
Pharmacist gets three years’ probation
A judge who put a pharmacist, who is a former owner of North Lima and Bel-Park pharmacies, on three years’ probation on drug charges said he believes the pharmacist’s career is over.
Employees to get profit-sharing checks
This year, General Motors hourly-wage employees will receive profit-sharing checks for the first time in half a decade.
Felon sentenced to 9 years in jail for trying to kill again
A man convicted in a homicide a decade ago has been sentenced to nine years in prison for trying to kill someone else last April.
It’s storytime
Storytime is happy time coupled with learning at the Girard Free Library.
Poland trustees vote against zoning change
Township trustees voted Tuesday against a zoning change that would have allowed an apartment complex on U.S. Route 224.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Lawmakers explore adding snow days
Ohio lawmakers are moving to give back to snowbound school districts two calamity days they lost under former Gov. Ted Strickland.
Struthers man facing felony OVI charge
A man is facing a felony operating a vehicle impaired charge after police arrested him early Monday morning.
FirstEnergy to buy renewable energy from wind farm
FirstEnergy has signed an agreement to buy renewable energy from Iberdrola Renewables, an Oregon-based company that is building the largest wind-power project in Ohio.
Giffords speaks; doctors pleased
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is able to speak: She asked for toast at breakfast one recent morning.
Experts: Don’t cut aid to Egypt
The United States should use its billions in aid to Egypt as leverage to force a transition to democracy, foreign-policy experts told lawmakers Wednesday
Racetrack could bring 1,500 jobs to Dayton
Dayton Daily News DAYTON Penn National Gaming plans to announce today it will invest $200
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Events
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Events Listing of events at Youngstown State University and elsewhere for
METRO DIGEST || Officers find dead dog
Officers found a dead dog in a driveway shortly after it had been shot, police report.
House GOP seeks more cuts
Pushed by rebellious conservatives, House Republican leaders scrambled Wednesday night to find deeper cuts, officials said.
METRO DIGEST || Man faces charges in bank robbery
Man faces charges in bank robbery BOARDMAN A 39-year-old township man facing a robbery charge is
Boy who fled court is sentenced
A youth who fled from court and was later recaptured has been sentenced to the custody of the Ohio Department of Youth Services for at least six months or until he turns 21.
Gov. Kasich to speak at chamber luncheon
Gov. John Kasich will speak to the Mahoning Valley business community at a Feb. 24 luncheon sponsored by the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber at Leo’s Ristorante.
Corruption-probe defendant gets 9-year sentence
Associated Press CLEVELAND The only defendant to go on trial in a federal investigation of
ODDLY ENOUGH | Police: Drunken-driving suspect pulled self over
Police in Ohio can’t take too much credit for stopping a woman they say was drinking and driving — they say she pulled herself over.
Tea bag eases itch
Q. I was visiting my daughter out of state and woke up in the middle of the night absolutely
Cavs tie Bucs’ losing streak
Forget the NBA record, the Cavaliers are officially as bad as any team in any pro sport.
NIGHTLIFE
Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-758-8404 Sat: Jones for Revival, 10
Life with autistic child: Play to be staged at YSU
If your child with autism orders pancakes from Red Lobster, learns they’re not on the menu and angrily spits in a lobster tank, what do you do?
‘Egad’ will get the audience involved
The Victorian Players will return to its roots with “Egad — The Woman In White.” But with a twist.
HEALTH NEWS DIGEST | Medicare info
Medicare info NEW YORK, N.Y. Medicare consumers who are dissatisfied with their Medicare private
Steelers’ Ward says potential lockout needs to be addressed
Amid the Super Bowl media-day madness, Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Hines Ward was thrilled to get a chance to weigh in on the NFL’s labor uncertainty.
Regional artists in Oakland show
“Lonesome No More,” a traveling art exhibition, will be displayed at the Oakland Center for the Arts’ Star Gallery on Friday and Saturday.
Boardman’s Deo Vindice ready for Rock Off finals
Local band Deo Vindice brought its A game for its semifinals appearance last month at the House of Blues’ 15th annual Tri-C High School Rock Off in Cleveland.
Being nitpicky: It’s not nice when your kids have lice
When Sarah Casello-Rees discovered that her kindergarten-age son had head lice, she went into a frenzy — buying every potion and chemical treatment she could find.
She’s a diamond in the rough
Covelli Centre has seen its share of repeat performers, but nothing like Diamond Nicole. The R&B
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS Tennessee Williams’ “The Rose Tattoo,SDRq directed by Lester Malizia. New
Team uses tiny particles to mimic blood
The quest to develop synthetic blood is advancing through the work of University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill researchers.
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
New This week
New This week The Eagle (PG-13) In second-century Britain, a Roman soldier and his slave embark
Equality for all Iowans
Opinion: The Des Moines Register: No one ever said fighting for equal rights was easy. And no one ever said
Film marks ’61 crash that killed entire U.S. figure-skating team
On Feb. 19, 1961, the entire U.S. figure-skating team, its coaching staff and 18 friends and family were killed in a plane crash in Belgium.
Playhouse to offer youth acting classes
The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre will offer six-week classes for children in grades 1-12.
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Melvin R. Tennant, 37, of 565 W. Chalmers Ave.,
NEWSMAKERS | Lohan pleads not guilty to grand theft
Lindsay Lohan pleaded not guilty Wednesday to felony grand theft of a $2,500 necklace.
Jan. sales in China hit record high, company says
GENERAL MOTORS Associated Press SHANGHAI General Motors Co. says its vehicle sales in China,
Higher food prices coming
Americans should brace for higher food prices this year now that demand for corn has pushed U.S. supplies to their lowest point in 15 years.
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Feb. 10, the 41st day of 2011. There are 324 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Suddenly the powers notice crime
Opinion: Suddenly the powers notice crime As a longtime resident of this (un)fair city I am frustrated with
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.99 —.10 Avalon
‘Egypt effect’ will help Chavez
Opinion: After two years of gradually losing popular support at home and political influence abroad,
Another post-tragedy shot from hip
Opinion: Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., and Rep. Caroline McCarthy, D-N.Y., are proposing legislation that
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Calories consumed key to healthy life
Opinion: By Tom Vilsack McClatchy-Tribune Today, the majority of adults and one in three children in
‘... I saw the blood and then I felt pain’
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com GIRARD For Jaleesa Moore, it’s remarkable that what seemed like
Is ex-Mayor Dill best choice to assist Campbell’s mayor?
Editorial: After being out of the public EYE for a little over a year, Jack Dill, the city of Campbell’s former
BUSINESS NEWS DIGEST | Diamond Steel moves to N. Lima
Boardman-based Diamond Steel has moved its operations to North Lima.
Steelers and Packers: Built for success
NFL executives always talk about building the core of their club through the draft, then using free agency to fill in some blanks.
No new calls for gun control
Opinion: By Dick Polman McClatchey Tribune Behold the silence of the lambs. Naturally, I’m talking about
NY rep abruptly resigns after shirtless-photo report
A New York congressman abruptly resigned his seat Wednesday, saying he was quitting because he regretted actions that have hurt his family and others.