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Renowned crime-fighters seek Youngstown volunteers
Youngstown Police Chief Jimmy Hughes discusses what role the Alliance of Guardian Angels can play in promoting safety and crime reduction in the city. Hughes ...
St. Charles scores big at Math 24 competition
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For months, teams in Boardman and Poland elementary schools have
Seniors win high school Spirit Week competition
Story and Photos By EMILY GIANETTI School spirit often suffers in February. Basketball season is
Union preschoolers share love lessons
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Love was definitely in the air at Poland Union Preschool on Feb.
Austintown PTA celebrates past, present
The Austintown Council of PTAs hosted its annual Founder’s Day dinner Feb. 7 at Lucianno’s Banquet
Stories published February 19, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Thieves rob church of equipment used to help neighborhood
For the past five years, members from Metro Assembly of God have worked to clean up the South Side neighborhood near the church.
Loughner neighbors: Father is angry, unriendly loner
Randy Loughner was always reclusive. But since his son's alleged shooting rampage last month, the father has shut himself behind what one neighbor calls "an elaborate cage."
Hagan accused of racial slam on Facebook
A Broadview Heights woman is accusing state Rep. Robert F. Hagan of using a term that some believe has a racist connotation on a social networking site.
Sen. Brown won't pursue case against his childhood molester
Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown has told a prosecutor he doesn't want to seek criminal charges against a camp counselor who he says sexually assaulted him 40 years ago on Cape Cod.
Bible-laden American couple hijacked by Somali pirates
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) -- An American couple that has sailed the world with a yacht full of Bibles was hijacked by Somali pirates, and the U.S. said Saturday it is assessing possible options.
Wis. capitol swells to 70K pro- and anti-labor protestors
A state Capitol thrown into political chaos swelled for a fifth day with nearly 70,000 protesters, as supporters of Republican efforts to scrap the union rights of state workers challenged pro-labor protesters face-to-face for the first time and GOP leaders insisted again Saturday there was no room for compromise.
Business favored over environment, regulators in GOP spending cuts today
The GOP-run House, jolted by freshmen determined to drive down the deficit, snatched $61 billion from hundreds of federal programs while shielding coal companies, oil refiners and farms from new federal regulations.
Global summit straining for compromise in enlarged financial world
The world's dominant economies on Saturday struck a watered down deal on how to smooth out trade and currency imbalances many say exacerbated the financial crisis, but the difficulty in getting vastly different economies like China and the United States on the same page doesn't bode well for the Group of 20 rich and developing countries as a forum for global decision making.
Pro-democracy protestors shot in Libya, Yemen; tanks withdrawn in Bahrain
Security forces in Libya and Yemen fired on pro-democracy demonstrators Saturday as the two hard-line regimes struck back against the wave of protests that has already toppled autocrats in Egypt and Tunisia.
Brown-Davies wedding to be at St. Columba
LIBERTY David and Carol Brown of Liberty are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of
June wedding for Miss Leach and Mr. Farrow
YOUNGSTOWN Amanda Leach and Joseph Farrow, both of Youngstown, are announcing their engagement and
Parents announce date for Colao, Moyer wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas V. Colao II of Darlington, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Moyer of New
Galazia-Walton spring wedding is scheduled
STRUTHERS Terri Walton of Struthers is announcing the engagement of her son, Dennis Scott Walton,
Miss Clautti to be bride of Mr. Mistovich
BOARDMAN The engagement of Lisa Clautti, daughter of Richard and Gina Clautti of Boardman, and
Julie Sferra to be June bride of Ralph Braun
Planning to exchange wedding vows in a June 4 ceremony are Julie Sferra and Ralph R. Braun Jr., both
Card players invited
Card players invited POLAND Shepherd of the Valley-Poland, 301 W. Western Reserve Road, is
HELOISE: Pudgy pooch? Keep Fido fit
Dear Readers: Is your dog overweight? It can lead to joint pain, diabetes and other health issues,
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Driver’s contract can help teens
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: It has been more than 13 years since I first had a
Annual food drive starts Friday
Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley is kicking off its 20th annual Harvest for Hunger campaign at 10 a.m. Friday at the food bank’s offices and warehouse, 2805 Salt Springs Road.
Residents' input sought in Hubbard Township
Hubbard Township is seeking input on the Trumbull County Planning Commission’s Neighborhood Stabilization Block Grant Plan, which includes a demolition plan for structures in the township.
New disaster siren to be added in Hubbard's Harding Park area
Trumbull County Emergency Management Agency has notified the township that a grant application for one additional siren in the Harding Park area has been approved by the federal government.
5 Valley teens charged in Liberty 'egging'
Police charged five male juveniles with criminal mischief after an “egging” incident in the 5000 block of Fifth Avenue Extension.
Phantoms shut out Steel
By Tom Williams williams@vindy.com Youngstown The scoring skills of defenseman Scott Mayfield
Vienna site eyed for horse racetrack
Valley group says it has options on land off Rte. 11 By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com
Rounding things out
Several area grapplers advance in Division I tournament By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com
Man gets 4 years for burns, brain damage, abuse of toddler
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown An Austintown man accused of abusing his ex-
East rallies to avenge defeat to Ursuline
By Greg gulas sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mike Hornbuckle’s lay-up with 24 seconds remaining
FirstEnergy, city join Habitat
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN FirstEnergy Corp. and the city of Youngstown are joining Mahoning County
South Range puts away Warren JFK
By Jim Flick sports@vindy.com Warren The South Range High boys’ basketball squad blasted the
Boardman boy, 9, accidentally shoots friend, 13
Staff report BOARDMAN Police are still contemplating charges against a 9-year-old boy who
Poland renewal levy placed on May ballot
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Township trustees said they heard the voice of
Warren Harding rolls; Mooney clipped
Craig McFerris scored 19 points to lead four Raiders in double figures and the Warren Harding High boys basketball team beat Chaney 102-50 on Friday.
Ohio jobs bill signed into law
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Calling it a “historic day,” Gov. John Kasich signed
Mother arraigned in infant son’s death
Staff report SALEM Miranda V. Todd has been arraigned on charges of homicide, involuntary
$1M bond set for man charged with threatening father
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON A $1 million bond has been set for Jesse
Renowned crime-fighters seek Youngstown volunteers
Youngstown Police Chief Jimmy Hughes discusses what role the Alliance of Guardian Angels can play in promoting safety and crime reduction in the city. Hughes is flanked by Angels Jesse Truvino and Luis Gonzalez.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 23.27 .03 Avalon
Anthony unsure of NBA future, but wants clarity
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Carmelo Anthony just wants it over, without saying where he hopes
NASCAR looking to attract younger fan base
Associated Press DAYTONA Beach, Fla. By allowing children in the garage and younger teens behind
Fair price for milk
Opinion: By Arden Tewksbury OtherWords Despite treating her cows humanely, strictly adhering to milk
Tigers hope Cabrera isn’t a distraction
Associated Press LAKELAND, Fla. Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland is confident that slugger
Couples ahead of pack at Trust Open
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Fred Couples does not look like he belongs atop the leaderboard on
Obama: Companies can help selves, US
Obama: Companies can help selves, US WASHINGTON Pushing his jobs agenda, President Barack Obama
First Niles Financial posts income for ’10
Staff report NILES First Niles Financial reported a net income of $748,000 for 2010 and a net
Joseph, Gysegem, Moxley qualify for state meet
Staff report Cleveland McDonald senior Katie Joseph and Lakeview senior Emilee Gysegem each
Waltrip wins NASCAR truck race prior to Daytona
Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Michael Waltrip won at Daytona on the 10-year anniversary
Warren Harding wins prep bowl
Staff report warren The Trumbull County Educational Service Center recently completed its annual
Across the US, school nurses are in short supply
MarketWatch Whether your child is in good health or not, a registered nurse at school can
Open enrollment for Howland schools
Open enrollment for Howland schools howland The school district will be accepting applications
Lifebanc chooses Obeng as director of tissue services
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Dr. Michael K. Obeng, chief of plastic surgery for St. Elizabeth
Submit information for Lenten services
Submit information for Lenten services Lent, a season of spiritual renewal, begins Ash Wednesday,
House GOP takes on health-care law, EPA
Associated Press WASHINGTON In rapid-fire action Friday, the Republican-controlled House voted
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Radiohead releases album a day early NEW YORK Radiohead’s new album, “The King of
‘SNL’ goes backstage in special
By VERNE GAY Long Island Newsday Remarkably or inexplicably, “Saturday Night Live” never
Police investigate shootings
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police investigated an early Thursday shooting on the North Side that
Kasich stands by pick for jobs chief
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Gov. John Kasich stood by the work and qualifications of his jobs
TCAP suspends part of its busing
Staff report WARREN Trumbull Community Action Program’s Head Start initiative has had to suspend
Four plead innocent to heroin possession
Staff report WARREN Three Champion residents and one from Middlefield pleaded innocent Thursday
Man charged in series of vehicle break-ins
Staff report BOARDMAN Police arrested a Youngstown man Friday for a series of motor-vehicle
Prayer protocol
Director of prayer at Liberty church teaches method for this ministry By LINDA M. LINONIS
Robocats get ready to roll
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com girard The Robocats are revved up. The Girard High
healing prayer | Seminar is planned
Pleasant Valley Evangelical Church, 2055 Pleasant Valley Road, Liberty, has two upcoming programs
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer Smokey Robinson is 71. Singer Bobby Rogers of Smokey Robinson and the Miracles is
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Feb. 18, the 49th day of 2011. There are 316 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Conflict of interest?
UAW has to look out for workers and companies Associated Press DETROIT The United Auto
news shows
news shows Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Secretary of State
Meeting set regarding library
Staff report NORTH JACKSON A public meeting concerning a proposed new Jackson-Milton public-
Endowment created in honor of professor
Staff report youngstown Judge Mark Belinky of Mahoning County Probate Court and president of the
Republicans in state capitols target unions
Associated Press Republicans who swept into power in state capitols this year with promises to cut
Births
Births Forum Health NorthSide Medical center Jami Hammond and Eric Lail, Austintown, boy, Feb.
YOUNGSTOWN POLICE PROMOTIONS
YOUNGSTOWN POLICE Promotions These three members of the Youngstown Police Department will be
Zion Lutheran installs Rev. Smuda
Staff report cornersburg The Rev. Dr. Erwin M. Smuda was recently installed as long-term interim
Man pleads guilty to 49th murder
Man pleads guilty to 49th murder SEATTLE One of the nation’s most prolific killers pleaded
Liberty center to join Choice Hotels
Staff report liberty Dr. Indira “Sammy” Periyasamy, manager of MetroPlex Hotel and Convention
Mahoning County courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Donald G. Conkey, 54, of 3309 Bears Den Road,
Parker Hannifin manager to speak at event for girls
Staff report youngstown Lori Ardeno Martinelli will be the keynote speaker at the 14th annual
Federal grant funds training in trades
By Kristen russo krusso@vindy.com WARREN Martha Johnson stood in her clean business attire
St. Charles scores big at Math 24 competition
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For months, teams in Boardman and Poland elementary schools have
Valley students headed to Japan this summer
A group of local high school students will travel to Japan this summer for two weeks as part of the
Watson’s Lombel is one-man Green Team
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com All year, Watson third-grader Austin Lombel has taken it upon
Cupid strikes Watson and Woodside
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Students at Watson and Woodside elementary schools celebrated love
Canfield Rotary raffles off Chevy Cruze
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com As discussed at its Jan. 28 meeting, the Rotary Club of
Canfield bands provide pasta and performance
Eight bands from Canfield schools will perform at the 41st annual Canfield Band Parents Pasta Dinner
Cub scouts tour Canfield fire station
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The first- and second-graders who make up Pack 25 had very unique
Muffin magic appears on Mahoning
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Maggie’s Magic Muffin House has been a sweet new addition to
Judge guilty of racketeering
Associated Press SCRANTON, Pa. A former juvenile court judge was convicted Friday of
Seniors win high school Spirit Week competition
Story and Photos By EMILY GIANETTI School spirit often suffers in February. Basketball season is
Sports briefs
Wrestling teams compete at sectionals The high school wrestling season started postseason
Boardman Police Blotter
Jan. 24 Harassment: A Grover Drive woman said her teenage daughter received several threatening
Sports briefs
Wrestling compete at sectionals today The high school wrestling season started postseason
Canfield briefs
Soccer team sponsors spaghetti dinner The Ursuline High School boys soccer team is hosting a
Boardman police levy on thin ice
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com A township committee will meet next week to vote on health
Sports briefs
Wrestling teams compete at sectionals today The high school wrestling season started postseason
Spartan Dug-Out Club hosts fundraiser
Boardman High School Baseball’s Spartan Dug-Out Club will host its annual “Night at the Races”
Goddard event trains new superheroes
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Goddard School’s Community Games on Feb. 5 invited toddlers
Boardman alumni association seeks award nominations
The Boardman High School Alumni Association is requesting nominations for the second annual
Dobbins students get taste of pioneer life
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Students at Dobbins Elementary learn in their history classes that
Performance schedule
Performance schedule 11 a.m.High School Ensembles 11:30 a.m. High School Concert Band 12:15
PTA to present information on standards
Austintown Council of PTAs invites parents and community members to attend a Common Core State
Phantoms Squirt team wins all three weekend games
The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt hockey team won all three games last weekend, defeating the Amateur
Phantoms Squirt team sweeps three weekend games
The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt hockey team won all three games last weekend, defeating the Amateur
Boardman briefs
Soccer team sponsors spaghetti dinner The Ursuline High School boys soccer team is hosting a
Sports briefs
Wrestling teams compete at sectionals today The high school wrestling season started postseason
Poland student wins art contest
Poland’s Isabelle McCloskey, 11, won first place in the Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King
Boardman Community Baseball registration under way online
Registration is now open for Boardman Community Baseball’s baseball and softballteams for the 2011
Union preschoolers share love lessons
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Love was definitely in the air at Poland Union Preschool on Feb.
Canfield swimmers qualify for districts
Several members of the Canfield High School swim team qualified for districts after placing among
Three Glenwood wrestlers place at league tourney
The Boardman Glenwood wrestling team wrapped up its season with three wrestlers on the podium at the
Phantoms Squirt team sweeps three weekend games
The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt hockey team won all three games last weekend, defeating the Amateur
Austintown briefs
Soccer team sponsors spaghetti dinner The Ursuline High School boys soccer team is hosting a
Canfield speech team members advance to state
The Canfield High School speech and debate team will send nine seniors, 12 juniors, eight sophomores
Swimmers advance to districts
The Boardman High girls swimming team broke six school records and one meet record in finishing
Holy Family’s Fun Night celebrates students
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Holy Family celebrated the true meaning of “family” with its
Devout clergy left legacy
Two devout Catholic clergymen, born in the early part of the 19th century, have been cited in recent
Canfield JV wrestlers win EOWL title
The Canfield junior varsity wrestling team capped its outstanding season by winning the Eastern Ohio
Austintown PTA celebrates past, present
The Austintown Council of PTAs hosted its annual Founder’s Day dinner Feb. 7 at Lucianno’s Banquet
J.J. Brothers visit Market Street
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The J.J. Brothers, also known as Jon and Jim Hixson, are
Reflections art winners advance to state judging
The Austintown Middle School PTA announced the winners of its annual Reflections. art program.
Dobbins and North host book fairs
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Students were on the hunt for the perfect books at a good price at
Bahrain forces fire on protesters
Associated Press MANAMA, Bahrain Security forces opened fire Friday on Bahraini protesters for
Seven youth wrestlers qualify for state tourney
Seven members of the Canfield Youth Wrestling Club fought their way into the top four spots at the
Hilltop celebrates Valentine’s Day
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Love, or maybe puppy love, was in the air at Hilltop
Seniors taking art lessons at senior center
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The seniors at the Austintown Senior Center may have the next
Watson dance competition showcases talent
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The students of Watson Elementary recently found a wealth of
Middle school wrestlers win first EOWL title
The Poland Middle School wrestling team made history Saturday by claiming its first Eastern Ohio
Local podiatrists put shoes on others’ feet
More than 700 pairs of shoes will be distributed to local residents in the upcoming weeks as a
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vGreenville Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m.: Vocalist Kenzie Palmer, 15,
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Events
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Events Listing of events at Youngstown State University and elsewhere for
Corbett warned to delay end to health-care plan
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. An advocate for the poor is warning Gov. Tom Corbett’s
Two Poland varsity wrestlers place at league tourney
Poland varsity wrestler AJ Shields (119 pounds) placed fourth and Tad Duran (112) took fifth at the
Adults face charges after party
Staff report Canfield City police charged 10 adults with underage consumption after someone
METRO DIGEST || Woman robbed while letting pet out
Hunger campaign YOUNGSTOWN Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley is kicking off its
Actions lawful, Wolff tells high court
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A visiting judge has told the Ohio Supreme
NFL, union to resume labor talks
Associated Press WASHINGTON The contentious NFL labor negotiations went in front of a federal
GRADS LIST
These students received bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY,
Event to honor MATHCOUNTS winners
Staff report youngstown Several team and individual winners of the 2011 MATHCOUNTS Competition
Where are the challengers?
Opinion: Youngstown city government isn’t exactly humming along perfectly. Yet five of the seven members of
Poland briefs
Soccer team sponsors spaghetti dinner The Ursuline High School boys soccer team is hosting a
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