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910th Airlift Wing avoids major cuts
910th Airlift Wing avoids major cuts VIENNA The 910th Airlift Wing at the Youngstown Air Reserve
Fugitive who eluded capture since March 2011 arrested on North Side
Fugitive who eluded capture since March 2011 arrested on North Side
State official to visit Lisbon's Fleming House on Tuesday
State official to visit Lisbon's Fleming House on Tuesday
Youngstown school officials rethink district financial needs
Youngstown school officials rethink district financial needs YOUNGSTOWN The board of education
Divers find no new clues in search for Maine tot
Divers find no new clues in search for Maine tot WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — Divers who searched a
New nightclub opens tonight on West Federal
New nightclub opens tonight on West Federal YOUNGSTOWN 9ine Lounge and Nightclub opens tonight
Va. House approves anti-gay adoption rule
Va. House approves anti-gay adoption rule RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia legislators have passed a
Man guilty in case of Fla. girl found in landfill
Man guilty in case of Fla. girl found in landfill GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — A 26-year-old
Woman charged in beheading plot appears in court
Woman charged in beheading plot appears in court WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge in North
Roberto's Italian Ristorante opens tonight in downtown Youngstown
Roberto's Italian Ristorante opens tonight in downtown Youngstown
Search on for missing cruise passenger near Mexico
Search on for missing cruise passenger near Mexico MIAMI (AP) — A search is under way in waters
Obama: Economic recovery speeding up
Obama: Economic recovery speeding up ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — President Barack Obama says the U.S.
The DeLuca Show off the air during contract talks
The DeLuca Show off the air during contract talks CANTON The DeLuca Show, a popular morning
Stocks jump on strong jobs report for January
Stocks jump on strong jobs report for January NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks jumped sharply in midday
Komen drops plan to cut Planned Parenthood grants
Komen drops plan to cut Planned Parenthood grants NEW YORK (AP) — After three days of controversy,
More cities consider parades for Iraq War vets
More cities consider parades for Iraq War vets ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis parade welcoming
Unemployment rate hits 8.3 pct. after hiring burst
Unemployment rate hits 8.3 pct. after hiring burst WASHINGTON (AP) — In the most impressive surge
Divers back in water looking for Maine toddler
Divers back in water looking for Maine toddler WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — Divers from the Maine
LOUIE TODAY: Editor Todd; transformational expert Anat Baniel
Vindicator Editor Todd Franko returns this morning to co-host Brainfood From the Heartland with Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner.
Police chief of embattled Conn. department retires
Police chief of embattled Conn. department retires EAST HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut police
South Side coalition meets Saturday
South Side coalition meets Saturday YOUNGSTOWN — The South Side Coalition meets at 10 a.m.
Stock futures get boost from strong jobs report
Stock futures get boost from strong jobs report NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures jumped after a
‘Boys Don’t Cry’ inmate appeals to Supreme Court
‘Boys Don’t Cry’ inmate appeals to Supreme Court LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska death row inmate
Getsy-Miner vows planned in private ceremony
The parents of Angela Getsy of Boardman and Christopher Miner of Hubbard are announcing the
Miss Vranches, Mr. Seefried to exchange vows
BOARDMAN Michael and Judith Vranches and Thomas and Tina Seefried are announcing the engagement of
Miss Johnson, Mr. Turjanica to wed in Washington
BELLEVUE, WASH. The parents of Meghan Michelle Johnson of Grove City, Pa., are announcing the
African dance event to back officer’s race
African dance event to back officer’s race YOUNGSTOWN Educe Group Inc. is presenting Dance for a
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will celebrate
Baby Sitter charged with sexually abusing girl
Baby Sitter charged with sexually abusing girl NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia baby
Wife charged over judge molestation testimony
Wife charged over judge molestation testimony NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The wife of a former
Sluggish YSU finds a way to get a win
Quick anecdote. Ten minutes after Thursday’s 64-58 win over visiting Valparaiso, Youngstown State women’s basketball coach Bob Boldon got this question:
Mahoning Valley’s growth in jobs outpaces state’s
For the first time in more than a decade, employment in the Mahoning Valley is not only growing but increasing faster than the rest of Ohio.
Mangapora leads Canfield over Fitch
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Behind the dominant play of center Sabrina Mangapora,
Tracy Morgan’s mom: ‘I’m trying to find the answer’
Alicia Warden’s house is warm, tidy and inviting.
Another abused dog found shot, trashed on North Side
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The seemingly routine torture or killing of dogs by unidentified
Akise Teague charged with burglary
University of Cincinnati police have charged Akise Teague, the former Ursuline High standout running and 2010 recipient of the Mr. Football award, with burglary and unlawful entry.
Youngstown police: Youth must be off the streets by curfew
Carlos Crues Jr. was gunned down at an East Side party that went on until at least 2 a.m.
YSU continues to support Game of Hope
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN He was fresh out of college, in his low-20s
OFFICIALS GIDDY, UPBEAT ABOUT NEW AUSTINTOWN RACE TRACK PLAN
Penn National Gaming Inc. is now planning to build a thoroughbred horse-racing track in Austintown rather than a harness track.
Super Bowl: Phantoms go with NY
Hockey teammates favor the underdog Giants By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Chaney to dedicate piano in memory of officer
A baby grand piano at Chaney’s visual and performing arts school will be dedicated to a school security officer who died this week while on duty.
Crestview holds strong in victory
By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com NEW WATERFORD The Crestview High girls basketball team
Hebrew is elementary at Youngstown's Akiva Academy
By using the Rosetta Stone program, Akiva Academy sixth- grader Alexander Smith, 12, may work on Hebrew at his own pace.
Lawrence County leaders focus on safety of Slippery Rock Creek in fracking
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Lawrence County Commissioners asked the
Warren PD now TECH READY
Sgt. Sherrey McMahon sits in one of of Warren Police Department's patrol cars equipped with video and audio capabilities. The video monitor is at the upper right, and the camera is a little farther right. The department will install the equipment in all patrol cars over the next year to help police better comply with an agreement with the U.S. Justice Department.
Canfield sports briefs
Canfield hockey team defeats Brush, 4-1 Ryan Ohara scored two goals and assisted on a third as
Romney stock trades clash with 2007 divestiture pledge
Associated Press WASHINGTON Presidential candidate Mitt Romney promised in 2007 he would shed
Gingrich disputes delegate count
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, defeated in Florida
In a decade, China’s share of auto-parts market explodes
Editorial: It took far too long for U.S. poli- cy makers to recognize the damage that China’s unfair currency
New councilman takes his seat in McDonald
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com MCDONALD Village officials have selected a new councilman to
Dem leaders protest plan to privatize Ohio Turnpike
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Democratic elected officials from Northeast
Akron gives Tressel title of vice-president
Years ago, when Jim Tressel first began pondering his post-football coaching future, he aspired to work on the academic side of college life in his golden years. He even had that promised opportunity written in to his last contract at Ohio State.
Boardman briefs
Youth Leadership class announced The 2012 Youth Leadership Mahoning Valley sophomore class was
Prison officer indicted on drug charges
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted a law-enforcement official on
Poor second half, weak bench doom YSU men against UIC
Staff/wire reports CHICAGO Daniel Barnes and Gary Talton scored 19 points apiece, helping
METRO DIGEST || U.S. rep threatened
U.S. rep threatened Youngstown A Canfield man pleaded guilty Thursday in U.S. District Court to
Hagan plans bill on fracking protections
State Rep. Robert F. Hagan said Thursday night he plans to introduce legislation that contains the ideas of an Innovation Ohio study on oil and gas production.
Ohio couple guilty in campsite deaths of 2 boys
Associated Press ZANESVILLE, Ohio A jury has found a couple guilty of involuntary manslaughter
LA teams get 2 All-Star starters
Associated Press NEW YORK From Kobe Bryant to Chris Paul, Blake Griffin to Andrew Bynum, the NBA
Facebook filing lifts Zynga and other recent IPOs
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Facebook’s long-awaited IPO filing lifted shares of freshly minted
Poll: More states trended Republican in 2011
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON The number of states with a clear Republican advantage doubled
Wilson gives $175K to his ’12 campaign for Congress
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In his effort to recapture the congressional
11,000 in Serbia trapped by snow
11,000 in Serbia trapped by snow BELGRADE, Serbia At least 11,000 villagers have been trapped
Bill seeks to delay start of school year
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio lawmakers who want public schools to wait until after Labor Day
2 die in clashes over soccer riot
Associated Press CAIRO Police shot and killed two protesters in Suez, Egypt, early today, a
Kasich signs anti-bullying bill
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Gov. John Kasich has signed an anti-bullying bill that requires
Latino vote up for grabs
Opinion: A kind word of advice for Republican hopeful Mitt Romney: Don’t read too much into your impressive
Weathersfield loses revenue from ’11 taxes
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township lost 18 percent of its state
Komen grant cut brings backlash
Associated Press NEW YORK The renowned breast- cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure faced
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Boardman school board, workshop, 9 a.m., superintendent’s office, Center Middle
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.27 —.04 Avalon
oddly enough
oddly enough Lions apparently not enough to keep intruders out COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. With
AUSTINTOWN Trustees pick director for senior center
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown A strategic plan is necessary to ensure the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Monster trucks, 7:30 p.m.: Horsepower will be on display at this
METRO DIGEST || MLK lane restrictions
YOUNGSTOWN Work on a storm-sewer project by the Youngstown Metropolitan
Wireless upgrades
Wireless upgrades YOUNGSTOWN AT&T announced Wednesday that throughout 2011, it upgraded more
Old-school spooky
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Daniel Radcliffe acquits himself reasonably well in his
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. Tareia Bethel, supervision is extended for an
newsmakers
newsmakers Celebrities descend on Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS Indiana — the place where Peyton
When colleges cheat
Opinion: When colleges cheat Los Angeles Times: Society trusts teachers and school administrators to
‘THE WOMAN IN BLACK’
‘THE WOMAN IN BLACK’ Grade: B Credits: Directed by James Watkins; cast includes Daniel
Mahoning posts tax amounts due on 166,000 land parcels
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN New annual real- estate tax amounts for
Gerberry bill seeks to keep State of State in House chambers
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A state lawmaker unhappy with Gov. John Kasich’s
30-year mortgage falls to new low, 3.87 percent
Associated Press WASHINGTON The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to a
Chorus offers two shows
Staff report CANFIELD Move Over Broadway Productions’ show chorus will present “Only Make
Money fueling sheriff’s race
Opinion: Jerry Greene, a Democrat running for Mahoning County sheriff, wasted little time raising money for
“michael feinstein’s american songbook” (10:30 P.M., PBS): “Michael
“michael feinstein’s american songbook” (10:30 P.M., PBS): “Michael Feinstein’s American Songbook”
birthdays
birthdays Comedian Shelley Berman is 87. Actress Blythe Danner is 69. Singer Dennis Edwards (The
Agencies offer income-tax help beginning Saturday
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Super Saturday,” the start of the local free income-tax assistance
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Feb. 3, the 34th day of 2012. There are 332 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Play based on life of ‘Raisin’ author
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse will present “To Be Young, Gifted and Black,”
Buddy Holly’s music lives on
Opinion: By Herb B. BERKOWITZ McClatchy-Tribune The Jan. 20 death of 72-year-old rhythm-and-blues legend
‘Lab Rats’ preview at Phantoms game
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms are partnering with Radio Disney AM 1260 to
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Don’t blame quakes on fracking
Don’t blame quakes on fracking Underground Injection wells have been used since the 1930s to
Free clothing
Free clothing West Side Community Center, 304 Matta Ave., free clothing available for men, women
Show chorus offers dinner show
Move Over Broadway Productions’ newly-formed Move Over Broadway Show Chorus will present “Only Make
ABWA celebrates Valentine’s Day
The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will be celebrating Valentine’s
Boardman church chili event tradition continues
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com A year ago, the annual Chili Cook-Off at Boardman United Methodist
Fitch twin sisters earn leadership award
Jaclynn and Amanda Choma of Austintown Fitch High School have been chosen to represent Austintown at
Ford Nature Center: Welcome to the jungle
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Ford Nature Center’s activity room was transformed into an
Middle school drama group takes center stage
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Twenty-eight Canfield Village Middle School fifth-grade
Boardman sports briefs
BGMS sweeps Center Boardman Glenwood’s eighth-grade boys basketball team defeated Center 49-45.
Fifth-graders learn how to save the planet
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School fifth-grade students in
Boardman boys start indoor track season
The Boardman boys indoor track team competed in its first meet of the season on Jan. 21 at Kent
Canfield briefs
Youth Leadership class announced The 2012 Youth Leadership Mahoning Valley sophomore class was
Canfield wrestlers place at Dies Invitational
The Canfield wrestling team tuned up this weekend’s EOWL tournament and the postseason by finishing
St. Christine fourth-graders celebrate Chinese New Year
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com In China on Jan. 23, the cultural and religious celebration of
Pee Wee Phantoms still in playoff hunt
The Youngstown Pee Wee Phantoms kept their playoff hopes alive with a 5-3 win over the Westmoreland
Pee Wee Phantoms still in playoff hunt
The Youngstown Pee Wee Phantoms kept their playoff hopes alive with a 5-3 win over the Westmoreland
Poland sports briefs
Basketball tickets to go on sale The Poland Seminary High School athletic department will begin
Historical Society elects officers
The Poland Historical Society elected new officers for 2012. Newly-elected officers are Ed
Hilltop students have dinner with dad
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Hilltop Elementary School continued the annual
Woodside kindergartners learn about winter animals
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Now that winter weather is in full swing in the Mahoning Valley,
Event champions healthy bodies, minds
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Union Elementary fourth-graders and their parents gathered on
Poland briefs
Rogers named to Dean’s list Poland native Christina Rogers has been named to the Dean’s list in
Poland students chosen to attend leadership summit
Poland Seminary High School sophomores Matthew Slaven, Nicholas Lipari, Charles May, Marissa Chiaro
Boys golf try outs under way
Boys golf try outs under way Any boy in grades 8-11, who was not part of last year’s golf team,
Slovak heritage celebrated at library meeting
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Jan. 23 meeting of the Friends of the Austintown library
Pee Wee Phantoms still in playoff hunt
The Youngstown Pee Wee Phantoms kept their playoff hopes alive with a 5-3 win over the Westmoreland
Woodside and COSI have good chemistry
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Columbus-based Center of Science and Industry (COSI) visited
Dobbins fourth-graders take the baton
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During a visit from members of the Youngstown Symphony on Jan. 27,
Falcon Forward assists Fitch basketball
Thanks to the support of the Falcon Forward Committee, the Fitch boys basketball program has access
Butler experts educate Dobbins students
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Butler Museum and Dobbins Elementary have partnered during
Austintown briefs
PTA Council searches for past presidents The Austintown Council of PTAs is looking for past
Host families needed for Japanese youth
Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull County families will have the opportunity to welcome a young
Rossi wins Holy Family spelling bee
Holy Family fifth-grader Matthew Rossi will represent the school in the Vindicator’s Regional
Familiar name
Palmer — Ryan, not Arnold — is the first-round leader at Phoenix Open
HMHP Home Health Services donates coats
HM Home Health Services, a division of Humility of Mary Health Partners, recently presented Catholic
Youngstown Orthopaedic donates to Relay
Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates, the region’s largest orthopaedic surgery practice and a leading
Canfield swim team beats GlenOak
The Canfield swim teams scored victories over Canton GlenOak Jan. 27 at CT Brain Natatorium in
New salon opens at Magnolias on the Green
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com After 35 years, hairdresser Jim Leone and Carolyn
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