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Academic Decathlon Saturday at Youngstown Christian
Youngstown Christian School, 4401 Southern Blvd., is hosting 10 schools in the Northeast Ohio Regional Academic Decathlon competition Saturday.
First lady: Girls can choose to have campaign role
First lady: Girls can choose to have campaign role DALLAS (AP) — Michelle Obama says her
Dispatcher on Powell call: Case a ‘nightmare’
Dispatcher on Powell call: Case a ‘nightmare’ SEATTLE (AP) — The dispatcher who took a much-
Mom who threw tot in NY river can go home to India
Mom who threw tot in NY river can go home to India NEW YORK (AP) — A mother who tossed her toddler
Lights out on West Federal Street all week
Exterior lights along downtown’s busiest street, out since Monday, should be working today.
Explosion at Fla. horse center kills worker, horse
Explosion at Fla. horse center kills worker, horse OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say an apparent
Donate pet shelter supplies at YSU's Fluffy Valentine drive next week
The Emerging Leader Program at Youngstown State University will sponsor a drive, “My Fluffy Valentine,” for donations of products to benefit Animal Charity.
Mahoning County judge denies man's request for early release from prison
Mahoning County judge denies man's request for early release from prison
Report: Teacher in LA molestation case paid to resign
Report: Teacher in LA molestation case paid to resign
Beware of scam: There is no BBB in Ashtabula County
Beware of scam: There is no BBB in Ashtabula County
AG: Pa. man’s Facebook ‘surfer’ page lured teens
AG: Pa. man’s Facebook ‘surfer’ page lured teens PITTSBURGH (AP) — A married father from western
Federal budget deficit drops to $27 billion in January
Budget deficit drops to $27 billion in January
DeWine: City has options for matching funds for housing demolition program
DeWine: City has options for matching funds for housing demolition program Poor cities, such as
LA police capture escapee who stalked Madonna
LA police capture escapee who stalked Madonna LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police captured a man today who
NC woman pleads guilty in NY newborn kidnap case
NC woman pleads guilty in NY newborn kidnap case NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who snatched a baby from
Mahoning deputy on unpaid leave applies for disability retirement
Mahoning deputy on unpaid leave applies for disability retirement
OSHP troopers seize nearly 2,000 illegal pills and saving bonds in Findlay
OSHP troopers seize nearly 2,000 illegal pills and savings bonds in Findlay
Doctors telling more adults to get out and exercise
Doctors telling more adults to get out and exercise
OSHP troopers seize more than $100K worth of heroin on turnpike
OSHP troopers seize more than $100K worth of heroin on turnpike
NY’s AG isn’t backing down from Wall Street probe
NY’s AG isn’t backing down from Wall Street probe ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Attorney General
Judge vows quick rulings on Sandusky bail proposal
Judge vows quick rulings on Sandusky bail proposal
Local artists show their work at Winter Market at B&O Station this weekend
Local artists show their work at Winter Market at B&O Station this weekend
Downtown Youngstown exterior lights should be working Saturday
Downtown Youngstown exterior lights should be working Saturday
SOCIETY DIGEST || Polish club plans tea reception
Polish club plans tea reception YOUNGSTOWN The Polish Arts Club of Youngstown’s 76th annual
LOUIE TODAY: Editor Todd, YPD union President Sam Mosco
Vindicator Editor Todd Franko will be co-hosting today's Brainfood From the Heartland with Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, as they dish about the week's news, the upcoming elections and look forward to next week.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Northeast Homeowners and Concerned Citizens Association will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday
Pa. man charged with rape also probed for meth lab operation
Pa. man charged with rape also probed for meth lab operation
Restaurateur offers $25K reward in Ohio missing woman case
Restaurateur offers $25K reward in Ohio missing woman case
Eastwood Mall to offer wi-fi, for a fee
Boingo Wireless Inc. announced Thursday an agreement with the Cafaro Co. to manage and operate a retail Wi-Fi network at the Eastwood Mall Complex.
Trumbull County shelter needs dog houses
The Animal Welfare Shelter, 545 Brunstetter Road SW, Lordstown, needs medium and large wood or igloo doghouses.
Assault, robbery in Niles
A Niles man reported being robbed in an alley near Lincoln Avenue at 8:13 p.m. Tuesday.
Austintown Middle School cleaned after staph infections
School officials said Austintown Middle School was thoroughly cleaned after two student athletes contracted staph infections.
Illegal Chinese immigrant sentenced for counterfeit merchandise
A 48-year-old illegal Chinese immigrant was sentenced to 26 months in prison after pleading guilty in U.S. District Court to one count of trafficking in counterfeit merchandise.
YSU suspends KAP fraternity after assault of student
Youngstown State University’s first black and oldest fraternity has been suspended after a student was beaten off-campus, and amid allegations of hazing.
Encore at the Covelli: ’11 surplus tops $126K
The arena made a $126,314 operating surplus for 2011, an increase over the $110,434 it made in 2010, but not as much as the $153,950 surplus from 2009.
Youngstown has demolition plans for its share of state’s $335M mortgage settlement
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is visiting
Hubbard winner Ciminelli on a roll
It was Thursday morning in Hubbard, when Ryan Ciminelli — winner of the Hubbard Open in March 2011 — answered the phone in Nevada.
Lakeview clinches AAC National Division crown
By Doug Chapin sports@vindy.com CORTLAND It’s rare when a basketball coach gets excited about
Mahoning County dog warden studies possible ties in recent abuse cases
Staff Report youngstown It’s too early to tell whether recent cases of dog abuse and killings
Princeton prospect helps Tigers pound the Falcons
She’s a 1,300 plus point scorer and a reigning second team all-Ohio honoree from Howland. In Thursday’s 54-38 victory over Fitch, she scored 16 points and grabbed nine rebounds.
Artist Joseph Thomas flourishes at 91
When you add a love of art and a talent with oil paint to a deep interest in African-American history, you get the colorful essence of Joseph L. Thomas’ paintings.
Canfield surges past Poland
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com CANFIELD With 5:25 remaining, Canfield High girls basketball
Youngstown won’t rule out school closings
Everything is on the table as the city schools try to address the loss of $4 million in anticipated state funding, Superintendent Connie Hathorn said.
Trial is set for suspect police tie to 50 crimes in NE Ohio, western Pa.
The federal trial of a Youngstown man who police say is connected to about 50 robberies in Ohio and Pennsylvania will begin Monday in U.S. District Court.
Mahoning leaders OK supervisors’ pact with pay freeze
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County commissioners have
Suspect in Canfield teacher's murder found dead
Ashtabula County authorities converge on the Alexander Harper Cemetery in Unionville Thursday where they discovered the body of Robert P. McLaughlin, 64. Officials said McLaughlin, who was sought in Wednesday's murder of Stacey Sutera, 40, of Canfield, died of an apparent suicide.
Jan. 18
Jan. 18 Telecommunications harassment: A person is accused of telecommunications harassment at a
Party split on birth-control policy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Democrats are deeply divided over President Barack Obama’s new rule
Kodak to stop making digital cameras
Associated Press ROCHESTER, N.Y. Eastman Kodak Co. said Thursday that it will stop making
Bettman: Jackets will turn it around
Associated Press Columbus NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says he is aware of how frustrated
Cavs’ Irving is recovering; status remains day to day
Associated Press Cleveland Cavaliers rookie point guard Kyrie Irving remains day to day with a
Kasich creates work-force office and board
Associated Press BATAVIA, Ohio Ohio Gov. John Kasich has signed an executive order creating an
Mathews BOE alumnus becomes treasurer
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA Brian Stidham, who resigned last month from the Mathews
Pentagon eases job limits for women
Associated Press WASHINGTON New orders from the Pentagon: The military on Thursday formally
Illinois defeats OSU in final two seconds
Associated Press champaign, ill. Alexis Moore made a game-winning layup with two seconds left to
Tiger lurking at Pebble
Dustin Johnson, Charlie Wi and Danny Lee share the lead at 63
Jury convicts two men in robbery at Belleria Pizza
Two city men face long prison terms now that they’ve been convicted in the robbery of Belleria Pizza on Wick Avenue more than two years ago.
Steelers welcome Haley’s wealth
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Throughout the 16 minutes that followed him glowingly introducing
Long shooting droughts extinguish YSU’s chances against the Flames
Associated Press chicago The Youngstown State women’s basketball team had a lengthy shooting
16-year-old indicted on murder charge in Youngstown
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 16-year-old boy has been indicted by the Mahoning County grand jury
BUSINESS DIGEST || Wi-Fi at Eastwood
Wi-Fi at Eastwood NILES Boingo Wireless Inc. announced Thursday an agreement with the Cafaro
$25B settlement in mortgage abuses
Associated Press WASHINGTON A landmark $25 billion settlement with the nation’s top mortgage
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Greek Festival, 3 to 10 p.m.: Greek food, music, dance and more at
Press freedom is critical to government, Biden says
Associated Press COLUMBUS A government can’t function fairly and transparently without freedom
College student jailed over alleged gun threat
Associated Press XENIA, Ohio An Ohio college student has been arrested after allegedly telling
Arabs speak well of Israel
Opinion: JERUSALEM With violent political winds battering their Arab neighbors, Israelis have watched with
Campbell police, firefighters investigate 2 arsons in city
Staff report campbell The Campbell fire and police departments are investigating two apparent
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Feb. 10, the 41st day of 2012. There are 325 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Valley new-car sales dropped 10 percent in January
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN New-car sales in the Mahoning Valley dropped 10 percent in January,
A silly trip for kids
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Cast and crew err on the side of silly in “Journey 2: The
Campbell sees the light at the end of fiscal tunnel
Editorial: Although the city of Campbell will continue to be under state-declared fiscal emergency until
Pgh. Symphony seeks soloist via YouTube
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra officials insist it’s not “American
Take responsibility for pets
Opinion: Waterloo-Cedar Falls (Iowa) Courier: Society presumes that pet owners are able to keep their animals
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing New Beginnings Outreach Ministries, 2007 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown, clothing
“fringe” (9 p.m., fox): It’s shades of the “Twilight Zone” on
“fringe” (9 p.m., fox): It’s shades of the “Twilight Zone” on “Fringe” as Peter, Walter and Olivia
Chesapeake unveils water-treatment plan
By Bob Downing Beacon Journal staff writer CARROLLTON Chesapeake Energy Corp. unveiled a new
Kasich’s winged speech crashes and burns
Opinion: After his second sometimes rambling and strange State of the State address, Gov. John Kasich should
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.25 —.26 Avalon
Suffering deepens in Homs, Syria
Associated Press BEIRUT Between blasts of rockets and mortar fire, Syrians used loudspeakers to
County opposes early release for assailant at city McDonald’s
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An assistant Mahoning County prosecutor
Bishop Murry’s letter appalling
Opinion: Bishop Murry’s letter appalling As a Roman Catholic, I am ap- palled by Bishop Murry’s letter that
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Robert Wagner is 82. Guitarist Don Wilson of The Ventures is 79. Singer Roberta
Marines: No malicious intent in Nazi-logo photo
Associated Press SAN DIEGO The Marine Corps on Thursday once again did damage control after a
Austintown school cleaned after staph
Austintown school cleaned after staph Austintown School officials said Austintown Middle School
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Area events
A list of area events to commemorate in February, which is Black History Month, as submitted to The
US still hurting El Salvador
Opinion: By Randy Jurado Ertll McClatchy-Tribune El Salvador is still not safe 20 years after peace
Obama claims Jesus as ally
Opinion: For 60 years the National Prayer Breakfast has been a nonpolitical event where speakers put aside
Inaction on exotic animals shocks Jack Hanna
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Columbus Zoo’s Jack Hanna said Thursday he’s in a
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Springfield school board, work session, 9 a.m., Friendly’s in Poland. Lisbon
Mother charged in deaths of 2 daughters
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio woman who police say was drunk when her two young daughters
Hearings to begin on bill to repeal Ohio election reforms
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republicans in the Ohio Senate hope to begin hearings
Artist’s works to be on display for the first time
Associated Press CHILLICOTHE Throughout the past 52 years, self-taught mosaic artist Phil
Karzai: NATO strike killed 8 children
Karzai: NATO strike killed 8 children KABUL Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Thursday claimed
POLICE CALLS FOR BOARDMAN, POLAND
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Entertaining espionage
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers He must have joined “The Agency” with an eye toward
oddly enough
oddly enough Hundreds ask Vt. to keep prank pig on police decal MONTPELIER, Vt. Remember the
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mark A. Hall, 47, of 44 Wetmore Drive, Struthers, and
Dobbins first-graders go indoor camping
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The first-graders in Kim Aikens and Suzanne James’ classes were
Canfield softball team hosts clinic in March
The Canfield Lady Cardinals softball team is hosting a Skills and Drills Tune-up Softball Clinic on
Pee Wee Phantoms continue winning streak
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee hockey team kept its winning streak alive with a 5-0 shutout victory
St. Christine’s hosts Vocational Day
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com To celebrate Catholic School’s Week, the members St. Christine
Canfield musicians play in OSU honor band
Three musicians represented Canfield High School at the Ohio State University School of Music’s 31st
Canfield board begins search for new superintendent
The Canfield Board of Education is conducting a search for a new superintendent. To provide for
Watson students earn limo lunch
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Fundraising by Watson students to support the school’s PTA
CHC first-graders learn from Little Red Hen
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Brenda Markley, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm agricultural
Canfield bands present meatballs and music
The 365 student musicians who make up the various bands in the Canfield Middle and High schools are
Fourth-graders celebrate Chinese New Year
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com In China on Jan. 23, the cultural and religious celebration of
Football players sign letters of intent
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School Seniors Jordan Italiano and Jim Rousher
Wrestling club qualifies 17 to districts
The Canfield Wrestling Club advanced 17 wrestlers from the OYWA Canfield Sectional to compete in the
Seniors win Spirit Week competition
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School is still the only high school in the
ABWA celebrates Valentine’s Day with dinner
The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will be celebrating Valentine’s
Boardman Park hosts ninth annual Father-Daughter Princess Dance
Boardman Park will be having their Ninth Annual Father-Daughter Princess Dance at the Lariccia
St. Charles has a way with words
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com A parade of words streamed by St. Charles principal Mary Welsh
Watson students fired up about fundraiser
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com When second-grade teacher Christine Palmer was offered the post of
Phantoms player visits St. Christine’s
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Youngstown Phantoms player Alex Dahl visited St. Christine
Kindergartners give a hoot about owls
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Boardman Park activity director and outdoor education
Library mess is in the name of science
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Boardman librarian John Yingling had no qualms in making a mess
Pee Wee Phantoms continue winning streak
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee hockey team kept its winning streak alive with a 5-0 shutout victory
St. Christine’s hosts Vocational Day
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com To celebrate Catholic School’s Week, the members St. Christine
Austintown briefs
Meditation seminar set Cultivate the Garden of Your Mind to bloom with positive and compassionate
Fitch wrestlers earn two runner-up finishes at EOWL
The Fitch varsity wrestling team had three runners-up en route to an eighth-place team finish at the
Reider is Watson’s Class Act teacher
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com In her Watson kindergarten classroom, Trish Reider is a talkative
Boardman sports briefs
Travel basketball team wins championship The Boardman Spartans fourth-grade boys travel basketball
Levy passage would maintain status quo
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com The township police chief wants to continue running his
Boardman track teams compete in indoor meets
The Boardman boys indoor track team competed at YSU Jan. 29 at the WATTS Center on campus. The meet
Holy Family eighth-graders create ‘Future City’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Holy Family eighth-grade engineers-in-training Mathew Holsinger,
Youth group hosts chili fundraiser
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The youth group at Canfield Presbyterian Church certainly
Poland briefs
MetroMutts walk set for tomorrow The MetroMutts will be taking a half-mile walk tomorrow at 11
Boardman juniors win essay awards
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Two Boardman juniors recently used their writing skills to
Austintown sports briefs
Golf tryouts under way Any boy in grades 8-11, who was not part of last year’s golf team, that
Canfield briefs
Ursuline Center hosts Valentine’s Day dinner Delicious food and delightful music are on the menu
Boardman briefs
Boardman students named to Dean’s List Boardman residents Lauren Gronvall and Ethan Lawson have
Poland voters face school levy for third time
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com School officials are hoping the third time is the charm.
Sports briefs
Athletic department to host parent meeting The Poland High School athletic department will host
DIVISION III EOWL CHAMPIONS Wrestlers win first-ever team title
By ERIC HAMILTON neighbors@vindy.com The Poland High School athletic trophy case is packed with
Canfield sports briefs
Canfield’s Halfhill reaches milestones University of Chicago senior Bryanne Halfhill, a 2008
Poland library welcomes Lego lovers
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Poland library introduced a new way to learn at the facility
Poland SOV promotes healthy choices
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Poland Shepherd of the Valley’s Jan. 26 story time at Boardman
St. Charles welcomes ‘Rockin’ Robots’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com A friendly robot from the Carnegie Science Museum named Quasi,
Karate students kick-start fundraising efforts
ATA Black Belt Academy’s Junior Leadership students recently sponsored a drive to collect money for
Wrestlers earn two EOWL championships
The Boardman varsity wrestling team tuned up for next weekend’s sectional tournament by taking
Doughnuts spark Super Bowl victory
The New York Giants enjoyed White House Fruit Farm’s popular blueberry doughnuts in Indianapolis
Poland SOV promotes healthy choices
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Poland Shepherd of the Valley’s Jan. 26 story time at Boardman
Poland resident celebrates 90th birthday
The family of Rita Mae Collingwood threw her a 90th birthday bash Feb. 2 at Bruno’s in Poland.
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