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Volunteer counselors needed for 4-H camp
The Trumbull County 4-H youth program is seeking young men age 14 and up to serve as volunteer camp counselors for 4-H’s 2012 residential camping program for age 8 to 13. Prior 4-H involvement is not required.
Dozens walk on Youngstown's West Side in stand against violence
Lynda Wauschek loves the city’s West Side, where she’s worked for 38 years, and she bundled up in a heavy coat in Saturday’s cold and blustery weather to prove it.
Struthers baker to contend on Cupcake Wars
A new business will have its sweet treats featured on cable television.
Free tax preparation assistance clinic Thursday
Good Hope Lutheran Church, 12030 Market St., will host a free tax preparation assistance clinic through the Ohio Benefit Bank from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Sunday is last day for Campbell's Greek fest
Are you in the mood to sweeten your weekend with a bit of galaktomboureko or kourambiedes?
UPDATE: Singer Whitney Houston dies at Beverly Hilton Hotel
Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died. She was 48.
Syrian army general assassinated in growing violence
Gunmen assassinated an army general in Damascus Saturday in the first killing of a high ranking military officer in the Syrian capital since the uprising against President Bashar Assad's regime began in March, the country's state-run news agency said.
1,000-plus attend funeral of Powell boys, killed by dad
More than a thousand people mourned the deaths of Charlie and Braden Powell at a public funeral Saturday, nearly a week after the young boys' father killed them and himself in a gas-fueled blaze.
Romney wins Maine caucuses by slim margin
Maine Republican Party Chairman Charlie Webster says Mitt Romney has won the Maine caucuses by a slim margin, giving him a much needed boost following losses in three other contests in the past week.
Shannon Stanwood | Brent Baker
WINONA, OHIO Shannon Stanwood and Brent Baker, both of Homeworth, Ohio, were united in marriage
Shannon Hians | Kevin Merrell
YOUNGSTOWN Shannon Hians and Kevin Merrell, both of Youngstown, were united in marriage Nov. 5 at
Erin Greene | Robert Morris
POLAND Erin Katherine Greene and Robert Paul Morris, both of Poland, exchanged wedding vows Oct.
Lacey Schmitt | Michael Barahona
UTICA, ILL. Lacey Schmitt and Michael Barahona, both of Cranberry, Pa., were married Sept. 30 at
Ashley Pence | Tamplin Wibly
BRECKSVILLE, OHIO St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church was the setting Sept. 10 for the late
Distinguished Young Women competition announced
Distinguished Young Women competition MOUNT VERNON, OHIO The Distinguished Young Women
Schools in Boardman, South Range to be honored Monday
The State Board of Education will honor the 18 Ohio schools that were selected as national Blue Ribbon Schools at a ceremony Monday.
2-month old found dead in parents’ bed in New Wilmington
A 2-month-old was found dead in his parents’ bed early Friday.
Early release denied for Canfield teacher's attacker
Judge R. Scott Krichbaum of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court has overruled a motion for early release from prison for a 21-year-old man serving a four-year prison term for punching and seriously injuring a 67-year-old man in a West Side fast-food drive-through lane.
Sponsors sought for Beaver Park programs
Beaver Township Park Board has started its annual sponsorship effort to help fund the 2012 park programs, such as music in the park and children’s programs.
Crash closes state Route 616, sends 4 to hospital
Four people were taken to hospitals after a three-vehicle crash Friday evening on state Route 616 in Youngstown between Oak Street extension and McGuffey Road.
Snowfall prediction prompts parking ban today in Salem
In anticipation of heavy snowfall today, a parking ban is in effect on Salem streets through 10 p.m. today, city officials announced Friday night.
Big 2nd quarter lifts Poland over Canfield
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com POLAND Between football and basketball games, the Poland
Pathologist: Sutera died of gunshot to the chest
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown The shot that killed Stacey Sutera was fired
Monster run rallies Ursuline past Mooney
By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mooney and Ursuline boys basketball teams
DeWine tells Valley officials state flexible on demolition funding
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Poor cities such as Youngstown that could
2 dogs found shot to death near Salineville
Staff report SALINEVILLE Two dogs were found shot to death Thursday near Salineville, close to
Kokrak ties for 8th at Pebble after 2 rounds
On a day when sunshine gave way to a light rain, two things stayed the same Friday at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
Jackson-Milton shuts down drought of 43 years
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com BERLIN CENTER Amid the cheers of Friday’s boisterous fans, the
FirstEnergy downplays rate concerns in spite of coal-burning plant closures
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Although utility regulators say the closings
Springfield surges to capture ITCL crown
By LOWELL SPENCER sports@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN They were cutting down the nets in the
Campaign to keep 910th Airlift Wing safe could take off soon
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ohio’s congressional delegation and local
Boardman’s Bailey ties for first in butterfly
Staff report AKRON Boardman junior Ryan Bailey tied for first in the 100 butterfly and placed
Valentines with Veterans proves heart-warming
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Robert Clark, a World War II Marine Corps
Deputy Sheriff Jeffrey Arnaut placed on leave
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A longtime Mahoning County deputy sheriff is on unpaid leave pending his
Youngstown police search for 2 missing men
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police and two families are
Warren church service to feature Beatles music
The Bridge will perform songs of The Beatles during a service at 6 p.m. Feb. 18 at Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic Ave. NE, Warren. Rehearsing in the sanctuary are, from left, Liz Yochman, Dennis Csiszer, Doug Thomas, Bob Miller and Al Cooper.
our lady of hungary Through the years
As part of the Diocese of Youngstown’s Parish Implementation Plan, Our Lady of Hungary, 545 N. Belle
Cincy neighborhood on cusp of renaissance
Associated Press CINCINNATI Through all the years when once-thriving Walnut Hills seemed to be
itcl roundup | Friday’s games
Boys Lisbon 63, United 28 LISBON Zach Rovnak scored 14 points and made eight assists and four
Obama budget predicts $1.3 trillion deficit for 2012
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s new budget predicts a $1.3 trillion deficit
Man, 25, indicted in robbery at Speedway on Christmas Eve
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted a 25-year-old Melrose
OSU medical center named for trustee
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State trustees on Friday voted to rename the university’s medical
Probe ordered into Marines’ use of Nazi symbols
Los Angeles Times SAN DIEGO Reacting to an uproar over Marines from Camp Pendleton posing with
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Kayla Williams and Anthony Bowers, Youngstown, twins: boy and
Indians, Cabrera agree to contract
Associated Press CLEVELAND Nobody dodges salary arbitration like the Cleveland Indians. With
Sandusky feels people have turned on him
Associated Press BELLEFONTE, Pa. Jerry Sandusky walked out of a courthouse Friday where a judge
Belichick: ‘Make them go to Manningham’
Staff/wire report NEW YORK The Patriots got exactly what they wanted when the Giants threw to
A new gauge to determine if Ohio students are college-ready
Editorial: Every administration wants to put its mark on education in Ohio, and that is both a blessing and a
Pets rescued from fire find shelter
Associated Press MOUNT HEALTHY, Ohio Several dozen animals have found temporary shelter after
Barn fire kills farm animals
Staff report NEW MIDDLETOWN Four 4-H steers were among animals killed early Friday when fire
BUSINESS DIGEST || New car czar Jay Williams meets with Delphi group
Williams meets with Delphi group YOUNGSTOWN Former Youngstown mayor and current U.S. auto czar
Santorum, Gingrich and Romney woo conservatives
Associated Press WASHINGTON GOP presidential rivals made contrasting appeals to conservatives
Phantoms score early for win
Staff report MUSKEGON, Mich. The Youngstown Phantoms grabbed the lead on the Muskegon
Death probed amid odd timing
Associated Press NORRISTOWN, Pa. A suburban Philadelphia prosecutor said Friday she suggested
Obama retreats on policy
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama, struggling with a political storm that
BBB warns of telephone scam
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Better Business Bureau said Friday it has received
Pens’ Staal returns from knee injury
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Jordan Staal’s left knee is fine. His face, however, could use some
49ers reward GM with extension
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. The San Francisco 49ers have confidence in Trent Baalke
Gronkowski has ankle surgery; Patriots mum
Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski had
Black history museum to open in Gettysburg
By MARK WALTERS Gettysburg Times GETTYSBURG, Pa. It was on a West Africa shoreline where Ron
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.07 —.18 Avalon
Romney and Paul go head-to-head in Maine
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine Mitt Romney and Ron Paul rarely acknowledge each other in the
Benefit fund for murdered teacher's daughter
Benefit fund A benefit fund has been created for Kimberly Buckley, daughter of murder victim
Battle-tested Buckeyes ready
Associated Press COLUMBUS Michigan State coach Tom Izzo has been through this all before. Big
Governor stays on message
Opinion: COLUMBUS There is one thing you should take away from this week’s state of the state speech.
US sees signs elite in Syria want out
US sees signs elite in Syria want out WASHINGTON The Obama administration says it is seeing
METRO DIGEST || Academic Decathlon today at YCS
Crash closes 616, sends 4 to hospital YOUNGSTOWN Four people were taken to hospitals after a
Notre Dame unveils new coaching staff
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. The Notre Dame coaching staff has a few new faces for the
Stocks have worst day of ’12
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks had their worst day of the year Friday after Greece hit a
my fluffy valentine | Benefit for animals
The Emerging Leader Program at Youngstown State University will sponsor a drive, “My Fluffy
Boeheim judge denies request
Associated Press NEW YORK Salacious claims about the wife of an assistant Syracuse University
Chepke’s 24 points power Fitch to win
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com HOWLAND The way things started Friday night at Howland High,
Proposed end of Liberty 911 center called ‘death sentence’
Staff report Liberty The Liberty Fraternal Order of Police opposes the township’s plan to close
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: PENN STATE
English professor at YSU receives Ted Hipple award
Staff report youngstown Gary Salvner, professor and chairman of the English Department at
POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty, Girard and Hubbard: LIBERTY
Reward offered after firing-range break-in
Associated Press POWELL, Ohio Officials are offering up to a $5,000 reward for information
METRO DIGEST || Downtown Youngstown lights up
Downtown lights up YOUNGSTOWN Exterior lights along downtown’s busiest street, out since Monday,
bridge Weekly quiz
bridge Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: x7 uA 8 6 5 2 vK Q J 7 6 w9 5 Partner
Heretics in Catholic Church?
Opinion: By Dan Rodricks Baltimore Sun One of my most conservative friends is Catholic, but he is not a
“cupid” (8 p.m., hallmark channel): Valentine’s Day is near, so naturally
“cupid” (8 p.m., hallmark channel): Valentine’s Day is near, so naturally someone went and made a
National Guard members fear uneven cuts to their ranksSFlb
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The proposed Air Force budget for fiscal year 2013 made public last week
Canfield student compete for scholarship
Canfield student compete for scholarship mount vernon, ohio Caroline G. Bennett, a Canfield High
Submit Lenten services, activities
Submit Lenten services, activities Lent, a season of spiritual renewal, begins Ash Wednesday, Feb.
Breaking ‘The Vow’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers 222Not that there aren’t bad, insipid things about it.
EGCC spring enrollment hits another high
Staff report steubenville Eastern Gateway Community College eclipsed its historic enrollment
Black history month Upcoming events
A list of area events to commemorate in February, which is Black History Month, as submitted to The
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: Sinatra Swing Time is the
PTA, dads’ group promote volunteering
Staff report columbus Ohio PTA and WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) have announced a
Lucas Co. to offer pit-bull adoptions
Associated Press TOLEDO A northwest Ohio county will begin putting pit-bull mixes directly up
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Feb. 11, the 42nd day of 2012. There are 324 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
2 Valley students represent YSU at leadership forum
Staff report Youngstown Alexandria Airhart, an advertising and public- relations major from
newsmakers
newsmakers Madonna: Not happy about M.I.A.’s gesture NEW YORK Madonna says she’s not happy
Interfaith Tea speaker focuses on poor
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown Patti Rossi welcomed about 180 women of
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kevin J. Callahan, 38, Alexandria, Va., and Richelle
END OF AN ERA
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown In the world, every- thing has a beginning
‘Star Wars-THE PHANTOM MENACE’ 3-D doesn’t help the worst of saga
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Here’s what you may (or may not) remember from “Star Wars:
women in science and engineering Astronomer to speak at YSU event
Staff report Youngstown Astronomer, writer and podcaster Pamela Gay will be the keynote speaker
With friends like Egypt
Opinion: With friends like Egypt Kansas City Star: President Barack Obama’s administration must react