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Girard plans to tackle open enrollment losses
In an attempt to combat the departure of students from the school district, the board of education has approved increasing the maximum number of students it accepts through open enrollment by 34.
High supply leads to lower natural gas prices
High supply leads to lower natural gas prices NEW YORK Natural gas supplies have expanded
Mahoning grand jury indicts man charged in Youngstown's latest homicide
Mahoning County grand jury indicts man charged in Youngstown's latest homicide
Austintown man pleads guilty for possession of child porn
Austintown man pleads guilty for possession of child porn
Possible suspect in Wash. trooper death shoots self
Possible suspect in Wash. trooper death shoots self PORT ORCHARD, Wash. (AP) — A possible suspect
Ohio police: ‘Seinfeld’ actor von Bargen shot self
Ohio police: ‘Seinfeld’ actor von Bargen shot self CINCINNATI (AP) — Police say an actor who
5 killed, 4 injured in northern NJ house fire
5 killed, 4 injured in northern NJ house fire SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. (AP) — A fast-burning fire
LA teacher arrested for alleged sex with students
LA teacher arrested for alleged sex with students MONTEBELLO, Calif. (AP) — A female high school
Ex-Pa. cop will get life sentence for fatal shooting
Ex-Pa. cop will get life sentence for fatal shooting
With cameras, informants, NYPD eyed mosques
With cameras, informants, NYPD eyed mosques NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Hundreds of secret New York Police
Ex-Somali PM won’t contest war crime claims in US
Ex-Somali PM won’t contest war crime claims in US ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A nearly eight-year legal
Cops: Conn. hospital official disciplined shooter
Cops: Conn. hospital official disciplined shooter NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — A hospital maintenance
Residents fear drilling ruined their drinking water
Residents fear drilling ruined their drinking water PITTSBURGH (AP) — At least 10 households in
Produce giveaway Friday in Warren
Produce giveaway Friday in Warren The Warren Family Mission, in conjunction with the Second
Mahoning commissioners reject labor deal with auditor's office workers
Mahoning commissioners reject labor deal with auditor's office workers
Obama to address gas prices, pitch energy policy
Obama to address gas prices, pitch energy policy WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is
Former U.Va. lacrosse player faces 26 years
Former U.Va. lacrosse player faces 26 years CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A former University of
Wash. trooper shot, killed in traffic stop
Wash. trooper shot, killed in traffic stop SEATTLE (AP) — A Washington state trooper making a
7 Marines killed in chopper collision in Arizona
7 Marines killed in chopper collision in Arizona SAN DIEGO (AP) — Seven Marines were killed late
Rapid-fire attacks across Iraq kill 50 people
Rapid-fire attacks across Iraq kill 50 people BAGHDAD (AP) — A rapid series of attacks spread over
US stock futures rise as fear wanes over Greece
US stock futures rise as fear wanes over Greece NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures rose today
7 Marines Dead in Helicopter Crash
7 Marines Dead in Helicopter Crash A helicopter collision has claimed the lives of seven Marines.
Syrian forces shell Homs as crisis in city deepens
Syrian forces shell Homs as crisis in city deepens BEIRUT (AP) — Warnings from Syrian activists of
2 military helicopters collide in southeast Calif.
2 military helicopters collide in southeast Calif. YUMA, Ariz. (AP) — A military official says two
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Joshua and Jamie (McKeehan) Massie of Belmont, Calif. are announcing the birth of their second son,
Historical society announces new fundraiser
NILES The Niles Historical Society is selling 16-inch-by-15-inch microfiber cloths as a fundraiser
Dog that fatally bit newborn in Pa. gets new home
Dog that fatally bit newborn in Pa. gets new home MCKEESPORT, Pa. (AP) — The dog police say
Police: Man gave girls piercings for pictures
Police: Man gave girls piercings for pictures BALDWIN, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man is
Steelers, casino foot bill for free transit rides
Steelers, casino foot bill for free transit rides PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rides will be free on the
Phone numbers added for ordering kolachi
Phone numbers added for ordering kolachi boardman Simon Road Church of God, 4750 Simon Road, is
Candidates defend their backgrounds
Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains and his challenger, city Prosecutor Jay Macejko, touted their credentials and traded barbs in a live, one-hour televised debate.
Hazing culture ascribed to need to fit in
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Tradition and a need to belong are some of the
YOUNG GUNS
Canfield swimmers — mostly — lack state meet experience, but that hasn’t stopped them from setting big goals
Group offers bold plan for improving city schools
A draft improvement plan for the city schools is a start, but representatives of a Cincinnati-based education-reform organization advocate an even bolder approach.
Harvest for Hunger kicks off campaign
The Caring Hands food pantry at First Church of Christ in East Palestine is one of the 173 food-distribution organizations served by Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley, which kicked off its 21st annual Harvest for Hunger campaign Wednesday.
Actor’s mom awaits word on home
Alicia Warden, the mother of comedian-actor Tracy Morgan, is still waiting to find out whether she’ll be allowed to remain in her South Side home.
Canfield’s new-look defense stuns Rockets at D2 sectional
Niles overwhelmed by undefeated Ravenna
Youngstown State women’s soccer program adds 9 players
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State has added nine recruits for women’s soccer for the 2012
SIGN OF FAITH
Many people wore a sign of their faith on Ash Wednesday. It was a dark smudge in the form of a cross on their foreheads.
Farmers opens Boardman office
Three days after the company’s 125th anniversary, Farmers National Banc Corp., along with Farmers Trust Co., had a ribbon- cutting ceremony at its new location on McClurg Road.
Watch what you text
The term is more common at a childhood playground than in a professional political spat.
Couple will continue to fight Ohio Edison
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A Boardman couple will continue their fight against
Youngstown State women hope for first-round home game
On Monday afternoon, as her coach was telling reporters some of the positive things he took from Saturday’s loss to nationally-ranked Green Bay, Youngstown State junior Brandi Brown put her face in her hands and shook her head.
Phantoms face big road weekend
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN As the third quarter of their season winds down
Poland junior Celia Melillo places 22nd in state diving
Staff report CANTON Poland High junior Celia Melillo finished in 22nd place in the Division II
YSU union attorney objects to comment
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The attorney for the Association of
ODNR issues permits for 3 wells in Columbiana Co.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has granted permits for three new Utica Shale wells to Chesapeake Exploration LLC, a subsidiary of Oklahoma City-based Chesapeake Energy Corp.
RUST BELT THEATER COMPANY One man show proves Joki is ‘Not That Girl’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Rust Belt Theater Company will present Robert Dennick Joki’s “one
Portman seeks help for Delphi retirees
Portman seeks help for Delphi retirees Youngstown U.S. Sen. Rob Portman is pushing the Obama
Annual home and garden show begins Friday
Staff report Boardman The Home Builders and Remodelers Association of the Valley will have its
Civility is an American trait
Opinion: Civility is an American trait The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., once said in a speech “we are
poland village Council seeks opinion
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND A member of village council is set to meet today
Engage in courageous, open and honest conversations about race, equity, resources, access and
Engage in courageous, open and honest conversations about race, equity, resources, access and
Obama seeks corporate tax cut, loophole limits
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama rolled out a corporate tax- overhaul plan
GOP House speaker apologizes after joke
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republican House Speaker Bill Batchelder offered an
Home sales rose in Jan.
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN High temperatures and low interest rates led to skyrocketing January
W.Va. mine boss charged in fatal blast
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. The superintendent of the West Virginia coal mine where an
Avalon at Buhl, 1030 Forker Blvd., Hermitage, Pa.; 724-981-6700
Avalon at Buhl, 1030 Forker Blvd., Hermitage, Pa.; 724-981-6700 Fri: Velvet Agenda, 7-10 p.m.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “See How They Run,SDRq Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron.
“the mentalist” (10 p.m., cbs): There’s big trouble for Patrick Jane (Simon Baker)
“the mentalist” (10 p.m., cbs): There’s big trouble for Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) on “The
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Feb. 23, the 54th day of 2012. There are 312 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
New this week
NEw this week Act of Valor (R) After the rescue of a kidnapped CIA operative leads to the
Feeling left out could lead kids to opt out of physical activity Studying obesity
By Cheryl Powell McClatchy-Tribune AKRON The kid who never gets the ball tossed to him on the
Shelling in Homs, Syria, kills 1 American, 1 French journalist
Associated Press BEIRUT Syrian gunners pounded an opposition stronghold where the last
Boosting the housing market
Opinion: The Watertown (N.Y.) Daily Times: Two years ago the Obama administration sought to stimulate the
ash wednesday | Determining date of Easter
ash wednesday | Determining date of Easter Calculating Easter: The Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D.
‘Fairness’ a fraud
Opinion: During a recent Fox News Channel debate about the Obama administration’s tax policies, Democrat Bob
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, food,
Color the Democrats purple
Opinion: WASHINGTON Far more Americans favor Democrats over Republicans. For decades, the number of
Don’t fall for corporate tax rate spin
Opinion: By Thomas F. SCHALLER Baltimore Sun Turn on conservative talk radio or television pundits and
Train crash in Argentina kills 49
Train crash in Argentina kills 49 BUENOS AIRES, Argentina A train packed with morning commuters
Ex-owner of bowling alley pleads
Associated Press MERCER, Pa. The former owner of a Coolspring Township bowling alley has pleaded
Dem night tonight in Lowellville
Staff report LOWELLVILLE The Mahoning Valley Democrat Club will have an endorsement night at
TEXTING
TEXTING Not so private Text messages and emails aren’t private, and some local politicians have
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Stray dog’s barking foils a prison break in Paraguay ASUNCION, Paraguay A stray
Romney, Santorum swap charges
Associated Press MESA, Ariz. Primed for a fight, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum traded fiery
Why do stand-up? Ask comedian Frank Vignola
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Comedian Frank Vignola is every bit of a funnyman as he
Liberty Township’s 911 system needs independent evaluation
Editorial: There are facts and there are opinions surrounding Liberty Township’s 911 emergency telephone
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Scholarship applications
Scholarship applications MERCER, PA. The trustees of the UPMC Horizon Medical Staff Scholarship
Crohn’s workshop
Crohn’s workshop INDEPENDENCE The Northeast Ohio Chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
Festival speakers
Festival speakers WARREN Francis Dorsey, director and co-founder of the African Community
Republican candidates are miscast
Opinion: WASHINGTON The Midwest begins on the western slopes of the Allegheny Mountains, around Rick
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Gable group starts sculpture campaign CADIZ, Ohio The Clark Gable Foundation in
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.16 .03 Avalon
Poll: Improving economy benefits Obama
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama is reaping political benefits from the
The late, great Boots Bell gets shout-out from Ed O’Neill
Boots Bell, the late and legendary Youngstown rock-radio disc jockey, left an impression on a lot of
Keselowski and Kahne have wild rides
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Brad Keselowski survived a close call
Heartburn drugs can increase fracture risk
Q. I have just read that powerful acid- suppressing drugs are linked to hip fractures. My doctor
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