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LESSON on LEGACY
Mike Zoccali, a seventh-grade teacher in social studies at Austintown Middle School, created a scholarship in his father’s name in 2007. His father, Anthony Zoccali, ...
Stories published January 28, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Place Smart Choice Food box orders next week
New Hope United Methodist Church is a host site for the Smart Choice Food Source.
American Hungarian club plans luncheon
YOUNGSTOWN Reservations are being taken for a Valentine’s Day buffet luncheon Feb. 5 sponsored by
Spaghetti dinner and concert scheduled
Spaghetti dinner and concert scheduled YOUNGSTOWN St. Patrick Church, 1410 Oak Hill, will
Cub Scouts learning ice rescue techniques in Canfield
If you had to rescue someone on a sled trapped on thin ice, what would you do?
Colorado suspect in Mahoning County jail
A man accused of murder in Colorado is in the custody of Milton Township police.
East Side teen killed in shooting
A 17-year-old male is dead after he was shot outside an apartment on the city’s East Side.
Mayor aims for action on health districts
Mayor Charles Sammarone wants a decision by the middle of next month from Mahoning County on whether it’s still interested in merging the city and county health districts.
Entities team up to make city cleaner
Youngstown, Mahoning County and the Ohio Department of Transportation will better coordinate litter cleanup efforts to be more efficient and effective.
Struthers students build a future city, win an award
It’s the year 2153, and the city is doing well. There’s enough jobs to support the population, and the hospitals, roads and schools have all the funds they need.
Drunken driver will get prison, deported
The drunken driver who seriously injured two college students in a head-on collision on Western Reserve Road last summer is going to prison for eight years, after which he’ll be deported to Mexico.
No cause for alarm over radioactive drilling waste
Those who oppose natural-gas and oil exploration claim the fracking process propagates unsafe levels of radiation through drill cuttings and wastewater.
Howland sweeps Cards
Arbie Murray hit two free throws in the final second to help lift the Tigers past Canfield By John
Judge rules Harding player eligible
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A judge has ruled that Warren Harding senior Arthur Cook
Prosecutor suggests maximum sentence in manslaughter case
A prosecutor has recommended the maximum sentence — 13 years in prison — for a woman who pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of her husband nearly four years ago.
Girard man sentenced for assaulting cop
William J. Exline of Girard will spend the next eight years in prison for fighting with a Girard police officer who was trying to arrest him, cutting the officer with a knife and trying to steal his gun in the process.
Judge sentences man in standoff
Paul A. Mazerik, 46, who held police at bay for 61/2 hours Jan. 7 at his house on Hunter Street Northwest, has been sentenced to 60 days in the Trumbull County jail on a misdemeanor inducing-panic charge.
Phantoms goaltender O’Connor steals victory in USHL battle
In a battle for third place in the USHL’s Eastern Conference, the Dubuque Fighting Saints were dominant for more than half of Friday’s game at the Covelli Centre.
Poland defeats Fitch in OT
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN After letting a 10-point lead slip away, the Poland
Attempted carjacking fails
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN An attempted carjacking early Friday at Ohio and Madison avenues near
LESSON on LEGACY
Mike Zoccali, a seventh-grade teacher in social studies at Austintown Middle School, created a scholarship in his father’s name in 2007. His father, Anthony Zoccali, was an educator in Austintown for 30 years and died in 1999.
NEOMED gets new member on board
Staff report rootstown Northeast Ohio Medical University has announced the appointment of J.
Filing a FAFSA can help with college costs
Staff report Columbus As students apply to colleges and celebrate acceptances, the University
When: Aug. 11. Registration is at 7 a.m., with a shotgun start at 8 a.m.
When: Aug. 11. Registration is at 7 a.m., with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Why: The golf outing will
Babbaro to sing at studio
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Canfield-based singer Angelo Babbaro will give an open-studio
Official GED Testing scheduled at Choffin
Official GED Testing scheduled at Choffin youngstown Official GED Testing sponsored by Choffin
Bombing Iran a last resort
Opinion: By James Jay Carafano McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON “Bombs away” should not be the first
Dog licenses due for renewal
Staff report Lisbon Dog owners are reminded by Columbiana County Auditor Nancy Milliken that
Friend remembers his buddy ‘Mando’
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN John Mandopoulos “wasn’t anybody’s yes man” and wouldn’t
Welcome Home
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Since the Iraq War ended, there has been little fanfare for the
Pope names metropolitan archbishop
Staff report PITTSBURGH Pope Benedict XVI officially appointed Most Rev. William C. Skurla as
newsmakers
newsmakers Demi was convulsing, according to 911 call LOS ANGELES Demi Moore smoked something
Book to toast Ray’s Place, a Kent fixture
Staff report kent A book celebrating 75 years of locally owned, downtown Kent restaurant and
Church has interim minister
Staff report austintown The Rev. Walter Coy is the interim minister at Austintown Community
MCCTC connects through mobile app
Staff report Canfield The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center is connecting with
Howland Middle School wins TCESC prep bowl
Staff report Niles The Trumbull County Educational Service Center recently completed its annual
War on poppies is failing
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords For a symbol of how America’s decade-long war is going in faraway
Finance chiefs offer reassurance on Europe
Associated Press DAVOS, Switzerland Leading finance chiefs sought to reassure anxious global
America’s auto czar reaffirms federal commitment to Valley
Editorial: When President Barack Obama hailed the resurgence of the American auto industry during his State of
Going in the right direction?
Opinion: Ketchikan Daily News: For the most part, Alaska is going in the direction we want for its goods.
Group healing, worship is best
People who don’t have a religious affiliation often say that they keep their distance because
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Jan. 28, the 28th day of 2012. There are 338 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Harlem Globetrotters, 2 and 7 p.m.: The clown wizards of
SPIRITUAL PATH
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown In the January View from the Pulpit column
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Nominate youths for award
Staff report youngstown The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of
HBO horse-track tale is a long shot
By David Hiltbrand Philadelphia Inquirer “Luck,” HBO’s new series about a racetrack in Southern
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD Jan.
Patrol probes 2 fatal accidents
Staff report warren The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating two fatal car accidents that
Aircraft marks a shift in warfare
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The Navy’s new drone being tested near Chesapeake Bay stretches
Post honored for $100K donation
Staff report WARREN Trumbull County commissioners honored Newton Falls American Legion Post 236
‘Riff Raff’ characters connect
IF YOU GO What: “Riff Raff” When: 7:30 tonight and 3 p.m. Sunday Where: Spotlight Arena
news shows
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: 2012 GOP presidential candidate
Kasich will focus on job training
Opinion: COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich has given a few hints about topics he’ll cover in his State of the State
Katherine Heigl’s latest isn’t worth a dime, time Not worth the money
‘One for the money’ Rating: PG-13 (violence, sexual references and language, some drug material
INSIDE THE ROPES …
INSIDE THE ROPES … With Jason Kokrak Friday: Kokrak shot a 1-over 73 in the second round of the
Ohio group clears step in dog auction ban effort
Associated Press COLUMBUS A group that wants Ohio to ban dog auctions has cleared an initial
Students ‘put a lot of effort’ into plot, police chief says
Associated Press ROY, Utah The two teens had a detailed plot, blueprints of the school and
Browns hire ex-Vikes coach Childress
Associated Press cleveland Pat Shurmur brought in a close friend to help him fix Cleveland’s
US Sens. Brown, Portman will be in Valley for events
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The state’s two U.S. senators will be in the
B.J. Alan gets go-ahead to move workers to facility
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Zoning variances recently approved by Bazetta and Howland
Stanley leads at Torrey Pines; Kokrak misses cut
Associated Press san diego The tougher South Course at Torrey Pines suited Kyle Stanley just
Oil price wavers on supply concerns
Oil price wavers on supply concerns Oil prices moved in a narrow range Friday as Iran prepared to
Beware fracking pitfalls, Texas ex-mayor warns
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The former mayor of a small Texas town is warning Gov.
Workers injured at Cincy casino site
Associated Press CINCINNATI A floor collapsed into a V shape Friday at the construction site of
Break-ins at 2 stores
Break-ins at 2 stores BOARDMAN Police are investigating two break-ins that happened at township
Romney, Gingrich focus on Hispanic voters
Associated Press DORAL, Fla. Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney urged conservatives to back off
Penguin track wins 5 events at YSU Invitational
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State’s indoor track and field team won five events at
Ohio House Democrats propose election reforms
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Democrats in the Ohio House have proposed a series of
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Jane E. Mackey, 57 Parkgate Ave., Austintown, v. Michael
Twitter’s censorship plan triggers global outrage
Associated Press NEW YORK Twitter, a tool of choice for dissidents and activists around the
Irsay, Peyton: We’re on same page
Associated Press indianapolis Peyton Manning and Colts owner Jim Irsay insist they are just fine
Economy not healthy yet, but it’s healing
Associated Press WASHINGTON The American economy may not be truly healthy yet, but it’s healing.
Obama meets with Bush and son, Jeb
Obama meets with Bush and son, Jeb WASHINGTON President Barack Obama met with former President
Mahoning county | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury this week indicted these people on these charges: Cathleen Johnson,
Irving comes up big in fourth but Cavaliers can’t catch Nets
Associated Press cleveland The New Jersey Nets came into town battling illness and injuries.
Djokovic outlasts Murray; Nadal next in finale
Associated Press melbourne, australia If anyone knows how Novak Djokovic feels after sweating
No Sid? No problem: Many NHL stars in Ottawa
Associated Press Ottawa Three first overall NHL draft picks. The Sedin twins, Daniel and Henrik.
Jackson-Milton survives, topples Lowellville
By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com NORTH JACKSON The Jackson-Milton High boys basketball team
GOP insiders speak up in effort to bring down Gingrich’s status
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Republican insiders are rising up to cut Newt Gingrich down to
U.S. Figure skating championships (9 p.m., nbc): Plenty of blades of glory will be on display
U.S. Figure skating championships (9 p.m., nbc): Plenty of blades of glory will be on display
GRONK-OW!-SKI
Patriots tight end questionable after missing practice with high ankle sprain Associated Press
Death ruled a homicide
Death ruled a homicide LISBON The death of a Columbiana County man who had gone missing in the
Video series
Video series hermitage, pa. Miracle Valley Church, 2119 Valley View Road, will offer the video
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless noted: PENN STATE, Monaca, Pa.
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