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Lowellville boil advisory extended to Saturday
The precautionary boil water advisory for the village has been extended to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Man struck with ax at West Side wrecking lot
A man was struck in the head with an axe at Lou’s Auto Parts and Auto Wrecking, 1715 Waverly St. on the West Side, about 6 p.m. Friday.
Kokrak shoots 2-under round, misses cut
Kokrak shoots 2-under round, misses cut PHOENIX Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak shot a 2-under-
GM sales increase 16 pct.; Cruze sales drop by 3 pct.
GM sales increase 16 pct.; Cruze sales drop by 3 pct.
Appellate court rules confession in rape case inadmissible
Appellate court rules confession in rape case inadmissible
UPDATE: Power restored to areas of Boardman and Beaver townships
Power restored to areas of Boardman and Beaver townships BOARDMAN Power should be restored
Horizon Science Academy in Youngstown hosts science fair Saturday
Horizon Science Academy in Youngstown hosts science fair Saturday
NYC’s landmark Grand Central Terminal turns 100
NYC’s landmark Grand Central Terminal turns 100 NEW YORK (AP) — New Yorkers are celebrating the
Ohio officials seek help in solving Dayton police officer's slaying
Ohio officials seek help in solving Dayton police officer's slaying
US gains 157K jobs; jobless rate rises to 7.9 pct.
US gains 157K jobs; jobless rate rises to 7.9 pct.
Indiana DNR wants charges dropped in deer rescue case
Indiana DNR wants charges dropped in deer rescue case INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Department
Marines issue survey on women’s role in combat
Marines issue survey on women’s role in combat SAN DIEGO (AP) — A Marine Corps survey found about
Not guilty plea entered in Tulsa church sex case
Not guilty plea entered in Tulsa church sex case TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A judge has entered a not-
Waitress fired for posting customer comment online
Waitress fired for posting customer comment online ST. LOUIS (AP) — The note at the top of a
Indiana murderer mistakenly freed in Chicago
Indiana murderer mistakenly freed in Chicago CHICAGO (AP) — Police are hunting for a convicted
BREAKING NEWS: Youngstown police investigating East Side homicide
Youngstown police investigating double shooting on the East Side
2nd teen sentenced in videotaped beating
2nd teen sentenced in videotaped beating CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — A second teenage girl has pleaded
Feds: Warming imperils wolverines
Feds: Warming imperils wolverines BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Add the tenacious snow-loving wolverine
Ed Koch, mayor who became a symbol of NYC, dies
Ed Koch, mayor who became a symbol of NYC, dies NEW YORK (AP) — Ed Koch’s favorite moment as mayor
New York to San Diego JetBlue flight diverted
New York to San Diego JetBlue flight diverted DENVER (AP) — JetBlue Airways Corp. says a flight
Widdersheim arraigned in her son's death
Widdersheim arraigned in her son’s death STRUTHERS — A Struthers woman charged with child
Alaska jet lands after pilot loses consciousness
Alaska jet lands after pilot loses consciousness PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Alaska Airlines jetliner
Police: Jeweler kidnapped, robbed, but unhurt
Police: Jeweler kidnapped, robbed, but unhurt EAST NORRITON, Pa. (AP) — Police are searching for
County may pull polls from school buildings
County may pull polls from school buildings CARLISLE, Pa. (AP) — A central Pennsylvania county is
Neighbors vow to find those who took girl
Neighbors vow to find those who took girl PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Community groups in west
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Greater Youngstown Monitoring Association Scanner Club will host its sixth annual
Jack & Jill Inc. sponsor scholarship dinner
WARREN Jack and Jill of America Inc., Youngstown Chapter, will sponsor its ninth annual
Nursing guild to sponsor seminar
Nursing guild to sponsor seminar WARREN Grace AME Church Nursing Guild will present an
Officials: Isolation enabled fatal abuse in Teddy's life
Those at Thursday night vigil remember Teddy as quiet, caring.
Brookfield’s top wrestler is also its top student
Sunday will be Dave Jamieson’s 18th birthday, a milestone in any adolescent’s life.
Chef has plans to open new city club in Youngstown
The former executive chef of the now-closed Youngstown Club is exploring plans to start a new city club.
Mooney graduate Jed York finds spotlight
His 49ers will play the Ravens in Sunday’s Super Bowl
Ditzler: Racino can attract new restaurants, hotels, veterinary centers
Racino can attract other nearby economic development, and the taxes it pays could fund the widening and improvement of Silica Road, commissioner says.
Ohio auditor scolds CIC over poor records-keeping
CIC canceled ‘many meetings,’ auditor’s office says
Job fair Tuesday for full, part-time, subs in Austintown schools
Austintown schools will have a job fair looking for interest in substitute teaching, janitorial and maintenance staff, which officials say are a big need within the district.
Ryan discusses gun issues with officials
Staff report WARREN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan met with about 15 police chiefs, sheriffs and prosecutors
Kasich school funding formula gives more to poor, less to rich
The governor said the plan is “fully funded,” with about $7.4 billion and $7.7 billion in state general revenue and lottery money each year of the biennium.
Report praises operations of Covelli Centre
A $50,000 study from PA Sports & Entertainment, a Downingtown, Pa., consulting firm, recommends options to Youngstown to improve operations at the city-owned Covelli Centre. Key proposals include: don't sell or lease the facility, review the Phantoms hockey team's use of its rink, negotiate a long-term naming rights contract and study whether to build a summer amphitheater.
Study: Youngstown could make more money without Phantoms
Hockey team owner wants $75K fee waiver to play next season
Boccieri, Wilson look ahead
Opinion: Two former congressmen with ties to the Mahoning Valley are considering runs for elected office in
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Scheduled events in the region
A list of area events to commemorate in February, which is Black History Month, as submitted to The
birthdays
birthdays Actor Stuart Whitman is 85. Actor-comedian Garrett Morris is 76. Singer Don Everly of
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Niles City school board, special meeting and work session, 9 a.m., Trumbull
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing West Side Community Center, 304 Matta Ave., Youngstown. Clothing giveaway for
Youngstown to pay $87,542 in severances to five former employees
They are among the 53 who took an early-retirement buyout from the city
Imperfect NCAA still has value
Opinion: Imperfect NCAA still has value Kansas City Star: Given the well-known problems of college sports —
Gasoline prices get early start on spring surge
Associated Press NEW YORK Gasoline prices are getting an early start on their annual spring
YBI launches fundraising effort
The incubator will work on creating a self-suffcient revenue model and raising $2.5 million to help it do so.
Man sentenced to life in prison in murder case.
The convicted murderer declared his innocence even during sentencing
Farmers reports strong Q4 results.
The bank is growing with an increase in deposits and loans, as expected for year's end.
Cortland profit up
Cortland profit up cortland Cortland Banks reported a profit of $4.18 million, or 92 cents per
Clinton can teach Dems a lot
Opinion: Obama should take a lesson on how the former president’s emphasis on market economics win crucial
Cut the costs first
Opinion: By Caroline Poplin McClatchy-Tribune Yes, it can be done. We can — and should — reduce the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Bill Cosby, 7:30 p.m.: Comedy legend comes to Powers Auditorium,
An increased license fee is by any other name, well, a tax
Editorial: To some people a license plate is just a license plate. It’s something they have to keep on their
Stallone can’t quite survive ‘Bullet’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Choppy and bordering on incoherent, “Bullet to the Head” is
It’s time to act on gun safety
Opinion: It’s time to act on gun safety In the United States, more than 85 people are killed at the hands
Campbell man indicted for series of armed robberies
Schon Howard was arrested Jan. 25 at a Sycamore Street home on the city’s North Side.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gerald T. Green, 62, of 9555 Struthers Road, Unit
Man sentenced to 16 years for child sex crimes.
The convicted man said nothing before being sentenced to prison.
Man sentenced to 4 years for violating his probation
Driver in hit-skip going to prison for four years Marcel Tipton has been sentenced to four
Children learn fast at Baby Brilliant program
The public-library system offers a variety of Baby Brilliant programs for those age 6 months to 5 years.
Iran plans to speed up nuke program
Associated Press VIENNA In a defiant move ahead of nuclear talks, Iran has announced plans to
METRO DIGEST || How to report suspected child abuse
Lowellville board LOWELLVILLE Lowellville Board of Education will have a special meeting at 5
Austintown Sports Briefs
Softball sign-ups set for Austintown league Austintown girls softball league (slow-pitch) sign-
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland-Canfield tickets on sale Feb. 5 The Poland High School athletic department will be pre-
Pee Wees lose two, cling to final playoff spot
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee AA team resumed league play and began the final run to the playoffs
oddly enough
oddly enough ‘Timebomb’ label a store, not a threat in Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh
Republicans hammer Defense nominee Hagel
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican senators hammered former GOP Sen. Chuck Hagel at his
Teen shot by fellow student in Ga.
Associated Press ATLANTA A student opened fire at his middle school Thursday afternoon,
Officials say explosion-like noise in Girard was not earthquake
Staff report girard Officials said a reported explosion-like sound Wednesday did not stem from
Poland United Methodist hosts Pinewood Derby
Energetic Cub Scouts gathered at Poland United Methodist Church to compete in the Pinewood Derby Jan. 19.
Poland musicians earn top ratings
Members of the Poland Seminary High School band participated in the Ohio Music Education Association
Krista Ronci v Joseph Dombroski
Krista Lynn Ronci and Dr. Joseph Andrew Dombroski exchanged marriage vows Aug. 25 at St. Paul
Boardman grad earns teaching award in Kansas
Boardman graduate Ashley Clark, a fifth-grade teacher at Sunflower Elementary at Paola, Kan., was
Canfield Sports Briefs
Swimmers sink Glenoak The Canfield High School girl’s swim team beat Glenoak 102 -84 on Jan. 25 at
Canfield wrestlers fall in team duals
The Canfield varsity wrestling team suffered its first defeat since before Christmas, falling
Boardman school board seeking levy renewal
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com The board of education took the first step to renew one
Watson students have dreams, too
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Third-graders in Dana Elias’ class at Watson Elementary School
Sisters reign at St. Christine’s spelling bee
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com In preparation for the upcoming Vindicator Spelling Bee, St.
Fours and fives enjoy penguin tales
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Four- and 5-year-olds enjoyed a story time all about penguins
Sisters reign at St. Christine’s spelling bee
In preparation for the upcoming Vindicator Spelling Bee, St. Christine’s School hosted its own spelling bee to determine a champion who would represent the school in the contest.
Canfield baseball plans dinner, auction
The Canfield High School baseball program will sponsor a silent auction featuring hard-to-find
Youth wrestlers advance to districts
The Canfield Wrestling Club wrapped up the recreational wrestling season with the Medals and
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Name: James Ethridge and Amanda Carcelli Instrument: James - Trumpet; Amanda - French Horn,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 27.23 —.04 Avalon
Pa.-based website mines Marcellus Shale data
Carl Hagstrom founded MarcellusGas.Org in mid-2010 after conducting his own frustrating search for relevant information about the gas extraction boom around his Jessup Township home and business.
An update on lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to horizontal
An update on lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to horizontal
African Children’s Choir to sing at church
Staff report WARREN The First Presbyterian Church of Warren, 256 Mahoning Ave. NW, will present
How has Matt Damon’s film “Promised Land” performed at the box office since it
How has Matt Damon’s film “Promised Land” performed at the box office since it opened in December?
EPA changed course after oil company protested
Regulators set aside an analysis that concluded the drilling could have been to blame for the contamination.
Consumers foresee economic opportunities
Staff report columbus A survey of consumers in three states found that 60 percent believe the
Being vigilant about earthquakes
Today I was reminded of the nine months I spent trying to convince anyone who would listen that
‘Warm Bodies’ is a new twist on the craze Zombie romance
By Cary Darling Fort Worth Star-Telegram We’ve had slow zombies, fast zombies, and funny
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Feb. 1, the 32nd day of 2013. There are 333 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Stephanie Gilida v Matthew White
St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church was the setting of the 2 p.m. July 7 exchange of vows between
Canfield boys bowlers win MLK tournament
The Canfield High School boys recently won the team trophy at the 10th annual McKinley Lanes Martin
Canfield Community Briefs
Wine and beer tasting in Boardman Team Schein is hosting a wine and beer tasting at Vintage
Union students get lesson in character
Students at Poland Union Elementary School were treated to a PTO-sponsored assembly titled All About Character Jan. 18, which centered around teaching and encouraging respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, caring, fairness, and citizenship.
CHC students learn lesson of Little Red Hen
First-grade students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School combined fun and learning during a lesson from Kim Moff, agricultural educator for Mill Creek MetroParks Farm Jan. 28. Moff visited all four first-grade classrooms to read “The Little Red Hen” to the students.
Shepherd of Valley earns national recognition
Shepherd of the Valley’s home health agency, At Home With Shepherd, has been named to the Top 500 of
Hilltop PTO sponsors Dinner with Dad
Hilltop Elementary School students, and their dads, braved the cold weather to enjoy an evening together during the school’s annual Dinner with Dad Jan. 24.
Poland Community Briefs
Slovak society to meet Feb. 17 Region 7 of the National Slovak Society (NSS Life) will hold its
Boardman Community Briefs
Wine and beer tasting in Boardman Team Schein is hosting a wine and beer tasting at Vintage
Austintown Community Briefs
PTA council reaching out to past presidents The Austintown Council of PTAs is looking for past
Hilltop students create personalized gifts for parents
Christie Walton, of Blazed and Bedazzled, was invited to Hilltop Elementary School by the PTO to help the kindergartners create a big holiday surprise for their parents Nov. 30.
Boardman Sports Briefs
Glenwood wrestlers place at invitational The Glenwood wrestling team competed at the second annual
Federal judge dismisses Ohio bullying lawsuit
Federal judge dismisses Ohio bullying lawsuit Eds: APNewsNow. CLEVELAND (AP) — A federal judge
2 children, 1 adult die in series of Detroit freeway crashes
Associated Press DETROIT Blinding snow squalls, high winds and a slick highway led to a mile-
Senator says he reimbursed donors
Senator says he reimbursed donors WASHINGTON Sen. Robert Menendez’s office says he reimbursed a
newsmakers
newsmakers Beyonce admits she lip-synced anthem NEW ORLEANS Beyonce says she did lip- sync
“Children don’t start learning to read when they go to kindergarten or preschool. Their
“Children don’t start learning to read when they go to kindergarten or preschool. Their brains
2 GOP incumbents to seek re-election
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Two Republican statewide office holders Thursday
Negotiators talk to captor through pipe
Associated Press MIDLAND CITY, Ala. Speaking into a 4-inch-wide ventilation pipe, hostage
Pa. moves to limit air emissions from industry
Associated Press Pennsylvania’s natural gas compressor stations will have to meet tighter air
Robert Girts to be released from jail
The Poland native will be on electronic home monitoring awaiting a third murder trial
Tiffany Janis v Andrew Lombardo
The Rev. John Keehner officiated at the wedding of Tiffany Janis and Andrew Lombardo, both of Bay
Kara Opritza v Corey Miller
Holy Resurrection Romanian Orthodox Church was the setting of the 3:30 p.m. May 19 exchange of vows
Dobbins students learn literacy lessons
Dobbins Elementary School first- and third-grade students enjoyed a night of family fun and reading at the Family Literacy Night Jan. 17. Dobbins has been having its literacy night for more than 10 years, ever since Dobbins Principal Cheryl Borovitcky came to the school.
Union students get inside look at MLK
Poland Union Elementary School Principal Mike Masucci read “My Brother Martin: A Sister Remembers Growing Up With Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” by Christine King Farris to students in Missy Kountz third-grade class Jan. 18 to mark the remembrance of King.
Library hosts children’s ping pong event
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Boardman library hosted a ping pong day for children of all
Boardman Park hosts senior day
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Boardman Park hosted a senior fun day at the Lariccia Family
Toddler time focuses on reading and snow
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Austintown librarian Madline Dunchak led a story time for
Stadium students feed winter animals
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Kindergarten students at Stadium Drive Elementary School were
Austintown library helps Red Cross
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com In an effort to get donations for the Mahoning Valley, the Red
Library hosts dinosaur dance
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Austintown library was the location of an ancient explosion of
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