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Hundreds pay respects to Struthers child killed by abuse
Sara Foltz fondly recalled the many times her grandson, Teddy A. Foltz-Tedesco, went fishing in Pymatuning State Park and at a lake near Jamestown, Pa.
YSU's African Marketplace offers music, interesting wares
An assortment of items for sale, dancers wearing colorful costumes and traditional African music greeted visitors to the African Marketplace.
2 in hospital after Girard hit-skip
Two people are hospitalized after a hit-skip accident here this evening. Their conditions are unavailable tonight.
Parcells heads latest HOF Class
Coach Bill Parcells, Warren Sapp, Cris Carter, Jonathan Ogden and Larry Allen were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Gardening grants available for Mahoning River towns
Several training workshops will be this month for representatives of groups seeking funds from a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to establish new vegetable, recreational or wildlife gardens for educational purposes in communities along the Mahoning River.
DeBartolo, Modell don't make the cut for Canton
Former Browns owner Art Modell and former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo are eliminated from Hall vote.
Youngstown declares snow emergency; street parking banned
Youngstown declares snow emergency; street parking banned Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The city of
Punxsutawney Phil’s prognostication: Get ready for an early spring!
Punxsutawney Phil’s prognostication: Get ready for an early spring! Associated Press
Osborn-Meckley will exchange vows in June
The parents of Kimberly Osborn of Masury and James Meckley II of Warren are announcing their
Melissa Sferra to be bride of Barry Kimpel
COLUMBIANA Edward Jr. and Linda Sferra of Columbiana are announcing the engagement of their
Kohute-Brown engagement is announced
Newton falls Michael and Karen Kohute of Newton Falls are announcing the engagement of their
DeFrank-Nagy wedding to be on June 21
WICKLIFFE, OHIO John and Lynn DeFrank of Wickliffe, Ohio, announce the engagement of their
Parents announce Elias-Patrick engagement
CANFIELD David and Estee Elias of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Dana
Shannon Johnson | Joel Moss
SARASOTA, FLA. Shannon Johnson of Arlington, Va., formerly of Boardman, became the bride of Joel
Venice Pryjma | Thomas Tomidajewicz
CAMPBELL Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church provided the setting Oct. 7 for the 3 p.m.
Spaghetti benefit today in Girard
The Lena, Mason, Christian Fund to benefit children will have a spaghetti dinner from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall, 26 West Wilson Ave.
11 new citizens sworn in in Mahoning County
Eleven people became U.S. citizens in a naturalization ceremony Thursday before Judge Beth A. Smith of Mahoning County Domestic Relations Court.
Easing into Big Easy
NEW ORLEANS Just before noon Friday, during my first few minutes in Alabama (state motto: Great
Widdersheim remains jailed, uncooperative in son’s death probe
A Struthers detective says the Mahoning County prosecutor will hear the case soon.
Browns fans brace as Modell up for Hall of Fame
Art Modell’s move remains an open wound to many Browns fans. And even in death, he torments them.
Cruze sales fall off 2012 pace, despite GM’s 16% surge
Despite gains above industry averages, Cruze sales decline by 3 percent.
Fire victim Shawna Carney worked hard, cared for all, family says
The cause of Monday’s apartment fire remains undetermined.
Lowellville, Columbiana coaches soaring on the court
Lowellville and Columbiana are soaring on the court
Howland makes 11 3-pointers in win over Poland
The Howland Tigers think they can compete with anyone in the All-American Conference.
Youngstown records first homicide of 2013
Police are still piecing together the events leading up to the murder.
Lawsuit filed against East Palestine publisher
Lawsuit filed against the East Palestine publisher of 'Hard Times'
Appeals court: Former Canfield doc’s rape case confession inadmissible
Canfield police were coercive in extracting a confession from Larry Lee Smith, who is charged with raping a patient, appeals panel unanimously rules.
Valley Super Bowl Sunday soup sales help good causes
JoAnne Nagy, left, prepares homemade noodles while her young helper, Catherine Barany, 4, peels carrots for the chicken noodle soup to be sold at Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church's Souper Bowl of Caring fundraiser from 12:15 to 2 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday.
Brother Baker’s death raises more questions about abuse
Editorial: Given the atrocious record of the hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church in America in dealing with
Dow Jones closes above 14,000 points
Associated Press NEW YORK The Dow closed above 14,000 on Friday for the first time in more than
What did Husted really say?
Opinion: COLUMBUS Yes, Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted made some comments at a post-election
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 27.47 .24 Avalon
Exclude those on public assistance from playing the lottery?
Opinion: Jan. 27 News & Observer of Raleigh on excluding those on public assistance from playing the
WH: Hagel will win Senate OK
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House on Friday dismissed criticism of Chuck Hagel’s
Frontier starts flights from Vienna airport to Atlantic City, NJ
New casino flights begin Frontier Airlines launched service Friday to Atlantic City from the
Our love affair with zombies JUST WON’T DIE
Our love affair with zombies JUST WON’T DIE By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service
PBS will air black history programs
Staff report KENT Western Reserve PBS (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1) will celebrate Black History Month
Research firm: Apple now is biggest seller of phones in US
Associated Press NEW YORK The launch of the iPhone 5 and the declining popularity of non-
Ohio ends business ‘rip-off’
Opinion: By Joe Testa Special to The Vindicator For the first time, the Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT)
Kasich promotes his plan to reform school funding
Associated Press CINCINNATI Gov. John Kasich told educators in southwest Ohio on Friday his new
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2013. There are 332 days left in the year. This is
Suicide bomber kills guard at US Embassy
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey In the second deadly assault on a U.S. diplomatic post in five
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Senate Majority
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Monster trucks, 7:30 p.m.: You can consider this the Super Bowl of
Energy secretary resigns
Associated Press WASHINGTON Energy Secretary Steven Chu, who won a Nobel Prize in physics but
Mooney honors Diorio, McGregor as distinguished alums
Staff report Youngstown Cardinal Mooney High School Alumni Association named Dr. Mary Lou
YSU Moot Court team members take 1st, 3rd in US
Staff report Youngstown Members of Youngstown State University’s Moot Court team placed first
US gained 157,000 jobs in Jan.
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. job market is proving sturdier than expected at a time
Assembly renews commitment
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown The Rev. Bob Bonnot, president of Mahoning
NASA marks 10th anniversary of Columbia loss
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Schoolchildren joined NASA managers and relatives of the
Submit information on Ash Wednesday
Submit information on Ash Wednesday Lent, a season of spiritual renewal, begins Ash Wednesday,
Mandel hopeful for political future
Associated Press COLUMBUS Republican Josh Mandel isn’t ready to write off his political future
FINDING PURPOSE
McClatchy Newspapers HURST, Texas Susan Slade is cer- tain that she’s on earth to help people
JobsOhio swallows state liquor business
Associated Press COLUMBUS The sale of $1.5 billion in bonds to fund Ohio’s private job-creation
EOWL meet under way
The two-day, 46th annual tournament now features 20 schools from several local athletic conferences.
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-under par 69 in the second round of the PGA Tour’s Phoenix
25 students from area attend 57th Presidential Inauguration
Staff report Lisbon Twenty-five students from Columbiana County schools and two coordinators
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Karl H. McCullough Jr., 50, of 916 Ridge Ave.,
birthdays
birthdays Actress Elaine Stritch is 88. Comedian Tom Smothers is 76. Singer Graham Nash is 71.
Christ Our Savior Parish, Struthers: Grades eight and nine confirmation classes will collect funds
Christ Our Savior Parish, Struthers: Grades eight and nine confirmation classes will collect funds
Secret Service director to retire
Secret Service director to retire WASHINGTON Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan announced
Phantoms rally to capture shootout win over Muskegon
Nathan Walker scored the final goal and goalie Sean Romeo made the last stop
Palmer’s 34 points lead Rams over Bluejays
Nate Palmer scores a career-best 34 points for Mineral Ridge.
Government proposes new plan for contraception coverage
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON The Obama administration, trying to defuse one of the most
METRO DIGEST || Police car hit in chase
Police car hit in chase YOUNGSTOWN A driver in a stolen sport-utility vehicle led Youngstown
CAMPAIGN FINANCE | Annual reports
MAHONING COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT JUDGE R. Scott Krichbaum*: Had, $21,397; contributions,
Goodell says player safety collective cause
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell wants to share the blame.
Here are 10 things to know about Ohio General Assembly
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS State lawmakers get back to work this month after a few
Births
Births ST. Joseph Health Center Lee and Jacqueline Donnelly, Cortland, girl, Jan. 31. Charles
Kasich sets 2 events to unveil 2014-15 budget plan
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich will unveil details of his biennial
Ceremony bestows US citizenship on 11
Ceremony bestows US citizenship on 11 YOUNGSTOWN Eleven people became U.S. citizens in a
mahoning county | This week’s indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these people on these charges this week:
Honoring Valley residents who have made a difference for people of color
Opinion: Black History Month again will bring forward the names of these people who have changed the fabric
A feather in nature’s cap
Opinion: During my walking regimen of 26 years I have been fascinated by glossy black-plumed crows. Sometimes
Greenwood chooses top salesperson
Greenwood chooses top salesperson austintown Nick Amendola has been named Greenwood
Excellence in teaching
Opinion: The Commercial Dispatch, Columbus, Miss: When Mississippi State and Ole Miss come together, it is
Schuler, Bees lead Springfield past Crestview
Springfield outlasts Crestview in a turnover-filled game.
Boardman alumni: Nominate distinguished for award
Staff report Boardman The officers and council of the Boardman High School Alumni Association
State may intervene in debate over reducing voting precincts
Trumbull elections board to meet Monday on precinct reductions Ohio’s Republican Secretary of
Kids collect coins to buy books for hospital patients
This is the first time Union Elementary has participated in the “All for Books” program
Yo-yos, balloons and giant pencils comprised the props, but the message was all about urging students to do their best.
The NED Show premiered Friday at St. Christine School as part of the conclusion of Catholic Schools.
Hail Mary by Randall gives Girard win
By DAN POMPILI sports@vindy.com The Liberty Leopards looked poised to win their ninth game of
McNally outraising Brown in Youngstown mayoral race
Sammarone raised no money in last 6 months of 2012
YSU’s Cook, Mady look to get noticed
YSU’s Jamaine Cook and Lamar Mady will in an all-star game today.
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