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Stories published February 5, 2013

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Trumbull GOP breakfast Saturday

Trumbull County Republican Party will have its monthly breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Perkins Restaurant, 1953 Niles-Cortland Road, across from the entrance to Eastwood Mall.


Tuesday high school basketball scores

Tuesday's boys high school basketball scores


Memphis renames 3 parks that honored Confederacy

Memphis renames 3 parks that honored Confederacy MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis City Council


FBI: Ala. man engaged in ‘firefight’ with officers

FBI: Ala. man engaged in ‘firefight’ with officers MIDLAND CITY, Ala. (AP) — The FBI says the


The world’s longest cat dies in Nevada

The world’s longest cat dies in Nevada RENO, Nev. (AP) — The Nevada owner of the longest domestic


States propose limiting use of drones by police

States propose limiting use of drones by police HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Lawmakers in at least 11


Trumbull GOP has monthly breakfast Saturday

Trumbull GOP has monthly breakfast Saturday


Austintown trustees have special meeting Wednesday

Austintown trustees have special meeting Wednesday


TCTC schedules open house Thursday

TCTC schedules open house Thursday champion Trumbull Career and Technical Center will host an


Winbush named to Mahoning elections board

Winbush named to Mahoning elections board YOUNGSTOWN — The secretary of state appointed Tracey


Slain Newtown educators to be honored with medals

Slain Newtown educators to be honored with medals HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Presidential medals are


Another survivalist development in Idaho?

Another survivalist development in Idaho? ST. MARIES, Idaho (AP) — A group of survivalists wants


Ariz. schools locked down; gun report investigated

Ariz. schools locked down; gun report investigated


Students who lost fingers in tug-of-war recovering

Students who lost fingers in tug-of-war recovering LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two teenagers whose fingers


Pa. Gov. Corbett does 'recommend' Medicaid expansion

Pa. Gov. Corbett does 'recommend' Medicaid expansion


Obama to visit Israel in first visit as president

Obama to visit Israel in first visit as president


Judge: No recall of wrongful conviction evidence

Judge: No recall of wrongful conviction evidence GEORGETOWN, Texas (AP) — A former district


Slain Navy SEAL sniper had new book in the works

Slain Navy SEAL sniper had new book in the works


Prosecutors want life term for Ohio Amish leader

Prosecutors want life term for Ohio Amish leader TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Federal prosecutors want a


All charges dropped against W. Pa. prison guard

All charges dropped against W. Pa. prison guard


Obama seeks short-term budget fix

Obama seeks short-term budget fix


Stocks make U-turn, rising on home prices, Europe

Stocks make U-turn, rising on home prices, Europe


House opens first immigration hearing

House opens first immigration hearing


Total number of Hispanics in House differ

Total number of Hispanics in House differ


As Pa. pollution declines, fees do, also

As Pa. pollution declines, fees do, also


3 killed in north-central Ohio apartment fire

3 killed in north-central Ohio apartment fire


Mahoning Co. Solid Waste District approves landfill fees

Mahoning Co. Solid Waste District approves landfill fees


OSHP: Up to 10 semis, 1 dead in NW Ohio pileup

OSHP: Up to 10 semis, 1 dead in NW Ohio pileup


VINDY RADIO THURSDAY | 21 WFMJ Morning man Mike Case stops by for a chat

LIVE VINDY THURSDAY | Morning man Mike Case stops by


Dell in $24.4B founder-led deal to go private

Dell in $24.4B founder-led deal to go private


Ala. town: Relief that child hostage is safe

Ala. town: Relief that child hostage is safe


Train hits truck in W.Pa.

Train hits truck in W.Pa.


US sues S&P over pre-crisis mortgage ratings

US sues S&P over pre-crisis mortgage ratings


Pa. governor's budget topics are schools, roads and taxes

Pa. governor's budget topics are schools, road and taxes


Ohio hunters kill fewer deer this season

Ohio hunters kill fewer deer this season


Gun background checks drop by 10 pct. in Jan.

Gun background checks drop by 10 pct. in Jan.


Ohio man recovers heirloom Bible lost to burglars

Ohio man recovers heirloom Bible lost to burglars


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Miss Goclano, Matthew Severn to be married

Brianne Goclano and Matthew Severn, both of Canfield, are engaged. The announcement was made by

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Karen Steiger, Brian Moff are engaged

alliance Bart and Joyce Steiger of Alliance are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Karen

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REUNIONS

Campbell Memorial High School will host its second all-alumni reunion April 12 at Mr. Anthony’s


Polish treats to be at Kravitz Deli

Polish treats to be at Kravitz Deli YOUNGSTOWN Traditional Polish paczki may be ordered through


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BONDS of LOVE

Marriage license and identification required for ceremonies at Chapel of the Friendly Bells at Trinity United Methodist Church in Youngstown.

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Kasich’s budget proposal includes changes to income and sales taxes

The proposal also includes a fracking tax


Thousands of gallons potentially dumped at D&L

Details on the incident remain murky, but regulators have confirmed that a large amount of oil and brine were dumped into a storm drain near D&L headquarters.


Officials lead school safety roundtable for area educators

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Area educators try to identify potential problem students and rely on school resources and technology to make schools safe but acknowledge that nothing will prevent a school shooting tragedy from ever happening.


GM to unveil diesel Cruze in Chicago

By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com LORDSTOWN General Motors will unveil the new Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Model at the Chicago Auto Show on Thursday.


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Falcons edge Spartans

Megan Sefcik’s block preserved the win

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Superdome blackout cause remains mystery

Beyonce’s halftime show is not the culprit

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Mother: My son was abused by Brother Baker

A Poland woman whose son attended Warren John F. Kennedy High School from 1990 to 1994, and killed himself in 2003 in Arizona, believes his death at 26 might have been the result of sexual abuse by Brother Stephen Baker.

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Bears hire Cavanaugh, Meyer to coach

Marc Trestman is Chicago’s new head coach


Suspected murderer handed high bond

The accused man has an extensive criminal history


Boldon’s Penguins earn compliments

YSU faces Detroit’s Shareta Brown on Thursday


Man charged with sexual battery is fired from juvenile-court job

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A man who is jailed without bond on three counts of sexual battery has been fired from his job at the Mahoning County Juvenile Court because of those criminal charges, Judge Theresa Dellick of that court announced late Monday.


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YSU men face rugged schedule

The Penguins play three times in six days

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ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Women want more bathrooms at Grand Rapids hall GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Intermissions


Looking for signs of peace

Opinion: Looking for signs of peace As a parent and a concerned citizen, like most others parents and


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, finance committee 4:45 p.m., meeting 5:30 p.m., 26 S.


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William S. Fowler, 54, of 210 Chapel Lane, Canfield,


Authorities storm bunker, rescue boy

Associated Press MIDLAND CITY, Ala. Authorities stormed an underground bunker Monday in Alabama,


Notable new music to be released this week includes Coheed and Cambria’s “The Afterman:

Notable new music to be released this week includes Coheed and Cambria’s “The Afterman: Descension”;


Spending plan unveiled

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich unveiled a two-year spending plan


Fraternity’s $10M lawsuit dismissed

Associated Press CINCINNATI A federal judge on Monday dismissed a fraternity’s $10 million


Council to consider eliminating a vacant position

Also will consider name changes for other water jobs


OSU prepares for big week

The Buckeyes play at Michigan on Tuesday night


PREP BASKETBALL Monday’s other games

BOYS Bristol 67, Youngstown Christian 61 YOUNGSTOWN Junior Brandon Lee had 25 points and


Campbell man accused in fifth robbery

Schon Howard, 44, of Campbell, is accused of threatening a Speedway store clerk at knife point


Family seeking answers in hit/skip accident

The victim was leaving a South Side bar when struck


Catholic hospital takes surprise stance in lawsuit over fetuses

Associated Press DENVER It was a startling assertion that seemed an about-face from church


MLB umpire Bell ready to hit Florida

Umpires begin spring training duties on Feb. 24


Basketball tickets

Basketball tickets canfield The Poland High School boy’s basketball team plays at Canfield on


Bus rider details terror of crash

Associated Press YUCAIPA, Calif. The bus full of tourists from Mexico was winding its way down


Ho! Lumineers ride the folk wave

By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. Even the members of The Lumineers are


Beer will help power Alaska brewery

Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska The Alaskan Brewing Co. is going green, but instead of looking


Giant Eagle to end Foodperks program

Giant Eagle to end Foodperks program pittsburgh The Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle supermarket


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Steven and Brenda Gentile, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 3.


What’s next for Afghanistan?

Opinion: Should the United States leave any troops in Afghanistan after 2014? Would that prevent the return


ROBERT W. FISHER

ROBERT W. FISHER ACCUSED OF Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution, Murder, Arson Height: 6’


Salem theater, audience go live for ‘Game Show’

By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com SALEM Too often, theaters underestimate the


Obama, Congress can’t ignore politics of immigration reform

Editorial: Comprehensive immigration re- form will become a reality this year, not because Democrats and


McDonough Museum The ART ofSFlbprintmaking

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A new exhibition at the McDonough Museum of Art


Cold, lonely winter for chained dogs

Opinion: By Teresa Chagrin People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals It was 20 degrees outside. The


Weathersfield officials support proposed landfill

Companies propose recycling landfill for Weathersfield Township Weathersfield Township trustees


Niles man charged with copper theft

Employee of Niles factory charged with receiving stolen property A 38-year-old Mahoning Avenue


Congress tries to bridge gap

Opinion: Can Republicans find a way out of the political dead end they marched into during the 2012 campaign?


Losing a champion

Opinion: By Mike Ervin McClatchy-Tribune The recent announcement of Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, that he will


Years Ago

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2013. There are 329 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Beyonce announces major concert tour NEW YORK Beyonce was just warming up at the


trumbull county Elections board agrees to combine voting precincts

Trumbull voting precincts to drop by 58 in two years After 90 minutes of discussion, members of


Pre-discipline hearing ordered for Newton Falls police chief

Chief maintains he will be 'exonerated'


US stocks close down after rally

Stocks hit a big milestone, then promptly spun off the road.


A decline in abortions

Opinion: The Journal, Martinsburg, W.Va.: During 1978, 6,170 babies were aborted in West Virginia, according


Jury convicts man in septic-tank-body case

Associated Press CHILLICOTHE, Ohio A man charged in the slaying of his daughter-in-law, who was


Records: Vet was in mental hospital

Records: Vet was in mental hospital fort worth, texas The Iraq War veteran charged with killing


Hurt 49ers will regroup

Jed York says he will soon address Alex Smith’s situation


Obama stands firm on gun control

Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS President Barack Obama declared Monday on his first trip outside


Senate again tries to move anti-violence bill

Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Democrats, bolstered by Republican support, on Monday


BRIDGE

BRIDGE North-South vulnerable. North deals. NORTH x3 2 uK 8 7 6 5 vK 10 8 5 wA 9 WEST


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Energy company works to find onsite specialist at Austintown schools

After signing a four-year contract with Cenergistics, Inc., an energy analysis company, Austintown schools and the company are now searching for an onsite specialists to do energy audits of the school.

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Charges dismissed in Struthers theft case

Charges dismissed in Struthers theft case struthers Charges have been dismissed against one of


police calls

police calls A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD


Weary Flacco celebrates as MVP

Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Working on 90 minutes of sleep, Joe Flacco wore a day-old beard


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