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Smart Choice Food orders being accepted
Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Canfield-Niles Road, is accepting orders for Smart Choice Food at smartchoicefood.com or through the church.
Pastors set Thursday evening vigil for Teddy
Kingdom Community Church in the Fifth Street Plaza will have a vigil for Teddy A. Foltz-Tedesco at 7 p.m. today.
Ex-cop chief running for Youngstown mayor
Retired Police Chief Jimmy Hughes, who lost the Democratic primary for Mahoning County sheriff last year, has filed to run for Youngstown mayor.
Body of NYC woman killed in Turkey to return to US
Body of NYC woman killed in Turkey to return to US NEW YORK (AP) — The body of a New York City
Former Phantom scores first NHL goal
Former Youngstown Phantoms player Brandon Saad, a Chicago Blackhawks rookie, scored his first NHL goal Tuesday night.
Mistrial declared when prosthetic eye pops out
Mistrial declared when prosthetic eye pops out PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia assault trial
Union wants Cleveland police chief out over 2012 chase
Union wants Cleveland police chief out over 2012 chase
Five sign Big Ten scholarships
Five sign Big Ten scholarships Austintown Fitch’s Billy Price (Ohio State), Howland’s De’veon
Testimony ends in former Detroit mayor’s trial
Testimony ends in former Detroit mayor’s trial DETROIT (AP) — Testimony has ended after nearly 70
Conn. couple named ‘longest married’ in US
Conn. couple named ‘longest married’ in US FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — John and Ann Betar weren’t
Warren woman sentenced in tax-fraud conspiracy case
Warren woman sentenced in tax-fraud conspiracy case
2 wounded in shooting at Vegas movie theater lobby
2 wounded in shooting at Vegas movie theater lobby LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police are trying to find
Craig Beach councilwoman, former police chief bound over to grand jury on perjury charges
Craig Beach officials bound over to grand jury on perjury charges
2 children and 1 woman killed in Denver shooting
2 children and 1 woman killed in Denver shooting DENVER (AP) — Two children under 10 years old and
Case involving man charged with sexual battery headed to grand jury
Case involving man charged with sexual battery headed to grand jury
Outdoor retail exec picked for Interior Department
Outdoor retail exec picked for Interior Department
Colo. bill makes it harder to plead insanity
Colo. bill makes it harder to plead insanity DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers are considering
YSU Foundation assets top $200 million
Corporation’s endowment is largest in the region Staff report Youngstown The Youngstown
Authorities: 3 dead in fiery highway crash in Ga.
Authorities: 3 dead in fiery highway crash in Ga. MONTROSE, Ga. (AP) — Officials say a fiery
YSU Black History Month program set for Thursday is canceled
YSU Black History Month program set for Thursday is canceled
Hermitage Fire Dept. conducts siren drill Thursday
Hermitage Fire Dept. conducts siren drill Thursday
Stocks slip as earnings fail to inspire investors
Stocks slip as earnings fail to inspire investors NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are edging lower on Wall
Ohio man faces charge for punching lawyer in court
Ohio man faces charge for punching lawyer in court
Mahoning judge sets bond for man charged with 2012 murder
Mahoning judge sets bond for man charged with 2012 murder
Brookfield seeks additional school levy
Brookfield seeks additional school levy BROOKFIELD The Brookfield Board of Education has
Smart Choice food program orders being taken at Austintown church
Smart Choice food program orders being taken at Austintown church
Former Ohio teacher gets life sentence for raping child
Former Ohio teacher gets life sentence for raping child
Children's shelter needs volunteers; meeting tonight
Betty’s Angels Inc. of Howland is seeking volunteers interested in helping the privately funded children’s shelter as it grows.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Dinner and coffee to benefit youth
Dinner or coffee to benefit youth BOARDMAN Glenwood Christian Fellowship, 7872 Glenwood Ave., is
Horizon academy to host community breakfast on Valentine's Day
Horizon Science Academy, 3403 Southern Blvd., will host its second annual community breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 14.
Mill Creek reservations can be made online
If you wish to reserve a location at Mill Creek MetroParks this year, you can do so online.
Man pleads innocent to Trumbull fair fireworks mishap
James N. McElroy, 67, of Ripley, Ohio, pleaded innocent Tuesday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court to one felony count of prohibitions concerning exhibitors and fireworks relating to an incident during last summer’s Trumbull County Fair.
Sex case against fired juvy probation officer investigated in 4 days
Sherod D. Holmes Jr., 32, the fired juvenile court probation officer, could be imprisoned up to 15 years if convicted of three counts of sexual battery.
East High’s Big Man dominates in Brookfield
East’s Deontay Scott dominates Brookfield with 29 points, 14 rebounds, 12 assists and eight blocks.
Retired cop calls for legalization of drugs
The former officer says legalization is virtually inevitable.
Canfield ends athletic contests against Mooney
Officials from both high schools confirmed Tuesday that Canfield has informed Cardinal Mooney it will no longer schedule games against the private, Catholic school.
Missed foul shots costly in YSU’s loss to CSU
The Penguins played stride-for-stride with the Vikings but fell, 66-60.
YSU's enrollment decline continues
Youngstown State University’s enrollment decline continues with a 5.3 percent drop for spring semester
One-sided first half carries Springfield
A strong third quarter and tough second-half defense wasn’t enough for Lisbon to overcome the Springfield Tigers’ offense Tuesday night.
Farmers finalizing deal for downtown Youngstown branch
Bank would be on ground floor of Realty Tower Apartments
Poland council awaits ruling on seniors complex
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Village council is awaiting a ruling from the
Job fair for Austintown schools draws big crowd
A job fair advertising interviews for full-time teacher positions and other school jobs brought a crowd of hundreds to the community room at the Austintown library. The protest scheduled outside had a slow start.
Russ, Tate power Niles over Campbell
With the win, Niles (11-8) assures itself of at least a .500 regular-season record after finishing 3-18 a year ago.
Local entities teaming up to beautify U.S. Route 422
Organizations looking to eradicate blight and welcome investment
Tracey Winbush first black to serve on Mahoning elections board
She’s the first black to ever serve on the board
Documents: CEO Lupo directed illegal dump of brine
Workers hook up hoses to storage tanks and trucks in the area of the dump on D&L Energy property.
Harbaugh: Goldson ‘somebody you reward’
San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh will make it a priority to re-sign franchise safety Dashon Goldson.
Obama urges stopgap budget fix
Obama urges stopgap budget fix WASHINGTON Eager to buy time and avoid economic pain, President
oddly enough
oddly enough Wyo. sheep known for butting vehicles at park dies LANDER, Wyo. A bighorn sheep
US sues S&P over credit ratings
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. government says Standard & Poor’s knowingly inflated its
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 27.44 —.01 Avalon
National SIGNING DAY Area athletes who made verbal commitments as of Tuesday
FOOTBALL Austintown Fitch Billy Price (Ohio State) Billy Aaron (Notre Dame College) Mike
Game of Cards: Canfield edges Mooney
Canfield raced to the early 20-5 lead, fell behind in the fourth quarter on a Cardinal Mooney surge and then held on for a thrilling 60-59, come-from-behind victory.
Drone strikes
Associated Press WASHINGTON Uncomfortable with the Obama administration’s use of deadly drones,
Sen.: Hagel seems ‘clueless’ on US policy toward Iran
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Tuesday that Chuck Hagel “seems
Man pleads innocent in fireworks incident at Trumbull Co. fair
Man arraigned on fireworks charge related to Trumbull County Fair James N. McElroy of Ripley
Hitting the panic button
Opinion: Hitting the panic button Athens Messenger: Last Wednesday, a report of an armed robbery in a
Warren police seek suspects in robbery
Two men in their late teens or early 20s carrying handguns robbed Fast Fuel, 1514 Parkman Road NW
Williams: NHL is back, but for how long?
The sad result of the lockout — the NHL’s third since 1994 — is that many fans feel nothing was accomplished to prevent another one.
Life sentence sought for Amish leader
Life sentence sought for Amish leader TOLEDO Federal prosecutors want a life sentence for the
Professor bemoans illegal dumping into river
By CAITLIN COOK TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN As Lauren Schroeder surveyed the waters he has
Fake goods seized at airports
Associated Press CINCINNATI Federal customs officers have seized more than $3.4 million in
Park reservations
Park reservations Youngstown If you wish to reserve a location at Mill Creek MetroParks this
Dell to go private in $24.4 billion buyout
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Slumping personal- computer maker Dell is bowing out of the stock
Alarms save man, granddaughter
Chief says fire alarms saved man and granddaughter Fire alarms probably saved the lives of
News priorities questioned
Opinion: News priorities questioned This letter is in response to three headlines that in the Jan. 27
Mark your calendars
Mark your calendars One local wine guy is making sure local wine lovers know about the great wine
Home prices rose in December by most in 61/2 years
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. home prices jumped by the most in 61/2 years in December,
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor is 96. Actor Patrick MacNee (“The Avengers”) is 91. Actor Rip Torn
Share sweets from the heart
Share sweets from the heart What better way to show love and affection on Valentine’s Day than by
Share sweets from the heart for Valentine’s Day
Family Features What better way to show love and affection on Valentine’s Day than by sharing a
Clinton fell short on policy
Opinion: When Hillary Clinton took office, much of the world had been alienated from the United States by the
Federal income tax is 100 years old
Opinion: By Thomas V. DiBACCO Los Angeles Times This month marks the 100th anniversary of the
Committee unanimously approves Mahoning County solid waste plan
The committee’s plan promotes waste reduction and recycling and keeping landfill dumping fees constant.
Bogey's burgers are the beginning of a beautiful friendship
The regular menu offers eight Famous Half-Pound Burgers.
Cupcakes for every occasion
Family Features Maybe it’s the single-serve proportions, perfect cake-to- icing ratio or
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
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2013. There are 328 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ki’Jaun D. Backus, 24, of 3728 Elbertus Ave.,
“We should restore the ban on military-style assault weapons and a 10-round limit for
“We should restore the ban on military-style assault weapons and a 10-round limit for magazines.”
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission, special executive meeting, 9
Fed’s prophecies way off the mark
Opinion: Now that the federal government is playing an ever larger role in the economy, a look at
TNT warms up ‘Sunshine Boys’
if you go What: “The Sunshine Boys” When: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays for
A phony pro-gun argument
Opinion: WASHINGTON The latest weapon in the war against reasonable restrictions on access to guns is the
The following list represents the top streamed tracks on Spotify from Jan. 28 to Sunday in the
The following list represents the top streamed tracks on Spotify from Jan. 28 to Sunday in the
Births
Births ST. Joseph Health Center Fred and Sally Outhwaite, Warren, boy, Feb. 4. Sharon Regional
Expectations
Expectations Ross will be making his way to an Italian specialty store in the area for a quick
Binge-viewing
By Dawn C. CHMIELEWSKI Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES When Thomas Toth contracted pneumonia, he
Up next
Up next Ross and Steph Morrone will be venturing to another restaurant they haven’t been to for
Ursuline takes down Kennedy Catholic
Comparing the Ursuline team that lost its first six games to the Fighting Irish squad that has won eight of its last 10 contests is like comparing night and day.
newsmakers
newsmakers h‘Wild Thing’ singer Reg Presley dies LONDON The structure is simple, the guitar
If the state protects polluters from exposure, everyone loses
Editorial: Accidents happen, but last week’s dumping of an estimated 20,000 gallons of fracking waste into a
niles Phillips continues to hire workers during USW strike
Phillips Manufacturing advertises for more replacement workers While attorneys continue to
FBI: Ala. man engaged in ‘firefight’ with SWAT agents
Associated Press MIDLAND CITY, Ala. The Alabama man who held a 5-year-old boy captive for
Trumbull officials get free rides
Trumbull Sheriff’s Office acquires free vehicles from Defense Department Officials with the
911 call sheds light on veteran’s mindset
Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas A 911 recording and documents released Tuesday reveal more
YSU education college gets high marks
Staff report Youngstown Graduates of YSU’s Beeghly College of Education received high marks,
Business and labor meet on immigration
Associated Press WASHINGTON Unlikely allies, business and labor leaders joined in support of the
Vonn’s season finished after crash
Lindsey Vonn landed hard and tumbled face first with a piercing shriek.
NE Ohio gas prices jump 16 cents
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Northeast Ohio gas prices jumped 16 cents this week to $3.546 per
Gun checks fell 10% in Jan.
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of federal background checks for firearms sales declined
Ohio man recovers 300-year-old Bible
Associated Press MARYSVILLE, Ohio A central Ohio man’s heart sank when he realized that burglars
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