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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
New flight service to Oklahoma could expand to Youngstown-Warren airport
In order to better serve the growing oil and gas operations in Northeast Ohio, daily flight service from Cleveland to Oklahoma City begins Thursday.
Stoneridge workers eligible for federal assistance
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Avon, announced that approximately 20 workers at Stoneridge Inc. here are eligible to apply for worker adjustment assistance through the U.S. Department of Labor.
Poland zoning board rejects senior housing complex
A proposed 51-unit, subsidized, independent senior living complex will not come to the village.
Poland trustees OK new police wage system
Poland trustees OK new police wage system POLAND Township trustees approved a new starting wage
Pittsburgh pastor wants social media fast for Lent
Pittsburgh pastor wants social media fast for Lent
Warrant: Son, wife also suspects in Del. court shooting
Warrant: Son, wife also suspects in Del. court shooting
Shipyard: Rotted frame in sunken ship not fixed
Shipyard: Rotted frame in sunken ship not fixed PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP) — A Maine shipyard official
Serial killer wrongly issued razor before suicide
Serial killer wrongly issued razor before suicide ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Confessed serial killer
Judge to hear arguments on Bulger’s immunity claim
Judge to hear arguments on Bulger’s immunity claim BOSTON (AP) — Attorneys for reputed gangster
Woman charged in lover’s death resumes testimony
Woman charged in lover’s death resumes testimony PHOENIX (AP) — A woman charged in the 2008 death
3 arrested in NJ videotaped stripping, whipping
3 arrested in NJ videotaped stripping, whipping NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Three people are under arrest
Should Jesus portrait remain in small Ohio school?
Should Jesus portrait remain in small Ohio school?
Fla. officer stabbed in prisoner escape to recover
Fla. officer stabbed in prisoner escape to recover DALLAS (AP) — Police say a Florida detective
Barry Bonds seeks dismissal of felony conviction
Barry Bonds seeks dismissal of felony conviction SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A lawyer for Barry Bonds has
10 jail days and fine for dad who drove drunk with son
10 jail days and fine for dad who drove drunk with son NILES A Niles man whose blood-alcohol
Boil-water advisory lifted for Hubbard, Brookfield townships
Boil-water advisory lifted for Hubbard, Brookfield townships Hubbard The boil advisory issued
Bond revoked in Auburn tree poisoning case
Bond revoked in Auburn tree poisoning case OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) — A judge has revoked the bond of a
Propane leak was cause of Maine house explosion
Propane leak was cause of Maine house explosion BATH, Maine (AP) — The Maine fire marshal’s office
Soldier being buried 62 years after he disappeared
Soldier being buried 62 years after he disappeared CUMBERLAND, Md. (AP) — A Maryland family is
Pa. postal service contract driver charged with stealing mail
Pa. postal service contract driver charged with stealing mail
Report: Big Ten to no longer schedule FCS schools
Report: Big Ten to no longer schedule FCS schools.
Villanova U. building reopening after lab accident
Villanova U. building reopening after lab accident VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — A Villanova University
Coast Guard Academy workers busted for sex on job
Coast Guard Academy workers busted for sex on job NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — Officials at the U.S.
PR firm no longer represents D&L Energy
PR firm no longer represents D&L Energy YOUNGSTOWN — ShaleComm, a public relations and
Free gardening program open to Youngstown residents
Free gardening program open to Youngstown residents
Man convicted of killing Eddy Curry’s ex, daughter
Man convicted of killing Eddy Curry’s ex, daughter CHICAGO (AP) — A jury has convicted a Chicago
Ky. pastor wants snakes that were confiscated in Tenn.
Ky. pastor wants snakes that were confiscated in Tenn. MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (AP) — An eastern Kentucky
Ex-LAPD officer believed dead; gunshot, then fire
Ex-LAPD officer believed dead; gunshot, then fire BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. (AP) — As police scoured
Teen sentenced in stabbing at middle school
Teen sentenced in stabbing at middle school SINKING SPRING, Pa. (AP) — A 14-year-old boy has been
Officials probe fires at Temple U. building
Officials probe fires at Temple U. building PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Federal authorities are
Jawaan Evans wanted in 1997 killing
A Youngstown man is one of six suspects charged with the 1997 shooting death of a man in Ashtabula.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Beaver Creek Sportsman Club, 14480 Washingtonville Road, Washingtonville, will serve fish or
Black History show to be at Method 8
Black History show to be at Method 8 BOARDMAN Method 8 Studio, 4800 Market St., second floor,
Beatitude House receives grant for child advocacy
Beatitude House received a $3,300 grant from the Diocese of Ohio Episcopal Community Services to support the Child Advocacy Program in Youngstown.
Youngstown BOE approves tax abatement for Federal Bldg.
The city school board passed a resolution Tuesday supporting a 12-year, 100 percent tax abatement to The Gatta Company LLC for the remodeling of the Federal Building.
Canfield tops Liberty for Muckleroy’s 100th win
Behind 21 points from Andrew Midgley, the Cardinals survived 23 points from Liberty’s Asim Pleas.
Ohio EPA grants permit to keep Poland landfill active for 80 more years
The Ohio EPA has granted a permit to double the capacity of the Carbon-Limestone Landfill in Poland Township, thereby enabling it to accept waste for 80 more years.
Obama names Youngstown as model for new tech development
President Barack Obama used Youngstown and its $70 million advanced manufacturing hub as a model for the development and growth of new technology in his State of the Union address.
Raiders’ pressure flusters Spartans
Harding used full-court pressure to force 22 turnovers.
Rep. Tim Ryan: Meeting with gun owners productive
Ryan meets with pro-gun representatives, plans to propose legislation
Youngstown mail ops to move to Cleveland Feb. 23
The Feb. 23 move of mail cancellation from Youngstown to Cleveland comes about a year before the complete closing of the downtown Youngstown mail processing center.
Running at YSU proves no hurdle for LaBrae star
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Even though Megan Gunther had competed at several indoor track
Standohar’s jump shot lifts Girard over Struthers
Evan Standohar’s jumper with 1.5 seconds remaining was the difference.
Kravitz Jewish Deli Celebrates Mardi Gras
Kravitz's offers paczki day during Fat Tuesday
Sweet treats for 7-month-old Jackson Diaz
North Elementary students, parents and staff offered about 800 sweets at a bake sale to benefit Jackson Diaz, 7 months, who has Apert syndrome
Howland boys overcome slow start vs. Lakeview
After a slow start, Howland’s boys basketball team dominated Lakeview in a 62-43 victory on Tuesday night.
Hagan criticizes two state agencies over dumping cleanup
Says agencies provided a ‘shameful disservice’
Warren mayor gives black-history speech to Jefferson students
Mayor Doug Franklin told the children at the Jefferson K-8 school Tuesday for Black History Month that his proudest professional moment was being elected Warren’s first black mayor.
Open enrollment applications available Feb. 25 at South Range
South Range will begin accepting completed applications March 4.
Speaker Harwood: Believe in yourselves
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A key factor in positively transforming communities
Man gets 11 years in robbery of realtor
The convicted man was on parole for a previous robbery in a different state.
Canfield Presbyterian to host joint Ash Wednesday choir
Tom Scurich, director of music at Canfield Presbyterian Church, leads the choir in rehearsal. The choir and members of five other Presbyterian church choirs will participate in a community Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m. today at the Canfield church.
Hagel deserves second look
Opinion: I know from watching the recent Senate confirmation hearing what Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., thinks
oddly enough
oddly enough Suspect charged with stealing sheriff’s newspaper CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa Deputy
Passengers on disabled ship in Gulf of Mexico face dirty conditions
Associated Press HOUSTON The head of Carnival Cruise Lines said Tuesday his company was working
Teen comedians sought for show
Austintown Area teen comedians can sign up for stage time at the All-Teen Comedy Revue, a show at
Police looking for suspect in murder of South Side man
The suspect is the nephew of the murdered man.
Township chooses new assistant fire chief, swears in new police officers
Austintown Township trustees picked a new second-in-command to Fire Chief Andy Frost III, and three new police officers were sworn in to fill vacancies at the police department.
Pope Benedict XVI takes a historic step in stepping down
Editorial: Few men willingly relinquish great power or position. King Edward VIII did it in 1936, abdicating
Girls high school basketball standings
(Through Monday’s games) X-league champion; Y-co-champions independents All Youngstown
METRO DIGEST || Beatitude House
Beatitude House youngstown Beatitude House received a $3,300 grant from the Diocese of Ohio
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 28.73 .13 Avalon
Black History play Saturday and Sunday in Boardman
Actors in the play will be Brian West, who will also host the event, Kyra McKinney, Dwayne Berger and India McDowell.
Obama: GOP should back my plan
Associated Press WASHINGTON Uncompromising and politically emboldened, President Barack Obama
Williams: Phantoms surging, even if crowds are not
The Phantoms’ future is up in the air, but the team is on a roll.
UAW members to have protest rally
UAW members to have protest rally Salem Local members of the United Auto Workers union will
Today in history
Today is Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13, the 44th day of 2013. There are 321 days left in the year.
Hamburger history
Hamburger history In 1969, Dave Thomas opened his first Wendy’s restaurant in Columbus, Ohio,
‘Haven’ proves too safe
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service The movies based on the novels of Nicholas Sparks
Senate panel approves Hagel
Associated Press WASHINGTON A bitterly divided Senate panel on Tuesday approved President Barack
IOC decides to toss wrestling from Olympics
For wrestling, this may have been the ultimate body slam: getting tossed out of the Olympic rings.
Dr. Carson should apologize to Obama
Opinion: Our politics have become so polarized and corrupted that a president of the United States cannot
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
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Gabriele Holbrook and Jared Paskei, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 9.
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Terrorists at war with US
Opinion: Random thoughts on the passing scene: I can’t get excited by the question of whether Sen. Robert
Tringheses' Cornersburg Italian Specialties New owners carry on the carryout
They make a great sandwich for those on the run as well as a great takeout counter for dinner.
Law protects gun industry
Opinion: By Adam Schiff Los Angeles Times Last summer, David Garcia was sentenced to life in prison for
Healthy recipes for Lent
Family Features Cooking nutritious — and delicious — meatless meals for Lent has never been
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Commissioners, 10 a.m., commissioner’s hearing room, second
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS, Bankruptcies
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ricky W. Robison, 34, of 232 S. Hazelwood Ave.,
Hungry hearts
Hungry hearts Ross and Steph Morrone are taking their appetites to a restaurant that they’ve never
Shrove Tuesday is all about pancakes and sausage
Mount Olivet United Church of Christ hosts annual event
birthdays
birthdays Actress Kim Novak is 80. Actor George Segal is 79. Singer-bassist-actor Peter Tork of
Senate OKs renewal of anti-violence act
Senate OKs renewal of anti-violence act WASHINGTON By a robust bipartisan majority, the Senate
Internet cafes as interlopers
Opinion: Internet cafes as interlopers Toledo Blade: Internet sweepstakes cafes are near the top of the
Body found in rubble of burned cabin
Associated Press BIG BEAR lake, Calif. The extraordinary manhunt for the former Los Angeles
Pirates’ history doesn’t scare Martin
Russell Martin is not frightened by the Pittsburgh Pirates’ streak of 20 consecutive losing seasons.
UN Security Council condemns latest N. Korean nuclear test
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS A united U.N. Security Council strongly condemned North
Delgros denied parole for 10 more years
Judith Delgros will spend at least 10 more years in prison for killing her husband and son.
Mahoning Valley premiere of “Avenue Q” opens Friday at Playhouse
The Mahoning Valley premiere of “Avenue Q” will open Friday at the Youngstown Playhouse. Here are
Fired Warren school employee files suit, seeks reinstatement
Former school worker sues to get job back
Report: Shale industry employs more than 167,000 people in Ohio
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS More than 167,000 people were working in Ohio’s growing
Police: Wife kills former Penn player over child porn
A member of the University of Pennsylvania’s 1979 Final Four team was fatally stabbed by his wife.
Lenten recipes
Lenten recipes Cooking nutritious — and delicious — meatless meals for Lent has never been easier.
‘ER’ star Anthony Edwards returns on ‘Zero Hour’
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK A decade after Dr. Mark Greene hung up his white
Communities must be vigilant
Opinion: Communities must be vigilant God rest Teddy Foltz and bless those that care about him, and seek
Small-business owners still pessimistic, survey finds
Associated Press NEW YORK Small-business owners have started 2013 with low expectations for the
Love is in the air
Family Features Chocolates? Roses? Been there, done that. Everyone wants to make sure the special
Chocolate for your guy
Chocolate for your guy Many women will receive a box of chocolates on Valentine’s Day. Here’s a
Man charged with vandalism after mall disturbance
Michael F. Lewis was charged following a weekend disturbance at a Southern Park Mall department store that caused at least $13,000 in damage.
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