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Card sharks attend Shepherd event
The Poland branch of the Shepherd of the Valley (SOV) hosted its monthly card show Jan. 30 for seniors, both within SOV and in the ...
D&L owner charged, workers claim ordered to lie
U.S. Attorney Steven M. Dettelbach, from left, talks with Youngstown Mayor Chuck Sammarone, Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains and state Rep. Bob Hagan before a ...
St. Charles shows school spirit
In a combination with Catholic Schools Week, St. Charles School hosted a spirit day rally Feb. 1 for all of the sports and activities teams ...
SJIHM students showcase science and design projects
Sixth- and eighth-grade students at St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary School participated in a science and design fair at their school Jan. 30
Students put their hearts into fundraiser
Hilltop Elementary School students celebrated American Heart Month by participating in the American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart Program. The students learned about heart ...
Stories published February 15, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Area daddys, daughters connect tonight at annual Boardman event
Few things are more memorable in the life of a young girl than her first official night out with a guy — especially when that guy is a man she will love her entire life.
Businesses at and near the downtown intersection have seen a decline in customers
Business owners fume over closing of roads for $1M sewer project YOUNGSTOWN A major
Police seeking abuser who tossed 'Valentine' onto Sharrot Road Thursday
Valentine’s Day was not a sweet day for a cat shelter officials have named Valentine, but the feline is now safe and warm.
Pa. governor works to extend British firm's lottery bid
Pa. governor works to extend British firm's lottery bid
Ohio school shooting survivor advocates gun safety
Ohio school shooting survivor advocates gun safety
Columbus man tells 911 dispatcher he stabbed his wife
Columbus man tells 911 dispatcher he stabbed his wife
Funeral is held for NYC mom killed in Turkey
Funeral is held for NYC mom killed in Turkey NEW YORK (AP) — A New Yorker killed while vacationing
Asteroid buzzes, misses Earth — unlike meteor
Asteroid buzzes, misses Earth — unlike meteor CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The world is safe — at
Guantanamo flight diverted to Miami, light came on
Guantanamo flight diverted to Miami, light came on MIAMI (AP) — A flight headed from Guantanamo
$1M bond set for man charged with killing his uncle
$1M bond set for man charged with killing his uncle
Bunnies taking toll on cars at Denver airport
Bunnies taking toll on cars at Denver airport DENVER (AP) — Silly rabbits. The furry creatures
Ohio mom accused in teen fight defends actions
Ohio mom accused in teen fight defends actions CINCINNATI (AP) — A mother accused of helping her
Man carjacked on East Side
Man carjacked on East Side youngstown A 42-year-old Youngstown man told police a man pulled him
YNDC has community work day set for Saturday, volunteers needed
YNDC has work day set for Saturday, volunteers needed
Jury gets corruption case of former Detroit mayor
Jury gets corruption case of former Detroit mayor DETROIT (AP) — Jurors who sat through a five-
Boardman chiropractor pleads guilty to attempted theft and attempted insurance fraud
Boardman chiropractor pleads guilty to attempted theft and attempted insurance fraud YOUNGSTOWN
Mo. man to be freed on bond before murder retrial
Mo. man to be freed on bond before murder retrial PLATTSBURG, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge has
William Demchak is new PNC chief executive officer
William Demchak is new PNC chief executive officer
Akron-Canton airport sees possible boost in airline merger
Akron-Canton airport sees possible boost in airline merger
Passengers cheer escape from ‘horrible’ cruise
Passengers cheer escape from ‘horrible’ cruise MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Passengers who finally escaped
Dorner’s remains ID’d, cause of death unclear
Dorner’s remains ID’d, cause of death unclear LOS ANGELES (AP) — Investigators determined fairly
Ex-mayor’s $1 billion gambling woes stun San Diego
Ex-mayor’s $1 billion gambling woes stun San Diego SAN DIEGO (AP) — Maureen O’Connor was a
Man could face death in toddler’s killing
Man could face death in toddler’s killing UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A judge says a southwestern
Erie’s Presque Isle Downs adds 2 racehorse barns
Erie’s Presque Isle Downs adds 2 racehorse barns ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Presque Isle Downs & Casino is
Closing arguments set in Justice Melvin’s trial
Closing arguments set in Justice Melvin’s trial PITTSBURGH (AP) — Closing arguments are set to
CLUB CALENDAR
BOOSTERS Girard High School Athletic Boosters will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the high school
Fish dinners will be served today
Fish dinners served GIRARD Girard Knights of Columbus will feature fish dinners at the hall, 122
Valley economy to get $30M lift from GM profits, workers to get $6,750
Even as profits fall, workers at Lordstown will receive $6,750 in profit share
Card sharks attend Shepherd event
The Poland branch of the Shepherd of the Valley (SOV) hosted its monthly card show Jan. 30 for seniors, both within SOV and in the community.
Nick Mancini writes Boardman wrestling history
At the behest of his son and star pupil, Boardman wrestling coach Dom Mancini packed up and traveled America the past two years on a quest for the top wrestling competitions in the country.
Chapel of Friendly Bells hosts 8 walk-in weddings
Couples make commitments during Valentine’s Day ceremonies at Trintiy United Methodist Church in Youngstown
Brookfield defense stymies Bristol
Ally Jones became the second Panther to reach 1,000 career points and rebounds.
McDonald officials reject arming teachers
Cops hired; McDonald school officials decided against the idea of having teachers armed with guns.
Schlegel’s late free throws help YSU rally past UWM
Heidi Schlegel made six free throws in the final 26 seconds for the Penguins.
Hubbard council to consider new senior center on Elmwood, Gary
Hubbard will a have public meeting to vote on a zoning change for a potential $7 million joint senior care facility.
Russian native shows sculpting talent at YSU workshop
As the slabs of clay that lay before him gradually morphed into a human face, ceramic artist Sergei Isupov politely chatted with the crowd before him.
Technology takes literacy to new levels
The story time, led by librarian Katherina Matasic, began with an interactive version of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.”
Fitch girls claim AAC American title
Fitch girls claim AAC American title The Austintown Fitch girls bowling team captured the All-
Ryan, Johnson introduce bills to bring Hoerig back from Brazil
Area congressmen team up on return of Claudia Hoerig
Canfield Historical Society hosts President Harding exhibit
A Trumbull County man is displaying his collection of Warren G. Harding's personal items at the Canfield Historical Society
Rift widens between Youngstown council, thrift store owners
Business operated without required permit and waiver
'Mathletes' compete in 30th annual event at YSU
Middle school students demonstrated their math expertise at the event
D&L owner charged, workers claim ordered to lie
U.S. Attorney Steven M. Dettelbach, from left, talks with Youngstown Mayor Chuck Sammarone, Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains and state Rep. Bob Hagan before a press conference Thursday at the B&O Station, downtown announcing a federal charge against Ben Lupo of D&L Energy and Hardrock Excavating after state officials witnessed Lupo workers dumping hazardous waste into a storm sewer.
West Blvd. celebrates Right to Read Week
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com To kick off National Right to Read Week, West Boulevard
St. Charles shows school spirit
In a combination with Catholic Schools Week, St. Charles School hosted a spirit day rally Feb. 1 for all of the sports and activities teams in the winter season in the school gymnasium.
Milk mustache campaign spreads at AMS
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com The student council from Austintown Middle School was given a
Hundreds of fashion statements for 100th day
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com To celebrate the 100th day of school, Lynn Kirk Elementary
Canfield youth wrestlers place at OYWA state tourney
For the second year in a row, the Canfield Wrestling Club finished in the top 10 at the Ohio Youth
First-grader makes third Locks of Love donation
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Lauren Runion, daughter of Sue and Ron Runion, is on a
Junior Group of Goodwill hosts gala and auction
The annual Junior Group of Goodwill Antique and Collectible Auction will be held March 1-2 at
PTSA Band Jam features big acts
The Fitch High School Parent Teacher Student Association will sponsor Band Jam on March 1 from 7 to
Pee Wee Phantoms go 3-1 during western Ohio swing
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee AA team traveled to Cincinnati and Dayton Feb. 2-3 to play Team Ohio
Boardman boys indoor track competes at WATTS
The Boardman boys indoor track team competed at Youngstown State University on Feb. 3 at the new
PTSA Band Jam features big acts
The Fitch High School Parent Teacher Student Association will sponsor Band Jam on March 1 from 7 to
SJIHM students showcase science and design projects
Sixth- and eighth-grade students at St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary School participated in a science and design fair at their school Jan. 30
Library story time features snow theme
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted a snow-themed story time for
Poland briefs
Fireman’s spaghetti dinner set March 3 The Poland Fireman’s Association annual spaghetti dinner
Pee Wees go 3-1 during western Ohio swing
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee AA team traveled to Cincinnati and Dayton Feb. 2-3 to play Team Ohio
Poland Rotary hosts charity dinner and derby
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com In an effort to raise money for 15 different local charities,
Joni Maga v Bryan Sereny
Dr. Joni Marie Maga of Boardman and Bryan Edmond Sereny of Miami, Fla., exchanged vows April 13 in
Girls indoor track season under way
The Boardman girls indoor track team competed in the Youngstown State University Indoor Meet on Feb.
Robinwood Lane tastes some wombat stew
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Robinwood Lane Elementary School hosted an assembly with
Jessica M. Griswold v Jordan E. Zamary
St. Columba Cathedral provided the setting Aug. 4 as Jessica Marie Griswold and Jordan E. Zamary,
Boardman briefs
Herb growers meeting set for Tuesday The Holborn Herb Growers Guild will meet on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Amanda Varone v Greg McGlynn
Amanda Varone and Greg McGlynn, both of Austintown, were united in marriage June 23 at Immaculate
Austintown sports briefs
Chili cook-off set for March 9 Austintown Little Falcons’ first Chili Cook-off Fundraiser is set
Gay/Straight Coalition meets Saturday
The coalition was founded to support people of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community and corresponding organizations in the Mahoning Valley.
Presidents Day
Presidents Day What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Secrets revealed after pope’s resignation
Associated Press VATICAN CITY For an institution devoted to eternal light, the Vatican has
Trumbull elections board disqualifies 3 from primary
Petition problems eliminate three candidates from May 7 primary
Olympian faces charge of murder
Associated Press PRETORIA, South Africa Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee sprinter dubbed
Senate GOP blocks Hagel nomination
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked the nomination of former GOP
Sectional wrestLing tournaments at a glance
Where area wrestling teams compete today and Saturday in sectional tournaments: DIVISION I At
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Ill. family’s syrup-making is mistaken for meth lab ANNA, Ill. An Illinois family
Don’t return to the bad old days
Opinion: Don’t return to the bad old days Lock Beachum made a state- ment at a recent school board meeting
Weathersfield Township Recycling center proposed
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Town- ship trustees fielded questions
Junior Group of Goodwill hosts gala and auction
The annual Junior Group of Goodwill Antique and Collectible Auction will be held March 1-2 at
Canfield Soccer Club regains priority use of soccer fields
After almost a year of uncertainty and an interrupted fall season, the Canfield Soccer Club will now be back for summer soccer after settling a dispute with Canfield Township trustees.
US jobless claims fall sharply
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON The outlook for the U.S. job market
Crippled ship docks in Ala.
Associated Press MOBILE, Ala. A cruise ship disabled for five nightmarish days in the Gulf
LA cop seeking revenge researched two victims
Associated Press BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. Court documents show fugitive ex-cop Christopher Dorner
It’s not easy to quit
Opinion: By Lane Filler Newsday So just how long do I want to live, anyway? It’s a question I’ve been
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Downton’ star: I haven’t seen the show NEW YORK Millions of people have watched
Polluters damage environment and endanger energy industry
Editorial: No one should be surprised that the dumping of oil-field waste into the Mahoning River by Ben W.
Ohio to let feds run health exchange
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio officials Thursday confirmed the state’s intentions not to run
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 28.63 —.09 Avalon
Matchbox Twenty expands sound on ‘North’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For all of the love Matchbox Twenty has garnered over the
Even witches can be ‘Beautiful’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Young love, so sorely tested by vampirism and zombification
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Avenue Q,” 7:30 p.m.: Opening night for the Youngstown
Ohio wise to hedge its bets
Opinion: Ohio wise to hedge its bets Marietta Times: Ohio officials will hedge their bets on state revenue
First Niles logs profit of $241K for 2012
First Niles logs profit of $241K for 2012 NILES First Niles Financial Inc., the holding company
GOP blasts new Dem budget plan
Associated Press WASHINGTON A new plan by Senate Democrats to head off severe spending cuts in
Obama recycling old, failed ideas
Opinion: President Obama’s approach to so-called “climate change” appears to include recycling old ideas.
Buffett’s firm dips into $23B Heinz ketchup deal
By CANDICE CHOI and JOSH FUNK AP Business Writers NEW YORK Billionaire Warren Buffett is
American, US Airways merger creates a giant
By JOSHUA FREED and DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writers DALLAS US Airways CEO Doug Parker has
Predictable partisan divide
Opinion: On a night when President Barack Obama appealed for a bipartisan approach to national problems from
Bonus hoops: Newton Falls captures record 19th victory in OT
Danielle King set a career mark for assists
Ohio State survives scare from Northwestern
Deshaun Thomas scored 11 of his 22 points in the last seven minutes.
Activist blasts Mahoning leaders for water sale to CNX Gas
Anti-fracking activist castigates commissioners for selling county water to CNX Gas Co. for a Blott Road drilling site in Jackson Township in the Meander watershed.
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Thursday: The Warren JFK High graduate shot a par 71 in Thursday’s first round of the PGA Tour’s
birthdays
birthdays Actress Claire Bloom is 82. Songwriter Brian Holland (Holland-Dozier-Holland) is 72.
Today in history
Today is Friday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2013. There are 319 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Grand jury gets case
Grand jury gets case WARREN The criminal case against Honey D. Woodgett Price, 41, a former
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert W. Purnell, 47, of 6042 Herons Circle,
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, plus
Poland library hosts ‘Appy Hour’
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Poland librarian Missy Williams led a session to help older
Middle school wrestlers win EOWL championship
The Canfield Village Middle School seventh and eighth-grade wrestling team won its second straight
Canfield swimmers advance to districts
The Canfield High School boys and girls swim team competed at the University of Akron Feb. 7-9
Band dinner, auction set for Feb. 23
The Canfield Band Parents Pasta Dinner and Chinese Auction Feb. 23 will feature dozens of baskets
Boardman sports briefs
Boardman HOF names being accepted Nominations for induction into the 2013 class of the Boardman
Austintown briefs
Church offers free dinner Smith Corners United Methodist Church will host a free dinner on
Junior Group of Goodwill hosts gala and auction
The annual Junior Group of Goodwill Antique and Collectible Auction will be held March 1-2 at
Canfield briefs
Quilt group meeting The February meeting of “That Quilt Group I Belong To” will be Tuesday at 6:30
Canfield sports briefs
Bunch, Whitehead capture JV league titles Jarod Bunch and Paul Whitehead captured titles as the
Poland youth wrestlers place
The Poland youth wrestling team competed has been competing in several postseason tournaments the
SJIHM students part of Digital Learning Day
Digital Learning Day, a national campaign to celebrate teachers and bring attention to how
A bit of optimism isn’t bad
Opinion: Skepticism is as much a part of the Mahoning Valley’s DNA as Brier/Briar Hill pizza, wedding soup,
Seventh-grade girls win AAC title
The Poland seventh-grad girls basketball team completed an undefeated season by winning the All-
Poland sports briefs
Sports activity fee set The Poland Local School Board instituted an activity fee, effective July
Students put their hearts into fundraiser
Hilltop Elementary School students celebrated American Heart Month by participating in the American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart Program. The students learned about heart health and raised money for the American Heart Association.
Poland physician to discuss procedure
Paul Lisko, the first patient to undergo atrial fibrillation ablation at St. Elizabeth Health Center
Goddard School accepting scholarship applicants
The Goddard School is now accepting applications for the 2013 Anthony A. Martino Memorial
Katherine Fisher v Royce Best
Katherine Lee Fisher and Royce Lee Best, both of Poland, were united in marriage during a ceremony
Brianna Wielbruda v Joseph Taormina
Father John Keehner heard the exchange of vows between Brianna Wielbruda and Joseph Taormina, both
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