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Columbiana task force arrests 3 on meth charges
The Columbiana County Drug Task Force arrested three people on methamphetamine charges Thursday.
Kansas, Okla., Mo. pummeled by today's snow storm
Powdery snow bombarded much of the nation's midsection Thursday, leaving as much as 17 inches in some places, shutting down airports, schools and state legislatures.
Local bands to perform at SMASH concert Saturday
The traffic-safety initiative SMASH — Students Making a Safer Highway — will have a concert at the Newton Falls Community Center, 52 E. Quarry St., from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday.
Drew Peterson sentenced to 38 years for murder
Drew Peterson sentenced to 38 years for murder JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Drew Peterson — the swaggering
Health officials: Flu shot did poor job against worst bug in seniors
Health officials: Flu shot did poor job against worst bug in seniors
Last 2 Ohio Amish defendants appeal their convictions
Last 2 Ohio Amish defendants appeal their convictions
Boil-water order issued for Columbiana trailer park
Boil-water order issued for Columbiana trailer park
DC pairing Batman, Superman in new title
DC pairing Batman, Superman in new title PHILADELPHIA (AP) — DC Entertainment says it will unveil
Man, woman charged in high-speed chase in Youngstown
Man, woman charged in high-speed chase in Youngstown
Drought forecast to linger, spread in Plains, West
Drought forecast to linger, spread in Plains, West OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Climate experts say the
Youngstown pastor wants to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with thieves
Youngstown pastor wants to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with thieves
TV star Ed O’Neill to receive an honorary YSU degree
TV star Ed O’Neill to receive an honorary YSU degree YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown native and television
SCOTUS won’t lift stay of execution for Ga. inmate
SCOTUS won’t lift stay of execution for Ga. inmate ATLANTA (AP) — The execution of a Georgia man
David Venerose Jr. gets probation on 2 felony charges, makes restitution
David Venerose Jr. gets probation on 2 felony charges, makes restitution
Sandusky notifies trial court he plans to appeal
Sandusky notifies trial court he plans to appeal HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Jerry Sandusky’s attorneys
Rapper Ja Rule leaves NY prison in gun case
Rapper Ja Rule leaves NY prison in gun case ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Platinum-selling rapper Ja Rule
Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli troops
Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli troops RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Hundreds of
Rolling gun battle on Las Vegas Strip leaves 3 dead, 3 injured
Rolling gun battle on Las Vegas Strip leaves 3 dead, 3 injured LAS VEGAS - Rolling gunfire between
Police: Women poured hot sauce in boy’s eyes
Police: Women poured hot sauce in boy’s eyes WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (AP) — Police in Utah say two
3 dead, several hurt in Las Vegas Strip shooting
3 dead, several hurt in Las Vegas Strip shooting LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police say three people are dead
Lou Vega named interim director of Mahoning County recycling division
Lou Vega named interim director of Mahoning County recycling division YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning
Nike suspends contract with Oscar Pistorius
Nike suspends contract with Oscar Pistorius PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Nike Inc. has suspended its
No bomb found at Mahoning County High School after threat
No bomb found at Mahoning County High School after threat YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County High School
Small jet crash kills 5 in eastern Georgia
Small jet crash kills 5 in eastern Georgia THOMSON, Ga. (AP) — The National Transportation Safety
US stocks follow European markets lower
US stocks follow European markets lower Stocks are opening lower on Wall Street as traders worried
Jury set for fourth day of Melvin deliberations
Jury set for fourth day of Melvin deliberations PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania jury is
Pa. gaming board OKs table games at Nemacolin
Pa. gaming board OKs table games at Nemacolin FARMINGTON, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Gaming
Police probe who fired fatal shot in standoff
Police probe who fired fatal shot in standoff WARMINSTER, Pa. (AP) — Police still aren’t sure who
Judge: US Steel can test new employees for booze
Judge: US Steel can test new employees for booze PITTSBURGH (AP) — A federal judge in Pittsburgh
League invites public to information meeting
League invites public to information meeting YOUNGSTOWN The public is invited to the next League
Kids Shine for a Cure benefit scheduled April 27
The benefit is set for April 27 at Austintown Township Park.
Canfield relay team chasing swimming gold
The Cardinals enter this weekend’s state meet with a legitimate shot at their first relay gold.
Warren woman sentenced to 15 years to life for killing daughter
Joy Hodge has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for killing her 15-month-old daughter
Men plead guilty in Youngstown double murder
Family members of the victims said the prison terms are not long enough.
Scalzo: Eargle knows his college career is winding down
YSU senior Damian Eargle ‘nose’ his college career is winding down.
Lakeview’s Lewises partners in life and on court
Adam and Sarah Lewis are on the bench together at Lakeview.
Swisher’s demeanor never seems to change
In Nick Swisher’s world, it’s 80 and sunny, not a cloud in sight.
Oakland theater presents two original baseball plays in a doubleheader Play ball!
The plays — “For the Record” and “Rain Delay” — were written by area playwrights Bernie Appugliese and Cheryl Lilko Games, respectively, and both will be getting their premiere as a fully staged production.
Boardman native to appear on Jay Leno show Friday
Amber Bohac, a 19-year-old Boardman High School graduate, moved to Los Angeles in November to pursue a career as an actress.
Hillbilly Way isn’t feeling the pressure
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com It was exactly five years ago last month when the
Fundraising under way to continue YSU English Fest
Organizers hope to raise $100,000 by this spring or summer to keep the 35-year annual spring festival going.
Hagan would raise tax on oil, gas drilling
The increase would go to local governments and to schools
‘Dating Sucks’ pokes fun at relationships
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Robert Dennick Joki turns his eye — and his wit
Grateful cat purrs loudly when cared for after his Valentine’s Day roadside abandonment
Valentine, the cat abandoned Feb. 14 on Sharrott Road and rescued by police, will be ready for adoption after he is nursed back to health.
Numbers don't lie for Rascal Flatts
Since the turn of the century, Rascal Flatts has sold more than 21 million albums, 25 million digital downloads and recorded 14 No. 1 hits.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK 21 and Over (R) Cinema South: Th. 10 Dark Skies (PG-13) Regal Austintown:
Obama firm on deadly force
Opinion: The debate over the use of deadly force against an American who is on foreign soil and has ties to
Gambling shifts dollars
Opinion: News-Democrat, Belleville (Ill.): It’s often said that a rising tide lifts all boats, but maybe not
Amber Bohac gets a hug from Jay Leno. Bohac got a visit from the talk-show host and demonstrated her
Amber Bohac gets a hug from Jay Leno. Bohac got a visit from the talk-show host and demonstrated her
Scientists put 3-D printing to use to help grow a replacement ear
Associated Press WASHINGTON Printing out body parts? Cornell University researchers showed it’s
Canfield City Council enters into contract with consultant for safety upgrades
Phase II of a street safety upgrade project will commence with the help of a new engineering consultant, as approved by Canfield City Council on Wednesday.
Trial continues
Trial continues WARREN Testimony continued Wednesday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court in
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
black history month UAW celebrates diversity at GM
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com LORDSTOWN The sounds emanating from the West Plant at General
Obama considers weighing in on Supreme Court gay-marriage case
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration is quietly considering urging the Supreme
Phantoms to offer family fun at game Sunday
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms hockey team will have Family Day this Sunday
Negro League player encourages Choffin students
White players stayed at a downtown hotel, but black players weren’t permitted
Port takes another step toward rail line and facility at airport
The Western Reserve Port Authority has taken a second step toward extending a railroad line two
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 28.70 —.02 Avalon
The A.C.T., 930 Sharpsville Road, Sharon, Pa.
The A.C.T., 930 Sharpsville Road, Sharon, Pa. Sun: DJ Pat Tucci Karaoke, 9 p.m. Backyard Bar and
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Horizon Science Academy governing board, 6 p.m., 3403 Southern Blvd., Youngstown.
An economic boon
Opinion: By C. NICOLE MASON McClatchy-Tribune President Obama’s call to raise the minimum wage is a
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Helping Hands in Action Ministry, 2143 Jacobs Road, Youngstown, food and
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
‘Torture’ in America’s prisons
Opinion: WASHINGTON “Zero Dark Thirty,” a nominee for Sunday’s Oscar as Best Picture, reignited debate
Pain at the pump: Gas prices keep rising
According to AAA, rising prices are being propelled by more expensive crude, regional refinery issues and the approaching switch to summer-blend gasoline.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Try onion syrup for coughs
Q. When we were children, our mother made us a cough syrup by slicing an onion and covering the
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Douglas E. Myers, 54, of 305 Sleepy Hollow Drive,
Theater adds another ‘Oz’ performance
Staff report COLUMBIANA Crown Theater Productions has added a performance of “The Wizard of Oz”
Governor on the right track with severance tax proposal
Editorial: It has been almost a year since we first came out in support of Gov. John Kasich’s plan to increase
"Pittsburgh Batman" rises from mind of Grand Buffet
Back in the early 2000s, Nyabinghi had the coolest rock shows in Youngstown.
Free health fair
Free health fair YOUNGSTOWN Humility of Mary Health Partners Cancer Centers is offering a free
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2013. There are 313 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
“Community” *(8 p.m., NBC): Abed makes a new friend at an “Inspector
“Community” *(8 p.m., NBC): Abed makes a new friend at an “Inspector Spacetime” fan convention
If you go
If you go Who: Spastic Hearts, with Laws and the Oxnards When: 10 p.m. Saturday Where: Cedars
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Robin Roberts returns to ‘GMA’ after absence NEW YORK Five months after having a
Chesapeake Energy board finds no wrongdoing by CEO
Associated Press NEW YORK An investigation by Chesapeake Energy Corp.’s board of directors into
Gas leak reported before KC blast
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. A day after a natural-gas explosion leveled a popular
NEO regional consortium exec to talk to Mahoning commissioners
The commissioners will hear Hunter Morrison, executive director of the Northeast Ohio Sustainable Communities Consortium, discuss the Vibrant NEO 2040 Plan.
Amateur boxing card set for March 9 at St. Mary’s
A 15-fight amateur boxing show is set for Saturday, March 9.
F.N.B. dividend
F.N.B. dividend hermitage, pa. F.N.B. Corp., the parent company of First National Bank of
State swimming | Area qualifiers
Division I Boys Boardman: Ryan Bailey (100 breast, 100 butterfly) Warren Harding: Dylan
Man says he was stabbed by stranger in his apartment
Matthew C. Williams of Mahoning Avenue Northwest suffered a stab wound of the neck and forearm early
Ringleader in Amish attacks files appeal
Ringleader in Amish attacks files appeal CLEVELAND The ringleader of 16 Amish found guilty in
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Escape antics of ‘Houdini Horse’ caught on video MIDLAND, Mich. With her escape-
Body found in hotel water tank ID’d
Associated Press LOS ANGELES British tourist Michael Baugh and his wife said water had only
Notice of intent
Notice of intent AUSTINTOWN Members of the Austintown Education Association voted unanimously
Weathersfield schools demo begins in June
Part of Seaborn Elementary will be torn down and an addition will be made to the building. Interior work will be done at the high school.
Kerry, Panetta warn of budget cuts
Associated Press WASHINGTON Secretary of State John Kerry says the greatest challenge to U.S.
Late goal lifts Flyers past Penguins
Jakub Voracek scored the go-ahead goal with 91 seconds left for Philadelphia.
Study: Adults get 11% of calories from fast food
Associated Press ATLANTA On an average day, U.S. adults get roughly 11 percent of their
Council approved an ordinance on a fracking-ban charter amendment
The mayor criticizes a Green Party candidate for campaigning at council meeting
Another setback for the Mahoning
Opinion: Another setback for the Mahoning It is sad for those of us who think there is still hope that
Erectile dysfunction drug and deafness
Q. I used Cialis several years ago for erectile dysfunction. After using it twice, I lost all the
Office relocated
Office relocated BOARDMAN Advanced Chiropractic & Rehab, Inc., has relocated its Boardman
US housing starts dip but remain at solid pace
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. homebuilders began work at a slower pace in January than in
Of course the national debt matters
Opinion: By William McKenzie The Dallas Morning News We Americans are stuck in domestic purgatory for
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Hobbit,SDRq directed by Jim Canacci, Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre,
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