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NWS issues winter weather advisory for Mahoning Valley; freezing rain and sleet expected
NWS issues winter weather advisory for Mahoning Valley; freezing rain and sleet expected
Civil case of friar accused of sex abuse in 2 states will go forward in Pa. despite his suicide
Civil case of friar accused of sex abuse in 2 states will go forward in Pa. despite his suicide
With new revenue, Colorado plans fracking study, more money for public schools
With new revenue, Colorado plans fracking study, more money for public schools Associated Press
YSU, EGCC heed the call for more attention to student retention
YSU, EGCC heed the call for more attention to student retention By DENISE DICK
Youngstown’s legendary Cedar’s Lounge is moving to the West Side
Youngstown’s legendary Cedar’s Lounge is moving to the West Side By GUY D’ASTOLFO
Brazil fire sparks memories for survivors of RI club blaze that killed 100, including Valley guitarist
Brazil fire sparks memories for survivors of RI club blaze that killed 100, including Valley
Overcrowding of female inmates burdens county jails in Ohio
Overcrowding of female inmates burdens county jails in Ohio Associated Press ATHENS, Ohio
Bankruptcies in Ohio drop 14 percent to six-year low
Bankruptcies in Ohio drop 14 percent to six-year low AKRON, Ohio Court statistics show the
232 killed in nightclub fire in Brazil; flare used by band targeted as cause
232 killed in nightclub fire in Brazil; flare used by band targeted as cause Associated Press
Himeses celebrate 50th anniversary with dinner
NEW MIDDLETOWN Mr. and Mrs. Don Himes of New Middletown celebrated their 50th anniversary Jan. 26
Brays honored for 50th at dinner party
BROOKFIELD A dinner party took place Dec. 29 at Cafe 422, Niles, to honor Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Romes honored by family with dinner for 50th
LIBERTY Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rome of Liberty celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 29 at
Danko-McAtee will exchange vows in June
Tom and Cheryl Danko of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Carly Danko, also of Canfield, and Greg McAtee of Boardman.
Jennifer Harmon, Chad Wright to wed Oct. 12
CLEVELAND Jennifer M. Harmon, formerly of Berlin Center, and Chad E. Wright, formerly of
Bethany Camp, Andrew Meyer to wed April 6
BOARDMAN Nancy Camp of Boardman is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Bethany Nicole Camp,
Orsini and White-Lowther engagement told
Girard Rosemarie Orsini and Justin White-Lowther, both of Girard, are announcing their engagement.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
Second Chance to sponsor night at the races
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Second Chance Animal Rescue is sponsoring its 13th Annual Night at the
Winter benefit gala planned
Staff report BOARDMAN St. Vincent de Paul Society and Knights of Columbus Bishop Fenwick Council
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Ruritans meeting scheduled
Ruritans meeting SALEM Greenford Ruritan Club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Greenford
Snowflake Ball to benefit community
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The annual Snowflake Ball, sponsored by Epsilon Mu Omega Chapter of
Free tax filing services
One Step to Life Inc., 3610 Southern Blvd., will be providing free tax services for the 2012/2013 tax season. Ohio Benefit Bank is teaming up with One Step to Life Inc. to fulfill a wide variety of neighborhood needs.
Want to serve on Hubbard library's board of trustees?
The public library is accepting letters of interest for a position on its board of trustees.
Art exhibit by mentally ill at TAG this week
An exhibit of art work of all media created by people dealing with mental illness is on display at Trumbull Art Gallery, 191 East Market Street, through Friday.
Butler-area couple dead after murder-suicide
State police say a western Pennsylvania man and woman are dead in an apparent murder-suicide.
Riots break out after death sentences in Egypt
Relatives and angry young men rampaged through the Egyptian city of Port Said on Saturday in assaults that killed at least 27 people following death sentences for local fans involved in the country's worst bout of soccer violence.
Belin, Perry power Penguins over CSU
The Penguins trailed for all of 39 seconds en route to a decisive, and often dominant victory.
Varsity Blues: Have Valley hoops hit a low point?
It’s been 20 years since Brian Danilov led Campbell to the Division III state title, one of three won by Mahoning Valley teams in 1993 and 1994.
Boardman neighbors praised as lifesavers
Jeff and Wendy Thomas, of Boardman, sprang into action when their neighbor suffered a heart attack
Hurdle, Bell in town for YSU baseball breakfast
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle and MLB umpire Wally Bell attend YSU’s First Pitch Breakfast
Feb. 8 seminar to address firearms and mental illness
The seminar will address talking points such as guns in the wrong hands, assault weapons vs. handguns, mental disorders as a whole and suicide.
YSU women crush Loyola, 75-38
The Penguins put the game away in the first 10 minutes, jumping out to a 22-2 lead.
Youngstown schools accepting applications for specialty programs
Applications are for the 2013-2014 school year
Scalzo: Castrovince gets help in cancer recovery
The man’s name is Bill Castrovince. His life is about to change.
Poland native Girts jailed again after hearing
Staff report CLEVELAND A Poland native awaiting a third trial in the murder of his third wife is
Canfield Flower Mill remains problem for neighbors
A former flower mill in Canfield, which is in a state of disrepair, has been in legal proceedings for almost a year, and with the transfer of the property to a different owner, the process has to start all over again.
BASSETTI | Positive thoughts helped Spano finish 300 game
Paula Spano’s last roll in her 300 game wasn’t the best, but it worked.
Area Cub Scouts enjoy Freeze-Out 2013
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD It’s much more likely you will find 11-year-old
Eagle Watch Day in Pa. is Saturday
Observation stations will be manned and spotting scopes will be available to better observe the eagles.
Franciscan accused of sex crimes at JFK commits suicide
Just days after allegations of child sexual abuse against Brother Stephen Baker became public, the Franciscan Friar, above left, was found dead Saturday of a self-inflicted knife wound. Among many accusers who have come forward is Mike Munno of Cortland, second from left, and among those offering support to the alleged victims have been, Bishop George V. Murry of the Youngstown Diocese, center; Robert M. Hoatson, co-founder and president of the Livingston, N.J.-based Road to Recovery Inc. support group, and Judy Jones, right, of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests.
Macy’s no role model
Associated Press NEW YORK On “Shameless,” William H. Macy plays the world’s most deadbeat dad.
A new punch for old beer brands
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Two new beers rolling off Anheuser-Busch’s production lines in St. Louis
Additive manufacturing center receives boost to its credibility
Editorial: Its name doesn’t roll off the tongue as easily as GM Lordstown, V&M Star or Utica shale
RIDING EVEN HIGHER
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press PARKER, Texas The white two-story home with stately pillars
Stitching a route to bring jobs home
Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Not long ago, Jen Guarino looked around her J.W. Hulme handbag company
newsmakers
newsmakers Simon, Springsteen exhibits updated CLEVELAND The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and
Public pensions a travesty
Opinion: First a reminder about the public pension system in Ohio: It is shrouded in secrecy with regard to
For family sedans, Honda Accord leads the way
In recent months, many of the most popular midsized sedans have received major redesigns or notable
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. I love the movie “Groundhog Day,” starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. I’ve been to
The 5
Dick Van Dyke will get major props tonight when he is honored with the Life Achievement Award at the
publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Jan. 19
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “A Memory of Light” by Robert Jordan (Tor) 2. “The Fifth Assassin” by Brad
First Place, Covelli team up for a cause
First Place, Covelli team up for a cause wARREN First Place Bank and the Covelli Centre are
Searching for speakers that match well with T-2 tube amplifier
Q. I recently purchased a Neuhaus Labs T-2 vacuum tube amplifier, which I first saw on your site. In
Best place for Betz: behind bars
Editorial: Best place for Betz: behind bars The best that can be said about Gary Allan Betz is that he is a
Why are Oscars still separated by gender?
By LYNN ELBER AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Do Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Helen
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. Does Alex O’Loughlin from “Hawaii Five-0” really have
Universities must do more to control costs, help students
Opinion: By Peter Morici Baltimore Sun Colleges and universities charge too much, deliver too little and
New book is guide to variety of craft techniques
New book is guide to variety of craft techniques Want to try your hand at a new creative pursuit?
Austintown Dairy home-grown tribute to dad
The dairy distributes an unusually wide range of food products to stores across the area.
birthdays
birthdays Actor James Cromwell (“Babe”) is 73. Drummer Nick Mason of Pink Floyd is 68. Singer
Her path turns pain into purpose
Roberta Cykon assists women who want to reinvent their lives.
Pig Iron Press marks its 40th anniversary
Pig Iron Press marks its 40th anniversary YOUNGSTOWN Pig Iron Press will celebrate two
WHERE TO GET HELP
Numerous Mahoning Valley organizations provide shelter, food, clothing and other necessities for
limelightS & career paths
RETAIL Diane Theis of Boardman was recognized for her accomplishments in retailing at the Premier
MICRO UNITS
Associated Press NEW YORK Sam Neuman jokes that he doesn’t casually throw off his coat when he
Area bowling scores
NOTABLE Melissa Mettee’s 764 led Lucky Ladies at Holiday on Jan. 10 as well as her 268-701 leading
Kids were going to school in the cold in Ohio for a long time
Opinion: Since when is cold weath- er an anomaly in northeast Ohio? Without so much as a skiff of snow and
Azarenka outlasts Li for another Australian title
Victoria Azarenka had the bulk of the crowd against her, but successfully defended her title.
nfl | News & notes
Goodell not welcome: An effigy of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell dangles from the front porch of a
Burn pits suspected in vets’ illnesses
Associated Press WASHINGTON J.D. Williams didn’t think much about the smoke cloud that often
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD Jan. 20
Anti-abortion demonstrators march to US Supreme Court
Associated Press WASHINGTON Anti-abortion demonstrators from around the country marched through
Thousands march in DC for gun control
Associated Press WASHINGTON Thousands of people, many holding signs with names of gun-violence
SPORTS DIGEST | YSU swimmers fall to Green Bay, 175-123
YSU swimmers fall to Green Bay, 175-123 Green Bay, Wis. Youngstown State sophomore Ashley Dow
Blood Drives
today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Egyptians riot after soccer fans are sentenced to death
Associated Press CAIRO Relatives and angry young men rampaged through the Egyptian city of Port
BEST OF THE BEST Valley basketball players to earn Division I scholarships since 2000
BOYS Boardman: Terence Dials (Ohio State) Cardinal Mooney: Curtis Ingram (Wofford) Ursuline:
YSU brings out the best in students
Opinion: YSU brings out the best in students As I read Bertram de Souza’s column last Sunday concerning
Thompson powers OSU men past Penn State
With Big Ten-leading scorer Deshaun Thomas having an off day, the lithe 6-7 Sam Thompson stepped up for No. 14 Ohio State.
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2013. There are 338 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
MILESTONES
MILESTONES DOCTORS Chiropractic degree Jarek Esarco has received his doctor of chiropractic
Eddie DeBartolo enjoys life out of spotlight
Eddie DeBartolo offers guidance from a distance, mentoring nephew and 49ers CEO Jed York whenever asked or needed.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Campbell school board, 7 p.m., Room 310, Memorial High School, 280 Sixth St.
How cool? Ohio cool ...
Opinion: The DeBartolo-York families, with their berth in next Sunday’s Super Bowl, are riding a wave others
college basketball roundup | Saturday’s other games
No. 1 Duke 84, Maryland 64 DURHAM, N.C. Freshman Rasheed Sulaimon scored a season-high 25
Phantoms lose despite spirited rally
An early three-goal deficit spelled doom for the Youngstown Phantoms’ longest winning streak.
nhl roundup | Saturday’s games
Sharks 4, Avalanche 0 SAN JOSE, CALIF. Patrick Marleau became the second player in NHL history
US to provide more support to French
US to provide more support to French WASHINGTON The United States has decided to provide
Cortland fire leaves 4 families homeless
Staff report CORTLAND Four families were left homeless Saturday morning from a fire in a four-
Irving’s buzzer-beater lifts Cavaliers
Kyrie Irving made a 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left to give the Cleveland Cavaliers a 99-98 victory Toronto.
METRO DIGEST || Mill Cree MetroParks Job fair set for Feb. 4
Job fair set for Feb. 4 YOUNGSTOWN Mill Creek Metroparks will have a job fair Feb. 4 at Fellows
TRUMBULL, COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Auto-Owners Insurance Co. v. Keith Dennis, money.
GOP needs to choose its fights with Obama, Rep. Paul Ryan tells group
Associated Press WASHINGTON Rep. Paul Ryan has a message for fellow Republicans: Let’s stick
METRO DIGEST || Hubbard library needs new trustee
Hubbard Public Library is looking for new member for trustees board HUBBARD The public library
High School sports | Saturday’s results
BOYS BASKETBALL Niles 85, Beaver Local 84 NILES Ray Russ scored 31 points and the Red Dragons
Lake defends wrestling crown at Fitch’s Hephner tournament
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com AUstintown Tournament favorite Uniontown Lake lived up to its
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
nba roundup | Saturday’s other games
Bucks 109, Warriors 102 MILWAUKEE Brandon Jennings scored 20 points to lead the Bucks over the
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