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Stink fading at Alliance police station after pot seizure
The city police station here still smells of marijuana three days after police raided what they believe was the largest indoor marijuana-growing operation in the city’s history.
First woman in line to lead Air Force Academy
First woman in line to lead Air Force Academy AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Maj. Gen. Michelle
Calif. gov. rejects parole board's release of former Manson follower
The enduring mystery of why young people joined Charles Manson's murderous family appeared to be at the heart of Gov. Jerry Brown's decision Friday to reverse a parole board's recommendation and keep Bruce Davis in prison.
Hubbard girls back in state bowling finals
Hubbard vs. Coldwater in girls state bowling finals rematch
NY officer’s cannibalism plot trial ends 1st week
NY officer’s cannibalism plot trial ends 1st week NEW YORK (AP) — The trial of a New York police
Halcon Resources Corp. to ramp up activities in Trumbull, Mercer counties
Halcon Resources Corp. to ramp up activities in Trumbull, Mercer counties
Half of $1B Apple awarded from Samsung invalidated
Half of $1B Apple awarded from Samsung invalidated
UPDATE: No injuries after shooting that resulted in East Cleveland school lockdown
East Cleveland school on lockdown after shot fired nearby
Okla. man co-accused in 4 deaths pleads not guilty
Okla. man co-accused in 4 deaths pleads not guilty TULSA, Okla. (AP) — One of two brothers accused
Police: Video shows 2 cars during Vegas attack
Police: Video shows 2 cars during Vegas attack LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police say a video camera on a
Bonnie Franklin, 'One Day At a Time' star, dies at 69
Bonnie Franklin, 'One Day At a Time,' star, dies
Court to review speedy approval of NY gun controls
Court to review speedy approval of NY gun controls ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A group of 1,200 New
Celtic Thunder coming to Covelli
Celtic Thunder coming to Covelli YOUNGSTOWN Celtic Thunder will come to Covelli Centre Oct. 15
East Cleveland school on lockdown after shot fired nearby
East Cleveland school on lockdown after shot fired nearby
Pizza-delivery driver robbed at gunpoint in Warren
Pizza-delivery driver robbed at gunpoint in Warren
Grand jury indicts former Poland band volunteer on abduction, public indecency charges
Grand jury indicts former Poland band volunteer
GM sales increase 7 pct.; Cruze sales drop by 12 pct.
GM sales increase 7 pct.; Cruze sales drop by 12 pct.
Western Pa. motorists wrongly getting Philly tickets
Western, Pa. motorists wrongly getting Philly tickets
Youngstown Fire Department promotions announced
Youngstown Fire Department promotions announced YOUNGSTOWN Two members of the Youngstown Fire
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will crown its 2013
Life center plans annual calendar tea
Life center plans annual calendar tea YOUNGSTOWN Ebenezer Liberty Life Center will present its
1 of 2 Niles school vandals sentenced
Michael Butler, 20, of Robbins Avenue, Niles, has been sentenced to six months in the Trumbull County jail and ordered to pay restitution for a vandalism spree he and another man participated in at Niles McKinley High School.
Glenwood Ave. to be improved between Falls, Warren aves.
The city’s board of control awarded a $332,569 contract to a Girard company for a Glenwood Avenue improvement between Falls and Warren avenues.
State wrestling: How the locals fared on Day 1
How the locals fared on the first day of the state wrestling tournament
1 woman, 3 men take Warren police chief test
All four people who signed up to take the civil service test to be the next Warren police chief took the test Wednesday afternoon, and results are expected in about a week.
US economy barely grew in fourth quarter
The weakest quarter for the U.S. economy in nearly two years may end up being a temporary lull. Economists think growth has begun to pick up on the strength of a sustained housing recovery and a better job market.
Canfield, West Branch girls to meet in district final
Canfield and West Branch girls teams advanced at Fitch.
Lupo indicted in illegal brine dump
Ben W. Lupo, Michael Guesman and Hardrock Excavating will face federal prosecutors for their role in January's illegal brine dump.
Gerberry re-introduces Nitro's bill, animal protection measure
This is the third general assembly that state Rep. Ronald Gerberry of Austintown, D-59th, has offered “Nitro’s Bill,” named in memory of a dog who was starved to death at a Youngstown-area kennel.
Mancini, Cordova headed to state wrestling tournament
Boardman’s Nick Mancini is headed to the state wrestling tournament for the third time this week,
Brown’s career-best 39 points lead Penguins over UIC
YSU's Brandi Brown dominates UIC.
Operations of tower at Youngstown-Warren Regional in jeopardy
Process to reduce hours or close local air traffic tower could begin today
Fines for texting behind the wheel begin today in Ohio
Local law enforcement will be on the lookout for violators.
Boxer Willie Nelson to fight tonight on ESPN2
Willie Nelson says training with Jack Loew has helped his career.http://www.vindy.com/admin/media/photo/65979/
Fire in historic Poland house kills 2 dogs, destroys 2-year renovation
A historic home close to the Poland library was gutted by fire on Thursday afternoon, killing two dogs and bringing 2 years of renovation to a halt.
Girard’s Cupan area’s lone individual state qualifier
Girard’s Casie Cupan is the area’s lone representative as an individual.
Champion, United wrestlers advance to D3 final
By STEVE WILAJ sports@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE The teams went about it in different ways but
What would you do if an armed intruder came to your school?
That was the main theme of Thursday’s seminar, “Unexpected Emergencies: A First Response Discussion,” at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center, 7440 South Ave.
Cut 15 jobs, Niles schools audit urges
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES A report issued by State Auditor Dave Yost Thursday
Loss of grant means layoffs in Warren Fire Dept., mayor says
Grant rejection will mean fire department layoffs, Warren mayor says
Cafaro Foundation donates $500K to Ursuline High
Part of the grant money will be used to help worthy students afford their tuition through Ursuline’s Adopt-A-Student scholarship program.
Hubbard fish fry big Lenten draw
Alex Forte of St. Patrick Church in Hubbard takes deep-fried haddock out of the fryer during a fish fry at the church on a recent Friday. Volunteers prepare days in advance for a meal attended by more than 600 people on Fridays during Lent.
Lordstown’s Cash, Maplewood’s Sloan carry their teams
A block party hosted by Lordstown’s Sarah Cash went down on Thursday night at Rootstown High.
Senate rejects efforts to block spending cuts
Associated Press WASHINGTON Squabbling away the hours, the Senate swatted aside last-ditch plans
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-over 72 after the first round of the Honda Classic at PGA
Not this time: Lakeview girls knock off Geneva
The Lakeview Bulldogs had been eliminated from postseason play the last three seasons by the Geneva Eagles. Not this time.
Poland briefs
Adults learn about apps The Poland library will host Appy Hour on March 11 from 6 to 7 p.m. for
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David J. Anzevino, 35, of 477 Seventh St., Struthers,
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Wickliffe Block Watch, 1 p.m., public meeting room, Austintown Library, 600 S.
Rebirth of an engine plant
Opinion: Rebirth of an engine plant Plain Dealer: Over the past six years, Ford’s Engine Plant No. 1 in
Smith, Thomas lead Ohio State men past Northwestern
Lenzelle Smith scored a season-high 24 points, Deshaun Thomas added 19 and No. 16 Ohio State used a late run to beat Northwestern 63-53 on Thursday night.
Activists call for shutdown of Blott Road well, protest water sale
An environmental activist told the Mahoning County commissioners of a cracked casing at a Blott Road gas well drilling site, but a state official said there is no such problem.
Kasich's popularity rising, poll shows
More than half —53 percent — of 1,011 questioned by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute said they approved of Kasich’s work in office.
Lot of beans, little magic
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers One thing this current run of blockbuster fairytales
Years Ago
Today is Friday, March 1, the 60th day of 2013. There are 305 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Youngstown wants $700K guarantee from any leasing company
Proposals must be submitted by April 5
Niles man sentenced in vandalism spree
Staff report WARREN Michael Butler, 20, of Robbins Avenue, Niles, has been sentenced to six
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing West Side Community Center, 304 Matta Ave., Youngstown. Clothing giveaway for
Benedict steps down
Associated Press CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy As bells tolled and the clock struck 8, the brass-
‘21 and Over’: the night before the hangover
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Oh, for those innocent days of yore, when “The Hangover” was
National debt will be a wake up call
Opinion: House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., is looking beyond today and the beginning of the
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Youngstown is currently paying $125,000 annually, up from $75,000 for 2012, to
Dead dogs found on Youngstown's West Side
Authorities trying to determine how the animals died and if cruelty was involved.
Logistics meets ‘cradle to grave’
The recent incident of brine and drilling-waste dumping near the D&L Energy headquarters at 2761
House passes anti-violence bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans raised the white flag Thursday on extending
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Greek Festival, 1 to 9 p.m.: Mediterranean fare in sunny,
Fracking water in need of recycling
Ohio environmental and natural resources officials say they don’t know how many recyclers there are, how much of this waste is produced, what’s in it or even where it goes.
Is there a health problem living by a compressor station?
Compressor stations are needed at intervals along a pipeline to pressurize the gas and keep it moving.
Modern-day gold rush under way as the gas boom hits Belmont County
Recorder says as many as 52 people can be waiting for the door to open each day as abstractors seek out land info
Charges give black eye to oil and gas industry ILLEGAL DUMPING
By JAMISON COCKLIN | jcocklin@shalesheet.com YOUNGSTOWN WHEN IT WAS FIRST LEARNED THAT
Surface Spills: The Real Environmental Risk
The Ohio EPA’s Jan. 31 discovery of the illegal dumping of drilling wastes by Hardrock Excavating
Minn. to study mining impacts
Minn. to study mining impacts St. paul, mINN. Minnesota lawmakers have started looking into the
An update on lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to horizontal
An update on lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to horizontal
Methanex, Chesapeake strike natural-gas deal
Methanex, Chesapeake strike natural-gas deal oklahoma city Methanex Corp. and Chesapeake Energy
How does the state really keep track of fracking waste? Is it actually recycled?
How does the state really keep track of fracking waste? Is it actually recycled? The Ohio
School board, teachers union consider pact
By SUSAN TEBBEN stebben@vindy.com Austintown Education Association members will hear details
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Robert Clary (“Hogan’s Heroes”) is 87. Singer Harry Belafonte is 86. Actor Robert
Boardman sports briefs
BGMS wins tournament Boardman Glenwood’s seventh-grade boys basketball team defeated Barberton on
Austintown briefs
Friends of the library meeting set The Friends of the Austintown Library will host their meeting
Boardman briefs
Boardman Center honor roll additions Boardman Center Middle School students Marlee Catanzarite,
Canfield robotics team ready for competition
A team of Canfield High School students are forging a first for the school with their FIRST Robotics Team. Team 4601, made up of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, is a rookie team which will travel to the FIRST Western Pennsylvania regional competition March 14-16.
Falcon girls and boys bowling going to state
The Fitch boys bowling team, which finished fourth overall at the state a season ago, will join the
Canfield briefs
Swap coupons at the library If you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have,
Boardman Police Blotter
Feb. 1 Menacing: A woman at a Boardman tanning salon reported another woman threatened her as part
Poland Police Blotter
Jan. 17 Arrest: Peter M. Abbas was taken into custody at his residence, 7173 Clovermeade Drive,
Iranians at odds over ‘Argo’
Opinion: With the United States locked in confrontation with Iran, was it good or bad for diplomacy that
YSU swimmer Dow sets school record
YSU swimmer Dow sets school record CHICAGO The Youngstown State swimming and diving team picked
Sports activity fee set
Sports activity fee set The Poland Local School Board instituted an activity fee, effective July
Zeigler named OPC director
He will succeed longtime executive director Terry Fleming, who stepped down in December.
Dow edges near record, then sputters
Dow edges near record, then sputters NEW YORK It came oh so close. The Dow Jones industrial
Arkansas Senate overrides veto of abortion bill
Arkansas Senate overrides veto of abortion bill LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Arkansas became the eighth
Area wrestlers off to strong start in Columbus
Area wrestlers put on a display of toughness during the first day of the Ohio High School State Wrestling Tournament.
Guilty plea in arson
Guilty plea in arson WARREN John M. Smith, 49, of Idylwild Street Northeast, has been sentenced
Obama urges Supreme Court to overturn ban on gay marriage
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a historic argument for gay rights, President Barack Obama on
Youngstown approves a $332,569 contract to improve a portion of Glenwood Avenue
The work will take up to 45 days to complete once it starts
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Girls Gone Wild’ files bankruptcy over debts LOS ANGELES “Girls Gone Wild” has
Note to the Chief: Umpires are known by company they keep
Editorial: Last year, Chief Justice John Rob- erts was faced with a dilemma when the Affordable Care Act came
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Hobbit,SDRq directed by Jim Canacci, Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre,
Three area boys teams in state bowling tournament
Canfield’s boys bowling team is making its first state tournament appearance
Valley woman on death row gets hearing
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The lone woman on Ohio’s death row is hoping to
Weathersfield OKs $2.9M budget for ’13
Weathersfield OKs $2.9M budget for ’13 MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township trustees Thursday
Norman Schwarzkopf buried at West Point
Associated Press WEST POINT, N.Y. Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, the no-nonsense Desert Storm
oddly enough
oddly enough Tumbleweeds invade West Texas home MIDLAND, Texas A brutal storm system that
Investigation into unidentified skull continues
Doctors have determined the age, gender and heritage of the deceased person.
Local Dems avoid conflict
Opinion: What did we learn from the recent Mahoning County Democratic Party meeting besides its members
Kindergarten sign-up set at Hubbard school
Staff report Hubbard St. Patrick School, 38. E. Water St., is accepting all-day kindergarten
Foundation to host industrial roundtable
Staff report LIBERTY The Youngstown Steel Heritage Foundation hosts its inaugural industrial
Students sing their way to literacy
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Toddlers at the Austintown library learned about the letter
Vista Center of Boardman honors royalty
Love was in the air at Vista Center of Boardman’s Love Affair Feb. 17. More than 65 families and
Dobbins Elementary hosts Father-Son night
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Dobbins Elementary School hosted a Father-Son night Feb. 21
Assembly gets students tuned into reading
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Market Street Elementary School music teacher Dean Wilson gave
Freshman girls win Federal League title
Coming into the tournament as the No. 1 seed, the Boardman High School freshman girls basketball
Pee Wee Phantoms vault into playoffs
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee AA team sat idle from league play for two weeks. It had fallen into
Boy Scouts host breakfast fundraiser at Mr. Anthony’s
The public is invited to attend the eighth annual “Celebration of Scouting” fundraiser breakfast on
Bailey brings home state championship
The pressure of being the top seed for two straight years in the Division I boys 100 butterfly race
Watson hosts building’s final Valentine’s party
Watson Elementary School hosted the building’s last Valentine’s Day party on Feb. 14. The PTA brought in food, gift bags, games, and many other party items to take to classrooms to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Students and teachers wore T-shirts with “My heart belongs to Watson” on the front of them and the number of years they had been there to show their support of Watson.
CARDINAL CORNER: ALEX GEORDAN
America’s public schools can be traced back to the year 1640. The Massachusetts Puritans established
IHOP pancake giveaway raises funds
IHOPs nationwide, including the IHOP in Boardman, spent Feb. 5 hosting a free pancake event in an effort to raise money for Akron Children’s Hospital.
Austintown promotes new assistant fire chief
By SUSAN TEBBEN stebben@vindy.com The Austintown township trustees welcomed a new assistant
Canfield bowlers in state tourney today
Canfield High’s Ben Shoman didn’t feel as though last Sunday would be an extraordinary day. He
Canfield’s Brode wins Ivy League shot title
Canfield’s Brode wins Ivy League shot title Harvard junior Dustin Brode won the Ivy League indoor
Pee Wee Phantoms vault into playoffs
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee AA team sat idle from league play for two weeks. It had fallen into
Poullas earns trip to state wrestling tournament
Six Canfield wrestlers competed in last weekend’s Division II district tournament in Alliance
Council approves street safety upgrade
By SUSAN TEBBEN stebben@vindy.com A project to upgrade the safety and aesthetics of the city’s
Union Preschool hosts valentine’s parties
The preschool Monday, Wednesday, and Friday classes at Union Elementary School had Valentine’s Day parties Feb. 13. The class read “Clifford’s First Valentine’s Day” by Norman Bridwell and made Clifford faces out of colored paper and googly eyes. While some students were working on crafts and others were playing, students had the opportunity to paint on the easel.
Canfield swimmers place at state meet
Just before the biggest race of his swimming career — and his last one as a Cardinal — Canfield
Canfield students perform with all-state band
Canfield High School was represented by three band members who performed as part of the closing
Poland sends two wrestlers to state tournament
Poland junior Mike Audi (170 pounds) and freshman Dante Ginnetti (106) earned the opportunity to
Dobbins marks Valentine’s with food and games
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Dobbins Elementary School hosted its Valentine’s Day parties
Boardman runners qualify for national meet
Boys track The Boardman boys indoor track team competed at The WATTS Center at YSU on Feb. 16 —
Library becoming teen hangout on Tuesdays
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Twice a month on Tuesdays in the Austintown library’s large
Austintown sports briefs
Chili cook-off set for March 9 Austintown Little Falcons’ first Chili Cook-off Fundraiser is set
Preschoolers stay warm at library event
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted an event, led by librarian
Shepherd branches celebrate Mardi Gras
The Boardman and Poland branches of Shepherd of the Valley came together Feb. 12 to host a Mardi Gras party at the Poland location for independent and in-house residents. Shepherd of the Valley has been hosting the Mardi Gras party for more than 10 years.
Robinwood hosts Valentine’s Day parties
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Robinwood Elementary School celebrated Valentine’s Day with
Sequester will mean 3 percent cut
Opinion: Sequester will mean 3 percent cut I write in response to a few re- cent letters to the editor that
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