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Fire chief: Keep hydrants clear of snow
Fire Chief George Brown is asking residents to avoid covering up fire hydrants with snow so it is easier for firefighters to find them in an emergency.
Former Salem pharmacist gets prison time for health care fraud
Former Salem pharmacist gets prison for health care fraud
After 22 years, Leno bids farewell to ‘Tonight’
After 22 years, Leno bids farewell to ‘Tonight’ BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Jay Leno said farewell to
Speaker: Immigration measure will be tough to pass
Speaker: Immigration measure will be tough to pass WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker John Boehner
Mahoning County grand jury indicts Coitsville man on drug charges
Mahoning County grand jury indicts Coitsville man on drug charges
Sochi’s opening show: Let Putin’s games begin
Sochi’s opening show: Let Putin’s games begin SOCHI, Russia (AP) — They’re designed to celebrate a
Tenn. couple charged after girl dies from drinking soda
Tenn. couple charged after girl dies from drinking soda
Warren manhole pops its lid
Warren manhole pops its lid WARREN A worker in front of First Place Bank got a scare Thursday
Local Give Kids a Smile program provides free dental care for 130 children
Local Give Kids a Smile provides free dental care for 130 children
Banned carry-on items get through Russian security
Banned carry-on items get through Russian security SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Despite a temporary
Ed Sullivan Beatles’ item headed to NYC auction
Ed Sullivan Beatles’ item headed to NYC auction NEW YORK (AP) — A large piece of stage backdrop
Arthur Rankin, creator of TV's 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,' dies at 89
Arthur Rankin dead at 89
House speaker Boehner: 'We are not going to default' on debt
Boehner: 'We're not going to default' on debt
Ohio Supreme Court offers judges fees and fines guidance
Ohio Supreme Court offers judges fees and fines guidance
Cincinnati to offer Ky. neighbor for GOP national convention pitch
Cincinnati to offer Ky. neighbor for GOP national convention pitch
Appellate court rejects Ohio inmate's stun-gun claim
Appellate court rejects Ohio inmate's stun-gun claim
Truck on fire causes delays on Interstate 80 in Trumbull County
Truck on fire causes delays on Interstate 80 in Trumbull County
Google expanding Pittsburgh office, but mum about how many jobs it will add
Google expanding Pittsburgh office, but mum about how many jobs it will add PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Niles man who posed as Santa gets 20 years for child pornography
Niles man who posed as Santa gets 20 years for child pornography WARREN A 65-year-old Niles man
Storm leaves hundreds of thousands in the dark
Storm leaves hundreds of thousands in the dark PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Utility crews were working
Man jailed after spitting in face of cop, report says
Man jailed after spitting in face of cop, report says youngstown A man is in the Mahoning County
Man arrested on multiple drug charges
Man arrested on multiple drug charges BOARDMAN — Boardman police and the U.S. Marshal Task Force
Senate committee recommends Williams to head EDA
Senate committee recommends Williams to head EDA In a quick voice vote, the U.S. Senate Committee
Fears of slowdown sharpen focus on US jobs report
Fears of slowdown sharpen focus on US jobs report WASHINGTON (AP) — Fears of an economic slowdown
Syria: Deal struck to evacuate civilians from Homs
Syria: Deal struck to evacuate civilians from Homs BEIRUT (AP) — The Syrian government reached an
Hagel orders urgent push for ethics crackdown
Hagel orders urgent push for ethics crackdown WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
Poland asks residents to keep hydrants clear of snow
Poland asks residents to keep hydrants clear of snow POLAND David C. Comstock, junior fire chief
Little security hassle for Sochi air travelers
Little security hassle for Sochi air travelers SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Despite a temporary Russian
Fire at vacant Hunter Street home in Youngstown
Fire at vacant Hunter Street home in Youngstown youngstown A fire at a vacant 2691 Hunter St.
Power slowly returning to the 849K left in dark
Power slowly returning to the 849K left in dark PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Utility crews have been
Bail reduction denied in bomb materials case
Bail reduction denied in bomb materials case ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — A judge has refused to reduce
Biden visiting Philly to unveil new Amtrak engine
Biden visiting Philly to unveil new Amtrak engine PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden is
Official: 20 to 25 injured by CO poisoning
Official: 20 to 25 injured by CO poisoning WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Authorities are pleading with
National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend starts Friday
Girl Scouts of the USA has designated Friday through Sunday as “National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend.”
Breast cancer benefit dinner Feb. 22 for Champion woman
A spaghetti dinner breast-cancer benefit for Champion resident Debbie Lee will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 22 at Southington High School, 2482 state Route 534 in Southington.
History center will host 2nd annual Cookie Table event
Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center will host the 2nd annual Cookie Table & Cocktails Feb. 8.
Alliance will go red for heart health
Alliance will go red for heart health ALLIANCE In honor of American Heart Month, Alliance
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Scott and Mary Cannon of Ankeny, Iowa, are announcing the birth of their first child, a son, Logan
Firefighters seeking cause of East Side house fire
Firefighters are looking for the cause of a blaze that destroyed a home at 1672 Jacobs Road on the far East Side just before 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Kentucky recruits Krok, Dubose highlight quiet year for Valley
They are part of a 28-member class for the Wildcats.
Senate panel to vote on Youngstown ex-mayor Williams to head federal agency
The presidential nominating needs to be approved by the full Senate
Covelli: Dad's 4 standards foundation of 54-year business
Sam Covelli says his greatest fun is in continuing the growth of Covelli Enterprises
YSU goes deep outside Mahoning Valley for football recruits
Youngstown State’s latest recruiting class is heavy with players from the Buckeye State and the Sunshine State, but it’s never been lighter on recruits from what Jim Tressel used to call the “State of Youngstown.”
Dorothy Day House plans vigil on human trafficking for Friday night
The event will begin at midnight Friday and continue through Saturday with a speaker, movie and prayer.
National signing day Area athletes committing
Football Division I Chris Durkin, Ursuline, Virginia Tech Dalton Linton, Hickory, Duquesne
Masternick urging Canfield city, township to reach agreement
Canfield council discussed proposing a counter agreement or a Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) instead of a proposed annexation by a private petitioner.
Youngstown council delays vote on water-meter study, hears USPS plan
The hold-up is because of the lack of a specific price in the proposal
Brickman spreads love with Valentine concert
It seems as though Jim Brickman is always celebrating some holiday.
Franchesca Faucette Foundation founded by son for lung cancer research
Franchesca Faucette Foundation to support research and awareness
Oakland to present short plays in 24 hours
The Oakland Center for the Arts will present Play in a Day on Feb. 22, a special event in which a group of writers, directors and actors will create and perform a series of 10-minute plays in about 24 hours.
Leno’s Last Stand (Up)
Jay Leno, as affably efficient backstage as he is in front of the camera, avoids waxing poetic about his 22-year “Tonight Show” run that draws to a close tonight.
Theater offers drama ‘Other Desert Cities’
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. “Other Desert Cities,” directed by Lester Malizia, will open Friday
Organist to play at silent film ‘Metropolis’
Renowned organist Peter Richard Conte will return to Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Sunday to play a score he created to accompany the landmark 1927 silent film “Metropolis.”
Liberty trustees to vote on tax break
Developers of the $5 million hotel project are asking for a 49 percent tax abatement.
Salt is on its way, says ODOT
A Mahoning County Engineer’s office truck loads up with salt before the storm that blanketed the Mahoning Valley with 4-6 inches of snow Tuesday night into Wednesday. The long, snowy winter has left many communities across the state with little salt left to melt the flakes and ice on area roadways.
METRO DIGEST || Benefit spaghetti dinner in Southington
Fire investigated YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters are looking for the cause of a blaze that destroyed a
METRO DIGEST || Pa. siren test
Pa. siren test HERMITAGE, PA. The Hermitage Fire Department will conduct its monthly test of
Two accused of contraband smuggling at Campbell Police Department
The police department plans to conduct an investigation to determine whether officers properly searched the man charged with bringing a marijuana cigarette into the facility.
CHS pledges to invest $75 million over five years
Sharon Regional employees will be retained at same pay and position
Time to start planting veggie seeds indoors
By Barb Delisio OSU master gardener volunteer With February here, we’re ready to actually plant
Buckeyes’ recruit rolls over
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords In the ever-escalating competition to be the No. 1 big-time college
Blue Racer expands its midstream infrastructure
Blue Racer Midstream last week announced long-term agreements with prominent producers to gather and process natural gas, as companies continue to develop the Utica Shale’s southern sweet spot.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS entertaineRS Show Time at Monteen’s, seeking bands, singers, comedi- ans, poets and
Winter Olympics coverage (8 p.m., NBC):: In an unusual bit of scheduling, action at the Winter
Winter Olympics coverage (8 p.m., NBC):: In an unusual bit of scheduling, action at the Winter
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Valentine gifts for your garden love
Valentine gifts for your garden love Who can resist fresh flowers? Be choosy when picking out the
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: The Muleface Brothers,
Beautiful blooms indoors
Beautiful blooms indoors We’ve had enough weeks of cold for plants to be ready to bloom — at least
Prosecutors raise stakes in Boston Marathon terror trial
Editorial: Seeking the death penalty against the accused Boston Marathon bomber is more than simply a legal
Jellybricks feel fine after Youngstown Tune-Up
The Jellybricks might not be blowing up, but they are running smoother than ever. The Harrisburg,
Only one eats plants and can seriously damage landscapes MOLES vs. VOLES
Moles are little prehistoric-looking creatures. They appear to be lacking eyes and ears, the feet are large and near to the body, webbed and paddle-like. They have a creepy-looking nose and mouth. They can be dark brown, black or grayish brown.
Pope is pressured to act on abuse after being rebuked by UN panel
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis came under new pressure Wednesday to punish bishops
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Janita Johnson and Alondre Jones, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 4.
No primary challenges for state GOP officeholders
Dem candidates have no challengers for attorney general, secretary of state, auditor and treasurer.
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Coitsville Township trustees, work study, 11:30 a.m., 3711 McCartney Road,
Woman executed in Texas for ’98 killing
Woman executed in Texas for ’98 killing HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS A woman convicted of torturing and
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew C. McClintock, 45, Confluence, Pa., and
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2014. There are 328 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
SYRIA New report by UN cites ‘unspeakable suffering’ for children
Associated Press BEIRUT Children in Syria have been tortured, sexually abused and subjected to
First guest will be Leno’s last guest
By BETH HARRIS Associated Press PASADENA, Calif. Jay Leno closes out his 22-year run as host
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Scheduled events in the Mahoning Valley
A list of area events to commemorate Black History Month in February, as submitted to The
Time to approve the pipeline
Opinion: Minot (N.D.) Daily News: Enough is enough — unless, apparently, you are President Barack Obama,
Titans’ Brooks named top swimmer
Titans’ Brooks named top swimmer NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Westminster College junior swimmer Steven
Officials: NY suspect had Hoffman’s cell number
Associated Press NEW YORK At least one of four people taken into custody on drug charges during
Hagel: Renew focus on military ethics
Associated Press WASHINGTON Concerned that ethical problems inside the military might run deeper
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Chuck Yeager sued by homeowners group SACRAMENTO, CALIF. Chuck Yeager, the first
BUSINESS DIGEST || Big Lots closes Liberty store
Big Lots closes store LIBERTY The Big Lots in the Belmont Plaza Shopping Center on state Route
Villa Farm taking applications for Community Supported Agriculture program
Shares include vegetables, flowers and herbs
Downtown Youngstown law firms merge
Manchester, Bennett, Powers & Ullman and Newman, Olson & Kerr merged Saturday.
What’s going on with the stock market?
Associated Press NEW YORK It’s a skeptics’ market now. Just three weeks after stocks reached
CVS to stop tobacco-products sales
Associated Press CVS Caremark’s decision to pull cigarettes and other tobacco products from its
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Lego Movie (PG) In this animated film, an ordinary Lego figure is mistaken for
Weather & Plants
Weather & Plants When: Today, 1-2 p.m. What: Children age 3-5 will explore different types of
Potting soil isn’t same as potting mix
Q. The seed article mentioned potting mix. Is this the same as potting soil? Linda from Boardman
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