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Show dog lost, then found after I-80 crash
A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 Friday morning sent three people to the hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries and prompted a search for a missing show dog.
Ohio, fed authorities search Judge Mark Belinky's home, probate court
Ohio, fed authorities search Judge Mark Belinky's home, probate court
Rodriguez accepts season-long suspension
Rodriguez accepts season-long suspension NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez has accepted his season-
Gunman robs Warren gas station
Gunman robs Warren gas station WARREN — A man with a handgun got away with cash during a robbery
Hackers may have used Pa. company to hit Target
Hackers may have used Pa. company to hit Target NEW YORK (AP) — The hackers who stole millions of
Missing Wisconsin infant found alive in Iowa
Missing Wisconsin infant found alive in Iowa TOWN OF BELOIT, Wis. (AP) — Police say a newborn
Officials: Turkish plane evacuated
Officials: Turkish plane evacuated ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — An official says authorities have subdued
US Sen. Brown offers bill to protect Medicare recipients from higher medical costs
US Sen. Brown offers bill to protect Medicare recipients from higher medical costs
Hoffman’s funeral draws star-studded audience
Hoffman’s funeral draws star-studded audience NEW YORK (AP) — The private funeral for Philip
Amish man from Ohio gets 3-year prison term for rape of teen girl
Ohio Amish man gets 3-year prison term for rape of teen girl
Evacuation begins for civilians in Syrian city
Evacuation begins for civilians in Syrian city BEIRUT (AP) — Children, elderly women on
Harness racing debuts tonight at new track in SW Ohio
Harness racing debuts tonight at new track in SW Ohio
Asia leaders join Sochi as Obama, others stay away
Asia leaders join Sochi as Obama, others stay away TOKYO (AP) - When top Western leaders decided
Woman relinquishes all but one of 105 dogs
A Doberman, named Bob, will remain impounded by humane agents. Staff report SEBRING A
Official: Passenger tried to hijack plane to Sochi
Official: Passenger tried to hijack plane to Sochi ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Ukrainian passenger on
Ice storm’s wake leaves power customers in dark
Ice storm’s wake leaves power customers in dark PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Utility crews aren’t getting
Lordstown police and Scouts investigate popcorn sale scam
Lordstown police and Scouts investigate popcorn sale scam Staff report LORDSTOWN The
Scientists find 800,000-year-old footprints in UK
Scientists find 800,000-year-old footprints in UK LONDON (AP) — British scientists have discovered
Pa. Gov. Corbett defends projection of big revenue jump
Pa. Gov. Corbett defends projection of big revenue jump
Lisbon man dies from injuries received in Jan. 22 crash
Lisbon man dies from injuries received in Jan. 22 crash
Yogurt spat throws off routines of US Olympians
Yogurt spat throws off routines of US Olympians SOCHI, Russia (AP) — U.S. Olympians will have to
Stocks move higher after unemployment rate falls
Stocks move higher after unemployment rate falls NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is moving
Muslims flee capital of Central African Republic
Muslims flee capital of Central African Republic BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Thousands
Campbell police arrest man on three charges
Campbell police arrest man on three charges CAMPBELL A 19-year-old Campbell man was arrested on
Pseudo-lesbians, ballet, in Sochi Olympics opening
Pseudo-lesbians, ballet, in Sochi Olympics opening SOCHI, Russia (AP) — A pseudo-lesbian pop duo,
Brookfield cancels parking ban
Brookfield cancels parking ban BROOKFIELD As of 11 a.m. today, Brookfield Township has cancelled
General Motors nets $3.8 billion during 2013
General Motors nets $3.8 billion during 2013 General Motors this week reported a full-year 2013
Boardman police arrest Campbell woman on theft charge
Boardman police arrest Campbell woman on theft charge BOARDMAN — Boardman police arrested a
3 get prison in pizza deliveryman slaying
3 get prison in pizza deliveryman slaying PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Three people have been sentenced to
US employers add 113K jobs
US employers add 113K jobs WASHINGTON (AP) — Hiring was surprisingly weak in January for a second
NY resort closing for a week after virus outbreak
NY resort closing for a week after virus outbreak NEW PALTZ, N.Y. (AP) — A Catskill mountain
8 Cleveland firefighters disciplined for prank
8 Cleveland firefighters disciplined for prank CLEVELAND (AP) — Officials say eight Cleveland city
Police investigate death of 4 in Defiance
Police investigate death of 4 in Defiance DEFIANCE, Ohio (AP) — A sheriff’s office in northwest
Bench warrant issued for witness in slaying
Bench warrant issued for witness in slaying UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A bench warrant has been issued
No more prison time for woman in motel slaying
No more prison time for woman in motel slaying YORK, Pa. (AP) — A woman has avoided additional
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Tri-Gold Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet at 1 :30 p.m.
Suspect being checked for string of burglaries
Police arrested a Rome, Ohio, man on breaking-and-entering charges at about 8:10 p.m. Wednesday on the West Side after reports said his shoes matched prints in the snow at a Burbank Avenue home that had been broken into.
Heart disease will be focus of Beat Goes On
Heart disease will be focus of Beat Goes On YOUNGSTOWN A community social sponsored by St.
Warren cab driver robbed by West Side fare
A cab driver said a man with a gun robbed him of $40 at about 5 a.m. Thursday on the West Side.
Yellow Creek Drive house fire ruled arson
Fire Chief George Brown said Thursday’s house fire on Yellow Creek Drive has been ruled arson.
Cats desperate for homes as shelter prepares to close
Jenny, a domestic short hair calico, looks out from a cat tree at Second Chance Animal Rescue in Austintown. Jenny has been living at the rescue for nearly a year, since March 2013.
Modified food
People who want to know more about genetically modified ingredients in their food would be able to get it on some packages, but not others, under a plan the industry is pushing.
Let Putin’s Games begin
They’re designed to celebrate a millennium of Russian might and this country’s modern rebound, and kick off two weeks of extraordinary human endeavors and planetary sportsmanship.
Report: 40% of Ohio grads need developmental courses in college
YSU’s president says universities and school districts need to work together to make improvements
AAC champs: Fitch holds off Struthers
Fitch won, 52-45, and captured the All-American Conference, American Division championship — the Falcons’ first conference title in 20 years.
Williams touts Valley's innovation
Jay Williams returned to the Mahoning Valley to tout local business and innovation
Cavs make Grant fall guy for awful season
The Cleveland Cavaliers made a big change with another season falling apart, firing general manager Chris Grant on Thursday.
Area dentists, hygienists, Choffin students give kids free dental care
Area dentists, dental hygienists and Choffin students volunteered
Youngstown teams chase national flag football championships
The YYFFA’s 9-10 year-old Jets co-ed squad and its 13-14 defending girls national champion Bengals team will begin play Saturday morning at the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.
Trumbull prosecutor: 'Ick and creep factor' off charts in 'Santa' child sex case
A 65-year-old Niles man who looks like Santa Claus and sometimes told children he was Santa is sentenced to 20 years in prison for possessing sexually explicit images on his computer.
Ursuline boys, Mooney girls win titles
When Jeff Buzard, Ursuline High School boys and girls’ bowling coach moved back to the area from California, he was changing careers for a third time from paramedic to stockbroker to teacher.
Public meetings to discuss Youngstown neighborhoods start Feb. 26
The meetings will help determine priorities for neighborhoods
Girard turns up defensive intensity, rebounding in win
Alasjia Dykes scored a game-high 21 points for Girard and Bree Bishop had a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds.
Kasich asks newspaper people to rein in cynicism of public servants
Healthy skepticism is good, he said
Phantoms gear up for busy weekend
Playing three games within 48 hours sometimes means changing on the fly.
Shanahan, O’Neil set to begin work as Browns’ coordinators
New Browns offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan started a rookie quarterback once in his six years as a play caller.
State gives Austintown transportation excellent rating
The report by the department of education, released in January, evaluated every aspect of the operation at Austintown from November 20-21.
Warren judge dismisses kidnap charges after victim admits lying
Judge Thomas Gysegem of Warren Municipal Court dismissed kidnapping and aggravated robbery charges against the men after a preliminary hearing in which the purported victim admitted he lied about some details.
Dayton-area man seeking Dem nod for governor
Has turned in more petition signatures than any other candidate
Senate panel recommends former Youngstown mayor to head federal agency
Committee takes a quick voice vote
Austintown Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled for Feb. 17 Area writers, both published and unpublished,
Boardman Sports Briefs
Scholarchip dinner to be Feb. 16 Cardinal Mooney High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame Ron Stoops
Canfield Sports Briefs
Canfield swimmers named first team AAC Mallory Allen, Briana O’Malley, Olivia Williamson, Sarah
Canfield swim team wins at championship
The Canfield High School swim team defeated Fitch, Girard, Hubbard, Jefferson and Poland at the AAC
School seeks donations for Pasta for Pennies
The Austintown Middle School Student Council and Builders Club members are collecting donations for
Youngstown Phantoms visit Greenbriar
Four players from the Youngstown Phantoms Hockey team spent the morning with the residents from The
Fitch football team garners statewide academic honors
The Ohio High School Football Coaches Association has recognized Chuck Zaborsky of the Austintown
Austintown Sports Briefs
Austintown Fitch boy’s golf Any boys in Austintown schools in eighth through eleventh-grade that
Union students learn about leadership
Poland Union Elementary School hosted Family Leadership Night and welcomed its fourth-grade students and their families Jan. 14. The evening, organized by Poland Union Principal Mike Masucci, revolved around a series of activities centered on leadership traits.
CHS art students honored with awards
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fifteen students in the Canfield High School art department
Former warlord seeks Afghan presidency
Associated Press KABUL He has been called a mentor to accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh
Surplus food
Surplus food Central Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 218 Meadowbrook Road, Hermitage, Pa.,
Father’s appeal elicits Facebook tribute video
Father’s appeal elicits Facebook tribute video ST. LOUIS A grieving father’s personal appeal
Ethics in lobbying law fails the stink test, needs update
Editorial: Given the low esteem that most people hold toward the U.S. Congress, it’s hardly surprising that
No order in the court (races)
Opinion: Judicial races are typically boring. That is, if there are any candidates for those races. For
Penguins play host to National Invitational
Penguins play host to National Invitational YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State men’s and women’s
Winter woes
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Hundreds of thousands of people spent a second day without
Why the need for secrecy?
Opinion: The Joplin (Mo.) Globe: Some Missouri legislators are now calling for the return of the firing
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Greek Festival, 2-9 p.m.: Warm up with some Greek food delicacies,
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Thursday: The Warren JFK shot a one over through 16 holes on the Spyglass Hill course at Pebble
7th man sentenced in theft of copper from substations
Associated Press CLEVELAND The last of seven men accused of conspiring to steal copper from two
2014 Winter olympics schedule: This weekend
TODAY NBC 7:30-11:30 p.m. — Opening Ceremony 1:05-5 a.m. — Primetime Encore Saturday NBC
METRO DIGEST || Chief urges residents to clear hydrants
Keep hydrants clear BOARDMAN Fire Chief George Brown is asking residents to avoid covering up
Hall of Famer Kiner dies at 91
Ralph Kiner was a smash as a slugger, launching so many home runs over the left-field wall at old Forbes Field that fans nicknamed it his corner.
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Feb. 7, the 38th day of 2014. There are 327 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Defense attorneys seek 3rd trial in arson deaths of woman, 8 children
Associated Press CLEVELAND Attorneys for a man twice convicted in the arson deaths of a
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Nathan and Jennifer McNatt, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 5. Donald
Man faces charge of assaulting officer
Man faces charge of assaulting officer YOUNGSTOWN A man is in the Mahoning County jail after
oddly enough
oddly enough Dispute splits band of real-life Mich. superheroes PETOSKEY, Mich. A dispute
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Miguel Ferrer is 59. Saxophonist Brian Travers of UB40 is 55. Comedian Robert
Beauty shop to host open house
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House will take place March 18 to celebrate the opening of Elixir
Canfield Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to attend
Motorcyclist trainer offers tips for new riders
With spring just around the corner, motorist and motorcyclist trainer Bill English offers these tips
Miss Rutkowski, Mr. DeLucia set summer rites
NILES Brian and Cheryl Rutkowski of Niles are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Participants work on yarn ‘UFOs’ at library
The Boardman library meeting room was a place to work on yarn “UFOs” Jan. 23.
Miss DelSignore, Mr. Rubesa set May wedding
POLAND Mark and Diane DelSignore of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Matthew Liller, 39 Jennette Drive, Boardman, v. Terri
AHA issues guidelines for women
Associated Press Just as heart-attack symptoms may differ between men and women, so do stroke
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Ellsworth Township Trustees, 9 a.m., town hall, 11125 Akron-Canfield Road.
Jobless bill stalls in Senate
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Republicans narrowly blocked the advance of legislation to
Loupe’s opening round worth rainy wait at Pebble Beach
Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak was 1-over through 16 holes at Spyglass Hill.
New rules proposed for infant formula
Associated Press WASHINGTON After nearly two decades of study, the Food and Drug Administration
newsmakers
newsmakers Fox News Channel hires James Carville LOS ANGELES Fox News Channel says it has
US stocks end higher; Dow has best day of 2014
US stocks end higher; Dow has best day of 2014 After a rocky start to the week, U.S. stocks roared
Boehner: Immigration bill difficult to pass
Associated Press WASHINGTON Speaker John Boehner on Thursday all but ruled out passage of
Former Salem pharmacist gets prison time
Bruce E. Franken, 53, will also be on supervised release for three years upon his release from prison.
Rudnytsky to perform at Polish Arts event
Staff report Youngstown The Polish Arts Club of Youngstown’s Scholarship Art, Music and Tea
Banned carry-on items get through Russian security
Associated Press SOCHI, Russia Despite a temporary Russian ban on liquids in carry-on luggage,
University of Akron may eliminate degree programs
Associated Press AKRON A University of Akron official has proposed that the school eliminate 55
VALLEY Graduates
VALLEY Graduates Needing remediation An Ohio Board of Regents report finds that 40 percent of
Trumbull County starts moving shelving units into First Place Bank building
The sale is close enough for Trumbull County officials to begin moving into the First Place Bank building
Poland Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited
Elizabeth Ulrich | Anthony Lalama
GROVE CITY, PA. Grove City Alliance Church was the setting of the July 6 wedding of Elizabeth Ann
Megan Holecko | Michael Ambrosia
CLEVELAND Megan Holecko and Michael Ambrosia exchanged vows July 13 at the Cathedral of St. John
Julianne Popovec | Darren Linderman
YOUNGSTOWN Kidston Pavilion at Fellows Riverside Gardens was the setting of the Sept. 14 wedding
Boardman Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting Feb. 17 Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to
Audi gets 100th win on senior night
The Poland Seminary Grapplers faced off against the Liberty Leopards for their last home match of
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland girls basketball defeats Champion The Poland girls basketball team defeated Champion Feb. 3
Dominoes fall at the library
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com A Boardman library program allowed children the
Author Tim Smith has breakfast with AIS students
The Austintown Intermediate School gymnasium was transformed with a campsite and red-checked covered dining tables to welcome Tim Smith Jan. 14.
Rotary Club prepares for reverse raffle
Members of the Rotary Club of Austintown are preparing for their annual Reverse Raffle, which will take place March 8 at the Maronite Center.
Participants learn about circuitry
Children explored circuitry while making their own tech device at OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology Jan. 18.
The Ford Nature Center knows what the fox says
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Children’s Nature Hour at the Ford Nature
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