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ODOT providing funds for community improvements
The Ohio Department of Transportation is providing $16 million in funding to communities throughout the state for transportation improvements.
Media has exposed 6 intelligence workers' names, secrets from leaked NSA reports
News organizations publishing leaked National Security Agency documents have inadvertently disclosed the names of at least six intelligence workers and other government secrets they never intended to give away, an Associated Press review has found.
One year later, friends, family remember Teddy
Photographs of a smiling, laughing Teddy Foltz-Tedesco form a collage in front of the altar at Northside Baptist Church at Teddy’s Memorial Service Sunday.
Food, fun, festivities at Campbell Greek fest through Sunday
Anyone who’s wondering how to spend the remainder of this midwinter weekend can take advantage of three F’s: food, fun and festivities.
8 bakers offer unusual taste-combos at today's cupcake contest at Stambaugh
Everybody’s crazy about cupcakes.
Miss Bogadi, Mr. Calcagni are engaged
Mark A. Bogadi and Sally A. Bogadi, both of Austintown, and Joseph and Cynthia M. Calcagni of
Rafoth-Clayton rites are being planned for May
CANFIELD John and Monica Rafoth of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Sarah Miller, Courtlyn Reeves are engaged
POLAND Mr. and Mrs. John Miller of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Sarah
DAR chapter will celebrate 120 years
Mahoning Chapter of the DAR will celebrate 120 years Monday at A La Cart Catering in Canfield.
Story Time to return at Bristol Lbirary
Story Time to return at Bristol Lbirary BRISTOLVILLE Bristol Public Library, 1855 Greenville
I-80 ramp to remain closed through Valentine's Day
The exit ramp from Interstate 80 west to U.S. Route 62 will remain closed through 5 p.m. Friday for emergency bridge repairs.
Burkert, Black, Wolfe lead Poland over Canfield
Poland defeated its rival, 50-49, and won the “Battle of 224” trophy for the seventh consecutive year.
Pete Prokop Court unveiled, but Campbell tops Liberty
The late Pete Prokop would have enjoyed the action, but not the outcome as Liberty lost to Campbell Memorial for a second time this season, 51-48.
Lupo brine dumping trial set for April 8
Ben Lupo and Hardrock Excavating LLC will go on trial April 8 on a charge of violating the federal Clean Water Act.
Sen. Brown's bill would protect Medicare recipients from costs after hospital
3 inpatient days needed to trigger coverage for step-down care
Romeo delivers, top line dazzles as Phantoms cut down ‘Jacks
Sean Romeo made 30 saves in the Phantoms’ 3-1 victory.
Campbell Memorial alumni carry on proud tradition
The CMHS Alumni Assocation is planning an all-alumni reunion for April 12.
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a three-under 68 in the
Rockets’ hot start too much for Ridge
Lowellville was motivated after a loss to Wellsville on Tuesday.
Campbell school cooks learn healthier alternatives from chef
By EMMALEE C. TORISK etorisk@vindy.com CAMPBELL Shannon Gerasimchik doesn’t want the kitchen
Ursuline rallies past Mooney in OT
Sophomore David Collins scored 20 of his 22 points after halftime for the Irish.
Orchids focus of flower exhibit
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Jewels of Winter, an orchid exhibit that evokes the tropics, is on
Youngstown mayor urging Obama to visit Valley after second shout-out
The president mentioned Youngstown in his State of the Union address for the second consecutive year
Campbell biannual Greek fest: a strong tradition
The free festival runs through the weekend, and features an assortment of Greek food and entertainment.
Late foul lifts LaBrae past Girard
Peyton Aldridge made two free throws in the final second for the Vikings.
N. Benton woman gives up all but 1 of 105 dogs seized in raid
A Doberman, named Bob, will remain impounded by humane agents.
Russia kicks off Sochi Olympics
Associated Press SOCHI, Russia A Russia in search of global vindication kicked off the Sochi
Applications accepted for EdChoice and Peterson scholarships
Students attending five Youngstown and three Warren schools are eligible
Russian greats ignite Oympic cauldron
Vladislav Tretiak and Irina Rodnina were given the honor of sparking the cauldron that will burn throughout Russia’s first Winter Olympics.
Olympics schedule: This weekend
TODAY NBC 2:30-6 p.m. — Men’s Ski Jumping - Individual K-95 Competition; Men’s Biathlon - 10km
Pressure on for American skaters
Hoping to climb out of a huge hole, the United States has turned to its world champions in the team competition at the Sochi Olympics.
Lordstown police and Scouts investigate popcorn sale scam
Lordstown police and Scouts investigate popcorn sale scam
W. Pa. barbershop chorus warms up for Valentine’s Day
Members of Olde Town Harmony, who will take turns singing in a quartet to deliver valentines in song, are, from left, Steve Jenkins, Steve Smith, co-director Don Connell, Bob Boice and co-director Rick Swanson. The greeting also includes a card and a rose. Olde Town Harmony is a barbershop chorus based in the Shenango Valley.
Pens’ Letang, 26, suffers stroke
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang will be out for at least six weeks because of a stroke.
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
Local auto sales drop in January, despite improved new car sales
Dealers in the Mahoning Valley sold 5,181 total vehicles last month, down from 5,248 the year before.
Heavy TV spending begins in Pa. gubernatorial race
Associated Press HERSHEY, Pa. Spending in the wide-open campaign for the Democratic nomination
Cavaliers snap six-game skid
Dion Waiters scored 24 points and Kyrie Irving had 23 for Cleveland in its first game since Chris Grant was fired.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.87 .36 Avalon
news shows
news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Reps.
Registration for SBA training program
Registration for SBA training program YOUNGSTOWN Registration is open for the U.S. Small
Kasich plays it close to vest
Opinion: COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich and his administration aren’t telling reporters like me the exact
Decline in spring enrollment puts pressure on YSU’s chief
Editorial: Given that Youngstown State University’s enrollment has dropped from 15,194 in the fall of 2010 to
Around the NFL Friday’s news & notes
Packers: Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy has chosen former Illinois coach Ron Zook and Sam Gash to
birthdays
birthdays Composer-conductor John Williams is 82. Actor Nick Nolte is 73. Comedian Robert Klein is
Events shaped today’s adults
Each era of history had rulers or inventors who made significant changes in the course of future
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Feb. 8, the 39th day of 2014. There are 326 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
‘Stained Glass’ concert by YSO
‘Stained Glass’ concert by YSO HUBBARD Under the music direction of Randall Craig Fleischer, the
Friend: Vietnam veteran suspected of killing family, self was disabled
Associated Press DEFIANCE, Ohio A Vietnam veteran suspected of shooting his wife, daughter and
J-M’s Hughes signs with Geneva volleyball
J-M’s Hughes signs with Geneva volleyball NORTH JACKSON Jackson-Milton senior Erica Hughes
Hackers may have used Pa. company to attack Target
Associated Press NEW YORK The hackers who stole millions of customers’ credit- and debit-card
newsmakers
newsmakers Leno’s last ‘Tonight’ draws 14.6M viewers LOS ANGELES NBC says Jay Leno’s farewell
Fellow actors pay tribute to Hoffman
Associated Press NEW YORK Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Ethan Hawke, Brian Dennehey, Amy Adams
GM reports $3.8 in net income for 2013
The automaker's net income dropped by over $1 billion in 2013, while fourth quarter income held steady
Men’s rally
Men’s rally austintown Men’s Rally in the Valley and NOW Youngstown will sponsor Circle of
On the links Friday More professional golf results
ALLIANZ CHAMPIONSHIP BOCA RATON, FLA. Michael Allen matched the Champions Tour record with a
W.Va. petition targets agencies over Jan. spill
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. Two West Virginia government agencies were accused in a court
METRO DIGEST || Crash victim dies
Crash victim dies HANOVERTON A 48-year-old Lisbon man involved in a Jan. 22 car crash has died.
No bail for ex-cop charged with fatal shooting in theater
Associated Press DADE CITY, Fla. A bail hearing for a retired Tampa police officer who fatally
Fewer seniors in US living in poverty
By Rick Armon Beacon Journal staff writer Fifty years after President Lyndon Johnson declared
Kasich delays killer’s execution
Kasich delays killer’s execution COLUMBUS Ohio Gov. John Kasich has issued a reprieve for a
Campbell police arrest man on three charges
Samuel Michael Horvath is charged with disrupting public service, domestic violence and resisting arrest.
Rodriguez accepts one-year penalty
Alex Rodriguez accepted his season-long suspension from Major League Baseball on Friday, the longest penalty in the sport’s history related to performance-enhancing drugs.
Evacuations begin for civilians from Syrian city
Associated Press BEIRUT Dozens of children and women along with elderly people in wheelchairs
METRO DIGEST || I-80 crash injures 3, sets show dog loose
I-80 crash injures 3, sets show dog loose austintown A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 80
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Willie J. Jones, 45, of 1456 Woodcrest Ave.,
Ohio cities criticized for snow-removal efforts
Associated Press CINCINNATI A mostly dry day Friday across much of the state gave road crews a
Attempt to hijack Turkish flight to Sochi is foiled
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey A Ukrainian man tried to hijack a Turkey-bound flight to Sochi,
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