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Stories published February 9, 2014
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Zoning official envisions a revitalized Boardman
Zoning official envisions a revitalized Boardman BOARDMAN Zoning Inspector Sarah Gartland and
Skating returns to Lily Pond
Skating returns to Lily Pond YOUNGSTOWN Conditions that usually force many people to stay at
Nominate a senior citizen for Ohio hall of fame
Nominate a senior citizen for Ohio hall of fame Associated Press COLUMBUS Do you know a
OLYMPICS DAY 3: Austrian wins upset in downhill; American woman gets gold in snowboarding
OLYMPICS DAY 3: Austrian wins upset in downhill; American woman gets gold in snowboarding
Watts will be honored by family for 50th
STRUTHERS Mr. and Mrs. James Watt of Struthers will be honored for their golden anniversary Feb.
SENIOR CITIZENS
60-Plus Club of St. Brendan Church will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Maxwell Hall. Ann Smith will
HAPPY 108th BIRTHDAY | Betty Williams
HONOREE Residence: Greenville, Pa. Date of birth: Born Elizabeth Moyer on Feb. 6, 1906, in
HAPPY 104th BIRTHDAY | Mary M. Dancu
HONOREE Residence: Greenville, Pa. Date of birth: Feb. 24, 1910 City/State: Wheatland, Pa.
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY LB Circle, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park in
Hospice will benefit from Mardi Gras event
Hospice will benefit from Mardi Gras event at Mr. Anthony's March 1.
HAPPY 98TH BIRTHDAY | Stan Zitello
HONOREE Residence: Youngstown Date of birth: Born Selone Zitello on Feb. 16, 1916, in
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Water purchases to buy medical items
Water purchases to buy medical items SHARON, Pa. H20 for Hope, a fundraiser that supports the
Red Cross seeking nominations for Acts of Courage Awards
The American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley is seeking nominations for its 2014 Acts of Courage Awards.
'Boom Boom' Mancini's wines to be featured at Hope House fundraiser
Former boxing champion Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini will appear at a $50-a-plate fundraising dinner for the Hope House Visitation Center on March 8.
Mahoning auditor's office deemed 'excellent' again
The Mahoning County Auditor’s Office recently received the certificate of excellence in financial reporting from the Ohio Government Finance Officers’ Association, county Auditor Michael V. Sciortino told the county commissioners this week.
Campbell teacher to serve suspension for unbecoming conduct
All but 30 days of the one-year suspension are temporarily set aside, with the suspension set to be served from July 1 to July 30.
Rupe, Hamilton win mile at YSU Invite
The indoor meet was a good tuneup for next month’s league championship.
Widdersheim's family denies abandoning her
Family says she cut them off when she entered her relationship with Zaryl Bush.
Campbell Greek festival touts ethnic foods and fun
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CAMPBELL Anyone who’s wondering how to spend the remainder of
Poland flag football team wins national title
The Panthers beat the Mentor Falcons in overtime on Jan. 19 in Florida.
Dreams are alive at Cirque du Soleil ‘Varekai’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Believing in happy endings may be sappy rom-com fodder
METRO DIGEST || Mancini wine-tastings at Hope House benefit
Mancini wine-tastings at Hope House benefit BOARDMAN Former boxing champion Ray “Boom Boom”
Mooney rebounds from loss to Ursuline
Andrew Armstrong scored 19 points as the Cardinals beat Niles 72-57.
METRO DIGEST || Nominate a hero for Red Cross award
Nominate a hero for Courage award WARREN The American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley is
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
Beatlemania! A twice-in-a-lifetime experience
Linda M. Linonis, left, a Vindicator reporter, holds tickets from The Beatles 1964 concert in Cleveland that she attended with her cousin, Patti Zelch Albert of Mercer, Pa., who shows a Life magazine cover featuring the now legendary musicians.
A tale of two party chairmen
Opinion: Shame on the chairman of the Mahoning County Republican Party, Mark Munroe, for not fielding a
Saving some time in the kitchen
Five to 10 minutes might not sound like much, but when you’re racing to get dinner on the table,
RECORD REVIEWS
LITTLE MIX Album: “Salute” (Syco/Columbia) Grade: C- Little Mix touched down in the U.S. last
City health board’s decision on consolidation lacking foresight
Editorial: A little over a month after his tenure as mayor of Youngstown came to an end, one of Charles
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. Where does John Drew Barrymore fit into the family of actors? R.H.C., Peoria, Ill. A. As you
Writers to meet at Peaberry’s
Writers to meet at Peaberry’s CANFIELD Area writers, both published and unpublished, are
CAREER PATHS, LIMELIGHTS
CAREER PATHS, LIMELIGHTS Medicine Comprehensive Physician Associates LLC in Youngstown announced
European sites tell the tales of Monuments Men
Associated Press DALLAS From a fairy-tale-inspiring castle in the Bavarian Alps to a serene
Some hunters prefer killing something that can eat them
Associated Press MANSFIELD Many Ohio hunters like to chase deer. Others enjoy targeting turkey,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.87 .36 Avalon
Actor hits bull’s-eye with ‘Walking Dead’ role
By Greg Braxton Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Being a redneck during a zombie apocalypse can
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Metropolis,” 4 p.m.: The seminal sci-fi silent film screened with
Columbus schools mull closings
Associated Press COLUMBUS Administrators in Ohio’s largest school district are weighing a plan
newsmakers
newsmakers DiCaprio, Hill re-team for story of Richard Jewell SANTA BARBARA, Calif. Leonardo
Holder applies same-sex ruling to Justice
Associated Press WASHINGTON In an assertion of same-sex marriage rights, Attorney General Eric
Pa. Dems split over endorsement in governor’s race
Associated Press HERSHEY, Pa. Democrats will go into the crowded gubernatorial primary campaign
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Oliver D. Prater, 30, of 811 Esther Ave., Warren, and
Amish parents fighting law over girl’s forced chemo
Associated Press TOLEDO An Ohio couple in hiding with their daughter plan to pursue their legal
Experts increasingly contemplate end of cigarette smoking in US
Associated Press ATLANTA Health officials have begun to predict the end of cigarette smoking in
In Central African Republic, future of Muslims is imperiled
Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal The mob violence wracking Central African Republic imperils the
Huge fire hits Savannah, Ga., port
Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. Firefighters battled a giant blaze fueled by 5,600 tons of
Recent tale of two labor unions offers hope for the Valley’s future
Opinion: Recent tale of two labor unions offers hope for the Valley’s future The Jan. 24 Vindicator had two
More preps
More preps BOYS BASKETBALL Austintown Fitch 51, Lake 49 AUSTINTOWN Jessie Driver scored 16
birthdays
birthdays Actress Janet Suzman is 75. Singer Carole King is 72. Singer Barbara Lewis is 71. Actor
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Phantoms’ Olympic predictions are predictable
With players from five countries, there’s no consensus on who will win hockey gold.
NCP presents powerful ‘Other Desert Cities’
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com New Castle, Pa. The New Castle Playhouse opened its
Bailey helps Boardman swimming place fifth
She finished in the top five in four events at the Division I sectional meet.
Keynote speaker at ATHENA event
Keynote speaker at ATHENA event BOARDMAN Diana Tremblay, General Motors vice president of global
Free dinner
Free dinner Reign Supreme Motorcycle Club, 1467 Stewart St., Youngstown, free dinner, noon to 2
Kotsenburg wins Games’ first gold
The 20-year-old American won the slopestyle with a trick he’d never tried before.
Family and food ran Scarsella's Pizza and Carry Out
Vickie Battista Scarsella, owner of Scarsella's Pizza and Carry Out, said emotional goodbyes last month to her customers and her business of 33 years.
Ohio State wins third straight
Lenzelle Smith Jr. scored 16 points for the Buckeyes, who beat Purdue 67-49.
Preschool focus holds promise
Editorial: I n recent YEARS, enrollment growth has been a foreign concept for the Youngstown City Schools,
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Feb. 9, the 40th day of 2014. There are 325 days left in the year. Associated
YSU women lose third straight
Heidi Schlegel matched her career-high with 28 points and added a game-high 13 rebounds.
Durkin helps national team defeat Canada
Durkin helps national team defeat Canada ARLINGTON, TEXAS Ursuline High senior Chris Durkin ran
Storms in Arctic more prevalent than thought
Associated Press COLUMBUS A new analysis of polar weather data has shown that 1,900 cyclones
homs, syria Trucks carrying supplies halted
Associated Press BEIRUT Two trucks carrying food and medical supplies into rebel-held
In drought, Calif. welcomes storm
In drought, Calif. welcomes storm SAN FRANCISCO Californians accustomed to complaining about the
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Liberty Township trustees, public hearing at 12:30 p.m., regular business meeting
Choffin to sponsor music event
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Choffin Career and Technical Center will host its third annual Black
Beatles’ ‘Sullivan’ backdropSFlbcould fetch up to $1 million
Associated Press NEW YORK A large piece of stage backdrop autographed by the Beatles during
Valentine Love Story Writing Contest Landing a winner
1111The rules were simple. We asked for a clever ending to this year’s love story, “Waiting in the
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