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Stories published February 11, 2014
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Chaney students can earn college credits for dance next fall
Students in Chaney High School’s Visual and Performing Arts program will be able to earn college credit for dance classes beginning in the fall.
Austintown schools co-chairmen struggle to educate voters on bond issue
The chairwomen for the Austintown bond issue committee say the largest issue they face in educating the public on the bond are misconceptions about it and other issues.
5 injured, including 2 seriously, in Warren fire tonight
Five people were injured — two of them flown to Akron Children’s Hospital — following a Tuesday evening fire at an apartment complex.
Youngstown seems to wonder 'Where in the world is Sam Moffie?'
When it comes to finding Sam Moffie — who is suing Youngstown for demolishing a vacant house he owned on the South Side without informing him — city officials still struggle to send information to his correct address in Poland.
Brier Hill residents ask for neighborhood clean-up before corridor project
An ambitious plan to redevelop the U.S. Route 422 corridor includes increased industrial areas, increased lighting, medians, sidewalks, bike paths and improvements to neighborhoods, including landscaping with particular types of flowers.
10 things to know about Shirley Temple
10 things to know about Shirley Temple She was the biggest of child stars. She was the top U.S.
Drone use highlights questions for journalists
Drone use highlights questions for journalists HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — As police responded to a
Russian activists trying to save Sochi strays from killing orders
A Russian animal rights activist was detained in Moscow on Saturday after he and two others protested the country’s policy of killing stray dogs in Sochi.
Nuke reform drive features ideas tried 5 years ago
Nuke reform drive features ideas tried 5 years ago WASHINGTON (AP) — Five years ago the Air Force
Atlanta area braces for ice storm
Atlanta area braces for ice storm ATLANTA (AP) — The city dodged the first punch of a dangerous
Courts OKs Ohioan woman's request to change her first name to Sexy
Court OKs Ohioan woman's request to change her first name to Sexy
White falls to the I-Pod in Olympic stunner
White falls to the I-Pod in Olympic stunner KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — Shaun White lost to a
Gay teen achieves Eagle Scout milestone in Md.
Gay teen achieves Eagle Scout milestone in Md. CHEVY CHASE, Md. (AP) — Change is coming quickly to
Official: 1 survivor and 102 dead in Algerian crash
Official: 1 survivor and 102 dead in Algerian crash ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — An Algerian military
Engler owes $161,616 to IRS for unpaid taxes
Engler owes $161,616 to IRS for unpaid taxes YOUNGSTOWN — David Engler, a candidate for the
Ohioan gets jail for drunken driving in school bus
Ohioan gets jail for drunken driving in school bus
‘catastrophic’ winter storm predicted for the South
‘catastrophic’ winter storm predicted for the South ATLANTA (AP) — In a dire warning today,
Youngstown council education panel to meet
Youngstown council education panel to meet YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown City Council’s Education
Powerstown Neighbors Block Watch to meet Thursday
Powerstown Neighbors Block Watch to meet Thursday YOUNGSTOWN The Powerstown Neighbors Block
Univ. of Toledo caps law-school tuition costs for 2014
Univ. of Toledo caps law-school tuition costs for 2014
Obama speaks out on Iran, Syria struggles
Obama speaks out on Iran, Syria struggles WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama weighed into
Pa. woman charged with putting heroin in Happy Meals
Pa. woman charged with putting heroin in Happy Meals
Quaker Steak & Lube's Kid's Valentine's Party is Wednesday
Quaker Steak & Lube's Kid's Valentine's Party is Wednesday
GOP to advance ‘clean’ debt limit increase
GOP to advance ‘clean’ debt limit increase WASHINGTON (AP) — In a concession to President Barack
Commissioner questions same company getting two sewer projects in two months
Commissioner questions same company getting two sewer projects in two months Staff report
Cops find gun in car
Man also had knife Cops find gun in car Staff report youngstown Police found a loaded
State police take over case of missing DA Gricar
State police take over case of missing DA Gricar BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — State police are assuming
Yellen to investors: Expect continuity at the Fed
Yellen to investors: Expect continuity at the Fed WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Janet
Election bills slated for vote today by Ohio House panel
Election bills slates for vote today by Ohio House panel
Youngstown man charged with drug crimes after traffic stop in Campbell
Youngstown man charged with drug crimes
NJ festival lets you eat, drink and floss with bacon
NJ festival lets you eat, drink and floss with bacon
Browns CEO and GM leaving team in stunning shakeup
Browns CEO and GM leaving team in stunning shakeup
Suspended Pa. teacher goes to trial after stop with pupil
Suspended Pa. teacher goes to trial after stop with pupil
Report: Columbus police officers fired 194 times at suspects
Report: Columbus police officers fired 194 times at suspects
Ohio Edison checking into exploding manhole cover in Warren
Ohio Edison checking into exploding manhole cover in Warren Staff report WARREN Neil
State seeks criminal evidence at Belinky home
State seeks criminal evidence at Belinky home BOARDMAN Items seized from Mahoning County Probate
Man gets six years for robbing and kidnapping
Man gets six years for robbing and kidnapping WARREN Carl D. Washington, 25, of Peace Avenue
REUNIONS
The Rayen School Class of 1960 will meet at noon Thursday at Marino’s on Mahoning Avenue in
Fitch soars above Lakeview
Megan Sefcik scored 22 points with 11 rebounds for the Falcons.
Covelli Centre management is negotiating a contract with the Youngstown Phantoms
The team has had poor attendance in each of its five seasons in Youngstown
Assistant Austintown wrestling coach arrested
An assistant wrestling coach at Austintown Middle School was arrested early Saturday for multiple charges.
Daunting challenges await NFL’s first gay openly player
Missouri’s Sam is projected as a mid-round draft pick
Volunteers at St. Charles make meals for St. Vincent de Paul dining hall
The popular activity involves three kitchen crews
Canfield woman's quilt display in Nissen Gallery
Cheryl Deibel's quilted creations are now on display at Trumbull Memorial Hospital.
Taft students sing it out
The music teacher says the contest fosters a sense of community at the school
Fugitive arrested
Fugitive arrested BOARDMAN A traffic stop by township police Friday led to the arrest of a
Lt. Gov. kicks off state’s youth drug abuse prevention initiative
Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor called the state’s drug abuse problem an epidemic
Consultant: Cleveland airport’s loss is Youngstown’s gain
Consultant: Cleveland airport’s loss is Youngstown’s gain
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael C. Bustamante, 29, San Jose, Calif., and
newsmakers
newsmakers Fred Armisen to lead band on Meyers’ show NEW YORK Seth Meyers says former comedy
Canfield gets it done against Harding
The Cardinals held the Raiders to 28 percent shooting and forced 16 turnovers.
Free Ideal Weight seminar planned
Free Ideal Weight seminar planned BOARDMAN A free seminar, “How to Achieve your Ideal Weight,”
Militants accidentally kill 21 of their own
Associated Press BAGHDAD An instructor teaching his militant recruits how to make car bombs
West Branch tops South Range in tourney tuneup
Melinda Trimmer scored 26 points to lead the Warriors.
oddly enough
oddly enough Mich. college offers course in zombies, apocalypse MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. Some
Mahoning County Democrats will consider endorsements on Feb. 22
Those wanting to be considered have to notify the party by Feb. 20
Early childhood educators should concentrate on inclusive education
Opinion: Early childhood educators should concentrate on inclusive education Today, more children than
Obama, Hollande tour Monticello
Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. Celebrating the long-standing ties between their nations,
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 11, the 42nd day of 2014. There are 323 days left in the year. Associated
Sesame seeds for knee pain
Q. You often suggest anti-inflammatory foods as alternatives to pharmacy pain relievers. Why not
Officials won’t defend Nev. gay-union ban
Officials won’t defend Nev. gay-union ban CARSON CITY, Nev. Nevada’s attorney general and
Is Bill Gates being overly optimistic?
Opinion: Bill Gates wants you to feel much better about the future of mankind. Things are looking up, he
Live music on television this week includes:
Live music on television this week includes: v Kelly Rowland: Today on “The View” (ABC) v Toni
Vatican’s reaction to UN report on pedophile priests troubling
Editorial: A United Nations human-rights committee has publicly used the three words the Vatican did not want
Is Georgia ready for storm this time?
Associated Press ATLANTA Just two weeks ago, Atlanta became a national punch line when a few
1st lady praises hiring
Associated Press WASHINGTON Michelle Obama said Monday that a pledge by the construction
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.96 .06 Avalon
Kraft Singles to lose artificial preservatives
Associated Press NEW YORK Kraft is removing artificial preservatives from its most-popular
Yuengling’s ice cream returns
Associated Press POTTSVILLE, Pa. Breyers, Ben & Jerry’s, Edy’s and Yuengling’s: Which thing is
Limit vaccination exemptions
Opinion: The Des Moines (Iowa) Register: Like Iowa, Colorado is one of 48 states that allow parents to cite
Talmer acquires First Place Bank
Talmer acquires First Place Bank YOUNGSTOWN Talmer Bank and Trust has acquired First Place Bank
Couples’ lawsuit forces Ohio’s hand over same-sex marriage
Associated Press CINCINNATI Four legally married gay couples filed a federal civil-rights
District swimming
District swimming Area qualifiers What: District swimming and diving championships. When:
Struthers PD dispatcher shocked while on the job
Mayor plans to address leaking pipe that caused accident
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Malcolm and Rachel Simmons, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 6. Amanda
Penguins earn baseball preseason acclaim
Penguins earn baseball preseason acclaim YOUNGSTOWN Five Youngstown State baseball players
McDonald board gives first reading on change to rule
By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The McDonald Board of Education on Monday gave first
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Weathersfield Township zoning commission, 7 p.m., township administration
birthdays
birthdays Actress Tina Louise (“Gilligan’s Island”) is 80. Actor Burt Reynolds is 78. Songwriter
Chief of embattled Cleveland police force gets promotion
Associated Press CLEVELAND The chief of the Cleveland Police Department, which is under
Purported assault
Purported assault STRUTHERS The detective division of the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office is
Controlling board looks into road salt purchases
The attorney general alleges the two salt companies divvied up the state and manipulated road salt prices in a scheme that cost state and local governments $50 million or more.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Man charged in Walmart robbery
The Youngstown man also is charged with resisting arrest and obstructing official business.
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