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Vets eat free Monday at Bob Evans
On Presidents’ Day, Monday, Bob Evans is honoring all veterans and active military personnel with free all-you-can-eat hotcakes at its restaurants. All they have to do is present a valid military I.D.
Pa. State Police seeking information on man's death
Pennsylvania State Police in Butler are asking that anyone with information about the Thursdaydeath of Aaron Loy Cook, 28, of Harrisville, Pa., to contact them at 724-284-8100.
Yogurt refused by Russia now going to NY, NJ food banks
Chobani’s quest to get its Greek yogurt to the Sochi Olympics is coming to an end.
Design work started for water projects at Lake Milton
Bill Coleman, office manager for the Mahoning County Sanitary Engineer’s Office, told the commissioners Thursday that engineering design work is underway and the county is seeking financing to provide public water-supply and sanitary sewer service to the southwestern shore area along Lake Milton, with installation planned for 2016.
Afghanistan frees detainees US calls ‘dangerous’
Afghanistan frees detainees US calls ‘dangerous’ KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Disregarding heated
Mahoning Valley pastors and ministers urged to attend Warren event
Pastors and ministers urged to attend Warren event
New gender options for Facebook users
New gender options for Facebook users MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — You don’t have to be just male or
Putin backs Egypt army chief’s run for president
Putin backs Egypt army chief’s run for president MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin
Syria strikes kill 400 so far this month in Aleppo
Syria strikes kill 400 so far this month in Aleppo BEIRUT (AP) — Government shelling and
Hurry: Extra event tonight for Father-Daughter Princess Dance in Boardman
Extra day added tonight for Father-Daughter dance in Boardman
Charity scrambles sought for 2014 Greatest Challenge
The Vindicator is seeking charity golf scramble events for possible inclusion in the 2014 Greatest Scramble Challenge — a competition to find the Valley’s best scramble team.
Pa. Gov. Corbett calls out nearly 800 National Guard troops to fight storm
Corbett calls out nearly 800 National Guard troops
IOC: Bobsled track worker has broken legs
IOC: Bobsled track worker has broken legs KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — An Olympic track worker
Handel's Valentine treat: Tickets to YSU men's hoops games
Handel's Valentine treat: Tickets to YSU men's hoops games
Exit ramp from Interstate 80 westbound to U.S. Route 62 in Hubbard now open
Exit ramp from Interstate 80 westbound to U.S. Route 62 in Hubbard now open The exit ramp from
Ohio man indicted for trying to buy girl for sex for $400
Ohio man indicted for trying to buy girl for sex for $400
Plushenko withdraws from Olympic figure skating
Plushenko withdraws from Olympic figure skating SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Evgeni Plushenko withdrew
Commissioners OK contract with CSEA supervisors, lawyers
Commissioners OK contract with CSEA supervisors, lawyers YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County
GM recalls 780,000 compact cars
GM recalls 780,000 compact cars Associated Press DETROIT General Motors is recalling
Driver tells police she passed out before wreck
Driver tells police she passed out before wreck BOARDMAN Boardman police charged a 22-year-old
Trial set for coach charged after Steubenville rape case
Trial set for coach charged after Steubenville rape case
Former store employee accused of taking more than $10,000
Former store employee accused of taking more than $10,000 BOARDMAN A former employee of a
Boardman looks into animal cruelty case
Boardman looks into animal cruelty case BOARDMAN Boardman police investigated a cruelty to
Scott Brand & Anthony Noreen on the Phantoms
Feb. 13, 2014 | Scott Brand & Anthony Noreen on the Phantoms
Winter storm takes aim at Mid-Atlantic and Northeast
Winter storm takes aim at Mid-Atlantic and Northeast
Auditor to scrutinize United Airlines cuts at Cleveland airport
Auditor to scrutinize United Airlines cuts at Cleveland airport
JA's 21st annual Bowl-a-Thon Saturday
Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley will host its 21st annual Bowl-A-Thon from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Wedgewood Lanes, 1741 S. Raccoon Road.
Ray Mancini is coming to town
Ray Mancini is coming to town BOARDMAN Hope House Visitation Center is sponsoring a dinner with
Mahoning/Trumbull transportation grant provides service to elderly, disabled
Eastgate Regional Council of Governments is announcing a Fiscal Year 2014 Specialized Transportation Grant Program for agencies in Trumbull and Mahoning counties.
Ancient baby DNA reveals Aisan roots of native Americans
The DNA of a baby boy who was buried in Montana 12,600 years ago has been recovered, and it provides new indications of the ancient roots of today's American Indians and other native peoples of the Americas.
NEW YORK FASHION WEEK Valley’s own Lepore presents new collection
New York Fashion Week continued Wednesday with Michael Kors, Nanette Lepore and Reed Krakoff among the designers scheduled to present their fall-winter collections.
Austin powers Poland: Wilson’s 23 points lift Poland past LaBrae
The Bulldogs pulled away from visiting LaBrae, 67-54.
Compressed natural gas station to open; legislators study tax breaks
Construction is set to begin next month on two pumps that would provide compressed natural gas in Girard
Horizon League’s parity a problem for YSU
YSU (13-12, 4-6 Horizon League) is coming off an 83-81 overtime loss at Detroit.
Girard officer on leave over parties
The parties involved juveniles in a garage at the officer’s house.
Statistics suggest America is not ‘post-racial,’ speaker says
Statistics suggest America is not ‘post-racial,’ speaker says
Totani twins take down W. Reserve
Jackson-Milton beat Western Reserve, 64-62, in overtime.
Penguins go west for talent
Youngstown State senior Phil Lipari isn’t the only Penguin who moved to a new spot this offseason.
UW director says the community is caring and compassionate
UW director says the community is caring and compassionate
Lakeview’s Calvin hits a 3 at buzzer to beat Canfield
Calvin nailed the biggest shot of her career and Lakeview stunned the Cardinals, 54-53.
Struthers native reprises on-air presence
Dennis Spisak started his polka-playing career in the 1970s, as a Struthers High School student.
Coach Bill McCartney to address Circle of Champions event
The program is set Monday at Highway Tabernacle in Austintown
Lorain’s Gunther is living Olympic dream
By TIM WARSINSKEY Cleveland Plain Dealer LORAIN “Things happen for a reason.” This is
Tropidelic ups the ante by adding horn section
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Band re-branding is often a perilous endeavor. Incubus
‘Humpty Dance’ never ends for Shock G
The late ’80s hip-hop scene produced many bellwethers of the ’90s.
Stage duo will accompany Youngstown Symphony Orchestra Broadway Valentine
Broadway musicals have looked at love from just about every angle. So when putting together a Valentine’s Day
Downtown bar reveals name, will open soon
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It isn’t open yet, but downtown’s newest
Bill would prohibit sale of electronic cigarettes to minors
One senator said the devices are also used to consume illegal drugs
Two people jumped from balconies to escape Warren fire
Two people jumped from balconies to escape Warren fire
Bond issue woes in Austintown
The chairwomen of the bond issue committee discussed some of the issues they're dealing with in getting support
Legislation aims to reduce infant mortality in Ohio
Ohio ranks 48th in the number of infants who die before their first birthday.
Ursuline students learn by watching hip replacement
Ursuline High School anatomy students got a front row seat to surgery Wednesday, watching a hip replacement at Columbus’s Mount Carmel East Hospital in the school’s distance learning lab.
Victorian Players to present ‘Sandbag, Stage Left’
Victorian Players to present ‘Sandbag, Stage Left’ Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Victorian
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS Actors and actresses of all ages, for lead roles, small speaking roles and
Buckeye Elks, 421 North Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-1115
Buckeye Elks, 421 North Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-1115 Sun: The Spontaneous Band, 8 p.m. to
The Abbey offers vital lessons
Opinion: WASHINGTON Many “Downton Abbey” watchers are nostalgia gluttons who grieved when Lord Grantham
Ice storm snarls traffic once again in the South
Associated Press ATLANTA Drivers got caught in monumental traffic jams and abandoned their cars
Email leads to three arrests
Associated Press CINCINNATI A girl beaten and tied to her bed, sometimes for weeks at a time,
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Feb. 13, the 44th day of 2014. There are 321 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Jewels of winter
Jewels of winter They’ll dazzle you with their brilliance and splendor. During the heart of
Sugar, not aspirin or pennies, will prolong cut blooms For your VALENTINE
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Some lovely cut flowers may be delivered to your desk or your door.
Sid Caesar, comic genius of ’50s TV, dies
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Sid Caesar, the TV comedy pioneer whose rubber-faced expressions
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK RoboCop (PG-13) In 2028 Detroit, a cop critically injured in the line of duty is
Four Seasons of Color
Four Seasons of Color When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. What: Garden experts take you through
Source: Former Bucco A.J. Burnett to Phillies
Source: Former Bucco A.J. Burnett to Phillies PHILADELPHIA The Philadelphia Phillies and pitcher
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Maine police investigating screams find happy pig CHINA, Maine Police responding
Jeter to retire after 2014 season
Jeter was limited to 17 games last season while trying to recover from a broken left ankle.
Miami’s Incognito lashes out at Martin on Twitter
Incognito’s series of tweets directed at Martin and his representatives come as the NFL is preparing to release a report on the Dolphins’ bullying case.
Russians win gold in pairs figure skating
Volosozhar and Trankov scored 152.69 points to finish with 236.86,
girls Tournament basketball brackets
DIVISION I Walsh University/Alliance High Sectional-District Seeds: 1. Hoover, 2. Lake, 3.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Special prices offered
Special prices offered LISBON Adult Day Services, which celebrated its opening with a ribbon-
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Lea Salonga joins Il Divo on spring US tour NEW YORK The four guys from Il Divo
Art exhibit’s use of fabric will transform gallery
Fabric is the medium of choice for artist Katelyn Gould, and on Saturday, she will transform
Nurse speaks out on assisted-suicide case
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A Philadelphia nurse accused of helping her 93-year-old terminally
INSURANCE Most states lag in health sign-ups
Associated Press WASHINGTON Most states are still lagging when it comes to sign-ups under
‘Power of Few’ to be screened
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “The Power of Few,” a film written and directed by Boardman native Leone
POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent police activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Feb.
Priest in child-abuse case sentenced
Associated Press CINCINNATI An Ohio priest convicted of taking a 10-year-old boy to West
Talmer Bancorp raises about $202.8M in IPO
The offering was priced at $13 per share, within the projected range of $12.50 to $14.50 per share.
Caring for that orchid
Caring for that orchid After visiting Fellows Gardens this week, you’ll want to grow your own
Obama raises minimum wage for contract workers
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama increased the minimum wage for a few hundred
Despite losses in core values, Olympics can still be a winner
Editorial: For centuries, friendship, respect and excellence have endured as the three core values of the
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Let temporary income tax die
Opinion: Belleville (Ill.) News-Democrat: A recent BND headline posed the question: Will Illinois lawmakers
“Olympics 2014” (8 p.m., NBC): Tonight’s events include figure skating,
“Olympics 2014” (8 p.m., NBC): Tonight’s events include figure skating, women’s speed skating and
Senators clear debt-limit measure
Associated Press WASHINGTON Legislation to raise the federal debt limit and prevent a crippling
Man charged in shooting of horse
Associated Press RONKS, Pa. A man from the heart of Pennsylvania’s Amish country faces charges
Fla. man is executed in boy’s rape, murder
Associated Press STARKE, FLA. A man was executed Wednesday night in Florida for raping and
OHIO BUSINESSES Senate OKs bill for tax officials to refund overpayments
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Senate approved legislation Wednesday that
PRESIDENTS DAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Grant program
Grant program YOUNGSTOWN Eastgate Regional Council of Governments is announcing a Fiscal Year
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Daniel DeJesus, 43, of 310 Maplewood Ave., Struthers,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Melissa Carney and Phillip Bolender, Canfield, boy, Feb. 11.
Austintown should not demolish ‘well constructed’ Fitch High
Opinion: Austintown should not demolish ‘well constructed’ Fitch High The Austintown taxpayer community —
Marcellus Shale well still burning
Associated Press DILLINER, Pa. State environmental officials and expert firefighters brought in
Ohio’s OT for snow removal piling up
Associated Press COLUMBUS The overtime that the state of Ohio is paying crews to keep roads
METRO DIGEST || 600 Trumbull vets get ID cards
Vets eager for ID cards WARREN The Trumbull County Recorder’s Office has provided 600 veterans
Ohio House delays formal vote on calamity-day bill
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio House has held off taking a formal vote on a plan to let
Legislation would make private police records open to public
Legislation introduced after student journalists were denied access to police reports at a college
Arctic air won’t kill ash borer
Q. I have heard that there is a bright spot in this cold, arctic weather pattern. The below-zero
This winter is a tough test of true Zone 5 plants
By Barb Delisio OSU Master Gardener Volunteer Hardiness zones tell us what plants we can grow
Vindicator seeks charity scramble events
The event is presented in conjunction with Superior Beverage.
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