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Immigration arrests Russian in Boardman as suspect in 7 rapes
Boardman police helped agents with the Cleveland office of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement take Vladimir Letunov into custody just after midnight Friday on an expired Russian visa and allegations that he committed seven rapes in Moscow.
Residents beware: Phone offer of HEAP utility help is scam
Residents of Mahoning County and surrounding counties who receive assistance from the Home Energy Assistance Program are warned that fraudulent HEAP calls are being made in the area.
No companies bid to provide salt to Ohio communities
The Ohio Department of Transportation asked for but received no bids from salt companies for road salt needed by local communities.
Details disclosed in investigations of ex-NFL star Darren Sharper
Details disclosed in investigations of ex-NFL star
Canceled! Airlines scrap record number of flights
Canceled! Airlines scrap record number of flights NEW YORK (AP) — The relentless snow and ice
US struggling at oval, focus on high-tech suits
US struggling at oval, focus on high-tech suits SOCHI, Russia (AP) — They were touted as the
Kostelic gets 3rd combined silver; Viletta wins
Kostelic gets 3rd combined silver; Viletta wins KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — It’s been said,
A 1st for South: Va. gay marriage ban overturned
A 1st for South: Va. gay marriage ban overturned NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — In a first for the South,
Inquiry says football player Incognito and 2 others harassed Martin
Inquiry says football player Incognito and 2 others harassed Martin
Crimes against humanity in NKorea, UN panel finds
Crimes against humanity in NKorea, UN panel finds WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.N. Commission of Inquiry
43 new troopers graduate today for Ohio State Highway Patrol
43 new troopers graduate today for Ohio State Highway Patrol
Reese, Sciortino trade jabs over apology for traffic stop
Mahoning County Auditor Michael Sciortino’s Republican opponent questions if an apology by the incumbent related to a controversial traffic stop nearly nine months ago is sincere.
Akron woman charged with theft from Southern Park Mall store
Akron woman charged with theft from Southern Park Mall store
Stabbing death brings five years of probation
Stabbing death brings five years of probation YOUNGSTOWN Tequlia Haskins, 28, was sentenced to
Campbell police arrest three people on drug-related charges in less than three hours
City police arrested three people on drug-related charges in less than three hours on Thursday.
Feds fail to issue rules on musical instruments on planes
Feds fail to issue rules on musical instruments on planes
ONG welcomes home 130 soldiers from Afghanistan tonight at Packard Music Hall
ONG welcomes home 130 soldiers from Afghanistan
Crashes involving trucks and cars blocks Pa. turnpike
Crashes involving trucks and cars blocks Pa. turnpike
'Help for Hurting' conference for pastors Thursday in Warren
Mahoning Valley pastors and ministers are invited to a “Help for the Hurting” mini-conference from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Enzo’s Restaurant, 2918 Elm Road. The conference is sponsored by Teen Straight Talk.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Gold Wing Road Riders Association Chapter M, Mahoning Valley, will have its monthly
Hearts, Stars Ball to boost Salem hospital
Salem Regional Medical Center’s Charitable Foundation has tickets available for the Feb. 22 Hearts and Stars Ball.
Rotary club will sponsor 29th golf classic
Poland Rotary Club will sponsor its 29th golf classic Feb. 22 at Bedford Trails.
Church will host fundraiser bake sale
Church will host fundraiser bake sale YOUNGSTOWN Universalist Unitarian Church, 1105 Elm St., is
Mercer Dems governor's brunch Saturday morning
The Mercer County Democrat Committee will have a governor’s brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Sharpsville VFW, 214 Walnut St.
Utility bill help in Trumbull County
Emergency utility bill assistance is being offered this winter through the Trumbull Community Action Program, 1230 Palmyra Road, SW, and Winter Crisis Program through March 31.
Remove grave decorations by March 1
All artificial flowers and decorations must be removed from the graves, monument and mausoleum crypts on or before March 1 from the Diocese of Youngstown cemeteries, including Calvary and Resurrection cemeteries in Youngstown, All Souls Cemetery in Cortland and Calvary Cemetery in Massillon.
American slopestyle trio produce first medal sweep since 2002
A newly minted American medalist was sharing his thoughts — something about making history — when a certain song ringing out from fans in the stands stopped him midstream.
Austintown couple sticks together through deployments, life-altering accident
In the six years they’ve been together, Erin and Ron Musgrove have endured more challenges than some couples go through in their entire lives.
UAW Lordstown workers to receive up to $7,500 in profit sharing
Regular full-time employees who worked 1,850 compensated hours will receive the maximum amount at the end of the month.
Green Bay overwhelms slumping YSU
Bobby Hain scored 11 points with five rebounds for the Penguins (13-13, 4-7 Horizon), who have lost four straight.
New Mahoning dog pound site mulled
Mahoning County officials are considering a new dog pound site on Meridian Road.
Phantoms' Noreen explains tirade in latest loss
The third-year Phantoms head coach made no apology for an outburst that earned him an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.
Experience gets Boardman’s Bailey to district
Boardman High swimmer Brooke Bailey already knew her race-day routine down to the minute even days before the biggest meet of her season.
Retro Top O’ The Strip rembrance party Feb 22 in Cortland
A retro remembrance party for the Top O’ the Strip Roller Rink will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Cortland Roller Rink, 290 S. High Street.
Wrestlers to hit mats this weekend in Austintown, West Branch, Rootstown
Austintown Fitch High School will host a Division I sectional.
Youngstown selects new residential garbage hauler
The fee is a significant reduction from what city officials expected the contract to cost
Same Trumbull men indicted on kidnapping, robbery of Hermitage soldier
Although a municipal court judge dismissed kidnapping and robbery charges a week ago against two men accused of kidnapping and robbing a Hermitage soldier, the same two were indicted Friday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court on similar charges.
SPORTS DIGEST || Wollet, Hess to play in college all-star game
Wollet, Hess to play in college all-star game GREENVILLE, S.C. Poland High graduate Luke Wollet
Hubbard Twp. road-paving choice explained
Trustee chairman Fred Hanley said the longest road with the most houses on it and the most traffic got priority.
A public hearing on the $3.4 million Vestal bridge project produced no comments
A public hearing on the $3.4 million project produced no comments
Middle school mathletes’ skills add up
Nearly 200 students form roughly 20 schools competed in the 31st MATHCOUNTS at YSU
Chili Cook-Off event set Saturday in North Lima
Cooks will compete for top honors from a panel of judges who are food professionals, as well as the “Red Bean” winner, or popular vote.
State can intercept tax refunds of residents who owe the state money
It's estimated the program will net tens of millions of dollars
GM recalls nearly 780,000 cars
General Motors is recalling almost 780,000 older-model compact cars in North America because a faulty ignition in Chevrolet Cobalts from the 2005 through 2007 model years, and Pontiac G5s from 2007.
A day to celebrate life, love and tradition
Austintown Elementary kindergartner Nicholas Beatty shows off a Valentine’s Day craft he made Thursday at school.
Canfield Community Briefs
Poland boy scout troop 44’s spaghetti dinner Join Boy Scout Troop 44 for their 22nd Annual all you
LCCTC offers oil and gas industry course
The course, starting March 24, focuses on general information, safety, terminology and industry regulations.
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-under par 69 on
Brantley, Indians finalize new deal
Brantley batted a team-leading .284 last season, when Cleveland ended a five-year playoff drought.
Propane users see some relief
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS After weeks of propane shortages and high prices during the
Worker hurt in bobsled crash suffers broken legs, concussion
The unidentified worker was airlifted to a nearby hospital where he underwent surgery.
Students hear inspiring story during Right to Read Week
During Right to Read Week, students at Boardman’s elementary schools got not only encouragement in reading, but also a lesson in struggle in courage.
Jessica Harvey, Ryan Sawyer rite set for April 2014
AUSTINTOWN Jessica Harvey and Ryan Sawyer of Austintown are engaged and planning an April 2014
Canfield swim team wins at dual-meet
The Canfield High School swim team defeated Hubbard Jan. 14 at a dual-meet. The boys won with a
Family dinner honors Sandines’ 75th milestone
BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Sandine of Boardman celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary at a
Andersons mark 65th milestone in marriage
BOARDMAN Roy and RoseMary Anderson of Boardman celebrated their 65 years of marriage with a family
Evan Shobel prepares for lead performance
During the four years he has been involved in choir – first at Frank Ohl Intermediate School and now at Austintown Middle School – Evan Shobel has been involved in several outstanding performances.
Hailey Dickey named All-OAC Honorable Mention
The Ohio Athletic Conference has announced that Muskingum sophomore Hailey Dickey has been named
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boys track competed Feb. 9 The Boardman boys track team sent a handful of runners to the Mt. Union
POLICE BLOTTER
Jan. 30 Domestic violence: Leighland D. Johnson of Parkcliffe Avenue, Youngstown, was charged with
Angels for Animals and the Paisley House combine efforts to help dog
A special bond was recently forged when the ladies of Paisley House fostered eight-year-old dog,
Poland’s Mike Audi takes first at tournament
Poland placed five wrestlers at the Josh Hephner Memorial Tournament at Austintown Fitch High
Design work begins for water project
Design work begins for water project YOUNGSTOWN Bill Coleman, office manager for the Mahoning
Rumors about Judge Belinky have come true
Opinion: Rumors about criminal corruption investigations of Mahoning Valley officeholders are commonplace.
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Feb. 14, the 45th day of 2014. There are 320 days left in the year. This is
Outing for 325 children shines positive light on Youngstown
Opinion: Outing for 325 children shines positive light on Youngstown Many groups and busi- nesses helped to
Ohio lawmaker gives up chairmanship in wake of new indictment
Associated Press CINCINNATI The speaker of the state House said Thursday a southwest Ohio
birthdays
birthdays TV personality Hugh Downs (“20/20”) is 93. Actress Florence Henderson is 80. Country
Stacking the deck against coal
Opinion: Minot Daily News, Minot, N.D.: Talk about stacking the deck: The Environmental Protection Agency has
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses George A. Roman, 28, of 241 Dartmouth Drive,
Toledo Air Force museum to open shuttle exhibit
Associated Press DAYTON The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is ready to launch a mock-up
Research: Talking, longer sentences help babies’ brains
Research: Talking, longer sentences help babies’ brains WASHINGTON The sooner you start
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Waltons’ patriarch Ralph Waite dies at 85 LOS ANGELES Ralph Waite, who played the
Political strategy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans’ new acquiescence to letting the government pile up more
BUSINESS DIGEST || Applications for leadership program
Applications for leadership program YOUNGSTOWN Applications are available for Leadership
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vCirque du Soleil, 7:30 p.m.: “Varekai” show is a visual feast. At
METRO DIGEST || Conference for pastors Thursday in Warren
Conference for pastors Thursday in Warren WARREN Mahoning Valley pastors and ministers are
Train carrying oil derails in western Pa.
Associated Press VANDERGRIFT, Pa. A freight train derailment Thursday in western Pennsylvania
Comcast strikes deal to buy Time Warner
With a single behemoth purchase, Comcast is creating a dominant force in American entertainment and presenting federal regulators with an equally outsized quandary: How should they handle a conglomerate that promises to improve cable TV and Internet service to millions of homes but also consolidates unprecedented control of what viewers watch and download?
Senate votes took place in secret
Associated Press WASHINGTON Financial markets were watching, and the retirement accounts of
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10
‘Oh, not again’: Northeast slammed by another storm with heavy snow
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Yet another storm paralyzed the Northeast with heavy snow and
Campbell man charged with drug offenses
Police stopped him because he was speeding on Wilson Avenue.
Official: Rescued children enjoying their freedom
Associated Press CINCINNATI Just days after being freed from a nightmarish ordeal of abuse,
Spring trial set for former coach in Steubenville High School rape case
Associated Press STEUBENVILLE A spring trial is set for a former volunteer coach indicted after
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday. They
Gas-line blast injures 2 in Kentucky
Associated Press KNIFLEY, Ky. An underground transmission pipeline carrying natural gas
Afghanistan frees militants despite protests from the US
Associated Press KABUL Disregarding heated American protests, Afghanistan released 65 accused
Facebook adds new gender options for users
Associated Press MENLO PARK, Calif. You don’t have to be just male or female on Facebook
Stop playing cruel word games with senior citizens’ Medicare
Editorial: Consider the plight of 87-year- old Julia Matthews of Toledo, who got zapped with a $61,000 bill
PRESIDENTS DAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Urban growers seek applications
New entrepreneurs and established rural farms are seeking applications for the positions, as they try to establish a food system that spurs growth in the local economy.
Sectional wrestling Tournaments
All tournaments today and Saturday: Division I at Austintown Fitch Competitors from: Aurora,
Alissa Dreier | Michael Padovano
YOUNGSTOWN St. Columba Cathedral was the setting of the June 14 wedding of Alissa Dreier of Poland
Dominoes fall at library program
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com A Boardman library program allowed children the
Sweeney Chevrolet presents check for Operation Santa Claus
Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC would has announced the ceremonial check presentation for Operation
Calvin Center to be location for 2014 Good Life Festival
The Calvin Center for the Arts in Youngstown (755 Mahoning Ave.) will be the location for the Good
St. Joseph’s has spelling bee
St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary School, a Lumen Christi School, recently hosted its annual
Boardman Community Briefs
Poland boy scout troop 44’s spaghetti dinner Join Boy Scout Troop 44 for their 22nd Annual all you
Fitch Robotics team holds fundraiser
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com In the five-year history of the Austintown Fitch High
Calvin Center to be location for 2014 Good Life Festival
The Calvin Center for the Arts in Youngstown (755 Mahoning Ave.) will be the location for the Good
Participants learn about circuitry
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Children explored circuitry while making their own
Calvin Center to be location for Good Life Festival
The Calvin Center for the Arts in Youngstown (755 Mahoning Ave.) will be the location for the Good
Poland Community Briefs
Pork-kraut dinner The Youngstown Saxon Club, located at 710 S. Meridian Road, will host its next
Canfield competes at Ohio Youth Wrestling Association meet
It was a successful performance for the Canfield Wrestling Club team at the Ohio Youth Wrestling
Gage earns trip to state
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Over the six years Brendan Gage has been in band, the
Poland duo place at Top Gun Tournament
Poland wrestlers traveled to Alliance for one of the top high school wrestling tournaments in the
Participants work on yarn ‘UFOs’ at library
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com The Boardman library meeting room was a place to
Canfield Sports Briefs
Cardinals win on senior night JP Clendenin scored with 5:27 left in overtime, as the Canfield
Calvin Center to be location for Good Life Festival
The Calvin Center for the Arts in Youngstown (755 Mahoning Ave.) will be the location for the Good
Participants learn about circuitry at OH WOW!
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Children explored circuitry w hile making
Austintown Community Briefs
Poland boy scout troop 44’s spaghetti dinner Join Boy Scout Troop 44 for their 22nd Annual all you
Poland Kindergarten registration
A registration for children entering Poland Local Schools kindergarten this fall will be March 1 and
Poland Sports Briefs
Girls team defeated The Poland girls basketball team was defeated by Struthers 58-32 on Feb. 10.
PMS competes in Clipper Challenge
The Poland Middle School wrestling team competed against 13 other schools in the Clipper Challenge
Canfield wrestlers capture EOWL and AAC championships
The Canfield High School wrestling team secured the EOWL and AAC regular season team dual
Canfield Band Parents grateful to community for donations
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Band Parents are hard at work preparing for
Hilltoppers jump rope for heart
Students at Hilltop Elementary School celebrated the 35th anniversary of the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart by jumping rope during their scheduled gym classes the week of Feb. 3-7. While the students were jumping rope, they were also raising money for the American Heart Association.
CHS senior helps provide Cinderella experience
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School senior Megan Factor immediately knew
Poland Rotary hosts Night at the Races
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com The cold couldn’t stop the Poland Rotary’s
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