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Student newspaper: YSU's Dunn top contender for Illinois job

Student newspaper: YSU's Dunn top contender for Illinois job


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Miss Cifalde, Mr. Voytko set May wedding

Jennifer Cifalde of Poland and Ronald Voytko of Youngstown are announcing their engagement.

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Miss Saculla, Mr. Bankhead set date in May

ST. JOHNS, FLA. Mr. and Mrs. William Saculla of St. Johns, formerly of Cortland, are announcing

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Usas-Walcott engagement is announced

William and Deborah Walcott of Boardman and Ronald and Maria Usas of Port Charlotte, Fla., are

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Kara Wills, Keith Armistead plans set in May

CORTLAND Thomas and Patricia Wills of Cortland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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JCL Mardi Gras party will fund scholarships

The Junior Civic League promotes education.

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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise


HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY | Joseph McKinna

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY Joseph McKinna HONOREE Residence: Briarfield Manor in Austintown Date

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HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY | Helen Karaffa Lucas

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY Helen Karaffa Lucas HONOREE Residence: Briarfield Manor, Austintown

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HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY | Eugene L. Calcagni

HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY Eugene L. Calcagni HONOREE Residence: Poland Date of birth: Feb. 13,

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GARDEN CLUBS

GARDEN CLUBS MONDAY Garden Gate will tour the DeYor Performing Arts Center with lunch to follow


American Girl Fashion Show draws near

Clothes, a tea party and more are in store at the American Girl Fashion Show.

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SENIOR CITIZENS

AARP 4611 East will meet Wednesday at St. Augustine Episcopal Church, 614 Parmelee Ave., Youngstown.


MASONIC GROUPS

MASONIC GROUPS MONDAY White Shrine of Jerusalem will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Poland Masonic Temple,


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Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


Move Your Tail for Tails fundraiser Saturday will help area animals

The Animal Welfare League will host a fitness fundraiser, Move Your Tail for Tails, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 22 at Global Health & Fitness Center, 3806 Elm Road.


Learn about conflict management with Canada geese from state wildlife experts

A free public program for landowners about conflict management with Canada geese will be offered March 13 in the Lariccia Family Community Center’s Rotary Room at Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road.


Tri-county chiropractors collecting Cuddly Critters for Kids in Crisis

The Eastern Ohio Chiropractic Society this month is sponsoring its annual toy drive, “Cuddly Critters for Kids in Crisis,” and encouraging new and current patients to donate new children’s toys to benefit two local organizations that help families facing domestic violence.


All 53 Mahoning tornado sirens to be tested March 5

All 53 Mahoning County emergency alert sirens will sound for three minutes in a statewide tornado drill at 9:50 a.m. March 5 in the annual Ohio Spring Weather Awareness Week observance, Dennis O’Hara, interim county emergency management director, has announced.


Tangier of Struthers plans fundraiser to help one of its own

The benefit spaghetti dinner will be March 23 at Tangier Bar and Pizza.


Perry's 31 lead YSU past UIC

Coming off its rockiest performance of the season, the Youngstown State men’s basketball team found inspiration from Rocky.


Trumbull County prepares to start juvenile drug court

Trumbull County prepares to start juvenile drug court


Boardman's Graziani takes 145-pound sectional title

The match between Mario Graziani (Boardman) and Zach Mackall (Fitch) was the only title match between two locals.


Title questions idle sale of former Austintown Middle School

Document gives descendants dibs on school land By kalea hall khall@vindy.com austintown Dr.


Cunningham, Armstrong power Mooney over East

The win gave the Cardinals a sweep of the season series.


Canfield wins Division II sectional title

24 local wrestlers advance to district.


National speakers at Men’s Garden Club annual winter seminar

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Northern gardens are covered with snow,


Boardman dance fit for a princess

Fathers and their daughters had a night to remember at the Father-Daughter Princess Dance at Boardman Park Saturday night.


Vrabel leads Canfield past Niles

The Cardinals outscored the Red Dragons 55-33 over the final three quarters.


Chiropractors seeks cuddly toys for kids experiencing domestic violence

New patients who donate one or more new toys during the drive will receive a free chiropractic consultation, a doctor’s report of findings and treatment recommendation.


Struthers avenges December loss to Hubbard

This time around, the Wildcats (7-13) dropped some big 3-pointers early on from Dalton Moore and Austin Yemma


Russian skicross racer grave, but stable after spine injury Saturday

Olympic skicross racer Maria Komissarova of Russia underwent a 61⁄2-hour operation on her fractured spine following a training accident Saturday.


NOAS offering classes for those who want to adopt, foster

The classes are for those 21 and older.


Thirion's silver leads area swimmers

Several other Valley swimmers could earn at-large berths for next weekend’s state meet.


Russian skicross racer fractures spine in practice run

Olympic skicross racer Maria Komissarova of Russia underwent a 6.5 hour operation on her fractured spine following a training accident Saturday.


Female inmates prepare large Ohio flag for Kasich speech

For the third consecutive year, inmates at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville, through the Ohio Department of Corrections’ Ohio Penal Industries program, have sewed massive lengths of fabric into an auditorium curtain adorned with the larger-than-life banner.


Manure-management plan workshops set in Mercer

A light breakfast and lunch will be provided free to all participants.


Sanctuary fire kills animals

Associated Press RAVENNA A barn fire at a Northeast Ohio animal sanctuary killed two goats, a


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Warren museum preserves Packard brothers artifact

This marker was placed on the side of the General Electric Ohio Lamp Plant on Dana Street in Warren in November 1949 marking the spot where brothers J.W. Packard and W.D. Packard of Warren completed their first Packard automobile Nov. 6, 1899. Current plant manager George Lopuchovsky, right, recently turned over the marker and a second one devoted to the Packard brothers' business partner, George Weiss, to the National Packard Museum.


Tomlin loses arbitration case

The Indians are batting 1.000 at the arbitration table this month. They should be so lucky during the season.


METRO DIGEST || Program on Canada geese management

Canada geese help BOARDMAN A free public program for landowners about conflict management with


Girard senior wrestlers excel, advance to district

Three seniors earned first-place finishes in their weight class — Ed Sigurani (138 pounds), James Cupan (160) and Nick Cardiero (170),


Today’s olympic tv schedule

All events taped unless noted as Live NBC 3 p.m. — Men’s Cross-Country: 4x10km Relay Gold Medal


Winter grazing workshops set for NEO

The workshop is presented by the Eastern Ohio Grazing Council in cooperation with Carroll, Columbiana, Harrison, Jefferson, Mahoning, Stark, and Tuscarawas Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the Natural Resources Conservation Service.


Windstorm crushes, kills UK taxi driver

Associated Press LONDON Strong winds that pummeled Britain killed a taxi driver, whose car was


Crimes, misconduct are forcing more US soldiers out of military

Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of U.S. soldiers forced out of the Army because of crimes


Hamlin wins Sprint Unlimited exhibition

Only eight cars were running at the end of the 75-lap showcase.


McGirt takes lead at Riviera

He ran off eight birdies in 13 holes on Saturday.


Here’s how minimum-wage earners can save $125,000

Opinion: Here’s how minimum-wage earners can save $125,000 Over the years, the scope and size of our


Authors will sign book about children

Authors will sign book about children NILES Authors Louise Mason and Janine Motley will be


presidents day What’s open/closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed for the Presidents


Youngstown & Southern Railroad sold

Associated Press LISBON The Columbiana County Port Authority’s railroad has been sold. Port


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Crestview school board, organizational meeting followed by regular meeting, 7 p.m.,


FLORIDA MUSIC-SHOOTING CASE Man guilty of lesser counts; mistrial declared

Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, FLA. A 47-year-old software developer was convicted Saturday of


Vic offers light-hearted ‘Sandbag’

By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown If you missed the Victorian Players’


Gap in wall found at nuclear plant

Associated Press OAK HARBOR, Ohio Workers at a nuclear plant along Lake Erie found a gap within


MILESTONES

MILESTONES HONORS Judicial appointments Judge John M. Durkin of the Mahoning County Common


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.


BIRTHS

BIRTHS ST. ELIZABETH HEALTH CENTER John and Gina Carrier, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 13. Michael


Area BOWLING scores

Amron Lanes SRI Investment Seniors (Feb. 12) — John Greene 268-730, John Dasen 267-707, Mike Yurco


Wall leads East to All-Star dunk title

San Antonio’s Marco Belinelli won the 3-point contest.


No Burnett, but Bucs have arms

The Pittsburgh Pirates are not the only team that’s proud of its pitching.


SPORTS DIGEST || Boardman girls place in 4 events at WATTS

Boardman girls place in 4 events at WATTS YOUNGSTOWN The Boardman girls indoor track team


Midway through, Sochi Games are delivering for Putin

Associated Press SOCHI, RUSSIA No protests. No real problems. But plenty of Putin. Midway


Charity begins at home Zoey’s mission statement

A third-grader has aspirations to help in Africa.


FOOD || Free dinner

Free dinner Reign Supreme Motorcycle Club, 1467 Stewart St., Youngstown, free community dinner,


Obama signs debt measure into law

Obama signs debt measure into law RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIF. President Barack Obama on Saturday


Keynote speaker at ATHENA event

Keynote speaker at ATHENA event BOARDMAN Diana Tremblay, General Motors vice president of global


Where to find last-minute vacation deals

Need a vacay, like, right now? ShopSmart, the shopping magazine from the publisher of Consumer


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS ‘Juno’ actress Ellen Page comes out as gay LOS ANGELES Ellen Page, who won the


TODAY IN HISTORY | Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014

Today is Sunday, Feb. 16, the 47th day of 2014. There are 318 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Nonpayment of taxes is a disqualifier for public office

Editorial: No, you aren’t imagining things. The headline above has appeared in this space in the recent past.


Pa. prosecutor eyes complaints about gas-royalty checks

Associated Press HARRISBURG, PA. After a request by a state senator from northern Pennsylvania,


UAW drive falls short amid culture clash in Tennessee

Associated Press CHATTANOOGA, TENN. The failure of the United Auto Workers to unionize employees


CAREER PATHS

REAL ESTATE Sam Segretario has joined Real Living Volpini Realty Group. Segretario, who has


Oshie propels US over Russia

T.J. Oshie brainstormed while he skated to center ice, desperately trying to come up with one last move to end an epic shootout.


Saturday’s other olympic results

Ill-fitting suits: Maybe it wasn’t the suits after all. After shedding their new, high-tech


Former Dolphin in probe identified

Andrew McDonald is now with the Carolina Panthers.


Thank you, Mill Creek crew

Opinion: Comedian Ron White had a tweet recently that sums up the feelings of many parents about their kids


Boxing show will benefit Wolfords’ cause

The 15-bout card, scheduled for March 8 and presented by Lights Out Management, will feature local fighters from five area gyms.


Ask Mr. Know It All

Q. A co-worker used a word that sounded like “jaw-bone-ee.” I would never ask him what it meant, but


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket Wells Fargo Bank NA v. Marianna K. Bryant et al, confirmation.


ARMED FORCES

ARMED FORCES VETERANS Hosler sworn in Lt. Col. Roderick A. Hosler, Army (retired) was recently


Buckeyes get past cold-shooting Illini

Ohio State trailed by three at halftime, and coach Thad Matta told the Buckeyes he thought they would find a way to win.


Syria peace talks in doubt

Associated Press GENEVA U.N.-Arab League mediator Lakhdar Brahimi ended direct talks between the


RECORD REVIEWS

Eric Church “The Outsiders” (EMI Nashville) Grade: B+ Eric Church is developing two separate


Public officials see no evil

Opinion: First, some comic relief — from the political tension that has gripped the Mahoning Valley for a