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Stories published February 28, 2014
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Dozens of Valley residents hear Texans' views on fracking
About 100 people attended Frackfree Mahoning Valley’s town-hall meeting Friday night to watch three videos related to hydraulic fracturing and hear a presentation by Ray Beiersdorfer, a Youngstown State University a geology professor.
Youngstown cops seeking driver who hit sheriff's cruiser
Police are looking for the driver of a pickup truck that destroyed a Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office cruiser about 12:30 a.m. today.
Last skate at Lily Pond
This weekend will be the last weekend to ice skate on the Lily Pond in Mill Creek MetroParks.
Warren workers get raises in exchange for 5 percent health care contributions
Warren City Council has approved new contracts for most city workers that raises pay by 1.5 percent per year for each of the next three years. But it won’t cost the city a thing.
Champion wins state team bowling title
Struthers finished second and the Wildcats' Dan DiLoreto was the top individual bowler in Division II.
Dots in Boardman starts going-out-of-business sale after chain declares bankruptcy
Going-out-of-business sales are getting underway at Dots clothing stores, after the embattled women’s fashion retailer agreed to shutter the company’s 360 stores in the coming weeks.
Part-time Liberty firefighter faces charge of sex with minor girl
Part-time Liberty firefighter faces charge of sex with minor girl
BREAKING NEWS | I-80 westbound in Trumbull County closed
I-80 westbound in Trumbull County is closed
Boardman issues parking ban beginning Saturday night
Boardman issues parking ban beginning Saturday night
Boardman man jailed on child endangering charge
Boardman man jailed on child endangering charge BOARDMAN Boardman police arrested a 31-year-old
State provides land bank $4.26 million to demolish vacant homes
State provides land bank $4.26 million to demolish vacant homes YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County
Canfield customers asked to conserve water due to breaks
Canfield customers asked to conserve water due to breaks CANFIELD Water customers in the city of
Pavlik pleads to disorderly conduct in cab fare case
Pavlik pleads to disorderly conduct in cab fare case CANFIELD Former middleweight boxing
CLUB CALENDAR
BOOSTERS Girard Band Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the high school cafeteria McDonald
Mardi Gras party will aid those in need
Mardi Gras party will aid those in need WARREN SOPHIA is sponsoring a Mardi Gras party from 6 to
Niles Senior Center program on Cholesterol and Eating on a Budget
Youngstown State University nutrition students will discuss “Cholesterol and Eating on a Budget” at the Niles Senior Center’s Lunch and Learn meeting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at 14 E. State St.
Boulevard Park Block Watch to meet Tuesday
The Boulevard Park Block Watch will have its monthly meeting from6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 388 E. Midlothian Blvd.
Parking ban in Struthers this weekend
In anticipation of the snow storm, a parking ban will take effect at midnight Saturday until further notice. Vehicles are to be removed from city streets to allow workers clear paths to plow snow.
Poland Presbyterian to offer summer camp, preschool
Open houses are planned Saturday and Sunday on the programs.
Corporations helped force Arizona veto
When an important social issue intersected with business in Arizona, Corporate America decided it was time to take a stand.
Motivated Raiders shut down Brookfield
South Range will mett Ursuline in a Division III district final Saturday at Struthers.
Youngstown air base to lose 773rd squadron
Eliminated positions at YARS may not mean an equal loss of jobs
Poland's Audi records lone pin by local wrestler on Day 1 in Columbus
Poland’s Mike Audi had the only pin by a local wrestler on Day 1.
Ursuline pulls away from top-seeded Springfield
Tanaya Beacham scored 27 points with nine rebounds for the Irish.
Horse stall deal nearly done for Austintown racino
The documents include plans for 988 horse stalls in 13 barns at the site
Anti-drug success comes in communities pulling together, AG says in Warren
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine stood before about 125 people at his seventh Drug Abuse Town Hall, seeking input from invited panelists and the public.
Flames too hot for YSU women
Katie Hannemann scored 24 points with eight rebounds for UIC.
Incumbent Hagan fails to withdraw before deadline
He’ll support the endorsed candidate, but didn’t say he’d resign if he won.
Piccinich earns unique hat trick in Phantoms’ victory
Piccinich unofficially completed the hat trick Gordie Howe once made famous.
Charlie Worsham keeps on riding ‘Crazy Train’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Long before an artist releases a debut album, the notion
Humorist to speak at Packard
Staff report WARREN Gina Barreca, a feminist scholar, will give a lecture at 10 a.m. March 12 at
Local D-II bowlers seek state crowns
Champion, Struthers boys and Mooney girls teams are in Columbus.
Ohio bill would force hospices to find, dispose of unused painkillers
The state's hospice programs would be required to get rid of the painkillers
Thiel choir concert at Zion Lutheran
Staff report Youngstown The 44-voice Thiel College Choir will present a concert at 7 p.m. March
Caseworkers fail to see alleged victims at home visits in Ashland trafficking case
An Ashland County Job and Family Services worker visited the home at least 10 times over a one-year period
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU’s Stafford 2nd in diving at Horizon
YSU’s Stafford 2nd in diving at Horizon Cleveland Youngstown State sophomore diver Bec Stafford
Mahoning commissioners buy asphalt for pothole emergency
The county commissioners made appointments to the children services and developmental disabilities boards.
McIlroy takes lead at Honda Classic
He has a one-stroke advantage over Russell Henley at PGA National.
Inside the ropes with Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot an even-par 70 in
Youngstown officials wanted the hearing in the city
The special master in this matter declined the request
Melnick Hall plan for YSU telecommunications, j hub shelved
Melnick Hall plan for YSU telecommunications and journalism hub shelved but WYSU will move
Berlin Center sisters ready livestock for 168th Canfield Fair
Emily Hemphill, 11, left, and her sister, Abby, 16, of Berlin Center show one of their three steers they’ll enter into the Canfield Fair’s market-steer project category this year. The girls belong to the 4-H Club, and within the next few months also will select their entries for the market swine and market feeder project categories.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Darius Rucker, 7 p.m.: Country music star in concert at Covelli
‘Truth’ ignites a firestorm
Opinion: Since 2007, the Mahoning Valley Democratic Club — the largest Democratic club in the area — meets to
Three Ohio cities make cut to host
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s three largest cities — Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus —
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Dating Game’ host Jim Lange dies SAN FRANCISCO Jim Lange, the first host of the
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit St., Youngstown, food
birthdays
birthdays Actor Gavin MacLeod is 83. Singer Sam the Sham is 77. Actor-director-dancer Tommy Tune
New food labels aim to make healthful eating a bit easier
Associated Press WASHINGTON Ice cream lovers beware: The government knows you’re unlikely to
Holder out of hospital after feeling faint
Holder out of hospital after feeling faint WASHINGTON Attorney General Eric Holder was
FitzGerald to challenge rules for early voting
Assoicated Press CLEVELAND The leader of Ohio’s largest county says he plans to challenge a new
Ground broken Saturday for 1st Habitat home for veteran
The home is located on New Road in Austintown
‘For sale’ sign placed on traffic camera
Associated Press NEW MIAMI, Ohio A prankster put a “for sale” sign on a southwest Ohio village’s
One of two Detroit men pleads guilty to role in deadly Warren gun battle
Dale Hatch, 27, one of two Detroit men charged with killing Marco Dukes, 32, of Warren, has pleaded guilty to reduced charges.
Report: Armed men take airports in Ukraine region
Associated Press SIMFEROPOL, Ukraine Dozens of armed men in military uniforms seized an airport
St. Christine School has wax museum
When learning about famous people throughout history, most classes take the normal route – they study facts so they can answer questions on a test. For Katie Gries’ fourth-grade class at St. Christine School, they took a much different direction.
Boardman Community Briefs
Star viewing event The Mahoning Valley Astronomical Society and MetroParks’ Recreation Department
Boardman High School 2nd Grading Period Honor Roll
Ninth Grade 4.0 Honor Roll Blangero, Haley Bodamer, Katherine Calpin, Kelsey Clear,
ClevelandSSRqs Santana makes debut at third
Cleveland star catcher Carlos Santana made his first start at third base and got a hit. No chances to show off his glove, though.
Science plus candy equals fun at the library
For most children, learning about science in school can be a chore and a bore, something to be tolerated until it’s time for more fun classes.
BCMS 2nd Grading Period Honor Roll
GRADE 5 High Honor Roll Cameron Adamowicz Ethan Anderson Kylie Barnes Angela Bulone
Orchid display at Mill Creek Metroparks
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For enthusiasts of orchids, the months of February and
oddly enough
oddly enough Woman posing as manager of Waffle House steals cash ATLANTA Atlanta police are
Canadiens spoil Pens’ return to NHL action
David Desharnais scored the lone goal in the shootout, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a wild 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.
Boardman Glenwood Middle School 2nd Grading Period Honor Roll
Eighth grade high honor roll Carly Amendola Abigail Beight Allison Blackburn Monica
Nicole Caudell, John Breneman plan June rites
AUSTINTOWN Cathy Breneman is announcing the engagement of her stepson, John Joseph Breneman, and
Austintown Community Briefs
Short term host family opportunities available through 4-H Mahoning, Columbiana, Portage, and
Canfield Community Briefs
Short term host family opportunities available through 4-H Mahoning, Columbiana, Portage, and
Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League holds membership drive
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With its membership being depleted due to various reasons,
Canfield High School Honor Roll: Second Grading Period
Seniors High Honors Richard Abel Mallory Allen Katin Angelo Rayann Atway Ernest
Canfield swim team defeats Jefferson
The Canfield High School swim team defeated Jefferson at a dual-meet Jan. 23 at YSU. The girls’
Daddy-Daughter Dance held at Boardman Park
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For more than a decade, Boardman Park has offered an event
‘Jewels of Winter’ on display at Mill Creek Metroparks
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For enthusiasts of orchids, the months of February and
Orchid display at Fellows Riverside Gardens
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For enthusiasts of orchids, the months of February and
Heavy Rescue Team conducts rescue training
The Poland Fire Department Heavy Rescue Team conducted a rescue training for its members by using
POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Poland Rotary holds 29th annual Chili Open
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As has been done for years, no matter the weather, the
Obama plan aims to improve odds for young minority males
Associated Press WASHINGTON In strong, often personal terms, President Barack Obama on Thursday
nj traffic scandal Papers reveal joking about tie-ups
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. The latest documents released by a New Jersey legislative
Canfield Players play off fortune cookie
Fortune cookies are supposed to tell someone what their future holds, but in the case of the Canfield High School Canfield Players, one fortune cookie started an artistic chain with the students gleaning inspiration from one another.
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Austintown school board, board retreat work session, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Feb. 28, the 59th day of 2014. There are 306 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
West Branch unions, board come to contract agreements
The West Branch teachers' and classified workers' unions have agreed to extend their current contacts for another two years.
Neeson keeps ‘Non-Stop’ from crashing Not enough elevation
REVIEW ‘NON-STOP’ Grade: C- Cast: Liam Neeson, JulianneSFlbMoore, Lupita Nyong’o, Michelle
Pharmacy will pay $4M
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal authorities say a Cincinnati-based company that provides
Yellen: Fed monitoring recent weaker economic data
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen noted Thursday that recent
Senate blocks Dems’ bill boosting vets’ benefits
Associated Press WASHINGTON A divided Senate on Thursday derailed Democratic legislation that
Don’t ignore repression in Cuba
Opinion: Miami Herald: The scathing reply delivered by Sen. Marco Rubio on the Senate floor this week in
Priest accuser feared hell for being gay
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A former altar boy testified Thursday that he thought he was
Poland Seminary High School 2nd grading period Honor Roll
NINth Grade High Honors Stephanie Bass Melanie Black Jordan Blake Avery Blasko Sarah
Furniture maker Lane renews warning about chests after 2 die
Associated Press NEW YORK Lane Home Furniture urged people to check if they own a cedar chest
Lowellville police probe melee at the Mount Carmel Society bar
Lowellville police probe melee at the Mount Carmel Society bar
METRO DIGEST || Closing arguments expected today
Closing arguments expected today YOUNGSTOWN Jurors are expected to hear closing arguments today
METRO DIGEST || Lordstown meeting this afternoon
Firefighter charged liberty A Liberty Township firefighter is on paid administrative leave after
Ethical lapses in US military must be battled aggressively
Editorial: Americans have long held the men and women representing the nation in all branches of the U.S. armed
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these people on these charges. They will
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Clinton D. Tanner, 29, of 5582 London Drive,
Ryan joins other fed lawmakers to promote high-tech tools
The Congressional Maker Caucus would give greater voice in Congress to individuals and companies who are a part of the “maker” economy movement
Shooting victim’s dad dies on anniversary
Associated Press The father of one of three teens killed in a Northeast Ohio school shooting was
Medicaid plan takes next step with feds
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. The U.S. Department of Human Services is beginning to consider
Warren law director said he ‘took a chance’ on worker with substance-abuse problem
Law Director Greg Hicks said he was aware that 33-year-old former paralegal assistant Jason Burns had experienced substance-abuse issues in the past
Boston, NYC mayors to skip St. Pat’s parades
Associated Press BOSTON Boston Mayor Martin Walsh is threatening to boycott the St. Patrick’s
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.75 .02 Avalon
Boardman breakfast
Boardman breakfast BOARDMAN The “Good Morning Boardman” free community breakfast is set for 7:30
Family members celebrate Hrinaks’ 72nd anniversary
STRUTHERS On Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day, John and Lucille Hrinak of Struthers celebrated their 72nd
Austintown students jump rope for heart
During the month of February, Austintown Elementary and Intermediate School students are took part
Miss Peck and Mr. Gulaskey are engaged
POLAND Lloyd and Vikki Peck of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth
OH WOW! recognizes VEC Inc. for contributions
Representatives from VEC Inc. were recently recognized for VEC’s sponsorship of the video browser
Miss Mulcahy, Mr. Biggs set summer rites
Mark and Nancy Mulcahy of Atlanta, formerly of Boardman and Poland, are announcing the engagement of
Junior Women’s League holds membership drive
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With its membership being depleted due to various
Canfield Wrestling Club advances six to state
The Canfield Wrestling Club had six members place in the top four in their 16 man weight class. They
Dobbins Elementary PTO holds book fair
The Dobbins PTO Elementary Book Fair was originally scheduled Jan. 27-31, but inclement weather caused multiple school closings that threatened to harm the success of the fair.
Motorcycle training courses to be offered
Motorcycle Ohio, which started training in 1987, is one again offering motorcycle training programs.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Canfield swim team state qualifiers Canfield high school’s swim team has announced its state
MCCTC manufacturing technology program receives new equipment
Students in the Manufacturing Technology and Precision Machining program at the Mahoning County
Poland Sports Briefs
Send us your sports news It’s winter sports season. Neighbors wants to be there every step of the
SENIOR SALUTE — BAND EDITION
Name: Bryan Higgins; Charleah TrombitasInstrument: Higgins: Saxophone; Trombitas: Trombone
Poland Community Briefs
Short term host family opportunities available through 4-H Mahoning, Columbiana, Portage, and
Angels, Paisley House combine efforts
A special bond was recently forged when the ladies of Paisley House fostered eight-year-old dog,
Poland Middle School 2nd Grading Period Honor Roll
Seventh Grade High Honors Marlie McConnell Josie Mayle Andrew Testa Kyle Mason Alexander
Dobbins dominates at Math 24 competition
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On Feb. 4, Poland Dobbins Elementary had a big day at
Boy Scout Troop 25 recognizes anniversary week
Boy Scout Troop 25, chartered to Canfield United Methodist Church, recognized Scouting Anniversary
OH WOW! recognizes VEC Inc. for recent contributions
Representatives from VEC Inc. were recently recognized for VEC’s sponsorship of the video browser
PANDA lock-in is night of fun
Every year, the Boardman Center and Boardman Glenwood Middle School PANDA groups get together for a
Document exposes web of deceit among Kasich, ODNR, Big Oil
Opinion: Document exposes web of deceit among Kasich, ODNR, Big Oil On Feb. 14, a 13-page plan was
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