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Phil Everly, of famed Everly Brothers, dead at 74
Phil Everly, who formed an influential harmony duo with his brother, Don, that touched the hearts and sparked the imaginations of rock ‘n’ roll singers for decades, including the Beatles and Bob Dylan, died Friday.
Mill Creek Sled Hill open to 9:30, with warming hut, snack bar, restrooms
Mill Creek MetroParks officials remind the public that the park’s Wick Recreation Area at the intersection of Belle Vista Avenue and McCollum Road is open for sledding fun.
Soldier snuffs NY Eve fire at crowded Seattle club
Soldier snuffs NY Eve fire at crowded Seattle club SEATTLE (AP) — The quick thinking of a U.S.
US OKs $5k fine against Va. Tech for ’07 massacre
US OKs $5k fine against Va. Tech for ’07 massacre RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — U.S. Education Secretary
President Barack Obama’s Hawaii vacation: Day 14
President Barack Obama’s Hawaii vacation: Day 14 KAILUA, Hawaii (AP) — How President Barack Obama
US spy court: NSA to keep collecting phone records
US spy court: NSA to keep collecting phone records WASHINGTON (AP) — A secretive U.S. spy court
Tea Party candidate’s running mate has history of financial woes
Tea Party candidate’s running mate has history of financial woes YOUNGSTOWN — Brenda L. Mack of
Adding a baby to new health law plans not easy
Adding a baby to new health law plans not easy WASHINGTON (AP) — You were patient with the
Lebanon IDs leader of al-Qaida-linked group
Lebanon IDs leader of al-Qaida-linked group BEIRUT (AP) — DNA tests confirmed that a man in
Homeless man faces drug charges after arrest in Ausintown
Homeless man faces drug charges after arrest in Austintown
Pa. slots post first year-end revenue decline
Pa. slots post first year-end revenue decline Associated Press Annual revenue from Pennsylvania
Serial robber pleads guilty in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court
Serial robber pleads guilty in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court
Winter storm brings snow, kills at least 11
Winter storm brings snow, kills at least 11 BOSTON (AP) — A storm dropped a blanket of light,
Vigil planned tonight for 2 Ohio teens slain in shooting
Vigil planned tonight for 2 Ohio teens slain in shooting
Pa. priest released from custody amid appeal
Pa. priest released from custody amid appeal PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Roman Catholic church official
Lowellville police offer free self-defense class for women Saturday
Lowellville police offer free self-defense class Saturday
Obama administration: Birth-control mandate should not be blocked
Birth-control mandate should not be blocked
Boardman police investigating fraud call at drug store
Boardman police investigating fraud call at drug store
Confusion, relief mark start of new health reforms
Confusion, relief mark start of new health reforms
Howland Christmas tree recycling starts Monday
Howland Township will pick up and recycle Christmas trees beginning Monday and continue through Jan. 17. Remove all ornaments and trimmings before placing them curbside.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet at 6 p.m.
Workshop on marijuana bill rescheduled to Jan. 14
Due to inclement weather, today’s workshop at Lowellville High School regarding the potential impact of House Joint Resolution 6 has been rescheduled to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 14 in the band room.
Mooney grad killed in crash 'touched a lot of lives'
Caitlin Yager, 19, of Canfield died in a car crash on Dec. 26. Cardinal Mooney will have a special Mass for her at 10 a.m. today.
YSU men fall despite Perry’s 31 points
Kendrick Perry led all players with 31 points for Youngstown State and adding to his team leading 20.8 scoring average.
Murdered mom told neighbor she had been abused recently
Suspect awaiting trip back to Mahoning County
SUGAR RUSH: Stoops, Oklahoma roll Crimson Tide
SUGAR RUSH Stoops, Oklahoma roll Crimson Tide Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Trevor Knight
Cops: Murder victim Laura Michael's brother acted suspiciously at scene
Lots of things Bradley Milligan did and said were suspicious when Howland police and a Milligan family member arrived at about 4 p.m. Dec. 18 at the house Milligan and his sister, Laura Michael, shared on Howland Springs Road in Howland.
Visingardi to officiate FCS championship
The Poland resident moved from the MAC to the ACC this season.
Attorney: Lawsuit over infant rape at Trumbull Children Services settled
Attorney: Lawsuit involving Trumbull Children Services settled
Meyer, Swinney guide teams back to BCS stage
Urban Meyer has coached in four previous BCS games. He’s never lost.
"Best thing we ever did," say Youngstown foster-care parents
"Best thing we ever did," say foster-care parents
Varejao’s 25 boards lead Cavaliers over Magic
The Cavaliers broke a season-high six-game losing streak while playing without All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving, who missed his first game this season because of a bruised left knee.
Two young women from Valley thrilled to see Pope Francis
The Walsh University students studied abroad.
SPORTS DIGEST || Troy football player found dead on highway
Troy football player found dead on highway TROY, Ala. Troy football player Jadarius Garner was
Alliance man, 25, charged with soliciting adolescent
Staff report SEBRING Bond was set at $75,000 Thursday for a 25-year-old Alliance man charged
Columbus residents arrested at Boardman motel
The man is charged with receiving stolen property, drug abuse and possession of dangerous drugs.
McNally's first mayoral issue was dealing with the heavy snowfall
Two Cabinet positions will be filled later this month
Youngstown man charged with drug offenses in Boardman
Police stopped Desmond McElroy on Market Street because of a license suspension on the vehicle’s owner.
Arctic air rolling into Mahoning, Shenango valleys
Steady snowfall and blustery winds Thursday covered Youngstown's Central Square and roads across the region with deep and drifting powder. Officials are expressing concerns for the homeless and animals as record low temperatures are expected over the next week or more. PennDot has reduced speed limits on Interstatse 80 and 76 (Pa. turnpike) and many other highways across the state to 45.
Boy Scouts to have Klondike Derby
Whispering Pines District of the Greater Western Reserve Council, Boy Scouts of America is
Canfield Sports Briefs
Boys hockey defeats Brooklyn Dan Drotleff scored a goal and added an assist to power the Canfield
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.10 —.49 Avalon
Monitor advises end of jobs-data review
Associated Press WASHINGTON A Labor Department watchdog has recommended ending a practice that
B.o.B expands his image with rap album
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. Associated Press ATLANTA B.o.B has made his mark in pop music with the
BUSINESS DIGEST || Liberty reopenings
Liberty reopenings Liberty Tax Service will celebrate the reopening of three area offices with hot
US factory, construction growth boosts economic outlook for ’14
Associated Press WASHINGTON Expectations are rising for a stronger U.S. economy in 2014 after
newsmakers
newsmakers 2 Banksy works vandalized in Utah PARK CITY, Utah Vandals in the Utah city that
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Phantoms hockey, 7:05 p.m.: Youngs-town’s minor-league team takes
58th District state rep race is intriguing
Opinion: Despite who is endorsed by the Mahoning County Democratic Party to replace state Rep. Robert F.
North Dakota will be hopping
Opinion: The Bismarck (N.D.) Tribune: Scanning the possibilities for North Dakota in the coming year suggests
Marines delay fitness plan for women after half fail test
Associated Press WASHINGTON More than half of female Marines in boot camp can’t do three pull-
National Fuel bills to decrease slightly
According to a projection filed with PUCO, new monthly bill for the average residential customer of natural gas annually would decrease by a slight 0.07 percent, from $75.60 to $75.54 per month.
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Jan. 3, the third day of 2014. There are 362 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Toronto mayor files to run for re-election
Associated Press TORONTO Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has put his name on the ballot to run for
Bruno Mars preps for the Super Bowl SINGING in the COLD
Bruno Mars preps for the Super Bowl SINGING in the COLD MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY, HUBBARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Dec.
METRO DIGEST || North Side homicide ruling
Homicide ruling YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Coroner’s office said a man who died Monday after
Rotary Club hosts Lighting of the Green
The Rotary Club of Canfield continued its holiday tradition with its annual Lighting of the Green Dec. 6.
Congressmen can celebrate while 1.3M jobless must suffer
Opinion: Congressmen can celebrate while 1.3M jobless must suffer Let’s hope our congressmen and women had
oddly enough
oddly enough Woman finds snake in couch brought home from curb GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. A woman who
Death of boy, 4, is focus of investigation
Associated Press COLUMBUS The death of a 4-year-old boy who authorities say was run over by a
Americans have little faith in government, poll finds
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans enter 2014 with a profoundly negative view of their
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Jackson-Milton board of education, annual organizational meeting, 8 a.m., middle
Video caught shooting of gunshop owner
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The fatal shooting of a gun-shop owner in his business was captured
Former Israeli PM Sharon in critical condition
Associated Press JERUSALEM Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who has been in a coma
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood Ave., Youngstown (Hillman Street
Marshal: Banker homeless before arrest
Associated Press BRUNSWICK, Ga. A south Georgia bank director accused of losing millions of
Extremists love revolutions
Opinion: By Ben Barber McClatchy-Tribune Around the world, hijacking is in. Ukraine is the latest
birthdays
birthdays Actor Robert Loggia is 84. Actor Dabney Coleman is 82. Singer Stephen Stills is 69.
OSHP reports 3 New Year’s crash deaths
Associated Press COLUMBUS State troopers say three people died on Ohio roads during the two-day
5 die in Beirut blast
5 die in Beirut blast BEIRUT An explosion tore through a crowded commercial street Thursday in
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mark A. Meiter, 51, of 806 W. Ohio Ave., Sebring, and
Strong storm pushes into Northeast
Associated Press BOSTON A storm expected to bring more than a foot of snow, stiff winds and
Snapchat says it will make app more secure
Associated Press NEW YORK Snapchat says it plans to put out a more-secure version of its
Packers could have frozen home-field advantage
Cold hands and a hard football make for tough catches on chilly winter afternoons at Lambeau Field.
Malzahn’s offense tough to pigeonhole
It’s the spread, or smashmouth. It’s about big passing numbers, or off-the-charts run stats.
METRO DIGEST || Recycle Christmas trees in Howland
Recycle Xmas trees Howland Howland Township will pick up and recycle Christmas trees beginning
Ohio minimum wage increases 10 cents
Associated Press TOLEDO Ohio’s minimum wage is increasing again, and with it should come a boost
Discover Orange Bowl at a glance
Matchup: No. 7 Ohio State (12-1) vs. No. 12 Clemson (10-2). Time & TV: 8:30 p.m., ESPN. Where:
Baker-Mitch engagement announced
Christie N. Baker and Jeffrey A. Mitch are announcing their engagement. David and Ursula Baker of
Canfield Community Briefs
Free seminar on New Year 28-day detox Dr. Ted Suzelis, N.D. will be presenting a free seminar,
Mr., Mrs. Myers mark 60 years of their marriage
CANFIELD William and Mary Myers of Canfield celebrated the 60th anniversary of their wedding with
Austintown Community Briefs
Free seminar on New Year 28-day detox Dr. Ted Suzelis, N.D. will be presenting a free seminar,
Boy Scouts to have Klondike Derby
Whispering Pines District of the Greater Western Reserve Council, Boy Scouts of America is
Blair-Kaneck rites set in 2014, parents report
Gregory and Deborah Blair of Salem and Christopher and Jacqueline Kaneck of Leetonia are announcing
Mr. and Mrs. Pancher mark 60th milestone
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pancher of Canfield were honored with a 60th anniversary dinner hosted
Cardinal Moooney freshman leads team to victory
Elizabeth Philibin, a Cardinal Mooney High School freshman, spent Dec. 4-9 competing in the United
‘Thunder Dog’ author tells story
Blind people can do anything sighted people can do. That’s what Michael Hingson, author of “Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero,” told Poland students Dec. 13.
Boy Scout Trooops to have Klondike Derby
Whispering Pines District of the Greater Western Reserve Council, Boy Scouts of America is
Canfield swim teams wins at tri-meet
The Canfield High School 400-yard free relay team of Alec Gaetano, Michael DiDomenico, Adam Weiss
Boy Scouts to have Klondike Derby
Whispering Pines District of the Greater Western Reserve Council, Boy Scouts of America is
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland girls defeated The Poland girls basketball team lost to Springfield 53-48 at Poland on Dec.
Poland Community Briefs
Free seminar on New Year 28-day detox Dr. Ted Suzelis, N.D. will be presenting a free seminar,
Boardman Sports Briefs
Spartans finish 2013 on a high note The Boardman High School boys freshman basketball team ended
Boardman Community Briefs
Free seminar on New Year 28-day detox Dr. Ted Suzelis, N.D. will be presenting a free seminar,
Children learn about hibernation at nature center
Snow has started falling in the Mahoning Valley, and that means many animals are starting to hibernate. Children aged 3-6 learned all about them at children’s nature hour Dec. 6.
Children learn about hibernation Dec. 6
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Snow has started falling in the Mahoning
Boardman Park hosts annual Cookies for Santa event
By NATALIE WRIGHT nscott@vindy.com For almost a decade, Boardman Park has been offering its
Santa Claus shares lunch with children at YMCA
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Santa Claus came to town a couple days early to
Santa has lunch with children at YMCA
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Santa Claus came to town a couple days early to
Choir students perform holiday concerts
The Boardman Glenwood Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade choirs performed a holiday concert Dec. 5.
Children learn about hibernation Dec. 6
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Snow has started falling in the Mahoning Valley,
PANDA Clubs donate to Hope House
This holiday season the Boardman PANDA program had its first annual PANDA Connection to give to
Boardman boys basketball team volunteers at Rescue Mission
Members of the Boardman Boys Basketball program volunteered at the Rescue Mission Dec 28. The team
MCCTC students explore oil and gas careers
Students in the Welding and Power Equipment programs at the Mahoning County Career and Technical
Canfield High School choirs present winter concert
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Sounds of the season filled the Canfield High School
Hilltoppers holiday shop at PTO’s Santa’s Workshop
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School students finished their holiday
CHS competes in Holiday Duals
The Canfield High School wrestling team played host to some of the top teams in the nation at the
Santa has lunch with children at YMCA
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Santa Claus came to town a couple days early to
Union Elementary students get creative
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Poland Union Elementary School were busy making
Students pop for new popcorn machine
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Poland Seminary High School students recently came together
Dobbins students’ holiday service
Dobbins Elementary students learned about sharing and service this holiday season. As a service
Poland Middle School competes in South Range Holiday Classic Tournament
The Poland Middle School wrestling team competed in a tri-match and the South Range Holiday Classic
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