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Mill Creek Park knows what the fox says
Children’s Nature Hour at the Ford Nature Center Jan. 10 was inspired by the song “What Does the Fox Say?” by Ylvis.
Poland marching band performs at Disney
The Poland High School marching band returned home Jan. 3 after performing at Walt Disney World on New Year’s Eve at the Magic Kingdom.
Student delegates selected for 2014
Delegates for the Youngstown Area International People to People Student Ambassador Programs were recently selected.
AMS hosts LEGO robotics tournament
Robotics teams from Northeast Ohio came to Austintown Middle School to compete for three spots in the FIRST LEGO League statewide tournament Jan. 11.
Lights out in Warren at GE lamp plant
123 year presence on North Park Avenue ends today
Stories published January 24, 2014
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Cops: Woman’s death murder, not mercy killing
Cops: Woman’s death murder, not mercy killing PITTSBURGH (AP) — A man dying of throat cancer
Ukraine clashes resume, fires light up night sky
Ukraine clashes resume, fires light up night sky KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — As riots spread from
Both sides in Syrian talks to meet in ‘same room’
Both sides in Syrian talks to meet in ‘same room’ GENEVA (AP) — Bending to intense international
Boardman institutes parking ban Saturday
Boardman institutes parking ban Saturday BOARDMAN A parking ban will be in effect on public
Bombings rock Egyptian capital, killing 6 people
Bombings rock Egyptian capital, killing 6 people CAIRO (AP) — A truck bomb struck the main
Ex-narc officer convicted of lying to feds
Ex-narc officer convicted of lying to feds PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A former narcotics officer in
Judge: Remove life support for pregnant woman
Judge: Remove life support for pregnant woman FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A judge today ordered a
Mahoning Valley Red Cross to open warming center Monday in Liberty
Mahoning Valley Red Cross to open warming center Monday in Liberty
Rescue Mission seeks warm clothing and other essentials
Rescue Mission seeks warm clothing and other essentials
US Airways closing flight center at Pittsburgh International Airport
US Airways closing flight center at Pittsburgh
Cops probing seventh fall by Penn State student since 2012
Cops probing seventh fall by Penn State student since 2012
Ohio man charged with possessing explosive devices
Ohio man charged with possessing explosive devices
Prison time for Pa. man who slashed tires of 56 cars
Prison time for Pa. man who slashed tires of 56 cars
FDA says nutrition facts label will get a makeover
FDA says nutrition facts label will get a makeover
Columbiana County dog license purchase deadline is Jan. 31
Columbiana County dog license purchase deadline is Jan. 31
Ex-mayor Krinos arrested on four bad checks charges
Ex-mayor Krinos arrested on four bad checks charges BOARDMAN The former mayor of the city of
Man wins challenge on Cleveland traffic camera issue
Man wins challenge on Cleveland traffic camera issue
OSHP troopers seize suspected marijuana in Lorain County traffic stop
OSHP troopers seize suspected marijuana in Lorain County traffic stop
BREAKING NEWS | Kevin Agee resentenced for role in Repchic murder
BREAKING NEWS | Kevin Agee resentenced for role in Repchic murder
Boehner tells Leno life's too good to be president
Boehner tells Leno life's too good to be president
More than 10K Ohioans lose food stamps over work rules
More than 10K Ohioans lose food stamps over work rules
Date is corrected for library program
Date is corrected for library program SALEM A program on Community Supported Agriculture will
Toastmasters plans speech contest
Toastmasters Youngstown’s speech competition is free and open to the public.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
Michigan seeks visas to attract immigrants to Detroit
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder asked the federal government Thursday to set aside thousands of work visas for bankrupt Detroit, a bid to revive the decaying city by attracting talented immigrants who are willing to move there and stay for five years.
Lawmaker pitches bill to honor Rascal Flatts
By MARC KOVAC entertainment@vindy.com COLUMBUS A state lawmaker wants to designate Rascal
LaBrae’s Truss still working toward his NFL dream
He walked on to Bowling Green’s team
YSU would get about $11 million if approved by the legislature
The amount recommended for all of the state’s colleges and universities is $404.5 million
40 units planned on property owned by Youngstown Schools
40 units planned on property owned by Youngstown Schools
Vallourec workers overwhelmingly reject union bid
By a 367-148 vote, employees struck down an effort to join the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America.
Horse stalls stall permits at Austintown racino
Horse stalls stall permits at Austintown racino
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Eric and Angelea Kilgore, Youngstown, girl, Jan. 22. Jason
Obamacare’s flaw: Young people won’t be buying health insurance
Opinion: Obamacare’s flaw: Young people won’t be buying health insurance The cartoon on the edit- orial
oddly enough
oddly enough Concrete in signal box shuts London subway line LONDON It’s a mishap that will
Free breakfast/clothing
Free breakfast/clothing Central Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 218 Meadowbrook Road,
Seven games at Covelli slated for Lariccia hoops showcase
Struthers, Canfield, East are among the participants
Individual liberty must rule
Opinion: WASHINGTON Disabusing the Republican Party of a cherished dogma, thereby requiring it to forgo a
Study: Climbing ranks hasn’t gotten harder
Associated Press WASHINGTON Young Americans from low-income families are as likely to move into
Offers Medicare Advantage Plans in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull
Offers Medicare Advantage Plans in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull
Ohioans drink up in record levels
The state’s liquor control division reported sales of 12 million gallons for the year, up from 11.9 million in 2012.
Army Corps less than diligent in dealing with carp invasion
Editorial: In this age of caustic and divisive party politics, Democrat U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur of Toledo and
Black-and-white film is full of color Moving ‘Nebraska’
REVIEW ‘NEBRASKA’ Grade: B- Cast: Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb, Bob Odenkirk, Stacy
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Phantoms, 7:05 p.m.: The local hockey squad takes on
Sunday liquor law fine as is
Opinion: Fergus Falls (Minn.) Journal: Make no mistake, it would be beneficial to consumers if the
FDA to revise nutrition-facts labels on foods
Associated Press WASHINGTON Those nutrition labels on the back of food packages soon may become
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.76 .03 Avalon
Rate of uninsured drops as health law rolls out, poll finds
Associated Press WASHINGTON It may just be the start of a new trend. The uninsured rate dropped
Benefit art show and sale at the YMCA
FIVE Squared, a benefit art show and sale at the Davis Family YMCA, will open Feb. 2 and run through
Lil Baby Cakes is new bakery in town
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Alexa Diana has always loved to bake and now she can share
Mill Creek Park knows what the fox says
Children’s Nature Hour at the Ford Nature Center Jan. 10 was inspired by the song “What Does the Fox Say?” by Ylvis.
Austintown residents named to the Dean’s List at YSU Fall semester 2013
Ali Al Fardan David Anzelmo Alexandra Betras Philip Liberto Mei Liu Traci Long Matthew
Mooney students share artwork
Cardinal Mooney High School’s art teacher, Sean Butler, has teamed up with Artsonia
Canfield Sports Briefs
Canfield takes second Canfield finished second out of 43 teams at the Bill Dies Memorial
Poland Community Briefs
Quilt group meeting That Quilt Group I Belong To will have its January meeting Jan. 21 at Fair
Concert and tasting to be Jan. 25
The Canfield High School Choirs, directed by Kelly Scurich, will present their winter music event on
Canfield wrestlers take second at Pin City
The Canfield High School wrestling team recently traveled to the Perry Pin City tournament and came
Benefit art show and sale at the YMCA
FIVE Squared, a benefit art show and sale at the Davis Family YMCA, will open Feb. 2 and run through
Poland residents on YSU Dean’s List for Fall Semester
Alyssa Clark Nicole Davis Taylor Erdel Elizabeth Furman David Guzzy Anthony Hall Samuel
Garden club lists poland homes built before 1900
By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com Poland is known for its unique charm, with century-old – and even
Poland marching band performs at Disney
The Poland High School marching band returned home Jan. 3 after performing at Walt Disney World on New Year’s Eve at the Magic Kingdom.
Student delegates selected for 2014
Delegates for the Youngstown Area International People to People Student Ambassador Programs were recently selected.
Canfield Rotary donates $10,000 to Athletic Boosters
Canfield Rotary donated $10,000 to the Canfield High School baseball program and Canfield Athletic
Dunkin’ Donuts presents donation to Second Harvest
Dunkin’ Donuts recently presented a check for $5,952 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Mahoning Valley,
Boardman Park to offer annual Father-Daughter Princess Dance
Boardman Park will be having its eleventh annual Father-Daughter Princess Dance at the Lariccia
Benefit art show and sale at the YMCA
FIVE Squared, a benefit art show and sale at the Davis Family YMCA, will open Feb. 2 and run through
Canfield Community Briefs
Quilt group meeting That Quilt Group I Belong To will have its January meeting Jan. 21 at Fair
AMS hosts LEGO robotics tournament
Robotics teams from Northeast Ohio came to Austintown Middle School to compete for three spots in the FIRST LEGO League statewide tournament Jan. 11.
Dana Elias | David Patrick
Dana Christen Elias of Canfield and David Alex Patrick of Austintown were married June 22 at St.
Amanda Daliman | Neale Booth
Amanda Daliman and Neale Booth exchanged vows July 6 at St. Michael Church with the Rev. Terry Hazel
Dunkin’ Donuts presents donation to Second Harvest Food Bank
Dunkin’ Donuts recently presented a check for $5,952 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Mahoning Valley,
Erica Patrick | Ryan Everett
Erica Patrick of Boardman and Ryan Everett of Canfield exchanged vows Aug. 3 at St. Charles Church.
One Hot Cookie coming to Austintown library
Specialty bakery One Hot Cookie is coming to the Austintown library, located at 600 S. Raccoon Road,
Morrison sisters were summer brides
Sisters Melissa Kay Morrison and Holly Marie Morrison were married over the summer. They are the
Dunkin’ Donuts presents donation to Second Harvest
Dunkin’ Donuts recently presented a check for $5,952 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Mahoning Valley,
Austintown Community Briefs
Quilt group meeting That Quilt Group I Belong To will have its January meeting Jan. 21 at Fair
Boardman Rotarians raise money for Project Warm
The Rotary Club of Boardman raised $1,700 for the Salvation Army through the local kettle drive in
Boardman Community Briefs
Knights of Columbus to host dinner The Knights of Columbus Fr. Venglaric Council 11915 at St.
Miss Golden, Mr. Freed-Pastor are engaged
Cassandra Golden of Pekin, Ill., and Daniel Freed-Pastor of New York City, formerly of Canfield, are
Boardman residents ON the Dean’s List for YSU Fall Semester 2013
Taylor Beshara Marra Cercone Frank Dundee Nicholas Fajack Kate Fergus Philip Hall Andrea
Glimmer of hope in Syrian peace talks
Glimmer of hope in Syrian peace talks GENEVA Syria’s government said stopping terrorism — not
Police: Village elders ordered gang-rape
Associated Press KOLKATA, India A 20-year-old Indian woman said she was gang-raped on the orders
Lights out in Warren at GE lamp plant
123 year presence on North Park Avenue ends today
4 first-timers to start NBA All-Star game
4 first-timers to start NBA All-Star game NEW YORK Kobe Bryant called for younger players in the
The Ohio Democratic Party rescinded its endorsement in the 58th House District primary
The request came from the Mahoning Democratic chairman and the endorsed candidate
3 dead, more than 20 hurt in Indiana pileup
Associated Press MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. About 30 vehicles, half of them semitrailers, collided
Ohio home sales up
Ohio home sales up COLUMBUS Ohio home sales rose 14.7 percent in 2013, and the average sales
New Canfield library plans unveiled
Architect Ron Faniro unveiled the library plans to the board of trustees and the public on Thursday.
Case dropped
Case dropped youngstown Attorneys for two city police officers, who were asking a Mahoning
Va. AG to fight gay-marriage ban
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. Gay marriage moved closer to gaining its first foothold in the
birthdays
birthdays Singer Ray Stevens is 75. Singer Aaron Neville is 73. Singer Neil Diamond is 73. Country
A Cuyahoga County judge is seeking a seat on the Ohio Supreme Court
He acknowledges his last name may help him
ohio higher education funding commisSIon
The recommended $404.5 million in state funding for the state’s colleges and universities in the
Ukraine opposition urges continued truce with police
Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine A top Ukrainian opposition leader Thursday urged protesters to
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Edmund E. McElroy, III, 23, of 118 Steel St.,
Speaker talks of inequality at MLK breakfast
The Rev. Christopher McKee Jr., pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church, earned his master of divinity degree at Yale Divinity School
Trial postponed
Trial postponed BROOKFIELD The trial for a former Boardman Township cop charged with
Judge favors refunds for speeding tickets
Associated Press CINCINNATI Drivers who got speeding-camera tickets in a Cincinnati-area village
Federal panel: End phone-data spying
Associated Press WASHINGTON A government review panel warned Thursday that the National Security
Condemned killer sues to stop next execution
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state’s execution policy leaves open the chance an inmate could
Associated Press
Associated Press VATICAN CITY The Internet is a “gift from God” that facilitates communication,
Mooney move campaign continues quietly
The goal is to raise 70 percent of the total, or $23 million, in the first phase
Who is Sharen Neuhardt?
Opinion: When I first learned that Ed FitzGerald, a Democrat running for governor, had selected Sharen
Diversity Awards
Thirteen people were presented with diversity awards Thursday during the 12th annual Rev. Dr. Martin
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2014. There are 341 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Justin Bieber’s arrest latest in series of troubling incidents
Associated Press MIAMI BEACH, Fla. When he debuted five years ago, Justin Bieber was a mop-
Additional quarter percent will not be on ballot
Chairman said wants to put quarter percent back on in November
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Canfield school board, special meeting and work session, 9 a.m., board meeting
newsmakers
newsmakers The Captain and Tennille to divorce FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. The Captain and Tennille, the
CARDINAL CORNER
On Jan. 2, at the organizational school board meeting, Lee Frey was elected Board President and Phil