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V24: Things to know about Saturday’s concert at Covelli Centre
Elton John will return to Youngstown on Saturday for an 8 p.m. concert, His only other Valley
Globetrotters slammin' at Covelli
The Harlem Globetrotters “ Hammer” and “Flight Time” invite Maria Goske, 6, out onto the court to teach her a few basketball tricks during Wednesday’s ...
Stories published January 30, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Smart Choice Food orders being taken Saturday, Feb. 10
New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., is accepting orders for Smart Choice Food at the church with cash, money order or Ohio Direction Card accepted from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 10.
Kokrak begins Phoenix Open with 66
Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak shot a 5-under par 66 in the first round of the Phoenix Open on Thursday at TPC Scottsdale.
Lily Pond to open for ice skating, hockey
The Lily Pond in Mill Creek MetroParks will open as an ice rink After 24 years, skating returns
Officials say Austintown school issues show need for new building
Water soaks parts of Fitch High School AUSTINTOWN FITCH HIGH school Officials: Issues show need
Golden Corral in Boardman closes
Golden Corral hopes to reopen the store, but that process could take months Staff report
World community's patience wearing thin over Syrian delay in eliminating chemical weapons
The United States accused the Syrian government Thursday of using stalling tactics to delay efforts to remove and destroy chemical agents, an indication that the international community's patience is wearing thin over the slow pace of the operation.
NFL: 13 percent fewer concussions in ’13 than ’12
NFL: 13 percent fewer concussions in ’13 than ’12 NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL says the number of
Man gets prison for fatal beating of 2-year-old Ohio boy
Man gets prison for fatal beating of 2-year-old Ohio boy
Ga. governor takes blame for storm preparations
Ga. governor takes blame for storm preparations ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal is taking
Pa. governor seeks funding boost for pre-K and mentally disabled
Pa. governor seeks funding boost for pre-K and mentally disabled
Charges dropped for Ohioan imprisoned for 20 years
Charges dropped for Ohioan imprisoned for 20 years
Northside officials: Nurses accepted August 2013 economic package
Northside officials: Nurses accepted August 2013 economic package
20 Federal Place air conditioning cost $1.3 million
20 Federal Place air conditioning cost $1.3 million YOUNGSTOWN — The board of control approved
Lunches taken from Utah students who owed money
Lunches taken from Utah students who owed money SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Parents say about 50
Californians urged to not waste water amid drought
Californians urged to not waste water amid drought LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown is urging
US prosecutors seek execution of marathon suspect
US prosecutors seek execution of marathon suspect BOSTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors today
Justin Bieber charged with assault in Canada
Justin Bieber charged with assault in Canada TORONTO (AP) — Justin Bieber was charged with assault
Johansson stepping down as Oxfam ambassador
Johansson stepping down as Oxfam ambassador LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scarlett Johansson is ending her
UPDATE | Boil-water advisory remains in effect in Brookfield
Boil-water advisory remain in effect in Brookfield
Willie Nelson announced for new Ohio music fest this summer
Willie Nelson announced for new Ohio music fest this summer
Report: Syria government has razed neighborhoods
Report: Syria government has razed neighborhoods BEIRUT (AP) — The Syrian government used
Pa. college vows to improve response to sex crimes
Pa. college vows to improve response to sex crimes
Man gets probation in theft from VFW post
Man gets probation in theft from VFW post A man who pleaded guilty to stealing money from a
Toledo Blade newspaper sues to get coin investment report
Toledo Blade sues to get coin investment report
Ukrainian president takes sick leave amid crisis
Ukrainian president takes sick leave amid crisis KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s embattled
US economy grew at 3.2 percent rate in Q4
US economy grew at 3.2 percent rate in Q4 WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a 3.2 percent
Golden Corral in Boardman closes
Golden Corral in Boardman closes The Golden Corral restaurant on US Route 224 in Boardman has
MS Consultants get pact to oversee Mahoning County Courthouse renovation
MS Consultants get pact to oversee Mahoning County Courthouse renovation
Penn State police add patrols after kidnap claim
Penn State police add patrols after kidnap claim UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Penn State police say
Woman to trial in child porn framing case
Woman to trial in child porn framing case CLYMER, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania woman has been
Weathersfield police levy to be on May 6 ballot
Weathersfield police levy to be on May 6 ballot MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township trustees
Columbiana County tax bills mailed
Columbiana County tax bills mailed LISBON The Columbiana County Treasurer’s Office, 105 S.
4-alarm fire in home kills woman
4-alarm fire in home kills woman PITTSBURGH (AP) — Authorities in western Pennsylvania say a four-
Ohio workers’ comp cracks down on pain pills
Ohio workers’ comp cracks down on pain pills COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Bureau of Workers’
Trial ordered for father in toddler’s death
Trial ordered for father in toddler’s death UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A man has been ordered to stand
Ex-Pa. lawmaker loses bid to stay out of facility
Ex-Pa. lawmaker loses bid to stay out of facility SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — A federal judge has
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Edward and Kelli (Brooke) Ditata of Henderson, Nev., are announcing the birth of twins, a daughter,
Playhouse prizes: O'Neill and Mancini
Playhouse prizes: O’Neill and Mancini YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse is sponsoring a
Sorority chapter celebrates 75th anniversary
DKG Mu Chapter celebrated its 75th anniversary in December at Tippecanoe Country Club.
Church will offer benefit for Heartwalk
Blessed Sacrament Parish in Warren will host pasta and wine taste Feb. 23 to benefit AHA Heartwalk.
Mahoning commissioners may award contract for courthouse restoration today
The Mahoning County commissioners may award the architectural and engineering services contract for the historic restoration and preservation of the nearly 103-year-old county courthouse during their meeting at 10 a.m. today in the courthouse basement.
Pa. man charged with child sex offenses
A Wayne Township man, Gerald Lee Hermann, 61, of 184 Calverts Lane, charged with aggravated indecent assault of a child and other offenses in connection with an 8-year-old girl, was arraigned Wednesday before Magistrate Jerry Cartwright in Ellwood City, Pa.
Ohio schools change to hours requirement next year
The idea is to provide school districts with more flexibility, a state spokesman said
Fewer pipes freezing in Mahoning Valley during latest cold snap
The minus-9 degree temperature from Monday caused only a small number of frozen pipes compared to the Jan. 8 freeze, National Fire and Water Repair president says
No trace of deadly heroin from Western Pa. in Valley, cops say
Lawrence County named as one of counties where drug can be found
Youngstown seeks firms to design downtown amphitheater
The project’s estimated cost is $2 million to $3 million
Suzie’s Dogs and Drafts builds on an old favorite
Construction workers have been putting in long hours this week to get Suzie’s Dogs and Drafts ready to open by Saturday.
Drawing Sunday for trip to LA, dinner with O'Neill, Mancini
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A trip to Southern California probably sounds pretty good right about
On off night, YSU women find a way
After falling behind by 14 points in the first half, the Penguins rallied down the stretch.
Facts and figures from a long career
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com After more than 45 years in the business, Elton John
Things to know about Saturday’s concert at Covelli Centre
Elton John will return to Youngstown on Saturday for an 8 p.m. concert, His only other Valley
ELTON RETURNS | Music intertwined with lives of some fans
Few artists can bring back memories like Elton John.
Supreme Court hearing on Youngstown muni court set for March
Judges filed a complaint in May 2009 with the Ohio Supreme Court, but little has been done
YSU’s baseball breakfast Saturday
A year ago, YSU raised nearly $15,000 with approximately 500 people in attendance.
Betras, Dems launch Facebook effort for Obama visit
Mahoning County Democratic chairman wants the president to visit the area
Weather factors into whether games are played
Greg Cooper has been Canfield’s athletic director since 2006 and in the past eight years, he can only remember one other instance where the weather has had this much impact on the athletics schedule.
Youngest of 5 charged in fatal Niles burglary attempt sentenced
A Niles burglary that resulted in the death of one of the five burglars
SPORTS DIGEST || Mooney basketball games rescheduled
Mooney basketball games rescheduled youngstown Weather-related school cancellations have forced
Warren council considers redistricting to balance wards
Warren committee talks about redistricting to balance ward population
Youngstown’s tax collection worse than expected
City’s tax projection for 2014 is about the same as what was collected last year.
Globetrotters slammin' at Covelli
The Harlem Globetrotters “ Hammer” and “Flight Time” invite Maria Goske, 6, out onto the court to teach her a few basketball tricks during Wednesday’s performance at the Covelli Centre,
Super ads
Associated Press NEW YORK Forget slapstick humor, corny gimmicks and skimpy bikinis. This year’s
college basketball
college basketball MEN’S BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY’S TOP 25 SCORES 1. Arizona (20-0) at
Farmers reports fourth quarter and full year decreases in net profit
Farmers reports loss in net profit
Mystery of Seeds
Mystery of Seeds When: Today, 6 to 7:30 p.m. What: Meet Horticulture Director Keith Kaiser in
Fed to reduce pace of bond buying
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve is pushing ahead with a plan to shrink its bond-
Cooper’s hawk uses stealth
Q. We saw a large, white-colored bird. We think it is some kind of predatory bird. What is it?
Dusty Armadillo country bar goes up against the big boys
Area country music fans have always known that the Dusty Armadillo is the real deal. Now the rest
Kasich’s unfulfilled promise
Opinion: Akron Beacon Journal: John Kasich points to the creation of 170,500 private-sector jobs during his
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Jackson-Milton Local school board, special meeting to accept or reject bids for a
Austintown to vote on school bond issue in May
The Austintown board of education voted 5-0 to place a bond issue on the May ballot.
President signs order creating savings plan
Declaring that hard work should pay off for every American, President Barack Obama on Wednesday signed an order to create starter retirement accounts that could be opened with as little as $25 but acknowledged there’s a limit to the help he can give low-wage workers without congressional action.
Campbell hosts town-hall meeting
The city plans to have one town-hall meeting each month, as the city's charter specifies.
NIGHTLIFE
Caravan II-Albergo, 1465 Sampson St., New Castle, Pa.; 724-598-1001 Thu: C-Rock, 7 p.m. Cedars
Obama notes Youngstown hub again in State of Union speech
Editorial: To hear President Barack Obama tell it — as he did Tuesday night in his nationally televised State
“The Sixties — The British Invasion” (9 p.m., CNN): This rousing documentary
“The Sixties — The British Invasion” (9 p.m., CNN): This rousing documentary recalls an era when the
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Scheduled events
A list of area events to commemorate in February, which is Black History Month, as submitted to The
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Shanika Barnes and Troy Sutton, Youngstown, girl, Jan. 28.
Berk, Vegware to form partnership
Berk, Vegware to form partnership WARREN Berk Enterprises Inc., a distributor of disposable
Chrysler, Fiat get new name
Associated Press DETROIT Chrysler and Fiat will be known as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV as they
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Labor Day A single mom and her son become entangled with an escaped convict.
Ice cream still sells in the cold
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt in Austintown was open for business and still serving ice cream to the nearly two dozen customers who had braved the conditions by mid-afternoon.
Bruno Mars coming to The Q arena
Staff report CLEVELAND Bruno Mars has extended his Moonshine Jungle World Tour and will include
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS Shekinah Glory Drama Outreach, 3314 South Ave., Youngstown, will hold a casting
Heroin sold in Happy Meals in Pittsburgh
Associated Press PITTSBURGH An employee of a McDonald’s restaurant in Pittsburgh was charged
Assad adviser rejects call for transitional government
Associated Press GENEVA Syrian President Bashar Assad’s adviser on Wednesday rejected the
newsmakers
newsmakers Bieber turns himself in on expected charge TORONTO Justin Bieber has turned himself
Even if no snow, players brace for cold
So much for all the hand-wringing about a snowed-in Super Bowl.
A fresh blast of guitars from the Hold Steady
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Desperate characters with twists and turns are nothing
Many houseplants can be toxic to cats; healthy alternatives
Cats are now the most common pets in the United States, with more than 85 million owned cats reported in a recent survey.
Grapes in 2014?
Grapes in 2014? Probably not, at least for some varieties. Our researchers in Wooster have
Test your old seed now
Test your old seed now Do you think you are ready to start your seeds for the garden? Think
Use salts carefully to prevent damage
By Bill Snyder OSU Extension In our northern climate, chemicals are applied to our paved
Intelligence official: Syrian al-Qaida wants to attack US
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Syrian militant group tied to al-Qaida, the al-Nusra Front,
Deep South, deep freeze
School sleepovers, abandoned cars among storm tales Associated Press ATLANTA Thousands of
METRO DIGEST || Drvier killed in Lawrence County
Driver killed NEW CASTLE, PA. A West Pittsburg woman, Heidi Lynn Holland, 27, was killed when
Norway lawmakers nominate Snowden for Nobel Prize
Norway lawmakers nominate Snowden for Nobel Prize STAVANGER, Norway Two Norwegian politicians
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Jan. 30, the 30th day of 2014. There are 335 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Gene Hackman is 84. Actress Vanessa Redgrave is 77. Country singer Jeanne Pruett
METRO DIGEST || Traffic crash kills Lisbon man, 23
Traffic crash kills Lisbon man, 23 HANOVERTON A 23-year-old Lisbon man was killed Wednesday
Homeowners want fair pay for pipeline, lawyer says
Boardman homeowners want to be fairly compensated for a Sunoco oil pipeline installation and to have their land restored, their lawyer says
Lil Baby Cakes open for business
19-year-old Alexa Diana opens bakery on Lisbon Street in Canfield
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