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UPDATE: Pavlik collapses in court, taken to St. E's
Kelly Pavlik was taken to St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman after he had an apparent seizure on his way into the courtroom in Canfield ...
Mill Creek's Lily Pond re-opening for skating
Mill Creek MetroParks employees clear the snow off the Lily Pond on Thursday. Some areas of the ice are about 8 inches thick.
Dobbins reads around the world at literacy night
On the evening of Jan. 16, Dobbins Elementary School hosted its annual family literacy night. This event was open to all first- and third-graders and ...
Pancake proceeds to benefit mission projects
Smith Corners United Methodist Church offered a pancake, sausage and egg breakfast Jan. 11.
Dominoes fall at library program
A Boardman library program allowed children the opportunity to use their imaginations with empty DVD cases.
C.H. Campbell students beat winter doldrums
Students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School dared the sun to come out for their annual Beach Day, and despite the cold air, it did shine ...
Stories published January 31, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
DRIVER ALERT: Boardman cops increasing patrols on Super Bowl Sunday
Township police announced they will supplement their regular patrols with high visibility enforcement patrols on Super Bowl Sunday.
Leaders blast Youngstown school board for lack of academic progress
The Youngstown Board of Education must act with a sense of urgency to improve the academic performance of its students, speakers told the board at a Friday evening meeting.
Gunman’s doctor before rampage: ‘No problem there’
Gunman’s doctor before rampage: ‘No problem there’ WASHINGTON (AP) — The gunman who killed 12
UPDATE | Beagles given to Angels for Animals being treated for heartworm
UPDATE | Beagles given to Angels for Animals doing better
Ukraine activist kidnapped
Ukraine activist kidnapped KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Police today opened an investigation into the
U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson files petitions for re-election
U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson files petitions for re-election
Ohio abortion clinic can stay open pending appeal
URGENT: Ohio abortion clinic can stay open pending appeal
Man sentenced in Campbell shooting
Man sentenced in Campbell shooting YOUNGSTOWN A Campbell man who pleaded guilty to shooting
Police: Man fired at newspaper carriers
Police: Man fired at newspaper carriers Staff report WARREN Darren L. Lee, 27, of West Avenue
Knox co-defendant Sollecito travelled to Austria
Knox co-defendant Sollecito travelled to Austria FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Amanda Knox’s ex-boyfriend
Girts pleads guilty to fraud, manslaughter in third wife's death
Girts pleads guilty to fraud, manslaughter in third wife's death
Stocks slide on company earnings, overseas trouble
Stocks slide on company earnings, overseas trouble NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell sharply in early
UPDATE: Pavlik collapses in court, taken to St. E's
Kelly Pavlik was taken to St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman after he had an apparent seizure on his way into the courtroom in Canfield today.
Campbell police charge man with possession of drug paraphernalia
Campbell police charge man with possession of drug paraphernalia CAMPBELL A 49-year-old Poland
More tickets released for Elton John concert
More tickets released for Elton John concert YOUNGSTOWN Additional seats were released around
Four to file to run for Congress
Four to file to run for Congress Former state Rep. Jennifer Garrison, a Democrat, said she’ll file
Woman uses hair straightener to fend off man
Woman uses hair straightener to fend off man UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A southwestern Pennsylvania
Flags at half-staff and suspect held in police dog’s death
Flags at half-staff and suspect held in police dog’s death PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Mayor Bill
AG: Dealers may be ‘rebranding’ deadly Pa. heroin
AG: Dealers may be ‘rebranding’ deadly Pa. heroin PITTSBURGH (AP) — Attorney General Kathleen Kane
Truck driver gets 2 1/2 to 5 years in fatal crash
Truck driver gets 2 1/2 to 5 years in fatal crash WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — A California truck driver
Separate trials for 2 in robbery-homicide case
Separate trials for 2 in robbery-homicide case PITTSBURGH (AP) — A judge has ordered separate
Man shot after purse-snatching
Man shot after purse-snatching PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say a man was shot and critically
CLUB CALENDAR
BOOSTERS Girard Band Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the high school cafeteria. CLASSES
Breakfast at VFW
Breakfast at VFW COITSVILLE VFW Post 6488 will serve an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 11 a.m.
No seat belt on Edinburg man killed in crash
Police say an Edinburg man who was killed in a two-vehicle accident about 3:35 p.m. Wednesday was not wearing a seat belt.
Man treated after fire destroys Youngstown home
A man was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire about 6:40 a.m. Thursday that destroyed a 448 S. Pearl St. home.
Youngstown couple sue Liberty dentist
A patient has sued a dentist he says negligently caused part of an anesthetic injection needle to become permanently and painfully lodged in his lower jaw.
Solid growth brightens US outlook for ’14
Consumers will spend more. Government will cut less. Businesses will invest more. And more companies will hire.
Mill Creek's Lily Pond re-opening for skating
Mill Creek MetroParks employees clear the snow off the Lily Pond on Thursday. Some areas of the ice are about 8 inches thick.
Pavlik powers unbeaten Lakeview
The hits just keep on coming this season for Alli Pavlik.
YSU spring enrollment falls 1 percent
Easten Gateway Community College saw a 10 percent enrollment increase
Bradley’s hockey genes aid Phantoms
Trey Bradley’s father, Brian, spent the final six years of his NHL career a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Ground quiet so far near proposed Weathersfield injection well
Ground quiet so far near proposed Weathersfield injection well
ValleyCare officials: Northside RNs accepted Aug. economic package
Contract allows hospital to flex staffing levels during periods of low volume
Mickelson’s back no longer hurts, but game painful in Scottsdale
Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak shot a first-round 66 and is tied for 10th place.
Stalled Mahoning courthouse restoration to proceed
The Mahoning County commissioners hired m.s. consultants inc. of Youngstown to provide architectural and engineering services for the county courthouse restoration.
SPORTS DIGEST || Mooney’s McCarthy hired at Notre Dame
Mooney’s McCarthy hired at Notre Dame YOUNGSTOWN Cardinal Mooney High graduate Kyle McCarthy
Officials say Austintown school issues show need for new building
There were five incidents of water bursting through the ceiling tiles at the school on Thursday
Ticket includes 7 shows
Staff report Live Nation will again offer the Pittsburgh and Cleveland Country Megaticket, which
Broncos’ Thomas has fans in prison
Demaryius Thomas’ mother and grandmother will cheer for the Broncos receiver around the prison TV Sunday, both wearing No. 88 jerseys they crafted with strips of tape.
Jazz show’s focus is on Dameron
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State University Jazz Ensemble 1, directed by Kent
Mathews schools to ask voters to pass 9.35-mill bond issue
Would cost owner of $100,000 home $330 a year
Man agrees to repay funds stolen from Glenwood Ave. VFW
Man pays back, owes $500 a month till debt paid off
Struthers group's work lends a hand
Crochet and knitting group at Christ Our Savior Parish works on projects to help others
Youngstown victim says armed intruder kicked in door, bound him
Police take pictures of broken door, duct tape
Youngstown board OKs upgrade at 20 Federal Place
City board approves three-year contract extension with company for food-and-beverage services at Covelli Centre
Dobbins reads around the world at literacy night
On the evening of Jan. 16, Dobbins Elementary School hosted its annual family literacy night. This event was open to all first- and third-graders and their families.
Service project produces art
When Canfield senior, Haley Holt, was choosing her National Honor Society community service project,
Pancake proceeds to benefit mission projects
Smith Corners United Methodist Church offered a pancake, sausage and egg breakfast Jan. 11.
Ankle & Foot Care Centers collects shoes for needy
More than 700 pairs of shoes will be distributed to local needy families in February thanks to a
Canfield Community Briefs
American Business Women’s Association meeting “Pretty and Pink Accessories that Update and Add
Service project produces art
When Canfield senior, Haley Holt, was choosing her National Honor Society community service project,
Boardman Community Briefs
Gamblers Anonymous to meet Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland defeated by Austintown The Poland girls basketball team was defeated by Austintown with a
Anatomy class sees science in action
Recently, students in Mrs. Angelo’s Anatomy and Physiology class at Canfield High School were not
Canfield Sports Briefs
Baseball registration You can now register online for the 2014 softball and baseball season at
Dominoes fall at library program
A Boardman library program allowed children the opportunity to use their imaginations with empty DVD cases.
Fitch bowling dominates recent competition
The Austintown Fitch boys and girls bowling teams recently defeated teams from both Boardman and
Report: nearly half of Ohio households financially insecure
The study found that 44.7 percent of Ohioans lack the savings to pay for basic expenses for three months in the case of a crisis, like a job loss of medical emergency.
Haren-Hodgen plans being made
BOARDMAN Gary and Eldena Haren of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
oddly enough
oddly enough Arizona animal shelter has 36-pound cat PHOENIX An Arizona animal shelter has a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.89 .31 Avalon
Shed no tears for Ohio killer’s ‘ghastly’ 25-minute execution
Opinion: Shed no tears for Ohio killer’s ‘ghastly’ 25-minute execution Here we go again: The criminal is
City-size boost in people
Opinion: Bismarck (N.D.) Tribune: The U.S. Census Bureau people tell us that North Dakota is growing in
PITTSBURGH 6 charged with possessing deadly heroin
Associated Press PITTSBURGH At least a half-dozen people have been charged by authorities in and
GOP debates next move on immigration
Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Md. House Republicans wrestled inconclusively with the outlines of
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. Theodore Alexander, sentenced to four years in prison.
newsmakers
newsmakers Mirren honored with Harvard’s Hasty Pudding award CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Helen Mirren
JFS finds lackluster results for jobs effort
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s effort to find jobs for welfare recipients has fallen short,
Majority in Pa. support gas drilling, survey finds
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A significant majority of people in Pennsylvania support the boom
Golden Corral in Boardman closes
Golden Corral hopes to reopen the store, but that process could take months
Four words could derail Obamacare
Opinion: WASHINGTON Someone you probably are not familiar with has filed a suit you probably have not
POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Rep. Ryan moving on up
Opinion: A little over a year ago, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-13th, was returning to the House Appropriations
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.
Participants learn to knit at the library
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Community members were able to learn the art of
Gamblers Anonymous to meet
Gamblers Anonymous to meet Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who
Austintown Community Briefs
DeFurias named to Dean’s List Mariah and Miranda De Furia were named to the Fall 2013 Dean’s List
The Wapashuwi Lodge Order of the Arrow 2014 winter banquet
Wapashuwi Lodge, Order of the Arrow of the Greater Western Reserve Council Boy Scouts of America,
Boardman Sports Briefs
BGMS girls down St. Christine’s The Boardman Glenwood’s seventh-grade girls basketball team won
Participants learn hand knitting
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Community members were able to learn the art of
Dunkin’ Donuts donates to Second Harvest Fodd Bank
Dunkin’ Donuts recently presented a check for $5,952 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Mahoning Valley,
The Wapashuwi Lodge Order of the Arrow 2014 winter banquet
Wapashuwi Lodge, Order of the Arrow of the Greater Western Reserve Council Boy Scouts of America,
C.H. Campbell students beat winter doldrums
Students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School dared the sun to come out for their annual Beach Day, and despite the cold air, it did shine to complete their celebration Jan. 17.
Gamblers Anonymous to meet
Gamblers Anonymous to meet Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who
Mary Kopper, John Camuso II are engaged
POLAND Michael and Marihelen Kopper of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Gamblers Anonymous to meet
Gamblers Anonymous to meet Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who
Poland Community Briefs
Gamblers Anonymous to meet Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who
Ashley Grenesko | Ryan Yosay
CHICAGO St. James Chapel at Quigley Center was the setting on July 13 when Ashley Nan Grenesko and
LoSasso-Baird plans being made for May 31 rites
POLAND Fred and Bonnie LoSasso and Kenneth and Susan Baird, all of Poland, are announcing the
Austintown Sports Briefs
Fitch defeats Poland The Austintown Fitch girls basketball team defeated Poland Jan. 23 at Poland
Knicks dominate listless Cavaliers
Carmelo Anthony and rookie Tim Hardaway Jr. each scored 29 points, J.R. Smith embarrassed a couple of defenders on his way to 19.
College basketball roundup Thursday’s games
MEN No. 3 Florida 62, Mississippi St 51 STARKVILLE, MISS. Casey Prather scored 16 points,
Inside the ropes with Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 5-under par 66 in
Depth to burn: Seahawks getting help from all over
Richard Sherman, Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch deservedly draw the attention for what they’ve done in getting the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl.
OSU’s success is a bonus for Smith
As one of the highest-paid ADs, Smith will make a base salary of $940,484 and could earn more than $1.5 million a year in salary and bonuses.
The host Russians face high stakes in Olympic men’s hockey
Nobody needs to win in Sochi like the host team and Alex Ovechkin, the peerless goal-scorer expected to put Russia back atop the Olympic podium.
US prosecutors seek execution of Boston bombing suspect
Associated Press BOSTON Federal prosecutors announced Thursday they will seek the death penalty
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Scheduled events
A list of area events to commemorate in February, which is Black History Month, as submitted to The
Niles church accepts orders for Smart Choice Food
February box choices range in price from $22 to $39 include the smart box (including meats and poultry), savory select meals (7 heat and serve meals), healthy choice box, pasta box, breakfast box and kids box.
‘Labor Day’ as mushy as warm peach pie Labored away
MOVIE REVIEW ‘LABOR DAY’ Rating: PG-13 for thematic material, brief violence and sexuality
atlanta snowstorm Mayor, Ga. governor play delicate blame game
Associated Press When the snow started falling Tuesday and cars lined up on the highways, Georgia
Surplus food, clothes
Surplus food, clothes East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit St., Youngstown,
METRO DIGEST || Patient sues Liberty dentist
Boil-water advisory BROOKFIELD Due to a water-main break, Trumbull County water customers at 916
Italian court reinstates Knox’s conviction in fatal stabbing
Associated Press FLORENCE, Italy More than two years after Amanda Knox returned to the U.S.
birthdays
birthdays Actress Carol Channing is 93. Actor Stuart Margolin (“The Rockford Files”) is 74.
thursday’s Super bowl news & notes More from East Rutherford, N.J.
SHERMAN SAYS MANNING THROWS SOME DUCKS Peyton Manning and Richard Sherman can agree to agree.
Pittsburgh K-9 dies after stabbing
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Authorities say a K-9 stabbed by a man being arrested on fugitive
GRAND JURY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted the following people Thursday: Frank Queener, 66, West Earle
Mother, eight children die in house fire
Associated Press GREENVILLE, Ky. The bodies of eight children and their mother were found
Solar-energy event
Solar-energy event CANFIELD Salem-based Valley Energy Solutions will host a 90-minute seminar
METRO DIGEST || Victim identified in New Castle shooting
Real-estate tax bills mailed to owners LISBON The Columbiana County Treasurer’s Office, 105 S.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Life Could be a Dream,” 8 p.m.: Doo-wop musical will warm things
Take a look on bright side of this month’s arctic blast
Editorial: For millions of Ohioans in the Northeast and Pennsylvanians in the west fed up with January’s
OSU selects new president
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State University trustees picked a California educator as the
Ukraine president taking sick leave
Ukraine president taking sick leave KIEV, Ukraine Amid the deepest turmoil since the Orange
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