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UPDATE: I-76 exit re-opening after milk spill
The Interstate 76 eastbound exit ramp to the Ohio Turnpike was expected to re-open momentarily, an Ohio State Highway Patrol spokesman said.
Malaysia Airlines plane carrying 239 people lost en route to China
A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200 carrying 239 people lost contact with air traffic control early Saturday morning (this afternoon EST) on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, and international aviation authorities still hadn't located the jetliner several hours later.
Fla. family falls ill after eating meat with LSD
Fla. family falls ill after eating meat with LSD TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a Florida
Blast of winter weather can’t faze US employers
Blast of winter weather can’t faze US employers WASHINGTON (AP) — Brutal winter weather snarled
Mom who drove kids into sea faces attempted murder
Mom who drove kids into sea faces attempted murder DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A pregnant South
FBI investigates Tenn.-based CCA prison company
FBI investigates prison company BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The FBI has launched a criminal investigation
Campbell man with pipe bomb bound over to grand jury
Campbell man with pipe bomb bound over to grand jury
Russia in patriotic fervor over Crimea
Russia in patriotic fervor over Crimea MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has been swept up in patriotic fervor
UPDATE | No information yet on why Ohio AG fell ill in Cincy
UPDATE | No information yet on why Ohio AG fell ill in Cincy
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine falls ill in Cincy
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine falls ill in Cincy
Ford shifting truck production from Mexico to Ohio
Ford shifting truck production from Mexico to Ohio
Legacy Dog Rescue has dog food giveaway Saturday in Austintown
Legacy Dog Rescue has dog food giveaway Saturday in Austintown
15-year-old Pa. girl gets juvenile confinement in crash
15-year-old Pa. girl gets juvenile confinement in crash
Trial delayed for Ohio lawmaker charged with fraud
Trial delayed for Ohio lawmaker charged with fraud
Ohio man walked into school and groped girl, police say
Ohio man walked into school and groped girl, police say
Commissioners will auction South Side Annex April 11
Commissioners will auction South Side Annex April 11 YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County
Mayor McNally says he considering sale of 20 Federal Place
Mayor McNally says he considering sale of 20 Federal Place
Guests and workers evicted from Rodeway Inn in Liberty
Guests and workers evicted from Rodeway Inn in Liberty Guests and workers of the Rodeway Inn on
YWCA's Young Women with Bright Futures awards presentation is Saturday
YWCA's Young Women with Bright Futures awards ceremony is Saturday
Robber shot by Columbus police gets 11 years in prison
Robber shot by Columbus police gets 11 years in prison
Last day to pay first half Mahoning County real estate taxes
Last day to pay first half Mahoning County real estate taxes YOUNGSTOWN Today is the last day to
WB lane of West Federal Street in downtown Youngstown closed until 6 p.m. today
WB lane of West Federal Street in downtown Youngstown closed until 6 p.m. today
Man who cooked heroin while driving on SR 11 jailed after hearing
A man who admitted cooking heroin on a spoon while driving up state Route 11 Wednesday went to court on Thursday.
Heart Your Park will benefit Buhl
Heart Your Park will benefit Buhl HERMITAGE, PA. Buhl Park has been selected for Heart Your
Mayors, others to help Trumbull Mobile Meals
Trumbull Mobile Meals will have Community Champions Week starting March 17 in which several mayors, council members and others will pack or deliver meals.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS NARFE Chapter 14 will have a luncheon meeting at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Saxon Club,
Supporters attend official hiring of new Hubbard superintendent
The Hubbard school board has officially hired its new superintendent.
Teen knocked out by intruders; Xbox missing
A 19-year-old resident of the100 block of Logan Avenue Northeast reported being robbed by two white males in ski masks, one of whom knocked him unconscious with a punch.
Youngstown man arrested after being blocked in by McGuffey School buses
Police reports said a man who failed to pull over for officers at about 2:50 p.m. Wednesday on the West Side could drive only a short way before he was blocked in by several school buses in front of McGuffey Elementary School.
Early surge leads Mooney over Canfield
Cardinal Mooney is back in the D-II district final for the second straight year.
Tough guy with heart retires after 33 years with Trumbull sheriff
Lt. Pete Lucic is known as tough guy Preston Steele when he works as a professional wrestler all over the world.
SVSM girls last obstacle between West Branch and state tourney
Big crowds don’t intimidate the West Branch High girls basketball team. In fact, the Warriors relish the concept of “the more the merrier.”
Rosecrans’ defensive pressure ends Western Reserve’s dream season
No matter the level of basketball, 25 turnovers in a game is a recipe for disaster.
YSU Foundation to allocate record $7.4 million in scholarships
Last year, the foundation changed the way it distributed money to the university, contributing to the record
Late report from candidate Kitchen shows $10K from ex-GOP chair, wife
Kitchen has 21 days to refund $3,900 to city Council President Charles Sammarone or be reported to the Ohio Elections Commission.
Tressel on College Football HOF ballot
The Ohio State football program has six of its former coaches enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame.
2 MCCTC students face charges after drug deal at school
The drug was a prescription pill sold for $5
Fitch girls focused on state bowling tournament
This year’s girls’ squad repeated as All-American Conference champs, then won sectionals before finishing as the No. 3 qualifier at district.
Notre Dame tennis player reveals he’s gay; coach is Canfield grad
Notre Dame tennis player Matt Dooley said the hardest person to tell he was gay was himself.
Residents air views at Cornersburg neighborhood meeting
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For the most part, Osborn Avenue residents take care
Jury deliberating case of couple accused of abusing woman
Prosecutor and defense counsel paint different pictures of what the evidence shows
Search committee for YSU president to be announced
Earlier departure of outgoing president will save YSU money
2 Warren men accused of downloading child porn
Police arrested two men Monday accused of pandering obscenity involving a minor
Husband-wife team run state-of-the-art Struthers lab
Carol and Andrew Hirt examine results at Materials Research Laboratories Inc., a state-of-the-art facility in Struthers that provides materials analysis services to industries both domestic and abroad. The two own MRL, which has been located in the former Holy Trinity School since 1993.
Staples to close about 225 stores
Associated Press Staples has become the second major chain to announce the mass closing of stores
Both schools sell District final tickets
Both schools sell District final tickets WARREN Tickets for Saturday’s boys basketball Division
Daddy-Daughter Dance offered at Boardman Park
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For more than a decade, Boardman Park has offered an
Browns agree to terms with kicker Cundiff
Billy Cundiff didn’t make Browns fans forget kicker Phil Dawson. However, he did make them miss him a little less.
Bill would allow Paul to run for 2 offices
Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. U.S. Sen. Rand Paul faces a potential quandary as he weighs
Conservative conference
Associated Press OXON HILL, Md. Republicans vying for the GOP presidential nomination in 2016
Indians shut out Cubs
Justin Masterson gave up three hits and a walk, but struck out three in three scoreless innings.
oddly enough
oddly enough Wake up and smell the bacon ... with a bacon app MADISON, Wis. Want to wake up
Meyer demands changes from OSU defense
Angry with the way his defense played in its last three games, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer is urging his players to attack more and think less.
Girls track has success in competition
The Boardman girls indoor track team has competed in three meets thus far in the season. At the
Junior Women’s League holds membership drive
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With its membership being depleted due to various reasons,
New Canfield Library plans unveiled
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Plans have been in the works for several years for the new
Circuit Birds ready to fly
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School FIRST Robotics Team 4601, also
New county jail rules balance interests of inmates, taxpayers
Editorial: Mahoning Valley taxpayers will shell out more than $30 million this year to support operations of
‘Mr. Peabody’ retains bite
REVIEW ‘MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN’ Grade: B Voices: Ty Burrell, Stephen Colbert, Allison Janney,
Austintown Rotary visited by Matt Mullins from America Makes
Matt Mullins was a featured speaker at the Austintown Rotary Club’s recent meeting. America Makes
Poland Community Briefs
GA to meet Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who want to recover
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Sean P. Holmes, 47, of 2954 Heatherbrae Drive,
cleveland Police chief announces new chase policy
Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland’s police department will limit when and how long squad
Work on an air-conditioning unit should start at the end of the month
The apparent low bid was withdrawn after company made a $100,000 mistake
Massachusetts OKs bill outlawing ‘upskirt’ photos
Massachusetts OKs bill outlawing ‘upskirt’ photos BOSTON Massachusetts lawmakers approved
Years Ago
Today is Friday, March 7, the 66th day of 2014. There are 299 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
southwest ohio Rand Paul to speak at GOP dinner
Associated Press CINCINNATI Potential 2016 presidential candidate Rand Paul of Kentucky will be
METRO DIGEST || Heroin while driving
Heroin while driving GIRARD A man who admitted cooking heroin on a spoon while driving up state
St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary holds career day
Students at St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary School got to experience their possible futures Feb. 28 at the school’s Career Day.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Cinemark to close
Cinemark to close BOARDMAN Cinemark Movies-8 here announced it will close at the end of March.
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Craig Beach Village Council, planning and zoning commission, 9 a.m., municipal
Crimea sets vote to join Russia
Associated Press SIMFEROPOL, Ukraine Ukraine lurched toward breakup Thursday as lawmakers in
Oddballs plague Mahoning County politics
Opinion: It’s been an unusual week for local politics — even by Mahoning County standards. Two Democratic
Christian values are under assault
Opinion: In Arizona has come a test of the motto conservative Christians like to invoke: “Hate the sin, love
Deal to recover sunken gold OK’d
Associated Press CINCINNATI An Ohio judge has approved a deal to recover the remaining gold from
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Women of soul’ wow the White House WASHINGTON Soul-singers spanning generations
Possible mumps outbreak at OSU
Associated Press COLUMBUS Public-health officials are investigating a possible outbreak of mumps
Birthdays
Birthdays Songwriter Carole Bayer Sager is 70. Musician-actor Micky Dolenz of The Monkees is 69.
Fix mail delivery in N.D.
Opinion: Bismarck (N.D.) Tribune: Despite stories about deficits at the U.S. Postal Service, delivery of
Addicted to gambling? Ohio has plenty of help for you
Opinion: Addicted to gambling? Ohio has plenty of help for you March has been designated National Probem
Pa. man accused of killing his wife, lying about wreck
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. A Pennsylvania man strangled and drowned his wife nearly two
Roadside surveys to be probed
Associated Press The chairman of the House transportation committee said Thursday he wants to make
CIOs under pressure
Associated Press NEW YORK The departure of Target’s chief information officer in the wake of the
Canfield Community Briefs
Crohn’s and Colitis patient advocate to address group Tara Bertini, R.N., B.S., an advocate for
Campbell police investigate shots fired and make drug arrests
Campbell police investigate shots fired and make drug arrests
METRO DIGEST || Water conservation order in Hubbard
Theft, drug charges BOARDMAN Jenna Nair, 26, of Hamilton Avenue, Poland, is charged with theft,
Port authority economic development office opens at Penguin Place
The economic development office of the Western Reserve Port Authority has moved to Penguin Place, 236 North Champion St.
Senate blocks change to military sex-assault cases
Associated Press WASHINGTON Bowing to the Pentagon, the Senate agreed after impassioned debate
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Nature Stone Mahoning Valley Home and Garden Show, 10 a.m. to 8
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
House passes bill to block EPA rule
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Republican-controlled House moved Thursday to block President
Preview | Indoor state track and field
When: Saturday. Division I competition begins at 9:30 a.m. with Division II/III beginning at 3:30
On the links | Results from Thursday’s professional golf tourneys
CADILLAC CHAMPIONSHIP DORAL, FLA. Tiger Woods only made it through 10 holes Thursday — this time
Boardman Community Briefs
Crohn’s and Colitis patient advocate to address group Tara Bertini, R.N., B.S., an advocate for
Motorcycle training courses to be offered
Motorcycle Ohio, which started training in 1987, is once again offering motorcycle training
Mill Creek Metroparks has annual book sale
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As it has done for more than a decade, Mill Creek
Basista impresses at YMCA League Championships
Boardman’s Noah Basista showed that he was one of the top 12-year-old breast strokers and individual
Stadium Drive has Valentine’s Day party
Valentine’s Day parties at Stadium Drive Elementary were offered on Feb. 13 in each individual class, leaving the theme of the party up to each class.
Union students place high in Math 24 competition
While math is usually not a favorite subject for students, especially ones in fourth-grade, Union Elementary has made the subject more fun than it would normally be while at the same time allowing its students to compete against students from other schools.
Austintown Community Briefs
Crohn’s and Colitis patient advocate to address group Tara Bertini, R.N., B.S., an advocate for
Pair at Briarfield Manor celebrate 100th birthday
It’s not very often a person reaches 100-years-old. For the staff of Briarfield Manor, located at 461 S Canfield Niles Road, they had two residents achieve that milestone.
OH WOW! Recognizes VEC Inc.
Representatives from VEC Inc. were recently recognized for VEC’s sponsorship of the video browser
Mill Creek has book sale
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As it has done for more than a decade, Mill Creek
Poland Sports Briefs
Send us your news If you’re a spring sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your help.
Mill Creek Metroparks has annual book sale
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As it has done for more than a decade, Mill Creek
Austintown preschool hosts trash and treasure sale
The Austintown Community Church Preschool Childcare Center will be hosting its annual Trash and
OH WOW! Recognizes VEC Inc. for recent contributions
Representatives from VEC Inc. were recently recognized for VEC’s sponsorship of the video browser
Library hosts duct tape event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On Feb. 13, Boardman Library offered an event that was
CBC members give back to community
Members of the Canfield Baseball Club gave back to the community by lending a hand to Operation Blessing Food Pantry at the Canfield Presbyterian Church Feb. 24.
Canfield teacher honored at 25 Under 35 event
Canfield High School English teacher, Chris Jennings, was recently honored at the 24 Under 35 event
Student selections
By Sarah Heaven Canfield High School junior Canfield High School students complain that there is
Mill Creek has book sale
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As it has done for more than a decade, Mill Creek
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