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No injuries in Boardman house fire tonight

No one was hurt in a house fire at 7 tonight at 37 Indianola Road, the Boardman Fire Department reported.

GM bonuses could pump millions in local economy — what will they buy?

General Motors’ profit-sharing payments and performance bonuses to local employees will do more than just benefit the workers and their families.

Tax-sharing deal reached for proposed Canfield nursing home

Canfield city and township have struck a tentative tax-revenue sharing, water and sewer deal to bring a proposed nursing home to reality.

Faunda indicted in West Side man's murder; chief says 'run-of-the-mill' TV theft was cause

The chief of the city’s police detective bureau said the TV an elderly West Side man was killed over last month was “just a run-of-the mill television.”

Methodist center's programs for veterans offer help with jobs, housing, health concerns

Charles Brown, 51, of Youngstown, formerly of Warren, had no job and was living with relatives.

2 to be inducted into Struthers schools HOF this month

The Struthers School Foundation for Educational Excellence will have its Hall of Fame dinner Feb. 17. Philip Ginnetti and Pete Pirone Sr. are this year’s inductees.

Local dental professionals will give 100-plus kids a smile over 2-day program

For the most part, the kids smiled and so did the volunteer dental professionals during Give Kids A Smile program Thursday at the Choffin Career & Technical Center.

Kasich budget based on 'all taxes are bad,' lt. governor said today

While promoting Gov. John Kasich’s budget proposal, Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor said, “All taxes are bad.”

Yavorcik attorney: Oakhill prosecutors violated law

The attorney for Martin Yavorcik, one of the three defendants in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal conspiracy case, filed a court document contending prosecutors didn’t follow state law when charging his client with 17 felony counts of tampering with records.

budget based on 'all taxes are bad,'

While promoting Gov. John Kasich’s budget proposal, Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor said, “All taxes are bad.”

Kids hear about notable black Americans at Warren library tonight

They sat before her on the floor in the children’s section at the public library, where she asked them to “put on their listening ears.”

Utah lawmaker wants sex traffickers eligible for execution

Man wanted in elderly Ohio pair's slayings nabbed in Arizona

BREAKING NEWS | West Side man indicted for city's first homicide this year

West Side man indicted for city's first homicide this year

Police: 2 dead in apparent murder-suicide on South Carolina campus

Hernandez prosecutor cites OJ Simpson case in judge request

Ohio veteran fined for keeping pet ducks appeals conviction

3rd person nabbed during manhunt for Ohio killing suspect

Fashion designer Nanette Lepore gets mention on Modern Family

Ohio parks agency sells mansion to employee

Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor supports proposal to end income taxes for small biz

Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor touts proposal to cut income taxes for small businesses

Police: Ohio pair passed out in freezing car with toddler

Distracted driver fines may help pay for driver’s ed in Ohio

Hackers infiltrate insurer Anthem, access customer details

Fired Ohio State band director applies to fill old job

Commissioners name new mental health board members

Bomb threat near East High School

Man wanted in elderly Ohio pair’s slayings nabbed in Arizona

Ohio veteran fined for keeping pet ducks appeals conviction

Poland couple sues accountant and firm

Elwood City woman, son to trial on charges they fatally beat her husband

Poll: Ohioans unhappy with Obama and his health care plan

Jordan launches new airstrikes after vowing harsh war on IS

Valentine treat sale Saturday will help abused, abandoned, neglected dogs

Legacy Dog Rescue will sponsor a Valentine “treat” sale from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Family Video, 4385 Kirk Road.

2 bunny open houses Saturday, Feb. 21

On-site adoptions with approved applications are possible.

No sweat for Hubbard’s impressive class on NSD

Even Urban Meyer wasn’t able to change L.J. Scott’s mind.

Valley school districts would gain, lose state money in new budget

Mahoning Valley education officials say latest budget numbers many undergo many changes before being finalized

Little can be done about injection wells, attorney tells Trumbull crowd

Trumbull crowd hears that there’s little that can be done about injection wells

Pelini’s first recruiting class heavy on Ohio-based talent

Pelini focused his recruiting efforts locally, with 24 of his 30 recruits hailing from Ohio or western Pennsylvania.

Amill, Ricottilli commit to a legendary college rivalry

C.J. Amill (Lafayette) and Liborio Ricottilli (Lehigh) will be involved in a legendary rivalry.

Judge Krichbaum retires, new 6-year term begins Monday

Judge Krichbaum retired Saturday and will start his new six-year judicial term Monday.

Every council seat in Youngstown will have Dem primary

There are a number of failed candidates running again

Judge releases Clarett from probation

Maurice Clarett’s face broke into a wide grin on Wednesday when a Franklin County judge released him from probation two months ahead of schedule.

Rejection of Hotel California liquor cites Go Go past

Rucci, Vitullo to pursue hotel operator

Johnson’s late layup lifts Boardman past Howland

The Spartan forward scored with 2.2 seconds left as Boardman won 52-51.

Youngstown council approves formal policies on workplace behavior

It includes protecting whistle-blowers and addresses the improper use of city cellphones

Playhouse's 'Last Laugh' goes behind the comedy

Bernie Appugliese has always had a thing for the old comedy teams, those constantly performing borscht belt duos whose acts became their way of life.

BRAD PAISLEY

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For the better part of the past 15 years, Brad Paisley

Parmalee is walking the walk on arena tour

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Falling off a stage has never been an issue for

Mooney’s Harris signs with Lafayette, Vazquez will join brother at Pitt

A pair of Cardinal Mooney soccer standouts signed their letters of intent to attend Division I institutions in the fall Wednesday.

YSU senate backs provost

As senator after senator voted against a no-confidence resolution, more and more senators got up and walked out of the roll-call vote.

Fitch’s Hall unfazed by injury, coaching change

Austintown Fitch running back Darrin Hall suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee on Sept. 26.

YSU women look to keep momentum against WSU

The Raiders (16-5, 5-2) lead the league in scoring at 78.3 points per game but managed just 70 in a Jan. 22 loss to YSU.

YSU’s Amiker records double-double in loss

Shawn Amiker had 20 points and 11 rebounds in YSU’s 73-60 loss to CSU.

Youngstown cops hit roadblock in pedestrian death

Looking for help in locating car

METRO DIGEST || I-680 crash kills Campbell man

Man dies in I-680 crash austintown A Campbell man died when the semi tractor-trailer he was

MAY 5 PRIMARY: Candidates/issues in Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana counties

MAY 5 PRIMARY: Candidates/issues

Mahoning commissioners to name 10 merged board members

First combined agency meeting is Feb. 23

Youngstown men arraigned on domestic violence charges

Both have multiple past arrests for domestic violence

Youngstown owner of dog with arrow in head pleads no contest to charge

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The owner of a dog that was found with an arrow in its head on the East

New B&B opens near Valley wineries

A new bed and breakfast in an old farmhouse provides lodging near Lake Milton, Berlin Reservoir and six wineries.

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Workers’ reward: $9,000 payment

4,500 employees at GM plant to benefit from profit sharing Staff/wire report LORDSTOWN The

Supreme Court hears Youngstown man's appeal of lengthy juvy sentence

At issue is whether the sentence amounted to a life sentence for a juvenile

Trumbull sales tax rate probably going up, commissioner says

The Trumbull County sales-tax rate is probably going up a quarter of a percent in the coming weeks and months, Commissioner Frank Fuda confirmed Wednesday.

Oil, gas decline prompts Vallourec shutdown

Vallourec Star announced Wednesday it would shut down operations at its Youngstown plant for three weeks due to the recent downturn in the oil and gas market. About 700 employees will be able to schedule vacation, paid time off, or file for unemployment.

oddly enough

oddly enough Crash on interstate caused by trucker pulling his tooth TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Alabama

More college basketball

More college basketball TOP 25 Purdue 60, No. 20 Ohio State 58 WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. Rapheal

Starting seeds inside

Starting seeds inside Be sure you start plants at the correct time to have them ready to plant

BLACK HISTORY month | Calendar of events

A list of area events to commemorate in February, Black History Month, as submitted to The

YEARS AGO

Today is Thursday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2015. There are 329 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

Group wants tax credits in health care law alternative

Associated Press WASHINGTON A small, influential group of Republicans, in search of a

NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK The Seventh Son (PG-13) The sole remaining warrior of a mystical order searches

New literary group aims to serve Valley writers

A new group has formed with a goal of giving the local literary community a home. Lit Youngstown

Anger, grief over IS killing of pilot

Associated Press CAIRO The horrific fate of a captured Jordanian pilot, burned to death by the

Huntington: Car purchases to rise

Huntington: Car purchases to rise COLUMBUS Huntington Bank’s third- annual Midwest economic

Co-ops are much preferred to internships without pay

Opinion: By John A. FRY Los Angeles Times The “intern economy” is a crumbling monument to short-term

NIGHTLIFE

Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Sat: After Hours, 9

2 bound over

2 bound over CANFIELD Two people police say were making methamphetamine in a hotel room had

Wednesday’s other prep results

BOYS BASKETBALL Lowellville 70, Heartland Christian 49 LOWELLVILLE Paolo DePasquale scored 20

We’re a nation of addicts — and the cost is astronomical

Opinion: By Dennis Byrne Chicago Tribune If we weren’t such a nation of addicts, maybe hordes of drug

Comedian Bill Squire is a man of his word

Funnyman Bill Squire is one of those people who not only makes New Year’s resolutions but actually completes them.

SPORTS DIGEST || YSU softball picked to finish fourth in HL

YSU softball picked to finish fourth in HL Youngstown The Youngstown State softball team was

Christie puts foot in mouth

Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg News This week’s tempest on the trail of possible Republican

CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.

Bring spring inside

Bring spring inside From forsythia to redbud, you can bring twigs inside to get spring color

‘Net neutrality’ rules proposed

Associated Press WASHINGTON Declaring the Internet critical for the nation, a top U.S. regulator

BRT receives six OSHA violations, fined $28,000

A fatal crushing incident at BRT Extrusions resulted in six OSHA violations for the company.

Respect ANWR drilling ban

Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: In the constant battle between environmental protection and commercial

“Roberta Flack: KILLING ME SOFTLY” (8 P.M., SHOWTIME): This documentary explores the

“Roberta Flack: KILLING ME SOFTLY” (8 P.M., SHOWTIME): This documentary explores the singer’s life

Unique art show and sale

Unique art show and sale The Davis Family YMCA is hosting FIVE Squared, a monthlong benefit art

Hearings on governor’s budget should be transparent and fair

Editorial: The predominantly Democratic Mahoning and Trumbull counties have known since 2011 that there’s a

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 27.28-0.37 Avalon

Death toll in Taiwan crash hits 31; 12 people missing

Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan Rescuers were searching for 12 people this morning after using a

Is ‘President No’ emerging?

Opinion: By Robert J. SPITZER Los Angeles Times Congress’ expected final passage of the controversial

Ford to transition up to 500 workers to higher pay bracket

Associated Press DETROIT Ford Motor Co. is moving several hundred U.S. hourly workers into a

WTG

Today Movie Rendezvous With Romance movie series, 2 p.m., Warren Public Library, 444 Mahoning

Prolong fresh flowers

Q. What’s the best way to keep cut flowers fresh? Thresea from Youngstown A. Valentine’s Day is

AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Following Oaks,SDRq a 45-minute film to be shot in the Mahoning Valley, is

Open Studio Garden Design

Open Studio Garden Design When: Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon What: Planning your ornamental garden?

Last chance to enter Best of Film contest

The Vindicator’s annual contest in which readers pick who they think will win Oscar awards is currently underway. The ballot will run one final time Tuesday.

Rocket fire kills 5

Rocket fire kills 5 DONETSK, Ukraine Rocket salvoes hit a previously safe section of Ukraine’s

What if Iran can’t get to yes?

Opinion: The news from U.S. negotiators who are trying to persuade Iran to accept binding limits on its

Bush calls for expansion of immigration of skilled workers

Associated Press DETROIT In Republican presidential prospect Jeb Bush’s first major economic

Lenten rose: easy care, but poisonous

By Stephanie Hughes OSU Extension master gardener volunteer I have discovered hellebores! Where

Golf legend Sifford broke PGA’s color barrier in 1961

Facing racial taunts and death threats, Sifford broke the color barrier in golf by becoming the first black member of the PGA in 1961.

Poland Rotary plans 30th annual Chili Open Golf Classic

The event will be Feb. 21 at Bedford Trails Golf Course

Mahoning County Medical Society Alliance plans fundraiser

Champagne brunch and fashion show will be Feb. 27.

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Mathew and Kellie Anderson, Canfield, boy, Feb. 3.

Judge Rusu sworn in to six-year term

Judge Robert N. Rusu Jr.’s six-year term as probate judge starts Monday.

Rabbit adoption plans open house

Rabbit adoption plans open house NORTH LIMA F5RS, a 501c3 nonprofit rescue and sanctuary, will

birthdays

birthdays Actor David Selby is 74. Singer Cory Wells of Three Dog Night is 73. Singer Al Kooper

HEALTHY HOUSEPLANTS

By Linda C. DOLAK OSU Extension master gardener volunteer 111A plant will absorb (soak up) only

newsmakers

newsmakers NBC’s Brian Williams apologizes for falsehood NEW YORK NBC “Nightly News” anchor

Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Coitsville Township trustees, work study, 9 a.m., town hall, 3711 McCartney Road.

sept. 11 attacks Lawyers: Saudi Arabia helped hijackers

Associated Press NEW YORK Lawyers for victims of the Sept. 11 attacks say they have new

Farmer, Browns facing potential sanctions

The possible sanctions the Browns are facing include a suspension of Farmer lasting as many as three or four games, a fine and the loss of a draft pick, Cleveland.com reported Wednesday.

District FY15 estimated Final Core Aid FY16 estimated Final Core Aid FY17 estimated Final Core Aid

STATE AID COMPARISON FY 2015 to 2017 MAHONING Austintown 21,520,538 22,178,587 22,518,020

Ohio State’s 2015 group class of Big Ten

Early and late, Ohio State was great.

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