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Cancer society's polar plungers pack Lake Milton today
There was overflow parking all over the town by early Saturday afternoon.
As the big flower holiday approaches, area florists relect on evolving industry
With Valentine’s Day coming Saturday, the local floral industry continues to adapt with a changing market.
Here's how you can grow a 'ton' of pumpkins
You may have no intention of planting a ton of pumpkins in your yard, but if you desire to plant one that weighs a ton, you might do well to heed Tim Parks’ practical advice.
Bruce Jenner involved in Malibu crash today that killed 1
Former Olympian Bruce Jenner was involved in a multi-vehicle crash Saturday on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu that left one person dead and several injured, authorities said.
Parents of American hostage still hopeful daughter is alive, despite IS claims
The parents of a 26-year-old American who Islamic State extremists say was killed in an airstrike in Syria said in a statement addressed to group leaders that the claim of their daughter's death concerned them but they were still hopeful she was alive.
Brian Williams stepping away from NBC news desk amid allegations of false coverage
Brian Williams is stepping away temporarily from the "NBC Nightly News" amid questions about his memories of war coverage in Iraq, saying it has become "painfully apparent" to him that he has become a distracting news story.
CEO ’s appointment to NIST is opportunity for Valley
Mike Garvey, CEO of M-7 Technologies, appointed to the committee on the National Institute of Standards and Technology
Jaworski on Pelini: ‘Nebraska’s loss is our gain’
The ex-YSU quarterback said there’s a buzz about the university thanks to the hiring of Bo Pelini and the return of Jim Tressel.
Trucker, 58, bound over on sex charge involving 12-year-old girl
A truck driver charged with taking a 12-year-old girl out of state for sex faces 10 years to life in prison if he’s convicted.
20 new volunteers needed in Mahoning/Trumbull counties each
TC volunteer says work touches his heart
Wildcats come up short vs. Falcons
Anthony Pangio had 21 points, Derek Gunter 17 and Jake Bullen 13 for the Falcons (9-8), who won their fourth straight game.
Poland’s pace, shooting keys in win over Harding
Before Friday night’s marquee matchup with Warren Harding, Poland boys basketball coach Ken Grisdale delivered a simple message to his team.
Mill Creek Park set to begin restoration of two historic stone arch bridges
The Mill Creek MetroParks will begin work later this year to restore two historic stone-arch bridges in the park.
Sharon woman, 30, charged with starving dogs
The dogs were taken off the Sharon, Pa., woman and are now at New Lease on Life Rescue in Struthers.
Another side of Colt Ford
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com A bellwether in country-rap long before Florida Georgia
Devil in details as Lisbon tops Columbiana
Lisbon used a 13-5 third-quarter run and a dominant second-half defensive effort to pull away.
Jaworski to alumni: YSU’s growth is amazing
The ESPN analyst said the university has created quite a buzz about itself by bringing Jim Tressel on as president.
Niles patrolman completes 30-day suspension for on-duty threat
A Niles patrolman threatened to kill a Niles man while grabbing him by his jacket while on duty.
Steelers promote Chaney’s Olsavsky
Steelers promote Chaney’s Olsavsky PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers have promoted Chaney High
Some charges dismissed against mom, grandparents of starved boy
When discovered, the 8-year-old weighed just 25 pounds. Police said he was fed small amounts of tuna and egg, was beaten regularly for sneaking food, and resorted to catching and eating bugs.
Ex-CEO of airline seeking to offer local flights to sell 100% ownership
Scott Beale resigned as president, CEO and chairman of the board of Aerodynamics Inc. and will sell his 100 percent ownership in the company
Longtime Warren auditor to put aside his calculator
When David Griffing completes his current term as Warren auditor, his last, he will have spent 20 years in charge of Warren’s finances.
Mother, daughter charged with retaliation
Police said the mother and daughter retaliated against a family member's girlfriend
50 years later, Boardman reprises school’s first musical
Nick Opritza, supervisor of the Boardman Performing Arts Center and director of the high school’s “Annie Get Your Gun” production, works with the cast during a rehearsal. Opritza says the show is a collaboration among about 100 students, some in the show and others behind the scenes.
METRO DIGEST || Facing charges
A Warren man faces felony charges of breaking and entering and possessing criminal tools after he was arrested during a break-in early Friday.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard M. Carratt, 45, of 3411 Idlewood Ave.,
Jordan has proper response to Islamic State’s evildoing
Editorial: If you haven’t watched the video released by Islamic State that purportedly shows a captured
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Long-term deficit gets short shrift
Opinion: Once again, President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans are headed for yearlong battles
prep sports at a glance
FRIDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Alliance 63, Salem 53 Austintown Fitch 74,
Groening lecture
Groening lecture canfield The Bruno Groening Circle of Friends will have a 90-minute lecture,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, 8 p.m.: Funnymen from the TV show
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.56 -1.07 Avalon
Cavaliers can’t keep pace as streak ends
The Indiana Pacers ended the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 12-game winning streak.
Obama on national security: US mustn’t ‘overreach’ abroad
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama, outlining a new national-security blueprint
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
Jan. job gains show economy recovering
Associated Press WASHINGTON A resurgent job market in January signaled that the U.S. economy
Hotfest off to a good start
Opinion: Minot (N.D.) Daily News: Hostfest announced its main stage concert lineup recently, and it looks to
BUSINESS DIGEST || Job-skills workshop
Job-skills workshop YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown is offering a jobs-skills workshop from
Stained glass windows are tribute to families and church
A member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church designed two new windows
NBC launches internal probe into Williams’ statements
Associated Press NEW YORK NBC News has assigned the head of its own investigative unit to look
New judge replaced by experienced attorney on Warren Civil Service Commission
James Fredericka was being honored Wednesday during the Warren Civil Service Commission meeting for his 20 years of service
Talmer Bancorp Inc. completes acquisition of First of Huron Corp.
Signature Bank branches have merged with Talmer Bank and Trust
4-way phone call set on Ukraine peace
4-way phone call set on Ukraine peace MOSCOW Talks among the leaders of Russia, France and
Columbus officer shooting at dogs hits suspect
Columbus police say a suspect was shot when an officer fired at aggressive dogs while trying to arrest the man at his home.
Algae? There’s a bill for that
Opinion: COLUMBUS The first bills introduced in the Ohio House and Senate each session generally carry
newsmakers
newsmakers Davis, Sarandon mull ‘Thelma & Louis’ anniversary tour NEW YORK Geena Davis and
Anthem breach: a gap in federal privacy law?
Associated Press WASHINGTON Insurers aren’t required to encrypt consumers’ data under a 1990s
US skeptical airstrike killed US hostage
Associated Press BEIRUT Islamic State extremists claimed that an American woman held hostage by
3 men killed, 3 wounded in shooting at barbershop
Associated Press WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, Ohio Authorities on Friday asked for help from the public
YEARS AGO
Today is Saturday, Feb. 7, the 38th day of 2015. There are 327 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Author gives her take on fixing the US
Opinion: Janet Cheatham Bell shares her worldview on what ails America.
METRO DIGEST || Mom charged with endangering sight-impaired daughter
Child endangering WARREN Melissa Bland, 34, of Beck Street Southeast was in Warren Municipal
BLACK HISTORY Scheduled events
A list of area events to commemorate in February, Black History Month, as submitted to The
Canada court rules doctors can help ill patients die
Associated Press TORONTO Canada’s highest court struck down a ban on doctor-assisted suicide for
Toledo mayor dies after cardiac arrest driving in storm
Associated Press TOLEDO Mayor D. Michael Collins, who became an advocate for expanded attention
Firefighters may face discipline in sex probe
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Seven Philadelphia Fire Department employees face discipline after
Shiite rebels take power in Yemen
Associated Press SANAA, Yemen Yemen’s Shiite rebels proclaimed a formal takeover of the Arab
Warnings about ‘phishing’ emails
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS After a huge hack, Anthem is warning about “phishing” scam emails
Ash Wednesday services, Lenten events to be listed
Ash Wednesday services, Lenten events to be listed Lent, a season of spiritual renewal, begins
Warren Junior Women’s League sets Taste of Trumbull March 25
Participants may vote for their favorite restaurant.
Paul: Criticism about ‘bad call’
Chris Paul made it clear: His problem with referee Lauren Holtkamp was with her call.
birthdays
birthdays Actor Miguel Ferrer is 60. Saxophonist Brian Travers of UB40 is 56. Comedian Robert
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