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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Shooting at jazz club ends in Youngstown's second homicide of 2015
The first homicide of 2014 did not occur until March 31.
Lordstown school board schedules special early-morning meeting
The meeting begins at 7:30 a.m., according to district treasurer Mark A. Ferrara
Bruce Jenner may be forced to surrender cellphone in crash probe
No papparazzi was following the Kardashian klan member who reports indicate is planning transition surgery
Teen takes 'selfie' photo of himself and body of boy he's charged with killing
The selfie was a key piece of evidence that led to the charges.
Guest on 'Cosby Show' accuses star of sexual advances
Cosby's scheduled performance at Packard Music Hall in Warren next month is still on
Canfield police seek funding for body cameras
Storage space for video and equipment could become an issue
Suspect in shooting at Macy's in Pittsburgh-area mall arrested; 3 injured
Monroeville Mall officials have implemented a new weekend policy cracking down on teen loitering
Dean Smith, coach with most wins at North Carolina, dies at 83
He was among the first coaches in the US to recruit black players
Historic Forest Lawn Cemetery entrance in Boardman gets updated look
The refurbishing is viewed as a preservation project.
Keystone State is key for YSU football
The Penguins have had a lot of success recruiting in Western Pennsylvania.
Hosacks mark 50th milestone at family dinner
LEETONIA MaryAnn and Dave Hosack of Leetonia celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Friday at a
Canfield earns team honors; Howland’s Whisler named MVP
The Canfield High School wrestling team entered Saturday’s EOWL finals trailing Austintown Fitch by seven points.
Youngstown to give firefighter written test on March 7
Two to three vacancies at the fire department are expected in the coming months
Shale: where we are now
Experts say geology and better business has sent oil and gas companies to southern parts of the state.
Obstacles confront community college students
Community college students who transfer do as well as or better than those who enroll directly in four-year schools
Pumpkin-growers club hosts seminar on growing gourds
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD You may have no intention of planting a ton of
Narduzzis headline Curbstone HOF class
The organization will induct 12 members into its Hall of Fame on May 3.
Brr! For a Cure attracts hundreds
The annual polar bear plunge brings out people who just want to make a strong statement that they’re willing to fight hard against cancer.
Grammy predictions: Beyonce, Taylor, Sia and Sam
By MESFIN FEKADU and NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writers NEW YORK Will Beyonce reign as queen
Floral industry strives to bloom
Market changes pose challenges for floral industry in the Mahoning Valley
Lomberg’s shootout goal lifts Phantoms
Connor’s penalty shot tied the game in the third period in Madison
METRO DIGEST || Soil testing topic of master gardeners event
Soil testing is topic of gardening event CANFIELD The importance of soil testing will be the
On the links Saturday’s other pro golf results
ALLIANZ CHAMPIONSHIP BOCA RATON, FLA. Bart Bryant holed out with a 6-iron from 195 yards on the
SPORTS DIGEST || JFK hurdler Zallow posts nation’s top time
JFK hurdler Zallow posts nation’s top time COLUMBUS Warren JFK senior Chad Zallow reclaimed the
Choffin cadets learn to fight fires from the pros
Five Choffin Career Center students, from left, Rickia Alli, Christopher Stevens, Dionshay Taylor, Kristen Bowman and Makala Shultz, are taking a course in firefighting taught by members of the Youngstown Fire Department.
The Grammy Awards are tonight, and it’s a good time to remember that the awards aren’t
The Grammy Awards are tonight, and it’s a good time to remember that the awards aren’t only for
Oh, how our mighty are falling
Opinion: On the page opposite this one (for Vindy.com subscribers, that’s Page A15) is a picture of Edward J.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Williams takes himself off of NBC newscast LOS ANGELES Brian Williams is stepping
Ohio’s public pension system opens door to sleight of hand
Editorial: Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Judge R. Scott Krichbaum is not the first public official to
Tress talks cost cuts in athletics*
Opinion: If you haven’t gone to the end of this column to find out what the asterisk is about, please do so
Surviving Mardi Gras
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS If you want to visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras and don’t have
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Past Matrons of Miriam Chapter No. 278, Order of the Eastern Star, will meet at noon at Eat
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
HEALTH Dr. Roger Tokars, a board-certified radiation oncologist, recently joined the medical staff
You’ll dig these new plants for 2015
By Beth Botts Chicago Tribune (TNS) What’s that rosy glow in the distance? It’s the dawn of a
Chamber forums to spotlight development in the Valley
Opinion: By Guy C. COVIELLO Special to The Vindicator Hundreds of people are working for businesses that
New Vine app is parent-tested, kid-approved
Children are comforted by repetition. I’ve read “Go Dogs Go” to my 2-year-old son every night for
Tri-County Heart Ball planned Feb. 28 at Stambaugh Auditorium
Four people will receive awards and the Heart Child will be introduced.
Chicago tourism
Chicago tourism CHICAGO Chicago officials say for the first time, the city had more than 50
senior citizens
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Nicholas on Fifth Street in Struthers
senior sidelights
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
Kalosky-Mullins to wed June 13
canfield Paul and Karen Kalosky of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Megan
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Blaskos celebrate 50th anniversary, renew their vows
POLAND Donald and Shirley Blasko of Poland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 21,
Goes-Pecchio engagement is announced
Barbara and Thomas Goes of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Rose Marie and Carmen Pecchio of Liberty are
Oldest sister lies to great degree
Dear Annie: I am the youngest of three sisters. My oldest sister, “Betty,” lies about everything,
ROSEMOND | Twins demanding later curfew
Tribune News Service (TNS) Q. My twin boys just turned 13 and are demanding — that is the right
Miss Gentile, Mr. Welshhans plan May rites
munroe falls Atty. and Mrs. James Gentile of Munroe Falls, Ohio, are announcing the engagement of
Ms. McClimans, Matthew Deal to wed June 13
GIRARD Bert McClimans and Carrie Coughlin, both of Girard, are announcing the engagement of their
Virginia is latest state to mull taking more DNA samples
Associated Press RICHMOND, VA. After Morgan Harrington’s body turned up in an Albemarle County
Police: 5 dead, including gunman, in Ga. shooting
Associated Press DOUGLASVILLE, GA. A man shot six people Saturday afternoon, killing four of
Electronic tickets save patrol time
Associated Press COLUMBUS Drivers pulled over by Ohio troopers are getting printouts instead of
More prep results
BOYS BASKETBALL Cardinal Mooney 61, Niles 49 YOUNGSTOWN Trell Thomas scored 15 points,
Ukraine president seeks quick cease-fire
Associated Press MUNICH Ukraine’s president pushed for both a quick cease-fire in his country’s
Youngstown playhouse Local playwright’s effort shines in ‘Last Laugh’
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown Taking in new and locally written theater
IRAQ Bombs kill at least 40
Associated Press BAGHDAD Baghdad’s decade-old nightly curfew ended after midnight Saturday,
Allegations renew old questions about Saudi Arabia and 9/11
Associated Press WASHINGTON For years, some current and former American officials have urged
Rocket booster aiming for barge in redo of SpaceX test
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. A space weather satellite is poised to blast off today for
CORRECTION
CORRECTION An informational graphic on Page A1 of Friday’s editions about the economic impact of
Portman: Obama’s budget doesn’t confront US debt
Associated Press CINCINNATI Ohio’s Republican senator Saturday blasted President Barack Obama’s
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Brittanie Lawrence, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 6. Christen
On the alleys: Area bowling league scores
Amron lanes Alley Cats — Week 18: Kim Hogan 257-199-171-627, Anna Reeves 182-147-145-474, Joanne
Athena nominations being accepted
Athena nominations being accepted HERMITAGE, PA. Nominations for the third annual
college basketball Saturday’s other games
MEN TOP 25 No. 1 Kentucky 68, Florida 61. GAINESVILLE, FLA. Aaron Harrison scored 23
MILESTONES
MILESTONES Lawyers Chelsea Morgenstern of Howland graduated from the Western Michigan University
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Girard school board, 5 p.m., Board of Education, Superintendent’s office, 704 E.
Wright-Patterson will replace taxiway section
Associated Press DAYTON The state’s largest military base could spend up to an estimated $10
Columbiana, TRUMBULL COUNTY courts
COURTS Columbiana COUNTY New complaints Leota Cramer et al v. Lester Hickman, personal
MAY 5 PRIMARY | Candidates/issues
Candidates running in the May 5 primary election and issues on that ballot. The list is unofficial
Ex-trooper to be sentenced for civil-rights violations
Associated Press COLUMBUS A judge has set a sentencing date for an ex-trooper with the Ohio
Yemen’s Shiite rebels criticized for ‘coup’
Yemen’s Shiite rebels criticized for ‘coup’ SANAA, YEMEN A day after taking power, Shiite rebels
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Feb. 8, the 39th day of 2015. There are 326 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
SATURDAY’S PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
SATURDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORE Cardinal Mooney 61, Niles 49 OHIO Amherst
LETTERS: Rx for city schools; safety gets short shrift at YSU; Kasich sounds stuck up; Ryan’s new view
Opinion: Closing charters, getting parents involved would help city schools To ask the superintendent of
Miss Patterson, David Kolcun are engaged
BOARDMAN Richard and Martha Patterson are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kristen
BEST AT ‘LOVE’
In our seventh annual Valentine Love Story Writing Contest, we received 40 entries from local
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