News for February 12, 2015

State liquor sales reach record in 2014

Last year was a great one for Jim, Jack and the Captain.

Be kind to isolated classmates, Sandy Hook dad urges Youngstown middle-schoolers

Daniel Barden was always a compassionate kid, even for a 7-year-old.

Expansion at Boardman hospital, McClurg Road set for spring, summer

Two new construction projects will come to the McClurg Road area in Boardman this summer.

Dads woo their best girls at first of 4 Daddy-Daughter Dances in Boardman

It’s really important for a girl to have a chance for a Valentine’s date with someone who really, really loves her.

'We don't skip roads,' Mahoning engineeer tells commissioners

Despite complaints about county road conditions this winter, Mahoning County Engineer Patrick Ginnetti said his department is doing the best it can within its limited budget and road salt supply.

Valentine Saturday expected to bring lines, Valley chocolatiers say

If you’ve held off on your Valentine’s Day shopping for that special someone to the last minute, there’s still time to buy some chocolates.

Jury still out on woman charged with killing boyfriend shot by cop

Jurors in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court went home without reaching a verdict Thursday in the Regan Jelks involuntary manslaughter trial. They will resume deliberations this morning.

Youngstown police seeking clergy to continue crime-reduction strides

Police Chief Robin Lees is asking Youngstown-area pastors to help the department’s efforts to reduce violent crime in the city.

Police to detail evidence linking years of break-ins in Poland, Boardman

Police say they have new information to connect various car break-in cases in Poland Township, Poland Village and Boardman Township over the last several years.

Police: Bobbi Kristina Brown was in traffic accident

Big Ten drops bowl-revenue sanction against Penn State

Ohio party chairmen disagree on pot and Kasich presidential run

US Sen. Sherrod Brown seeks support from Defense Secretary nominee for YARS

US Sen. Sherrod Brown seeks support from new Defense Secretary for YARS

American Express, Costco to end US exclusivity deal

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Boehner can't rule out Homeland Security Department shutdown

Pa. State Police to charge inmate in stabbing at prison

2-year-old boy killed when struck by Pa. trolley

Cleveland streets official demoted over snow-plowing complaints

FBI director: US at crossroads on race relations and policing

FBI director: US at crossroad on race relations and policing

3 hospitalized in dog attack in central Ohio

Utah mother accused of killing 6 babies pleads guilty

Kidde recalling nearly 5M disposable fire extinguishers

Youngstown man gets 12-year prison term for 2012 homicide

Jury will weigh Jelks case this afternoon

None injured in 2-car crash in Boardman

Akron man charged with Boardman assault

Liquor sales up by $1M in Mahoning County

Boardman police seize drugs and gun in raid

Youngstown man sentenced for causing scene outside Salem bar

Area police chiefs ask pastors to help with violent-crime reduction

Area police chiefs ask pastors to help with violent crime reduction

Ohio Supreme Court says trash bin evidence helped justify search warrant

Mahoning commissioners approve funding for JJC repairs

Applications for US jobless aid rose to 304,000 last week

Average US rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.69 pct

Ohio plans to revoke license of doctor over sexual misconduct

Ohio city offers reward for suspect in barbershop slayings

2016 national Dem convention headed to Philly

Jury convicts Pa. man with bodies in yard

Expedia buying Orbitz for about $1.33 billion

Meeting to discuss Trumbull 911 taking over Warren dispatching is Wednesday

OSHP investigating 2-vehicle crash in Howland

Powerball winning tickets sold in North Carolina, Puerto Rico and Texas

Def Leppard plans stop in Youngstown

British pop-metal giants Def Leppard will come to Covelli Centre for a July 15 concert. Youngstown will be the band's only regional stop

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Powerball drawing brings in business for area stores

Phoenix rise up to down Penguins

Green Bay closed the gam with a 15-4 run to beat YSU, 63-62.

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YSU women avenge loss to Oakland

John Barnes didn’t want to reveal too much of what keyed Youngstown State on Wednesday.

First-ever, all-female appeals panel convenes here

For the first time ever, an all-female three-judge panel of the 7th District Court of Appeals heard a case.

Little League scandal saddens locals

Canfield’s 11-12 state champions lost twice to Jackie Robinson West in the Great Lakes regional.

Canfield holds off big Columbiana comeback

Canfield senior forward Erin Risner scored 20 points and classmate Rachel Tinkey had 16.

Canfield council, trustees meet in public for first time on tentative JEDD for Windsor House

Both boards will set up public hearings on potential agreement at their next meetings

Cavs lose Love, but top Miami

LeBron James scored 18 points against his former Miami teammates and Cleveland had six others score in double figures.

Girlfriend in manslaughter trial admits she knew boyfriend had gun

Woman charged with involuntary manslaughter admitted she knew boyfriend had gun in her car

Former 'Idol' singers will accompany orchestra

The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and conductor Randall Craig Fleischer will perform with three “American Idol” finalists this Saturday.

Rust Belt Theater brings back 'Dating Sucks'

Rust Belt Theater Company will bring back “Dating Sucks: The Musical” for a three-weekend run beginning Friday.

Following in Bigfoot’s steps

When it comes to monster trucks, the public pretty much knows one name: Bigfoot.

'Alfred the Squatty' musical mystery at Dutch Inn

A musical mystery opens the 2015 dinner-theater season at Das Dutch Village Inn.

Browns owner Haslam says he supports GM Farmer, Manziel

Browns general manager Ray Farmer may still be in trouble with the NFL. However, his boss has his back.

Canfield internist pleads guilty in drug case

Dr. Waleed Mansour could have faced up to 136 years in prison on 86 drug-related criminal counts.

Liberty man pleads guilty in bodily fluids case

Victim in agreement with plea deal

At memorial service, late Rescue Mission director is honored

He was director of Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley

Warren councilman complains that officials are moving too fast to dissolve city’s dispatching center

A Warren councilman told Trumbull County commissioners Wednesday it’s too soon for county and city officials to transfer Warren’s police dispatching to the county 911 center.

Winter freeze-thaw creates ultimate challenge

A Mahoning County Engineer’s Department truck is loaded with salt and slag in advance of a predicted snowstorm last year. Snow showers are predicted for today and an extreme cold snap is in the forecast the next several days.

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Costa Concordia captain gets 16 years in prison for deaths

A court convicted the Costa Concordia’s commander of the manslaughter deaths of 32 people in the cruise liner’s capsizing off the Italian coast and sentenced him Wednesday to 16 years in prison, blaming him for causing the 2012 shipwreck and for doing what sea captains should never do — abandoning ship while passengers and crew were still aboard.

Men’s college basketball

Men’s college basketball No. 23 Ohio State 75, Penn State 55 COLUMBUS Sam Thompson listened to

Coffee with the Birds

Coffee with the Birds When: Saturday, 9:30–11 a.m. What: Join Ohio Certified Volunteer

Mulch reduces frost heave

Q. My plant is coming out of the ground. What should I do? Loretta from Campbell A. During nicer

Bake sale benefits humane society

Bake sale benefits humane society COLUMBIANA Home Savings Bank branches in Lisbon, Salem and

Woods taking time off PGA Tour

Tiger Woods said Wednesday his game is “not acceptable” to compete in tournaments and he will return when he thinks it is.

FirstLight HomeCare of the Valley expands

The local franchise will relocate offices to a former bank building this year and add 50 to 60 employees.

Readers respond to guest dilemma

Dear Readers: Responses to Carolyn in Houston’s letter regarding guest bedrooms cluttered with

Huntington offers new services

Huntington offers new services COLUMBUS Huntington Bank’s Private Client Group introduced a new

She is longing for beau’s touch

Dear Annie: I am 53 years old and have been with my boyfriend for four years. The first year was

Celebrated youth team stripped of its crown

Mountain Ridge Little League, the team from Las Vegas that lost to Jackie Robinson West in the national championship game, will be awarded the title.

birthdays

birthdays Movie director Franco Zeffirelli is 92. Actor Joe Don Baker is 79. Country singer Moe

Harvesting IDEAS

We’ll start with one of the oldest and largest, the Philadelphia Flower Show, Feb. 28-March 8.

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METRO DIGEST || Ryan re-introduces bill for teachers

Ryan re-introduces bill WASHINGTON U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, is re-introducing the

‘american sniper’ trial Lawyer: Kyle said Marine is ‘nuts’

Associated Press STEPHENVILLE, Texas Shortly before he was shot to death by a troubled former

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for

SB 7 would prohibit the sale of “pure caffeine” products sold in a powder, liquid or crystalline form

E Block member gets six year prison term

Sentenced on gang, drug and assault charges

3 slain in NC for religion or in parking space dispute?

Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. Police are trying to determine whether hate played any role

PBS film reveals great Ohio-born author Jim Tully

In a new documentary film, Jim Tully is described as an important American writer who deserves to be rediscovered.

newsmakers

newsmakers Kanye West rolls back diss of Beck, calls Grammys a joke NEW YORK Kanye West says

Charges dropped in Modell grave case

Charges dropped in Modell grave case Baltimore County prosecutors have dismissed a case against

Canfield schools approve additional funds to finish PA system in high school

Officials discuss Kasich budget with cuts to Canfield schools

Obama seeks military action

Force against Islamic State fighters would be authorized for 3 years Associated Press WASHINGTON

Ohio Senate race intensifies before Strickland decision

Associated Press COLUMBUS Democratic former Gov. Ted Strickland is facing virtually daily

Boring winter landscape?

Boring winter landscape? What does your landscape look like this time of year? That is, when it’s

MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David A. Harris, 28, of 188 Johnson Road, West

Five charged from drug arrests at Kirwan Homes

Campbell police charges five of 10 detainees from drug bust at Kirwan Homes

NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK Kingsman: The Secret Service (R) Shenango: Fri.-Wed. (11:40, 12:55, 3:50) 6:45,

Murder suspect gets max on probation violation

Suspect in November owner of store owner

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Britteny Brown and Daniel Eavers, New Springfield, boy,

Today is Thursday, Feb. 12, the 43rd day of 2015. There are 322 days left in the year.

Today is Thursday, Feb. 12, the 43rd day of 2015. There are 322 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

'I Remember Mama' at the Vic

‘I Remember Mama’ at the Vic The Victorian Players Theater will present “I Remember Mama” for

H&M will open at Eastwood by fall

The fashion retailer will open a 20,000-square-foot store by the early fall.

Beware genetic modification

Opinion: By Marcy Darnovsky and Jessica Cussins Los Angeles Times Britain is about to become the only

“The Slap” (8 p.m., NBC): “The Slap” is an intense drama that examines the

“The Slap” (8 p.m., NBC): “The Slap” is an intense drama that examines the chain of emotional events

A super bad deal

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords How about this year’s Super Bowl, huh? You may know that the

Spectra Health introduces mobile app to improve efficiency in health care communications

App offers a spectrum of communication By BRANDON KLEIN bklein@vindy.com CANFIELD Ashley

Flying the aromatic skies

Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: For cats and dogs that don’t like to travel, pet owners can buy “calming”

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.17 —.32 Avalon

WTG

Today Dance Black History Month Dance Performance with Lindsay Renea, 1 p.m., Choffin Career and

CD RATES

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

Unforeseen costs could hinder far-flung use of body cameras

Editorial: There were three stories in Mon- day’s Vindicator relating to body cameras worn by police that

Empty gesture on homeless

Opinion: By Francis Barry and Michael Newman Bloomberg News When it comes to America’s homeless, there

NIGHTLIFE

American Legion Post 131, 540 N. Main St., Leetonia; 330-788-0494 Sat: Valentine’s Day dance,

fiat chrysler Fires, deaths continue after recall of Jeeps

Associated Press DETROIT As Kayla White slowed her SUV behind two other cars to exit a suburban

Coffee, doughnuts & soil

Coffee, doughnuts & soil Join us Wednesday for Coffee with the Master Gardeners. This first month

Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Mahoning County Board of Elections, special meeting 8 a.m., board room, Oak Hill

Martinis and cigarettes — but no salt

Opinion: By Jack Ohman The Sacramento Bee People my age (54.26, but who’s clock-watching) become

‘Tark the Shark’ put UNLV on NCAA map

Jerry Tarkanian died Wednesday at 84.

oddly enough

oddly enough Name a roach after your ex for Valentine’s Day NEW YORK This Valentine’s Day,

Is Carson presidential material?

Opinion: By Stuart Rothenberg CQ-Roll Call Just because something has not happened before doesn’t mean it

Child-rape case

Child-rape case WARREN Gary Kachenko, 56, of Phillips Drive Southwest told a Trumbull County

Auditions

Auditions ACTORS “2Real4U,SDRq a new Christian drama series titled “2Real4U” will be shot in the

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