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Canfield immigrant endured prison, but now US citizen
Virgil Ciprian “Chip” Gilea, his wife, Brandy Gilea, and son, Luca, 16 months, relax in their Canfield home. Chip recently became a U.S. citizen.
Stories published February 15, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Wind-chill advisory extended, but expect slight warming trend Monday
Highs Tuesday could reach the mid-20s.
'Fifty Shades of Grey' has blockbuster $81.7 million opening weekend
"Kingsman: The Secret Service" came in a distant second with $35 million in weekend revenue
Obamacare supporters make frenzied last-minute push for registrants
A new glitch in health care website has been fixed.
Frigid conditions delay start of work on Route 224 bridge over Route 11
Completion is scheduled still for October.
South Range plans teacher cuts, fee extension should May levy fail
Starting the school year earlier will be discussed as well.
New video purports to show mass beheadings of Christians by ISIS
The militants refer to Osama bin Laden before the mass beheadings begin
Muslim shooting suspect slams religion, defends liberty
He is accused of gunning down three Muslims in a dispute over a parking space
Alexanders’ 50th anniversary observed
AUSTINTOWN James and Donna Alexander celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at 5:30 p.m. Aug.
Otts’ 60th milestone celebrated
CANFIELD Edwin L. and Joanne J. Ott, of Canfield and of Naples, Fla., celebrated 60 years of
Williamses’ 55th anniversary is observed
NILES Jack and Sandra Williams of Niles recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary by
Frustrated families cope with closing of Youngstown Developmental Center
The unexpected closing is a familiar refrain for some families.
Girls basketball tournaments begin this week
The West Branch girls are among Valley teams with tournament expectations.
Cold, snow put chill on Valentine’s festivities
Minor accidents occupy Valley roads; temps dip further today.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Almeda Sherba
happy birthday Almeda Sherba Birth date: Feb. 15, 1916, in Turtle Creek, Pa. Residence: Has
Canadian vet’s WWI medals find home with grandson in Poland
Canadian vet who found medals wanted them to go to a direct descendent
Fitch uses size, balance to fend off Spartans
The Falcons out-rebounded Boardman 49-32 en route to a four-point win.
Craggs’ goals, Birdsall’s 42 saves propel Phantoms over Saints
There is magic in the night when one of your least likely goal scorers doubles his season production to generate a surprising victory.
Couples wed, renew vows downtown Youngstown on Valentine's Day
Third year of services at Trinity UMC downtown
FIVE Squared art show features works from Youngstown to Russia
Suzanne Gray, art coordinator at the Davis Family YMCA, sees the facility’s FIVE Squared art show as more of a “treasure hunt” than a show.
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot an even-par 72 in
Kane scores game-high 17 to lead ’Cats
Caitlin Kane scored a game-high 17 points to lead the Wildcats to a 53-45 victory over Girard.
African Marketplace features vendors, former baseball player
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It may have been cold and blustery outside, but some
Ohio High School Girls tournament basketball: Divisional breakdowns
Division I, Region I Canton North Canton District: No. 14 Boardman, No. 17 Warren Harding.
Ellwood City man arrested after Amish kids' alert
A criminal complaint filed Friday against a Lawrence County man stems from an October incident when he tried to call out to children on a playground from a nearby outhouse.
‘Live, from New York’ 40 YEARS
IF you watch What: “The SNL 40th Anniversary Special” Where: NBC When: Tonight at 8 By
‘Seven Brides’ ready to dance
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A touring production of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” will come to
Selma’s Bloody Sunday to be commemorated downtown March 1
Participants in the Bloody Sunday commemoration will walk across the bridge over the Mahoning River as part of the event
Preps at a glance
SATURDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Akr. Buchtel 71, Akr. East 48 Bainbridge Paint Valley 90,
METRO DIGEST || I-80 fatality
I-80 fatality Lackawannock, Pa. Jillian Leigh Rebel, 40, of Volant, Pa., died in a car crash on
Canfield immigrant endured prison, but now US citizen
Virgil Ciprian “Chip” Gilea, his wife, Brandy Gilea, and son, Luca, 16 months, relax in their Canfield home. Chip recently became a U.S. citizen.
Catharine Maschek | John Cabaniss
CHARLESTON, S.C. Catharine E. Maschek, formerly of Austintown, married John M. Cabaniss of Goose
Shot through the heart: Valentine’s 3 beats OSU
Denzel Valentine’s game-winning 3-pointer felt almost scripted, it being Feb. 14 and all.
Deadline tonight for health care sign-up; new glitch fixed
Combined dispatches COLUMBUS Supporters of President Barack Obama’s health care law are making
Immigrants to be eligible for tax credits
Associated Press Millions of immigrants benefiting from President Barack Obama’s executive actions
Hometown favorite Shiffrin wins second straight slalom
After such a big win, Mikaela Shiffrin was at a complete loss. Her quandary? How to celebrate.
Cease-fire period begins in Ukraine
Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine A cease-fire was declared in eastern Ukraine at a minute after
YSU baseball drops two at Jacksonville St.
YSU baseball drops two at Jacksonville St. The Youngstown State baseball team concluded the
More prep results
GIRLS BASKETBALL West Branch 72, Salem 46 SALEM Melinda Trimmer scored 25 points and dished
New England faces another storm
New England faces another storm BOSTON A Valentine’s Day storm brought snow and dangerously high
Davis wins 1,000-meter speedskating title
American Shani Davis won his first major title in four years on Saturday.
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2015. There are 319 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Memorable Meals Mahoning Valley set April 26
Proceeds will benefit Grow Youngstown’s subsidized share program, Stambaugh Auditorium, and Tyler History Center’s education and community outreach programs.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY Docket Grange Mutual Casualty Co. v. Joshua Best, judgment for
Jenna Learn v Hector Hernandez III
YOUNGSTOWN St. Christine Parish was the setting at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 10, 2014, for the wedding of
LETTERS: Ex-Mooney principal thanked; Medicaid expansion hurts pharmacists; county health department disrespects environment
Opinion: 43-year educator views dismissed Mooney principal in positive light I wanted to write and weigh in
NBA commissioner wants dramatic scheduling improvements
Adam Silver said his priority is improving the game, whereas much of his early successes were on off-the-court areas.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Brookfield Township trustees, special meeting on baseball field maintenance, 3:30
Victorian Players offers warm tale of family life with ‘I Remember Mama’
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown If the deep freeze of winter is becoming too
Krista Yankush | Michael Rubosky
YOUNGSTOWN Jimmie Stafford officiated at the 1 p.m. Sept. 20, 2014, wedding of Krista Yankush and
Elizabeth Deichler v Thomas McNear
LISBON First United Methodist Church was the setting when Megan Elizabeth Deichler of Lisbon and
Wonderful wooden world
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) PITTSBURGH Imagine having an unlimited supply of free building
Saturday’s other pro golf results
ACE GROUP CLASSIC NAPLES, FLA. Colin Montgomerie overcame a double bogey to shoot his second
senior sidelights
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Trailwood Gardeners, in its 60th year, will meet at noon at the Blackburn Home for a
Daughter takes brother’s side
Dear Annie: Our daughter and her husband have two young children, and we are very close to our
Author will speak at St. Charles event
Author will speak at St. Charles event BOARDMAN The Library Committee of St. Charles Parish,
Puskas: A month has made a big difference for the Cavs
In 2014, the sky was falling. Now, the sky’s the limit.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Angela Urban | Travis Oberlin
YOUNGSTOWN St. Anthony of Padua Church was the setting for the 3:30 p.m. Sept. 26, 2014, exchange
PRESIDENTS DAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
BLACK HISTORY month Calendar of events
A list of area events to commemorate in February, Black History Month, as submitted to The
Vision leads to growth for Burke Decor
Erin Burke's Boardman boutique grew from a small e-commerce business to an internationally known business in seven years.
White House adds room to public tour
People taking public tours of the White House now will have to leave a little more room in their schedules.
ROSEMOND | Vaccine furor has irrationality on both sides
Tribune News Service (TNS) First, a full disclosure: I have been vaccinated against measles,
senior citizens
AARP 4611 East will meet Wednesday at St. Augustine Church, 614 Parmalee Ave., Youngstown. The
Being single in today’s modern technological environment is hard. Dating is complicated.
Being single in today’s modern technological environment is hard. Dating is complicated. Social
LIMELIGHTS & CAREER PATHS
CERTIFIED Grace Woods Senior Living LLC in Niles announced that Kristin Kurth, resident activities
Poland Historical Society plans informational sessions
The Inn at the Green was featured; next will be the Lee family
Change the retire-rehire pay formula
Opinion: First an admission: Hell will freeze over before the obscene public pension system in Ohio undergoes
Ron Cook: Former Pitt star Dorsett battles brain disease
Tony Dorsett has symptoms of CTE, a progressive degenerative brain disease that he believes is linked to his playing days.
If you are running for president, say so
Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg News Why do candidates pretend they haven’t decided whether to
Ohio should reduce solitary for young
Opinion: Last May, Ohio reached an agreement with the Justice Department, requiring the state’s Department of
YSU’s enrollment woes linger, and Tressel is now on hot seat
Editorial: A reduction of 4 percent in Youngstown State University’s enrollment this semester isn’t good news
LeBron reflects on his life, legacy
Two months after turning 30, and the end of his career closer than its beginning, LeBron James won’t take a single moment for granted.
Family experience
IF YOU GO What: The American Girl Fashion Show Where: Antone’s Banquet Center When: March 7
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.90 —.40 Avalon
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Prince performs Valentine’s Day set for star-studded crowd NEW YORK Prince woke up
Furyk’s birdie spree puts him in control at Pebble Beach
Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak shot an even-par 72 Saturday to finish at 3-under 213 for the tournament.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Last Laugh, 2:30 p.m.: A long- retired comedy duo from the ’60s
Can new bulbs affect energy levels, mood?
Light bulbs used to be boring, says Consumer Reports. Dimming was about as high-tech as they got.
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Feb. 8 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Girl
Regional Chamber discussion planned
Regional Chamber discussion planned NILES The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have an
Wild & woolly
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) LAS VEGAS Nobody likes to get fleeced, especially in Las Vegas,
A courageous start takes tragic turn
Opinion: Robyn Budd is proud of the three daughters she’s raised. Growing up in a split home in Howland,
Television Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. I tried “Broadchurch” on Net-flix one night and couldn’t stop watching the
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