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19 Urbana factory workers split $1M Powerball prize
Members of a lottery pool at an Urbana manufacturing plant are splitting a $1 million Powerball prize.
Mardi Gras fans brave Valley flurries for annual party
The Junior Civic League threw its annual Mardi Gras party Saturday night, and not even the snow could stop the revelers from coming out.
Cleveland art museum bans selfie sticks
Cleveland Museum of Art has added selfie sticks to its list of prohibited items in an effort to get ahead of a social trend.
80 vendors offer products, advice at home, garden show in Boardman
The Mahoning Valley and much of the country may be in the throes of winter, but that didn’t stop Becky Recher from talking a little spring.
Golfers pack the not-as-chilly-as-Friday Chili Open today at Bedford Hills
Saturday’s snowstorm had laid down a good 5 to 6 inches of fresh powder by midday out at Bedford Trails Golf Course.
Jenna Tauro | Nicholas Monaco
YOUNGSTOWN Monsignor Michael J. Cariglio officiated the 1:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 2014, wedding at Our
Adrienne Young | Jon Howell
LAFAYETTE, LA. Adrienne Young of Lafayette, La., and Jon Howell of Bloomington, Ind., were united
Emily Scott | Michael Pasquale
NEWPORT, KY. Monsignor William Cleves officiated at the 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 2014, exchange of vows
Talks between Afghanistan, Taliban set to start after decade of war
After more than a decade of warfare, negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban are set to begin, officials, diplomats and experts said as President Ashraf Ghani declared that peace is closer now than at any time since the war began following the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States.
Kyle Busch hurt in wreck
Kyle Busch’s car shot straight through the grass and slammed into an interior wall.
US may slow exit from Afghanistan
The United States is considering slowing its military exit from Afghanistan by keeping a larger-than-planned troop presence this year and next because the new Afghan government is proving to be a more reliable partner, U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Saturday.
Program on beavers next weekend at Jennings center
Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road, will offer a natural history program about beavers from 5 to 7 p.m. March 1.
Kasich’s budget gives raises to judges
The salary for a common pleas court judge would increase by $26,250
Unbeaten Tigers pass test against Indians
Girard kept it close, but Springfield was up to the challenge.
Youngstown lawyers on trial in federal court
Attys. Neal Atway and Scott Cochran could spend the rest of their lives in prison if they’re convicted in a federal court jury trial.
Falcons frustrate frigid Spartans
About the only thing somewhat hot Friday night was Austintown Fitch, which is riding a seven-game winning streak.
YNDC offers small business classes, loans
The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. offers micro-businesses classes starting this March and $1,000 to $10,000 loans.
Masury woman accused of hurting kitten to be evaluated
Jessica R. Scharba, 26, who police said slammed a kitten’s head on a dresser and threw it against a window last month, will receive an evaluation to determine her mental state.
Mooney, Hubbard, Liberty, Lowellville advance to bowling district
District competition is Feb. 21 in Lorain
Fox stepping down after 10 years at Hubbard
With his son, Hayden, set to enter seventh grade next year, Rick Fox has decided to step down at the end of this season, his 10th with the team.
Senvol brings additive manufacturing community together
Company launches free database of additive manufacturing machines, materials to the public
Traficant documentary to premiere next month at Cleveland film fest
It’s been six years in the making
Brady helps Cards to fifth-place finish
Canfield senior Connor Brady finished in the top five in four events.
Canfield schools, bus drivers at odds on dental coverage
School board accepted fact finder results, but bus drivers rejected them
Involves using SBIRT, a behavioral health screening process
Called fifth vital sign check for primary care physicians
Kasich bill provides for abandoning landline service
The proposed law change provides adequate protections to ensure Ohioans have access to some type of local phone service.
Keep Amish leader locked up, prosecutors urge
Assistant U.S. attorneys are asking that prison terms for Amish beard- and hair-cutting defendants not be significantly reduced.
Warren non-profit has meeting today for improving vacant lots
The non-profit Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership is starting a new program, Lots to Love
Primanti Bros. plans to open in Boardman by end of construction season
Primanti Bros. plans to open in Boardman by end of construction season
Chaney girls focused on STEM
Peyton Truman, 12, makes short wind-power snap circuits during the Chaney STEM Girls after-school gathering at the Chaney Campus in Youngstown.
area lawmakers
area lawmakers A list of addresses and phone numbers for state representatives and senators and
health care law Wrong tax info sent to filers
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a new setback for the health care law and the people it’s
CCRCs are just one option available to seniors
Dear Annie: I was interested in the letter from “Still Stressed Out,” who is the caregiver for
Brantley’s father helped himm have breakout season
Michael Brantley and his father, Mickey, do a lot together. They fish, golf and hang out.
OSU point guards have lots in common
The top freshmen basketball scorers in the nation both play for Ohio State — just on different teams.
In ‘Still Alice,’ Moore gives a performance worthy of an Oscar
By Cary Darling Fort Worth Star-Telegram Julianne Moore walked away with the Golden Globe for
‘GOD ON THE GO’
By Chris De Benedetti The Oakland Tribune (TNS) FREMONT, Calif. As her car’s motor idled in
MVMC updates members on career path recommendations, grants
MVMC shared its recommendations on bridging the gap between the classroom and the work place and provided other updates.
Racino communities looking to governor for payment plan
Editorial: When the governor vetoed a legislative proposal to provide $500,000 each to Austintown and Dayton
Iraqis worry they won’t be ready for operation to retake Mosul
Associated Press WASHINGTON With the military operation to retake Iraq’s second- largest city
YEARS AGO
Today is Saturday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2015. There are 313 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Nickoli and Breanne Williams, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 19.
A hand-up or a handout?
Opinion: COLUMBUS I was walking into the grocery store the other day when a beat-up SUV pulled alongside
BLACK HISTORY month Calendar of events
A list of area events to commemorate in February, Black History Month, as submitted to The
More students snub standardized tests
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA When it comes to standardized tests, parents across the country
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open
Evenings of reflection
Evenings of reflection MCDONALD Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 618 Ohio Ave., and St. Rose Parish
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.160.21 Avalon
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Monster trucks, 7:30 p.m.: The big-wheeled behemoths roll into
Boardman Park sets attendance record for 2014
Boardman Park sets attendance record for 2014 BOARDMAN Boardman Park set an all-time highest
State must target algal blooms
Opinion: By David Spangler The Vindicator On Aug. 2, 2014, the good people of Toledo, a metro area of a
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Homeland
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
NiSource project
NiSource project MERRILLVILLE, Ind. NiSource Midstream Services placed its $60 million natural-
Ohio’s tax quiz makes sense
Opinion: Columbus Dispatch: With tax season upon us, it’s good that the Ohio Department of Taxation is taking
Ruling on drilling brings hope to oil, gas exploration in Ohio
Editorial: On its surface, an Ohio Supreme Court ruling this week looks like a solid victory for the oil and
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Timothy G. Tibbott, 50, of North Cambria, Pa., and
State picks 8 for new board
The state has appointed eight people to the new Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board.
A message for mean girls
By Roger Moore Tribune News Service Mae Whitman sasses, sashays and sparkles in “The DUFF,” a
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges this week: Robert Petrovich,
Most of Great Lakes’ surface frozen again
Associated Press TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. For the second-consecutive winter, bitter weather
Valley reps, chamber work together
The Valley State Delegation Working Group had its first meeting in January to focus on community priorities.
Play festival at theater seeks works
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Local playwrights are invited to submit their plays to the Youngstown
Trooper resigns after report of sex in cruiser
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio trooper who admitted having sex with a woman in a marked
Cleveland sports venues await sin-tax proposal
AssociatedPress CLEVELAND County officials in Northeast Ohio are still deciding how to split a
James, Irving combine for 53 as Cavaliers rout Wizards
LeBron James set aside first-half foul trouble to finish with 28 points in only 25 minutes Friday night.
New Pentagon chief visits Afghanistan
New Pentagon chief visits Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter made
Ohio farmers: Stop property-tax change
Farm advocates say a combination of falling crop prices and historically low interest rates have caused the formula to spit out historically high agricultural land values.
Police arrest two in Struthers on drug, child-endangerment charges
Staff report STRUTHERS City police arrested Ashley Miller of Youngstown on charges for deception
IS suicide bombers kill 40 in Libya
Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya Islamic State militants unleashed suicide bombings Friday in
Adoptees to gain access
By Chris Stewart Dayton Daily News dayton In less than a month, adoptees born in Ohio between
Youngstown man charged with firing handgun at car outside Liberty restaurant
C’Quan Cross, 19, of 617 Fairmount Ave., Youngstown, is in the Trumbull County jail, charged with felonious assault
METRO DIGEST || Lowery indicted in BB gun assault
Teen indicted in BB gun assault WARREN The one adult member of the band of teens who shot BB
White House tries to counter upcoming visit by Netanyahu
Associated Press WASHINGTON In what is becoming an increasingly nasty grudge match, the White
reasons to laugh | Background
Dr. Madan Kataria, a medical doctor from Mumbai, India, is the “laughter guru.” The website,
FBI pursues leads in decade-old case
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Investigators said they have promising leads in the case of a
Police: Suspect bragged about Vegas road-rage killing
Associated Press LAS VEGAS The teenage neighbor arrested in what has been described as the road-
Text shopping list to yourself
Dear Heloise: If I have a “to do” or shopping list, I simply text it to myself. Whenever the
Salem hospital schedules its Hearts and Stars Ball
A local hospital is rasing funds to expand its cancer care offerings.
YMTA concert at Butler North
YMTA concert at Butler North YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Music Teachers Association will host its
NASCAR suspends Kurt Busch indefinitely
The stunning move came just two days before the season-opening Daytona 500.
Finally: Pacquiao, Mayweather agree on May 2 fight date
Floyd Mayweather Jr. will meet Manny Pacquiao on May 2 in a welterweight showdown that will be boxing’s richest fight ever.
Nicklaus: Woods can turn it around
Jack Nicklaus isn’t ruling out Tiger Woods breaking his record of 18 major championships provided he rediscovers his game.
Tom Reed: Pettine did Gilbert no favors with revelation
It’s a story likely to fester until Gilbert or “sources” close to him address it.
Three NFL teams in LA is an unlikely football fantasy
Chargers, Raiders, Rams interested in Los Angeles
Winston looks to answer injury, character questions
Jameis Winston responded to all the lingering questions with some bold answers.
Youngstown Christian selling Cavs tickets
Youngstown Christian selling Cavs tickets Youngstown Christian is selling tickets to the sold out
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