News for February 26, 2015

The Browns have called the agent for Ted Ginn Jr. and expressed interest in signing the receiver, a league source told Northeast Ohio Media Group today.

Mooney’s Tofil back at state

Taylor Tofil was motivated to get back to Canto’s C.T. Branin Natatorium.

Yankle lifts Mooney over Ursuline

Jacyln Yankle scored 31 points and pulled down 13 rebounds as Mooney beat Ursuline 54-44 in a Division III sectional semifinal.

Oakland defeats YSU men, 82-71

Freshman Sidney Umude scored a career-high 16 points to lead the Penguins (11-19, 2-13 Horizon League).

Freezing temperatures cause water main breaks throughout the area

Democrat Ted Strickland said he’s running next year for the U.S. Senate

He said Republicans are distorting his record

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Trumbull commissioners give trial run to county engineer overseeing second department

The Trumbull County commissioners approved a trial period of several months for county Engineer Randy Smith to take over supervision of the sanitary engineering department.

Northern Whale taking 'Flawed' sound to Vegas

Northern Whale’s latest release is “The Flawed Album,” but don’t let the name fool you. The new CD is a sure-footed collection from the Youngstown-based alt-rock band that is on the verge of a breakout.

The Wailers to perform ‘Legends’ in its entirety

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For the better part of the past quarter of a century,

Campbell woman wins film contest

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Sue Tofil of Campbell is the winner of The Vindicator’s Best of Film

Paula Poundstone: current events and common sense

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Comedian Paula Poundstone isn’t a hoarder, as much as

But that is likely to change when vacations start

Fewer parents getting their children immunized

Tribe’s Kipnis couldn’t wait to leave awful 2014 behind

Every day, Jason Kipnis arrived at the ballpark and told himself it was the day his fortune would change. Every day, Kipnis left the ballpark feeling defeated.

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Smith, Robbie pour on charm in clever con-man film ‘Focus’

By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer If the mark of a good con artist is that he or she makes

OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

Andrew and Erin (Rafferty) Frum, 5451 Country Meadow Court, Westerville, Ohio, are announcing the

Suggestions for unrolling that ball of bedsheets

Dear Heloise: I can’t be the only one having this problem! With deep-pocket bedsheets, my sheets now

Prune the fruit trees

Prune the fruit trees As soon as you can stand being outside, start training the fruit trees. Thin

Nutting’s stature on the rise as Pirates improve

In January, commissioner Rob Manfred placed Bob Nutting on MLB’s eight-man executive council.

More prep results

GIRLS BASKETBALL DIVISION III South Range 83, Liberty 44 BEAVER TOWNSHIP Twelve Raiders

PHOTO CONTEST, EXHIBIT OPEN HOUSE

PHOTO CONTEST, EXHIBIT OPEN HOUSE When: Friday, 6-8 p.m. What: Photographers, friends, public

Ohio State next for hapless ’Huskers

Nebraska basketball coach Tim Miles is about to find out if his tough love gets the results he desires.

Malkin’s three assists help Penguins avert sweep by Capitals

Sidney Crosby scored his 20th goal of the season and Evgeni Malkin added three assists.

Try letting it run its course

Dear Annie: I am currently in a two-year relationship with “Alison.” Both of us are recently

Understanding heirlooms, hybrids and GMOs

By Bill Snyder OSU Extension master gardener volunteer In light of pending purchases for spring

Plan spring shrub, tree planting

Plan spring shrub, tree planting It won’t be long until we can plant bare root, potted and ball

Snakebitten: Bulls’ Rose injured again

The news that Derrick Rose will have knee surgery again hit the Chicago Bulls and their fans hard and left them in a familiar spot — trying to get by without their star point guard.

African violets

By PAM BAYTOS OSU Extension master gardener volunteer It’s time to get reacquainted with the

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Source: QB Josh McCown visiting Browns

Veteran free-agent quarterback Josh McCown spent a second day with the Browns, who could keep him around on a more permanent basis.

Fish, koi overwinter at bottom

Q. How are fish in backyard ponds surviving the winter? Cindi from Youngstown A. Water is

On the bubble: Buckeyes must finish strong at home

Thad Matta understands why his Ohio State team is balancing unsteadily on the NCAA tournament bubble.

Seminar addresses issues in criminal justice system

Woman's pills found in man's home

Police called to address twice in same morning

Temple El Emeth hosts P.J. Library Purim Bash

Children made cookies and groggers then listened to a story by the rabbi.

28 Warren and Youngstown groups received money

Grants develop and implement resident-driven projects

Hostages moved to IS stronghold

Hostages moved to IS stronghold BEIRUT Islamic State militants have moved a large group of

Child found wandering on West Side

Charges expected to be filed against mother

Man charged with resisting arrest

The arrest took place on the West Side

Supreme Court hears deer-carcass case

The Ohio Supreme Court must decide whether a Huron County man should have to pay nearly $28,000 to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for hunting on private property without permission

Advocates to Congress: Don’t cut funding for Great Lakes

Associated Press Advocates for the Great Lakes are meeting in Washington, D.C., this week to push

T.J. Maxx, Marshalls to raise pay

Associated Press NEW YORK The owner of T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods stores became the

ACE union at YSU says it will take time to review contract offer

US House OKs bill to step up fight against toxic algae

By JOHN FLESHER AP Environmental Writer TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Members of Congress have called

Man crashes into Schwebel's after fleeing police

Man had been following estranged wife, who called police

boston bombing trial Opening statements next week

Associated Press BOSTON Opening statements in the trial of Boston Marathon bombing suspect

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jacek and Lisa Modelski, Lowellville, boy, Feb. 21.

Maayan Sigler helps her daughter, Tamar, 5, fold a Hamantaschen cookie at the P.J. Library Purim

US-Israel dispute intensifies over coming Netanyahu speech

Associated Press WASHINGTON Trading barbs, the U.S. and Israel escalated their increasingly

3 arrested in US on charges they sought to join IS group

Associated Press NEW YORK Three men were arrested Wednesday on charges of plotting to travel to

YEARS AGO

Today is Thursday, Feb. 26, the 57th day of 2015. There are 308 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

Man: I was stabbed

Man: I was stabbed YOUNGSTOWN A 20-year-old man told police he was stabbed in the wrist about

Protests in Ohio carry on as refinery strike continues

Associated Press FINDLAY, Ohio Picketing outside the headquarters of Marathon Petroleum Corp. in

Man killed in crash

Man killed in crash NEW CASTLE, PA. Pennsylvania State Police at New Castle said an unidentified

MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Juan A. Luciano, 24, of 2751 Robinwood Ave.,

Allegiant’s Akron service will not affect YNG

This week Allegiant added 22 new routes to its services including some out of the Akron-Canton Airport.

Three Youngstown council incumbents were unanimously endorsed

The only close race — and the most confusing — was in the 5th Ward

Dana orchestra to present concert

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Dana Symphony Orchestra, with conductor Stephen L. Gage, will

Lady Gaga joins ‘Horror Story’ cast

Associated Press NEW YORK TV is Lady Gaga’s new platform: After an impressive performance at the

Man denies supporting terror

Associated Press COLUMBUS A man accused of providing a computer tablet and other support to

With deadline near, deal sets up Homeland Security vote in Senate

Associated Press WASHINGTON Three days before a partial Homeland Security shutdown, lawmakers

Valerie Plame speaks at Stambaugh

When she saw Robert Novak’s column, she realized that her life as she knew it was over.

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‘Poster city’ still has struggles

Associated Press WILMINGTON, ohio Folks in this little Ohio city are thankful for all the

Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476

Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Sat: Doug and

Presidential exhibition at historical society

Staff report MERCER, PA. An exhibition of U.S. presidents has opened at the Mercer County

NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK Focus (R) A veteran con man crosses paths with a former flame and protege amid

Students taking PARCC tests

Valley school students take PARCC tests on either computer or with paper and pencil this year

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Madonna takes a tumble at Brit Awards LONDON Madonna gave music fans a shock when

ISIS threat should be defined

Opinion: How much do words matter in fighting ISIS? In last week’s summit in Washington on “countering

Jeb Bush is bearing a big burden

Opinion: By Margaret Carlson Bloomberg News Jeb Bush is asking us to do the impossible — forget that

AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Jonathan Frisby and the Rats of NIMH,SDRq written and directed by James

CD RATES

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

Joint mental health, recovery board brings myriad benefits

Editorial: Mahoning County took one progressive leap this week toward more effectively treating its

Suit claims Purina food sickens dogs

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO A dog owner has filed a lawsuit against a pet-food company

Abortion opponents go too far

Opinion: Toledo Blade: After a narrow defeat in the General Assembly in last year’s lame-duck session,

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.45 —.24 Avalon

Today

Today Discussion Book Bites, 4:30 p.m., Newton Falls Public Library, 204 S. Canal St., Newton

Brown introduces bill to improve federal program

Ohio senator introduces bill to improve federal program for workers affected by trade

Lecture planned on seismic events

Lecture planned on seismic events YOUNGSTOWN Ray Beiersdorfer, a geology professor at

Court appears to favor Muslim denied job because of headscarf

Associated Press WASHINGTON Have you heard the one about the Sikh, the Hasidic Jew, the Muslim

Breast cancer is not one disease; there is no one ‘cure’

Opinion: By Laurie Becklund Los Angeles Times I am dying, literally, at my home in Hollywood, of

Stop overlooking black girls

Opinion: By Elizabeth Ann Thompson Tribune News Service A recent report focuses on an overlooked segment

Businesses and organizations have reservations about Kasich plan

“How to Get Away with Murder” (9 p.m., ABC): We’re expecting some wild twists

“How to Get Away with Murder” (9 p.m., ABC): We’re expecting some wild twists — and maybe one or two

2 teens ordered to stand trial in group-home beating death

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Two teens were ordered to stand trial as adults in the beating death

Record numbers of Ohioans have taken to digging and selling ginseng

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