79
Jump to day: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Saturday, January 31 (77 stories)
Big game, snowstorm preps equaled busy roads, empty shelves today
As a big snowstorm bore down on the region from the West today, shoppers raided stores for supplies.
Youngstown police still seeking leads in 2006 double homicide
Sometimes too much information can be a bad thing. Even if you’re a homicide detective.
41 grass-roots groups seek Wean funds for neighborhood projects
Joan Sullivan is looking forward to beautifying and improving a city park that features a large chess board with 30-inch pieces, so one of her opening moves was to try to secure funding for the ambitious project.
Buhl Farm marking centennial of Buhls' gift of park to community
In 1915, Frank H. and Julia F. Buhl gave the “living legacy” of Buhl Farm to Shenango Valley residents.
Kids intrigued by handmade flashlights at OH WOW! today
What can you do with some breath mints, batteries, buttons and bulbs?
4 injured in Warren bar shooting today
City police are investigating a shooting that happened at 1 a.m. today at Paradise Bar and Grill on North Park Avenue.
Islamic State admits: Coalition strikes defeated us in Kobani, but we will be back
The Islamic State group has acknowledged for the first time that its fighters have been defeated in the Syrian town of Kobani and vowed to attack the town again.
Toyota, Chrysler, Honda owners need more airbag repairs
Drivers, bring your vehicles back to the shop for more work on faulty air bags.Drivers, bring your vehicles back to the shop for more work on faulty air bags.
Let Japan's nighmare begin, IS warns in beheading video of journalist
An online video released Saturday night purported to show an Islamic State group militant beheading Japanese journalist Kenji Goto, ending days of negotiations to save the man and heightening fears for the life a Jordanian fighter pilot also held hostage.
Poland tops Canfield in tournament tuneup
The Poland boys basketball team was a five-minute case study in extremes Friday night.
Taped conversations shed new light on Oakhill corruption probe
Martin Yavorcik is on tape trying to conceal campaign contributions
Girard Indians somehow survive Wildcats’ frantic comeback
Don’t ask Craig Hannon how Girard held on to beat Struthers, 63-60, Friday at the Struthers Field House. The third-year Indians coach simply doesn’t know.
Sources: Ex-Gov. Strickland to run for US Senate
Strickland started telling political allies about his decision Thursday
Pope approves miracle involving Campbell boy’s recovery
Nuns from the order are in the Diocese of Youngstown
Isiah Scott staying home at YSU
With the clock ticking toward National Signing Day, Hubbard senior Isiah Scott felt the time was right to decide who he’ll sign with on Wednesday.
Phantoms endure rough ride in round three
Cedar Rapids rebounds with a convincing 6-1 victory at teh Covelli Centre
Warren child advocate is guardian angel on earth
Betty Strawderman has legal custody of the 22 children in her care.
Friends, firefighters continue search for missing Warren man, 73
Four friends of a 73-year-old man missing since Sunday resumed the search for him Friday in the woods behind the Stort Stop Truck Stop on state Route 5, Warren Township, after his pickup truck was found at the truck stop Thursday.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU women soccer to host clinic
YSU women soccer to host clinic The Youngstown State women’s soccer program will hold a college
Bret Michaels, Warrant to headline Super Nats
The Steel Valley Super Nationals broke its attendance record last year, and promoter Corey Ward is hoping to top it this summer.
More boys basketball results
Lakeview 76, Champion 70, OT CHAMPION Chris Muir scored 23 points and Tommy Bell added a
Trumbull deputies to get pay raises
The county commissioners have not yet approved the raises, but they are expected to do so in the coming weeks.
Top court mulls 112-year prison term for juvenile crimes
A defendant argues that the 112-year prison term he got for rape, robbery and kidnapping offenses he committed at age 15 is unconstitutional cruel and unusual punishment.
Poland woman files invasion of privacy suit over hacked home cameras
Says video footage inside her home hacked
Struthers man charged with assault on police officer
Man appeared in Struthers Municipal Court charged with assaulting police officer
New Youngstown lawmaker's sibling behind push to legalize marijuana
Nanette Lepore is a Youngstown native who is a New York fashion designer
Rotary Club celebrates 100 years at luncheon
The Rotary Club of Youngstown holds second event for 100th anniversary at the Tyler History Center
More sewage coming to Boardman
No decline in Mill Creek water quality is expected, a county official says.
Governor to give State of the State speech in Wilmington
The town was hit hard by the departure of DHL several years ago
Fitch student arrested for bringing loaded BB gun to school Friday
Charges and arraignment set for Monday
Landfill seeking help to stop radiation from household waste
Cheryl Hovanes checks the radiation monitor that immediately sounds an alarm if a truck carrying radioactive waste enters Republic Services’ Carbon-Limestone Landfill in Poland Township. The alarm will sound if it detects radiation exceeding five times the naturally occurring background radiation level at the landfill.
Billy-Gillen engagement is announced
CANFIELD Dr. Mark and Michelle Billy of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son,
Love leads Cavaliers to 9th win in a row
Kevin Love had 23 points and 10 rebounds and the Cavaliers beat the Sacramento Kings 101-90 Friday night.
Miss Krumpak, Mr. Adamson set Sept. rites
GIRARD Holly Mischey and Frank Krumpak, both of Girard, are announcing the engagement of their
Tiger sent packing from TPC Scottsdale after shooting career-worst round of 82
The rowdiest event on the PGA Tour goes into Super Bowl weekend without Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.
January auto sales expected to increase
GM, Ford and every other automaker expected to see an increase in sales.
Inside THE ROPES WITH …
Inside THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot even-par 71 in the
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked James Lamb, 2610 Vollmer Drive, Youngstown, v. Shuralee
Jordan awaits proof pilot held hostage is alive
Jordan awaits proof pilot held hostage is alive Associated Press TOKYO The fates of a
Contractor seeks $446,337 more to complete Kinsman sewer project
Contractor seeks $446,337 more to complete Kinsman sewer project
birthdays
birthdays Actress Carol Channing is 94. Actress Jessica Walter (“Arrested Development”) is 74.
Freshman class
Freshman class YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown City School District, in cooperation with Eastern
Newtown panel debates including shooter’s mother in dedication
Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. A Connecticut panel developing a report on the Newtown massacre
Scout Sunday
Scout Sunday HERMITAGEM, PA. St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 159 Todd Ave., invites all Cub
Many people not aware of coverage options
Access Health Mahoning Valley/Valley Care offer enrollment help
METRO DIGEST || Parking bans
Parking bans Parking bans have been issued in the following communities in anticipation of the
WORLD & NATION || US rebukes Israel over settlement plan
US rebukes Israel over settlement plan JERUSALEM Israeli plans to advance settlement
CORRECTION
CORRECTION A graphic on Page A1 in Sunday’s edition — that accompanied an article on the Oakhill
Canada moves to criminalize general calls for terror attacks
Associated Press TORONTO Canada announced a new anti-terror law Friday that will make it a
Boardman police arrest multiple suspects on drug and theft charges at Walmart
Boardman police arrest multiple suspects on drug and theft charges at Walmart
Valley youth participate in Souper Bowl of Caring
The food and money collection benefits local charities
Hospitalizations for flu decrease in state
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio health officials are reporting a decrease in the number of flu-
newsmakers
newsmakers Miranda Lambert leads ACM Awards nods NEW YORK Miranda Lambert is continuing her
Ash Wednesday services, Lenten events to be listed
Ash Wednesday services, Lenten events to be listed Lent, a season of spiritual renewal, begins Ash
Seahawks’ repeat could be scary thought for NFL rivals
A win Sunday will stamp the Seahawks as one of the best teams of the Super Bowl era.
Less access is a bad idea
Opinion: Minot (N.D.) Daily News: Every two years like clockwork it happens again, a select group of state
How real is ‘Realistic Romance’?
Opinion: By Gina Barreca The Hartford Courant Is the new designation for books — “Realistic Romance” — a
Court upholds deceptive-ad claims against POM
Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal appeals court said Friday that many advertising claims for
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 27.09 —1.01 Avalon
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Donald and Tiffani Heverly, Beloit, girl, Jan. 29. Tom
Consumers fuel steady US economy
Associated Press WASHINGTON There’s a good reason the U.S. economy is impressing the world right
Wages, benefits rose at higher pace in ’14
Associated Press WASHINGTON Wages and benefits rose at a slightly healthier rate last year, a
sunday news shows | Guest lineups
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Gov. Scott Walker, R-Wis. NBC’s
Interfaith Pre-Passover Seder planned March 25
Rabbi Schonberger and Father Balasko will conduct the meal and ceremony
Public getting up-close look
Opinion: COLUMBUS If you were in Columbus one day last week, you could have watched the Ohio House Finance
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Night of Irish Music, 6:30 p.m.: The area’s top musicians,
Chamber mixer
Chamber mixer YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a winter mixer for
President, GOP-led Congress heading for political impasse
Editorial: The invitation from Speaker John Boehner to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address
Focus on the future
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) PITTSBURGH Before and after the weekly prayer service recently at
Penguins rally late to beat Devils in OT
Defenseman Simon Despres scored 2:21 into overtime, and the Penguins rallied to beat the Devils 2-1 on Friday night.
Goodell: The year was ‘tough,’ but NFL made strides
As if wishing made it so, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell described his league — and himself — as having addressed missteps on difficult matters such as domestic violence and being ready to move on.
YEARS AGO
Today is Saturday, Jan. 31, the 31st day of 2015. There are 334 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
super bowl 10 ads you’ll be talking about
Associated Press NEW YORK It’s almost show time. When the Super Bowl kicks off Sunday,
Rod McKuen, poet and singer, dies at 81
Associated Press NEW YORK Rod McKuen, the husky-voiced “King of Kitsch” whose avalanche of
Friday, January 30 (121 stories)
Transcripts of taped conversations lend new light in Oakhill case
Prosecutors in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal corruption case contend Martin Yavorcik, one of the defendants, discussed concealing contributions from Anthony Cafaro Sr. to his failed 2008 Mahoning County prosecutor bid.
Strickland to run for US Senate next year, sources say
Former Gov. Ted Strickland, who last successfully ran for office in 2006, will seek the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate next year, sources close to him confirmed.
Youngstown Rotary centennial lunch today at Tyler history center
Refreshments and reflection were all part of the Youngs-town Rotary Club’s centennial luncheon Friday at the Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center.
LeBron returns, Love, Irving team for 44, as Cavs top Kings
Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving combined for 44 points, and LeBron James scored 19 in his return from a one-game absence.
Mahoning commissioners approve final phase of Boardman sewage plant upgrade
The Mahoning County commissioners have approved a $159,010 consulting engineering agreement with URS Corp. of Akron for the third and final phase of an upgrade to the Boardman sewage-treatment plant on East Parkside Drive.
Suicidal Warren man still missing after today's search
Four friends of a 73-year-old man missing since Sunday resumed the search for him Friday in the woods behind the Short Stop Truck Stop on state Route 5, Warren Township, after his pickup truck was found at the truck stop Thursday.
Mahoning man wants 112-year sentence for crimes committed at 15 reduced
The Ohio Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday in the case of a Mahoning County defendant who says the 112-year prison term he received for the rape, robbery and kidnapping offenses he committed when he was 15 is cruel and unusual punishment in violation of the 8th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Poland woman suing 20 'John Does' for hacking into home monitors
A Poland woman has filed suit in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court claiming her privacy has been invaded because someone hacked into video monitoring of her home and viewed her breastfeeding her child in the child’s bedroom.
Church collecting supplies, cash for group protecting homeless, abused, neglected kids
WARREN Betty Strawderman fills the role of an earthly guardian angel who nurtures children physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
PUC gives Uber 2-year Pennsylvania license — except Philly
PUC gives Uber 2-year Pennsylvania license — except Philly
Pro wrestler Mick Foley booted for cheating at Wing Bowl
Pro wrestler Mick Foley booted for cheating at Wing Bowl
Pot charge dropped against Patriots’ Blount near Pittsburgh
Pot charge dropped against Patriots’ Blount near Pittsburgh
Police release details in students’ likely murder-suicide
Police release details in students’ likely murder-suicide
State’s top court to hear arguments on Mahoning County case
State’s top court to hear arguments on Mahoning County case
Sources: Strickland to run for U.S. Senate in 2016
Sources: Strickland to run for U.S. Senate in 2016
Kasich to give State of the State speech in Wilmington
Kasich to give State of the State speech in Wilmington
Lawmaker's sibling is backer of push to legalize marijuana use
Lawmaker's sibling is backer of push to legalize marijuana use
President’s police task force begins Ohio sessions
President’s police task force begins Ohio sessions
State reports decrease in Ohio flu hospitalizations
State reports decrease in Ohio flu hospitalizations
Former GOP nominee Romney will not run for president in ’16
Former GOP nominee Romney will not run for president in ’16
Oakhill defendant wants to share evidence; AG objects, cites threats
Prosecutors object as at least one witness has already been threatened
Globetrotters entertain fans at Covelli Centre
Urged on by 6-foot-9 inch front man “Big Easy,” the crowd ate up the Globetrotters’ antics — from their spontaneous dance routines to the fake water-bucket toss.
Rep. Johnson peps up crowd at annual GOP event
The Mahoning Valley McKinley Club celebrated 100 years.
Boardman’s Gonda stays cool in the pool
Sarah Gonda holds Boardman records in both the 100-yard backstroke and 200 individual medley.
Gov. Kasich outlines tax reform proposals
Kasich would eliminate income taxes on most small businesses, cut taxes for low-, middle-income residents
Hubbard’s Jones still committed to WVU
Hubbard High School senior Matt Jones has always been a big kid.
Preliminary work for 224/11 construction to begin Feb. 16
Main construction for bridge replacement still set for early March
YSU men fall short at Detroit in overtime
The Penguins erased a 15-point deficit in the second half.
Canfield Township going through records, some historic
Original U.S. Route 224 bonds, court cases from 1800s highlight oldest records
Indoor soccer league scouts local talent
By RYAN BUCK sports@vindy.com As of 2007, Kiki Willis, likely the best soccer talent to emerge
Trumbull engineer’s office plans injection-well summit
Many local officials in Trumbull County have fielded complaints from the public about truck traffic and other concerns regarding brine injection wells that serve the gas and oil industry here.
Second-half run lifts Raiders as Rams’ Harkins gets 1,000
Mineral Ridge’s Alyssa Harkins made a foul shot with 1:53 to play to reach 1,000 points.
Alvaro’s goals sparked Phantoms’ sweep of CR
In 35 games, Alvaro has four goals and 15 assists. His plus/minus rating is +1.
METRO DIGEST || Child in car at drug arrest
Child in car at drug arrest CAMPBELL Police arrested Charles George Jr. of Youngstown on drug-
Trumbull jail count leads to release of man with knife
Police chief says he’s never had any problem with the jail’s intake practices or decisions.
Lordstown officer justified in firing at store owner, prosecutor says
The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office will not present information to a county grand jury regarding the shots fired at Lordstown resident George Rafidi by Lordstown Police Detective Chris Bordonaro.
Couple killed in Austintown crash as icy roads snarl traffic
Rain, falling temperatures and snow contributed to several traffic accidents Thursday, including a 2-truck crash that killed Irven B. Wilhelm, 78, and his wife, Evelyn, 76, of Deerfield on Mahoning Avenue near Turner Road in Austintown. the vindicator
Holy Family students bake as part of lesson
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As part of the lesson of learning the letter B, pre-
Penn-Ohio Singers bring Christmas joy to Greenbriar
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On Dec. 14, members of the Penn-Ohio Singers gave a
Boardman library All About Yarn event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For more than a year, the Boardman library has been
SOCIETY DIGEST || Rescue group's bunny open house Saturday
Rescue group sets bunny open house NORTH LIMA F5RS, Frisky Ferrets, Fuzzies, & Feathered Friends
Poland Local Schools to have kindergarten registration
Registration for children entering kindergarten at Poland Local Schools this fall will be offered on
Hassay inaugurated as president of the student union
ON Jan. 15, H. Cole Hassay was inaugurated as the 93rd President of the John Carroll University
Canfield swim teams take second
The Canfield swim team competed at the AAC championship meet on Jan. 17. Canfield went up against
Canfield Sports Briefs
CHS seeking new head coach Canfield High School is currently searching for a head track coach.
Holy Family School hosts annual spelling bee
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Holy Family School hosted its annual spelling bee on Jan.
Poland Sports Briefs
PSHS girls defeated The Poland Seminary High School girls varsity basketball team defeated
Students named to President’s List at YSU
The following Youngstown State University students from Canfield have been named to the President’s
Boardman Sports Briefs
BGMS girls lost to Warren The Boardman Glenwood Middle School eighth-grade girls lost to Warren by
Austintown Sports Briefs
Fitch boys bowling defeats Canfield The Austintown Fitch boys bowling team recently defeated
Austintown library hosts new event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted a new event on Jan. 5, an
Amanda Imperatore v Matthew Srnec
PITTSBURGH Father Daniel Walsh officiated the 3 p.m. Sept. 20 exchange of vows between Amanda
Students named to YSU President’s List
The following Youngstown State University students from Boardman have been named to the President’s
Distinguished Alumni Award applicants sought
The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Boardman High School Alumni
Austintown Community Briefs
Seeking past presidents The Austintown Council of PTAs is looking for past presidents of all PTA
Local students named to YSU Dean’s List
Youngstown State University’s best and brightest students have been named to the Fall 2014 Dean’s
Amanda Cramer, Fritz Foraker are engaged
The parents of Amanda L. Cramer of Columbus are announcing her engagement and upcoming marriage to
Poland Community Briefs
BPJWL to have membership open house The Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League is having a new
Amateur bakers sought for local Cupcake War
If your creative treats are the envy of your friends and family then it is time to test your skills
Local students named to YSU Dean’s List
Youngstown State University’s best and brightest students have been named to the Fall 2014 Dean’s
Boardman library hosts Candy Land event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Boardman library hosted a new event on Dec. 23,
Austintown teen gives back to women’s center
For the vast majority of women, becoming pregnant is a life-changing experience.
Collins-Staley vow exchange will be in 2016
LISBON Kurt and Darlene Vancura of Lisbon are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Dr.
Morgan Zamary v Jeffrey Talty
CLEVELAND In the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Morgan Zamary and Jeffrey Talty exchanged
Genealogical research class hosted by the Poland library
Local residents who have a desire to research their family history got a lesson in how to use the library’s online databases during a presentation by the Main library’s genealogy and local history librarian Tim Seman on Jan. 15.
Cleveland denies discrimination against police
Associated Press CLEVELAND The city of Cleveland denies allegations of discrimination made in a
Short irons are no friend to Tiger in Phoenix Open
Tiger Woods helped attract a record, raucous crowd to the Phoenix Open on Thursday, the first big event in a week that concludes with the Super Bowl.
NYC-funded law firm involved in anti-police video
NYC-funded law firm involved in anti-police video A Bronx law firm that receives city funding has
Key figure in drug ring sentenced
Associated Press WHEELING, W.Va. A 38-year-old West Virginia man has been sentenced to more than
President calls for surge in spending
Associated Press WASHINGTON Declaring an end to “mindless austerity,” President Barack Obama
Students inspire each other for Synergy of the Arts
More than 25 Canfield High School students performed a varied array of artistic endeavors in a talent show performance during the sixth annual Synergy of the Arts Jan. 16.
Hope fades for hostage swap
Associated Press AMMAN, Jordan The father of a Jordanian fighter pilot and the wife of a
At least 2 killed in blast at children’s hospital
Associated Press MEXICO CITY Injured and bleeding, mothers carrying infants fled from a
Penn National reports net loss in fourth quarter earnings
Penn National Gaming Inc., the owner of Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course, reported net revenue of $651.4 million for the fourth quarter.
Gordon admits drinking; fires back at critics
Browns receiver Josh Gordon said on Thursday that his latest trouble with the NFL results from having a few drinks with teammates.
It’s off to the races in Youngstown
Opinion: Expect a flood of Youngs-town City Council candidates — primarily in the 5th, 6th and 7th Wards — to
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Jan. 30, the 30th day of 2015. There are 335 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
club calendar
ASSOCIATIONS American Business Women’s Association, Tri-Gold Chapter meeting will be at 1 p.m.
Cousin finds boy’s sleeping situation very odd
Dear Annie: Over the holidays, I stayed at my cousin’s home. My cousin has two children, a daughter
METRO DIGEST || Police seek help to find missing Warren man
Police seek help to find missing man WARREN Police are asking the public to be watchful for
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Business Women’s Association, Tri-Gold Chapter meeting at 1p.m. Wednesday at
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Cardinal Joint Fire District Board of Trustees, special meeting, 8 a.m., Canfield
mahoning county
mahoning county Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges
Youngstown, Cortland, Canfield among best Ohio places to retire
A study completed by SmartAsset, a data-gathering website on financial topics, places Cortland as the No. 1 place to retire and Youngstown as the No. 2 place.
Obama reaches out to India
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: During President Barack Obama’s visit to India this week, he was chief
Huckabee’s attack on Beyonce is silly
Opinion: By Fred McKissack Tribune News Service It seems like Mike Huckabee is running out of ideas.
Earnings, sales down for Ford in 2014
Associated Press DEARBORN, Mich. Ford Motor Co. is putting a tough year behind it and promising
Senate passes Keystone pipeline bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Republican-controlled Senate on Thursday approved a bipartisan
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-over par 72 in
Black wealth matters
Opinion: By Chuck Collins OtherWords As protesters march through our cities to remind us that black
Study: Credit-card data not anonymous
Associated Press WASHINGTON Credit-card data isn’t quite as anonymous as promised, a new study
oddly enough
oddly enough Cat claws out of grave after being hit by car and buried TAMPA, Fla. Bart the
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew S. McFall, 27, of 77 Whitman Lane,
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Gene Hackman is 85. Actress Tammy Grimes is 81. Actress Vanessa Redgrave is 78.
Senate should lift blockade
Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg News Almost a month into the 114th Senate, the new Republican
Suddenly, Dems have ideas, too
Opinion: Only a few months ago, it looked as if Republicans had recaptured their old claim to be the party of
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Wynonna Judd, 8 p.m.: Country star will entertain at Stambaugh
Nanny state is out of control
Opinion: By Anne Michaud Newsday The story about a brother and sister, ages 10 and 6, who were stopped by
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, winter coat and
Super Bowl coaches a study in contrasts
Put Bill Belichick behind a microphone and he’s C-SPAN — minus the information. Pete Carroll is more like a Lifetime movie.
Attendance audit by the state shows charter schools’ flaws
Editorial: If any doubts linger on the press- ing need for massive structural reform in the operation and
McDonald’s faces rise in competition
Associated Press NEW YORK McDonald’s new boss must feel like a freshly crowned king under
Author Dr. Thomas Daniel gives presentation
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Over the course of more than two years’ research and 18
Australian Open finals to have familiar names
Australian Open finals to have familiar names MELBOURNE, Australia Andy Murray advanced to his
WRTA bus ridership up 5 percent
Despite a bitter cold winter, Western Reserve Transit Authority bus ridership rose 5 percent in 2014 over 2013.
Presentations for officials
Presentations for officials YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will host two
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent police activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND Jan.
Thursday, January 29 (121 stories)
Time to reclaim America for our kids, Johnson tells McKinley dinner crowd
As the Mahoning Valley McKinley Club celebrated its 100th anniversary, it expected a speech for the crowd of Republican Party dignitaries gathered at its banquet.
Oakhill defendant wants evidence restrictions lifted despite prosecutor's claims of threats
The attorney for Martin Yavorcik, one of the three defendants in the Oakhill Renaissance criminal corruption case, filed a motion asking a judge to permit him to share all evidence turned over by prosecutors with whomever he wants.
Prep work for Routes 224/11 project now set to start Feb. 16
Prep work for the replacement of the U.S. Route 224 bridge over state Route 11 will begin Feb. 16.
Rafidi cop-shooting case won't go to grand jury
The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office will not present information to a county grand jury regarding the shots fired at Lordstown resident George Rafidi by Lordstown Police Detective Chris Bordonaro last October, the prosecutor’s office says.
4 to be arraigned Friday on drug charges after traffic stops
Police confiscated heroin, marijuana, crack cocaine, mushrooms, pills and a .25-caliber semiautomatic pistol Wednesday while making four felony drug arrests in separate traffic stops.
Columbus firm to advise Canfield on disposal of records
Many years ago, the Canfield Township hall was the Mahoning County seat and main courtroom.
Man who threatened Liberty restaurant patrons released from jail
The Trumbull County Jail’s current limits on accepting nonviolent prisoners allowed a man who police said had threatened restaurant workers with a knife to be released back into Liberty Township on Jan. 18.
Texas executes man for 1996 strangling, beating death
Texas executes man for 1996 strangling, beating death
Kokrak shoots 1-over 72 in Phoenix Open
Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak opened with five bogeys at TPC Scottsdale.
Boardman police to beef up patrols on Super Bowl Sunday
Boardman police to beef up patrols on Super Bowl Sunday
Tech advances lower chance that driver will die in car crash
Tech advances lower chance that driver will die in car crash
Senate passes bill approving Keystone XL oil pipeline
Senate passes bill approving Keystone XL oil pipeline
Ohio may fight judge’s order to return tigers to owner
Ohio may fight judge’s order to return tigers to owner
Allegiant Airline and Make A Wish sends 4-year-old boy and his family on Fla. trip
Allegiant Airlines and Make A Wish send 4-year-old boy and his family on Fla. trip
Memorial for transgender teen who committed suicide is tonight in Youngstown
Memorial for transgender teen who committed suicide is tonight in Youngstown
5 Akron firefighters and three others hurt in house fire
5 Akron firefighters and three others hurt in house fire
Kasich proposes drastic cut in small business taxes
Kasich proposes drastic cut in small business taxes
Bad weather cancels some after-school programs in Youngstown
Bad weather cancels some after-school programs in Youngstown
US court in Virginia hears 2 Somali pirates’ appeals
US court in Virginia hears 2 Somali pirates’ appeals
Shell says it will drill off Alaska if it can get permits
Shell says it will drill off Alaska if it can get permits
Youngstown man faces charges for robbery and assaulting Boardman detective
Youngstown man faces robbery and assault charges
Winter Family Fun event today at Paul C. Bunn School is canceled
Event at Paul C. Bunn School is canceled
Boardman men assaulted, property damaged by angry customer
Boardman men assaulted, property damaged by angry customer
UPDATE | Beware of icy roads; police report 2 dead in accident
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting two people have died in a traffic accident on Mahoning Avenue near Turner Road.
OSHP troopers seize 235 pounds of suspected marijuana in Lorain County
OSHP troopers seize 235 pounds of suspected weed in Lorain County
Youngstown schools have parent conferences Feb. 3-4
Youngstown schools have parent conferences Feb. 3-4
Youngstown firefighters check South Side building for smoke
Youngstown firefighters check South Side building for smoke
Ohio state officeholders: We oppose legalization of marijuana
Ohio state officeholders: We oppose legalization of marijuana
Boardman police investigating $50K theft, vandalism at township businesses
Boardman police investigating $50K theft, vandalism at township businesses
Gas blast at Mexico City children's hospital kills at least 3; dozens injured
Gas blast at Mexico City children's hospital kills at least 3, dozens injured
Trumbull grand jury won't hear case of detective who fired shots at man
Trumbull grand jury won't head case of detective who fired shots at man
Campbell police arrest Youngstown man on drug-possession charges
Campbell police arrest Youngstown man on drug-possession charges
Warren police seeking public's help to find missing man
Warren police seeking public's help to find missing man
City police make four felony drug arrests overnight
City police make four felony drug arrests overnight
US unemployment benefit applications plunge to 15-year low
US unemployment benefit applications plunge to 15-year low
Freezing rain hits central Ohio first, headed here
Freezing rain hits central Ohio first, headed here
Opening statements expected in murder trial of ex-Pat Aaron Hernandez
Opening statements expected in murder trial of ex-Pat Aaron Hernandez
Driver in fatal downtown Columbus bus-truck crash indicted
Driver in fatal downtown Columbus bus-truck crash indicted
Authorities investigating woman struck and killed in Liberty
Authorities investigating woman struck and killed in Liberty
Detroit rallies from 16 down to shock YSU women
The Titans outscored the Penguins 40-23 in the second half.
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan: My view on abortion has changed
The switch reflects ‘where my heart and mind is now’
Mooney statement says former principal knows reasons for dismissal
John Young doesn’t agree with reasons for his dismissal but acknowledges they’ve been discussed with him, Diocese statement says.
Alvaro’s line critical in Phantoms’ success
Last weekend, the Phantoms went to Iowa and stunned the USHL’s top team with 5-3 and 3-2 victories.
Valley school leaders learn of career resources for students
Whether students are going to college or to careers after high school, there are key resources available here to prepare them, school board members from Mahoning County learned Wednesday.
Spartans build lead, hold off Raiders late
Spartans forward Krista Johnson paced Boardman (10-8, 3-5 AAC Red) with 25 points and seven rebounds.
Humane Society of Columbiana County working to get out of debt, restore services
The lack of money has curtailed services, but Saturday's fundraiser will help.
Boardman police investigate shooting that injured 12-year-old boy
Township police are investigating a case of aggravated burglary and felonious assault after someone shot a 12-year-old boy in the leg during a break-in Monday night.
SPORTS DIGEST || Poland LB Wollet chooses Robert Morris
Poland LB Wollet chooses Robert Morris POLAND Poland senior linebacker Adam Wollet verbally
Beer reviewers honor Vintage Estate
Vintage Estate Wine and Beer in Boardman has been rated by RateBeer.com reviewers as one of the Top Places to Have a Beer in the World.
Trumbull road worker commended for helping save man trapped on lake
Tim Monroe, highway supervisor for the Trumbull County Engineer’s Office, says he was in the “right place at the right time” when an SUV slid onto a frozen Vienna Township lake.
Wednesday’s State Dual-Meet Wrestling results
DIVISION I Fitch wins to advance; Boardman ousted COPLEY The Falcons beat Green, 52-14, and
Kristian Bush unhitches himself from Sugarland
With Sugarland on hiatus Kristian Bush is going on the road this winter. That includes a Friday show at the Dusty Armadillo.
Arkansas professor named Kent at Trumbull dean
Lance Grahn has been selected as the new dean and chief administrative officer at Kent State University at Trumbull.
Irving explodes for 55 in Cavaliers’ win
He broke the arena record as LeBron James sat out with an injury.
Damaged Struthers baseball complex burdens league
Driver to appear in court after plowing into Struthers baseball league complex
YSU professor lectures about link between earthquakes, fracking
Public lecture focuses on shale play's impact in the Mahoning Valley
Germaine Bennett appointed new Mill Creek board commissioner
Germaine Bennett appointed as new Mill Creek MetroParks board commissioner
New appeals judge Robb sworn in
Carol Ann Robb will become a 7th District Court of Appeals judge Feb. 9.
Congregants get closer to God through Torah mitzvah
Ron Sabelli, a member of Congregation Ohev Tzedek in Boardman, wears gloves as he erases dirt from the Torah. The temple has eight Torahs and one Holocaust Torah. The one being cleaned, one of the temple's youngest, is about 125 years old.
Snow? No problem — now’s the time to plan for spring Seed catalogs
But you can count on the seed catalogs arriving.
Social, resourceful —: The fascinating American crow
By Sara Scudier OSU Extension volunteer naturalist American crows, Corvus brachyrhynchos, are
Mandala Paper Craft
Mandala Paper Craft When: Saturday, 1–3 p.m. What: Learn about healing wholeness of circular
Ovechkin's drought vs. Penguins ends
This defeat snapped a run of three victories in a row for the Penguins at the Verizon Center.
Youth concussion laws pushed by NFL lack bite
The laws were passed with remarkable speed, and many were weakened because of concerns about cost.
Library schedules martial arts lesson
Library schedules martial arts lesson LEETONIA Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH German court upholds man’s right to pee standing up BERLIN A German court has
Traps control moles
Q. I have small mounds of dirt in my lawn. What is doing this and how can I stop it? Loran from
Support your local garden center
Support your local garden center The new arrivals are coming in every day. It’s time to get out
Moths plaguing your home?
Moths plaguing your home? The India meal moth is a frequent pest this time of year, infesting
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Shelby Wilson and James Rounds, Youngstown, boy, Jan. 27.
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2015. There are 336 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Unheralded players often star in Super Bowl
;Almost all football fans know Tom Brady, Russell Wilson, Richard Sherman, Marshawn Lynch and Rob Gronkowski.
'Fat N' Furious' picks up where it left off
Tommy Christmas promised tearjerkers on “Fat N’ Furious” this year, and he delivered.
Home Savings 'well positioned' for 2015
Leaders at United Community Financial Corp. pleased with fourth quarter earnings and positive about the future.
Hearings continue
Hearings continue YOUNGSTOWN Hearings are expected to continue today at the Martin P. Joyce
Republicans introduce legislation in state House, outline priorities in Senate
Legislation deals with charter schools and water quality, among other things
Airport bans sale of pot-themed souvenirs
Airport bans sale of pot-themed souvenirs DENVER Tourists who fly to Colorado, home of legal
A property agency is looking for a business for a vacant downtown location
The fenced-in hole has been in that condition since 2008
Waze traffic app draws concerns
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sheriffs said Wednesday that Google’s popular Waze traffic app is
VANDERbilt rape trial Verdicts signaling support for victims
Associated Press NASHVILLE, TENN. The gang-rape conviction of two former Vanderbilt University
Hezbollah fires missile salvo, kills 2 Israeli soldiers
Associated Press SHEAR YASHUV, Israel The Lebanese militant Hezbollah group fired a salvo of
Christian singer invites local singers
ASHTABULA Christian singer/composer Ken Medema is inviting local vocalists to take part in a mass
China, Alibaba face off over fakes
Associated Press BEIJING There’s a tiger fight going on in China. Regulators on Wednesday
Rookies gamble on Super Bowl ads
Associated Press NEW YORK More Super Bowl ad rookies will be trying to score a touchdown this
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., commissioners’ hearing room, county
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS No ‘Sniper’ for Ventura MINNEAPOLIS “American Sniper” is tops at the box office
Warren police should revel in evaluation by US Justice Dept.
Editorial: It has been 12 years since the city of Warren Police Department came to the attention of the U.S.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Black or White (PG-13) Cinema South: Fri.-Th. (12:40) 4, 7:30, 10:10 Regal
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
METRO DIGEST || Brine pre-treatment cuts road salt costs
Money saved by brine WARREN The Trumbull County engineer’s office says it may have saved more
IS group releases new audio message by Japanese hostage
Associated Press BEIRUT The Islamic State group released a message late Wednesday purportedly by
Civil-rights convictions tossed in SC
Associated Press ROCK HILL, S.C. For a moment, Clarence Graham’s heart raced. Fifty four years
Farmers National Bank reports $9 million profit for 2014
Farmers National Banc Corp. reports drop in fourth quarter earnings, increase for the full year
“How to Get Away With Murder” (10 p.m., ABC): How many more jaw-dropping moments does
“How to Get Away With Murder” (10 p.m., ABC): How many more jaw-dropping moments does “How to Get
‘Because as goes Texas ...’
Opinion: Fort Worth (Texas) Star-Telegram: Moments after being sworn into office, newly inaugurated Gov. Greg
Unions can help the GOP
Opinion: By Christopher Flavelle Bloomberg News If Republicans are serious about fighting stagnant wages,
Who’s seeking presidency?
Opinion: By Dan K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service WASHINGTON It’s still a couple of months until Spring
Boston bombing trial may not have anti-death penalty jurors
Opinion: By Rekha Basu Des Moines Register A disturbing sort of discrimination has emerged during jury
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “2Real4U,SDRq a new Christian drama series, will be shot in the Youngstown
Mission unaccomplished in assault on the federal debt
Opinion: WASHINGTON Oh, the debt. Yawn. How passe. How 2009. Once, President Obama held a summit on
NIGHTLIFE
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Fri: Jim Frank Combo, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Selig leaves baseball on firm footing
Opinion: WASHINGTON The business of baseball and the nation’s business used to be conducted in Washington
Supporting casinos
Supporting casinos YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, along with the Dayton Area
OSU playing a smaller, faster brand of basketball
Ohio State coach Thad Matta doesn’t change his mind frequently.
Wednesday, January 28 (119 stories)
Educators detail programs, financing, resources available to regional students
Whether students are going to college or to careers after high school, there are key resources available here to prepare them, school board members from Mahoning County learned Wednesday.
Youngstown Diocese: Young knows reasons for firing; time to move on
A statement from the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown says John Young, former principal at Cardinal Mooney High School, was informed of the reasons for his termination and while he doesn’t agree, both he and the school must move forward.
Ryan on abortion stance: 'I've come a long way'
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan said his changed view on abortion — going from pro-life to pro-choice — has nothing to do with politics and reflects “where my heart and mind is now.”
Lecture considers fracking-earthquake relationship
Eastern Ohio experienced more than 1,000 earthquakes from 2011 to 2014.
Just days before deadline, few have filed to run in May
Wednesday is the filing deadline for those wanting to run in the May 5 primary, but only a few candidates have filed nominating petitions for the various elected offices on the ballot.
Man found with West Side murder victim's car jailed on $100K bond
The man who was arrested for being caught with the car belonging to an elderly homicide victim is in the Mahoning County jail on $100,000 bond.
Citizens must pursue justice fervently, new appeals judge says at swearing-in
The judicial and law-enforcement communities and all citizens have a responsibility to vigorously defend justice, Judge Carol Ann Robb said after she was sworn in as a new 7th District Court of Appeals judge.
Humane agent finds ice-covered animal, but group needs funds to help
During this time of low temperatures and sometimes dangerous wind chill, the part-time humane agent with Humane Society of Columbiana County has found outside dogs with “icicles on them,” said Jill Halligan, outreach coordinator.
Irving scores career-best 55 as Cavs top Blazers
Kyrie Irivng took over with LeBron James out with a wrist injury.
Police: Teen fatally shot at Texas station had knife
Police: Teen fatally shot at Texas station had knife
Report: LeBron might miss tonight's game
A sore left wrist might keep LeBron James out of tonight's game against Portland.
Regional Chamber joins fight against racino opponents
Regional Chamber joins fight against racino opponents
Mooney releases new statement on John Young firing
Mooney releases new statement on John Young firing
Raul Castro: US must return Guantanamo for normal relations
Raul Castro: US must return Guantanamo for normal relations
Calif. declares electronic cigarettes a health threat
Calif. declares electronic cigarettes a health threat
Mom charged with murder after dead baby found in recycling center
Mom charged with murder after dead baby found in recycling center
Brazil's biggest city may cut water service to 2 days a week
Brazil's biggest city may cut water service to 2 days a week
Single mom who lost job jailed in bomb threat bank heist
Single mom who lost job jailed in bomb threat bank heist
Italian ice oasis: Pa.-based Rita’s expanding to Middle East
Italian ice oasis: Pa.-based Rita’s expanding to Middle East
Main Denver airport bans sale of marijuana-themed souvenirs
Main Denver airport bans sale of marijuana-themed souvenirs
Basic Education Funding Commission meets Thursday in Mercer County
Basic Education Funding Commission meets Thursday in Mercer County
Mom charged with murder after dead baby found in recycling
Mom charged with murder after dead baby found in recycling
Fight between cities, nonprofits flares in Pa. Senate
Fight between cities, nonprofits flares in Pa. Senate
Austintown school board to have work session Thursday
Austintown school board to have work session Thursday
UPDATE | Hearings resume Thursday at juvenile justice center
UPDATE | Hearings resume Thursday at juvenile justice center
Divided Ohio Supreme Court rejects sealing criminal records after pardon
Divided Ohio Supreme Court rejects sealing criminal records after pardon
Google: YouTube is so overloaded staff cannot filter content
Google: YouTube is so overloaded staff cannot filter content
Mobile provider TracFone to pay $40M in federal settlement
Mobile provider TracFone to pay $40M in federal settlement
Boil advisory issued for some Brookfield residents
Boil advisory issued for some Brookfield residents
State seizes tigers, bear at northern Ohio animal sanctuary
State seizes tigers, bear at northern Ohio animal sanctuary
Warren Buffett's sister donates $100 million to Northwestern
Warren Buffett's sister donates $100 million to Northwestern
Boardman police charge man with driving stolen truck
Boardman police charge man with driving stolen truck
GOP legislative caucuses in Ohio spent more than Democrats
GOP legislative caucuses in Ohio spent more than Democrats
Nissan recalls SUVs to fix electrical shorts, hood latches
Nissan recalls SUVs to fix electrical shorts, hood latches
Famed SC civil rights protesters have convictions erased
Famed SC civil rights protesters have convictions erased
Fed is expected to remain 'patient' about a first rate hike
Fed is expected to remain 'patient' about a first rate hike
Boeing reports 4Q profit of $1.47 billion on airplane sales
Boeing reports 4Q profit of $1.47 billion on airplane sales
TRIBUTE SECTION CLICK | Youngstown Rotary marking 100 years
The Rotary Club of Youngstown celebrates a century of service to the community this week.
Gas odor shuts down Martin P. Joyce Juvenile Justice Center
Gas odor shuts down Martin P. Joyce Juvenile Justice Center
Ford recalls cars, vans for door latch and seat belt trouble
Ford recalls cars, vans for door latch and seat belt trouble
Insurance group: Ohioans’ rates expected to rise in 2015
Insurance group: Ohioans’ rates expected to rise in 2015
Williams helps Girard top Lakeview
The senior guard scored 13 of his game-high 27 points in the fourth quarter.
Holy Family students win for vision of future Youngstown
Holy Family School students win award for their vision of the future of Youngstown
NAACP wants to help Youngstown schools; calls for firing of leaders
Mayor John McNally supports Superintendent Connie Hathorn and deputy superintendent
YSU women look to rebound against Detroit
The Penguins made too many mental errors in last weekend’s loss to Oakland.
Airline hoping to start local flights gets new CEO
Airline that has proposed starting daily flights between the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport has named a new CEO, president and chairman of the board.
Unbeaten Springfield rallies past Columbiana
Graham Mincher scored a game-high 20 points for the Tigers.
Valley unemployment numbers reveal mixed meanings
The Mahoning Valley unemployment rate dipped down to 5.1 percent in December.
YSU enrollment falls 4 percent from spring ’14
University spokesman said that drop could be a positive sign
Chaney grad Clinkscale promoted to defensive coordinator at Cincinnati
He will replace Hank Hughes, who left to join Mike Riley at Nebraska.
High school roundup | Tuesday’s other basketball games
BOYS BASKETBALL Poland 70, Liberty 59 POLAND Dan Black scored 25 points with eight rebounds to
Farmers National Banc Corp., National Bancshares Corp. announce merger
Farmers National Bank of Canfield adds new branches, assets from merger of First National Bank of Orrville
Deputy director promoted at Trumbull elections board
The Trumbull County Board of Elections elevated its deputy director to the top spot and picked a 12-year employee to serve as deputy director during a board meeting Tuesday.
MAKING SCIENCE FUN
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Kids are always asking questions that parents can’t
Butler to present Black History Month program
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Butler Institute of American Art will dedicate a sculpture of Martin
SPORTS DIGEST || Wrestling teams set for state dual tournament
Wrestling teams set for state dual tournament The state dual wrestling tournament is scheduled to
Irving, James help Cavs win 7th straight
LeBron James had a brief scare when he got a wrist stinger in the third quarter.
Grants help at-risk pregnant women, drug and mental health screening
The Western Reserve Health Foundation grant recipients are the Mahoning County Juvenile Court and Board of Health.
Ohio House Dems set their 2015 agenda
They’ll oppose tax changes that further hurt local governments or inordinately benefit wealthy residents.
New Ohio bill would restrict abortions
Ohio Right To Life says the legislation would prohibit abortions at the point at which pre-born children can feel pain.
Judge sentences man to 22 1/2 years for shooting Hubbard cop
A defiant Jeff Irby continued to maintain his innocence.
Rotary Club of Youngstown celebrates 100th anniversary
Rotary Club of Youngstown has events this week to celebrate 100 years in the Valley
Identity fraud yields two-year prison term
A Campbell man got two years in prison after he assumed the identity of his live-in partner’s deceased husband.
Counting homeless vets
Keith Lomax of Youngstown, a Navy veteran, reflects on 2012, the year he was homeless and lived in an abandoned structure.
Penguins win without Crosby, Malkin
David Perron and Brandon Sutter lifted Pittsburgh past Winnipeg.
Judge refuses to dismiss Perry case
Judge refuses to dismiss Perry case AUSTIN, Texas A Texas judge on Tuesday refused to dismiss a
Struthers baseball building destroyed
Staff report STRUTHERS A pickup truck plowed through the main gate at the Struthers baseball
Trucker injured in I-80 crash
Staff report WEST MIDDLESEX, pa. A tractor-trailer rolled onto its side Tuesday afternoon on
BLACK HISTORY month | Events planned
A brief listing of upcoming area events to commemorate Black History Month in February as submitted
Arguments set June 23 in Ohio slots challenge
Associated Press COLUMBUS Oral arguments have been set in a lawsuit alleging that Gov. John
Seahawks’ Wilson recalls watching Brady on TV
He was just a teenager when the Patriots quarterback started winning Super Bowls.
New England buried in more than 2 feet of snow
Associated Press BOSTON Its winds howling at more than 70 mph, the Blizzard of 2015 slammed
Dems put brakes on measure to levy new sanctions on Iran
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Democrats on Tuesday put the brakes on new Iran sanctions
Openly gay lawmaker threatens to expose ‘hypocrites’
Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Alabama Alabama’s only openly gay legislator is threatening to
Fianc à and Finances FIVE QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE MARRIAGE
Family Features Marriage is a milestone in life; yet, many enter into the next phase without
oddly enough
oddly enough Snowstorm sasquatch? Watch out for the Boston yeti BOSTON The monster storm in
Burger Guyz go to court
Burger Guyz go to court It’s jury duty for the Guyz as they put the burgers from The Courthouse
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch school board, work session at 5:30 p.m. followed by a regular meeting
METRO DIGEST || Teacher resigns
Teacher resigns campbell The city school board approved at its Tuesday meeting the resignation
Accepting family’s behavior is hard
Dear Annie: My sister’s son, “Jared,” lives close to us but far from his mother. We always invite
Auschwitz death camp: 300 Holocaust survivors mark 70th anniversary of liberation
Associated Press BRZEZINKA, Poland A Jewish leader stood before 300 survivors of the Nazis’ most
APPLE SPICE CAKE
APPLE SPICE CAKE By bobbi ennett allen My mom and I loved anything with apples, but my husband
BrothersInFood have something to say
BrothersInFood have something to say Mark Vallas and Mike Smesko will be paying a visit to a
birthdays
birthdays Actor Alan Alda is 79. Marthe Keller (“Marathon Man”) is 70. Guitarist Dave Sharp of The
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
British television series released on DVD this week include:
British television series released on DVD this week include: v “Downton Abbey” season 5: The
Syria represents a failure of American foreign policy
Opinion: In 2011, the U.S. ambassador to Syria, a mild-mannered diplomat named Robert S. Ford, became the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 27.70 .01 Avalon
FASTSIGNS of Boardman celebrates 15 years
The locally-owned franchise has been in Boardman for 15 years.
Cloudy future for federal disabilities insurance program
Opinion: By Rourke L. O’BRIEN Los Angeles Times On the first day of the 114th Congress, Republican
Team NEO: NE Ohio economy projected to grow
Team NEO projects gross regional product of Ohio region to grow by 14 percent
NTSB finds flaws in gas-pipeline oversight
Associated Press WASHINGTON Three powerful accidents in recent years highlight weaknesses in the
How about a potassium patty?
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Armed with hefty grants from the Pentagon, squads of food
Ohio should open food contract for inmates to competitive bids
Editorial: The case against Philadelphia- based Aramark, a vendor that provides food services to more than 600
Keep a lid on marijuana fest
Opinion: The Denver Post: Denver did the right thing when it denied a request to allow the annual 4/20
Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche issue recalls for fuel leaks
Associated Press DETROIT Audi, Volkswagen and Porsche are recalling more than 80,000 cars and
Obama defends US connection to Saudi Arabia
Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia In a show of solidarity with Saudi Arabia, President
UCFC income
UCFC income YOUNGSTOWN United Community Financial Corp., parent company of The Home Savings and
Teachers’ unions to blame for low grades
Opinion: Random thoughts on the passing scene: Who says President Obama doesn’t promote bipartisanship?
Tuesday, January 27 (112 stories)
Semi rolls over on I-80 in Mercer County
A tractor trailer rolled onto its side Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 80 in Shenango Township, sending its driver to the hospital.
Youngstown NAACP calls for firing of Hathorn, Hiscox
The Youngstown Branch of the NAACP wants to answer the call of state officials to aid in improving the city schools.
CEO shakeup at airline hoping to fly from Youngstown to Chicago
Aerodynamics Inc., the airline that has proposed starting daily flights between the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport, has named a new CEO, president and chairman of the board.
YSU enrollment falls less than expected
Youngstown State University’s spring enrollment dropped 4 percent this semester compared with spring 2014, the fourth-straight spring in which the school has had a decline in student population.
Valley unemployment drops, but so does workforce
Mahoning Valley data released Tuesday show a 2.3 percent decrease in unemployment from December 2013 to December 2014.
Fiorenzo-Dibble assumes top post at Trumbull elections board
The Trumbull County Board of Elections elevated its deputy director to the top spot and picked a 12-year employee to serve as deputy director during a board meeting Tuesday.
Grants to fund juvenile drug/mental-health, pregnancy programs
A $100,000 grant from the Western Reserve Health Foundation will help the Mahoning County Juvenile Court launch a new program to identify and recommend treatment for drug and mental-health issues in the families of young offenders.
Holy Family students' vision of Youngstown's future garners state recognition
The year is 2172. Youngstown has evolved into a thriving, productive city, with many of the same landmarks we see around town today, as well as many new ones.
Judge reject's Irby's denial of cop-shooting, orders maximum sentence
A defiant Jeff Irby continued to maintain his innocence Tuesday as a judge in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court sentenced him to the maximum 221⁄2 years in prison for firing a gun several times at a Hubbard police officer Oct. 14.
Anti-semitism again on rise, Jewish leader proclaims at Nazi death camp anniversary
A Jewish leader stood before 300 survivors of the Nazis' most notorious death camp on Tuesday and asked world leaders to prevent another Auschwitz, warning of a rise of anti-Semitism that has made many Jews fearful of walking the streets, and is causing many to flee Europe.
Record iPhone sales drive blowout quarter for Apple
Record iPhone sales drive blowout quarter for Apple
UPDATE | Jury convicts 2 ex-Vanderbilt players of raping woman
Jury convicts 2 ex-Vanderbilt players of raping woman
Secret talks occuring as deadline approaches for execution of 2 more IS hostages
Secret talks were underway today in Jordan in the presence of a Japanese envoy to secure the freedom of a Japanese journalist and a Jordanian pilot captured by Islamic State extremists and purportedly threatened with death within 24 hours.
White House drops plan to scale back college savings plans
White House drops plan to scale back college savings plans
American Airlines interested in offering flights to Cuba
American Airlines interested in offering flights to Cuba
NYC economy lost $200M from fizzled storm, transit shutdown
NYC economy lost $200M from fizzles storm, transit shutdown
BREAKING NEWS | Former Vanderbilt football players convicted of raping woman inside campus dorm
Former Vanderbilt football players convicted of raping woman inside campus dorm
Farmers National Banc Corp. announces merger with National Bancshares Corp.
Farmers National announces merger
Former Mahoning County sheriff's employee seeks release from probation
Former Mahoning County sheriff's employee seeks release from probation
Oppenheimer paying $20M in settlements with US regulators
Oppenheimer paying $20M in settlements with US regulators
Ohio guard unit won’t be needed to fight Ebola in Africa
Ohio guard unit won’t be needed to fight Ebola in Africa
Man gets 6 years in prison in Ohio fraternity stabbing
Man gets 6 years in prison in Ohio fraternity stabbing
Weathersfield Twp. man gets life prison term for raping two girls
Weathersfield Twp. man gets life prison term for raping two girls
2 Arizona law officers wounded in shootout; suspect dead
2 Arizona law officers wounded in shootout; suspect dead
Mother charged, accused of contaminating child’s IV
Mother charged, accused of contaminating child’s IV
Portman, Feinstein introduce fed bill to protect homeless youth
Portman, Feinstein introduce fed bill to protest homeless youth
Pa. public defender charged with hiding client’s whereabouts
Pa. public defender charged with hiding client’s whereabouts
Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past receives $10K grant
Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past receives $10K grant
Ohio man says dog got the best of would-be burglar
Ohio man says dog got the best of would-be burglar
Report says 98 arrested last year for Ohio human trafficking
Report says 98 arrested last year for Ohio human trafficking
Officers shoot, kill suspected Ohio gang ringleader
Officers shoot, kill suspected Ohio gang ringleader
Microsoft tanks 10 percent, hit by 4 downgrades on earnings
Microsoft tanks 10 percent, hit by 4 downgrades on earnings
Mayor strongly supports Youngstown schools top administrators
Mayor strongly supports Youngstown schools top administrators
'Django Unchained' actress pleads not guilty to lewd conduct
'Django Unchained' actress pleads not guilty to lewd conduct
Opponents announce new bill to restrict abortions in Ohio
Opponents announce new bill to restrict abortions in Ohio
Twins who ran major US drug ring sentenced to 14 years each
Twins who ran major US drug ring sentenced to 14 years each
Education, health care access on Ohio House Dems' agenda
Education, health care access on Ohio House Dems' agenda
Improvements underway at Lake Cohasset in Mill Creek Park
Improvements underway at Lake Cohasset in Mill Creek Park
US stocks open lower as oil slides, hurting energy stocks
US stocks open lower as oil slides, hurting energy stocks
Leaders mark Auschwitz liberation 70 years on without Putin
Leaders mark Auschwitz liberation 70 years on without Putin
Irby sentenced to prison for shooting at Hubbard cop
Irby sentenced to prison for shooting at Hubbard cop
LIVE NOW | Hathorn talks NAACP battle on Vindy Talk Radio
Embattled Youngstown Schools Superintendent Connie Hathorn is on Vindy Talk Radio now to discuss the NAACP calling for his ouster.
New CEO named for airline seeking flights from Youngstown airport
New CEO named for airline seeking flights from Youngstown airport
YPD adds 4 officers
Five more to be added in few weeks. Of the four new police officers sworn onto the force Monday, three have previous experience, and the fourth served five years in the military.
Boardman and Canfield fire departments strike automatic mutual aid agreement
Boardman and Canfield fire departments strike automatic mutual aid agreement
18-year-old Braceville man sentenced to three years in prison for fatal break-in
Peighton E. Bishop, who turned 18 two months before he and two other teens attempted to commit a burglary at a Starlite Drive Northwest home that turned deadly.
James at heart of Cavs’ turnaround
Two-week break to recover has revived the many gifts of Cleveland’s top player
A new candidate for Struthers mayor steps forward
The three candidates have criminal convictions in their past
Residents get a headache from tourists who are ... DRAWN TO THE SIGN
By JOHN ROGERS Associated Press LOS ANGELES Like pilgrims flocking to a holy shrine, they come
Three candidates are seeking the governor’s appointment for Columbiana County Municipal Court seat
Judge Carol Ann Robb’s official last day on the job is Sunday
Baby brings out calm side of Ani DiFranco
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com A folk singer commenting on politics and social injustice
nba roundup Monday’s games
Thunder 92, Timberwolves 84 OKLAHOMA CITY Russell Westbrook scored 18 points, Serge Ibaka added
R&J Trucking builds new maintenance facility in Moraine
The Boardman company will bring more than 70 jobs to the southwestern Ohio community.
Gas prices drop
Gas prices drop YOUNGSTOWN Northeast Ohio gas prices are down 9 cents this week, according to
Vallourec Star adjusts due to declining oil prices
Vallourec Star makes adjustments to 'scheduling production, overtime, and contractors' due to low oil prices
Arbanas named HL freshman of the week
Arbanas named HL freshman of the week Youngstown State guard Nikki Arbanas has been named the
Russia’s credit rating downgraded to junk status
Associated Press LONDON Standard & Poor’s rating agency downgraded Russia’s credit grade by one
gm ignition-switch cases At least 50 deaths eligible for payment
Associated Press DETROIT With only five days left before the deadline to seek payments,
Snowstorm threatens to paralyze Northeast
Associated Press NEW YORK Tens of millions of people along the Philadelphia-to-Boston corridor
Man charged with commiting felonious assault at Warren store
Aswad Fleming, 25, of West Avenue Northwest and Atlantic Street, is being held in the Trumbull County jail without eligibility to make bond after pleading not guilty today to two counts of felonious assault.
Japan seeks Jordan’s help to free hostage
Associated Press TOKYO A Japanese diplomat emerged from talks in Jordan on Monday with no signs
Kurds oust IS fighters from Kobani
Kurds oust IS fighters from Kobani BEIRUT Jubilant Kurdish fighters ousted Islamic State
Ex-CIA officer convicted of leaking secrets to reporter
Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. A former CIA officer was convicted Monday of leaking details
birthdays
birthdays Actor James Cromwell (“Babe”) is 75. Drummer Nick Mason of Pink Floyd is 71. Singer
Man charged with felony receiving stolen property after driving homicide victim's car
Man drove car early Jan. 20, discovered whose car it was Jan. 22
prep roundup | Monday’s games
Poland 67, East 51 POLAND Bella Gajdos scored 25 points as the Bulldogs (12-4) rallied after
game time
game time Pittsburgh Penguins Penguins vs. Jets at CONSOL Energy Center, Pittsburgh, today, 7:05
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2015. There are 338 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v War on Drugs: Tonight on “Tonight
Positive sign amid the gloom
Opinion: Last weekend marked the fourth anniversary of Egypt’s Tahrir Square uprising, which became the
Library challenge is for those 6 and up
Library challenge is for those 6 and up SALEM Salem Public Library has a challenge for readers
Budget deficit to hit lowest level since Obama took office, CBO estimates
Associated Press WASHINGTON Solid economic growth will help the federal budget deficit shrink
Replace schools superintendent, group says
Citing low report card scores for the Youngstown school district, the president of the local NAACP says superintendent and deputy should be replaced
REUNIONS
Chaney High School Class of 1953 will meet for breakfast at 10 a.m. Thursday at Davidson’s in
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 27.59 .13 Avalon
Regional airport can’t afford to put its reputation at risk
Editorial: It would take a leap of faith for the Western Reserve Port Authority to believe that troubled
college basketball roundup
college basketball roundup Monday’s games MEN No. 13 N. Carolina 93, Syracuse
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mahoning County Board of Health, 8 a.m., health board offices, 50 West- chester
Cornmeal mush cures toenail fungus
Q. I developed toenail fungus and tried using some herbal remedies. The daily soaks were working,
Fluoridation is working well
Opinion: By Patrice Pascual Tribune News Service Imagine most of your friends and family living with a
Declawing cats is mutilation
Opinion: By Paula Moore People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals New York state could one day be cats’
Rolling the dice on cancer
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: Albert Einstein famously said that “God doesn’t play dice” with the universe:
Medical MARIJUANA Pot OK for sick kids failed by other drugs
By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer With virtually no hard proof that medical marijuana benefits
krakow, poland Spielberg warns of increase in anti-Semitism
Associated Press KRAKOW, Poland Film director Steven Spielberg told a group of Holocaust
A forgotten witness in the fight against anti-Semitism
Opinion: By Karl-Theodor Zu Guttenberg and John Henry Crosby Tribune News Service Seventy years
Facing multiple charges
Facing multiple charges AUSTINTOWN A township man faces multiple charges after police said he
Cited in DUI case
Cited in DUI case YOUNGSTOWN Police say a man who was passed out in his pickup truck for 30
Colleagues mourn death of longtime broadcaster
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Don Guthrie, a broadcast fixture in the
Wellness series
Wellness series SALEM As part of the Salem Public Library’s Wellness Wednesday series, Reiki
newsmakers
newsmakers Philanthropist is latest Bill Cosby accuser; another show canceled LOS ANGELES A
oddly enough
oddly enough Dog gets 2nd chance in Utah after escaping death in Indiana KANAB, Utah A dog is
Monday, January 26 (99 stories)
Boardman, Cardinal Joint Fire District have mutual-aid agreement
Boardman, Cardinal Joint Fire District have mutual-aid agreement
Man arrested for threat served time for beating woman
Man arrested for threat served time for beating woman
R&J Trucking in Boardman builds new facility near Dayton
R&J Trucking of Boardman builds new facility near Dayton
3 seeking appointment to Columbiana County Municipal Court seat
3 seeking appointment to Columbiana County Municipal Court seat
US announces charges in New York Russian spy ring case
US announces charges in New York Russian spy ring case
Trumbull man gets 15 years in prison for robbing elderly woman
Trumbull man gets 15 years in prison for robbing elderly woman
Braceville man gets 3-year prison term for 2014 attempted burglary
Braceville man gets 3-year prison term for 2014 attempted burglary
Masury man pleads guilty to reckless homicide charge
Masury man pleads guilty to reckless homicide charge
Cops: Ex-Fox TV producer kills himself outside NYC headquarters
Cops: Ex-Fox TV producer kills himself outside NYC headquarters
Witnesses stopped woman from abandoning baby in central Pa.
Witnesses stopped woman from abandoning baby in central Pa.
First beheading under new Saudi king stirs attention
First beheading under new Saudi king stirs attention
China moves to accept imports of all US apple varieties
China moves to accept imports of all US apple varieties
Feds want Ohio meeting on secret info in Capitol plot case
Feds want Ohio meeting on secret info in Capitol plot case
Ohio attorney general sues over health care law tax
Ohio attorney general sues over health care law tax
UPDATE | Man takes responsibility for drone over White House
Man takes responsibility for drone over White House
UPDATE | Storm threatens the Northeast with historic snow
Storm threatens the Northeast with historic snow
CBO: Deficit to shrink to lowest level of Obama presidency
CBO: Deficit to shrink to lowest level of Obama presidency
State Controlling Board OKs funds for projects in Mahoning, Columbiana and Youngstown
State Controlling Board OKs funds for projects in Mahoning, Columbiana and Youngstown
Spielberg warns of growing anti-Semitism at Holocaust event
Spielberg warns of growing anti-Semitism at Holocaust
Liberia: Only 5 people being treated for Ebola in country
Liberia: Only 5 people being treated for Ebola in country
Dems' 2016 convention chairwoman revisits sites in Columbus
Dems' 2016 convention chairwoman revisits sites in Columbus
Mom on trial accused of killing 5-year-old son with salt
Mom on trial accused of killing 5-year-old son with salt
WikiLeaks slams Google over delay in revealing US warrants
WikiLeaks slams Google over delay in revealing US warrants
Kasich sets Feb. 2 for release of 2-year Ohio operating budget
Kasich sets Feb. 2 for release of 2-year Ohio operating budget
Ohio hunters voice frustration over low numbers of bagged deer
Ohio hunters voice frustration over low numbers of bagged deer
Youngstown NAACP wants Superintendent Hathorn replaced
Youngstown NAACP wants Superintendent Hathorn replaced
UPDATE | NAACP set to blast Hathorn schools report
UPDATE | NAACP set to blast Hathorn schools report
In Greece, radical left wins election
A radical left-wing party vowing to end Greece’s painful austerity program won a historic victory in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, setting the stage for a showdown with the country’s international creditors that could shake the eurozone.
Hundreds savor flavor of benefit chili cook-off
To some degree, Ed Metzel was circumspect about sharing certain ingredients of the chili in his pot, but he made no secret of expressing what was in his heart regarding Susan M. Hernan.
Hotels, a restaurant, tech center on the list for development in the Mahoning Valley
Lordstown, Youngstown and Salem will have new developments start this year.
Brains, brawn lead Penza to Dartmouth
The Ursuline quarterback said it’s been a dream of his to go to an Ivy League school.
‘Vampire Hunter’ author in directorial debut
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK Seth Grahame-Smith’s life could be described as a
Poland school district prepares for reconfiguration of school facilities
Poland school district prepares for reconfiguration of school facilities
Ohio's average cost of homeowner and auto insurance in 2012 were $725 and $635.
The national average premium were $1,023 for homeowners and $815 for auto.
Giles looks to bring home national champion
Three local youth flag football teams are playing in Phoenix for championships
Williams: What a weekend for pucks, Bucks
Columbus hosted OSU’s championship celebration and the NHL All-Star festivities.
Springfield’s Schuler wins Curbstone scholarship
The senior earned a $1,000 scholarship for his success on and off the field.
Poland’s defense frustrates West Middlesex
The Bulldogs’ Danny Black and Jake Burns helped slow 6-foot-5 forward Trey Staunch.
Legal pot campaign would blaze new trail
By JULIE CARR SMYTH AP Statehouse Correspondent COLUMBUS The marijuana legalization movement
Justice Department says Warren Police Department has made ‘significant progress’
Justice Department says the Warren Police Department “made significant progress” in the past year toward eliminating unconstitutional policing
Don’t forget to get your cookies
You can help your salesgirl learn all she can from your transaction.
Austintown school enrollment surpasses Youngstown’s
Austintown schools enrolled more students than Youngstown beginning in 2013 to 2014 school year
TRUMBULL COUNTY courts
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Timothy S. Foder Jr., 23, of 2677 Mahan Denman Road,
Russell helps OSU men upset No. 23 Indiana
He scored 22 points and added 10 assists for the Buckeyes.
Residents hopeful about plan to fix leaky levee
Associated Press ZOAR, Ohio Residents of a nearly 200-year-old community in Northeast Ohio are
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Youngstown school board, 5:30 p.m., I.L. Ward Building, 20 W. Wood St. Trumbull
Changes in store for Ohio state taxpayers
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s Department of Taxation is now accepting 2014 individual
Sacramento Bee: Last summer, a study out of Stanford University and the University of California,
Opinion: Sacramento Bee: Last summer, a study out of Stanford University and the University of California,
Japanese students need host families
Host families in Mahoning Valley needed for Japanese exchange students
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Woman charged with robbing store while toddler was in cab WILMINGTON, Del. Police
Columbiana County updates construction
Property owners can be penalized for not reporting new construction.
WORTH A LOOK
BINGO/Card PARTIES Holy Apostles Parish and the Daughters of Sts. Peter and Paul Church will host
Tuition-free plan a game-changer
Opinion: By Sarah Labadie Tribune News Service President Barack Obama’s proposal in his State of the
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a one-over 73 in the
New library taking shape
Construction proceeds through the winter for the new $5 million Canfield library.
YEARS AGO
Today is Monday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2015. There are 339 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Movies available Tuesday on DVD and through digital providers (includes total box office revenue):
Movies available Tuesday on DVD and through digital providers (includes total box office revenue):
Fire damages home vacant for one day
Fire damages home vacant for one day youngstown A fire that damaged a house at 524 Miller Ave.
Greatest ‘Babe’ in sports
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords I recently addressed a rather odd topic for an audience of political
Foreign policy still a muddle
Opinion: If anyone still needs proof of President Barack Obama’s reluctance to let foreign policy distract
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, lunch,
Social Security to be program topic
Social Security to be program topic CANFIELD The Mahoning Valley Accounting Society will present
EGCC one of fastest growing colleges
EGCC president says college’s growth is a reflection of the community
ALASKA REFUGE Obama to seek wilderness designation
Associated Press JUNEAU, ALASKA President Barack Obama is proposing to designate the vast
Across Japan, IS video shocks all
Associated Press TOKYO From the prime minister to ordinary people, Japanese were shocked Sunday
Free speech or a double standard?
Associated Press LONDON When cartoonists at a French publication that had poked fun at the
Browns’ Gordon fails another drug test
The former All-Pro wide receiver could be facing a year ban from the NFL.
Phifer nets 1,000th point in Struthers win
Wildcats coach Jim Franceschelli is concerned about his team’s free throw shooting.
Blizzard warning issued for 250-mile stretch of Northeast
Associated Press NEW YORK A “potentially historic” storm could dump 2 to 3 feet of snow from
Harding’s Provitt commits to Kentucky
Cardinal Mooney RB C.J. Amill is headed to Lafayette and YSU picked up a safety from Lakewood St. Edward.
Staff report
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Former covert CIA operations officer Valerie Plame, author of “Fair
LIST OF WINNERS
A complete list of winners at Sunday’s 21st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards: MOVIES Actor:
Ukraine: Phone calls prove that rebels attacked city, killed 30
Associated Press KIEV, UKRAINE Ukraine’s president said Sunday that intercepted radio and
What are the chances of tax reform?
Opinion: By Bart Chilton Tribune News Service The responses to President Barack Obama’s call for tax
Time to count on compassion to counteract homelessness ills
Editorial: It’s certainly no big secret that over the past four decades the Mahoning Valley has weathered
Marathon Petroleum expansion aids Ohio
Marathon Petroleum expansion aids Ohio FINDLAY, OHIO Marathon Petroleum Corp. says nearly all of
How did Islam come to this?
Opinion: By Azeem Ibrahim Chicago Tribune “Islam is a religion of love. My brother was killed by
Seahawks’ Sherman doubts Pats will be punished
The All-Pro cornerback said New England owner Robert Kraft is too tight with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
SAG AWARDS ‘Birdman’ cast wins; Redmayne tops Keaton
Associated Press The backstage farce “Birdman” topped the 21st annual Screen Actors Guild Award,
Association honors Kent professor
The award recognizes Kent professor for going about and beyond to help students
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘American Sniper’ has top spot at box office LOS ANGELES “American Sniper” hit the
Cavs beat Thunder for sixth straight win
Cleveland’s LeBron James scored 34 points in the 108-98 victory.
Sunday, January 25 (89 stories)
Outed CIA spy Valerie Plame to lecture at Stambaugh Auditorium
The lecture is free and open to the public, but tickets are required.
'American Sniper' hits mark at top of box office for 2nd straight week
A new Jennifer Lopez film comes in second this weekend
Mahoning Valley under winter weather advisory until 10 a.m. Monday
Up to 6 inches of snow is possible by Monday afternoon
New York City mayor: This week's blizzard could be worst in history
Two to three feet of snow is expected
Austintown overtakes Youngstown as largest school district in Mahoning Valley
Warren and Boardman round out the largest public school systems in the Valley
Higher education in the state is under pressure to improve
Editorial: Higher education in the state is under pressure to improve
Reports: Browns' Gordon flunks another drug test
ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that Browns WR Josh Gordon has failed another drug test.
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Guild of Lordstown will meet at 7 p.m. at S.C.O.P.E. The speaker, Amy Reeher of the
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY Ethel Solomon (nicknamed Jimmie)
HONOREE Residence: Satellite Beach, Fla., formerly of Struthers Date of birth: Jan. 28, 1925
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Cookbook will benefit area humane society
Cookbook will benefit area humane society COLUMBIANA Cleveland Paranormal Research Society is
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
AARP of Trumbull County announces free tax preparation sites for seniors. Sessions begin Feb. 2 and
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.
Sunoco pipeline project continues on Mill Creek MetroParks property
Sunoco pipeline project continues on Mill Creek MetroParks property
Canfield girls take another from Howland
Rachel Tinkey led the Cardinals with 22 points and nine rebounds.
Boardman neighborhoods re-zoned to prevent duplexes, apartments
Boardman neighborhoods re-zoned to prevent duplexes and apartments from moving in
Canfield Township to enforce weight limits on roads
Roads are designed for certain weight; limits to help preserve roads as township grows
O’Hara paces Girard past Warren JFK
The senior scored 25 points for the Indians in a 57-48 win at the Covelli Centre.
Annual Plunge raises funds for Special Olympics Ohio
Air temperature — 28 degrees? No problem. Water temperature — 32 degrees? Bring it on.
Lightweights take spotlight at Hephner Memorial
J-M’s Mitch Tikkanen notched his won his 100th career match and Andrew Fairbanks took the 120-pound title.
Special care nursery to open at Warren St. Joseph
Twelve nurses, three secretaries and a manager hired for the nursery unit
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
Boys BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Harrison Central 64, Beaver Local 44 Howland 75, Lakeside
Paralympics gold medal winner to speak at Congregation Rodef Sholom
Noam Gershony will address the Shabbat services on Feb. 7
‘Fat N Furious’ returns for second season
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com When season two of “Fat N Furious” premieres Monday, it will
METRO DIGEST || Mayor seeking health board applicants
Board vacancy YOUNGSTOWN Mayor John A. McNally is seeking city residents at least 18 years old
METRO DIGEST || Hugs for Heart Challenge kicks off Monday
Hugs for Heart YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel and Teddy McHuggin
AN OAKHILL PRIMER
Prosecutors' documents clarify the evolution of charges in this complex corruption case against three defendants.
Crime reports at Ohio casinos show increase
Crime reports at Ohio casinos show increase CLEVELAND Reports of crimes at Ohio casinos appear
Ohio college to use drone for research
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ohio The Ohio/Indiana Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center plans to
GOP hopefuls pitch ideas at conservative event
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa The robust Christian right in early-voting Iowa plays an
Johansen gets some help in breakaway challenge
Team Foligno will meet Team Toews today in the 60th All-Star game.
Dignitaries travel to Saudi Arabia in wake of king’s death
Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia World leaders and top dignitaries began arriving in Saudi
Rockets kill 30 in Ukraine as rebels launch offensive
Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine Indiscriminate rocket fire slammed into a market, schools, homes
Sherman, Seahawks take lead in trash talking
This Super Bowl between the Patriots and Seahawks will feature some epic yapping from some of the best trash-talkers in the NFL.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
newsmakers
newsmakers Al Pacino looks to diversify, not retire NEW YORK Al Pacino says he can relate to
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown school board, personnel/legal/legislative/policy committee, 5 p.m.,
Late bogeys hurt Kuchar’s chances
Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak shot a third-round 70 and is four shots off the lead at 13-under 203.
LETTERS: 3 stand up for ex-Mooney principal; The Traficant Freeway? Muslim blasts Charlie attack
Opinion: Former Liberty, Mooney principal exuded in educational leadership Recent articles have upset me
Selig: Baseball can go international
Bud Selig predicts a future filled with more transformation, perhaps with expansion to other countries.
Japan’s PM ‘speechless’ at video claiming hostage is dead
Associated Press TOKYO Japan’s prime minister said today he was “speechless” after an online
columbiana, TRUMBULL COUNTY courts
COURTS Columbiana COUNTY New complaints Broadwalk Realty Investment Group v. The Cincinnati
No bombs found on 2 planes after ‘credible threats’
Associated Press ATLANTA Law-enforcement officials found no bombs on two planes at Atlanta’s
Schmidt to speak at Curbstone luncheon
Schmidt to speak at Curbstone luncheon Youngstown State University Assistant Athletic Director and
Baseball, America mourn Ernie Banks
To Chicago Cubs fans, Ernie Banks was sunshine that cut through decades of darkness. To baseball players, he was the spirit of the game.
Belichick: Patriots followed all NFL rules
The NFL said its initial investigation confirmed that some of the footballs used in the first half of the conference title game were underinflated.
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP | Saturday’s other results
BOYS BASKETBALL Canfield 72, Laurel 54 Mike Yourstowsky scored 25 points and Mason Mangapora
Ohio State fans celebrate national title
After leading Ohio State to a national championship, Joey Bosa had one question for the 45,000 fans who crowded into Ohio Stadium in late January.
Etruscan Press makes finals for award
Etruscan Press makes finals for award YOUNGSTOWN Etruscan Press has been named one of five
Ohio pair with pet bear fights state rule
Associated Press LODI, Ohio A Northeast Ohio couple accused of not having a permit for their
Cook up some color
Chicago Tribune (TNS) Some like it hot, but when it comes to kitchen design, most of us don’t dare
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Jan. 18
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Saint Odd,” by Dean Koontz (Bantam) 2. “The Girl on the Train,” by Paula
Abdullah helps North win Senior Bowl
Nebraska’s Ameer Abdullah wanted to leave an impression on more than just the NFL watchers at the Senior Bowl.
CAREER PATHS, LIMELIGHT
HEALTH care Meridian Healthcare, a nonprofit organization that works with those in need in the
area bowling scores
Amron Lanes SRI Investment Seniors — Ray Bakes 278-703, Tom Hood 248-679, Marshall McCree 276-651,
Jackson Hole — More than ‘steep and deep’
For decades, Jackson Hole’s reputation for its abundance of expert terrain — and relatively little else — preceded it.
ROSEMOND | Closing the door on toddler tantrums
Tribune News Service Q. How do you stop tantrums in a 3-year-old? My daughter never went
NYC subway fare to soon increase
NYC subway fare to soon increase NEW YORK The cost of traveling in New York City is going up.
Three arrested in protest of tuition
Associated Press ATHENS, Ohio Two Ohio University students and a recent graduate were arrested
Winter-survival guide: snow-removal strategies
Ceaseless cold, merciless ice, sleet and snow — if you loved last winter, get ready for the sequel:
Chamber will host breakfast event
Chamber will host breakfast event BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce
GOP targets children in its renewed attack on immigrants
Opinion: By Jose Miguel Leyva Tribune News Service The GOP is continuing its campaign against immigrants.
Taylor dealership’s future looks bright with Kia
In 2000, the Taylors received news that Oldsmobile would no longer be produced, and then they found success in the Kia brand.
2 social media apps kids don’t want you to use
“The kids aren’t on Facebook anymore.” That’s a common refrain I hear from my friends and co-
The top-five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
The top-five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
Attempt to lift jet’s fuselage fails
Attempt to lift jet’s fuselage fails PANGKALAN BUN, Indonesia Indonesian rescuers lifted the
Proof you read more than the obits
Opinion: “I only read you for the obituaries.” A wide-eyed journalism grad is not yet broken in to our
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Jan. 25, the 25th day of 2015. There are 340 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Higher education in the state is under pressure to improve
Editorial: Any hope the higher education community in Ohio may have had of an increase in state funding has
City homicide rate still appalls
Editorial: At first glance, one easily could conclude that the city of Youngstown has gained considerable
Saturday, January 24 (74 stories)
Sunoco pipeline replacement to continue under Mill Creek MetroParks
A replacement project for two pipelines that run under parts of Mill Creek MetroParks will continue as Sunoco Pipeline L.P. begins work on sections of pipe in Hitchcock Woods.
Sunday Vindicator to provide Oakhill corruption case primer
On his first day as Mahoning County commissioner, John A. McNally met with Anthony Cafaro Sr. to discuss the possible relocation of a county department housed in a Cafaro Co.-owned building.
Mayor seeking applicants for health board vacancy
Mayor John A. McNally is seeking city residents at least 18 years old interested in serving on the Youngstown Board of Health to fill an unexpired term ending March 21, 2016.
150 take icy plunge for Special Olympics today at Mosquito
Air temperature — 28 degrees? No problem. Water temperature — 32 degrees? Bring it on.
Akron Children's assumes operations of St. Joseph peds unit
Akron Children’s Hospital continued its expansion into Trumbull County by taking over operation of the pediatric-care unit last week at Mercy St. Joseph Warren Hospital.
Boardman aiming to preserve single-family neighborhoods
New duplexes and apartments soon will not be permitted in one township neighborhood, as the township administration continues its efforts to “stabilize neighborhoods,” as Zoning Inspector Sarah Gartland puts it.
Canfield cracking down on weight limits on township roads
Several roads in Canfield Township will soon have weight-limit signs posted on them as the township cracks down on overweight loads.
Mahoning dog warden tracking wild strays
Officials from the Mahoning County Dog Warden’s office captured two dogs from a pack of wild strays in the Youngstown and Girard area.
Kokrak tied for 16th in Humana Challenge
Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak shot a 2-under par 70 in the third round of the Humana Challenge on Saturday.
YSU women fall in shootout at Oakland
Oakland outscored YSU 8-2 over the final 2:20 to beat the Penguins, 85-82.
Japan, US condemn unverified video claiming Japanese hostage killed;
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe angrily demanded Sunday that the extremist Islamic State group release a Japanese journalist it is holding hostage after a new online video purported to show that another hostage had been killed.
Group spreads cheer
Group spreads cheer YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Chapter of the Links is spreading late holiday
Warriors' Thompson dazzles with 37-point quarter
Klay Thompson set an NBA record for the most points — 37 — in a quarter Friday night and finished with 52.
Poland’s depth, defense doom Fitch
The best thing about the Poland High boys basketball team is it has 11 good players. Worst thing, too.
Feds say airline not fit to provide Chicago flights from Youngstown
The U.S. Department of Transportation has tentatively denied the application of Aerodynamics Inc. to begin daily air service between the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport based on the airline’s lack of “fitness.”
Culver, Harding hold on to outlast Canfield
At 6-foot-9. Warren Harding post man Derek Culver pretty much hovers over opponents.
McClurkin pleads to reduced charges, agrees to testify against brother
Patrick J. McClurkin, the younger of the two McClurkin brothers charged with defrauding more than 50 customers of their former McClurkin Funeral Home, has pleaded guilty to reduced charges
Valley gas station owner detained by feds, accused of $2.5 million fraud
A 30-page affidavit filed in Youngstown federal court by a local FBI agent lays out a fraud he says a Howland gas-station owner carried out in 2012 to defraud an Illinois bank out of $2.5 million.
Ryan Palmer had chance to break 59 in Humana Challenge
Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak shot a second-round 68 and is tied for 11th.
Phantom Power Play introduces local kids to hockey
The Youngstown Phantoms may have found their next star player — or at the very least, gained some young hockey fans.
Day one at Hephner tests wrestlers’ endurance
The tournament features 14 weight classes, ranging from 106 pounds to 285 pounds. Each weight class holds four pools with six wrestlers in each group.
Campbell rally protests animal cruelty
Woman pleads not guilty against animal-cruelty charges of abandoning her dog
3 from Toledo arrested in Boardman for using counterfeit money
Three men from Toledo face felony charges after township police said they used counterfeit money at an area business.
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 4-under 68 in the
TedxYoungstown breaks boundaries
The second-year of TedxYoungstown experiences ‘great growth’ in audience
Oakhill prosecutors: Yavorcik motion to dismiss factually wrong
The head of the Ohio Elections Commission says his agency doesn’t have jurisdiction in this matter
State Sen. Cafaro gets committee assignments
State Sen. Joe Schiavoni is minority leader of the Senate
Bridge work at 224, 11 to start in March, stop for Canfield Fair
Nichole Miner stands near the bridge on U.S. Route 224 in Canfield on Friday. Miner’s Tractor Sales Inc. will be affected by the work on the bridge, and she has had to take down a concrete sign for her business as construction nears.
Family Dollar to open in Leetonia
Family Dollar to open in Leetonia LEETONIA A new Family Dollar store is set to open later this
State unemployment rate drops below 5 percent
Ohio's unemployment rate at 4.8 percent for the month of December.
More boys Basketball Friday’s other games
Boardman 57 East 54 YOUNGSTOWN Gannon Murray scored 16 points, five rebounds and five assists to
NFL investigation continues into allegations against Patriots
The NFL said it began its investigation Sunday night and expects cooperation from other clubs.
Americans headline NHL All-Star game
Some of the best players in the world will be absent from the game on Sunday, yet the list of American-born talent is longer than it’s ever been.
Cavaliers crush Hornets
LeBron James scored 25 points and the Cavaliers put on a dominant performance by routing the Charlotte Hornets 129-90 on Friday night for their fifth straight win.
MVAC assembly
MVAC assembly youngstown Mahoning Valley Association of Churches conducted its annual assembly
prayer options Different approaches
Zion Lutheran Church, 10857 Main St., New Middletown, offers various methods of prayer. Many of the
Prayer paths are diverse
Options encourage people to find what works for them in order to be attentive to God By LINDA M.
birthdays
birthdays Singer Ray Stevens is 76. Singer Aaron Neville is 74. Singer Neil Diamond is 74. Country
Mahoning County courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher L. Randolph, 33, of 551 W. Omar St.,
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, HUBBARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent police activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Jan.
newsmakers
newsmakers Stephen Collins’ divorce finalized LOS ANGELES A judge has finalized the divorce
Pot-related poison-control calls rise in Colo., Wash.
Associated Press SEATTLE Marijuana-related calls to poison-control centers in Washington and
McDonald man convicted of Worker’s Compensation fraud
McDonald man convicted of Worker’s Compensation fraud
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 27.44 -0.14 Avalon
Court to review use of execution drug
Court to review use of execution drug WASHINGTON The Supreme Court is stepping into the issue
Good times keep rolling Americans paying less than $2 per gallon for gas
Associated Press NEW YORK At some point, this will end, perhaps even soon. The price of gasoline
Been at the movies lately? A good number of actors are livin’ large and loving it.
Been at the movies lately? A good number of actors are livin’ large and loving it. Translation:
Pa. to pay $40K to anti-drilling group over listing as potential terror threat
Associated Press WILKES-BARRE, Pa. The state of Pennsylvania agreed to pay about $40,000 to an
It’s time to rethink marijuana
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: A federal judge has done what Congress and the Obama administration have failed
Ohio flu hospitalizations decreasing
Associated Press COLUMBUS State health officials are reporting a decrease in the number of flu-
Federer ousted from Australian Open in 3rd round
His chances of reaching a 12th consecutive semifinal at Melbourne Park were erased in a shocking third-round loss to Andreas Seppi on Friday.
Bradley Cooper in ‘Elephant Man’
Staff report LONDON Bradley Cooper is swapping Broadway for London’s West End. Producers
A collapse in lawmaking?
Opinion: COLUMBUS Sen. Tom Sawyer, a Democrat from Akron, made his two-hour drive down to the Statehouse
SkyMall files for bankruptcy
SkyMall files for bankruptcy Associated Press NEW YORK Apparently, airline passengers
Prayers said for Japanese hostages
Associated Press TOKYO Prayers were offered Friday at Tokyo’s largest mosque for two Japanese
YEARS AGO
Today is Saturday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2015. There are 341 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Fla. man seeks trademark on ‘Je Suis Charlie’
Associated Press AVENTURA, Fla. A Miami-area man is seeking to profit from the phrase “Je Suis
Expedia buys Travelocity for $280M in cash
Associated Press NEW YORK Expedia has acquired travel-booking site Travelocity from the Sabre
GOP targets president’s initiatives
Opinion: Neither the modest new proposals President Barack Obama outlined in his State of the Union speech,
METRO DIGEST || Suspect arrested
Suspect arrested YOUNGSTOWN A man wanted on a burglary warrant tried to climb out a second-story
Muslim leaders must take on Islamists fomenting trouble
Editorial: This month’s march of millions of French citizens in Paris and other cities to honor the victims of
Privacy concerns over website prompt reversal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Bowing to privacy concerns, the Obama administration reversed itself
Ash Wednesday services, Lenten events to be listed
Ash Wednesday services, Lenten events to be listed Lent, a season of spiritual renewal, begins
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Mark and Jennifer Thompson, Petersburg, girl, Jan. 22.
US judge strikes down Ala. gay-marriage ban
Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. Alabama became the latest state to see its ban on gay
METRO DIGEST || Boardman checkbook fraud
Checkbook fraud BOARDMAN Township police are investigating a case of theft by deception and
Hall of Fame player Ernie Banks dead at 83
Hall of Fame player Ernie Banks dead at 83 Hall of Fame slugger Ernie Banks, the two-time MVP who
Voices of Faith q & a
Voices of Faith q & a The Kansas City Star (TNS) Q. What does the Bible mean when it says:
Friday, January 23 (112 stories)
Hall of Famer Ernie Banks dies at age 83
Ernie Banks spent his entire 19-year career with the Chicago Cubs.
Attendance at today's TEDx more than double
Jamie Marich took her place at the red, round rug on stage of the dimly lit theater.
Flights from Youngstown to Chicago hits speedbump
The U.S. Department of Transportation has tentatively denied the application of Aerodynamics Inc. to begin daily air service between the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport based on the airline’s lack of “fitness.”
Prosecutors refute argument for dismissal of Yavorcik indictment
Prosecutors in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal conspiracy case argue a motion from the attorney representing Martin Yavorcik, one of the three defendants, to dismiss the indictment is factually wrong.
Protesters speak at arraignment of Tameka Smith, accused of killing pet dog
Protesters rallied against animal cruelty outside the Campbell Municipal Court.
McClurkin pleads to lesser charges in funeral home case; will testify against brother
Patrick J. McClurkin, the younger of the two McClurkin brothers charged with defrauding more than 50 customers of their former McClurkin Funeral Home of Girard, has pleaded guilty to reduced charges and will be sentenced later.
Boardman cops arrest 3 Toledo men on counterfeiting charges
Three men from Toledo face felony charges after township police said they used counterfeit money at an area business.
Phantoms bring hockey to kids at Boys, Girls Club of Youngstown
The Youngstown Phantoms may have found their next star player — or at the very least, gained some young hockey fans.
Former drilling exec sentenced to prison; must repay $9M
Former drilling exec sentenced to prison; must repay $9M
Trial scheduled for Ohio man in Capitol terror plot
Trial scheduled for Ohio man in Capitol terror plot
2 charged in incident where gunshot misses Cleveland cops
2 charged in incident where gunshot misses Cleveland cops
Judge sets prison-report date for former Arizona congressman
Judge sets prison-report date for former Arizona congressman
Sunday's Vindicator will examine alleged illegal acts in Oakhill case
Sunday's Vindicator will examine alleged illegal acts in Oakhill case
Cleveland police find toddler alone after mother’s overdose
Cleveland police find toddler alone after mother’s overdose
Cincinnati Archdiocese undertakes $130 million campaign
Cincinnati Archdiocese undertakes $130 million campaign
Ohio coal producer withdraws state park mining permit
Ohio coal producer withdraws state park mining permit
Federal grand jury indicts Youngstown man on drug, gun charges
Federal grand jury indicts Youngstown man on drug, gun charges
4 W.Va. schools closed as precaution after shooting
4 W.Va. schools closed as precaution after shooting
Celebrity chefs sought for pantry fundraiser
Celebrity chefs sought for pantry fundraiser SALEM The Salem Community Center, Salem Rotary Club
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will meet at 6:30p.m.
Shots fired at man Thursday afternoon on North Side
Shots fired at man Thursday afternoon on North Side
Ohio University sets 4-year tuition rate for new students
Ohio University sets 4-year tuition rate for new students
Ohio unemployment rate drops to 4.8 pct. in December
Ohio unemployment rate drops to 4.8 pct. in December
DOT denies application for Youngstown to Chicago flights
DOT denies application for Youngstown to Chicago flights
Youngstown schools chief gives “state of the district”
Connie Hathorn said grades on the district report card don’t concern him — whether students learn does.
YSU women snap losing streak to Wright State
Freshman Indiya Benjamin scored a career-high 22 points to lead the Penguins.
State finds high absenteeism during Mahoning charter-school visits
Youngstown-area charters had enough absences that auditors are suggesting further investigation
Brown joins Pelini’s YSU coaching staff
Ron Brown this week began his new job as Bo Pelini’s associate head coach and running backs coach at YSU.
YSU committees don’t support college merger
The interim provost can’t see going forward with a concept that department chairmen and women and a majority of faculty in those departments don’t support
Hughes the boss as Blue Devils top Clippers
Western Reserve and Columbiana are now tied atop the ITCL standings.
Mahoning County finances strong, auditor reports
Mahoning County’s sales tax revenues have soared since the bottom of the Great Recession in 2009.
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 7-under par 65 in
DeFilippo unfazed by challenge of guiding Browns' offense
DeFilippo believes he’s ready for the biggest challenge of his career, whether the Browns know who their starting quarterback will be in 2015 or not.
Spirit of Bear is taking its own path
Local high school group Spirit of the Bear is taking its own path and shying away from conformity.
Liberty native is casting director for animated films
Liberty native Lindsay Perlman occupies a unique niche in Hollywood.
Former Nebraska assistant lands at YSU
Brown spent 24 of his 28 years in Lincoln, Neb., on the Cornhuskers’ coaching staff.
Brady, Belichick deny tampering with footballs
The two men most responsible for delivering wins for the New England Patriots both said Thursday they have no explanation for how footballs used to reach the Super Bowl were underinflated by 2 pounds per square inch.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU football adds more recruits
YSU football adds more recruits The Youngstown State football team added two more verbal
Gordon announces ’15 season will be his last
The 43-year-old Gordon announced Thursday that 2015 will be his final season as a full-time driver.
Russell’s 33 points lead Buckeyes over Wildcats
Northwestern’s Tre Demps paid Ohio State’s D’Angelo Russell the ultimate compliment on Thursday night.
YSU diversity breakfast honors Martin Luther King Jr.
The late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. conveyed urgency of the situation of the oppressed, YSU diversity speaker says
METRO DIGEST || Man seeking wounded vet plates going to trial
Going to trial WARREN A Kinsman man accused of falsifying records in order to get license plates
Cincinnati councilman says he’ll run for U.S. Senate next year
Incumbent Republican expects other Democrats to also run
Eastern Gateway to hang banners touting the school’s growth
A city committee wants a plan for permanent signs
Canfield road extension raises concerns for residents
Don Hutchison, Cardinal Joint Fire District chief, stands in front of the emergency road connecting the Westbury Park and Stonebridge developments in Canfield. The middle point of the route is about where the person is standing in the distance. The extension will connect both sides of Timber Run Drive.
Dobbins Elementary hosts annual Polar Express Day
For the second consecutive year, students at Dobbins Elementary School participated in the annual Polar Express Day on Dec. 18, during which they viewed the Polar Express film, drank hot cocoa and bottled water, ate popcorn and Dobbins Principal Michael Daley read the Polar Express book.
Poland library hosts Enjoy the Holly Days event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For the first time, the Poland library hosted an evening
CHS swim and dive team participates at Northeast Aquatic Conference Championship
On Jan. 10, the Canfield swim and dive team travelled to Wooster High School to compete in the
Austintown library offers burlap wreath class
The Austintown library offered area residents a chance to make their own burlap wreath on Dec. 16 with a class taught by Bea Richardson.
Boardman library hosts All About Yarn event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For more than a year, the Boardman library has been
C.H. Campbell students shop at Holiday Workshop
Students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School didn’t have to go far or deal with any traffic to do their holiday shopping thanks to the school’s PTO-sponsored Holiday Workshop Dec. 16-18.
Canfield Sports Briefs
CHS seeking new head coach Canfield High School is currently searching for a head track coach.
YSU students named to President’s List
The following Youngstown State University students from Austintown have been named to the
Hilltop celebrates the holidays
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Hilltop Elementary School got a jump on
Poland Community Briefs
Pigskin Classic to be Jan. 31 The Youngstown Shrine Club will host its 24th annual Pigskin Classic
Poland library hosts new craft project
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Poland library introduced a new craft project on Jan.
Students named to President’s List at Youngstown State University
The following Youngstown State University students from Poland have been named to the President’s
Local restaurant hopes for a fresh start
After opening their Chinese, Japanese and Thai food restaurant under its new name of Koi China Bistro and Sushi Bar, Sheng Dong and his wife Yan, who goes by Jenny, are hoping for a second chance to make their business a success.
Video of police shooting stirs anger
Associated Press BRIDGETON, N.J. A video of police officers confronting and then fatally
Boardman elementary schools host holiday performance
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com First-grade students at West Boulevard and Stadium
Ohio BWC proposes rate cut for employers
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has proposed
NHL All-Stars share stage with Buckeyes
Columbus, Ohio’s capital city, will be the venue for this weekend’s NHL All-Star game festivities.
Adams shoots a ‘hip’ 64 at Humana
Phil Mickelson got most of the attention in his return to competition after a four-month break. Blake Adams got a lot more out of his comeback round.
Area state lawmakers get committee assignments
Committees will consider budget, environment and other issues in new general assembly
newsmakers
newsmakers Aniston responds to Oscar snub LOS ANGELES Yes, Jennifer Aniston would like to
PLYMC trustees
PLYMC trustees YOUNGSTOWN Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County trustees appointed
Let free enterprise bloom
Opinion: The Orange County (Calif.) Register: Even some of those in power in our nation have long recognized
More College basketball
More College basketball No. 2 Virginia 57, Georgia Tech 28 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. Malcolm
oddly enough
oddly enough Irish grandmother busted for possessing cocaine at bingo hall DUBLIN Helen
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Jennifer L. Foor, of 20700 Beach St., Alliance v. Glenn
Canfield Community Briefs
Pigskin Classic to be Jan. 31 The Youngstown Shrine Club will host its 24th annual Pigskin
Obama’s plan for free college will tighten China’s grip on US
Opinion: Obama’s plan for free college will tighten China’s grip on US This letter is in response to two
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Jan. 23, the 23rd day of 2015. There are 342 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges
Meet John Doe 1, 2, 3, 4 in the ‘Oakhill’ case
Opinion: The indictment that details charges of widespread political corruption in Mahoning County featured
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Chita Rivera is 82. Singer Anita Pointer of the Pointer Sisters is 67. Bassist-
Man pleads not guilty to Capitol-attack plot
Associated Press CINCINNATI A man accused of plotting to attack the U.S. Capitol and kill
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., Niles, free clothing
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday West Branch Local school board, 7:45 a.m., high school conference room, 14277
WORLD, BUSINESS DIGEST || Canduct purchases Boardman property
Canduct purchases Boardman property BOARDMAN Canduct Industries Ltd., an Ontario-based company
Ohioans must not tolerate high infant mortality rate
Editorial: The latest statistics on infant mortality in Ohio shock the senses: The Buckeye State ranks 43rd
Huntington earnings up in 4Q
Huntington Bank reports $5 million increase in 4Q earnings despite 1% decrease for the full year
Will taxing the rich save middle class in America?
Opinion: By Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk Tribune News Service President Barack Obama on Tuesday proposed
Obama won’t meet with Netanyahu
Associated Press WASHINGTON Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s planned trip to
Obama goes on offensive in address
Opinion: President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday didn’t contain any surprises, but it did
“Strange Magic,” the animated film co-written and produced by “Star Wars”
“Strange Magic,” the animated film co-written and produced by “Star Wars” mastermind George Lucas,
March For Life
Associated Press WASHINGTON With thousands of abortion protesters swarming the city in their
Austintown Community Briefs
Pigskin Classic to be Jan. 31 The Youngstown Shrine Club will host its 24th annual Pigskin
Iraqi commanders voice frustration
Associated Press BAGHDAD Iraqi commanders heavily dependent on outside support to defeat the
Thursday, January 22 (126 stories)
Youngstown schools showing great progress, superintendent reports
Youngstown schools chief Connie Hathorn thought hard about what he had to do as a leader to move the school district forward.
YSU department heads, faculty reject merger proposals
The idea of a merger of Youngstown State University colleges may be dead before it really got started.
Mahoning financial picture strong, auditor says in final report
Bolstered by soaring sales-tax revenues, the finances of Mahoning County are robust, county Auditor Michael V. Sciortino told the commissioners in his final annual state of the county report.
Air base, Kent Trumbull eyeing joint training complex
Kent State University at Trumbull is developing a multimillion-dollar Public Safety, Security and Environmental Health Institute, a training complex for police and fire, which includes a firing range.
YSU Diversity breakfast speakers urge activism, community
Following recent jury verdicts and protests related to police officer-shootings of blacks, the keynote speaker at Youngstown State University’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Diversity Breakfast urged attendees to continue Dr. King’s work as a drum major for justice.
State finds only fraction of Mahoning charter school students in class
When state auditors showed up unannounced at a Youngstown charter school last October, they found none of the 95 students who were reported to be attending on site.
Friends remember murdered man as good worker, nice guy in crumbling neighborhood
Pierogi Fridays will never be the same at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church without Mike Iwaniuk.
Mahoning deputies update sexual offender database
Mahoning County Sheriff Office deputies recently updated the department’s database of sexual offenders with help of the U.S. Marshals office.
Condoleezza Rice taking over Jeb Bush's education foundation
Condoleezza Rice taking over Jeb Bush's education foundation
Cincy councilman to run for US Senate against Portman
Cincy councilman to run for US Senate against Portman
MLK estate drops lawsuit against King Center over licensing
MLK estate drops lawsuit against King Center over licensing
Jury awards no damages in lawsuit against ex-Pittsburgh Steeler
Jury awards no damages in lawsuit against ex-Pittsburgh Steeler
'Wayfinding' signs design work to begin in Youngstown
'Wayfinding' signs design work to begin in Youngstown
Court hears arguments on Michael Jackson concert promoter lawsuit
Court hears arguments on Michael Jackson concert promoter lawsuit
Pa. mom arrested after newborn is found alive in toilet
Pa. mom arrested after newborn is found alive in toilet
Minor injuries for 2 Cleveland police officers in shooting
Minor injuries for 2 Cleveland police officers in shooting
Yemen president resigns under pressure from rebels
Yemen president resigns under pressure from rebels
Cops: 9-year-old twins left mostly alone for months, parents abroad
Cops: 9-year-old twins left mostly alone for months, parents abroad
Ohio jail looking at how inmate got wrong medicine for weeks
Ohio jail looking at how inmate got wrong medicine for weeks
GOP pushes abortion bill through House after earlier stumble
GOP pushes abortion bill through House after earlier stumble
High-speed chase in Cincy ends with crash, no serious injury
High-speed chase in Cincy ends with crash, no serious injury
Health worker exposed to Ebola released from Omaha hospital
Health worker exposed to Ebola released from Omaha hospital
Spot checks find pupils missing from Ohio charter schools
Spot checks find pupils missing from Ohio charter schools
Man, 46, arrested in sex assault on girl, 14, at Pa. church
Man, 46, arrested in sex assault on girl, 14, at Pa. church
Developer has plans to preserve Westinghouse atom smasher
Developer has plans to preserve Westinghouse atom smasher
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Nate and Kelly (McNab) Riegler of Chicago are announcing the birth of a son on Dec. 6 at
Ohio man set for arraignment on Capitol terror plot
Ohio man set for arraignment on Capitol terror plot
Mahoning commissioners approve funds for upcoming state speech tourney
Mahoning commissioners approve funds for upcoming state speech tourney
Ohio base loses out in competition for new Air Force center
Ohio base loses out in competition for new Air Force center
State wants Ohio inmates' lethal-injection lawsuit thrown out
State wants Ohio inmates' lethal-injection lawsuit thrown out
Cleveland man convicted of 2 eastern Ohio slayings from 1975
Cleveland man convicted of 2 eastern Ohio slayings from 1975
Marchionda to speak at Kiwanis luncheon
Marchionda to speak at Kiwanis luncheon YOUNGSTOWN The public is invited to lunch with the
Disney parks-linked measles outbreak grows to 70 cases
Disney parks-linked measles outbreak grows to 70 cases
Cuyahoga County announces error in property tax bills
Cuyahoga County announces error in property tax bills
LIVE NOW | New Metroparks boss Aaron Young on Vindy Talk Radio
Mill Creek Metroparks' new boss Aaron Young is on Vindy Talk Radio at 10 a.m. today, along with supervising Judge Rusu.
Huntingon Bank reports 4th-quarter earnings of $164M
Huntington Bank reports 4th-quarter earnings of $164M
Today's Youngstown council safety committee meeting canceled
Today's Youngstown council safety committee meeting canceled
Shy of votes, House GOP drops planned vote on abortion bill
Shy of votes, House GOP drops planned vote on abortion bill
'Emergency' TV star speaker for Mahoning fire-rescue, EMS symposium
The 16th annual Mahoning County Fire Chiefs Association Fire-Rescue and EMS Symposium will be Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, 7300 N. Palmyra Road.
Port Authority to weigh financial support for air-base survival
The Western Reserve Port Authority will discuss whether to financially support a local military affairs commission working to avoid closure or reductions at the 910th Airlift Wing
Former Nebraska DE Moss transfers to YSU
Mooney linebacker Jordan Jones has enrolled early at Kentucky.
No charges to be filed in East High bus fatality; dad wants new probe
State patrol reviewed GPS data before decision made
Browns’ new OC hire DeFilippo is a Valley native
The Browns have their sixth offensive coordinator in six years.
Tressel: Retention focus of YSU plan
YSU expects more reductions but President Jim Tressel says he wants to avoid layoffs
Zoldan sues Ice Zone partner
Zoldan is suing Thomas E. Hutch, for monetary damages and breach of contract.
Area teams gear up for annual Fitch wrestling event.
The two-day, 28-team tournament is set for Friday and Saturday at Fitch.
West Side man found dead in his home after Vindy carrier calls police
Had several blunt force injuries to back of head
Last Dream looks to make vision a reality at Rock Off
South Range sophomore Michael Kuhns has been dreaming about the High School Rock Off that takes place annually in Cleveland.
‘Fiddler on the Roof’
‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Stage Left Youth Players will present a youth production of “Fiddler on the
Skowron resurrects his music career
Paul Skowron’s new album took almost two decades to get released.
Harlem Globetrotters coming to Covelli
The Harlem Globetrotters will come to Covelli Centre in Youngstown on Thursday.
Latin dance night at winery
Staff report CANFIELD Loyal Martinez, a Latin dance instructor from Pittsburgh, will be at
Demolition begins at Warren GE Ohio Lamp Plant
Preparation work has begun on the $2.4 million demolition of the 354,000 square foot historic General Electric Ohio Lamp Plant on Dana Street Northeast.
Boardman woman reports assaults by boyfriend, his family
The woman said her boyfriend hurt her — and his relatives then came to her residence and assaulted her in retaliation for his arrest on charges of domestic violence and operating a motor vehicle impaired.
Niles senior center classes benefit the mind and body
Brian Jones, a certified fitness instructor, leads senior citizens in a movement in the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program offered at Niles SCOPE Senior Center.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Man accused of driving stolen Humvee on Alabama road COLUMBIANA, Ala. The vehicle
Choose new crabapple for landscape
Choose new crabapple for landscape ‘Crablandia,’ as it is called, is located in Wooster. This is
Tom “T.K.” Kress of Niles stretches in an arthritis exercise class. The 76-year-old said
Tom “T.K.” Kress of Niles stretches in an arthritis exercise class. The 76-year-old said the
South Range accepting nominations for HOF
South Range accepting nominations for HOF The South Range school district is now accepting
SWD destroy fruit
Q. Last year’s crop of raspberries was ruined by fruit maggots. Is there something I can do to
Best plants for 2015 growing season selected
By BARB DELISIO OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Well, the best plants for the 2015
Defense, re-signing Ben Roethlisberger top priorities for Steelers president
Art Rooney II looks at what’s ahead for the Steelers.
Deer in winter mean deer in spring
Deer in winter mean deer in spring If you notice deer in your yard this time of year, they are
Jewels of exotic flower world easier to grow than you think ORCHIDS
When you get your first orchid, it likely will be in bloom.
Committee established to create South Avenue Business Association
South Avenue Area Neighborhood Development Initiative forms steering committee to create business association
FEEDER FRENZY
FEEDER FRENZY When: Sunday, 2-4 p.m. What: Family-friendly bird count and refreshments inside
More prep basketball
More prep basketball GIRLS Howland 70, Fitch 58 HOWLAND Victoria Rappach dominated 32
Deflated balls are just latest in Belichick’s reputation for guile
It all traces back to a reputation for gamesmanship that blossomed after the three-time Super Bowl winner’s last title in 2004.
German anti-Islam leader resigns after posts, photo
Associated Press BERLIN The leader of a German organization against the perceived “Islamization”
METRO DIGEST || Fire, EMS symposium to feature TV star
Fire, EMS symposium to feature TV star CANFIELD The 16th annual Mahoning County Fire Chiefs
Boehner defies Obama on Iran sanctions, invites Netanyahu
Associated Press WASHINGTON Defying President Barack Obama, House Speaker John Boehner announced
Japan’s Abe trying to free 2 hostages
Japan’s Abe trying to free 2 hostages TOKYO Japan is doing all it can to free two hostages the
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Christina Miller and Aaron Selway, Youngstown, girl, Jan.
Columbiana Co. dog license deadline Jan. 31
Licenses also can be purchased from Columbiana County vendors
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Jan. 22, the 22nd day of 2015. There are 343 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Base to get ‘monster’ $30M computer
Associated Press DAYTON An Ohio Air Force base is getting a “monster” $30 million super computer
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Johnie A. Washington, 46, of 7125 Locust Ave., Unit
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent police activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND Jan.
Wilkerson gets prison term on drug charges
He brought heroin and cocaine into the Mahoning Valley, police said
US, Cuba spar over migration policy
Associated Press HAVANA The United States said Wednesday it dispatched additional ships to the
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Lordstown Village Council Safety Committee, 9 a.m., council chambers, 1455 Salt
Senate Democrats outline legislative priorities
Raising the minimum wage, expanding Medicaid and increasing charter school oversight are on the agenda
FERGUSON, mo., police shooting Official: FBI finishes its civil-rights probe
Associated Press WASHINGTON The FBI has completed its investigation into the police shooting of
Shiite rebels, Yemen’s president reach agreement to end standoff
Associated Press SANAA, YEMEN Shiite rebels holding Yemen’s president captive in his home
Dash-cam video shows shooting
Associated Press BRIDGETON, N.J. With the dashboard camera in their cruiser rolling, police
Trumbull Planning Commission to write new comprehensive plan for Girard
Trumbull Planning Commission to write new comprehensive plan for Girard
WTG
Today Children WOW! After Hours!, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Oh Wow! Children’s Center for Science and
Welfare state is exploding
Opinion: WASHINGTON America’s national character will have to be changed if progressives are going to
Palestinians’ decision to join the ICC is worthy of support
Opinion: By Kenneth Roth Los Angeles Times The Israel exception to Western governments’ human rights
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “2Real4U,SDRq a new Christian drama series, will be shot in the Youngstown
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Boy Next Door (R) A high-school teacher coping with a failed marriage and
Robbery charge
Robbery charge BOARDMAN A 15-year-old faces a felony robbery charge after police said he
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: Steve
Lew slams door on efforts to lower top individual tax rate
Associated Press WASHINGTON Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew dismissed efforts in Congress to
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS CBS zaps its rivals NEW YORK Except for CBS, the broadcast networks mostly closed
Overturn Citizens United
Opinion: By Brian Gilmore Tribune News Service Five years after the Citizens United decision, it is time
Nearly 3M gallons of brine spill in ND
Associated Press Nearly 3 million gallons of saltwater generated by oil drilling have leaked from
Microsoft shows off Windows 10 and its new 3-D gadget HoloLens
Associated Press REDMOND, WASH. Microsoft on Wednesday took the wraps off a new version of
Radio show smoothing out evenings
Local adult-urban radio station “Hot Jamz” 1570 AM WHTX has added the “The Quiet Storm With Lenny Green” to its lineup.
Saudis should spare the rod
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: A blogger in Saudi Arabia who was convicted of insulting Islam and sentenced to
“The Taste” (8 p.m., ABC): The third-season winner is named.
“The Taste” (8 p.m., ABC): The third-season winner is named. “Backstrom” (9 p.m., Fox): Rainn
American Express to cut 4,000+ jobs
American Express to cut 4,000+ jobs NEW YORK American Express said Wednesday it plans to cut
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Immigration has been a great strength for America
Opinion: By Robert P. GEORGE The Philadelphia Inquirer How do immigrants become Americans? It goes
Obama should appoint a panel to work on reforming tax code
Editorial: President Barack Obama, in his first State of the Union address to a Republican-controlled
Wednesday, January 21 (119 stories)
Zoldan sues Ice Zone partner in wake of foreclosure notice
Bruce J. Zoldan, co-owner of the Ice Zone, has filed a lawsuit in the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas against his business partner, Thomas E. Hutch, for monetary damages and breach of contract.
Dad of East freshman killed by bus wants new investigation after charges denied
Police will not file charges against a city school-bus driver involved in a November accident in which an East High School freshman was killed.
Tressel aims to avoid layoffs amid budget blues
As Youngstown State University’s battle with financial challenges continues, President Jim Tressel says his goal is to avoid personnel layoffs.
Port Authority weighs support of commission to preserve Youngstown air base
The Western Reserve Port Authority will discuss next month whether to financially support a local military affairs commission that will work full-time to avoid closure or reductions at the 910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown Air Reserve Station.
Prep work started in Warren for historic GE plant demolition
Preparation work has begun on the $2.4 million demolition of the 354,000 square foot historic General Electric Ohio Lamp Plant on Dana Street Northeast.
Poland council continues talks on Sheridan sidewalk
Village council members continued plans at a meeting Tuesday night to put in a new sidewalk on Sheridan Road.
Woman treated after 2 domestic attacks, Boardman police say
A woman reported to township police that between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, her boyfriend hurt her — and his relatives then came to her residence and assaulted her in retaliation for his arrest.
Youngstown council delays vots on whistlerblowers, bullying, cellphones
City council postponed votes on creating policies to protect whistle-blowers, address violence and bullying in the workplace and the improper use of city cellphones and computers.
Youngstown council postpones action on several items
Youngstown council postpones action on several items
Govt. closer to goal of 9.1M enrolled under health law
Govt. closer to goal of 9.1M enrolled under health law
NY man gets prison term for bringing drugs to Mahoning Valley
NY man gets prison term for bringing drugs to Mahoning Valley
Video shows man shot by New Jersey police raising his hands
Video shows man shot by New Jersey police raising his hands
Texas boy, 13, pleads guilty to killing brother and father
Texas boy, 13, pleads guilty to killing brother and father
Fleeing suspect drives right into Ohio prison's parking lot
Fleeing suspect drives right into Ohio prison's parking lot
Abortion foes push new bills in Congress and the states
Abortion foes push new bills in Congress and the states
UPDATE | No charges in Nov. 12 East High bus fatal accident
UPDATE | No charges in Nov. 12 East High bus fatal accident
Newtown to vote on razing home of gunman in school massacre
Newtown to vote on razing home of gunman in school massacre
Pa. man, 77, gets 4 months for aiding son's escape plan
Pa. man, 77, gets 4 months for aiding son's escape plan
Jailed Virginia lawmaker charged with forgery, perjury
Jailed Virginia lawmaker charged with forgery, perjury
Jan. 31 is deadline for dog license purchases in Columbiana County
Jan. 31 is deadline for dog license purchases in Columbiana County
Jury selection resumes in Colorado theater shooting
Jury selection resumes in Colorado theater shooting
Senate panel backs bill to lower suicide rates among vets
Senate panel backs bill to lower suicide rates among vets
Youngstown native tapped as Browns offensive coordinator
Youngstown native tapped as Browns offensive coordinator
Video shows man shot by NJ police raising his hands
Video shows man shot by NJ police raising his hands
Man accused of setting classmate’s clothing on fire
Man accused of setting classmate’s clothing on fire
Ohio mom whose kids died in fire sentenced on drug charges
Ohio mom whose kids died in fire sentenced on drug charges
AP: Family of man killed in Tracy Morgan crash settles lawsuit
Family of man killed in Tracy Morgan crash settles lawsuit
Coroner: OSU athlete's death will be ruled a suicide
Coroner: OSU athlete's death will be ruled a suicide
Grand jury: Pennsylvania attorney general could face charges
Grand jury: Pennsylvania attorney general could face charges
Thousands in equipment stolen from Vinylume in Austintown
Thousands in equipment stolen from Vinylume in Austintown
Youngstown teen suspect in theft from Boardman store
Youngstown teen suspect in theft from Boardman store
Investigation continues into deadly Ohio overpass accident
Investigation continues into deadly Ohio overpass accident
Committee established to create South Avenue Business Association
Committee established to create South Avenue Business Association
UPDATE | Elderly man found dead on Youngstown's West Side
Elderly man found dead on Youngstown's West Side
Boehner invites Israeli leader to address Congress on Iran
Boehner invites Israeli leader to address Congress on Iran
Health department confirms 15 Pittsburgh-area flu deaths
Health department confirms 15 Pittsburgh-area flu deaths
Prep work underway for Warren GE plant's demolition
Prep work underway for Warren GE plant's demolition
Trumbull planning commission to update Girard's comprehensive plan
Trumbull planning commission to update Girard's comprehensive plan
Yemeni rebels hold president 'captive' at his house
Yemeni rebels hold president 'captive' at his house
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Donated coats will be given out
Donated coats will be given out YOUNGSTOWN The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley will make
Man gets 15 years to life for murder
Michael Brown pleaded guilty and was sentenced in the July 25, 2013, murder of Daniel Watkins.
State, local reps react to Obama’s address
The president struck a nerve with some when he said he wanted to work with Congress.
Mercy Health-Youngstown offers free sign-up help in Youngstown, Boardman, Warren
Help sites in Mahoning, Columbiana, Trumbull, Ashtabula counties
Gregory Brewer pleads guilty to Warren aggravated murder and gets 20 years to life
Gregory S. Brewer, 50, apparently entered the home of Dominic Bufano, 55, last Aug. 21 on friendly terms, but left as Bufano’s killer.
Heinenon’s OT free throws lift Boardman
The Spartans got what coach Pat Birch called a “program win” by beating Canfield.
Covelli showcase offers busy weekend of basketball
Lariccia’s ‘See Them Rise’ has Canfield, Poland and Struthers playing
Youngstown council to consider creating a whistle-blower policy
Will also look at a policy to address violence and bullying in the workplace
Mooney students’ rally supports fire principal
About 100 Cardinal Mooney students rallied in front of the school before class Tuesday, showing support for John Young who was ousted last week
Doug Franklin, Warren mayor, to run for re-election to a second term
The city’s first black mayor will run for re-election to a second term this year.
Foreclosure lawsuit filed against Ice Zone
PNC Bank says more than $1.7 million is owed on the property.
Networks make unequal progress, report shows Diversity on TV
By DAVID BAUDER, LYNN ELBER and FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writers Kenya Barris, creator of
School officials discuss ‘realignment’ plan
By JORDYN GRZELEWSKI jgrzelewski@vindy.com POLAND School district officials plan to close two
Les Cochran’s book hits Kindle best seller list
The first book in former YSU President Les Cochran’s trilogy cracks Kindle best seller list
’Backstrom’ role worth second look for actor
By Rick Bentley The Fresno Bee (TNS) PASADENA, Calf. Rainn Wilson’s initial reaction to the TV
The top-five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office-gross per city. Includes the average
The top-five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office-gross per city. Includes the average
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Emilie Lipp and Brian Buckley, East Palestine, boy, Jan.
W.Va., Noble work on deal for drilling under river
Associated Press MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. West Virginia is expected to receive nearly $6 million from
Embrace childhood with fun and flavors of winter
Family Features As a kid, the winter season was always a special time of year filled with snow
U.S. Attorney files 167 gun indictments
Of 167 gun indictments filed by the U.S. Attorney in 2014 in northern Ohio, 34 were from the Youngstown office.
Police charge man
Police charge man YOUNGSTOWN City police charged a Youngstown man with cultivation of marijuana
Butternut squash and pasta are a sweet and savory pairing
By Jill Wendholt Silva The Kansas City Star In recent years, American chefs have become fond of
Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes By Rae Hruby 1pound ground beef 1cup onion, diced 1cup green, red or yellow bell
Winery of the month: Jed Steele
Winery of the month: Jed Steele The man who was responsible for the success of Kendall Jackson
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., commissioner’s hearing room, county
Campbell teacher case investigated by state agency
The Campbell Memorial High School teacher is on paid leave; investigation ongoing
MAHONING COUNTY courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Pacific Union Financial LLC v. Sharry L. Smart et al,
Group's amendment would legalize marijuana use in Ohio
One of five testing sites would be located in Mahoning County
Two get prison time in heroin case
A federal judge gave five-year and 46-month prison terms to two Youngstown area men in a heroin-dealing case.
Woman found dead outside Ohio facility
Associated Press SAGAMORE HILLS, Ohio Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the
Cavs’ Blatt still beloved in Israel
Although Blatt’s team is struggling, Israeli basketball fans are sticking behind him.
2 juveniles arrested
2 juveniles arrested CAMPBELL Two juveniles who do not attend Campbell Schools were arrested on
Some potential jurors in Boston case say they could be impartial
Associated Press BOSTON As jury selection resumed Tuesday in the highly anticipated terror trial
Rebels shell home of leader of Yemen
Associated Press SANAA, Yemen Shiite rebels shelled the residence of Yemen’s leader and swept
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to
Gas price up, but down from last year
Gas price up, but down from last year YOUNGSTOWN Northeast Ohio’s gas increased by 1 cent this
District buys site for potential new complex
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA The Mathews Local School District has purchased the
Big second half helps Poland roll
Tate Duarte scored 18 points for the Bulldogs, who beat Howland 82-51.
Last week’s poll results
Last week’s poll results Results of last week’s poll conducted by the Burger Guyz show that a
Construction collapse kills 1, forces I-75 closure
Associated Press CINCINNATI Tons of concrete and steel covered the southbound lanes of a major
Police urged to engage minority communities
Associated Press CLEVELAND Police must demonstrate a commitment to directly engage the people
High school basketball roundup
A roundup of Tuesday’s boys basketball games from around the Mahoning Valley.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Tourists get photo of Stallone on ‘Rocky’ steps PHILADELPHIA A group of tourists
US under scrutiny in Europe
Opinion: By Ann Jones Los Angeles Times OSLO, Norway In my long nomadic life, I’ve been to both poles
Bishop Murry offers insights, credibility to panel on policing
Editorial: Too often over the years, leaders from presidents on down have conjured up fanciful-sounding task
Let’s hope Paterno heard ‘good news’
Opinion: By Christine M. FLOWERS Philadelphia Daily News I hope there’s a wire service in the afterlife.
GOP targets Social Security
Opinion: By Mike Ervin Tribune News Service The GOP has a fresh strategy to attack Social Security:
Is Nigeria weak on terrorists?
Opinion: The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer: France wasn’t the only nation under attack from brutal Islamic
Next big health care shift is coming
Opinion: By Christopher Flavelle Bloomberg News The next big shift is coming in U.S. health care, and
‘Serial’ fails to search for truth
Opinion: “Free Adnan” T-shirts are now for sale in support of a Maryland man serving life for killing his
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 27.15 -0.05 Avalon
Jury selection begins in Colo. theater-shooting trial
Associated Press CENTENNIAL, Colo. The first time James Holmes appeared in court, he wore
Going on offense
President seeks to help middle class Associated Press WASHINGTON Refusing to bend to the new
La Salle’s Larkin commits to YSU
La Salle’s Larkin commits to YSU YOUNGSTOWN Cincinnati La Salle senior cornerback Avery Larkin
Tuesday, January 20 (101 stories)
Case involving Campbell teacher under investigation
Case involving Campbell teacher under investigation
Poland school officials mull closing two buildings
Poland school officials mull closing two buildings
Mercy Health offers free health insurance assistance
Mercy Health offers free healthy insurance assistance
Transcript of President Obama's State of the Union address
Transcript of Obama's State of the Union address
Surplus food giveaway is Thursday at New Bethel Baptist Church
Surplus food giveaway is Thursday at New Bethel Baptist Church
Jet fuel is cheaper, but don't expect lower airfares anytime soon
Jet fuel is cheaper, but don't expect lower airfares anytime soon
Struthers parents invited to Thursday session on education standards
Struthers parents invited to Thursday session on education standards
Ex-college VP gets 15 months for $228K gift card fraud
Ex-college VP gets 15 months for $228K gift card fraud
Liberty trustees set special meeting for Wednesday
Liberty trustee set special meeting for Wednesday
Man sentenced after pleading guilty to 2013 slaying
Man sentenced after pleading guilty to 2013 slaying
Indonesia: AirAsia plane climbed too fast, then disappeared
Indonesia: AirAsia plane climbed too fast, then disappeared
Tom Wolf to be sworn in as Pennsylvania’s 47th governor
Tom Wolf to be sworn in as Pennsylvania’s 47th governor
Yemeni president’s home ’under attack’ by Houthis, minister says
Yemeni president’s home ’under attack’ by Houthis, minister says
Cancer-causing agent detected in Montana water after pipeline spill
Cancer-causing agent detected in water after pipeline spill
Free coats available Wednesday to needy
The Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley is making donated coats available free to the public on Wednesday
Mooney students protest principal's firing
About 100 Cardinal Mooney High School students, wearing "Forever Young" T-shirts and chanting, marched in front of the school this morning to support their former principal.
REUNIONS
Austintown-Fitch High School Class of 1973 will have its 60th birthday party Aug. 29 at the Mahoning
Church will host Chili Cook-Off
Church will host Chili Cook-Off BOARDMAN Boardman United Methodist Church will host the 5th
Museum to present 'Picturing People' exhibit
An exhibition of photographs by Dawoud Bey will open Thursday at the McDonough Museum of Modern Art.
New moms learn about their babies’ health
The Associated Neighborhood Centers presents the Citywide Baby Shower every year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
New Music Guild offers 2 concerts by piano, flute duo
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The New Music Guild will present free concerts by Amy Williams and
Local, state officials attack infant deaths
Ohio Institute for Equity in Birth Outcomes is a plan to reduce the state's high infant-mortality rates
Tressel pleased by downtown’s resurgence
YSU president says athletic budget won’t be increased anytime soon
Mill Creek Park is a winter wonderland
Mill Creek Park features spectacular ice formations, sledding and cross-country skiing.
CANFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Girls 1,000-point scorers
2,114 — Jenny Kulics, 1989-92 1,479 — Sabrina Mangapora, 2009-13 1,418 — Kate Popovec, 2004-08
Sedentary behavior trumps fat as a killer, study finds TIME TO MOVE
By Melissa Healy Los Angeles Times If you had but one New Year’s resolution to keep, maybe it
THE TINKEY FILE | Achievements at Canfield
Freshman Team Record: 17-8 (Division II, Regional semifinal) Points Scored: 187. Honors: All-
prep sports at a glance
MONDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL OHIO SCORES Canal Winchester Harvest Prep 68, Whitehall-
oddly enough
oddly enough Small dog missing in Idaho car theft is safe BOISE, Idaho Minnie the miniature
Cutting out coffee dries out sweaty feet
Q. You have occasionally written about excessively sweaty feet. I had this problem for years, but it
Medical director named
Medical director named AKRON A native of Poland, Dr. Gregory Benson has been named medical
MYCAP seminar
MYCAP seminar YOUNGSTOWN Beatitude House, in collaboration with the Mahoning-Youngstown
Study: Workaholics are more likely to drink
By Karen Kaplan Los Angeles Times A long workweek may drive you to drink, new research shows.
GIRLS BASKETBALL | Monday’s games
Columbiana 70, Crestview 42 COLUMBIANA Baylie Mook scored 34 points to lead the Clippers
Ursuline ranked 10th in AP poll
Ursuline ranked 10th in AP poll YOUNGSTOWN The Ursuline High School boys basketball team is
Meditation What’s planned
Bella Nitesh Spiritual Arts and Education Center, 837 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman, is hosting
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. | In his own words
“If the white mobs of Little Rock choose to be un-Christian and disgracefully barbaric in their
After 20 years, Ursuline principal will retire
Ursuline Principal Patricia Fleming will remain involved at the school, the board chairman says
South Range student to work in U.S. Senate starting today
Senate Page program goes back decades, only 30 in country are selected
Paula Poundstone, comedian, to perform at DeYor
Comedian Paula Poundstone will perform Feb. 27 at DeYor Performing Arts Center
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 20, the 20th day of 2015. There are 345 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
On MLK Day, roll up sleeves and go to work for social justice
Editorial: On MLK Day, roll up sleeves and go to work for social justice “Our goal is to create a beloved
Equal access battle rages
Opinion: By Orson Aguilar Tribune News Service A hundred years ago, a communications revolution began.
Obama should visit the Valley to view his 2-year college plan
Editorial: Shortly after President Barack Obama unveiled his community-college initiative, we urged Republicans
democratic party Decision looms for convention site
Associated Press WASHINGTON For Democrats, New York would offer a diverse tableau in liberal
A look back at goals fulfilled and denied
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama used his last State of the Union to declare
Cheap oil means change in US that’s wide-ranging
Associated Press WASHINGTON Cheap oil doesn’t only mean cheaper gas in the tank. It means that a
mill creek park
Winter activities Mill Creek Park is a winter wonderland for those who drive or hike through it,
Culture wars rule the day
Opinion: By Ben Barber Tribune News Service Surprise. This is not the world we thought we’d leave our
Death-row inmates seek to stop March start of lethal-injection law
Associated Press COLUMBUS Four death-row inmates who are suing Ohio officials over a new state
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘American Sniper’ astounds with $105.3M NEW YORK Clint Eastwood’s R-rated Iraq War
Dairy industry braces for bust after 2014 boom
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. Milk sales set records in 2014, but plummeting prices are forcing
Force the banks to educate the public on their products
Opinion: By Lauren E. WILLIS and THERESA AMATO Los Angeles Times Dozens of entities are devoted to
Coffee-cup cartoons captivate customers
Associated Press COLUMBUS Judged by his creations, the Bexley artist behind the wry Sharpie
Social services Cuyahoga County offers returns on investments
Associated Press CLEVELAND The government would pay charitable organizations a small return on
UN condemns Boko Haram attacks
UN condemns Boko Haram attacks UNITED NATIONS The U.N. Security Council condemned the recent
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v The Front Bottoms: Tonight on
Keystone’s future up in the air
Opinion: The U.S. Senate launched its first great debate of 2015 last week, on the proposed Keystone XL
Time with mayor
Time with mayor YOUNGSTOWN The monthly “Five Minutes with the Mayor” will take place today,
German anti-Islam group: We won’t be silenced
Associated Press DRESDEN, Germany A German group protesting what it calls “the Islamization of
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council Park and Recreation committee, 6:15 p.m., municipal
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Cathy G. Tewksbury, of 346 E. Indiana Ave., Sebring v.
Not time to give up on Bakken
Opinion: Minot (N.D.) Daily News: It didn’t take long for Watford City’s Alco store to be repurposed. Home of
Possible relationship between student, teacher investigated
A Campbell teacher was placed on leave Friday amid allegations of a possible inappropriate relationship with a student
yemen Troops battle Shiite rebels
Associated Press SANAA, Yemen Yemen’s U.S.-backed leadership came under serious threat Monday as
MLK’s legacy honored across US
Associated Press ATLANTA Speakers honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at his spiritual home
Kasich calls on Ohioans to take initiative on issues
Kasich calls on Ohioans to take initiative on issues
Monday, January 19 (65 stories)
Award-winning comedian Paula Poundstone coming to DeYor
Award-winning comedian Paula Poundstone coming to DeYor
Campbell teacher on leave after alleged inappropriate relationship
Campbell teacher on leave after alleged inappropriate relationship
Intense clashes near the presidential palace in Yemen
Intense clashes near the presidential palace in Yemen
WORTH A LOOK
BINGO/Card PARTIES Holy Apostles Parish and the Daughters of Sts. Peter & Paul Church will host a
Garden club schedules seminar
Garden club schedules seminar YOUNGSTOWN Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown will have its 10th
Williamson College’s accreditation extended
YSU Williamson College of Business Administration sees its accreditation extended
Howland’s Moody blends academics, football at Harvard
Defensive lineman hopes for another championship as a senior
Lowellville schools approve Bring Your Own Technology policy
Lowellville schools approve Bring Your Own Technology policy
The gas caused more U.S. fatalities in 2014 than carbon monoxide, fires and handguns combined.
Half of Ohio homes have elevated radon levels
City schools address highlights success
The State of the Youngstown School District address will be Thursday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Banquet Hall
Local infant-mortality rates worse in nation
First of a two-part series By KEITH BAKER, AMANDA TONOLi, and BRANDON PARK
Police chief dies; served more than 30 years
Staff report WEATHERSFIELD Joseph P. Consiglio, who served for more than 30 years with the
Luke Ashlocke goes for the comedy knockout
When comedian Luke Ashlocke is on stage, he can’t help but take the same approach as a boxer looking to defeat an opponent.
In addition to “Selma,” which is now in theaters, here are five movies about civil
In addition to “Selma,” which is now in theaters, here are five movies about civil rights that are
KEEPING IT REAL?
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK After Stephen Hawking privately screened “The Theory of
MLK commemorative celebration featured singing, praying and challenges
Several hundred people gathered at Tabernacle Baptist Church for the event.
Penguins fall to Ohio State
Penguins fall to Ohio State COLUMBUS The Youngstown State men’s tennis team opened its spring
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a par 70 in the
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Poland Township trustees, 5 p.m., government center, 3339 Dobbins Road.
Winfrey, hundreds of others march across historic bridge
Associated Press SELMA, Ala. Oprah Winfrey, fellow actors from the movie “Selma” and hundreds
Five earn newest master’s at YSU
Five students earned their master’s degrees in interdisciplinary communication, YSU’s newest
Right to Life plans downtown vigil
Right to Life plans downtown vigil YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Right to Life is hosting a prayer
Selma’s youngest marcher shares memories
Associated Press NEW YORK “Steady, loving confrontation.” Those were the first words Lynda
Lowellville schools host luncheon for seniors
Senior citizens in Lowellville invited to luncheon hosted by local school district
Ohio community recovers time capsule lost after demolition
Associated Press MARYSVILLE, Ohio A central Ohio community is celebrating the recovery of a
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Joel L. Phipps, 58, of 977 Sodom Hutchings Road,
Top 25 college basketball Sunday’s women’s games
No 2. Connecticut 92, USF 50 STORRS, CONN. Moriah Jefferson scored 15 points and added seven
newsmakers
newsmakers FX orders pilot with Adlon of ‘Louie’ PASADENA, Calif. Pamela Adlon, a co-star with
W.Va. college-going rate drops over past 5 years
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. A state report says West Virginia’s college-going rate has
YEARS AGO
Today is Monday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2015. There are 346 days left in the year. This is the
INFANT DEATHS | A series
INFANT DEATHS | A series Today: A look at the problems associated with infant mortality.
Halo n' Stitches can bring a smile to your face
STORY & PHOTOS By KATIE RICKMAN photo@vindy.com BOARDMAN Tracie Fellows’ Boardman home is
CBS, NFL extend prime-time deal for Thursday night package in 2015
Network gets eight games while NFL Networks gets other eight
Shots fired near Biden’s home
Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. Multiple gunshots were fired from a vehicle near the Delaware
MLK events IN THE VALLEY
MLK events IN THE VALLEY Events are planned to celebrate the life and work of the Rev. Dr. Martin
LOTTERY
LOTTERY Saturday drawings Powerball15-16-23-27-36 Red Ball9 Jackpot in Wednesday’s Powerball
Associated Press
Associated Press ALTON KUPRI, Iraq The Islamic State group released about 200 Yazidis held for
Malone’s online degrees make list
U.S. News & World Report lists Malone University’s online program as one of the top
Multicar pileups claim 4 lives in Pa.
Multicar pileups claim 4 lives in Pa. PHILADELPHIA Several multicar crashes — including one
Teens sought in crime spree captured in Fla.
Associated Press Two teenage Kentucky sweethearts suspected in a crime spree of stolen vehicles
today’s Entries
today’s Entries Post Time: 12:45PM RACE 1 $6,500, 3 yo’s & up, 1M 70Y, CLM $4,000 1 Candy
KING HOLIdAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today for Martin
Ohio towns plan Day of Service for MLK holiday
Staff and wire report COLUMBUS Many communities in Ohio — including Youngstown — will take part
YSU honor society recognized for merit
YSU Phi Kappa Phi chapter one of only 24 named Chapter of Merit
Associated Press
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama is turning to his biggest television audience
Pump up the gas tax — now
Opinion: Miami Herald: When last we suggested back in summer that raising the fuel tax was a good idea, the
Mitt’s third run would not charm
Opinion: WASHINGTON After his third loss, in 1908, as the Democratic presidential nominee, William
Common sense on cannabis
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Until recent years, marijuana prohibitionists have been able to
King’s fair housing legacy must be protected, extended
Opinion: By Sherrilyn Ifill Tribune News Service In 1966, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a march through
While servers seek raises, owners defend tip system
Associated Press NEW YORK In more than a decade slinging drinks, bartender Autumn Alston has
Damage from Citizens United just beginning to be felt
Opinion: By Amanda Hollis-Brusky Los Angeles Times Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission turns 5
‘Selma’ is a fitting tribute
Opinion: By Darryl Lorenzo Wellington Tribune News Service On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a new
Sunday, January 18 (82 stories)
Man arrested in stabbing death of Ohio woman, 60, in wheelchair today
He's been charged with murder and assault
MLK Day activities Monday in the Mahoning Valley: workshop, day of service
A breakfast is planned Thursday at YSU
Infant mortality rates in Ohio, Mahoning Valley among highest in US
The rate is even higher for African-American babies
Courtney Walter | Matthew Shilling
HILLIARD, OHIO Courtney Walter of Dublin, Ohio, and Matthew Shilling of Columbus exchanged vows
Sarah Bender | Townsend Smith
HUBBARD Sarah Jane Bender and Townsend Emerson Smith were united in marriage in a 4:30 p.m.
Miss Scarsella, Mr. Friend set July 25 wedding
Richard Scarsella and Debra Mettee of Boardman, the parents of Natalie Scarsella of New Albany, Ohio, are announcing her engagement to Alex Friend, son of James and Jill Friend, all of New Albany.
Rech-Sueto engagement is announced
LORDSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Rech of Lordstown are announcing that their daughter, Megan Allyne
Emily Grdina, Jonathan Elias to wed Feb. 14
NEW MIDDLETOWN Scott and Kae Grdina are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of their
Miladore-Monty wedding day planned in May
CANFIELD Drs. Michael and Dianne Miladore of Canfield are announcing the engagement and upcoming
Valerie Grate and Dominic Williams plan to wed
COLUMBIANA C. Sam and Debbie Grate of Columbiana are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SOCIETY || Jan. 18, 2015
‘Arcadia’ to be topic of discussion group SALEM Salem Public Library Adult Book Discussion Group
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP Chapter 4611 East will meet Wednesday at St. Augustine Episcopal Church, 614 Parmelee Ave.,
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will discuss the programs planned for 2015. The hostess will be Theresa Cicuto.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., has planned the following for the week of Jan.
Hall of Famer visits Valley to raise funds for Penguins
Fresh off his first National League MVP award in 1970, Johnny Bench returned to his hometown of Binger, Okla. — population 661 — for his five-year high school reunion.
Valentines for Vinnie Benefit to assist 9-year-old with throat cancer
Family needs help with expenses
Ohio casino revenues down for last quarter of 2014
With the last of seven Ohio racinos not having opened until late last year, it’s too soon to make consistent comparisons concerning the public’s gambling behavior, casino control spokeswoman says.
Mahoning mental-health board makes better meds available to inmates
Success of Medicaid expansion freed up funds for effort
Puskas: YSU president remains expert on best of college football
Hall of Famer predicted Buckeyes’ romp over Ducks
Father Balasko mixes humor, memories in lecture
Even though he spent much of his early Catholic school years in the dark of cloakrooms, the Rev. George Balasko went on to have a long and distinguished career in the ministry.
Wolford hired by 49ers
The former YSU coach will be an assistant offensive line coach in San Francisco.
Trumbull prosecutor opposes release of Melnicks' attacker
Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins is opposing the potential move of inmate Christopher W. Daniel to transitional control, which could release him into society later this year.
More than 150 at Scouts' Klondike Derby
When it came to the “Limbo Rock” and handling a limbo stick, Chubby Checker sang and popularized the lyrics.
Feelings mixed on Penn State
Opinions are split on decision to restore wins, lift sanctions from Sandusky scandal
YSU slide continues against Cleveland State
Trey Lewis helped the Vikings overwhelm the Penguins at Beeghly Center.
Eagle Watch Day is Jan. 31 in Pa.
Sponsors include U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pennsylvania Game Commission
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a six-under 64 in the
METRO DIGEST || Federal charges over gun purchase
Charged in gun buy WARREN A Warren man and woman are each facing a federal charge accusing them
1995: Youngstown's year of carnage
The year 1995 ranks as the deadliest in Youngstown history with 68 homicides. Above, an ambulance crew leaves Watt and Elk streets with the body of Carter Stewart, who was shot in the head Aug. 22, 1995.
1995 by the numbers
1995 by the numbers Some of the numbers associated with homicides in Youngstown in 1995, when 68
Pope braves storm as he comforts typhoon victims
Associated Press TACLOBAN, Philippines Pope Francis braved an approaching tropical storm
Lessening our kerfuffle
Opinion: Winning a championship is difficult. Repeating as champs is even more so. Someone smart pointed
The conservation district will help participants learn the new farm regulations
The conservation district will help participants learn the new farm regulations
Area bowling league scores
Amron Lanes Double Duo’s — Men: Jim Diver 266-247-194-707, Carl Cramer Jr. 268-227-205-700, Carl
2 Mounties wounded in casino shooting
Associated Press ST. ALBERT, Alberta Two Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers were seriously
newsmakers
newsmakers Film academy chief responds to criticism LOS ANGELES Responding for the first time
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
KING HOLIdAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Obama previews some guests for State of the Union speech
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama will have some special guests in the audience
Terror suspects held in Greece
Associated Press BRUSSELS With Europe on edge, soldiers fanned out to guard possible terror
Two Ohio teens charged in fatal shooting of man
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD Authorities have charged two teenagers in the fatal shooting of a
METRO DIGEST || Nominate senior citizens for hall of fame
Saturday morning power outage POLAND Residents were without power for a time early Saturday.
Reality check on drugs, crime
Editorial: One tangible barometer of the direct link between drug abuse and criminal activity in our community
LIMELIGHTS & CAREER PATHS
REALTY Five agents with Real Living Volpini Realty Group were awarded the Ohio Association of
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jacqueline Kather, East Palestine, girl, Jan. 16. Eric
Tressel to speak at Curbstone luncheon
Tressel to speak at Curbstone luncheon AUSTINTOWN Youngstown State University president Jim
birthdays
birthdays Singer-songwriter Bobby Goldsboro is 74. Comedian-singer Brett Hudson of the Hudson
Youngstown needs a riverfront park
Opinion: By Nektarios Kasamias Special to The Vindicator This past summer, I visited Denver. The city
Some tidbits about the Oscar nominations, which were revealed last week:
Some tidbits about the Oscar nominations, which were revealed last week: v Eight is enough: For
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Jan. 11
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “All the Light We Cannot See,” by Anthony Doerr (Scribner) 2. “Gray
ACLU: Schools should restrain students less
Associated Press COLUMBUS The number of times children were secluded or restrained in Ohio’s
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Cardinal Joint Fire District board of trustees, 6 p.m., station 1, 104 Lisbon St.,
High School basketball results
BOYS Ursuline 58, Canton Cent. Catholic 48 YOUNGSTOWN Mark Hughes scored 11 of his team high
Clinton, Romney offer signs ’16 will be about economy
Associated Press CORONADO, Calif. Not yet in the presidential race, Hillary Rodham Clinton and
The upside — and downside — of outpatient surgery
The death of Joan Rivers last fall after a common procedure to examine her digestive tract has
‘No-panhandling’ sign offends man
Associated Press WHITEHALL, Ohio He first noticed the no-panhandling sign because of the guy
2 dead, 1 wounded in Fla. mall shooting
2 dead, 1 wounded in Fla. mall shooting MELBOURNE, Fla. A Florida man had “several pockets full
Ohio owes it to most vulnerable to renew expansion of Medicaid
Opinion: Ohio owes it to most vulnerable to renew expansion of Medicaid Under Gov. John Kasich’s
ATHENA Forum
ATHENA Forum BOARDMAN The ATHENA Committee of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will host
Youngstown faces uncertainty as a result of revenue shortfalls
Editorial: Almost a year to this date, we advised the new mayor of Youngstown, John A. McNally, to be
Football fans welcome
Associated Press PHOENIX The last time the Super Bowl took place in Arizona, in 2008, Phoenix
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2015. There are 347 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
columbiana, TRUMBULL COUNTY courts
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Bank of America v. Christopher McCartney, money.
Which home trends will stick around for 2015?
By Cynthia Billhartz Gregorian The Kansas City Star (TNS) Decor, like fashion, is cyclical. That
New ship offers luxury suite
New ship offers luxury suite NEW YORK A new luxury cruise ship debuting in 2016 will have one of
Ease up on your Facebook copyright declarations
As social media hoaxes go, this one is fairly tame, and it’s not the first time we’ve seen it.
Mrs. Hagan bites hand that fed her
Opinion: It has been an inauspicious beginning for Michele Lepore-Hagan as the state representative from
Saturday, January 17 (78 stories)
Youngstown detective: When going gets rough, criminals ask for 'Mom'
City police Detective Sgt. Jose Morales has investigated some of the grisliest murders in the city’s history and has been around some of its most hardened criminals.
Money will provide better mental health meds to keep Mahoning inmates stabilized
The Mahoning County Mental Health Board has allocated $30,000 through June 30 to pay for psychotropic medications to maintain continuity of care for inmates at the Mahoning County Justice Center with mental-health diagnoses.
150-plus Scouts, 50 leaders enoy 'Polar Beach Blast' at annual event
When it came to the “Limbo Rock” and handling a limbo stick, Chubby Checker sang and popularized the lyrics.
Struthers priest shares memoriesof his life with McGuffey society
Even though he spent much of his early Catholic school years in the dark of cloakrooms, the Rev. George Balasko went on to have a long and distinguished career in the ministry.
SOCIETY || Jan. 17, 2015
Stambaugh Pillars plan annual meeting YOUNGSTOWN Stambaugh Pillars will have their annual
Report: Eric Wolford to become 49ers' OL coach
FootballScoop.com is reporting former Youngstown State football Eric Wolford will be the San Francisco 49ers' offensive line coach.
Applications sought for Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
Applications sought for 2015 Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
Tickets on sale for Father-Daughter Princess Dance at Boardman Park
Tickets on sale for Father-Daughter Princess Dance at Boardman Park
Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge is Jan. 24 in Mosquito Lake
Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge set for Jan. 24
Mangapora’s 24 powers Cardinals over AAC rival Tigers
Thanks to a 16-5 run to open the game, Canfield cruised to a 76-53 conference win over All-American Conference, Red Tier guest Howland on Friday night.
Unbeaten Jefferson holds off Struthers
Led by Sam Hitchcock’s 17 points and 13 rebounds, Jefferson improved to 10-0 (5-0 All-American Conference, White Tier).
Puskas: Football, money still trump kids at Penn State
The Nittany Lions will regain 112 victories they were forced to vacate following the Jerry Sandusky scandal.
Dragons struggle, but get aid from defense
Niles McKinley High coach Ron Price knows there will be nights when his team struggles to score points.
Fired Mooney principal says supporters deserve explanation from the school
John Young, principal of Cardinal Mooney High School, is upset that he won’t be able to watch his first class of students graduate
A stale ‘Wedding Ringer’
By JON FROSCH The Hollywood Reporter LOS ANGELES The first version of the script for “The
Youngstown firefighters union agrees to a new contract
City council will vote on the proposed deal Wednesday followed by a board of control vote Thursday
Report lists ways to improve higher education in Ohio
A new report lists nine recommendations for the Ohio higher education
Attorney general curtails asset forfeitures
Civil liberties group is jubilant; county prosecutor doesn’t see much local impact.
The decision to sell 20 Federal Place hinges on a parking lot as part of the deal
The sale of the city-owned 20 Federal Place downtown office building could be decided by a parking lot.
Trumbull County Health Department awarded $500,000 health grant
Trumbull County Health Department has been awarded 2015-2019 Creating Healthy Communities funding from the Ohio Department of Health. The award, which totals $100,000 each year, will be used to support and promote healthy eating, active living and tobacco-free environments.
Cold temps, visibility of camp bring attention to homeless
A man sits next to a small tent in a camp under the Spring Common Bridge, viewed from West Front Street in downtown Youngstown. Several homeless people are living in the camp during this month’s sometimes subzero temperatures.
Simpson, Kuchar tied midway through Sony Open
Webb Simpson was so determined to switch to a conventional putting style that he broke his belly putter over his knee so he could never use it again.
Phantoms to hold free skating lessons
Phantoms to hold free skating lessons The Youngstown Phantoms and The Ice Zone in are teaming up
Islanders’ Okposo scores career-best four goals vs. Pens
Kyle Okposo called former Islanders star Bryan Trottier a mentor. He made his teacher proud on a night New York’s career-leading scorer was honored on Long Island.
Paterno, Penn State get 112 victories restored
The NCAA agreed to reinstate the venerated late coach as the winningest in major college football history.
More prep results
BOYS BASKETBALL Poland 67, East 52 POLAND Tate Duarte scored 16 points and Kyle Dixon recorded
NFL roundup
CHICAGO BEARS Bears hire Fox as their new head coach LAKE FOREST, ILL. John Fox was hired
First-year Capitols blank Phantoms
The Youngstown Phantoms’ worst home loss of the season shook the rafters.
Surging dollar hurts corporate earnings
Associated Press WASHINGTON The victims vary: Fast-food colossus McDonald’s. Technology giant
Official suggests scaling back testing of students
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s public schools superintendent is recommending that the time
mahoning county | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday: Kevin Downs, 49, of
Spartans control second half to top Fitch
Gannon Murray scored a game-high 19 points to help lift Boardman.
Boardman man to be sentenced for burglary of cop’s home
The 27-year-old Boardman man pleaded guilty to burglary and two counts of grand theft
Girard takes control of AAC Blue race
Dylan O’Hara scored 25 points to lead the Indians past Brookfield.
Quality and value initiative | Recommendations
A Gov. John Kasich-appointed project team led by E. Gordon Gee and Ohio Chancellor John Carey issued
Keystone XL foes reignite legal fight
Keystone XL foes reignite legal fight LINCOLN, Neb. Opponents of the Keystone XL oil pipeline in
GOP presidential debate scheduled for Ohio
Ohio will be home to one of nine Republication presidential candidate debates
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a second-round 69 in the Sony Open at Waialae County Club in
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael W. McLeish, 24, of Orleans, Ontario, Canada,
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2015. There are 348 days left in the year.
birthdays
birthdays Actress Betty White is 93. Actor James Earl Jones is 84. Talk-show host Maury Povich is
NOAA, NASA: 2014 hottest year on record
Associated Press WASHINGTON For the third time in a decade, the globe sizzled to the hottest
Car hits bridal store
Car hits bridal store POLAND An 84-year-old Lowellville woman lost control of her vehicle and
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
Many ways to run for president
Opinion: Beyond raising barrels of bucks, building an organization and developing a rationale, there are many
TranSystems promotes YSU alum
TranSystems promotes YSU alum CLEVELAND TranSystems, an engineering and consulting firm for the
Send newsletters to Religion desk
Send newsletters to Religion desk All churches, synagogues, mosques and ministries are invited to
Best-seller about journey to heaven is pulled after boy retracts his story
Associated Press NEW YORK A best-selling account of a 6-year-old boy’s journey to heaven and
“It’s devastating to me. I can’t be around for graduation. This is my first class
“It’s devastating to me. I can’t be around for graduation. This is my first class of kids.” John
Muslims protest latest caricature
Associated Press KARACHI, Pakistan Muslim anger flared over a French satirical weekly’s latest
BLESSING OF HOMES
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com CAMPBELL The Rev. Andrew Nelko continues a long-
US probes Jeep Cherokee fire, Nissan Rogue air-bag trouble
Associated Press DETROIT U.S. auto-safety regulators are investigating engine-compartment smoke
Study leads to respect
My journey into faith led me to study to some extent the five major world religions, some minor
Supreme Court sets stage for historic gay-marriage ruling
Associated Press WASHINGTON Setting the stage for a potentially historic ruling, the Supreme
Cortland woman sues Warren police, others over 2013 crash during chase
A Cortland woman has filed a lawsuit in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court against a Warren man, a Warren police officer, the police department, the city and others over a Jan. 18, 2013, traffic crash that occurred while the officer was chasing a suspect.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Eron Laney and Otha Page Jr., Youngstown, girl, Jan. 15.
Scholarships available for students of nine Valley schools
Five Youngstown and four Warren schools make list for EdChoice Scholarship program
newsmakaers
newsmakaers Lawyer: Cosby wasn’t in LA at time of purported abuse LOS ANGELES Bill Cosby’s
Canfield elementary students get ID kits thanks to the police department
Canfield elementary students get ID kits thanks to the police department
KING HOLIdAY | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Gas leak on Shields
Gas leak on Shields CANFIELD A gas leak led to the evacuation of some residents from their homes
MLK: From dream to scheme
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Martin Luther King did not profit from his acclaim. To him, it would have
Traffic stops yields sex probe
A man in the car identified a 13-year-old as his girlfriend, but told police she identified herself on Facebook as 17.
Choir festival
Choir festival YOUNGSTOWN The Office of Worship of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown will
Kasich accenting America
Opinion: COLUMBUS It’s getting harder and harder to listen to Gov. John Kasich without thinking about his
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 27.21 .49 Avalon
NH bill would allow some images of minors on alcohol labels
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. Babies and bottles normally get along just fine, unless a
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Company with chemical-spill ties cited 8 times since Sept.
Associated Press NITRO, W.Va. A few towns over from the chemical plant that leaked a coal-
Haiti struggling to recover from the killer earthquake
Editorial: When the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere suffers a natural disaster the likes of which
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Slice of the Valley Pizza Challenge, 4:30 to 8 p.m.: The area’s
Friday, January 16 (115 stories)
Parking lot could be deal breaker involving sale of 20 Federal Place
Parking lot could be deal breaker involving sale of 20 Federal Place
Annual Mahoning County homeless count is Jan. 26-27
Annual Mahoning County homeless count is Jan. 26-27
Boardman man to be sentenced for burglary of cop's home
Boardman to be sentenced for burglary of cop's home
Michael Kollat gets probation on prostitution charges
Michael Kollat gets probation on prostitution charges
Trumbull County Health Department gets state healthy-community grant
Trumbull County Health Department gets state healthy-community grant
Gas leak forces evacuation of Trumbull County credit union
Gas leak forces evacuation of Trumbull County credit union
Lowellville woman injured in Poland traffic accident
Lowellville woman injured in Poland traffic accident
Cleveland-area reports 8 flu deaths in week, 16 total
Cleveland-area reports 8 flu deaths in week, 16 total
States consider requiring US citizenship test for graduation
States consider requiring US citizenship test for graduation
Obama's new Cuba policy depends partly on hotel hand towels
Obama's new Cuba policy depends partly on hotel hand towels
UPDATE | Supreme Court will take up gay marriage issue
Supreme Court will take up gay marriage issue
Ohio deputies accused of slamming, kicking handcuffed man
Ohio deputies accused of slamming, kicking handcuffed man
Man gets prison for shooting another in bed with girlfriend
Man gets prison for shooting another in bed with girlfriend
Website lets Pittsburghers track location of city snow plows
Website lets Pittsburghers track location of city snow plows
Penn St. gets wins restored, Paterno again winningest coach
Penn St. gets wins restored, Paterno again winningest coach
CLUB CALENDAR
CLASSES South High School Class of 1953 will meet for a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Johnny’s
SOCIETY DIGEST || Jan. 16, 2015
Chicken and biscuit dinners to be offered VIENNA Queen of the Holy Rosary Church, 291 Scoville
Youngstown firefighters’ union approves new contract
Youngstown firefighters’ union approves new contract
Man guilty of using ‘spy pen’ to photograph friends, workers
Man guilty of using ‘spy pen’ to photograph friends, workers
Traffic stop reveals possible illegal sexual activity with teen
Traffic stop reveals possible illegal sexual activity with teen
Nothing inappropriate led to principal change at Mooney, president says
Nothing inappropriate led to principal change at Mooney, president says
LeBron helps Cavaliers stop skid
LeBron James scored 36 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers snapped their six-game losing streak.
Division Street bridge replacement contract awarded
Marucci & Gaffney Excavating Co. will demolish and replace the Division Street bridge in Youngstown this year.
Future Redhawks giving Phantoms needed spark
Ryan Lomberg and Kiefer Sherwood have been prolific scorers.
‘BIRDMAN,’ ‘BUDAPEST’ LEAD PACK
OSCAR NOMINEES ‘BIRDMAN,’ ‘BUDAPEST’ LEAD PACK By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Two extrava-
Judge to rule on evidence in abduction case
Kevin Downs, 48, faces charges of abduction and public indecency
Theft charges against former Hotel California chef bound over to grand jury
Daimer Cescon, touted last year as the three-star Michelin chef who would be running the kitchen at the Hotel California in Austintown, is in the Trumbull County jail
Computer equipment taken in child porn investigation
Computer equipment taken in child porn investigation
Boardman police investigate comments on YouTube video
Boardman police investigate comments on YouTube video
Not-so-shocking: Cardale Jones had his reasons for staying in school
Cardale Jones slumped in a chair in his 12 Gauge T-shirt, his two-month-old daughter, Chloe, in his arms, his decision made, his life changed.
Whisler looks to leave mark at Howland Invitational
David Brian Whisler has high hopes for Saturday’s 54th Howland Invitational.
Fitch's Price returns to class after big victory
Billy Price was attending his first day of macroeconomics at Ohio State University on Wednesday.
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a opening-round
Canfield Community Briefs
Quilt group to have meeting That Quilt Group I Belong To will host its January meeting on Jan. 20
Losing ‘Movember’ whiskers
Men from throughout the community who took part in ‘Movember’ by growing and grooming their facial
Hilltop second-graders celebrate holidays around the world
Hilltop Elementary School second-grade students traveled the world for the holidays, and took their audience of family, friends and fellow students along for the ride, during the school’s annual Holidays Around the World event Dec. 18.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Canfield competes in Canton Christmas Invitational The Canfield swim teams participated in the
Akron Zoo brings assembly to Poland schools
Students at Poland Middle School and McKinley Elementary School were treated to assemblies by education specialists from the Akron Zoo on Dec. 9 and 11, respectively.
Fitch High School hosts Holiday Jazz Concert
For the second consecutive year, Austintown Intermediate School students were treated to a Holiday Jazz Concert put on by the two Austintown Fitch High School jazz ensembles.
Barnes & Noble hosts reading of ‘The Polar Express’
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com More than two dozen adults and children gathered at
Crazy Lenny’s New Years Eve 5km race results
On Dec. 31, runners in the 34th edition of the Crazy Lenny’s New Years Eve 5km Race found it sunny
Poland Sports Briefs
Youth softball clinic to be Feb. 14 and 21 A youth softball clinic is being offered at Poland
Poland Community Briefs
Rod and gun club to have fish fry There will be a fish fry at the Lowellville Rod and Gun Club
CHS swim faces off with Austintown and Alliance
The Canfield girls varsity swim team defeated Alliance and Austintown Fitch on Jan. 6. The Canfield
Barnes and Noble hosts reading of ‘The Polar Express’
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com More than two dozen adults and children gathered at Barnes
Boardman Sports Briefs
BCMS seventh-grade boys defeat Canfield The Boardman Center Middle School seventh-grade boys
Boardman library hosts computer code writing event
The Boardman library offered a one-hour class on Dec. 11 to teach children in grades 4-12 how to write computer code as part of The Hour of Code, an international initiative to teach kids to program (code) a computer.
Home Mortgage adds loan originator
Home Mortgage adds loan originator BOARDMAN Home Mortgage announced and welcomed its newest
Canfield schools considering starting a day or two before Labor Day
Board names Phil Bova as president, Craig Olson as vice president
Malanka welcomes the new year
Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church continues the ethnic tradition with event Jan. 24
Youngstown State women roll past Cleveland State
The Penguins used their size advantage to power past the Vikings 79-65.
Manslaughter nixed in kids’ dresser deaths
Associated Press ALIQUIPPA, Pa. A judge has dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against a
Woman scammed out of $4,000 from person posing as grandson
An 80-year-old Glenn Drive Northeast woman was scammed out of $4,000 by a male who called her three times Wednesday pretending to be her grandson
malanka A celebration
What: Malanka, a New Year’s celebration. When: Jan. 24 with dinner buffet from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
GB, YSU favorites in Horizon League tennis
GB, YSU favorites in Horizon League tennis INDIANAPOLIS Green Bay and Youngstown State enter
birthdays
birthdays Singer Barbara Lynn is 73. Country singer Ronnie Milsap is 72. Country singer Jim
Moon Park’s property sold in sheriff’s sale
The businessman's property in Austintown was sold in a sheriff's sale while his other properties were recalled from the sheriff's sale.
Nigeria must help itself
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The world’s muted reaction to the violence in Nigeria by Boko Haram, an
KING HOLIdAY | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Surplus food
Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, various commodities, 9:30 to
Give the workers a vote
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords One difference between top executives and worker bees is that those
Obama again urges paid sick leave for US workers
Associated Press BALTIMORE President Barack Obama launched a fresh push Thursday to bring paid
Flu vaccine only 23% effective, study finds
Associated Press NEW YORK This year’s flu vaccine is doing a pretty crummy job. It’s only 23
Men charged with selling stolen scrap metal from Youngstown company
Men from Cortland and Youngstown were arraigned Wednesday in Girard Municipal Court on charges that they sold metal to a Liberty scrap yard that had been stolen from a Youngstown company.
capitol terror plot Parents of defendant saw change in him
Associated Press CINCINNATI Christopher Lee Cornell showed little direction in his life,
the Oscars 2015 ‘American Sniper’ comes out of hiding
By Susan King and Rene Lynch Los Angeles Times Did “American Sniper” just upend the Oscar
Obama blind to terror threat
Opinion: President Barack Obama’s absence from the great gathering in Paris of national leaders from other
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.68 -0.09 Avalon
Boardman students jump rope to benefit the American Heart Association
Boardman students jump rope to benefit the American Heart Association
Belgian police kill 2 in anti-terror raid
Associated Press VERVIERS, Belgium With Europe dreading more terror, Belgian authorities moved
cuba US eases travel, trade limits
Associated Press WASHINGTON Swiftly expanding trade ties with Cuba, the Obama administration
Mexican birth certificates in US
Mexican birth certificates in US SANTA ANA, Calif. For Mexicans living in the U.S. illegally
Club members saw change in man accused of Boehner threat
Associated Press WEST CHESTER, Ohio Members of an Ohio country club said they noticed changes
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ashley Miller and Lenard Daniels, Youngstown, girl, Jan.
Chamber, YSU announce global trade initiative
The OH-PA Stateline Export Initiative will make it easier for manufactures to learn the ropes of international trade.
Principal sought
Principal sought YOUNGSTOWN John Young has been replaced as principal of Cardinal Mooney High
Special to The Vindicator
Special to The Vindicator Youngstown Area Ukrainian Dancers will perform at the Malanka, a New
Mayor’s race in Struthers wide open
Opinion: After eight years as Struthers mayor, Terry Stocker will not seek re-election. “It’s been a great
Ruling in death
Ruling in death YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Coroner’s Office has ruled the death of a 97
Boardman bowlers sweep Tournament
On Dec 26, the Boardman boys and girls bowling teams competed in the Stonehedge Holiday Bowling
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Dixie Swim Club, 8 p.m.: Opening night for this drama about a
Romney is no Ronald Reagan
Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg News Yeah, this one isn’t gonna fly. Mitt Romney’s third
Poland library hosts showcase for local authors, musicians and artists
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For the fifth consecutive year, the Poland library hosted
Retired deputy now patrols a different beat, helping senior citizens
Don Hyde met a lot of Trumbull County residents during his 35 years as a deputy and detective with the Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office
Invisible ’16 primary revealed
Opinion: This early stretch of presidential campaigns used to be known as the invisible primary. The action —
Prescription to shoo the flu: caution, care, common sense
Editorial: Reports from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that flu-related illnesses and
‘American Sniper’ a rich study of war’s impact
REVIEW ‘AMERICAN SNIPER’ Grade: A Cast: Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller. Directed by Clint
Kasich: Ohioans must stand against human trafficking
Thursday was Human Trafficking Awareness Day at the Statehouse
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2015. There are 349 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Austintown Community Briefs
Council of PTA’s seeking past presidents The Austintown Council of PTAs is looking for past
oddly enough
oddly enough Sharon woman finds python during nighttime potty visit SHARON, Pa. A 62-year-old
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Thursday, January 15 (106 stories)
Regional Chamber, YSU announce global-trade initiative
Regional Chamber, YSU announce global-trade initiative
Muhammad Ali back in hospital for 'follow-up care'
Muhammad Ali back in hospital for 'follow-up care'
Lucky guy: Ohio man wins $2M with instant scratch-off ticket
Ohio man wins $2M with instant scratch-off ticket
Ohio taxpayers could see later refunds because of security
Ohio taxpayers could see later refunds because of security
Ohio city's website hacked, shows support for Syrian rebels
Ohio city's website hacked, shows support for Syrian rebels
Obama renews push for paid leave for working parents
Obama renews push for paid leave for working parents
UPDATE | Belgium police kill 2 in anti-terror raid during shootout
Belgium news conference set after anti-terror raid
Airline flights grow more crowded so no need to cut fares
Airline flights grow more crowded so no need to cut fares
Man shot by Ohio airport police had knives taped to his legs
Man shot by Ohio airport police had knives taped to his legs
Mahoning coroner rules in death of elderly man in East Side traffic accident
Mahoning coroner rules in death of elderly man
This year's flu vaccine not working well; only 23 pct. effective
This year's flu vaccine not working well; only 23 pct. effective
Blind Pa. man, 68, dies after setting himself on fire
Blind Pa. man, 68, dies after setting himself on fire
SOCIETY DIGEST || Jan. 15, 2015
Toastmasters plan speech contest BOARDMAN On Monday, Executive 408 Toastmasters Youngstown, a
Ohio woman with 5 kids in vehicle charged after police chase
Ohio woman with 5 kids in vehicle charged after police chase
Kasich pledges more help fighting human trafficking
Kasich pledges more help fighting human trafficking
Target to shut 133 Canada stores to stem massive losses
Target to shut 133 Canada stores to stem massive losses
Boil-water advisory lifted for some Warren Township residents
Boil-water advisory lifted for some Warren Township residents
Commissioners award contract to replace the Division Street bridge
Commissioners award contract to replace the Division Street bridge
US retail sales fell in December
With the job market on a roll and gas prices falling, consumers are spending away, right?
Woman sues over being ‘scalped’ in hair sample drug test
A Youngstown woman has sued a lab, saying its technician ‘scalped’ her while taking a hair sample from her for a drug test.
Man gets more than four years in gang case
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Tawuan Gordon says he wants to take care of his two
Blatt, LeBron dismiss ‘shove’
LeBron James and David Blatt have downplayed an incident in which the four-time MVP shoved his coach during Cleveland’s loss to the Phoenix Suns.
Boardman school district responds to arrest of a high school student
Boardman school district responds to arrest of a high school student
Family of another boy who died in 2013 car accident file suit
The family of another of the teens who died in a March 10, 2013, car accident on Niles-Warren River Road has filed a wrongful death lawsuit
'Vaudeville at the Vic' fundraiser
“Vaudeville at the Vic,” the annual fundraiser show of the Victorian Players Theater, will be Friday and Saturday.
Mike Adams: old pro, fresh mix
Comedic musician Mike “Mad Dog” Adams returns to the Mahoning Valley for Friday and Saturday shows at the Funny Farm at Crest Lanes in Warren.
Oregon QB files paperwork to enter NFL draft
Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota is leaving Oregon early for the NFL.
NFL players dispute how Cleveland levies city income tax on them
Dispute centers on what percentage of a players income should be subject to city taxes
49ers promote Tomsula to head coach
Jim Tomsula replaces Jim Harbaugh, who parted ways with the Niners on Dec. 28 in what the team called a “mutual decision.”
Fiery Brady leads Pats
From student to screamer and everything in between, the super-competitive Brady does whatever he can to come out with a win.
A former Mahoning County official accused of being involved in the Oakhill conspiracy case won’t be charged
The statute of limitations expired about five weeks before indictments were unsealed
The county's 911 director anticipates no further problems
The county's 911 director anticipates no further problems
April Macie at Comedy Cellar
Stand-up comedian April Macie will return to the Mahoning Valley for shows this weekend at the Comedy Cellar at Mojo’s Pub and Grill in Austintown.
nfl news & notes
New York Jets: Todd Bowles is coming home and taking over as the New York Jets’ head coach. The Jets
Loss at Milwaukee leaves YSU 0-5 in Horizon League
YSU’s Marcus Keene led three players in double figures with 15 points.
Ursuline squanders most of its lead, but survives to beat Cardinal Mooney
Holding a nine-point lead with just over five minutes remaining, Ursuline couldn’t put Cardinal Mooney away on Wednesday.
Ex-chef faces charges
Ex-chef faces charges BROOKFIELD A former chef at a Niles restaurant faces felony theft charges
High school basketball roundup
A roundup of games from around the Mahoning Valley on Wednesday night.
YSU reveals Mincey scholarship
YSU reveals Mincey scholarship The Youngstown State University announces the creation of the
Does wind chill hurt plants?
Does wind chill hurt plants? Plants do not feel the same pain as we do from cold and wind chill.
BIRD COUNTING
BIRD COUNTING When: Today, 10 to 11:30 a.m. What: Discover the world of citizen science through
Cold weather, scarce food lead to torpor
By Sara Scudier OSU Extension certified volunteer naturalist Have you ever thought it would be
2015 GARDEN TRENDS
Gardening for the greater good: We all seem to be getting a little more eco-conscious. More people are moving toward gardening for reasons other than their own pleasure.
Backyard orchard takes plan
Q. I would like to start a backyard orchard and plant Honeycrisp apples. How do I get started?
Prison bus skids off highway, hits train, killing 10
Associated Press ODESSA, Texas A prison bus skidded off an icy Texas highway, slid down an
Poland township reports deficit for 2014
Township fiscal officer says the deficit is not a big concern