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Cafaro's handwritten notes likely to be part of Oakhill conspiracy trial
More than 200 handwritten notes by Anthony Cafaro Sr. about meetings and telephone conversations the businessman had with Mahoning County officials in an effort to stop the purchase of Oakhill Renaissance Place are among the evidence prosecutors may use in a criminal conspiracy case.
Councilman blasting Landbank allocations
As the Mahoning County Land Bank works toward beginning demolitions of vacant homes under a $4.26 million Neighborhood Initiative Program grant this year, an East Side community leader is complaining that his side of town is being shortchanged.
Cafe at Fellows gardens getting overhaul
The Garden Cafe at Fellows Riverside Gardens will reopen to visitors next month with some big changes to the restaurant that overlooks Lake Glacier.
2 complaints of dogs in cold investigated in New Middletown, Youngstown
A dog found dead outside a village home died from injuries sustained in a fight with another dog, not from exposure, officials said.
Austintown students get creative at LEGO robotics tournament
It was like the Olympics for smart kids.
South Side church memorabilia sold at rummage sale today
Ruth Zembower’s voice was heavy when she described her long association with Bethlehem Lutheran Church — and the surprise she felt upon learning about its sudden fate.
Newcomers members to meet in Canfield
Newcomers members to meet in Canfield canfield The Newcomers Club of Canfield will meet at 6:30
Charter school reform tops state board members’ agenda
Seven state school board members plan to work as a coalition to achieve agenda
Tressel voted into College Football Hall of Fame
Tressel joined Kansas State’s Bill Snyder as the two coaches selected for this year’s 17-member Hall of Fame class.
Inconsistent Poland gets past Boardman
The Bulldogs held the Spartans to 13 points in the second half.
Valley Realtors optimistic for 2015 housing market
Year-to-date numbers released in November by the Youngstown/Columbiana Association of Realtors and the Warren Area Board of Realtors show increases and decreases in closed sales in the Mahoning Valley.
Lemos’ goal secures Phantoms’ win over Gamblers
Youngstown is in a much better position at the halfway point than it was a year ago.
Blowin’ this way: Dylan pastels coming to Butler in May
An exhibition of pastel portraits by Bob Dylan will open May 17 at the Butler
Rep. Tim Ryan, Oregon colleague have bet on Ohio State-Oregon
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, placed a bet on Monday’s college national
Source: Ducks WR fails NCAA drug test
Oregon wide receiver Darren Carrington is suspended for the national championship game after testing positive for marijuana.
Annual Packard show re-cycles the classics
Dave Wrench and his wife, Pamela, are the epitome of motorcycle enthusiasts, which explains why they, along with 200 others, braved the chilly winter temperatures to preview the annual antique motorcycle show at the National Packard Museum on Friday night.
Youngstown cops looking for witness in pedestrian death
Police are seeking witnesses to the accident Tuesday evening that killed a pedestrian on the South Side.
New chief at Discovery: No more mega-sharks
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer PASADENA, Calif. There’s a new boss in charge at the
ACC official Hess barred over alleged ethnic slur during game
A veteran referee accused of making an ethnic slur at a Wake Forest booster will not work any further Atlantic Coast Conference games this season, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
‘Girls’ talk season 4
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK 111Premiering at 9 p.m. on HBO, the new season
Incarceration recommended for man who spit on Youngstown cop
Has been in jail since arrest in October
Toni Ross Spirit Foundation assists families in memory of nurse struck by car
Foundation’s namesake was killed while walking in 2013.
Jury finds Irby guilty of firing at Hubbard cop
A jury found Jeff Irby, 26, of Youngstown and Indianapolis, Ind., guilty Friday of firing gunshots at a Hubbard police officer last October while fleeing from a traffic stop.
METRO DIGEST || Boardman cops seek suspect who resisted arrest
Cops seek suspect who resisted arrest BOARDMAN Township police are seeking a suspect who an
Tressel wins yet another title: Hall of Famer
Ohio State coach Jim Tressel holds up the 2002 college football national championship trophy after the Buckeyes beat Miami 31-24 in two overtimes in the Fiesta Bowl in Tempe, Ariz., in this Jan. 3, 2003, Associated Press file photo. Tressel was selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame Friday.
Ravens look to end Pats’ home success
Baltimore has 10 postseason road wins, all since 2008 and tied with Green Bay for most in NFL history.
President proposes free college
Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. President Barack Obama on Friday proposed to bring the cost
Submit names for youth award
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The deadline is approaching for high school juniors and seniors active
Higher ed cost cuts on state agenda
Opinion: COLUMBUS The Republican heads of the Ohio House and Senate offered a peek into coming budget
Upstart Panthers visit Seahawks
Here’s what has set the defending champion Seattle Seahawks apart: They seem to have perfected not overhyping an individual game.
Stocks end week with decline
Associated Press A turbulent week of trading ended Friday with U.S. stocks finishing lower for the
Experts baffled by mysterious booms
Experts baffled by mysterious booms NORMAN, Okla. A spate of mysterious booms that has been
Congress, Neb. court advance pipeline bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a double blow, the newly empowered Republican-led Congress and
Man fatally shot at airport tried to kill mom in 1999
Associated Press COLUMBUS A man fatally shot after authorities said he lunged at an officer with
Chamber breakfast
Chamber breakfast VIENNA Several local government officials will deliver reports during the
Outgoing speaker to be adviser to Columbus firm
Associated Press COLUMBUS Two former Ohio House aides say they’re launching a Columbus-based
ohio Flu hospitalizations spike again; 4 deaths reported
Associated Press COLUMBUS Four people, all children, have died from the flu this season as
Boom turning to bust?
Associated Press SWEETWATER, Texas Just two years ago, this Texas town known mostly for its
Navy service was in the bag
Opinion: As a U.S. Navy combat sailor in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, I literally lived out of the white
Newsmakers
Newsmakers ‘Gotham’ star uses role to keep brother in check NEW YORK Talk about a way to keep
Mom guilty of child endangerment for squalor after shooting
Associated Press MEADVILLE, Pa. A Pennsylvania woman has pleaded guilty to child endangerment
Discount tickets for Globetrotters
Staff report youngstown Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley is selling discount tickets for
Shopper cleared in fatal shooting at mall
Associated Press CINCINNATI A shopper who fatally shot a 16-year-old boy trying to rob him of
Special ministry
Special ministry YOUNGSTOWN The Office of Worship of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown will
Hiring bolsters confidence in economy
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. employers are showing more confidence than they have since the
Agenda Sunday
Agenda Sunday Boardman school board, organizational meeting and workshop, noon, Center Middle
Hidden rationale for torture?
Opinion: By Avani Mehta Sood Los Angeles Times The Senate Intelligence Committee’s “torture report” has
‘I did nothing illegal,’ Pa. AG says
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane said Friday she did
YEARS AGO
Today is Saturday, Jan. 10, the 10th day of 2015. There are 355 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
holy Hours for Life
holy Hours for Life When: 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 18. Where: St. Columba Cathedral, 159 W. Rayen Ave.,
Religion digest
Send newsletters to Religion desk All churches, synagogues, mosques and ministries are invited to
Retirement dinner
Retirement dinner BOARDMAN Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor of the Ohio Supreme Court will speak
Juvenile injustice lingers
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Supreme Court moved the nation’s justice system forward in 2012 by
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Phantoms hockey, 7:05 p.m.: The local squad will take on the Green
GOD CALLED
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com BROOKFIELD As the oldest of eight children, Dick Smith
Private prison operator risks alienating Mahoning Valley
Editorial: Just days after we stuck our necks way out for Corrections Corporation of America, which has lost
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
Mahoning county Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury this week indicted these people on
NFL looking into Browns’ texting
The incident upset coaches and contributed to friction between the front office and coaching staff.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Thomas E. Simecek IV, 25, of 113 N. Belle Vista Ave.,
Mass for Life set Jan. 17 at St. Columba Cathedral
Other respect for human life activities are planned
2 bodies found in car removed from icy Zanesville pond
Associated Press ZANESVILLE Authorities say they found two bodies in a car pulled from a frozen
Donkey basketball set for tonight
Donkey basketball set for tonight East Palestine Buckeye donkey basketball will take place
USHL Power Poll
The January USHL Power Rankings presented by USA Hockey Magazine, as selected by a panel of 11 media
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Briana Carpenter and Rodney McDowell, Youngstown, girl,
More prep Basketball results
BOYS Lisbon 70, Columbiana 68 LISBON Josh Craig had a double-double with 26 points and 12
Museum official seeks separate trials on child-sex charges
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A museum official wants to have separate trials on the child sex and
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