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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.

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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.


Meyer: Evan Spencer is OSU’s MVP

The senior WR made three critical plays against Alabama.


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


Girard wins grant for canoe launch

The canoe launch should be built this summer.


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


3 freshmen Ohio reps ready to work

Some 29 of the 99 members of the Ohio House are freshmen


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.

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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,


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Friday’s numbers multistate Mega Millions37-49-50-56-57 Mega Ball8 Megaplier5


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