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Deputy auditor McFall claims politics prompted her firing; auditor cites other reasons
Carol McFall, the recently fired chief deputy Mahoning County auditor, said she has “a clear conscience” and doesn’t believe she did anything wrong regarding fulfillment of The Vindicator’s public records request for pay-raise information concerning auditor’s office employees.
Williamson students portray famous black Americans for Living History Museum
President Barack Obama, Thurgood Marshall, Queen Latifah, Mahalia Jackson, Marcus Garvey and Colin Powell visited Williamson Elementary School — portrayed by students as part of the school’s first Living History Museum.
Prosecutors: No objection to Oakhill attorneys extension requests
Prosecutors in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case have no objection to a request from attorneys for two of the three defendants seeking more time to file motions objecting to Cuyahoga County as the trial venue.
88th state speech tournament this weekend in Boardman, Canfield
About 900 students from across Ohio bring their dramatic, humorous and interpretive talents and their debate and persuasive skills to the Mahoning Valley this weekend.
Austintown fifth-graders sing national anthem at tonight's Phantom's game
Austintown had two reasons to be proud Friday during the Youngstown Phantoms’ game with Sioux Falls at the Covelli Centre.
20-year-old with criminal past indicted in shooting of 9-year-old girl
For Devante Scott, detectives are hoping the fifth time is a charm.
Stauffer sworn in as Austintown trustee
The Rev. Rick Stauffer was sworn in Friday afternoon as a township trustee before members of his congregation, Austintown residents, and officials of Austintown and Mahoning County.
Mahoning native on Supreme Court details job for Trumbull students
The one Mahoning County native on the Ohio Supreme Court frequently goes by Judi, even though the state’s highest court is steeped in formality and tradition.
Complaint against Trumbull engineer dismissed
A visiting judge has dismissed a complaint filed in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court that alleged county Engineer Randy Smith should be removed from office for purported illegal conduct.
AP Source: Federal charges expected against Sen. Menendez
AP Source: Federal charges expected against Sen. Menendez
50 years after Selma, VP Biden ties gay rights to civil rights
50 years after Selma, VP Biden ties gay rights to civil rights
Problems arise for state efforts to curb campus sex assaults
Problems arise for state efforts to curb campus sex assaults
Pa. Gov. Wolf touts budget plan for education funding
Pa. Gov. Wolf touts budget plan for education funding
UPDATE | Solid US jobs report shows 295K positions added
Solid US jobs report shows 295K positions added
NTSB has plenty of questions to answer in NYC runway slide
NTSB has plenty of questions to answer in NYC runway slide
Cops: Pa. baby left alone starves after mom's suspected overdose
Cops: Baby left alone starves after mom's suspected overdose
NCAA suspends hoop coach Boeheim for Syracuse violations
NCAA suspends hoop coach Boeheim for Syracuse violations
West Virginia lawmakers override veto and bans abortions after 20 weeks
West Virginia overrides veto, bans abortions after 20 weeks
Strickland gets Senate endorsement from 3 of 4 Ohio House Dems
Strickland gets Senate endorsement from 3 or 4 Ohio House Dems
Ford starts production of new engines in Cleveland
Ford starts production of new engines in Cleveland
Ferguson fires city court clerk over racist emails
Ferguson fires city court clerk over racist emails
Ohio student suspended over texts to classmate sues college
Ohio student suspended over texts to classmate sues college
Grandma charged after toddler found wandering in only boots
Grandma charged after toddler found wandering in only boots
Ohio’s unemployment rate remained the same at 5.1 percent in January
Ohio’s unemployment rate remained the same at 5.1 percent in January
Cocca’s Pizza is contributing $25,000 to the Boardman Stadium Project
Cocca’s Pizza is contributing $25,000 to the Boardman Stadium Project
Man indicted for shooting that wounded 9-year-old girl
Man indicted for shooting that wounded 9-year-old girl
Judge tosses out ethics complaint against Trumbull County engineer
Judge tosses out ethics complaint against Trumbull County engineer
Trimmer, defense lead WB to another district title
The senior scored eight consecutive points to spark a 11-2 run overlapping the second and third quarters.
NO MORE PSA campaign asks employers to get involved
Victim: Domestic violence is about control through intimidation and fear
Trumbull prosecutor says Weathersfield officer was justified in shooting Kinsman man to death
Cody Dempsey pointed a gun at his own head, then lowered it in the direction of his chin and a Weathersfield police officer, prosecutor says.
Former mob boss gives motivational speech
Michael Franzese, former mob boss, speaks about past life, faith for second night at Packard Music Hall
EGCC presidential finalist believes community colleges change people’s lives
Jimmie Bruce, the last finalist to become EGCC’s next president, is a community college veteran who believes in the institutions
Ringling Bros. circus to eliminate elephant acts
By TAMARA LUSH Associated Press POLK CITY, Fla. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
‘Unfinished Business’ should never have started
By JON FROSCH The Hollywood Reporter LOS ANGELES In the years since he strutted onto the scene
Shabbat Across America showcases unifying Jewish event
Congregation Ohev Tzedek-Shaarei Torah is participating March 13
BCI agents interviewed Mahoning County auditor employees about their former boss
If there’s to be an investigation into a redacted document not showing bonuses, it would be handled by the county prosecutor
Tribe’s Bourn wants to get back to running
Michael Bourn got back in the starting blocks this winter. A track sprinter in high school, Cleveland’s speedy outfielder had some hurdles to clear.
Cavs, Hawks meet tonight in possible playoff preview
The Hawks are the NBA’s most surprising team, a long-overlooked franchise that went unbeaten in January.
Liriano, Morton each throw two scoreless innings
Liriano, the Pirates’ likely opening-day starter, gave up two hits, walked one and struck out two.
Indians batter Reds’ Badenhop
Yan Gomes’ two-run homer highlighted Cleveland’s five-run fifth inning.
County to accept credit cards
People will soon be able to pay Mahoning County fines, court costs, fees and taxes by credit card.
Trainer says Pacquiao must win May 2 fight
Freddie Roach may be in Macau for a title fight involving China’s Zou Shiming, but he’s making plenty of noise.
Boardman Community Briefs
Stadium Project receives donations for ticket booth The Boardman Stadium Project has announced
Poland Community Briefs
Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church services Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church
Childish SSLQCHAPPIE’
By Roger Moore Tribune News Service Wrongheaded in concep- tion, eye-rolling in execution,
Eleventh-hour effort to save postal centers merits support
Editorial: It’s crunch time for efforts of 82 hit-listed U.S. Postal Service processing centers to dodge the
Staff Right to host job fair
Staff Right to host job fair AUSTINTOWN Staff Right Services LLC will host a job fair from 11
Black lives do matter — as Lincoln said 150 years ago
Opinion: By Martha Hodes Los Angeles Times A decade and a half into the 21st century, the Voting Rights
Safer than Facebook and Twitter, says Drund
Local tech company debuts private app to create social media groups
Poland School District looks to boost enrollment with expanded preschool program
Poland School District looks to boost enrollment with expanded preschool program
Netanyahu’s speech was all politics
Opinion: If Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu really didn’t want his speech on Tuesday to look
NATO spending cuts wrong
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: An analysis of the 2015 spending plans of the countries in the 28-member
Late-winter snowstorm blankets South, Northeast
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A late-winter storm blanketed the Northeast on Thursday after
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Springfield school board work session, 10 a.m., Board of Education conference
Experts confident about job growth
Associated Press WASHINGTON Even after the most vigorous three-month hiring spree in 17 years,
Government to review cache of Clinton emails
Associated Press WASHINGTON The government will review a huge cache of Hillary Rodham Clinton’s
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Ben Murphy is 73. Singer Mary Wilson of The Supremes is 71. Drummer Hugh Grundy of
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Theofilos and Geri Zagorianos, Youngstown, girl, March 4.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Brit Floyd, 8 p.m.: The Pink Floyd concert experience is recreated
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Jeff lange | The vindicator
Jeff lange | The vindicator Rabbi Saul Oresky of Congregation Ohev Tzedek-Shaarei Torah in
Plane skids off runway in New York
Associated Press NEW YORK A Delta jetliner landing at LaGuardia Airport in a driving snowstorm
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael J. Susak, 35, of 2323 Buckeye Circle,
Trial postponed
Trial postponed WARREN The aggravated-murder trial of TaShawn Walker, 27, charged with killing
Stock market closes higher
Associated Press NEW YORK The stock market closed slightly higher Thursday as gains for
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Harrison Ford crash-lands plane LOS ANGELES Harrison Ford reported engine failure
Applications for benefits reach 10-month high
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose last week to
Phyllis Oresky demonstrates a ritual that is part of a Kabbalat Shabbat service for the Shabbat
Phyllis Oresky demonstrates a ritual that is part of a Kabbalat Shabbat service for the Shabbat
Man freed from prison after 2 decades sues Ohio
Associated Press TOLEDO A man who spent almost 20 years in Ohio’s prisons before being released
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS NARFE Chapter 14 will have its monthly luncheon meeting at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the
YSU play captured essence of ethnic life in steel communities
Opinion: YSU play captured essence of ethnic life in steel communities The YSU Theater Department
Howland’s Whisler comfortable at 170 pounds
The Maryland-bound wrestler will compete in the D-II district at Alliance High School.
Stampede, Phantoms looking to remain hot
The hottest teams in the USHL are ready for a Covelli Centre smackdown.
Heavens Stairway wins feature at Santa Anita
Heavens Stairway wins feature at Santa Anita ARCADIA, Calif. Heavens Stairway pounced on
Cafaro makes large donation to Howland stadium project
The Cafaro Foundation donated $100,000 check.
Vindicator learns abused kitten survived
A kitten named Rajay captured on videotape being violently slammed into a dresser several times by a 26-year-old Masury woman survived the attack.
Strollo Architects gets a tax abatement from Youngstown
Firm is improving a vacant downtown building
Iraq: Ancient site destroyed by IS
Iraq: Ancient site destroyed by IS BAGHDAD Islamic State militants “bulldozed” the renowned
Man indicted in 2014 shooting of girl, 9
Man indicted in 2014 shooting of girl, 9 YOUNGSTOWN City detectives believe they have solved the
Lawyer seeks to suppress statement in store owner murder case
Trial for Larry McDonald set for March 16
Applications due March 13 for student summer institute
Middle and high school students are eligible for summer math, science, technology institute
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, March 6, the 65th day of 2015. There are 300 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Friedmans donate $2.5 million to YSU
The $2.5 million donated to YSU by the Friedmans is one of the largest gifts in the university’s history
oddly enough
oddly enough Man accused of buying auto insurance from scene of wreck ALTOONA, Pa. Authorities
Sciortino thumbs his nose at county taxpayers
Opinion: Between the time of losing the Nov. 4, 2014, general election and getting suspended with pay March 2
Kurt Busch won’t be charged after probe of ex-girlfriend’s claims
The decision by the state attorney general’s office ends the criminal investigation of Busch, known in NASCAR circles as “The Outlaw.”
AAC will be well-represented in D-II boys state bowling tournament
The Division II boys state tournament is set for Saturday with AAC White Tier champion Struthers set for a return engagement.
Pugh joins McDonald’s 1,000-point club
Two foul shots against Youngstown Christian put him at 1,001 career points.
On the links | Thursday’s professional golf results
CADILLAC CHAMPIONSHIP DORAL, FLA. J.B. Holmes never liked the old Blue Monster at Doral because
Jenna Hamrock, Mr. Sammartino set July 18 rites
James and Bonnie Hamrock of Poland and Laura Sammartino of Boardman are announcing the engagement
Good Life Fest to benefit Silver Lining Cancer Fund
The Calvin Center has announced that the annual Good Life Fest to benefit the Silver Lining Cancer
Kalosky-Mullins to wed June 13
canfield Paul and Karen Kalosky of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Megan
Austintown Community Briefs
Ostomy support group meeting Elaine Pearce, a clinical dietitian at St. Elizabeth Youngstown
Miss Patterson, David Kolcun are engaged
BOARDMAN Richard and Martha Patterson are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kristen
BHS Honor Roll - Second Grading Period
Ninth Grade High Honor Roll Amendola, Carly Beight, Abigail Beil, Isabel Brewer, Hannah
Boardman Park hosts Father-Daughter Dance
The Lariccia Family Community Center was the site of the annual Father-Daughter Dance for girls ages 5-12 years-old and their fathers at Boardman Park Feb. 12-15.
Good Life Fest to benefit cancer fund
The annual Good Life Fest to benefit the Silver Lining Cancer Fund at the Calvin Centerwill take
St. Christine School hosts National Geographic Bee
For more than 10 years. St. Christine School has hosted a National Geographic Bee, giving the students a chance to display their knowledge of geography and a chance to qualify for the national bee.
Poland Seminary High School Honor Roll: Second Grading Period
Ninth Grade: High Honors Colin Barrett Destiny Bartoe Hanna Blake Justin Blasko Lauren
Blaskos celebrate 50th, renew their vows
POLAND Donald and Shirley Blasko of Poland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 21,
22nd annual Goodwill antique and collectible auction
The Annual Junior Group of Goodwill Antique and Collectible Auction will take place March 6-7 at
High school choirs celebrate America
Canfield High School choirs presented “Song of America,” featuring patriotic music favorites, during its annual tasting event and concert Jan. 31.
Tweens celebrate anti-Valentine’s Day at library
By NATALIE WRIGHT nscott@vindy.com The Boardman library was the location for the anti-
Certified Oil Company opens newly rebuilt store in Austintown
Certified Oil Company has announced the opening of its newly rebuilt convenience store in
Sarah Gonda signs to Mount Union
Boardman High School Senior swimmer Sarah Gonda will continue her swimming career at the University
Stamping with Cindy class offered at the library
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com People who want to perhaps save some money as well as put
Canfield Sports Briefs
St. Christine boys finish with perfect season The St. Christine’s sixth-grade boys Purple team won
Austintown library hosts monthly cookbook club meeting
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted the monthly meeting of its
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland falls to Field On Feb. 26, the Poland girls varsity basketball team fell short to Field
Canfield Community Briefs
Ostomy support group meeting Elaine Pearce, a clinical dietitian at St. Elizabeth Youngstown
Preschoolers receive visit from traveling librarian
BY ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Children in the 4-year-old class at Canfield United
C.H. Campbell hosts STEM Week
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School had its annual STEM Week
Happy Hearts offers Valentine’s Day fun
Children that attended the Happy Hearts Day event at the Poland library on Feb. 11 were treated to humorous stories about love, dancing, bingo and more.
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