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38th annual St. Patrick's Day could feature presidential candidate
38th annual St. Patrick’s Day could feature presidential candidate
Patrol files charges in Fowler pedestrian injury crash
Patrol files charges in Fowler pedestrian injury crash
Tough-guy journeyman actor George Kennedy dies at 91
Tough-guy journeyman actor George Kennedy dies at 91
South Range schools has presentation on human trafficking Wednesday
South Range schools has presentation on human trafficking Wednesday
Struthers City Council committee meetings set for Wednesday
Struthers City Council committee meetings set for Wednesday
US Sen. Sherrod Brown joins colleagues to extend OT pay to millions of Americans
US Sherrod Brown joins colleagues to extend OT pay to millions of Americans
Ohio sheriff presenting heroin forum at branch campus
Ohio sheriff presenting heroin forum at branch campus
2 teens coming home from Disneyland killed in interstate crash
2 teens coming home from Disneyland killed in interstate crash
Disney to roll out seasonal pricing on one-day park tickets
Disney to roll out seasonal pricing on one-day park tickets
Official: 30 girls involved in Pittsburgh school fight
Official: 30 girls involved in Pittsburgh school fight
Gov't safety head: Total Takata recall won't make cars safer
Gov't safety head: Total Takata recall won't make cars safer
Report: Cheap natural gas leads to more plants and pollution
Report: Cheap natural gas leads to more plants and pollution
Columbiana Co. elections board meets Wednesday morning
Columbiana Co. elections board meets Wednesday morning
3 hurt in shooting at Ohio school; suspect in custody
3 hurt in shooting at Ohio school; suspect in custody
Battling outbreak, Hawaii faces small staff, pesticide fears
Battling outbreak, Hawaii faces small staff, pesticide fears
Microsoft to ship developer HoloLens for $3,000 in March
Microsoft to ship developer HoloLens for $3,000 in March
Police: Woman on cocaine led chase through central Ohio
Police: Woman on cocaine led chase through central Ohio
Bill passes Ohio House making cockfighting a felony offense
Bill passes Ohio House making cockfighting a felony offense
Authorities: Husband, wife die in southwest Ohio house fire
Authorities: Husband, wife die in southwest Ohio house fire
OAKHILL WATER UPDATE | Mahoning County to install lead filters in Oakhill break room
Mahoning County to install lead filters in Oakhill break room
Mahoning commissioners have emergency session on Oakhill water situation
Mahoning commissioners have emergency session on Oakhill water situation
Man lists contributions to Austintown Senior Center
Opinion: Man lists contributions to Austintown Senior Center.
Weathersfield school board has work session Tuesday night
Weathersfield school board has work session Tuesday night
Ohio gas prices up slightly higher than national average
Ohio gas prices up slightly higher than national average
Youngstown police make drug arrests over the weekend
Youngstown police make drug arrests over the weekend
MetroParks sponsors winter hike
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s easy to reflexively equate late February with
County officials must work smarter, auditor says
Declining population means fewer sales and real-estate taxpayers to support county government, auditor says.
video game reviews
“Firewatch” Grade: C Details: Campo Santo, for PlayStation 4, PC, Mac, $19.99 “Firewatch” left
Two Valley women plan health center in Vietnam
Katie Costello and Heather Bowser are raising money for a health center in Vietnam
Ex-Gov. Ted Strickland is looking forward to challenging U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, the Republican incumbent
He has to first win next week’s Democratic primary
Leaping to conclusions
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown Today is leap day. Feb. 29 gets a special
Decades later, man is reunited with long-lost high school class ring
After it was stolen, Eugene Caleris thought he’d never see his class ring again.
Where’s America headed?
Opinion: By Robert Maranto The Baltimore Sun “There’s battle lines being drawn. Nobody’s right if
Beware ‘shared economy’ services
Opinion: By Lewis W. DIUGUID The Kansas City Star Gun violence over the weekend of Feb. 20 in Kalamazoo,
Mahoning Valley Race Course
Today’s entries Post Time: 12:45 p.m. RACE 1 $8,600, 3 yo’s & up, 1M 70Y, F & M, CLM $5,000 1
Spirit of 76: Johnson matches Earnhardt’s win total
Jimmie Johnson used pit strategy and a late yellow to claim the 76th victory of his career Sunday
AARP: Price hikes doubled average drug prices over 7 years
AARP: Price hikes doubled average drug prices over 7 years TRENTON, N.J. The average cost for a
States reduce jobless checks, add pressure to unemployed
Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, MO. When Demetrius White recently lost his job as a $10-an-hour
Penguins’ Walker ran with purpose in hurdles victory
The 2011 Chaney graduate won the 60-meter hurdles for the YSU women Sunday.
Fischer has edge in race for state Supreme Court
Editorial: It has been more than 20 years since Republican voters in Ohio were given a choice in selecting the
Fischer has edge in race
Editorial: Fischer has edge in race for state Supreme Court It has been more than two decades since
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
Conference on Obama legacy planned at Mount Union
NBC political director is one of the speakers at March conference at Mount Union
A$AP Rocky says he wasn’t hurt in attack
A$AP Rocky says he wasn’t hurt in attack ATLANTA Rapper A$AP Rocky said he came away unhurt
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Niles Civil Service Commission, 4:35 p.m., conference room 1, city building, 34 W.
Ohio National Guard to deploy about 100
Ohio National Guard to deploy about 100 MANSFIELD Two waves of Ohio Air National Guard troops
Marijuana sales prove challenging for Hawaii
Associated Press HONOLULU With less than five months to go before medical marijuana dispensaries
Fire in Warren
Fire in Warren WARREN Rite Cleaners & Drapery Services, 705 Main Ave. S.W., was heavily damaged
Washington mulls 1st tax on carbon emissions
Associated Press SEATTLE Washington could become the first state in the nation to impose a
Rivals blast Trump over support from ex-Klan leader
Associated Press LEESBURG, Va. Republican front-runner Donald Trump drew sharp criticism from
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s “Good Morning, Youngstown” program will take
Best Picture: “Spotlight.”
Best Picture: “Spotlight.” Actor: Leonardo DiCaprio, “The Revenant.” Actress: Brie Larson,
Cardinal admits ‘scandalous’ response to abuse allegations
Associated Press ROME One of Pope Francis’ top advisers acknowledged Sunday that the Catholic
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Woman bites rare pearl while dining at Italian restaurant ISSAQUAH, Wash. A woman
Black voters see court fight as an affront to Obama
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Watching the fight unfold between President Barack Obama and
Twin bombing attacks kill at least 59 in Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD, IRAQ Militants attacked an outdoor market Sunday in eastern Baghdad,
Turn around: An Irish legend notes that St. Brigid made an agreement with St. Patrick to allow women
Turn around: An Irish legend notes that St. Brigid made an agreement with St. Patrick to allow women
Today is Monday, Feb. 29, the 60th day of 2016. There are 306 days left in the year. This is Leap
Today is Monday, Feb. 29, the 60th day of 2016. There are 306 days left in the year. This is Leap
Debate rages in courts over ‘high-sensitivity’ DNA analysis
Associated Press NEW YORK One New York judge ruled the DNA evidence was scientifically sound.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Loriel and Brandon Brown, Berlin Center, boy, Feb. 27.
Associated Press
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s House speaker is seizing the power of social media to promote a
More top 25 college basketball From Sunday
MEN No. 6 Michigan State 88, Penn State 57 EAST LANSING, MICH. Denzel Valentine started slow
Liberty Township to host info session on Senior Watch program
The open house will be 10 a.m. on March 10.
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Damien J. Binion, 18, of 2201 Palmyra Road SW,
on the links | Sunday’s professional golf results
HONDA CLASSIC PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. Adam Scott closed with an even-par 70 to win the Honda
YSU’s Benjamin matches career-best in victory
Indiya Benjamin scored 22 ponts in YSU’s 62-41 win over UIC.
SPORTS digest
Mikovich, Smallcomb hit grand slams for YSU Greensboro, N.C. Sophomore Cali Mikovich and senior
OSU upsets No. 8 Iowa
A handful of big plays erased an afternoon of mistakes as Ohio State rallied to stun No. 8 Iowa 68-64 on Sunday.
Distinguished alumni named at Mooney
This year’s Mooney awards were presented to a 1959 and a 1972 graduate
YSU scholarships established by hospital foundation
Hospital foundation pledges $174,000 to establish three YSU scholarships
Nominations sought for Boardman Distinguished Alumni Award
Boardman HS Alumni Award recipients must exemplify school’s ideals and spirit
Newspaper drama wins best picture
Newspaper drama wins best picture Associated Press LOS ANGELES In an underdog win for a movie
Sunday, February 28 (100 stories)
Twin bombings at Baghdad market today kill at least 59
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attacks
Trump: Judge’s Hispanic ethnicity matters in Trump University suit
The GOP frontrunner accuses the judge of extreme hostility
Ohio man who killed friend, ate his brains is up for parole
Eating his roommate's brains was part of a mutual agreement, the convict said
Two brothers killed in hail of bullets at Canton public housing complex
One woman said she heard 20 to 30 gunshots Saturday
Mahoning County departments must prepare for decline in population, auditor says
Ralph Meacham is marking the end of his first year in office
YSU men win Horizon League indoor track title
It's the first indoor title for the YSU men since 2003.
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Mahoning will meet at noon for a sack lunch in the Kidston classroom at Davis Center in
McGuffey society marks 55th year
COITSVILLE Members of the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society met Feb. 16 in Coitsville
SENIOR CITIZENS
Ajax Magnethermic Retirees will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Station Square, 4250 Belmont Ave. Guests
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Chilly Day Chili Cook-off set Saturday
Chilly Day Chili Cook-off set Saturday WARREN Community Concerned Citizens will sponsor A Chilly
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
Alyssa Walsh, Matthew Morell to wed May 13
COLUMBIANA Announcing their engagement are Alyssa C. Walsh and Matthew R. Morell, both of
Miss Sujka, Mr. DiMuzio rite set for May 14
POLAND Andrew and Helena Sujka are announcing the engagement of their daughter Brittany Ann Sujka,
Jennifer Benson, Tyler Gruhn to wed May 21
CANFIELD Lee and Renee Benson of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Blankschaen-Kos wedding set for June 25
YOUNGSTOWN Sandra Blankschaen is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Kerry Blankschaen of
Liseli Baich Brian Sklenar are engaged
Announcement is being made of the engagement of Liseli Baich of Warren and Brian Sklenar of
Allison Burr to be bride of James Hynes
FARMDALE The engagement and upcoming marriage of Allison J. Burr and James P. Hynes is being
Danielle Reed, Daniel Enyeart to marry June 11
MCDONALD The parents of Danielle Reed of McDonald and Daniel Enyeart of Youngstown, are announcing
Farr-Manson wedding set for late June
MCDONALD Announcement is being made by Robert and Saundra Farr of McDonald of the engagement of
Ferguson-Klein wedding set for July 23
AUSTINTOWN Megan Ferguson and Bill Klein are engaged and will be married on July 23. She is the
Tanna Duck, Brian Smusz to wed May 29
Hubbard Edward J. Smusz Jr. and Karen R. Smusz of Hubbard are announcing the upcoming marriage of
Ashley Bolina, Samuel Smith to be married
CANFIELD The engagement of Ashley Marie Bolina and Samuel David Smith, both of Cleveland, is being
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY | Lucille E. Sheldon
Born: Feb. 27, 1926, in Worthington, Pa. Home: Lives in Boardman. Parents: The late Tom and
Recovered Shiley on deck for Horizon League milestone
During the 2011 Ohio high school state championship meet, Shiley tore the ACL, MCL and meniscus in one of her knees after tripping over a hurdle.
4 of 30 water sources at Oakhill test high for lead
Commissioner Traficanti said water in all county buildings will now be tested.
New Beginnings’ nursing home co-founders did well as business tanked
Among the 6 that closed was one in Youngstown, where inspectors found residents in adult diapers “saturated” with urine or feces.
Canfield wrestlers win four district titles, six state berths
Across D-II, 10 wrestlers from the Mahoning Valley made it to state.
Mill Creek MetroParks dismissals end nearly-century-long tradition
Just four people have served as head naturalist since the 1920s
Penguins cruise in home finale vs. NKU
YSU (11-20, 6-12) had five players finish with double-figure points — Cameron Morse (25), Francisco Santiago (15), Jordan Andrews (17), Sidney Umude (16) and Matt Donlan (15).
At this YSU student competition, physics matters
Ask a physics kid the age-old question about the chicken crossing the road, and chances are pretty good you won’t get a clear answer as to why it happened.
Black History health & wellness event aims to educate, close health care disparity
Black people’s perception of racism in the U.S. is a factor in chronic stress and negatively impacts the way blacks engage with health care providers, one speaker said.
Valley native wins technical Oscar
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Seth Rosenthal, a Mahoning Valley native, has won an Academy
Oscar Predictions Winners & Weepers
If you watch What: The 88th Academy Awards Where: ABC When: Tonight at 8:30 By LINDSEY BAHR
Betras displays courage
Opinion: Ohio Attorney General Mike De-Wine would do well to disabuse himself of the fanciful notion that
OH WOW! program gives participants a closer look at things
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Suffice it to say that a short examination of a
YSU roundup
SOFTBALL Penguins split two games at UNC-Greensboro tourney GREENSBORO, N.C. Sarah Dowd went
Boardman 200 relay surges to second-place, school mark
Callen Aulizia finished sixth in the 50 and sixth in the consolation final of the 100 to finish 14th overall in the state in the latter.
State focuses on reducing the cost of four-year degrees
Initiatives include an expansion of bachelor degrees offered at community colleges and a program allowing students to complete three years of their undergraduate work at those same campuses.
METRO DIGEST || Cortland woman hit by SUV
Walker hit by SUV FOWLER A Cortland woman was hit by a sports utility vehicle and seriously
LaBrae officials find lead in drinking water at Bascom Elementary
Parents of some students in the LaBrae schools sent their student to school with bottled water Friday
Is case of connecting Oakhill dots falling apart?
The purported connections between some of those accused of involvement in a criminal enterprise to impede or stop the purchase of Oakhill Ranaissance Place by Mahoning County. For a full view of the graphic, see today's Vindicator.
SPORTS digest
Phantoms walloped for lost weekend YOUNGSTOWN In possibly their biggest game of the season, the
Television Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. I saw a reference to an episode of “The Good Wife” as the final episode. If
3 stabbed at KKK rally in California
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Three people were stabbed Saturday, one critically, after a small
Rubio and Cruz escalate their case against Trump
Associated Press ATLANTA With Super Tuesday approaching, Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz escalated
Good service, atmosphere keep indie retailers in game
By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG Associated Press NEW YORK When people line up at a coffee shop for their
Celebrating leap year on social media
Feb. 29, 2016, is an important day in our home – one we’ve looked forward to for decades. Our
McNally’s criminal record a black eye for Youngstown
Editorial: Let us be clear: Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally was not convicted of spitting on the sidewalk or
Chamber schedules ‘Good Morning, Youngstown’ event on March 18
Chamber schedules ‘Good Morning, Youngstown’ event YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
NEW FIRM Daniel P. Johnson has launched a new practice, Forward-Thinking Wealth Management, in
YSU’s ‘Tartuffe’: Old script, modern humor, bawdy fun
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Moliere’s comic masterpiece “Tartuffe” was banned after
Manda Bees: a local headband empire
Amanda Chine started her growing headband business by accident and now she’s a thriving entreprenur.
Bone drug leads to fractures
Q. I have had problems with Reclast. Last June, I broke my right femur, and then five weeks later,
WalletHub's key numbers for 88th Oscars
The 88th annual Academy Awards are tonight, and to mark the event, WalletHub has compiled some key numbers.
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Feb. 21
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Cometh the Hour” by Jeffrey Archer (St. Martin’s) 2. “Brotherhood in
Why are grandchildren so unruly?
Tribune News Service A recent article on grandparenting.com says that many baby boomers are
Go house hunting, virtually
Real-estate websites are indispensable tools, whether you’re a serious homebuyer, thinking of
Travel site arranges hotel room-sharing
Travel site arranges hotel room-sharing Short-term rental sites such as Airbnb can save you a few
Laws on selling animal parts create market confusion
New endangered-species laws are trying to protect animals that could disappear from the Earth if
Week of February 28, 2016
Ann R. Hammond to Anne M. Downs, Maple Springs Drive, Canfield, $125,000. Baywinds Management LLC
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown City Council, committee of the whole, 5 p.m., 6th floor, council caucus
Flambeau’s goes where others dare not go
Opinion: On a dark stretch of Market Street known more for driving past instead of stopping by, I stopped.
War of 1812 comes alive
By Bob Downing Akron Beacon Journal PERRYSBURG, Ohio Fort Meigs was and still is huge. The War
WARM AND INVITING
By Barbara Ballinger Chicago Tribune (TNS) Walk into some rooms and you immediately feel
Sen. Portman finds fault with high court editorial
Opinion: Sen. Portman finds fault with high court editorial I’m writing in response to your recent
Clinton allies tout breadth of win over Sanders in SC
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. Hillary Clinton overwhelmed Bernie Sanders in Saturday’s South
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Stephanie and Michael Lanterman, Youngstown, girl, Feb.
American Girl Doll winner announced!
Twelve-year-old Aurora Fares of Canfield is the winner of The Vindicator’s 2016 American Girl Doll
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Feb. 28, the 59th day of 2016. There are 307 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Surging Raiders kept from crown
South Range wiped out a 15-point deficit before falling to Canton CC
Mahoning Valley Race Course: Saturday’s Results
RACE 1 $24,500 - 3 yo’s & up, 6F, MSW 6 Robert’s Unbridled (Musarro, J.) $3.00 $2.10 $2.10 5 Aim
Irish leader rues ‘merciless’ election losses, seeks allies
Irish leader rues ‘merciless’ election losses, seeks allies DUBLIN Ireland could be on course
‘Cash Explosion’ remains wildly popular
Associated Press COLUMBUS Twenty-nine years after it launched, the Ohio Lottery’s “Cash
Wright-Patt cancels event due to cutbacks
Associated Press DAYTON Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in southwest Ohio is canceling an annual
Official: Time running out to update nukes
Associated Press VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. In describing how little room the Pentagon
Cease-fire brings relative quiet to parts of Syria
Associated Press BEIRUT A cease-fire brought relative quiet to parts of Syria for the first
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown, and Girard,
Yoko Ono released from hospital after suffering flu symptoms
hYoko Ono released from hospital after suffering flu symptoms NEW YORK Yoko Ono’s son says his
Residents in Kansas grieve after shooting
Associated Press HESSTON, Kan. Grieving residents of this small Kansas town parked riding
TV/RADIO
TV/RADIO TODAY 9 a.m. (NBCSN) Soccer: Manchester United vs. Arsenal, Barclays Premier League.
Indians’ Almonte accepts responsibility for failed drug test
Outfielder has been suspended for 80 games
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Ethel Barborak et al v. Melissa Beaver, personal
RACING roundup
NASCAR XFINITY HAMPTON, GA. Check another one off the list for Kyle Busch. Less than 24 hours
Plan spurs preservation fight at OU
Associated Press ATHENS, Ohio The planned demolition of a century-old campus building to make
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
On the Links Saturday’s professional golf results
PGA HONDA CLASSIC PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. One bad swing by Adam Scott led to two balls in the
Hermitage road work starts in April
A $2.8 million improvement of nearly four miles of roads starts this spring, PennDOT says.
More prep results
More prep results BOYS BASKETBALL Division I Warren Harding 115, East 42 WARREN Warren
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS Purple Heart award Local resident Gregory Anderson recently received a law-
IN THE CUP! Area hole-in-one
IN THE CUP! Area hole-in-one Dennis Cannon of Girard aced the 145-yard No. 4 at Mahoning Country
Ex-leader of Mexico makes comparison of Trump to Hitler
Associated Press MEXICO CITY Former Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Saturday joined his
CURRENT PRICES OF ANTIQUES, MEMORABILIA
Mortar & pestle, brass, flared rim, ring foot, banded, dumbbell shape pestle, 1800s, 41/2 inches,
Saturday, February 27 (75 stories)
All Mahoning County buildings to be tested for lead in water after high results
After learning that water from four of 30 fountains and sinks tested at Oakhill Renaissance Place this week tested above the federal allowable limit for lead of 15 parts per billion, Mahoning County Commissioner Anthony Traficanti said water will be tested in all county-owned or county-controlled buildings. After learning that water from four of 30 fountains and sinks tested at Oakhill Renaissance Place this week tested above the federal allowable limit for lead of 15 parts per billion, Mahoning County Commissioner Anthony Traficanti said water will be tested in all county-owned or county-controlled buildings.
Today's health, wellness event focused on care disparity, distrust of providers
Closing the health and medical disparity between blacks and other ethnic groups in the Mahoning Valley were primary goals of the Black History month health and wellness event Saturday at the McGuffey Centre.
Kids at YSU's Physics Olympics will know where to place a door handle
Ask a physics kid the age-old question about the chicken crossing the road, and chances are pretty good you won’t get a clear answer as to why it happened.
UPDATE: Hillary crushes Sanders in South Carolina
Hillary Clinton sailed to a commanding victory over Bernie Sanders in Saturday’s South Carolina primary, drawing overwhelming support from the state’s black Democrats and putting her in strong position as the race barrels toward Super Tuesday’s crucial contests.
Owners of nursing home company that closed 2 here lived well as patients suffered
The co-founders of a Hixson nursing home business paid themselves six-figure salaries and drove company-financed Porsches while failing to pay employees, utility bills, taxes and creditors, according to court documents.
Bascom Elementary lead levels up, parents advised
Parents of some students in the LaBrae schools sent their student to school with bottled water Friday.
OH WOW! biology program gives kids an up-close look at their world
Suffice it to say that a short examination of a handful of tiny objects has gone a long way toward magnifying Teagan Kiehl’s interest in and appreciation for science.
Katie Yazvac | Kirk Johnson
GLEN ARBOR, MICH. Katie Yazvac and Kirk Johnson exchanged vows at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 2, 2015, at Bay
Katelyn Veltri | Dr. Troy Gessner
COLUMBUS, OHIO Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral was the setting of the 2:30 p.m. Dec. 27,
Daisy Ocasio | Hank Franceschelli
YOUNGSTOWN St. Columba Cathedral was the setting of the 2 p.m. Oct. 10, 2015, wedding of Daisy
Lordstown pride shifts into high gear as Cruze shines at show
The Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze is on display at the Cleveland Auto Show through March 6
Canfield’s four-minute salvo stuns Girard
Mason Mangapora had a game-high 23 points and Sam DiGiacomo had 14 of 30 rebounds for Canfield.
EGCC welding, machining program gets grant
Grant will bolster EGCC efforts to bring jobs to the Mahoning Valley
Jackson’s actions highlight Senior Night for YSU
Cash and Arbanas also had big games as the YSU women routed Valparaiso.
YSU freshman Zallow quick to make mark
The Penguins are hosting the Horizon League Indoor Track and Field Championships this weekend.
East Side murder victim’s mother vows to see justice served
Family and friends braved the cold and stood across the street from Youngstown Municipal Court. Cristina Olivera said they plan to attend every court hearing to make sure justice is served in her son’s death.
Struthers police captains file grievances to contest suspensions
City concludes officers neglected duty in hours before September jail hanging.
Power play fails Phantoms
The team went 0-for-7 with the man advantage, including two instances of 5-on-3 play in the Phantoms’ favor.
Canfield High pilots program to pitch project ideas
Students came up with 60-second videos for a contest.
Crooked cops get worse in muddy ‘Triple 9’
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer “Triple 9” has everything going for it, and that’s its biggest
Live music at the Butler
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University’s Dana School of Music will present free
Ballet Western Reserve cuts ties with Kmiec
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ballet Western Reserve has ended its
Rapper brings tour to Covelli Centre Long live Lil Wayne
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com In an industry known for career brevity, Lil Wayne is
Defendants released on bond in Goodyear fraud case
Two Chinese nationals charged with defrauding Goodyear have been released on bond.
METRO DIGEST || Campbell students getting canine companion
Man says caretaker assaulted him WARREN A Hoyt Street Southwest man, 85, reported that a woman
McNally, Sciortino take plea deals; Yavorcik trial reset
Former Mahoning County auditor Michael V. Scortino, left, and Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally, center, took plea deals and avoided going to trial next week in Cleveland for their roles in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case. Atty. Martin Yavorcik, right, who didn’t take a deal, is scheduled for trial March 14.
Project gets $150K
Project gets $150K BOARDMAN Boardman’s stadium project has received a $150,000 donation for
Voices of Faith q&a
The Kansas City Star (TNS) Q. Is believing creeds what Christianity is about? A. The simplistic
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator will run a free listing of area services that are
US economy starts 2016 with 2 pieces of good news
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy got a double dose of good news Friday. Economic
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, Feb. 27, the 58th day of 2016. There are 308 days left in the year.
Bertrando argued with co-workers
James Bertrando, who is running for Mahoning County recorder, allegedly has issues with his temperament and job attendance.
Snow fleas are harmless and abundant
Knowing that winter weather can persist into April, there will probably be at least a few more
Recorder has primary challenger
James Bertrando of Struthers is challenging Mahoning County Recorder Noralynn Palermo.
Exec, 2 firms plead guilty in W. Pa. to cheese mislabeling
Associated Press PITTSBURGH An executive and two Pennsylvania cheese businesses her family
Trump says he’ll weaken libel laws protecting reporters
Associated Press Washington Donald Trump said Friday he will weaken First Amendment protections
Despite controversy, state report cards wield value
Editorial: Even before parents, teachers and local school officials could sink their teeth into the feast of
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Republican
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .128.87.00 Aqua America, .71
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Apple CEO defends resistance to FBI in unlocking iPhone
Apple CEO defends resistance to FBI in unlocking iPhone CUPERTINO, Calif. Apple CEO Tim Cook
Supreme Court Justice Scalia’s place in court history unsettled
Opinion: By Melvin I. UROFSKY Los Angeles Times Will originalism survive Justice Antonin Scalia? Will he
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Phantoms hockey, 7:05 p.m.: The local squad takes on Bloomington,
Politics & PUCO clash in capital
Opinion: By now, you’ve probably heard of Andre Porter — especially if you live in an area served by
Cease-fire goes into effect in Syria
Cease-fire goes into effect in Syria BEIRUT A cease-fire brokered by the United States and
birthdays
birthdays Actress Joanne Woodward is 86. Actress Barbara Babcock is 79. Actor Howard Hesseman is
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Marshella Hodge, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 25. Mary Slider
Inside the ropes with … SFlbJason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … SFlbJason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a second-round 69 in
Catholic radio plans pledge drive
Catholic radio plans pledge drive CANTON Living Bread Radio Network, Catholic radio AM 1060 and
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Women Walking in Faith celebrating 10th anniversary
The study group is based at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Warren
women walking in faith
Women Walking in Faith is a study group at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 185 Laird Ave. NE,
CDC: Zika found in 9 pregnant US women
Associated Press NEW YORK Zika infections have been confirmed in nine pregnant women in the
S. Carolina looks like Clinton country as she makes final push
McClatchy Washington Bureau (TNS) COLUMBIA, S.C. Hillary Clinton made a final pitch before South
Wash. man told cop he killed family
Associated Press BELFAIR, Wash. A gunman who killed four people in rural Washington state called
Snyder lawyer called Flint water ‘scary’ before crisis
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. Gov. Rick Snyder’s newest release of state emails and documents
28 of 29 water samples in Sebring show acceptable lead levels
Combined with earlier voluntary test results received, 999 of 1,044 samples have been below the federal allowable level of 15 parts per billion
mahoning county recorder Democratic candidates
Two candidates are running for recorder in the March 15 Democratic primary: noralynn palermo
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 7:40 a.m. (NBCSN) Soccer: Leicester City vs. Norwich City, Barclays Premier
Stocks end strong week on flat note
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks ended a strong week on a flat note as lower oil prices and
NDSU’s Wentz climbs the board
North Dakota State won the NCAA FCS championship in each of Carson Wentz’s five seasons on the roster, the last two with him as a starter.
Super Show and Sale
Super Show and Sale Niles The Sportsman’s Fishing & Hunting Super Show and Sale will take place
YSU roundup
SOFTBALL Lacatena homers, but Lehigh tops Penguins GREENSBORO, N.C. Senior Jordan Macey went
SPORTS digest
Indians agree to deal with outfielder Venable GOODYEAR, Ariz. The Indians have agreed to a one-
EVENTS OF THE DAY
Here is a breakdown of the events from the Oakhill pretrial hearing in Cleveland: 9 a.m.: Pretrial
Saluting those who improve our waters
If I were a fish, would I be happy in Ohio in 2016? I know the question is ridiculous. Fish have
Mahoning Valley Race Course
Today’s Entries Post Time: 12:15 p.M. 1 Tranquility Slew (Rosendo) 118 8/1 1a Belong to
Hubbard’s Johnson 13th in D-II state bowling tournament
Struthers placed eighth and Champion 11 in the team standings.
On The Links
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Friday, February 26 (126 stories)
Justice has been served, AG DeWine says about Oakhill pleas
Prosecutors made deals with Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally and ex-Mahoning County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case “because there’s always a chance of an acquittal,” said Attorney General Mike DeWine.
Next-gen Cruze gets public debut at Cleveland Auto Show
The 4,500 employees of the General Motors Lordstown Assembly Plant may not have all been in the crowd at the Cleveland Auto Show, but their presence was still felt.
Martin, Parry retire from YPD
The city police department said goodbye Friday to 70 years of combined experience as detective sergeants Darryl Martin and Tom Parry both retired.
Reaction to Mayor McNally's plea deal is mixed
Many Mahoning Valley and city leaders breathed a collective sigh of relief upon learning that John A. McNally would remain Youngstown’s mayor, but some called for his resignation and griped about a dysfunctional political system.
Struthers captains file grievances over suspensions
Two Struthers police captains have filed grievances to contest disciplinary action handed down by the city in the Sept. 10 hanging death of inmate Peter Bugno, 43.
Cristina Olivera vows to get justice for her slain son
The mother of a man shot and killed last week said outside City Hall Friday she is not going anywhere.
Canfield students vying in JA contest for best product pitch
Canfield High School students count down the days until a winner is chosen for Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, JA Quick Pitch: Pitch it to win it! competition.
Yavorcik refuses deal after McNally, Sciortino plead in Oakhill case
Though his two co-defendants in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case took plea bargains, Martin Yavorcik said he had no interest in cutting a deal.
UPDATE | Teen who killed Mass. teacher get life with chance for parole
Teen who killed Mass. teacher gets life with chance for parole
SEBRING UPDATE | 28 of 29 samples test low for lead levels
28 of 29 lead levels test low for lead levels
Big airlines say contractor bankruptcy won't disrupt flights
Big airlines say contractor bankruptcy won't disrupt flights
Ohio authorities says I-75 NB closed by vehicle crash
Ohio authorities says I-75 NB closed by vehicle crash
Court: Cleveland cop fired for ’sexting’ should get job back
Court: Cleveland cop fired for ’sexting’ should get job back
Former Brookfield student arrested on school grounds intoxicated with weapon
Former Brookfield student arrested on school grounds intoxicated with weapon
UPDATE | Dem chair Betras wants Mayor McNally to resign
UPDATE | Party chairman Betras wants Mayor McNally to resign
Case involving Campbell man charged with child pornography sent to grand jury
Case involving Campbell man charged with child porn sent to grand jury
Pa. police say suspect turns sob stories into rob stories
Pa. police say suspect turns sob stories into rob stories
Costs rising at eastern Pennsylvania colleges, universities
Costs rising at eastern Pennsylvania colleges, universities
Akron-Canton Airport unveils $240 million, 20-year master plan
Akron-Cantoon Airport unveils $240 million, 20-year master plan
OAKHILL FALLOUT | Take Vindy poll on mayor; read best reacts here
Reaction from today's plea agreements for Mayor John McNally and ex-Mahoning County Auditor Michael Sciortino.
Thursday’s GOP debate drew 14.5 million on CNN and Telemundo
Thursday’s GOP debate drew 14.5 million on CNN and Telemundo
Army Corps makes another pitch to dump sediment in Lake Erie
Army Corps makes another pitch to dump sediment in Lake Erie
Boardman stadium gets $150K donation toward band shell
Boardman stadium gets $150K donation toward band shell
Teen could get life term in killing of high school teacher
Teen could get life term in killing of high school teacher
Oakhill Timeline - FEBRUARY 26, 2016:
McNally and Sciortino took plea agreements McNally accepted a plea to four misdemeanors: two counts of falsification and one count each of unlawful use of a telecommunications device and attempted unlawful influence of a public official. Sciortino took a deal to a felony count of having an unlawful interest in a public contract, originally tampering with records, as well as misdemeanors of falsification and receiving or soliciting improper compensation. He is also prohibited from holding a public office for seven years.
Defendants released on bond in Goodyear fraud case
Defendants released on bond in Goodyear fraud case
Launch of next-generation Chevrolet Cruze progressing to its expected spring release
Launch of next-generation Chevrolet Cruze progressing to its expected spring release
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 9:45 a.m.
Canfield Cardinals unable to beat height disparity
The nearly identical records of the Division I girls district final combatants promised a close game.
Ohio state officials to parents: Ignore school test results
A state lawmaker and a member of the state school board are urging parents to ignore new school report cards released Thursday by the Ohio Department of Education.
Boccieri bill aims to protect athletes serving in military from reprisals
Courtney Papic was benched from her basketball for missing practice to attend mandatory military training at Youngstown Air Reserve Station.
Author calls Austintown's John Bullock role model of Vietnam vet generation
John W. Bullock left Youngstown State University, where he played football under legendary coach Dwight “Dike” Beede, in his senior year when he was drafted into the Army to serve his country during the height of the Vietnam War.
J-M wrestlers hoping magic school year continues
District competition begins today at Garfield Heights, Alliance and Mentor
Austintown Fitch student arrested for inducing panic
A Fitch High School student was arrested Thursday morning and charged with inducing panic, after being accused of making a threat in school of planned violence.
Students supply spaghetti supper, spectacular show for band needs
Students will serve supper and a show at Fitch Band’s annual spaghetti dinner.
Tinseltown to show Neil Young film, chat
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. The concert film “Rust Never Sleeps” shows Neil
Boardman Center Middle School to get ‘extreme makeover’
School leaders hope community effort will transform the building.
SPORTS DIGEST || 2 area divers finish in Top 10 at state
Two area divers finished in the Top 10 of the Division II state tournament on Thursday at the Branin Natartorium.
Judge mulls motions in final hearing before Monday start of Oakhill trial
Two of the case’s three defendants filed a revised list of 59 witnesses they plan to call to testify
Ex-inmates sue former Trumbull corrections officer
Two former female inmates filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Trumbull County officials and a former jail corrections officer for purportedly exploiting them for sexual gratification.
Two Republicans are running in the 59th Ohio House District
Both oppose Common Core and restrictions on gun ownership
METRO DIGEST || Junior Achievement competition
JA competition GIRARD In honor of National Entrepreneurship Week, Junior Achievement of Mahoning
Youngstown housing authority tax bailout passes Ohio House
YMHA would escape a $1.9 million long-standing real-estate tax debt if the amnesty bill becomes law.
Area Black Nurses Association promotes healthy habits in community
Youngstown-Warren Ohio Black Nurses Association formed in 1982
GOP Supreme Court candidate criticizes opponent
One says the other ‘has basically sold his soul’ to Republican Party
Valley school districts’ state report cards reveal ups and downs
Boardman and Poland earned all “A’s” and “B’s” while Youngstown got six “F’s” and a “D”
Inmates help the homeless
Capt. Laurie Harper from the Ohio State Penitentiary shows off some of the crocheted hats made at the prison by inmates there. The hats, scarves and ear warmers were handed out to those eating lunch at the St. Vincent de Paul Society dining hall Thursday. The yarn was donated by the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown.
BWC proposal
BWC proposal COLUMBUS A proposal presented Thursday to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Phantoms, 7:05 p.m.: The local hockey team takes on Bloomington,
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
Marriage licenses Chester Granberry, legal age, 481 Almyra Ave., Youngstown, and Nevett E. Johnson, legal age, of same.
2 deaths, Canadian probe led to huge Toyota recall
Associated Press DETROIT An investigation by Canadian safety regulators into a crash that
Rally around Rubio
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service It’s not going to be easy to stop Donald Trump from winning
Selected local stocks
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Work out kinks quickly in Cruze local labor pacts
Editorial: As General Motors Chev- rolet Division leaders gather at the opening of the Cleveland Auto Show
Beware of phishy emails during tax-filing season
Associated Press NEW YORK It’s tax time, so you’d better think twice before clicking on that
oddly enough
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Surplus food
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Super Tuesday has makings of super outcome for Trump; Kasich banking on March 15
Opinion: Perhaps Donald Trump’s expected strong showing Tuesday will slap some reality into the faces of the
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Ohio looks at shale industry employment
The report shows an increase in shale-related jobs from 2011 to 2015.
Cleaning up after storms
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Trumbull County African American Achievers Hall of Fame Banquet is Saturday
Lashale Pugh, assistant professor at Youngstown State University, who specializes in community health initiatives, food justice and health and disease patterns, will be the keynote speaker
Canfield prepares to take care of roads and lawns
Trustees prepared material for the Mahoning County Engineer meeting to discuss the roads.
Masury man waives preliminary hearing in shooting of girlfriend
Marvin Jules, 33, bound over to a Trumbull County grand jury in the shooting of his girlfriend, Lynda Campbell, 54.
In high-court fight, Democrats pressure Republicans at home
Associated Press WASHINGTON Searching for a way to put a new justice on the nation’s highest
Sheriff: 4 people, including gunman, die in Kansas attack
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VA disciplines 2 officials in Cincinnati center probe
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NEWSMAKERS
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Campaign rhetoric on Mexico is ‘dangerous, damaging,’ Biden says
Associated Press MEXICO CITY Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday that some U.S. campaign
Apple: FBI seeks ‘dangerous power’
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Inside the ropes with Jason Kokrak
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birthdays
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Lakes to reopen
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YSU WOMEN’s BASKETBALL Games changed
Because of weather, Thursday’s Youngstown State women’s basketball team’s game against Valparaiso
Debate brawl: Rubio, Cruz go after Trump
Associated Press HOUSTON Brawling from the get-go, a fiery Marco Rubio went hard after Donald
Canfield Sports Briefs
CSTC pool manager needed The Canfield Swim and Tennis Club (CSTC) is accepting applications for
Molly Mann v Marcus Corlew
canton Molly Catherine Mann became the bride of Marcus R. Corlew during an evening ceremony Oct. 2
Austintown Community Briefs
Austintown Local School district announces open enrollment 2016-2017 The Austintown Local School
Austintown Sports Briefs
Austintown Fitch girls basketball at tournament Kent defeated Austintown Fitch at the D1 Girls
Robinwood Lane students make Valentine’s Day treats
Robinwood Lane Elementary was filled with Valentine’s Day spirit on Feb. 11.
African culture creates movement at Austintown library
The Austintown library brought in special guest, Sogbety Diomande, to put on a West African style performance and teach the audience a lesson in African music and dance on Feb. 8.
Canfield Community Briefs
Canfield Lions fish fry March 4 The Canfield Lions will host a Fish Fry on March 4 at A La Cart
St. Charles’ students provide comfort for those in need
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com St. Charles School continued their Catholic
Students share love for Valentine’s Day
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Stadium Drive Elementary School celebrated
Boardman Community Briefs
Read to Some ‘Bunny’ Be a book buddy and read to a licensed therapy rabbit. School-age children
Boardman Excellence Foundation hosts first Reverse Raffle Dinner
The Boardman Schools Fund for Educational Excellence wants you to enjoy dinner, a basket raffle,
Olivia Lanterman to wed Richard Griffith
austintown Frank and Michelle Lanterman of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their
Children dig into the life of a groundhog at Ford Nature Center
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Once per month, Ford Nature Center hosts a
Children dig into the life of a groundhog
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Once per month, Ford Nature Center hosts a
Jamie Corvino v Andrew Scholeno
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Poland Community Briefs
Woman of the Year dinner to be March 8 The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s
Fans huddle for early Super Bowl party
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Boardman library celebrated the Super Bowl
Ashley Lombardozzi v Matthew Grope
HUBBARD Julia’s Bed and Breakfast provided the setting for the 2 p.m. Sept. 26 wedding of Ashley
New Canfield library is open
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The new Canfield library is complete and was opened to the
Dobbins third-graders welcome woolly animals
Students at Poland Dobbins learned about different woolly animals on Feb. 5 from Kim Muff of Mill Creek Metroparks Farm.
CHS students show their school spirit
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students and staff at Canfield High School went all out to
Veteran discovers new life through dancing
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Poland library hosted an event on Jan. 29
Canfield choirs perform Disney classics
Canfield High School choir students welcomed family and friends to “the happiest place on Earth” as they presented their Disney Spectacular on Jan. 30.
One hundred days learning celebrated
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The third grade students of Poland Dobbins
Children add new books to their collection
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Scholastic Book Fair made its way into
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland girls defeat West Branch On Feb. 18, the Poland Seminary girls varsity basketball team
Austintown students learn ABC’s of bully prevention
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Julian “Zeus” McClurkin of the Harlem
“Frozen” Valentine’s party warms hearts
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown library hosted a “Frozen” themed
Thursday, February 25 (113 stories)
Some Valley schools shine on latest state report cards, others continue to struggle
Mahoning Valley school districts saw grades across the board in the latest state report-card data released Thursday by the Ohio Department of Education.
Oakhill defendants to be in court Friday for final pre-trial hearing
Prosecutors and the defense in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case will be in court today for a final hearing before the Monday start of the trial.
Local Vietnam vet featured in new book on the war
John W. Bullock left Youngstown State University, where he played football under legendary coach Dwight “Dike” Beede, in his senior year when he was drafted into the Army to serve his country during the height of the Vietnam War.
West Branch basketball player's discipline spawns Students to Solders act
It’s probably safe to say that 17-year-old Courtney Papic’s achievements will continue to pile up for the remainder of her senior year at West Branch High School.
State officials denounce report cards as 'harmful' to kids, schools, communities
A state lawmaker and a member of the state school board are urging parents to ignore new school report cards released Thursday by the Ohio Department of Education.
Inmates at Youngstown's supermax prison knitting winter gear for homeless, then babies
Multicolored handmade hats and scarves stood out among other clothing items available to those grabbing lunch at the St. Vincent de Paul Society on Thursday.
Austintown officials probe 2nd school threat in week
A Fitch High School student was arrested Thursday morning for inducing panic, after making a threat in school of planned violence.
Boardman school launching homestyle makeover
When Center Middle School students return to school this fall, it will be to a transformed building.
Saturday dinner will raise funds for Austintown band instruments, uniforms
Students will serve supper and a show at Fitch Band’s annual spaghetti dinner.
Black Nurses Association continues it work in the Valley
Nearly 35 years after its inception, the Youngstown-Warren Ohio Black Nurses Association continues to build on a legacy with roots in the civil rights movements of the 1960s and 1970s.
Jury finds former BP engineer not guilty in oil spill case
Jury finds former BP engineer not guilty in oil spill case
10-year-old girl dies after fire in southwest Ohio
10-year-old girl dies after fire in southwest Ohio
Police arrest man in slaying of Ohio mother dead in car
Police arrest man in slaying of Ohio mother dead in car
VA disciplines 2 officials in Cincinnati center probe
VA disciplines 2 officials in Cincinnati center probe
Youngstown school board has special meeting Friday afternoon
Youngstown school board has special meeting Friday afternoon
Austintown Fitch student arrested for inducing panic
Austintown Fitch student arrested for inducing panic
The Rev. Al Sharpton plans Oscars protest in Hollywood
The Rev. Al Sharpton plans Oscars protest in Hollywood
Judge: Quincy Jones lawsuit over Jackson hits can proceed
Judge: Quincy Jones lawsuit over Jackson hits can proceed
Ohio Turnpike bans big trucks because of snow, high winds
Ohio Turnpike bans big trucks because of snow, high winds
Southwest Ohio university probing frat, sorority hazing
Southwest Ohio university probing frat, sorority hazing
Lawyer: Family of man charged in Mich. shootings know no motive
Lawyer: Family of man charged in Mich. shootings know no motive
OSHP says inmate beaten to death with concrete block
Ohio patrol says inmate beaten to death with concrete block
Taste of Stambaugh event set for Friday is canceled
Taste of Stambaugh event set for Friday is canceled
UCLA: Movies make more $$$ when only half the cast is white
UCLA: Movies make more $$$ when only half the cast is white
Jules bound to grand jury in shooting of girlfriend
Jules bound to grand jury in shooting of girlfriend
History of The Oakhill Case
More than 22 months after a Cuyahoga County grand jury unsealed an indictment in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case, we’ve finally come to the trial. The case centers on an alleged conspiracy between some Mahoning County officials and Anthony Cafaro Sr., a prominent businessman, to stop the 2007 relocation of a Mahoning County agency from a building owned by Cafaro’s company to the county-owned Oakhill.
Ohio police: bald man stealing hair growth, memory products
Ohio police: bald man stealing hair growth, memory products
Two women file federal lawsuit against former Trumbull corrections officer
Two women file federal lawsuit against former Trumbull corrections officer
Latest report card data is good for Boardman, Poland but bad for Youngstown
Latest report card data is good for Boardman, Poland but bad for Youngstown
Woman with kids in car charged with impaired driving
Woman with kids in car charged with impaired driving
Bridge work to begin on state Route 11 in Columbiana
Bridge work to begin on state Route 11 in Columbiana
Campbell schools place service dog in K-7 building
Campbell schools place service dog in K-7 building
Area Black Nurses Association promotes healthy habits in community
Area Black Nurses Association promotes healthy habits in community
Students supply spaghetti supper and a spectacular show
Students supply spaghetti supper and a spectacular show
BHS students to sell shamrocks for Angels
BHS students to sell shamrocks for Angels BOARDMAN The Key Club and Emerging Leaders chapters of
Struthers captains suspended for conduct before jail hanging
Records obtained by The Vindicator show police failed to follow protocol.
Black history comes to life at Williamson Elementary in Youngstown
Williamson students portray figures from black history
McDonald, J-M clinch 3rd meeting
The top two teams in the Mineral Ridge district are set to do battle Saturday after McDonald defeated Valley Christian 51-45 and Jackson-Milton knocked off Mathews 51-30 to advance to the final.
Poll: Kasich would top both Hillary, Bernie among Ohio voters
Gov. John Kasich would defeat both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders among Ohio voters, according to a new Quinnipiac University Poll released Wednesday.
Penguins hope to bounce back from miserable Wisconsin trip
YSU hosts Wright State (17-12, 11-5) at 7:45 tonight at Beeghly Center.
Baalke: Kaepernick expected to be with 49ers in 2016
Kaepernick went 2-6 in eight starts before being benched last season.
YSU student’s glory day of song, dance with the Boss
Austintown man has a song and dance with Springsteen
Ohio House passes bill targeting animal fighting
Spectators who pay to watch, bet or provide supplies for cockfighting and other animal-fighting rings would face increased criminal penalties, under legislation passed by the Ohio House on Wednesday.
James, Irving take sting out of Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets picked the wrong time for a trip to Cleveland.
Costumes are key in YSU’s ‘Tartuffe’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “Tartuffe” is a tough one for a costume
Chicago’s time: rolling into the Hall of Fame
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Late last year, longtime Chicago singer-bassist Jason
Bands will raise roof to help Calvin Center
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Several rock bands and dance troupes will perform at a special event
Expert discusses pros, cons of social-media use
The speaker was Angela Burt-Murray, a former magazine editor and co-founder of a digital-media company
‘Leading Ladies’ at Salem
Staff report SALEM “Leading Ladies” will open Friday at Salem Community Theater and run for two
Harvest for Hunger campaign starts in March
The campaign seeks to re-stock Second Harvest food-bank shelves for spring and summer
MORE TOURNAMENT BASKETBALL
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Sebring water flushing starts Tuesday
Water may be discolored, but it isn’t hazardous during flushing of the water system, the village manager says.
Warren native killed in apparent road-rage incident in Texas
Warren native Ryan T. Mullee, 39, was shot to death Friday afternoon in what police believe was a road-rage incident on Interstate 20 near the city of Van.
Record Q4 boosts Covelli Centre to 2nd-best year
The city-owned Covelli Centre had a financially successful 2015 – the second-most profitable year for the facility that opened in October 2005.
Creating an Ornamental Garden
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Wearing the hijab can be unsafe
Opinion: By Hajer Al-Faham The Seattle Times As an Arab and Muslim woman who wore the hijab for 16 years,
Paranoia driving politics
Opinion: Amid the media analyses of the prospects of each of the candidates in both political parties, there
METRO DIGEST || Jury convicts man in child-rape case
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Canada consul provides local companies insight to Canadian trade
Canada is Ohio’s closest partner in trade.
NEW THIS WEEK
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Monetary gift to YSU will benefit city high schoolers
Editorial: It is no secret that the Youngstown City School District’s college-going rate is among the lowest
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Calendar of events
A list of area events to commemorate in February, Black History Month, as submitted to The
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Rubio, Cruz, Kasich face must-wins in home states
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas In their efforts to derail Donald Trump from the Republican
New Eastwood store
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Program aims to help female entrepreneurs
Nine classes and mentors are provided, and the best business plan developed will earn a $5,000 grant.
Austria, Balkan nations to tighten borders
Associated Press VIENNA Overwhelmed by a wave of refugees and what they call indecision in the
Man found in house on Traficant farm
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Booker deserves nation’s highest civilian honor
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birthdays
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Obama mulls Nev. governor for court
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House is considering Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval of
Prosecutors want sex predators to stay on registry
Prosecutors want sex predators to stay on registry
Mahoning Valley Race Course : Wednesday’s Results
RACE 1 $10,000 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M, CLM $7,500 4 Roses R Perfect (Leon, S.)$3.00$2.80$2.40 2
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Gardening workshop set March 5 in Pa.
Master gardeners will be available to answer gardening questions
QUOTABLE JOSEPH RANDLE, former Dallas Cowboys RB, who was arrested after striking three people with his car in Wichita, Kan.
“I don’t got no money for bond or nothing like that. I was wondering if I could get my bond lowered
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Bryasia Walker and Wilson Nadal, Youngstown, boy, Feb.
Follow rules to use manure
Q. Is there a difference between horse manure and cow manure? Which is better to use on a vegetable
Thinking of a school garden?
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How well do you know Ohio’s symbols?
By Marilyn McKinley OSU master gardener volunteer Do you know Ohio has an official reptile,
SPORTS digest
YSU-Valpo women’s hoops game postponed YOUNGSTOWN Today’s Youngstown State women’s basketball
US bans imports of slave-produced goods
Associated Press President Barack Obama signed a bill Wednesday that includes a provision banning
Will there be peaches?
Will there be peaches? It depends on what happens later this winter. So far, the trees seem to be
Zebra pattern plus red bellies, caps and necks mean you’re seeing a ... Red-Bellied Woodpecker
The red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) is a robin-sized bird that lives in a wide range of habitats and eats a varied range of foods. It is an ecological generalist able to thrive in forests, parks and suburban yards.
Want to plant asparagus?
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Youngstown State student makes Springsteen history
Scott Williams saw Bruce Springsteen in concert for the 16th time Tuesday night. But the show at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland will be the one he never forgets.
Struthers captains suspended over involvement in jail suicide
Two police captains have been disciplined with unpaid suspensions for neglect of duty in the hours before inmate Peter Bugno, 43, was found dead and hanging in his jail cell last Sept. 10.
Kasich leads Clinton and Sanders in Ohio by wide margins, poll says
Gov. John Kasich would defeat both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders among Ohio voters, according to a new Quinnipiac University Poll released Wednesday.
Black history coms alive through Williamson Elementary's Living History Museum
Youngstown Williamson Elementary School fifth-graders Jose Santiago, Brazon Crump, Eon Franklin and Antoine Sharpe sat in the school cafeteria covered in spaghetti noodles, chopped lettuce and shredded carrots.
Sebring to flush water system to reduce possible lead contamination
The village will begin a unidirectional water-supply system flushing program Tuesday, and continue from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through the week until it is completed.
Single fathers now most served at food pantry, worker says at 25th Harvest for Hunger
In the last 16 years, Lillie Ekong has seen certain trends change regarding those she serves, but one thing that has remained constant has been a continuing need for certain basic necessities.
State lawmakers weighing felony penalties for animal fighting participants
Spectators who pay to watch, bet or provide supplies for cockfighting and other animal-fighting rings would face increased criminal penalties, under legislation passed by the Ohio House on Wednesday.
Angel Bell jailed in Ayers Street murder
A woman police said threatened a man who was murdered last week and was present when he was killed was arraigned Wednesday in municipal court on a complicity charge.
3 Guatemalans arrested on I-680 with 7 cell phones, $16K
Although police say three men found Tuesday in a pickup truck with more than $16,000 cash will probably not face drug charges, authorities still have a lot of questions.
Valparaiso-YSU women's game postponed
The scheduled men's game Thursday between YSU and Wright State is still on at 7:45 p.m.
Tickets on sale now for Trumbull African-American Achievers Award banquet
Tickets on sale now for Trumbull African-American Achievers Award banquet
Powerful storm kills 3 in Virginia, raising death toll to 6
Powerful storm kills 3 in Virginia, raising death toll to 6
Canfield requests Christmas decoration removal from cemeteries by Tuesday
Canfield requests Christmas decoration removal from cemeteries by Tuesday
Ohio Turnpike places limited travel ban into effect
Ohio Turnpike places limited travel ban into effect
Groups calling for western Lake Erie to be declared impaired
Groups calling for western Lake Erie to be declared impaired
Ohio model who tried to hire hit man is sentenced to 7 years
Ohio model who tried to hire hit man is sentenced to 7 years
Nonprofits to NFL: Stop pushing fantasy sports on kids
Nonprofits to NFL: Stop pushing fantasy sports on kids
City woman 2nd to be charged in Ayers Street murder
City woman 2nd to be charged in Ayers Street murder
Ohio is part of $56M settlements over municipal bond deals
Ohio is part of $56M settlements over municipal bond deals
Pieces from Ohio lake bottom may be boat that sank in 1850
Pieces from Ohio lake bottom may be boat that sank in 1850
Fire chief in Ohio recommends suspensions over alcohol party
Fire chief in Ohio recommends suspensions over alcohol party
Austintown man joins Springsteen for a song and a dance
Austintown man joins Springsteen for a song and a dance
Pennsylvania governor says he has treatable prostate cancer
Pennsylvania governor says he has treatable prostate cancer
Court rules against Ohio false statement campaign law
Court rules against Ohio false statement campaign law
Men wrongly imprisoned for murder get millions from Ohio
Men wrongly imprisoned for murder get millions from Ohio
Police now say trio caught with $16K won't face drug charges
Police now say trio caught with $16K won't face drug charges
Woman faces charges after Kmart parking lot assault
Woman faces charges after Kmart parking lot assault
Poll shows Kasich would do better than Clinton and Sanders in Ohio
Poll shows Kasich would do better than Clinton and Sanders in Ohio
Trump claims Nevada
Donald Trump notched a win in Nevada’s Republican caucuses Tuesday as Marco Rubio bid to elbow out Ted Cruz for second place in an increasingly urgent effort to slam the brakes on the Trump juggernaut.
Ninth-seeded Mineral Ridge routs Brookfield
When Mineral Ridge saw that’s where it was placed in the Division III,Warren Harding bracket, the Rams — after initially being upset — flipped a switch.
Majority of UAW Local 1112 membership approves local contract
The contract was approved with 76 percent voting yes and 24 percent of members voting no.
Youngstown school board hears gripes about East High
One parent questioned why students lack anything considering the amount of the district’s per-pupil spending.
Youngstown native Cobbin lectures on Negro League baseball
W. James Cobbin — who grew up in Youngstown — makes an effort to talk to groups.
YSU women look for better shooting
The Penguins were just 6 of 34 on 3-pointers against CSU on Saturday.
Youngstown distress panel can’t meet now, appeal court rules
Although the Academic Distress Commission can’t meet now, appeal court arguments over its fifth member are on the fast track.
Strickland knocks Portman for shirking constitutional duty
Portman said it’s not a good time to make a lifetime appointment to the court during a presidential election
Kasich trails Trump slightly among Ohio Republican voters, poll says
Kasich trails Trump among Ohio Republican voters, poll says
‘Full House’ fans will get sugar fix from sequel series
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK If you like this kind of thing, odds are you’ll
‘Black-ish’ takes child’s-eye view of police violence Delicate topic
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES As tense crowds await a grand jury’s decision
PBS to launch 24-hour children’s channel
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Young insomniacs are in luck: PBS is launching
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Springfield tickets on sale Friday NEW MIDDLETOWN Doors open and tickets go on sale on Friday
Presentations showcase New Castle man’s God-given talent
Since 1994, Bob Summers has staged musicals he wrote and directed
Canfield doctor charged in tax case
Dr. Nicholas M. Garritano didn’t pay over taxes withheld from his employees, U.S. Attorney says.
Woman tells judge during sentencing she’ll beat heroin addiction
Sentenced on drug-abuse instrument, probation violation charges
Brookfield police say shooting victim remains in critical condition
Police hope to speak to her about the shooting when she recovers more.
Youngstown schools leader seeks options to avoid suspensions
The city school district has suffered from high suspensions and poor graduation rates
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‘Youngstown’ family on ‘Family Feud’ The Graves family of Ohio, with members living in Campbell,
Golden Dawn to remain Youngstown icon after owner’s death
Golden Dawn has been a North Side fixture since 1934. This Vindicator photo taken April 29, 2012, shows the late brothers and owners, Carmen Naples, left, and Ralph Naples, who kept the classy atmosphere of the bar and restaurant alive after they took it over. Ralph died earlier this week at the age of 96, just six months after his younger brother died at age 94.
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FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Group of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Keep momentum building to stop Zika virus’ spread
Editorial: The rapid-fire chain of events to stop the spread of the Zika virus in the Western Hemisphere
Jeb’s mother prescient
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SI swimsuit issue thing of beauty
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Obama: Gitmo undermines security, must be closed
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s plan to close the detention center at
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Cody A. Signor, 20, of 1624 Fifth Ave., Youngstown,
Ohio Senate OK’s sales-tax holiday bill
The sales-tax holiday would be Aug. 5-7 if the bill passes in April
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Conspiracy theorists run amok
Opinion: By Fred Grimm Miami Herald You know – because anyone with access to social media knows – that it
Indians hold first full-squad workout of spring
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Warren Steel workers to receive assistance
Laid-off Warren Steel Holdings employees have received certification for the Trade Adjustment Assistance program.
Trump widens lead with Nevada win
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Donald Trump notched a win in Nevada’s Republican caucuses Tuesday
Births
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Bathrooms are battlegrounds in anti-discrimination debate
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NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Blue Bloods’ a quiet example of CBS’ power NEW YORK Tom Selleck’s cop-family drama
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GPS glitch allows terrorism suspect to remain free on bond
Associated Press TOLEDO One of four men accused of raising money for a former al-Qaida leader
supreme court vacancy McConnell shuts door on Senate action
Associated Press WASHINGTON Majority Leader Mitch McConnell emphatically ruled out any Senate
Water samples below limit for lead
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Niles City Council votes 5-2 to approve mayor’s financial recovery plan
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CDC: 14 more Zika cases possibly spread through sex
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Panel awards contracts
The Mahoning County commissioners awarded recycling and tourism promotion contracts.
Utah polygamous-sect leaders arrested in food-stamp fraud
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY Several top leaders from Warren Jeffs’ polygamous sect were
Agenda Thursday
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Girard police arrest man who allegedly beat woman, threatened to sell her for crack
Officers booked a 44-year-old man on a domestic violence charge.
‘Hidden Life of Trees’ inspires earthy recipe
By Leah Eskin Chicago Tribune Trees chat. Trees cry. Trees nurse their young, care for the aged
Reverse raffle dinner set for March 11
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Apple to push for Congress to decide case
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Bricklayers union pickets Chick-fil-A
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Charlie Staples Original Famous Bar-B-Que The secret is the SAUCE
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There’s more to fish than the obvious
By Gretchen McKay Pittsburgh Post-Gazette It’s Lent, which means it’s time to renew your love
Scientists determine cause of Takata air-bag explosions
Associated Press DETROIT Scientists hired by the auto industry have determined that multiple
Gates supports government efforts
Associated Press NEW YORK Bill Gates is supportive of investigators’ efforts to force Apple to
Mahoning Valley Race Course
TUESDAY’S Results RACE 1 $24,500 - 3 yo, 6F, MSW 7 Graduation Gift (Gonzalez, L.)$16.20$8.20
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UAW contract approved, though skilled labot voted no
A majority of United Auto Workers Local 1112 members voted in favor of a new local contract with General Motors after a 24-hour vote that started Monday.
7th District court refuses to refute ruling on Youngstown distress commission
The Youngstown City Schools Academic Distress Commission won’t be permitted to meet anytime soon.
Youngstown students, parents blast school board about East High
People packed into the Youngstown School Board meeting, many to air their concerns about East High School.
Poll: Trump has slight lead in Ohio, but Kasich could overcome
Gov. John Kasich trails Donald Trump among likely Republican voters in Ohio, according to a new poll released Tuesday.
Golden Dawn patrons remembering Ralph Naples
The green-and-white-striped wallpaper is a subtle backdrop that makes the neon-lit “Golden Dawn” lights pop.
Angel's Wings duo makes heavenly music
The musicians of Angel’s Wings are a match made in heaven, though they connected through mutual friends on earth.
Youngstown superintendent aims to reduce suspensions, increase grads
The city schools’ interim superintendent is researching ways to address high student suspensions.
Woman shot at her Masury home still in critical condition
Police say the woman who suffered multiple gunshot wounds Monday morning at her Ulp Street home in Masury remains in critical condition at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following surgery.
You beating drugs is unlikely, Judge Kobly tells addicted mom
Angela Harris says she will beat her heroin addiction, but Judge Elizabeth Kobly said she was not so sure after sentencing her to 180 days in Mahoning County jail on a drug charge and probation violation.
Gifted New Castle musician's musical to God to be performed at Holy Family
When Bob Summers was a young man, he was a novice in a Trappist monastery and planned to devote his life to God.
SEBRING UPDATE | Latest round of testing shows low lead levels in village water
Latest round of testing shows low lead levels in village water
Hicks, Part 4: Reporters on Till case threatened repeatedly
From the outright refusal of press access to cross burnings, the black reporters covering the Till trial faced threats and obstacles every step of the way.
Hicks, Part 3: Witnesses were afraid to testify for the Till murder
As Hicks and Booker uncovered more and more information of the Till murder, pressure on potential witnesses and the reporters continued to grow.
Hicks, Part 2: Till murder witnesses' lives were endangered
When Hicks and Booker finally uncovered the truth of the corruption and lies behind the Till murder, they were stopped from publishing the story by NAACP leaders: “We don’t want to get anybody killed. Wait.”
Jimmy Hicks recounts Emmett Till investigation: Part 1
Future executive director of the New York Amsterdam News, James Hicks played a significant role in the coverage of the Emmett Till murder. He was the first black member of the State Department Correspondents Association and the first black reporter to cover the United Nations.
Booker: Blacks fought for rights, didn't leave Mississippi
"For a black person to live day after day under the conditions I was seeing [in Mississippi] seemed second only to a death sentence."
Booker: Voting rally leader threatened by segregationists
Before the voting rally in Mound Bayou, Booker describes his and his photographer's host, who happened to be the voting rally leader, and the peculiar and unsettling threats that he had received.
Booker: Civil rights progress made segregationists nervous
Booker explains the history of the town Mound Bayou, and how Theodore Roosevelt named the black township "Jewel of the Delta" to spite the extreme racists and segregationists.
Booker: Preparing for a civil rights rally in the Deep South
In this excerpt, Booker writes about the events leading to a rally for black voting rights in the town Mound Bayou, which at the time was known as the "Jewel of the Delta."
Authorities ID man fatally shot by police in Ohio standoff
Authorities ID man fatally shot by police in Ohio standoff
Booker: 1955 Missippi and "state condoned terror"
Simeon Booker recalls the shocking "raw hatred" and "state condoned terror" that he experienced while traveling through Mississippi for the first time.
Judge sets competency hearing for Ohio man charged in US Capitol plot
Judge sets competency hearing for Ohio man charged in US Capitol plot
Girard man arrested on assault, threat to sell woman for crack cocaine
Girard man arrested on assault, threat to sell woman for crack cocaine
Union workers protest at new Chick-fil-A in Boardman
Union workers protest at new Chick-fil-A in Boardman
Audi tops Consumer Reports auto rankings despite cheating
Audi tops Consumer Reports auto rankings despite cheating
27K Ohio homeowners eligible for federal refinancing program
27K Ohio homeowners eligible for federal refinancing program
CDC: 1 in 2 gay black men in US will be diagnosed with HIV
CDC: 1 in 2 gay black men in US will be diagnosed with HIV
Colo. woman who cut baby from stranger's womb convicted
Colo. woman who cut baby from stranger's womb convicted
UPDATE | Youngstown City Schools Academic Distress Commission will not be meeting any time soon
UPDATE | Youngstown City Schools Academic Distress Commission will not be meeting any time soon
Obama: Guantanamo Bay undermines security, must be closed
Guantanamo Bay undermines security, must be closed, Obama says
Phoenix shooting, fire leaves 5 dead; police dodge bullets
Phoenix shooting, fire leaves 5 dead; police dodge bullets
Strickland criticizes Portman for position on filling U.S. Supreme Court vacancy
Strickland criticizes Portman for position on filling U.S. Supreme Court vacancy
Woman shot in Brookfield home remains in critical condition
Woman shot in Brookfield home remains in critical condition
Bricklayers and Allied Craftsworkers protesting at the site of new Chick-fil-A
Bricklayers and Allied Craftsworkers protesting at the site of new Chick-fil-A
Diane Sauer speaks at YSU Beta Gamma Sigma Induction
Diane Sauer speaks at YSU Beta Gamma Sigma Induction
Boardman police seize gun and drugs from man at hotel
Boardman police seize gun and drugs from man at hotel
Large theft reported at Fithian Contracting in Boardman
Large theft reported at Fithian Contracting in Boardman
Kasich trails Trump among Ohio Republican voters, poll says
Kasich trails Trump among Ohio Republican voters, poll says
Kasich will give his annual State of the State Address in Marietta in April
Kasich will give his annual State of the State Address in Marietta in April
UAW 1112 membership majority votes for new contract with GM
UAW 1112 membership majority votes for new contract with GM
Trial for death of Warren 3-year-old delayed until June
Trial for death of Warren 3-year-old delayed until June
Township trustees honor deed with levy money
Officials also took aim at one of the article’s sources, former volunteer director of senior services Bill Adams.
Concerned citizens unite in opposition to recent MetroParks dismissals
Group plans to host community forum in coming weeks
Man pleads, sentenced for eighth OVI
Had only previously served time in alternate sentencing program
Masury man has bizarre 11-minute conversation with 911 operator, telling her: ‘I shot my lover’
Marvin Jules cried and moaned as he told a dispatcher that he had “shot my lover” as he apparently stood near her, saying, “I didn’t mean to hurt you.”
Program participants learn about ‘Tea & Polite Society’
Lea Mollman of Mahoning Valley Historical Society is speaker.
YSU alumna donates $1 million to her alma mater
Jocelyn Kollay Linsalata’s donation will expand scholarships and enhance student success
YSU football player charged with felonious assault
Accused of breaking man’s nose with punch at party
Art event to benefit dance students
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Visual and performing artists of African descent will take part in a
Melnick Hall is new home for WYSU and YSU Foundation
WYSU moved from Cushwa Hall and the foundation moved from Fok Hall
Will minority voters back Bernie?
Opinion: By Randy Jurado Ertll Tribune News Service Both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders recognize
Obama has duty to make Supreme Court nomination
Editorial: For the past several years, Republicans in Congress, including Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, have accused
A scary moment unfolds
Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON And now, after months of one of the
Oil prices lift US market again
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks jumped Monday as the price of oil surged again, lifting
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Boardman police handle several drug cases over the weekend
Youngstown man reportedly attempted to swallow suspected heroin
Warren comprehensive medication-assisted drug treatment facility to open in three to six months
Trumbull County’s first comprehensive medication-assisted treatment program for opiate addiction will open in three to six months
Prof estimates Flint has 8K-plus lead service pipes
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. A University of Michigan-Flint professor said Monday that the
Live music on TV shows this week include:
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Barbers help students get workforce ready
Area barbers donate haircuts to get Youngstown City School young men workforce ready
Associated Press
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks jumped Monday as the price of oil surged again, lifting
Positive trade ruling
Positive trade ruling YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, on Monday announced a
National Park Service turns 100
Opinion: By Robert Manning Tribune News Service The National Park Service turns 100 this year. As the
Surplus food
Surplus food Mount Zion Baptist Church, 827 Wilson Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10 to
Selected local stocks
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Vietnam heroes book author here Thursday
Mack Payne is a Vietnam expert and prolific writer and professional speaker
Boardman schools joins purchasing consortium
The Ohio Schools Council exists for the purpose of obtaining top-quality products and services at the most-competitive price through cooperative purchasing.
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NEWSMAKERS Cosby’s wife deposed in defamation case springfield, mass. Bill Cosby’s wife, who
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Agenda Wednesday
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Pretrial hearing
Pretrial hearing WARREN The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office is planning to move forward with
New firefighters
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Brookfield selling basketball tickets
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Uber acknowledges getting complaints about suspect
Associated Press KALAMAZOO, Mich. The Uber ride-hailing service acknowledged Monday that it
Delay of new health law forms may confuse some taxpayers Delayed confusion
By Michelle Andrews Kaiser Health News As the 2015 tax filing season gets underway, tax
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Walgreens has made an opioid antidote available without a prescription
All Ohio Walgreens will have naloxone available without a prescription.
Pursuing correct use of term ‘OCD’
From Mayo Clinic News Network Mayo Clinic News Network OCD, or obsessive compulsive disorder,
Mayor proposes space where heroin addicts can inject themselves safely
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. The mayor of Ithaca wants his city in upstate New York to host
mahoning valley race course
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Updated guidelines for Zika virus
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US, Russia agree on Syria cease-fire
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Volunteers needed
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Rubio builds momentum; Cruz struggles
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Trumbull County to get opiate-addiction treatment program
Trumbull County gets opiate-addiction treatment program
Poland township and school district seek renewal of levies
Poland township and school district seek renewal of levies
What you need to know before casting your vote in March
What you need to know about casting your vote in March
Austintown trustees defend spending concerning senior-levy money
Austintown trustees defend spending concerning senior-levy money
Ralph Naples, co-owner of historic Golden Dawn restaurant, has died
Ralph Naples, co-owner of the historic Golden Dawn restaurant, has died
OSHP investigating car-motorcycle accident in Boardman
OSHP investigating car-motorcycle accident in Boardman
2 Chinese nationals charged with defrauding Goodyear Tire
2 Chinese national charges with defrauding Goodyear Tire
Camille Cosby is deposed in Massachusetts defamation case
Camille Cosby is deposed in Massachusetts defamation case
Prosecutor: Kalamazoo suspect admits to deadly shootings
Kalamazoo suspect admits to deadly shootings
US, Russia agree on Syria cease-fire plan; questions remain
US, Russia agree on Syria cease-fire plan; questions remain
Companion service dog set for Campbell K-7 building
Companion service dog set for Campbell K-7 building
Doctor who identified CTE in NFL players has 6-figure book deal
Doctor who identified CTE in NFL players has 6-figure book deal
Boardman police handle several drug cases over the weekend
Boardman police handle several drug cases over the weekend
Fierce storms could bring strong tornadoes to Deep South
Fierce storms could bring strong tornadoes to Deep South
Walgreens has made an opioid antidote available without a prescription
Walgreens has made an opioid antidote available without a prescription
Join foundation and get free redbuds
Join foundation and get free redbuds Anyone from Ohio who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in
BOOKS DIGEST
William Finnigan has a new book YOUNGSTOWN “Living Skillfully” is the new book recently released
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Gathering Place will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 14 at Lord of Life Church, 550 N. Broad
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP 4611 East will meet Friday at St. Augustine Church, 614 Parmelee Ave., Youngstown. An executive
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Kent Festival seeks artist submissions
Kent Festival seeks artist submissions KENT, OHIO The 10th annual Main Street Kent Art & Wine
Scholarships offered
Scholarships offered YOUNGSTOWN Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown is offering scholarships to
WORTH A LOOK
CASINO NIGHTS Blessed Sacrament Parish, 3020 Reeves Road NE, Warren, will host a casino night and
Eryanne Taft, Keegan McKenna to wed Sept. 24
TOLEDO, OHIO Eryanne Taft and Keegan McKenna, both of Toledo, are announcing their engagement.
Miss McDermott, James McCurdy to wed July 30
The parents of Meghan McDermott and James McCurdy, both of Columbus, are announcing their
Hayek-Criss rite planned for late summer
Cleveland Ellice Christianna Hayek and Cory Nathan Criss, both of Cleveland, are announcing plans
Miss Ghizzoni, Justin Beasley set April 30 wedding
HUBBARD Meghan Lynn Ghizzoni and Justin Dean Beasley, both of Hubbard, are announcing their
Miss Buchenic to be bride of Joel Kaufman
BOARDMAN Joseph and Joann Buchenic of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Jaime Lynn | Timothy Bell
MARS, PA. St. Kilian Parish was the setting of the 2 p.m. Feb. 28, 2015, wedding of Jaime Michelle
Amber Ferrari | Weston Wagner
POLAND Amber Ferrari and Weston Wagner were joined in marriage at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 4, 2015, in a
Senior levy is a win-win for all, backers say
The proposed new levy would be good for senior citizens and their care-giving family members, levy promoters say.
NILS LOFGREN Springsteen guitarist is rolling on ‘The River’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Guitarist Nils Lofgren didn’t join Bruce Springsteen’s E
To get rid of water-borne lead, replace lead pipes, official says
Government needs to fund lead-pipe replacement, Sebring councilman says.
Vindicator tests residential water at 36 Warren homes, revealing one at unsafe level, reassuring others
Vindicator tests residential water at 36 Warren homes, revealing one at unsafe level, reassuring others
Ohio bill would give parents credit-card security protection for their children
HB 317 would allow parents or guardians to place security freezes on the credit reports of minors
Marlins’ policy: No facial hair
For the first time in his major league career, Don Mattingly’s team has a policy of no facial hair.
Cavaliers blow out Thunder on the road
The Cleveland Cavaliers are starting to get comfortable in marquee games under new coach Tyronn Lue.
Letang’s helping hands lift Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a far better team when play-making defenseman Kris Letang keeps his emotions in check.
RoughRiders get physical in win over Phantoms
The Phantoms’ streak of earning points against the USHL’s top team, the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders, came to an end Sunday afternoon in a 4-3 defeat.
Resisting executive overreach
Opinion: “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” – Newton’s Third Law of
Girard Robocats gear up for competition
Roughly 40 Girard High School students participate in the team.
TRUMBULL COUNTY Courts
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Justin A. Milone, 34, of 525 Fairlane Blvd., Akron,
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Calendar of events
A list of area events to commemorate in February, Black History Month, as submitted to The
Pope v. Trump: It’s a joke, right?
Opinion: By Rex Huppke Chicago Tribune OK, whoever had “Donald Trump gets into feud with Pope Francis” in
Township officials just want to continue operation as normal
Township trustees ask for voters’ support on March 15 to renew three levies
Common software would have let FBI unlock shooter’s iPhone
Associated Press WASHINGTON The county government that owned the iPhone in a high-profile legal
For your viewing pleasure
Opinion: By Patrick D. HAHN The Baltimore Sun The scariest thing on television these days isn’t “The
Six YSU women present research at conference
YSU students present research at Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics
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Gunman’s rampage lasted almost 7 hours, police say
Associated Press KALAMAZOO, MICH. A gunman who seemed to choose his victims at random opened
Carnival for Kids
Zion Lutheran church sponsors event for children By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If
Keep heroin’s destruction out of the reach of children
Editorial: Heroin and opiate abuse is not child’s play. Unfortunately, however, a distressing case out of
London mayor backs Britain leaving EU
Associated Press LONDON A new battle for Britain erupted Sunday, with London Mayor Boris Johnson
Last week, an anonymous collector bought a rare copy of a comic book featuring the first appearance
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‘Deadpool’ dominates again
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6 dead in shootings in Kalamazoo, Mich.
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Candidates for Boehner’s seat to vie in forums
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senior levy facts
senior levy facts Facts about the proposed new Mahoning County senior levy on the March 15
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, lunch,
English Center offers citizenship classes
English Center offers citizenship classes YOUNGSTOWN The English Center, in collaboration with
Rubio and Cruz battle it out for anti-Trump vote
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AUSTINTOWN LEVIES By the numbers
Senior Levy A 0.5-mill, five-year senior citizen service renewal levy that will generate $300,000
Texas private colleges say no to guns on campus
Associated Press AUSTIN, TEXAS When Texas’ conservative Legislature passed a law requiring
Army dog tag of fallen US WWII hero is found on Pacific island
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. Dorothy Hollingsworth was just 7 when her brother Tom left the
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Melissa and Michael Coppola, Struthers, girl, Feb. 20.
IS bombings rock Syria; world powers seek truce
Associated Press BEIRUT Bombings claimed by the Islamic State group in the Syrian cities of
University food pantry changes location
Associated Press TOLEDO The University of Toledo food pantry for students has been relocated to
Mass. plans rattlesnake colony
Associated Press BOSTON A plan by the state to establish a colony of venomous timber
What killed the birds?
What killed the birds? YOUNGSTOWN Carcasses of dozens of large black birds in the northbound
Whirlpool to expand plant in NW Ohio
Whirlpool to expand plant in NW Ohio FINDLAY, OHIO Whirlpool Corp. says it’s sinking nearly $41
college basketball roundup Sunday’s games
TOP 25 WOMEN No. 5 Ohio State 117, Illinois 74 COLUMBUS Ameryst Alston was nearly perfect in
EDITOR’S NOTE — As a follow-up to a recent series of articles about elevated levels of
EDITOR’S NOTE — As a follow-up to a recent series of articles about elevated levels of lead in test
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Lordstown Village Transportation, Senior Services, Planning and Zoning and
49ers, Kaepernick’s reps to meet in Indianapolis
By Matt Barrows The Sacramento Bee (TNS) SANTA CLARA, Calif. The 49ers will meet with
Brownlee Woods
Brownlee Woods YOUNGSTOWN Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association will meet Thursday at Faith
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: KENT STATE
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Selfies taken with stolen Kindle show up in cloud LOS ANGELES Los Angeles police
nba roundup | Sunday’s other games
Pelicans 111, Pistons 106 AUBURN HILLS, MICH. Anthony Davis scored a franchise-record 59 points
SWIMMING & DIVING Area state qualifiers, events and season-best performances
BOYS DIVISION I INDIVIDUALS BOARDMAN: Callen Aulizia (50 freestyle, 100 freestyle), :21.54,
Hamlin forges fantastic finish at Daytona
When he was in second grade, Denny Hamlin wrote a letter to himself wishing for a Daytona 500 victory.
Watson denies Kokrak at Riviera
Watson takes advantage of late errors to deny JFK grad first PGA Tour victory.
Canfield out of OHSAA hockey tournament
A Canfield player was ineligible due to playing on a non-school team while competing for the school at the same time.
golf roundup Sunday’s other tournaments
WOMEN’S AUSTRALIAN OPEN ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA Japan’s Haru Nomura won the Women’s Australian Open
high school sports at a glance
BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS Division I At Euclid Seeds — 1. Mentor. 2. Madison. 3. Cleveland
nhl roundup Sunday’s other games
Wild 6, Blackhawks 1 MINNEAPOLIS Jason Pominville and Erik Haula each had a goal and two
Letscher, Harris, BHS boys state-bound
Staff report BEDFORD Canfield’s Andrew Letscher secured his return to the Division I boys state
Sunday, February 21 (71 stories)
Backers tout benefits of senior levy
If it passes, the new senior citizen services real-estate tax levy on the March 15 Mahoning County election ballot will substantially improve the lives of senior citizens and their family members who care for them, levy backers say.
Austintown seeks support for 3 levies
Austintown Township trustees ask for voters’ support March 15 to renew levies for the park department, the Austintown Senior Center and the road department.
Hamlin wins in closest Daytona 500 finish in history
Denny Hamlin raced to his first Daytona 500 victory Sunday, the first for Toyota, and the first in 23 years for Joe Gibbs Racing.
Kerry: Provisional agreement reached on cease-fire in Syria
Meanwhile explosions in the central city of Homs and Damascus killed nearly 100 people today
UPDATE: At least six killed by gunman on shooting spree in Kalamazoo
The suspect, an Uber driver, is expected to be arraigned Monday on murder charges
Kasich signs legislation to defund Planned Parenthood
Sen. Joe Schiavoni of Boardman describes the cuts as devastating to underserved residents
Multiple deaths from drive-by shooter tonight in Kalamazoo
Police say multiple people have died from several shootings that appear to be related in the Kalamazoo, Michigan area.
Aeronautics institute sponsors open house at Vienna airport
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com VIENNA Seventeen-year-old Rob Eckenrode’s latest prized
Steel Valley Rugby Club teams open with mixed results
Scrums, takedowns and occasionally people rolling out of piles of humanity clutching a limb. For a group of Akron and Mahoning Valley women, it’s good to be back at it.
Youngstown elementary school earns an “A” in reading
Paul C. Bunn Elementary School is one of only three Valley schools to earn an “A” in K-3 Literacy
Back-nine birdies help Kokrak stay in contention
Jason Kokrak, the 36-hole leader, made three birdies on the back nine to salvage a 70 and remain in the final group.
Rent charged to Austintown Senior Center used for other township needs
Senior center building has a half-million dollar surplus over the course of five-year levy
Cold-shooting YSU women fall to CSU
The Penguins dropped to 16-9 overall, 7-7 in the Horizon League.
Nine Canfield wrestlers qualify for district tournament
Georgio Poullas (152 pounds), David Crawford (160), Jaret Bunch (195) and Jacob Esarco (220) all won sectional titles Saturday night.
Glenwood Middle School students get hands-on with science
Science department recently got new lab equipment and 3D printer
Martina Boyd of Youngstown is building a career as a model On the PLUS SIDE
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Martina Boyd is a plus-size model with a big
YWCA women’s art exhibit seeks entries
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown, 25 W. Rayen Ave., is accepting entries for its
Group prepares to shoot action film in Warren
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com WARREN A group of Valley residents and natives is getting
Donald, Kiefer Sutherland act together in film
By LINDSEY BAHR AP film writer LOS ANGELES Donald Sutherland, 80, and Kiefer Sutherland, 49,
Authentic Greek food, pastries, wines and other items available
Costumed dancers, from kindergarten to 12th grade, entertain.
Steel Valley Rugby Club teams open with mixed results
The women’s team won twice to get to the title match.
Civil Rights writer Booker receives prestigious Polk honor
Booker worked for JET magazine and covered countless historical events
METRO DIGEST || Get work experience, help with school fees or debt
School applications YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Community School, a kindergarten through sixth-grade
METRO DIGEST || All 28 Sebring water samples clear federal limit
All 28 samples below federal limit SEBRING All 28 samples of household tap water in the most-
Teams, individual bowlers vye for state
Boardman’s boys team and Harding girls teams are still alive, along with individual bowlers.
State probes former Niles mayor over waived Cafaro HQ fees
The new corporate headquarters of the Cafaro Co. takes shape at the Eastwood Mall Complex in Niles.
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Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. Donald Trump barreled to victory in South Carolina’s Republican
Chamber plans event with BWC specialist
Chamber plans event with BWC specialist BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will
Mill Creek park firings precipitate public anger
Editorial: After the public relations debacles in 2014 and 2015 over the killing of geese, the hiring of the
Pressure washers can be dangerous
A garden hose, soap and elbow grease can take care of many a cleanup job – if you want to spend all
Scalia remembered at funeral as man of faith, family and law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was remembered Saturday as a
Southwest adds nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to LA
Southwest adds nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to LA IMPERIAL, Pa. Pittsburgh International
Keillor ponders life after ‘Prairie’
The iconic host of 42 years plans U.S. tour before signing off By Tom Keogh The Seattle Times
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2016. There are 314 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Florida Panhandle welcomes solitude and spring breakers All about the beach
By Ellen Creager Detroit Free Press (TNS) NAVARRE BEACH, Fla. Dolphins leaping in the sea.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Home and Garden Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Home Builders
publishers weekly best-sellers
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Trump’s Valley pal
Opinion: Donald Trump was in his glory. He had snubbed a cable news network, thumbed his nose at individuals
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Emily and Cameron Shuey, Poland, boy, Feb. 19. Kari and
Let couple count the ways Trump would help US
Opinion: Let couple count the ways Trump would help US In response to Bud McKelvey’s letter in The
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
CQE clinic planned for ex-offenders
The session will be Feb. 27 at First Unitarian Universalist Church.
birthdays
birthdays Actor Gary Lockwood (“2001: A Space Odyssey”) is 79. Actor Peter McEnery is 76. Record
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Huntington National Bank v. Raquel Michel, money.
Serbia: Two embassy workers held hostage died in US airstrikes in Libya
Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia Two Serbian embassy staffers held hostage since November died
Syrian rebels say they’re ready for provisional truce
Associated Press BEIRUT The main Syrian opposition group said Saturday it is ready “in
6-hour standoff ends with officer dead
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. Law-enforcement officers in northeastern Mississippi stormed a
Thousands rally around US to protest cop’s conviction
Associated Press NEW YORK About 10,000 supporters of a former police officer convicted of
Harper Lee buried in Alabama hometown
Harper Lee buried in Alabama hometown MONROEVILLE, Ala. The author of the American classic “To
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Calendar of events
A list of area events to commemorate in February, Black History Month, as submitted to The
Week of February 21, 2016
John A. Delsander et al to Girseal Pugh, Medford Ave., Youngstown, $51,550. James Phillip Muntean
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township Park commissioners, 8:30 a.m., park office, Georgeanna Parker
Deep JGR team has solid chance to snap lengthy skid
It’s been 23 years since Joe Gibbs celebrated a Daytona 500 victory.
DOYO Live coming Aug. 4
About two years ago, I met Dennis Schiraldi, owner of CYO Marketing, during the lead up to the first
Under attack
By Patricia Sheridan Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) LAS VEGAS Staid and stylish home decor is
Mahoning Valley Race Course — Saturday’s results
RACE 1 $17,000 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M, MSW 5 Don’t Get Even (Bermudez, S.) $7.60 $2.802.80 2 New York
Struthers boys capture district title, state berth
Juniors Cameron Coppola, Andrew Brabont, Adam Cifra, John Medvec and Jared Sawyers formed the Wildcats’ winning fivesome.
More pro golf results
WOMEN’S AUSTRALIAN OPEN ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA American Danielle Kang shot a 5-under 67 on Saturday
Sprint Cup’s Busch brothers find selves in a much better place in 2016
Kyle Busch was stuck in a hospital bed, the Daytona 500 just a race on TV.
SPORTS digest
Umpire clinic offered at Youngstown State YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Metro Umpire Association is
Stamkos’ milestone sparks Lightning
The Tampa Bay captain tapped in a rebound for his 300th goal on Saturday as the Lightning quieted surging Pittsburgh 4-2.
Pirates’ Kang recovering, but unsure about opener
Five months after having surgery to repair a broken bone and torn meniscus, Jung Ho Kang is working out.
PREP ROUNDUP
PREP ROUNDUP More high school results BOYS BASKETBALL REGULAR SEASON Poland 85, Struthers 48
Boardman, Fitch wrestlers among district qualifiers
Austintown Fitch and Boardman wrestlers earned Division I district tournament berths on Saturday in the sectional at Kenston High School.
Saturday, February 20 (82 stories)
UPDATE | Jeb Bush suspends campaign; Kasich carries on
Choking back tears tonight after a weak showing in South Carolina's primary election today, Jeb Bush is announcing he is suspending his campaign for president of the United States.
Lakewood junior furthers interest in aeronautics at PIA open house today
Seventeen-year-old Rob Eckenrode’s latest prized Christmas gift was something quite different from the typical high-tech iPhone, Xbox or T-shirt emblazoned with a favorite sports team.
Kasich wins 5 of South Carolina's delegates, taking 4th in today's primary
Donald Trump has won a majority of the delegates in the South Carolina primary — and has a chance to take them all.
Trump wins S.C. primary, Hillary takes Nevada in today's caucuses
Donald Trump claimed victory in South Carolina’s Republican primary TOday, deepening his hold on the GOP field as the contest moves into the South. Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio were in a race for second place.
Fitch stays hot to close with win over rival Boardman
Dom DiFrancesco led the Falcons with 18 points.
Burkert, Bulldogs shoot down Falcons
Poland said goodbye to a tough, six-game stretch by getting back to what it does best on Friday night.
Filing takes issue with inclusion of prosecutor addresses on Oakhill defense witness list
The addresses will be redacted.
Project exposes students to other states, countries, lifestyles
Students at Horizon Science Academy in Youngstown met Leetonia Middle School sixth-graders Friday
Kokrak leads PGA Tour event at 10-under par
Jason Kokrak, a Warren JFK graduate, made birdie on all the par 5s at Riviera on his way to a 7-under 64.
East High students target bullying
A group of East High School students wants to end bullying, and they need help from other students to do it.
Phantoms win with big third period
Taking five of six points against the USHL’s best team? The Youngstown Phantoms will take it.
Champion hits 12 3’s in regular-season finale against Mineral Ridge
Lucas Nasonti paced the Golden Flashes (16-6) with 30 points.
Warren teen accused of pointing b.b. gun at man, son in drive-thru
Bralin Wright, 17, of Douglas Street Northwest was charged with misdemeanor aggravated menacing and released to his father Thursday evening after police said he pointed a BB gun at a man and his son in the drive-thru lane at the McDonald’s on South Street.
remembering ‘mockingbird’ author harper lee A NOVEL LIFE
remembering ‘mockingbird’ author harper lee A NOVEL LIFE By KENDAL WEAVER Associated Press
‘Risen’ is told by a skeptic
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Modern faith-based films don’t have a stellar track record when
Bill would allow vets to carry guns without additional training
The legislation now heads to the Ohio Senate
Move over: Bill would require yielding to garbage trucks
HB 58 would required drivers move over to accommodate waste-collection vehicles
Ohio’s sales-tax holiday success, study shows
One senator has sponsored a bill to make the sales-tax holiday permanent
Youngstown man who was shot in the head says he needs gun for protection
Arrested on felonious assault warrant, gun charge Thursday
Mill Creek MetroParks implements new rental discount policy
Policy reduces discount for non-profits and removes frequent renter discount
Ex-Broadway star drums up inspiration at Williamson school
Percussionist and motivational speaker Elec Simon leads Williamson Elementary students as they drum on 5-gallon buckets. The musical exercise was part of Friday’s Black History Month program.
Man indicted on firearms charge
Man indicted on firearms charge CLEVELAND A federal grand jury has indicted Airiz A. Coleman,
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2016. There are 315 days left in the year.
Bird cage meets expectations
Back in December, I wrote about my new feeding station I call the “Bird Cage.” It is an enclosure
Scalia, Ginsburg a likely duo
Opinion: By Christian Schneider Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Following the death of conservative Supreme
As hunger and poverty rise, food bank is in need of help
Editorial: One accurate gauge of a community’s economic health and vitality can be measured in the scope of
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .127.87-0.25 Aqua America, .71
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v WWE Live, 7:30 p.m.: The wrestling show returns to Covelli Centre
Valley’s D-II bowlers competing today
The Division II district bowling tournaments are at Roseland Lanes in Oakwood Village.
Fire-rehire policy at IRS
Opinion: Orange County Register: According to a report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
US cracking down on hoverboards
Associated Press NEW YORK The government is cracking down on hoverboards. In a letter to
Bills in Ohio go fast, slow
Opinion: Lawmakers are, at times, inconsistent, and their actions are, at times, inexplicable. This is
Billionaire bankrolls TPP push
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords A New York Times article about Barack Obama’s Trans-Pacific
sunday news shows
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Republican National Committee
US consumer prices showed signs of acceleration in January
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. consumer prices were unchanged in January, as the rising costs
Voices of Faith q & a
Voices of Faith q & a The Kansas City Star (TNS) Q. How does your faith define ‘holiness’?
st. james episcopal
st. james episcopal During Lent Program: “Growing a Rule of Life” Lenten program is scheduled
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator will run a free listing of area services that are
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard and Girard: HUBBARD Feb. 11
Appeals court allows trial over police stun-gun death
Associated Press CLEVELAND The mother of a man who died after being hit with a stun by Cleveland
GOP candidates get emotional on eve of South Carolina primary
Associated Press MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. The Republican campaign for South Carolina turned deeply
Thousands pay respects to Scalia at high court
Associated Press WASHINGTON Bidding farewell to their longtime colleague, the eight remaining
Archbishop urges priests to cut ties with Girl Scouts
Archbishop urges priests to cut ties with Girl Scouts ST. LOUIS St. Louis Archbishop Robert
10th and most recent round included 28 water tests in Sebring
10th and most recent round included 28 water tests in Sebring
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS White House to honor the late Ray Charles WASHINGTON Usher, Demi Lovato, Yolanda
birthdays
birthdays Actor Sidney Poitier is 89. Actress Marj Dusay (“Guiding Light”) is 80. Jazz and soul
Fed drug indictment against 3 from Mahoning Valley
The indictment says an Alabama man supplied drugs to the Mahoning Valley people for distribution in the Youngstown area
US bombs IS training camp in Libya
Associated Press WASHINGTON American F-15E fighter-bombers struck an Islamic State training camp
Officials: N. Korea conducts drill at sea border
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea Sounds of explosions caused South Korean residents of a
Fire scorches Oklahoma grasslands
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY Firefighters across several southern Plains states battled grass
US says it would let Apple keep software to help FBI hack iPhone
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration told a U.S. magistrate judge Friday it
UN: Zika virus will be ‘way down’ before Rio hosts Olympics in Aug.
Associated Press GENEVA The head of the World Health Organization’s Zika response team is
Ribcage soreness has Cole behind schedule
Gerrit Cole was limited to flat-ground throwing on Friday when pitchers and catchers held their first mandatory workout at Pirate City.
Several state legislatures intensify efforts to curtail child marriages
Associated Press NEW YORK Child marriage wasn’t an issue of note for Virginia state Sen. Jill
Mahoning Valley Race Course
Post Time: 12:15 p.m. RACE 1 $17,000, 3 yo’s & up, 1M, F & M, MSW 1 Whiskeyinateacup
up for adoption
How to adopt: Call West Side Cats at 330-792-4228. Visit them at the shelter at 2217 Mahoning Ave.,
Virgin Galactic rolls out new space-tourism rocket
Associated Press MOJAVE, Calif. Virgin Galactic rolled out a new version of its SpaceShipTwo
Paradise can be just up the road
Spend a winter Saturday morning at my house and you’ll likely experience a little blue-collar bass
Safety advocate seeks reopening of Jeep probe
Associated Press DETROIT An auto-safety advocate is calling on the government to reopen an
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 7-under par 64 in
Training association offices to move
Training association offices to move YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning and Columbiana Training Association
Steelers TE Miller retiring after 11 seasons
The 33-year-old finishes with 592 career receptions, 6,569 yards receiving and 45 touchdowns, all franchise marks for a tight end.
Gun show
Gun show Washingtonville Beaver Creek Sportsman’s Club, 14480 Washingtonville Road, is having a
ON THE LINKS
ON THE LINKS Friday’s other pro golf results WOMEN’S AUSTRALIAN OPEN ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA
TV/RADIO
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SPORTS digest
Jacubec to be honored today for 1,000 points ALLIANCE Mount Union senior guard Jake Jacubec, a
Prep roundup More results from Friday
BOYS BASKETBALL Canfield 75, Lakeside 45 CANFIELD Mason Mangapora led the Cardinals with 19
Lowellville spoils Hubbard’s Senior Night
Tyler Barone had 12 points and 13 rebounds, Cole Beatty had 12 points and Vince Hensperger added 10.
YSU roundup
TRACK AND FIELD Freshman Chad Zallow among record setters AKRON Chad Zallow, Amber Eles,
Friday, February 19 (114 stories)
Oakhill defense attorneys improperly listed prosecutor addresses in filings, prosecutors say
Attorneys for two defendants in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case improperly listed the home addresses of prosecutors in a court motion listing them as witnesses, prosecutors say.
Former star of Broadway hit 'Stomp' inspires Youngstown kids, parents
You don’t need an instrument to make music. “Music is all around us,” said Steubenville native Elec Simon, a percussionist, motivational speaker and Broadway star of the show “Stomp.”
Mill Creek announces more dismissals, discount cuts; fallout continues
Mill Creek MetroParks’ staff shake-up continued this week with four additional dismissals.
2 Youngstown cops injured by man who threw woman out in cold
Two city police officers were injured Thursday morning trying to take a man into custody.
Sales tax revenues up on sales-tax holiday from purchases of non-exempt items
Ohio’s inaugural back-to-school, sales-tax holiday boosted sales-tax collections by $4.7 million, according to a study released by the University of Cincinnati’s Economic Center.
Students from opposite sides of life united by Flat Stanley
One group hails from an urban school while the other is rural. One is in second grade and the other in sixth and one is mostly black while the other, mostly white.
East High students inviting kids from other districts to disco dance-off against bullying
A group of East High School students wants to end bullying, and they need help from other students to do it.
3 men point gun at man, son in McDonald's drive-thru in Warren
Bralin Wright, 17, of Douglas Street Northwest, was charged with misdemeanor aggravated menacing and released to his father Thursday evening after police said he pointed a BB gun at a man and his son in the drive-thru lane at the McDonald’s on South Street.
Dog that killed 3-day-old infant returned to family
Dog that killed 3-day-old infant returned to family
Big tech companies are joining Apple in its encryption fight
Big tech companies are joining Apple in its encryption fight
Pa. girl, 16, gets probation for pushing teacher down bleachers
Pa. girl, 16, gets probation for pushing teacher down bleachers
Civil Rights journo Booker receives prestigious honor
Simeon Booker, a journalist raised in Youngstown, is the 2015 recipient of the prestigious George Polk Career Acheivement Award for his courageous reporting throughout the Civil Rights Movement.
Virgin Galactic to roll out new space tourism rocket plane
Virgin Galactic to roll out new space tourism rocket plane
Safety advocate asks feds to reopen Jeep fire investigation
Safety advocate asks feds to reopen Jeep fire investigation
Police: Pa. girl 11, stabs teen; father claims self-defense
Police: Girl 11, stabs teen; father claims self-defense
US Rep. Fattah retains new lawyers for May bribery trial
US Rep. Fattah retains new lawyers for May bribery trial
Ohio has tested 10,000 rape kits for possible DNA matches
Ohio has tested 10,000 rape kits for possible DNA matches
Ohio patrol, other state police target violators on I-75
Ohio patrol, other state police target violators on I-75
Ohio police detective arrested on federal drug charges
Ohio police detective arrested on federal drug charges
Teen seeks Boy Scouts' top honor with gay community project
Teen seeks Boy Scouts' top honor with gay community project
Judge delays Ohio terrorism suspect’s bond violation hearing
Judge delays Ohio terrorism suspect’s bond violation hearing
US consumer prices show signs of acceleration in January
US consumer prices show signs of acceleration in January
Cops: Ohio man who killed self in museum shot, spray-painted art
Cops: Ohio man who killed self in museum shot, spray-painted art
US confirms death of American citizen in West Bank
US confirms death of American citizen in West Bank
Court sets 26th execution date over objection of 2 justices
Court sets 26th execution date over objection of 2 justices
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Columbiana County Antique Tractor Association will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday at North
Fed drug indictment against 3 from Mahoning Valley
Fed drug indictment against 3 from Mahoning Valley
Cavatelli dinner Sunday
Cavatelli dinner Sunday STRUTHERS Sulmona Valley Club, 92 S. Bridge St., will have a cavatelli
Mill Creek shake-up prompts calls to repeal MetroParks levy
Board of elections reports nearly 100 people have called to ask about repeal process
Mom, grandma charged in OD of Warren babies, 21 and 9 months old
The babies were revived with an opiate reversal drug Feb. 2. Authorities believe they ate an opiate such as heroin at the Randolph address.
Boardman overcomes 10-point deficit against Harding girls
Lauren Gabriele had 14 points and Krista Johnson and Jenna Vivo each added 12.
After quick arrest, probe continues into slaying on East Side
The suspect arrested Wednesday evening is expected to be arraigned today.
Steel Valley Rugby comes to WATTS
One Youngstown rugby club is gearing up for another run to the playoffs while another is just getting off the ground.
Bunn students resolve peer conflicts
Paul C. Bunn Elementary School started a peer mediation team this school year
Cavs trade fan fave Varejao for depth
Cavaliers general manager David Griffin dreaded making this phone call.
Choffin students serve up coffee, cookies and a smile
Choffin hospitality services students open Cookies & Cream Cafe today
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Thursday: An eagle on No. 1 at Riviera Country Club was the first-round highlight for the Warren JFK graduate, who opened with a 68.
OEPA believes fired, demoted staffers neglected duty
Two fired Columbus OEPA staffers and a demoted Twinsburg staff member failed to ensure their colleagues were notified of the Sebring water lead problem.
STAMBAUGH AUDITORIUM Funny Tenors hit Valley
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The feds may have busted up the Italian mafia, but these
Youngstown hires firm for slum, blight analysis of 4 areas
The long-term plan is to acquire property in those areas and make it available for industrial use
Struthers musical to dramatize heroines of American history
Proceeds from the Sunday performance will benefit the Struthers Historical Society.
Man tries to put cop in headlock, swallows drugs, pukes in cruiser
Treated at hospital before booked into jail
The commission chairman wasn’t happy about the Niles recovery plan delay
The commission chairman wasn’t happy about the Niles recovery plan delay
Ex-Green Beret offers strategy for defeating Islamist terrorists
Green Beret Lt. Col. Scott Mann presents his “winning techniques” for defeating Islamist violent extremism to a rapt audience during a program Thursday at Boardman Holiday Inn.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v The Three Tenors Who Can’t Sing, 8 p.m.: Comedy act (see story on
GOP battle looms
Opinion: By Albert R. HUNT Bloomberg View It’s time to take seriously the possibility that Republicans
GM to sell long-term notes to pay pensions
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors plans to sell 20- and 30-year notes to make a payment on
DOT must act quickly on airline-service challenges so this region can take off
Editorial: Just when we thought the skies had completely cleared for takeoff of the Mahoning Valley’s first
AUDITIONS
ACTORS “Moonlight and Magnolias,SDRq directed by Marlene Menaldi Strollo, Victorian Players
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Cosby wants money back from accuser in sex-assault case PHILADELPHIA Bill Cosby
Coke and Pepsi try to give sodas a hipster appeal
Associated Press NEW YORK Coke and Pepsi want to shake their Big Gulp image and cultivate a
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Judges’ ratings
Judges’ ratings COLUMBUS The Ohio State Bar Association’s Commission on Judicial Candidates has
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Craig Beach Village Council, planning and zoning commission committee, 9 a.m.,
Yavorcik blows lid off his case
Opinion: The decision by Martin Yavorcik, one of the defendants in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-
Struthers man pleads guilty in Brookfield home-invasion robbery, assault
Struthers man pleads guilty in Brookfield home-invasion robbery, assault
mahoning county | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted these people on these charges: Charles Tensley,
Turkey blames Kurdish militants for bombing
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey Turkey on Thursday blamed Kurdish militants at home and in
Flint to get more state, federal aid for water bills, pipes
Flint to get more state, federal aid for water bills, pipes LANSING, Mich. State and federal
Apple encryption hinders probes, authorities say
Associated Press NEW YORK Police and prosecutors in New York City said Thursday that the top-
FBI searches home of brother in Calif. attack
Associated Press CORONA, Calif. The investigation into the San Bernardino terror attack that
Tax collection closes March 4
First-half real estate tax payments may be made by mail, by phone, on-line, or in person by March 4, treasurer says.
Obama’s trip to Cuba faces sharp criticism
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s plans for a history-making trip to Cuba
Group puts pot ballot measure effort on hold
Associated Press COLUMBUS A group that had gathered signatures to put a marijuana legalization
Earnhardt legacy grows: Junior wins first qualifying race
Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the first qualifying race Thursday night for the Daytona 500 to earn a starting spot on the second row for NASCAR’s biggest event.
Drug overdoses, security needs boost Trumbull budget by $900,000
The Trumbull County commissioners approved a 2016 budget of $45.7 million, which is a $900,000 increase over the $44,8 million budget approved in 2015.
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Friday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2016. There are 316 days left in the year.
Ohio school board member: Audit charter office
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio school board member has asked federal education officials to
Hazmat gets new funding source
The Mahoning County hazardous materials response team will get reliable revenue from the county’s general fund.
Court shields data on homes of kids with lead poisoning
Associated Press COLUMBUS A law firm submitted too broad a records request when it asked for
METRO DIGEST || Program to address ways to avoid illness
Program to address ways to avoid illness YOUNGSTOWN The Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane,
GOP candidates offer a gentler approach
McClatchy Washington Bureau (TNS) COLUMBIA, S.C. Donald Trump, Jeb Bush and John Kasich made
High School roundup More prep results from Thursday
GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS Division I Canfield 51, Walsh 31 CANFIELD No. 1 seed Canfield
Hack at hospital raises concerns
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Cybersecurity experts worry that the $17,000 a Los Angeles hospital
Vallourec reports 2015, fourth quarter loss
The French pipe maker for the oil and gas industry with operations in Youngstown reported a loss of $85 million.
Residents moved
Residents moved WARREN All of the residents at Cedarcreek Health and Rehab, 4121 Tod Ave. NW,
oddly enough
oddly enough Car wash finds wedding band, rings the bell to locate owner PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla.
Top 25 College Basketball Thursday’s games
MEN No. 14 Kentucky 80, Tennessee 70 LEXINGTON, KY. Jamal Murray scored 28 points, Derek
Thursday On the Links
Thursday On the Links Pro golf results NORTHERN TRUST OPEN LOS ANGELES Camilo Villegas
SPORTS digest
Prep coach retires after scuffling with student FREDERICK, MD. A Maryland high school football
Austintown Community Briefs
Carnival to be Feb. 21 Zion Lutheran Church, located at 3300 Canfield Road in Youngstown, is
Natasha Petitjean v Jussus Sanchez
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. Natasha Rae Petitjean and Jussus Sanchez exchanged vows at 5 p.m. Feb. 28 at The
Bruno-Sefchok plans are announced
BOARDMAN Jeff and Janice Bruno of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Miss Griehs, Mr. O’Hara are engaged
Erin Griehs of Boardman and Daniel O’Hara of Austintown are announcing their engagement and upcoming
Canfield library hosts grand opening
The Canfield library hosted its grand opening and dedication with a ribbon cutting and activities for all ages on Jan. 30.
Boardman Community Briefs
Sands named to the Dean’s List The University of Akron (UA), Ohio’s Polytechnic University, is
Beth Everson v Randy Waters
SALEM Beth Anne Everson became the bride of Randy James Waters at 2 p.m. June 27 at the home of
PSHS 2nd grading period honor roll
Ninth Grade High Honors Ashlee Abyad Lauren Bayerl Ellia Blasko Sarah Bury Diego
AMS serves up music and desserts
Austintown Middle School hosted a Jazz and Dessert event at the middle school on Jan. 30 to showcase the Austintown jazz bands and local bakers.
Canfield Community Briefs
Canfield Lions fish fry The Canfield Lions will host a Fish Fry on Feb. 26 at A La Cart Catering,
Teens and tweens create tie dye pillowcases
The Poland library hosted an event for tweens and teens to come in and tie dye their own pillowcase on Jan. 27.
Boardman High School Honor Roll - Second Grading Period
Ninth Grade Principal’s Honor Roll Arcuri, Augustino Beichner, Andrew Benko, Jenna Bittar,
Colorful clay creations at library
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Boardman library hosted a Play with Clay
Poland Community Briefs
Poland Vet Centre welcomes McMurray Dr. Katie McMurray is returning home to Poland to join the
Music and meatballs help fund the Canfield band programs
This Feb. 27 marks the 46th annual Canfield Band Parents Pasta Dinner and Chinese auction at the
St. Charles students practice faith, service and knowledge
St. Charles School hosted a votive candle prayer ceremony on Feb. 1 at St. Charles Church in Boardman.
Thursday, February 18 (101 stories)
Youngstown cops hope quick arrest in Ayers Street murder will stop retaliation
Although police arrested a suspect Wednesday in an East Side homicide about 10 hours after the crime happened, the case is still not closed.
Mom, grandmother of infant, toddler hospitalized after OD plead not guilty
The mother of the two Warren babies who were revived with an opiate-reversal drug Feb. 2 was arraigned today in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court on two child-endangering charges.
Niles financial commission chairman unhappy over delayed approval
The Financial Planning and Supervision Commission was supposed to have voted Thursday on an amended Niles financial recovery plan from fiscal emergency. But council’s failure Wednesday to meet that deadline left the commission with nothing to decide.
Choffin students' Cookies & Cream Cafe opens Friday
Choffin Career and Technical Center hospitality services student Jordan Mitchell is all set for today’s opening of the school’s Cookies & Cream Cafe.
Youngstown looking to develop four blighted areas for 'industrial green' businesses
The city hired a company to do a “slum and blight analysis” of four areas that could be redeveloped for “industrial green” businesses.
Paul C. Bunn elementary students mediating student disputes, with much success
Since the beginning of the school year, a group of Paul C. Bunn Elementary School students has worked to resolve conflicts among peers in 47 cases
OEPA staffers fired, demoted over Sebring water issue identified
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has identified the two Columbus office staffers it fired and the Twinsburg office staff member it demoted over their alleged failure to ensure notification of their OEPA colleagues concerning toxic lead in the Sebring water system.
Ohio EPA ID's people fired, demoted in Sebring water-quality snafu
Ohio EPA ID's people fired, demoted in Sebring water-quality snafu
Mother, grandmother charged in overdose of Warren babies 21 and 9 months old
Mother, grandmother charged in overdose of Warren babies 21 and 9 months old
Poland Rotary’s 31st annual Chili Open Golf event set for March 5
Staff report COITSVILLE Poland Rotary Club is hosting its 31st annual Chili Open Golf charity
Trumbull voters group will meet Monday
Trumbull voters group will meet Monday CORTLAND The League of Women Voters of Trumbull County
Boardman police investigating theft-by-deception case
Boardman police investigating theft-by-deception case
Hubbard man charged with assaulting Youngstown cop
Hubbard man charged with assaulting Youngstown cop
Ohio Supreme Court shields home information tied to lead levels
Ohio court shields home information tied to lead levels
Nike drops Manny Pacquiao in wake of anti-gay statements
Nike drops Manny Pacquiao in wake of anti-gay statements
Judge rejects plea deal in ex-NFL star Sharper's rape case
Judge rejects plea deal in ex-NFL star Sharper's rape case
Mahoning commissioners seek bids for county road projects in Austintown
Mahoning commissioners seek bids for county road projects in Austintown
Trump supporters distribute yard signs, sign up volunteers Saturday in Boardman
Trump supporters distribute yard signs, sign up volunteers Saturday in Boardman
Serial stowaway arrested again at Chicago's O'Hare airport
Serial stowaway arrested again at Chicago's O'Hare airport
Ghana: 53 killed as bus collides with tomato truck
Ghana: 53 killed as bus collides with tomato truck
Police: Missing Northeast Ohio 2-year-old found hours later
Police: Missing Northeast Ohio 2-year-old found hours later
Ohio State Bar Association makes recommendations for Supreme Court candidates
Ohio State Bar Association makes recommendations for Supreme Court candidates
Cosby sues sex-assault accuser, lawyer for contract breach
Cosby sues sex-assault accuser, lawyer for contract breach
Woman charged with arson in deadly Pa. boarding house fire
Woman charged with arson in deadly Pa. boarding house fire
FirstEnergy, AEP deals in Ohio prompt 55K protest emails
FirstEnergy, AEP deals in Ohio prompt 55K protest emails
University of Toledo to make more cuts amid budget shortfall
University of Toledo to make more cuts amid budget shortfall
Man arrested in connection with Wednesday shooting death
Man arrested in connection with Wednesday shooting death
Oakhill defendant provides details of prosecutors’ case against him
Yavorcik rejected a plea deal, and declined to cooperate.
Fitch wrestlers have high hopes
Adam Green, Andrew Fairbanks and Isiah Jackson are the Falcons’ big three.
ITCL remains together at least for now
After considering proposals to disband or strengthen the league, the superintendents of the Inter-Tri County League schools on Wednesday chose to do nothing.
Port authority prepares to sell new Youngstown-Chicago flights
Flights between Chicago and the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport are likely to begin in early May.
Fla. treatment centers offers scholarships to help fight Valley heroin epidemic
The heroin epidemic starts with tobacco, alcohol and marijuana, the speaker said, adding that drug education needs to start in the sixth grade.
Phantoms host ACH patients, families at Covelli Centre
The Youngstown Phantoms took a break from the day-to-day grind of hockey to give back.
Man hits dog, Girard police report
Police responded to a video appearing to a show a man beating a dog.
Anti-gay remarks get Pacquiao KO’d by Nike
Manny Pacquiao’s latest disparaging comments about gays have cost him a contract with Nike.
Statue of Jim Brown played at FirstEnergy Stadium
The Browns announced the tribute on Wednesday, Jim Brown’s 80th birthday.
WWE tag team New Day is clobbering ’em with comedy
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com After nearly a decade in the WWE, Superstar Kofi Kingston
Mulidore at Blu Jazz
Mulidore at Blu Jazz Las Vegas jazz great Jimmy Mulidore, a Youngstown native, will return to Blu
Selah Dessert Theatre to stage ‘Dear Liar’
Staff report STRUTHERS Selah Dessert Theatre will present Jerome Kilty’s “Dear Liar” as part of
Rust Belt to bring back ‘Dating Sucks’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Rust Belt Theater Company will bring back “Dating Sucks: The
Victorian to present ‘Vaudeville’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., will present its annual
SPORTS DIGEST || Poland’s Gabriel is SEC Player of Week
Tennessee senior pitcher Erin Gabriel has been named the SEC Softball Player of the Week.
Campbell law director raises questions about Mill Creek fund use
Law Director said he was speaking as a Campbell resident.
Canfield officials tackle Timber Run controversy
Council members announced they are looking into getting an engineering firm to perform a professional study.
New garbage bins expected in Youngstown in 6-8 weeks
The city will borrow about $1 million for the receptacles
Beloved 'Coach Bear' continues service after 35 years
Coach Bear celebrated his 35th year of volunteer service.
Passage of Niles plan stalls despite demand
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES City council could be in trouble with the Financial
Youngstown lawyer’s license indefinitely suspended
The Ohio Supreme Court has indefinitely suspended the law license of Dennis A. DiMartino of Youngstown.
12 indicted on 84 counts in alleged Texas-Ohio cocaine conspiracy
Among those indicted were defendants from Austintown, Youngstown and several Columbiana County communities.
Emergency food distribution record set
The Second Harvest Food Bank has seen a fivefold food distribution increase since 2000.
Early voting begins in Mahoning County
Barb Tarcy slides a ballot into the Republican box Wednesday at the Mahoning County Board of Elections. Wednesday was the first day for in-person absentee ballot in Ohio for the March 15 presidential primary.
Drivers unsure charter system will help
The drivers? Well, most aren’t so certain how good of a deal this is for their bottom line.
takata air bags As deaths rise, so do chances for total recall
Associated Press DETROIT As the Takata air-bag saga drags on, concerns are growing that tens of
Young blind to reality
Opinion: Many people of mature years are amazed at how many young people have voted for Senator Bernie
“Vikings” (10 p.m., History Channel): Season 4 of “Vikings” launches, but
“Vikings” (10 p.m., History Channel): Season 4 of “Vikings” launches, but Ragnar (Travis Fimmel) is
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post, Lake Milton, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Sat: Blue Siren,
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Horizon Science Academy governing board, 6 p.m., 3403 Southern Blvd., Youngstown.
Einstein’s revolutionary theory of gravitation confirmed – again
Opinion: By Saswato R. DAS Los Angeles Times The results of a big physics experiment have delivered a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .128.520.40 Aqua America, .71
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Fight over gunman’s locked iPhone could have big impact
Associated Press washington An extraordinary legal fight is brewing with major privacy
FirstEnergy reports 2015 earnings
FirstEnergy reports 2015 earnings AKRON FirstEnergy Corp. reported full-year 2015 operating
Hospital paid $17K ransom to hackers of computers
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A Los Angeles hospital paid a ransom in bitcoins equivalent to
CMS terminates Cedarcreek’s provider agreements
The majority of the residents were out of the Warren health care facility Wednesday.
METRO DIGEST || Man charged with punching 2nd doctor
Man charged with punching 2nd doctor YOUNGSTOWN A man who pleaded no contest in 2015 to charges
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Race (PG-13) Track star Jesse Owens competes in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, a
US housing starts fall in notably cold, snowy January
Associated Press WASHINGTON Cold winter weather appears to have cut into homebuilding in the
Clinton campaign
Clinton campaign YOUNGSTOWN Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign announced the launch of its
turkey Blast kills at least 28
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey A car bomb went off in the Turkish capital Wednesday near
years ago
years ago Today is Thursday, Feb. 18, the 49th day of 2016. There are 317 days left in the year.
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to
mexico Pope Francis urges governments to open their hearts to migrants
Associated Press CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico In a moment filled with powerful political symbolism,
Soil test first
Soil test first Before you plant, you need to know what your plants will be living in during the
WINTER GARDENING
WINTER GARDENING When: Feb. 21, 2-4 p.m. What: Gardening does not have to end when temperatures
Let academic commission start work in Youngstown
Editorial: Lawyers from the office of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine are absolutely right when they warn
Houseplants change
Houseplants change As the days lengthen, some houseplants will begin to show signs of new growth.
Maine governor: Asylum seekers bring diseases such as ‘ziki fly’
Associated Press AUGUSTA, Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage says asylum seekers are the biggest
birthdays
birthdays Actor George Kennedy is 91. Author Toni Morrison is 85. Movie director Milos Forman is
The male’s red markings come from pigment in its food The House Finch
By Sister Jeanne Thurin, HM Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist The house finch (Carpodacus
Itching to plant? Milk jug gardens will do the trick
By Marilyn McKinley OSU master gardener volunteer It’s that time of year – the seed catalogs
Prep Roundup | Recaps of Wednesday’s high school games
GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS Division III Ursuline 107, East Palestine 30 YOUNGSTOWN
deaths | Exploding air bags
Fourteen automakers have recalled about 24 million vehicles in the U.S. because of faulty Takata
Iran snubs proposal to freeze oil output
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran Iran appeared Wednesday to back a plan laid out by four
Kleese Development Associates sells Vienna injection well to Oklahoma company
Well just south of the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport sold to an Oklahoma company.
Bring color inside this week
Bring color inside this week If the gloom is getting to you, bring in some branches of forsythia,
Shearing arborvitae is tricky
Q. Can I shear off 1-1.5 inches of a hedge? I want it to green up after I cut it. It is arborvitae.
oddly enough
oddly enough Family seeks snow donations to help Frosty last until spring MASSAPEQUA PARK, N.Y.
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE: WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS
RACE 1 $24,500 - 3 yo’s & up, 6F, MSW 5 River’s Image (Mayta, O.)$5.20$2.60 $2.10 2 Meltdown Max
Wednesday, February 17 (105 stories)
Tickets for Youngstown to Chicago flights expected to start selling soon
Within a couple weeks, Aerodynamics Inc. expects to begin selling tickets for flights between Chicago and the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport that are likely to begin in early May.
East Side shooting death believed from argument over woman, police say
People gathered on an East Side street and grieved Wednesday afternoon after a man was shot dead outside his home.
Yavorcik reveals new information, slide show in Oakhill case against him
In a motion seeking to dismiss charges against him, Martin Yavorcik, a defendant in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case, provided a document outlining the prosecutors’ case against him.
Canfield residents, officials argue best outcome for Timber Run
“Public safety is the number one concern, so the decision for council should be very easy,” city resident David Padgett of Alabaster Ave. told Canfield lawmakers about the future of Timber Run Road.
12 named in 84-count federal indictment in Youngstown cocaine ring
An 84-count federal grand-jury indictment charging 12 people with conspiracy to distribute cocaine in the Youngstown area was unsealed in federal court today.
Geidner, Marenkovic child abuse case sent to grand jury
A case involving the purported abuse of a 5-year-old girl has been bound over to a Mahoning County grand jury.A case involving the purported abuse of a 5-year-old girl has been bound over to a Mahoning County grand jury.
'Coach Bear' marks 35 years with Fitch basketball team
David Patrick, informally known to players as “Coach Bear,” celebrated his 35th year of volunteer service with Austintown Fitch’s boys basketball team.
Youngstown residents to get new trash bins, new service this spring
City residential garbage customers should expect new 96-gallon receptacles delivered to their homes in the next six to eight weeks.
Niles lawmakers trade verbal volleys over financial recovery plan
City council could be in trouble with the Financial Planning and Supervision Commission after failing Wednesday to complete passage of the revised financial recovery plan from fiscal emergency.
Youngstown OKs new garbage receptacles for residents
Youngstown OKs new garbage receptacles for residents
UPDATE | Man killed on East Side is city's 2nd homicide this year
A man has been shot dead in the 100 block of Ayers Street on the city's East Side.
Ohio EPA fires 2, demotes another in wake of Sebring water crisis
Ohio EPA fires 2, demotes another in wake of Sebring water crisis
Liberty trash collection delayed one day because of holiday
Liberty trash collection delayed one day because of holiday
Youngstown man charged with punching doctor in face
Youngstown man charged with punching doctor in face
Officials: Man kills himself inside Summit County Jail cell
Officials: Man kills himself inside Ohio county jail cell
Ohio senator urges quick action on Cincinnati VA probe
Ohio senator urges quick action on Cincinnati VA probe
Girard man faces misdemeanor animal-cruelty charge
Girard man faces misdemeanor animal-cruelty charge
Browns honoring Jim Brown with statue outside stadium
Browns honoring Jim Brown with statue outside stadium
Ohio man, 22, sentenced for killing mom with steak knife
Ohio man, 22, sentenced for killing mom with steak knife
Muslim man sues Oklahoma gun range for refusing him service
Muslim man sues Oklahoma gun range for refusing him service
Court to hear arguments on new trial for Ohio serial killer
Court to hear arguments on new trial for Ohio serial killer
California school to change policy after banning gay T-shirt
California school to change policy after banning gay T-shirt
Los Angeles vows privately financed Olympics in 2024 bid
Los Angeles vows privately financed Olympics in 2024 bid
Supreme Court may face extended period with 8 justices
Supreme Court may face extended period with 8 justices
Struthers couple bound over to Mahoning grand jury on child-endangering charge
Struthers couple bound over to Mahoning grand jury on child-endangering charge
Former University of Alabama, NFL football player arrested
Former University of Alabama, NFL football player arrested
Federal agency awards $10M to upgrade, close rail crossings
Federal agency awards $10M to upgrade, close rail crossings
US: Airstrikes hit 'hundreds millions' in Islamic State cash
US: Airstrikes hit "hundreds millions" in Islamic State cash
South Dakota may regulate transgender students' bathroom use
South Dakota may regulate transgender students' bathroom use
Boardman police, US marshals arrest bank-robbery suspect
Boardman police, US marshals arrest bank-robbery suspect
Vienna woman and her dog earn award at Westminster dog show in NYC
Vienna woman and her dog earn award at Westminster dog show in NYC
Snowmobiles take to the streets in Boardman, Youngstown
Snowmobiles take to the streets in Boardman, Youngstown
Officials met today to discuss signage along Yellow Creek in Poland
Officials met today to discuss signage along Yellow Creek in Poland
Feds find explosives, trenches, guns at Oregon preserve
Feds find explosives, trenches, guns at Oregon preserve
Ohio advocates: Rape DNA testing delay shouldn’t affect charges
Advocates: rape DNA testing delay shouldn’t affect charges
Ohio man cleaning gun wounds neighbor in adjacent apartment
Ohio man cleaning gun wounds neighbor in adjacent apartment
Georgia to execute ex-Navy crewman who killed fellow soldier
Georgia to execute ex-Navy crewman who killed fellow soldier
Apple to fight order to help FBI unlock shooter's iPhone
Apple to fight order to help FBI unlock shooter's iPhone
More than 6,000 pounds of meat gifted in northwest Ohio deer kill
More than 6,000 pounds of meat gifted in northwest Ohio deer kill
Girard trash pickup delayed a day due to winter storm
Girard trash pickup delayed a day due to winter storm
Early voting steady at Mahoning County elections board
Early voting steady at Mahoning County elections board
Second Harvest food bank sets record for food distribution in 2015
Second Harvest food bank sets record for food distribution in 2015
United Airlines mechanics vote down latest contract offer
United Airlines mechanics vote down latest contract offer
Ohio psych ward patient stabs security guard in neck, abdomen
Ohio psych ward patient stabs security guard in neck, abdomen
Statistics, history suggest reasons why so many in US are in prison
Statistics, history suggest reasons why so many people are in prison
Donlan’s tip-in wins it for Penguins
Matt Donlan’s tip-in with 1.2 seconds to play was the difference.
Israeli-Arab relations expert says chaos favors ISIS
Avi Melamed said turmoil in the Middle East may result in Israel and Arab nations finding common ground.
Girard pulls away from Springfield in physical second half
The Girard duo of Darren Tiggett and Mike Guyer was too much.
Youngstown Community Youth Choir learns variety of music
The group organized in 2015 for the MLK worship service and has continued.
Valley divers take district plunge starting today
Poland’s Tony Murcko used to do tricks off a diving board for fun in the summer.
James: Cavs can take nothing for granted
LeBron James wants the same thing from his Cavaliers teammates and the fans — to assume nothing.
Boccieri calls for renewed money for Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund
The state fund has sat empty since it was established 13 years ago
Ohio lawmakers push bill for body-camera use
House Bill 407 would not require the use of body cameras
Niles lawmakers get first look at mayor’s recovery plan
Niles lawmakers get first look at mayor’s recovery plan
Youngstown council considers borrowing $1M for trash bins
The bins should reduce the cost of the garbage collection, a city official says
Valley recovers from 2016's 1st major snowstorm
Jamie Rice of Canfield joined most Valley residents Tuesday in trying to remove wet, heavy snow. Sometimes a shovel was necessary for digging out cars. There were some highway mishaps, too, and some motorists, got stuck trying to enter business parking lots.
METRO DIGEST || Child endangering plea
Child endangering GIRARD A man facing a first-degree misdemeanor charge for child endangering
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Wednesday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2016. There are 318 days left in the year.
Steelers unlikely to splurge in free agency
That’s just not how the Steelers go about their business.
US stocks close higher for 2nd day in a row
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks closed broadly higher as the market notched its second sizable
Imperial Garden restaurant has a long history Classic Chinese
IF YOU GO: Name: Imperial Garden Address: 7098 Lockwood Blvd., Boardman Phone: 330-729-3833
New coach plans to talk with Browns legendary RB
Browns coach Hue Jackson plans to rely on the insight of Hall of Famer Jim Brown, who rejoined the club as a special advisor in 2013.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Group of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
GM recalls Saabs, Saturns for Takata air-bag trouble
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors is recalling about 200,000 Saab and Saturn cars in the
Record Reviews
WYNONNA Album: “Wynonna & The Big Noise” Grade: B Of course, Wynonna is ready to make some big
Free speech under assault at university in Maryland
Editorial: Until recently, the biggest claim to fame of a Catholic university nestled in the picturesque
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .128.120.43 Aqua America, .71
Film focus: internment of Rusyns in Austria
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Concentration camps are mainly associated with the Nazis during World
War of words looms
Opinion: By Dan K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Americans are about to be treated to what
Afghan interpreters deserve visas to America as quickly as possible
Opinion: While the presidential candidates fruitlessly argue over how to handle immigration, there should be
Russia, Saudis offer to freeze oil output if others do the same
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Oil powerhouses Russia and Saudi Arabia joined
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Educational Service Center governing board, 4:30 p.m., Mahoning
Company website
Company website BOARDMAN Diamond Roofing Systems is a full-service roofing company, with
FDA sets guidelines to protect blood supply from Zika virus
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Food and Drug Administration is recommending that U.S. blood
The top five fiction audiobooks on Audible.com for the week ending Feb. 12:
The top five fiction audiobooks on Audible.com for the week ending Feb. 12: v “Morning
injection wells Okla. agency calls for cuts in wastewater to stem earthquakes
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY Oklahoma oil-and-gas regulators Tuesday issued their most far-
Heat brings people to beach in West, while other regions clean up
Associated Press SAN DIEGO John Larson sat on a blanket on a Southern California beach,
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Grammy broadcast audience at 7-year low NEW YORK Monday’s Grammys telecast missed
us supreme court Obama: No reason for GOP not to vote on nominee
Associated Press RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. President Barack Obama declared Tuesday that Republicans
Cruz rivals pounce on trust issues
Associated Press BEAUFORT, S.C. Ted Cruz is getting hammered by his Republican rivals over what
Former UN chief Boutros-Ghali dies
Associated Press CAIRO Boutros Boutros-Ghali, a veteran Egyptian diplomat who helped negotiate
Hearing reset
Hearing reset CANFIELD Former boxing champ Kelly Pavlik’s preliminary hearing on a felonious
oddly enough
oddly enough Virginia bill would save lives of chicken-killing dogs RICHMOND, Va. Dogs that
A few tweaks: Almost perfect chocolate cake gets a little better
By Leah Eskin Chicago Tribune Chocolate cake perfection once was mine. Then, readers may recall,
Buckeyes take must-win game against Wolverines
Jae’Sean Tate didn’t beat around the bush after Ohio State’s 76-66 win over Michigan on Tuesday night.
Quilt Council to host weekend getaway
Quilt Council to host weekend getaway BOARDMAN The Northeast Ohio Regional Quilt Council will
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
JGR looks to stay hotm end Daytona 500 drought
Joe Gibbs won the Daytona 500 in 1993 with Dale Jarrett, but has failed to get a victory in NASCAR’s biggest race since.
Former Browns WR Rucker faces federal charges
Reggie Rucker was a wide receiver who played 12 years in the NFL from 1970 to 1981, including seven seasons with the Cleveland Browns.
Tuesday, February 16 (95 stories)
Youngstown issues 'friendly warnings' to downtown businesses with snow-covered walkways
After the first major snowstorm since the city started requiring downtown businesses to clear snow and ice from sidewalks, most complied.
US imprisons people we're 'just made at,' author argues
The United States prison population has increased 500 percent since the early 1980s, when Nancy Reagan’s “Just Say No” campaign began.
Youngstown to provide trash receptacles, new service
City council will consider legislation today to borrow up to $1,075,000 over 10 years to provide 96-gallon garbage receptacles for its residential trash customers.
Man on probation for domestic violence charged with 2 more incidents
A man on probation for a domestic-violence conviction in 2012 entered no-contest pleas Tuesday in municipal court to two more counts of domestic violence, including one that is three years old.
YNDC looking for tenants for latest rehab featuring signature blue doors
Blue doors invite guests into both the front and side entrances at the newly rehabbed 928 Canfield Road triplex.
Youngstown Community Youth Choir offers more than song
Members of Greater Youngstown Community Youth Choir belong to a musical family that lifts up its voice in a mixture of music.
Regional students pick YSU for variety of reasons
Whether it’s for the affordable cost, the programs, the town or the proximity, high-school students visited Youngstown State University to answer the question: “Why YSU?”
3 Wellsville churches defaced with anti-Christian graffiti
Officials say police are investigating after vandals spray-painted upside down crosses and other anti-Christian graffiti at three northeast Ohio churches.
Cosby loses appeal; case appears headed to evidence hearing
Cosby loses appeal; case appears headed to evidence hearing
Reservation deadline is Thursday for shooter-awareness seminar in Hermitage
Reservation deadline is Thursday for shooter-awareness seminar in Hermitage
Businessman sues ex-fiancee over $2.1M in stolen jewels
Businessman sues ex-fiancee over $2.1M in stolen jewels
Singer, actress Denise Matthews, known as Vanity, dies
Singer, actress Denise Matthews, known as Vanity, dies
Clinton's Ohio Leadership Council includes four Valley elected officials
Clinton's Ohio Leadership Council includes four Valley elected officials
3 Columbianan County churches spray-painted with anti-Christian graffiti
3 Columbiana County churches spray-painted with anti-Christian graffiti
Records: Ohio man in crash that killed 5 threatened to kill self
Records: Ohio man in crash that killed 5 threatened to kill self
GM recalls 200,000 cars for Takata air bag trouble
GM recalls 200,000 cars for Takata air bag trouble
CANCELLATIONS | What's canceled today
Mahoning County Land Bank finance committee meeting today canceled
Fed monitor says changing NYPD culture a challenge
Fed monitor says changing NYPD culture a challenge
US stocks rising for the second day in a row; ADT surges
US stocks rising for the second day in a row; ADT surges
SNOW UPDATE | Mahoning County recycling collections canceled, libraries on delay
This jack-knifed tractor trailer truck was spotted at Interstate 680 and Salt Springs Road.
Boutros Boutros-Ghali, first U.N. chief from Africa, dies
Boutros Boutros-Ghali, first U.N. chief from Africa, dies
Warren council's finance committee meets Wednesday
Warren council's finance committee meets Wednesday
88-year-old Warren woman injured after purse snatching
88-year-old Warren woman injured after purse snatching
Pfizer adds $784.6 M charge for Protonix deal to 4Q results
Pfizer adds $784.6 M charge for Protonix deal to 4Q results
CANCELLATION | Trumbull County Mental Health & Recovery Board meeting canceled
Trumbull County Mental Health & Recovery Board meeting canceled
Community members and organizations react to Mill Creek MetroParks dismissals
Park director issues statement on social media
Mayor: Niles fiscal-recovery plan ready
The plan could still change, however, and council and state fiscal commission must approve it
Lee Brice coming to Covelli
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Country singer Lee Brice will come to Covelli Centre on April 22, with
Cirque D’Or plans 2 shows at Packard
Staff report WARREN Cirque D’Or will return to the Mahoning Valley for two shows, March 17 and
‘Jewels of Winter’ on display at Fellows Riverside Gardens
More than 250 types of orchids enliven the visitor center
January housing sales increase across the Mahoning Valley
Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull counties all saw increases in pending sales; Mahoning and Columbiana see boost in closed.
Antonin Scalia ranks among most formidable justices in US historySFlb
Opinion: WASHINGTON Antonin Scalia, who combined a zest for intellectual combat with a vast talent for
After five years, civil war in Syria still going strong
Editorial: As the death toll mounts, the sea of refugees rises and the price tag approaches historic levels,
Black voters matter
Opinion: By Francis Wilkinson Bloomberg View Debating Thursday night in Milwaukee, Hillary Clinton felt
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Correction: Kevin and Lori Carney, Youngstown, girl, Feb.
‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ starts filming, adds stars
‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ starts filming, adds stars NEW YORK “Star Wars: Episode VIII” has
Ohio EPA chief: New lead rules needed
Associated Press TOLEDO Federal rules for testing lead in drinking water and notifying residents
After record cold, apparent tornadoes hit Fla., Miss.
Associated Press Suspected tornados touched down in a rural town on Florida’s Panhandle and in
Stay calm, shovel on
SNOW DAY! Some areas could get as much as 12 inches while the population centers are predicted
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .127.690.36 Aqua America, .71
Company to toast its 60th anniversary
Company to toast its 60th anniversary YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown-based Valley Industrial Trucks,
7 things you need to know about filing your taxes
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS By now, you should have all of your W-2s and 1099s and
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Gwen Stefani: Tonight on “Jimmy
Stop whining about Iowa and NH
Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg View Every four years we hear it: the many, many complaints that
Lincoln Knolls IGA to close in March
Nemenz says the decision to close “came after careful deliberations of the Nemenz portfolio.”
Tuberculosis: what you need to know
From Mayo Clinic News Network Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS) New cases of tuberculosis in the
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, a Republican, wants to wait until there’s a new president before filling a Supreme Court seat
His two Democratic opponents criticized his decision
Associated Press
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Taylor Swift’s official switch from country to pop with her multi-
safety tips
safety tips Winter can be an especially perilous time to be on the roads. Snow, ice and fog
Green project
Green project YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. is offering a grant
A half-dozen drug-related arrests were made in Warren over weekend
A half-dozen drug-related arrests were made in Warren over weekend
Order of Eastern Star will celebrate Purim
Staff report NEWTON FALLS Chapters of District 2 of Order of the Eastern Star will celebrate
Woman faces charge of child-endangering
Woman faces charge of child-endangering WARREN Police arrested Antila D. Daniels, 31, of
Shutt leads Penguins in Texas golf event
Shutt leads Penguins in Texas golf event New Braunfels, Texas Youngstown State sophomore
CORRECTIONS
CORRECTIONS A birth listing on page A7 of Monday’s Vindicator contained the incorrect spelling of
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Greater Girard Area Chamber of Commerce, 6 p.m., Girard Free Library, 105 E.
The Columbus Dispatch
The Columbus Dispatch LONDON, Ohio The first customer through Casey’s drive-thru during Patrick
Basketball clinic teaches local youths to embrace nonviolence
Basketball clinic teaches local youths to embrace nonviolence
cops find almost $900 in two separate arrests, charge two with drug offenses
One cited, one jailed on felony charge
Youngstown school board approves support resolution for walking, biking plan
The Taft Elementary School travel safety plan was a pilot
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 16, the 47th day of 2016. There are 319 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Woman’s body found in recycling container
Associated Press ALLENTOWN, Pa. An autopsy is planned today on the body of an unidentified woman
Preliminary Trumbull County statistics confirm that more people died from accidental drug overdoses in 2015 than ever before.
Preliminary Trumbull County statistics confirm that more people died from accidental drug overdoses in 2015 than ever before.
S. Korea leader warns of collapse
Associated Press SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA South Korea’s president warned today that rival North Korea
No increase in the utilization of timely living donor kidney transplants Timely Transplants
From Mayo Clinic News Network Mayo Clinic News Network A kidney transplant is a life-changing
New certified ABOM Diplomate
New certified ABOM Diplomate WARREN The American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) has certified
Drones pose new challenge for prisons
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Wily inmates and their associates on the outside are
3-D Technology used to aid surgeries
3-D Technology used to aid surgeries COLUMBUS Chronic sinus infections is a condition that
G.W. Bush targets Trump, who threatens to sue Cruz
Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. George W. Bush never mentioned Donald Trump. But with his
Details disclosed on Scalia’s death
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Texas county judge who decided no autopsy was needed after the
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Rare weather event produces spontaneous snowballs in Idaho BOISE, Idaho Thousands
Winners
Winners Select winners at the 58th annual Grammy Awards: Record of the year: “Uptown Funk,” Mark
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PA Turnpike Extends Reduced Speed to Breezewood and on Entire Northeast Extension
PA Turnpike Extends Reduced Speed to Breezewood and on Entire Northeast Extension
In Ohio gas station glitch, fill-ups for pennies per gallon
In Ohio gas station glitch, fill-ups for pennies per gallon
US denies reports that 1 of its drones crashed in Somalia
US denies reports that 1 of its drones crashed in Somalia
Internal review clears Ohio officers in fatal shooting
Internal review clears Ohio officers in fatal shooting
World stocks rally after Japan's Nikkei jumps 7.2 percent
World stocks rally after Japan's Nikkei jumps 7.2 percent
Ohio’s EPA chief says new rules needed for lead in tap water
Ohio’s EPA chief says new rules needed for lead in tap water
Philanthropist gives $18M to refurbish Lincoln Memorial
Philanthropist gives $18M to refurbish Lincoln Memorial
Snow, sleet and rain to hit Mid-Atlantic, Northeast
Snow, sleet and rain to hit Mid-Atlantic, Northeast
Cleveland looking at ways to create ’new-look’ downtown
Cleveland looking at ways to create ’new-look’ downtown
Cirque D'Or coming to W.D. Packard Music Hall in Warren
Cirque D'Or coming to W.D. Packard Music Hall in Warren
YNDC seeks youth groups for vacant-lot greening project
YNDC seeks youth groups for vacant-lot greening project
Community political forum tonight at New Bethel Baptist Church
Community political forum tonight at New Bethel Baptist Church
State watchdog urges expanded work rules for EPA employees
State watchdog urges expanded work rules for EPA employees
Cincy pays former councilman $55,000 to end contract
Cincinnati pays former councilman $55,000 to end contract
Ashley Bishop, Eric Archer to wed Oct. 22
The engagement of Ashley Ciara Bishop and Eric Archer, both of Boardman, is being announced by their
Miss Jankowski, Mr. Ramunno plan Aug. 6 rite
STRUTHERS Carmen and Angela Ramunno of Struthers are announcing the engagement and upcoming
North Korea's Kim orders more rocket launches
Recent launches have struck a "telling blow" to enemies, he said Monday
Photo, design exhibit shows the potential of Valley brownfields
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN An artists reception for “Visions of Potential,” a photo and design
Chris Stapleton, Little Big Town vie for top Grammys Country COMEBACK
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK Country music has not had an album or song nominated
MILL CREEK METROPARKS Hike with Your Loved Ones raises fans’ appreciation
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Darla Penza didn’t bring a loved one to a Valentine’s
Boards of elections will be open late Tuesday for voter registration
Early voting starts Wednesday with solid turnout expected
Two alternative school sites approved for Adult 22+ diploma program
Mahoning County High School and Unlimited Classroom approved for Adult 22+ diploma program
DeAngelo Young and Chad Vanhorn nabbed by Youngstown police
Young is charged in shooting last August that paralyzed the victim
Community Health grant projects serve the health needs of Mahoning and Trumbull counties
New Issue-Specific grants come from restricted funds
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Monday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2016. There are 320 days left in the year.
The Revs. Jerry Krueger and Susan Brown, husband and wife, presided
Ceremonies were in the church’s Chapel of the Friendly Bells
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
Heroin plagues battlefront must include jails, prisons
Editorial: The TIGHT link between drug addiction and criminal activity long has been well documented. Today,
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corp. v. James
US should not mix strategies in dealing with N. Korea, Iran
Opinion: By Steve Andreasen Star Tribune North Korea’s latest underground nuclear test – punctuated by
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Deadpool’ annihilates records with $135 million in first 3 days LOS ANGELES The
2 down, many to follow
Opinion: By ANN McFEATTERS South Carolina, the nation turns its troubled heart to you. And we expect you
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: UNIVERSITY OF
Applications being accepted for YSU Summer Honors Institute
YSU hosts summer program for gifted high school students
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Calendar of events
A list of area events to commemorate in February, Black History Month, as submitted to The
‘One Snowy Night’ – all about love
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In the early 1980s, popular singer George Benson
Attacker’s face was full of hate, machete-assault survivor says
Associated Press COLUMBUS A man who survived an assault by a machete-wielding attacker in an
PRESIDENTS DAY What’s open, closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today for
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday McDonald Community Chest, 7 p.m., Woodland Park United Methodist Church, 601 Ohio
worth a look
CASINO NIGHTS Blessed Sacrament Parish, 3020 Reeves Road NE, Warren, will host a casino night and
YSU slates Women in STEM Careers Workshop for March 5
The workshop exposed young women in sixth through 12th grades to science and engineering careers
oddly enough
oddly enough Coffin found in wildlife refuge; returned to grave NATCHEZ, Miss. Hunters in
Mahoning Valley Race Course: Today’s Entries
Post Time: 12:45PM RACE 1 $12,000, 3 yo’s & up, 6F, F & M, CLM $5,000 1 The Perfect Leader
Who’s likely to be nominated?
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans are near-unanimous in demanding that President Barack
Schumer criticizes cuts in anti-terror funding
Associated Press NEW YORK Sen. Charles Schumer is slamming a White House proposal that would
Record cold grips much of Northeast
Associated Press NEW YORK For much of the northeastern United States, Valentine’s Day was the
Court vacancy reshapes race for president presidential race
Associated Press WASHINGTON The presidential election just got real. The unexpected death of
Workshop targets retirement planning
Workshop targets retirement planning YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown will have a retirement-
MAHONING VALLEY Winter weather advisory for area: 3-6” ahead
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN A winter weather advisory has been issued for the Youngstown-
Pope condemns Mexico’s drug trade
Pope condemns Mexico’s drug trade ECATEPEC, Mexico Pope Francis condemned the drug trade’s
‘Memories of Lifetime’ event Saturday
Speaker will be the Rev. Joseph Rudjak for the event sponsored by William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society
Birdseed sale
Birdseed sale YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District, 850 Industrial Road, is
Scalia’s death may shift outcomes in key cases
Associated Press WASHINGTON Justice Antonin Scalia’s death deprives conservatives of a key vote
MOre Professional golf from SUNDAY
New Zealand Women’s Open CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND Unfazed by an earthquake just before she
Sunday, February 14 (80 stories)
Youngstown suspect in shooting captured after assault, escape from psychiatric center
The two staff members assaulted were treated and released from a Massillon hospital
'Deadpool' saga of foul-mouthed superhero rakes in $135M this weekend
The film ranks as the biggest opening of an R-rated film in history
Ohio troopers nab thousands of drivers speeding at 100 mph and above
A Kent driver crashed his vehicle into a minivan after traveling 150 mph
Want to vote for president? Registration deadline is 9 p.m. Tuesday
Early voting at boards of elections begins Wednesday
Scalia's body lay in Texas funeral home; sniping over successor soars
A three-hour procession to El Paso took place earlier today
Mr., Mrs. Lefoer mark 50 years of marriage
BOARDMAN The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Lefoer of Boardman was marked with
Mr., Mrs. Mook celebrate 50th anniversary
CHAMPION The Chop House in Warren was the setting for a Jan. 31 celebration to recognize 50 years
Family dinner marks 65 years for Sloans
AUSTINTOWN The 65th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Sloan Jr. of Austintown was
Rebecca Hamel, Anthony LaPresta are engaged
HUBBARD John and Patty LaPresta of Hubbard are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of
Pannunzio and Stegenga nuptials planned May 21
MINERAL RIDGE Dr. and Mrs. Dominic Pannunzio of Mineral Ridge are announcing the engagement and
Miss Ciccone to be bride of Alexander Tadla
POLAND Bruce and Michele Ciccone of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Russell-Ferrando engagement is announced
CANFIELD Mackenzie Russell and William Ferrando Jr. are engaged and will be married on June 11.
New Cruze gets rave reviews at Pittsburgh auto show
By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com PITTSBURGH Alison Munnin is in the market for a new car, and the
Valley temps to rise out of deep freeze over next few days
Southeastern Ohio and parts of Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York State
Good Chemistry | Experiments at Oh Wow! delight children and adults
If you have been dismayed by the cold and blustery conditions of the past few days and yearn for spring, a little time experimenting with and understanding more about dry ice might make this winter’s most-frigid weather seem downright balmy.
Cancer Society sponsors kids’ party at Southern Park Mall
Visitors to a Valentine’s party at Southern Park Mall got a taste of what American Cancer Society Relay for Life events have to offer.
METRO DIGEST || Man injured in rig crash on I-80
Man injured on I-80 MERCER, PA. A DuBois, Pa., man suffered serious injuries in a three-vehicle
SPORTS DIGEST || ITCL superintendents will meet on Tuesday
ITCL superintendents will meet on Tuesday BEAVER TOWNSHIP The Inter-Tri County League
PREP ROUNDUP | Saturday’s games
BOYS BASKETBALL Salem 63, Boardman 50 BOARDMAN D.J. Pullie led Salem (13-7, 8-6) past
Justice Scalia dies at 79; fight looms over successor
Associated Press WASHINGTON Antonin Scalia, the influential conservative and most provocative
I-80 work to begin in Mercer County by month’s end
The project will restore the pavement on approximately 15 miles of Interstate 80, extending from the Ohio/Pennsylvania state line to Exit 15 (Mercer, Route 19) through Shenango, Lackawannock and East Lackawannock townships
Consistent, moderate growth forecast for Valley economy
An employee at Hynes Industries in Austintown welds a segment of a door rail that the plant produces. The plant employs about 300 workers and is optimistic about 2016.
Power Breakfast promotes networking
Power Breakfast promotes networking AUSTINTOWN The Youngstown/ Warren Regional Chamber will have
Even Trekkies find love online
In the past decade, most of the world has gone from spurning the idea of finding love online to
Clinton’s Valley dilemma
Opinion: Given what is taking place in the race for the Democratic nomination for president – is there anyone
Landmark Miranda case celebrates its half-century anniversary
Opinion: Fifty years ago this month, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart asked Atty. John J. Flynn,
Sebring, Flint in spotlight because of water scandals
Editorial: Unlike the water crisis in Flint, Mich., which was caused by a venal governor, the water emergency
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “One Snowy Night – When Love Happens,” 7 p.m.: Visual art, live
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
REALTY One of Howard Hanna’s Canfield agents, Cindy Lautzenheiser, has been selected as a member
Week of February 14, 2016
Deutsche Bank to William Gartland, North Turner Road, Austintown, $26,500. Midwest Home Rentals
Television Q&A
Television Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. Whatever happened to the actor who played Matthew Crawley
senior citizens
AARP 4611 East will meet Wednesday at St. Augustine Church, 614 Parmelee Ave., Youngstown. An
Blown at Blenko
By DOROTHY ABERNATHY Associated Press MILTON, W.Va. At Blenko Glass, you can watch glass being
GARDEN CLUBS
Tuesday Girard Herb Society will meet at 1 p.m. at Chad Anthony’s. Dr. Angela Natoli will discuss
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
MASONIC GRoups
THURSDAY Ladies Oriental Shrine will meet at 11:30 a.m. for a monthly luncheon and business
Former teammates open fitness facility
Ten years later, Joe Rosko can still drive a teammate nuts with his musical choices.
area bowling scores
AMRON SRI Investment Seniors — Doug Zolla 232-659, Bruce Velt 278-636, Kenny Combs 236-624, Tom
Philadelphia named top US destination
Philadelphia named top US destination PHILADELPHIA Lonely Planet gave some love to The City of
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
8 ways to boost your home’s value
What are today’s homebuyers looking for? That’s the question sellers should ask, especially now that
‘Footloose’ has shaky opening night, but talent shines through
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Columbiana Crown Theater Productions may not be a
ROSEMOND | Device-dependent children can be difficult
A 4-year-old boy informed his preschool teacher – a friend of mine – that he’d broken his iPad.
PRESIDENTS DAY | What’s open, closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Genealogy assistance
Genealogy assistance Salem Public Library, 821 E. State St., offers a genealogy search assistance
Today is Sunday, Feb. 14, the 45th day of 2016
Today is Sunday, Feb. 14, the 45th day of 2016. There are 321 days left in the year. This is
Recipe for a room
By Cindy Dampier Chicago Tribune (TNS) CHICAGO Greg Shugar was on a mission. “It might be
3 killed in huge pileup on I-78
Associated Press FREDERICKSBURG, Pa. A pileup involving dozens of vehicles on a Pennsylvania
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Salem school board, work session, 6:20 p.m., regular meeting 7 p.m., library, high
Vacancy creates conflict
Associated Press WASHINGTON Antonin Scalia, the influential conservative and most provocative
birthdays
birthdays TV personality Hugh Downs (“20/20”) is 95. Actress Florence Henderson is 82. Country
Okla. hit with magnitude-5.1 earthquake
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY A magnitude-5.1 earthquake shook northwest Oklahoma and was felt
WHO reports rise in neurological illness
WHO reports rise in neurological illness BERLIN A rare neurological disorder is on the rise in
Pope gives tough love to elites in Mexico
Associated Press mexico city Pope Francis challenged Mexico’s political and ecclesial elites
Mill Creek and the private-sector look
Opinion: I’m a fan of Ray Novotny and his vast Mill Creek MetroParks knowledge. I like Mill Creek Executive
Syrian troops capture village near Aleppo
Associated Press BEIRUT Syrian government forces Saturday captured another village near Aleppo,
Russian PM: West is rekindling Cold War with NATO moves
Associated Press MUNICH Russia’s prime minister accused NATO on Saturday of restarting the Cold
Canfield leader seeks to clarify road dispute
Opinion: Canfield leader seeks to clarify road dispute The “Our Voice” editorial by The Vindicator in the
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
GOP hopefuls to Obama: Step aside
Republican White House hopefuls insisted that President Barack Obama step aside and allow his successor to nominate the next Supreme Court justice, in a raucous Saturday night debate that also featured harshly personal jousting over immigration and foreign policy.
Charity event set to help family of dead boxer
Ajahmi died in December after being injured in the ring
Thompson wins 3-point contest
Associated Press TORONTO Klay Thompson did what barely any team has done this year. He beat
Commish vows to end ‘Hack-a-Shaq’
Associated Press TORONTO Adam Silver said Saturday no changes are coming to Hack-a-Shaq this
Valentine Love Story Writing Contest A PARTY OF TWO
Of the 76 entries submitted for our Eighth Annual Valentine Love Story Writing Contest, here are the
Saturday, February 13 (77 stories)
Next-gen Cruze getting high marks at Pittsburgh car show
Alison Munnin is in the market for a new car, and the Lordstown, Ohio-built, next-generation Chevrolet Cruze just might be that car.
Justice Antonin Scalia dead at 79
Antonin Scalia, the influential conservative and most provocative member of the Supreme Court, has died. He was 79.
Cancer society, Southern Park throw free Valentine's party for kids today
Visitors to a Valentine’s party at Southern Park Mall got a taste of what American Cancer Society Relay for Life events have to offer.
Kids, adults forget about the cold at OH WOW! event today
If you have been dismayed by the cold and blustery conditions of the last few days and yearn for spring, a little time experimenting with and understanding more about dry ice might make this winter’s most-frigid weather seem downright balmy.
84 of 87 home samples below federal lead limit in latest water tests in Sebring
The results of the seventh round of voluntary household water testing, reported Friday by the Ohio EPA, showed that 84 of 87 samples taken from homes of Sebring Village residents who asked to have their tap water tested were below the federal allowable limit for lead.
Multi-vehicle pile-up slows I-80 to 45mph today
On Saturday morning, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation temporarily reduced the speed to 45 miles-per-hour on Interstate 80 in Mercer and Venango counties after a multi-vehicle pile-up at about 8:30 a.m.
Trophy time: Buccieri powers Bulldogs in ‘Battle of 224’
No doubt about it. Nick Buccieri wanted this one.
Schiavoni: Bill could be blueprint to destroy schools
State Sen. Joe Schiavoni says the plan’s flaw is giving a CEO unfettered power.
Thomas, Armstrong lift Mooney over Boardman
In a game of two different halves, Trell Thomas and Andrew Armstrong had 27 points apiece to lead Cardinal Mooney’s 75-60 win over Boardman on Friday night.
Brown: More must be done to help fund lead testing
The toxic effects of lead must not be inflicted on the next generation, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown says.
Ex-YSU runner set for Olympic trials
Laura Thomas-Kaulen, 40, will try to secure a spot on the U.S. Olympic team in the marathon.
Mincher’s 30, Ford’s foul shots lift Springfield
The Springfield Tigers celebrated their fifth consecutive Inter-Tri County League division title at the expense of their South Range rivals with a 51-50 road victory.
Struthers school officials discuss protocol for identifying child abuse
Officials praised the cooperation and communication in the case.
Child solicitation penalties bill moves forward
The legislation would institute mandatory prison terms of six months or more for first-time offenders who seek sex from children younger than 16
Theater’s one-act play festival seeks entries
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse’s fifth annual Voices of the Valley new one-act
Hulu’s ‘11.22.63’ miniseries on JFK is a dreary effort History’s lesson
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK No one would figure going back in time to spare
YSU softball returns most key personnel
YSU returns its entire starting lineup from last season, including 15 letterwinners in all.
Raymond Kelly will be the April 5 YSU Skeggs lecturer
Tickets for YSU’s Skeggs Lecture with Raymond Kelly are free and become available Feb. 24
METRO DIGEST || Housecleaning assault
Housecleaning assault YOUNGSTOWN A man reports said dragged his girlfriend out of bed at 5 a.m.
Man gets 90 days for leaving infant son in car when running from cops
Will get credit for time already served
All-day preschool could be offered in city schools
The interim superintendent supports the concept of all-day preschool
Mill Creek surprises employees with dismissals
David Nelis, a horticulture department ranger, was one of eight Mill Creek MetroParks employees who were dismissed Friday. The park system said the dismissals are part of an “internal reorganization” plan.
United States can ill afford to botch response to Zika
Editorial: Despite its tropical roots and exotic-sounding name, Zika no longer can be viewed as some foreign,
On the links
On the links Friday’s pro golf results PEBBLE BEACH PRO-AM PEBBLE BEACH, CALIF. Sung Kang of
‘No rhyme or reason’ for attack
Associated Press COLUMBUS From the front door, the man with the machete didn’t have a straight
Stocks end down week with a rebound Friday
Associated Press U.S. stocks ended a down week on a high note Friday, snapping a five-day losing
Leaders air views on pot
Opinion: Random thoughts after the Ohio Associated Press Legislative Preview, which provided a forum for
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator will run a free listing of area services that are
Russian Orthodox leader, pope meet in historic event
Associated Press MEXICO CITY With an exclamation of “Finally,” Pope Francis embraced Patriarch
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v YSU basketball, 7:05 p.m.: The Penguins take on Cleveland State at
Close Guantanamo postehaste
Opinion: By Lewis W. DIUGUID The Kansas City Star With all of the Republican rhetoric of useless
Development event
Development event YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Business Incubator and the Search Inside Yourself
Northside Medical Center Recertified as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center
ValleyCare Health System of Ohio recently announced that Northside Medical Center has been recertified as an advanced primary stroke center.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .127.69.36 Aqua America, .71
Frustration in the air
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: It’s a familiar story. Corporations, this time America’s biggest airlines,
Ohio Art sells Etch A Sketch to Toronto-based toy firm
Associated Press BRYAN, Ohio The Ohio company that has produced or owned the Etch A Sketch for
Documents show Volkswagen resisted Takata air-bag recall
Associated Press DETROIT Volkswagen resisted U.S. government efforts to recall more cars and
Those Valentine’s Day blooms might have come from Kenya
Associated Press NYAHURURU, Kenya This Valentine’s Day, there’s a good chance your flowers came
A writing instrument like no other
Opinion: World War II ended in 1945, and the writing revolution began with the advent of the ballpoint pen.
lenten course
lenten course Christ and the Chocolaterie Who: Susan Sheridan, an elder and 22-year member of
Voices of Faith q & a
Voices of Faith q & a The Kansas City Star (TNS) Q. Should I study the sacred texts of faiths
Animal-rights protest scrapped after dust-up over ‘greased pig’
Associated Press NEWPORT, N.H. An international animal- advocacy group launched a protest
birthdays
birthdays Actress Kim Novak is 83. Actor George Segal (“Just Shoot Me”) is 82. Actor Bo Svenson
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Republican
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Manilow postpones concerts after surgery NEW YORK Barry Manilow has been forced to
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Calendar of events
A list of area events to commemorate in February, Black History Month, as submitted to The
Ursuline Center to host 3 programs on racism
Sessions will focus on violence, respect and generational poverty.
PRESIDENTS DAY What’s open, closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
U.S. Marshals arrest teenager in connection with aggravated robbery in Liberty
Police are searching for a second suspect.
Innovative study
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com BOARDMan Susan Sheridan pairs her love of movies and
Mich. governor to testify to Congress on Flint water crisis
Mich. governor to testify to Congress on Flint water crisis WASHINGTON Michigan Gov. Rick
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Danasha Collier and Najee Tucker, Youngstown, boy, Feb.
Movie planned
Movie planned NORTH LIMA North Lima Mennonite Church, 90 Mennonite Drive, will show the movie
Law withdraws
Law withdraws WARREN Randy Law, Trumbull County Republican Party chairman, has withdrawn from
Officials say fentanyl pills being sold as lookalikes
Associated Press CLEVELAND A medical examiner in Northeast Ohio said Friday that some fentanyl-
House sends North Korea sanctions bill to president
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress sent President Barack Obama legislation Friday that hits
NOTICES
NOTICES BASEBALL Youngstown Metro Umpire Association — will host OHSAA baseball and softball
YEARS AGO
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SPORTS digest
Weather forces MVRC to cancel today’s races Austintown Mahoning Valley Race Course officials
Oldest known wild bird is iconic symbol
In 2002, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service ornithologist Chandler Robbins found a banded Laysan albatross
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION
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Historical Society seeks assistance
Historical Society seeks assistance POLAND Poland Historical Society is seeking individuals
Brown leads LaBrae over Niles
The Red Dragons were without Cameron Kane-Johnson, the area’s top scorer.
.22 rimfire shoot at Hidden Valley club
.22 rimfire shoot at Hidden Valley club West Middlesex, Pa. Hidden Valley Sportsman’s Club, 268
Ailing Tony Stewart up and walking
Injured NASCAR star Tony Stewart is out of bed and walking again, entertaining fans while live-streaming from a treadmill Friday.
Bryant remains in spotlight for last All-Star Game
The basketball world belongs to Bryant, at least for one more weekend.
Celebrate Valentine’s with the right gift
Sunday is an important date for all couples, including the relationships in which one likes to fish
Local 1714 approve contract, but issues remain
Overall, the contract passed 53 percent to 47 percent.
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-over par 74 in the
Prep roundup More high school results
BOYS BASKETBALL Canton McKinley 89, Warren Harding 74 WARREN Lepear Toles scored 25 points and
Friday, February 12 (100 stories)
Feds must do more to test lead levels in kids' blood, Brown says
The federal government must do more to help fund testing of blood lead levels in children, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Cleveland, told reporters after a closed-door meeting with local public-health and lead-remediation officials.
Ohio Senate leader says Youngstown schools had chance to change before state takeover, but didn't
The Republican leader of the Ohio Senate defended legislation passed last year that allowed the takeover of the failing Youngstown school district.
The holiday for love falls on Sunday this year — are you ready?
Love is in the air, and it smells of chocolate and flowers.
Mother's intuition got Struthers child out of harm's way, official says
Yvonne Wilson, diversion officer at Struthers City Schools, said a recent investigation into purported abuse of a kindergartner began with a gut feeling.
Youngstown superintendent looking for space to offer all-day pre-school
The city schools interim superintendent hopes to offer all-day preschool next year, but adequate space could be a hurdle.
Man who ran from cops, leaving infant strapped in car, gets 90 days
A man pleading no contest Friday in municipal court to a charge of child endangering for leaving an infant in a running car when he ran from police earlier this year told Judge Elizabeth Kobly the baby is his son.
US Marshals arrest teen in connection with Liberty robbery
US Marshals arrest teen in connection with Liberty robbery
Ohio Turnpike credit-card processing, websites unavailable for a time Monday
Ohio Turnpike credit-card processing, websites unavailable Monday
UAW 1714 at GM Lordstown passes contract, but concerns remain
UAW 1714 passes contract, but concerns remain
'No rhyme or reason' for machete attack at Ohio restaurant
No rhyme or reason for machete attack at Ohio restaurant
Pa. mom gets up to 8 years in prison over girl’s beating death
Mom gets up to 8 years in prison over girl’s beating death
Police: Massachusetts school bus driver drunk in crash
Police: Massachusetts school bus driver drunk in crash
Kroger to offer anti-overdose drug without prescription
Kroger to offer anti-overdose drug without prescription
YSU President Jim Tressel to speak at Campbell Memorial High School next week
YSU President Jim Tressel to speak at Campbell Memorial High School next week
UPDATE | Mill Creek MetroParks let go 15 employees in 'internal reorganization'
Report: Mass firings at Mill Creek MetroParks
Football used in 1958 title game auctioned for $62,140
Football used in 1958 title game auctioned for $62,140
Police: No more danger after 2 teens shot at Ariz. school
Police: No more danger after 2 teens shot at Ariz. school
US Sen. Sherrod Brown discusses plan to reduce toxic lead exposure
US Sen. Brown discusses plan to reduce toxic lead exposure
SEBRING UPDATE | Village sets updated water distribution schedule
Village set update water distribution schedule
Flint water crisis may help governor ease GOP doubt on Detroit aid
Flint water crisis may help governor ease GOP doubt on Detroit aid
Ohio officials say fentanyl pills being sold as lookalikes
Ohio officials say fentanyl pills being sold as lookalikes
Presidential contenders fight for minority voters in SC
Presidential contenders fight for minority voters in SC
Manhole cover crashes into windshield, killing Boston driver
Manhole cover crashes into windshield, killing Boston driver
Strongman fitness demo set Saturday at Arlington Heights rec center
Strongman fitness demo set Saturday at Arlington Heights rec center
Cop placed on leave after comment about activist’s killing
Cop placed on leave after comment about activist’s killing
NYC officer convicted of manslaughter in stairwell shooting
NYC officer convicted of manslaughter in stairwell shooting
Nuclear plants in Ohio, Pennsylvania closed for repairs
Nuclear plants in Ohio, Pennsylvania closed for repairs
Scandal-hit Volkswagen sees US sales fall 7 pct in January
Scandal-hit Volkswagen sees US sales fall 7 pct in January
Ohio company sells classic Etch A Sketch to Toronto toy firm
Ohio company sells classic Etch A Sketch to Toronto toy firm
Let the Youngstown school distress panel meet, state urges
The state is asking the appeals court judges to let the Youngstown schools academic distress commission meet.
Lisbon’s boys basketball team is chasing an elusive goal
Lisbon (19-1) has the top seed for the Division IV tournament at Struthers Fieldhouse.
YSU football players suspected in fraternity fights
Youngstown police are investigating two incidents involving brawls and gunshots that occurred early Sunday at two fraternity houses near Youngstown State University.
Defense remains work in progress for YSU men
It’s a concern that Jerry Slocum and YSU (9-16, 4-8) continue to try to figure out.
Ohio Senate passes bill giving immunity to those who rescue pets, kids from hot cars
The short bill would grant civil immunity from any damage caused during the forcible entry into a vehicle to remove an animal or minor
4 Ohio GOP officials support medical pot
Four of Ohio’s Republican statewide officeholders mostly supportive of limited legalization for medical purposes
Howland pins Poland in sectional tuneup
Pins were a dime a dozen Thursday night in Poland as the Howland Tigers took a dual meet against the Bulldogs 51-24.
NASCAR Season to start without 2 top drivers
Jeff Gordon will be in the booth and Tony Stewart in a bed when the NASCAR season begins.
SPORTS DIGEST || Brown, Jeffery elected YSU volleyball captains
Brown, Jeffery elected YSU volleyball captains YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State senior Val Jeffery
Trumbull officials hope Vivitrol can help inmates kick drug addiction
A Trumbull County judge, Sheriff Thomas Altiere and the county Mental Health and Recovery Board are hoping the drug Vivitrol will help some drug addicts beat their addiction.
Former Traficant aide pleads guilty to bank fraud
Sentencing will be in May for R. Allen Sinclair, a former aide to U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr.
Kobe’s last, but Toronto’s first as NBA stars collide
Of all the goodies Kobe Bryant collects in his farewell season, one this weekend might be particularly useful.
Oakhill defendant wants judge to prohibit secretly recorded tapes at trial
The trial’s judge rejected two motions from the defendant because she hasn’t ruled if he can serve as his own lawyer
Top court declines two murder cases
The Ohio Supreme Court refused to re-consider the Bennie Adams case and refused to hear an appeal of the James P. Ferrara case.
Dads, daughters share royal event at Boardman Park
Ahmad Musleh and his daughter, Mia, 7, take a selfie during Thursday’s Father-Daughter Princess Dance at Boardman Park’s Lariccia Family Community Center. The event is for fathers or father figures and daughters 5-12.
oddly enough
oddly enough Boston program allows smokers to vote with their butts BOSTON The city of Boston
Boardman Community Briefs
Mahoning county Churches combine efforts for Lenten services The Mahoning County Lutheran Cluster
Cheerleading courses
Cheerleading courses NEO Allstars will offer six-week open classes at its three locations to help
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Scott E. Ward, 44, of 1538 Thalia Ave., Youngstown,
Ohio leaders: No severance-tax increase on oil and gas
The severance-tax increase has been a point of contention between Republican legislative leaders and Gov. John Kasich, who has pushed for an increase in rates for several sessions.
Man indicted for November domestic incident
Charges include aggravated arson, attempted aggravated murder
Missile defense system against N. Korea crucial
Editorial: For years now, many harsh words but few concrete actions from the international community have done
Doritos ad hits home
Opinion: In a day when the most innocuous thing can quickly become political, a Doritos Super Bowl
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Footloose,” 8 p.m.: The smash 1980s movie-turned-musical is being
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PRESIDENTS DAY
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POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Springfield Township Trustees, special meeting for fire business and interviews
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Calendar of events
A list of area events to commemorate in February, Black History Month, as submitted to The
Clinton, Sanders turn up heat
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders battled for the backing of black
Gov. Kasich faces an uphill climb to GOP nomination for president
Opinion: Leading to the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary, Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s campaign sent
West Branch begins new superintendent search
Aug. 1 is the expected start date for a new superintendent
Mayor of Cleveland apologizes for billing estate of Tamir Rice $500
Associated Press CLEVELAND The mayor of Cleveland apologized Thursday to the family of Tamir
Blood level screening and lead water testing continues in Sebring
Blood level screening and lead water testing continues in Sebring
METRO DIGEST || Medal of Honor winner to speak in Akron
Medal of Honor winner to speak in Akron AKRON Former Army Sgt. Kyle White, a Congressional Medal
The Mahoning Valley could get another 2 inches of snow today with the temperature dropping to 4
The Mahoning Valley could get another 2 inches of snow today with the temperature dropping to 4
Brown to discuss lead-exposure crisis
Brown to discuss lead-exposure crisis AUSTINTOWN U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Cleveland, will meet
Ginter announces local government grant application
Grants can help fund public-safety projects in local communities throughout Ohio.
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS Girard High School Athletic Boosters will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the high
Stocks slide on global worries
Associated Press Jitters over the global economy and steep declines in bank stocks knocked U.S.
Man killed after machete attack at restaurant
Man killed after machete attack at restaurant COLUMBUS Police shot and killed a man who they
Candidates go on the attack in SC
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. Trying to re-establish his place as a White House contender,
Thursday’S PREP BASKETBALL GAMES
GIRLS Lowellville 40, Campbell 18 LOWELLVILLE The Rockets overcame a slow start after the
On the links | Thursday’s professional golf results
PEBBLE BEACH PRO-AM PEBBLE BEACH, CALIF. Justin Rose, a U.S. Open champion and the No. 7 player
Cruze top-selling vehicle in the Valley in January
New and used vehicle sales in the Mahoning Valley dropped by 238 in January.
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-over par 72 in
Twins celebrate 90th birthday
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Twins Charles and John Matkoskey turned 90-years-
West Boulevard Honor Roll - Second Grading Period
Second Grade Bug Club Sean Cummings Hannah Fenneken Evan Gladwell Abby Hartman Jaxon
Story signs with Ohio Dominican to play soccer
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School senior soccer player Cheyenne Story
Poland Community Briefs
Students from Canfield named to the University of Akron’s Pesident’s List To qualify for the
Canfield Community Briefs
Eastwood Mall showcases Canfield High School student art More than 100 works of art from Canfield
Mill Creek MetroParks Farm visits CUMP
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Brenda Markley, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm agriculture
Cold weather provides opportunity for Boy Scouts to practice skills
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Camp Stambaugh in Canfield was the home to
Cold weather provides opportunity for Boy Scouts to practice skills
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Camp Stambaugh in Canfield was the home to
Literacy night in Boardman proves successful
Market Street Elementary School hosted a literacy night on Jan. 28 titled “Imagine With Us.”
Rotary raises money through horse races
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Poland Rotary Club hosted its fifth annual
Thursday, February 11 (104 stories)
Judge to rule Friday on Yavorcik request to represent himself in Oakhill case
With the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case scheduled to start Feb. 29, the number of filings by defendants to suppress evidence and dismiss charges keeps on growing.
13th annual father-daughter dance draws newcomers, veterans
The 13th annual Father-Daughter Princess Dance was a love fest of major proportions, with fathers and daughters dancing and hugging and laughing and singing to each other.
Ohio Supreme Court refuses to reconsider co-ed murder ruling, hear conviction appeal
The Ohio Supreme Court has refused a request by the prosecutor for reconsideration in one decades-old Mahoning County murder case that was re-opened by testing of long-preserved evidence; and it has refused to hear an appeal by the defense in another such case.
Former Traficant aid pleads guilty to tax fraud
A former Youngstown lawyer and aide to U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. has pleaded guilty to bank fraud and will be sentenced in May.
Break a window, save a kid or pet without penalty, new bill allows
Individuals who break into hot cars to save young children or pets would not have to pay for the damages, under legislation that passed the Ohio Senate.
Blood level screening and lead water testing continues in Sebring
Blood level screening and lead water testing continues in Sebring
Several states seek to block 2nd trimester abortion method
Several states seek to block 2nd trimester abortion method
UPDATE | Last occupiers of Oregon wildlife refuge surrender to FBI
UPDATE | Last occupiers of Oregon wildlife refuge surrender to FBI
Clinton aims to reset campaign with focus on black voters
Clinton aims to reset campaign with focus on black voters
Mystery illness sickens 174 students at Pennsylvania college
Mystery illness sickens 174 students at Pennsylvania college
Police: Pa. man shackled girl, 15, as collateral for loan to dad
Police: Pa. man shackled girl, 15, as collateral for loan to dad
UPDATE | Cleveland mayor apologizes for billing family of dead boy
Cleveland mayor apologizes for billing family of dead boy
President Clinton to stump for his wife in Ohio on Friday
President Clinton to stump for his wife in Ohio on Friday
US Sen. Sherrod Brown meets with Mahoning Valley officials Friday on lead-water crisis
US Sen. Sherrod Brown meets with Mahoning Valley officials Friday on lead-water crisis
Steelers kicker Shaun Suisham becomes American citizen
Steelers kicker Shaun Suisham becomes American citizen
OneJet adding Pittsburgh flights to Hartford, more in future
OneJet adding Pittsburgh flights to Hartford, more in future
Feds accuse Ga. prison guards of taking bribes, drug trafficking
Feds accuse prison Ga., guards of taking bribes, drug trafficking
Trees planted by Ohio city’s founder 100 years ago cut down
Trees planted by Ohio city’s founder 100 years ago cut down
Family awarded $53M in Kyle Field deadly demolition accident
Family awarded $53M in Kyle Field deadly demolition accident
Harvard faculty member named Wellesley's 1st black president
Harvard faculty member named Wellesley's 1st black president
80-year-old drug dealer to be sentenced for pot operation
80-year-old drug dealer to be sentenced for pot operation
Southwest Ohio home catches fire, killing 3 dogs, 2 cats
Southwest Ohio home catches fire, killing 3 dogs, 2 cats
$500 bill sent to Tamir Rice’s estate for EMS services
$500 bill sent to Tamir Rice's estate for EMS services
Radio ads defends Ohio term limits, though no vote imminent
Radio ads defends Ohio term limits, though no vote imminent
Boardman woman faces OVI, child-endangering charges
Boardman woman faces OVI, child-endangering charges
Applications for US jobless aid fell sharply last week
Applications for US jobless aid fell sharply last week
Fantasy sports companies defend embattled industry
Fantasy sports companies defend embattled industry
Youngstown issued 1,196 citations in January; collection rate only 17 percent
The city’s civil speeding violation program shows no sign of slowing down with 1,196 motorists cited in January.
Canfield’s Georgio Poullas is wrestling with success
Georgio Poullas is a kid nobody wants to wrestle and who lives to take down others just like him.
Clarett admits to DUI
He pleaded guilty under a deal with prosecutors and received a suspended 60-day jail sentence Monday.
High lead readings fell after running tap water, Sebring officials said
Running tap water for five minutes dramatically reduced lead levels in it, but distribution of bottled water continues at the community center.
Brookfield defense handles Girard in season finale
Brookfield (17-5, 8-4), which also beat Girard on Jan. 13, 47-40, benefited from Girard’s poor 8 of 40 field-goal shooting.
Campbell, Girard voluntary water tests come back within acceptable levels
Both cities chose to conduct tests beyond those required by the state.
Central YMCA of Youngstown unveils plans for $5M renovation project
Walls to be torn down to make way for windows
Love hurt in Cavaliers’ victory
Cleveland toasts Kobe Bryant on his final visit to Quicken Loans Arena.
SPORTS DIGEST || Two assistant football coaches leave YSU
Two members of Bo Pelini’s Youngstown State football staff have moved on to FBS assistant coaching gigs.
2 arraigned on child endangering charges
School officials became concerned about the 5-year-old girl in the home.
Ohio House passes bill to defund Planned Parenthood
Gov. Kasich is expected to sign the bill into law
Kenyans allege doping bribery
Joy Sakari and Francisca Koki Manunga told The Associated Press that CEO Isaac Mwangi asked for the payment in an Oct. 16 meeting.
‘Footloose’ at Main Street
‘Footloose’ at Main Street Crown Theater Productions will present “Footloose” at 8 p.m. Friday and
Playhouse extends run of popular ‘Foul Play’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse is extending the run of its current production,
Source: Vickers will replace Stewart at Daytona
Vickers ran only two races last season before suffering a recurrence of blood clots.
Father Popovich’s words and presence inspired students
The priest spoke at Ash Wednesday Mass at Ursuline High School.
Supreme Court takes up definition of arson in Poland foreclosure case
If a home is deliberately set on fire, should an insurance company cover that loss?
Youngstown cops find gun, drugs after on man selling drugs in plaza parking lot
Has three previous convictions for felony drug offenses.
Store owner gets a year and a day in prison in case against Youngstown attorneys
Mohd Rawhneh was a key figure in the criminal case of Attys. Neal Atway and Scott Cochran.
METRO DIGEST || Free self-defense seminars Saturday
Self-defense seminars WARREN Team Bundy Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy, 160 Clifton Ave. NE, will host
Ruling: Elections board member has conflict because boss is on ballot
Ken Kubala’s boss is county Engineer Randy Smith, who is on the March 15 ballot for re-election.
Mahoning commissioners seek bids to haul, process recyclables
Mahoning County has 28 public recycling drop-off sites
Sandy Hook Promise program aims to end social isolation
Poland Middle School eighth-grader Dante Parente paints a “love rock.” The decorated stones are meant to convey love, joy and happiness.
NEW THIS WEEK
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Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463 Sat: Tyler Jenkins Trio, 9 p.m. Barrel Run
Urgently saving lives
Opinion: By Alison Thompson Miami Herald SKALA SIKAMINEAS, Greece Standing in the harbor of this Greek
“Scandal” (9 P.M., ABC): “Scandal” makes a highly anticipated return from
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Mahoning Valley Race Course
Wednesday’s Results RACE 1 $9,500 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M, CLM $4,000 5 A Unique Lady (Houghton,
Acclaimed artist takes fresh look at famous women in Butler exhibit Audrey Flack’s ‘Heroines’
By REBECCA S. NIEMINEN entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Creative, daring and technically
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Calendar of events
A partial list of area events to commemorate in February, Black History Month, as submitted to The
Kasich vows more aggressive approach
By Jack Torry The Columbus Dispatch HUGER, S.C. As former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush assailed
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Kasich gets a major boost to his presidential desires
Editorial: With his strong second- place finish in Tuesday’s New Hampshire Republican presidential primary,
DePaul, Eicher at M Gallery
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Star 94.7-FM struggles despite strong ratings
For Skip Bednarczyk, it’s a time of celebration and disappointment. The owner and operator of Star
Fix your watering woes
Fix your watering woes Make gardening easier this summer by using drip tape and other efficient
PRESIDENTS DAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Valentine bingo, card party is Sunday
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Charisma at Monteen’s
Charisma at Monteen’s The vocal group Charisma will perform songs by the O’Jays, the Temptations
Government sues Ferguson after city tries to revise deal
Associated Press FERGUSON, MO. The federal government sued Ferguson on Wednesday, one day after
These mynah relatives are great mimics, but will evict native species European starlings
By Bettyann Nagy Ohio certified volunteer naturalist All the European starlings in North
ODDLY ENOUGH
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Use DDT in fight against Zika
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service Warrior greenies, get out of the way. You’ve done enormous
CD RATES
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What is a garden? More than you think
By Barb Delisio OSU Extension master gardener volunteer I recently attended a workshop in
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Springfield Township Records Commission, noon, administration building, 3475 E.
Info to grand jury
Info to grand jury WARREN The Warren Police Department will be presenting information about the
Valentine’s show
Valentine’s show Steve Fazzini, a local Sinatra-style singer, will be one of the performers at
Republicans show their true colors
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Imagine the outcry by tea party Republicans if state legislators
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Plants for Valentine’s Day
Plants for Valentine’s Day Potted plants with bright flowers are a great gift for your special
Jumbled GOP field hopes for survival in S. Carolina
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. Hoping for survival in the South, a muddled field of Republican
Trump spoofed in website’s film
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Bumpy pears from Stony Pit
Q. My pears were hard last year and really bumpy. We couldn’t even eat them. What can I do to fix
Jewels of Winter Orchid Exhibit
Jewels of Winter Orchid Exhibit When: Tuesdays through Sundays until March 13; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Caring for cut flowers
Caring for cut flowers When your love gets you flowers, be sure they last long by changing the
Penguins come up empty vs. Lundqvist
Henrik Lundqvist stopped 34 shots for his third shutout of the season and 58th of his career.
Delay of clean power plan stokes worries about treaty
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration asserted Wednesday that a Supreme Court
Ex-SS guard on trial in late push to punish Nazi crimes
Associated Press DETMOLD, GERMANY A 94-year-old former SS guard at the Auschwitz death camp is
Mich. governor plans $360 million for Flint
Associated Press LANSING, MICH. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday proposed spending
TV & RADIO
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ADI responds to objections
Aerodynamics’ Youngstown to Chicago air service still expected to take off in the spring.
Browns LB Bryant faces felony drug charges
Bryant and former teammate De’Ante Saunders were arrested on Christmas following a traffic stop.
Selected local stocks
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Wednesday, February 10 (78 stories)
Man robbed by men who took him to Youngstown bank
A 29-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint at about 11:30 a.m. today after he asked for a ride with black men to Huntington Bank in downtown Youngstown and withdrew $1,200, according to a Youngstown police report.
7 semis, 5 passenger vehicles pile up today on I-80, just east of Pa. line
A multi-vehicle pile-up on Interstate 80 at 3:50 p.m. today restricting traffic to one or both lanes for short periods of time, but there were no serious injuries. All lanes were open by 7:21 p.m., reported the Pennsylvania State Police Mercer Post.
Youngstown traffic-cam program falling short of goal
The city’s civil speeding violation program shows no sign of slowing down with 1,196 motorists cited in January.
Running water 5 minutes reduced lead levels in Sebring
Some alarmingly high lead levels in tap water here were reduced to levels well below the federal limit by just running the water for five minutes.
Engineer's officer worker in conflict as elections board member when boss running
Ken Kubala, safety and compliance manager for the Trumbull County Engineer’s Office, has a conflict of interest by serving as a member of the county elections board while his boss, county Engineer Randy Smith, is on the March 15 primary ballot for re-election.
High court weighing definition of arson for insurance coverage on vacant Poland home
The state’s high court is considering arguments in an insurance case involving a vacant, foreclosed Poland home that was damaged by arson several years ago.
Youngstown YM undertaking $5M 'renaissance'
The Central YMCA unveiled plans for a project that leaders described as a “renaissance” of the downtown facility.
Father Popovich, seriously injured in a crash, gave students a lot to ponder on Ash Wednesday
Reflection remains a mainstay of Lent, a time of prayer, penance and fasting to prepare for Holy Week and Easter.
Free self-defense seminars for kids, adults Saturday
Team Bundy Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy, 160 Clifton Ave. NE, will host free self-defense seminars Saturday.
N.J. Gov. Christie suspends his GOP presidential bid
N.J. Gov. Christie suspends his GOP presidential bid
Ohio House passes bill to defund Planned Parenthood
Ohio House passes bill to defund Planned Parenthood
Powerstown Neighbors Block Watch meets Thursday night
Powerstown Neighbors Block Watch meets Thursday night
VW, Audi recall 850,000 vehicles to fix air bag inflators
VW, Audi recall 850,000 vehicles to fix air bag inflators
Overdosing Ohio grandmother imprisoned in infant’s death
Overdosing Ohio grandmother imprisoned in infant’s death
Ohio cop fired after 137-shot barrage wants back on force
Ohio cop fired after 137-shot barrage wants back on force
AG's office cites conflict in Trumbull elections board
AG's office cites conflict in Trumbull elections board
Man accused of stealing sapphires from Ohio museum indicted
Man accused of stealing sapphires from Ohio museum indicted
Michigan governor plans $360M for Flint, infrastructure
Michigan governor plans $360M for Flint, infrastructure
Ex-Ohio Gov. Celeste backs unendorsed underdog for US Senate
Ex-Ohio Gov. Celeste backs unendorsed underdog for US Senate
Trumbull grand jury to hear case involving overdoses of children
Trumbull grand jury to hear case involving overdoses of children
$5M renovation to downtown YMCA to get underway soon
$5M renovation to downtown YMCA to get underway soon
Baby Aiden's death ruled accidental; police called to watch home after threats
No charges to be filed against mother
Lisbon surges to defeat McDonald
Some speculated that the top two basketball seeds for the Division IV district tournament at Struthers might hold back in their showdown.
Youngstown school board member questions legality, ethics of president's, son's votes
The city school board president didn’t take her colleague’s comments kindly
Ohio confirms first 2 Zika virus cases
A 30-year-old Cleveland-area woman who recently traveled to Haiti contracted the virus, and a Stark County man, who also was in Haiti, also has the disease
Youngstown connection helps fuel unbeaten John Carroll
Mooney graduates Doug Caputo and Ryan Farragher and Ursuline grad Preston Williams are members of the unbeaten Blue Streaks.
Mahoning County senior levy is quality of life initiative, advocates say
The proposed senior levy on the March 15 ballot would raise about $4.1 million annually.
Help Hotline's 211 online database helps those in need
The database should make it easier and quicker for people to find agencies, organizations and resources for their specific needs
SPORTS DIGEST || Mahone to join Pelini and Penguins
Will Mahone, an Austintown Fitch graduate who was suspended from the Notre Dame football program in June 2014, announced Tuesday night that he is joining Bo Pelini’s Youngstown State football team for the 2016 season.
Early education answer to drug addiction prevention in the Valley, judges say
Mahoning County is blessed with many treatment programs, but there are still waiting lists, a judge said.
Ohio wants more info on plan to save Niles dispatchers
The city may have to turn over dispatching duties to Trumbull County
Lordstown teachers contend the district is violating past practice
The superintendent said the district plans to fund the health savings account but doesn't have the money now.
Bethel Lutheran Church celebrates Shrove Tuesday
The Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday event featured pancakes and New Orleans foods
Yavorcik tells judge FBI said statements would not be used as evidence
He contends the charges came from three interviews he gave law enforcement was obtained under the terms” of being inadmissible,
Village accused of failing to properly notify residents of water test results
Village manager believes the village is in compliance
US Rep. Tim Ryan tells Struthers Middle Schoolers who influenced his life
Ryan said he tries to push initiatives through Congress he feels will strengthen families
Trump, Sanders victorious; Kasich 2nd in GOP race
Republican presidential candidate Ohio Gov. John Kasich arrives to a cheering crowd Tuesday in Concord, N.H. Kasich came in second behind frontrunner Donald Trump in New Hampshire's Republican primary.
newsmakers
newsmakers TV viewers choose Simpson over Madoff in crime stories NEW YORK In a television
Occupation of Oregon refuge wasn’t about the constitution
Opinion: By Aaron Bady Los Angeles Times The occupation of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Harney
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Halsey: Tonight on “Tonight Show
Take steps to prevent potential perils of falling
Editorial: 2Truth to tell, of course, there is nothing remotely funny about falling. According to the Ohio
UN: North Korea evades sanctions
UN: North Korea evades sanctions UNITED NATIONS U.N. experts say North Korea is continuing to
Investigator: Manslaughter charges possible in Flint
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. Flint’s water crisis, after a switch in the source allowed
Schiavoni bill would provide funding for water, sewer system upgrades
The resolution would be comparable to the state’s public works program
METRO DIGEST || Struthers child endangerment
Adults charged with child endangerment STRUTHERS Police charged two adults for the purported
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USPS shows profit during holidays
Associated Press WASHINGTON A strong holiday shipping season and a couple of favorable economic
Record Reviews
Tedeschi Trucks Band Album: “Let Me Get By” Grade: A+ It’s barely 2016, but the Tedeschi
Obama unveils $4.1 trillion budget
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama on Tuesday unveiled a record $4.1 trillion,
Selected local stocks
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Free tax assistance
Free tax assistance YOUNGSTOWN The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, PNC Bank
Hoarding in Aleppo, Syria, as government advances
Associated Press BEIRUT As government troops close in on Aleppo, some residents are preparing to
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Lordstown Village Transportation, Senior Services, Planning and Zoning, and
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Actor Robert Wagner is 86. Guitarist Don Wilson of The Ventures is 83. Singer Roberta
Social Security racket
Opinion: During this election year, we are destined to hear many words that are toxic in the way they
Red Lobster credits Beyonce song with 33 percent surge in sales
Associated Press NEW YORK Red Lobster says it’s feeling the “Beyonce Bounce.” The seafood
Social-justice advocate kills self outside Ohio Statehouse
Associated Press COLUMBUS A man who killed himself on the steps of the Statehouse was an
Columbiana man found with pills
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Ill. bill would criminalize filming fights to put online
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. The video posted on Facebook showed a 12-year-old on the
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Group of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Sears says it will speed up store closings
Staff/wire report HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. Sears keeps pruning its business in a years-long
Associated Press
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Boom Boom Mancini scores KO with Coaches’ Burgers choice
The Champ declares Coaches a real contender, and we agree.
Avoiding Valentine’s Day cooking disasters
By Alison Bowen Chicago Tribune Recreating the romance of a restaurant at home might mean a few
oddly enough
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Cheesy Hamburger Skillet
By Susan Selasky Detroit Free Press Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Total time: 35
Local 1112 reveals details of local contract, Local 1714 votes Thursday
The two United Auto Workers Locals that represent Lordstown plant workers are nearing close to contract votes.
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
GM recalling 473K trucks, SUVs to fix brake pedal
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors is recalling more than 473,000 trucks and SUVs in the
Scion FR-S cars recalled for ignition problem
Associated Press DETROIT Toyota’s youth-oriented Scion brand is recalling about 28,000 FR-S
Browns deny they lied about Manziel concussion
The Browns are defending their handling of Johnny Manziel’s late-season concussion.
Tuesday’s results
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Kimble, Hunter spar over her son's role in recent Youngstown BOE court vote
The issue of an appeal of a judge’s decision that ordered city school board President Brenda Kimble to appoint a classroom teacher to the academic distress commission may not be over.
Youngstown newborn killed when dog tried to pick it up, authorities say; family getting threats
No charges will be filed against the mother of Aiden Grim after the Mahoning County Coroner’s office ruled the death of the 3-day-old baby in his Valerie Drive home was accidental.
Heroin epidemic must be stopped with education before high school, speakers said
Education is the answer to the heroin addiction epidemic and it must begin with children of a very young age, said Mahoning County Juvenile Court Judge Theresa Dellick.
Yovorcik wants Oakhill interview statements to FBI ruled inadmissible
Martin Yavorcik, a defendant in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case, asked a judge to dismiss charges against him that he contends are based on information he gave law enforcement.
Cleveland woman, Stark County man have first Ohio cases of Zika virus
State health officials have confirmed Ohio’s first two cases of the Zika virus, adding to the more than 30 cases nationally reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Bethel Lutheran pastor brings bit of La. Mardi Gras here for 3rd year
In French, it’s “laissez les bons temps rouler” and in English, it’s “let the good times roll.”
Future of Niles dispatchers in question in city's recovery plan
Questions about allocating $124,000 from the utility departments to pay police dispatchers have placed state approval of the city’s revised recovery plan from fiscal emergency on hold, Mayor Thomas Scarnecchia revealed Tuesday. Questions about allocating $124,000 from the utility departments to pay police dispatchers have placed state approval of the city’s revised recovery plan from fiscal emergency on hold, Mayor Thomas Scarnecchia revealed Tuesday.
Passage of Mahoning levy in March spells improved quality of life for seniors, speakers say
Advocates for a new 1-mill, five-year Mahoning County senior-citizen services real-estate tax levy said older people can look forward to a quality-of-life improvement if the levy passes.
SEBRING UPDATE | Ohio EPA issues another violation notice to Sebring
Ohio EPA issues another violation notice to Sebring
Two face felony charges in Struthers child endangering case
Two face felony charges in Struthers child endangering case
Calif. farmers reap record sales in record drought
Calif. farmers reap record sales in record drought
Jury begins deliberating in cop's stairwell shooting trial
Jury begins deliberating in cop's stairwell shooting trial
Youngstown police investigating two auto accidents
Youngstown police investigating two auto accidents
Prosecutor who sent innocent man to death row is disbarred
Prosecutor who sent innocent man to death row is disbarred
Sheriff: Deputies fatally shoot man near Mardi Gras parades
Sheriff: Deputies fatally shoot man near Mardi Gras parades
New England digs out from latest storm; snow in Mid-Atlantic
New England digs out from latest storm; snow in Mid-Atlantic
Campbell Memorial High School hosts scholarship night Thursday
Campbell Memorial High School hosts scholarship night Thursday
Red Lobster enjoys sales surge after mention in Beyonce song
Red Lobster enjoys sales surge after mention in Beyonce song
Fries with that? Man accused of tossing gator at drive-thru
Fries with that? Man accused of tossing gator at drive-thru
Pentagon seeks funding for Libya, Africa military operations
Pentagon seeks funding for Libya, Africa military operations
Freight trains collide, derail near central Ohio plant
Freight trains collide, derail near central Ohio plant
Ohioan accused of fatally shooting his 2 siblings charged
Ohioan accused of fatally shooting his 2 siblings charged
Brookfield school board has special meeting Wednesday night
Brookfield school board has special meeting Wednesday night
Deadline to register to vote in Ohio for March primary is Feb. 16
Deadline to register to vote in Ohio for March primary is Feb. 16
Authorities: Man kills himself on steps of Ohio Statehouse
Authorities: Man kills himself on steps of Ohio Statehouse
Panel makes plea for passage of first Mahoning County senior services levy
Panel makes plea for passage of first Mahoning County senior services levy
Slide in energy companies moves US stocks modestly lower
Slide in energy companies moves US stocks modestly lower
Black History Month: The architecture of white supremacy still evokes pain
The architecture of white supremacy still evokes pain
5 negative, 14 others tested for Zika in Pennsylvania
5 negative, 14 others tested for Zika in Pennsylvania
Publisher to pay $14M in 'Happy Birthday' copyright case
Publisher to pay $14M in 'Happy Birthday' copyright case
Obama sends Congress record $4.1 trillion 2017 spending plan
Obama sends Congress record $4.1 trillion 2017 spending plan
US businesses post more open jobs; quits rise to 9-year high
US businesses post more open jobs; quits rise to 9-year high
Some Youngstown City Hall phones experiencing problems
Some Youngstown City Hall phones experiencing problems
Youngstown police: Baby's death will be ruled accidental
Youngstown police: Baby's death will be ruled accidental
Man who served 20 years for murder he didn't commit gets $6M
Man who served 20 years for murder he didn't commit gets $6M
Ohio court dismisses suit from backers of drug-price plan
Ohio court dismisses suit from backers of drug-price plan
Official: Ohio close to needing $1B prison due to population
Official: Ohio close to needing $1B prison due to population
Youngstown woman faces drug charge after Boardman traffic stop
Youngstown woman faces drug charge after Boardman traffic stop
Defense attorneys in Oakhill case filed 15 motions to not allow prosecutors to use exhibits during the trial
The attorneys learned this weekend that a key witness didn’t help the FBI to avoid prosecution or punishment
Cord-cutters jeopardize release of shows online CHANGING THE CHANNEL
By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK The Golden Age of Online Television may be in
SeaPort files bankruptcy, ADI receives more objections
Oregon-based SeaPort Airlines Inc. filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
Liberty trustees put cap on department expenditures without pre-approval
Trustees cite need for fiscal vigilance.
Council passes water ordinances
Free bottled-water distribution continues at the Sebring Community Center.
Valentine dinner, show at Dutch inn
Staff report COLUMBIANA “My Funny Valentine,” a musical revue by Cleveland-based Floriano
Joint Ash Wednesday service scheduled
It’s planned by First Presbyterian Church of Girard and Liberty Presbyterian Church
Wife finds husband overdosed at Market Street restaurant
She gives police dose of heroin in his pocket
Hirschbeck set for 34th season
Umpire from Poland says a rule change about slides at second is being considered
Seniors learn respect for firearms in Austintown class
Austintown Senior Center members fired rounds into silhouette targets Monday as part of an instructional course to become more familiar with firearms. Seniors go to shooting sessions at 10 a.m. on the second Monday of each month.
Federal funds
Federal funds ROOTSTOWN U.S. Rep Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, announced $498,282 in federal
YEARS AGO
years ago Today is Shrove Tuesday (preceding Ash Wednesday), Feb. 9, the 40th day of 2016. There
A last stand for Kasich?
Opinion: ROCHESTER, N.H. The contrast couldn’t be more striking. No denunciations of immigrants or vows
Federal grant to help local business
Three Valley organizations are working to start an investment fund for local business.
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
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Free-thinking school stands out in social rubble of Afghanistan
Opinion: Despite Taliban gains and the Islamic State’s emergence in Afghanistan, one amazing Kabul school
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State: Cedarcreek not in compliance with Medicaid/Medicare
Cedarcreek faces loss of Medicare and Medicaid payments.
Township officials battle loss of state funds with renewal levies, cooperative services
Public-share losses result in the township’s continual need for levies.
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
Public safety should rule in Canfield road struggle
Editorial: If there’s one person whose opinion must matter more than any other in the controversy surrounding a
Healthy skin during winter weather Protecting your skin
From Mayo Clinic News Network Mayo Clinic News Network Two big factors affect your skin during
State grant funds additional early childhood professionals
D&E Counseling is lead agency and fiscal agent for the grant
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Girard Council set to vote on passage of tethering law
Animal rights advocates have lobbied Council on the issue.
Tips for a healthy heart
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Youngstown will unveil a website giving people access to the city’s finances
It will include both revenues and expenditures
Adult autism waiver discussion planned
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Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Brittany Halicki and Christopher Dalambakis, Youngstown,
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mahoning County commissioners, 11 a.m., commissioner’s hearing room, Mahoning
Surprising twist in fire rescue of couple, wife charged with aggravated arson
Beverly Laney, 68, of Canal Street Extension was arraigned Monday in Newton Falls Municipal Court on the charge.
‘One Snowy Night’ event will celebrate love
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Click, a local organization committed to fostering a sense of
Judge recesses court so defendant can apologize
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN How hard is it to say “I’m sorry”? For Jayquawn
Sentenced to 4 years
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Manziel’s ex-girlfriend says she lost some hearing in attack
Colleen Crowley claims in affidavit strike ruptured ear drum
Mahoning Valley Race Course
MONDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $25,300 - 3 yo’s & up, 6F, ALW 6 Scarlet Savvy (Mejias,
Flint, Mich. Water contamination draws multiple suits
Associated Press DETROIT One lawsuit seeks to replace lead-leaching water lines at no cost to
Travel fund for Kasich security tops $350,000
Associated Press COLUMBUS The cost of Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s security detail has skyrocketed
Candidates sprint to NH finish
Associated Press SALEM, N.H. Eyeing their first wins in a capricious campaign, Republican
TV/RADIO
TV/RADIO TODAY 11 a.m. (Root) College basketball: “Inside Notre Dame Basketball.” 1:30 p.m.
SPORTS digest
Phantoms trade for NAHL player YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms have acquired defenseman
Judge denies Texas effort against Syrians
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HIGH SCHOOL
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Defense lawyers in Oakhill case want judge to disallow some state exhibits at trial
Defense lawyers in Oakhill case want judge to disallow some state exhibits at trial
Experts tell panel why gas is so expensive in California
Experts tell panel why gas is so expensive in California
Girard City Council to vote on tethering ordinance
Girard City Council to vote on tethering ordinance
Liberty trustees cap departmental expenditures without approval
Liberty trustees cap departmental expenditures without approval
Wife finds husband overdosed at fast-food restaurant
Wife finds husband overdosed at fast-food restaurant
State says painkiller prescriptions continue to fall in Ohio
State says painkiller prescriptions continue to fall in Ohio
Police: 15-year-old girl shot in house in southwestern Ohio
Police: 15-year-old girl shot in house in southwestern Ohio
SEBRING UPDATE | Ohio EPA releases 4th round of Sebring household water test results
Ohio EPA releases 4th round of Sebring household water test results
State recommends Cedarcreek get cut off by Medicare, Medicaid
Department of Health recommends Cedarcreek get cut off by Medicare, Medicaid
Airline under the same ownership as Aerodynamics Inc. files for bankruptcy
Airline under the same ownership as Aerodynamics Inc. files for bankruptcy
Campbell schools parent-teacher conferences are Thursday
Campbell schools parent-teacher conferences are Thursday
Bob Ludwig has won 10 Grammys, but you wouldn’t know it Music mastery
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK His role is at the finish line of an album — helping
Cardinal Mooney’s Joe Decapita, Ursuline’s Troy Vazquez-Atkins put past rivalry aside
Joe Decapita of Mooney and Troy Vazquez-Atkins of Ursuline are teammates at Mount Union.
Ohio desires new way to help state’s unemployed
The governor is seeking a waiver from the federal government to implement the program
Jackson: Browns want to help Manziel
Browns coach Hue Jackson expressed concern not only about Johnny Manziel but about his ex-girlfriend Colleen Crowley.
Legislation would ban real-looking imitation guns in Ohio
HB 119 would prohibit the sale or manufacture of imitation firearms, with potential misdemeanor charges for those who do so
Fire district continues with plans for station
A large cost of building a new fire station is offset by potentially lowered insurance rates for Canfield residents.
Matsuyama defeats emotional Fowler
Rickie Fowler hit two balls into the water on the par-4 17th hole to give Hideki Matsuyama an unexpected playoff victory.
Becker big reason for Lakeview’s surge
Addie Becker averages 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Bulldogs.
US gas prices drop
US gas prices drop CAMARILLO, Calif. The average price of gasoline has dropped 8 cents over the
Heroin scourge changes role of police
Associated Press CINCINNATI Forehead furrowed, a woman drags on a cigarette, admitting she has
Religious icon found in estate sale items
Detective work may find a link to St. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Church
Study explores how black men find success in college
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA James Wanda, a senior at Pennsylvania’s Lafayette College and one
“XCOM 2”
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‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ tops weekend at box office
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Out of many, one
Opinion: Just as radar warns of approaching storms, so does the flood of migrants entering Europe warn us of
For megastar, it’s a ‘Wonderful Crazy Night’ Elton’s in a happy place
By Randy Lewis Los Angeles Times In addition to his myriad accomplishments as an artist, Elton
worth a look
CASINO NIGHTS Blessed Sacrament Parish, 3020 Reeves Road NE, Warren, will host a casino night and
Congressional combatants must unite to fight plague of heroin abuse in America
Editorial: Count on conflict, controversy and catfights to erupt anew this week when our nation’s enemy
A lopsided school-to-life ratio not readying kids for success
Opinion: By Vicki Abeles Los Angeles Times When she was 13, my diligent daughter was assigned a science
The Grammy Awards, honoring the best in popular music, will be announced in a televised ceremony one
The Grammy Awards, honoring the best in popular music, will be announced in a televised ceremony one
MIU IV partners to help children in need
Children in need get help from MIU IV and Feed the Children
Thiel Founders’ Day honors foundation
Thiel honors the Dietrich Foundation at Feb. 4 Founders’ Day event
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Newton Township trustees, 10 a.m., administration building, 4410 Newton Falls-
Sunday’s other pro golf results
ALLIANZ CHAMPIONSHIP BOCA RATON, FLA. Esteban Toledo continued his playoff success, beating
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty, Girard and Austintown:
Girls Basketball brackets
Girls Basketball brackets DIVISION I At Akron SVSM Seeds — 1. Canfield. 2. Fitch. 3.
ODDLY ENOUGH
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UN condemns N. Korea’s rocket launch
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea The U.N. Security Council on Sunday strongly condemned North
Liturgical dancers, puppeteers, mimes and singers and actors performed
Black History Month events set at Beulah Baptist at 4 p.m. every Sunday in February
All-American Conference seeking new members
All-American Conference seeking new members The All-American Conference is looking for new members
Fatal crash
Fatal crash BUTLER, PA. A Butler man was killed early Saturday when he missed a left curve
Newton, Panthers struggled all night
A dejected Cam Newton sat slouching behind the podium on Sunday night, wearing a black Panthers hoodie and a frown.
BOYS BASKETBALL BRACKETS
BOYS BASKETBALL BRACKETS Division I At Euclid Seeds — 1. Mentor. 2. Madison. 3. Cleveland
Texas towns repeal sex- offender law
Associated Press DALLAS A broad legal challenge has led more than 20 towns in Texas to ease
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Justin E. Staszko, 30, of 1664 Roberts Lane NE,
By SEAN BARRON
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD For Sam Johnson, hearing Dr. Ben Carson speak did more
Offbeat humor, upbeat messages dominate ads
Associated Press NEW YORK From a strange creature called “Puppymonkeybaby” to a tear inducing
Today is Monday, Feb. 8, the 39th day of 2016. There are 327 days left in the year. This is the
Today is Monday, Feb. 8, the 39th day of 2016. There are 327 days left in the year. This is the
Broncos’ defense secures Peyton’s place
A reborn Orange Crush might have sent Peyton Manning into retirement with a Super ending to his career.
Miller’s time: Broncos linebacker is MVP
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, CALIF. Von Miller was second- to-none in the Super Bowl. Five
Phillips earns his first Super Bowl title
Wade Phillips stood at the podium, pumped his right hand in the air and screamed: “Yes!”
Tim Dahlberg Ugly game great for Manning
Peyton Manning wasn’t terrible, but for a lot of the game he was simply awful.
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Manning, Broncos win Super Bowl 50
The Denver Broncos shut down the high-scoring Carolina Panthers, 24-10.
Ben Carson evokes words of Ben Franklin in Canfield talk today
The son of one of 100 at the private fundraiser was operated on successfully by the GOP presidential candidate
Ted Cruz embraces potentially polarizing endorsements
One of his promoters said Hitler was sent by God to hunt down Jews
Texas towns ease restrictions on where sex offenders can live
The state's attorney general supports the movement toward greater leniency
United Nations condemns latest rocket launch by North Korea
Harsher sancations are now planned against the regime of King Jong Un
New Ohio jobs initiative targets finding employment for young people
The state is seeking more flexibility from the feds to run the program as it wishes
Youngstown schools official optimistic about results of upcoming state report
The reviewers found strengths in the district, the superintendent said
Alliance plans brunch, fashion show
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Medical Society Alliance will sponsor its 12th
Annual Heart Ball set for Feb. 27
Staff report Youngstown The American Heart Association will honor three local individuals Feb.
HAPPY 103RD BIRTHDAY | Sarah Dzur
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HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY | Caterina Tangredi DiFiore
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Moriartys mark 50th anniversary at luncheon
Struthers A lunch at Charlie Staples Bar-B-Que in Youngstown took place Feb. 5 in honor of Mr. and
Spencers mark 50th anniversary at family dinner
Austintown Mr. and Mrs. James Spencer of Austintown were honored at Feb. 6 at a family dinner at
Open house planned for Ludes’ 50th
Berlin Center An open house honoring the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lude of
Danielle Cuba, Eric Flaherty to be married
Announcement of the engagement of Danielle Cuba of Poland and Eric Flaherty of Struthers is being
Ginger Britton to be bride of Sam Doan
WARREN Ginger Britton and Sam Doan, both of Warren, are announcing their engagement. Kenneth and
Candidate Carson to come to Canfield for fundraiser
By David Skolnick skolnick@vindy.com CANFIELD Dr. Ben Carson, a Republican presidential
DeBartolo inducted into Hall of Fame
Staff/wire report SAN FRANCISCO The only NFL owner ever to be presented with five Lombardi
How you can protect home from health dangers of lead
Longtime Warren-area plumber Jeff Moody says he always recommends replacement of lead water service lines, but cost is a barrier.
Valley’s contributions to NFL are recognized
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As part of the 50th Super Bowl celebration, the
Students can express themselves in Chaney Jazz Ensemble
Chaney Jazz Ensemble members are like a family
Hard work pays off for Beaver Local grad
Hard work pays off for Beaver Local gradGiven his work ethic and size, people who know Beaver Local grad Derek Wolfe aren’t surprised to see him playing at the highest level of football.
Track athletes do well at YSU’s Invitational meet
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State indoor track and field teams fared well in the two-
Paczki Dash 5K benefits kids’ programs at local libraries
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com POLAND Runners of all ages ran through Poland Forest
Letang’s goal in OT lifts Penguins
Associated Press SUNRISE, Fla. The Pittsburgh Penguins’ star players came through for a
Alan Tura of Southington earns industry’s top honor Monster Truck Man
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Alan Tura stood in the dirt on the floor of Covelli Centre,
Irving, James lead Cavaliers past Pelicans
Associated Press CLEVELAND Kyrie Irving and LeBron James wouldn’t let another lead get away
prep roundup Saturday’s games
BOYS BASKETBALL Cardinal Mooney 89, Niles 80 NILES Andrew Armstrong scored 31 points and made
NFL ready to help Manziel
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO If Johnny Manziel wants help, the NFL and its players are ready
3rd round testing shows few homes above allowable lead limit
Combined with earlier tests: 394 or 409 samples were within federal guidelines
Trinity UMC to offer St. Valentine’s Day weddings
Officiating will be the Revs. Jerry Krueger and Susan Brown.
YSU sponsors African Marketplace
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Being accused of getting fresh with someone often
Power of prayer helps family in miraculous way
The Sebest family, from left, Jack, Marcy and Joe III, gather in the chapel at Ursuline High School in Youngstown, where Jack is a senior. The family traveled to Italy in 2015 for the beatification of Mother Mary Teresa Casini. In 2003, Jack nearly drowned and family and friends prayed to Mother Casini to intercede so he would recover with no ill effects. Joseph Sebest Jr., Joe and Jack’s father, died in 2012.
For many, college still inaccessible
Opinion: Data released in mid-January from the Ohio Department of Education confirmed what many education
NH could derail Kasich’s presidential aspirations
Editorial: What does it say about the race for the Republican nomination for president when one of the most
Coldplay tries to make its mark before 100 million people this evening at halftime of the Super
Coldplay tries to make its mark before 100 million people this evening at halftime of the Super
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
NEW HIRES The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber recently hired three new members for its team:
Remove pension shroud
Opinion: On Jan. 15, the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio and the School Employees Retirement System
Natural skin care company comes with personal touch
Lissa Bell opened her own skin care shop two years ago in Canfield.
Kasich on the hot seat
Opinion: EDITOR’S NOTE: The New York Times has endorsed Gov. John Kasich for the Republican nomination for
Which DIY tax prep is right for you?
Are you among the intrepid tax filers who prepare their own returns? Then you’re probably using H&R
Hotels expand options to keep guests healthy on road
Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Running concierges, a hotel minibar stocked with produce
Beyonce releases new song before Super Bowl
Beyonce releases new song before Super Bowl SAN FRANCISCO A day before her performance at
Reports of ‘unruly passengers’ drop
Reports of ‘unruly passengers’ drop The number of airline passengers who are reported for
publishers weekly best-sellers
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Week of February 7, 2016
Wells Fargo Bank et al to Michael C. Banks, Edenridge Drive, Boardman, $54,639. Daniel E. Ellashek
‘Demand pricing’
By Hugo Martin Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES Universal Studios Hollywood is putting a
‘Lunch with Joe’ event
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Teen’s electronics need parental control
Tribune News Service Q. We would like to limit our 16-year-old son’s video game and cellphone
Layers of interest
By Patricia Sheridan Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) HIGH POINT, N.C. Whether dressing up a
SPORTS DIGEST || Hirschbeck to speak to curbstone coaches
Hirschbeck to speak to curbstone coaches MLB umpire John Hirschbeck will be the featured speaker
A new way to watch the Super Bowl
Super Bowl Sunday is usually a record-setting day, whether you’re watching on TV or interacting on
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Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Calendar of events
A list of area events to commemorate in February, Black History Month, as submitted to The
‘The Imperfectionists’ to be discussed
‘The Imperfectionists’ to be discussed salem Salem Public Library, 821 E. State St., will host
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
CHICAGO Cop sues estate of teen he shot, claiming trauma
Associated Press CHICAGO A white Chicago police officer who fatally shot a black 19-year-old
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS New hours YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS Leadership academy diplomas The Ohio Township Association awarded diplomas
Smoking materials likely caused ’14 fire
Smoking materials likely caused ’14 fire SHANKSVILLE, PA. Discarded smoking material is strongly
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, 6 p.m., 82 Ohltown Road. Youngstown City Council
Annual event encourages people to help scientists gather data on bird populations
Annual event encourages people to help scientists gather data on bird populations
States take action to keep guns out of abusers’ hands
Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa More than a dozen states have strengthened laws over the past
Ohio bill targets removal by protective order
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio lawmaker plans to reintroduce legislation aimed at keeping
NY moves to stop gay-conversion therapy
Associated Press NEW YORK New York is taking steps to stop therapists from trying to change
Many Christians, Muslims aren’t really true believers
Opinion: Many Christians, Muslims aren’t really true believers The recent column, “Admit more Muslims,”
Defying warnings, N. Korea launches rocket
Associated Press SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA North Korea today defied international warnings and launched
METRO DIGEST || Evening with the Easter Bunny
Easter Bunny BOARDMAN Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, will host an evening with the
Wasting too much time
Opinion: Wasting too much time I had a letter ready to send to your newspaper until I read your editorial
After rise in polls, Rubio under fire in GOP debate
Associated Press MANCHESTER, N.H. Marco Rubio, a first-term senator on the rise in the
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket Kristy M. Cornelius v. Robert L. Kimple Jr., dismissed. State
senior citizens
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Bedford Trails Golf Course Restaurant
Youngstown Playhouse World premiere of local playwright’s ‘Foul Play’ could be hit anywhere
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown The Youngstown Playhouse was packed Friday
Historical Society to celebrate anniversary
Historical Society to celebrate anniversary COITSVILLE The William Holmes McGuffey Historical
MASONIC GRoups
MONDAY Past Matrons of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park on Mahoning
area players | Super Bowl experience
Here are the area players with Super Bowl experience: MAHONING VALLEY AUSTINTOWN FITCH: Jeff
mahoning valley race course
mahoning valley race course SATURDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $14,900 - 3 yo’s & up, 5F, MCL $15,000
Canfield triumphs at Covelli Centre
Canfield High School hockey player Stephen Sansoterra (11) topples over North Canton Hoover’s Blake
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 8:25 a.m. (NBCSN) Soccer: Bournemouth vs. Arsenal, Barclays Premier League. 9
Saturday, February 6 (83 stories)
New Castle man arrested after chase through Campbell, Coitsville
A New Castle man was arrested after police said he led them on a high speed pursuit while intoxicated that ended up on U.S. Route 422 in Campbell and Coitsville.
Butler man killed in 1-car crash
A Butler man was killed early Saturday when he missed a left curve traveling south on state Route 173 near Rocket Drive in Slippery Rock Township and his car hit a stone sign foundation and a wooden fence, tipped over on the driver’s side and stopped in a private yard.
3rd round of water tests in Sebring shows most below limit
The Ohio EPA released a third round of tap water test results Friday from Sebring Village homeowners who asked to have their water tested for lead.
Singers, players, writers meld in extraordinary Chaney Jazz Ensemble
Members of the Chaney Jazz Ensemble are like gems in a fine piece of jewelry.
DeBartolo voted into Pro Football HOF
The fourth time proved to be the charm for Eddie DeBartolo Jr.
More than 100 run through Poland Forest today for Paczki Dash
Runners of all ages ran through Poland Forest Saturday for a good cause.
Vendors, music fill Kilcawley today for African Marketplace
Being accused of getting fresh with someone often carries a negative connotation, but doing so is an attractive quality for Carla L. Brown.
Ben Carson coming to Canfield Sunday for private fundraiser
Dr. Ben Carson, a Republican presidential candidate, will attend a campaign fundraiser Sunday in Canfield.
Carly Finlen | Eric Sofranko
CANFIELD Carly Finlen and Eric Sofranko were united in marriage at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 26, 2015, in a
Meghan Wantz | Donald Santisi
Cleveland St. Paul Shrine was the setting at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 19, 2015, as marriage vows were
Heather Martin | Troy Balint
North Jackson The wedding of Heather R. Martin and Troy J. Balint took place at 2:30 p.m. May 23,
Kristen Frank | Keith Miller
POLAND The wedding of Kristen Frank and Keith Miller took place at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 1, 2015, at Holy
5 water customers contend Youngstown violates state law
Five Youngstown water customers – three from the suburbs and two from the city – filed a class-action lawsuit questioning the legality of using water and wastewater funds for economic development.
Irish use same MO to finish sweep of Cards
There’s a chance Ursuline could run into Cardinal Mooney in the postseason and the Irish probably wouldn’t mind a third meeting.
Youngstown, Israeli students learn about Holocaust through Shared Reading Project
Honors English students learn with students from Israel.
Eddie DeBartolo Jr. awaits word on Hall of Fame candidacy
DeBartolo owned the team 49ers 1977-98 and was affectionately known as “Mr. D.”
Sharpsville boy will be in Super Bowl commercial
Staff report SHARPSVILLE, PA. Camren Klenke of Transfer, Pa., will be part of a television
Trumbull Vets Assistance Program graduates 1st participant
The participant, a veteran of the Army who served from 1998 to 2002 and was deployed in Iraq in 2001 and 2002, is expected to have his charge dismissed by Judge Philip Vigorito of Newton Falls Municipal Court, probate Judge James Fredericka said.
Simulator educates public on dangers of texting and driving
AT&T promotes “It Can Wait” campaign at Best Buy in Boardman.
McDonald survives shaky start against Western Reserve
Jake Reckard and Dylan Portolese each scored 20 points for McDonald.
Sebring council to mull water ordinances
A Cleveland-based federal prosecutor is working on the Sebring water lead contamination investigation.
Let the countdown begin
Football is still in the air, but spring is on the way and fishing isn’t far behind. Last week,
Manziel’s father fears for his son’s safety
With Johnny Manziel’s professional career in doubt and his personal life crumbling, his father fears for his safety.
Rep. Tim Ryan says a loss of less than 20 points in N.H. is a win for Hillary
Clinton will be stronger in other states, Ryan says
YSU is among nation’s most-affordable online colleges
YSU is ranked No. 17 on a website’s most-affordable online colleges
Defense attorneys in Oakhill case: We’re ‘not trying to delay this trial’
‘The defense is not trying to delay this trial,’ they wrote in a statement
Ohio Players give students, teachers lesson in perseverance
Billy Beck, above center, and Ricky Ward, right, of the Ohio Players perform Friday at Choffin Career and Technical Center in Youngstown for Black History Month. Both musicians are Youngstown natives.
ON THE LINKS
ON THE LINKS Friday’s pro golf results PHOENIX OPEN SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. James Hahn shot a
Quake hits Taiwan
Quake hits Taiwan TAIPEI, Taiwan Rescuers in the southern Taiwanese city of Tainan pulled out
COLUMBUS — Do you think Donald Trump is the best candidate to lead our nation to new levels of
Opinion: COLUMBUS — Do you think Donald Trump is the best candidate to lead our nation to new levels of
We can understand that many in the Mahoning Valley found troubling the news this week that sales of
Editorial: We can understand that many in the Mahoning Valley found troubling the news this week that sales of
Victims of confidence schemes believe they are extraordinary
Opinion: By Maria Konnikova Los Angeles Times A few years ago, an internationally respected 68-year-old
Many see cause for optimism in economy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Consider looking past January’s so-so job growth. At first glance,
Don’t view sales downturn of Cruze as cause for alarm
Editorial: Many in the Mahoning Val- ley find troubling the news this week that sales of the Lordstown-
Lessons from Flint, Sebring
Opinion: Toledo Blade: The crisis in Flint, Mich., has cities and towns across the country concerned about
‘THE CHOICE’
‘THE CHOICE’ Grade: C+ Rated: PG-13 for sexual content Stars: Teresa Palmer, Tom Welling,
Toledo Blade: The crisis in Flint, Mich., has cities and towns across the country concerned about
Opinion: Toledo Blade: The crisis in Flint, Mich., has cities and towns across the country concerned about
A familiar formula is used in Nicholas Sparks film Cliche SSLqChoicesSSRq
By Rick Bentley Tribune News Service Movies made from books by Nicholas Sparks are like those
UAW Local 1714 reaches tentative agreement with GM
The union posted the announcement to its Facebook page today.
Record Review
Elton John Album: “Wonderful Crazy Night” Grade: A- Elton John puts some pep in his pop on
.22 rimfire shoot at Hidden Valley club
.22 rimfire shoot at Hidden Valley club West Middlesex, Pa. Hidden Valley Sportsman’s Club, 268
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open
ash wednesday services At Valley churches
Area churches plan services for Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10. This marks the beginning of Lent, a season
Bridgestone-Firestone recalls 36,000 heavy truck tires
Associated Press DETROIT Bridgestone-Firestone North America is recalling more than 36,000 heavy
SyrWay opens
SyrWay opens BOARDMAN SyrWay Technologies, a website-development and printing company in
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .128.12-0.19 Aqua America, .71
Boy Scout Sunday
Boy Scout Sunday At worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Cub Scout Pack 25 and their families and Boy
Ensure you are eligible to vote
Opinion: Do you think Donald Trump is the best candidate to lead our nation to new levels of security and
Casinos try wooing millennials with tattoos, martial arts, table games
Associated Press BOSTON Casinos worried that millennials aren’t getting into traditional
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Phantoms, 7:05 p.m.: The local hockey team takes on Tri-
Ruffed grouse can be surprisingly bold
Thomas Felton of Kimbolton, Ohio, recently sent me some photos of a ruffed grouse he had been
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
Youngstown Foundation doles out $6M to nonprofits
The largest gift went from the Michael Kusalaba Fund to the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County
Black Knights recruiting minorities for police department
Opinion: An information session is set at 6 p.m. Monday at McGuffey Centre on the city’s East Side
lenten programs and activities in the valley
This is a listing of programs and activities being offered during Lent: Ambassadors for Christ:
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Bruno Mars confirms Super Bowl gig SAN FRANCISCO Bruno Mars finally has confirmed
Two arrested for heroin, one for crack cocaine
Woman cited for marijuana possession after her car blocked traffic
birthdays
birthdays Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor is 99. Actor Rip Torn is 85. Actress Mamie Van Doren is 85. Actor
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Crystal James and Shaveh Davis, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 4.
DNA evidence received by investigators in Rainn Peterson disappearance case but no resolution
DNA evidence received by investigators in Rainn Peterson disappearance case but no resolution
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2016. There are 329 days left in the year.
METRO DIGEST || Public discussion set on Youngstown seniors levy
Public discussion set on seniors levy YOUNGSTOWN A public panel discussion on the proposed new
Students from under-performing schools are eligible for private school scholarships
Mahoning Valley students from several Youngstown and Warren schools qualify for private school help
At funeral, Ore. standoff leader is hailed as hero
Associated Press KANAB, Utah Inside a packed Mormon church in this desert town Friday, a leader
UN chief: 34 groups are allied with IS
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS Thirty-four militant groups from around the world reportedly
Fashion and talent casting call is Sunday
Fashion and talent casting call is Sunday boardman A second annual casting call for the
Hints for a great Super Bowl party
Dear Readers: The Super Bowl is tomorrow, Feb. 7, and if you are like many, it’s time for a party.
SPORTS digest
Akron stays hot, tops Central Michigan AKRON Freshman Josh Williams hit six 3-pointers and
She wonders where golden years are
Dear Annie: All of my life, I’ve heard about the ”golden years.” Why are mine only black and gray?
Up for adoption
Up for adoption How to adopt: Call West Side Cats at 330-792-4228. Visit them at the shelter at
Tragic injury changed two Ohio State players’ lives forever
There was a time when Carolina Panthers safety Kurt Coleman wasn’t sure if he should — or even could — play football again.
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE: Today’s Entries
Post time: 12:15 p.m. RACE 1 $14,900, 3 yo’s & up, 5F, F & M, MCL $15,000 1 My Turn to Dance
Police: BMX rider’s death appears to be suicide
Veteran X Games biker Dave Mirra has died in North Carolina, police say. He was 41.
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-over-par 73 and
MORE Boys BASKETBALL FROM FRIDAY
MORE Boys BASKETBALL FROM FRIDAY Lisbon 77, Columbiana 45 COLUMBIANA Austin Rutecki had a
Selected local stocks
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Friday, February 5 (124 stories)
Oakhill attorneys claim prosecutors making false statements to press
The attorneys for Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally and ex-Mahoning County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino, two of the defendants in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case, accused prosecutors of making incorrect comments to the media about their motives.
Ohio Players bring their R&B show to Choffin students for Black History Month
Choffin Career and Technical Center students, teachers and staff took a ride on the “Love Rollercoaster” to mark Black History Month.
5 customers sue Youngstown, seeking refund of water bill payments
Five Youngstown water customers – including a former Boardman trustee – filed a class-action lawsuit questioning the legality of using water and wastewater funds for economic development.
YPD's use of force falls 3 percent in 2015
From tackling a fleeing suspect to using their electronic stun weapons, city officers used force 90 times in 2015, statistics compiled by the police department show.
YSU students compete in national moot court
You don’t want to argue with Youngstown State University students Andrik Massaro, Jacob Shriner-Briggs, Jillian Smith or Michael Marshall.
Ryan: Loss of less than 20 points is win for Hillary in N.H.
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, who spent Friday campaigning on behalf of Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire, said the Democratic presidential candidate should consider it a success if she loses the Granite State’s Tuesday primary by less than 20 percentage points.
Simulator at Best Buy discourages phone use while driving
After Drew Bromm’s brief attempt at operating a driving simulator while texting ended with a head-on virtual crash, he described the experience as “chaos.”
Twitter suspends more than 125K accounts related to terrorism
Twitter is now using spam-fighting technology to seek out accounts that might be promoting terrorist activity and is examining other accounts related to those flagged for possible removal, the company announced Friday.
L.A. doctor sentenced after victims die from pain drugs
Doctor sentenced after victims dies from pain drugs
11-year-old Tenn. boy convicted of killing 8-year-old girl
11-year-old Tenn. boy convicted of killing 8-year-old girl
Former NAACP president and CEO endorses Bernie Sanders
Former NAACP president and CEO endorses Bernie Sanders
Two in Oakhill case critical of prosecutor statements made to media
Two in Oakhill case critical of prosecutor statements made to media
Ohio couple plead not guilty to charges in children’s rapes
Ohio couple plead not guilty to charges in children’s rapes
6 people, including 2 children, found dead in Chicago home
6 people, including 2 children, found dead in Chicago home
USC athletic director Pat Haden to step down in June
USC athletic director Pat Haden to step down in June
Disguised gunmen target boxing fans in Dublin hotel; 1 dead
Disguised gunmen target boxing fans in Dublin hotel; 1 dead
Boardman police stepping up patrols on Super Bowl Sunday
Boardman police stepping up patrols on Super Bowl Sunday
State auditor to probe Cincinnati sewer district spending
State auditor to probe Cincinnati sewer district spending
US Rep. Tim Ryan spent today stumping for Hillary Clinton
US Rep. Tim Ryan spent today stumping for Hillary Clinton
Doctor gets 30 years to life for prescription drug deaths
Doctor gets 30 years to life for prescription drug deaths
Louisville announces postseason ban for men's basketball
Louisville announces postseason ban for men's basketball
BMX rider Dave Mirra dies at 41 of apparent suicide
BMX rider Dave Mirra dies at 41 of apparent suicide
HSBC reaches $470M deal with US, states over banking abuses
HSBC reaches $470M deal with US, states over banking abuses
US added just 151K jobs in Jan.; unemployment at 4.9 pct.
US added just 151K jobs in Jan.; unemployment at 4.9 pct.
National parks face $12 billion backlog for maintenance work
National parks face $12 billion backlog for maintenance work
2 dead in shooting at northeast Ohio home, 1 in custody
2 dead in shooting at northeast Ohio home, 1 in custody
Lordstown's UAW Local 1714 reaches tentative agreement with GM
Lordstown's UAW Local 1714 reaches tentative agreement with GM
Review IDs safeguards against future crimes at Ohio treasury
Review IDs safeguards against future crimes at Ohio treasury
Arnold, Montel back Kasich presidential bid as NH vote nears
Arnold, Montel back Kasich presidential bid as NH vote nears
CDC: Men who were in Zika areas should use condoms
CDC: Men who were in Zika areas should use condoms
FDNY: 1 dead, 2 seriously hurt in Manhattan crane collapse
FDNY: 1 dead, 2 seriously hurt in Manhattan crane collapse
Police: Possible howler monkey on the lam in Ohio’s capital
Police: Possible howler monkey on the lam in Ohio’s capital
Majority of home water tests in Sebring are below the lead limit
Majority of home water tests in Sebring are below the lead limit
Sebring lead paint hazard removal OK sought
Mahoning County’s lead remediation director hopes to remove lead paint hazards in Sebring area homes.
State auditors review latest Niles recovery plan
The state could rule on the viability of the plan by next week
YSU women rally past Oakland
If Youngstown State women’s coach John Barnes is bald by season’s end, he won’t be surprised.
Phantoms’ Hirano learning fast as he adjusts to the USHL
It may be a mystery how he does it, but Yushiro Hirano is a quick learner.
Oakhill defendant Yavorcik seeks OK to defend himself
Attorneys for the two other defendants ask the trial judge to sanction prosecutors
Chicago carrier ADI faces new turbulence
The objection was filed Feb. 1 by Executive Express Aviation.
Manziel’s ex-girlfriend: Browns QB struck her
Johnny Manziel’s ex-girlfriend told police the Cleveland Browns quarterback hit her during an argument last weekend in Texas and said he appeared to be on drugs, according to a police report.
Broncos believe they have best linebackers
The Super Bowl linebackers getting all the attention this week are Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis.
Canfield Road's fate sparks debate at meeting
According to be in compliance with fire code there must be two access points for emergency personnel.
Christian star offers faith in face of adversity
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com In terms of Contemporary Christian Music (CCM), you’d be
Orchestra to perform Disney film songs
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will capture the magic of classic
Woman gets six months for taking steel grates from church
Tells judge she is a heroin addict with a daughter
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan introduces more drinking water protections
The Howland lawmaker says safety is his No. 1 priority.
Youngstown panel plans to remove asbestos, demolish 2 former Wick Six sites
The cost for the design work is $49,412.
Aquarium helps Poland kids learn about life under the sea
Cayden Halloran, a Union Elementary student, gazes into the 55-gallon saltwater aquarium his school recently acquired. The tank is home to fish, hermit crabs, snails, starfish and coral.
US struggles to build anti-IS strategy in Libya
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration is struggling to find the right mix of
Boardman Community Briefs
Diva Donations opens for girls in need Diva Donations, a formal clothing closet where girls can
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Phantoms, 7:05 p.m.: It’s dollar beer night, and fans
North Korea’s latest antics regarding a missile launch demand a global response
Editorial: There has not been much improvement since 2002 when President George W. Bush declared the rogue
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James A. Mays, 50, of 860 Moyer Ave., Unit 1,
Campbell Council approves property specialist contract, police cruiser equipment
The property specialist is tasked with developing a registry of the city’s vacant and rental properties.
Zombie fun for Austen fans
By Katie Walsh Tribune News Service Author Seth Grahame-Smith has dined out on the winning
Gas rates to decline
Gas rates to decline YOUNGSTOWN Effective Feb. 15, Dominion East Ohio’s Standard Choice
Fond memories of Vic Rubenstein
Opinion: Vic Rubenstein was one of a kind. The longtime Valley marketing and political consultant was
Who’s the loser now?
Opinion: Sen. Ted Cruz’s upset victory against Donald Trump has robbed “The Donald” of his stock answer to
Clinton, Sanders turn up the heat in NH debate
Associated Press DURHAM, N.H. Fireworks flying in their first one-on-one debate, Hillary Clinton
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Senators visit Cincinnati to hear medical-pot views
Associated Press COLUMBUS, Two state senators are stopping in Cincinnati as part of an effort to
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Friday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2016. There are 330 days left in the year.
Columbus joins in boosting awareness of human trafficking
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS The Columbus airport is joining its
Mosquitoes targeted in battle against Zika
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO With no hope for a vaccine to prevent Zika in the near future,
Deadline for claiming $63M lotto prize passes
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Luck may have run out for the winner of a California Lottery
mahoning county | Indictments
A county grand jury Thursday indicted these people on these charges: Timothy Leshon Smith, 36,
Trumbull officials celebrate partial completion of Kinsman sewer line
Problems with the construction resulted in legal action being taken against the contractor.
METRO DIGEST || New US citizens
New US citizens YOUNGSTOWN These people recently became U.S. citizens in a naturalization
Keep chargers with you while on trips
Dear Heloise: Reading about travelers with electronic chargers, I wanted to add one note: Always
Girard father charged with child endangering, after officials find passed-out boy
A police report describes the home’s condition as “deplorable.”
Retired Marietta officer gets to buy his K-9 partner for $1
Associated Press MARIETTA, Ohio A recently retired Ohio police officer will get to keep his K-9
Cops find gun, drugs, more than $2,200 cash in two separate incidents
Three arrested, two others cited
Conversations on racism to continue
Conversations on racism to continue YOUNGSTOWN “Sacred Conversations on Racism” will continue
Poland Village Council considers water-quality issues
Council moves forward with actions on Yellow Creek
Official: Classified emails found from Powell and Rice tenures
Associated Press WASHINGTON Former Secretary of State Colin Powell and the immediate staff of
Emails reveal knowledge of water, Legionnaires’ link
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. High-ranking officials in Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s
Browns are interested in Columbus practice facility
The team’s 2016 training camp will remain in Berea.
‘Bothered’ dislikes in-law’s decor, comments
Dear Annie: My mother-in-law has a decor that was personalized for her by my husband’s long-term ex-
SPORTS digest
Cardinal Mooney announces HOF class YOUNGSTOWN Fourteen former Cardinal Mooney athletes will be
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Goldwing Road Riders Association Chapter M will meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at IHOP on
On the Links | Thursday’s professional golf results
PHOENIX OPEN SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. Rickie Fowler, Shane Lowry and Hideki Matsuyama shared the lead
USHL POWER RANKINGS
USHL POWER RANKINGS The February USHL Power Rankings presented by USA Hockey Magazine, as selected
oddly enough
oddly enough Northern Ireland sells Cold War-era nuclear bunker BALLYMENA, Northern Ireland
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-over par 72 in
PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP | Thursday’s results
BOYS Austintown Fitch 56, Jefferson 45 JEFFERSON The Falcons won on the road in an inter-tier
SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 86 Source: ESPN
The number of game-winning goals by Alex Ovechkin since he entered the NHL in 2005-06. That’s 18
Seven NBC teams to disband, form league minus Louisville
The Northeastern Buckeye Conference is coming to an end, but Louisville is the only team with a shaky league future.
Natalie Scarsella v Alex Friend
BOARDMAN Natalie Scarsella became the bride of Alex Friend at 1:30 p.m. July 25 in a ceremony at
BOARDMAN
BOARDMAN Jan. 14 Arrest: A vehicle check on East Midlothian Boulevard led to the arrest of 51
Children read with Reese
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Every so often the Austintown library hosts a
Navarra-Smith engagement is announced
Sarah Navarra and Kerstin Smith, both of Columbus, are engaged and planning a June 4 wedding. The
New class pets swim into Poland Union
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Poland Union is the new home to a 55-gallon
Miss Pinatiello will marry Mr. Ludwiczak
Christina M. Pinatiello of Sebring and Raymond J. Ludwiczak of Canfield are announcing their
Austintown students named to Kent’s Fall 2015 Dean’s List
Kent State recently recognized more than 8,200 undergraduate students who have been named to the
Abby Jensen to be bride of Bill Kaglic
Abby Jensen and Bill Kaglic of Austintown are announcing their engagement and upcoming wedding.
Canfield Community Briefs
Diva Donations opens for girls in need Diva Donations, a formal clothing closet where girls can
Students jump start heart campaign
C.H. Campbell Elementary School kicked off its annual American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart campaign with a music-filled high-energy assembly Jan. 15.
Canfield students perform with All-State Orchestra
The Canfield Local Schools and its band program was well represented at the Ohio Music Education
CANFIELD
CANFIELD Jan. 14 Drug abuse: Police arrested Brandon White, 37, of Waddell Street, Leetonia, on
Poland Community Briefs
Diva Donations opens for girls in need Diva Donations, a formal clothing closet where girls can
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland LaCrosse Club registration on Feb. 7 Boys and girls registration for Poland LaCrosse Club
Canfield students named to Fall 2015 Dean’s List
Kent State recently recognized more than 8,200 undergraduate students who have been named to the
Fun-filled activities for seniors
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Every third and fourth Thursday of the month,
Students show creative school skills
Students at Austintown Fitch High School showed off their creativity on Jan. 21 during the Creative Arts Night at the high school.
Transform bird seed to feeder ornaments
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Spring has sprung early at the Austintown
Northern Whale competes to win band contest
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Northern Whale, a local band from Youngstown,
Students spin wheel and try new veggies
West Boulevard Elementary introduced a new, fun way to try different vegetables during their lunch period on Jan. 21.
Fun-filled activities for seniors
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Every third and fourth Thursday of the month,
First pancake breakfast proves successful
The Celebrate Poland committee hosted a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser at Poland Seminary High School on Jan. 23.
Thursday, February 4 (107 stories)
Lessons abound in Poland school's new aquarium
Personal responsibility, the practice of democracy, and how ecosystems work are just a few of the lessons teachers and administrators at Union Elementary hope to teach with a new addition to the school’s library.
Yavorcik asks to represent himself in Oakhill case
Martin Yavorcik, one of the defendants in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case, wants the trial judge to let him defend himself.
Niles mayor hopes for approval of new recovery plan by next week
Mayor Thomas Scarnecchia said he hopes to have a decision from the city’s financial supervisors on the viability of his revised financial-recovery plan by “early next week.”
Executive Express Aviation files new objection to flight service to Chicago
Another objector has come forward with a complaint against Aerodynamics Inc., which is preparing to offer flights between Youngstown and Chicago.
Mahoning County looking to help Sebring with lead paint removal from homes
Mahoning County’s lead hazard-control director wants to meet any lead-paint hazard-removal needs in Sebring-area homes as soon as possible.
Youngstown moves on plans to demolish Wick business sites
The city’s board of control approved a $49,412 payment to MS Consultants for designs and plans to remove asbestos and demolish two former Wick Avenue car-dealership properties.
5 Mahoning districts compete in Soroka math tourney tonight
Denise Mote said her late brother Michael “Mickey” Soroka would have been pleased to witness the scene this evening in the gymnasium of Campbell K-7 school.
Poland students learn value of sheep
Dobbins Elementary students learned some sheep tricks Thursday.
Heroin mom gets earful from Judge Kobly
Jennifer Foley had no words as she was sentenced in municipal court Thursday to six months in the Mahoning County jail and three years’ probation after she pleaded no contest to taking window grates from a South Side church to sell for scrap.
Johnny Manziel's ex-girlfriend tells police he struck her
Johnny Manziel's ex-girlfriend tells police he struck her
Hundreds mourn slain 13-year-old at funeral in Virginia
Hundreds mourn slain 13-year-old at funeral in Virginia
YSU women beat Oakland, 67-63
Sarah Cash scored 22 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and Nikki Arbanas added 18 points on six 3-pointers.
Maurice White, founder of Earth, Wind & Fire, dead at 74
Maurice White, founder of Earth, Wind & Fire, dead at 74
Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission ends noon lunch-hour closing
Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission ends noon lunch-hour closing
Vintage video of Rubenstein, Traficant in verbal slugfest on 'Donahue' show
With a packed house booing him, Vic stayed at it.
Oakhill defendants want to force prosecutors to reveal deals
Oakhill defendants ask judge to force prosecutors to reveal deals
Drug-price proposal sent to Ohio lawmakers to consider
Drug-price proposal sent to Ohio lawmakers to consider
Pavement repairs set Friday for I-680 in Youngstown
Pavement repairs set Friday for I-680 in Youngstown
Senators visit Cincinnati to hear medical marijuana opinions
Senators visit Cincinnati to hear medical marijuana opinions
Police seek help in ID'ing man who brought woman to ER
Anyone with information on the man or who can identify him should call Det. Wayne Mackey at the Warren Police Department at 330-841-2684.ok
Hearings underway for Ohio man fighting state over his exotic animals
Ohio man fighting state over his exotic animals has hearings
Automakers to recall 5M vehicles for another air-bag problem
Automakers to recall 5M vehicles for another air-bag problem
Ohio EPA employee accused of running real estate business on state time
Ohio EPA employee accused of running real estate business on state time
Oil price drop pushes Shell profit down 44 percent
Oil price drop pushes Shell profit down 44 percent
Anti-smoking group gives Ohio tobacco efforts mixed review
Anti-smoking group gives Ohio tobacco efforts mixed review
Police: Man struck and killed by train in northeastern Ohio
Police: Man struck and killed by train in northeastern Ohio
TMK IPSCO in Brookfield not closing but plans layoffs
TMK IPSCO in Brookfield not closing but plans layoffs
Youngstown board of control sets in motion plan to demolish Wick Ave. properties
Youngstown board of control sets in motion plan to demolish Wick Ave. properties
Mahoning commissioners buy four vehicles for sheriff's fleet
Mahoning commissioners buy four vehicles for sheriff's fleet
Hearing on pastor damages in dog shooting postponed to March 30
Hearing on pastor damages in dog shooting postponed to March 30
Infants apparently consumed an opiate, Warren police say
Police Capt. Robert Massucci called it a “sad state of affairs” that siblings ages 21 and 9 months had to be revived with the opiate-reversal drug
Valley football players commit on Signing Day
George Hill’s recruiting saga was one of the more closely followed affairs last year, but switching from one school to another was a trivial matter to the Hubbard tailback.
VIC RUBENSTEIN, 72, longtime political consultant, was 'bigger than life'
He died late Tuesday at the age of 72
YSU’s 2016 recruiting class
YSU’s 2016 recruiting class PlayerPos.Ht.Wt.HometownHigh school/previous Stefan Derrick
Sheriff: Seman has been ‘chronic complainer’ in jail
The man accused of killing a 10-year-old girl and her grandparents in a March 2015 arson complained Monday during a pretrial hearing to Judge Maureen Sweeney about his treatment at the Mahoning County jail.
NFL concussions Autopsy reveals Stabler had CTE
The diagnosis was first reported by The New York Times.
Melnek helps Poland end 26-game losing streak vs. Canfield
A 25-2 run helped the Bulldogs take control.
GM profit share expected to boost local economy
A majority of Lordstown GM workers, about 4,500, expected to receive $11,000 in profit share.
SPORTS DIGEST || Youngstown team finishes runner-up
The Youngstown Youth Flag Football League’s 9-10 coed team finished national runner-up at the NFL Flag Football Champions.
Two Struthers police captains charged with neglect of duty in jail hanging
Pre-disciplinary conferences set for Friday.
Youngstown native’s comedy special is a hit on Netflix Tony Hinchcliffe takes his shot
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Tony Hinchcliffe knew that his comedy act would be a hit if
SUPER BOWL 50 Halftime show is a pop-culture peak
By DAVID BAUDER AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK Warren Duncan has something in common with
‘Foul Play’ writer draws on experience
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “Foul Play,” a comedy written by Valley theater
Vienna resident will compete at Westminster
Sue Davis and Flash, her curly-coated retriever, will compete this month at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Ike Reilly at the Royal Oaks
Ike Reilly at the Royal Oaks Chicago-based rocker Ike Reilly will return to Youngstown Friday for
Theater extends run to meet demand
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Due to strong advance ticket sales, a seventh performance of “Foul Play”
More High School basketball
BOYS Lordstown 60, Windham 50 LORDSTOWN Jiryes Rafidi led the Red Devils with 23 points,
Penguins focus on needs with 11 recruits
YSU’s class includes two local players: Farrell linebacker Malachi Newell and Cardinal Mooney running back/linebacker Devon McNutt.
Ex-church maintenance worker gets prison for $97K theft
Michael Marrara, who stole $97,000 while working as maintenance supervisor for Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Niles, said he was “really sorry” for the thefts.
Valley native Jerry DePizzo returns to rock Packard
o.a.r. concert By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com The last time O.A.R. played in Youngstown,
Shorten lead notification times, OEPA chief urges
Let’s consider lead pipe replacement as the best and most permanent long-term solution, Ohio EPA director urges.
Youngstown council votes to purchase two used firetrucks
How the city will pay for the trucks is uncertain
Niles mayor to present revised plan to state
Mayor Thomas Scarnecchia meets with state-appointed financial supervisors today
NO WINTER BLUES – OR WHITE
The Mahoning Valley hit a record high temperature at 1:09 p.m. Wednesday for Feb. 3 at 60 degrees.
Toxic water crisis is evidence of deeply rooted problems in Flint
Opinion: By Andrew R. HIGHSMITH Los Angeles Times In the fall of 1966, African-American activists from
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
5 Squared art show
5 Squared art show The third annual FIVE Squared art show and sale opens Sunday with a free
Senility in the court?
Opinion: By David J. GARROW Los Angeles Times In a law review article I wrote 15 years ago about
Iowa caucuses illustrate uncertainty in elections
Editorial: Now it’s New Hampshire’s turn, a state so different from Iowa that the three leading Republican
Selected local stocks
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NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737‚ö Lake Milton, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Johnny
Lordstown workers donate water to Flint
Today, leaders from the United Auto Workers Local 1112 and Local 1714 will bring water to Flint, Mich. to have during the water crisis.
‘Reverse Job Fair’
‘Reverse Job Fair’ YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Tri-
Art exhibits will accompany Playhouse shows
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Foul Play” isn’t the only thing making its premiere this weekend at the
Flint crisis reaches DC, becoming a blame game
Associated Press WASHINGTON Government officials tangled Wednesday over who was to blame for the
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Hail, Caesar! (PG-13) Cinema South: Fri.-Th. (12:40, 3:20) 6:50, 9:50 Regal
The Mahoning Valley hit a record high temperature at 1:09 p.m. Wednesday for Feb. 3 at 60 degrees.
The Mahoning Valley hit a record high temperature at 1:09 p.m. Wednesday for Feb. 3 at 60 degrees.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Lordstown Village Council, safety committee, 4 p.m., council chambers,
Suspension is upheld
Suspension is upheld WARREN An arbitrator has upheld the 30-day unpaid suspension given to Capt.
Obama visits mosque, speaks of ‘distorted’ views
Associated Press CATONSVILLE, Md. President Barack Obama sought Wednesday to correct what he
birthdays
birthdays Drummer John Steel of The Animals is 75. Singer Florence LaRue of the Fifth Dimension is
NATION & WORLD || Storm damage
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Woman dropped off at Warren hospital appears to have died from overdose, coroner says
The woman dropped off at ValleyCare Trumbull Memorial Hospital early Monday appears to have died as a result of a drug overdose, coroner says.
YEARS AGO
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Jewels of Winter Orchid Exhibit
Jewels of Winter Orchid Exhibit When: Tuesdays through Sundays until March 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Choose best and newest veggies for 2016
By Marilyn McKinley OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Each year, the All-American Selections
Boardman fire department gets new truck
New engine replaces one that was totaled in November 2014 crash
Pawprints in the snow
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Trump and Cruz go after each other
Associated Press GOFFSTOWN, N.H. Once a bromance, now a brawl. Donald Trump and Ted Cruz cast
She feels left out when 2 friends talk
Dear Annie: I live in the same town as two friends from high school. One of these friends married
Hubbard council moves on paving
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Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Anyssa Sharpe and Brian Brown, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 2.
oddly enough
oddly enough Mystery meat: Was it really woolly mammoth on the menu? A Yale researcher says a
Slain 13-year-old was caught between childhood, adulthood
Associated Press BLACKSBURG, Va. Nicole Madison Lovell was, by all accounts, at that awkward
Gov. Rick Scott of Florida declares Zika emergency
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. Gov. Rick Scott declared a health emergency in four counties
Unique coloring makes this perky bird easy to spot American goldfinch
By Theresa Semchee Ohio certified volunteer naturalist This perky lemon-yellow bird is easy to
Big freight railroads won’t meet deadline for safety technology
Associated Press WASHINGTON Three of the biggest freight railroads operating in the U.S. have
OSU’s Meyer lands another top-tier class
Sticking to a plan that has worked since he took over at Ohio State, coach Urban Meyer reloaded the Buckeyes roster with top recruits Wednesday.
Ladybugs eat aphids, will bite
Q. What’s with the lady bugs that get into my house all winter? Greg from North Lima A. It is a
Choose the best perennials
Choose the best perennials Ohio State’s Pam Bennett has conducted years of research on perennials.
Shower shoes prevent problems better than flip-flops
Dear Readers: Well, it seems some of you don’t flip-flop on wearing flip-flops in the shower while
Mahoning Valley Race Course: Wednesday’s results
RACE 1 $14,600 - 3 yo’s & up, 6F, CLM $7,500 5 Willa Wando (Rivera, L.) $3.40 $2.60 $2.10 2
Volunteer training
Volunteer training If you love nature, we want you. OCVNs help plan community programs and lead
St. Patrick Church will offer dinner and tour
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Manning’s final chapter can match Elway’s finale
Peyton Manning told Patriots coach Bill Belichick, in a not-so-private exchange at midfield two weeks ago, that this might be his last rodeo.
Wednesday, February 3 (95 stories)
Notification times need reduced, lead pipes replaced, OEPA chief says
Notification time frames need to be drastically shortened for people whose homes show elevated lead levels in their water, the director of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency said, as the Sebring water lead emergency appeared to be abating.
Seman, accused of triple murder/arson, complains of jail mistreatment
The man accused of killing a 10-year-old girl and her grandparents in a March 2015 arson complained Monday during a pretrial hearing to Judge Maureen Sweeney about his treatment at the Mahoning County jail.
Infant, toddler revived with opiate antidote in position they shouldn't have been, cops say
Police Capt. Robert Massucci called it a “sad state of affairs” that siblings – a girl, 21 months and a boy, 9 months – had to be revived with naloxone, the opiate-reverseal drug, at ValleyCare Trumbull Memorial Hospital Tuesday after they apparently ate an opiate.
49.6K GM workers to get $11,000 in profit-sharing after 'legendary turnaround' year
Notification time frames need to be drastically shortened for people whose homes show elevated lead levels in their water, the director of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency said, as the Sebring water lead emergency appeared to be abating.
Liberty native, O.A.R. take a different stage here Thursday
The last time O.A.R. played in Youngstown, things were different.
Youngstown council approves purchase of fire trucks, metal detectors for Covelli Centre
City council voted to have the board of control spend up to $365,000 for two used firetrucks, but it will be a month or two before city officials can determine how they’ll pay for them.
United Way of Youngstown exceeds 2015 goal
The 2015 United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley financial campaign raised $2,957,115, exceeding its goal of $2.6 million by $357,115.
Flash and Chloe off to compete in Westminster
Vienna resident Sue Davis hopes her trip to New York City later this month turns into more than a Flash in the pan.
Former Mount Carmerl worker gets a year in prison for church thefts
Former Niles sewer-maintenance worker Michael Marrara, who stole $97,000 while working as maintenance supervisor for Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Niles, said he was “really sorry” for the thefts.
Valley and presidential political consultant Vic Rubenstein dead after surgery
Vic Rubenstein, longtime Mahoning Valley marketing and political consultant who died late Tuesday, will be fondly remembered by friends, family and clients for his hard work, loyalty, creativity and energy.
Struthers police captains face charges in jail hanging
Two Struthers police captains face neglect-of-duty charges in the Sept. 10 hanging death of inmate Peter Bugno, 43.
Judge refuses to throw out sex assault case against Cosby
Judge refuses to throw out sex assault case against Cosby
Youngstown council approves paying $365K for used fire trucks
Youngstown council approves paying $365K for used fire trucks
OSHA investigates death of worker at GM plant in Defiance
OSHA investigates death of worker at GM plant in Defiance
GM Lordstown fire not expected to make significant impact on production
GM Lordstown fire not expected to make significant impact on production
Vic Rubenstein, longtime Mahoning Valley marketing and political consultant, dies
Vic Rubenstein, longtime Mahoning Valley marketing and political consultant, dies
Rivals now target Rubio; Trump calls for Iowa do-over
Rivals now target Rubio; Trumbull calls for Iowa do-over
Wrongful-death suit over man dead in Ohio jail cell dismissed
Wrongful-death suit over man dead in Ohio jail cell dismissed
Toyota discontinues Scion after years of slumping sales
Toyota discontinues Scion after years of slumping sales
US Sen. Sherrod Brown announces bill to protect Ohio families from toxic lead exposure
US Sen. Sherrod Brown announces bill to protect Ohio families from toxic lead exposure
Ex-Ohio officer rejects deal to volunteer, keep canine partner
Ex-Ohio officer rejects deal to volunteer, keep canine partner
UPDATE | Police suspect Warren tots ate opiate drug
UPDATE | Police suspect Warren tots ate opiate drug
Records: Close contact between Ohio AG, anti-abortion group
Records: Close contact between Ohio AG, anti-abortion group
OD suspected in case of woman dropped off at Warren hospital
OD suspected in case of woman dropped off at Warren hospital
Niles man gets year in prison for $97,000 church theft
Niles man gets year in prison for $97,000 church theft
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul quits 2016 GOP presidential race
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul quits 2016 GOP presidential race
GM posts $9.7B earnings; employee profit sharing hits $11K
GM posts $9.7B earnings; employee profit sharing hits $11K
Warren Water Dept. making changes, utilities director said of lead issues
Franco Lucarelli, the city’s utilities director, has implemented a new procedure for helping Warren water customers protect themselves from lead contamination in their water.
Hauled-water tank is Green Twp. firm’s lead pollution solution
Linde Hydraulics Corp. wants to be on a public water supply line.
Poland tops Boardman in OT
Poland avoided a three-game losing steak, pulling away from Boardman in overtime to walk away with a 75-67 victory.
St. Charles students help to make kids count
St. Charles School students huddled around tables in the cafeteria busying themselves with measuring, cutting and tying for a good cause.
Opiate antidote saves Warren kids, charges to be filed
Police Chief Eric Merkel said detectives would likely have a statement on the case after charges are filed.
Standohar, Graziano lead Indians over Vikings
A back-door basket by Anthony Graziano got Girard going to start the second half.
SPORTS DIGEST || Cardinal Mooney announces HOF class
Cardinal Mooney announces HOF class YOUNGSTOWN Fourteen former Cardinal Mooney athletes will be
Cops find 30 bags of cocaine, 73 pills, cash, after chase
The suspect also is wanted on a warrant for skipping a court date in a current drug case.
Columbiana High School to host fight show
Boxers from Youngstown, Akron, Butler, Cleveland, Columbus and Pittsburgh will highlight the “Columbiana County Boxing Show.”
Campbell dog shooting case will go to second pretrial in May
Man faces misdemeanor charges after alleged fatal shooting of neighbor’s dog.
Alabama looks to keep recruiting championship
LSU and Ohio State had the top two spots in the rankings entering today.
Cruze confidence remains
GM posted a 23.2 percent year-over-year drop in sales for the Chevrolet Cruze in January.
Youngstown committee OKs designs for downtown YMCA, soup kitchen
The committee also OKed a new downtown soup kitchen
Man gets over seven years on firearms charge
Told police he was selling gun to buy Christmas presents
Boardman students learn healthy snack options as Tot Chefs
Third-graders, from left, Katalina Cohn, Lauren Dellorco and Graci Northcott work on making apple sandwiches at West Boulevard Elementary. Participants chose from toppings such as cream cheese, soy butter, granola and marshmallows to spread on apple slices.
Math competition
Math competition CAMPBELL Campbell K-7 School will host a countywide math competition at 6 p.m.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Former DA: Cosby is shielded from prosecution NORRISTOWN, Pa. The former district
Tickets available for 25 Under 35 event
Tickets available for 25 Under 35 event YOUNGSTOWN Tickets for the Mahoning Valley Young
Water isn’t only foul element in Mich.
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords One big difference between the rich and the poor in our country is
Another housing crisis?
Opinion: Movie sequels are rarely as good as the original films on which they’re based. The same dictum, it
Global ups and downs of cheap oil
Associated Press Cheap oil will be sticking around for a while. That reality is wreaking havoc
Once again, Iowa does its job in narrowing field of candidates
Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Tribune News Service Iowa doesn’t pick nominees. It eliminates candidates.
Congress: Drug price hikes motivated by profit
Associated Press Two drugmakers have made a practice of buying and then dramatically hiking the
Congress: Drug price hikes driven by profit
Associated Press Two drugmakers have made a practice of buying and then dramatically hiking the
The Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers will square off Sunday in the Super Bowl, and the folks
The Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers will square off Sunday in the Super Bowl, and the folks
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Wednesday, Feb. 3, the 34th day of 2016. There are 332 days left in the year.
Valley must commit to make daily air service a success
Editorial: The takeoff this spring of daily commercial airline service to and from the Youngstown-Warren
Ups and downs of cheap oil
Associated Press Cheap oil will be sticking around for a while. That reality is wreaking havoc
Stocks weighed down by drop in oil price
Associated Press NEW YORK Another steep drop in the price of oil weighed on global markets
Selected local stocks
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Tickets available for 25 Under 35 event
Tickets available for 25 Under 35 event YOUNGSTOWN Tickets for the Mahoning Valley Young
us house GOP fails to repeal health law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans failed in their latest futile attempt Tuesday to kill
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., commissioner’s hearing room, Mahoning
Boardman police handle assault and domestic-violence reports
Police are investigating reported stabbing
Mother of man charged after Campbell bank robbery says her son is mentally ill
A 26-year-old man faces a Friday pretrial for aggravated robbery.
Hopefuls descend on NH
Associated Press NASHUA, N.H. Hillary Clinton tried to turn a skin-of-her-teeth victory in Iowa
birthdays
birthdays Comedian Shelley Berman is 91. Actress Blythe Danner is 73. Guitarist Dave Davies of
Sexually transmitted case of Zika reported in Texas
Associated Press DALLAS Health officials on Tuesday reported that a person in Texas has become
Traces of DNA found in helicopter crash
Traces of DNA found in helicopter crash HONOLULU Trace elements of DNA have been found from
Ohio judge mulls ‘Zombie Nativity’ man’s zoning case
Associated Press CINCINNATI It’s still alive. An Ohio judge said Tuesday he plans to rule on
Neighbor: Slain Va. girl talked of online ‘boyfriend’
Associated Press BLACKSBURG, Va. A 13-year-old girl who vanished from her bedroom was stabbed
METRO DIGEST || Teen drives too far
Teen drives too far STRUTHERS No one was injured but several vehicles and a home were damaged
S. Korea warns N. Korea not to launch rocket
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea South Korea warned today of “searing” consequences if North
Generals: Women should have to register for draft
Associated Press WASHINGTON The top Army and Marine Corps generals told senators Tuesday that it
Mich. governor plans $30M credit for Flint water customers
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will propose $30 million in state
Make bowls of Super Bowl snacks
By Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch The biggest religious holidays in America, it often has
Why does wife suddenly hate spouse?
Dear Annie: I know I have my faults, but I can’t figure out why my wife suddenly hates me. She has
Yahoo to lay off 1,700 workers
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Yahoo is laying off about 1,700 employees and shedding some of
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
If oil smokes, don’t fry in it
Dear Heloise: My daughter told me that olive oil should not be used for frying – for example,
Kuechly’s ‘other side’ comes out on the field
Luke Kuechly has more tackles than any player in the league since being selected by the Panthers in the first round out of Boston College in 2012.
Villa Banfi wines are a worldwide favorite TUSCAN TRADITION
When wine experts from around the world convene and discuss the list of the world’s greatest wineries, there is rarely uniform agreement.
Microsoft recalls power cords
Associated Press Microsoft is recalling about 2.44 million AC power cords for its Surface Pro,
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Holy Family Parish, 2729 Center Road, Poland, will sell takeout cavatelli dinners with
Crosby’s hat trick powers Penguins
Sidney Crosby scored three straight goals for his first natural hat trick in more than five years.
oddly enough
oddly enough Student says he’s in trouble for renting dorm room on Airbnb BOSTON A student at
Sojourn to the Past to host Sunday fundraiser
Sojourn to the Past to host Sunday fundraiser YOUNGSTOWN Sojourn to the Past will host a
Tuesday, February 2 (102 stories)
Warren looking at expanding notification of lead discoveries
Franco Lucarelli, the city’s utilities director, has implemented a new procedure for helping Warren customers protect themselves from lead contamination in their water.
Lordstown remains confident in Cruze, despite sales drop in January
The leaders of the United Auto Workers unions at the General Motors Lordstown Assembly Plant remain confident in the compact car their members build.
Charges pending after Warren infant, toddler revived with opiate antidote
Charges were to be filed today in Warren Municipal Court in connection with two children who were found sluggish and unresponsive by their mother Tuesday in their Randolph Street Northwest home.
Healthy, homemade snacks a hit with West Blvd. students
Third-grader Kandace Beatty liked her snack so much, she thought about having it for dinner, too.
Defendant tells authorities he wanted to sell firearm for Christmas presents
Archie Stanford Jr. told authorities in December 2014 he wanted to sell a gun he had to buy Christmas presents for his children.
St. Charles students help make 'Comfort Kits' for kids moving to foster homes
St. Charles School students huddled around tables in the cafeteria busying themselves with measuring, cutting and tying for a good cause.
Devin Towns facing trafficking charges after 2 stints in prison, multiple drug arrests
A man who police said had 30 bags of suspected cocaine and 73 pills in his car Monday evening has been to prison twice on felony drug charges and is currently wanted on a warrant for skipping a pretrial date in a pending drug case.
State Rep. Boccieri has more questions for OEPA on Sebring water
State Rep. Boccieri has more questions for OEPA on Sebring water
Warren officials seek to assure water users that all is well
Warren officials seek to assure water users that all is well
Warren authorities investigating babies taken to hospital
Warren authorities investigating babies taken to hospital
Browns about to pass Johnny Football to another team?
Browns about to pass Johnny Football to another team?
State approves 2 Mahoning County sites to host diploma program
State approves 2 Mahoning County sites to host diploma program
Youngstown Design Revew Committee approves Central YMCA, soup kitchen exterior designs
Youngstown Design Review Committee approves Central YMCA, soup kitchen exterior designs
Boardman police respond to assault, domestic-violence calls
Boardman police respond to assault, domestic-violence calls
Western Pa. child-Sex trafficking suspect, ex-fugitive, to plead guilty
Child-Sex trafficking suspect, ex-fugitive, to plead guilty
Exxon’s 4Q and annual profit plunge with oil prices
Exxon’s 4Q and annual profit plunge with oil prices
It's official: Clinton takes Iowa, beating back Sanders' strong challenge
Clinton takes Iowa, beating back Sanders' strong challenge
Authorities: Ohio man pulls gun on cop in road rage altercation
Authorities: Ohio man pulls gun on cop in road rage altercation
Sanders back on the campaign trail after virtual tie with Clinton
Sanders back on the campaign trail after virtual tie with Clinton
Honda agrees to new deal with IndyCar as engine supplier
Honda agrees to new deal with IndyCar as engine supplier
Cheap oil buoys consumers, shakes up global governments
Cheap oil buoys consumers, shakes up global governments
Police: Ohio bicyclist struck by SUV in hit-and-run dies
Police: Bicyclist struck by SUV in hit-and-run dies
UPDATE | Energy sector leads another decline in stocks as oil falls
Energy sector leads another decline in stocks as oil falls
Ohio woman accused in daughter’s killing gives birth to baby boy
Ohio woman accused in daughter’s killing gives birth to baby boy
Ohio groundhog Buckeye Chuck’s prediction: More winter
Ohio groundhog Buckeye Chuck’s prediction: More winter
SEBRING UPDATE | One person has elevated lead levels after BOH test
One person has elevated lead levels after BOH test
Mahoning County health board's personnel committee meets Wednesday morning
Mahoning County health board's personnel committee meets Wednesday morning
Takata panel finds problems with its air bag quality processes
Takata panel finds problems with its air bag quality processes
Obama, GOP leaders meet as campaign din hinders compromise
Obama, GOP leaders meet as campaign din hinders compromise
Autopsy set for woman dropped off at hospital ER Monday
Autopsy set for woman dropped off at hospital ER Monday
Parent of man accused of robbing bank says he's mentally ill
Parent of man accused of robbing bank says he's mentally ill
FBI joins investigation of Flint water lead contamination
FBI joins investigation of Flint water lead contamination
City police find cocaine, pills after man arrested Monday evening
City police find cocaine, pills after man arrested Monday evening
Activists rally as trial of man accused of shooting dog begins
Activists rally as trial of man accused of shooting dog begins
Cruz, Rubio eye NH momentum as Dems gird for long fight
Cruz, Rubio eye NH momentum as Dems gird for long fight
No shadow: Pennsylvania groundhog ’predicts’ early spring
No shadow: Pennsylvania groundhog ’predicts’ early spring
Cosby arrives in court as lawyers push to get charge dropped
Cosby arrives in court as lawyers push to get charge dropped
East’s Malik Marrow quietly pours in points for hometown school
East’s Malik Marrow quietly pours in points for hometown school
Warren councilman unhappy with lack of notification to water customers regarding high lead readings
Councilman Vince Flask says he’s unhappy with the lack of notification to Warren water customers of an East Side neighborhood where two high lead readings were found
Richard Dreyfuss plays Wall Street Ponzi scheme leader Making of ‘Madoff’
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Don’t look to Richard Dreyfuss to defend Bernie
Stambaugh Auditorium REO Speedwagon coming to Valley
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN REO Speedwagon is coming to Stambaugh Auditorium on April 7. Tickets
City receives no proposals for former Bottom Dollar
The mayor wants a full-service grocery store re-established at 2649 Glenwood Ave.
Investigators raid home of former Niles mayor Ralph Infante
The strongest evidence yet that criminal investigators are focused on former Niles Mayor Ralph Infante surfaced Monday
GM, UAW come to tentative agreement
United Auto Workers Local 1112 workers will vote on a new contract starting Feb. 22.
Arson strike force celebrates 25 years of service
The strike force is comprised of 20-plus members who represent area fire departments
The Covelli Centre will get metal detectors
The cost for eight of them and security wands is about $30,000
Martin P. Joyce Juvenile Justice Center recognizes nun and priest
Sister Mary Dun and Rev. Terry Hazel connect with youth
Health board tests food vendors’ tap water
Tap-water testing for lead and bottled water distribution continue in Sebring.
Youngstown Playhouse ‘Guys and Dolls’ to be replaced by ‘Forum’ in May
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Due to a new restriction on the performance rights, the Youngstown
Both parties draw new voters
Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, arrives for a caucus night rally on Monday in Des Moines, Iowa. Cruz sealed a victory in the Republican Iowa caucuses.
A Youngstown committee recommends the city give $50,000 to a downtown call center
VXI Global Solutions is planning $249,840 in improvements
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2016. There are 333 days left in the year.
Gas prices up 2 cents
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Free workshop
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How to ignite growth
Opinion: WASHINGTON Woodrow Wilson, who enjoyed moralizing about the mundane, called paying taxes a
Live music on television shows this week include:
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Lumber Liquidators to pay more than $13M for illegal imports
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Tiny homes to call their own
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Let vibrant voices of past resonate anew during Black History Month
Editorial: Since its inception nine decades ago, black history observances in February have served as golden
Hunt Valve plans to expand
A local company’s new leadership is looking to expand its core markets to expand the business.
BOARDMAN
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ND governor orders cuts amid $1 billion shortfall
Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple ordered deep cuts to
IS victims advocate, pope get nods for ’16 Nobel
Associated Press STAVANGER, Norway A woman who champions the rights of Islamic State rape
Britain OKs gene-editing experiments
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Bank-robbery arrest
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Suspect in kidnapping, slaying of girl, 13, knew her, police say
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Facing DUI charge
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U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan raised nearly $200,000 in the last three months of 2015
Among his expenses is a $114 bill at a hotel less than 1.5 miles from his house
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WHO declares emergency over spread of Zika
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Agenda Wednesday
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chipotle CDC: E. coli outbreak appears to be over
Associated Press WASHINGTON Looks like it’s safe to bite into that burrito. The federal agency
Schizophrenia study may aid treatment
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Mother imposes social isolation
Dear Annie: I have epilepsy with very minor seizures that occur roughly once every three weeks.
Penguins consider playoffs already under way
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Police and the mentally ill: What works best? Compassion on the force
By Nara Schoenberg Chicago Tribune The teen was physically imposing - 5-foot-10 and 240 pounds -
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Howland 61, Warren Harding 38 WARREN Sara Price led Howland with 31 points as the Tigers (15-5,
Lions Club program collects glasses for needy
Dear Heloise: I saw a hint in your column about saving the tiny screws from old eyeglasses before
Mahoning Valley Race Course
Monday’s results RACE 1 $17,000 - 3 yo’s & up, 6F, MSW 2 Visions of Halo (Pilares,
US manufacturing weakens
Associated Press WASHINGTON Factory activity in the world’s two biggest economies – the United
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IOWA CAUCUSES | Mike Huckabee ends his 2nd bid for president
Mike Huckabee ends his 2nd bid for president
Youngstown council considers metal detectors at Covelli Centre
Youngstown council considers metal detectors at Covelli Centre
Ryan, Johnson file paperwork detailing campaign finances
Ryan, Johnson file paperwork detailing campaign finances
Martin P. Joyce Juvenile Justice Center recognizes nun and priest
Martin P. Joyce Juvenile Justice Center recognizes nun and priest
IOWA CAUCUSES | Cruz is top choice of conserative caucus-goers
Cruz is top choice of conservative caucus-goers
IOWA CAUCUSES | AP says Martin O'Malley drops out of Dem presidential races
Martin O'Malley ends bid for Dem nomination for president
Mahoning health board continues testing Sebring water
Mahoning health board continues testing Sebring water
Official fails to mention high lead levels in Warren
Official fails to mention high lead levels in Warren
UPDATE | Youngstown man charged with robbing Campbell bank
Youngstown man charged with robbing Campbell bank
VXI Global Solutions planning more than $249K in improvements
VXI Global Solutions planning more than $249K in improvements
Authorities investigating Campbell bank robbery, suspect in custody
Authorities investigating Campbell bank robbery, suspect in custody
Police say Chicago homicides climbed dramatically in January
Police say Chicago homicides climbed dramatically in January
State officials search home, business of ex-Niles Mayor Infante
State officials search home, business of ex-Niles Mayor Infante
UAW Local 1112, GM have tentative agreement on local contract
UAW Local 1112, GM come to tentative agreement on local contract
Youngstown receives no proposals on Bottom Dollar property
Youngstown receives no proposals on Bottom Dollar property
Chapel of the Friendly Bells continues its St. Valentine's Day weddings
Chapel of the Friendly Bells continues its St. Valentine's Day weddings
Liberty police charge man with drug trafficking and possession
Liberty police charge man with drug trafficking and possession
Woman charged after driving over embankment in Liberty
Woman charged after driving over embankment in Liberty
McCormick, Petsas nuptials set for Oct. 8
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OHIO Deanna McCormick and Dimitri Petsas of North Ridgeville, Ohio, are
Eric Church, Chris Stapleton take lead in ACM nominations
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Trumbull officials invite 2,100 property owners to meeting on big waterline project
A meeting on the $15 million proposal unveiled in November to run waterlines north from Braceville Township to West Farmington will be Thursday
VIDEO GAME REVIEW
‘THE WITNESS’ Grade: B Details: Thekla, for the PlayStation 4, PC, $39.99 Independent video-
Pernotto, Fetchet exhibit their art
Staff report ALLIANCE An exhibition featuring works by Youngstown artists Jim Pernotto and
Sitters cleaned out the house
Dear Annie: I was going out of town on business for a week, and a couple I know jumped at the chance
Oscars beset in drama
Opinion: The latest tempest in a teapot controversy is over a lack of black nominees for this year’s Academy
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TRUMBULL COUNTY courts
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2 Virginia Tech students charged in death of girl, 13
Associated Press BLACKSBURG, VA. Two Virginia Tech engineering students have been arrested in
Iowa kicks off 2016 race for White House
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The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
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New Trumbull offender day-reporting program set to open in March
New Trumbull offender day-reporting program set to open in March
New president picked for Westminster
Georgia academic chosen as Westminster College’s 15th president
Treasury secretary angers women
Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Oh, Jack. How could you have misjudged us
VITA begins its free income-tax prep help
Low- to moderate-income individuals and families as well as seniors can qualify for the services
Fitch graduate finds fame in the film industry
An artist’s east coast work ethic helped him work through several challenges the art world presented for him.
Bombs kill at least 50
Associated Press GENEVA A triple bombing killed at least 50 people in a predominantly Shiite
Bulletin of Mahoning County Medical Society added to Melnick archives
YSU’s Melnick Museum adds to its archives
CVS chain plans to make overdose antidote available
Associated Press TOLEDO A drug store chain is set to announce that it will make an antidote for
ACLD accepting eligible special-needs students
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Zuckerberg perpetrates tax dodge
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Let us now praise “Lord Zuckerberg, The Magnificent!” Mark
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Calendar of events
A list of area events to commemorate in February, Black History Month, as submitted to The
Taxpayers should rise up against wasteful lawsuit
Editorial: The president of the Youngstown Board of Education, Brenda Kimble, is pursuing a personal agenda
‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ tops box office
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Ohio secretary of state honors the Mahoning County Board of Elections for its free voting app
Mahoning is the first county in Ohio to offer it
Discussing ‘Heroin and Our Children’
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Plaque marks place known as ‘Indian Dancing Circle’
By REBECCA S. NIEMINEN news@vindy.com KINSMAN Mention Kinsman Township history, and most
Bird-seed sale
Bird-seed sale YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District, 850 Industrial
Boko Haram kills 86, burns children alive, officials say
Associated Press DALORI, NIGERIA A survivor hidden in a tree says he watched Boko Haram
Israeli Cabinet OKs prayer at holy site
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel’s Cabinet voted Sunday to allow non-Orthodox Jewish prayer at
Officials: Man made several tries to find child for sex
Associated Press CLEVELAND A former Ohio seminarian arrested after purportedly seeking to have
Ohio must redesign absentee ballot envelopes
Mail-in ballots in Summit and Portage counties in November weren’t counted because they didn’t include valid postmarks
Banks reach $154.3M settlement on fraud
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For Brazil’s rich and poor, a disparate response to Zika
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO Two Brazilian women, two pregnancies, one nightmare. But two
Attorney: Officer fired during deadly brawl
Associated Press DENVER A Colorado Department of Corrections officer fired his gun during a
ODDLY ENOUGH
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Sign helps if store is out of product
Dear Readers: Today’s Sound Off is about grocery stores: Dear Heloise: I find it annoying when a
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Inside the ropes WITH … SFlbJason Kokrak
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MAHONING VALLEY RACE TRACK: TODAY’S ENTRIES
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Agenda Tuesday
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