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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
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .127.550.61 Aqua America, .71
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
Storm damage JACKSON, Miss. A trail of damage was left at an Army post, schools and businesses
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
YEARS AGO Today is Thursday, Feb. 4, the 35th day of 2016. There are 331 days left in the year.
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
Pawprints in the snow Who’s visiting your yard and garden in the winter? Tracking them by pawprint
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
Hubbard council moves on paving HUBBARD Hubbard City Council this week authorized the city to
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
St. Patrick Church will offer dinner and tour YOUNGSTOWN St. Patrick Church, 1420 Oak Hill Ave.,
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.
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