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Stories published February 7, 2016
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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
Happy 103rd birthday Sarah Dzur Date of birth: Feb. 5, 1913, in Howland. Parents: Sarah and
HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY | Caterina Tangredi DiFiore
Happy 100th birthday Caterina Tangredi DiFiore Date of birth: Feb. 3, 1916, in Introdacqua,
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
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Jan. 31 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “NYPD Red
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
‘Lunch with Joe’ event YOUNGSTOWN The Steel Valley Postal Customer Council will present a free
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Feb. 7, the 38th day of 2016. There are 328 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
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
SENIOR MENUS
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
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