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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
“Scandal” (9 P.M., ABC): “Scandal” makes a highly anticipated return from hiatus. When we last saw
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
DePaul, Eicher at M Gallery Americana-country musician Jordan DePaul will headline a solo show
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
Valentine bingo, card party is Sunday YOUNGSTOWN Holy Apostles Parish, daughters of Sts. Peter
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
ODDLY ENOUGH Twin sisters in New Jersey give birth to girls minutes apart VOORHEES, N.J. Twin
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
YEARS AGO
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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
Trump spoofed in website’s film NEW YORK In one of the more elaborate and unexpected spoofs of
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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