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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
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Friday, Feb. 12, the 43rd day of 2016. There are 323 days left in the year.
PRESIDENTS DAY
PRESIDENTS DAY What’s open, closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and
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
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