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Stories published February 13, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
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
YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, Feb. 13, the 44th day of 2016. There are 322 days left in the year.
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
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
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
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