Vindy.com for February 15, 2016

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Jump to: » Stories  » Photos 

« News / 2016 / February / 15


Stories published February 15, 2016

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Snow emergency declared in Youngstown

Snow emergency declared in Youngstown


PA Turnpike Extends Reduced Speed to Breezewood and on Entire Northeast Extension

PA Turnpike Extends Reduced Speed to Breezewood and on Entire Northeast Extension


Parking ban in Austintown

Parking ban in Austintown


Lincoln Knolls IGA to close in March

Lincoln Knolls IGA to close in March


PARKING BAN | New Middletown parking ban begins tonight

New Middletown parking ban begins tonight


READY FOR SNOW? Most will see 4-8 inches

READY FOR SNOW? Most will see 4-8 inches


Boardman parking ban begins today at 6 p.m.

Boardman parking ban begins today at 6 p.m.


In Ohio gas station glitch, fill-ups for pennies per gallon

In Ohio gas station glitch, fill-ups for pennies per gallon


Niles parking ban goes into effect at 11 tonight

Niles parking ban goes into effect at 11 tonight


US denies reports that 1 of its drones crashed in Somalia

US denies reports that 1 of its drones crashed in Somalia


Antique firearms stolen from Pa. Civil War museum

Antique firearms stolen from Civil War museum


Internal review clears Ohio officers in fatal shooting

Internal review clears Ohio officers in fatal shooting


World stocks rally after Japan's Nikkei jumps 7.2 percent

World stocks rally after Japan's Nikkei jumps 7.2 percent


Ohio’s EPA chief says new rules needed for lead in tap water

Ohio’s EPA chief says new rules needed for lead in tap water


Philanthropist gives $18M to refurbish Lincoln Memorial

Philanthropist gives $18M to refurbish Lincoln Memorial


Snow, sleet and rain to hit Mid-Atlantic, Northeast

Snow, sleet and rain to hit Mid-Atlantic, Northeast


Cleveland looking at ways to create ’new-look’ downtown

Cleveland looking at ways to create ’new-look’ downtown


Cirque D'Or coming to W.D. Packard Music Hall in Warren

Cirque D'Or coming to W.D. Packard Music Hall in Warren


YNDC seeks youth groups for vacant-lot greening project

YNDC seeks youth groups for vacant-lot greening project


Community political forum tonight at New Bethel Baptist Church

Community political forum tonight at New Bethel Baptist Church


State watchdog urges expanded work rules for EPA employees

State watchdog urges expanded work rules for EPA employees


Cincy pays former councilman $55,000 to end contract

Cincinnati pays former councilman $55,000 to end contract


What Ohioans need to about Zika virus

What Ohioans need to about Zika virus


Lee Brice coming to Covelli Centre

Lee Brice coming to Covelli Centre


Ashley Bishop, Eric Archer to wed Oct. 22

The engagement of Ashley Ciara Bishop and Eric Archer, both of Boardman, is being announced by their

» Attached: Photo

Miss Jankowski, Mr. Ramunno plan Aug. 6 rite

STRUTHERS Carmen and Angela Ramunno of Struthers are announcing the engagement and upcoming

» Attached: Photo

North Korea's Kim orders more rocket launches

Recent launches have struck a "telling blow" to enemies, he said Monday


Photo, design exhibit shows the potential of Valley brownfields

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN An artists reception for “Visions of Potential,” a photo and design


Chris Stapleton, Little Big Town vie for top Grammys Country COMEBACK

By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK Country music has not had an album or song nominated


MILL CREEK METROPARKS Hike with Your Loved Ones raises fans’ appreciation

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Darla Penza didn’t bring a loved one to a Valentine’s


Boards of elections will be open late Tuesday for voter registration

Early voting starts Wednesday with solid turnout expected


Two alternative school sites approved for Adult 22+ diploma program

Mahoning County High School and Unlimited Classroom approved for Adult 22+ diploma program


DeAngelo Young and Chad Vanhorn nabbed by Youngstown police

Young is charged in shooting last August that paralyzed the victim


Force shuts out Phantoms

Youngstown went 1-1 on long trip to North Dakota


Taylor surges from way behind to win at Pebble Beach

Mickelson falls to second place


Johnson, Paige help Tar Heels roll past Panthers, 85-64

UNC faces Duke on Wednesday


Community Health grant projects serve the health needs of Mahoning and Trumbull counties

New Issue-Specific grants come from restricted funds


YEARS AGO

YEARS AGO Today is Monday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2016. There are 320 days left in the year.


NOTICES

NOTICES BASEBALL 12U National Team trials — will take place on Saturday and Feb. 27 from 10


GROVE: Pros, cons of shot clock weighed

Some high school coaches would like to have them


The Revs. Jerry Krueger and Susan Brown, husband and wife, presided

Ceremonies were in the church’s Chapel of the Friendly Bells


The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average

The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average


Heroin plagues battlefront must include jails, prisons

Editorial: The TIGHT link between drug addiction and criminal activity long has been well documented. Today,


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corp. v. James


US should not mix strategies in dealing with N. Korea, Iran

Opinion: By Steve Andreasen Star Tribune North Korea’s latest underground nuclear test – punctuated by


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS ‘Deadpool’ annihilates records with $135 million in first 3 days LOS ANGELES The


2 down, many to follow

Opinion: By ANN McFEATTERS South Carolina, the nation turns its troubled heart to you. And we expect you


GRADS LIST

GRADS LIST These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: UNIVERSITY OF


Applications being accepted for YSU Summer Honors Institute

YSU hosts summer program for gifted high school students


BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Calendar of events

A list of area events to commemorate in February, Black History Month, as submitted to The


Physics professor recognized

Mount Union professor’s research earns national recognition


‘One Snowy Night’ – all about love

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In the early 1980s, popular singer George Benson


Attacker’s face was full of hate, machete-assault survivor says

Associated Press COLUMBUS A man who survived an assault by a machete-wielding attacker in an


PRESIDENTS DAY What’s open, closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today for


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday McDonald Community Chest, 7 p.m., Woodland Park United Methodist Church, 601 Ohio


worth a look

CASINO NIGHTS Blessed Sacrament Parish, 3020 Reeves Road NE, Warren, will host a casino night and


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Kristin and Dustin Barrett, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 12.


YSU slates Women in STEM Careers Workshop for March 5

The workshop exposed young women in sixth through 12th grades to science and engineering careers


PSU sponsors gardening workshops

The first workshop is Feb. 27


oddly enough

oddly enough Coffin found in wildlife refuge; returned to grave NATCHEZ, Miss. Hunters in


Nishikori captures fourth straight Memphis Open title

Japanese veteran defeated Fritz


Mahoning Valley Race Course: Today’s Entries

Post Time: 12:45PM RACE 1 $12,000, 3 yo’s & up, 6F, F & M, CLM $5,000 1 The Perfect Leader


Who’s likely to be nominated?

Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans are near-unanimous in demanding that President Barack


Schumer criticizes cuts in anti-terror funding

Associated Press NEW YORK Sen. Charles Schumer is slamming a White House proposal that would


Rookie move: Elliott wins Daytona pole

20-year-old is youngest driver to win top spot


Alston’s 26 leads No. 7 OSU over PSU

She made eight 3-pointers


Record cold grips much of Northeast

Associated Press NEW YORK For much of the northeastern United States, Valentine’s Day was the


Court vacancy reshapes race for president presidential race

Associated Press WASHINGTON The presidential election just got real. The unexpected death of


Listen up! Poland jazz band inspires hoops fans

Musicians enhance basketball experience


Workshop targets retirement planning

Workshop targets retirement planning YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown will have a retirement-


Boardman, Harding teams advance to district

Harding’s Tavish Burd won the boys tournament


Latest Line

Latest Line College Basketball FavoritePointsUnderdog VIRGINIA121/2NC State WRIGHT


MAHONING VALLEY Winter weather advisory for area: 3-6” ahead

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN A winter weather advisory has been issued for the Youngstown-


Pope condemns Mexico’s drug trade

Pope condemns Mexico’s drug trade ECATEPEC, Mexico Pope Francis condemned the drug trade’s


‘Memories of Lifetime’ event Saturday

Speaker will be the Rev. Joseph Rudjak for the event sponsored by William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society


Boardman pleased with swim rebuild

Spartans will be well-represented at district meet


HIGH ROLLERS

West sends Bryant off into sunset with record scoring


TV/RADIO

TV/RADIO TODAY 7 a.m. (TEN) Women’s tennis: Dubai Championships. Noon (NBCSN) College


Birdseed sale

Birdseed sale YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District, 850 Industrial Road, is


Scalia’s death may shift outcomes in key cases

Associated Press WASHINGTON Justice Antonin Scalia’s death deprives conservatives of a key vote


College

College Gabriel continues to shine for Volunteers TEMPE Poland High School graduate Erin


MOre Professional golf from SUNDAY

New Zealand Women’s Open CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND Unfazed by an earthquake just before she


Photos

By using this site, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of use.

» Accept
» Learn More