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UPDATE | Jeb Bush suspends campaign; Kasich carries on
Choking back tears tonight after a weak showing in South Carolina's primary election today, Jeb Bush is announcing he is suspending his campaign for president of the United States.
Lakewood junior furthers interest in aeronautics at PIA open house today
Seventeen-year-old Rob Eckenrode’s latest prized Christmas gift was something quite different from the typical high-tech iPhone, Xbox or T-shirt emblazoned with a favorite sports team.
Kasich wins 5 of South Carolina's delegates, taking 4th in today's primary
Donald Trump has won a majority of the delegates in the South Carolina primary — and has a chance to take them all.
Trump wins S.C. primary, Hillary takes Nevada in today's caucuses
Donald Trump claimed victory in South Carolina’s Republican primary TOday, deepening his hold on the GOP field as the contest moves into the South. Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio were in a race for second place.
Fitch stays hot to close with win over rival Boardman
Dom DiFrancesco led the Falcons with 18 points.
Burkert, Bulldogs shoot down Falcons
Poland said goodbye to a tough, six-game stretch by getting back to what it does best on Friday night.
Filing takes issue with inclusion of prosecutor addresses on Oakhill defense witness list
The addresses will be redacted.
Project exposes students to other states, countries, lifestyles
Students at Horizon Science Academy in Youngstown met Leetonia Middle School sixth-graders Friday
Kokrak leads PGA Tour event at 10-under par
Jason Kokrak, a Warren JFK graduate, made birdie on all the par 5s at Riviera on his way to a 7-under 64.
East High students target bullying
A group of East High School students wants to end bullying, and they need help from other students to do it.
Phantoms win with big third period
Taking five of six points against the USHL’s best team? The Youngstown Phantoms will take it.
Champion hits 12 3’s in regular-season finale against Mineral Ridge
Lucas Nasonti paced the Golden Flashes (16-6) with 30 points.
Warren teen accused of pointing b.b. gun at man, son in drive-thru
Bralin Wright, 17, of Douglas Street Northwest was charged with misdemeanor aggravated menacing and released to his father Thursday evening after police said he pointed a BB gun at a man and his son in the drive-thru lane at the McDonald’s on South Street.
remembering ‘mockingbird’ author harper lee A NOVEL LIFE
remembering ‘mockingbird’ author harper lee A NOVEL LIFE By KENDAL WEAVER Associated Press
‘Risen’ is told by a skeptic
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Modern faith-based films don’t have a stellar track record when
Bill would allow vets to carry guns without additional training
The legislation now heads to the Ohio Senate
Move over: Bill would require yielding to garbage trucks
HB 58 would required drivers move over to accommodate waste-collection vehicles
Ohio’s sales-tax holiday success, study shows
One senator has sponsored a bill to make the sales-tax holiday permanent
Youngstown man who was shot in the head says he needs gun for protection
Arrested on felonious assault warrant, gun charge Thursday
Mill Creek MetroParks implements new rental discount policy
Policy reduces discount for non-profits and removes frequent renter discount
Ex-Broadway star drums up inspiration at Williamson school
Percussionist and motivational speaker Elec Simon leads Williamson Elementary students as they drum on 5-gallon buckets. The musical exercise was part of Friday’s Black History Month program.
Man indicted on firearms charge
Man indicted on firearms charge CLEVELAND A federal grand jury has indicted Airiz A. Coleman,
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2016. There are 315 days left in the year.
Bird cage meets expectations
Back in December, I wrote about my new feeding station I call the “Bird Cage.” It is an enclosure
Scalia, Ginsburg a likely duo
Opinion: By Christian Schneider Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Following the death of conservative Supreme
As hunger and poverty rise, food bank is in need of help
Editorial: One accurate gauge of a community’s economic health and vitality can be measured in the scope of
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .127.87-0.25 Aqua America, .71
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v WWE Live, 7:30 p.m.: The wrestling show returns to Covelli Centre
Valley’s D-II bowlers competing today
The Division II district bowling tournaments are at Roseland Lanes in Oakwood Village.
Fire-rehire policy at IRS
Opinion: Orange County Register: According to a report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
US cracking down on hoverboards
Associated Press NEW YORK The government is cracking down on hoverboards. In a letter to
Bills in Ohio go fast, slow
Opinion: Lawmakers are, at times, inconsistent, and their actions are, at times, inexplicable. This is
Billionaire bankrolls TPP push
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords A New York Times article about Barack Obama’s Trans-Pacific
sunday news shows
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Republican National Committee
US consumer prices showed signs of acceleration in January
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. consumer prices were unchanged in January, as the rising costs
Voices of Faith q & a
Voices of Faith q & a The Kansas City Star (TNS) Q. How does your faith define ‘holiness’?
st. james episcopal
st. james episcopal During Lent Program: “Growing a Rule of Life” Lenten program is scheduled
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator will run a free listing of area services that are
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard and Girard: HUBBARD Feb. 11
Appeals court allows trial over police stun-gun death
Associated Press CLEVELAND The mother of a man who died after being hit with a stun by Cleveland
GOP candidates get emotional on eve of South Carolina primary
Associated Press MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. The Republican campaign for South Carolina turned deeply
Thousands pay respects to Scalia at high court
Associated Press WASHINGTON Bidding farewell to their longtime colleague, the eight remaining
Archbishop urges priests to cut ties with Girl Scouts
Archbishop urges priests to cut ties with Girl Scouts ST. LOUIS St. Louis Archbishop Robert
10th and most recent round included 28 water tests in Sebring
10th and most recent round included 28 water tests in Sebring
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS White House to honor the late Ray Charles WASHINGTON Usher, Demi Lovato, Yolanda
birthdays
birthdays Actor Sidney Poitier is 89. Actress Marj Dusay (“Guiding Light”) is 80. Jazz and soul
Fed drug indictment against 3 from Mahoning Valley
The indictment says an Alabama man supplied drugs to the Mahoning Valley people for distribution in the Youngstown area
US bombs IS training camp in Libya
Associated Press WASHINGTON American F-15E fighter-bombers struck an Islamic State training camp
Officials: N. Korea conducts drill at sea border
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea Sounds of explosions caused South Korean residents of a
Fire scorches Oklahoma grasslands
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY Firefighters across several southern Plains states battled grass
US says it would let Apple keep software to help FBI hack iPhone
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration told a U.S. magistrate judge Friday it
UN: Zika virus will be ‘way down’ before Rio hosts Olympics in Aug.
Associated Press GENEVA The head of the World Health Organization’s Zika response team is
Ribcage soreness has Cole behind schedule
Gerrit Cole was limited to flat-ground throwing on Friday when pitchers and catchers held their first mandatory workout at Pirate City.
Several state legislatures intensify efforts to curtail child marriages
Associated Press NEW YORK Child marriage wasn’t an issue of note for Virginia state Sen. Jill
Mahoning Valley Race Course
Post Time: 12:15 p.m. RACE 1 $17,000, 3 yo’s & up, 1M, F & M, MSW 1 Whiskeyinateacup
up for adoption
How to adopt: Call West Side Cats at 330-792-4228. Visit them at the shelter at 2217 Mahoning Ave.,
Virgin Galactic rolls out new space-tourism rocket
Associated Press MOJAVE, Calif. Virgin Galactic rolled out a new version of its SpaceShipTwo
Paradise can be just up the road
Spend a winter Saturday morning at my house and you’ll likely experience a little blue-collar bass
Safety advocate seeks reopening of Jeep probe
Associated Press DETROIT An auto-safety advocate is calling on the government to reopen an
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 7-under par 64 in
Training association offices to move
Training association offices to move YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning and Columbiana Training Association
Steelers TE Miller retiring after 11 seasons
The 33-year-old finishes with 592 career receptions, 6,569 yards receiving and 45 touchdowns, all franchise marks for a tight end.
Gun show
Gun show Washingtonville Beaver Creek Sportsman’s Club, 14480 Washingtonville Road, is having a
ON THE LINKS
ON THE LINKS Friday’s other pro golf results WOMEN’S AUSTRALIAN OPEN ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA
TV/RADIO
TV/RADIO SFlbTODAY 7:30 a.m. (FS1) Soccer: FA Cup — Arsenal vs. Hull City. 9 a.m. (MyYTV) High
SPORTS digest
Jacubec to be honored today for 1,000 points ALLIANCE Mount Union senior guard Jake Jacubec, a
Prep roundup More results from Friday
BOYS BASKETBALL Canfield 75, Lakeside 45 CANFIELD Mason Mangapora led the Cardinals with 19
Lowellville spoils Hubbard’s Senior Night
Tyler Barone had 12 points and 13 rebounds, Cole Beatty had 12 points and Vince Hensperger added 10.
YSU roundup
TRACK AND FIELD Freshman Chad Zallow among record setters AKRON Chad Zallow, Amber Eles,
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