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Lead level 4 times higher than benchmark in Warren
A lead-level reading about four times higher than the safe level set by the US Environmental Protection Agency — 64 ppb — was found in ...
Stories published January 31, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Kasich on hot seat over Planned Parenthood funding
Opinion: The New York Times, which endorsed the Ohioan, has urged him to veto a bill that would defund the family health organization
'Kung Fu Panda 3' kicks its way to No. 1 at movie theaters this weekend
Other new releases this weekend did not fare nearly as well
Virginia Tech student arrested in death of missing 13-year-old
The girl had been missing since last week
Hundreds expected at public meeting Thursday on massive Trumbull waterline project
The project could get much larger
Presidential candidates enter final frenzy before first votes Monday
Trump confidently predicts he will win Ohio, Pa., Mich., Fla.
Kasich in NH vows to freeze most federal regulations if elected president
The Ohio governor is the sole GOP candidate not in Iowa on the eve of that state's caucuses
CVS drugstores to begin selling heroin antidote
The drug was used at least 13,000 times in Ohio last year
Triple bombing kills dozens in Syria today; Islamic State group claims responsibility
The violence casts a pall over peace talks
Aut Mori Grotto installs officers for 2016
The installation took place during a Jan. 16 meeting
Miss Deeter to be bride of Mr. Endicott
Announcement is being made of the engagement of Aeren Michele Deeter of Youngstown, and Boe William
Fair-Maker engagement is announced
Candice Fair of Struthers and Nick Maker of Lowellville are announcing their engagement and plans
Miss Reuschling, Joshua Swipas to wed Sept. 17
The parents of Ashley R. Reuschling and Joshua J. Swipas, both of Warren, are announcing their
New library branch opens in Canfield
Perhaps you want your youngsters to be subjected to research-based learning centers that provide them with fun and educational ways to develop critical-thinking skills and stimulate their interest in reading.
Gajdos helps Poland clinch share of title
Bella Gajdos, a 5-3 sophomore, had a game-high 28 points for Poland (16-2, 11-1).
‘Cute, cuddly’ library mascot makes his debut
Booker Bear’s costume isn’t cheap, but library officials say his mission is important.
Balmy weather greets Scouts’ Freeze-Out
The “Star Wars” theme made the event even more fun for the boys in grades one to five.
Paczki fundraising race is Saturday
This 5K run winds through the woods and trails of Poland Forest.
Registration for Camp JCC underway
Campers participate in daily activities such as swimming, tennis, arts and crafts and archery.
SPORTS DIGEST || Phantoms fall in OT against RoughRiders
Phantoms fall in OT against RoughRiders CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA The Youngstown Phantoms rallied to
Morse scores 27, but Valpo tops YSU
Cameron Morse connected on eight of 15 shots from the floor and was nine of 10 at the foul line.
Backyard bird count event for home-schooling families
The event will be Feb. 13 at Jennings Environmental Education Center
Al Bright to lecture at Butler
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Al Bright, professor emeritus of art at Youngstown State University, and
Black History Month exhibit features art of YSU alums
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN An exhibition marking African American History Month, featuring the
METRO DIGEST || Hermitage wife, mom shot to death
Hermitage police are investigating an apparent murder/attempted suicide that occurred around 6 p.m. Friday on Sample Road where they found Cheryl Lynne Tremmel, 44, dead from a gunshot wound and her husband, Edward Tremmel, 51, with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his face.
METRO DIGEST || Rhodes scholar
Rhodes scholar YOUNGSTOWN Ashley Orr, the first Youngstown State University student to receive
Ohio EPA reports show Youngstown, Aqua Ohio water supplies are safe
Most recent reports show no dangerous levels of lead or copper
Lead level 4 times higher than benchmark in Warren
A lead-level reading about four times higher than the safe level set by the US Environmental Protection Agency — 64 ppb — was found in Warren last summer, but only the homeowner was notified. Federal and state regulations do not require neighbors to be informed when high readings are found in water near them.
Available for adoption
Go online to angelsforanimals.org or call 330-549-1111 for more information. Name: Charlie Info:
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Tim Dahlberg: Dream matchup makes an ugly year on field
The NFL couldn’t have scripted this Super Bowl much better.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Calendar of events
A list of area events to commemorate in February, Black History Month, as submitted to The
Prescott helps South top North in Senior Bowl
OSU’s Braxton Miller had two catches for 8 yards and a 5-yard run, along with a 31-yard kick return.
Last 4 occupiers of refuge hold position
Associated Press BURNS, ORE. Four people occupying an Oregon wildlife refuge held their position
Djokovic, Murray on different paths
Based on records alone, Novak Djokovic would appear to be the favorite in the Australian Open final against Andy Murray.
Kerber stuns Serena in Australian Open final
For the second time in as many majors, Serena Williams fell short of equaling Steffi Graf’s Open-era record of 22 Grand Slam singles titles.
DENVER Police: 1 dead, 7 hurt at expo
Associated Press DENVER One person was fatally shot and seven others were injured in a shooting
Tip leads to arrest of escapees
Associated Press SANTA ANA, CALIF. After a week with SWAT raids and a gang dragnet, it was an
Fast-paced Cavs take down Spurs
LeBron James scored 29 points and Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving added 21 apiece.
TRAVEL DIGEST || Dates to avoid
Dates to avoid By now, most savvy air travelers know that the best time to book a flight is about
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
courts TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket Talmer Bank and Trust v. Unknown Heirs or devisees of Lorenzo
Release of Amtrak evidence is near
Release of Amtrak evidence is near PHILADELPHIA Eight months after an Amtrak derailment that
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Julie Walton and Daniel Blankenship, Youngstown, girl,
Broncos’ Ward, Stewart vow to return from injuries
T.J. Ward’s Super Bowl guarantee doesn’t exactly possess the same sort of sizzle as Joe Namath once promising — and delivering — a win.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, 9:30 a.m., 82 Ohltown Road. Trumbull County Budget
Claiming airspace violation, Turkey warns Russia
Associated Press ANKARA, TURKEY Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Moscow on Saturday
area bowling scores
amron lanes Taylor Kia Double Duos — Carl Cramer Sr. 258-689, Dan Guerrieri 245-694, Chuck Dickey
SAN FRANCISCO Police recite pledge to root out intolerance
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco police officers are being asked to combat racism in
MILESTONES
MILESTONES SCOUTS Eagle Award Matthew J. Bodnark, son of John and Mary Ann Bodnark, has earned
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Jan. 31, the 31st day of 2016. There are 335 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Obama to meet with Muslims on 1st visit to US mosque
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a public show of support, President Barack Obama will meet with
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Texas police investigating Manziel after disturbance
Before Johnny Manziel was found “safe and in no danger,” police in Texas used a helicopter to locate the Browns quarterback.
Snapchat with Sanders, Twitter with Trump
Trying to avoid political rants on social media, or politics in general, is nearly impossible these
PENN STATE Project explores shrubs as renewable energy
By LORI FALCE Centre Daily Times STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Some people look at the scraggly kind of
Winter Wine Affair event will feature Ohio wineries
The event is set for Feb. 20 at Stambaugh Auditorium
Staying power
By James Figy Angie’s List (TNS) Jumping headfirst into the latest bathroom tile trend runs the
MASONIC GRoups
MONDAY Mau Mil/Clotilda Club, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n
Discussion groups will meet throughout Feb.
Discussion groups will meet throughout Feb. LEETONIA Leetonia Community Public Library, 181
Annual Vindicator Essay Contest and drawing You have two chances to win an American Girl Doll
The Vindicator is conducting both an essay contest and a drawing as two opportunities to win an
senior citizens
Canfield AARP 3104 will meet at 1 p.m. Feb. 8 at Canfield Presbyterian Church. Blood pressure
Join in National Salute to vets
Dear Annie: Thank you once again for providing me the opportunity to reach out and thank our
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
Child is acting like a typical toddler
Tribune News Service Q. Our 3-year-old son is very sweet, loving and generally well-behaved.
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown will meet at 7 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Bob
SAG AWARDS ‘Spotlight’ wins best ensemble
Associated Press The Screen Actors Guild Awards were not so white. While the Academy Awards
President Tressel or Gov. Tressel?
Opinion: Of the many things on the 2016 agenda in the Valley, the most interesting to watch could be
BUSINESS DIGEST || YWCA offers tax aid
YWCA offers tax aid YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown will offer free income-tax-filing services
Memo to Spike and Jada: Please get over yourselves
Opinion: Memo to Spike and Jada: Please get over yourselves I am very saddened that the black community in
LIST OF WINNERS
LIST OF WINNERS A complete list of winners at Saturday’s 22nd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards:
Week of January 31, 2016
David Colin Mabbs to Gloria J. Harris, Lansdowne Blvd., Youngstown, $200. Messiah Holiness Church
Super Bowl 50 Tailgate of 2 cities
By MICHELLE LOCKE Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Super Bowl 50 will be a tailgate of two
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Jan. 24 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Blue,” by
When Fox airs a live production of the musical “Grease” tonight at 7, it will give the
When Fox airs a live production of the musical “Grease” tonight at 7, it will give the Broadway show
Youngstown needs a credit union
Opinion: Editor’s Note: The names of the 13 other community leaders in the Mahoning Valley that were included
Is someone recording your face?
Facial recognition is a broad field in which researchers use 3-D modeling, analysis of patterns of
YSU’s enrollment spike reverses five-year trend
Editorial: A year ago, WE expressed our misgiving about the spin Youngstown State University put on the 4
Book details dying doctor’s quest to find meaning in life
By RASHA MADKOUR Associated Press “When Breath Becomes Air” (Random House), by Paul Kalanithi
SOCIETY DIGEST || Bake sale, benefit will support dog rescue
Bake sale, benefit will support rescue Austintown Legacy Dog Rescue will sponsor a Valentine
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
BANKING Home Savings and Loan Co. recently hired Timothy A. Beaumont as vice president, commercial