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Wednesday, February 28 (112 stories)
Death on Boardman Street investigated; may have jumped from deck
Death on Boardman Street investigated; may have jumped from deck
UPDATE | Route 11 northbound open after crashes in Austintown
UPDATE | Route 11 northbound open after crashes in Austintown
Trumbull County governments form cooperative council
Trumbull County governments form cooperative council
Alleged predators attempted to solicit children
10 men face charges for attempting to solicit children aged 12 to 15
Canfield schools mark Right to Read Week
Canfield Hilltop Elementary celebrates Right to Read Week by dressing as a character from a favorite book
Stambaugh Auditorium presents Porgy and Bess on March 9
Stambaugh Auditorium presents classic American opera
Walmart sets age of 21 to buy firearms, ammunition
Walmart sets age of 21 to buy firearms, ammunition
Best Buy to close its small-format mobile phone stores
Best Buy to close its small-format mobile phone stores
Administration presents proposed general-fund budget without a deficit
Youngstown council members had issues with some of the cuts
Cleveland mayor’s grandson pleads guilty to weapons charges
Cleveland mayor’s grandson pleads guilty to weapons charges
UPDATE | Police: Ga. teacher fired a gun inside classroom
Police: Ga. teacher fired a gun inside classroom
Pizza Hut replaces Papa John's as NFL's pizza sponsor
Pizza Hut replaces Papa John's as NFL's pizza sponsor
Milkman accused of sneaking drugs, phones into Ohio prison
Milkman accused of sneaking drugs, phones into Ohio prison
Next phase opens in Ohio’s $8M opioid technology challenge
Next phase opens in Ohio’s $8M opioid technology challenge
Ohio girl dies, sister hospitalized from suspected overdose
Ohio girl dies, sister hospitalized from suspected overdose
Amazon explains why Cincinnati lost its headquarters bid
Amazon explains why Cincinnati lost its headquarters bid
Backers advance Ohio ballot measure capping payday interest rates
Backers advance Ohio ballot measure capping payday interest rates
Pa. man resentenced to life in 1983 murder of hitchhiker
Pa. man resentenced to life in 1983 murder of hitchhiker
Worshipers clutching AR-15 rifles hold commitment ceremony
Worshipers clutching AR-15 rifles hold commitment ceremony
Cleveland EMS dispatcher suspended for refusing to help gunshot victim
Cleveland EMS dispatcher suspended for refusing to help gunshot victim
Immigration chief: 800 avoid arrest due to mayor's warning
Immigration chief: 800 avoid arrest due to mayor's warning
UPDATE | Rev. Billy Graham praised by Trump, politicians as 'America's pastor'
Graham praised by Trump, politicians as 'America's pastor'
UPDATE | Ten jailed in pedophile sting operation
Mahoning County sheriff has news conference today on sexual predators
Hicks acknowledges 'white lies' for Trump, but not on Russia
Hicks acknowledges 'white lies' for Trump, but not on Russia
Manafort pleads not guilty, gets September trial date
Manafort pleads not guilty, gets September trial date
Valley Growth Ventures gets funding from venture capitalist
Valley Growth Ventures gets funding from venture capitalist
US stocks claw back some of their losses as yields dip
US stocks claw back some of their losses as yields dip
Tentative deal averts potential Pittsburgh teachers strike
Tentative deal averts potential Pittsburgh teachers strike
UK police investigating Weinstein allegations by 10 women
UK police investigating Weinstein allegations by 10 women
Youngstown police investigate social media posts at Chaney, Choffin
Youngstown police investigate social media posts at Chaney, Choffin
Ohio ends same-day driver's license issuing in favor of mail
Ohio ends same-day driver's license issuing in favor of mail
Youngstown police investigate drug activity at two homes
Youngstown police investigate drug activity at two homes
Florida students return to 'picture of education in fear'
Florida students return to 'picture of education in fear'
Dick's cuts off sales of assault-style rifles in stores
Dick's cuts off sales of assault-style rifles in stores
Republic Steel partnership to restart idled blast furnace
Republic Steel partnership to restart idled blast furnace
Protest speeches started with Brando and never stopped An Oscar for politics
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK Should any of this year’s Oscars winners use the
Move cooperative spirit of Olympics onto field of international diplomacy
Editorial: Just as we had predicted 19 days ago at the start of the 23rd Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South
Ohio General Assembly may award $4 million to YSU
State capital bill includes $4 million to Youngstown State University
1946 lynching: Investigations end, hope for answers linger
Associated Press ATLANTA It was the summer of 1946 when two young black couples riding along a
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Eastgate Regional Council of Governments Technical Advisory Committee, 10 a.m.,
Liberty School District began employing a security guard during school hours on Monday to increase safety
Liberty School District began employing a security guard during school hours on Monday to increase safety
Group: Retain festival
Group: Retain festival WARREN A group of supporters of the Warren Italian-American Heritage
Mahoning County Land Bank invests more than $1 million in Campbell blight reduction
Land bank, Campbell celebrate successful partnership
Recipes to shake up your dinner routine
Family Features If you find yourself stuck in a rut with the same recipes, remember a little
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman Malaya Calwise and Daryl Anderson Jr., Youngstown, girl, Feb. 26.
Brighten up your brunch menu
Family Features Waking up early is hardly anyone’s favorite thing to do, especially on the
YSU professor pleads to attempted assault
Novelist and YSU professor accused of punching his husband pleaded guilty Tuesday to a reduced charge.
The top five songs on the iTunes Store for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top five songs on the iTunes Store for the most recent one-week sales period: v “God’s Plan”:
Winter Olympics coverage dominates
Winter Olympics coverage dominates NEW YORK Here are prime-time viewership numbers compiled by
CAPITAL BILL PROJECTS For the Mahoning Valley
The following projects are also included in the state’s capital budget bill: MAHONING COUNTY
Heart-smart eating can be delicious and nutritious
Family Features Keeping your heart in good shape starts at mealtime. Fortunately, there’s no
nba roundup | Tuesday’s other games
Hornets 118, Bulls 103 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Kemba Walker scored 31 points and Dwight Howard added 24
Man gets almost five years in prison for one-day crime spree
Robert Mogg went on the crime spree in October
New platform Vero looks promising
As social media users, we’re a fickle bunch. We like what we like, and we don’t want what we like to
Presenters added to show
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Sandra Bullock, Dave Chappelle, Christopher Walken, Rita Moreno and
Trump couldn’t get cleared as a White House security guard
Opinion: By Gene Lyons Andrews McMeel Syndication Amid the shock and horror accompanying yet another mass
nhl roundup Tuesday’s games
Devils 3, Penguins 2 PITTSBURGH Taylor Hall equaled the Devils’ franchise record with points in
German court lets cities ban diesel cars
Associated Press BERLIN Handing environmentalists a landmark victory, a German court ruled
Manafort’s case saddled by side issues, disputes
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson was not amused. A lawyer
Companies explore shopping by voice
Associated Press NEW YORK When the world shifted from personal computers to smartphones,
Associated Press
Associated Press WASHINGTON The security clearance of White House senior adviser and
Companies face pressure to pick sides on gun debate
Associated Press NEW YORK As the gun debate heats up after the massacre at a Florida high
METRO DIGEST|| Falls woman charged with felonious assault
Falls woman charged with felonious assault NEWTON FALLS A village woman will be in n Newton
Schiavoni gets the Mahoning Democratic endorsement for governor
The party gave a dual endorsement in the Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judicial primary
LeBron says he’s flattered by Philly billboards
LeBron James has Philadelphia’s basketball pulse racing.
Indians, Napoli agree on minor-league contract
The Indians have invited Mike Napoli to another party.
James finishes February averaging a triple-double as Cleveland cuts down Nets
LeBron James had 12 rebounds and 11 assists for his 12th triple-double of the season and 67th of his career.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Donation to Habitat
Donation to Habitat YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Columbiana Association of Realtors gave Habitat
GOP leaders move slowly on tougher gun laws
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday showed little interest in
Movie causes billboard flurry
Opinion: By Peter Funt Cagle Cartoons CHICAGO Along Interstate 294 a billboard campaign was launched
In Florida, parents, teens, officials talk safety
Associated Press PARKLAND, FLA. Florida’s governor said Tuesday that he’s determined to make the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1246.31-0.37 Aqua America, .71
State auditor recommends Poland cut staff, close buildings to stave off deficit
Poland school board will consider auditor recommendations
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Tuesday, February 27 (113 stories)
Lordstown student in custody after troubling social media post
Lordstown student in custody after troubling social media post
Supporters of Italian festival want it to stay in Warren
Supporters of Italian festival want it to stay in Warren
Auditor’s Medicaid report cites local providers for noncompliance
Auditor: Angel Carriers received $458,000 in improper payments
The Flight Crew samples divine beers at Noble Creature
For many Mahoning Valley residents, their love of craft beer is sort of like a religion.
Land bank, Campbell celebrate successful partnership
Land bank, Campbell celebrate successful partnership
Kushner’s security clearance downgraded per Kelly policy
Kushner’s security clearance downgraded per Kelly policy
Poland students find common ground with kids in India
Poland students find common ground with kids in India
OSHP fires state trooper charged by feds with drug dealing
OSHP fires state trooper charged by feds with drug dealing
Vindy Poll Now | What's a suitable vehicle plan for a Youngstown mayor?
What's a suitable vehicle plan for a Youngstown mayor?
Prosecutor: Cellphone, speed led to fatal Tenn. school bus crash
Prosecutor: Cellphone, speed led to fatal Tenn. school bus crash
FLA. GUN BILL | UPDATE: Florida House committee approves new gun legislation
Florida House committee approves new gun legislation
Lewis Gilbert, director of 3 James Bond films, dies at 97
Lewis Gilbert, director of 3 James Bond films, dies at 97
Austintown schools schedule safety summit for March 12
Austintown schools schedule safety summit for March 12
Cavs ban fan who aimed racial taunts at Spurs' Mills
Cavs ban fan who aimed racial taunts at Spurs' Mills
Sex offender convicted of raping Ohio girl gets life in prison
Sex offender convicted of raping Ohio girl gets life in prison
Maple syrup production open house is Saturday in Salem
Maple syrup production open house is Saturday in Salem
Fox News wins appeals ruling over media monitoring company
Fox News wins appeals ruling over media monitoring company
Report: Anti-Semitic incidents soar by 57 percent in 2017
Report: Anti-Semitic incidents soar by 57 percent in 2017
Ford and Miami to form test bed for self-driving cars
Ford and Miami to form test bed for self-driving cars
Groups fear proposal may weaken Ohio River water protections
Groups fear proposal may weaken Ohio River water protections
Study: US inequality persists 50 years after landmark report
Study: US inequality persists 50 years after landmark report
Police search for escaped Pa. inmate suspected in armed robbery
Police search for escaped Pa. inmate suspected in armed robbery
Duke Energy, joint owners sell retired Ohio coal-fired plant
Duke Energy, joint owners sell retired Ohio coal-fired plant
Israel suspends plan to tax Jerusalem church properties
Israel suspends plan to tax Jerusalem church properties
Liberty school board hires township cop for school security
Liberty school board hires township cop for school security
Officers shoot, kill armed man who fired at Ohio trooper
Officers shoot, kill armed man who fired at Ohio trooper
Judge in opioid lawsuit talks wants DEA to share drug data
Judge in opioid lawsuit talks wants DEA to share drug data
Hope Hicks appears before House panel in Russia probe
Hope Hicks appears before House panel in Russia probe
Auditor documents Medicaid noncompliance, cites Youngstown company
Auditor documents Medicaid noncompliance, cites Youngstown company
No open house at Cardinal Mooney High School this week
No open house at Cardinal Mooney High School this week
Youngstown cops look for man who robbed North Side CVS
Youngstown cops look for man who robbed North Side CVS
State capital fund proposal contains $4M for YSU innovation center
State capital fund proposal contains $4M for YSU innovation center
Missouri House forms panel to investigate Gov. Greitens
Missouri House forms panel to investigate Gov. Greitens
Hillary Clinton to speak at Yale University’s Class Day
Hillary Clinton to speak at Yale University’s Class Day
Powell says outlook strong, signaling gradual rate hikes
Powell says outlook strong, signaling gradual rate hikes
US durable goods orders down 3.7 percent in January
US durable goods orders down 3.7 percent in January
Lordstown meeting addresses school safety in light of Florida shootings
Valley school districts are reacting to a flurry of threats with upped security measures, further investigation and safety training
High court declines to decide fate of ‘Dreamers’ just yet
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s
Ohio candidates loosely sling insult of ‘career politician’
Associated Press COLUMBUS Career politician. It is one of the campaign attacks most familiar to
METRO DIGEST|| Handcuffed man makes a lunge
Handcuffed man makes a lunge YOUNGSTOWN A handcuffed man tried to lunge with his mouth for a bag
Divided Supreme Court spars over union fees
Associated Press WASHINGTON With one justice holding the decisive vote silent, a divided Supreme
mahoning valley race course
mahoning valley race course TODAY’S ENTRIES Post Time: 12:45 P.M. RACE 1 $9,500, 3 yo’s & up,
Attorney: Deputy thought gunfire was from outside
Associated Press PARKLAND, FLA. The deputy sheriff assigned to guard the Florida high school
Thousands pay respects to Graham
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Thousands of people from all walks of life – including a former
Howland woman charged with making false school-threats allegations
Howland woman charged with making false school-threats allegations
Americans: Congress is listening to the wrong people
Associated Press WASHINGTON Looking for common ground with your neighbor these days? Try
Man shot to death early Sunday in Warren has a history with guns
Man shot to death early Sunday in Warren has a history with guns
Volleyball course begins March 6
Volleyball course begins March 6 CHAMPION The Trumbull Career and Technical Center will be the
Trump: I’ll fight NRA
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump declared Monday he’s willing to take on the
Two Democrats filed as write-in candidates for Mahoning County auditor
One was already disqualified as a candidate
METRO DIGEST | YSU sends alert after robbery at CVS drugstore on Park Ave.
YSU sends alert after robbery at CVS drugstore on Park Ave. YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman Cristel Yost and Christopher Thompson, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 25.
‘Red flag’ policy adopted in RI
Associated Press WARWICK, R.I. Rhode Island is the first state since a deadly school shooting
Back pain workshop
Back pain workshop CANFIELD The Center for Physical Health, 4137 Boardman Canfield Road, Suite
Trial underway in 2016 felonious-assault case
Man accused of beating a man in a Boardman store, leaving him in a coma
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GIRLS BASKETBALL MONDAY’S SUMMARIES TOURNAMENT DIVISION II HOWLAND 35, STRUTHERS 24
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Boardman school board, 6:30 p.m., special meeting, superintendent’s office,
Sensible gun laws won’t kill Second Amendment
Editorial: We fully support the Second Amendment but ... we also believe children have a right to go to
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 27
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 27, the 58th day of 2018. There are 307 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Ohio River flooding expected to persist through this week
By DAN SEWELL Associated Press CINCINNATI Forecasters expect flooding to persist through the
Don’t overdose on B-6
Q. I believe my friend has carpal tunnel syndrome from doing repetitive work at his job. Is there
A 76-bed behavioral health hospital will open in Liberty
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com LIBERTY Generations Behavioral Health-Youngstown, a new
REUNIONS & class notes
Editor’s note: In the interest of better serving our readers, the Reunions column has been renamed
Warren Junior Women’s League hosts morning at the movies
Warren Junior Women’s League hosts morning at the movies
Cosby’s daughter Ensa, 44, dies in Massachusetts
Cosby’s daughter Ensa, 44, dies in Massachusetts BOSTON Bill Cosby’s 44-year-old daughter Ensa
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Blake Shelton: Tonight on “Jimmy
Russian trolls knew targets well
Opinion: By Georgie Anne Geyer Andrews McMeel Syndication WASHINGTON How clever are these Russians! We
After Florida rampage, some owners destroy their guns
Associated Press ATLANTA One man in upstate New York sawed his AR-15 rifle into pieces and
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1246.67-0.03 Aqua America, .71
Iconic acts are winding down
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons I think I jinxed myself when I told my wife that Neil Diamond was
Monday, February 26 (129 stories)
2 lions from Mideast war zones reach South African refuge
Two lions rescued from neglected zoos in war zones in Iraq and Syria arrived in South Africa on Monday to live at a sanctuary with other animals that survived harsh conditions in captivity elsewhere in the world.
Early warning sign? More states consider animal abuser lists
Son of Sam, Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer and the Columbine High School shooters are among the infamous criminals who had a history of hurting animals before they went on to target humans, a tendency that’s part of what’s behind a movement to create public online registries of known animal abusers.
Provost says finances can’t be motivation for hiring more YSU faculty
What’s bad for students is good for YSU, provost says
Lordstown educators, police and parents look at security options
Lordstown educators, police and parents look at security options
Pa. sheriff accused of having officers work on re-election
Pa. sheriff accused of having officers work on re-election
Actress Stacey Dash files for California congressional race
Actress Stacey Dash files for California congressional race
Auto sales expected to drop in February
Auto analysts expect February sales to decline 4 percent year over year
Trump says he's willing to buck NRA; Congress not so sure
Trump says he's willing to buck NRA; Congress not so sure
Supreme Court declines to decide fate of ‘Dreamers’ just yet
Supreme Court declines to decide fate of ‘Dreamers’ just yet
Thousands pay their respects to the Rev. Billy Graham
Thousands pay their respects to the Rev. Billy Graham
West Side couple indicted in death of their child now in jail
West Side couple indicted in death of their child now in jail
Schiavoni bill allows guns to be removed from those at risk
Schiavoni bill allows guns to be removed from those at risk
Cell phones, other technologies make crime fighting easier, prosecutor says
Cell phones, other technologies make crime fighting easier, prosecutor says
Ohio authorities: Body of 6-year-old boy swept into creek found
Ohio authorities: Body of 6-year-old boy swept into creek found
School to close for church ceremony featuring AR-15 rifles
School to close for church ceremony featuring AR-15 rifles
Judge rules against ’Pharma Bro’ on investor losses
Judge rules against ’Pharma Bro’ on investor losses
Local chapter of Audubon Society meets Tuesday in Canfield library
Local chapter of Audubon Society meets Tuesday in Canfield library
Liberty seventh-grader investigated for posting gun picture
Liberty seventh-grader investigated for posting gun picture
Rich Center receives $500K grant from Youngstown Foundation
Rich Center for Autism receives $500,000 grant from Youngstown Foundation
Several officers, paramedics needed to restrain man
Several officers, paramedics needed to restrain man
Poland library closes on Feb. 27 for water repairs
The Poland library will be closed for the day on Feb. 27.
Police: Man wanted to have his coke and eat it, too
Police: Man wanted to have his coke and eat it, too
Man shot to death early Sunday in Warren has a history with guns
Man shot to death early Sunday in Warren has a history with guns
Woman faces charges after found passed out in vehicle
Woman faces charges after found passed out in vehicle
Man will be arraigned after chase that reached 90 mph
Man will be arraigned after chase that reached 90 mph
Grand jury declines to indict woman accused of rape
Grand jury declines to indict woman accused of rape
US new-home sales drop 7.8 percent in January to 593,000
US new-home sales drop 7.8 percent in January to 593,000
Some owners are destroying their guns after Florida shooting
Some owners are destroying their guns after Florida shooting
Coupons at counters help Second Harvest feed locals
Coupons at counters help Second Harvest feed locals
CBS launching a 24-hour streaming sports news network
CBS launching a 24-hour streaming sports news network
Supreme Court rejects administration appeal over immigration
Supreme Court rejects administration appeal over immigration
Pittsburgh teachers to strike this week if no deal reached
Pittsburgh teachers to strike this week if no deal reached
Plane passenger facing charges after he opens emergency exit
Plane passenger facing charges after he opens emergency exit
New York to remember 1993 World Trade Center bombing
New York to remember 1993 World Trade Center bombing
YSU sweeps Horizon League track tourney
The Penguins continued their tradition of elite performances
Black customers allege discrimination at Boardman restaurant
Boardman restaurant accused of discrimination
Residents are expressing concern over proposed injection wells
ODNR says it is still reviewing the three proposed injection wells in Brookfield
Black customers allege discrimination at Boardman restaurant
Boardman restaurant accused of discrimination
METRO DIGEST | Man wields knife inside Community Kitchen in Youngstown
Man wields knife at Youngstown’s Community Kitchen YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police charged a city
HEAP helps people keep the home fires burning
Editorial: In announcing his plan to eliminate funding for a federal program that helps people – especially
Flooding woes ebb in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS Preparations by local and state officials ahead of heavy rains and
The victim, Martell Williams, was shot multiple times in the chest and stomach
Staff report WARREN Warren police are investigating a possible homicide at the Stonegate
The Oscars are six days away. Here is a peek behind the curtain of Hollywood’s big night that
The Oscars are six days away. Here is a peek behind the curtain of Hollywood’s big night that
WORLD DIGEST|| Average price of US gas falls 6 cents, to $2.59 a gallon
Average price of US gas falls 6 cents, to $2.59 a gallon CAMARILLO, Calif. The average price
Youngstown pastor traces ongoing path of civil-rights movement in United States
Youngstown pastor traces ongoing path of civil-rights movement in United States
prep sports at a glance
SCHEDULE TODAY GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT DIVISION II At Austintown Fitch West Branch
LETTERS: Sen. Brown: Trump must act fast on steel dumping
Opinion: Sen Brown: Trump must act fast on steel dumping The Vindicator is exactly right – the Trump
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Lordstown Village Council, 5 p.m., streets sidewalks public parks buildings grounds
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 26
Today is Monday, Feb. 26, the 57th day of 2018. There are 308 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
What the battle of memos on FBI surveillance showed
Associated Press WASHINGTON In the battle of the classified memos in the House Intelligence
Political end to Olympics: N. Korea offers talks with US
Associated Press PYEONGCHANG, South Korea The overtly political 2018 Winter Olympics closed
Board approves calendar revisions
Board approves calendar revisions AUSTINTOWN During a recent special board meeting, the
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, lunch,
Students return to school in Fla.
Associated Press PARKLAND, Fla. Students at a Florida high school where 17 of their classmates
5 dead after tornado, flooding in US storms
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. The death toll rose to at least five Sunday after severe
YAPA celebrates anniversary
Staff report BOARDMAN The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association is celebrating its 92nd
US lawmakers lack consensus to act on guns
Associated Press WASHINGTON After a 10-day break, members of Congress are returning to work
All we need is love
Opinion: By Michael Reagan Cagle Cartoons We live in a country where liberals are constantly working to
Sunday, February 25 (84 stories)
Pastor traces path of ongoing civil-rights movement
He spoke at a Black History Month event in Youngstown on Sunday night.
Technology rises as major crime-fighting tool in Valley
Technology rises as major crime-fighting tool in Valley
Congress reconvenes with guns at top of agenda
GOP opposition to proposals, including some from the president, may block any real action
Pyeongchang Olympics end as they started – mired in politics
Pyeongchang Olympics end as they started – mired in politics
Warren police investigating homicide at Stonegate Apartments
Warren police investigating homicide at Stonegate Apartments
SCHOOL THREATS | Crazy week of threats, arrests around Valley, Ohio
Here's an updated look at school threats in the Valley and state
The great and the puzzling of Academy Awards fashion
By LEANNE ITALIE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK A radiant Grace Kelly glided from her seat,
Lease-To-Own Contracts Land Many in Anguish
When an East Side woman learned she could enter into a land contract – or a lease-to-own agreement – instead of renting, she thought it would leave more money in her pocket.
YSU out-jumps expectations on first day of HL championships
With a few timely leaps, Youngstown State’s track team earned some unexpected points
Valley comedian brings smiles across the globe
Much like his magic tricks, there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to Eric Thompson.
BUSINESS DIGEST || America Makes
America Makes YOUNGSTOWN America Makes is collaborating with the Robert C. Byrd Institute to
NASCAR drivers slipping, sliding at Atlanta
Forecast prompts officials to start race an hour earlier
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown school board, 8 a.m., special meeting, board office, Dr. David Ritchie
Eating Tide Pods is a silly and dangerous internet challenge
YSU professor talks about a dangerous internet challenge
Friday threat says Mooney will be “shot up”
Police investigating social media threat against Mooney High School on Monday
Host family opportunities available through 4-H
Staff report Short-term host family opportunities are now available through 4-H. Families in
Admirers line streets to see Graham’s motorcade
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Admirers took photos on their phones, firetrucks parked on
mahoning valley race course
mahoning valley race course SATURDAY”S RESULTS RACE 1 $10,300 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M 70Y, CLM $4,000
METRO DIGEST|| Sparkle customers can help feed hungry
Sparkle customers can help feed hungry YOUNGSTOWN Through March 31, customers of Sparkle Markets
With the Academy Awards just one week away, WalletHub.com has compiled some fun facts about the
With the Academy Awards just one week away, WalletHub.com has compiled some fun facts about the
BOOKS DIGEST|| Finalists announced for Lukas Book Prize
Finalists announced for Lukas Book Prize NEW YORK Stories of immigrants, transient workers and
American Cancer Society to host Cattle Baron’s Ball
Staff report POLAND The Lake Club, 1140 Paulin Road, will host the annual American Cancer
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin’s Press) 2. “The Woman in
Four robots that aim to teach your kids to code
By RYAN NAKASHIMA AP Technology Writer LAS VEGAS You’ve seen apps and toys that promise to
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY Sweetbriar Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. The program will be about Monarch butterflies.
TRAVEL DIGEST|| Funk music museum celebrates grand opening
Funk music museum celebrates grand opening DAYTON A museum in Ohio dedicated to the funk music
From Dunkirk to Toronto
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW YORK From the beaches of France where “Dunkirk” took
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman Nicole and Seth Steiner, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 23. Jennifer and
WORLD DIGEST|| Governors skeptical of Congress, but welcome new gun debate
Governors skeptical of Congress, but welcome new gun debate WASHINGTON Governors assessing the
Billy Graham was neither a prophet nor a theologian
Opinion: WASHINGTON Asked in 1972 if he believed in miracles, Billy Graham answered: Yes, Jesus performed
American Cancer Society to host Cattle Baron’s Ball
American Cancer Society to host Cattle Baron’s Ball
Gun advocates feel betrayed by Trump’s talk of controls
Associated Press DENVER When President Donald Trump raised the idea of banning “bump stocks”
Will Parkland shootings bring tangible reforms?
Associated Press PARKLAND, Fla. The progression has become numbingly repetitive – mass
prep sports at a glance
GIRLS BASKETBALL DIVISION III South Range 48, Canton Central Catholic 44 BEAVER TOWNSHIP
LETTERS: Restrict assault weapons for use only by military
Opinion: Restrict assault weapons for use only by military Per our president, Donald J. Trump, the
Boardman swimmers place in Canton
Callen Aulizia understands the concept of setting the bar of expectations high in order to reach a goal
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Feb.
Penguins concede six goals vs. Panthers
Pittsburgh, playing on the second night of back-to-back contests, rallied to erase a 5-3 deficit and still lost
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Corruption probe clouds college basketball
There was little visible hangover from the latest developments in the federal investigation of corruption in college basketball
Obesity is a precursor to illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes
Delta Sigma Theta Youngstown Chapter symposium speaker gives advice on healthy living
You’re married, but your assets don’t have to be
By LIZ WESTON NerdWallet People who aren’t rich or famous typically don’t have prenuptial
Is this the time for gun change?
Opinion: America – from lawmakers to police to citizens – had a cavalier attitude toward drunken driving.
Latest Mueller indictment spells trouble for bankers
Associated Press NEW YORK Recently filed federal charges against President Donald Trump’s ex-
Emergency declaration over flooding
Associated Press COLUMBUS Concerns about continued flooding and forecasts of more rain have
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 25
Today is Sunday, Feb. 25, the 56th day of 2018. There are 309 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
REALTY Patrick Burgan and Sue Filipovich, co-owners and brokers of Burgan Real Estate, attended
For the Week of Sunday, February 25, 2018
US Bank National Association to 760 Mahoning LLC, N. Maryland, Youngstown, $6,000. RV Holdings
Y’town mayor should nix purchase of a new vehicle
Editorial: At first glance, we were willing to support Youngstown Mayor Jamael Tito Brown’s decision to drive
A’town racino should beware
Opinion: Sandwiched between the headline-grabbing massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida
Saturday, February 24 (95 stories)
Toyota, Hyundai recall roughly 110,000 vehicles
Toyota and Hyundai have recalled roughly a combined 110,000 trucks and sport utility vehicles, including the 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, and the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport.
Eating Tide Pods is a silly and dangerous internet challenge
Eating Tide Pods is a silly and dangerous internet challenge
Starting Lineup Barber & Beauty plans expansion
Shop is inside Realty Tower, 47 Federal Plaza Central
Police investigating social media threat against Mooney
Police investigating social media threat against Mooney
Kasich issues emergency declaration over Ohio flooding
Kasich issues emergency declaration over Ohio flooding
Scouts meet for for annual Whispering Pines Klondike Derby
Outdoor activities and scouting skills serve the boys for life
Congress releases redacted, declassified Democratic memo
Congress releases redacted, declassified Democratic memo
Pancakes at IHOP on Tuesday can help Akron Children's
Pancakes at IHOP on Tuesday can help Akron Children's
SCHOOL SHOOTING | NRA, Florida face backlash
NRA, Florida face backlash after latest school shooting
Warnings mark lead hazards in Warren, Youngstown homes
Warnings mark lead hazards in Warren, Youngstown homes
Protest planned next weekend over land contract costs
Protest planned next weekend over land contract costs
Scouts gather for annual Whispering Pines Klondike Derby
Scouts gather for annual Whispering Pines Klondike Derby
Casting for humorous series to shoot at Rogers flea market
Staff report ROGERS Shooting for a new reality show titled “Flea Market Fanatics” will begin
Documentary uses rare footage to illuminate civil-rights leader The Malcolm X tapes
if you watch What: “The Lost Tapes: Malcolm X” When: 8 p.m. Monday Where: Smithsonian Channel
The language of ‘Black Panther’? It’s real
By CARA ANNA Associated Press JOHANNESBURG Much of what is seen in “Black Panther” is
US tightens sanctions on N. Korean shipping
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration escalated pressure on North Korea on Friday
mahoning valley race course
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Age of Trump induces Reagan nostalgia for veteran journalist
Opinion: SIMI VALLEY, Calif. A Presidents Day weekend visit to the Ronald Reagan presidential library here
Ex-Trump aide pleads guilty, will cooperate in Russia probe
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Record Reviews
Vance Joy Album: “Nation of Two” Grade: A- If ukuleles make their way back onto the pop
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Fed expects economic gains to prompt rate hikes
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The legacy of nature lover Rita Poe
I did not know Rita Poe, but after reading a June 2017 press release from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife
METRO DIGEST|| Felony drug charge
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Airstrikes leave 32 dead in Syria
Associated Press BEIRUT Syrian government warplanes carried out a sixth day of airstrikes Friday
YSU basketball | Today’s games
WOMEN YSU (14-14, 10-7) vs. Cleveland State (19-9, 11-6) Where: Beeghly Center When: 4:15 p.m.
Cadle-Kakavros wedding planned for mid-July
austintown Lynette Cadle of Austintown is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Anne Marie
RELIGION DIGEST|| Accompanist needed
Accompanist needed HUBBARD Hubbard First Presbyterian Church, 22 Westview Ave., is in need of a
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 24
Today is Saturday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2018. There are 310 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Voices of sorrow, of hope
Opinion: By Blair Bess Cagle Cartoons In the wake of last week’s mass shooting in Parkland, Fla., new
HORIZON LEAGUE INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS Schedule at WATTS, Youngstown State
TODAY 9 a.m. — Heptathlon (60-meter dash, long jump, shot put, high jump) 9:15 a.m. — Pentathlon
Rev. Billy Graham earned title of ‘America’s pastor’SFlb
Editorial: From paupers to presidents, those inspired, enriched and transformed by the preachings of the Rev.
Fishing license is a good investment
One of the best $20 investments I made in 2017 expires next week, and I’ll gladly renew for another
As pressure mounts, more companies end ties with NRA
Associated Press NEW YORK Three more companies said Friday they had ended discount programs with
Canfield attorney accused of OVI, hit and run
Report: Atty. Damian Billak hit a car while intoxicated
Experts urge intensive training for educators
Associated Press The idea of arming teachers to take out a shooter is alarming some law-
After school shooting, Florida leaders propose new gun laws
Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida’s governor announced plans Friday to put more armed
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Govs. John Kasich, R-Ohio, and John
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
OUTDORORS DIGEST|| Wild-game dinner
Wild-game dinner Ellsworth The Mahoning County Coon Hunters, 9680 Akron-Canfield Road, is having
Today’s entertainment picks:
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Michael C. Clemente, former Struthers school board member, dies
Clemente also helped established the Struthers Rotary Club and was a founding member of the St. Nicholas chapter of the St. Vincent DePaul Society
TIES CUT
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prep sports at a glance
BOYS BASKETBALL Canton GlenOak 53, Cardinal Mooney 36 YOUNGSTOWN Cardinal Mooney trailed 15-10
Friday, February 23 (140 stories)
Corey Linsley watches Spartans win
BOARDMAN Boardman was Little Wisconsin on Friday night. There was more yellow and green – the colors of the Green Bay Packers – in the stands than the traditional maroon and white. That’s because the Spartans were welcoming home Corey Linsley, a Boardman graduate and the starting center with the Packers.
Struthers students compete in flipping-bottle contest
STRUTHERS The Fellowship of Christian Athletes students at Struthers Middle School spent some time flipping bottles for sport. More than 100 students in fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade competed in a water bottle-flipping competition Friday.
Driver may face charges in deadly head-on accident
YOUNGSTOWN A 25-year-old Warren woman driving the wrong way on the state Route 711 connector northbound causing a head-on accident with a tractor-trailer leading to the death of her two young children and her brother, police said.
US deportations targeting more people with no crime records
US deportations targeting more people with no crime records
Caller told FBI Florida shooting suspect 'going to explode'
Caller told FBI Florida shooting suspect 'going to explode'
UPDATE | Ex-Trump aide pleads guilty, will cooperate in Russia probe
Ex-Trump aide pleads guilty, will cooperate in Russia probe
SCHOOL THREAT | McDonald schools report threat made by student
SCHOOL THREAT | McDonald schools report threat made by student
SCHOOL THREAT | Sebring student faces charges after threat
SCHOOL THREAT | Sebring student faces charges after threat
Summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown
Police say man, 20, threatened shooting at Ohio high school
A 20-year-old man accused of threatening a shooting at an Ohio high school has been charged with inducing panic and held on $50,000 bond.
Ohio high school, district close because of threats
An entire school district and a high school in central Ohio along with three Toledo schools are closed because of threats.
Fire officials will be recognized for swift response
Fire officials will be recognized for swift response
UPDATE | Police ID driver, victims of morning crash
One adult and two children were killed in the crash on 711 northbound near state Route 422
SCHOOL THREAT | Liberty student may face inducing panic charge
SCHOOL THREAT | Liberty student charged with inducing panic
SCHOOL THREAT | Austintown school placed on 'soft lockdown'
SCHOOL THREAT | Austintown school under 'soft lockdown'
SCHOOL THREAT | Boardman student faces inducing panic charges
SCHOOL THREAT | Boardman student faces inducing panic charges
Alabama court document: Online exhibitionist killed with bottle
Court document: Online exhibitionist killed with bottle
Calipari: Kentucky not tied with agent in college hoops corruption case
The Latest: Calipari says Kentucky not associated with agent
SCHOOL SHOOTING | Florida teachers return to their classrooms
After horrific shooting, teachers return to their classrooms
Ex-Trump campaign aide agrees to guilty plea in Russia probe
Ex-Trump campaign aide agrees to guilty plea in Russia probe
SCHOOL THREAT | Niles student charged in school threat
Niles student charged with inducing panic in school threat
Pa. man faces drug charges after city traffic stop
Pa. man faces drug charges after city traffic stop
Lordstown-built Cruze on display at Cleveland Auto Show
Lordstown-built Cruze on display at Cleveland Auto Show
Louisiana campus shooting invvolved non-students in fight
Shooting reported on Louisiana college campus; 2 injured
Hernandez’s fiancee sues to protect assets of home sale
Hernandez’s fiancee sues to protect assets of home sale
NBA sets up hotline to report misconduct, work concerns
NBA setting up hotline to report misconduct, work concerns
Missouri governor defiant after indictment linked to affair
Missouri governor defiant after indictment linked to affair
URGENT Shooting reported on Louisiana college campus; 2 injured
URGENT Shooting reported on Louisiana college campus; 2 injured
Carver American Legion post hosts Saturday flea market
Carver American Legion post hosts Saturday flea market
Superagers’ youthful brains offer clues to keeping sharp
It’s pretty extraordinary for people in their 80s and 90s to keep the same sharp memory as someone several decades younger, and now scientists are peeking into the brains of these “superagers” to uncover their secret.
Lady bulldogs edge Irish in OT
For both teams, it was four quarters of close, followed by four minutes of almost for Ursuline. That’s the summation of Thursday’s Division II sectional final as fourth-seeded Poland edged No. 5 Ursuline in overtime, 50-49, to advance to the Austintown Fitch district semifinals against top-seeded West Branch.
Hubbard students write letters supporting survivors in Fla.
“You stared fear right in the eye but continue to move forward,” reads a letter from a Hubbard student to a survivor of the school shooting in Fla.
‘Annihilation’ is a trippy and frightful fantasia
‘Annihilation’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Credits: Directed by Alex Garland; cast includes
County looks for tax bills with two weeks left to pay
State law requires counties to mail tax bills no fewer than 20 days before the deadline for payment
Dana concert band to premiere ‘Renaissance’
The Dana School of Music Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble will in concert.
Film made in Valley to premiere at Encore
Staff report NILES “3, the Movie,” a feature-length film by Mahoning Valley filmmaker David
Continued metal detector use in Youngstown City Schools
The sporadic use of metal detectors in Youngstown City Schools will continue as is, said CEO Krish Mohip
Couple indicted in drug death of daughter
Coroner’s report said 1-year-old died of “carfentanil toxicity”
Movie review: Bateman anchors lively ‘Game Night’
‘Game Night’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Credits: Directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan
Quiz kids at Boardman High go for 57th win
BOARDMAN At a recent Boardman High School Quiz Bowl practice, team members buzzed in to answer questions of a dizzying variety. They answered questions about Martinique’s flag and June 2017 events in Venezuela.
Children hop into the world of Peter Rabbit at the library
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com An event based on Beatrix Potter’s “The Tale of Peter Rabbit“
Wrestling team honored with traditional walk-through
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com In keeping with the Canfield High School tradition to
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boardman Community Baseball registration announced Registration for Boardman Community Baseball
Advances in Austintown Food Service benefit students and cafeteria staff
Halfway through her first year as food service director, Alexis Weber already has much to celebrate.
Austintown Sports Briefs
Boys varsity basketball loses to Ursuline High School On Feb. 13, the Falcons lost to Ursuline
Poland Community Briefs
Donna’s Kitchen to be open on Fridays during Lent Donna’s Kitchen at the Fraternal Order of
Children work on art skills at library
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Poland library invited an artist to their meeting room
Canfield bands to host annual pasta dinner
The Canfield Band Parents, Inc. will be hosting their annual Pasta Dinner and Chinese Auction on
Robotics teams get ready for competition
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Austintown and Canfield High School robotics teams met
Canfield Presbyterian to host silent auction
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Presbyterian Church is hosting Celebration
Rivals come together to help St. Christine School
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com St. Christine School reopened on Jan. 25 with the help of
stadium drive elementary school Honor Roll - Second Grading Period
Grade 2 high honor roll Kiley Anderson Jillian Bennett Jacey Bogerd Kaylee Bushling
Hilltop Elementary celebrates Valentine’s Day
Hilltop Elementary School students celebrated Valentine’s Day by passing out valentines to their classmates and playing games and making crafts during their annual classroom parties on Feb. 14.
Top Flite gives away coats
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Top Flite Financial donated coats to Boardman elementary
Boardman Center Intermediate School Honor Roll - Second Grading Period
Grade 5 high honor roll Lillian Andrews Cassandra Austin Lainey Beadle Matthew Beichner
POLICE BLOTTER
Feb. 7 Arrest: A traffic stop in the 200 block of Boardman-Canfield Road resulted in the arrest of
Suzie’s Dogs and Drafts kicks off a Pay-it-Forward
Inspired by the life lived by a former colleague; Suzie’s Dogs & Drafts is hoping to pay tribute by
CHC kindergarten project aims to further student reading
The C.H. Campbell kindergarten team is seeking to purchase books for use in guided reading. Funding
Austintown Community Briefs
Austintown Schools announce calendar revisions During a special board meeting on Feb. 15, the
Holy Family School has fun while helping
Holy Family School celebrated Catholic Schools Week on the week of Jan. 29 until Feb. 2 and Students Appreciation Day on Feb. 2.
Short-term host family opportunities available
Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull County families will have the opportunity to welcome a young
west blvd. honor roll-second grading period
GRADE 2 BUG CLUB Connor Buzzacco Joey Geras Tyler Humphrey Dominic Krut Collin Mertz
Market Street hosts night of literacy
Market Street Elementary School invited parents and students to the school on the night of Feb. 8 to show the parents what their children learn in their language arts classes.
Children show love for STEAM at library event
The Austintown library gave children a chance to use their knowledge for some creative activities at the library’s “I Love to STEAM“ program on Feb. 12.
Canfield Community Briefs
Donna’s Kitchen to be open on Fridays during Lent Donna’s Kitchen at the Fraternal Order of
Boardman Community Briefs
Lenten services for Lutheran Church There will be mid-week Lenten services offered a Bethel
Mooney gets new scoreboard technology
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Cardinal Mooney High School debuted the new Reese Family
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news The snowy season is here, winter athletics have arrived and
Jenna Buffa, Kevin Day plan fall wedding
Boardman Kevin and Joann Buffa of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Jenna
Mary Jo Lukach | Kyle Rowan
BOARDMAN Mary Jo Lukach and Kyle Rowan of Howland exchanged vows July 22, 2017, at St. James
Marissa Carbon, Jonathan Pugh are engaged
CANFIELD Bob and Diane Carbon of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Marissa
Boardman schools invest in new projects
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Boardman Schools Fund for Educational Excellence provided
Boardman police find fake crack in Market Street motel room
Woman found hiding between mattress and bed frame
Jennifer Backes, Daniel Pirigyi are engaged
Michael and Judith Backes of Hubbard and Victoria Pirigyi of Mineral Ridge are announcing the
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Three inducted into Austintown Hall of Fame
To join the many faces hanging in the hall of fame at the Austintown Township Building, a person must demonstrate dedication to the community.
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 23
Today is Friday, Feb. 23, the 54th day of 2018. There are 311 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
County enters contract to preserve court records
Nearly $440,900 contract will convert about 15 years of area court records to microfilm
Teams compete in Jam Tournament at UPMC
The Jam Tournament at UPMC Lemeiux Center in Cranberry took place on Jan. 27 and 28 and two ADM blue
Surplus food/clothing
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METRO Digest|| Threat at Struthers school investigated
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Long live the tomato from Jersey
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Food corporations and their academic cohorts keep trying to “make”
Trumbull board warns of deadly mixture of fentanyl and cocaine or methamphetamine
Trumbull board warns of deadly mixture of fentanyl and cocaine or methamphetamine
mahoning county | Indictments
A county grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday: Melvin Johnson III, Palmer
Haddish to host MTV Movie & TV Awards
Haddish to host MTV Movie & TV Awards LOS ANGELES Tiffany Haddish is set to host the 2018 MTV
high schools
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Ohio senator: Review medical-pot program
Associated Press COLUMBUS A state lawmaker moved Thursday to force a thorough review of Ohio’s
Texas governor accepts board’s recommendation, spares inmate
Florida executes inmate; US Supreme Court denies late request in Alabama Associated Press
Ford: Lincoln chief will head operations in US
Associated Press DETROIT A veteran executive who has led Ford’s Lincoln luxury brand will now
Spokesman: Graham planned own funeral
Associated Press MONTREAT, N.C. A family spokesman says the Rev. Billy Graham carefully planned
Texas’ vow to streamline aid, Harvey recovery backfires
Associated Press BEAUMONT, TEXAS After Hurricane Harvey hammered Texas, Republican Gov. Greg
Mercy, Bon Secours intend to merge
The operator of three local hospitals intends to merge with another health system to create one of the largest health systems in the country.
nhl roundup
nhl roundup Thursday’s games Flyers 2, Blue Jackets 1 PHILADELPHIA Nolan Patrick scored the
BUSINESS DIGEST || FirstEnergy losses
FirstEnergy losses AKRON FirstEnergy Corp. reported full-year 2017 GAAP losses of $1.7 billion
Racism creates chronic stress
Opinion: By Jessicah Pierre OtherWords At first glance, tennis star Serena Williams and the late activist
Trump endorses tighter controls, armed teachers
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed a higher minimum age
Survivors of shooting endure new assault – from online trolls
Associated Press One student was teased about being a “brown, bald lesbian.” Another was the
Covelli decries another lawsuit
A Virginia woman has filed a lawsuit against Covelli Enterprises Inc. of Warren saying the company violated the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Selected local stocks
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Several arrests made and illegal drugs confiscated
Staff report NEWTON FALLS Newton Falls police arrested several people on drug-related charges
Russia wasn’t the only bad actor in the 2016 presidential election
Opinion: The indictment of 13 Russians and three companies for allegedly creating a “sophisticated network
Compassion of the Valley shines in success of UW
Editorial: Three cheers are in order FOR the slew of individuals, companies, foundations, unions and other
ALLIANCE Students tell police school shooting plot was a joke
Associated Press ALLIANCE Police have arrested five Ohio high-school students in a school
Today’s entertainment picks include:
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SPORTS Digest|| Ursuline cancels tonight's game
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Thursday, February 22 (121 stories)
Trumbull African American Achievers ceremony is Saturday
WARREN This 33rd Trumbull County African American Achievers Association Hall of Fame induction ceremony is 6 p.m. Saturday at DiVieste’s Banqet Hall, 754 North River Road.
Boardman High Quiz Bowl team seeks 57th win Saturday
Boardman High Quiz Bowl team seeks 57th win Saturday
Grand jury indicts Missouri governor who admitted affair
Grand jury indicts Missouri governor who admitted affair
Covelli Enterprises sued; company calls suit 'frivolous'
Covelli Enterprises sued; company calls suit 'frivolous'
Hubbard students write letters to Fla. shooting survivors
Hubbard students write letters to Fla. shooting survivors
Vindy Poll Now | A week after Florida school shooting, what is most true to you?
One week after the Florida school shooting, what is most true to you?
Gun control bill OK'd by Oregon; 1st since Florida shooting
Gun control bill OK'd by Oregon; 1st since Florida shooting
Ohio school removes sports posters depicting body silhouettes
Ohio school removes sports posters depicting body silhouettes
Trump says raise age for buying assault rifles, defying NRA
Trump says raise age for buying assault rifles, defying NRA
New charges brought against ex-Trump campaign associates
New charges brought against ex-Trump campaign associates
GOP congressmen challenge new Pennsylvania district map
GOP congressmen challenge new Pennsylvania district map
FLORIDA | Officer never went in to confront gunman
Sheriff: School officer never went inside to confront gunman
NEO hip-hop concert at Powers on Saturday is canceled
NEO hip-hop concert at Powers on Saturday is canceled
Trumbull board warns of deadly mixture of fentanyl and cocaine or methamphetamine
Trumbull board warns of deadly mixture of fentanyl and cocaine or methamphetamine
Struthers Middle School, police investigate threat found in boys’ bathroom
Struthers Middle School, police investigate threat found in boys’ bathroom
Couple indicted in the July 24 death of a 1-year-old girl
Couple indicted in the July 24 death of a 1-year-old girl
Boardman police find “fake crack” in Market Street motel
Boardman police find “fake crack” in Market Street motel
Liberty Township Trustee Stoyak resigns as board chairwoman
Liberty Township Trustee Stoyak resigns as board chairwoman
State troopers respond to Beaver Township accident
State troopers respond to Beaver Township accident
SCHOOL SHOOTING | NRA-backed Rubio would support raising the age to buy rifles
NRA-backed Rubio would support raising the age to buy rifles
SCHOOL SHOOTING | Rubio on the defensive on gun control in town hall
Shooting town hall: Rubio on the defensive on gun control
Worries about US rate hikes return to stalk markets
Worries about US rate hikes return to stalk markets
Shelters open amid Midwest flooding as rivers keep rising
Shelters open amid Midwest flooding as rivers keep rising
Hubbard family starts down long road to rebuilding
Two fires last year left Angie Vint without her husband, home
Second Mahoning County opioid summit draws large crowd
Community members come together to tackle opioid crisis
Eighth-grade orientation was Wednesday in Boardman
The students were urged to get involved in school activities when they get to high school
Non-renewing a school for non-traditional students
A school for non-traditional students has been non-renewed by its sponsor organization
Mayor’s incoming city vehicle will be paid in part by the general fund
The SUV ordered for the mayor was paid completely from water fund
Award-winning organist at Stambaugh
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Acclaimed organist Daryl Robinson will give a concert on April 8 at 4
Accolades pour in for Luke Combs
If You Go Who: Luke Combs, with Ashley McBryde When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Covelli Centre
Powerful voices, strong performances in ‘Caroline’
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In honor of Black History Month, The
Congressman Ryan leads venture capitalists on Rust Belt tour
Local businessmen hope to cultivate partnerships and spur investment in the area’s tech sector
Kimerer, Boardman teammates hope to make splash at state
BOARDMAN — Boardman swimmer Kyle Kimerer is a little more relaxed heading into the state meet in Canton this weekend.
7th-grader who shot himself in school restroom dies
7th-grader who shot himself in school restroom dies MASSILLON, Ohio A seventh-grader who died a
Extend the life of your old photos
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons For most of my adult life, I kicked myself because I had carried a
Trump won’t blame Putin for Russia’s criminal action
Editorial: No important decisions are made in Russia without the blessing of President Vladimir Putin and
CD RATES
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Don’t hide mental illness
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords After every mass shooting, we repeat all of the same things.
Police scrapping drug field tests over safety
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Police who find suspected drugs during a traffic stop or an arrest
YPD two-officer patrol nets 85 doses of heroin and gun arrest
Both suspects caught in separate incidents
MS-13 sweeps shrouded in secrecy
Associated Press NEW YORK It was a tally so impressive that President Donald Trump touted it at
Schiavoni introduces bill to provide noncompetitive grants to school districts to increase or improve school safety measures
Police investigate social media post of a student in the Hubbard School District holding a gun
CNN debate Rubio on defensive during town hall
Associated Press SUNRISE, Fla. Republican Sen. Marco Rubio was put on the defensive Wednesday by
Teens, parents discuss shootings with president
WASHINGTON Spilling out wrenching tales of lost lives and stolen security, students and parents
Port authority helping YNDC acquire building on Glenwood Avenue
Port authority helping YNDC acquire building on Glenwood Avenue
Students across US walk out of class to protest
Associated Press In a wave of demonstrations reaching from Arizona to Maine, students at dozens of
Board keeps school shooting victims in thoughts
Austintown Board of Education members expressed condolences for the victims of the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas School in Parkland, Fla.
Boardman police catch suspected drug dealer in the act
Boardman man arrested on drug-trafficking charge
Time to check the bulbs
Time to check the bulbs Most dahlia growers and others who store tender bulbs through our cold
YSU Theater brings script to life
I first read the script for “Mr. Wheeler’s” three years ago, shortly after playwright Rob Zellers
Winning bid tossed in Pa. casino license auction
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Las Vegas Sands Corp. submitted the highest bid Wednesday in an
From tent revivals to the White House
Staff/wire report MONTREAT, N.C. As a young man, he practiced his sermons by preaching to the
BLACK HISTORY | Scheduled events
February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time
‘Maus’ comic creator to speak at university
‘Maus’ comic creator to speak at university KENT Art Spiegelman, creator of the groundbreaking
ACE negotiations may soon end
Youngstown State University’s Association of Classified Employees Union’s contract negotiations may come to an end in March
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 22
Today is Thursday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2018. There are 312 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Lichens cause no damage
Q. I have a large rock/stone in my yard and it is turning black. What could be causing this? Also,
The geology history in Mill Creek Park
By Jim Thornton Ohio certified volunteer naturalist There are many geological wonders in the
NEWSMAKERS
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Maple Syrup 101
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China Tate leads Liberty over Heartland Christian
China Tate scored 22 points, including several steals for easy layups.
Ford ousts top exec over inappropriate behavior
Associated Press DETROIT Ford Motor Co. has ousted one of its top executives over allegations of
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP | Wednesday’s prep results
GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT DIVISION III Mineral Ridge 65, Girard 39 MINERAL RIDGE Alexa
Former Chaney tennis coach to enter Ohio Hall of Fame
John “Jack” Wendle started the Chaney tennis programs and taught players from around the Valley the game.
AROUND THE NHL
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OLYMPICS roundup
HOCKEY Czechs bounce USA in SO GANGNEUNG, South Korea Instead of waiting for his turn for
Winter Olympics (8 p.m., NBC): Coverage continues from South Korea.
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Vallourec reports income of $4.6B
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Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075
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Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Austintown school board, 9 a.m., subcommittee meeting, central office, 700 Raccoon
Give house plants a shower
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Playhouse to present ‘Moon Over Buffalo’
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. “Moon Over Buffalo” will open Friday at New Castle Playhouse, 202
Why not everything you hear about the flu is true
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Wednesday, February 21 (99 stories)
High school plays and musicals
Here’s a look at student productions that will be staged in the Mahoning Valley
Students shine at Joshua Dixon science fair
COLUMBIANA Joshua Dixon Elementary students showed off their science skills at the annual fourth-grade science fair. The Wednesday afternoon event had teachers and students discuss with parents how each student personalized steps to the scientific method for their respective projects.
Hubbard family begins trek from tragedy to rebuilding
Hubbard family begins trek from tragedy to rebuilding
Campbell officials crack down on water-bill delinquencies
Campbell officials crack down on water-bill delinquencies
Washington snipped here? College says it found prez’s hair
Tucked in the pages of a grimy, leather-bound almanac in the archives at New York’s Union College was a tiny envelope with the hand-scrawled words “Washington’s hair.”
Love on the rocks: Penguins celebrate Valentine’s Day
Penguins are looking for love with big red hearts at a San Francisco aquarium.
YSU contract negotiations with union may end in March
YSU contract negotiations with union may end in March
General fund will foot half the bill for Mayor Brown's vehicle
General fund will foot half the bill for Mayor Brown's vehicle
Ohio seventh-grader who shot himself in school bathroom dies
Ohio seventh-grader who shot himself in school bathroom dies
Trump Jr: 'Nonsense' that family's profiting from presidency
Trump Jr: 'Nonsense' that family's profiting from presidency
SCHOOL SHOOTINGS | Schiavoni introduces bill to increase or improve school safety measures
SCHOOL SHOOTINGS | Schiavoni introduces bill to increase or improve school safety measures
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
UPDATE | Evangelist Billy Graham has died at age 99
Spokesman: Evangelist Billy Graham has died at age 99
SHOOTING DEBATE | Florida shooting survivors meet lawmakers
SHOOTING DEBATE | Students who survived shooting talk activism
Owner of Sands Casino wins auction for Mercer County mini-casino
Owner of Sands Casino wins auction for 4th mini-casino
Life Skills Center of Youngstown charter school will close
Life Skills Center of Youngstown charter school will close
Classified union and YSU reach tentative agreement
Classified union and YSU reach tentative agreement
Hubbard officials react to student's social media post involving gun
Hubbard officials react to student's social media post involving gun
Drug trafficking parolee nabbed with lots of heroin, crack and cash
Drug trafficking parolee nabbed with lots of heroin, crack and cash
Ryan's venture capitalists tour launches here today
Ryan's venture capitalists tour launches here today
Local school leaders, law enforcement on alert regarding potential shooters
Local school leaders and law enforcement are on alert regarding other potential school shooters
MCCTC undergoes active shooter training
A day shy of a week after America’s deadliest school shooting in recent memory, career center staff participated in active shooter training
Hearing scheduled on defense request to dismiss charges against Claudia Hoerig
Hoerig’s defense says the state waited too long to bring her to trial
Liberty officials get budgeting advice from state officials
Liberty Township has been in fiscal caution since 2011
Columbiana keeps Moschella as girls hoops coach
The district will monitor his actions on and off the court the rest of this year
Niles Mayor names Telego to treasurer position
Appointment awaits approval by Democratic central committee By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com
Films, stamp celebrate life of children’s TV legend Fred Rogers
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK It’s been 50 years since Fred Rogers first
I miss playing MUD games
In the 1990s, I played an online, text-based, role-playing game called Infinity. The fantasy
SPORTS digest|| Elliott, Zallow named Runners of the Week
Elliott, Zallow named Runners of the Week YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State’s Chad Zallow and Jaliyah
Politicize gun violence
Opinion: By Blair Bess Cagle Cartoons Now is the time to politicize gun violence. In the wake of the
Enlist in war on opiates; attend drug summit today
Editorial: The modest gains that have been made in battling the opiate epidemic strangling our community and
Judge won’t stop execution of inmate claiming damaged veins
Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. A federal judge ruled Tuesday that an Alabama inmate who has
Attacks on Trump resemble coup
Opinion: By Ann Coulter Andrews McMeel Syndication Every place you look in Robert Mueller’s
MAHONING COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ryan M. Freeland Sr., 42, of 117 N. Meridian Road,
METRO Digest|| Man hit by vehicle
Man hit by vehicle AUSTINTOWN A man was struck by a vehicle after a botched sale at a township
Student shoots self in restroom
Associated Press MASSILLON An Ohio seventh-grader who brought a gun to school and shot himself
Dog day care business could be coming to Boardman
The location is the site of a closed Chinese buffet restaurant on Market Street
Man gets 27 to life in brutal 2016 stabbing
A 28-year-old man who tied up and stabbed a man to death in his basement will spend at least 27 years in prison.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Austintown school board, 1 p.m. work session, central office, Dr. David Ritchie
BUSINESS DIGEST || Spring STEM Expo
Spring STEM Expo YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University’s semiannual Spring 2018 STEM Expo is
Bond set at $2M for man charged in killing of girl
Associated Press AKRON Authorities say a man accused of fatally shooting a 4-year-old girl as
PREP ROUNDUP | More high school results from Tuesday
BOYS BASKETBALL Valley Christian 53, Rootstown 43 ROOTSTOWN Milan Square netted 14 points for
ODOT working “around the clock” on potholes
Crews deployed 22 tons of patch material Wednesday, ODOT spokesman says
Engineer of the Year awards taking place Friday
Mahoning Valley Engineer of the Year Awards this Friday.
Campbell Class requests donations
Campbell Class requests donations CAMPBELL Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1958 will
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Aaliyah Chilton and Brian Jackson, Youngstown, boy, Feb.
With elections near, US strains to curb Russia meddling
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Russians are going to try it again. Even President Donald
Albertsons eyes Rite Aid deal in health care push
Associated Press The owner of Safeway and other grocery brands is buying the drugstore chain Rite
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Tuesday’s games No. 16 Ohio State 79, Rutgers 52 COLUMBUS C.J. Jackson
Mahoning Valley Race Course
Tuesday’s results RACE 1 $16,500 - 3 yo’s & up, 6F, MCL $10,000 1 Sir Stevieboy (Paucar, E.)
The top five songs on the iTunes music chart for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top five songs on the iTunes music chart for the most recent one-week sales period: v “God’s
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 21
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2018. There are 313 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
History conference
History conference YOUNGSTOWN The Valerie Waksmunski Starr History Across the Humanities
Trump plan: Less health insurance for lower premiums
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration Tuesday spelled out a plan to lower the
Sip your way to wellness
Family Features Stir up sippable, flavorful drinks and snacking soups for easy ways to add more
WORLD Digest|| Insiders: Russia troll farm even zanier than indictment says
Insiders: Russia troll farm even zanier than indictment says MOSCOW A Clinton-Obama sex tape
Boost your breakfast with protein-packed recipes
Family Features Whether you’re a casual exerciser, a professional athlete or just looking for a
OLYMPICS roundup
HOCKEY Granato pleased with Zapolski’s efforts Tony Granato knew going into the Olympics that
Cookbook Corner | “HEAVENLY DELIGHTS”
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Florida survivors, lawmakers on collision course over guns
Associated Press PARKLAND, Fla. Students who survived the Florida school shooting began a
Mojo's gets a standing ovation for its burger
For those about to rock..., we invite you to try a burger at Mojo’s, and we’ll salute you, too.
Trump submits plan to ban gun devices
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump signed a memo Tuesday directing the Justice
Food sales and dinners through Feb. 28
TODAY Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St., will offer free Lenten breakfasts from 6:30 to
Damascus bombing kills more than 100
Associated Press BEIRUT Government forces bombed the northeastern suburbs of the Syrian capital
Stuck in an opioids crisis, officials turn to acupuncture
Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. Marine veteran Jeff Harris was among the first to sign up
TV/RADIO
TV/RADIO TODAY 7:10 a.m. (NBCSN) Winter Olympics: Hockey (quarterfinal), bobsled. 7:10 a.m.
Retailers sink on Walmart plunge, breaking stock streak
Associated Press The biggest drop in Walmart’s stock in 30 years and losses in other sectors
Tuesday, February 20 (111 stories)
United Way 2017 campaign tops $3 million mark
The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley’s 2017 financial campaign topped the $3 million mark for the second straight year.
Youngstown schools CEO seeks to tighten visitor policy
Youngstown schools CEO seeks to tighten visitor policy
State auditor officials meet with Liberty trustees
State auditor officials meet with Liberty trustees
Help Network has meeting Thursday at Dorothy Day House
Help Network has meeting at Dorothy Day House
Louisville must vacate basketball title, NCAA denies appeal
Louisville must vacate basketball title, NCAA denies appeal
Oprah to donate $500,000 to students marching against gun violence
Oprah to donate $500,000 to students marching
Ohio teen convicted in brother's slaying after fight over candy
Ohio teen convicted in brother's slaying after fight over candy
2 Ohio state senators propose statewide ban on assault weapons
2 state senators propose statewide ban on assault weapons
More than 100 killed in Syria assault on Damascus suburb
More than 100 killed in Syria assault on Damascus suburb
Moschella remains coach of Columbiana girls hoops team
Moschella remains coach of Columbiana girls hoops team
Palestinian leader calls for peace conference by mid-2018
Palestinian leader calls for peace conference by mid-2018
'Black Panther' scores highest Monday ever with $40.2M
'Black Panther' scores highest Monday ever with $40.2M
Intoxicated uninvited man in apartment tells cops he just wants to sleep
Intoxicated uninvited man in apartment tells cops he just wants to sleep
Boardman police make arrest in dollar store robbery
Boardman police make arrest in dollar store robbery
Trumbull commissioners hire Matas as administrator
Trumbull commissioners hire Matas as administrator
Spring STEM Expo is Thursday in YSU Stambaugh Stadium
Spring STEM Expo is Thursday in YSU Stambaugh Stadium
Humanities conference Thursday and Friday at Center of Industry and Labor
Humanities conference Thursday and Friday at Center of Industry and Labor
Goodyear's Peterson named to YSU Board of Trustees
Goodyear's Peterson named to YSU Board of Trustees
Technology companies rally, offsetting a plunge in Walmart
Technology companies rally, offsetting a plunge in Walmart
UPDATE | Hoerig wants charges dismissed in death of her husband
Hoerig wants charges dismissed in death of her husband
Vindy Poll Now | What's your favorite part of the Olympics
Vindy Poll Now | What's your favorite part of the Olympics
Student apparently shoots self in Stark County school district
Student apparently shoots self in Stark County school district
MCCTC staff get shooting and trauma response training
MCCTC staff get shooting and trauma response training
SCHOOL SHOOTINGS | Students going to state capital to push for gun law changes
Students going to state capital to push for gun law changes
Historic building collapses, nearby businesses close
Historic building collapses, nearby businesses close
New indictment in continuing Russia election probe
New indictment in continuing Russia election probe
MLB imposes stricter mound limits, defers on pitch clocks
MLB imposes stricter mound limits, defers on pitch clocks
Police catch pair who fled after Monday night traffic stop
Police catch pair who fled after Monday night traffic stop
NWS issues flood warning for Eagle Creek through tonight
NWS issues flood warning for Eagle Creek through tonight
Fleeing car crashes into tree during police chase, killing 2
Fleeing car crashes into tree during police chase, killing 2
Grocery retailer Albertsons to buy drugstore chain Rite Aid
Grocery retailer Albertsons to buy drugstore chain Rite Aid
Prosecutor seeks no bond for suspect in 2 officers’ slayings
Prosecutor seeks no bond for suspect in 2 officers’ slayings
Home Depot 4Q profit rides strong home improvement market
Home Depot 4Q profit rides strong home improvement market
Tressel reflects on how timing paid off
For Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel, everything has been about timing. Maybe that’s why he was speaking to Curbstone Coaches on Presidents’ Day at Avion Banquet Center.
Middle schoolers do ‘Genius’ work at South Range
South Range Middle School is joining schools from six counties to compete in the Northeast Ohio Genius Project.
Brownlee piece tackles racial issues
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com PHILADELPHIA Opera singer and Youngstown native Lawrence
YSU’s Mikovich, UT’s Gabriel share advice to campers
College veterans shared insights at Ursuline camp for middle-school players
Cookies for conversation on race
TaRee Avery hopes her cookies promoting Black Panther, a record-breaking movie, can help maintain conversations focused on representation for people of color in mainstream media.
Republican Party of yesteryear defined by thrift, good manners
Opinion: By David M. SHRIBMAN Andrews McMeel Syndication Gather round, gentle reader, and I will tell you
SPORTS digest|| Phantoms' Prosvetov receives USHL honor
Phantoms’ Prosvetov receives USHL honor YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Phantom goaltender Ivan
A new face of hope
Opinion: By Kathryn Jean Lopez Andrews McMeel Syndication ROME I left the country the other day, and
OLYMPICS roundup
SNOWBOARDING Canada’s Sharpe wins halfpipe gold PYEONGCHANG, South Korea Cassie Sharpe put on
Niles needs a helping hand from office of state auditor
Editorial: Four months ago, we let it be known in this space that the light at the end of the city of Niles’
MONDAY’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
MEN No. 8 Kansas 104, Oklahoma 74 LAWRENCE, KAN. Devonte Graham had 23 points and seven
Supreme Court to hear labor union case
Gorsuch holds deciding vote Associated Press WASHINGTON America’s union leaders are about to
Idaho senator faces complaint after online post
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho A Republican state senator who yelled at University of Idaho
South Range begins open enrollment
South Range begins open enrollment CANFIELD South Range Local School District is accepting open
STILL NOT FREE
Inmate in landmark Supreme Court case denied parole Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. A 71
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School All Alumni Reunion will take place at 7 p.m. July 21 at Mr. Anthony’s
Grant received to support research
Grant received to support research YOUNGSTOWN Sight for All United, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
NOTICES
NOTICES BASEBALL Mill Creek Junior Baseball League — will be holding late signups for all boys
Statue toppling cases start with dismissals
Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. Problems identifying protesters on video hindered North Carolina
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Portugal. The Man: Tonight on
Mahoning County organizations host second Community Opioid Summit
Community Opioid Summit II scheduled for Wednesday
METRO DIGEST|| Ryan to lead tour of venture capitalists
Ryan to lead tour of venture capitalists YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan will lead a delegation of
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday ABC Water and Storm Water District trustees, 2 p.m., Boardman Township Government
Mahoning County Republican Party to conduct screening process for appeals court candidates
Governor will make the selection
Trump offers support for background checks
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. From the confines of his golf club, President Donald
Youngstown council will vote Wednesday to fund a downtown sewer line project
The project will take about six months to complete
Two Pa. students arrested for separate social media threats
Pennsylvania State Police investigating two school threats
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Jesse Jackson: LeBron’s ‘slam dunk for justice is needed’ CHICAGO The Rev. Jesse
Trump revives push for limits on immigrants bringing family
Associated Press NEW YORK When the U.S. government approved Ricardo Magpantay, his wife and
Side effect of increased cholesterol
Q. I have been taking glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate for knee joint pain. My
Heartland Christian School to host open house Thursday
Heartland Christian School to host open house Thursday
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 20
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2018. There are 314 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
NYPD Special Victims hunting for rapist
Associated Press NEW YORK The 12-year-old girl was in her school uniform, wearing pigtails. She
MONDAY AROUND THE NHL
Bruins 2, Flames 1, OT CALGARY, ALBERTA Brad Marchand scored his 22nd goal 3:36 into overtime to
Big medical bill even with coverage A surprise no one wants
By TOM MURPHY AP HEALTH WRITER This winter’s nasty flu season may smack patients with a
WORLD Digest|| Ohio communities dealing with flooding
Ohio communities dealing with flooding STEUBENVILLE Authorities say heavy rains have swollen
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman Robin Sanders and Robert Perry, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 17. Ryan
Kasich ‘evolves’ on gun control
Ohio’s lieutenant governor criticizes ‘knee-jerk reaction’ Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s
Frustration mounts with focus on mental health
By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer Frustration is mounting in the medical community as the
Shootings put pressure on Florida lawmakers
The deadly shooting at a Florida high school has put pressure on the state’s Republican-controlled Legislature to consider a sweeping package of gun-control laws in a state that has resisted restrictions on firearms for decades.
Monday, February 19 (100 stories)
Youngstown council to vote on downtown sewer line project
Youngstown council to vote on downtown sewer line project
South Range Middle School competes in Genius project.
South Range Middle School competes in Genius project.
N. Kentucky pulls away late, beats Youngstown St. 70-51
N. Kentucky pulls away late, beats Youngstown St. 70-51
March 2 is deadline for those seeking vacant appellate court post
March 2 is deadline for those seeking vacant appellate court post
2nd community opioid summit is Wednesday at Covelli Centre
2nd community opioid summit is Wednesday at Covelli Centre
ICE: Guatemalan worker in Salem illegally
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents claim he entered the country illegally.
Pennsylvania's new congressional map could boost Democrats
Pennsylvania's new congressional map could boost Democrats
Trump offers support for limited effort on background checks
Trump offers support for limited effort on background checks
Ohio casino commission imposes new rules on skill games
Ohio casino commission imposes new rules on skill games
Police say Ohio man dies after being punched on bar stage
Police say Ohio man dies after being punched on bar stage
Australian firm acquires The Mall at Robinson in Pittsburgh
Australian firm acquires The Mall at Robinson in Pittsburgh
Ohio police say pastor helps rob Sunday school teacher
Ohio police say pastor helps rob Sunday school teacher
Report: California pot growers struggling to obtain licenses
Report: California pot growers struggling to obtain licenses
Judge grants $300M loan for Puerto Rico power company
Judge grants $300M loan for Puerto Rico power company
Pennsylvania State Police investigate social media post by Mohawk student
Pennsylvania State Police investigate social media post by Mohawk student
Juvenile arrested in connection with Pa. school threat
Juvenile arrested in connection with Pa. school threat
Florida shooting suspect attends brief court hearing
Florida shooting suspect in brief court hearing
Missouri teen accused of threatening school shooting arrested
Teen accused of threatening school shooting arrested
Ex-workers at Russian ’troll factory’ trust US indictment
Ex-workers at Russian ’troll factory’ trust US indictment
Rhode Island GOP state senator charged with extorting sex
Rhode Island GOP state senator charged with extorting sex
Ohio GOP governor’s gun stance now seeks 'common sense'
Ohio GOP governor’s gun stance now seeks “common sense”
US postal worker found fatally shot in mail truck in Dallas
US postal worker found fatally shot in mail truck in Dallas
Doctors blast Trump’s mental illness focus to fight violence
Doctors blast Trump’s mental illness focus to fight violence
Ryan will lead delegation of venture capitalists on tour here
Ryan will lead delegation of venture capitalists on a tour here
Guatemalan man working in Salem in federal custody
Guatemalan man working in Salem in federal custody
Woman arrested for drugs faces new charges after fleeing hospital
Woman arrested for drugs faces new charges after fleeing hospital
Probation operations expand at Struthers Muny Court
Judge Leone is the brainchild behind the changes
Team LeBron wins NBA All-Star Game, 148-145
LeBron James made a go-ahead, finger-roll layup with 34.5 seconds left.
Struthers municipal court creates probation officer position, fund
Struthers court now has a formal probation officer
Prescription-overdose prevention program focuses on children, medical community
Prescription-overdose prevention program focuses on children, medical community
LA’s mayor could be presidential
Opinion: LOS ANGELES It was dicey being Jewish in a Russia that was tolerant of pogroms, and then came the
Iranian plane crashes
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran An Iranian airplane brought back into service only months ago
YSU BASKETBALL | Today’s games at glance
WOMEN Matchup: YSU (13-14, 9-7 Horizon League) vs. Northern Kentucky (8-18, 6-9). Where: BB&T
President rages against FBI
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. As the nation mourned, President Donald Trump kept
Trump seeks to wipe out funds for home-heating aid
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine The Trump administration is again calling for the complete
PRESIDENTS DAY CLOSINGS
PRESIDENTS DAY CLOSINGS A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses
Tim Dahlberg: U.S. athletes struggling in South Korea
The biggest team in the Olympics — 241 athletes — has been a flop so far.
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Columbiana County Educational Service Center, 4:30 p.m., board meeting, 38720
Dillon wins after Blaney falters in Daytona 500
The No. 3 is No. 1 again at Daytona, on a day, in a race and at a place forever linked with the great Dale Earnhardt.
Risks of withdrawal
Iraqi victories remain fragile as US reduces troops Associated Press QAIM, Iraq From their
OLYMPICS roundup
ICE DANCING American duo makes cut for South Korea Two Americans who are representing South
Indians manager glad to get back to baseball
Terry Francona seemed to exhale when the questions eventually turned to baseball.
COURT LISTINGS FOR TRUMBULL, MAHONING COUNTIES
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Elmer Rivera-Figueroa, 29, of 3371 Bellwick Road,
2 men seriously hurt in crash in Salem Twp.
2 men seriously hurt in crash in Salem Twp. SALEM Three Columbiana city residents were injured,
College: Lock of Washington’s hair found in old book in archives
Associated Press SCHENECTADY, N.Y. Tucked in the pages of a grimy, leather-bound almanac in the
ON THE LINKS | Sunday’s golf results
GENESIS OPEN LOS ANGELES Bubba Watson ended two years without winning with his third victory at
SUNDAY’s COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
MEN No. 22 Michigan 74, No. 8 Ohio State 62 ANN ARBOR, MICH. Jordan Poole scored 12 of his 15
Stoops brothers back home for Hall of Fame festivities
Bob and Mark Stoops also watched YSU practice Sunday.
Shooting survivors lash out at Trump
Associated Press PARKLAND, Fla. Students who escaped the deadly school shooting in Florida
Facebook to verify ads with postcards
Associated Press MENLO PARK, Calif. Facebook will soon rely on centuries-old technology to try
Youth baseball team moves forward with AR-15 raffle
Associated Press NEOSHO, Mo. A Missouri youth baseball team is moving ahead with a raffle of an
Cities pitch diversity to lure businesses
Associated Press Some cities and regions are highlighting racial diversity along with positive
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 19
Today is Monday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2018. There are 315 days left in the year. This is
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman Latece Wright and Jamhal Simon, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 17. Robin
Penguins want to improve offensive line performance
The YSU offensive line allowed 36 sacks for 192 lost yards in 2017.
Thiel College names new director of alumni relations
Thiel College names new director of alumni relations GREENVILLE, PA. Thiel College named 1983
Area events, fundraisers for the week of Feb. 19
CLASSES Italian language classes, registration and first day, will begin Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.
By George, America works
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons “What do you mean that America’s youth know little about George
5 dead in church shooting in Russia; police kill suspect
5 dead in church shooting in Russia; police kill suspect MAKHACHKALA, Russia A gunman opened
Great Lakes imperiled by shortsighted budget cuts
Editorial: Apparently the man who thinks he can make America great again can’t rise to the challenge of
Team LeBron wins NBA All-Star Game
LeBron James scored 29 points and hit the go-ahead layup with 34.5 seconds to play.
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 72 in the final
Chardon school administrators not held liable in school deaths
Associated Press CLEVELAND Five former administrators at a Northeast Ohio school district
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city and includes the
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city and includes the
Sunday, February 18 (93 stories)
Vindy Poll Now | What to do about the latest school fatalities
Vindy Poll Now | What to do about the lastest school fatalities
2 seriously hurt in Columbiana County crash
A third occupant of the car, wearing a seat belt, suffered only minor injuries
Chardon school administrators not liable in shooting
A judge says they were unaware of the potential for a shooting at the high school six years ago that killed three
Trump seeks elimination of heating-aid program
The Low-Income Heating Assistance Energy Program helps about 6 million American households.
Body found burning in trash pile in Cleveland
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of death.
OLYMPICS UPDATE: US ranks 6th, tied with Austria, France, Japan
Americans have garnered 10 medals, five of them gold.
'Black Panther' soars to 5th-highest debut gross in history
Disney predicts a four-day holiday take of $218 million for the superhero movie
Trump vents against FBI, Obama administration
'They are laughing their asses off in Moscow' at US, the president tweeted
Salem medical helicopters called to crash
The crash took place on State Route 344 off of Old State Route 558.
Poland police probe student's social media post
Parents with students in the school district received a call Saturday alerting them to a social media post about which the district notified police.
Winter Wine Affair attendees offer praise for Ohio-made wines
Two sessions, from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m., featured dozens of wines available to taste and purchase.
Fitch girls win tournament opener
For just the second time in 10 years, the Austintown Fitch girls basketball team survived a tournament game.
Poland Village launches senior check-in program
Poland Village police will check on elderly and disabled residents
Kimerer, Boardman relays drive to state meet
Two Boardman relay teams placed second and qualified for state.
JA bowl-a-thon event marks 25th year for fundraiser Goodwill to spare
There was an abundance of balls and strikes Saturday afternoon, but there were no runs, no hits and no errors.
Sheely’s gives employees bonuses, works on expansion
The 140 Sheely’s Furniture and Appliance employees are key to the success of the business.
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL Ursuline 46, Cardinal Mooney 41 YOUNGSTOWN Deshawn Harris and RJ Clark put up
Shooting wraps on local filmmaker’s dark comedy
Local filmmaker John Chechitelli has wrapped shooting on his dark comedy “Worst. Christmas. Ever.”
Dads, daughters dance night away in Boardman
Darryl Alexander of Boardman and his daughter, Callie Alexander, 9, show their moves during the Daddy Daughter Dance at Boardman Park Saturday night.
Y'town woman sold at birth finds true family in Ireland
Kathleen Sullivan holds her granddaughter Arianna McKenney at a family gathering. Sullivan was taken from her mother in Ireland as a baby in the 1950s and sold to a family in Youngstown for $10,000. She plans soon to meet Irish relatives.
Biden, in public and private, tiptoes toward a 2020 run
Biden, in public and private, tiptoes toward a 2020 run WASHINGTON Former Vice President Joe
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP 4611 East, Youngstown, will meet for an executive board meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday at
Like other school shootings, one in Florida not about guns
Opinion: By Michael Reagan Cagle Cartoons During the intense media coverage of Wednesday’s tragic events
PGs Kidd, Nash are finalists for HOF
Point guards could run the show in the next Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman HOSPITAL Rachael and Larry Wichert, Sheffield Lake, boy, Feb. 16.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave. will offer the following opportunities: Monday,
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin’s Press) 2. “The Woman in
MCCTC volunteers to equip cars for kids
Staff report Staff report CANFIELD Volunteers will help equip a fleet of cars for nine
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Greek Festival, noon to 10 p.m.: Take a drive to Campbell for some
Wean Foundation announces its grants
Staff report WARREN The Raymond John Wean Foundation recently awarded $105,736 to 27 resident-
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket Wells Fargo Bank NA v. Nora G. Devlin et al, foreclosure. Sam
PRESIDENTS DAY | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed on Presidents Day,
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
RANKED 2017 marks the 11th consecutive year the Flynn Auto Group, owned by David A. Flynn, ranked
Intel underfoot
By IVAN MORENO Associated Press MILWAUKEE The next phase in data collection is right under
BUSINESS DIGEST || Lattes & Legislators
Lattes & Legislators YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a “Lattes &
Florida, angry and grieving, takes gun protest to streets
Associated Press PARKLAND, Fla. Thousands of angry students, parents and residents demanded
METRO DIGEST || Fatal crash on Route 82
One person was killed in a one-vehicle rollover on state Route 82 near state Route 7.
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Scheduled events
February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time
Suspect arrested in Akron in killing of 4-year-old girl
Associated Press AKRON Authorities say a suspect in the fatal shooting of a 4-year-old girl
‘Mr. Wheeler’s’ strong ensemble excels at achieving cohesiveness
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown State University played host to the world
Y’town mayor must face reality of shrinking city
Editorial: During last year’s mayoral election in Youngstown, candidate Jamael Tito Brown seemed to be
What should favorite son do?
Opinion: The late Gov. James A. Rhodes, arguably one of the most talented politicians in the history of Ohio,
Davis returns to Tribe with minor-league deal
The speedy outfielder hit one of the biggest home runs in team history.
League of Women Voters will meet
League of Women Voters will meet HOWLAND League of Women Voters of Trumbull County will meet at
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. The speaker will be Sharon Letson from
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Coitsville Township trustees, 9:30 a.m., work session, town hall, 3711 McCartney
YEARS AGO FOR FEBRUARY 18
Today is Sunday, Feb. 18, the 49th day of 2018. There are 316 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today Elks Lodge 305, 824 E. State St., Salem, noon to 5 p.m. MONDAY Cortland
Medical Alliance will host brunch and fashion show
Staff report BOARDMAN The Mahoning County Medical Society Alliance will host its 14th annual
Now is time for Congress to address gun violence
Opinion: Now is time for Congress to address gun violence Every time there is a shooting in a school, a
Indictment: Social media firms got played by Russian agents
Associated Press Friday’s election-interference indictment brought by Robert Mueller, the U.S.
High school is offering a scholar-athlete award
STRUTHERS Struthers High School’s guidance department is announcing a new $8,000 scholarship that
By LIZ WESTON
By LIZ WESTON NerdWallet Long ago, people were rewarded for saving. Banks contributed something
Reddick wins closest NASCAR race in history
Tyler Reddick needed five overtimes, a brief red flag and the closest finish in NASCAR history to take Dale Earnhardt Jr. to victory lane.
bowling scores
bowling scores amron lanes Amron Wednesday Seniors — Ralph Stellato 257-714, Mike Dorbish
Change won’t come from people in power
Opinion: My youngest son was not the first in his pack of friends to get his driver’s license. We were in
Tech firms race to smarten up thinking machines
By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer PROVIDENCE, R.I. Seven years ago, a computer beat two
A look at what didn’t happen last week
Associated Press A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue headlines of the
METRO DIGEST || Program on Pennsylvania woodpeckers
Join Brandon Cowie, Mercer County Conservation District environmental education coordinator and Outland Studios owner, for a cooperative program highlighting Pennsylvania woodpeckers from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at Munnell Run Farm, 753 Greenville Road at the Pig Barn.
Saturday, February 17 (92 stories)
Minnesota terror case shows challenge of predicting attacks
After Tnuza Jamal Hassan was stopped from flying to Afghanistan last September, she allegedly told FBI agents that she wanted to join al-Qaida and marry a fighter, and that she might even wear a suicide belt.
Film showcases historically black colleges and universities
Filmmaker Stanley Nelson knew he wanted to tell a story about the nation’s historically black colleges and universities — not just about individual HBCUs, many of which have their own celebrated histories, but about what they collectively have meant to black people.
Dads, daughters pack Lariccia center for 5th of 6 dances
For Joe Maderitz of late, two has been the operative number: He and a family member have been to two dances, he has spent the last two days in two states and is crazy about his two daughters.
1st of 2 JA bowl-a-thon fundraisers in Austintown today
There was an abundance of balls and strikes Saturday afternoon, but there were no runs, no hits and no errors.
How one Youngstown couple moved forward after losing daughter
Andrea Arnio was 35 weeks pregnant as she drove home on Shannon Road on Feb. 10, 2015.
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
Trumbull Dems pick challenger over incumbent Fuda for commissioner nod
A Hubbard councilwoman got the endorsement over the three-term incumbent
Poland social media post sends school into proactive action
Parents with students in the school district today received a call alerting them to a social media post about which the district notified police.
Benjamin's strong second quarter keeps YSU women within reach
Indiya Benjamin hit a buzzer beater at the end of the first quarter and the Penguins started to rally
Youngstown mayor getting new, city-owned vehicle
The money for the SUV is coming from the water fund.
Lipke, Spartans take care of Bears
Holden Lipke had a game-high 20 points and Che Trevena added 12 for Boardman.
LaRosa moved to avoid son-in-law of murder victim Marie Belcastro
Jacob LaRosa now awaits sentencing this week in Mahoning County's jail.
Strong defense lifts Phantoms
Half of the Phantoms’ defense corps in Friday’s 2-1 win over the Waterloo Black Hawks are new to the team.
Issues in Niles treasurer’s office concern commission
Quentin Potter, chairman of the city's financial oversight commission, said reconciliation is “a fundamental item” and places the city at risk of noncompliance with its fiscal-emergency recovery plan.
Trumbull commissioners expect to name Mike Matas county administrator
Trumbull County commissioners have selected Lake County Budget Director Mike Matas to be Trumbull County administrator, a position that has been vacant since 2006.
Last-place Detroit bests YSU
Through 11 games across five seasons and two head coaches, YSU still hasn’t figured out Detroit Mercy
Mahoning commissioners approve savings audit
A Columbus company will try to identify areas where the county can cut costs.
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL Warren Harding 65, Ursuline 53 YOUNGSTOWN Warren Harding led 25-21 at halftime
Danny Lee Hill decision being appealed by Ohio AG
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has asked the 16 judges of the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals here to overturn the Feb. 2 ruling of a panel of three of those judges that overturned Danny Lee Hill’s death sentence.
‘Black Panther’ moviegoers dress in traditional African garb Fashion statement
By JOHN CARUCCI and KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press The vibrant African fashion of “Black
Salem man threatens to beat up cop at Tinseltown
An off-duty police officer reported Jacob Cushman, 20, approached him in the restroom and “asked him to take a shot from a half-empty bottle of Blue Vodka,” which the officer declined.
Woman charged with drunken driving and child endangering in crash
Diane Rozier, 32, was charged with child endangering, drunken driving and other offenses after a two-vehicle crash with five children in her car.
Youngstown mayor seeks applicants for jobs in his administration
The deadline to apply is next Friday.
Democratic auditor candidate disqualified from Mahoning County ballot
He failed to obtain enough valid signatures on his nominating petitions.
Ybucks teaches Taft students civil, fiscal responsibility
Taft Elementary student Asia Stubbs, Ybucks banker, puts some Ybucks in an envelope for students’ earnings. Ybucks can now be put into savings or checking accounts to be used online.
Puerto Rico’s tragedy endures
Opinion: By Joe Guzzardi Cagle Cartoons After an absence of more than 50 years, I returned to Puerto Rico
YSU Women’s Basketball | Today’s game at a glance
Matchup: YSU (13-13, 9-6 Horizon League) vs. Green Bay (22-3, 12-2). Where: Beeghly Center,
BUSINESS DIGEST || DoubleTree to have job fair
DoubleTree to have job fair YOUNGSTOWN The DoubleTree by Hilton, the new hotel opening in
House GOP leaders struggle to push immigration bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON As badly as things have gone for immigration legislation in the
Trump should act swiftly to curb dumping of steel
Editorial: Many residents vividly recall President Donald J. Trump’s rally in Youngstown last summer at which
It’s time to start putting out nest boxes
In about six weeks, cavity-nesting birds such as chickadees and bluebirds will begin collecting
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Greek Festival, noon to 10 p.m.: Transport yourself to a sunny
Restored ‘Porgy and Bess’ gets test run
By JEFF KAROUB Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. A restored edition of a pioneering, enduring
Ethiopia declares state of emergency
Associated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia Ethiopian officials have declared a state of emergency
A facility for the elderly coming to Liberty over the summer is expected to create about 250 jobs
Representatives from Shepherd of the Valley will have an open house to answer questions about the new campus on Thursday
Biebs, LeBron headed for LA
The stars will be out in Los Angeles, on the basketball court and all around it.
PRESIDENTS DAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed on Presidents Day,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman Robin Stockslager, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 15. Anthony and Desiree
Lawyers file motion seeking release of Ohio serial killer
Associated Press TOLEDO Attorneys for a man who helped his brother murder three people in a
No-contest plea in crash that killed fire chief
No-contest plea in crash that killed fire chief ASHTABULA The woman charged with causing an
OUTDOOR DIGEST|| Archery, air-rifle event
Archery, air-rifle event Niles Western Reserve Fish & Game Association, 1058 W. Third St., will
Kelly overhauls White House clearance procedure
Associated Press NEW YORK Under pressure over his handling of abuse allegations against a top
Kutsch, Canfield swim team soar at district
The Canfield boys swim team gets an explosive burst from its relay teams.
OUT & ABOUT Club Calendar
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Help Network will host roundtable
Help Network will host roundtable youngstown Vince Brancaccio, CEO of Help Network of Northeast
Facebook moving forward with app for kids
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook is forging ahead with its messaging app for kids, despite
Slain officers remembered as heroes who helped community
WESTERVILLE, Ohio Associated Press WESTERVILLE, Ohio Two veteran officers shot and killed
fla. school shooting FBI says agents failed to explore tips on suspect
Associated Press PARKLAND, Fla. The FBI received a tip last month that the suspect in the
Trump meets Fla. shooting victims, first responders
Associated Press POMPANO BEACH, Fla. President Donald Trump came face-to-face Friday with
Trump offered 3 options on steel, aluminum
Staff/wire report WASHINGTON The Commerce Department is urging President Donald Trump to impose
Porter’s accusers tell us all we need to know about this man
Opinion: By Gene Lyons Andrews McMeel Syndication Unlike now-infamous White House aide Rob Porter, I
Today is Saturday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2018. There are 317 days left in the year.
Today is Saturday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2018. There are 317 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
RECORD REVIEWS
‘BLACK PANTHER THE ALBUM’ Artists: Various, curated by Kendrick Lamar Grade: 3 stars (out of 4)
Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Noday celebrate 60th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Noday celebrate 60th anniversary
Magazine obtains ex-playmate’s notes on alleged affair
Associated Press NEW YORK President Donald Trump had a nine-month extramarital affair with the
Invasive species: Cause for concern?
Like water readily flows down and out to the lowest spots, wild flora and fauna spread with relative
I don’t love Valentine’s Day
Stressed? Overworked? Frazzled? Broke? Not to worry! We just celebrated Valentine’s Day, so you
HAPPY 105th BIRTHDAY Sarah Dzur
HONOREE Residence: Ohio Living Park Vista of Youngstown; and formerly of Girard Date of birth:
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andre K. Burkley, 31, of 1119 Manchester Ave.,
Sheriff didn’t pursue sex case against Texas church gunman
Associated Press HOUSTON Deputy sheriffs didn’t pursue a sexual assault investigation against
EXTRAORDINARY INDICTMENT
EXTRAORDINARY INDICTMENT 13 Russians charged with meddling in 2016 presidential race Associated
Friday, February 16 (157 stories)
Taft Elementary's Ybucks program awards good character
If you’re seeking a few practical ideas regarding prudent money handling, but have no intention of consulting a financial planner, you might do well to seek Asia Stubbs’ advice.
LaRosa moved to Youngstown out of respect for jail employee
Jacob LaRosa was transferred to the Mahoning County Adult Justice Center Wednesday to avoid any issues related to a custodian at the Trumbull County jail who is the son-in-law of LaRosa’s crime victim.
Niles unable to perform 'critical function' after employee moves
The city treasurer’s office, down to one employee in the wake of the resignation of Janet Rizer-Jones, is unable to fulfill its primary function – reconciling financial statements with bank records.
Mahoning commissioners hire firm to help cut budget
Mahoning County commissioners hired a Columbus company to look for areas where the county can save money.
SCHOOL SHOOTING | Trump visits shooting victims in Florida hospital
Trump visits shooting victims in Florida hospital
Trumbull commissioners expect to name Matas county administrator
Trumbull commissioners expect to name Matas county administrator
Officials identify body found in concrete buried in Ohio backyard
Officials identify body found in concrete buried in Ohio backyard
Rhode Island GOP senator charged with video voyeurism, extortion
Rhode Island GOP senator charged with video voyeurism, extortion
Youngstown mayor seeks applicants for administration
Youngstown mayor seeks applicants for administration
Woman involved in Ron Russo death pleads no contest, found guilty
Woman involved in Ron Russo death pleads no contest, found guilty
Pa. couple pleads guilty in case of child abuse, starvation
Pa. couple pleads guilty in case of child abuse, starvation
New maps could improve Dems’ chances in Pennsylvania
New maps could improve Dems’ chances in Pennsylvania
Backers to rally for Ohio nuclear plant in danger of closing
Backers to rally for Ohio nuclear plant in danger of closing
Magazine obtains ex-playmate's account of Trump affair
Magazine obtains ex-playmate's account of Trump affair
Food box idea draws criticism from Democrats, advocates
Food box idea draws criticism from Democrats, advocates
Officers fill Ohio church, gym for funeral of slain officers
Officers fill Ohio church, gym for funeral of slain officers
Commerce Dept. backs tariffs on imported aluminum and steel
Commerce Dept. backs tariffs on imported aluminum and steel
Schiavoni outlines plan to prevent school shootings
Schiavoni outlines plan to prevent school shootings
Residents evacuated after gas well explodes in eastern Ohio
Residents evacuated after gas well explodes in eastern Ohio
Special counsel: 13 Russians charged in Mueller investigation
Special counsel: Russians did hack the 2016 election
SCHOOL SHOOTING | FBI admits it failed to investicate Cruz complaint
SCHOOL SHOOTING | FBI admits it failed to investicate Cruz complaint
Pentagon watchdog raises doubts about Afghan war progress
Pentagon watchdog raises doubts about Afghan war progress
Woman remains jailed on child endangerment, OVI charges
Woman remains jailed on child endangerment, OVI charges
'Black Panther' scores mighty $25.2 million Thursday debut
'Black Panther' scores mighty $25.2 million Thursday debut
Philadelphia DA files second lawsuit against opioid makers
Philadelphia DA files second lawsuit against opioid makers
Elections board removes Dem county auditor candidate
Elections board removes Dem county auditor candidate
Ohio’s 2 largest solar-array projects receive approval
Ohio’s 2 largest solar-array projects receive approval
Woman assaulted by two women at East Side apartment
Woman assaulted by two women at East Side apartment
Youngstown police investigating South Side home invasion
Youngstown police investigating South Side home invasion
Salem man faces charges after arrest at Boardman theater
Salem man faces charges after arrest at Boardman theater
Equipment issue sends Lordstown first-shift workers home
Equipment issue sends Lordstown first-shift workers home
Sheriff: Ohio prisoner died of asphyxiation in jail suicide
Sheriff: Ohio prisoner died of asphyxiation in jail suicide
Attorney files motion seeking release of Ohio serial killer
Attorney files motion seeking release of Ohio serial killer
Man tells police he was pistol whipped at North Side apartment
Man tells police he was pistol whipped at North Side apartment
Man reported missing suspect in Youngstown, Boardman robberies
Man reported missing suspect in Youngstown, Boardman robberies
Activists delay rebirth of Hawaii hotel with Elvis ties
Activists delay rebirth of Hawaii hotel with Elvis ties
Jury convicts Ohio man in beating death of toddler
Jury convicts Ohio man in beating death of toddler
Jimmy Kimmel squarely blames Trump, Congress for shooting
Jimmy Kimmel squarely blames Trump, Congress for shooting
Summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown
Dog food recalled, possibly tainted with euthanasia drug
The company is pulling back several varieties of wet canned Gravy Train, Kibble ’N Bits, Skippy and Ol’ Roy brands.
Fitch swimmers Direnzo, Lawrence set for districts at CSU
Gia Direnzo and Jake Lawrence will travel to Cleveland State University with completely different mindsets.
Board recommends indefinite suspension of Sciortino’s law license
It’s up to the Ohio Supreme Court to make a final decision.
Profits for Prayer Matters
The Prayer Matters cause in West Branch School District has raised more than $20,000.
Ursuline’s Curd loves defense, but is developing inside game
Anyah Curd has become the lead-by-example player on a team devoid of seniors.
YPD: Mother/daughter set up home invasion, father/son participate
All five suspects are now in custody.
Blaney wins Daytona qualifying race
Ryan Blaney went to victory lane after winning the first of two Thursday night qualifying races.
PREP ROUNDUP | Thursday’s high school results and upcoming schedule
BOYS BASKETBALL Liberty 52, Campbell 50 LIBERTY Elijah Matthews put back a Dra Rushton miss as
Second Harvest Food Bank kicks off Harvest for Hunger Campaign
The Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley kicked off its Harvest for Hunger campaign Thursday morning.
NAACP reviews of Youngstown City Schools show overall improvement
“We are making a major switch in terms of how we evaluate progress,” he explained. “It’s better than waiting until the end of the year to see what is going on with our children’s academics.”
Grammys defends its record on women
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK After a few missteps, The Recording Academy is
A big appetite for Top Hat theater’s ‘Mangia’
Top Hat Productions’ new dinner-theater show is a hit – and it hasn’t even opened yet.
Stop-motion animator Nick Parks returns with ‘Early Man’ Going CAVEMAN
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES The kooky caveman characters that come to
Judge grants early release to mom who taped son to chair
Judge ordered mental health treatment for Susan Malysa, and forbade contact with her children.
Austintown STEM kids visit Brilex
Austintown Middle School STEM students received a guided tour through Brilex Industries’ manufacturing floor Thursday morning.
Board recommends permanent disbarment for Atty. John Large
Board recommends permanent disbarment for Atty. John Large
Poland township and police chief put employment terms into writing
Poland township renews police chief’s employment.
Giffords, Kelly talk gun control in Youngstown
Retired NASA astronaut Mike Kelly, right, watches as his wife, former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, waves to the crowd at Youngstown State University’s Skeggs lecture Thursday night at Stambaugh Auditorium on Youngstown’s Nortth Side. Giffords, who has become a vocal gun-control advocate since surviving an assassination attempt, spoke just one day after 17 people were killed by a former student of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., north of Miami.
Teams compete in Jam Tournament at UPMC
The Jam Tournament at UPMC Lemeiux Center in Cranberry took place on Jan. 27 and 28 and two ADM blue
Short-term host family opportunities available
Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull County families will have the opportunity to welcome a young
Boardman Community Briefs
Public invited to Audubon Society program Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley invites the public to
Boardman bands meld holidays, pop and jazz music
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Boardman’s three jazz ensembles had their annual Holiday
Main library celebrates Black History Month
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Main library began Black History Month with a series
Boardman Park announces disc golf course expansion and tournament
The Boardman Park has announced the expansion of its disc golf course to 18 holes. An additional
Additional certifications coming through MCCTC digital design and print program
Students in the digital design and print program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
Poland Community Briefs
Historical Society to meet on Feb. 20 The Poland Historical Society will meet on Feb. 20 at 6:30
Sportsmanship and creativity at Pinewood Derby
Cub Scout Pack 27 competed in their Pinewood Derby wooden car races at Boardman United Methodist Church on Feb. 3.
Francesca Kosec | Matthew Schiavone
PITTSBURGH Francesca Kosec and Matthew Schiavone, both of Pittsburgh, were united in marriage
Santa visits AES students
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown Elementary School’s PTA invited Santa to visit the
Distinguished Young Women scholarship program to be Feb. 25
The Distinguished Young Women of Ohio Scholarship Program take place on Feb. 25 in Mount Vernon.
Poland Sports Briefs
Lady Bulldogs defeat Edgewood The girls varsity basketball team won against Edgewood with a score
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boardman Community Baseball registration announced Registration for Boardman Community Baseball
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news The snowy season is here, winter athletics have arrived and
Spartans win Swim and Dive Championships
The Boardman swim and dive team captured first place in 20 out of 24 events, broke one school
First grade sings for the holidays
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The first-grade students at Austintown Elementary School sang
No one eats alone at AIS
Austintown Intermediate School participated in the national No One Eats Alone Day during lunch on Feb. 9.
Union Elementary School hosts book fair
Union Elementary had a week dedicated for their Scholastic Book Fair from Jan. 29 until Feb. 2.
Suit challenges ban on abortions due to Down
Associated Press COLUMBUS The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio filed a lawsuit Thursday
Shiffrin fourth in slalom after winning gold in giant
The U.S. skier threw up right before an early run.
Senate rejects bills on immigration
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate left hundreds of thousands of “Dreamer” immigrants in
Fitch students wear their Christmas spirit
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown Fitch High School celebrated Christmas with their
Black History Month programs at Main library
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Main library began Black History Month with a series
Macchios celebrate 50th anniversary
canfield Mr. and Mrs. John Macchio of Canfield recently celebrated their 50th anniversary with a
Young mother denied early release again in child-endangering case
Young mother denied early release again in child-endangering case
Canfield Community Briefs
Forever Young book club to host February meeting If you love reading YA books, join the Canfield
MORE OLYMPIC RECAPS
WOMEN’S FREESTYLE SKIING Caldwell’s risks don’t come with rewards American freestyle skier
Aston-Reese produces again in Penguins’ victory
Zach Aston-Reese broke a third-period tie with a power-play goal.
Honoring police official
Honoring police official GIRARD Girard Police Chief John Norman and Warren Police Sgt. Manny
Penn State beats Ohio State men again
The Buckeyes’ only two Big Ten losses have come against the Nittany Lions.
Court got 1.17M war-crimes claims from Afghan victims
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan Since the International Criminal Court began collecting
CLUB CALENDAR
associations American Association of University Women Youngstown Branch is partnering during
Columbus man accused of raping and killing Warren woman could get death penalty
Columbus man accused of raping and killing Warren woman could get death penalty
Chiabertas celebrate 50th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Chiaberta of Hubbard, recently celebrated their 50th anniversary
Shooting revives debate over gun age requirement
Associated Press Just months after his 18th birthday, Nikolas Cruz went to a Florida gun store to
Salazar likely won’t be ready by opening day
Team officials said Thursday that Danny Salazar had inflammation in his right shoulder.
PRESIDENTS DAY | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed on Presidents Day,
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate made five birdies during a
THURSDAY’s NBA GAMES
Nuggets 134, Bucks 123 MILWAUKEE Nikola Jokic had a triple-double wrapped up in the first half,
Lawyer describes teen gunman as ‘broken human being’
Associated Press PARKLAND, Fla. The teenager accused of using a semi-automatic rifle to kill 17
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1247.52-1.02 Aqua America, .71
Despite the 2017 debacle, Betras says endorsements here to stay
Opinion: In June of last year, Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras said: “I think the time
Tips are for the servers
Opinion: By Irene Tung and Te ≥filo Reyes OtherWords When we give someone a tip, we expect the money
Man indicted in murder; home invasion suspects indicted
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted an Outlook Avenue man
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
The grand jury also indicted these people on these charges: Stephanie Stevens, 24, Winchester
Flu shot only 36% effective, making bad year even worse
Associated Press NEW YORK The flu vaccine is doing a poor job protecting older Americans and
Police chief intervenes in South Side shooting
Chief Robin Lees helped keep a family away from a suspected gunman
Austintown Community Briefs
Library closings announced The Austintown library will be closed from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on March
Chili cook-off is spicy competition for second year
The Committee to Support Canfield Schools hosted its second annual Cardinal Chili Cook-off in the Canfield High School cafeteria on Feb. 9.
Black History programs at library
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Main library began Black History Month with a series of
Kristin Pettola, Robert Woolley plan fall wedding
Canfield Michael and Janice Pettola and Donald and Concetta Woolley, all of Canfield, are
Hilltop Elementary hosts glove drive
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Hilltop Elementary School participated in a
Teams compete in Jam Tournament at UPMC
The Jam Tournament at UPMC Lemeiux Center in Cranberry took place on Jan. 27 and 28 and two ADM blue
Civic League will host Mardi Gras Party
Civic League will host Mardi Gras Party GIRARD The Junior Civic League will host its 7th annual
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown. Food, 11 a.m. Saturday.
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 16
Today is Friday, Feb. 16, the 47th day of 2018. There are 318 days left in the year. This is the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Phantoms, 7:05 p.m.: The local squad takes on Waterloo
BUSINESS DIGEST || Serenity Center event
Serenity Center event WARREN The Serenity Center recently hosted the Youngstown/Warren Regional
McDonald’s to move cheeseburgers, chocolate milk off Happy Meal menu
Associated Press NEW YORK McDonald’s is taking cheeseburgers and chocolate milk off its Happy
Congress guilty of inaction to stem the tide of killings
Editorial: More than 150,000 U.S. school students have endured a senseless shooting on their campuses since
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL Hot Dog, french fries, carrot dippers, fresh apples, milk Pizza Crunchers, baked
Main library programs celebrate Black History Month
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Main library began Black History Month with a series
Canfield swim team competes at Poland Swimvitational
The 2018 Poland Swimvitational took place on Jan. 27 at the YSU Natatorium. The boys team won
Thursday, February 15 (130 stories)
Disciplinary panel recommends Sciortino license be suspended
The Ohio Supreme Court’s Board of Professional Conduct is recommending the law license of former Mahoning County auditor Michael V. Sciortino be indefinitely suspended.
McGiffin leaving downtown Youngstown coordinator post
Michael McGiffin will step down as the city’s downtown events coordinator at the end of the month, in order to take a new job at Stambaugh Auditorium.
NAACP review of Y'town schools shows improvement
The NAACP Youngstown Branch gave a first look at its three-month reviews of Youngstown City Schools, which show overall improvement.
Second Harvest's annual food, funds drive kicked off tody
Last year, the event raised $232,783 and nearly 29,000 pounds of food were collected throughout the course of the campaign.
Treasurer office issues concern Niles financial commission
Treasurer office issues concern Niles financial commission
SCHOOL SHOOTING | Sheriff’s report: Suspect confessed to Florida school attack
Sheriff’s report: Suspect confessed to Florida school attack
Abortion-rights supporters fighting back this year
The initiatives unfolding this year aspire to at least raise the issue of reproductive rights even in conservative states that have passed the toughest anti-abortion laws.
Valley officers attend commander's services in Chicago
Valley officers attend commander's services in Chicago
House panel in Washington state OKs bump stock ban
House panel in Washington state OKs bump stock ban
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 18
A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted 18 people, including an Outlook Avenue man accused of stabbing his girlfriend to death in Youngstown then driving to Niagara Falls, N.Y., with her body.
Mahoning grand jury indicts 4 in Austintown home invasion
Mahoning grand jury indicts 4 in Austintown home invasion
McGiffin stepping down as Youngstown downtown events coordinator
McGiffin stepping down as the city’s downtown events coordinator
UPDATE | City schools respond to two lockdowns
Lockdown over at Chaney High School but new issue arises at Choffin
Man arrested in robbery suspect in five other heists
Man arrested in robbery suspect in five other heists
Presidents' Day won't affect Youngstown garbage collection
Presidents' Day won't affect Youngstown garbage collection
McDonald's moves cheeseburgers off Happy Meal menu
McDonald's moves cheeseburgers off Happy Meal menu
Mahoning commissioners make attempt to save money on audit
Mahoning commissioners make attempt to save money on audit
Appeals court declares Trump travel ban unconstitutional
Appeals court declares Trump travel ban unconstitutional
Annual Harvest for Hunger food, donation drive begins
Annual Harvest for Hunger food, donation drive begins
Judge issues gag order in Claudia Hoerig murder case
Judge issues gag order in Claudia Hoerig murder case
American Shiffrin finally gets her gold on Olympics Day 6
American Shiffrin finally gets her gold on Olympics Day 6
Board recommends indefinite suspension of Sciortino law license
Board recommends indefinite suspension of Sciortino law license
SCHOOL SHOOTING | Trump blames failure to report student accused of killing 17
Trump blames failure to report student accused of killing 17
Family of man killed in police chase sues Cleveland officers involved
Family of man killed in police chase sues Cleveland officers involved
Man charged after 150-mph chase on Ohio interstate
Man charged after 150-mph chase on Ohio interstate
Police, including Chief Robin Lees, intervene in South Side shooting
Police intervene in South Side shooting
Doctor making Ohio governor bid hasn’t voted since 2012
Doctor making Ohio governor bid hasn’t voted since 2012
Judge grants release to mother who taped son to chair
Judge grants release to mom who taped son to chair
SCHOOL SHOOTING | Florida teen charged with 17 murder counts
Florida teen charged with 17 murder counts in school attack
Funeral details released for Ohio officers fatally shot
Funeral details released for Ohio officers fatally shot
Covington’s buzzer beater lift YSU over Oakland
Garrett Covington bailed out Youngstown State at both ends of the floor Wednesday night.
Visiting judge rules to keep charges and evidence against Ralph Infante
Visiting Judge Patricia Cosgrove, a retired Summit County Common Pleas Court judge, warned defense attorney John Juhasz and attorneys from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office they must not further delay the trial date set for April 23.
QB competition under way for Penguins
Nathan Mays and Montgomery VanGorder are teammates first and they are rooting for each other.
YPD helps cupid make special deliveries
Officers gave out candy and flowers to students at Chaney, East, Mooney and Ursuline, leaving a lot of smiles in their wake.
Deputy sheriff subject of sexual harassment lawsuit
Sheriff conducted investigation, disciplined deputy for inappropriate behavior
Moschella under fire from Columbiana senior’s parents
Not everyone is thrilled with the Mahoning Valley’s winningest basketball coach.
Wednesday’s High School Results
GIRLS BASKETBALL Ursuline 57, Boardman 43 BOARDMAN Dayshanette Harris led the Irish with 24 points.
Creating calm in the classroom
“In my studio [classroom], I want to give students opportunities to look at things differently, more creatively,” explained Ragghanti-Crowe, Wilson intervention specialist. “And when they walk in here, this room calms them down.”
Team Neo: Northeast Ohio manufacturing on rebound
The Quarterly Economic Indicator report released on Wednesday by Team Northeast Ohio, Team NEO, indicates the region is rebounding from the Great Recession of 2007.
Niles schools: Get geese away from the high school
The school district will work with ODNR to scare the fowl away.
‘Mr. Wheeler’s’ to premiere at YSU Theater
Playwright Rob Zellers was looking for a place where he could capture the spirit and language of his hometown.
‘Caroline, or Change’ examines civil rights era from unique perspective
“Caroline, or Change” will gets its Mahoning Valley premiere when it opens Friday at the Youngstown Playhouse for a two-weekend run.
‘Black Panther’ dazzles
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK The supposedly cosmically vast Marvel Cinematic
Annual Harvest for Hunger campaign begins Thursday
Last year, the campaign raised more than $230K and collected nearly 29,000 pounds of food
Accidental OD ruling in burned-out van case suprises Warren cops
Walker’s body was found July 24 in a burned-out minivan on a nearly abandoned part of Pershing Avenue Southwest, a few streets west of the former Warren Western Reserve High School.
Boardman township seeks replacement levy in primary election
Replacement levy would raise additional $1.5 million per year
Williamson students rewarded with Sweetheart Dance
Williamson Elementary students Melissa Colvin, left, and Myeisha McKnight dance together at the Wednesday afternoon Sweetheart Dance, which was for students on track with behavior and academics.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Substance-abuse center opens
Substance-abuse center opens YOUNGSTOWN A new substance-abuse treatment center is open at 3622
Pending housing sales up in January
January closed-housing sales dropped year over year across the Mahoning Valley, but pending sales increased.
Mahoning Valley Race Course | Wednesday’s Results
RACE 1 $18,500 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M, CLM $10,000 6 That’s Exciting (Rodriguez, J.) $6.20 $2.80 $2.20
Romney to announce bid for Utah Senate seat
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY Mitt Romney is preparing to announce a bid for Utah’s Senate
Shooting survivor Giffords, coming to YSU, urges gun control
Shooting survivor Giffords, coming to YSU, urges gun control
3 injured after vehicle tries to enter NSA site
Associated Press FORT MEADE, Md. An unauthorized vehicle tried to enter the secure campus of
Senators reach immigration deal
Associated Press WASHINGTON A group of senators reached a bipartisan agreement Wednesday aimed
Trump denounces domestic violence
Chief of staff’s future in doubt Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump at last
Ex-Steelers OC excited about new start with Browns
Todd Haley’s dad played for the Steelers, so he grew up in a household where enemy lines were clearly defined.
Sprout Club
Sprout Club When: Today, 1-2 p.m. What: Join the Sprout Club this winter to learn about the
Fresh honors for Kool songwriters
The Bells and two other members of their group will be inducted at a June 14 ceremony in New York.
Birds in winter - Ever wonder how these creatures survive?
By Nancy D. BRUNDAGE Ohio certified volunteer naturalist In the winter, we wear hats, gloves and
Mahoning Democrats to endorse primary election candidates
Chairman had talked last year of eliminating endorsements
Learn gardening practices in new MetroParks course
By Mandy Smith Education manager, Mill Creek MetroParks Successful indoor gardening requires
Winter Olympics (8 p.m., NBC): Coverage continues from South Korea.
Winter Olympics (8 p.m., NBC): Coverage continues from South Korea. “Mysteries at the Museum” (9
Presidents day What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed on Presidents Day,
A walk in the woods
A walk in the woods Nature and horticulture therapy are just what the doctor ordered. A few
Valley celebrities will judge pizza challenge
Staff report LIBERTY Personalities from the sports, entertainment and education fields will
OLYMPICS ROUNDUP Day 6 events
HOCKEY Slovenia rallies to stun U.S. men in overtime GANGNEUNG, SOUTH KOREA Five practices
Since when is President Trump so concerned about due process?
Opinion: Spare us, please, from listening to lectures about due process from President Donald Trump.
Aspirin is not a cure-all
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords Recently Attorney General Jeff Sessions gave Americans suffering
Trump’s budget is DOA, but it’s cause for concern
Editorial: If Donald Trump said it once he said it many, many times on the campaign trail in 2016: Medicare,
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Scorpion’ actress Katharine McPhee heading to Broadway NEW YORK Actress Katharine
METRO DIGEST || Poland makes list
Poland makes list POLAND The township is among the top 10 safest communities in the state,
White apologizes after referring to allegations as ‘gossip’
Shaun White has apologized after dismissing the sexual misconduct allegations made against him in a 2016 lawsuit as “gossip.”
OHIO GOVERNOR’S RACE Cordray accepts endorsement of 3rd ex-rival
Associated Press COLUMBUS A third Democrat left the Ohio governor’s race on Wednesday and
Manager: Porn star can now tell her story
Associated Press NEW YORK Stormy Daniels, the porn star whom Donald Trump’s attorney
NIGHTLIFE
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Fri: Damian Knapp acoustic, 8 p.m. Barrel
Dangerous drugs for baby boomers
If space aliens were to land in your backyard tomorrow and start watching television to learn about
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Black Panther (PG-13) King T’Challa returns to his reclusive but technologically
Ant lions worth cultivating
Q. What’s destroying my flower bed? Jennifer from Boardman A. One Monday morning in our clinic
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “It’s a Small World,” presented by Salem Community Theatre youth troupe, at
Cut flowers & flowering plants
Cut flowers & flowering plants Flowers brighten our lives on Valentine’s Day each year. Take a few
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Brookfield Township trustees, 3 p.m., work session, administration building, 6844
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 15
Today is Thursday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2018. There are 319 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Associated Press
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YSU WOMEN’s BASKETBALL | Tonight’s game
Matchup: YSU (12-13, 8-6 Horizon League) vs. Milwaukee (17-8, 8-5). Where: Beeghly Center,
Wednesday, February 14 (118 stories)
No more delays, judge rules in Infante corruption case
The visiting judge in the Ralph Infante public corruption trial has shut down every argument the former Niles mayor’s attorney has made for dismissing charges or suppressing evidence in the case.
Cops deliver special Valentines to Chaney students
Usually, when several uniformed police officers are in one room, they turn heads — and not for a good reason. But Wednesday, they left a lot of smiles in their wake.
Wilson Elementary classroom fosters calm, creativity
“In my studio [classroom] I want to give students opportunities to look at things differently, more creatively,” explained Ragghanti-Crowe, Wilson intervention specialist. “And when they walk in here this room calms them down.”
Warren cops surprised by accidental ruling in Walker death
In a surprising twist, Michael C. Walker, one of 13 people who was thought to have been murdered in Warren in July 2017, has been ruled an accidental death.
Shooting survivor Giffords, coming to YSU, urges gun control
Shooting survivor Giffords, coming to YSU, urges gun control
UPDATE | As many as 17 dead in Fla. school shooting, 16 more wounded
Authorities say the suspect is a former student.
Morse heats up in a tight game with Oakland
Cam Morse has 15 as the Penguins lead the Grizzlies at the half
Warren child mistakenly told to walk long way home from school
Warren child mistakenly told to walk long way home from school
Group ranks Poland Township as one of Ohio's safest communities
Group ranks Poland Township as one of Ohio's safest communities
Austintown school board has special meeting Thursday
Austintown school board has special meeting Thursday
Cafaro Co. announces changes, additions to Eastwood Complex
Cafaro Co. announces changes, additions to Eastwood Complex
President Trump: 'I'm opposed to domestic violence'
President Trump: 'I'm opposed to domestic violence'
Sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Mahoning County deputy
Sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Mahoning County deputy
Stocks climb as investors shake off inflation worries
Stocks climb as investors shake off inflation worries
Ohio city's ex-human resources director facing sex charges
Ohio city's ex-human resources director facing sex charges
Porn star who alleged Trump affair: I can now tell my story
Porn star who alleged Trump affair: I can now tell my story
Hubbard High School band to perform at Disney's Magic Kingdom
Hubbard High School band to perform at Disney's Magic Kingdom
Ohio court won't reopen case of convicted killer of 11
Ohio court won't reopen case of convicted killer of 11
Pa. police charge man with allegedly stealing cyanide
Pa. police charge man with allegedly stealing cyanide
Puerto Rico cancels $133M post-hurricane housing contract
Puerto Rico cancels $133M post-hurricane housing contract
'Tito' Francona, father of Indians manager Terry, dies.
'Tito' Francona, father of Indians manager Terry, dies.
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
AP sources: Mitt Romney to launch Senate campaign Thursday
AP sources: Mitt Romney to launch Senate campaign Thursday
OSHP: Teenage driver killed in multiple-vehicle crash
OSHP: Teenage driver killed in multiple-vehicle crash
Girl, Planned Parenthood sticker stay at Catholic school
Girl, Planned Parenthood sticker stay at Catholic school
Mardi Gras marred as 3 killed, 5 wounded in New Orleans
Mardi Gras marred as 3 killed, 5 wounded in New Orleans
Judge: All evidence in Ralph Infante corruption trial stays
Judge: All evidence in Ralph Infante corruption trial stays
Man secretly indicted for 2017 murder is in custody
Man secretly indicted for 2017 murder is in custody
White apologizes for comments on sexual misconduct lawsuit
White apologizes for comments on sexual misconduct lawsuit
Ohio transit authority finds $7.9 million in surplus cash
Ohio transit authority finds $7.9 million in surplus cash
White House, FBI differ in accounts of investigation of aide
White House, FBI differ in accounts of investigation of aide
Suspect injured, SUV stopped after shooting at NSA gate
Suspect injured, SUV stopped after shooting at NSA gate
TeamNeo report: Northeast Ohio manufacturing is rebounding
TeamNeo report: Northeast Ohio manufacturing is rebounding
Warren police take man to hospital after attempted rape
Warren police take man to hospital after attempted rape
Trumbull judge resets hearing to board up man's house
Trumbull judge resets hearing to board up man's house
Niles teen pleads no contest to murdering elderly neighbor, to be sentenced in April
Judge W. Wyatt McKay and Assistant Prosecutor Chris Becker reached the same conclusion about the reasons Jacob LaRosa took a plea Tuesday instead of continuing to trial on charges that he killed his elderly neighbor: The jury pool scared him.
Youngstown looks to eliminate its general-fund deficit
With proposed cuts by the administration, the deficit is about $1 million.
Airport officials still working on getting new service
The aviation committee recommended submitting a letter of understanding to Elite Airways of Maine for service
LaBrae continues to pile up basketball victories
Vikings’ last loss in regular season was on Feb. 2, 2016
Hubbard French Club's Mardi Gras event focuses on cultural significance
The Hubbard French Club learned how to swing dance and ate creole cuisine at the celebration in Brookfield.
Talk about schools was not public meeting
A Youngstown school board member called a private meeting at East High that took place on Feb. 9 an ‘egregious act’
Oscar nominee Daniel Kaluuya of ‘Black Panther’ is suddenly everywhere Breakthrough year
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. One year ago, most audiences didn’t know
JEDD agreement approaching, officials say
Officials from Canfield city and township governments said progress is being made on a proposed joint economic development district.
Central figure in Hamad trial, Bryce Hendrickson died of drug overdose, coroner rules
Central figure in Hamad trial, Bryce Hendrickson died of drug overdose, coroner rules
South Side Academy carnival raises money for patients
Zhraiah Chehan, 8, fires a dart toward a target during the Pennies for Patients Carnival Tuesday at South Side Academy in Youngstown. Proceeds from the after-school carnival and other fundraising events at the school in January and February will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
METRO DIGEST || Priests are removed
Priests are removed HERMITAGE, PA. A priest from Kennedy Catholic High School here and another
LeBron, new-look Cavs blow out Thunder
LeBron James and his new teammates are playing like old buddies
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton school board, 6:30 p.m., high school, 13910 Mahoning Ave., North
Mari Alschuler brought community members to YSU for a reading of some of her latest work
YSU social work associate professor read passages from recently published short stories
YSU BASKETBALL | Tonight’s men’s game at a glance
YSU (7-20/5-9) vs. Oakland (16-10/8-5) at Beeghly Center Tip-off — 7 p.m. YSU probable starters
SPORTS digest Zallow, Corbett win HL Athletes of the Week
Zallow, Corbett win HL Athletes of the Week Youngstown State track and field athletes Chad Zallow
Mom charged after children 2, 4 and 8 found wandering down the street in winter coats and hats
Mom charged after children 2, 4 and 8 found wandering down the street in winter coats and hats
Sweet ways to plan your next gathering
Family Features Plan to end your next gathering on a sweet note with these fruity desserts to
Simple seafood solutions for lent
Family Features With people across the country observing Lent, a religious tradition observed
METRO DIGEST || Best of Breed at dog show
Best of Breed at dog show VIENNA Sue Davis of Vienna and her curly-coated retriever, Flash, won
Mattel doubles down on Uno game
Associated Press NEW YORK What’s next for Uno? Dos, of course. Mattel is launching the new
FBI contradicts White House on probe of Porter
Associated Press WASHINGTON Contradicting the White House, the FBI said Tuesday it gave the
Report: US strike kills Russian military contractors in Syria
Associated Press MOSCOW An unknown number of private Russian military contractors were killed by
BUSINESS DIGEST || Dearing acquires Kruman Equipment
Dearing acquires Kruman Equipment BOARDMAN Dearing Compressor & Pump Co., the second-oldest
President prods Congress amid immigration debate
Associated Press WASHINGTON A high-stakes Senate debate over immigration got off to a halting
GM to close plant in South Korea
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea General Motors said Tuesday it will close an underutilized
Powerball winner who demands anonymity to get money
Associated Press NASHUA, N.H. A New Hampshire woman who won a $559.7 million Powerball jackpot
Israeli police: Indict prime minister
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israeli police on Tuesday recommended that Benjamin Netanyahu be
Spending plan would gut climate science programs
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration is targeting federal funding for studying
TOM PURCELL | Let’s relearn the art of romance
Opinion: By TOM PURCELL Cagle Cartoons I still have no idea why Laura Lindsey liked me, but she did. It
BLACK HISTORY
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Host a hot-pot party
Family Features Heat up your next get-together by inviting family and friends over to try a DIY
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 14
Today is Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, the 45th day of 2018. There are 320 days left in the year. This is
The top five albums on the iTunes Store for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top five albums on the iTunes Store for the most recent one-week sales period: v “Man of the
Second Harvest needs your help to ease Valley hunger
Editorial: If you were thinking THE effects of an improving national economy have trickled down to ease
Trump ‘considering all options’ on steel, aluminum imports
Associated Press WASHINGTON Weighing trade sanctions, President Donald Trump said Tuesday he’s
OLYMPICS ROUNDUP Day 5 updates
skiing Women’s slalom postponed PYEONGCHANG, South Korea The start of Mikaela Shiffrin’s bid
‘Nunes memo’ shows weakness of much-heralded Russia probe; allegations of collusion baseless
Opinion: By Ann Coulter Andrews McMeel Syndication If you’ve been watching MSNBC and, consequently, have
Budget sheds light on plans for welfare reform
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration in recent months has made its stance clear
Quick and easy comfort food
Family Features A steaming bowl of savory soup is the perfect comfort food when the wind is
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, produce and food
Judge orders DACA program to continue
Associated Press NEW YORK President Donald Trump’s administration didn’t offer “legally
Recipe Corner: MAHONING VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S “RECIPES OF YOUNGSTOWN-VOLUME 2
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Social media connects fans of teams
Shelby Kelly lives in Texas and she’s an integral part of the Dallas Cowboys organization. She has
Tuesday, February 13 (122 stories)
Man dies in crash that sliced vehicle on West Side
A single-car crash at about 8 p.m. Tuesday on South Schenley Avenue near Oran Drive on the city's West Side left the male driver dead and the car in three pieces after jumping the curb at Oran and hitting three trees.