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Illegal or not, West Branch wants its prayers back
Some members of the West Branch schools community are sporting “Prayer Matters” T-shirts in support of a long-standing tradition that has come under fire.
State findings in shooting death of Girard cop sent to prosecutor
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has sent its findings in the shooting of Girard police officer Justin Leo to the Trumbull County Prosecutor’s office.
Struthers football standout charged in party altercation
A standout Struthers High School football player will appear in court Feb. 28 facing charges of assault, witness intimidation and other charges after accusations that he slapped two drunken juveniles and doused them with maple syrup at a November house party.
Ursuline students set to lend hand, observe foreign culture in Nicaragua
Eleven Ursuline High students accompanied by six adults are planning an upcoming trip to Nicaragua in April.
Ashtabula housing inspector charged with raping woman
Ashtabula housing inspector charged with raping woman
Mitsubishi issues recalls for loose sunroofs, brake trouble
Mitsubishi issues recalls for loose sunroofs, brake trouble
California Palms receives Medicaid cease and desist order
California Palms receives Medicaid cease and desist
Cavs' Love out 2 months with broken hand, avoids surgery
Cavs' Love out 2 months with broken hand, avoids surgery
John Rosemond - Proper attitude, not proper methods, can help with authority
Here we go again with a typical post-1960s parenting canard
90 migrants feared drowned after boat capsizes off Libya
90 migrants feared drowned after boat capsizes off Libya
Rihanna, Macron champion millions for global education
Rihanna, Macron champion millions for global education
Ohio man charged with raping woman during housing inspection
Ohio man charged with raping woman during housing inspection
Officer Leo shooting report received by prosecutor
Officer Leo shooting report received by prosecutor
Prominent baseball agent suggests spring training boycott
Prominent baseball agent suggests spring training boycott
UPDATE | Victims' father apologizes for trying to attack Nassar
Victims' father apologizes for trying to attack Nassar
UK film academy ousts Harvey Weinstein over sex abuse claims
UK film academy ousts Harvey Weinstein over sex abuse claims
UPDATE | GOP memo criticizing FBI surveillance is released
GOP memo criticizing FBI surveillance is released
Canfield man from fatal crash jailed for unrelated drug charge
Michael Malvasi was also involved in a fatal November crash
Trump: FBI, DOJ have ’politicized’ probe in favor of Dems
Trump: FBI, DOJ have ’politicized’ probe in favor of Dems
Was it Take-Your-Daughter-to-Jail-Day in Boardman?
Mother, daughter arrested after Kohl's shoplifting incident
Summary of police activity in Canfield and Austintown
Summary of police activity in Canfield and Austintown
Mahoning County voters to see TB renewal levy on May ballot
Mahoning County voters to see TB renewal levy on May ballot
Man who attacked London Muslims imprisoned for over 40 years
Man who attacked London Muslims imprisoned for over 40 years
Youngstown cops find drugs, pills after South Side traffic stop
Youngstown cops find drugs, pills after South Side traffic stop
Mexicans living abroad send home a record $28.8 billion
Mexicans living abroad send home a record $28.8 billion
Super Fan: 81-year-old has attended every Super Bowl
Super Fan: 81-year-old has attended every Super Bowl
Cleveland mayor’s nephew sentenced on federal weapons charge
Cleveland mayor’s nephew sentenced on federal weapons charge
Why Bill's Place closed
Why Bill’s Place closed AUSTINTOWN The Ohio Department of Commerce told The Vindicator on
Ohio school board says member under investigation should resign
Ohio school board says member under investigation should resign
US added strong 200K jobs in Jan.; pay up most in 8 years
US added strong 200K jobs in Jan.; pay up most in 8 years
Suspect sought
Warren police are looking for a suspect they believe was involved in a stabbing about 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the 100 block on Porter Street NE.
Man's body found in car
Man’s body found in car WARREN Warren police are treating the death of Darrin Andrews, 35, whose
Tanker leaks tar in Hubbard
Crews worked for several hours to contain tar that was leaking from a tanker after a minor collision behind the Love's gas station
Hoerig case on TV
The CBS newsmagazine 48 Hours will air a segment on the Karl Hoerig homicide case at 9 p.m. Saturday.
New irrigation system at Stambaugh golf course
New irrigation system YOUNGSTOWN The city hired a company for $515,500 to replace the 80-year-
Crash in Milton Township
A tractor-trailer jackknifed and struck a guardrail along the westbound lanes of I-76.
January Cruze sales down 45 percent
The new year did not change the shift consumer preference.
Penguins offer little resistance in loss to Northern Kentucky
In a high-scoring shootout with the Norse, the more experienced side proved to be better and the Penguins lost, 95-85.
Campbell donates seized drug equipment to TCI’s garden program
Equipment seized by Campbell police during a drug raid will find new use at the Trumbull Correctional Institute as part of the prison’s inmate agricultural program.
Backups lead YSU women over Oakland
Mary Dunn scored a career-high 24 points and Kelley Wright had a season-high 13.
Canfield’s Ross part of the Patriot Way
The Canfield and John Carroll graduate is in his second stint with the Patriots’ scouting department.
Bresha Meadows apparently coming back home to Warren Sunday
Bresha Meadows, now 16, who pleaded guilty last May to involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of her father, is expected to return home to live with her mother Sunday.
Youngstown mayor hires retired CPA to help with city’s finances
He’ll work for the city through April 30.
Phantoms steel for big weekend in Chicago
Brad Patterson can’t remember the USHL’s Eastern Conference standings being so tight.
Child rapist gets two life sentences
The Youngstown man repeatedly raped the boy from the time he was 9 until he was 13.
Harris scores 36 points as Irish rout Cardinals
Ursuline’s Dayshanette Harris just missed a triple-double.
‘Black Panther’ writer hopes film hype transfers to comic book
By JESSE J. HOLLAND Associated Press WASHINGTON As people gear up for the “Black Panther”
Helen Mirren on ‘Winchester’ role
By MIKE CIDONI LENNOX AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Helen Mirren says her new film
Reinforced cage required before shepherds can go home
The three German Shepherds taken to the Trumbull County Dog Pound after a woman alleged they bit her at Venture Plastics in Newton Township on Jan. 22 will be evaluated to determine if they are healthy enough to return home.
Judge removes Deborah Drawl as Mecca Township fiscal officer
Judge Andrew Logan of Trumbull County Common Pleas Court ruled to remove Deborah Drawl as Mecca Township fiscal officer Thursday, citing her unwillingness to accept training from other area fiscal officers.
WRTA director says Warren Express likely to see increased frequency
The Warren Express, a Western Reserve Transit Authority bus route that travels between Youngstown and Warren, is likely to see increased frequency sometime this year, said James Ferraro, WRTA executive director.
Judge rules against suppressing evidence in the Jacob LaRosa murder case
The judge in the Jacob LaRosa aggravated-murder case has denied LaRosa’s attempt to suppress evidence obtained by police March 31, 2015, the day LaRosa is accused of killing his elderly neighbor in her home in Niles.
Read Aloud Day focuses on importance of literacy
Josh Batchelor reads from “Tiki and Ronde Barber: Teammates” to Shelly Culp’s fifth-grade class at Austintown Intermediate School Thursday for World Read Aloud Day. Culp bought the book for Batchelor to spark his interest in reading when she had him as a third-grade student at Watson Elementary.
Fat Tuesday concert, event at museum
WARREN The W.D. Packard Band and the National Packard Museum will present a “Fat Tuesday” concert
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Events
February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time
McKinney ends legal challenge of mayor’s race but still insists ’17 election ‘tainted with fraud’
Opinion: Just before he was to have his day in court, Sean McKinney withdrew his lawsuit against the Mahoning
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate put together five birdies
ON THE LINKS THURSDAY Pro golf results
PHOENIX OPEN SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. Bill Haas played a five-hole stretch in 5 under and shot a
NFL roundup
PITTSBURGH STEELERS Shazier released from hospital after injury pittsburgh Injured Pittsburgh
CLUB CALENDAR
associations American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
Court: Execution method constitutional
Associated Press CINCINNATI A federal appeals court has upheld the constitutionality of Ohio’s
YEARS AGO FOR FEBRUARY 2
Today is Friday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2018. There are 332 days left in the year. This is
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1252.420.40 Aqua America, .71
Christina Becker, Bryant Salcedo are engaged
CANFIELD Stephen and Janice Salcedo of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son, Bryant
Tax bill begins delivery to American workers Bigger paychecks
By SARAH SKIDMORE SELL AP Personal Finance Writer The contentious tax overhaul is beginning to
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit St., Youngstown, food
CVMS recognizes winter sports teams
School spirit was flying high during Canfield Village Middle School’s Winter Sports Pep Assembly on Jan. 26.
Jan. 18
Jan. 18 Fraud: A fraudulent credit card was reportedly used for a purchase order at a business in
Laura Brown, Matthew Miller to marry in May
columbiana Laura Ann Brown and Matthew Robert Miller of Olmsted Falls, together with their
Mooney’s annual fund suprasses $100,000
Cardinal Mooney High School’s annual fund has reached $100,000. With the fund scheduled to wrap
Boardman Community Briefs
Knitting guild to meet on Feb. 13 The Western Reserve Knitting Guild will meet on Feb. 13 at 7
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
The grand jury also indicted these people Thursday on these charges: Ricky Carter, 26, Thornton
Girl in Slender Man stabbing is given maximum penalty
Associated Press WAUKESHA, Wis. A Wisconsin girl who stabbed a classmate to curry favor with
Russia investigation Trump to approve release of GOP memo
Associated Press WASHINGTON Over the strong objections of his own Justice Department, President
AROUND THE NHL | Thursday’s games
Hurricanes 2, Canadiens 0 RALEIGH, N.C. Cam Ward stopped 27 shots in his second shutout of the
Study: Racist messages land on campuses in surging numbers
Associated Press White supremacist groups have targeted college campuses in surging numbers since
South African musician will visit Westminster
Staff report NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Grammy award winning musician and “empowerment facilitator”
LOS ANGELES Students say school shooting was an accident
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A classmate of a 12-year-old girl considered a person of interest
GOP legislators gather, seek winning ’18 agenda
Associated Press WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.VA. Republicans gathered at a West Virginia resort
3 in Ohio House want lawmaker to resign over crass remarks
Associated Press COLUMBUS A group of Democratic women in the Ohio House on Thursday called for
Club offers fish dinners
Club offers fish dinners washingtonville Beaver Creek Sportsman Club, 14480 Washingtonville
Howland woman who assisted killer sentenced to probation
Howland woman who assisted killer sentenced to probation
Canfield swim and dive team honors senior swimmers
The Canfield swim and dive team celebrated Senior Night on Jan. 17 with a win over Alliance.
Ramunnos mark anniversary at dinner party
poland James and Beverly Ramunno of Poland marked their 50th wedding anniversary at a family party
Use voices of past to crush resurgent racism today
Editorial: Since their inception nine decades ago, black history observances in February have served as
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP | Thursday’s recaps, scores & summaries
BOYS BASKETBALL East Liverpool 60, Beaver Local 45 LISBON Beaver Local started off cold, only
THURSDAY’S OTHER COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
MEN No. 1 Villanova 98, Creighton 78 PHILADELPHIA Mikal Bridges scored 21 points and Jalen
THURSDAY’S NBA GAMES
Pistons 104, Grizzlies 102 DETROIT Blake Griffin had 24 points and 10 rebounds in his debut for Detroit, and the Pistons edged the Memphis Grizzlies.
SPORTS digest
Jack Loew pulls Colon from Silver Gloves YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown boxing trainer Jack Loew pulled
Colleges fleecing teachers, students
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords On Friday, Jan. 26, I was in a good mood. I was about to start
POLICE BLOTTER
Jan. 18 Aggravated menacing: Austintown police handed to Boardman authorities Christopher S.
Mill Creek celebrates winter in Davis Center
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Mill Creek Metroparks had a special “Toyland“ holiday
Fitch combines jazz and dessert for sweet sounding night
Bakers gathered and musicians performed at Austintown’s third annual Jazz and Dessert night on Jan. 27 in the Austintown Middle School cafetorium.
Highway Tabernacle to participate in Night to Shine prom event
Highway Tabernacle church recently announced that they will serve as one of more than 500 churches
Mooney hosts “Athletic Hall of Fame” dinner
On Feb. 18, Cardinal Mooney High School will host its 26th annual “Athletic Hall of Fame” dinner at
FIVE Squared art show opens
The Davis Family YMCA is hosting its fifth annual FIVE Squared benefit art show and sale from Feb. 4
Austintown schools’ orchestras entertain parents
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown Middle and Intermediate Schools had their
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news The snowy season is here, winter athletics have arrived and
Mooney hosts “Athletic Hall of Fame” dinner
On Feb. 18, Cardinal Mooney High School will host its 26th annual “Athletic Hall of Fame” dinner at
Canfield Community Briefs
Knitting guild to meet on Feb. 13 The Western Reserve Knitting Guild will meet on Feb. 13 at 7
Softball clinic offered for grades 1-8
Girls in first- through eighth-grade are invited to participate in a two-day softball clinic
Rotary hosts ‘Night at the Races’
The Poland Rotary had their seventh annual Chili Open Derby at Holy Family Parish Center on Jan. 26 to raise money for 16 charities.
Poland Community Briefs
Knitting guild to meet on Feb. 13 The Western Reserve Knitting Guild will meet on Feb. 13 at 7
Boardman schools celebrate 100 years of art
Boardman Schools continued their 100th anniversary celebration on Jan. 20 with a night dedicated to the art programs throughout the district at Boardman High School.
Memorial group gives back to autistic children
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Mike Hull Mini Grant Review Committee presented gifts to
Spartan swimmers and divers break records
The Spartans placed first in 19 out of 24 events, broke one school record and three conference
Austintown Community Briefs
Sausage and pancake breakfast fundraiser to be Feb. 4 The Immaculate Heart of Mary Knights of
Mill Creek celebrates winter in Davis Center
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Mill Creek Metroparks had a special “Toyland“ holiday
Poland library boosts toddlers’ literacy skills
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Poland library had a story time and craft for children
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boardman Community Baseball registration announced Registration for Boardman Community Baseball
FIVE Squared art show to open
The Davis Family YMCA is hosting its fifth annual FIVE Squared benefit art show and sale from Feb.
Miss Van Horn to be bride of Kevin Lang
COLUMBUS David and Gwen Lang of Poland are announcing the engagement of their son, Kevin Thompson
FIVE Squared art show to open at Davis Family YMCA
The Davis Family YMCA is hosting its fifth annual FIVE Squared benefit art show and sale from Feb.
Families decorate cookies
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Boardman Park invited families to bake cookies for Santa
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