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NE Ohio 'perfect fit' for Amazon HQ, Ryan writes to Bezos
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan wants Amazon to consider Northeast Ohio for its next headquarters after pulling out of New York.
Cafaro subsidiary buys Southern Park Dillard's building as store closes
A Cafaro Co. subsidiary has purchased the Dillard’s department store at the Southern Park Mall for $8.92 million. The store has about 180,000 square feet.
187 participate in program today to get license reinstated
Whitney Bledsoe can start saving money for herself again.
Another Youngstown woman dead after domestic violence incidents
A woman taken to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital on Thursday was pronounced dead from a traumatic brain injury and is the city’s second domestic-related homicide in less than a week.
Ohio prosecutor: no charges in police officer's death
Ohio prosecutor: no charges in police officer's death
Home investor finds staircase booby-trapped with a knife
A Philadelphia real-estate investor says a home he was scoping out came with an unadvertised surprise – a stairway booby-trapped with a swinging knife
Academy reverses plans, will air all awards live at Oscars
Academy reverses plans, will air all awards live at Oscars
UPDATE | Gunman kills 5 people, wounds 5 police at Illinois business
Gunman kills 5 people, wounds 5 police at Illinois business
Kaepernick, Eric Reid settle collusion grievances with NFL
Kaepernick, Eric Reid settle collusion grievances with NFL
3 indicted in slaying of 3-year-old boy on Ohio interstate
3 indicted in slaying of 3-year-old boy on Ohio interstate
Trump declares national emergency to get $8 billion for wall
Trump declares national emergency to get $8 billion for wall
ICE halts force-feeding of immigrant detainees in Texas
ICE halts force-feeding of immigrant detainees in Texas
Bombshell book alleges a Vatican gay subculture, hypocrisy
Bombshell book alleges a Vatican gay subculture, hypocrisy
Cafaro Co. subsidiary buys Dillard's in Boardman
Cafaro Co. subsidiary buys Dilliard's at Boardman mall
Justices to decide if 2020 census can ask about citizenship
Justices to decide if 2020 census can ask about citizenship
New MIddletown Village Council special meeting is Monday
New Middletown Village Council special meeting is Monday
Ohio prosecutor will discuss police officer’s traffic death
Ohio prosecutor will discuss police officer’s traffic death
Amazon's stormy week will blow over, but debris will stay
Amazon's stormy week will blow over, but debris will stay
Nightmare: Man's car stolen while he's asleep in back seat
Nightmare: Man's car stolen while he's asleep in back seat
Cost of 2020 Tokyo Olympics ceremonies up 40 percent
Cost of 2020 Tokyo Olympics ceremonies up 40 percent
FBI, state search county executive’s office in Cleveland
FBI, state search county executive’s office in Cleveland
Husband accidentally runs over, kills wife in their driveway
Husband accidentally runs over, kills wife in their driveway
Police: 3 people found dead near railroad tracks in Columbus
Police: 3 people found dead near railroad tracks in Columbus
US industrial output tumbled 0.6 percent in January
US industrial output tumbled 0.6 percent in January
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
Planned Parenthood sues Ohio over new abortion restriction
Planned Parenthood sues Ohio over new abortion restriction
Ohio couple who bought Showboat Majestic hope to restore it
Ohio couple who bought Showboat Majestic hope to restore it
Trump will sign border deal but will also declare emergency
Trump will sign border deal but will also declare emergency
Cathcart’s late shot downs IUPUI to push win streak to five games
For the second time in three games, YSU won on a 3-pointer in the final seconds.
Buy buds grown legally in Youngstown soon
Riviera Creek LLC, the city’s first medical marijuana growing facility, harvested its first batch Thursday.
Football finals stay in Canton; baseball moves to Akron for 2019
Northeastern Ohio will be the heart of it all for two signature state high school events.
Rep. Tim Ryan says he’ll run for president if he thinks he can win
The congressman said he’s in no rush to make a decision.
YSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL | A look at tonight’s game
Matchup: YSU (18-6, 10-3 Horizon League) vs. Green Bay (15-7, 10-2). Tip-off: 7 p.m. at Beeghly
Trumbull sanitarian to return to work after plea in fatal accident
Steven R. Kramer, 55, of Hiram, a sanitarian with the Trumbull County Combined Health District, will return to work Tuesday after his no-contest plea Jan. 25 in Warren Municipal Court to misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter.
HIGH SCHOOLS
high schools GIRLS BASKETBALL Poland 65, Jefferson 38 JEFFERSON The Bulldogs (22-0, 14-0
Austintown investigating $12,000 jewelry theft
In an unrelated theft, two reported shoplifters were nabbed trying to leave the store wearing stolen clothes and concealing other items.
Harvick, Logano win Duels in Ford sweep
Harvick won the first of the 150-mile qualifying races. Logano used a last-lap pass for the lead in the second one.
‘Isn’t It Romantic’ riffs on the joys and cliches of a film genre
‘Isn’t it romantic’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for language, some sexual material,
Cleveland event to honor late trombonists
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS The late American jazz great Urbie Green and
Smollett responds to critics in probe of attack claim
Associated Press CHICAGO “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett has responded to critics who question
App could help emergency medical workers identify, assess victims
Two Trumbull County funeral homes have invested in the lifesaving app.
Art students stand out
Both won awards in the 2019 Northeast Ohio Regional Scholastic Art Awards art show.
OSHP investigating Hubbard crash that injured woman
A car and tanker truck collided on Hubbard-Youngstown Road (US Route 62).
ABC District unveils plan for Boardman and Canfield townships
ABC District unveils plan for Boardman and Canfield townships
Trumbull elections board removes three candidates from May primary, asks for two investigations
Trumbull elections board removes three candidates from May primary, asks for two investigations.
Drive It Home Ohio sends Valentine’s Day candy to GM officials
The M&Ms were emblazoned with messages such as ‘We Love GM’ and ‘Save Lordstown’
DNA leads to arrest in 1992 cold case
Investigators with the Mahoning County coroner's office and the state BCI submitted DNA results.
Boardman High recognizes responders, honors Fla. school shooting victims
Boardman High School students cheer after a lockdown drill as first responders walk the halls. The event commemorated the first anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., which killed 17 people.
CLUB CALENDAR
associations Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association is celebrating 100 years of amateur radio
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 15
Today is Friday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2019. There are 319 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Jan. 29
Jan. 29 Theft: A man reportedly took a cellphone someone had accidentally dropped at Hollywood
Injured All-Star Lindor arrives at training camp
The three-time All-Star strained his right calf while working out recently.
Amazon dumps NYC headquarters and its promised 25,000 jobs
Amazon abruptly dropped plans Thursday for a big new headquarters in New York that would have brought 25,000 jobs to the city, reversing course after politicians and activists objected to the nearly $3 billion in incentives promised to what is already one of the world’s richest, most powerful companies.
Tribe’s Bauer no fan of labor staff’s tactics
The pitcher said the process hasn’t soured his feelings about the team.
nba roundup | Thursday’s games
Pelicans 131, Thunder 122 NEW ORLEANS Julius Randle capped a 33-point, 11-rebound performance
college basketball roundup Thursday’s games
Illinois 63, Ohio State 56 COLUMBUS Trent Frazier had 15 points and Ayo Dosunmu buried a key
nhl roundup | Thursday’s games
Islanders 3, Blue Jackets 0 COLUMBUS Thomas Greiss stopped 31 shots for his fourth shutout of
District qualifiers
BOYS DIVISION I Boardman River Flatley — 200 medley relay, 200 IM, 100 backstroke Jordan
Barr sworn in for 2nd stint as US attorney general
William Barr was sworn in Thursday for his second stint as the nation’s attorney general, taking the helm of the Justice Department as special counsel Robert Mueller investigates Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
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one sToday’s entertainment picks: v “A Raisin in the Sun,” 7:30 p.m.: The powerful drama ($13, $10
PROFESSIONAL GOLF Thursday’s tournaments
GENESIS OPEN Spieth tied for lead after 12 holes at rainy Riviera LOS ANGELES One of the
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Craig and Tarah Bletso, Salem, boy, Feb. 13. Christina
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown. Food giveaway, 9:30
Mahoning County commissioners seeking sales tax renewal in May
Opinion: It’s likely that many Mahoning County voters don’t know there’s a reason for them to go to the polls
Reunions & Class Notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1969 will celebrate its 50-year class reunion Aug. 30 through
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Upcoming scheduled events
Local upcoming events for Black History Month as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING COUNTY
PBS’ ‘American Masters’ recalls Sammy Davis Jr.
By JAY BOBBIN Gracenote Sammy Davis Jr. was one of entertainment’s most unique talents, as is
mahoning county | Indictments
A county grand jury indicted these people Thursday on these charges: Austin J. Brown, 35, West
PRESIDENTS DAY
PRESIDENTS DAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Court: Attorney who created fake child porn must pay $300K
A federal appeals court says an Ohio attorney must pay $300,000 to two women whose photographs as young girls were manipulated to create fake child pornography used by the attorney in court cases
President expected to sign deal, declare emergency
Staff/wire report WASHINGTON Congress lopsidedly approved a border security compromise Thursday
Job training, other services in works for Dillard’s employees
Dillard’s employees to receive job training
Ohio program offers hope for 410,000 illegal drivers
Editorial: Many licensed drivers in Ohio likely would find it troubling that as many as 1 of 8 drivers
Trump tears families apart
Opinion: By Cindy Garcia OtherWords A year ago, my husband Jorge was torn from our family and deported to
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 28.20‚àí0.85 Aqua America, .20
Adrianna Ciotola, Michael Podolsky are engaged
CANFIELD Atty. Robert Ascenzo and Joanne Ciotola of Canfield are announcing the engagement of
Emily Mogg | Kevin Chapel
hubbard Emily Mogg and Kevin Chapel, both of Boardman, were united in marriage Oct. 19 at St.
Students compete in Vex Robotics Competition
Austintown’s Vex Robotics teams competed for state qualifications on Feb. 2 at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center.
Metro Mutts teams up with Canine Campus
Members of the Metro Mutts group at Mill Creek Park gathered at the Fellows Riverside Garden on Feb. 2 to discuss dog body language.
Poland library celebrates Valentine's Day
The Poland library hosted a V is for Valentine's Day story time and holiday party on Feb. 7.
Canfield High School students win art awards
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Nineteen Canfield High School students earned silver or
Poland Sports Briefs
Girls varsity basketball defeats Hubbard The Poland High School girls varsity basketball team
NHS project provides scarves and socks for homeless
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com Canfield High School seniors Lilly and Cece Economus
Austintown Sports Briefs
Boys varsity bowling defeats Howland Fitch varsity boys bowling defeated Howland with a score of
Succulent dishes created at Mill Creek Park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted a created your own succulent dish
Canfield Community Briefs
Fr. George M. Smiga leads event at Ursuline Education & Wellness Center The Ursuline Education &
Jan. 23
Jan. 23 Arrest: Police took Anthony Canacci, 37, into custody at his Hood Drive residence upon
CHS crowns Beck Sweetheart King
Canfield High School hosted its annual Sweetheart Dance at the school on Feb. 9.
Boardman library celebrates local young artists
The Boardman library hosted their annual Celebrate the Arts night on Feb. 5.
Boardman Glenwood Junior High School Honor Roll - Second Grading Period
SEVENTH GRADE HIGH HONOR ROLL Alabed, Alexa Auck, Morgan Barrett, Dylan Blasco, Sarah
Boardman kindergarten registration set
The Boardman School District will host its kindergarten registration day for the 2019-20 school year
Poland Community Briefs
eBird for Beginners event offered Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley invites the public to “eBird for
Boardman Community Briefs
Boardman bus driver job fair on Feb. 20 Boardman Local Schools will host a Bus Driver Job Fair on
Boardman Center Intermedia School Honor Roll - Second Grading Period
Fifth Grade High Honor Roll Amir Alabed Lilly Andrei Angelo Angelilli Hannah Austin Azka
West Boulevard Elementary School Honor Roll - Second Grading Period
Third Grade High Honor Roll Natalie Bell Jack Goodyear Mia Rydarowicz Isabella Culp
Hand feeding chickadees at Mill Creek Park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Naturalist Marilyn Williams hosted the hand-feed a
Hand-feeding chickadees at Mill Creek Park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Naturalist Marilyn Williams hosted the hand-feed a
Meredith Dotson | Cole Budinsky
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Meredith L. Dotson and Dr. Cole C. Budinsky were united in marriage May 26,
Austintown Community Briefs
Free “Financial Starting Points” seminar for high school students Associated School Employees
Interact Club focuses on community outreach
Poland Seminary High School recently created a new Interact Club, focused on community out reach.
Robinwood Elementary School Honor Roll - Second Grading Period
THIRD GRADE HIGH HONOR ROLL Hebah Arida Noah Belgin Gavin Gonzalez Audelina Irwin Evan
Library hosts DIY lotion event
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown
Boardman Sports Briefs
Seventh grade girls basketball beats Warren The Boardman girls seventh grade white basketball team
Rock N Roll Pet Store comes to preschool
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Canfield United Methodist Preschool had a
Jenna Buffa | Kevin Day
BOARDMAN Jenna Buffa and Kevin Day, both of Hudson, were united in marriage Sept. 29, 2018, during
Succulent dishes created at Mill Creek Park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted a created your own succulent dish
St. Christine’s students compete in Geography Bee
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Students at St. Christine’s Catholic School competed in
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