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YOUNGSTOWN MURDER TRIAL Defendant admits tossing gun into lake
Hughes said he had wanted to sell the gun for money to pay his delinquent electric bill. By BOB
LOCAL Davis pops 27 to key Thiel romp
A.H. Davis and Erik Hemsing helped the Tomcats roll to a 97-70 win over Hiram. GREENVILLE, Pa. --
Deputy fired over Columbine statements
Deputy fired over Columbine statements LITTLETON, Colo. -- Citing "unacceptable conduct," a
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Poland Community Baseball Center -- is where Tri-T Baseball and Softball will meet Jan.
UNION TOWNSHIP Pa. police arrest man in jewelry store theft
The suspect's picture was matched with video from a store surveillance camera. NEW CASTLE, Pa. --
PREP SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULE
BOYS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA Akron Hoban 72, Ursuline 63 Bristol 72, Maplewood 49
JACKSON-MILTON Superintendent backs new school
Officials are looking into the possibility of shortening the elementary school day by 20 minutes.
Patriotism demands U.S. flag have pre-eminence
Opinion: Patriotism demands U.S. flag have pre-eminence EDITOR: Every time I drive in front of the
'Weakest Link' host tops Blackwell's list
'Weakest Link' host tops Blackwell's list NEW YORK -- A fashion failure "Goodbye!" has been given
YOUNGSTOWN Expert speaks on disease
One vaccine injection at the beginning of the freshman year is good for four years in college. By
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ronald L. Sabelli, 23, of 440 Fairground Blvd. No. 52,
SHARPSVILLE Council decries bank's fee plan
People should begin dropping off their bills at the municipal building, officials said. By HAROLD
Auditor's report shows problems in Girard
The report is standard when communities are under a fiscal emergency. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
Short causes loss of shift
LORDSTOWN -- An electrical short shut down production Wednesday at the General Motors Lordstown
PREP BASEBALL Support for Wolfe influences board's decision
Parents and players rallied around the Columbiana coach, who will return. By NANCY TULLIS
Officials change approach to budget
A few council members threw around the 'L' word -- layoffs -- as a possibility. By ROGER G. SMITH
LOCAL
LOCAL Co-champions YOUNGSTOWN -- Two basketball teams representing St. Christine's Parish -- the
PLAYOFF BOUND 49ers coach Steve Mariucci
Age: 46. Hometown: Iron Mountain, Mich. College: Northern Michigan. Mariucci quarterbacked the
Makeover lasts New York minute
A Coitsville woman filled in on a 'Sally Jessy Raphael Show' that originally halted recording on
WARREN Sprint alters toll charges
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN WARREN -- Area Sprint customers soon will see some toll charges
Commission seeks funds for veterans
WARREN -- Recent job layoffs and the problems of advancing age have caused more veterans to seek
TRUMBULL COUNTY Niles man sentenced for trying to bribe police chief
He could have received up to 33 years in prison. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Facing drug charges
Facing drug charges CLEVELAND -- A federal grand jury has indicted William J. Isom, 67, of Burkey
YOUNGSTOWN Officials change approach to budget
A few council members threw around the 'L' word -- layoffs -- as a possibility. By ROGER G. SMITH
Port authority to help fund interchange
WELLSVILLE -- A project intended to improve highway access for an industrial park will receive
Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 467 Cohasset Drive, Youngstown, various commodities, 12:30 p.m. Friday. Bring containers and identification.
Food and clothing distribution notices are to be submitted by 3 p.m. the day before they are to be
SCHOOL BOARDS
SCHOOL BOARDS GIRARD Elected Jamie R. DeVore president and Jane Harris vice president.
GIRLS BASKETBALL W. Branch wastes little time, wins in impressive fashion
The Warriors darted to a 27-2 first quarter lead against Akron Springfield. By TODD BELL
Overhaul of four lower courts will resume
The audit findings support what a local planning group already had begun. YOUNGSTOWN -- Plans to
POLAND TOWNSHIP Man faces charges in break-ins
The criminal element does not recognize any territorial boundaries, the chief says. By JOHN W.
Achieving excellence: some school districts can
Opinion: With great fanfare, the Ohio Department of Education released on Monday the ratings of 608 school
County seeks grant for Howland project
Howland would also contribute to the project. WARREN -- An area of Howland Township ranked among
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
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DIGITAL CHICKEN LITTLE
Opinion: DIGITAL CHICKEN LITTLE Los Angeles Times: Visit the International Consumer Electronics Show, which
New GM plant opens
New GM plant opens General Motors' new Lansing Grand River plant, which opened Wednesday, makes
YOUNGSTOWN Lawsuit over charter school returns to county
COLUMBUS -- A state judge returned to Mahoning County a lawsuit challenging the legitimacy of the
10 trees for $10
10 trees for $10 The National Arbor Day Foundation is offering 10 trees -- two each of white
PREP BASKETBALL Bristol runs away with win; Ursuline suffers second loss
Boardman's girls easily handled Chaney. BRISTOL -- Bristol High out-scored Maplewood 48-30 in the
RECOMMENDATIONS Audit outcome
Some of the findings and recommendations in the state performance audit report for Mahoning County
SPRINT Toll-free calling changes
EFFECTIVE WEDNESDAY Cortland: To Niles, Sharon and Youngstown. EFFECTIVE JAN. 23 Warren: To
Man dies in fire at machine shop
Authorities believe the victim was trying to get his truck out of the burning building. By HAROLD
YSU BASKETBALL Today's games
WOMEN Who: YSU (4-8, 1-1) vs. Detroit (6-6, 2-0). When: 7 p.m. Where: Beeghly Center. The
LAWRENCE COUNTY Prison board sets guidelines for inmates' medical care
Brian Burick was elected prison board president. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
TRUMBULL COUNTY Niles man sentenced for bribery
He could have received up to 33 years in prison. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Hair may recede, but barbershop stands its ground
Fancy hair salons are OK, but sometimes, a man's just gotta go to a barber. For 42 years, Bill
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Vranches (Diane Roach) of Charlottesville, Va., are announcing the birth of
COLUMBIANA CO. Vote OKs expansion by Salem
Salem has said it's willing to pay for half the utility expansion project. LISBON -- Nearly 75
GIRARD Auditor's report shows problems
The report is standard when communities are under a fiscal emergency. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
Old bad habits die hard
Opinion: There are some roads best left untraveled. One of the best to be avoided is the road that leads to a
FINGERHUT SLAYING Charge of gun theft is dismissed
A city prosecutor believes the murder defendant fabricated the story that her gun was stolen. By
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.903.08 Banc One,.84,38.1938.27 Clear Channel, 50.83
Beaver OKs rezoning
Beaver OKs rezoning NORTH LIMA -- Beaver Township trustees voted to rezone a parcel of land on the
YOUNGSTOWN YWCA trustees vote to close pool
Besides leaking 2,244 gallons a week, the pool has been a drain on the budget, its director says.
Housing authority workers' raise grows
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County Housing Authority's 35 employees will receive a bigger raise than
GETTING IT RIGHT
Charles Straub, U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr.'s spokesman, said about a congressional
YOUNGSTOWN Program aims to combat effect of violence on kids
The brochure provides a 24-hour telephone number for assistance. YOUNGSTOWN -- City police who
NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY
NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Repeat(G Bartlett)32.2013.204.00 Dangerous Pleasure(D