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Mercer County hires Greenburg for 2 positions
MERCER, Pa. — A new director of registration and elections was approved unanimously today by
'Oreos' serenade school board
YOUNGSTOWN — January is School Board Appreciation Month, and the Youngstown Board of Education
Metal Works moving to Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — Austintown Metal Works, a metal fabricating shop on Cedar Street in Youngstown,
Leavittsburg house raided, pot-grower charged
LEAVITTSBURG – Police have confiscated 120 marijuana plants from a house at 964 N. Leavitt
Inglis greenhouse declared nuisance
BOARDMAN — Less than a month after Mahoning County’s chief building official declared a
East Palestine student Hollywood-bound
EAST PALESTINE — The third time was the charm for an “American Idol” hopeful from
Numbers rising at homeless shelters
As temperatures dip well below freezing, area rescue missions are working to keep the homeless out
Columbiana County indictments
A Columbiana County grand jury recently issued these indictments: <strong>Justin
Official seeking Rolls-Royce for Salem
SALEM — City councilman and mayoral candidate Clyde Brown has asked Gov. Ted Strickland to
Youngstown Kiwanis provides school trips
YOUNGSTOWN —  The Kiwanis Club of Downtown Youngstown will make field trips a reality for
Discount drugs coming to Lawrence County
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County residents without prescription drug coverage will soon be
2 AFSCME unions approve pact in Trumbull
WARREN — Two of the three American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees
Waterline break at 'worst possible' site
YOUNGSTOWN — A break in one of the city’s two largest waterlines resulted in the loss of
DNA marks ex-Cortland man in murder
WARREN – A DNA match from a 1994 murder has resulted in a former Cortland man being charged
Boardman cop paid teen for sex
YOUNGSTOWN — A former Boardman police officer turned convicted felon sent a 17-year-old girl
Girard board seeking levy in May
GIRARD — Girard school officials will again ask voters to approve a tax levy for the purpose
Turning Technologies wins international award
YOUNGSTOWN — A downtown technology company that’s been lauded locally for its rapid
Madison - Himrod exit ramp temporarily closed
Motorists are being advised by police to avoid Madison Avenue to the Himrod Avenue Expressway
Warren Muni Court clerk gets jail sentence
WARREN — Former Warren Municipal Court deputy clerk Judith M. DeJacimo has been sentenced to
City experiments with rubber sidewalks
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — Leaders in this southwest Ohio city want to install rubber sidewalks
Water still flows from baffling line break
YOUNGSTOWN — City water officials this morning are still trying to determine which of three
Monitor area pothole problems on Vindy.com
Motorists can report damage from potholes to the state claims court. By KATIE LIBECCO VINDY.COM CORRESPONDENT With...
New CEO gets pay reduction
Home Depot's new CEO will earn 8.9 million a year. ATLANTA (AP) -- The Home Depot Inc. is paying
Ray gun shoots beam of high heat
The beam can reach targets more than 500 yards away. MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AP) -- The
May 27 chosen as Levy- Meyers wedding date
YOUNGSTOWN -- Morris and Lisa Levy, 2013 Crestwood Blvd., are announcing plans for the upcoming
Burglar gets maximum of 18 months in prison
Burglars should serve plenty of prison time, the judge said. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
'OUTWARD BOUND'
'OUTWARD BOUND' Special to The Vindicator HEADING TO THEIR DESTINATION: The Victorian Players
Colts' Manning mum on banged-up right thumb
The X-rays were negative and he's expected to start against the Bears on Feb. 4. INDIANAPOLIS (AP)
Paying raises ethics question
The Web encyclopedia has rejected paid entries for businesses. BOSTON (AP) -- When a blogger
Why wasn't Saddam executed in public?
Opinion: By EDWARD WASSERMAN MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS It wasn't always like this. Once, the destruction of a
Quintet bridges alt-rock gap
The band recently completed its first album. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Taking
Police seek man accused of ejecting woman
GIRARD -- Police are looking for a man accused of pushing a Youngstown woman out of a moving van
MANNING MUM ON INJURY
Manning mum on injury Peyton Manning thumbed his way through questions about his injured throwing
K-Fed's Super Bowl ad offends restaurant group
K-Fed's Super Bowl ad offends restaurant group COLUMBUS -- A restaurant trade group says it is
Salem Community Hospital
Salem Community Hospital Jason and Dorothy Reynolds, Enon Valley, Pa., boy, Jan. 16. St.
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
Scullions lead Salem to 11th win
Warren Harding has won three of its last four games. SALEM -- Amy Scullion scored 16 points and
Locked in squalor
Opinion: Washington Post: No matter your position in the debate over immigration policy, you no doubt agree
Threat to U.S. grows by leaps, bounds
Opinion: By JAMES P. PINKERTON LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY There will be plenty of time to talk about Hillary, or
Victim's mother goes on mission
A police accident report was completed last week. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU
Despicable people fill 'Smokin' Aces'
It's impossible to care about the target or the hired guns. By CHRISTY LEMIRE AP MOVIE CRITIC
Policeman is cited after cruiser crash
WARREN -- A city police officer has been cited for not using proper care when his cruiser collided
Kucinich renews pitch for a universal plan
The Cleveland Democrat's proposal is a keystone of his presidential campaign. CLEVELAND (AP) --
AUDITIONS | Where to try out for roles
ACTORS "Sweeney Todd," a musical thriller. Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane. Auditions are
Rice: U.S. will more than triple aid
Congress must still approve the donation. PARIS (AP) -- The United States will offer nearly 770
Roush revving up the rhetoric
The Ford team owner isn't shying away from Toyota -- on the track or off. CONCORD, N.C. (AP) --
Gonzalez bounces hurt Nadal
Unseeded Serena Williams' advanced to the women's final with a 7-6, 6-4 win. MELBOURNE, Australia
Uranium for electricity OK but not for nukes, poll says
Pollsters went door-to-door in Iran to talk to 1,000 people. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON --
Classical music lovers, and there are plenty of you out there, can get the inside scoop on the piano-making Steinway Co. when James Barron, author of "Piano: The Making of a Steinway Concert Grand,"
Classical music lovers, and there are plenty of you out there, can get the inside scoop on the
PATRICIA SYAK | Youngstown Symphony Powers show features music of Ray Charles
Music is in the air during February at the DeYor Performing Arts Center. On Feb. 5 and 6 at 7:30
Accident injures 6 people
Accident injures 6 people WARREN -- A two-car accident on Parkman Road Northwest sent six people
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Secretary of state outlines '07 goals
Two field representatives will work with election boards on technology issues. By MARC KOVAC
Today is Thursday, Jan. 25, the 25th day of 2007. There are 340 days left in the year. On this date in 1981, the 52 Americans held hostage by Iran for 444 days arrive in the United States.
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Jan. 25, the 25th day of 2007. There are 340 days left in the year. On this date
Judge explores alternatives to conducting hearings at jail
Concern for open court hearings and jail security safety prompted the halt. NEWTON FALLS --
Defense: Prosecutor knew earlier about children in cages
Defense attorneys have filed a motion for acquittal or a new trial. NORWALK, Ohio (AP) -- The
'CATCH AND RELEASE'
'CATCH AND RELEASE' Grade: F Director: Susannah Grant Rating: PG-13 for sexual content, language
West shows it's the best in 12-9 victory over East
Colorado's Joe Sakic, making his 12th appearance, had four assists in the win. DALLAS (AP) --
Westminster rallies to topple Thiel, 73-41
The Titans improved to 5-1 in the Presidents' Athletic Conference. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR
City needs more funds for treatment plant
The city wants to start work on the plant by the end of June. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
"The president demonstrated he has not listened to Americans' single greatest concern: the war in Iraq. The overwhelming majority of Americans, military leaders, and a bipartisan coalition in Congress
Opinion: "The president demonstrated he has not listened to Americans' single greatest concern: the war in
Bush pushes biofuels
The administration wants to spend 1.6 billion on ethanol research. WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) --
Bush critics not sheepish
Opinion: Bush critics not sheepish EDITOR: I'm almost positive a Jan. 11 letter from a Boardman writer
Council-auditor feud continues
Council members say their criticism of the auditor is not personal or political. By WILLIAM K.
Ex-CIA executive testifies he told Libby about Plame
The defense pointed out inconsistencies in statements by government witnesses. WASHINGTON (AP) --
Smith officially withdraws from football search
The termination process for Fitch High softball coach Melody Rice continues. VINDICATOR STAFF
THE GROUP: Embassy is, from left, Andrew Rausch, C. Todd
THE GROUP: Embassy is, from left, Andrew Rausch, C. Todd Nielsen, Trevor Connor, Andy Timple and
President offers to step back to fight rape case
Several officials are facing various charges. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS JERUSALEM -- In a bid to
Obama battles allegation about Islamic school
The claims are groundless, one spokesman said. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Barack Obama fought back
Oklahoma defeats Iowa St.; Connecticut topples DePaul
Bowling Green extended its MAC winning streak to 32 games. ASSOCIATED PRESS NORMAN, Okla. --
Globetrotter visits to bring good will
Globetrotter visits to bring good will BARRY HARDY may not have played in a Harlem Globetrotters'
Don't give up on fresh crop
The hype surrounding the festival may sound like there's not much to see, but there are a few gems.
Cavs look silly with loss to Philly
The lowly Sixers snapped a five-game losing streak. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Andre Iguodala scored eight
There's no need to cast aspersions on siblings
Dear Annie: I'm in my early 50s, having emigrated from London almost 11 years ago. I have six
Robert and Suzanne Rufh of Virginia Beach, Va., are announcing the birth of their third child, a
Robert and Suzanne Rufh of Virginia Beach, Va., are announcing the birth of their third child, a
Pageant updates its style
Among other changes, the pageant includes some touches from reality TV. By KATHLEEN HENNESSEY
Crews work to locate, fix broken waterline
About a foot of water pooled in some parts of the affected area. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL
Dana Showcase Concert will honor Donald Byo
Dana Showcase Concert will honor Donald Byo YOUNGSTOWN -- The 17th annual Dana Showcase Concert
'smokin aces'
'SMOKIN ACES' Grade: C. Director: Joe Carnahan. Rating: R for strong bloody violence, pervasive
Players agree to toughen ban list
The league granted 500,000 to laboratories for further testing on HGH. NEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL
Houlihan-Amedeo engagement is being announced
CANFIELD -- Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ference, 10055 Lisbon Road, Canfield, are announcing the engagement
Dems balk at Bush's proposal
Democratic leaders said they'd block the measure. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON -- One day
Development group pays 1.5M debt to New Castle
The city had installed a 42-inch sewer line to accommodate Millennium Park. By VIRGINIA ROSS
WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES
WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Warren Harding 67, Campbell 20 Warren JFK 38,
Raiders topple YSU in Horizon
Quin Humphrey scored 22 points to lead the Penguins. FAIRBORN -- DaShaun Wood had 17 points and
All That's Mine is in the finals of the High School Rock Off in Cleveland.
All That's Mine is in the finals of the High School Rock Off in Cleveland.
Step taken to join bus system for one year
WARREN -- City council took the first steps Wednesday toward joining the Niles-Trumbull Transit
ROAD RIVER: Jeff Mirkin, owner of Comfort Keepers, a Mahoning Avenue business that provides nonmedical in-home care, watches the water from a major waterline break flow down the street. Water caused
ROAD RIVER: Jeff Mirkin, owner of Comfort Keepers, a Mahoning Avenue business that provides
'lie, cheat and genuflect'
'lie, cheat and genuflect' AT SALEM: Denise Sculli plays the man-hungry housekeeper in "Lie, Cheat
AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP \ Wednesday's other games
MEN Hiram 82, Allegheny 81 MEADVILLE, Pa. -- Chuck Williams (Lakeview) sank the go-ahead basket
GM announces Cobalt recall
WASHINGTON (AP) -- General Motors Corp. said Wednesday it was recalling more than 98,000 Chevrolet
Sea-Band wrist strap helps reader sleep, reduce snoring
Q. Thanks for your tip on the acupressure sleep aid. I use a Sea-Band wrist strap that improves my
Limited use of white iodine strengthens nails
Dear Heloise: I've had acrylic nails for the past 10 years and finally decided to give my
RUNAWAY'S MOTHER TAKES PRIDE IN SON'S ESCAPADES
Runaway's mother takes pride in son's escapades LAKEWOOD, Wash. -- The mother of a 9-year-old boy
Boomers fall victim to culture of youth
About 1,000 baby boomers die each day, statistics found. SCRIPPS HOWARD As America's baby
Fanning's 'Hounddog' role pushes new boundaries
The movie's rape scene has caused a lot of controversy. By CHRISTY KARRAS SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
MEN'S TOP 25 ROUNDUP Wednesday's other games
No. 4 North Carolina 88, Wake Forest 60 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Wayne Ellington scored 18 points,
Offensive aims to disrupt insurgency in Baghdad
A U.S. soldier was killed by small-arms fire Wednesday in the capital. LOS ANGELES TIMES
Commissioners approve 2 sewer projects
WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners gave final approval Wednesday to two sanitary sewer
Pittsburgh Symphony names new music director
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has selected Manfred Honeck as its new music
At heart of 'Grace' is grief
The movie is one of three at the festival that deals with the war in Iraq. By SEAN P. MEANS SALT
U.S. airline industry faces huge problems
Opinion: "If capitalists had been present at Kitty Hawk when the Wright brothers' plane first took off,
Minimum-wage legislation faces tax-break additions
One of the top priorities of the Democratic Congress is to raise the minimum wage. WASHINGTON (AP)
High court rejects judge's request
This is the second time the state Supreme Court would not hear the matter. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
Hoover too tough for Cards
By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NORTH CANTON -- After limiting one of the state's top
NOTEBOOK | NASCAR
Gordon's thoughts on Junior: Jeff Gordon believes it will be hard for Dale Earnhardt Jr. to stay
Variety of events are planned at Youngstown Banquet Center
THE VINDICATOR YOUNGSTOWN -- Beginning Feb. 4, a youth talent show will be held at 5 p.m. the
Moritz's life was helping others
He was a force behind the Josh Hephner tournament, which raises money for the Fitch wrestling
DiRienzo-Fantone engagement is being announced
CALCUTTA -- Dennis and Terry DiRienzo, 49880 Lantz Court, are announcing the engagement of their
Rendell optimistic about arena
If the team moves, its likely destination is Kansas City. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- After talking with a
Board huddles as parents wait to address problems
The executive session lasted about three hours. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Mother arraigned
Mother arraigned YOUNGSTOWN -- The 21-year-old mother whose infant daughter died after being
Police: Crash likely tied to speeding
AUSTINTOWN -- Speed was likely a factor in Saturday's fatal car accident on Kirk Road, a township
Bush's domestic agenda overshadowed by Iraq
Editorial: Health care, energy independence, education and the budget deficit, among others, are all important
Both vulnerable. North deals.
Both vulnerable. North deals. NORTH A Q 10 8 6 Void J 9 8 A Q 6 4 3 WEST EAST K J
Saliva, Crossfade to rock at Eastwood
NILES -- Saliva is coming to Eastwood Expo Center on Feb. 25 for an all-ages rock concert. The
Burke-Terrell wedding planned for March 31
AUSTINTOWN -- Announced by Norman and Beverly Viets, 3624 Highmeadow Ave., are plans for the
New nuclear-bomb plans are up in the air
Senior officials have yet to reach an agreement on the design. LOS ANGELES TIMES An effort to
U.S. cities, once left for dead, enjoy rebirth
Opinion: By BRUCE KATZ BROOKINGS INSTITUTION The U.S. Conference of Mayors convened in Washington just in
Prosecutors recommend maximum penalty in Annie Lee case
Irving Russ has been convicted of crimes three times. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Officials issue warning to parents
There is no safe dosage set for babies, the report says. SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL FORT
Evidence came too late for death penalty
Beshara faces 26 years in prison to life without parole. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF
Kerry's not running for president in 2008
The former presidential candidate will concentrate on getting the U.S. out of Iraq. CHICAGO
Good will from a Globetrotter
Basketball was mixed with character development at Paul C. Bunn Elementary. By HAROLD GWIN
Oden plays big as Bucks drop Northwestern
The freshman center had a season-high 17 rebounds in the 59-50 victory. EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) --
Valley band reaches finals of regional competition
Last year, a Youngstown band won the competition. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Throw back 'Catch and Release'
By COLIN COVERT (MINNEAPOLIS) STAR-TRIBUNE If it should happen that one day Netflix includes
With ad campaign, families seek more details to names
The memorial won't be finished until 2009. NEW YORK (AP) -- Family members who are upset that
Auto Zone increases reward in clerk's death
Call Crime Stoppers at (330) 746-CLUE. Callers remain anonymous. YOUNGSTOWN -- A 25,000 reward is
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Garrett H. Hassay, 26, of 542 Sixth St., Struthers, and Andrea
Election workers found guilty of rigging recount in 2004
Negligent misconduct of an elections employee is a felony with prison possible. CLEVELAND (AP) --
Officials await tax revenue
Two county offices have received extra money. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON
SteelHounds continue five-game homestand
There will be a Guns & amp; Hoses charity game at 1 p.m. Saturday. YOUNGSTOWN -- The
Appeals court weighs 1986 fire death case
Testimony from an expert witness was questioned in the appeal. CINCINNATI (AP) -- The attorney for
Official predicts more job losses
About 9,300 jobs are expected to be lost as the area adjusts to cutbacks. By DON SHILLING
Monitor area pothole problems on Vindy.com
Motorists can report damage from potholes to the state claims court. By KATIE LIBECCO VINDY.COM
Coping with uterine fibroids
The choices of treatment involve trade-offs, the lead author of the study said. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ohio EPA: Niles property meets standards
NILES -- The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has ruled that 12 acres where Phillips
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: BOARDMAN Jan. 17 Forgery: An employee at
"Guiding Light" (3 p.m., CBS): The venerable daytime drama looks back 70 years to its radio days -- where the soap opera genre began -- and the show's move to TV in 1952. This anniversary show traces
"Guiding Light" (3 p.m., CBS): The venerable daytime drama looks back 70 years to its radio days --
Estimate shows reduced deficit
The administration's budget to be released Feb. 5 is expected to be more optimistic. WASHINGTON
NBA ROUNDUP | Wednesday's other games
Suns 112, Knicks 107 NEW YORK -- Amare Stoudemire scored 26 of his 30 points in Phoenix's big
Westminster uses its superior depth to defeat Tomcats
The Titans rallied from an 18-point first half deficit. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR
Regional Business Digest
REGION New Save-A-Lot store will open in Sharon SHARON, Pa. -- Nemenz Save-A-Lot is expanding to
Comedy act takes actor back to his past
The actor did standup before landing his role as Biff in the 'Back to the Future' movies. By JOHN
911 phone service will move ahead
The boundaries will decide where an emergency call is routed. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM