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Reed will go on death row for Miller killing
Reed will go on death row for Miller killing NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A Lawrence County man found guilty
Judge enters innocent pleas for Davis at arraignment
Judge enters innocent pleas for Davis at arraignment YOUNGSTOWN — Following his lawyer’s
Club seeks Obama, Clinton debate in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — A long-dormant political group is back with an ambitious purpose: to get the two
Police seize computer as probe continues in Internet threats case
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation will analyze the items seized.
CORRECTION: Wrong photo appears with Friday story
"The Vindicator mistakenly published the photograph of this man on Page B1 of Friday's Vindicator under the headline "Pa. man found guilty on '01 shooting." The pictured man is not the man described in the headline or the article that it accompanied, and has no link to the matter about which that article reported. By coincidence the pictured man has the same first and last name as the man described in the article and headline. The Vindicator apologizes for the mistake.
Last respects paid to fire victims
YOUNGSTOWN — Child-crafted paper hearts, letters and drawings served as a backdrop for six gleaming
Money gives some candidates an edge
YOUNGSTOWN — If money is a good indicator of a successful political campaign — and it usually is —
Murder charge dropped in plea deal
WARREN — A report from the Summit County Coroner’s office led to a plea bargain in which a murder
East Palestine library will start ‘bookworm’ program, contest
EAST PALESTINE — Beginning Monday readers of all ages are invited to participate in the Winter
Austintown police seek missing teen
AUSTINTOWN — Police are seeking a 17-year-old girl who is believed to have run away. Danielle M.
Columbiana County authorities identify dead man
Opinion: NEGLEY — The Columbiana County Coroner’s Office has identified Douglas G. Haggarty, 52, of state
Judge declares alleged drug house a nuisance, orders it locked up
YOUNGSTOWN — A judge has declared an alleged drug house on the city’s East Side a public nuisance
Gee wants OSU sophomores to live on campus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State President Gordon Gee says he wants all 6,000 sophomore students to
Club Calendar: Area groups announce activities
Club Calendar ASSOCIATIONS • American Association of University Women, Boardman-Canfield
Annual luncheon set at Roosevelt Park
Annual luncheon set at Roosevelt Park CAMPBELL — Campbell Community Fund Corporation will sponsor
Chaney parents plan fundraising dinner
Chaney parents plan fundraising dinner YOUNGSTOWN — Chaney High School Parents Organization will
St. David’s Celebration has festivities in store
St. David’s Celebration has festivities in store NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Fellow Welshmen will lead the
Vindy.com News Podcast for February 1, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, February 1, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Cops warn of Internet tax scam
BOARDMAN — Township police are warning area residents about an Internet tax scam. Detective
Suspect plans to plead innocent after indictment in deadly arson
The indictment contains three types of death specifications. YOUNGSTOWN — The lawyer for the
Court ruling vindicates Girard’s use of camera
A city official said council is not likely to bring the camera back. GIRARD — Residents, and
Mayor to honor baseball official
Sixteen teams took part in the city’s baseball league last year. YOUNGSTOWN — West Side
Isn’t it ironic? Morissette isn’t feeling pressure
It’s been four years since the release of her previous album. No pressure, no responsibility.
AMA Series set for Chevy Centre
Locals Allen Sams and Joshua Penick will compete in the amateur division. YOUNGSTOWN — Brock
Internet vs. live tournament poker
Should you play a live tournament solely by feel, or instead, take a strict mathematical approach
United ties Raiders atop Tier One; Leetonia stays in first in Tier Two
Courtney Baker led the Golden Eagles with 16 points. NEW WATERFORD — The United High girls
Mooney stays alive in SVC
YOUNGSTOWN — The statistics were telling in the East-Cardinal Mooney girls high school basketball
Dems seek additions to stimulus package
They want to add heating aid and rebates for seniors and disabled veterans. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Cordiality, jabs mark Clinton-Obama debate
It was their first one-on-one debate, and the last before Super Tuesday. LOS ANGELES (AP) —
Policewomen allowed to keep guns
The policewomen who search women for explosives need guns for protection. BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi
Mortgage brokers trying to hang on
Mortgage brokers scramble to upgrade their image. Mortgage brokers who haven’t fled or been
Strickland plan includes cutting up to 2,700 jobs
Sen. Voinovich disagreed with a plan to start state-run video Keno games. COLUMBUS (AP) — The
Indians, Casey Blake near new contract
If he doesn’t sign he’ll go to arbitration on Feb. 11. CLEVELAND — The Indians have not gone to
Advancing use of coal key to America’s future
Opinion: Given the state of our struggling economy, our continuing war in Iraq, and the many other great
Free tax preparation
Free tax preparation YOUNGSTOWN — The AARP and the Mahoning County Senior Center, 1110 Fifth Ave.,
Does Britney reflect the dark side of gossip?
Opinion: Let’s flash back a year to the world as it was early in 2007, when a tabloid TV-infested nation
SteelHounds eye the playoffs with 25 games remaining
Youngstown is trying to pursue its second straight postseason berth. YOUNGSTOWN — As the final
Cafaros: $1M gift repays blessings
YOUNGSTOWN — Anthony Cafaro believes his family has been blessed in many ways, particularly in the
Boardman firetruck damages station
BOARDMAN — A firetruck leaving the fire station at Lockwood Boulevard and Shields Road damaged the
County court budgets
MAHONING COUNTY County Commissioner (1/2/09 term) Anthony T. Traficanti* (D): Had, $35,153;
Devo leader to get honorary KSU degree
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Devo frontman Mark Mothersbaugh, whose work was influenced by the National Guard
Stocks end month with a big advance
Despite a gain Thursday, the Dow was down nearly 5 percent for the month. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall
County to rescind funding criterion
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County commissioners say they intend to rescind a measure requiring
Baking soda isn’t just for cooking anymore
Dear Readers: Does your carpet need a little help? For a quick and inexpensive carpet freshener, use
Local groups try to raise awareness of Earned Tax Credit
Local volunteers, trained and certified by the IRS, will provide the assistance. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Lebanon held hostage
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Lebanon is in a state of full political paralysis, a stalemate engineered and
Records fall again for Woods
Versatility and determination are the main reasons Jessica Wood, a 5-foot-9 junior forward for the
It is a scientific fact: Life begins at conception
Opinion: It is a scientific fact: Life begins at conception EDITOR: Reading The Vindicator’s editorial
Trumbull County court charges
John P. Keller, 32, of Warren, escape. Demetra A. Richardson, 55, of Warren, theft (four counts),
Young girl suffering from hallucinations doesn’t just imagine she needs help
Dear Annie: I am a 16-year-old girl. When I was about 7, I began experiencing visual and auditory
Preparing for ‘The Eye’ wasn’t easy, says Alba
The actress had to learn to play violin. Jessica Alba learned a little something about acting
Cavs’ NBA ‘D’ team a possibility for here
YOUNGSTOWN — If the City of Youngstown chooses a Cleveland company to manage the city-owned
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Nicholas and Heather Clinkscale, Struthers, boy, Jan. 30. Seth
American Association of University Women, Boardman-Canfield Branch
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Boardman-Canfield Branch, will meet at
Whirlpool closings to affect 1,250
DETROIT (AP) — Whirlpool Corp. is closing plants in Tennessee and Mexico, affecting a total of 1,250
The new maximum credit changes
The new maximum credit is $4,716 for a family with two or more children; $2,853 for a family with
Today is Friday, Feb. 1, the 32nd day of 2008. There are 334 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Friday, Feb. 1, the 32nd day of 2008. There are 334 days left in the year. On this date in
Salem theater plans auditions for ‘Nerd’
SALEM — Salem Community Theater, 40 E. State St., will hold auditions for “The Nerd” at 7 p.m.
Glendale bets on an economy boost
The Phoenix suburb hopes to recoup the debt from having built a new stadium. GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP)
Reserves, Guard unable to meet crises at home
The panel’s report said that the nation and its citizens are at risk. WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.
Event to raise funds to fight juvenile obesity
BOARDMAN — Fight for Fitness, a fundraiser to benefit a new local juvenile obesity prevention
Arena pitches target success
YOUNGSTOWN — City officials have a lot to consider. The final two presentativons from companies —
Sheriff’s race outpaces others in terms of cash
YOUNGSTOWN — The most contentious race in Mahoning County is shaping up to be the most expensive
Romney: McCain uses Nixon tactics
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Thursday accused his
Penguins lose on last-second shot
Tracy Robinson’s 3-pointer at the buzzer gave Loyola a 69-68 win. CHICAGO — Tracy Robinson hit a
Homeowner helps catch suspect
DARLENE DECHELLIS WASN’T expected to be at her Canfield home Wednesday afternoon, and the man who
Burress’ prediction has put new life in hype
PHOENIX — There are guarantees, and then there are guarantees. Muhammad Ali spent his career
New challengers to U.S. include Turkey
Opinion: Imagine: 100 companies, many virtually unknown in the United States, with combined 2006 revenues of
Thursday's results - Girls Basketball
THURSDAY’S RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA Ursuline 68, Chaney 39 Mooney 57, East 45 Warren
Court-appointed lawyers in county to get higher fees
The new rates should expedite criminal justice, lawyer says. YOUNGSTOWN — The standoff has
Pa. man found guilty in ’01 shooting
The defendant offered no testimony during trial. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Dennis Reed should know
Man pleads to attempted rape, is sentenced to 3 years in prison
The prison term is nonappealable. YOUNGSTOWN — A man who faced up to 1111⁄2 years in prison on 10
The presidency represents mythical image of America
The president of the United States stands at the podium in the American Capitol, facing us all —
Niles police chief sues city over salary reduction
The law director said it would surprise him if the chief were earning less than one of his
Watergate figure guilty in crashes
COLUMBUS (AP) — Watergate conspirator Jeb Magruder pleaded guilty Thursday to a charge of reckless
Ohio’s big schools may move up to super class
The OHSAA’s subcommittee is looking into the idea. COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s largest high schools
Super Bowl revelers warned
You could be liable if you host a party and a drunken attendee gets in an accident. GOSHEN —
The making of a wrestler
Opinion: “I don’t usually read the wrestling news,” my friend said on the phone, “but I saw your name in the
Suspect in MCCTC fire gets pretrial hearing date
YOUNGSTOWN — The girl who’s charged with two counts of aggravated arson in the fire that destroyed a
Indians, Blake near deal
Indians, Blake near deal The Indians have not gone to arbitration with a player since Greg
’Devils cruise to Hilbun’s 100th
McDonald gave the coach the game ball after the 51-29 win over Sebring. SEBRING — You know
Incumbents hold edge in fundraising
Some candidates have not filed their reports yet. COLUMBUS (AP) — Incumbents looking to keep their
U.S. casualties rise in Iraq after falling for 4 months
WASHINGTON — The U.S. death toll in Iraq increased in January, ending a four-month drop in
Davis indictment breakdown
DAVIS INDICTMENT The particulars Here is the breakdown of the 29 specific charges against
Davos attendees favor Obama
Opinion: PARIS — The duel between Hillary Clinton and Barrack Obama commanded almost as much attention at the
Bowl vacation leaves wallet a little lighter
The estimated four-day stay in Phoenix would cost more than $5,000. PHOENIX (AP) — So, you were
St. David’s Celebration has festivities in store
St. David’s Celebration has festivities in store NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Fellow Welshmen will lead the
Man charged in assault of infant
SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) — A man was charged with assaulting an 11-day-old infant, fracturing the baby’s
Britney Spears is taken to hospital by ambulance
Britney Spears is taken to hospital by ambulance LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears was taken from her
Top 25 roundup | Thursday’s other games
MEN No. 4 UNC 91, Boston College 69 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Tyler Hansbrough scored 18 points, Deon
Home Depot to cut 500 headquarters jobs
ATLANTA (AP) — The Home Depot Inc., the world’s largest home improvement store chain, said Thursday
The Mahoning Valley Phantoms - Weekend preview
On deck: The Mahoning Valley Phantoms play host to the St. Louis Bandits Friday and Saturday at The
Business news digest
REGION Oregon company buys Youngstown SSA office YOUNGSTOWN — The Social Security Administration
Fiery Smith aids Lisbon in 41-35 upset of So. Range
She scored 18 points and led the defense in the 41-35 win. NORTH LIMA — Led by fiery guard
Blue Jackets lose to Predators
J.P. Dumas extended his points streak to 16 games for Nashville. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — J.P
Illinois upsets the Buckeyes behind Jenna Smith’s 20 points
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Jenna Smith had a game-high 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead Illinois to a
LaBrae stops Liberty 47-46 in 2 overtimes
Bayle Boggs scored the winning basket with 26 seconds remaining. LEAVITTSBURG — The LaBrae
YSU women rally to defeat Valparaiso 92-79 on road
It was the Penguins first Horizon League road win of the year. VALPARAISO, Ind. — The Youngstown
Warnings about civil war in Kenya coming to pass
Editorial: In less than a month, the East African nation of Kenya has gone from post-election ethnic violence,
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