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UPS package held pot, police say
GIRARD — A Campbell woman and a man listing a California address may face charges after police say
Obama, Clinton supporters schedule public events
YOUNGSTOWN — Local supporters of the campaigns of the two Democratic presidential candidates will
Columbiana Co. panel splits over amount of money available
LISBON — Columbiana County officials split on a vote that either will be a good move or a bad move,
LaGrotta sentenced to house arrest
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former Pennsylvania lawmaker was sentenced to six months of house arrest
Youngstown man faces drug charges after arrest in Boardman
Youngstown man faces drug charges after arrest in Boardman BOARDMAN — A Youngstown man faces
City health commissioner calls for tiered wage system for health department
City health commissioner calls for tiered wage system for health department YOUNGSTOWN — A tiered
Co. grand jury to hear about Wellsville shooting
Co. grand jury to hear about Wellsville shooting LISBON — A Columbiana County grand jury will hear
Tuesday’s high temperature may approach a record
Tuesday’s high temperature may approach a record YOUNGSTOWN — The quirky weather this winter could
Conglose applies for city traffic coordinator job
Conglose applies for city traffic coordinator job YOUNGSTOWN — The ex-head of the city’s public
PSU Sharon schedules parenting presentation
SHARON — The community is invited to attend the third in a series of four Penn State Shenango
$1,000 worth of copper wire stolen from New Wilmington, Pa., firm
NEW WILMINGTON — Thieves stole $1,000 worth of insulated copper wire from the Dairy Farmers of
Youth football treasurer pleads guilty to theft
Youth football treasurer pleads guilty to theft WARREN — The former treasurer of the Hubbard
Struthers man charged with gross sexual imposition
Struthers man charged with gross sexual imposition YOUNGSTOWN — Police arrested a Struthers man
Recycling policy updated by Geauga-Trumbull SWD
Recycling policy updated by Geauga-Trumbull SWD WARREN — All types of plastics can now be recycled
Campbell man charged with firearm violation
YOUNGSTOWN — The passenger of a car stopped on the West Side for having no front license plate was
Trumbull GOP meeting will be Saturday in downtown Warren
WARREN – The Trumbull County Republican Party will hold its monthly meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday at
RTI, union agree to extend contract three years to 2013
WEATHERSFIELD — RMI Titanium Co. and its union have agreed to an extension to the company’s labor
Would-be drug purchaser shot, wounded in Warren
WARREN – A 25-year-old Cortland man was wounded by gunfire Monday as he attempted to buy drugs in
Boardman police file drug charges against Youngstown man
BOARDMAN — A Youngstown man faces several charges, accused of running from police after a traffic
Only Value City Department Store to close
BOARDMAN — Value City Department Stores is closing its Boardman store in six to eight weeks. It is
We’re looking for Feb. 29 birthdays or wedding anniversaries
Were you born, or married, on Feb. 29? The Vindicator is looking for Valley residents whose
Etch A Sketch art on display at statehouse
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Statehouse this month is showcasing art made with a classic toy from
Fire destroys Youngstown house
YOUNGSTOWN — A street department crew had to salt icy Joseph Street so that firefighters could
WORTH A LOOK | Area activities are open to the public
WORTH A LOOK CARD/BINGO PARTIES • Daughters of Sts. Peter and Paul Church will hold a bingo
Businessman offers transformation idea
Transformation starts with each individual. YOUNGSTOWN — Ford Taylor didn’t offer a grand plan
Fire damages stores in Market Square Plaza
WARREN — Warren and Howland firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze in Market Square Plaza, which
Area Boy's Basketball Scores
BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY’S SCORES AREA Warren Harding 88, East 54 Youngstown Christian 96,
Harding unbeaten in SVC after routing East
WARREN — Sheldon Brogdan led four Warren Harding players in double figures with 19 points, as the
$3 trillion budget promotes defense
Bush’s spending proposal would slow the growth of major health programs. WASHINGTON (AP) — In the
Packer comes off bench to pace OSU
She didn’t start for the Buckeyes, but still scored 16 points in the 76-62 win. COLUMBUS —
Plan gets drivers back on the road
The workshop is designed to help people understand how to get reinstatement. LISBON — Judges Mark
Tonight is deadline to register to vote
Tonight is deadline to register to vote Today is the deadline for Ohioans to register to vote in
49 adults still wanted on juvenile charges
Some of the juvenile court fugitives are also wanted by adult courts. YOUNGSTOWN — Becoming an
Warren, Howland firefighters battle blaze at plaza
WARREN — Warren and Howland firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze in Market Square Plaza, which
North Side resident reports home invasion
YOUNGSTOWN — A 26-year-old North Side man told police he was punched and kicked by three home
Celebrating diversity with Chinese holiday
The Chinese are celebrating the beginning of a year of plenty. IN A CELEBRATION OF cultural
Another Manning takes home the title of Super Bowl MVP
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Move over, Peyton. Make room in the Manning family trophy case, Archie. Baby boy
Tyree unlikely hero in Giants’ final TD drive
He caught one TD pass and then set up the game-winner with a circus catch. GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP)
Critters battle in Super Bowl ads
Using animals isn’t a new idea, but there were some clever uses. NEW YORK (AP) — It was an epic
Penguins hope to end slide at home
YSU men’s basketball coach Jerry Slocum believed he had a team this season that was good enough to
Entertainment, sports collide on Fox
The pre-game show dragged on for four hours. NEW YORK (AP) — The Patriots weren’t the only ones
Clinton plays the race card in debate
Opinion: Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton, in their first one-on-one debate, in Los Angeles,
Giants’ defense attacked Brady in historic upset win
The Patriots couldn’t even score as many points as Plaxico Burress predicted. GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP)
NOTEBOOK \ Super Bowl XLII
Champagne party for ’72 Dolphins: New York Giants guard Chris Snee had a message for the 1972 Miami
Boy, 15, charged in family’s slaying
The teen had not been getting along with his father, police said. COCKEYSVILLE, Md. (AP) — A 15-
WOMEN’S ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s Top 25 games
No. 2 Tennessee 79, Kentucky 51 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Candace Parker dunked for the seventh time in
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Richard J. Dotson The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the
LOUIE TODAY: Chief Jimmy Hughes; historian Nat Hentoff
Topics will include Youngstown's new crime intiative, the city's recent arson murders and the presidential primaries.
The Ohio Senate and House members being forced out by term limits at the end of this year:
The Ohio Senate and House members being forced out by term limits at the end of this year: SENATE
Vindy.com News Podcast for February 4, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Monday, February 4, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Andrew Gaug.
As Super Tuesday gets closer, all eyes are on Hillary Clinton
Obama Barack had planned to run a TV ad during the Super Bowl. WASHINGTON (AP) — The top
Today is Monday, Feb. 4, the 35th day of 2008. There are 331 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Monday, Feb. 4, the 35th day of 2008. There are 331 days left in the year. On this date in
What’s the beef?
Opinion: Washington Post: This month, the Food and Drug Administration finally released its long-awaited,
EPA: Cleanup of Ohio streams, tributaries lags
COLUMBUS (AP) — State officials say Ohio’s small streams and tributaries are slowly becoming clean
‘Doing business God’s way’
Each person is a minister of God in the marketplace. YOUNGSTOWN — Patrick McBane, executive
Term limits still are causing waves
It’s like there’s a game of musical chairs going on between the state’s House and Senate. COLUMBUS
Gas lies untapped deep under our feet
New drilling techniques allow companies to reach a huge natural gas field. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP)
North Side resident reports home invasion
North Side resident reports home invasion YOUNGSTOWN — A 26-year-old North Side man told police he
A look at what’s behind higher food costs
Higher fuel and corn costs help push up food prices. It’s not just the fuel pumps that are
What’s the best age to retire? Researchers crunch the numbers
Men need to think of their wives when deciding when to take Social Security. Next year the first
Changes to policy anger families
General practitioners must be pre-authorized to prescribe psychiatric drugs under Medicaid.
After 6 months in hospital, badly burned man goes home
Doctors gave him less than a 4 percent chance of surviving. MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (AP) — For the
More than 2.6 million Ohioans use credit unions.
More than 2.6 million Ohioans use credit unions. Ohio Credit Union League
McPhee weds producer
McPhee weds producer LOS ANGELES — Former “American Idol” contestant Katharine McPhee has wed
America’s moral authority key to war on global terror
Editorial: If there’s a clear success story in the Bush administration’s foreign policy, it is the initiative
Father confessed killing infant, Philly police say
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Texas investigators are in Philadelphia to question a man in custody after
Violence rages in capital city of Chad
Violence rages in capital city of Chad NAIROBI, Kenya — Tanks rolled through Chad’s capital,
Best Bets on TV Tonight
“Welcome to the Captain” (8:30 p.m., CBS): This new sitcom is about the offbeat residents of a
Should military honor a rapist in death?
Opinion: Consider this, if you can bear to. Jenny Bush, a young Arizona woman just graduated from college,
ISRAEL
ISRAEL Ha’aretz, Tel Aviv, Jan. 30: Not a year has passed since Danny Ayalon completed his term as
Companies sued over fatal ’06 mine accident
MADISON, W.Va. (AP) — The widow of a miner killed in a natural-gas-pipeline explosion has sued
There’s more to bus service in city than meets the eye
Opinion: There’s more to bus service in city than meets the eye EDITOR: There has been much controversy
“The Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs are nowhere near where they
Opinion: “The Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs are nowhere near where they need
Secret nightclubs open as smoking, strip-club rules take effect
The clubs haven’t been raided because neighbors haven’t complained. CLEVELAND (AP) — Underground
Studying gay teens’ smoking
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio health officials will use a federal grant aimed at preventing tobacco use among
Sojourn students uphold promise
The students remained true to a commitment they made nearly a year ago. YOUNGSTOWN — Kyonia
Partisan politics, not civility, is needed
Opinion: SILVER SPRING, Md. — I’m not very interested in what Barack Obama calls the “politics of hope”
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Poland Village Council, regular meeting, caucus 7 p.m., meeting 7:30 p.m., Town
FORUM HEALTH NORTHSIDE
FORUM HEALTH NORTHSIDE Rickkieshia Bankston and Keith Jones, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 1. (correction)
JUVENILE COURT
JUVENILE COURT Fugitives Warrants have been issued for the following men and women who still
Internet recruiting is a big success
Canfield’s Mark Porter offers a free web site to local athletes. CLEVELAND (AP) — College
New York’s defense, Manning stop Patriots
The defense badgered Tom Brady and Eli Manning threw for two TDs. GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Giants
Penguins at crossroads
Penguins at crossroads Youngstown State’s basketball teams have an important week of games coming
No. 4 Tar Heels beat Fla. State 84-73 in OT
Tyler Hansbrough had 22 points and 21 rebounds in the win. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Tyler Hansbrough
Giants derail Pats’ quest for perfection
New York’s final-seconds win was a stunner. GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Giants had the perfect
Woods wins Dubai Classic on late rally
He birdied five of his last seven holes for his second straight win. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates
Bryant’s 30 ignites LA in 103-91 win over Wizards
WASHINGTON — Kobe Bryant outscored the Washington Wizards all by himself in the first quarter
Rangers rally past Montreal 5-3
MONTREAL (AP) — Chris Drury had the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, and the New York