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Route 11 in Lisbon closed by truck rollover

LISBON — State Route 11 is closed right now because of a tractor trailer on its side in the

Naked man restrained, arrested in Canfield church

CANFIELD — A man who walked naked through a church during Mass was charged with public indecency,

Falcon Forward moves forward with $75,000 donation

AUSTINTOWN — Township trustees and the Falcon Forward campaign on Monday thanked Joe P. Lane for a

National Fuel gas outage in Hermitage

HERMITAGE, Pa. — Two hundred to 250 National Fuel customers were without natural gas Monday evening

Trumbull Dems endorse challenger to sheriff

WARREN — The Trumbull County Democratic Party’s central committee has endorsed Joseph Consiglio for

Austintown teachers to vote on contract

AUSTINTOWN — Teachers in the Austintown School District are expected to vote on a contract Tuesday.

Lakeview schools plan for additional cuts

CORTLAND — After passing $500,000 in cuts earlier this month, another $400,000 in cuts could be

Woman, 71, robbed

GIRARD — City police are looking for an unidentified man who snatched an older city woman’s wallet,

Free coffee seminar

WARREN — A coffee seminar presented by a “coffee master” from a Warren Starbucks will be held at 2

Warren cops say they eliminated illegal gaming devices

WARREN — Police have dried up all the illegal gambling parlors in the city that use electronic

In the market for a monastery?

HOWLAND — Downsizing is a way of life these days, and sometimes it affects places that might not

Merry Christmas billboard effort deemed a success

The Merry Christmas billboard campaign will have a sequel. Five area women raised enough money to

High school quiz teams to compete at store

BOARDMAN — Local high school Quiz Bowl teams will compete in a “Spotlight Match of the Week” every

MRDD levy removed from March ballot

LISBON — The Columbiana County commissioners on Monday formally removed a levy for the county Board

Mahoning County has healthy general fund

YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County’s general fund revenues were up substantially last year compared with

Ytown schools seek $1.7 million for telecommunications

YOUNGSTOWN — The city school district is asking the federal Universal Service Fund to pick up nearly

Two meetings this week on Wal-Mart proposal

CANFIELD — Township residents will have a chance to voice their concerns or support for a proposed

Youngstown, Cleveland to build stronger ties

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams says his city and Cleveland face similar challenges:

Youngstown police begin truancy sweeps

YOUNGSTOWN — Monday wasn’t a good day to be a teenager skipping school. The rest of January won’t

Guilty in complicity to murder of 3-year-old

YOUNGSTOWN — After 11 hours of deliberations over three days, a jury has found Damon K. Clark guilty

FANtastic pix looking light for Thursday’s Vindy

Readers: Our plea is not working for more photos for our high school sports fan feature FANtastic.

FUNDRAISERS

FUNDRAISERS STRUTHERS — Mahoning Valley Italian Society, Tony Mannariti Lodge 001, will sponsor a

Inmate found dead in Trumbull County jail

WARREN – Authorities are investigating the weekend death of a 24-year-old Vienna man in the Trumbull

LOUIE TODAY: 'Mr. Defend Youngstown' & Sen. Boccieri

Sen. Boccieri is making his first appearance on "Brainfood From the Heartland."

Crimestoppers group seeks shooters of YSU president’s house

A house being shot up is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week: Crime:

West Side Coalition will meet Tuesday

xxxxxxxx YOUNGSTOWN — The West Side Coalition will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the ITAM at

Harshman drops out of state house race

Just a few days ago, state Rep. Sandra Stabile Harwood, a three-term incumbent seeking re-election,

Farm program targets 100-year family traditions

Columbiana County has seven farms that have been in the same family for 100 years. LISBON —

Aging population concerns officials

2012 is when the gap between people of retirement age and those entering the work force

Bland happy in the South

The former Boardman ace has found another home at North Carolina A&T. Amber Bland was born in

Cuyahoga County officials preparing for election

In seven weeks, for the March 4 primary, voters will be using a new voting system. CLEVELAND (AP)

Decomposed body found in house

GLENSHAW, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say they have discovered the decomposed body of a 45-year-old man

High fuel prices could spur airline mergers

Mergers would allow airlines to eliminate overlapping routes and hubs. NEW YORK (AP) — Airline

Business news digest

REGION New Talbots store to open in Boardman BOARDMAN — Specialty retailer Talbots said Friday

‘It’s good, clean fun’

Dodgeball continues to make a comeback with the Jewish center’s third annual high school

Basketball team scores with camaraderie

Each Wednesday, when practice begins, Tony Sertick, 41, straps himself into his chair and rolls onto midcourt.

Take clock to hotel room; make sure time is right

Dear Heloise: While attending our son’s wedding in another city, my husband and I noticed that the

Today is Monday, Jan. 14, the 14th day of 2008. There are 352 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Monday, Jan. 14, the 14th day of 2008. There are 352 days left in the year. On this date in

Digital coupons allow shopper to click, not clip

Grocers are trying out paperless coupons. CINCINNATI (AP) — Some coupon users are clicking instead

Vindy.com News Podcast for January 14, 2008

The Vindy.com podcast for Monday, January 14, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.

Ex-wife of escaped murderer says she would remarry him

Anita Kysor says her ex-husband deserves another chance. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The ex-wife of a

Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Trumbull Career & Technical Center school board organizational meeting, 6:30 p.m.,

There’s a better way to pay Wall St. CEOs

Opinion: CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — For Wall Street CEOs, December was the best of times, and it was the worst of

NOTEBOOK Australian Open

Henin hopes to extend winning streak: Justine Henin is enjoying her 28-match winning streak while

Wii wins over adults with active games

The Nintendo Wii gaming system is popular among older adults. YOUNGSTOWN — The theory that

She fears teenage friend is anorexic

Dear Annie: I am 15 and almost positive that my best friend, “Amanda,” is anorexic. I know for a

Higher pay doesn’t mean better judges

Opinion: On Jan. 1, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. again urged Congress to raise judicial salaries. Low

When asked about their greatest financial concerns in 2008, 41 percent of those in a survey named

Serena Williams opens title defense with a win

She defeated Jarmila Gajdosova to launch play in the Australian Open. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) —

“The Backyardigans: Tale of the Mighty Knights” (7 p.m., Nick Jr.): The Backyardigans go

“The Backyardigans: Tale of the Mighty Knights” (7 p.m., Nick Jr.): The Backyardigans go after a

Aging population means shortages of workers

Baby boom retirements cause job growth in some careers. OKLAHOMA CITY — Tina Neel would like to

IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO What: “Avenue Q” When: Tuesday through Jan. 27 (times vary) Where: Palace Theatre,

Puppeteer enjoys stint on ‘Avenue Q’

The show’s not for kids. Upstaged by a puppet. That’s something stage actress-singer Kelli

“We’re moving into areas where coalition forces have not been in months or years in some

Opinion: “We’re moving into areas where coalition forces have not been in months or years in some cases.”

Battling truancy demands long-term, diversified attack

Battling truancy demands long-term, diversified attack School skippers, beware! Beginning

Aguilera has baby boy

Aguilera has baby boy LOS ANGELES — Christina Aguilera has given birth to a boy, the pop singer

Aces out, Chargers still win

But San Diego will need the three injured players against the Patriots. The last time the San

Passenger rights

Passenger rights Washington Post: Airline passengers going through New York now have something

On the other hand, who will you believe — Cal Thomas or Al Gore?

Opinion: On the other hand, who will you believe — Cal Thomas or Al Gore? EDITOR: In response to the

Slocum gifted a victory

Youngstown State’s men’s basketball team salvaged what was looking like a pretty sparse weekend.

NHL ROUNDUP Sunday’s games

Flyers 6, Capitals 4 WASHINGTON — Mike Knuble had his first two-goal game of the season as

Rat heart is grown in lab

The hope is one day to use the research to help people with heart disease. WASHINGTON (AP) —

FUGITIVE

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Jennifer Ann Gilliam The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is

Colts zapped at home

The defending champions were stunned by injury-depleted San Diego, 28-24. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) —

Fashionably impressive

Fashionably impressive Serena Williams, wearing hot pink bicycle shorts a short white dress and

Pa. students empower women against assault

A group called M-Powerment has worked to spread awareness to young women through various programs

Giants bounce Cowboys, 21-17

New York will play at Green Bay next Sunday for a Super Bowl berth. IRVING, Texas (AP) — Peyton

College blocks porn, gambling sites on Web

The decision to install filters has been controversial. LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — St. Vincent College

YSU

YSU Track & field AKRON — Harold Jones won the 800m run and Youngstown State’s women’s 4x400m

GOP’s election prospects cloudy

Opinion: WASHINGTON — The first year of the 2008 campaign — think about that — has clearly established that

Poland man shot in stomach in Youngstown

Another man was arrested on a charge of obstructing justice during the probe. YOUNGSTOWN — A

The other Brown is a key sub

Devin Brown is valuable off the bench for coach Mike Brown and the Cavs. CLEVELAND (AP) —

WOMEN’S TOP 25 ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s games

No. 19 Ohio State 77, Northwestern 55 EVANSTON, Ill. — Marscilla Packer scored 18 points and

OHIO CENTURY FARMS Columbiana County

Here are the seven century farms in Columbiana County, in order of the age of the farm: Greene

A complete list of winners of the 65th annual Golden Globes announced Sunday at a news conference

Buchenic’s two goals help Canfield to tie

Cardinals goalie Brian Moore stopped 15 of Brooklyn’s 17 shots. BOARDMAN — Tyler Buchenic

Indiana wins 10th in a row

The Hoosiers came from behind in the second half to beat Illinois, 62-58. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. —

Valparaiso defeats Green Bay; Illinois-Chicago survives 2 OT

VALPARAISO, Ind. — Samuel Haanpaa sank four 3-pointers and scored 24 points to lead Valparaiso over

Dance game gets kids moving

A YMCA bought ‘Dance Dance Revolution’ with a health grant. YORK, Pa. (AP) — Ernesha Kirkland

Bush urges democracy in Mideast countries

The president also called Iran the leading state sponsor of terrorism. ABU DHABI, United Arab

NBA ROUNDUP Sunday’s games

Knicks 89, Pistons 65 NEW YORK — Zach Randolph had 25 points and eight rebounds, and New York

Israelis will welcome U.S. President George Bush

ISRAEL Jerusalem Post, Jan. 8: Israelis will welcome U.S. President George Bush ... with the

Close Guantanamo, U.S. military head urges

The prison has damaged the image of the U.S., he said. GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba (AP) — The

Probe continues into plane crash

The crash killed two married couples. LAKESIDE, Ohio (AP) — Authorities continued an investigation

Arab custom delays Bush’s bedtime

The president has to make some concessions to his hosts’ late-night tendencies. ABU DHABI, United

Despite over-par 71, Choi wins Sony Open

K.J. Choi overcame blustery conditions and Rory Sabbatini’s late charge. HONOLULU (AP) — K.J.

Free income tax preparation offered

Free income tax preparation offered SALEM — Free income tax preparation for people 60 and older

ON BUSINESS: As members of the baby-boom generation retire, many job fields in the United States

Poland group eyes grant

More than 60 of the recycling grants were awarded last year. POLAND — Members of a community

Coroner: Accelerant used in fire tied to five deaths

The only adult killed, a woman, died of stab wounds. MASON, Ohio (AP) — The burning house where a

52 children turn out for free airplane rides

He met his personal goal of flying 1,000 youngsters. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — It was a larger turnout

Area college roundup - Weekend games

MEN Mansfield 77, Slippery Rock 64 SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — Jamar Scales had 14 points, and Cory

The U.S. Labor Department’s list jobs with fastest employment decline in the next 10 years

The U.S. Labor Department’s list of the 30 jobs with the fastest employment decline in the next 10

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