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Power outage darkens 1,460 Trumbull customers
WARREN — An Ohio Edison capacitor bank in the vicinity of Wal-Mart and Wendy’s Restaurant on Elm
FATAL FIRE: Dispute over cell phone was motive, sources say
All six victims were found upstairs where three bedrooms are located.
Candidates’ forum set for Thursday
Candidates’ forum set for Thursday JOHNSTON — The Trumbull Township Association will host a
Appellate court mulls Boardman tuition case
Appellate court mulls Boardman tuition case YOUNGSTOWN — The 7th District Court of Appeals judges
Boy's tongue stuck to pole
PERRY — Township Police Chief Raymond Stone received a report about 7:56 a.m. Wednesday
Jury issues ruling for defendant in Trumbull lawsuit
Jury issues ruling for defendant in Trumbull lawsuit WARREN — It took less than two hours for a
Exporting should continue to be strong part of Valley economy
Exporting should continue to be strong part of Valley economy LIBERTY — Declining auto sales will
Victims of fatal fire identified
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Coroner has identified the six victims of a fatal arson fire on the
Four teenagers being questioned in fatal arson fire
YOUNGSTOWN — Four teenage boys were taken into custody for questioning after a predawn fire that
Shotgun blast fired into South Side man’s home
Shotgun blast fired into South Side man’s home YOUNGSTOWN — Police are trying to determine who
Home Savings sets aside millions to cover bad loans
Home Savings sets aside millions to cover bad loans YOUNGSTOWN —The parent company of Home Savings
Man stabbed outside a Niles laundromat
Man stabbed outside a Niles laundromat NILES — A 36-year-old Niles man was stabbed by one of two
Hearing set for landlord who killed his tenant’s dog
Hearing set for landlord who killed his tenant’s dog NILES – A pretrial hearing is scheduled for
East Side fire deaths being treated as homicides
YOUNGSTOWN — Detectives are treating the deaths of two women and four children in a house fire as
USA Dance No. 2015 is regional chapter of year
USA Dance No. 2015 is regional chapter of year USA Dance, Youngstown Warren Chapter Ballroom Dance
Details emerging on fire that killed six in Youngstown last night
YOUNGSTOWN — This morning Vindicator staffers are on the 1600 block of Stewart Avenue on the East
Donations are sought for center’s fundraiser
Donations are sought for center’s fundraiser YOUNGSTOWN — Rich Center for Autism is seeking
Family Winter Carnival at St. Rose School
Family Winter Carnival at St. Rose School GIRARD — A Winter Carnival will be held from 1 to 4 p.m.
Church group sponsoring a social for singles
Church group sponsoring a social for singles McDONALD — Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church’s Adult
Officers are named by historical society
Officers are named by historical society NILES — Roselyn Watson was re-elected president of Niles
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS FRIDAY • Holy Trinity Church, 250 Bridge St., Struthers, will be selling
Boardman police setting up volunteer chaplain program
A co-pastor of Boardman United Methodist Church is the police department’s first volunteer chaplain.
Boardman’s financial woes won’t be solved with reserve
Editorial: Boardman Trustees Kathy Miller and Robyn Gallitto have concluded correctly that it would be an
Official: Schools short by $6M-$8M
The district already is paying back a $15 million state solvency loan. YOUNGSTOWN — The city
Adults invade young people’s cyberspace
Young people aren’t happy with the intrusion. CHICAGO (AP) — Scott Seigal was awakened one recent
Surgery for obesity can end diabetes
CHICAGO (AP) — A new study gives the strongest evidence yet that obesity surgery can cure diabetes.
Judge gives conditional OK of Delphi plan
The judge wants executive cash bonuses cut from $87.9 million to $16.5 million. NEW YORK (AP) — A
Man gets 10 years for sex with girl, 14
YOUNGSTOWN — The defense attorney for a city man sentenced to 10 years in prison for having
‘Brokeback Mountain’ star Heath Ledger found dead
An autopsy was planned for today. NEW YORK (AP) — Heath Ledger was found dead Tuesday at a
OSCAR SURPRISES
It was a wide-open field heading into Tuesday morning’s Oscar nominations, so of course there were
Meek hired as elections deputy director
The new deputy director is treasurer of the county’s Democratic Party. LISBON — The Columbiana
New Chinese-made cars are mostly cheap knock-offs
Opinion: New Chinese-made cars are mostly cheap knock-offs EDITOR: The Detroit Auto Show last week
Writers: We won’t picket Grammy Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Striking writers guild have decided against picketing the upcoming Grammy Awards,
Business news digest
REGION Truck terminal opens NORTH LIMA — USF Holland held a ceremony Tuesday to mark the opening
Jury hears closing remarks
An attorney is seeking more than $1 million for the drowning death of the boy. WARREN —
Anheuser-Busch to use humor in Super Bowl ads
NEW YORK (AP) — Perennial Super Bowl advertiser Anheuser-Busch Cos. is leaning heavily on humor in a
Lawrence election board to offer more training
A former candidate wants the voting machine manufacturer to look into her complaint. NEW
Setting chosen for Stack-Milligan wedding in April
X YOUNGSTOWN — Thomas and Kathy Milligan, 5520 West Blvd., are announcing the engagement of their
Stuck in traffic? Blame Peters
Opinion: The next time you are stuck in traffic, you might take a moment to ponder Mary Peters’s contribution
Team Pavlik to staff phones at UW event
Kelly Pavlik is making some donations for the event. YOUNGSTOWN — Members of Team Pavlik will help
Writers, studios in informal talks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Officials with the striking writers guild held informal talks Tuesday with
First Place parent posts loss of $3.1M
The loss was the result of an accounting charge that First Place is taking. WARREN — First
“What I want to say first is, are there three people in this debate, not two? And I also want
Opinion: “What I want to say first is, are there three people in this debate, not two? And I also want to
Gap between rich, poor isn’t widening
Opinion: Everybody expects politicians to lie, especially during an election year. You can bet the rent money
Elizabeth Roach, Barry Kaiser Jr. to wed in spring
X YOUNGSTOWN — Announced by Cecily and Karl Roach of Youngstown is the engagement of their daughter,
City man receives 10 years for having sex with girl, 14
The judge said the victim was not old enough to consent to sex. YOUNGSTOWN — The defense
A short-term solution
Opinion: Washington Post: The Department of Transportation has proposed congestion pricing at the nation’s
Honor killing motive should matter to us
Opinion: Were Amina and Sarah Said, the Lewisville, Texas, Muslim teenagers found shot to death in their
“The Moment of Truth” (9 p.m., Fox): Talk about truth or dare. “The Moment of
“The Moment of Truth” (9 p.m., Fox): Talk about truth or dare. “The Moment of Truth” is a new game
Bootlegger Beans deserve a recipe repeat
Dear Heloise: Back in the late ’70s, the college fraternity I was in had a parents day, and I was
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 23, the 23rd day of 2008. There are 343 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 23, the 23rd day of 2008. There are 343 days left in the year. On this date
Everybody wants in on the Super Bowl recipes
The brewers at Samuel Adams make 21 different styles of beer. A couple of them have made it into
Ringo walks off set of ‘Regis and Kelly’
Ringo walks off set of ‘Regis and Kelly’ NEW YORK — Ringo Starr is known for being the amiable
Wounded man charged with gun violations
SHARON, Pa. — A city man faces charges after allegedly shooting himself and then contending he was
Retrial begins in 2004 robbery
WARREN — The retrial of a Youngstown man who has spent two years in prison began Tuesday in Trumbull
Vindy.com News Podcast for January 23, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Wednesday, January 23, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Jail guard facing charges
A new corrections officer became a new inmate for smuggling marijuana into the jail. LISBON —
COLUMBIANA COUNTY JAIL
COLUMBIANA COUNTY JAIL Past incidents The Columbiana County Jail, operated by CiviGenics of
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Warren D. Anderson, 46, of 1027 Fairview Ave., Youngstown, and
Heritage School offers 2-day workshops
BUTLER, Pa. — Heritage School at The Succop Conservancy is offering new two-day workshops beginning
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Board of Trustees of the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County annual
Romney and Giuliani point to experience
Fred Thompson dropped out of the race Tuesday. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — With world finances and
A summary of criminal activity in Austintown:
A summary of criminal activity in Austintown: AUSTINTOWN TOWNSHIP Jan. 14 Identity theft: An
In Liberty, it’s down with Phar-Mor, up with Wal-Mart
LIBERTY — What has been known to area residents for more than five decades as the Liberty Plaza on
Lowered rates trickle down to consumers
BORROWING MONEY WILL SOON get cheaper. An emergency interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve will
Fear likely to cause people to hold back
Analysts say people are more likely to shop if they’re paying less out in interest. WASHINGTON
Study: Global warming may reduce hurricanes
Study: Global warming may reduce hurricanes WASHINGTON — Global warming could reduce how many
Man arrested after leaving drug house
YOUNGSTOWN — A Mineral Ridge man spotted visiting a known drug house was arrested on a charge of
Low-IQ defendant takes a plea deal
The attorney called his client a ‘follower’ of two others. YOUNGSTOWN — A city man whose IQ
‘No Country for Old Men,’ ‘Blood’ lead Academy Awards nominations
If the writers’ strike isn’t resolved by Feb. 24, attendance will be low at the ceremony.
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown. Food items giveaway.
Stand on tax break hinges on trustees
The trustees and South Range school officials oppose a tax-relief plan for B.J. Alan. NORTH
Church group sponsoring a social for singles
Church group sponsoring a social for singles McDONALD — Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church’s Adult
Friends find quick, easy recipes best
With the holidays behind us, many of us find ourselves planning a less formal gathering for the
Hermitage man killed when SUV hits truck
Hermitage man killed when SUV hits truck MERCER — Pennsylvania State Police said Christian M.
Metal-stick antenna fast disappearing from cars
Only about half of all new vehicles have pole antennas. DETROIT (AP) — An automotive appendage
Flavorful, spicy dishes bring out game-day best
If you spend the day of the big game in the kitchen, you’re missing the point of a Super Bowl party.
Dear Annie: Four months ago, my college buddy “Phil” had a bachelor party at a
Dear Annie: Four months ago, my college buddy “Phil” had a bachelor party at a gentlemen’s club. We
U.S. foreign oil habit can’t be easily broken
Opinion: With oil prices still flirting with $100 a barrel, everyone is talking about the need for “energy
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