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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Apartment fire forces tenants out into the cold
Apartment fire forces tenants out into the cold YOUNGSTOWN — A fire early this afternoon forced
No primary endorsements from Mahoning Dems
No primary endorsements from Mahoning Dems YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Democratic Party will
More info needed on B.J. Alan tax break, commissioners say
More info needed on B.J. Alan tax break, commissioners say YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County
Philanthropists give $100K for Poland turf
Philanthropists give $100K for Poland turf POLAND — Community philanthropists Anthony LaRiccia and
Testimony ends in Warren rape trial
Testimony ends in Warren rape trial WARREN — On the final day of testimony, the woman accusing
Mahoning law library goes wireless
YOUNGSTOWN — The law library on the fourth floor of the Mahoning County Courthouse is now a wireless
PHOTO: Armed robbery caught on camera
YOUNGSTOWN — An armed robbery at the Purpose Money Store on Mahoning Avenue was recorded on the
Prosecutors rest case in Reed homicide trial
Prosecutors rest case in Reed homicide trial NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Prosecutors rested their case in
Mooney QB McCarthy has successful surgery
Cardinal Mooney quarterback Dan McCarthy underwent a successful neck surgery on Tuesday at the
Funds taken from baseball organization
Funds taken from baseball organization YOUNGSTOWN — A franchise holder of the Youngstown Babe Ruth
Library sculpture recovered in Youngstown
COLUMBIANA — “The Readers” may be spending the rest of the winter indoors at the Columbiana Public
Farrell man faces various charges after traffic stop
Farrell man faces various charges after traffic stop SHARON, Pa. — Police here have charged Demar
Alternative school for unruly kids could be a charter school
YOUNGSTOWN — A regional alternative education program for high school students who get into trouble
Two women sought for passing bad checks
BOARDMAN — Attorney General Marc Dann’s office is looking for information regarding the whereabouts
Youngstown school kids: A contract to behave
YOUNGSTOWN — Pupils in the city school district may soon be required to sign a contract promising to
Assault reported outside of Boardman Wal-Mart
BOARDMAN — A 19-year-old Youngstown State University student told police she was jumped and
Water conservation urged during Webb Road work
Youngstown water customers in Canfield Township and parts of Boardman and Austintown are asked to
WYTV 33 off the air, power out
YOUNGSTOWN — Power at the transmitter at WYTV Channel 33 was knocked out at 2 a.m. today, the
Winds down power lines, many without power
Wind gusts that reached 60 mph around 3 a.m. Wednesday caused widespread power outages, with 20,000
Edwards to leave presidential race
DENVER - Democrat John Edwards is exiting the presidential race Wednesday, ending a scrappy underdog bid in which he steered his rivals toward progressive ideals while grappling with family hardship that roused voters' sympathies, The Associated Press has learned.
Thousands in Mahoning Valley area without power
Wind gusts that reached 60 mph around 3 a.m. today caused widespread power outages, with 20,000
Honorees named by Mount Moriah
Honorees named by Mount Moriah CAMPBELL — Mount Moriah Fire Baptized Holiness Church, 84 Bright
Hospital offers monthly volunteer orientation
Hospital offers monthly volunteer orientation ALLIANCE — Alliance Community Hospital’s monthly
Sit-down and takeout events planned
THURSDAY X Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will hold a
History club schedules children’s program
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Historical Center, 151 W. Wood St., will have its Children’s History
Senior center, AARP offer tax-preparation help
YOUNGSTOWN — The AARP and the Mahoning County Senior Center, 1110 Fifth Ave., will be offering free
Girard pulls out victory behind Brinker, 43-37
He scored 13 points and six rebounds over Liberty at the Chevrolet Centre. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Wellsville romps against Jackson-Milton, 105-54
NORTH JACKSON — Jeremy Carter and Jaimon Edison each scored 21 points Tuesday to power the
Streb's strong game powers McDonald past W. Reserve
The post player scored 24 points in a 64-34 triumph. YOUNGSTOWN — Six-foot-five-inch senior
Manzoian directs Canfield's win over Campbell
The point guard was the key to the Cardinals’ offense in the 58-47 win. CANFIELD — Canfield
Boardman upends Lake in Federal League game
Fitch’s game against Perry was postponed due to a blackout. UNIONTOWN — The Boardman High boys
Authorities seek library sculpture thieves
The sculpture had been outdoors since 2005. COLUMBIANA — Wanted very badly: two bronze children
Panel calls for mayor to resign
Commissioners say the mayor’s remarks are a detriment to the community. NEW CASTLE, Pa. —
Arson case brings IQ concerns
The suspect is a slow learner and has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, his mother said.
2 teens linked to gang are charged
The boys charged in the gas station robbery are ages 14 and 16. GIRARD — Police have charged
Global plan pleases mayor
A Chevy Centre deal could be finalized in 30 days. YOUNGSTOWN — Global Spectrum officials “hit
YSU
YSU Tops Blue Streaks BOARDMAN — The Penguin hockey team defeated John Carroll 6-2 to improve to
Resident says West Side isn’t what it use to be
Opinion: Resident says West Side isn’t what it use to be EDITOR: I am an 84-year-old resident of our city
School plan to pay students draws ire
The incentive money is available to more than 5,000 struggling students. BALTIMORE — There are
Haiti’s poorest eat dirt
Eighty percent of Haitians live on less than $2 a day. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — It was
Columbiana County 911 still in works
Training for dispatchers and police officers has been completed. LISBON — Columbiana County
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jacob E. McCombs, 25, of 125 Marcia Drive, Austintown, and
BOYS BASKETBALL
BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Chaney 87, Youngstown Christian 79 Boardman 50, Uniontown Lake 49
Pens win in New Jersey
Pens win in New Jersey Erik Christensen had a goal and assist during Pittsburgh’s three-goal
It’s chowder bowl
The Super Bowl matchup between New England and New York has played itself out on dinner tables for
Vindy.com News Podcast for January 30, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Wednesday, January 30, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Readers offer suggestions for saving recipes
Dear Heloise: Several times I’ve read your Heloise’s no-salt substitute recipe, because folks keep
Temporary outage
Temporary outage AUSTINTOWN — A truck hitting a guy wire resulted in 881 Ohio Edison customers in
“We can all see that growth is slowing.”
Opinion: “We can all see that growth is slowing.” President Bush In his State of the Union address,
She is really out of her league after playing around
Dear Annie: A year ago, I had an affair that lasted nearly 12 months. I confessed the whole thing to
Conservatives can make a comeback
Opinion: How’s this for a change agenda? Help average-wage workers retire as millionaires. Bring
PAVLIK ROUNDUP | News and notes
Right on schedule: Youngstown middleweight Kelly Pavlik weighs 168 pounds, just two pounds off his
New cookbook goes on sale
Altrusa Club of Youngstown has collected the best recipes from group members, family and friends and
Global economy waits for next ‘conductor’
Opinion: DAVOS, Switzerland — The World Economic Forum has proved to be an uncanny barometer of global trends
Busy border bureaucrats
Opinion: The Orange County Register: The Department of Homeland Security has announced that it plans to
Pawn shop completes educational hours
COLUMBUS — A Youngstown pawn shop has paid the $600 fine and completed several hours of continuing
Separated at birth: Taurus, Homer
Ford executives take the rare step of criticizing one of their own products. DETROIT (AP) —
MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER
MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 large onions finely chopped (2 cups) 2
OSU gets road win at Penn State, 68-56
OSU’s Jamar Butler’s 20 points and the Nittany Lions’ cold spell led to the Buckeyes’ victory.
McCain is in position for political comeback
With Florida’s 57 delegates, John McCain now has a total of 93. WASHINGTON — John McCain
Community shows it cares about 4 victims
The year-old quadruple homicide remains unsolved. YOUNGSTOWN — Clutching candles in their
Costs to borrow expected to drop
Consumer confidence fell sharply in January. WASHINGTON (AP) — Individuals and businesses are
Fund effort for YSU on track
Excitement generated by YSU’s centennial has helped boost donations. YOUNGS-TOWN —
House OKs stimulus package
Bush and other leaders urged the Senate to take the agreement and pass it quickly. WASHINGTON (AP)
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland: BOARDMAN Jan. 25 Aggravated
Man guilty of manslaughter
CLEVELAND (AP) — A man was convicted of the less serious offense of involuntary manslaughter Monday
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st—Cat’s Got Wind (Barria)22.2012.007.00 On Second Thought
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER 36 small hard-shelled clams (less than 2 inches wide) , such as
Ripple effect is desired goal
Josh Swogger’s signing may entice other talent — local or otherwise — to the af2’s Thunder.
Hospital offers monthly volunteer orientation
Hospital offers monthly volunteer orientation ALLIANCE — Alliance Community Hospital’s monthly
Credit crash puts drivers upside-down
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Vehicles on display in the Washington Auto Show and in similar venues bespeak an
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Campbell school board, special meeting, 7 p.m. Board of Education Conference
Newsman Mike Wallace has bypass surgery
Newsman Mike Wallace has bypass surgery NEW YORK — Mike Wallace was recovering from triple heart
12-year-old girl shot to death, mom hurt
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A 12-year-old girl was fatally shot and her mother wounded Monday night when more
Egyptian church leader ill in Cleveland
He made several trips to the U.S. last year for back surgery. COLUMBUS (AP) — The leader of the
Warrant issued for arrest of key witness
YOUNGSTOWN — A judge has issued a warrant for the arrest and detention without bond of a key
House votes to cut seniors’ property tax
HARRISBURG (AP) — The state House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to devote all slots revenues to
Ailing Penguins rally past Devils, 4-2
A three-goal second period lifted Pittsburgh. NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Erik Christensen had a goal and
Chicken makes great chili
A bowl of chili is a wintertime hit that’s usually red all over — red meat, red beans and red sauce.
Local cooks recognized by inclusion in cookbooks
For many years area organizations, businesses, churches and clubs have been publishing their own
Learn the art of serving beer properly
Yes, there is a better way to serve beer. While American beer once meant light lager, today it
THURSDAY
THURSDAY X Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will hold a
GOP retreats from core principles
Opinion: The aptly named Republican “retreat” last weekend at the ritzy Greenbrier resort in West Virginia
Teacher misconduct cases rise over 2 years
A change in state law had contributed to the increase, an official said. COLUMBUS (AP) — The
‘All gung-ho about it’
One experiment gave pupils an idea of how penguins stay warm. NORTH JACKSON — She doesn’t
Testimony begins in rape, theft trial
The defendant and accuser had been in a sexual relationship for six months, an assistant prosecutor
Bush fails to inspire with proposal for the economy
Opinion: Just before President Bush went to Congress Monday night to report on the state of the union, Ohio
Close calls for Patriots include a Giants game
New York is hoping its 38-35 loss means the Super Bowl will be a contest. PHOENIX (AP) — Routed.
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 30, the 30th day of 2008. There are 336 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 30, the 30th day of 2008. There are 336 days left in the year. On this date
Act from YSU tries to stand tall
The trio has released its first full-length recording. YOUNGSTOWN — It is a cliché among music
Attorney hired in sheriff’s race dispute
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County commissioners have approved the hiring of Atty. Donald McTigue of
2 Girard men charged with felony trafficking
An informant made several drug purchases from one of the suspects. GIRARD — Two city men are
PAVLIK-TAYLOR II At a glance
When: Feb. 16. Where: MGM Grand, Las Vegas. Tickets: $100-$600. Can be purchased through
NBA ROUNDUP \ Tuesday’s other games
Nets 87, Bucks 80 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — This is why the New Jersey Nets won’t just give Jason
Salem mayor, council at odds over city affairs
Tear gas canisters that expired in the 1970s were found in city hall. SALEM — Progress or
Romeo Crennel gets a two-year extension
The Browns coach is signed through the 2011 season. CLEVELAND — Willie McGinest always believed
Super Bowl
Super Bowl After weeks and weeks of routs, the New England Patriots found themselves playing much
Detention order issued for Marine in homicide
If the suspect is arrested, he could be extradited or deported to the U.S. for trial. MEXICO CITY
To donate to help starving Haitians, contact one of these agencies
TO DONATE To donate to help starving Haitians, contact one of these agencies: American Friends
Eagles keep TAC hopes alive
Robert Wigfall made big plays down the stretch for Hubbard. CORTLAND — Hubbard High stayed
Margaret Truman Daniel dies at 83
CHICAGO — Margaret Truman Daniel, 83, President Harry Truman’s only child, a mystery novelist whose
Attorney guilty in false claim case
Further charges against her are still expected. TOLEDO (AP) — A pregnant attorney who police said
Bill Clinton drops Obama attacks
The former president visited a college campus in Cuyahoga County on Tuesday. HIGHLAND HILLS,
Troop pullout likely to slow, halt
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Bush administration is sending strong signals that U.S. troop reductions in
HMHP names hospital chief
Finizio serves on the boards of directors of several community organizations. WARREN — John
Pavlik’s focus is now on training
The Youngstown boxer will earn at least $2.5 million for his Feb. 16 fight. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Woman says grandson spiked family’s drinks
The grandmother is facing endangerment and terrorist threat charges. WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — A
NHL ROUNDUP \ Tuesday’s other games
Coyotes 4, Blue Jackets 2 COLUMBUS — Peter Mueller scored twice and the Phoenix Coyotes came back
WOMEN’S TOP 25 Tuesday’s games
No. 16 George Washington 81, Dayton 73 WASHINGTON — Kimberly Beck scored 18 points, including 10
Newton Falls cruises past Brookfield 58-27
NEWTON FALLS — Cameron McCleary led a balanced attack Tuesday as the Newton Falls High basketball
Bloodied, not beaten: E.P. topples Crestview
Ben Gysin overcame a cut to help the Bulldogs. COLUMBIANA — After being knocked to the floor
GM CFO: U.S. auto prices could rise significantly
Automakers have less capacity, so there’s less pressure to offer discounts. DETROIT (AP) — U.S.
Farmers National says it earned less in 4th quarter
The president said management will focus on improving efficiency in 2008. CANFIELD — Farmers
Farrell rolls past Mercer behind Stubbs, Holden
FARRELL, Pa. — Trathael Stubbs and Marsell Holden shared 47 points Tuesday in leading the Farrell
Board panel to recommend fate for the old Harding High
The committee should have a recommendation in about a month. WARREN — The board of education
Shark outgrows mall Equarium
Shark outgrows mall Equarium kONE OF THE denizens of the deep prowling the Equarium at Eastwood
Man guilty on gun charge; led school ambush in 1998
Man guilty on gun charge; led school ambush in 1998 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A federal jury
Benefit concert to aid fire victims’ family
YOUNGSTOWN — A concert to benefit the surviving members of the Crawford family will include a
Ohio’s steel industry shows positive signs
OHIO State’s steel industry shows positive signs COLUMBUS — Capital spending in Ohio’s steel
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