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Church break-in suspect in custody
AUSTINTOWN — The man who police said is responsible for at least one of the recent church break-ins
Get ready, because more snow is on the way
YOUNGSTOWN — The area’s reprieve from snowstorms is over. While it seems like it’s never stopped
Robber hits Pizza Joe’s on Mahoning Avenue
YOUNGSTOWN — Pizza Joe’s, 3506 Mahoning Ave., was robbed by a man who first placed an order and then
Survivor of fatal fire arrested on gun charge
YOUNGSTOWN — An 18-year-old man who survived a fire a year ago that claimed six of his family was in
Dragging case goes to grand jury
YOUNGSTOWN — The case of a Canfield man accused of dragging a dead body under his car has been bound
Pharmacist pleads innocent, jailed
YOUNGSTOWN — A pharmacist has pleaded innocent to 24 counts of sale of dangerous drugs in an alleged
Communities banning on-street parking
In response to the winter storm advisory issued by the National Weather Service today, several area
Three suspects nabbed in home invasion
YOUNGSTOWN — One suspect remains at large in the case of an East Side home invasion that includes an
Sebring man sentenced for rape
YOUNGSTOWN — A Sebring man has been sentenced to five years in prison for the rape of a teenage boy
Lordstown-area residents anxiously watching the plight of GM
LORDSTOWN — The escalating layoffs at the General Motors complex have plenty of people worried.
Howland doctor pleads guilty to drug trafficking counts
WARREN — Dr. Mark E. Davis, a 47-year-old Howland osteopathic doctor with an office on state Route
Let us know of any event cancellations
Please notify The Vindicator of any scheduled events that are being canceled because of the winter
Howland park financial report available for viewing
HOWLAND — The Howland Township Park District’s Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2008 is
Brookfield declares snow emergency, bans parking
BROOKFIELD — Brookfield Township has declared a snow emergency from 6 p.m. today until 6 p.m.
Struthers will ban parking tonight because of snow
STRUTHERS — In response to today’s winter storm advisory by the National Weather Service, Struthers
Bank closes IRA; couple sues
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania couple says First Commonwealth Bank illegally reneged when
Used-book sale
Salem Public Library Memorial Fund Association will sponsor a used-book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Job Fair to be hosted at Mr. Anthony’s
Job Fair to be hosted at Mr. Anthony’s BOARDMAN — In hopes of connecting local businesses with
Band Parents will host reverse raffle, auctions
Special to The Vindicator BANDING TOGETHER: Committee members show off some of the baskets for the
REUNIONS
• Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1946 will meet at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 5 at Denny’s in
Town hall meeting tonight
SHARON, Pa. — Sharon and Farrell officials will be on hand for a town hall meeting tonight at the Sharon Municipal Building, 155 West Connelly Blvd.
Fire caused by electrical outlet
YOUNGSTOWN — The origin of a fire over the weekend at an apartment complex at 461 Gypsy Lane was an electrical outlet in a basement apartment, the fire department said.
Bruce Springsteen coming to Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. May 19 at
Food-scrap recycling considered
The township administrator is researching the system for costs. BOARDMAN — Administrator Jason
2 to merge into 1
The superintendent of schools said the diocese plans to work with parents on the merging of two
Federal funds to come to Valley
The amount available will likely increase in subsequent years. YOUNGSTOWN — About $500,000
Officials: Petitions on Girard meters not legal
The law director cited two areas in which the petitioners did not follow Ohio law. GIRARD —
Judges order new court facility
The city can’t afford the cost of a new court facility, the mayor says. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Salem’s Don Conser wins coaching honor
SALEM — Salem High volleyball coach Don Conser was named the Mideast Sectional Volleyball Coach of
Racing world mourns the loss of Lou Blaney
The driver’s career began in 1958. HARTFORD — Auto racing fans are mourning the death of racing
Kids walk for cancer awareness
It’s all about education, prevention and making a difference, the organizer said. HUBBARD —
Bush weighs run for mayor
The ex-police chief says he has ‘no hard feelings toward the mayor.’ YOUNGS-TOWN — One of the
Sharon city council adds 5 mills to property taxes for this year
People from Ohio don’t have to pay the city’s higher wage tax. SHARON, Pa. — City council added
New GM Kokinis believes in Browns
The former Ravens executive is close with new Cleveland coach Eric Mangini. BEREA (AP) — The
Advisor to Browns owner leaves team
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Bob Kain, who held the title “vice chairman” and served as an advisor to
Teams arrive to fanfare, now the work begins
Today is media day and practices will resume on Wednesday. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The pilot of their
Cards will rely on QB and coach
Kurt Warner and Ken Whisenhunt have Super Bowl credentials. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Appropriately
Ward expects to play
The receiver has been rehabilitating his knee since injuring it against the Chargers. TAMPA, Fla.
She’s unable to forget husband’s past indiscretions
Dear Annie: I am a 69-year-old retiree and have been married to the same man for 43 years. We have
Waiting time shouldn’t be a waste of time
Dear Heloise: I just had to write after reading a recent letter from a doctor. He is apparently the
Sell battles butterflies, sinks shots, lifts United
summary xxx xxxxxx xxxxxx COLUMBIANA — After watching the Columbiana High girls basketball
Poor shooting costs YSU against Akron
The Penguins couldn’t find the range from the field or at the free throw line. YOUNGSTOWN —
Carter: Israel risks catastrophe without Palestine
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter said Monday that Israel will face a “catastrophe”
Senate confirms Geithner as treasury secretary
Senate confirms Geithner as treasury secretary WASHINGTON — New York Federal Reserve Bank
Garden wedding set by Miss Sine and Mr. Kellerman
Plans for a garden wedding have been made by Jennifer Sine, 5370 Revere Run, Canfield, and Mark S.
Boy pleads innocent to charge
CHICAGO (AP) — A 14-year-old aspiring police officer who allegedly donned a uniform and managed to
Death of boy hit by bus at school ruled a homicide
Several children told school officials that the boy had been pushed. NORTHAMPTON, Pa. (AP) — The
Ill. governor skips trial, appears on talk shows
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s impeachment trial opened Monday with a vacant chair
SUPER BOWL \ Notebook
Nice schedule: Pittsburgh’s Mike Tomlin began his NFL coaching career as an assistant coach under
Ex-officer wants sheriff to reopen his shooting case
The former officer said he has been shunned by the police community. BOARDMAN — A former Newton
Octogenarian is hooked on helping cancer patients
Lillie Smith crochets some 100 chemo caps each year. YOUNGSTOWN — Lillie Smith’s warm heart and
Prosecutors get broad shield against lawsuits
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday threw out a lawsuit from a Los Angeles man who was
WGH is No. 3, Poland 12th in poll
Unbeaten Warren Harding, which faces a stern test tonight against Erie Cathedral Prep, remains the
Surprises are expected in State of State speech
COLUMBUS (AP) — A radical realignment of expectations at Ohio public schools and alternative prison
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games Boston 124, Dallas 100 L.A. Lakers 99, San Antonio 85 Phoenix 104, Atlanta 99
Sports digest
area Richardson wins JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — Youngstown’s Durrell Richardson took a six-round unanimous
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Monday’s games
MEN No. 8 Marquette 71, Notre Dame 64 SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Jerel McNeal had a season-high 27
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Weatherfield Township trustees, executive session, 9:45 a.m., special meeting
Prosecution plans more DNA testing
A jury found him innocent of one count of rape but could reach no verdict on the second rape count.
WGH’s 2nd half too much for Cards
The Raiders rallied from eight down at halftime to a 7-point win over Mooney. WARREN — His
NFL Playoffs
NFL Playoffs FavoritePointsUnderdog Sunday, Feb 1st. Super Bowl XLIII Raymond James Stadium
AUSTINTOWN \ Parochial enrollment Enrollment at both parochial elementary schools in Austintown has fluctuated over the past 11 years, but recently both buildings have seen a drop. The recommendation
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, NORQUEST BOULEVARD 2008-09: 152 2007-08: 155 2006-07: 185 2005-
State awards $4.5M loan for Baard plant
COLUMBUS – Columbiana County Port Authority in Wellsville has been awarded a $4.5 million Logistics
Business news digest
REGION F.N.B. Corp. reports $18.9M 4th-quarter loss HERMITAGE, Pa. — F.N.B. Corp. reported a
TODAY
TODAY 3:30 a.m. (ESPN2) Tennis: Australian Open quarterfinals. 9 a.m. (ESPNNews) NFL: Super Bowl
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Vickie Vickers-Francis, 16640 Mock Road, Berlin Center v. Bobby
Man sentenced in killing, cover-up
The victim and the defendant were into ‘substance abuse,’ a lawyer said. YOUNGSTOWN — Brian
Patrol identifies woman who died in accident on I-80 at Hubbard
HUBBARD — The woman killed on Interstate 80 Sunday evening has been identified as Ann Senchak, 83,
Lordstown changes
Lordstown changes Ups and downs Recent news at General Motors’ Lordstown complex: Aug. 3,
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown. Food giveaway, 11 a.m.
Bipartisan Americanism
Dallas Morning News: How will “The Daily Show” survive without George W. Bush to kick around? We got
North-South vulnerable. South deals.
North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xK 7 uA 10 6 4 3 v3 2 wK 8 6 2 WEST EAST xJ
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield City and Austintown:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield City and Austintown: CANFIELD CITY Jan. 15
Editorial: Bungling vacancies
Editorial: Bungling vacancies Scripps Howard News Service An editorial / By Dale McFeatters
Oil-rich countries aren’t necessarily rich
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Logic says that petroleum-rich countries should be rich. The oil-producing, less-
McDonald’s posts 4th-quarter profit
“While we clearly prefer a more robust environment, today’s market conditions play to our
Obama handling anti-U.S. rulers
Opinion: President Barack Obama has already scored his first major victory against anti-American demagogues
“Scrubs” (9 p.m., ABC): You just never really know what’s going to go down on
“Scrubs” (9 p.m., ABC): You just never really know what’s going to go down on “Scrubs.” In tonight’s
Pfizer buys Wyeth for $68B
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — No. 1 drug maker, Pfizer Inc., said Monday it is buying No. 12 Wyeth for $68
Less drilling will spur a switch to green
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Campaigning in Florida last June as a presidential candidate, then-Sen. Barack Obama
Sales of existing homes rise by 6.5 percent
Buyers were taking advantage of lower home prices. Sales of existing homes posted an unexpected
Boardman makes history, but no one is applauding
Editorial: For the first time ever, Boardman Township government is having to borrow money to get through the
Man, 93, freezes to death after utility restricts power
An official said he thinks the city did nothing wrong. BAY CITY, Mich. (AP) — A 93-year-old man
Pettitte OKs cut to stay Yankee
NEW YORK (AP) — Andy Pettitte’s only thought was to stay with the New York Yankees. He had no
Zvonareva romps to reach semifinals
The Russian qualified for the final four of the Australian Open. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Vera
Madoff’s house arrest is not an act of honor
Opinion: I’ve got the title for a biopic about Wall Street’s Bernard L. Madoff: “Bleak End at Bernie’s.”
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2009. There are 338 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2009. There are 338 days left in the year. On this date
Be cool: Weather winter wearing warm hat
Associated Press TIPTOP TOPPERS: Young trendsetters are largely responsible for making it cool and
“We know the people who were killed were shooting at us. The people who were killed today were
Opinion: “We know the people who were killed were shooting at us. The people who were killed today were
1 year into radio return, Don Imus has changed
He was fired for comments he made about the Rutgers girls basketball team. NEW YORK — Don Imus
Paramedic charged in Travolta extortion plot
Paramedic charged in Travolta extortion plot NASSAU, Bahamas — A paramedic has been charged in an
Lordstown counting on the Cruze
The latest layoffs will leave just one-third of the Lordstown plant’s hourly workers on the job.
Report: State worker viewed porn for years
COLUMBUS (AP) — A state agency is reviewing the way it tracks how employees use the Internet after a
Tapping energy reserves key to recovery
Opinion: CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The United States has substantial unused domestic energy resources, including an
Obama takes aim at fuel efficiency
Obama wants new fuel-efficiency standards for 2011 model-year cars. WASHINGTON (AP) — President
Victim’s friend drove the truck
The two men were known for their focus on safety MADISON, Wis. (AP) — An Ohio monster truck show
Meet new teams on ‘Amazing Race’
A couple from Ohio are among the contestants. LOS ANGELES — Most contestants on “The Amazing
New Castle man arrested in shooting of Ellwood City man
The victim was shot four times. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Police have made an arrest in the Jan. 12
Home Depot, Caterpillar, Pfizer announce layoffs
Some analysts expect the unemployment rate to hit 10 percent. WASHINGTON (AP) — The recession is
Two die in New Castle fire
Two die in New Castle fire NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A house fire in New Castle claimed two lives Monday.
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