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19-year-old charged in New Castle teen's death
New Castle police have charged a man in a Nov. 30 homicide on Halco Drive.
YSU women lose 77-39 at Kent State
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Kent The wintery conditions did enough damage to cool off
YSU women fall to Kent State 77-39
Kent The Youngstown State women’s basketball team went scoreless for an 111‚Ñ2-minute stretch in
Ursuline trio, McDonald’s Rota are named first team All-Ohio
Staff report Ursuline High teammates Akise Teague and Keil’n Thurston were accorded top honors on
Springfield student accused of shooting threats
A Springfield High School student was arrested Wednesday, accused of threatening to shoot the assistant principal and other students.
Akise Teague wins Mr. Football award
Ursuline High senior running back Akise Teague has been named Mr. Football by The Associated Press.
Actor Wesley Snipes ordered to Pa. prison for tax evasion
Snipes ordered to Pa. prison for tax evasion
Father admits role in bat beating case
Youngstown Charles Etto admitted his part in the confrontation that left his son in police custody
2 million lose jobless benefits as holidays arrive
2 million lose jobless benefits as holidays arrive
Kurt Hess of YSU named Newcomer of the Year in MVFC
Youngstown State redshirt freshman quarterback Kurt Hess was named the Missouri Valley Football
Fatal accident this morning in Columbiana County
LISBON The Ohio State Highway Patrol said this morning it was preparing a release about a fatal
Liberty man loses money to woman met online
Police said a 43-year-old township man lost $2,425 that he sent by Western Union to a young woman in Nigeria that he met online.
Recruitment interviews for home health aides Friday
The Mahoning County One-Stop is having a recruiting event/open interviews for Comfort Keeper jobs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 141 Boardman-Canfield Road.
Robbers hold baby at gunpoint in Campbell
A woman and her 1-year-old son were held at gunpoint during a home invasion, the victim told city police.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
HELOISE: Quell a smell in the kitchen
Dear Heloise: I love to cook with fresh onion and garlic on Sundays. That way, I will have good food
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Single, pregnant mom faces decisions
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 22-year-old single mother. Two weeks ago, I
Teens injured in ATV crash
Two teenagers were injured in an all-terrain vehicle accident after the vehicle went down a hillside, the city fire department reported.
Support for lighting district goes dark
Support for a lighting district in the Meander Run neighborhood fell apart after Ohio Edison revealed the cost for each resident.
Surging YSU faces road tests
The Youngstown State women’s basketball team is in the midst of its longest winning streak in more than three years.
Kasich defends decision
Gov.-elect John Kasich defended the decision to withhold information about individuals applying for jobs in his administration.
First steps: Harding beats Champion in opener
With four seniors gone from a 17-4 season there were some questions surrounding Warren Harding High as the new girls basketball campaign got started.
Kids make holiday green
Puzzle pieces, old holiday cards and cereal boxes were among the materials North Elementary students reused to create seasonal decorations.
Ursuline opponent ‘stays the course’
Dan Reardon is considered by many as one of the best coaches in the Mahoning Valley. But his opponent in this weekend’s state title game also knows a thing or two about walking on the path of greatness.
Others join in opposing sealing of documents
The Vindicator and 21 WFMJ-TV aren’t alone in opposing secrecy in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal conspiracy case.
Ja’les Hughes named first team All-Ohio
Ja’les Hughes was named first team All-Ohio in Division IV on Tuesday.
Warren residents asked to help cops
Officials discuss need for partnerships at summit By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN In
On The Road Again: After a 3-8 season, YSU focuses on recruiting
At 1:35 p.m. on Nov. 22, YSU head football coach Eric Wolford was driving past Cleveland Browns Stadium on his way to another northeast Ohio high school.
Sojourner House receives donation
Verizon Wireless donated $5,000 and 700 food items to Sojourner House Domestic Violence Shelter as part of Verizon’s domestic-violence prevention program.
League play on Horizon for men’s team
Damian Eargle leads the Horizon League in blocks.
Police arrest 14-year-old in armed robbery
Staff report BOARDMAN Police say tips after the broadcast of security-camera footage led them to
Liberty Giant Eagle workers detect counterfeit $100s
Police took a report at Giant Eagle, 4700 Belmont Ave., about two men, one between 23 and 27 years old, and the other between 47 and 53, who tried to use counterfeit $100 bills to pay for merchandise.
Safety upgrade continues in Struthers
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers The city is moving forward with a safety
Valley kids enjoy the ride at Liberty farm
Billy Graff, 3, of Boardman works to complete a puzzle during a therapeutic riding session at Forget Me Not Horse Farm in Liberty Township. He is assisted by volunteer Rachel Bowser, left, 14, of Liberty, riding instructor Penny Mulichak and volunteer Taylor Harshbarger, 14, of Girard.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD Nov.
GLAD to be GLUTEN-FREE
Celiac-disease diagnosis lets blogger get creative Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The long
Republicans must make the case for tax cuts
Opinion: The biggest battle in the lame duck session of Congress may well be over whether or not to extend
Roethlisberger will likely play Sunday
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is wearing a protective boot
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PREVIEW District schools
AUSTINTOWN FITCH Coach: Jason Baker (2nd year, 1-20). 2009-10 record: 1-20. OHSAA division: I.
Sullinger and Buckeyes dominate Florida State
Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Ohio State freshman Jared Sullinger was a load for Florida
Obama, GOP to discuss tax cuts
President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans pledged warily to seek common ground on tax cuts and reduced spending Tuesday in their first meeting since tumultuous midterm elections.
Police offer tips to help block watch
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Members of the Buckeye Eyes and Ears
Study: Low risk if gays serve openly
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Permitting gay people to serve openly in the U.S. armed forces
Outlook not good in search
Associated Press MORENCI, Mich. The search for three young Michigan brothers darkened Tuesday as
Metro digest || Police seek information in Blashak slaying
Police seek information in Blashak slaying NEW CASTLE, Pa. New Castle police found the body of a
Grand jury reviews charges against corrections officers
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN The Trumbull County grand jury is reviewing charges
WikiLeaks: a case of espionage? Journalism? Or something else?
Associated Press WASHINGTON The government’s decisions about whether or how to bring criminal
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District, 5:30 p.m., district offices, 850
US-bound airlines to get watch-list info
US-bound airlines to get watch-list info WASHINGTON All 197 airlines that fly to the U.S. are
This day in history
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 1, the 335th day of 2010. There are 30 days left in the year. The Jewish
Area births
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Samuel and Rebecca Speziale, Youngstown, girl, Nov.
Looking out for students
Opinion: Looking out for students Seattle Times: Obama administration rules promise to strengthen federal
Vendors rejoice at British royal wedding PRINCELY GIFTS
Associated Press LONDON A William and Catherine monogram mug? A pair of hand-crafted swan
Woman: Man kept me in closet for sex
Associated Press HAMILTON A woman who says she was tied up in a closet for 10 days and raped
Massey CEO will testify about deadly W.Va. mine blast
Massey Energy chief Don Blankenship is expected to testify Dec. 14 in the probe of an April explosion that killed 29 men in West Virginia’s Upper Big Branch mine.
EU probe digging into heart of Google
Associated Press BRUSSELS European regulators are tackling a puzzle that could shift the balance
Santorum: WikiLeaks founder is a terrorist
Associated Press MANCHESTER, N.H. Possible Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum told
Newsmakers
Billie Joe Armstrong to join ‘Idiot’ for shows; Museum removes video after complaints; Dylan’s handwritten lyrics on the block
Senate passes bill to boost food safety in US
The Senate passed legislation Tuesday to make food safer in the wake of deadly E. coli and salmonella outbreaks.
2M lose jobless benefits as holidays arrive
Extended unemployment benefits for nearly 2 million Americans begin to run out today.
Memo leaks complicate picture in North Korea
A top South Korean official dismisses China’s nuclear negotiator as “incompetent.” A Chinese envoy mocks North Korea as a “spoiled child.”
Governor-elect criticizes rail plan
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com NEWARK Gov.-elect John Kasich continued to criticize plans to
Metro digest || Soulja Boy tickets
Soulja Boy tickets; Robbery probed; Suspect in custody after shooting
There’s no excuse for lawlessness
Opinion: There’s no excuse for lawlessness I have lived in the Youngstown area all my life and I guess
Walters spotlights year’s most-fascinating people
IF YOU WATCH What: “Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People” When: Dec. 9 at 10
Payments to Indians and black farmers given OK
Associated Press WASHINGTON American Indian landowners and black farmers who for years have
Mahoning County courts filings
Courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ralph Ambrosia Jr., 71, of 12921 Springfield Road,
HOMEMADE holiday baking?
Family Features It’s time once again to start baking some holiday cheer to share with friends
iTunes’ top-5 selling singles and albums of the week ending Nov. 29, 2010:
iTunes’ top-5 selling singles and albums of the week ending Nov. 29, 2010: Singles: v“Firework”:
CBS dumps anchor team on ‘Early Show’
Associated Press NEW YORK CBS News abruptly gave “The Early Show” a complete makeover Tuesday,
US has big hopes for 2022 World Cup
Associated Press NEW YORK As Americans celebrated the Fourth of July in 1988, a present arrived
Tiger gets last try for win
Associated Press THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. The goal for Tiger Woods has always been to be better
It’s time to tax the rich
Opinion: By Moshe Adler Los Angeles Times The final two years of the George H.W. Bush presidency brought
Improvements begin to make Pocono safer
Associated Press Pocono Raceway expects a safer track in 2011 and beyond. The NASCAR track
Deficit commission hits a snag, which isn’t a surprise
Editorial: Today was to be the day. But not surprisingly, coming up with a solution to the nation’s deficit
nba roundup
Grizzlies 98, Lakers 96 MEMPHIS, TENN. Mike Conley scored 10 of his season-high 28 points in the
ND rides 3-game streak into bowl
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. This much we know: Brian Kelly didn’t come to Notre Dame to be
NFC West full of mediocre teams
Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. Well, somebody has to win the NFC West, where mediocrity would
ALL-OHIO FOOTBALL TEAMS
DIVISION III First Team OFFENSE: Ends—Colton Zahner, Dover, 6-2, 190, sr.; Jonathon Tighe, Cin.
Bird smuggling big business
Opinion: By Sadiq Behnam Institute for War & Peace Reporting HERAT, Afghanistan Rahimullah stood in his
Ol’ ball coach is back in the SEC title game
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. Steve Spurrier seemed to be a shell of himself his first few
Business Digest: Cruze named Urban Car of Year
The Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze has been named Decisive Auto’s 2010 Urban Car of the Year.
Big XII title contest is all about Bo, Bob
Associated Press NORMAN, Okla. Bob Stoops has never had any interest in leading Oklahoma against
Make Congress part-time
Opinion: “I wanted the music to play on forever. Have I stayed too long at the fair?” — Barbra Streisand
Cavs fall to Celtics, Heat next
Associated Press CLEVELAND Rajon Rondo and the Boston Celtics weren’t even in the showers when
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