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Congress apears headed to compromise on taxes, benefits
WASHINGTON (AP) - A critical compromise to head off a year-end tax increase for millions of Americans took shape fitfully Thursday in private talks between the White House and congressional Republicans punctuated by outbursts of partisanship.
Law license suspension stayed for Hanni
The Ohio Supreme Court has issued Atty. Heidi A. Hanni of Boardman a six-month suspension of her law license but stayed the entire suspension.
Charge dropped against cell block jumper to save costs
A charge of domestic violence has been dismissed against a man who was injured when he jumped from a second story Columbiana County jail-cell block Nov. 16.
16-year-old robbed by 3 teens, driver robbed at delivery stop
City police are investigating two separate armed robberies on the city’s South Side about 45 minutes apart on the same day.
Ohio EPA fines Youngstown companies for violations
Ohio EPA fines Youngstown companies for violations
Reward offered for information on attacker
After weeks of following leads without success, the Trumbull County Sheriff’s office is hoping that a $1,000 reward being offered by the family and friends of an assault victim will help identify a suspect.
LeeVaughn Toney enters guilty plea to burglary charge
LeeVaughn Toney enters guilty plea to burglary charge
Youngstown police investigating South Side robberies
Youngstown police investigating South Side robberies
Man re-sentenced to six years for sex crimes against young boys
Man re-sentenced to six years for sex crimes against young boys
Study shows even being a bit overweight is risky
Study shows even being a bit overweight is business
Friday night walk honors Mill Creek founder
Youngstown To honor Volney Rogers in his death, Mill Creek MetroParks enthusiasts will walk to the
Concert to benefit Habitat for Humanity, Beatitude House is Sunday
Benefit concert Sunday for Habitat for Humanity, Beatitude House
Ravenna couple enters innocent pleas to drug charges in Warren
Ravenna couple enters innocent pleas to drug charges in Warren
Companies beware: The next big leak could be yours
Companies beware: The next big leak could be yours
Help animals in need at Saturday event
The Learning Dog Training and Enrichment Center, 6883 Commerce Drive, will host a holiday open house from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Julie Fantauzzi | John Emrich
CANFIELD The Rev. Russell Adams solemnized the marriage of Julie Fantauzzi and John Emrich on
Allison Hixson | Mark Lipinsky
BOARDMAN Allison Brooke Hixson exchanged wedding vows with Mark Daniel Lipinsky in a 1:30 p.m.
Miniature cities welcome holidays in a big way
NILES Ward-Thomas Museum will display one of the largest miniature city scenes during an open
HELOISE: Removing cord from electric blanket
Dear Heloise: My father has accumulated electric blankets through the years, and some of them don’t
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Fiance urges her to cut off contact
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: For my entire life, my parents have favored my
Knitting lessons offered
Knitting lessons hubbard Sandra Horforth, an employee at Hubbard Public Library, 436 W. Liberty
TEAGUE IS MR. FOOTBALL
Ursuline's Akise Teague was named Ohio’s Mr. Football for 2010.
West Branch mourns death of student
West Branch recalls car-accident victim Tiara Smith
Penguins score season-low at unbeaten Kent State
The wintery conditions did enough damage to cool off the winning streak for the Youngstown State women’s basketball team.
County officials face dilemma over proposed CSB pay raises
Union workers at the Mahoning County Children Services Board should know before Christmas whether they’ll be getting pay raises.
Ursuline trio and McDonald’s Rota are selected to all-state 1st team
Ursuline High teammates Akise Teague and Keil’n Thurston were accorded top honors on The Associated Press Division V All-Ohio football team on Wednesday.
Hanukkah history is rich in tradition
The Jewish celebration of Hanukkah focuses on religious freedom, family, food and fun.
YSU’s Kurt Hess named MVFC freshman of year
Youngstown State quarterback Kurt Hess was named the Missouri Valley Football Conference’s Freshman of the Year.
QB Kempe has poise, leadership of senior
Ursuline quarterback Paul Kempe wants another Division V state title.
2 Trumbull jail officers indicted
Two of three corrections officers at the Trumbull County Jail accused of eavesdropping on their supervisors have been indicted by a Trumbull County grand jury.
Walk focuses on plight of homeless
Some 30 agency officials and residents bundled up to participate in the third annual Homeless Walk Wednesday morning.
Fitch distances from Girard in 2nd half
After playing almost even-up basketball in the first half, Austintown Fitch ambushed the Girard Indians in the second half to capture a 68-41 victory Wednesday night.
Etto pleads guilty to complicity in bat case
Charles Etto admitted his part in the confrontation that put his son in police custody and another teen in the hospital.
Boardman lawyer suspended 2 years
The Ohio Supreme Court has unanimously decided to suspend for two years the law license of Boardman attorney Michael A. Sakmar.
Family of man with bullet in chest plans suit
Cory Timmings still has a bullet lodged in his chest, and his family plans to sue the police officer who shot him.
National and World News Digest
Soldier reaches deal in Afghan shootings; Calif. OKs pesticide linked to cancer; Inventor of neutron bomb dies at 89
50,000 inmates claim tax refunds
50,000 inmates claim tax refunds WASHINGTON Nearly 50,000 prison inmates claimed more than $130
Where To Go
Today Music YSU Percussion Alumni Recital Showcase, 8 p.m., YSU - Bliss Recital Hall, One
New technique freezes off body fat
CoolSculpting by Zeltiq is a noninvasive technique for eliminating unwanted fat in various areas of the body.
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Soulja Boy is aiming for a Grammy
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com A few years removed from his breakout hit single “Crank
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Irina Bidinotto, 2042 Woodgate Ave., Austintown, v.
What’s the urgency with treaty?
Opinion: WASHINGTON The Framers of the Constitution, a nuisance regretted by most modern presidents, gave
Deficit panel split; package in doubt
Associated Press WASHINGTON A painful package of spending cuts and tax increases drew sharp
‘Nutcracker’ ballet gets Russian touch
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When it comes to holiday productions, there are some
Trial under way for man charged with rape of wife
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Prosecutors have portrayed 37-year-old
Some almonds unlikely helpful
Q. Years ago, my doctor put me on Prevacid for acid reflux. Later, when my company switched
Stage Left Players keep bell on the door jingling
Thanks to strong word-of-mouth, “Jingle My Bell” had an excellent box office last year when Stage
Food insecurity: A sad and disturbing fact of life in US
Opinion: Paragould Daily Press: According to the recently released U.S. Department of Agriculture annual Food
This Day in History
Today is Thursday, Dec. 2, the 336th day of 2010. There are 29 days left in the year.
‘Drag Queen’ returns to the stage for holidays
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Oakland Center for the Arts once again will present its annual
Ohio should keep rail money
Opinion: Ohio should keep rail money Reading the recently re- ported news regarding Gov.-elect Kasich
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mill Creek MetroParks Board of Park Commissioners, special meeting, 3:30 p.m.
BRYAN ADAMS || Rocker goes bare bones in acoustic show
Bryan Adams is coming to town for an intimate show tonight at Powers Auditorium.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Who Will Wipe Away My Tears” (Gospel play), No Greater Love Worship Center,
Snoop dedicates song to Prince William
Associated Press Snoop Dogg says he’s dedicating his new single, “Wet,” to Prince William’s
Alliance orchestra in holiday concert
ALLIANCE The Alliance Symphony Orchestra will present a concert of holiday favorites at 3 p.m.
Rangel asks supporters to tell reps to vote no on censure vote
Associated Press WASHINGTON Rep. Charles Rangel of New York asked 25,000 campaign donors
Local artists Skully and Diamond Nicole will be among opening acts at concert
Skully always wanted to introduce itself with a splash, and it will.
Citing BP, Obama rejects East Coast drilling
Associated Press WASHINGTON Pointing to the BP blowout and risks of a new environmental
Amazon removes leaks site from servers
Associated Press WASHINGTON WikiLeaks was on the defensive on several fronts Wednesday,
Entertaintment: New This Week
New This Week The Warrior’s Way (R) An Asian warrior assassin is forced to hide in a small town
‘Spirit of Christmas’ finds new home
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com A co-production of Sam Luptak Jr.‘s Centaur Stage
Local entertainment news
JD Eicher raising cash for next record; Canfield native’s ads in Super Bowl contest; The Kellys advance in online band contest
GOP wrong on New START
Opinion: By Sen. DIANNE FEINSTEIN Los Angeles Times A year ago this week, American officials wrapped up a
Christmas-billboard battle in NYC
Associated Press NEW YORK As if trying to negotiate the traffic wasn’t hard enough, drivers
Republicans block school-meal bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans have temporarily blocked legislation to feed
Larry is going away — at last
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Thank God and Harvard — Larry Summers is going away. But not before
Budget likely to stay same for 2011
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN If boring is what you like in the budgeting of your
‘Do Not Track’ proposal aims at protecting privacy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal regulators are proposing to create a “Do Not Track” tool for
Export seminar set at YSU
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The office of U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat from Avon, will host
Pennsylvania takes baby step to tackle public pension crisis
Editorial: Newly hired state and public school employees in Pennsylvania will receive reduced pension benefits
Economy shows signs of strong finish for 2010
Associated Press WASHINGTON The economy is showing new life in the final months of the year.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.83 .28 Avalon
Cavs fans are ready for LeBron’s return to the Q
Associated Press CLEVELAND They’re coming armed with lingering anger from an emotional summer
Storm brings strong wind, rain to East
Associated Press NEW YORK A potent storm system that spawned tornadoes in the South reached the
China’s short fuse troubling
Opinion: By Rajan Menon Los Angeles Times China has generally handled its extraordinary global ascendance
Newsmakers
Snipes ordered to prison for tax crime; Deaf moviegoers sue Cinemark chain; Beloved ‘Seinfeld’ character reborn
Township to file objection to racetrack-property sale
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com HILLSVILLE, Pa. Mahoning Township and possibly some other
Basketball classic to benefit children
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley presents its seventh annual
Most carmakers see strong Nov. sales
Associated Press DETROIT All major automakers but Toyota reported strong U.S. sales increases in
Eminem leads Grammy nominations
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Eminem’s “Recovery” was made complete Wednesday night as the
3 men, juvenile accused of trying to steal vehicle
Staff report WARREN Officers with the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force and a Howland police officer
Silo collapses, unleashing ‘sea of corn’
Associated Press NORWALK, Ohio A fire chief says a metal grain silo collapsed into a “sea of
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