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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
State OKs waiver day to address issues at Chaney High
YOUNGSTOWN Chaney High School students will have an extra day off this month so that the staff and
NH man appeals conviction in fatal machete attack
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire man who is serving life in prison for killing a woman with a
ACLU lawsuit: Military won’t release rape records
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union and other groups have filed a federal
United Way schedules dining fundraiser
CANFIELD The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley will have its final United We Dine
Lawyers: Madoff employee struggling to make bail
NEW YORK (AP) — A longtime employee of Bernard Madoff who’s accused of profiting from his historic
The following high school sports events for Monday have been canceled:
The following high school sports events for Monday have been canceled: Crestview at United girls
Send snow photos to weather@vindy.com
Playing in the snow with the kids? Stuck on the Turnpike? Send your photos of winter weather to weather@vindy.com.
Ex-TV chef gets 9 years in plot to kill wife
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former “Calorie Commando” TV chef Juan-Carlos Cruz has been sentenced in Los
Judge in Va. strikes down federal health care law
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A federal judge declared a key provision of the Obama administration’s health
Teen accused in stabbing of California girl, baby
VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A teenage boy is accused of breaking into a Vacaville home and viciously
Former YSU employee pleads in payroll scandal
A former administrative assistant and payroll manager at Youngstown State University, who was
Some areas could get 2 feet of snow by Tuesday, meteorologist says
Trumbull and Mercer counties could get as much as two feet of snow by early Wednesday, said Tina
Boardman bans on-street parking
Boardman Township has banned on-street parking until further notice, according to Lawrence Wilson,
Official: Don King stopped in Ohio for ammo in luggage
CLEVELAND (AP) — Boxing promoter Don King was stopped by security at Cleveland’s Hopkins
Midwest in deep freeze after storm cancels flights
CHICAGO (AP) — A powerful storm that unleashed snow and strong winds across the upper Midwest has
McDonald, Struthers ban on-street parking
Two area communities have banned on-street parking because of the impending snow storm. McDonald
First Senate vote expected on Obama-GOP tax deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators get their first chance today to vote on the tax-cut deal struck by
Cattlemen look for lessons in $130 million swindle
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Ranchers and others are asking what can be done to prevent future fraud after
Woman in child deaths case booked into Ala. jail
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — The woman accused of torturing two children who were later killed and dumped in
Bowling fundraiser planned Dec. 30
Helping Other Women will sponsor a bowling fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 30 at Mahoning Valley Lanes.
Advisory committee members elected by Trumbull County 4-H program
The Trumbull County 4-H program recently elected new members to the 4-H Advisory Committee.
HELOISE: Reuse cards as gift tags, boxes
Dear Heloise: I select the prettiest cards from used greeting cards to make gift tags and little
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: It’s OK to let kids live with their dad
Dear Annie: After 18 years of marriage, my husband and I divorced three years ago. My daughter has
Student paths to graduation vary widely
YSU awards more than 700 degrees at Fall 2010 Commencement on Sunday
Woman faces OVI charge after accident
A Warren woman who was driving a car that struck a pedestrian on North Road has been charged with operating a vehicle while impaired.
2 hospitalized after Trumbull crash
Staff Report The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Southington Post is investigating a crash that sent
YSU track teams do well
Staff report KENT Adam Kagarise won the 300-meter dash and Samantha Hamilton won the mile run
WRTA’s EasyGo Curb-to-Curb Service gains in popularity
Barbara Altman, 56, entered the bus cheerfully, showing off an armful of Christmas-themed knickknacks, the spoils of two successful games of bingo at Free Methodist Church in New Middletown.
Penguins fail to hold huge lead
Staff report KALAMAZOO, MICH. Western Michigan rallied from a 21-point halftime deficit and made
Buckeyes roll easily in return to St. John
Associated Press COLUMBUS Due to fall quarter graduation at its home arena, No. 2 Ohio State was
Family challenges inspire student’s senior project
One South Range High School student’s family served as inspiration for her senior project.
‘Frankenstein’ Rare film to be screened
“Edison’s Frankenstein,” a rare film and one of the oldest in American history, will be screened Friday at the Oakland Center for the Arts.
Picked off, Bengals flop
Carson Palmer talked all week about how former college teammate Troy Polamalu is the NFL’s best defensive player.
Browns’ follies trigger Bills’ third triumph
A comedy of errors by the Cleveland Browns was just what the Buffalo Bills needed to come away with another victory.
YSU panel OKs set of goals through ’20
A strategic plan for Youngstown State University through 2020 will provide the framework for university activities.
Valley polka host steps into hall of fame honors radio host
In the world of polka, Val Pawlowski is a hall-of-famer. And she’s got the awards to prove it.
Snowstorm expected to sock it to us tonight
Though the Mahoning Valley dodged a big snowball Sunday, forecasts show the real pummeling is on the way tonight.
‘The Biggest Loser’ taught him to be a winner
Howland native Aaron Thompkins was disappointed when he was voted off NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” on Nov. 9, but he walked away with some valuable insights.
Thunder rumbles: Cavs fall again
The Oklahoma City Thunder powered past Cleveland 106-77 Sunday night to hand the Cavaliers their eighth straight loss.
In the huddle | How area NFL players fared in Week 14
Baltimore Ravens: Prescott Burgess, LB, Warren Harding — The Ravens play the Texans tonight in
Hope Foundation seeks nominations for event
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is announcing the Armstrong nominate-a-player honoree for the seventh annual Game of Hope Charity Basketball Classic.
Trumbull County court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Bank of America v. Darrell G. White et al, foreclosure.
National and World News Digest
Grocer A&P files for bankruptcy; Swedes shocked by terror attacks; S. Korean boat sinks in Antarctic Ocean
Jackson, Eagles slip past Cowboys
Associated Press ARLINGTON, TEXAS DeSean Jackson stopped at the edge of the goal line, turned to
Snowstorm expected to sock it to us tonight
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Though the Mahoning Valley dodged a big
SPORTS DIGEST: Akron wins NCAA soccer title, 1-0
Akron wins NCAA soccer title, 1-0; Hockey tie, 2-2; Nicholas Chelimo wins Honolulu Marathon
Fallen bridge to lure tourists
Officials in northwestern Pennsylvania say they hope a new observation deck and walkway under construction at a historic railroad bridge toppled by a tornado 71/2 years ago will lure visitors to the area again.
ODDLY ENOUGH
Missing NC woman found in Va. after 200-mile walk; Feds: Ky. man, fearing world’s end, built bombs for protection
Payroll-tax cut versus Social Security
President Barack Obama’s plan to cut payroll taxes for a year would provide big savings for many workers, but makes Social Security advocates nervous that it could jeopardize the retirement program’s finances.
Philadelphia memorial to Washington, slaves to open this week
A memorial near the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia marking the spot where George Washington lived as president with a number of slaves is scheduled to be dedicated this week after years of debate and demonstrations.
Roof collapse moves Vikings, Giants to Detroit
The Vikings’ home game against the New York Giants was moved to tonight in Detroit after the Metrodome’s inflated roof collapsed in a snowstorm early Sunday.
New trial sought for ex-Pa. state senator
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Attorneys for long-powerful state Sen. Vincent Fumo are battling
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Dec. 13, the 347th day of 2010. There are 18 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Indians’ Choo wins Feller Award
Associated Press Cleveland Outfielder Shin-Soo Choo has won the Bob Feller Man of the Year award
‘Dawn Treader’ sails to No. 1 berth
The latest chapter in “The Chronicles of Narnia” saga has sailed to the top of the weekend box office, though the franchise sank to a weak debut compared to the first two movies.
Entertainment News
The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box- office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
When nothing is private ...
Opinion: When nothing is private ... Steubenville Herald-Star: The issue in the WikiLeaks publication of
Congress takes care of itself first
Opinion: Congress takes care of itself first I’m constantly surprised and saddened at how the members of
Heavy rains, strong winds batter Middle East
Associated Press BEIRUT, Lebanon Heavy rains and fierce winds pummeled countries across the
Yale librarian releases his list of most notable quotations of 2010
Christine O’Donnell’s TV ad declaration “I’m not a witch” during her U.S. Senate campaign topped this year’s best quotes, according to a Yale University librarian.
49ers’ playoff hopes alive as Seahawks fall
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Not only is Alex Smith playing for a job next season, he might be
Powerful winter storm socks Midwest
A powerful, gusty storm dumped mounds of snow across the upper Midwest on Sunday.
Beijing vows stable growth, inflation management
China’s leaders wrapped up an annual economic planning meeting Sunday with a pledge to cool surging inflation while shifting the economy toward more stable, balanced growth.
Gannon students dish up cooking shows
Asociated Press ERIE, Pa. Gannon University’s communications department has taken its students
Auburn’s Newton: One-and-done?
Associated Press NEW YORK If Cam Newton decides to be one-and-done at Auburn and enter the NFL
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help
National news in brief
Dem foes of tax-cut plan see it passing; Madoff suicide leaves many questions; Stylish Cosmopolitan needs every edge
Meyer’s health now a concern
Associated Press GAINESVILLE, Fla. Urban Meyer is walking away from Florida because of health
Agenda Tuesday
Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., administration building, 6034 S. Salem-Warren Road.
US lawmakers seeking action on China issues
Associated Press BEIJING American lawmakers are pressing China for action on currency and high-
China cares what the world thinks, but only to a point
Editorial: While the United States suf- fers with a diplomatic black eye inflicted by Wikileaks’ release of
LOCAL NEWS IN BRIEF: Salem Mayor to Run
Mayor Jerry Wolford announced last week that he will seek a second four-year term in 2011.
Bush, Gore clash now a memory
Opinion: WASHINGTON The passions that swirled around Bush v. Gore, the Supreme Court case that ended 10
Road salt is polluting water supply towns
Associated Press COLUMBUS Piles of road salt used to melt ice on streets and sidewalks are
There’s a shortage of judges
Opinion: By Eric M. GEORGE and WILLIAM H. NEUKOM Los Angeles Times A vacancy crisis threatens our
iPad Scrabble can make you an addict
Opinion: WASHINGTON I could write more about the tax deal, but you’re probably tired of hearing about it,
Give the gift of reading to child in your life
Opinion: With the holidays fast approaching, many Americans are in search of the latest and greatest children’s gifts to place under the tree.
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