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Salem leaving AAC for NBC

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Browns set to hire Heckert

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Youngstown cops looking for leads in second homicide

Cops looking for leads in second homicide


Fee charged for those late in renewing vehicle or driver's licenses

Late fee charged if you are late renewing vehicle or driver's licenses


Traficanti re-elected president of Mahoning County commissioners

Traficanti re-elected president of Mahoning County commissioners


Riverbend Tavern closed until further notice

Youngstown bar remains indefinitely closed


Only two officers accept Youngstown’s buyout deal

YOUNGSTOWN — Only two ranking police officers accepted the city’s early-retirement/resignation deal.


Recycling site near Lake Milton will close

LAKE MILTON — The recycling drop off site at Carson’s Landing, 16700 Ellsworth Road, will close


McGwire comes clean, admits he used steroids

McGwire admits to using steroids


Trial opens in murder, kidnapping-from-womb case

Trial opens in Pittsburgh on murder case


Home of Ohio man accused of drowning is sold

Home of Ohio man accused of drowning his wife is sold


Chili cook-off fundraiser Saturday in Hubbard

Chili cook-off fundraiser Saturday in Hubbard


2nd sales-tax hearing tonight at Covelli Centre

Sales-tax hearing tonight at Covelli Centre


Congregation Rodef Sholom hosts MLK community program, potluck dinner Friday

Rodef Sholom hosts MLK community program, potluck dinner


AOL to lay off up to 1,200 workers

AOL to lay off up to 1,200 workers


GM may reopen some closed factories to meet higher demand

GM may reopen some closed factories to meet higher demand


California couple's' cremated ashes end up in Pa.

California cremated ashes end up in Pa.


Pa. man charged with selling veterans' grave markers

Pa. man charged with selling veterans' grave markers


Ohio hopes to prevent smoking by gay youth, others

Ohio begins program to prevent smoking by gay youth, others


Police say student urinated on nativity scene in NE Pa.

Student urinates on nativity scene in Pa.


Census Bureau needs workers for Ohio

Census Bureau needs workers for Ohio


Financial disclosure deadlines set for candidates in May 4 primary

Deadlines for financial disclosures for May 4 candidates


San Francisco research company opens office in Youngstown

City's Tech Block gets a San Francisco tenant


11th District appeals judge hears case for Ohio Supreme Court

11th District Judge serves as visiting judge on Ohio Supreme Court


Free H1N1 flu shots in Girard

Free swine-flu shots in Girard


Red Cross blood drive set Tuesday in Warren

Blood drive in Warren on Tuesday


Community choir rehearsal for MLK Day event

Community choir rehearsal


Poland Township trustees' meeting canceled

Poland meeting canceled


Police seize fake NFL jerseys at Ohio flea market

Fake NFL jerseys seized at flea market


AAA: Ohio gas prices up 10 cents from last week

Ohio gas prices rise 10 cents from last week


Census revision concerns Polish community

Several ethnic groups are worried the questions’ absence could cause them to lose some funding.


‘Luxury’ police bureaus closing

A lack of manpower has resulted in shutting down two police substations. BOARDMAN — The

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Garfield, Waterloo share mat title

NORTH JACKSON — Garrettsville Garfield and Waterloo tied for the championship with 154 points, and


With skid stopped, Cowboys looking for long run

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Their embarrassingly long wait between playoff wins is history, shredded to


Jets are confident readying for SD

NEW YORK (AP) — Rex Ryan has the New York Jets’ playoff itinerary all mapped out. Next week, the


LeBron hits for 41 in Cavs’ win

He scored 20 points in the first quarter as Cleveland picked up a signature win. By BRIAN


Study to gauge Western Reserve allure

Public meetings on attaining National Heritage Area status are planned Feb. 17 and 18. LIBERTY


Small cars make large impact at 2010 Detroit auto show

Some of the buzz at this year’s show is expected to come from a variety of electric vehicles on the


Harding falls to Mentor in 2 OT

Mentor’s Cole Krizancic had a game-high 42 points.Harding’s Angel Gonzalez had 28. CLEVELAND —


Struthers church secedes from Presbytery

Each side had 10 minutes to express its viewpoints. STRUTHERS — Struthers Presbyterian Church


Phantoms seek end to losing streak

The hockey club will play Team USA in a pair of games at the Covelli Centre. By JOHN KOVACH

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Bengals claim ’09 season is the start of something big

CINCINNATI (AP) — Call it the year of the fade. The Cincinnati Bengals got their long-suffering


Cardinals take it away in overtime

Game for ages ends on defensive touchdown as Arizona beats Packers. GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Old


Motion opposes Amato lawyer

The homicide occurred in July 2007. WELLSVILLE — A defense attorney would be barred from

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Metro Digest

Sales-tax hearing tonight at Covelli YOUNGSTOWN — The second of two public hearings on renewal of


She’s put up with clutter for 42 years

Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox She’s put up with clutter for 42 years Dear


Gift cards are not appreciated by everyone

heloise Gift cards are not appreciated by everyone Dear Heloise: Gift cards may be fine for some


Sowell is getting old, literally and figuratively

Opinion: Sowell is getting old, literally and figuratively EDITOR: It’s time for The Vindicator to find a


Share what works

Opinion: Share what works EDITOR: I have been on Medicare for almost ten years and find the coverage


Engineered For Fun: Model-train show pulls into Niles, draws a crowd

Model-train show pulls into Niles, draws a crowd For many enthusiasts, their love of the hobby

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Best Bets on TV tonight

“How I Met Your Mother” (8 p.m., CBS): Tim Gunn and Rachel Bilson drop by to celebrate the 100th


Births

Forum Health Northside Medical Center Cheryl and Erik Johnson, Austintown, girl, Jan. 10. Ebony


GOP: Response to Reid remark shows a double standard

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Sunday accused Democrats of a double standard by accepting Sen.


America’s can’t-do list growing longer

Opinion: Lately, I’ve been studying the melting of glaciers in the greater Himalayas. Understanding the


U.S. should be fighting al-Qaida in Yemen

Opinion: Al-Qaida in Yemen has grown so strong and adept that the United States, Britain, France, Germany and


‘Idol’: young and edgy in 9th season

LOS ANGELES — “American Idol” was the colossus that dominated television in the new century’s first


new on home video This week’s DVD releases

Available Tuesday: “Big Fan” (R, 86 minutes): Writer Robert Siegel (“The Wrestler”) again has


Blessing in Disguise

Layoffs give some a fresh start Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA — On the first day of his


Budget cuts force tough choices on court security

BOSTON (AP) — On many days, the metal detectors sit silent at the busiest courthouse in Maine.


Blu-ray heats up home-video market

LOS ANGELES — Blu-ray continued to blossom over the holidays, but Hollywood didn’t get any relief


If your eye is on terrorism, the target is always moving

Editorial: If your eye is on terrorism, the target is always moving The recent unsuccessful attempt to bring


Freight trains a vital link in global supply chain

LOS ANGELES — The nation’s railroad tracks could be seeing a lot more traffic in the next few years


CANADA

CANADA The Toronto Star, Jan. 6: Americans were understandably appalled at the security lapses


Terrorist screening has lacked urgency

Opinion: At the end of the movie “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” after swashbuckling archaeologist Indiana Jones


New chief exec of Northrop Grumman shakes things up

LOS ANGELES — It didn’t take very long for Wesley G. Bush, Northrop Grumman Corp.’s new chief


Ogilvy flawless over last 10 holes to repeat at SBS

KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Whether he’s running away from the field or chasing from behind, Geoff Ogilvy


Filing alleges improper prep before failed Ohio execution

COLUMBUS (AP) — One of the executioners involved in last year’s botched attempt to put a man to


ABC anchor Diane Sawyer travels to Afghanistan

ABC anchor Diane Sawyer travels to Afghanistan PASADENA, Calif. — Diane Sawyer is in Afghanistan,


Animal activists take aim at puppy mills

RONKS, Pa. (AP) — Megan Anderson’s nerves are shot. But she presses ahead — the dogs need her. She


NBC to end prime-time Leno show

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — NBC said Sunday it decided to pull the plug on the Jay Leno experiment when


Togo soccer team leaves Angola in wake of ambush

CABINDA, Angola (AP) — Togo withdrew from a continentwide soccer tournament and its players


Tuberville takes over Texas Tech

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Tommy Tuberville says he’s certain he can take Texas Tech to new heights.


Yemen’s president is open to dialogue with al-Qaida

SAN’A, Yemen (AP) — Yemen’s president said he is ready to talk to al-Qaida members who renounce


Business Digest

NATION No more free bags at 3 California Wal-Marts SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s BYOB at Wal-Mart


Heckert to join Browns as GM

CLEVELAND (AP) — Tom Heckert is leaving the Eagles’ nest. Philadelphia’s general manager has


UK reporter, US Marine are killed in Afghan blast

LONDON (AP) — An explosion outside a village in southern Afghanistan killed a U.S. Marine and a


In Europe, heavy snow halts planes, trains, automobiles

BERLIN (AP) — Europeans were struggling to restore roads and railways Sunday after heavy snow caused


Survey: Newspapers stay leader in local news

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Most local news still flows from newspapers even as an Internet-driven upheaval


Ravens start fast, pummel Patriots

Ray Rice runs all over beleaguered Pats’ defense FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — In a matter of minutes,


Cincy food bank also trains upcoming cooks

CINCINNATI (AP) — Two-thirds of the Freestore Foodbank’s new administration building, in the 1100


Power restored after Hopkins outage

CLEVELAND (AP) — Road salt accumulating on a utility pole caused a fire Sunday that knocked out


The Elms have roots in American heartland

For the last eight years, fate has played hardball with Indiana-based rock act The Elms, which


Years Ago

Today is Monday, Jan. 11, the 11th day of 2010. There are 354 days left in the year. On this date in


U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED

U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED John M. Profanchik The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is


SUNDAY DRAWINGS

SUNDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 9-7-6 Pick 4, 4-2-0-2 Rolling Cash 5, 5-20-21-


Japan will reveal secret nuke deals

TOKYO (AP) — To the government’s critics, it was a long and shocking act of official stonewalling:


Answers to weekly quiz

Answers to weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xA Q J 10 7 6 5 uK 10 7 6 vVoid


In bomber case, senators want accountability

WASHINGTON — Intelligence and State Department officials should be disciplined for their roles in a


Debate rages over Rooney Rule

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Recent minority interviews for NFL coaching jobs in Washington and Seattle


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Stambaugh Charter Academy Board of Directors, 5 p.m., 2420 Donald Ave.,


OHIO

OHIO Few with high risk for H1N1 vaccinated CLEVELAND — Only one in five Ohioans considered at


Same-sex marriage ban issue returns

SAN JOSE, Calif. — As of this morning, the epicenter of the national debate over gay marriage


Lindsey Vonn stays hot on the slopes with another win

HAUS IM ENNSTAL, Austria (AP) — As if anyone needed it, Lindsey Vonn offered more proof on Sunday


Attacks deepen racial tension

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Eight churches have been attacked over three days amid a dispute over


China becomes biggest exporter

BEIJING (AP) — Already the biggest auto market and steelmaker, China edged past Germany in 2009 to


UNCERTAIN FUTURE

greyhound racing As dog tracks around the country close, greyhounds flood the adoption market.


Trumbull County Court filings

TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Bank of New York Mellon v. Terry A. Hoid et al, foreclosure.


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