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Judge Belinky of Mahoning probate court asks for less money in 2012
Judge Belinky of Mahoning probate court asks for less money in 2012
Howland board puts levy back on ballot
Howland board puts levy back on ballot HOWLAND The Howland school board has voted to place a
Pa. House OKs ban on leaving children in casino parking
Pa. House OKs ban on leaving children in casino parking
Judge Ronald J. Rice files to run for Trumbull common pleas court
Judge Ronald J. Rice files to run for Trumbull common pleas court
Ohio authorities unsure how to halt suspended drivers
Ohio authorities unsure how to halt suspended drivers
Dann six-month law suspension recommended
Dann six month law suspension recommended COLUMBUS A state disciplinary board is recommending a
UPDATED: Standoff victim found dead inside Girard house
Standoff victim found dead
YSU's Brooks earns Horizon League player of the week
YSU's Brooks earns Horizon League player of the week.
Cortland plans Tuesday main water line repair
Cortland plans Tuesday main water line repair CORTLAND The city of Cortland will be performing a
150 new Valley jobs on the way
150 new Valley jobs on the way YOUNGSTOWN Two state agencies signed off on two projects that
Police arrest 3 Occupy protesters near Bowling Green campus
Cops arrest 3 Occupy protesters near Bowling Green campus
EnergyShare applications now available
EnergyShare applications now available Local Ohio Salvation Army offices are now accepting
Youngstown postal center to close in March
Youngstown postal center to close in March YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown’s distribution and processing
SOCIETY DIGEST || Sale of throws is Kiwanis project
Sale of throws is Kiwanis project YOUNGSTOWN At its weekly meeting Friday at the YMCA downtown,
WORTH A LOOK
CRAFT SHOWS South Range Middle School PTO is seeking vendors for its second annual craft show
Ashley Shuttleworth | Brett Bartholomew
CANFIELD Ashley Shuttleworth of Canfield and Brett Bartholomew of Boardman exchanged wedding vows
Kristy Marapese | Gregory Gustovich
GIRARD A honeymoon in Jamaica followed the Sept. 10 wedding that joined Kristy L. Marapese and
Stacy Croxall | Matthew Lenton
COLUMBIANA Stacy Danelle Croxall became the bride of Matthew Robert Lenton during an afternoon
Lighting event at park attracts many residents
This was the park’s first Christmas lighting ceremony with a tree — an 11-foot Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce. For the past 15 years, the park has organized a holiday light display.
Drillers dig in for records
The recorder’s office at the Mahoning County Courthouse resembles the bustling atmosphere of the stock exchange more than the typical librarylike card room.
Steelers stay hot
The Pittsburgh Steelers needed just 15 minutes to provide the Cincinnati Bengals a refresher course on what it takes to win in December.
GM Lordstown plans new ‘flex-time’ hiring
General Motors Co. Lordstown will hire additional workers by the end of the year, but they won’t be the typical full-time, entry-level or temporary employees.
Third reading set to OK clinic in Campbell
By jEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com campbell City council will hear a third reading on
Panel passes McDonald schools’ plea to end emergency
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The McDonald State Finance and Planning Commission has
Grant to provide new septic systems
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN About 13 Trumbull County homeowners will receive new
YSU’s NewsOutlet wins $62K grant
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The NewsOutlet at Youngstown State University has won a $62,000
Budget aided by more income, less spending
Associated Press COLUMBUS While a national report shows states are struggling to find cash amid
Accord could raise rates for small businesses
Associated Press COLUMBUS A newspaper’s analysis indicates that a proposed agreement between
Postal Service to seal $3B cut
Staff and wire report WASHINGTON Facing bankruptcy, the U.S. Postal Service is pushing ahead
BCS: Good to SEC you again
Associated Press Play it again, LSU and Alabama. The Crimson Tide edged out Oklahoma State in
Ravens, Rice run all over Cleveland
By Tony Grossi Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Even a blind squirrel finds the end zone
No. 17 Buckeyes top Oklahoma, improve to 7-0
By Jim Massie The Columbus Dispatch NORMAN, Okla. For three minutes of the second half,
Mooney’s slate pays off
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com After a Gatorade shower, lines of high-fives and hugs, a
Fracking’s effect on roads causes concern
By Spencer Hunt Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS OhioÔøΩ’s shale-drilling boom might beat a path to
OWS just another labor protest
Opinion: By Lachlan Markay McClatchy-Tribune News that two major labor unions will soon co-opt an
Critics: ‘Tough’ sheriff botched sex-crimes cases
Associated Press EL MIRAGE, Ariz. The 13-year-old girl opened the door of her home in this
Ohio St. picked for Gator Bowl
Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Urban Meyer’s former and future teams will play in the Gator
Businesses choking on Obamacare
Opinion: LOS ANGELES In 1941, Carl Karcher was a 24-year-old truck driver for a bakery. Impressed by the
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, workshop, 7 p.m., township administration
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Dec. 5, the 339th day of 2011. There are 26 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
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Who is breaking the peace?
Opinion: Who is breaking the peace? (Toledo) Blade: Now that footage of campus police pepper-spraying
Trio who won $245M gives $1M to vets groups
Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. A trio of money managers who shared a $254 million Powerball
Gas prices down 9 cents in 2 weeks
Gas prices down 9 cents in 2 weeks CAMARILLO, Calif. The average U.S. price of a gallon of
video game reviews
By Ron Harris Associated Press Microsoft and some third-party companies rolled out some nifty
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Twilight’ stays bright, but Hollywood snoozes LOS ANGELES The latest “Twilight”
Slippery Rock splits with Kutztown
Staff report SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. Devin Taylor scores 26 points and added nine rebounds to lead
Supporters of Nitro’s Law plan rally
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Supporters of Nitro’s Law, a bill to increase criminal penalties against
Officer in stun-gun eye-injury incident retires
Associated Press MEADVILLE, Pa. A northwestern Pennsylvania police sergeant who fired a stun gun
birthdays
birthdays Singer Little Richard is 79. Guitarist J.J. Cale is 73. Opera singer Jose Carreras is
Imaginative holiday ideas Movie buffs’ GIFT GUIDE
By Steven Rea Philadelphia Inquirer Films or collections worth giving this year: “Industrial
SUNDAY’S NHL GAMES
Wild 5, Ducks 3 ANAHEIM, CALIF. Nick Johnson scored the go-ahead goal with 5:31 left in the
Men, women react differently on road
Men, women react differently on road Though it may be open to debate whether men or women are
49ers clinch first trip to playoffs in 9 years
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Vernon Davis pulled on a black “NFC West champions” hat to dress
Legislature should get to work on law to rein in wild animals
Editorial: The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued a release Oct. 21 on its convening of a Dangerous
Grammy surprise: UK’s Skrillex
By MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press NEW YORK Many people were surprised when the name Skrillex
COLLEGE BASKETBALL | Men’s and women’s top 25
MEN Baylor 69, Northwestern 41 EVANSTON, ILL. Quincy Acy and Pierre Jackson both scored 16
Saints, Brees keep rolling along
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Drew Brees passed for 342 yards and three touchdowns, and the New
Goodin plans to run for Mahoning sheriff
Goodin plans to run for Mahoning sheriff POLAND Poland Police Chief Brian Goodin said he’ll file
Cotto stops Margarito by TKO
Associated Press NEW YORK Fueled by an exuberant crowd, Miguel Cotto targeted the eye. Cotto
Obama defends his faith in America amid GOP critique
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican Mitt Romney accuses President Barack Obama of
2 sought in robberies at Temple University
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia police have identified two men charged with robbing
Millennials should join fray
Opinion: By Lance Dickie Seattle Times I had a blinding insight the other day. Or maybe it was a weird
Few teens text racy photos, research finds
Associated Press CHICAGO Teen sexting of nude photos online or via cellphone may be far less
The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box- office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box- office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
FA’s headline winter meetings
Associated Press DALLAS Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder and Jose Reyes could find a landing spot
Federal judge will speak at event
Federal judge will speak at event YOUNGSTOWN The 12th annual “Jabali” African Cultural
Some researchers run slipshod over history, genealogists say
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The specks of paper littering the basement of
Young must learn to live free
Opinion: Young must learn to live free I am so worried that our young people have been brainwashed from
Putin’s party loses support in parliamentary election
Associated Press MOSCOW Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s party struggled to hang onto its
Vital issues on OWS agenda
Opinion: By Mark Weisbrot McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON The Occupy Wall Street movement that has spread
A sign at the Mahoning County recorder’s office is a not-so-subtle hint to title searchers
A sign at the Mahoning County recorder’s office is a not-so-subtle hint to title searchers seeking
Pivotal week for fate of the euro
Associated Press BRUSSELS Europe’s government-debt crisis, which has dragged on for more than
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