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Mahoning County's budgeting process for 2012 remains uncertain

Mahoning County's budgeting process remains uncertain


NEO gas prices rise more than 3 cents

NEO gas prices rise more than 3 cents


Pa. woman hit by her own car helping chase runaway dog

Pa. woman hit by her own car helping chase runaway dog


Occupy members want Ohio trespass charges tossed

Occupy members want Ohio trespass charges tossed


FAMU student leaders call for an end to hazing

FAMU student leaders call for an end to hazing


Woman slain, body hidden under Christmas presents

Woman slain, body hidden under Christmas presents


Cleveland house comes down where remains of 11 bodies found

Cleveland house comes down where remains of 11 bodies found


AT&T activates 10 new mobile broadband cell sites

AT&T activates 10 new mobile broadband cell sites CORTLAND AT&T today announced the activation


Couple badly injured in attack by naked bodybuilder

Couple badly injured in attack by naked bodybuilder


Pa. college-loan agency pays $12M to IRS

Pa. college-loan agency pays $12M to IRS


Texas mom shoots self, children after welfare standoff

Texas mom shoots self, children after welfare standoff


US military deaths in Iraq war stand at 4,485

US military deaths in Iraq war stand at 4,485


$210M settlement reached in 2010 W.Va. mine explosion

$210M settlement reached in 2010 W.Va. mine explosion


US to use foreign aid to promote gay rights

US to use foreign aid to promote gay rights


Federal court upholds Ohio firefighter's challenge

Federal court upholds Ohio firefighter's challenge


Fatal shooting of suspect appropriate, says Butler County sheriff

Fatal shooting of suspect appropriate, says Butler County sheriff


Associated Landowners of the Ohio Valley meet Friday

Associated Landowners of the Ohio Valley meet Friday WARREN The Associated Landowners of the


Farmers joins ABA NASDAQ Community Bank Index

Farmers joins ABA NASDAQ Community Bank Index CANFIELD Farmers National Banc Corp. is now part


Gas prices across the Midwest are quickly skyrocketing

Gas prices across the Midwest are quickly skyrocketing YOUNGSTOWN Online gas price finder Gas


Two new drilling permits in Columbiana County

Two new drilling permits in Columbiana County The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has


Deer hunt set on Ohio Air Force base

Deer hunt set on Ohio Air Force base DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Arrows will fly through the air at


Ohio city official sees money in weddings

Ohio city official sees money in weddings CINCINNATI (AP) — Here’s a proposal: Cincinnati’s city


Ohio nuclear plant with cracked concrete restarts

Ohio nuclear plant with cracked concrete restarts TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A nuclear reactor in Ohio is


Group honors Ohio sheriff who led wild animal hunt

Group honors Ohio sheriff who led wild animal hunt ZANESVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A national police


Stocks mixed early after S&P's warning to Europe

Stocks mixed early after S&P's warning to Europe


Foundation sees opportunities for Youngstown schools

Foundation sees opportunities for Youngstown schools Youngstown Youngstown schools have a unique


Obama embracing Teddy Roosevelt's middle-class appeal

Obama embracing Roosevelt's middle-class appeal


Recruiting sessions will promote WorkAdvance

Recruiting sessions will promote WorkAdvance YOUNGSTOWN Compass Family & Community Services will


Nearly 60 killed in rare attacks on Afghan Shiites

Nearly 60 killed in rare attacks on Afghan Shiites


SOCIETY DIGEST || Train club schedules holiday open house

Train club schedules holiday open house WARREN Riverside Railroad Train Club, Mahoning Valley’s


REUNIONS

Campbell Memorial Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at Belleria Pizza on McCartney Road


Heather Shaw | Wayne Brusseau

CHAGRIN FALLS Heather Marie Shaw and Wayne Brusseau, both of Brooklyn, N.Y., were united in

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Kristie Merlo | John Ruble

YOUNGSTOWN Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church was the setting at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 13 as nuptial vows

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Sara Otto | Derek Smith

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA Sara Adene Otto and Derek Allen Smith were married Nov. 12 in Montego Bay,

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T.J. Williams | Brad Hauger

NEW YORK Former Youngstown resident Thomas John Williams of Chicago, son of the late Idella Cora

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Belinky reduces budget request

Judge Mark Belinky of Mahoning County Probate Court is authorized to spend up to $885,600 from the county’s general fund this year, but he’s asking for only $844,152 from it for 2012.

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Howland’s Williams, Harding’s Brown dazzle

Warren Harding’s Anita Brown and Howland High’s Taylor Williams showed why they are among the Valley’s elite basketball players during Monday’s showdown of Trumbull County’s best teams.

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YSU women get big test against BGSU

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Three weeks ago, YSU freshman Heidi Schlegel blurted


State stops liquor flow at Austintown’s Go Go

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown The Go Go Girls Cabaret is closed — for now.


Closing of mail center is expected next spring

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On a day when the U.S. Postal Service announced


Suspend Dann’s license 6 months, state panel urges

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com COLUMBUS A state disciplinary board is recommending a


Official seeks to merge CSB, JFS

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County Commissioner Dan Polivka says he would


Austintown officials seek replacement levy

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Township trustees say they hope voters will


Trumbull officials plan to OK budget for 2012

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County commissioners and the county auditor are


OK of 2 projects will bring jobs to Valley

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two state agencies signed off on two projects that will bring more than


Steelers try to stay hot against Browns

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers are playing so well, even coach Mike Tomlin


Brooks fulfilling promise

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On Nov. 18, after a one-point overtime win over UC-

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Penguins will be tested early, often in 2012

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Next fall, the Youngstown State football team won’t


Carl Pelini takes over at Fla. Atlantic

Associated Press BOCA RATON, FLA. Carl Pelini helped turn around Nebraska’s defense. He’s now


Big changes coming for NHL

Associated Press PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. NHL officials approved a radical realignment plan Monday


Marlins trying for the big fish

Associated Press DALLAS Jeffrey Loria watched the news conference from the second row, beaming


Griffin among Heisman finalists

Associated Press Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, Trent Richardson, Tyrann Mathieu and Montee Ball


Cleveland Browns: Team is beaten and bruised

Associated Press BEREA Quarterback Colt McCoy used the handrail as he gingerly walked down the

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Youngstown Council mulls spending $50K for off-duty patrols

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council will consider legislation


Campbell mayor seeks release from emergency

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The mayor says he’ll ask for release from


Judge Rice seeks to replace Judge Stuard

Staff report WARREN Judge Ronald J. Rice of Central District Court in Brookfield has filed


Assault, chase lead to deadly standoff

An apparently troubled marriage that began in 2007 ended Monday afternoon when Keith Jornigan was found dead in a Girard house after attacking his wife earlier in the day.

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New planet is in the zone

Associated Press WASHINGTON A newly discovered planet is eerily similar to Earth and is sitting


Unhappy endings

Opinion: By Gemma Vaughan People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Horses haven’t been slaughtered in


courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Melvin A. Goins, 60, of 1333 Detroit Ave.,


Candidates continue filing petitions

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Most incumbents and a few challengers running


Years Ago

Today is Tuesday, Dec. 6, the 340th day of 2011. There are 25 days left in the year. Associated


A good pick for OSU

Opinion: A good pick for OSU Steubenville Herald Star: Ohio State took a giant step toward polishing its


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Andrew and Tiffany Tokar, Struthers, boy, Dec. 4. Hope


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Summit Academy Board, 5:30 p.m., 1150 Tod Ave. SW, Warren. McDonald Village


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Unrest knows no boundaries

Opinion: Unrest knows no boundaries The revolution that began in Tunisia that resulted in the removal of


Police probe death

Police probe death new castle, pa. City police are looking for information in a shooting death.


Ex-HP chairwoman Patricia Dunn dies

Ex-HP chairwoman Patricia Dunn dies san jose, calif. Former Hewlett-Packard Co. Chairwoman


EU seeks to save the euro

Associated Press PARIS Seeking to restore confidence in the euro, the leaders of France and


Adultery then and now

Opinion: We live in a bipolar culture. We allow ourselves to be drenched in sexual images in movies, on


Wednesday marks the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which led to

Wednesday marks the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which led to America’s


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Super Bowl show on heels of new film LOS ANGELES The rumor that Madonna will


GOP’s Gingrich: Big declarations, hurdles

Associated Press NEW YORK Surging in opinion polls, a confident Newt Gingrich declared Monday he


Some Volt owners take buyback offer

Detroit Free Press DETROIT General Motors Co. has agreed to repurchase a few Chevrolet Volts as


New Latin American group will fizzle

Opinion: Contrary to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’s claim that it’s the most important thing to have


These days, iPads become child’s play

Associated Press NEW YORK Make room in the toy box for the iPad. Crayola allows tots to doodle


For some, the mail still matters

Associated Press NEW YORK Utility bills are paid, legal briefs are filed and the Christmas


Study: Doctors unlikely to say kids too heavy

Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Parents can sometimes be clueless about the fact that their kids


Pearl Harbor ceremony set in Hubbard

Pearl Harbor ceremony set in Hubbard HUBBARD The Hubbard Township Police Department and Hubbard


State superintendent calls tune for Youngstown school district

Editorial: If there was any question as to who ultimately is running the Youngstown City School District,


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown Township:


Xbox adds control by hand or voice

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Microsoft Corp. is rolling out a new interface for its Xbox game


Energized by hit musical, Frankie Valli plans Sinatra tribute In the spotlight

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For the last five decades, fans haven’t been able to take


Suspect arraigned in New Castle robbery

Staff report new castle, pa. Police caught a suspect in an armed robbery Monday morning at Long


Rockin’ doctors have musical cure

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Doctors rock! To prove it, six local


BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND According to Trumbull County marriage records, Keith and Danielle Jornigan were married


State will review rape kits

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Local law enforcement will be asked to submit sexual-


Our gadgets begin ruling our lives

Opinion: By Lewis W. DIUGUID McClatchy Newspapers A young woman pointed to the seat next to mine on a


Hot Bruins shut down Pens

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Boston Bruins reminded Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins


Gas prices rise

Gas prices rise YOUNGSTOWN Ohio gas prices jumped 8 cents from last week amid a rise in oil


Ticket sale set for Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday for Trans-Siberian


Huge black holes found in monster galaxies

Contra Costa Times WALNUT CREEK, Calif. University of California, Berkeley, astronomers have


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