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Place orders for Angel Food Blessings in a Box
Crossroads Church, 554 S. Meridian Road, will be taking orders for Angel Food Blessings in a Box.
DRAFT/ Woman reports fondling by delivery man
Police are investigating the reported fondling of a South Side woman by a fast-food delivery person.
Woman reports fondling by delivery man
Police are investigating the reported fondling of a South Side woman by a fast-food delivery person.
Former Columbiana Co. commissioner to run for Lisbon mayor
Former Columbiana Co. commissioner to run for Lisbon mayor
Obama to Egyptians: 'We hear your voices'
President Barack Obama says the passion and dignity demonstrated by the people of Egypt has been an inspiration. He says young protesters will reach their destiny.
Owner of Delphi buildings in Warren must get demo permits
Owner of Delphi buildings must get demo permits
Punxsatawney Phil scoffs at oncoming snowstorm
A day before Punxsutawney Phil gives his annual Groundhog Day weather forecast, his handlers say the show will go on despite a winter weather warning.
Evening events canceled at Victory Christian Center in Coitsville
Evening events canceled at Victory Christian Center in Coitsville
Two commissioners not consulted on closing Mahoning County offices
Two commissioners not consulted on closing Mahoning County officers
Obama to speak about Egypt situation at 6:30 tonight
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama is expected to speak about the developing situation in Egypt Tuesday night.
Farmers National Banc Corp. reports net income increase
Farmers National Banc. Corp. reports net income increase
Egypt's Mubarak says he won't seek another term as president
Egypt's Mubarak says he won't run again for president
All libraries in Youngstown, Mahoning County closed Wednesday
All libraries in Youngstown, Mahoning County closed Wednesday
Help your postal carrier to make sure you get your mail
Help your postal carrier to make sure you get your mail
Zsa Zsa Gabor rushed to hospital with suspected internal bleeding
LOS ANGELES — Zsa Zsa Gabor, who was rushed to Ronald Reagan-UCLA Medical Center this morning with
NC woman pleads guilty to false Gulf spill claim
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The first person accused of submitting a false Gulf oil spill compensation
Stocks climb after strong earnings reports
NEW YORK (AP) — Better than expected earnings reports and a lift in the manufacturing sector sent
‘Jihad Jane’ terror suspect pleads guilty in Pa.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Pennsylvania woman who called herself “Jihad Jane” online has pleaded guilty
Dems pick Charlotte as site for 2012 presidential convention
Dems pick Charlotte as site for 2012 convention
Minneapolis woman charged in puppy-mailing attempt
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minneapolis woman has been charged with animal cruelty after postal workers say
Ohio Supreme Court dips into lakefront property case
Ohio Supreme Court dips into lakefront property case
GM, Chrysler, Kia report big Jan. US sales gains
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. sales of cars and trucks rose in January, a strong start to what the auto
Sheriff: Child’s body found in Central Calif canal
PATTERSON, Calif. (AP) — Sheriff’s officials say they’ve found the body of a child in the Central
Ohio House to vote later today on creation of nonprofit JobsOhio
Ohio House to vote later today on creation of nonprofit JobsOhio
Ford says US sales rise 9 percent thanks to trucks
Ford says US sales rise 9 percent thanks to trucks
Montana theater sorry for critical Palin reference
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana theater group has apologized for updating Gilbert and Sullivan’s
Gulf residents miffed by BP resuming dividends
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — BP’s decision to resume paying dividends is rankling Gulf Coast residents who see
‘Biggest Loser’ competitor sells 1.5 lb. burger
AFTON, Wyo. (AP) — A former Olympic wrestler is serving a 1.5-pound hamburger at his Wyoming
New video seeks to discredit Planned Parenthood
NEW YORK (AP) — An anti-abortion group has released undercover video taken in its latest attempt to
Atty: Mosque plot suspect says he meant no harm
DETROIT (AP) — A lawyer for a California man accused of planning to attack a Michigan mosque says
Germany’s Dold wins record 6th NY Empire Run-Up
NEW YORK (AP) — Thomas Dold of Germany has won the Empire State Building Run-Up for a record sixth
Naming deal reached for proposed LA stadium
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A proposed NFL stadium in downtown Los Angeles would be called Farmers Field
STORM WATCH: Tuesday's sports cancellations
As of noon: Boys basketball Canfield at Liberty, not rescheduled Crestview at South Range,
STORM WATCH: Ice and snow force 4,536 flight cancellations
Airlines canceled more than 4,500 flights today because of the big winter storm moving through the
Pregnant woman terrorized by home invaders
YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police are investigating a home invasion where a pregnant West Side woman
Space shuttle Discovery fixed, back on launch pad
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Space shuttle Discovery is back on the launch pad following
Strong earnings reports send stocks higher
NEW YORK (AP) — Better than expected earnings reports and a lift in the manufacturing sector sent
STORM WATCH | PennDOT reduces speed limits due to weather
Due to the winter storm gripping the region, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on
Jordan’s king fires Cabinet amid protests
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan’s King Abdullah II fired his government today in the wake of street
Massive crowd in Egypt demands Mubarak ouster
CAIRO (AP) — More than a quarter-million people flooded into the heart of Cairo today, filling the
STORM WATCH | Youngstown declares snow emergency
YOUNGSTOWN A snow emergency has been declared for the City of Youngstown beginning at 6 p.m. today
Stocks rise before economic reports
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rising in early trading ahead of reports on manufacturing and the
Ex-President Bush’s daughter supports gay marriage
NEW YORK (AP) — One of former President George W. Bush’s twin daughters says she supports gay
STORM WATCH | YSU, Mahoning County offices are closed
Mahoning County government and Youngstown State University are closed today due to inclement
Pa. man gets 6-15 years in toilet stabbing
EASTON, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man has been ordered to spend at least six years in prison for
Calif. ‘den mother’ gets 17 years for child porn
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A California man who federal prosecutors say led a social networking site that
Lawmakers ask Obama not to cut Pa.-based NDIC
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Two Democrat lawmakers are asking the Obama administration not to cut funding
REUNIONS | Former classmates, families plan to meet
Chaney High School January and June classes of 1946 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at
Staples will speak at networking event
East Meets West Downtown is a business mixer and networking event planned for 5:30 p.m. Monday on the fourth floor of the PNC Bank Building, 16 Wick Ave.
Women’s history committee plans celebration
Plans are being finalized for the 25th annual Trumbull County Women’s History dinner celebration.
Valley racing takes 2 tracks
Can residents place their bets on two competing racetracks in the Mahoning Valley?
Here we snow again: Storm targets Valley
There goes the sun — and here comes the snow, freezing rain, sleet and icy roads. It was cold but sunny Monday afternoon, but that’s going to be a distant memory.
Egyptian student at YSU fears for family, backs protesters
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN A Youngstown State University senior worries
Joint fire district seeks passage of 1-mill levy
Voters in Poland township and village will decide the fate of a 1-mill additional fire levy May 3.
Chase donates $35K to YSU
The JPMorgan Chase Foundation has donated $35,000 to YSU to continue a program to improve science instruction for fifth- and sixth-graders in the Youngstown City Schools.
Council wants information
City council members want information on this year’s budget, saying they need time to make an informed decision on the city’s finances.
YSU, Delphi team up in automotive technology
Youngstown State University is teaming up with Delphi Automotive through a $1 million state grant to improve technology for electric and hybrid vehicles.
Raiders on a roll
Coming off its biggest win of the season, the South Range High girls basketball team was concerned about a letdown that could knock the Raiders out of first place.
JFK hangs in, but run helps Irish hold on
A 7-0 run in the final 2:02 of the third quarter put Ursuline High in control, 31-22, and the Irish went on to a 44-39 girls basketball victory Monday night over Warren JFK.
Yoga class meets in Liberty
Yoga increases flexibility, engages the mind and uplifts the spirit. That’s the reaction given by participants on any given Sunday night at the township administration building meeting room.
3 plead guilty in shooting incident
Three men could spend more than two decades each in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a 2009 shooting while participating in gang activity.
Pounds — not pounding — led to Lyell’s loss
Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini is fond of saying he fought two opponents toward the end of his boxing career — the other boxer and the scale. Billy Lyell had the same problem last weekend, only in reverse.
Council to consider update of code
City council will consider legislation Wednesday to hire a consultant for up to $250,000 to create a new zoning code for Youngstown.
Novotny, Markota commit to YSU
Over the past year, Hubbard senior Blake Novotny was told repeatedly how much he was going to love getting recruited.
Food court at 20 Federal Place has filled up in the last two years
Theresa Smith, who works at the Capitol Grill in the 20 Federal Place food court, prepares french fries during the afternoon lunch crowd at the downtown Youngstown office building.
Effort key for YSU’s season
It’s a pivotal week for the YSU men’s basketball team. The Penguins have the runners-up for the NCAA national championship and the Horizon League’s second-best team in back-to-back games.
Salem council race gains candidates
Three more Republican candidates have announced they will run for Salem City Council.
Kasich ally lobbies for private-prison operator
Gov. John Kasich’s long-time adviser and former congressional chief of staff has lined up a stable of clients that he’ll pitch to the new administration as a newly minted lobbyist.
Warren woman found shot to death
Police are treating the death of a 20-year-old mother of three as a homicide pending further investigation by police and the Trumbull County coroner.
Loan to allow for new port authority facility
The state Controlling Board released nearly $4.4 million in lloan funds for a new facility in Columbiana County that will allow limestone to be transferred from railway cars to barges on the Ohio River.
Judge rules photo lineup admissible
A man accused of robbing a North Side pizzeria at gunpoint wants the photo lineup that identified him thrown out of court, but a municipal-court judge says there is nothing wrong with the procedure used.
NYC runs gun-sale sting in Arizona
Sellers at an Arizona gun show allowed undercover investigators hired by New York City to buy semiautomatic pistols even after they said they probably couldn’t pass a background check.
Army: We won’t shoot protesters
Egypt’s military pledged not to fire on protesters in a sign that army support for President Hosni Mubarak may be unraveling on the eve of a major escalation.
PNC robber sentenced to 3 years
Derrek C. Binion, 33, of Linda Drive Northwest asked Judge Peter Kontos to be treated for a substance-abuse problem.
Man fled from police twice
A 30-year-old North Lima man will appear in court today after fleeing from police twice this weekend.
METRO DIGEST | Man faces assault charge for punching wife
A township man is charged with felonious assault after reportedly punching his wife unconscious.
METRO DIGEST | Man faces charges
Eric T. Kotapish, 22, of Youngtown, will appear in Girard Municipal Court today on charges of driving under suspension, drug paraphernalia, possession of drugs-marijuana and fictitious license plates.
Jillian’s game points not redeemable at Cleveland Heights
The abrupt closing of Jillian’s in the Southern Park Mall on Sunday leaves some customers wondering what to do with the gaming points they’ve earned there.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Judge: Health law is unconstitutional
A federal judge in Florida ruled Monday that President Barack Obama’s entire health-care overhaul law is unconstitutional.
Student faces expulsion
A high-school student serving a 10-day suspension for fighting also is facing expulsion.
Bracing for storm
A monster winter storm took aim at a third of the nation Monday, threatening to lay a potentially deadly path of heavy snow and ice from the Rockies to New England.
GM stakes millions on Super Bowl ads
General Motors Co. is back in the Super Bowl in a big way. The automaker will air five Chevrolet commercials during Sunday’s game on Fox, along with two ads in the pregame show and one in the post-game show.
Steelers set for another rodeo
Hines Ward was ready for a rodeo of a week leading up to the Super Bowl as he stepped off the Pittsburgh Steelers’ charter flight when the team arrived in Dallas.
Snoop Dogg returning to area
Snoop Dogg will return to Club Gossip on Feb. 24. The California hip-hop star made his Valley debut last summer.
World has changed, but those who live by the sword die by the sword
Opinion: World has changed, but those who live by the sword die by the sword The Jan. 25 letter, “Bill of
NBA ROUNDUP | Monday’s other games
nba roundup Monday’s other games Grizzlies 100, Magic 97 MEMPHIS, TENN Mike Conley scored
Economists expect spending to be boosted further in 2011 Consumer spending up 0.7%
Americans spent at the fastest pace in three years in 2010, boosted by a strong finish in December.
Mahoning County court filings
Divorces asked: Gail J. Faniro, 503 S. Main St., Poland, v. Ronald C. Faniro, of same et al.
Injured Pouncey could play
Maurkice Pouncey still has a shot at playing in the Super Bowl. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin would not rule out his Pro Bowl rookie center Monday, despite Pouncey having a high left ankle sprain.
Ohio State men unanimous No. 1
Ohio State, the lone remaining unbeaten team, is a unanimous No. 1 in the men’s college basketball poll by The Associated Press.
ODDLY ENOUGH | Dozens of tubes stolen from W. Pa. snow resort
State police say a thief or thieves apparently are hoping to slip away on 62 snow tubes stolen from a southwestern Pennsylvania ski resort.
TOP 25 ROUNDUP | Monday’s games
MEN No. 3 Texas 69, No. 16 Texas A&M 49 COLLEGE STATION, Texas Jordan Hamilton scored 20
Prep Roundup | Monday’s other games
Howland 69, Poland 34 HOWLAND Taylor Williams scored 18 points to help keep the Tigers
Big breaks for Big Oil
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Analysts are expecting a bonanza when Exxon Mobil Corp. announces its fourth-
Polamalu tops Matthews for NFL’s defensive POY
Now that the voters have chosen Troy Polamalu over Clay Matthews for The Associated Press 2010 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Springfield Township trustees, 8 p.m., 3475 E. South Range Road, New
Specials highlight black history
Contra Costa Times Black History Month is here, and television, as usual, is planning to honor the
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Fayeg and Akia Akrawahneh, Ravenna, boy, Jan. 28.
NEWSMAKERS | Film score composer John Barry dies at 77
Five-time Oscar- winning composer John Barry, who wrote music for a dozen James Bond films, has died.
HELOISE: If offer says ‘free,’ read the fine print
Dear Heloise: I e-mailed you about a fee I was charged, without my realizing it, to use an online
With Groundhog Day arriving Wednesday, we salute Punxsutawney Phil
With Groundhog Day arriving Wednesday, we salute Punxsutawney Phil by recalling these five memorable TV characters named Phil:
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Sister constantly bullies her twin
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have an 18-year-old fraternal twin sister. We have
Egyptians conflicted over US role
One of the insults flung at President Hosni Mubarak by Egyptian protesters seeking his ouster was: “Mubarak, you coward! You American collaborator!”
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 1, the 32nd day of 2011. There are 333 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Crisis in Egypt bad for Israel
Opinion: By Alan Elsner Special to The Vindicator Washington The uprising in Egypt that looks like it
Energy stocks push up indexes
Energy stocks led indexes higher Monday, the first day of trading since the growing unrest in Egypt.
James, Heat add to Cavs’ streak
Once again, LeBron James helped the Cleveland Cavaliers reach a milestone in the NBA standings. First to 40 wins one year. First to 40 losses the next.
What will become of CBS’ top comedy?
Conventional wisdom holds that in a time of budget rollbacks and a glut of media, Hollywood’s A-list talent pool is operating with diminished clout.
Crisis avoidable
Opinion: Crisis avoidable McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT) The following editorial appeared in the
In trying to outdo each other, Reaganites outdo Reagan
Opinion: By Jacob Heilbrunn Los Angeles Times A Ronald Reagan boomlet is sweeping the nation, thanks in
With money in short supply, governments must innovate
Editorial: Two headlines in Saturday’s Vindi- cator illustrate the challenges governments at all levels are
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 23.12 —.06 Avalon
Obama: All talk, no action
Opinion: DAVOS, Switzerland The state of the union is ... leaderless. Sounds harsh, but when it comes to
Marching bands on stage ‘Drumline’ goes live
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com There’s no doubt that dotting the “i” with the Ohio
Dana orchestra offers free concert
The Dana Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of John Wilcox, will present a free midwinter concert at 4 p.m. Sunday in Bliss Hall.
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