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Crash knocks power out for 200 Campbell homes
An SUV slid on ice and hit a pole on Robinson Road at 5:40 p.m., knocking down power lines, police report.
Struthers makes a statement against Poland, 97-57
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com STRUTHERS Staggering numbers. Satisfying numbers. For
Musical chairs in Campbell city government
The city’s new 4th Ward councilman was sworn in Wednesday, and his face is a familiar one at city hall.
Downed power lines close SR 82 this evening
State Route 82 East was closed for 1 1/2 hours after a pickup truck hit a pole and knocked down power lines across the road.
Cavs’ losing streak reaches 22
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Cavaliers’ long losing streak is almost history. Cleveland’s
Penguins shut out Islanders 3-0
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Brent Johnson made 20 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins blanked the
She's 126, her relatives say
Relatives and friends of a Cuban woman have celebrated what they say is her 126th birthday, though that claim to longevity is not recognized internationally.
Ohio House gives hearing to bill to increase snow days
Ohio House gives hearing to bill to increase snow days
GOP loses Senate vote on health law
A Republican drive to repeal the year-old health care law ended in party-line defeat in the Senate on Wednesday, leaving the Supreme Court to render a final, unpredictable verdict on an issue steeped in political and constitutional controversy.
Youngstown council agrees to commission new zoning codes
Youngstown council gives approval to hire firm to draw up new zoning codes
Ohio lawmaker confident at probation's fix's future
Ohio lawmaker confident at probation's fix's future
Boardman gets grant to recall laid-off firefighters
Boardman Township receives federal grant to recall laid-off firefighters
AZ lawmakers grabble with transplant coverage cut
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona’s elimination of Medicaid coverage for some transplants last fall to help
City woman charged with assaulting store security guard
City woman charged with assaulting store security guard
Gunman shoots official at Calif. elementary school
PLACERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Authorities were searching Wednesday for a gunman suspected of shooting a
Austintown school board subcommittee meets Thursday
Austintown school board subcommittee meets Thursday
Plea hearing set for alleged NC terror leader
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man accused of leading a circle of people indicted on
NH farmer wins early release after gun sentence
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire farmer who became a folk hero to gun rights activists has won
Charles Manson again found with cell phone
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — For the second time in less than two years, California prison officials caught
Judge raises questions about the Voting Rights Act
Judge raises questions about the Voting Rights Act
One-third of Americans have high cholesterol; only half get treated
One-third of Americans have high cholesterol
Two men enter guilty pleas related to drive-by shooting of girl last year
Two men enter guilty pleas to drive-by shooting of girl
New test may help guide prostate cancer treatment
NEW YORK (AP) — Doctors may someday be able to better identify which prostate cancer patients need
Fla. suspect, correction officer die in gun battle
BONIFAY, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a Florida corrections officer and a man wanted for killing his
Kasich waives weigh station inspections for out-of-state power line repair trucks
Kasich waives weigh station inspections
Kevin West sentenced to 3 decades in prison for 2008 murder
Kevin West sentenced to 3 decades in prison for 2008 murder
Brother: Gifford’s husband choosing soon on flight
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ husband will decide soon whether he will blast
1,000 roosters euthanized after cockfighting bust
VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — About 1,000 roosters confiscated during the weekend bust of a Ventura County
Farah Fawcett's famous red swimsuit goes to Smithsonian
Farah Fawcett's famous red swimsuit goes to Smithsonian
Obama spotlights energy efficiency work at Penn St.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — President Barack Obama’s visit to Penn State will spotlight an
Federal grand jury indicts Boardman man
CLEVELAND A federal grand jury has returned a three-count indictment charging Matthew Johnson, 30,
Police: Man admits stealing sick Pa. boy’s bike
HYDE PARK, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania State Police say a man has confessed to stealing a bike that had
Threat closes N. Mich. University, public schools
MARQUETTE, Mich. (AP) — Authorities have closed Northern Michigan University and the city of
Czar: Gulf recovery from BP spill will take 3 years
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Gulf of Mexico should largely recover from BP’s oil spill within three years,
City Council expected to ban smoking in NYC parks
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City lawmakers are expected to vote to extend the city’s smoking ban to
Flight cancellations pile up for another day
Flight cancellations are piling up again today as ice and snow continue bring airport operations to
Warren woman’s death ruled homicide
WARREN Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk, Trumbull County corner, has ruled that Sharmaine Delaney’s death on
Midwest buckles under storm, calls it a snow day
CHICAGO (AP) — A massive storm billed as the worst in decades barreled toward the northeast today,
Stocks open lower a day after Dow tops 12,000
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening lower a day after the Dow Jones industrial average closed at its
EPA to limit rocket fuel chemical in tap water
Washington (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is setting the first drinking water standard
Chaos in Cairo as Mubarak backers, opponents clash
CAIRO (AP) - Several thousand supporters of President Hosni Mubarak, including some riding horses
Ex-mayor sheds shorts 5 years after Katrina vow
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — There was a time when not even the president of the United States could get
NYC museum features exhibition on Apollo Theater
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s Apollo Theater launched the careers of such legends as Ella
1-armed man wants Maine to allow him a switchblade
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A one-armed horseman is asking Maine lawmakers to allow amputees like him to
Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — The world’s most famous groundhog predicted an early spring today, but
7th teen arrested in taped Pa. bullying incident
UPPER DARBY, Pa. (AP) — Police in suburban Philadelphia say they’ve arrested the seventh teen
Icy conditions greet winter-weary Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Much of Pennsylvania is waking up to a fresh glaze of ice a wintry mix moved
Police: Man may have child porn at photo kiosk
SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) — State police are trying to determine whether some 300 photos a man ordered at a
Food, clothing available from Warren Family Mission
The Warren Family Mission, 2671 Youngstown-Warren Road, provides several services to the community on a regular basis. Clothing days are 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays.
Liberty neighbors from Gypsy to Goldie to meet Saturday
Liberty Township trustees and police department will have the first neighborhood-watch meeting for the southern area of the township, Gypsy Lane to Goldie Road, at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the township administration building, 1315 Church Hill-Hubbard Road.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Bill’ won’t give up his lunch dates
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: “Bill” and I have been married for 42 years. I
HELOISE: Making bread? Don’t use tap water
Dear Heloise: I would like to give you this little hint: Never use tap water to make bread. The
Relay for Life bowling fundraiser planned for Feb. 19
Poland Relay for Life is teaming up with an Austintown bowling alley for a fundraiser.
Youngstown schools restores pr post, hires director
The city school board has hired a director of communications and outreach.
Former commissioner to run for mayor
Former Columbiana Commissioner Dan Bing said he plans to run for mayor in Lisbon.
Volley of sleet, ice pelts Valley
If Tuesday provided many a day off without much reason, an overnight ice storm may make today seem like a day without relent.
Penguins expect to sign 33 today
Valley prep football standouts and college coaches prepare to celebrate the offseason’s biggest event — Signing Day
Patton to Pitt leads Valley football recruits
The city of Pittsburgh got a huge win in football days before Super Bowl XLV.
Cruze helps drive GM to 23% gain in Jan. sales
The Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze helped propel General Motors to a 23 percent sales gain over January 2010.
Oakhill judge denies latest plea for secrecy
A visiting judge has denied a request by the Cafaro interests that he impose more secrecy in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-conspiracy case.
YSU women’s coach: ‘They didn’t try’
Bob Boldon was very candid regarding his feeling about the current state of the Youngstown State women’s basketball team.
Pregnant woman assaulted in home invasion
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating a home invasion
Big Ben, Rodgers: A study in contrasts
Ben Roethlisberger dodged the tough character questions the way he avoids pass rushers.
County-office closings raise questions
Two of the three Mahoning County commissioners said they should have been consulted about the decision to close county facilities Tuesday.
Letson addresses alcohol addiction
State Rep. Thomas Letson of Warren, D-64th, issued a statement Tuesday regarding his alcohol addiction and plans to return to work after treatment.
Jeffrey’s shootout goal lifts Pens; Staal tossed after scrum
Rookie Dustin Jeffrey scored one of Pittsburgh’s three second-period goals and then had the only one in a seven-round shootout to lift the injury-depleted Penguins to a 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Youngstown, bank building owner reach deal on scaffolding
The scaffolding surrounding the PNC Bank Building since May 2008 will remain for another five or six months.
Growth of NFL’s extremely big men raises health issues
Associated Press ARLINGTON, TEXAS Casey Hampton is listed at 325 pounds. The way his jersey
Honoring a murdered mother and her children
The murders of Lena Cross and her children, Mason, 5, and Christian, 22 months, weigh on the mind and heart of Cindy Michael of Warren.
Warren woman avoids second possible indictment by grand jury
A 38-year-old city woman who killed a man in self-defense in July 2009 has once again been set free by a Trumbull County grand jury.
St. Patrick, St. Dom flocks unite for bite of South Side flavor
Bob and Carla Hlavac of Poland chat over dinner at The Boulevard Tavern. The two have been members of St. Patrick Church on Oak Hill Avenue in Youngstown for 25 years and patronize the restaurant weekly.
Obama: Change in Egyptian rule must begin now
President Barack Obama on Tuesday challenged Egypt’s embattled autocratic ruler to begin immediately the process of transitioning the country to new leadership.
Former mayor returns as city administrator
Former mayor Jack Dill is back in the city building — this time around as city administrator.
Area Senate members to serve on committees
The three state Senate members from the Mahoning Valley will serve as ranking Democratic members on five of the legislative body’s 14 committees.
Sferra decides not to run for mayor
Dan Sferra, the longtime Warren mayor and now at-large councilman, says he decided not to run for mayor against Jim Graham and Doug Franklin.
Trumbull workers drop grievances on driving violations
The two inspectors from the Trumbull County Sanitary Engineer’s office who were fired have dropped their grievances.
Man faces charges after fight with police
A Girard man is in custody on a list of charges after a fight where not even officers’ stun guns could make him stop his resistance to police.
METRO DIGEST | Bing to run for mayor
Former Columbiana Commissioner Dan Bing said he plans to run for mayor in Lisbon.
oddly enough
oddly enough Company pays $10K for 9-year-old’s cake at auction LAKELAND, Fla. A 9-year-old
‘The Ice of Texas’ hits streets, stadium
Associated Press ARLINGTON, TEXAS One Pittsburgh safety kept interrupting reporters’ questions
Legacy propels GB’s Matthews
Associated Press ARLINGTON, TEXAS Even though Clay Matthews ended up in the family business,
Last surviving US WWI vet turns 110
Last surviving US WWI vet turns 110 CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. America’s last surviving World War I
Brady selected best on offense
Associated Press DALLAS Tom Brady tore up the NFL with his precision passing and dynamic
Baked Potato Soup puts leftovers to use
By Julie Rothman Baltimore Sun Doris Malin from Baltimore was looking for some recipe ideas for
The time is right for ‘South Pacific’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com An enchanted tropical evening is what audiences will get
CAMPAIGN FINANCE | Annual reports
Certain officeholders had to file campaign-finance reports for activity between July 1 and Dec. 31,
Dow closes above 12,000
Associated Press NEW YORK Two years ago, the stock market was road kill along the financial
US CAR SALES Going up
Sales of cars and light trucks in the United States rose 17 percent from a year earlier to 819,895.
Good intentions, bad abuses
Opinion: Good intentions, bad abuses Kansas City Star: Maybe the shocking reports that corruption eats huge
Pa. woman pleads guilty in terrorist plot
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A Pennsylvania woman who called herself “Jihad Jane” online
Storm roars through heartland
Associated Press CHICAGO A winter-weather colossus roared into the nation’s heartland Tuesday,
James ready to answer Magic’s summer criticism
Associated Press MIAMI LeBron James gave a sympathetic nod to his past, then looked eagerly
MEN’S BASKETBALL (7-14, 1-10)
MEN’S BASKETBALL (7-14, 1-10) Nov. 5 — Samford, W, 64-61 Nov. 16 — Buffalo, W, 64-53 Nov. 20 —
ALSO THIS WEEK: Thursday | Women’s basketball at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. | Saturday | Men’s
ALSO THIS WEEK: Thursday | Women’s basketball at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. | Saturday | Men’s basketball
On iTunes, the top-10- selling singles and albums for the week ending Jan. 31:
On iTunes, the top-10- selling singles and albums for the week ending Jan. 31: Singles:
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2011. There are 332 days left in the year. This is
Never assume a loved one is safe
Opinion: Never assume a loved one is safe I would like to join those who have commented on the state of
Fitch’s Annarella receives SEI honor
Staff report Austintown Phil Annarella likes to think that his selection for the Ohio High
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Eastgate Regional Council of Governments Citizens Advisory Board, 7 p.m., 10th-
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Kathleen R. Rinehart v. Michael Rihehart, foreclosure.
Big Ten hockey may be closer
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS John Madden stood by his equipment area in the Minnesota Wild
Mayor outlines the steps for demolition of Delphi buildings
Mayor Michael O’Brien met with Sergio DiPaolo to explain the steps he must take before he can resume demolition activities.
METRO DIGEST || Police investigate reported fondling
Police investigate reported fondling YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating the reported fondling
Time for some SFlbBIG GAME FLAVOR
Family Features When your friends and family gather around the big screen for the big game, only
“It’s almost the same government, as if we are not here, as if we are sheep. It has to
Opinion: “It’s almost the same government, as if we are not here, as if we are sheep. It has to burn. It has
OSU’s Big Ten run in jeopardy
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, MICH. When Michigan beat Ohio State in women’s basketball in late
TSA tests new system for body-scanning
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Federal aviation officials are giving it another try. This time, they
YSU’s 2010 class | How they fared
Patrick Angle, QB, Logan High School: Redshirted. Jamarious Boatwright, CB, Largo (Fla.): Appeared
Sub out some snacks with healthier ones
Family Features Even armchair quarterbacks can fuel themselves like the pros. Mitzi Dulan, co-
Still on hot streak, Lambert leads with 7 ACM nominations
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Miranda Lambert proclaimed 2010 the best year of her life.
ysu recruits 2011 class
A list of players expected to join the YSU football team. Some junior college players have already
German wins Empire State stair race
Associated Press NEW YORK Thomas Dold of Germany won the Empire State Building Run-Up for a
Canfield and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown:
Egypt eyed by radical Islamists
Opinion: The turmoil in Egypt must not be seen in isolation from other events in the world. Neither is it an
Doctor can’t see you now
Opinion: By Bradley Wertheim Los Angeles Times Three months ago, I finished my last 30-hour shift as a
US must get it right in Egypt
Opinion: If you want to understand the Egyptian uprising and how U.S. officials should respond, let me take
EPA milking oil spill regs
Opinion: Despite the old saying, “Don’t cry over spilled milk,” the Environmental Protection Agency is doing
Ribbon-cutting set for fitness dealer
Ribbon-cutting set for fitness dealer BOARDMAN A ceremonial ribbon- cutting for a new Health and
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 23.22 .10 Avalon
A little winter weather now challenges our coping skills
Editorial: So what message does it send? When people are reporting for work at jobs in vital areas — police
RTI posts profit of $3.4M for 2010
RTI International Metals, Inc., parent of RTI Niles (RMI Titanium Co.) reported a profit of $3.4 million in 2010 compared with a net loss of $67.2 million in 2009.
Farmers’ 2010 net income is 54% increase from 2009
A strategy to “earn its way through the ‘Great Recession’” is credited with a 54 percent increase in net income in 2010 compared with 2009 for Farmers National Banc Corp.
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