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Sullinger leads Ohio State past Michigan
Associated Press COLUMBUS Jared Sullinger hammered away inside for 19 points and 15 rebounds and
YSU women lose to Milwaukee 81-66
Staff report MILWAUKEE, WIS. Milwaukee shot 58 percent and hit seven 3-pointers in the first
YSU takes down Butler 62-60
YSU takes down Butler 62-60 YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State men’s basketball team got a huge win
Springfield Township trustees concerned about traffic during turnpike service plaza work
Springfield Township trustees concerned
Girard man charged with drug possession, endangering children
Girard man charged with drug possession, endangering children
Mahoning grand jury indicts North Side man for beating, holding girlfriend hostage
Mahoning grand jury indicts North Side man for beating, holding girlfriend hostage
Mahoning commissioners appoint outside counsel in Oakhill case
Mahoning commissioners appoint outside counsel in Oakhill case
Judge: Ex-con competent for trial in Dugard kidnap
PLACERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A California judge ruled Thursday that a man accused of kidnapping and
Pettitte to announce retirement at Yankee Stadium
NEW YORK (AP) - Andy Pettitte will announce his retirement Friday morning at a Yankee Stadium news
Highway Patrol says 2 killed in Okla. crash, not 3
MIAMI, Okla. (AP) — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says that two people, not three, were killed when an
Suspect in Calif. school shooting confesses, police say
PLACERVILLE, Calif. — Custodian John Luebbers, angry after being fired, has confessed to killing
SUV plows into Ind. restaurant, injures 10
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Police in Indiana say an elderly man who apparently confused an accelerator
RI treasurer says SEC probing bonds
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Federal regulators are investigating Rhode Island’s bond offerings, adding
Stocks stall as protests in Egypt intensify
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks dipped today as concerns over violent protests in Egypt weighed against
Anti-abortion group video targets Virginia clinic
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — An anti-abortion group has released a secretly recorded video that purports to
University of Iowa hospital firing 3 workers over player records
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics will fire three employees and
Obama promotes energy ideas at Penn State
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — President Barack Obama, turning briefly to his eclipsed domestic agenda
Daley says Chicago, overall, handled blizzard well
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says, overall, the city responded well to this week’s
Pick up a Vindy today: Delinquent taxes and Steelers poster
If you don't have a copy of today's Vindy in your hands, pick one up on the way home if you're Steelers fan or want to read up on delinquent property taxes.
NY’s attorney general sues online tobacco sites
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says his office is suing six
Man sentenced for sex with 12-year-old girl
WARREN Paul R. Miller, 41, of North Park Extension, North Bloomfield, has been sentenced to life
Police: Man robs bank a day after jail release
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Police say a western Pennsylvania man stole a Jeep and robbed a bank a day
Update: At least 3 dead after truck enters Okla. river
MIAMI, Okla. (AP) — At least three people were killed Thursday when the pickup truck they were in
Avalanche apparently buried Washington skier
SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. (AP) — A missing back-country skier was apparently killed by an avalanche in
Arrest made in $1.5M Bellagio casino chip heist
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police have arrested a 29-year-old Las Vegas man in a brazen armed robbery of $1.5
Court asked to stop Yellowstone bison slaughter
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Wildlife advocates are asking a federal judge in Montana to stop the
Va. wants health care suit before US Supreme Court
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s attorney general wants his lawsuit against the federal health care
At least 3 dead after truck enters Okla. river
MIAMI, Okla. (AP) — A sheriff says at least three people were killed when the pickup truck they were
Rate on 30-year fixed mortgage rises to 4.81 pct.
NEW YORK (AP) — The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage edged up this week as bond yields
Service sector expands at fastest pace in years
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. service sector, which employs nearly 90 percent of the work force, grew
Retailers report surprisingly solid January sales
NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers reported surprisingly solid January revenue gains Thursday that swept away
Struthers lifts parking ban
STRUTHERS — The city’s ban of on-street parking was lifted at 8 a.m. today, said Edward H. Wildes,
Avalanches threaten search for missing Wash. skier
SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. (AP) — Warming temperatures will create a high risk of avalanches for
Egypt army moves to stop assault on protesters
CAIRO (AP) - Egyptian army tanks and soldiers cleared away pro-government rioters and deployed
James Madison chess pieces unearthed at Va. estate
ORANGE, Va. (AP) — Archaeologists have unearthed a few pieces of history at former president James
Calif. utility told to cut gas pipeline pressures
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California regulators discovered illegal pressure levels on four gas pipelines
Egypt army moves to stop assault on protesters
CAIRO (AP) - Egyptian army tanks and soldiers cleared away pro-government rioters and deployed
Government opponents, supporters rally in Yemen
SANAA, Yemen (AP) - Tens of thousands of opponents and supporters of Yemen’s president staged
Miner gives thanks for surviving disaster in Chili
WASHINGTON (AP) — A survivor of the Chilean mine disaster has voiced thanks at Washington“s
Police: Man sexually assault disabled girl, 12
SPRING GROVE, Pa. (AP) — Police have arrested a man they say sexually assaulted a 12-year-old
Motel slaying suspect wants confession tossed
YORK, Pa. (AP) — A man who allegedly strangled a Virginia man inside a central Pennsylvania motel
1 reported dead in low-income apartment fire
ALIQUIPPA, Pa. (AP) — One person is reported dead in a fire at a western Pennsylvania apartment
Autopsy set on baby found dead in crib
LIGONIER, Pa. (AP) — An autopsy is set on the body of a 7-month-old western Pennsylvania boy who
Columbiana council briefed on Marcellus shale drilling
City council received a briefing on the efforts to tap the Marcellus Shale and Utica Shale for natural gas.
HELOISE: Towel trouble has them baffled
Dear Heloise: For years, our family has ruined towels in the washer. They come out with spots, as if
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Abuse victim feels guilty
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 30-something woman and was in a relationship
Struthers’ hot shooting is too much for Poland
Staggering numbers. Satisfying numbers. For the home team, that is.
Mahoning County reviews policy on snow day closings
The procedure for emergency closings of Mahoning County offices and whether county employees will be paid for the lost time are on the agenda for a county commissioners’ staff meeting at 11 a.m. today.
YSU adds depth, talent in huge recruiting class
Led by 12 local athletes, Eric Wolford welcomed 35 new players in a massive recruiting class designed to immediately upgrade the team’s talent and depth.
Complaint filed over failure to help dogs
Ernie Cook, Trumbull County 911 director, is investigating a complaint about the failure of two 911 dispatchers to send the Brookfield Fire Department to a call involving two dogs.
Howland family hopes to fulfill man’s final wish
Cody Betts of Howland has a simple wish. He wants to come home to spend his final days with his family and friends.
‘It needs to stop’
A Youngstown State University student whose parents live in Egypt believes it’s time for protests to end.
Slocum, Penguins ready for rematch with Butler
There are two opponents the Youngstown State men’s basketball team has to worry about tonight: Butler and hype.
IF YOU GO | EOWL Championships
When: Friday and Saturday. Where: Salem High School. Sessions: Friday, 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.
Jackson sworn-in to seat by council
The city’s new 4th Ward councilman was sworn in Wednesday, and his face is a familiar one at city hall.
Coaches share several common traits
The coaches in Sunday’s Super Bowl — Pittsburgh’s Mike Tomlin and Green Bay’s Mike McCarthy — were fairly obscure NFL coordinators when they were hired.
Youngstown plans to create new zoning code
The city plans to hire a firm, to be paid up to $250,000, to create a new zoning code.
Bush, Madison plead guilty to shooting 7-year-old girl
Two men pleaded guilty to charges related to the drive-by shooting of a 7-year-old girl on the city’s North Side last year.
5 want to replace judge
Five Democrats have lined up to run May 3 to replace Girard Municipal Court Judge Michael Bernard, who is retiring.
Toledo track owner eyes move to Valley
The owners of a horse racetrack in Toledo are looking to relocate the facility to the vacant Centerpointe location in Austintown, off state Route 46 just south of Interstate 80.
Teague leads Irish class on National Signing Day
Akise Teague was sitting behind a table with his Ursuline teammates wearing three distinctive things: a University of Cincinnati hat and necktie and a big smile.
Coroner rules death a homicide
Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk, Trumbull County coroner, has ruled that Sharmaine Delaney’s death on Monday was a homicide.
Heavy gunfire rings out during protests in Cairo square
Bursts of heavy gunfire rained into Cairo’s Tahrir Square before dawn today, killing at least three anti-government demonstrators.
Convicted murderer sentenced to 33 years
A convicted murderer maintains his innocence, but the family of his victim is happy to see him headed to prison for the next three decades.
Fire departments awarded grants
Four local fire departments were awarded federal grants Tuesday, but one of them isn’t sure it will accept the money.
Committee wants to save YSU buildings
Those involved in an effort to save three Youngstown State University buildings from demolition hope to suggest alternatives soon.
Snow days legislation considered
School districts would be allowed to claim five snow days during the current school year, instead of the three allowed by current law, under legislation being considered by state lawmakers.
Colbert named agency director
Gov. John Kasich named the interim head of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services as that agency’s permanent director.
Babies at risk
Ten years ago, pediatrician Gary Bean began noticing a trend in his Oakland, Calif., practice. Babies were increasingly bigger, and they weren’t thinning out by the time they were crawling and walking.
Talks continue regarding racino
Talks are continuing between Chicago-based Merit Management Group LP and American Harness Tracks LLC of Pittsburgh about locating a racetrack/casino in Lawrence County
Council receives briefing on efforts to tap shale
City council received a briefing on the efforts to tap the Marcellus Shale and Utica Shale for natural gas.
Source: US sees progress in Yemen
The Obama administration welcomed moves by Yemen’s longtime leader Wednesday to reach out to political opponents.
First iPad newspaper debuts
A daily newspaper designed by News Corp. exclusively for Apple’s iPad is available for $40 annually.
NEWSMAKERS | The White Stripes are calling it quits
The White Stripes are done. The groundbreaking rock duo announced Wednesday they are splitting up and “will make no further new recordings or perform live.”
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Northeast Australia battered by storm
The most-powerful storm in a century ripped across Australia’s northeast coast early today.
Jeremiah Bullfrogs in Boardman closes
Jeremiah Bullfrogs Bar & Grille at 1315 Boardman-Canfield Road in Boardman closed Sunday after five years in business.
ODDLY ENOUGH | Filipinos fete Year of Rabbit with gold-and-diamond cakes
Wealthy Chinese-Filipinos are snapping up rice cakes decorated with gold and diamonds to celebrate the Lunar New Year in hopes of attracting good luck in the Year of the Rabbit.
Spills-claim czar is not independent of BP, judge says
The embattled administrator of the $20 billion compensation fund for Gulf oil-spill victims is not independent from BP and must stop telling potential claimants that he is, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
ITAM launches concert series
A veterans group on the West Side is mounting a counter- attack to get itself out of a financial jam.
Santorum focuses on social issues
Opinion: WASHINGTON In 1994, when Rick Santorum was a second-term Pennsylvania congressman seeking a U.S.
Musician Leon Redbone stands the test of time
The inimitable Leon Redbone has spent the past 40 years carving out his own niche in the music industry.
Last push bolsters class ranking for Penn St., Paterno
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. All the fuss about coach Joe Paterno’s future didn’t prevent
Senate Republicans must not rush to judgment on JobsOhio
Editorial: It took the Republican-controlled Ohio House of Representatives less than a month to pass a bill
Exhibit to showcase art of YSU alumni
The John J. McDonough Museum of Art is celebrating its 20th year of exhibiting contemporary art with an invitational exhibition of works by alumni.
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Feb. 3, the 34th day of 2011. There are 331 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Giving evolution too much credit
Opinion: Giving evolution too much credit The Columbus Dispatch ed- itorial titled “Science wins; teacher
Nearly half of nation affected by blizzard
A fearsome storm spread a smothering shroud of white over nearly half the nation Wednesday.
Ohio St. signs 23; 1 recruit arrested
Even though one recruit spent Tuesday night in jail and his future is in question, Ohio State coach Jim Tressel was pleased with the 23 players who signed letters of intent Wednesday to be Buckeyes.
Zhopa Mira is a change of pace
After spending the past decade in the death-metal scene with local band Harlequins Voice, guitarist Michael Andrecic was ready for a change.
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Kamyi Tursack and Jody Fuller, Warren, boy, Feb.
Opening acts bring wealth of experience
Opening for Buckcherry will be Hellyeah, a supergroup of sorts whose members come from some pedigreed bands.
Public-employee unions hit
Opinion: The New York Post: The first cracks are appearing in a hitherto impregnable wall built by public-
CORRECTION
CORRECTION A quote that appeared on Page A1 of Wednesday’s newspaper attributed to Judge William
Is Super Bowl ad worth $3M? Ask GoDaddy.com
Associated Press LOS ANGELES GoDaddy.com was almost unheard of six years ago. Then it ran the
HEALTH NEWS DIGEST | New home for clinic
New home for clinic ALLIANCE A medical office on the second floor of the Alliance Community
Verizon announces iPhone plans
Associated Press NEW YORK Verizon Wireless on Wednesday revealed details of how much it will
Will curry alleviate disease?
Q. Ten years ago, I lost much of my cognitive ability. An MRI showed that my brain had shrunk
WTG
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Choose wisely, U.S.
Opinion: By Moustafa Bayoumi McClatchy-Tribune I’m Egyptian, and like every other Egyptian person I know,
Jerry Brown tells it like it is
Opinion: WASHINGTON Jerry Brown for president? Maybe not, but it’s striking how much more responsible and
Consumers Bancorp posts net income of $547,000
Consumers Bancorp, Inc. reported a net income of $574,000 for the second fiscal quarter of 2011,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 23.34 .12 Avalon
Conscience protections guard civility
Opinion: By Charles A. DONOVAN Heritage Foundation One spring morning in 2009, Catherine Cenzon-DeCarlo
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Garbage collection
Garbage collection YOungstown Residential garbage collection in the city will be a day late the
Author to tell of Nazi-fighting father at YSU
Best-selling author and television journalist Rita Crosby will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday at McKay Auditorium, Beeghly Hall, at YSu about her new book, “Quiet Hero: Secrets from My Father’s Past.”
BABY OBESITY
By the numbers A recent Wayne State University Study of 8,000 American infants born in 2001
County reviews policy on closings
RECENT WEATHER BARRAGE prompts call for clarity By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com
GOP loses Senate health-care vote
Associated Press WASHINGTON A Republican drive to repeal the year-old health- care law ended in
New This week
New This week The Roommate (PG-13) A college student realizes she is in jeopardy after she’s
DC, Dallas, Boston lead in job growth
DC, Dallas, Boston lead in job growth WASHINGTON Jobs are hard to come by in every U.S. city,
Buckcherry: Ready to rock an arena
By JOHN BENSON entertainmentvindy.com Buckcherry guitarist Keith Nelson has traveled the planet
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