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Mahoning commissioners to meet Tuesday, Thursday to discuss pay raises
Mahoning commissioners to meet Tuesday, Thursday to discuss pay raises
Governor, YSU and city officials work to reduce crimes
Gov. John Kasich agreed to a number of requests from city and Youngstown State University officials
Super Bowl ad sends shivers through Motor City
DETROIT (AP) — One of the most talked-about Super Bowl ads showed hip-hop star Eminem driving a
Jury convicts NY TV executive of beheading wife
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The founder of a Muslim-oriented New York television station has been
Interior asks Mont. judge to allow bison slaughter
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Interior Department is asking a federal judge in Montana not to intervene
Ariz. lawmakers mull automatic citizenship bill
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona lawmakers are holding a hearing on a bill that challenges automatic U.S.
Boardman police investigating assault on girl at the mall
Boardman police investigating assault on girl at the mall
Packers return to Green Bay as Super Bowl champs
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Thousands of exhausted but euphoric Packers fans lined streets including
Rejected appeal makes Pa. State senator's trial delay less likely
Rejected appeal makes Pa. State senator's trial delay less likely
Mass. company draws fire for immigration game app
BOSTON (AP) — A Boston-based tech company is drawing fire from immigrant advocates for developing a
New murder charge filed in Green River killings
SEATTLE (AP) — The man convicted in Washington state of the Green River killings has been charged in
No criminal charges for Ohio State recruit
Associated Press CLEVELAND Authorities say Ohio State football recruit Chris Carter won’t face
Google: Exec held in Egypt protests has been freed
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Google Inc. says its marketing manager has been released in Egypt after
Feds fast-track mid-Atlantic offshore wind energy
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy says it intends to spend $50 million to speed the
Beaver Twp. Road Dept. workers seek union representation
Beaver Twp. Road Dept. workers seek union representation
2 ex-Philly cops plead guilty in heroin scheme
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two former Philadelphia police officers have pleaded guilty in a plot to steal
Governor to meet on campus with YSU president, Youngstown mayor
Gov. John Kasich will visit today with Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams and Youngstown State University
Illinois AG sues to stop convicted ex-cop’s pension
CHICAGO (AP) — The Illinois attorney general is suing to stop a former Chicago police commander
Amtrak, NJ senators propose new Hudson rail tunnel
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Amtrak is proposing to spend $50 million on preliminary engineering and design
Alcohol sold in Ohio town for the 1st time since 1920
Alcohol sold in Ohio town for the first time since 1920
Director of Ohio's largest pension fund is leaving
Director of Ohio's largest pension fund is leaving
Las Vegas man appears in court in Bellagio heist
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The son of a judge made his first court appearance since his arrest in a dramatic
Families of US hikers hope case nearing resolution
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The families of two Americans charged with spying in Iran say they’re glad
New information delays arraignment in shooting case
YOUNGSTOWN The two men accused of shooting into a fraternity house near the campus of Youngstown
Trumbull sheriff issues warning to senior citizens
WARREN The Trumbull County Senior Services Unit of the Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office is warning
Court appearance is delayed in YSU-area shooting
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — A prosecutor says two suspects in a deadly shooting at an Ohio fraternity
Report: Pentagon should help traffic at 6 bases
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A report commissioned by Congress says the Pentagon needs to do more to pay
Warren YWCA sets leadership board meeting in Youngstown
The YWCA of Warren will be hosting a meeting for its’ Young Women’s Leadership Board at 5:30 p.m.
AOL buying Huffington Post for $315M
Online company AOL Inc. is buying online news hub Huffington Post in a $315 million deal that
Fans take to the streets in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — After 14 long years of frustration, Green Bay Packers fans raised their arms
Stocks open higher on deals and earnings
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are heading higher in early trading, amid a flurry of deals and earnings
Egypt approves 15 percent raise for govt employees
CAIRO (AP) - Egypt’s embattled regime announced Monday a 15 percent increase in salaries and
Sex tourism charges filed against philanthropist
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The grandson of a former U.S. congressman now faces federal sex tourism charges
W. Pa. man faces federal prison for sex with teen
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man faces at least 10 years in federal prison for
HELOISE: Baking soda gets a toast
Dear Heloise: Recently, some toast caught fire in our toaster oven. My husband came from the other
AARP meeting announced
AARP meeting AUSTINTOWN Austintown Chapter 4339 AARP, will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Grace
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Don’ has spent a bunch and lied
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband, “Don,” is a recovering alcoholic. Last
THE GIFT OF GENEROSITY: Two young sisters donate birthday money to those in need
For the Sudano sisters’ joint birthday celebration this past Saturday, they asked their guests for one thing: money. The money, though, wasn’t for them.
Victim: ‘It’s just like pow, pow, pow, pow...’
When shots rang out at a North Side party early Sunday morning, Youngstown State University freshman Jordon Wagner fell to the ground inches from fellow student Jamail Johnson.
State agency closes MYCAP investigation
The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership is out of the woods with the Ohio Department of Development and expects to have a new, permanent executive director by early March.
Despite Steelers loss, Austintown fans find full season uplifting
Jim Davis and many of his lifelong friends have enjoyed great moments together over the years as athletes and sports fans. Sunday night won’t make their top 10.
Program increases access to birth documents
Local health departments are using a new service offered by the Ohio Department of Health that enables residents to purchase certified copies of Ohio birth certificates.
Fumble dooms Steelers’ chance
The Steelers had all the momentum. The Terrible Towels were out in full force around Cowboys Stadium.
New head of criminal division appointed to replace Bush
The resignation of the former chief of the criminal division of the prosecutor’s office will mean changes in the Mahoning County office.
Pack Four More
Forget Lombardi on Broadway. Green Bay has the newest Super Bowl hit: Aaron Rodgers.
Egypt VP meets groups, offers new concessions
Egypt’s vice president met with the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood and other opposition groups for the first time Sunday and offered sweeping concessions.
Girls teams set for tourney
Once again, Mineral Ridge earned the top seed for the Division IV tournament at Hubbard High, which coach Tony Matisi considered both flattering and irrelevant.
Ohio train fire contained after derailment, blast
Several tanker cars carrying volatile chemicals continued to burn Sunday evening after a freight train derailed and caused an explosion in northwest Ohio, a fire official said.
Uncertain offseason awaits
The collective bargaining agreement that led to unprecedented success for the NFL expires at the end of the day on March 3, and barring an agreement before then, owners are threatening to lock out players.
GIRLS BASKETBALL | Tournament brackets
DIVISION I At Alliance High School Seeds: 1. Canton McKinley, 2. North Canton, 3. Louisville, 4.
A SAD DAY
Boots, Jewelry and blood at the scene on Indiana Ave. Authorities in northeast Ohio say a shooting at a fraternity house just north of the Youngstown State University campus killed one student and injured 11 people, including six students.
GOP-led House aims to restrict abortion funding
Two House subcommittees will have hearings this week on separate bills that would expand restrictions on federal funding of abortions.
Rodgers pays big divdends for Packers
Absolutely no need to bring up Ol’ What’s His Name ever again. Aaron Rodgers is a Super Bowl championship quarterback in his own right.
Humor, celebs dominate Bowl ads
In the Super Bowl of advertising, Eminem was everywhere, Roseanne Barr took a big hit from a log and Joan Rivers became a GoDaddy girl.
METRO DIGEST | Weathersfield, Niles swap land parcels
The city of Niles and Weathersfield Township have swapped almost identical-size pieces of land.
Iran opens trial of 3 Americans
Two Americans accused of spying appeared in a closed-door Iranian court session Sunday to begin trial after an 18-month detention.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Ford to raise US production 13%
Ford Motor Co. will increase factory production 13 percent in the first quarter because of higher demand for Ford and Lincoln brand cars and trucks.
Gov. Kasich is spoiling for a fight
Opinion: COLUMBUS In 1997, when Republicans controlled the U.S. House of Representatives and John Kasich
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Events
Listing of events at Youngstown State University and elsewhere for Black History Month, which is
Accident strengthens couple’s bond
Tim Delgado looked at the patient’s vital signs on the monitor. The heart rate dropped critically low.
VIDEO GAME REVIEW | DC Universe Online
It’s been about a month since power-hungry billionaire Lex Luthor unleashed scads of superpowers on the unsuspecting citizens of Metropolis and Gotham.
Health care, one more time
Opinion: On the most important domestic issues of the day, our two political parties don’t merely lay out
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Feb. 7, the 38th day of 2011. There are 327 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Take on usurpers
Opinion: WASHINGTON The serious news, such as it was, out of President Obama’s remarks at the National
‘Unified’ Paramore heads to Grammys
The members of Paramore are hoping to close out what’s been a particularly challenging chapter in the band’s history on a high note — as Grammy winners.
NEWSMAKERS | Thin Lizzy guitarist Gary Moore dead at 58
Bandmates say rock guitarist Gary Moore, a former member of influential Irish band Thin Lizzy, has died. He was 58.
Boss was too tied up in football
Opinion: Boss was too tied up in football I read a story on Vindy.com about football politics: an employee
Poland's Brian Zins takes aim at History Channel show's $100,000 prize
One man from Poland is taking aim at a $100,000 prize package on the History Channel’s “Top Shot.”
Layoffs becoming more rare in US
The U.S. labor force has split into two groups: the relieved and the desperate.
Lack of transparency is disturbing
Opinion: As a member of the legislature, and someone who has held office for 30 years, I feel it is my civic
Owners find that old buildings come with strings attached
Editorial: What is one to do with an old building? That’s a question being asked throughout the Mahoning
Muddled response to a crisis
Opinion: Muddled response to a crisis Kansas City Star: Normally, when Congress attempts to legislate in
The top 5 concert tours
The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box- office-gross per city. Includes the average ticket price for shows in North America.
Trumbull County court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Alan W. Stern, 62, of 1179 Hyde Shaffer Road,
A foreclosure king rises, falls
Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. During the housing crash, it was good to be a foreclosure
Ohio Turnpike chief to resign
The head of the Ohio Turnpike is stepping down from his job overseeing the 241-mile toll road that runs across northern Ohio.
Northwestern rallies, beats OSU
Northwestern senior center Amy Jaeschke spent the first three years of her college basketball career watching Ohio State whiz by the Wildcats like a Ferrari passing a mountain bike on a curve.
Penguins shut out by Caps
The goalie who got dissed turned shaky into a shutout. Alex Ovechkin took a hit to the knee so nasty he wasn’t penalized when he retaliated with a punch to the face.
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Board, reorganization and regular meeting, 7 p.m.,
Buckeyes hang tough on the road
Previous Ohio State teams have come into this 80-year-old facility nicknamed “The Barn” and played like it was five-on-50.
PGA event to have Monday finish
Mark Wilson had a two-stroke lead in the Phoenix Open when play was suspended Sunday because of darkness.
Fearful Russian official flees to US
Associated Press WASHINGTON A wealthy Russian lawmaker has fled with his family to the United
Steeler fans subdued, sad following game
Patrons at Peters’ Pub and other bars near the University of Pittsburgh campus mostly walked out quietly after the Super Bowl game.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | Concert for kids at Jewish center
The Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, will present a concert for children by Hey Kid! at 2 p.m. Feb. 27 in the multipurpose room.
VICTIMS’ LIST
VICTIMS’ LIST Dead and wounded The Youngstown Police Department has released this list of the
“I want to express my deepest sympathies to the family of the student who died in this tragic
“I want to express my deepest sympathies to the family of the student who died in this tragic act of
VICTIMS & SPORTS
VICTIMS & SPORTS According to Vindicator archives, several of the victims of sunday’s shooting
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