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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Wedgewood Lanes closed tonight
Wedgewood Lanes on Raccoon Road was closed this evening after firefighters were called to investigate smoke in the pro shop.
Families remember 9 killed in submarine collision
HONOLULU (AP) — Nine boys and men who died when a Navy submarine collided with their Japanese
Ohio gym teacher resigns amid sex allegations
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — A health and gym teacher accused of sexual misconduct with several students at
NYC Little League coach accused of sexual abuse
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City prosecutors have charged a Little League coach with sexually abusing
Tom DeLay’s attorneys ask for new trial
HOUSTON (AP) — Convicted former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay’s attorneys are asking for a
Missing Texas plant worker was in area of fire
HOUSTON (AP) — A contract worker who remains missing a day after a gas pipeline explosion at a
Nev. mobile home fire kills 3 children, babysitter
PAHRUMP, Nev. (AP) — Authorities in a rural area of Nevada say three young children and a babysitter
Ohio Republicans plan bill to stop abortions if child's heartbeat is detected
Ohio bill sponsored to end abortions
Chicago mayor, airlines can’t reach airport deal
CHICAGO (AP) — Outgoing Chicago Mayor Richard Daley has finished a meeting with airline executives
$35,000 in cash, jewelry missing from LeRoy’s Jewelers
BOARDMAN — Managers at LeRoy’s Jewelers in the Southern Park Mall reported more than $35,000 in
Fetal surgery better for kids with spine defect
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A government study found that children with a spine defect do better when the
Racetrack owners to announce plans to relocate here — if
The owners of a Toledo horse racetrack will present plans Thursday to relocate its operations to
Former YSU assistant softball coach gets probation, community service
Former YSU assistant softball coach gets probation
City council leans toward hiring a park director
Jason Whitehead, the mayor’s chief of staff who’s served as the city’s “interim” park and recreation
Ohio township trustee not guilty of perjury charge
Ohio township trusteee not guilty of perjury charge
NJ chemist pleads not guilty to poisoning husband
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey chemist has pleaded not guilty to charges she fatally
Judge: Jury can convict NJ man in UK tourist death
MAYS LANDING, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey judge says there is sufficient evidence for a jury to find a
United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley exceeds its fundraising goal
United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley exceeds its fundraising goal
Injured CA. high school ball player back on field
KENTFIELD, Calif. (AP) — A California high school pitcher who was left clinging to life after being
Spokesman: Rep. Giffords speaking ‘more and more’
PHOENIX (AP) — A spokesman for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords says the congresswoman is speaking “more and
Calif. governor drops plan to sell state buildings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Jerry Brown says he’s dropping a plan to sell 24 state
Mom: Woman who left baby in toilet can’t remember
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Relatives of a South Carolina woman accused of giving birth in a sports
Penn National Gaming would invest in North Dayton
Penn National Gaming has agreed to invest $200 million to build a new thoroughbred horse racing
1st grade teacher charged with choking students
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — A Washington-area teacher has been charged with choking and hitting
New iPhone, iPad app helps you confess — for $1.99
NEW YORK (AP) — Got sins? A new app for the iPhone and the iPad seeks to help Catholics prepare for
Phantoms fall, 5-3
YOUNGSTOWN After jumping out to a 3-1 lead, the Youngstown Phantoms surrendered four unanswered
Ohio AG announces funds, personnel to fight prescription drug abuse
Ohio AG announces funds, personnel to fight prescription drug abuse
House GOP chairman outlines sweeping spending cuts
House GOP chairman outlines sweeping spending cuts
Youngstown man gets prison sentence for 2010 shooting
Youngstown man gets prison sentence for 2010 shooting
Ohio lawmakers explore increasing snow calamity days
Ohio lawmakers explore increasing snow calamity days
Ohio jurors want to pay man they quickly acquitted
Ohio jurors want to pay may they quickly acquitted
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Men often overlook her for ‘Claire’
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been best friends with “Claire” since junior
HELOISE: Easy dessert is super yummy
Dear Heloise: I make the simplest dessert, and everyone loves it — Chocolate Caramel Pecan Pretzel
Pet Adopt-a-thon planned in Boardman
Pet Adopt-a-thon BOARDMAN Animal Appeal, a pet rescue, adoption and education organization in
Canfield girl prepares for Junior Miss program
A Canfield girl will represent the Youngstown area when the Ohio Junior Miss Scholarship Program
LABRAE FEELING BLUE
Seniors Andrew Sekela and Andre Elkins combined to score just six points for LaBrae High Tuesday night.
Marsico defends, explains county raises
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Engineer Richard Marsico
McDonald asserts its dominance
A January snowstorm wiped out the teams’ first scheduled meeting, so the Blue Devils traveled an hour south on Tuesday night to play one of the biggest games in Southern history.
Animal emergencies may get special code
Trumbull County’s 911 director says he will be asking county emergency officials if they agree that a new code should be used to alert authorities to a serious animal complaint.
Niles police probe homicide, possible attempted suicide
A 39-year-old woman was found on her living-room couch Monday afternoon, and her 53-year-old husband was found critically injured in bed after an apparent murder-attempted suicide.
Howland holds off Poland, keeps AAC Red Tier lead
The Howland High School boys basketball team staved off repeated rallies by visiting Poland and hung on for a 66-64 win Tuesday night.
Business suits Canfield High class to a T
Just three weeks into the semester, freshman Dominique Farve has likely created the design Canfield High School students will wear across their chests this year.
Surging East sweeps Chaney; Johnson, Hornbuckle score 16
The East High boys basketball team struggled to a 2-10 mark to start the season, playing teams tough but never finding an identity that would point the Panthers in the right direction.
Education helps fulfill dreams, astronaut tells area science teachers
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com girard Michael Foreman personifies persistence. It
Nash, B. Jackets down Penguins
With Pittsburgh’s top three goal scorers injured, there was no way Columbus would get embarrassed again by the Penguins.
Ailing champion Vonn feels as if she’s ‘skiing in a fog’
Lindsey Vonn is clearly not herself. Perhaps more worrying, the Olympic downhill champion isn’t sure when she’ll be fully recovered from her head injury.
Testing a relationship
Engaged track athletes go heart-to-heart in Vindicator version of ‘The Newlywed Game’
Boardman might welcome law to let townships levy sales tax
With a vote on an additional police levy looming, township residents and officials are weighing alternative revenue sources.
Man gets 60 days, probation in bat attack
An Austintown man has been sentenced to two months in jail and five years’ probation for his role in a violent confrontation between his son and another boy.
Changes coming to St. Luke School
Under a plan aimed at heading off more Catholic-school closings, St. Luke School will change next school year to an early childhood learning center.
DEJA VU at Youngstown State
This is not the first time the Youngstown State University community has dealt with the shooting death of a student.
State wants House of Hope closed
The state has asked a judge to shutter the House of Hope adult- care facility and relocate its residents.
Woman gets four years for theft
A woman convicted of stealing more than $600,000 from a local car dealership was led away from the courtroom in handcuffs to spend the next four years in prison.
Outside prosecutor to represent judge at Ohio high court
Judge Maureen A. Sweeney has approved the appointment of an outside prosecutor to represent a visiting judge in an action at the Ohio Supreme Court.
Judge denies bail to suspects
Two men facing multiple felony charges in the shooting at a house near Youngstown State University will remain locked up in Mahoning County jail.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | House rejects Patriot Act terms
The House on Tuesday failed to extend the life of three surveillance tools that are key to the nation’s post-Sept. 11 anti-terror law.
METRO DIGEST || Two East High students suspended
Two East High School students have been suspended after authorities found a loaded gun in a school locker.
Google exec energizes protesters
A young Google executive who helped ignite Egypt’s uprising energized a cheering crowd of hundreds of thousands Tuesday.
Giffords’ doctor: Goal is to see space launch
The doctor for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords said Tuesday that he hopes the wounded congresswoman can make enough progress to attend her husband’s space launch in two months.
West Corp. to add 300 employees
By Kristen Russo krusso@vindy.com Niles West Corp. in Niles will add at least 300 full-timeWest Corp. in Niles will add at least 300 full-time employees to its call-center operations between now and April.
Decor shop features hand-carved items
The whimsy and appeal of Canfield Wood Folk Designs and Home Decor is apparent, even upon first glance.
US ups pressure on Pakistan over envoy
In a sign of new and serious tensions between the United States and a key counterterror ally, the Obama administration has suspended some high-level contacts with Pakistan
OMG, what’s with txt-msg talking?
“ILY!” Susan Maushart’s 16-year-old daughter often calls out over her shoulder as she leaves the house. Sure, actual words would be better. But Mom knows not to complain.
ODDLY ENOUGH | Police make arrest in case of ‘polite’ armed robber
Authorities say officers have made an arrest in a weekend convenience-store robbery that a south Seattle store owner found remarkable for the robber’s politeness.
Man, 19, faces several charges in Dec. 17 incident with neighbor
Police arrested a 19-year-old city man who had warrants for aggravating menacing and disorderly conduct this week.
Green Bay and fans celebrate one last time
Green Bay Packers fans rejoiced one more time with their cherished Super Bowl champions during a frigid ceremony Tuesday.
This one is Egypt’s to lose
Opinion: WASHINGTON Sixty years ago, American politics was embittered by an accusation couched as a
Don’t layoff, reduce hours
Opinion: By Mark Weisbrot McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON As President Obama begins the second half of his
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph R. Habina, 23, of 151 Lowell Ave., Boardman,
Steelers look ahead; Keisel ready to shave
With his season over, Brett Keisel is ready to scrap his scruffy style. Forget “Fear the Beard.”
The top-5-selling singles and albums on iTunes as of Feb. 8
The top-5-selling singles and albums on iTunes as of Feb. 8: Singles v“The Time [Dirty Bit]”:
This writer knows beans about quick and easy chili
The great thing about chili is that some like it hot, some like it mild, but almost everyone likes it. And you can put together today’s pork and bean chili in just 20 minutes.
Discover a soothing tonic in your yard
Wild food is free food, so take advantage of its availability and healthy flavors, even now during frigid temperatures.
Petite, sweet treats for Valentine’s Day
Looking for a yummy, unique way to say “Happy Valentine’s Day”? Beautiful, bite-sized, heart-shaped cakes offer a delicious solution.
Elton John finds peace with baby, ‘Gnomeo’
Unlike most frantic new fathers, Elton John isn’t stressed out about the two very different offspring in his life: newborn Zachary Jackson Levon and “Gnomeo & Juliet.”
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 9, the 40th day of 2011. There are 325 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Arts classes at YMCA
BOARDMAN The Davis Family YMCA will have an open house Monday through Feb. 19. Free adult classes
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday United school board, 7:30 p.m., high school library. Western Reserve school
The not-so-good old days
Opinion: The not-so-good old days There are those who want to go back to the good old days, like “Little
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 23.09 —.31 Avalon
Let the trucks roll
Opinion: Let the trucks roll Kansas City Star: President Barack Obama has set a laudable goal of doubling
CORRECTION
CORRECTION A meeting for those interested in volunteering to transport veterans to the Butler VA
NEWSMAKERS | Lohan to be charged with grand theft
Prosecutors said Tuesday they plan to charge Lindsay Lohan with felony grand theft of a $2,500 necklace reported stolen from a jewelry store last month.
DOT: No electronic flaws in Toyotas
The Obama administration’s investigation into Toyota safety problems found no electronic flaws to account for reports of sudden, unintentional acceleration.
Legacy: City and state working together to reduce crime
Editorial: Witnesses said Jamail Johnson died trying to defuse an explosive situation during a party at a
Packers wraps things up after Super season
The Green Bay Packers took one last chance to say goodbye to their fans and each other.
Obama undermines US allies
Opinion: While everyone’s attention seems to be focused on the crisis in Egypt, a bombshell revelation about
UConn survives scare from WVU
Associated Press morgantown, w.va. Maya Moore scored 27 points and No. 2 Connecticut needed a
US students lagging behind
Opinion: By Anne Michaud Newsday In these days of tiger-mother hysteria about raising children with
THIS WEEK’S PRO GOLF EVENTS
PGA TOUR Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Site: Pebble Beach, Calif. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday.
Artist’s oil pastel works at the Butler
The Butler Institute of American Art will feature “Transitions,” a solo show of oil pastel drawings by Diane Belfiglio, in its Giffuni Gallery Sunday through April 3.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | ‘Farce’ at Playhouse
The comedy “Don’t Drink the Water” opens Friday at New Castle Playhouse.
OSU among 3 in Big Ten assured of making it to postseason
Associated Press COLUMBUS One Big Ten coach is so disdainful of NCAA tournament projections that
BUSINESS DIGEST | Disabled man sues Disneyland
Disabled man sues Disneyland ANAHEIM, Calif. A quadriplegic man is suing Disneyland in federal
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