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Houser case awaits trial evidence
YOUNGSTOWN DNA testing and logs of FBI efforts to enhance a St. Dominic Church security videotape
Sealed bill details the charges against Cafaro Sr.
YOUNGSTOWN Special prosecutors in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal conspiracy case have
Man dies in Union Township, Pa. house fire
NEW CASTLE, Pa. A Union Township man is dead after his house caught fire early this evening.
Local state trooper arrested at Browns-Steelers game
Local state trooper arrested at Browns-Steelers game
Brother of missing Ga. woman finds her remains
CLEVELAND, Ga. (AP) — Police say the brother of a woman who went missing in 2009 discovered her
Year’s first partial solar eclipse occurs Tuesday
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Early risers in Madrid, London and Paris take note. The moon will appear to nip
Labs seek clues after 3,000 birds die in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Wildlife experts are trying to solve a mystery that evoked images of the
Jerry Brown returns to lead a troubled California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democrat Jerry Brown has been sworn in as California’s 39th governor,
Missing hiker found dead in southern Utah park
ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Searchers in southern Utah have found the body of a hiker who they say fell
Former US official’s body found in Del. landfill
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Police in Delaware are investigating the slaying of a man who served in several
Docs trying to avoid amputation for Zsa Zsa Gabor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Doctors are treating Zsa Zsa Gabor with powerful antibiotics in hopes of avoiding
Passenger removed from Boston-to-Washington flight
BOSTON (AP) — Authorities say a passenger on a flight departing from Boston was arrested after
Sen. Baucus plans to marry former staffer
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Max Baucus says he plans to marry his girlfriend and former director
Trumbull commissioners name Polivka chairman
WARREN Dan Polivka will serve as president of the Trumbull County Board of Commissioners for 2011.
Victim of fatal accident identified
YOUNGSTOWN Police have released the name of a man killed in an accident as he crossed Glenwood
Boardman man charged with drunken driving, other offenses
Boardman man charged with drunken driving, other offenses
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. projects natural-gas rate increase in Aug.
National Fuel Corp. projects natural-gas rate increase in Aug.
Sheriff: Ohio woman killed and son, 10, is suspect
HOLMESVILLE, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio sheriff says a 10-year-old boy is in juvenile custody after telling
Mass. jury selection resumes in child’s Uzi death
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Jury selection has resumed in the manslaughter trial of a former western
Pavlik to be released from rehab on Tuesday
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Trainer Jack Loew has confirmed that former middleweight boxing champion
NYC trash pickup resumes, a week after blizzard
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City is picking up garbage for the first time since the blizzard a week
Youngstown school board's reorganization meeting is Tuesday
School board reorganization meeting is Tuesday
Youngstown man's murder sentencings to be clarified
Youngstown man's murder sentencings to be clarified
Search to resume for fallen hiker in Utah park
ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Searchers in Utah planned to use a helicopter to try to find a hiker who may
Pa. couple wed on boat, take chilly river plunge
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pennsylvania couple took a frigid plunge to symbolize taking another plunge —
HELOISE: To start new year, donate to needy
Dear Readers: How about starting this new year by cleaning out some closets and drawers? Gather up
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: He’s tired of wife’s constant criticism
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am in my late 40s, have a good career, am well-
Stocks start 2011 with a lift
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks started 2011 with a lift today thanks to better than expected economic news
Arkansas bird carcasses being sent for testing
BEEBE, Ark. (AP) — The carcasses of some of the nearly 2,000 red-winged blackbirds that inexplicably
Ohio slow to go with 'greener' home-building codes
Ohio slow to go with 'greener' home-building codes
Stocks poised to start 2011 with a lift
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks were poised to start 2011 with a lift today thanks to better than expected
NYC jumper saved by trash uncollected since storm
NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities in New York City say a man who tried to jump to his death from his ninth
Police: Girl, 12, steals car, prompts pursuit
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Police in Harrisburg say a 12-year-old girl is facing charges after leading
Specter: A Democrat, and in between, a Republican
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Arlen Specter leaves the Senate after 30 years of roll calls, debates, deal-
Inflatable doll blamed for crash
BOILING SPRINGS, Pa. (AP) — Officials say a blow-up doll is responsible for a car crash in last
Pilot rescued after small plane crash
MUNCY VALLEY, Pa. (AP) — A pilot has been rescued after a small plane crash in a remote, mountainous
Visibility brings prosperity, growth to Teen Challenge
Ohio Valley Teen Challenge executive director Roy Barnett was invited to a recent fundraiser at Pleasant Valley Church in Niles.
ODOT seeks flashy green lanterns for plows
The Ohio Department of Transportation has seen a spike in crashes involving state snowplows this winter, and it’s looking to a green lantern for help.
NO CONTEST: Steelers prep for playoffs as Browns await coach’s fate
There are steps, some big, some small, teams must take before they can be Super Bowl champions.
Ohio St. defense’s goal: Put pressure on QB
The Ohio State defense doesn’t have to sack Ryan Mallett on Tuesday, necessarily.
Kenya Middlebrooks ties record in YSU loss
Kenya Middlebrooks tied a Youngstown State women’s basketball record with seven 3-pointers.
METRO DIGEST: Pizza boxes cause apartment fire
Pizza boxes cause apartment fire YOUNGSTOWN Pizza boxes left on a lighted stovetop caused
Cavs have no answer for Mavs
Associated Press CLEVELAND Dallas coach Rick Carlisle knew his short-handed team needed a boost
Mangini, Holmgren meeting today
At the conclusion of probably his last post-game press conference as Browns coach, Eric Mangini said to the assembled media
Ohio State gets a much-needed win
Bethune-Cookman coach Vanessa Blair hoped Ohio State would continue its longest losing streak in seven seasons.
Youngstown woman charged with burglary, felonious assault
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown woman has been charged with aggravated burglary and
One last Mass
After 88 years, thousands of Masses and countless baptisms and confirmations, St. Elizabeth’s Church has closed its doors for good.
Baltimore knocks off Bengals
The Baltimore Ravens were already in the playoffs, so their focus on the final day of the regular season was to gain momentum and hope for a little luck.
Tour is about having fun
An intimate evening among good friends with genuine moments and more is what Sarah McLachlan had in mind for her new tour.
ODDLY ENOUGH: Report: Iranian president’s car gets $1 million bid for charity
The Iranian president’s 33-year-old car has received a $1 million bid from abroad in a charity auction.
Lions in the mountains of Pa.?
Opinion: Lions in the mountains of Pa.? The Erie Times-News recently ran an interesting article about
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Jan. 3, the third day of 2011. There are 362 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Weekly charts for the nation’s most popular R&B/hip-hop albums and rap songs, as they
Weekly charts for the nation’s most popular R&B/hip-hop albums and rap songs, as they appear in this
Tobacco money diverted
Opinion: Tobacco money diverted Marietta Times: The Ohio Supreme Court ruled last week that Ohio’s transfer
DVD RELEASES
DVD RELEASES Movies available Tuesday on DVD and through digital providers include: “Dinner for
To beat the market, stay a day at a time
Associated Press NEW YORK It’s one of the truisms of financial planning: trying to perfectly
Glitch on iPhones kicks off new year
Associated Press CUPERTINO, Calif. Many iPhone customers had some explaining to do after they
Suspect ID’d in shootout that killed deputy sheriff
Associated Press COLUMBUS Authorities on Sunday identified a man suspected of killing a deputy
Obama signs Sept. 11 legislation
Associated Press HONOLULU President Barack Obama said Sunday he was honored to sign a bill to
Oregon is ready to work in Phoenix
Associated Press PHOENIX Lining a red carpet next to a mariachi band, a group of fans broke into
Show will benefit cancer organization
Christina’s Garden will host a benefit show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Liberty High School Auditorium.
Blood test to spot cancer gets boost
Associated Press BOSTON A blood test so sensitive that it can spot a single cancer cell lurking
In Egypt, church-bombing probe focuses on hard-liners
Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Egypt Egyptian police are focusing their investigation into the New
Reports increase of sea-lion shootings
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO The weak and woozy California sea lion found on a San Francisco
NEWSMAKERS: Agent: Chuck Berry felt ill because of exhaustion
NEWSMAKERS Agent: Chuck Berry felt ill because of exhaustion chicago An agent for Chuck Berry
WORLD NEWS DIGEST: Senator: Keep US bases in Afghanistan
A leading GOP lawmaker on U.S. military policy says he wants American officials to consider establishing permanent military bases in Afghanistan.
GOP agenda: Major impact may be on 2012 elections
The Republican agenda for the new Congress that convenes Wednesday may have a greater impact on the 2012 elections than on the lives of Americans in the next two years.
Seahawks (7-9) take NFC West
Associated Press SEATTLE The Seahawks used a stingy defense to become the first sub-.500
Navy plans to investigate lewd videos
Associated Press NORFOLK, Va. The Navy said Sunday it will investigate “clearly inappropriate”
Lottery results
LOTTERies Saturday’s numbers multistate Powerball18-22-37-47-54 Red Ball36 Power Play2
SPORTS DIGEST: Canfield hockey team drops two contests
The Canfield hockey team suffered two setbacks in the Steel Valley tournament Sunday, contested at the Ice Zone.
On hunger strike, to be on death row
Opinion: By Denis O’Hearn Special to The Vindicator Why would anyone want to go on death row? A federal
The filibuster has become dysfunctional; it’s time to fix it
Editorial: Democrats in the Senate will get to demonstrate this week whether they have the courage of their
Stanford to battle Va. Tech in Orange
Andrew Luck threw seven interceptions and 97 incompletions during the regular season.
49ers finish season with a victory
With all the pressure off, the San Francisco 49ers decided to just have fun.
Party affiliation wasn’t a big deal to Specter
Associated Press WASHINGTON As Arlen Specter leaves the Senate after 30 years of roll calls,
US remains low-tax nation
Opinion: By George Curry Philadelphia Inquirer The compromise between President Obama and Republican
A fire that needs stoking
Opinion: WASHINGTON New Republican legislators should come down Capitol Hill to the National Museum of
Here’s the truth: There is no free lunch
Opinion: Economists are the real “party of No.” They keep saying that there is no such thing as a free lunch
BUSINESS DIGEST: ND oil patch may double production
Government and industry officials believe North Dakota’s oil patch contains more than twice the amount of oil previously estimated.
CES gadget show to get no Apple
What do you call it when you have 120,000 people and an elephant in the room? The International Consumer Electronics Show, which kicks off this week in Las Vegas.
Trumbull County court filings
New complaints: Household Realty Corp. v. Andrew Steen et al, foreclosure.
No word from stuck NASA Mars rover Spirit
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The odometer on the Mars rover Spirit has been stuck at 4.8 miles
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