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Shot in head while texting in bed
A 30-year-old East Side woman shot in the head by a stray bullet while on her bed is in stable condition, police said.
Electrical fire destroys East Side home
An electrical problem at a house at 456 Sunshine Ave. caused a fire, destroying the home, firefighters said.
Malkin scores quick in Penguins’ rout
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Chris Kunitz scored three goals, Evgeni Malkin got Pittsburgh going
Raptors rip Cavs 120-105
Associated Press CLEVELAND Andrea Bargnani scored 25, Leandro Barbosa added 22 and Jose Calderon
City OKs zone change for grocery store
A 17,000-square-foot grocery store on the city’s South Side took a key step today toward becoming a
Private report: U.S. added 300,000 jobs in December
Private report: U.S. added 300,000 jobs in December
Student opens fire at Omaha high school, 2 wounded
Student opens fire at Omaha high school, 2 wounded
Area representatives want cooperation in the new Congress
Area members of the U.S. House said they begin the new congressional session today with an open mind
Man involved with Covelli Centre embezzlement seeks drug treatment
Man seeks drug treatment in lieu of prison
Judge allows man charged with murder to remain on monitored house arrest
Judge allows man to remain on house arrest
Police: 2 adults wounded in Omaha school shooting
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Two adults were wounded when a gunman opened fire today at a high school in
Wounded Arizona deputy fired over press statements
PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona sheriff’s deputy shot during a confrontation with marijuana smugglers in
Police: Reports of shooting at Omaha high school
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Police in Omaha, Neb., say they are investigating reports of a shooting at a high
Police searching for shooter inside Arizona mall
CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — Police in Arizona are searching for a shooting suspect inside the Chandler
Kasich reverses no-media policy at swearing-in ceremony
Kasich reverses no-media policy at swearing-in ceremony
112th Congress convenes; Parties will share power
WASHINGTON (AP) — The 112th Congress convened with prayers and pomp today, as Republicans vowed to
Cavs offer job to homeless man with golden voice
CLEVELAND (AP) — A homeless man in Ohio with a deep, gifted voice, has been offered a job by the
Trial starts for man accused of being Iraqi agent
DETROIT (AP) — A trial has started in Detroit for a former U.S. military translator who is charged
Houston Ship Channel closed after animal fat spill
HOUSTON (AP) — Workers with the U.S. Coast Guard and the Texas General Land Office are using
Mega Millions jackpot hit $380 million
EPHRATA, Wash. (AP) — Idaho Lottery officials say the second of two winning Mega Millions tickets
Ex-airport director pleads guilty in Katrina case
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The former aviation director at New Orleans’ Louis Armstrong International
Local Salvation Army exceeds 2010 fundraising goal
Local Salvation Army exceeds 2010 fundraising goal
Ohio Turnpike Commission, Teamsters agree on new pact
Ohio Turnpike Commission, Teamsters agree on new pact
Owners of California bomb house seek $500,000
ESCONDIDO, Calif. (AP) — Owners of a California house that was burned because it was packed with
DA: NY meteorologist made up attack for attention
NEW YORK (AP) — A TV meteorologist told police she concocted claims of being attacked because she
Homeless Ohio man’s radio voice makes him web star
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Job prospects are rolling in for a homeless Ohio man with a golden radio voice
Cavs offer job to homeless man with 'golden voice'
Cavs offer job to homeless man with 'golden voice'
Gibbs says he’s leaving White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House press secretary Robert Gibbs says he is resigning his job as the
Salt discipline suit settled with Pa. day care
SOUTH CONNELLSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Parents of seven children who were allegedly fed pickling salt as
Benefit dinner is canceled
A spaghetti dinner, Chinese auction and 50-50 raffle scheduled for Jan. 16 at St. Maron’s Antioch Hall as a benefit for Karen Rohan has been canceled.
Bridal show set at Covelli Centre
Evaline’s Bridal will present its premier bridal show of the year Sunday at the Covelli Centre.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Husband treats his ex-wife like No.1
Dear Annie: I am a 24-year-old mother of a 9-month-old boy and a stepmother to three older children.
HELOISE: Cooking for one becomes challenge
Dear Heloise: After many years of cooking for my family, I am finding it difficult to cook for just
Working trip planned
Six people from area Rotary clubs will leave this month for a working trip to El Salvador.
1 in Idaho, 1 in Wash. state win $355M jackpot
PHOENIX (AP) — At least two people are waking up to find themselves millions of dollars richer.
Gas prices increase nearly 4 cents in Northeast Ohio
Gas prices increase nearly 4 cents in Northeast Ohio
Man, pregnant wife get escort to hospital, ticket
LONDONDERRY, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire man rushing to get his pregnant wife to the hospital says
Jobs gain report sways Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) — A surprising jump in hiring is swaying stock and bond markets. An early decline
San Fran police shoot man in wheelchair with knife
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco police say a knife-wielding man in a wheelchair stabbed an
Fed judge voids Youngstown man's murder conviction, death sentence
Fed judge overturns Youngstown man's murder conviction
Boehner says Congress humbled, must not fall short
Boehner says Congress humbled, must not fall short
University of Toledo offers taxi debit cards to students
University of Toledo offers taxi debit cards to students
Truck barrels through yard, onto Pa. Turnpike
MONROEVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike had to be closed near Pittsburgh for more
Pursuit ends when car crashes into home
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police have arrested a driver who allegedly led officers on an early morning
Contractor mistakenly levels Pittsburgh home
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh man’s home has been leveled after city officials say a contractor
Zou gets most of it instruments back
A local band was relieved to get its equipment back Tuesday, less than a week after it was stolen.
Police seeking side-swiping driver
Police are still searching for a man they say side-swiped cars at Meander Inn.
Krinos resigns, denies try at suicide
George Krinos said his Tuesday resignation as mayor will allow more time with his family.
Buckeyes (barely) break SEC curse
The Ohio State Buckeyes seized the Sugar Bowl so quickly and so emphatically Tuesday night, for four hours there wasn’t time to think or talk about anything but football.
Neighbor decries plan to release Davis brothers
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Neighbors of James and Scott Davis are
Slocum, Penguins focus on defense
The best way for the YSU men’s’ basketball team to forget about its New Year’s Day massacre is for the Penguins to focus on what’s in front of them.
Agitated man jailed after HM hospital refuses admission
A man who police said became violent during an arrest was taken to the Mahoning County jail after his arraignment Monday.
Southern shows ability to contend
The worst thing to happen to the Lowellville boys during Tuesday’s 58-40 loss to Southern was the second-quarter buzzer sounding.
Cruze fuels sales surge
Brisk sales of the Mahoning Valley-built Chevrolet Cruze contributed to the General Motors’ surge in sales for 2010.
Campolito lifts Canfield to first victory of season
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com CANFIELD Danny Campolito had a game-high 23 points and Canfield
Vienna to keep $3.9M in industrialist’s taxes
A visiting judge has ruled that industrialist John C. Rebhan was a resident of Vienna Township when he died.
Newton Falls roars to win
The Newton Falls High boys basketball team dominated the third quarter to turn Tuesday’s close game against Hubbard into a one-sided affair.
Chaney parent team to decide mission
The city schools superintendent plans to allow the Chaney High School parent team to decide for itself what its mission will be.
Covelli series set for Jan. 17
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The fourth annual Lariccia Family High School Basketball Series will be
Charges add up for inmate after $100 bills prove fake
The five counterfeit $100 bills a man allegedly carried on him compounded his legal troubles when he was booked into Mahoning County jail.
Youngstown police hiring policy changed
The city is changing its policy on hiring police officers.
Sen. Brown blasts GOP plan
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown called the House Republican plan to vote to repeal health-care reform “a colossal waste of time.”
Browns start search with offensive names
The Cleveland Browns will go on offense to start their coaching search.
DNA evidence to be presented in 2003 rape case
A 42-year-old man is on trial in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court charged with crimes he is accused of committing in 2003.
Council to set date for recall vote
Newton Falls City Council will meet at 4 p.m. Friday to set a special-election date for the recall election for 4th Ward Councilman Jim Luonuansuu.
Beachum chosen school-board president
Lock P. Beachum Sr. will serve as Youngstown Board of Education president this year.
Company awaits decision on license
It will be several months before American Harness Tracks LLC of Pittsburgh learns whether it will be awarded the harness- racing license.
Mahoning Twp. continues efforts to keep racino
Mahoning Township is continuing its efforts to make sure a long- anticipated racetrack/ casino is developed.
State grant to help YSU in asbestos removal
Youngstown State University will receive $200,000 in federal stimulus money to remediate asbestos in a West Rayen Avenue building.
Trooper arrested at game appears in court
Associated Press CLEVELAND An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper who was arrested at a Cleveland
Hearing to correct sentencing entry
The judge who sentenced Jermaine Mc-Kinney of Youngstown will have to have another hearing in the case to correct his sentencing entry.
Court upholds dismissal
The 11th District Court of Appeals in Warren has affirmed a trial judge’s decision that the Warren Civil Service Commission was correct
Kasich: No press at swearing-in
When Ohio swears in its new governor Monday, no representative of the public is slated to be there to witness it.
Youngstown man shot in Warren
A 22-year-old Youngstown man drove his car into a Deerfield Avenue home after he was shot in the shoulder and chest Tuesday afternoon.
McDonald schools to seek tax levy
The board of education has again voted to bring an emergency operating levy to voters, this time on the May 3 ballot.
Metro digest || Pipes fall off trailer, injuring man’s leg
A man was taken to St. Elizabeth Health Center Tuesday after a load of pipes he was securing onto a flat-bed trailer fell on his leg.
Gov. Strickland pardons 2 women
Staff report COLUMBUS Outgoing Gov. Ted Strickland has pardoned two women convicted of crimes in
The Zou gets its gear back
A local band was relieved to get its equipment back Tuesday, less than a week after it was stolen.
Police: Man sideswipes cars at hotel
Police are still searching for a man they say side-swiped cars at Meander Inn.
Supervisors elect Pezzuolo chairman
Longtime Supervisor Gary Pezzuolo was elected chairman when Mahoning Township supervisors reorganized Monday.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: Friday is last day for WFMJ anchor
Friday will be the last day for 21 WFMJ-TV news co-anchor Cindy Matthews.
Ready to eat
If you have a craving for stuffed-cabbage rolls but don’t want to go through the hassle of making them yourself
Council debates drilling
Council heard and debated various opinions on drilling for natural gas in the city.
Firestone Park light show closes as holidays end
The Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau can take a rest.
Top 5 selling singles on iTunes
Top 5 selling singles on iTunes: v “Grenade”: Bruno Mars v “Firework”: Katy Perry v “The Time
Liberals should tred carefully
Opinion: WASHINGTON The junior Democratic senators are fed up, understandably so, with the institution’s
WORLD DIGEST || Son of former shah of Iran found dead
The youngest son of the late shah of Iran was found dead Tuesday of an apparent suicide at his home in Boston.
Another view of Wilson
Opinion: By Dr. PAUL KENGOR Special to The Vindicator On the heels of a recent Sunday magazine profile of
Mahoning County court filings
Marriage licenses: Adam R. Pittman, 19, of 18254 Alois Lane, Lake Milton, and Danielle M. Ewing, 19, of same.
Sacked Navy captain had bright future
Associated Press NORFOLK, Va Navy Capt. Owen Honors was an officer with a bright future, a
Obama back in the center
Opinion: By Richard Wolffe Los Angeles Times For someone who is supposedly cool and detached, President
‘Episodes’ Matt LeBlanc spoofs himself in return to the small screen
“Episodes,” the new Showtime series, is about high hopes and crushed dreams.
Factory orders increase 0.7% in Nov.
Associated Press WASHINGTON Businesses ordered more factory goods in November, responding to
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.71 .03 Avalon
‘Spider-Man’ actor wants to fly again
Associated Press NEW YORK The actor badly hurt after plunging more than 30 feet in front of a
International Consumer Electronics Show New chips help PCs compete with tablets
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Semiconductor companies are whipping up a new generation of chips
Constitution must guide us
Opinion: The new House Republican leadership is smart to inaugurate their return to power by reading aloud
A judicial philosophy that yearns for the good old days
Editorial: It’s a new year, but the longest serving member of the Supreme Court of the United States, Antonin
Marc Dann files high-profile suit
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s former embattled attorney general is taking on his first high-
Man declared innocent after 30 years in prison
Associated Press DALLAS A Texas man had his conviction overturned Tuesday for a rape and robbery
Mikulski is longest-serving female senator
Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. When Maryland’s Barbara Mikulski was first sworn in as a U.S.
Hearing opens for Jackson doctor
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A choreographer who worked with Michael Jackson on his ill-fated
Canfield and Austintown police calls
A summary of criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown:
Agenda Thursday
Brookfield Township trustees, historic-district meeting, 6 p.m., 6844 Strimbu Drive.
A stake in the state
Opinion: A stake in the state The Inter-Mountain, Elkins, W.Va.: West Virginians can be justly proud that
Investigators want Lindsay Lohan charged
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Sheriff’s investigators want Lindsay Lohan charged with battery for
Schools can’t overcome neglect
Opinion: Schools can’t overcome neglect A letter in the Dec. 21 Vindi- cator about Anthony Catale’s remark
Thousands try for jackpot of $355 million
Associated Press PHOENIX Thousands of people lined up in 41 states and in Washington, D.C.,
Area college roundup
MEN Walsh 91, Roberts Wesleyan 56 NORTH CANTON NAIA No. 1 Walsh (14-0) placed six players and
NBA roundup
Heat 101, Bucks 89 MIAMI For three quarters, the Miami Heat looked stagnant, nothing like the
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will serve
Despite 4-12 season, Lewis will stay as Bengals coach
Associated Press CINCINNATI The front office won’t change significantly. The Bengals will still
Return to the family dinner table
By JACKIE BURRELL McClatchy Newspapers We all know the theory: Families who dine together have
NHL roundup
Coyotes 4, Blue Jackets 2 GLENDALE, ARIZ. Shane Doan scored with 8:19 remaining to lift the
Sullinger, No. 2 Bucks hold on to defeat Iowa
Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa Freshman Jared Sullinger had 24 points and 12 rebounds and No.
Rodriguez survives, for at least one more day
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. Rich Rodriguez has his job for at least another day.
Expert offers wok tips
Chicago Tribune “This is a teenage wok,” declared Grace Young, glancing up from the mottled
Ohio State women try to pick up the pieces
Associated Press COLUMBUS Whatever is or was wrong with Ohio State’s women’s basketball team,
BUSINESS DIGEST || Bankruptcy surge slows in 2010
The growth in bankruptcies around the country slowed significantly in 2010 from its breakneck pace in recent years.
NFL roundup
49ers: San Francisco was given permission to talk to Oakland Raiders offensive coordinator Hue
Top 25 roundup
MEN No. 5 Pittsburgh 83, Providence 79 PROVIDENCE, R.I. Gary McGhee scored all of his 13
Regional college roundup
BIG TEN Minnesota 67, Indiana 63 MINNEAPOLIS Trevor Mbakwe had 11 points and tied career highs
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