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Rockets stay perfect with win
Rockets stay perfect with win LOWELLVILLE — Lowellville High girls basketball coach Tony Matisi
Penguins fall to Canadiens in shootout without Crosby
Penguins fall to Canadiens in shootout without Crosby MONTREAL — Benoit Pouliot scored on
YSU women fall to No. 20 Green Bay at home
YSU women fall to No. 20 Green Bay at home YOUNGSTOWN — Bojana Dimitrov sat in front of the media
Mom: Substitute teacher choked my son
A South Lakeview Avenue woman said her 11-year-old son was choked by a substitute teacher at Rayen Early College Middle School. Johneice Green filed a police report about the incident.
Howland stays undefeated with 73-26 win
Howland stays undefeated with 73-26 win HOWLAND — Howland High girls basketball coach John Diehl
Woman dies in crash, 2 kids treated at hospital
Jennifer Lynn Bryant, 29, of 2019 Rear Martha St., New Castle, was pronounced dead at the scene of a traffic accident in Neshannock Township at 2:30 p.m. Thursday on Interstate 376 West near the Mitchell Road exit in Lawrence County.
Canfield tops Poland 55-25
Canfield tops Poland 55-25 POLAND — Coming off Monday’s 43-point loss to Howland, the Poland High
Grand jury indicts Venerose on bad checks, perjury
Mahoning grand jury indicts Venerose on passing bad checks, perjury charges
Drug possession charge dropped against rapper T.I.'s wife
Drug possession charge dropped against rapper T.I.'s wife
Niles' Lyell to meet Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on Jan. 29
Niles boxer Billy Lyell to meet Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on Jan. 29.
Tiger Woods, Golf Digest end 13-year relationship
KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Tiger Woods has one less endorsement deal, ending his 13-year relationship
Televangelists escape penalty in Senate inquiry
NEW YORK (AP) — An Iowa senator’s high-profile investigation of televangelists is wrapping up after
Disturbing video shows attacks on disabled victims
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles sheriff’s investigators have uncovered shocking video showing a group
Youngstown man pleads guilty to 1991 sex assault in W.Va.
Youngstown man pleads guilty to 1991 sex assault in W.Va.
John Edwards not named in wife Elizabeth’s will
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (AP) — The will Elizabeth Edwards signed days before her death last month made no
Neb. school gunman’s family shocked by shootings
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The family of the 17-year-old gunman who killed an Omaha assistant principal and
Packages release smoke, odors in Md. gov buildings
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Two packages sent to state government buildings 20 miles apart released smoke
2 packages explode in Maryland state buildings
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland officials say two packages have exploded in two government buildings
Ohio history museum puts a mastodon on the move
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A 10,000-year-old mastodon was mostly cooperative Thursday as an eight-person
Psychiatrists say financier not competent for trial
HOUSTON (AP) — Two psychiatrists tell a federal judge that former Texas billionaire and financier R.
9th Circuit upholds ex-Calif. sheriff’s conviction
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A former Orange County lawman once dubbed “America’s Sheriff” is one step
Police: Gunman used father’s police gun
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Police say the teenager who opened fire at his Nebraska high school used a gun
Four Loko, other drinks turned into ethanol in Va.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Truckloads of Four Loko and other alcohol-laced energy drinks are being
Ohio man: Deaths resulted from burglary gone wrong
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (AP) — An unemployed tree-cutter who admits killing three people whose bodies
Accused Phoenix strip club shooter charged
PHOENIX (AP) — A man accused of opening fire last month at a Phoenix strip club, killing two people
Ohio museum begins moving 10,000-year-old mastodon
Ohio museum begins moving 10,000-year-old mastodon
Stocks are mostly lower on weak jobs report
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are heading lower after the government reported that more people applied for
Tejano star Emilio sued over DWI-related bus wreck
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Grammy-winning Tejano singer Emilio Navaira says he has trouble remembering his
NJ governor signs tough law to fight bullying
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s governor has signed an anti-bullying bill that gay rights
More people applied for unemployment benefits last week
More people applied for unemployment benefits last week
Unruly Russian hockey team kicked off NY flight
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (AP) — An unruly Team Russia has been booted from a flight at the Buffalo airport
W. Pa. man accused of biting 2 FBI agents
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Authorities say a western Pennsylvania man posted pro-terrorist songs and
Elizabeth Edwards leaves husband John out of will
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (AP) — The will Elizabeth Edwards signed days before her death last month makes
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Attempt to reduce dropouts is working
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: It is a tragic fact that one in four young people in
Trumbull Tourism Board elects trustees
Three new trustees were elected during the Trumbull County Tourism Bureau’s semiannual membership meeting at the Cortland Wine Cellar in Cortland.
HELOISE: Write down info on your calendar
Dear Heloise: When I put an appointment on my calendar, I always include the name and telephone
Second annual Synergy of the Arts is Friday night at Canfield High School
Second annual Synergy of the Arts is Friday night at Canfield High School
Penguins’ former home gets reprieve from panel
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Igloo could dodge the wrecking ball after all. The former home of the
Pa. borough residents want council K-9 reinstated
JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa. (AP) — Residents of a western Pennsylvania town want borough officials to throw
Pa. shooting victim charged with having drugs
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A man is facing drug possession charges after he was shot in an apparent home
3 Kings Celebration Saturday
Three Kings Celebration will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Organizacion Civica y Cultural Hispana Americana Hall.
Financial aid night next week in Struthers
Struthers High School will host a financial-aid night at 6:30 p.m. next Thursday in the high school cafeteria.
Lisa Palazzo | Walter Kustra
The exchange of nuptial vows took place during a 1:30 p.m. ceremony on Sept. 18.
Lisa Bokone | James Ihnat
St. Charles Borromeo Church was the setting at 1:30 p.m. May 22, as nuptial vows.
Bob Dean to run for Warren council president
Bob Dean, Warren councilman at-large since March 2004, has announced that he will run for council president in the upcoming year.
Neighborhood watch to mark 8th anniversary
The Vienna Township Neighborhood Watch will celebrate its eighth anniversary at 7 p.m. Monday at the Vienna Town Hall.
Fill out online survey for water trail project
The Trumbull County Metropolitan Parks District asks county residents to fill out an online survey to gauge interest in the Mahoning River Water Trail project.
Valley’s best wideouts inch closer to decisions
Girard’s Landon Smith said he will likely honor his YSU commitment.
Family safe, stunned after SUV plows into home
The thought of how many of the four Reynolds family members might have been killed Tuesday afternoon left Angel Johnson and Christopher Reynolds shaking their heads in disbelief.
Irish hold off spirited Boardman rally
The clock ran out as Ursuline’s girls basketball team weathered the Spartans for a 51-45 victory Wednesday night.
Last-minute generosity pushes Red Kettles over goal
A last-minute surge of generosity by Mahoning County residents enabled the local Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign to exceed its $300,000 goal.
Buckeyes face tough offseason
In the 121 years that Ohio State has been playing football, there probably haven’t been many offseasons with so many lingering questions.
Chief: Hiring 14 firefighters good idea
Forty-seven people passed the civil-service test given Dec. 18 at Harding High School to qualify for one of the 14 firefighter jobs Fire Chief Ken Nussle hopes to fill.
112th House comes to order
Area members of the 112th U.S. House said they begin the new congressional session with an open mind and a spirit of cooperation.
Troy Polamalu’s effect on Steelers and NFL evident
When Troy Polamalu was chosen by his teammates as the Steelers’ MVP, one of their defensive starters spoke out against the selection.
Fitch turns up defense to defeat Mooney
Trailing after one quarter, the Austintown Fitch High girls basketball team recovered to defeat Cardinal Mooney 67-52 on Wednesday night.
Council approves zone change for grocery store
A proposed grocery store on the city’s South Side took a key step toward becoming a reality with city council approving a zone change.
AG to appeal ruling in baby's murder
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office will appeal a federal judge’s decision that voided the conviction and death sentence of John Drummond.
GIRLS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY’S SCORES
AREA Austintown Fitch 67, Cardinal Mooney 52 Chaney 65, Youngstown Christian 30 Mathews 48, Jackson-Milton 44 Ravenna 62, Southeast 37 Ursuline 51, Boardman 45 West Branch 49, Northwest 38
Theft defendant makes motion for treatment
The former general manager of the Covelli Centre’s food and drink vendor is seeking drug-abuse treatment instead of conviction.
VanSuch takes oath as Campbell mayor
The city’s new mayor was sworn in at council’s Wednesday meeting.
Trombonist to retire after his 50th Boar’s Head Festival
James Hummer plays the trombone for the Rev. Dr. Bradley Pace, rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Youngstown. In the brass ensemble, Hummer has participated in all 50 years of the Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival. The Rev. Dr. Pace, who became rector at St. John’s last summer, will be a first-time pageant participant at the Sunday event.
Grant to go green
Local school districts have received grants from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to improve school buses.
New appliance store coming to Valley
Representatives from hhgregg Inc. have confirmed a new store will open on U.S. Route 224 and will bring about 50 new jobs.
Cause of death: Blunt-force injuries
The Mahoning County Coroner’s Office and Niles Police Department say Joshua D. Maiden, 24, of Warren Avenue, Niles, died of blunt- force injuries.
Murder suspect back in court
Prosecutors say a 20-year-old North Side man accused of murder violated terms of his electronically monitored house arrest.
Man accused of hit-skip surrenders
The man accused of side-swiping three cars in the Meander Lodge Motel parking lot turned himself in to police.
Stray bullet injures woman in her home, police say
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.
Metro digest || 3 Kings Day
Announcement WARREN Bob Dean, Warren councilman at-large since March 2004, has announced that he
Area Artists Annual Variety of media showcases region’s best work
Some of the finest work by local artists will go on display Sunday when the Butler’s Area Artists Annual Exhibition begins.
Drug house to remain closed
A North Side residence the city prosecutor said was a drug house will remain boarded up for at least the next 30 days.
Eastern Gateway braces for cuts
Ohio’s bleak economic forecast means cuts for Eastern Gateway Community College, and it may trickle down to higher tuition.
ODDLY ENOUGH: Meth-lab equipment found on game lands
State police say someone found a homemade device used to make the powerful stimulant methamphetamine on state game lands in central Pennsylvania.
Parody with pious pop
The Christian contemporary-music world is being turned on its head with pop-music parody “Altar Boyz.”
Ohio’s top higher ed advocate pushes hard for state funding
Editorial: As president of Ohio’s flagship university, Ohio State, Gordon Gee has the burden of making the case
Bevan looks at hard times on introspective album
When troubadour Alex Bevan decided to write his 19th studio album, the Northeast Ohio native felt inspired by the troubled times
‘The King’s Speech’ keeps its viewers hanging on every word
His posture, ramrod straight. His manners, impeccable.
NEWSMAKERS: Palace reveals details of prince’s wedding
NEWSMAKERS Palace reveals details of prince’s wedding LONDON The bride will arrive by car and
No housing market woes
Opinion: “Housing Market Setback Forecast” the newspaper headline said. A recently released report on housing
NIGHTLIFE
Agave Azul Mexican Restaurant, 3620 Starrs Center Drive, Canfield; 330-533-6520 Sat: Rock n Roll
Training program
The American Red Cross of Greater Cleveland is offering its Nurse Assistant Training Program in Mahoning and Trumbull counties beginning this month.
Do dryer sheets repel insects?
Q. You’ve had questions on how to get rid of cockroaches. A simple way to get rid of them and
Michigan fires Rodriguez as coach
Associated Press ann arbor, mich. Michigan hired Rich Rodriguez to take college football’s
‘Jersey Shore’ returns with a wave of drama
By Verne Gay Newsday “Jersey Shore” begins its third season at 10 tonight on MTV with a new cast
New This week
New This week Country Strong (PG-13) A burnout country music singer attempts a comeback.
Ark won’t float on tax dollars
Opinion: Ark won’t float on tax dollars While the Vindicator can’t be expected to fact check editorials
A good night for a First Night: Event sets attendance record
The weather was ridiculously cooperative on New Year’s Eve, and consequently, First Night Youngstown
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,SDRq Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W.
Drilling in the Gulf
Opinion: The Watertown (N.Y.) Daily Times: The moratorium on drilling for oil in the Gulf of Mexico was
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships.
‘Motorcycles on Main Street’ exhibition comes to Packard
“Motorcycles on Main Street,” the National Packard Museum’s 11th annual antique motorcycle exhibition, will open Saturday.
Phantom sound
New tinnitus treatment is music to some sufferers’ ears By Sarah Avery McClatchy Newspapers It
Malkin scores quick in Pens win
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A night after Tampa Bay went nearly 63 minutes before winning, the
‘Twilight,’ ‘House’ top the People’s Choice Awards
Dreamy vampires, a surly doctor and a rapper in “Recovery” are top winners at the People’s Choice Awards.
NATIONAL AND WORLD NEWS DIGEST: Kasich to allow press at official swearing-in
Ohio’s incoming governor has reversed an earlier decision and plans to open his official swearing-in to reporters and some members of the public.
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Jan. 6, the sixth day of 2011. There are 359 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Men’s top 25 basketball | Wednesday’s games
No. 1 Duke 85, UAB 64 DURHAM, N.C. Nolan Smith scored a career-high 33 points to help Duke. Kyle
BUSINESS DIGEST: Staff recognized
The West Penn Division of the March of Dimes recently presented the staff of Sharon Regional Health System’s Level II nursery with a recognition plaque.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.71 0.00 Avalon
Mahoning County court filings
Marriage licenses Travis James, 29, of 73 E. Pasadena Ave., Youngstown, and Ashley E. Greenwalt, 23, of 26 W. Ravenwood Ave., Youngstown.
Starbucks unveils new logo
Associated Press Starbucks Corp. is giving its siren a facelift. The world’s largest coffee
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Service companies grow at fastest pace since 2006
Associated Press WASHINGTON Strong consumer demand pushed a key measure of the economy’s service
Soulville Thursdays at MetroPlex Hotel
Staff report LIBERTY Julius Veal, a Youngstown-based acoustic musician and artist, will launch
Alomar, Blyleven enter MLB Hall of Fame
Associated Press NEW YORK Roberto Alomar and Bert Blyleven became Hall of Famers on Wednesday,
Areas to watch for progress
Opinion: I hope that 2011 will provide better foreign policy stories than 2010 did. Consider this woeful
Let’s strive for compromise
Opinion: By Michael Dawidziak Newsday The No. 1 political story of 2010 was the defeat handed to
Out of control, by choice
Opinion: “our flesh Surrounds us with its own decisions” — Philip Larkin WASHINGTON Wonder why you
Prahalis, Lavender lead OSU to a win
No. 20 Ohio State isn’t back to its dominant self yet. But it took a small step toward getting there.
Raptors add to reeling Cavs’ misery
Byron Scott expected the Cavaliers to have some rough patches. Cleveland’s first-year coach never imagined things would only get worse.
Sesame Street Live coming to Powers
Sesame Street Live’s “Elmo’s Green Thumb” will come to Powers Auditorium.
Panel: Huge oil spill could happen again
The presidential panel investigating the BP oil-well blowout says the incident could happen again without significant reforms.
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