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Trumbull commissioners to consider measure on dog kennel fees
Trumbull County commissioners are expected to approve a resolution today specifying the fee to cities and villages for the services of the Trumbull County Dog Kennel on Anderson Avenue in Howland.
Pens score four power-play goals to beat Montreal
Associated Press MONTREAL Alex Goligoski scored twice and added an assist, and the Pittsburgh
Mosquito Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics
Ohio’s first Polar Plunge of 2011 to benefit Special Olympics of Ohio will be at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at Mosquito Lake State Park.
Ohio State beats Michigan 68-64
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. William Buford scored 19 points and No. 2 Ohio State went on a
Ex-chairman of civil rights group indicted in Ohio
Ex-chairman of civil rights group indicted in Ohio
Warren man found guilty of burglary, kidnapping charges
Warren man found guilty of burglary, kidnapping charges
Felony charge sought for driver in vehicular homicide case
Felony charge sought for driver in vehicular homicide case
Warren resident honored for helping solve hit-and-run accident
Warren resident honored for helping solve hit-and-run accident
Gains: Outside counsel necessary in Oakhill public-records case
Gains: Outside counsel necessary in public-records case involving Oakhill
State: MYCAP on track toward correcting shortcomings
State: MYCAP on track toward correcting shortcomings
Palin's 'blood libel' remark rachets up post-shooting debate
When Sarah Palin accused journalists and pundits of “blood libel” in the wake of the deadly Arizona shootings, she reached deep into one of medieval history’s most sordid chapters to make her point.
Lariccias save Animal Charity humane agent's job
boardman Animal Charity expects to reinstate its humane department thanks to a contribution from
$35M won't be coming to 17th District
About $35 million worth of federal money for 27 projects in the 17th Congressional District — most of it for Mahoning and Trumbull counties — approved by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee isn’t coming.
Central Fla. police chief charged with misconduct
WINDERMERE, Fla. (AP) — The police chief of the central Florida suburb where golfer Tiger Woods had
Drowsy driver slams into Ohio sheriff's patrol car
Drowsy driver slams into Ohio sheriff's patrol car
Line several blocks long for Arizona service
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — University of Arizona students and others made up a line several blocks long by
Rally against violence planned for Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN City officials, community organizations and businesses will have a rally against
Teary-eyed House speaker pays tribute to Arizona victims
Teary-eyed House speaker pays tribute to Arizona victims
EPA eases up on pollution from biomass power
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — Under pressure from some members of Congress, the U.S. Environmental
Quinn won’t say if he’ll sign death penalty bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn won’t say if he plans to sign legislation
Amber Alerts for missing kids come to Facebook
NEW YORK (AP) — Amber Alerts, which have helped find 525 missing children since their start in 1996,
Lordstown mayor won’t seek re-election
LORDSTOWN Michael Chaffee, Lordstown mayor for the last seven years, will not seek re-election as
Perry mum on how Texas can end ‘sanctuary cities’
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Gov. Rick Perry wants to abolish “sanctuary cities” that he says provide a
Youngstown schools cancel financial planning and supervision meeting
Youngstown The city school district’s financial planning and supervision commission has canceled
Central Fla. police chief charged with misconduct
WINDERMERE, Fla. (AP) — The police chief of the central Florida suburb where golfer Tiger Woods had
Witness: Iowa player grabbed condoms, went to room
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa football player says one of his teammates “grabbed a large amount of
Mount Union team bus collides with plow; 1 killed, 4 hurt
BUCYRUS, Ohio (AP) — A bus carrying members of a college wrestling team has collided with a snowplow
Obama ‘HOPE’ artist and AP settle copyright claims
NEW YORK (AP) — The artist who created the Barack Obama “HOPE” image and The Associated Press have
Weather again cancels Youngstown schools meeting
Youngstown The city school board meeting that had been rescheduled for tonight has been canceled
Ballet Western Reserve cancels Wednesday classes and rehearsals
YOUNGSTOWN Due to inclement weather, Ballet Western Reserve is canceling all classes and
Man who helped Oregon police collapses and dies
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — A 58-year-old Good Samaritan who helped police in Oregon catch a car prowler
Stocks open higher as worries about Europe ease
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose in early trading today after a successful bond auction in Portugal eased
Man wrongfully convicted freed after 18 years
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A man wrongfully convicted for a 1989 double-murder in San Francisco has been
Palin: Journalists can incite hatred
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Sarah Palin has posted a nearly eight-minute video on her Facebook page
Stocks set to rise on easing European debt worries
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are headed higher as investors shake off worries about the European debt
Fire kills 17,000 chickens at Va poultry house
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Fire officials in northern Virginia say an electrical short caused a blaze
First-half 2011 Trumbull County Calendar of Events available
WARREN – The first-half 2011 Trumbull County Calendar of Events, which includes listings submitted
Winter storm closes schools, causes hassles in Pa.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia is digging out from another winter storm after as much as 7 inches
Abduction suspect waives extradition
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Police say they expect murder charges to be filed in last month’s
LOUIE TODAY: Fired Animal Charity CEO Nikole Barringer
In a surprise move Monday night, Animal Charity fired its humane agent who investigates reports of animal abuse and/or neglect, two animal care-takers and its chief executive officer Nikole Barringer.
Police seeking information on car that hit house
Police still are investigating an accident in which a car hit a house at state Route 45 and Western Reserve Road.
Polish Winter Celebration will close Mill Creek road
Price Road, between Irving and West Glacier Drive, in Mill Creek MetroParks will be closed between 3:30 and 10 p.m. Thursday for Kulig: A Polish Winter Celebration.
YSU finds momentum
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Watching Youngstown State drub Wilberforce on
Cash-strapped Animal Charity ends assistance to calls of abuse, neglect
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Citing financial problems, Mahoning County’s
Ryczaj helps ’Cats to win
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Struthers Adam Ryczaj spent about the first 15 years of his
Judge Kobly’s sticky order: Tape defendant’s mouth
ACLU advocates alternatives By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A
Mum’s the word on Hubbard chief
Staff report HUBBARD “No comment” remained the phrase used by Mayor Rich Keenan and members of
Better starts are needed by YSU
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown Bob Boldon knows if his Youngstown State women’s
Boardman’s Touvelle adjusts to pace
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Boardman Monica Touvelle knew one thing as soon as she
U-Haul storage facility auctions locker contents
By ELise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown No one wasted any time shelling out cash during a
Lanier’s big steal sends Canfield to defeat
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com HOWLAND After trailing for most of the contest, the Howland High
Boardman OKs pact for workers with pay freeze
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Trustees unanimously approved a contract with
Fitch rallies in 2nd half
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Fitch High coach Jason Baker has been in search of a
Valley Democrats lose top spots on Ohio Legislature committees
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com COLUMBUS With Democrats no longer in power in the Ohio
Ohio mandates few services from townships
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty Residents of Ohio townships might be surprised
Series of water-main breaks plagues city of Campbell
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell A water-main break left 75 percent to 80
Chapter closes on Cherol’s
Cherol’s Market and Deli, a longtime West Side Youngstown fixture, is changing ownership. Owner Joe Cherol is retiring, and a longtime employee is buying the business, started by Cherol’s parents in 1917. The new owner plans to reopen the once popular banquet room, formerly known as the Merry-Go-Round.
Is GOP showdown looming?
Opinion: They say that, in politics, “overnight is a lifetime.” In other words, the journey from triumphant
NBA ROUNDUP
Spurs 107, Timberwolves 96 MINNEAPOLIS Manu Ginobili had 19 points, including five technical
18 NFL games ‘completely unacceptable’ to players
Associated Press WASHINGTON Concerns about injuries and insurance make the league’s push to
When gasoline prices rise, economy is in danger of falling
Editorial: Here’s a scary thought: Gasoline at the pump in Ohio is now averaging more than $3 per gallon, the
Big Goals on Horizon
Sophomore swimmer Samantha Roberts By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Samantha
No. 10 Connecticut too strong for Rutgers
Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. Alex Oriakhi had 17 points, 12 rebounds and four blocked shots
The top-five-selling singles and albums on iTunes Tuesday:
The top-five-selling singles and albums on iTunes Tuesday: SINGLES v “Grenade”: Bruno Mars v
Robbery, kidnapping trial gets under way
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The attorney for O’Mearo L. Beaver of Warren said police
Tractor-trailer causes damage
Staff report NORTH LIMA A tractor-trailer caused damage to the Pilot Travel Center when the
Filmmaker turns camera on woes at trailer park
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Bob Heltzel is not one to turn a blind eye to problems in
Mann lifts Liberty past East
Staff report LIBERTY Jaylen Mann scored 24 points to go with 27 rebounds and three blocks as the
NHL roundup
Coyotes 4, Blue Jackets 3 COLUMBUS Derek Morris’ slap shot with 9:16 left went in off goalie
Business Digest || Holiday spending
Holiday spending NEW YORK The rich treated themselves like royalty this holiday season. That
Auto show rebounds with industry
Associated Press DETROIT The sunny yellow Ford C-Max minivan that greets visitors at this year’s
women’s top 25
Marquette 69, No. 6 West Virginia 54 MILWAUKEE Angel Robinson scored 18 points and Marquette
It’s better to learn to live together
Opinion: It’s better to learn to live together The prophetic insight by Mar- tin Luther King that “we shall
Snow socks Valley again
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley could see almost a foot of
Trusting Bill Daley
Opinion: Trusting Bill Daley Chicago Tribune: As President Barack Obama enters the second half of his term,
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Coroner: Jackson’s death was a homicide LOS ANGELES A coroner who performed the
SilverSneakers at new location
SilverSneakers at new location CANFIELD The Ursuline Motherhouse, 4250 Shields Road, Canfield,
HELOISE: Warm up to idea of a slow cooker
Dear Readers: With winter here, it’s a perfect time to use your slow cooker for some delicious
Opening statements begin in Youngstown murder trial
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Prosecutors say Tyrell Ravnell is a cold-
Ariz. law bans funeral picketing
Associated Press PHOENIX Arizona legislators quickly approved emergency legislation Tuesday to
To save money, cut up whole chicken
By Anne Brockhoff McClatchy Newspapers KANSAS CITY, Mo. Chef John McClure grew up eating
Cultural groups to survey patrons
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Patrons at plays, concerts, exhibitions and other cultural
prep sports at a glance
TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Bedford 54, Ursuline 48 Bloomfield 71,
Whistle-blower act on hold
Opinion: By Tom Devine Los Angeles Times It is ironic that a major anti-secrecy reform was thwarted by a
Browns interview Giants assistant Fewell
Associated Press CLEVELAND Perry Fewell’s first shot as an NFL coach was temporary. He’d like to
South hunkers down, but North wants relief
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. The snow-and-ice storm that has shut down much of the South
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.96 .62 Avalon
Study: Twitter is full of regional ‘accents’
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Tweeting about what club “y’all” are going to tonight? Must be from
Coming to the big screen Films on the horizon
By Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune My son has only one question regarding 2011 and its movies:
HASSLE-FREE FARE
Easy, savory meals save time, serve up flavor Family Features When there’s a chill in the air,
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Rasheen Q. Johnson, 32, of 852 Compass West Drive,
‘Wussification’ is selective
Opinion: For eight years, Ed Rendell was governor of Pennsylvania. The eight years before that, he was mayor
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave. ext., North Lima, will have a drive-
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Clark’s’ anger issues scare her
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am disturbed by my husband’s behavior. We were
S. America in Mideast quagmire
Opinion: Following the recent decisions by Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Ecuador to officially
CEO: GM is a year behind
Cutbacks delayed products Associated Press DETROIT A big cut in research and development
Butler AK Steel retirees to keep getting benefits
Associated Press PITTSBURGH About 3,000 retired workers from an AK Steel Corp. plant in western
COLLEGE FOOTBALL News
LSU: Les Miles has decided to try to build on the success he’s having at LSU rather than rebuild
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch school board, organizational meeting, 6 p.m., high school, 14277 Main
Aging, boring lineup hampers Toyota
Associated Press DETROIT It would be easy to think Toyota’s biggest problem is its damaged
Township employee pleads to reduced charge
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown The township employee picked up after suspected
Verizon Wireless to start selling iPhone on Feb. 10
Associated Press NEW YORK Verizon Wireless made the long-awaited announcement Tuesday that it
Giffords survival chance at ‘101 %’
Giffords survival chance at ‘101 %’ TUCSON, Ariz. One of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ doctors
Steelers defense advises no running allowed
Associated Press PITTSBURGH When Browns quarterback Colt McCoy ran for 6 yards with barely a
METRO DIGEST || Mill Creek road closing
Road closing YOUNGSTOWN Price Road, between Irving and West Glacier Drive, in Mill Creek
Ravens’ challenge: Stop Big Ben
Associated Press OWINGS MILLS, Md. Ben Roethlisberger has a knack for beating the Baltimore
Brady Hoke replaces Rodriguez
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. Brady Hoke has a few things in common with the late Bo
New Pitt coach promises fans will be on their feet
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Once Todd Graham started talking, and he didn’t stop for nearly a
SEC remains king of BCS
Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. Forget all that talk about automatic-qualifying conferences
Everything was just ducky during race day at golf course
Staff report LAKE MILTON The Olde Dutch Mill Golf Course in Lake Milton was the setting for the
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