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Hubbard law director to run for judge
Atty. Jeff Adler, 47, of Hubbard is announcing his candidacy for Girard Municipal Court judge. He has been a practicing attorney since 1990.
Frilly dresses, American flags, angel costumes mark Christina's funeral
The casket for Christina Taylor Green seemed too small to hold the grief and despair of the 2,000 mourners who packed into a church Thursday to say goodbye to the 9-year-old girl whose life began and ended with two soul-searching moments for the country.
Animal Charity awaiting answer from new humane agent candidate
Animal Charity will soon have a new humane agent.
Grand jury indicts city man on rape, child endangering
Mahoning Co. grand jury indicts city man on rape, child endangering charges
Deliberations continue Friday in Mahoning Co. murder trial
Deliberations continue Friday in Mahoning Co. murder trial
Alternate fighter jet engine funded until March 4
Alternate fighter jet enginer funded until March 4
Jury clears ex-Delphi head of most serious charges
DETROIT (AP) — The former chief executive of Delphi Corp. was cleared Thursday of the most serious
Campbell man charged with trafficking in marijuana
Campbell man charged with trafficking in marijuana
Pa. man accused of biting FBI agents stays in jail
Pa. man who allegedly bit FBI agents stays in jail
Authorities: Pa. man talked to terrorism suspects
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Authorities say a Pennsylvania man accused of biting two FBI agents communicated
Trial for 3 ex-cops opens in Pa. immigrant death
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — A prosecutor says three police officers in a Pennsylvania town obstructed a
Higher energy and food costs lift wholesale prices
Higher energy and food costs lift wholesale prices
Judge grants trial delay in Cleveland bodies case
CLEVELAND (AP) — A judge has granted a third trial delay for a Cleveland man charged with killing 11
Postal rates going up but not for most letters
Postal rates going up but not for most letters WASHINGTON (AP) — Postal rates will go up in
City recycling division wins award
Youngstown Litter Control and Recycling received Keep America Beautiful President’s Circle Award
Nudell named Liberty trustee chairman
liberty Stan Nudell was appointed chairman of trustees for 2011 during a reorganization meeting
Mass. parole board members quit after officer shot
BOSTON (AP) — The governor of Massachusetts has accepted the resignation of five members of the
Kasich to create office to modernize Ohio Medicaid program
Kasich to create office to modernize Medicaid
Groups says it will sue over polar bear habitat
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An environmental group on Thursday gave formal notice that it intends to
State against mercy for condemned killer of 3 in Ohio
State against mercy for condemned killer of 3 in Ohio
NY judge OKs $7.2B deal against Madoff beneficiary
NEW YORK (AP) — A Manhattan bankruptcy judge approved a historic $7.2 billion deal Thursday to
Convicted Palin hacker reports to Ky. prison camp
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A former Tennessee college student who was convicted of hacking Sarah
Iran hostages to gather, mark 30 years of freedom
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — A group of hostages held in Iran for 444 days will reunite at West Point
NY court: Filmmaker gave up journalistic freedom
NEW YORK (AP) — An appeals court says a judge did not err when he ordered the release of raw footage
Brett Favre’s sister arrested in Miss. meth bust
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (AP) — The arrest of Vikings quarterback Brett Favre’s sister during a drug raid
Oakhill has been real estate tax-free since 2006
YOUNGSTOWN Oakhill Renaissance Place has been real-estate tax free since Mahoning County bought it
First witness retakes stand in Posada trial
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — The first witness has resumed testimony in the trial of anti-Castro militant
Atty. Adler seeking Girard judgeship
Atty. Jeff Adler, 47, of Hubbard is announcing his candidacy for Girard Municipal Court judge. He
Rate on 30-year fixed mortgage dips to 4.71 pct.
NEW YORK (AP) — Rates on fixed mortgages dipped for the second straight week as Treasury yields
Bank robbery attempted in Boardman
BOARDMAN First National Bank on Market Street, near the intersection of U.S. Route 224, was the
Stocks fall after weak unemployment claims report
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening slightly lower after the government says more people are applying
USS Enterprise to deploy without ex-commander
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The new commander of the USS Enterprise says his crew is ready to deploy despite
Former La. Gov. Edwin Edwards out of prison
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards has been released from federal prison
Pa. man, 74, killed in apparent knife attack
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — An elderly man is dead after an apparent knife attack. Dauphin County
Judge to decide if alleged FBI biter stays in jail
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A federal judge must decide whether a western Pennsylvania man will stay jailed on
Mother, 3 kids found dead following fire
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A mother and three children ranging in age from 9 to 14 are dead after a fast-
Police: Possible break in case of girl gone since ’85
CABOT, Pa. (AP) — State police say someone has provided “potentially crucial” information that could
Lifts broken again at Pittsburgh-area ski slopes
PLUM, Pa. (AP) — Ski lifts at Boyce Park near Pittsburgh are broken again, having stranded about 50
Ryan-earmarked projects stall out
About $35 million worth of federal money for 27 projects in the 17th Congressional District approved by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee isn’t coming.
Jamie Sentner's balancing act
Lakeview High junior Jamie Sentner has a busy schedule, but manages to excel at her many activities.
Steelers running out of time to join NFL elite
Dealing with Ray Lewis, Ray Rice and Ed Reed of the Ravens will be difficult enough for the Pittsburgh Steelers during their all-AFC North divisional playoff game on Saturday.
Mayor vows fair probe of cop chief
Mayor Rich Keenan continues to be silent on the details in the investigation of city Police Chief Martin Kanetsky.
Girard schools expand weather alert options to students
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com girard When many inches of snow, treacherous freezing
LeBron sees ‘karma’ in Cavs big loss
LeBron James has tweaked Dan Gilbert — and the Cavaliers owner’s miserable NBA team — with a pointed tweet.
Warren honors store manager for help in hit and run case
Mayor Michael O’Brien honored Ashraf Mohammad for helping police locate the woman they believe hit a 12-year-old boy and left the scene Friday.
Lawrence County authorizes study on hiking, biking trail
Lawrence County commissioners authorized a study Tuesday to determine where best to locate recreational walking, hiking or biking trails.
Felony charge sought for driver in texting homicide case
A preliminary hearing in a vehicular homicide case was postponed Wednesday, and the victim’s family hopes a new prosecutor will file a felony rather than a misdemeanor charge in the matter.
Penguins score 4 power-play goals in victory
The Pittsburgh Penguins finally won without Sidney Crosby, and with some swagger to boot.
Wrecking ball targeting Delphi Packard complex
After years of vandalism and copper theft at the three Delphi Packard Electric buildings on Dana and Griswold streets, the city has issued a demolition order for all of them.
Fed: Economy ends ’10 on high note
The U.S. economy ended last year on an encouraging note, with all parts of the country showing improvements.
Leader of Valley theft ring freed from jail on good behavior
A defendant in a major theft ring has been freed after being locked up for a little more than half of the four-year prison term to which he was sentenced.
Lariccias donate to give abused animals a voice
Dave Nelson Dog Warden holds one of several puppies he found under a porch on Halleck Street. The puppies were being taken to the pound to receive vaccines before being put up for adoption. Currently, Nelson is Mahoning County's only humane officer, but a donation by Anthony and Mary Lariccia, above, will enable Animal Charity to restore a humane agent whose position was eliminated this week.
Officials reveal details about day of Ariz. shooting
For Jared Loughner, the morning of the deadly shooting rampage was a blur of activity.
Gains argues for counsel before 3 judges
Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains said he’s entitled to outside counsel in a public records case.
Financial operations, programs improve at MYCAP, state reports
The Ohio Department of Development has completed its financial review of the Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership.
Suspect in city burglary escapes after being arrested
A 24-year-old man escaped police custody after being arrested for burglary around 6 p.m. Wednesday.
One killed, three injured in bus crash
A Warren woman was among those injured in a bus-snow plow accident that left a Hartville man dead.
Senators laud Austintown schools
School board members, administrators and teachers posed for photos with special guests at the first board meeting of the new year.
Officials chew over countywide humane solutions
City and Mahoning County officials tried Wednesday to determine who would assume the duties of humane agent.
METRO DIGEST || Rally against violence Saturday
Youngstown officials, community organizations and businesses will have a rally against violence Saturday.
UAW renews efforts to organize at Southern plants
The United Auto Workers union is positioning itself as a car-company partner rather than an adversary.
Springfield gives Beaver workers 3 percent raise
Springfield Township trustees renewed a contract Wednesday with Beaver Township to do dispatching for the township and gave them a 3 percent increase.
Flynn’s Tire closes Youngstown location
Flynn’s Tire & Auto Service’s location at 655 Mahoning Ave. has closed.
Trumbull dog-service fees to be set
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.
Columbiana BOE seeks rebid for renovations
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com COLUMBIANA The Columbiana Board of Education will rebid
Court fee to rise by $5 Feb. 1
Starting Feb. 1, misdemeanor offenders will pay an extra $5 court fee to cover their transportation to and from Columbiana County Municipal Court and county jail.
Mosquito Lake sets Polar Plunge
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.
‘Race to the Top’ advances in Canfield
School board members were updated on the progress in the district’s participation in the Race to The Top program.
Warren man convicted of kidnapping
A jury has found O’Mearo Beaver guilty of kidnapping and burglary.
Judge Belinky seeks altercation explanation
The presiding judge of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court wants a full report about an argument in the courthouse rotunda among spectators outside a murder trial.
20-year-old shot, injured in New Castle
Staff report new castle, pa. A man was shot early Wednesday morning after a fight with two other
WTG
Thursday Children Preschool Craft Program, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Columbiana Public Library, 332 N.
Haitians mark quake anniversary
Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti The normally traffic-clogged streets of the Haitian
Mahoning County court filings
Marriage licenses Paul E. Nowlin, 48, of 4522 Nantucket Road, Apt 8, Austintown, and Karla S. Mellon, 43, Columbus.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Winter storm buries New England
Winter storm buries New England HARTFORD, Conn. The third winter storm in three weeks buried
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Brenda’ uses him as her back-up
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I was in a nine-year relationship with “Louisa.” We
Ice as art | Masury man is a competitive ice sculptor
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Ice is the media on which Jeff Kaiser creates his art.
Battered bull rider gets back in the ring
When the Professional Championship Bull Riding and Barrel Racing event comes to Cleveland on Saturday, one of its competitors will be Jay Morrow.
Bullets: What is enough?
Opinion: WASHINGTON “High Capacity Magazines ... When ten rounds isn’t enough,” the Internet site offers.
Democrats in the U.S. House are hypocrites
Opinion: By Rob Bluey and Tina Korbe Heritage Foundation Last summer the Obama administration asked the
Jeffrey Querin and Stephen W. Baldwin star in 34west Theater Company’s production of "Daniel"
Jeffrey Querin and Stephen W. Baldwin star in 34west Theater Company’s production of “Daniel,” which will be performed Wednesday-Jan. 22 at Dutch Village Inn.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Godspell.” Auditions will be from 2-5 p.m. Saturday at the Penn State Shenango
An upward mobility gap
Opinion: Here’s a familiar fact: Economic inequality is rising in the United States. The rich have gotten
Only the shooter is to blame
Opinion: In the aftermath of the senseless wounding of Representative Gabrielle Giffords, Democrat of
Dinner-show to honor Schiavoni
State Sen. Joe Schiavoni, D-33rd, will be honored at the 16th annual Spring Italian Dinner and Show on March 10 at The Georgetown.
NIGHTLIFE
The Brickhouse, 958 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown; 330-782-6000 Thu: Karaoke with Cheryl, 9 p.m.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 23.04 .08 Avalon
It’s time to end silliness over Hubbard’s top cop
Editorial: It’s only in the public sector that administrative leave with pay is considered good policy. And
Ice skating show on NBC will put city in spotlight
Youngstown will be in the national spotlight Sunday when “Skate for the Heart” airs on NBC.
Crack down on overtime pay
Opinion: The Rochester (N.Y.) Democrat: Is anyone really surprised that some state workers are making
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Deo Vendice likes its chances of winning
When it comes to the annual Tri-C High School Rock Off, local band Deo Vindice is as opinionated about music as it is confident of its talents.
Battle of bands has become a tradition
Barry Gabel, senior vice president of marketing for Live Nation, recalls the origins of the High School Rock Off.
Exhibition offers a portrait of the Native American
Their faces are worth a thousand words and tell stories of a legendary past and a poignant present.
Smashing debut brings Muffs back for more
After a memorable show last fall, New York’s The Bloody Muffs have booked a return trip to Youngstown for a Friday show at Cedars.
BUSINESS NEWS DIGEST | Budget deficit down to $80B in Dec.
The federal budget deficit narrowed slightly in December compared with a year ago.
MOVIES | New This week
New This week The Dilemma (PG-13) A man learns that his friend and co-worker’s wife is having an
SOCIETY DIGEST | Indoor garage sale site name correction
Shepherd Self-Storage is seeking vendors and crafters to participate in an indoor garage sale.
HELOISE: Hiding cords: What not to do
Dear Heloise: I am constantly peeved at appliance, lamp, vacuum-cleaner, etc., manufacturers because
You can bet on Stan, the lottery man
Stanley Simon is in his seat behind the counter of his shop, flanked by a cash register and his all-
Collusion alleged in salt-price spike
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Columbiana County Engineer Bert Dawson told the
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Jan. 13, the 13th day of 2011. There are 352 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Poland and Boardman police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
Yellow mustard relieves burn
Q. A couple of nights ago, I accidentally grabbed the metal handle of a pot right out of the oven.
Nursing home complaints
Opinion: Nursing home complaints A Jan. 2 letter in The Vindi- cator by Terry Gallagher about nursing homes
Man with famous voice subpoenaed
Associated Press LONDON, Ohio A subpoena has been issued for an Ohio homeless man who
ODDLY ENOUGH | Idaho woman has 1/11/11 baby at 11:11 a.m.
Tyler Ashton Marx’s lucky number is going to be one, or 11, or maybe both.
Obama: Nation needs healing
Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. Summoning the soul of a nation, President Barack Obama on
HEALTH NEWS DIGEST: Hope House grant
Hope House Visitation Center has received a $25,046 grant for its Family Access Visitation Program from The Youngstown Foundation.
NEWSMAKERS | Jackson doctor gets 2 setbacks
A judge has dealt the doctor charged in Michael Jackson’s death two setbacks.
Stocks close at highest levels since 2008
Associated Press NEW YORK Hopes that banks would start raising their dividends sent financial
Ohio St. keeps record perfect on road
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. Brady Hoke arrived at his courtside seat, drawing an immediate
Michigan’s Hoke fired up to face rival OSU
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. Brady Hoke set the tone for a new era of Michigan football
Northwestern routs Iowa in Big Ten
Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa Drew Crawford scored 19 points, Michael Thompson 17 and John
Drug task force adds 2 part-timers
Detective Dan Downard said the Columbiana County Drug Task Force has added two part-time members.
Little done at MLB meetings
Associated Press PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. Commissioner Bud Selig met with baseball’s general
Palin’s words recall sordid past
Associated Press NEW YORK When Sarah Palin accused journalists and pundits of “blood libel” in
Grateful for support
During the Jan. 10 meeting of the Rotary Club of Austintown, Francesca Kostek of the American Cancer Society, at right, briefed the group on the Relay for Life.
Sewers and singers asked to volunteer
Niles S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center is seeking volunteers to help with projects to make life a little brighter for senior citizens in the area.
Sharon businesses sponsor fundraiser for Farrell center
Quaker Steak and Lube and eight other downtown businesses in Sharon have planned a 23rd annual “Frostbite Foodtaster Footrace” event.
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