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Boardman school bus collides with car
A Boardman school bus was involved in an accident around 3: 15 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Westport Drive and Shields Road.
Public reception tonight for new Youngstown schools superintendent
Public reception tonight for new Youngstown schools superintendent
Ellwood City, man gets 4 years for weapons, explosive charges
Ellwood City, Pa., man gets 4-year prison term on federal weapons, explosive charges
Columbiana Co. first-half real estate tax bills in mail
Columbiana Co. first-half real estate tax bills in mail
Man faces prison time for felonious assault conviction
Man faces prison time for felonious assault conviction
Jury will try again Tuesday to reach a verdict in murder trial
Jury will try again Tuesday to reach a verdict in murder trial
Girard woman to be sentenced in March on theft charge, must make restitution
Girard woman to be sentenced in March on theft charge, must make restitution
BREAKING NEWS || RNC: Steele out, Priebus of Wisconsin new chairman
Wisconsin GOP Chairman Reince Priebus (Ryns Pree'-bus) has won the election to be chairman of the Republican National Committee. He surpassed the 85 necessary votes in the seventh round of balloting today.
Former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Clifford Brown dies
Former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Clifford Brown dies
Military panel says women should be allowed in combat units
Panel says women should be allowed in combat units
Blocking street hurts parking lot business near Covelli Centre
The owner of three parking lots next to the Covelli Centre said today his business is taking a huge
AP source: Obama to visit GE plant in NY next week
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (AP) — A federal official tells The Associated Press that President Barack Obama
Papers: Man stalked Caroline Kennedy’s daughter
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors accuse a 41-year-old man of stalking Caroline Kennedy’s daughter for two
GOP chief Michael Steele trails challenger
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — A challenger to GOP Chairman Michael Steele has lengthened his lead in
Police report new lead on long-missing Pa. girl
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pennsylvania State Police say a person who knew an 8-year-old girl last seen 26
Maine Gov. to critics of MLK no-shows: 'Kiss my butt'
Gov. to critics of MLK no-shows: 'Kiss my butt'
3 people electrocuted at San Bernardino home
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — A mother, father and their son were electrocuted Friday in their
CBS stands by Charlie Sheen and his hit sitcom
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The top entertainment executive at CBS said Friday the network is concerned
Jackson: Don’t use MLK Day to make up snow days
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson wants school districts around the Southeast to scrap
Ala. university shooting victims’ kin sue official
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Attorneys representing the families of those killed in a shooting rampage
Vt. won’t appeal religious vanity plate decision
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont man will be able to get a license plate that refers to a famous
Ex-chair of civil rights group surrenders in Ohio
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Civil rights leader the Rev. Raleigh Trammell has turned himself in to face
Youngstown cops find suspected crack cocaine in man's buttocks
Youngstown cops find suspected crack cocaine in man's buttocks
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown promises to work for extensions for the unemployed
Brown to work for extensions for the unemployed
Former Golden Globes publicist sues, claims payola
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former publicist for the organization that runs the Golden Globes has sued the
Banks lead stocks higher, led by JPMorgan Chase
NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase & Co. and other banks are leading stocks slightly higher in midday
Rodriguez donates U-M garb to Salvation Army store
WAYNE, Mich. (AP) — Fired Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez has turned out to be a Michigan man after
Attorney argues for GI’s release in Wikileaks case
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — The lawyer for a U.S. Army private suspected of passing thousands of
Geriatric NY gangster, 93, gets 8 years in prison
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge has given an eight-year prison sentence to a 93-year-old mob boss.
News Corp.’s launch of iPad newspaper is delayed
NEW YORK (AP) — News Corp. is pushing back the launch of the world’s first iPad-only newspaper. A
Conn. prep school, ex-student settle bullying suit
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Attorneys say a former student at an elite Connecticut prep school is
Mom’s boyfriend prays for missing teen’s return
DALLAS (AP) — A man named as a person of interest in the case of a missing 13-year-old girl from
Security tight at funeral for slain Arizona judge
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — One day after mourning the death of a child, an Arizona city will remember the
Stocks mixed after tepid inflation report
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are narrowly mixed after the government said prices and retail sales rose in
Spud diet wins Washington Potato Man of Year award
MOSES LAKE, Wash. (AP) — Sticking to an all-potato diet for 60 days has earned Chris Voigt the
Tenn. chief: Aldermen should practice taking cover
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In light of recent attacks on public officials, a Memphis-area police
Oil falls to near $90 on weak US jobs market
Oil prices fell to near $90 a barrel today as a disappointing U.S. jobs figure and a move by China
Police: Man takes test drive, never returns
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Authorities are looking for a western Pennsylvania man they say is taking one
Northwestern Pa. soldier killed in Afghanistan
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Defense officials say a northwestern Pennsylvania soldier was among three killed by
PHEAA foundation settles firing dispute for $200K
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The former chief of a foundation tied to Pennsylvania’s student loan agency
Harrisburg mayor: Proposed budget riddled with errors
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The mayor of Pennsylvania’s cash-strapped capital won’t sign a city council-
Weathersfield updates policies on hazing, bullying, dating
Weathersfield Board of Education approved new sections on dating violence to its hazing and bullying policies for the district’s policy manual.
Urso appealing sentence for 15th DUI
Keith Urso, the 50-year-old Warren man sentenced to 10 years in prison in November for his 15th drunken-driving conviction, has appealed his sentence.
Liberty trustees name officers
Stan Nudell is chairman of trustees for 2011. Jodi Stoyak is vice chairwoman. Jason Rubin is the third trustee.
YSU bucks trend, wins on the road
Staff report Valparaiso, Ind. It may have taken a little while, but first-year head coach Bob
Animal Charity hires agent, restores services
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Boardman Animal Charity will have a new humane agent soon.
Lake streaks in fourth to down Fitch
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Jumping out to a six-point lead late in the third
Kasich: Automakers bash business climate in Ohio
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich called his meetings with the Detroit
OHSAA proposes rule to adjust playoff balance
By Joe Scalzo and Jon moffett sports@vindy.com Youngstown A new bylaw could bring better
70 complaints filed over car honking in Hubbard
70 complaints filed over loud car honking By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Garrick and
Phantoms-Muskegon not-so-nice on the ice
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN Even though they’ve only played three times, the
Warren certifies list for new firefighters
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A woman is still in the running to be among the 14
Champion gets team effort in win over JFK
By Doug Chapin sports@vindy.com warren Champion High girls basketball coach Jeff Thompson
Liberty school bus struck by car
staff report liberty Six Liberty Local School District students sustained minor injuries when
NCAA president: Tougher parent rules needed
Associated Press san antonio NCAA president Mark Emmert on Thursday called for new rules so
Police seek Boardman bank robber
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Police continue to search for a man suspected
School drug program commands attention
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield A new spin on drug training at Canfield High School
Move to Oakhill to be in summer
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Elections
Renowned Warren otologist offers advice to boomers
Dr. William H. Lippy, renowned ear doctor from Warren, explains the online videos he’s made on a variety of topics to help the general public understand hearing loss and hearing aids.
Comfort amid mayhem
Opinion: Comfort amid mayhem Dallas Morning News: President Barack Obama was superb in his comfort of
METRO DIGEST || Chemical spill at Poland High
Jury deliberates YOUNGSTOWN A seven-woman, five-man jury went home at 7 p.m. after deliberating
Saying goodbye
9-year-old shooting victim remembered Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. The coffin for Christina
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Benjamin R. France, 24, Wexford, Pa., and Brooke E.
IBM computer takes on ‘Jeopardy!’ champions
IBM computer takes on ‘Jeopardy!’ champions Associated Press YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. The clue:
Stocks dip after unemployment applications rise
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks dipped Thursday after a report found that more people applied
Seniors may have to pay more for care
Seniors may have to pay more for care WASHINGTON Medicare recipients could see a sizable new
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Warren Junior Military Band Alumni Association will have a winter party at 6:30 p.m.
‘Survivor’ vets return
Associated Press LOS ANGELES “Boston” Rob Mariano and Russell Hantz are getting another shot at
Man indicted in rape of child
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County grand jury has indicted Ralph Smith, 32, of Seneca
Hubbard, Liberty and Girard police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Tigers looking to defend team crown in Howland Invite
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com HOWLAND The nine-team Howland Invitational marks its 50th
Miss Calcagni, Mr. Ballard to wed in April
BOARDMAN Announced by Joseph and Cynthia Calcagni of Boardman is the engagement of their daughter
newsmakers
newsmakers Nicolas Cage films ‘Ghost Rider’ sequel ANKARA, Turkey Nicolas Cage is filming the
Kraft: Jets’ style not the Pats’ way
Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Don’t expect to hear the New England Patriots use an
Fitch, Boardman expect top challenge at Top Gun
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com ALLIANCE Austintown Fitch wrestling coach Brett Powell is
Surplus food
Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, various commodities, 10 to 11
HELOISE: Binder clips solve sheet problems
Dear Heloise: During a recent weeklong stay at a motel, we were troubled by bottom sheets that would
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v“The Pillowman,” 7:30 p.m.: Opening night for this edgy drama that
Annual meeting set by civic league
Annual meeting set by civic league NEW WILMINGTON, PA. The annual installation of officers will
NFL Playoffs | This weekend’s other games
Green Bay Packers vs. Atlanta Falcons GREEN BAY The Atlanta Falcons were just as surprised as
Substance over style
Pat Shurmur isn’t a big name, but he’s a familiar one to the Browns’ brass Associated Press
Late run helps lift NU past scuffling Buckeyes
Associated Press evanston, ill. Amy Jaeschke scored 15 points, Brittany Orban added 12 and
Meier scores 22 to guide Milwaukee
Associated Press milwaukee Tony Meier scored 22 points to lead Wisconsin-Milwaukee to an 87-75
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Sparks are gone, so what’s he to do?
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been married to my high school sweetheart for
‘The best rivalry in sports’: Steelers-Ravens set for Round 3
Associated Press pittsburgh The players who arrive from other teams notice it immediately.
Katie Wingard, Joshua Goodwin are engaged
The engagement and plans for the summer wedding of Katie Maureen Wingard and Joshua Robert Goodwin,
Rich takes over as Campbell council president
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The city’s new council president says she is
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Resean and Krishanna Graham, Youngstown, boy, Jan.
Treasury tries new program for tax refunds
Associated Press NEW YORK Low-income taxpayers who don’t have bank accounts will be able to get
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Sponsors of the Skate for the Heart figure skating and music show, which was recorded
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Jan. 14, the 14th day of 2011. There are 351 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Called to jury duty, but ...
Opinion: I came close to checking off an entry on my bucket list. For those who don’t know: a bucket list
People tried to save Polish Mass
Opinion: People tried to save Polish Mass I’m 19 years old and a very ac- tive member of St. Stan’s
Alternate fighter-jet engine funded until March 4
Associated Press COLUMBUS U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio says funding will continue for an
A ‘major milestone’ in Giffords’ recovery
Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is opening both eyes, moving both legs
Panel: GM stock sale may trim taxpayer recovery
Associated Press WASHINGTON By selling a block of its shares in General Motors Co. for $33 each
Foreclosures expected to top previous years
Associated Press NEW YORK The bleakest year in the foreclosure crisis has only just begun.
Hubbard trustees set special meeting
Staff report hubbard The township board of trustees will conduct a special meeting at 6 p.m.
Murder trial delayed in Cleveland case
Associated Press CLEVELAND A man charged with killing 11 women and dumping their remains around
Trade deficit edges down
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. trade deficit edged down to the lowest point in 10 months
Police arrest Warren man after car chase
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested a 25-year-old Warren man after he led officers on a
Safety violations found in collapse
Associated Press BERWICK, Pa. The owner of a proposed campsite in northeastern Pennsylvania has
Rising prices may spur inflation
Associated Press WASHINGTON Rising wholesale prices for food and energy are putting pressure on
Al-Sadr’s return complicates US troop presence in Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD Iraqi politicians face the contentious question this year of whether to
County expected to seek tax forgiveness
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Oakhill Renaissance Place has been real-estate tax free since Mahoning
V-GRIP program yields arrest
Staff report warren The Violence and Gun Reduction and Interdiction Program that brought
Kasich seeks to streamline Ohio Medicaid
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich signed an executive order Thursday
METRO DIGEST || Hazing, bullying, dating policies updated
Keith Urso appealing 15th DUI sentence WARREN Keith Urso, the 50-year-old Warren man sentenced
Condemned killer of three requests mercy
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio inmate with Nazi sympathies who has spent 27 years on death
What does Haiti need? More trees
Opinion: One year after the earthquake that killed an estimated 300,000 people in Haiti, the international
Business Digest || Bank dividend details awaited
Bank dividend details awaited NEW YORK Investors have been hounding banks for months about
Will action follow?
Opinion: By Paul Shearon Special to The Vindicator Anger over high unemployment, job outsourcing, Wall
Absent a major distraction, Campbell now turns to issues
Editorial: It has been a tough 30 years for the city of Campbell, especially so in recent years as the
Liberal Empire strikes back
Opinion: The Left apparently has taken to heart the admonition of former White House Chief of Staff Rahm
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