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Witnesses say East Side fire started with bomb
City police continue to investigate an East Side fire that witnesses say started with a bomb.
Poland library set to reopen Friday
The Poland Library, closed since Nov. 16, is likely to reopen Friday, library officials say.
First of 4 involved in East Side shootout to be arraigned
One of the four men police say was involved in a shootout at an East Side convenience store will be arraigned Thursday, Police Chief Rod Foley says.
Boardman Park's musical light display open
Boardman Park will have a holiday light display from 5 to 10 p.m. every night until Jan. 2.
Beard, other issues remain for new Fort Hood judge
Beard, other issues remain for new Fort Hood judge DALLAS (AP) — The new judge taking over the
Most Americans favor eliminating tax cuts for wealthy
Americans prefer letting tax cuts expire for the country's top earners, as President Barack Obama insists, while support has declined for cutting government services to curb budget deficits, an Associated Press-GfK poll shows.
Pa. gov working to avoid more deep spending cuts
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Corbett’s top budget adviser isn’t saying whether the Republican will ask the Legislature for deep spending cuts when he presents a spending plan in February.
Sheriff: Procedures not followed in Texas escape
Sheriff: Procedures not followed in Texas escape DALLAS (AP) — A North Texas sheriff says some of
Mercer, Pa. man sentenced to 35 years in prison on child-porn charges
Mercer, Pa. man sentenced to 35 years in prison on child-porn charges
School records may relate to alleged Colo. gunman
School records may relate to alleged Colo. gunman DENVER (AP) — The University of Colorado at
Detour set for traffic in Leetonia for bridge project
Detour set for traffic in Leetonia for bridge project
Oil down with Cushing inventory nearly flat
Oil down with Cushing inventory nearly flat Oil prices are down today after the government
Consol, EQT bid to drill at Pittsburgh International Airport
Consol, EQT bid to drill at Pittsburgh International Airport
Astronaut, cosmonaut brace for whole year in space
Astronaut, cosmonaut brace for whole year in space CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The two men who
Warren man convicted of charges involving minors sent to prison
youngstown A Warren man convicted of 48 counts of pandering sexually oriented matter involving
Prosecutor: Jamelle Jackson was one of 2 who fired guns at house party near YSU
Prosecutor: Jamelle Jackson was one of 2 who fired guns at house party near YSU
Utah St basketball player in critical condition
Utah St basketball player in critical condition SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah State basketball
AP sources: President Obama to ask for $50 billion in Sandy aid
AP sources: President Obama to ask for $50 billion in Sandy aid
Stocks mostly rise on Wall Street, led by banks
Stocks mostly rise on Wall Street, led by banks NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are mostly higher on Wall
DA: Woman 'smelled sex' on Pa. boyfriend, killed him
DA: Woman 'smelled sex' on Pa. boyfriend, killed him
Manager: Jazz composer, pianist Dave Brubeck dies
Manager: Jazz composer, pianist Dave Brubeck dies HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Jazz composer and pianist
Expert panel: NASA seems lost in space, needs goal
Expert panel: NASA seems lost in space, needs goal
Freaked out by doomsday predictions? Get the facts
Freaked out by doomsday predictions? Get the facts Youngstown The Maya Prophecy and predictions
Ex-Pa. state trooper claims he was fired over Ebonics
Ex-Pa. state trooper claims he was fired over Ebonics
Ohio workers repair tested toys to donate to children
Ohio workers repair tested toys to donate to children
It's official: Hartford fire levy passes by 5 votes
It's official: Hartford fire levy passes by 5 votes
Warren Fire Department gets grant extension to retain firefighters
Warren Fire Department gets grant extension to retain firefighters WARREN The Warren Fire
Charges filed against Warren couple for animal cruelty
Charges filed against Warren couple for animal cruelty WARREN Warrants were issued and charges
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., will serve a chicken
Committee to offer Santa anytime project
Committee to offer Santa anytime project YOUNGSTOWN All classes of North High School Reunion
Angel Giving Tree at Boardman PD to help local needy kids
Boardman police dispatchers are coordinating an Angel Giving Tree to benefit the Salvation Army.
Rockies wildlife officials considering hunt for grizzlies
With bear-human conflicts on the rise, wildlife managers in the Northern Rockies are laying the groundwork for trophy hunts for grizzlies in anticipation of the government lifting their threatened species status.
Devils rely on Pugh vs. Ridge
McDonald sophomore point guard Anthony Pugh — the smallest, youngest-looking player on the Blue Devils roster — holds the biggest responsibilities for his team.
‘Pause’ protects 910th at Youngstown airbase
The 910th Airlift Wing at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station (YARS) received a “strategic pause” protecting it from a reduction of planes and personnel proposed by the Air Force in the 2013 Defense Authorization Bill.
Public-private playoff split? It could happen
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In May, Ohio’s high school principals will likely
Gillam, Brown-Clark, Boles complain to state about Youngstown downsizing
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The debate over the elimination of a seat on Youngstown
Wolfe powers Poland to victory
With just under three minutes remaining in his team’s clash with Liberty on Tuesday night, Poland boys basketball coach Ken Grisdale ordered his star over to the bench for a swig of fruit punch-flavored Gatorade.
Warren owners find pet dog’s neck sliced
Staff report WARREN One block east of the house where five dogs and four kittens were found dead
Va. judge dismisses charge against Rep. Ryan
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Virginia judge dismissed a public-
Irish continue tough schedule, fall to Perry
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Keith Gunther’s Ursuline Fighting Irish
Comic artist Chris Yambar speaks at Hubbard library
A legendary comic-book artist offered a small piece of advice for some young adults:
Falcons slow it down vs. Alliance
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com Austintown The only thing stealing the headline from the
Steverson nets double-double as Spartans win
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com CAMPBELL They say the greatest improvement a team makes comes
Valley vets strike deal for Toys for Tots bikes
Marine Corps veteran Harry Dampf says he will wake up Christmas morning with a good feeling in his heart and a smile on his face thinking about 115 kids who will find bicycles under their Christmas trees.
YPD probes East Side shootout
Police are investigating an afternoon shootout at an East Side convenience store.
Shooting probe continues in Salem
By Danny Restivo drestivo@vindy.com SALEM Authorities continue to investigate a shooting that
Boardman kids honor Rachel's contagious compassion
Christian Saab, a fifth-grader at Boardman Center Middle School talks about his experiences during a presentation about Rachel's Challenge Tuesday. Christian will be trained in the message of “paying it forward” with kindness and compassion as part of the Rachel program, named for the first student killed in the 1999 Columbine High School massacre.
Preventing homelessness
Preventing homelessness COLUMBUS State Sen. Joe Schiavoni of Boardman, D-33rd, announced Monday
Is Rice best choice for State?
Opinion: For weeks, Republicans have directed criticism over the Obama administration’s handling of the
Next, tackle school financing
Opinion: Next, tackle school financing Tiffin Advertiser-Tribune: Representatives in the Ohio House voted
Youngstown groups: Bill would clean-up abandoned properties
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Two Youngstown groups are voicing their support for
‘fiscal cliff’ talks Behind rhetoric, makings of a deal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Bluster and hot rhetoric aside, the White House and House
Wild coyotes ‘kind of chilling’ by Wrigley Field
Associated Press CHICAGO Wild baseball fans may be a standard sight at Wrigley Field, but a pair
Owners, players meet in new talks
Associated Press NEW YORK The only early details that emerged from the latest round of
Iran: We have drone
Iran: We have drone TEHRAN, Iran Iran claimed Tuesday it had taken another prize in a growing
Asbestos lawsuit bill clears panel
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio Senate committee advanced a bill Tuesday aimed at curbing
Steelers’ Taylor out with injury
Associated Press PITTSBURGH There have been very few constants in Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike
US banks report stronger profits
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. banks are enjoying their best profits in six years and are
Shawn Wilson ruled competent to stand trial in death of 8-year-old
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 25.25 —.08 Avalon
Separate playoffs will cause problems
The late Rodney King once openly wondered, “Can’t we all just get along?” The answer — across
K-State’s Klein no ordinary QB
Associated Press MANHATTAN, Kan. Collin Klein is the Heisman Trophy finalist who fits no mold.
Obama’s 2nd inaugural seems to be an afterthought around DC
Associated Press WASHINGTON Four years ago, Barack Obama’s swearing-in drew a record crowd to
Fleetwood Mac tour includes Pgh.
Newsday NEW YORK After three years working on their own projects, Fleetwood Mac — Stevie Nicks,
Kent’s Hazell hired at Purdue
Kent’s Hazell hired at Purdue KENT Kent State football coach Darrell Hazell has been hired at
State oil, gas production rose in 2011, ODNR report says
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Today in history
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 5, the 340th day of 2012. There are 26 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Which will Kasich choose: Pay for roads the old-fashioned way, or raid turnpike’s coffers
Editorial: We’re on pins and needles wait- ing to see if Gov. John Kasich leaves the Ohio Turnpike to do what
Bon Jovi talks about tour, daughter
By JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press NEW YORK Jon Bon Jovi has been with his band for more than 30
Hunt for healthy
Hunt for healthy We’re looking for the healthiest restaurant in the Valley. Send in your
US home prices rose in Oct. by most in 6 years
Associated Press WASHINGTON A measure of U.S. home prices rose 6.3 percent in October compared
Set a fantastic holiday table
Family Features The holidays are about making memories with friends and family. When it’s your
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Rajah James, 31, of 1520 Ohio Ave., Youngstown, and
Fracking issues to be topic of talk
Fracking issues to be topic of talk youngstown Ed Hashbarger will speak about forced pooling
Owner of ISLE plans to open bakery
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A downtown bakery and luncheonette is expected
Holiday entertaining
Family Features Host a holiday party that’s simple and festive with a combination of pre-made
Burger Bash IV
Burger Bash IV Valley Food will feature the 4th annual MVBRB Burger of the Year award “Burger
Grammys add three categories
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES When the Recording Academy consolidated last year’s Grammy
Forbes: Youngstown metro area has lowest pay rates
Staff report Youngstown is No. 1. Unfortunately, the metro area tops a list on which most
Trumbull finances won’t improve
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County Auditor Adrian Biviano says the county’s
Worth the trip
Worth the trip Ross Morrone says his parents made the trip to Johnny’s last weekend, and two
birthdays
birthdays Singer Little Richard is 80. Guitarist J.J. Cale is 74. Opera singer Jose Carreras is
champion township Tax-abatement OK moves forging mill closer to expansion
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Billy Orbach, president of Ohio Star Forge, a Champion
Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, starts Saturday night. To mark this joyous occasion, we
Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, starts Saturday night. To mark this joyous occasion, we
2 arraigned on murder and kidnapping/abduction charges
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A man accused of murder and another accused of kidnapping in two
‘Hot in Cleveland’ quartet keeps comedy coming Staying hot
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Sure, three’s a crowd. But four is a hoot.
U.S.-Mexico ties should be a priority
Opinion: By Sen. MARCO RUBIO McClatchy-Tribune On Saturday, Enrique Pena Nieto took office as the new
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., commissioners’ hearing room, second
Testimony continues in YSU frat house murder trial
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com AKRON Jurors in the murder trial of Jamelle Jackson
Do your homework before you ... Uncork the bubbly for the holidays
December is a month full of celebrations for most Americans. Holiday gatherings with friends and family, company parties and the annual New Year’s Eve celebration give us many occasions to enjoy a little more of the good life than we normally do.
Time for Morsi to pay heed
Opinion: The two biggest Mideast crises this past week, concerning Egypt and Palestine, involved voting.
police calls
police calls A summare of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown Township: CANFIELD
METRO DIGEST || Niles robbery suspect sought
Suspect sought NILES Police have what they believe are identifiable photos of a robber who took
basketball High school previews
COLUMBIANA Conference: Inter Tri-County League Tier Two 2011-12 record: 6-15 Head coach: Ron
Illnesses in meningitis outbreak rise to 19
Associated Press COLUMBUS Health officials say a 58-year-old Morrow County woman’s fungal
Cuba cracks down on rights advocates
Opinion: By Ivette Martinez Institute for War & Peace Reporting More than 5,600 dissidents, journalists
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