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New Orleans Saints' suspensions tossed out in bounty case
Saints' suspensions tossed out in bounty case
Library board meeting Thursday at Austintown library
Library board meeting Thursday at Austintown library
Mixed verdict for ex-cop in crash that killed 2 in Pa.
Mixed verdict for ex-cop in crash that killed 2 in Pa.
Ohio Senate could vote this week to eliminate Youngstown judge seat
Ohio Senate could vote this week to eliminate Youngstown judge seat
Youngstown schools plan to meet third-grade challenge
Youngstown schools plan to meet third grade challenge Youngstown The city school district is
Deal reached on aborted sale of Columbiana Co. rail line
Deal reached on aborted sale of Columbiana Co. rail line
US Rep. Tim Ryan reappointed to House Appropriations Committee
US Rep. Tim Ryan reappointed to House Appropriations Committee
Youngstown man pleads guilty to abduction, assault at YSU
Youngstown man pleads guilty to abduction, assault at YSU
North Side man gets nine years in prison for armed robbery
North Side man gets nine years in prison for armed robbery
Pa. Gov. Corbet opens turnpike interchange outside Philly
Pa. Gov. Corbett opens turnpike interchange outside Philly
Ohio addicition clinic opens in ex-pill mill center
Ohio addiction clinic opens in ex-pill mill center
Asbestos lawsuit disclosure bill heads to Ohio Gov. Kasich
Asbestos lawsuit disclosure bill heads to Ohio Gov. Kasich
Air Force sends mystery mini-shuttle back to space
Air Force sends mystery mini-shuttle back to space CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A top-secret mini-
Judge rejects Zimmerman request for greater freedom
Judge rejects Zimmerman request for greater freedom ORLANDO, Fla. - George Zimmerman must remain
Head of $3B Texas cancer effort asks to resign
Head of $3B Texas cancer effort asks to resign AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The executive director of a
Tagliabue overturns Saints suspensions
Tagliabue overturns Saints suspensions NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue
Man shot on Youngstown’s East Side
Man shot on Youngstown’s East Side YOUNGSTOWN — A 25-year-old man is recovering from two gunshot
Michigan Legislature sends governor right-to-work legislation
Michigan Legislature sends governor right-to-work legislation LANSING, Mich. (AP) - The Michigan
Court strikes down Illinois concealed carry law
Court strikes down Illinois concealed carry law CHICAGO (AP) — A federal appeals court has struck
3 killed in medical helicopter crash in Illinois
3 killed in medical helicopter crash in Illinois ROCHELLE, Ill. (AP) — Hospital officials say a
Spire for 1 World Trade Center heads into NYC
Spire for 1 World Trade Center heads into NYC NEW YORK (AP) — The crowning spire of the World
South Sudan army blamed in deaths of 22 civilians
South Sudan army blamed in deaths of 22 civilians JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan soldiers
Defense to present motions in Trayvon Martin case
Defense to present motions in Trayvon Martin case SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — Defense attorneys are
Marijuana legalization low-key by design in Colo.
Marijuana legalization low-key by design in Colo. DENVER (AP) — Colorado wasn’t the first state to
Former Fla. police officer scheduled for execution
Former Fla. police officer scheduled for execution STARKE, Fla. (AP) — A former Florida police
Right-to-work debate heats up ahead of Mich vote
Right-to-work debate heats up ahead of Mich vote LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Even with the outcome
WikiLeaks hearing reaching closing arguments
WikiLeaks hearing reaching closing arguments FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — Closing arguments are
Youngstown man killed in I-80 crash
Youngstown man killed in I-80 crash TANNERSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A chain-reaction crash involving
Penn State plans march to counter offensive photo
Penn State plans march to counter offensive photo STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State students
Sara M. Miller | Ryan W. Ogrodnik
BOARDMAN Sara Michelle Miller and Ryan Walter Ogrodnik exchanged wedding vows June 16 at St.
Ciara D'Altorio | Brian Barth
BOARDMAN Ciara D’Altorio of Boardman and Brian Barth of Poland exchanged vows July 21 at Evangel
Pizza deliveryman is shot and robbed
Pizza deliveryman is shot and robbed READING, Pa. (AP) — Police say a pizza delivery driver has
Brandee Bellino | James Osso III
CANFIELD Western Reserve Village Chapel, Canfield Fairgrounds, was the setting of the Sept. 22
Marilyn K. Wardle | Alvin R. McClung
YOUNGSTOWN Sts. Peter and Paul Croatian Catholic Church provided the setting for the Oct. 27
Veterinary centre planning open house
Veterinary centre planning open house POLAND Poland Veterinary Centre, 6609 Clingan Road, is
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Classes of 1942 will have a 70th reunion Jan. 3 at TJ’s Restaurant,
Christmas vespers continue as treasured tradition
Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church models lessons and carols service on traditional event in England.
Sheriff suspends deputy after courthouse altercation
The deputy has accepted the suspension and will not appeal it, Mahoning County Sheriff Randall Wellington said.
SOUTH RANGE RIDER
14-year old South Range student isn’t horsing around. Tara Lawless attends national Quarter Horse Congress
Matisi, Lowellville adapt to challenges
The story of Lowellville’s girls basketball team revolves around the players who are no longer there. The Rockets almost lost someone else.
Sheriff: No gun used in Salem murder
The sheriff said a Summit County pathologist found no indication of a firearm during a preliminary autopsy the day after the murder.
Accused shoplifter causes Kmart ruckus
Woman rams shopper, knees employee in Kmart shoplifting case, police say
Believe it: Browns still in playoff hunt
Associated Press BEREA The Browns are still mathematically alive in the AFC playoff hunt. It’s a longshot, but they haven’t been eliminated with three games remaining.
Erratic Steelers still searching for some consistency
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Casey Hampton believes greatness is still within reach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, even if at the moment the only thing Hampton’s team has a firm grasp on is maddening inconsistency.
Baseball locals a big reason for KSU’s history-making season
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN As their 2012 baseball season was about to get started, Kent State baseball coach Scott Stricklin felt like he once again had the makings of a good team.
Will Syrian rebels get US arms?
Opinion: A new word defines the debate over Syria in Washington: endgame. Policymakers expect the regime in
Porter, Starks lead Georgetown rout
Associated Press WASHINGTON Otto Porter scored a career-high 22 points, added seven assists and
Water meter vote delayed until Wednesday
Members of city council hope to approve legislation that would install remote water meters throughout the city.
Pot legal in Colo.
Pot legal in Colo. DENVER Marijuana for recreational use became legal in Colorado on Monday,
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | The vindicator
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | The vindicator Margie Burnett, music director at Pleasant Grove Presbyterian
Graham Parker is back
Associated Press STONE RIDGE, N.Y. The bass player is a librarian. One guitarist fixes guitars,
What’s next for battered Pacquiao?
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines Manny Pacquiao has already achieved what most of his
NHL canceled through year’s end
Associated Press NEW YORK The NHL announced Monday that all games have been canceled through
Grant to aid area school districts
The grant will study establishing an accountability system for data collection
Evidence elusive in right-to- work debate
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. Gov. Rick Snyder says one reason he supports right-to-work
Pirates caravan has two appearances set
Pirates caravan has two appearances set pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates winter caravan will
Train on tracks delays firefighting response
Lordstown fire officials have complained before about trains tying up the Salt Springs Road crossing
MAHONING COUNTY Courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David A. Beyer, 47, of 4569 Kirk Road, Apt. 9,
Italian election means new stresses for eurozone
Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany Until last weekend, Europe seemed headed for a quiet
The adult choir of Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church on Southern Boulevard practices for the
The adult choir of Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church on Southern Boulevard practices for the
Gov. Kasich: No Ohioans filling jobs in Ohio oil fields
“We haven’t completed our survey yet, but we intend to talk to them about the fact that we expect to have Ohioans playing a very large part in the development of this industry,” the governor said.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 24.96 —.02 Avalon
‘Cliff’ talks appear to be at standstill
Associated Press WASHINGTON A year-end deadline approaching, negotiations to avoid an economy-
Ariz. Powerball winner identified
Associated Press PHOENIX The second winner of the $587.5 million Powerball jackpot is a 37-year-
Ribbon-cutting set
Ribbon-cutting set austintown The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and the owners of the new
christmas vespers
christmas vespers Seasonal event What: Christmas vesper service concluding with candlelight
oddly enough
oddly enough 18th-century French chateau razed ‘by mistake’ PARIS Residents of a sleepy French
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD
BOYS BASKETBALL ITCL Tier One at a glance
CRESTVIEW Conference: Inter Tri-County League Tier One. 2011-12 record: 15-7. Head coach:
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 11, the 346th day of 2012. There are 20 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Police probe case of man who fell from sky
Associated Press LONDON The suburban stillness of the comfortable, two-story homes in west
Stem cell support needed
Opinion: The Michigan Daily, Ann Arbor, Mich.: Four years ago, Michigan made an important step forward for
Military in Egypt takes over security ahead of vote
Associated Press CAIRO Egypt’s military assumed responsibility Monday for protecting state
New insurance fee in health law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Your medical plan is facing an unexpected expense, so you probably
EU receives Nobel Peace Prize
Associated Press OSLO, Norway The EU received the Nobel Peace Prize on Monday for promoting
Surprise: Recovered stolen vehicle has 250-pound porker
The police found a 250-pound pig named Penelope in vehicle’s back seat. Officers had the car towed with the pig inside, the report said.
BP secures more mineral rights in Columbiana County
Leasing is a prerequisite to further oil and gas development as a company must first secure mineral rights across a given amount of acreage before the site can be permitted for a well.
Bill Murray plays President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the new historical romance “Hyde Park
Bill Murray plays President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the new historical romance “Hyde Park on
Food Network celebrity chef rebuilds his image Tyler Florence isn’t taking success for granted — this time
By J.M. HIRSCH AP Food Editor NEW YORK CITY Tyler Florence is trying to block out the noise.
A Medicare conundrum
Opinion: WASHINGTON Raising the eligibility age for Medicare sounds like a fiscal no-brainer. After all,
Black women start effort to fight obesity, boost health
Associated Press WASHINGTON Nicole Ari Parker was motivated by frustration. For Star Jones, it
christmas vespers
christmas vespers Seasonal event Who: Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church, 3919 Southern Blvd.,
newsmakers
newsmakers Alicia Keys: I want my hair even shorter NEW YORK Alicia Keys recently chopped off
Man dies in crash
Man dies in crash TANNERSVILLE, Pa. A Youngstown man died in a crash involving three tractor-
Erratic driving leads to heroin arrest in Boardman
Four bindles of heroin were found in the driver's jacket, police said.
birthdays
birthdays Actress Rita Moreno is 81. Singer David Gates of Bread is 72. Actress Donna Mills
Defense spending cuts can be defended
Opinion: By Andrew Cockburn Los Angeles Times Now that the media are running out of engrossing
Better way to reduce deficit
Opinion: By Darryl Lorenzo Wellington McClatchy-Tribune President Obama must hold the line in any
Voters should have the chance to decide Sammarone’s future
Editorial: Youngstown Mayor Charles P. Sammarone says he will be talking to his family over the holidays about
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Western Reserve Joint Fire District, 7 p.m., Poland Township Government
NBA ROUNDUP | Monday’s games
Spurs 134, Rockets 126, OT HOUSTON Gary Neal scored 29 points and Tony Parker had 27 points, 12
LaBrae football tabs Chaney grad
By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com LEAVITTSBURG The LaBrae High football program is going from
Scorned Petrino resurfaces at WKU
Associated Press BOWLING GREEN, KY Now that Bobby Petrino is back in the coaching ranks, he
Patriots rout Texans for 7th straight win
Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, MASS. Look out. That familiar sight is the New England Patriots
Children rehearse The Christmas Story
At the West Side Community Center, 45 children will gather over the next three days to tell that story — how Mary and Joseph became parents of Jesus
FTC investigates cellphone-app makers
The government is investigating whether software companies that make cellphone apps violated the privacy rights of children by quietly collecting personal information from mobile devices and sharing it with advertisers and data brokers, the Federal Trade Commission said Monday.
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