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Teen shot during youth basketball program tonight
A teenager was shot after a basketball program at a church turned chaotic tonight.
25 years in arson that killed 2 children
25 years in arson that killed 2 children LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A woman who set fire to her home
Oil ends lower as ‘fiscal cliff’ concerns grow
Oil ends lower as ‘fiscal cliff’ concerns grow NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil is ending lower
Commission takes control of Youngstown schools budget
Commission takes control of Youngstown schools budget With the Youngstown City Schools poised to
Illinois lawmakers hope to OK gay marriage in Jan.
Illinois lawmakers hope to OK gay marriage in Jan. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Two Illinois lawmakers
NJ, NY, Conn. govs to Congress: Stay for storm aid
NJ, NY, Conn. govs to Congress: Stay for storm aid ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The governors of New York,
Man shoots himself inside Ala. federal courthouse
Man shoots himself inside Ala. federal courthouse BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Police in Alabama say an
Bush could leave Houston hospital before Christmas
Bush could leave Houston hospital before Christmas HOUSTON (AP) — Ex-President George H.W. Bush
Ex-Florida Gov. Crist officially becomes Democrat
Ex-Florida Gov. Crist officially becomes Democrat ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Former Florida
Bar code’s co-inventor N. Joseph Woodland dies, 91
Bar code’s co-inventor N. Joseph Woodland dies, 91 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The co-inventor of the bar
Mahoning commissioners might sue Campbell to get funds owed
Mahoning commissioners might sue Campbell to get funds owed Mahoning County commissioners have
List of nominees for the Golden Globe Awards
List of nominees for the Golden Globe Awards Nominees for the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards,
YSU gets $573,000 for manufacturing internships
YSU gets $573,000 for manufacturing internships COLUMBUS Youngstown State University will
Kasich won’t seek to lease Ohio Turnpike
Kasich won’t seek to lease Ohio Turnpike Gov. John Kasich has made it official: the state has
Trial begins in Donovan Miller murder case
Trial begins in Donovan Miller murder case YOUNGSTOWN Jury selection began today for the trial
Stocks open mixed on Wall Street; Best Buy soars
Stocks open mixed on Wall Street; Best Buy soars NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening mixed on Wall
Medical school trustees to meet Friday
Medical school trustees to meet Friday Rootstown The Northeast Ohio Medical University Board of
Columbiana calendars still available for 2013
Columbiana calendars still available for 2013 COLUMBIANA The Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau
Meek Mill seeks eased travel restrictions
Meek Mill seeks eased travel restrictions PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill wants
76ers-Bulls dispute prompted El train shooting
76ers-Bulls dispute prompted El train shooting PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say a dispute over a
HOLIDAY GO & DO
today BOARDMAN: Akron Children’s Hospital Holiday Hopes and Wishes Luncheon, 10 a.m., Mr.
Police arrest bank robbery suspect in 9 minutes
Police arrest bank robbery suspect in 9 minutes SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Police say they busted a
Judge tosses ex-Philly anchor’s suit vs. station
Judge tosses ex-Philly anchor’s suit vs. station PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia judge has
Officers honored at ceremony
The officers recognized have gone above and beyond the call of duty
Pirates look to finish 2013 better than 2012
Pirates infielder Josh Harrison makes another trip to the Mahoning Valley
Ohio Senate votes to eliminate Youngstown judge seat
A proposal to eliminate a seat on the Youngstown Municipal Court, first supported by city council in 1986, is on its way to the governor’s office for approval.
YSU players get to go home for the holidays
Not that you need an excuse to play a pair of basketball games in Florida in December but when Youngstown State coach Jerry Slocum decided to schedule South Florida and Bethune-Cookman, it wasn’t for his tan.
Mooney graduate punting for Toledo
Mooney graduate Vince Penza will punt for Toledo in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Natural-gas processing facility planned
Hilcorp and NiSource partnership to build pipeline and natural-gas processing site in eastern Mahoning County.
Nitro’s Law stalls in the Ohio Senate
Legislation that would increase criminal penalties against kennel operators who abuse pets in their care is not expected to move out of the Ohio Senate this session.
YSU Trustees, HMHP to team up for facility
Youngstown State University and Humility of Mary Health Partners will work together to establish a facility for clinical and medical education.
Girard mayor set to veto council approved legislation
Mayor James Melfi does not believe in new $1.5 million water meters for the city.
Teen gets 12 years in prison for murder
Jones was sentenced to nine years in prison and an additional three years for using a gun in the crime. He will also be placed on five years’ parole upon his release from prison.
Sackella pleads guilty to theft from the Poland Swim Club
Brad A. Sackella, a certified public accountant, and former Poland Swim Club treasurer, pleaded guilty Wednesday to a bill of information charging him with stealing from the club. The theft was about $24,000 over three years, a prosecutor said.
Browns defense gearing up for RG3
Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden returned from practice to find a green XXXL Baylor University golf shirt hanging in his locker.
Steelers’ Wallace isn’t worried about criticism
Mike Wallace heard the boos. And the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver knew it didn’t have as much to do with the pass that had just clanged off his hands as with the expectations — self-imposed or otherwise — he just can’t seem to meet.
‘Journey to Bethlehem’ shares message of Christmas
Live nativity to be staged by church offers free and family-friendly activity
Free ham dinner
Free ham dinner Austintown Second Chance Outreach Ministry, 1747 Raccoon Road, will have a free,
Senate votes to squeeze Iran
Opinion: Senate votes to squeeze Iran Chicago Tribune: Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., who has been recovering from
Why we’re nearing the cliff
Opinion: WASHINGTON If you have worked hard for five decades, made pots of money and now want to squander
Jobs vs. the environment
Opinion: By Lee Ballinger OtherWords I know what it’s like to depend upon coal to feed a family. Many
newsmakers
newsmakers Ravi Shankar dies at 92 in San Diego NEW DELHI With an instrument perplexing to
Young Professionals sets holiday party
Young Professionals sets holiday party boardman The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals is
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 25.13 .01 Avalon
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke with
Most-Googled topics in 2012: Whitney Houston, PSY, Sandy
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The world’s attention wavered between the tragic and the silly in
Warren can’t afford to tear down old St. Joseph hospital
Editorial: The Florida owner of the crumbling structure has ignored the city’s appeals.
Teen Choice tour to bring Olympic stars to Covelli
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Teen Choice Live! The Tour will come to Covelli Centre at 7 p.m. Jan.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Nothing is free in today’s increasingly unfriendly skies
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Those who say we should run government like a business must not be
Local new car sales lag behind 2011 pace
Vehicle sales continue to be down for 2012 compared to 2011. Chrysler dealerships are one of the area's bright spots.
Comedy troupe show at Oakland
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN ICU Improv, the Youngstown State University theater department’s comedy
Census: Whites no longer the majority in US by 2043
Associated Press WASHINGTON White people no longer will make up a majority of Americans by
Neither side budges as fiscal talks stall
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans aren’t budging on tax rates, and Democrats are resisting
Right-to-work law gives Mich. unions new task
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. Now that Michigan has become a right-to-work state, unions in
Valley home sales strong in November
Perhaps the best sign of a recovering housing market in the Valley was the 21 percent increase in median-sale price, which went from $60,000 in November 2011, to $72,650 last month.
On campus Area FBS players in bowl games
Dec. 15 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Toledo vs. No. 22 Utah State, 4 p.m., ESPN. Toledo: LB Dawalyn
The Austintown Board of Education this week heard concerns about sports transportation for students.
A parent told the Austintown board and Superintendent Vincent Colaluca that she didn’t see how it was fair for one group of parents to transport and take on the liability of taking students to away matches, when other groups don’t have to.
Gov. John Kasich campaigned on the idea of smaller government. However, the first-term Republican
Opinion: Gov. John Kasich campaigned on the idea of smaller government. However, the first-term Republican
NEw this week
NEw this week The Guilt Trip (PG-13) An inventor winds up with his mother on an unexpected
SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 107-2 Source: Associated Press
Bloomington South (Ind.) defeated Arlington 107-2 on Tuesday night. Arlington (0-6) has lost 23
Poor planning vs. nature
Opinion: By Katie Tubb Heritage Foundation Heavy rains wiping out crops, the Baltic Sea freezing over,
Ohio, government reach agreement on medical care
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio and the federal government reached an agreement Wednesday on a
QUOTABLE CHRIS ANTONETTI, Cleveland Indians general manager, on the club’s strategy to get better in 2013:
“The best way to improve your team is to score more runs and allow fewer runs. I’m not as concerned
Amos alonzo stagg bowl preview No. 1 Mount Union vs. No. 3 St. Thomas
THE GAME When: 7 p.m., Friday. Where: Salem Stadium in Salem, Va. TV: ESPNU. Radio: WDPN
Let’s take the plunge
Opinion: By Jack Shakely Los Angeles Times In February 2003, 450 economists, including 10 of the 24
Tears of joy: Play will become film
A play written by Youngs-town evangelist Earline Gilford-Weaver is on track to be turned into a
oddly enough
oddly enough WVU mascot told to stop firing musket at wildlife CHARLESTON, W.Va. The musket
TMH nurses have new 3-year deal with CHS
Meanwhile, no progress has been made for a new pact with CHS and the nurses at ValleyCare Northside Medical Center in Youngstown.
Rust Belt again breaks out ‘Ugly Christmas Sweater’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Rust Belt Theater Company, 755 Mahoning Ave., will present its third
Eggshells for teen with brittle bones
Q. I am 17 years old and recently was diagnosed with osteoporosis due to anorexia. I am hesitant to
Pope hits 1M mark, tweets, ‘Dear friends ...’
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict XVI hit the 1 million Twitter-follower mark
Sax man's holiday show will be a howling good time Kenny G
Being an animal lover himself, Kenny G said he’s thrilled to be involved with a benefit show for the Animal Welfare League of Mahoning County.
Toys needed for Christmas season
Toys needed for Christmas season WARREN The Salvation Army, 270 Franklin St. SE, Warren, is
Today is Thursday, Dec. 13, the 348th day of 2012. There are 18 days left in the year.
Today is Thursday, Dec. 13, the 348th day of 2012. There are 18 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
$7,000 grant awarded
$7,000 grant awarded YOUNGSTOWN Help Hotline Crisis Center has received a $7,000 grant from the
Woman arrested in hit-and-run death of Ohio teen
Associated Press BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio Authorities say a 49-year-old woman has been arrested in
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning Unlimited Classroom board of directors, 8 a.m., Mahoning County
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
birthdays
birthdays Actor Dick Van Dyke is 87. Actor Christopher Plummer is 83. Country singer Buck White of
J-Trip enjoys taking audience for a ride
The 2005 Rayen High School graduate (his given name is Joshua Triplett) will next perform Saturday at the All-City Christmas Party at Choices Nightclub, in the MetroPlex Hotel in Liberty.
Man says masked men threatened 2-year-old with knife
Man says masked men threatened 2-year-old with knife
Judy Collins is still looking to the futureSFlb
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Judy Collins is here to tell you she’s not ancient
Get your flu shots or nasal-mist vaccine to avoid the flu
The flu is more widespread than normal this early in the season, says a spokeswoman with the Ohio Department of Health.
“glee” (9 p.m., fox): Tonight’s holiday-themed “Glee” episode is a
“glee” (9 p.m., fox): Tonight’s holiday-themed “Glee” episode is a tribute to the 2003 film “Love
MAHONING COUNTY Courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Randall S. Flaugher, 49, of 5494 S. Salem-Warren
college basketball roundup Wednesday’s other games
AREA MEN Allegheny 86, Thiel 75, 2OT MEADVILLE, PA. The hot-shooting Gators (5-4) led by as
"Miracle on Easy Street": Holiday tradition returns
Like a glittering Christmas tree, “Miracle on Easy Street” will again be on display this weekend as it makes its annual return.
Struthers OKs three-year contract with its police dispatchers.
Struthers OKs three-year contract with its police dispatchers. The contract includes lump sums of $500 in each year.
nba roundup Wednesday’s other games
Warriors 97, Heat 95 MIAMI Draymond Green made a layup with 0.9 seconds left to lift Golden
KSU trustees approve campus construction projects
The board selected the Ruhlin Co. of Akron to manage the $150 million, four-year construction and renovation project.
Mass. baby born at 12:12 p.m. on 12/12/12
Mass. baby born at 12:12 p.m. on 12/12/12 BOSTON With a little help from her mother, Noelle Joy
Griffin, Redskins in no hurry to reveal QB plans
Three days after spraining his knee, Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III was just a little gimpy on the practice field and very cagey behind the microphone
Surplus food/ clothing
Surplus food/ clothing Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, food bags
OSU crushes Savannah State
Associated Press COLUMBUS Deshaun Thomas did most of his damage in the first half. By then, he
NHL labor talks showing little progress
The latest round of NHL labor talks ended with the two sides not even getting into the same room with each other.
Woman, teen injured in knife attack
The victims were attacked in their home by a man looking for money.
The new law will make it easier for Warren businesses to get liquor permits
New liquor permit regulations will help Warren businesses By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com
Rep. Tim Ryan returns to Appropriations
Committee assignment ‘will have some impact’ on his possible 2014 gubernatorial bid
Clinic will offer free legal advice
Clinic will offer free legal advice YOUNGSTOWN A free legal-advice clinic for low-income and
Columbiana school board wants to put bond issue on May ballot
The money raised would be used to replace the roof at South Side Middle School
Tribe GM says still more work to do
General manager Chris Antonetti knows it is going to take more than a new manager and a few added players to get Indians fans fired up.
Prep sports roundup Wednesday’s games
BOYS BASKETBALL Leetonia 72, Western Reserve 44 LEETONIA Trent Ferry led Leetonia with 20
Pittsburgh pirates News & notes
Happy kids: Broadcaster Tim Neverett announced players Alex Presley, Josh Harrison and Gaby Sanchez
Pacers rally from 16-point deficit to beat Cavs
Paul George scored 27 points, and the Indiana Pacers overcame a 16-point deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 96-81.
Governor will discuss a study of the Ohio Turnpike today
Gov. John Kasich will discuss the results of a $3.4 million study on how the Ohio Turnpike will operate today during visits to Austintown, Toledo and Cleveland.
Jamz 101.9 sold; to get Christian format
The Mahoning Valley’s urban-music station and its urban-talk station both will fade into history on New Year’s Day.
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