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Appeals court vacates plea of Austintown man in rape case
In a 2-1 decision, the 7th District Court of Appeals has vacated the plea of an Austintown man who was sentenced to 15 years in prison on charges he raped a teenage girl.
Warren man killed in crash today
A 57-year-old Warren man was killed late Tuesday afternoon when his car, traveling northeast on Warren-Meadville Road, went off the left side of the road just north of state Route 5 in Trumbull County and struck a tree.
Dem officeholders criticized Kasich turnpike proposal
Dem officeholders criticize Kasich turnpike proposal
Jets bench Sanchez, will start McElroy vs Chargers
Jets bench Sanchez, will start McElroy vs Chargers
Arbitrator: Beauty queen defamed pageant, owes $5M
Arbitrator: Beauty queen defamed pageant, owes $5M
Former CFO from Salem sentenced to more than 5 years in prison
Former CFO from Salem sentenced to more than 5 years in prison
Deliberations under way for Youngstown man charged with 2011 murder
Deliberations under way for Youngstown man charged with 2011 murder
Ohio deputy, state trooper convicted of fault in duties
Ohio deputy, state trooper convicted of fault in duties
Cerberus to sell gun company that makes Bushmaster
Cerberus to sell gun company that makes Bushmaster
Former Ohio coach set to plead guilty over nude photos
Former Ohio coach set to plead guilty over nude photos
Some Republicans say gun control should be debated
Some Republicans say gun control should be debated
Warren Family Mission needs your help for Hannah House maintenance
Warren Family Mission needs your help for Hannah House maintenance
Dick’s Sporting Goods suspends gun sales
Dick’s Sporting Goods suspends gun sales PITTSBURGH Retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods has suspended
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for brunch 11 a.m. Thursday at Bedford Trails,
GE sponsors Christmas event
GE sponsors Christmas event austintown Former employees and retirees of General Electric
Small towns can work together to provide computers
Dear Heloise: Recently, I read about people looking for a computer to use without owning one. Here
Angel Tree ministry provides Christmas gifts to children of inmates.
Angel Tree ministry focuses on a group that might be overlooked; it provides Christmas gifts to children of inmates.
Browns, Shurmur battles on despite criticism
Cleveland Browns coach Pat Shurmur still loves rookies Trent Richardson and Brandon Weeden — even in defeat.
Playoffs begin now for struggling Steeler
Ben Roethlisberger was talking about another win slipping away. It only sounded like he was talking about his team’s enigmatic season.
The motorist hit the officer with his car
The officer fired at least three times, hitting the driver once
Boxing judge Miller sees changes on the way
The Mineral Ridge resident keeps busy with title assignments
$150K waterline improvement set for Boardman school, sports complex
Tests by W.E. Downie Co. Inc. of Poland earlier this month found the lines to be degraded to the extent that replacement and relocation was recommended.
Naked man robbed of $15 and necklace
Two men, including one with a gun, demanded he take his clothes off
Boardman police continue to investigate a weekend shooting
Police continue to investigate a weekend shooting that ended with two people arrested, including a woman who made headlines for a 2011 altercation with Youngstown police.
Man gets five years in prison on ninth OVI conviction
Man gets five years in prison on ninth OVI conviction
Filmmaker draws inspiration from everyday life This is Judd Apatow
By Cary Darling Fort Worth Star-Telegram DALLAS Judd Apatow doesn’t seem like a guy on the
Turnpike hearing set
Turnpike hearing set Lordstown Mahoning County Commissioner John McNally IV, Trumbull County
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 24.98 .40 Avalon
‘Black boxes’ in automobiles
Opinion: Enterprise-Journal, McComb, Miss.: You’ve heard of those “black boxes” on airplanes that record data
‘Cirque’ on film: boring
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service Cirque du Soleil movies are a lot like ballet
‘Monsters, Inc.’ is back for 3-D refresher
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service Disney-Pixar realized they’d hit on a can’t-miss
County would take over city’s building department in January
The department’s lone employee offered a job that pays less
We don’t need a bad ‘grand bargain’
Opinion: By Sarita Gupta McClatchy-Tribune In the 2012 elections, the American people voted for
Youngstown school system’s problems continue
Editorial: The academic distress commission has taken contol of the district’s budget.
Modest growth predicted for 2013
Associated Press WASHINGTON Business economists believe the country will see modest growth in
Deciding fate of site can help with healing
Associated Press AURORA, Colo. As Newtown, Conn., grieves the deadly mass shooting at Sandy Hook
‘Sopranos’ writer to make big-screen debut
Associated Press NEW YORK After “The Sopranos” went black, David Chase’s next move was never in
Stocks move higher in NY
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks rose on Wall Street as investors were encouraged by signs of
Flying the unfriendly skies
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Those who say we should run government like a business must not be
Gun control gets unlikely backers
Associated Press WASHINGTON Prominent gun-rights advocates in Congress now are calling for a
GM boosts deals on pickup trucks to shed inventory
Associated Press DETROIT With Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks piling up on dealer
Kasich spares condemned killer
Associated Press COLUMBUS The governor on Monday sidestepped a decision about whether a
Funerals begin sad procession in Connecticut
Opening an almost unbearable procession of grief, Newtown began burying its dead Monday, laying to rest two 6-year-old boys — one who was crazy about the New York Giants and one whose twin sister survived the rampage.
newsmakers
newsmakers Winehouse inquest to be reheard LONDON The inquest into the death of soul singer
Don’t give animals as Christmas gifts
Opinion: By Lindsay Pollard-Post People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals When I was 4 years old, I
Report: 4 states conducted bulk of executions in 2012
Associated Press WASHINGTON Just four states carried out more than three-fourths of the
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 18, the 353rd day of 2012. There are 13 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Ribbon-cutting set for pharmacy
Ribbon-cutting set for pharmacy youngstown A ribbon-cutting will be at 10 a.m. Thursday for
Susan Rice done in by ‘fiscal cliff’
Opinion: It’s no secret that Senate Republicans, led by John McCain, took aim at Susan Rice. The only
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Kelsey Richards and Charles Kornack Jr., Columbiana, girl,
Source: Obama shows flexibility in ‘cliff’ talks
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama has agreed to curtail future cost-of-living
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” according to a popular song of the
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” according to a popular song of the season. Yet good
His relatives were arrested and his aunt was hospitalized
Redskins’ Fletcher blames stadium security for arrests
Salvation Army provides kids with Christmas gifts
The Mahoning County Salvation Army has conducted a Christmas present giveaway for many years, but the shopping aspect was introduced this year.
Poland schools should have a resource officer
The school had a resource officer from 2002 to 2006, when a federal grant funding the position ended.
State board releases $3.9M in grants
State board releases $3.9M in grants COLUMBUS The state Controlling Board released nearly $3.9
birthdays
birthdays Actor Roger Smith is 80. Blues guitarist Lonnie Brooks is 79. Actor Roger Mosley
Civil society vs. military weapons
Opinion: Civil society vs. military weapons In the past 30 years there have been more than 60 mass murders
Will Campbell council end its health-care benefits?
If council drops benefits, it would start with members who win seats in 2013.
Dan Renouf receives USHL weekly honor
Dan Renouf receives USHL weekly honor YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Dan Renouf was a
State Commission isn't ready to approve a new district treasurer
Two governing bodies exchange ideas and discuss district's recovery plan.
Mental health official warns of drug addictions
Marijuana is still illegal under federal law, illegal in Ohio, will show up on a drug screen required for many jobs and will most likely prevent someone from getting hired
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown. Food, 11 a.m.
Getting married at Fellows? Expect to pay more
The Gazebo and Kidston Pavilion, which are reserved for weddings only, now cost $150 to rent for two hours. That price will go up to $180.
Sen. Inouye, 88, dies
Sen. Inouye, 88, dies WASHINGTON Sen. Daniel Inouye of Hawaii, the second-longest-serving
City of Struthers has firefighter shortage
The department now has eight full-time firefighters and 14 volunteers.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, 5:30 p.m., council chambers, city hall. Finance
oddly enough
oddly enough Circus claims vodka saved elephants in Siberia MOSCOW Circus trainers claim two
Hill leads OSU women to win
She scored 25 points, including the Buckeyes’ last eight, in a five-point win over Gonzaga.
Daughters seek to exhume their mother as they sue funeral home
Two surviving daughters want their mother exhumed for examination by an embalming expert in support of their lawsuit against the funeral home.
Lakeview’s Mailach receives top coaching honors
He’s a nominee for an award sponsored by a national association
YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOLS Fiscal panel OKs contract
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The current contract between the city school
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