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2 YSU profs debunk Maya end-of-world prediction
Patrick Durrell, associate professor in Youngstown State University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, left, and Matt O’Mansky, YSU associate prof in the Department of Sociology, ...
Stories published December 19, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Crash closes I-80 lane this evening
Everyone involved in a 4-vehicle accident on Interstate 80 near Belmont Avenue Wednesday managed to avoid injuries, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported.
Campbell police to get raises
City police will see their first raises in eight years because city council has accepted a fact-finder’s recommendation for increases in their present three-year contract.
Niles weighing income tax hike
It was not the type of Christmas message that will spread joy among city residents.
Hubbard delays approving a shared treasurer with Liberty schools
The board of education has tabled a vote to approve a shared services contract with a neighboring school district.
Gov. Kasich, Ohio lawmakers don't rule out ballot push
Gov. Kasich, Ohio lawmakers don't rule out ballot push
Court avoids potential conflict in murder case
WARREN At last month’s arraignment hearing in the Trumbull County Courthouse for Dale A. Hatch,
Pa. man gets 5 to 15 years in prison for $36 robbery
Pa. man gets 5 to 15 years in prison for $36 robbery
American Legion Post 472 gets keys to its new building Thursday
American Legion Post 472 gets keys to new building Thursday
Court turns down Ohio nursing home's appeal iin death
Court turns down Ohio nursing home's appeal in death
YSU football adds five transfers for spring semester
YSU football adds five transfers for spring semester.
OSHP troopers seize $63K worth of cocaine in Summit County
OSHP troopers seize $63K worth of cocaine in Summit County
Youngstown man charged with striking police officer with car has lengthy criminal record
Man charged with striking police officer with car has lengthy criminal record
Man shot by police faces felonious assault charge
Man shot by police faces felonious assault charge YOUNGSTOWN A man who remains hospitalized
Robert Bork, former solicitor general, dead
Robert Bork, former solicitor general, dead Robert Bork, a former solicitor general perhaps best
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 53 Laird Ave., will serve fish dinners from 3:30 to 7
Ban fear fuels run on assault weapons across Mahoning Valley
Dick's Sporting Goods suspends gun sales in light of Newtown, Conn. shooting. It doesn't appear other stores will follow suit.
YSU men lose on road at S. Florida
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. Victor Rudd posted season highs of 16 points and 16 rebounds to
Detroit-Warren crime connection dates to 2009
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Three years ago, before the Nov. 11, 2012, gunfight
2 more Trumbull officials retire, but stay on payroll
The sheriff and prosecutor are retiring but not resigning from their respective offices.
Newton Falls council puts chief ethics question to commission
Falls council refers question to Ethics Commission
Former CFO from Salem sentenced in bank fraud case
Raymond G. Isabella also must repay more than $1.1 million after pleading guilty to wire fraud, bank fraud, money laundering and aggravated identity theft.
2 YSU profs debunk Maya end-of-world prediction
Patrick Durrell, associate professor in Youngstown State University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, left, and Matt O’Mansky, YSU associate prof in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Gerontology, discuss why they believe the world will not end Friday. The belief that Mayan Indians predicted the world’s end is based on misinformation, they say.
Quick holiday treats
Quick holiday treats Holiday time means cookie time, but with the demands of the holiday season
Westminster Presbyterian gave sweatshirts to Taft students
Taft School sweatshirts were a gift to every Taft student from Westminster Presbyterian Church in Boardman
Corruption is commonplace
Opinion: By Abdul Maqsud Azizi Institute for War & Peace Reporting KABUL, Afghanistan It appears that
Macy’s ready for holiday shopping marathon
Companies continue to squeeze more time in the holiday shopping season by opening around the clock.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch school board, work session at 5:15 p.m., regular meeting at 7:30
Quick holiday treats
Family Features Holiday time means cookie time, but with the demands of the holiday season it’s
Easy holiday ELEGANCE
Family Features Whether you’re hosting a holiday open house or a sit-down feast with family and
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeffrey H. Adams, 54, of 49 Bentley Ave., Greenville,
Businesses get tax refunds from Ohio
About 3,500 Ohio businesses are receiving tax refund overpayments.
Kasich set to sign law allowing guns in Statehouse garage
The governor said the gun-law issues addressed in the bill are separate from the tragedy in Newtown, Conn.
Ohio killer loses in court but manages to win clemency
Editorial: Ronald Post and his lawyers tried for years to convince a court that he was too fat to be executed.
Grow Youngstown food share box pickup is Friday
Each month, Grow Youngstown’s Community Supported Agriculture members receive a share box of locally grown and made products.
Unions plan new offensive after Mich. loss
Associated Press WASHINGTON Blind-sided by a new law weakening union rights in Michigan,
Fatal traffic accident
Fatal traffic accident NEW castle, pa. A man died after a traffic accident in Neshannock
Andy Williams’ Navajo blankets for sale
Associated Press NEW YORK The late American crooner Andy Williams, famous for easy-listening
Struthers man charged with arson
Struthers man charged with arson STRUTHERS A man suspected of lighting a fire in a family’s
Not what Founders had in mind
Opinion: Not what Founders had in mind I write this letter in despair and anger. I feel horrified and
David T. Adams’ rape plea vacated by appeals court
In a 2-1 decision, the 7th District Court of Appeals vacated the plea of David T. Adams on rape charges and sent the case back to Judge John M. Durkin for further action.
Federal bench under siege
Opinion: By Robert C. POST and Daniel SCHUKER Los Angeles Times The federal judicial bench is
‘Jersey Shore’ finale: the party is over
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK 2That’s what I hear, again and again, when I
Posen to judge ‘Runway’
Associated Press NEW YORK Zac Posen is in on “Project Runway” — he’ll be the new featured judge,
Mistress won’t face charge of cyberstalking
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Justice Department has decided not to charge David Petraeus’
Gunmen kill 5 female polio workers
Gunmen kill 5 female polio workers karachi, pakistan Gunmen shot dead five women working on
Burgers for charity
Burgers for charity For every burger sold at Guy’s BBQ during the month of December, Guy will
SYRIA NBC’s Engel, crew escape
Associated Press BEIRUT NBC’s chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel said Tuesday he and
Farmers group donates to kids
Farmers group donates to kids canfield John S. Gulas, president and chief executive of
Mollie Kessler School brings Christmas delivery
This marks the second year for the school’s holiday deliver to the Rescue Mission
The new NBC comedy “1600 Penn” concerns the domestic life of a fictional first family,
The new NBC comedy “1600 Penn” concerns the domestic life of a fictional first family, with emphasis
Let’s stop the gun violence
Opinion: By Dan Gross Hartford Courant This time the shots didn’t ring out in a movie theater in
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Expecting a good meal, and more
Expecting a good meal, and more Ross Morrone is taking his wife out for his next Food:30 review at
Jurors deliberate city man’s fate on murder charge
Donovan Miller faces several charges in the death of Quest Waggoner.
Celebration for a cause
Celebration for a cause Drinks columnist Brian Fry tells you which local store acquired some
Benghazi review: security faults
Associated Press WASHINGTON An independent panel charged with investigating the deadly Sept. 11
Ohio not high on Forbes list
Opinion: Ohio not high on Forbes list Marietta Times: Ohio is one of 11 states that made the Forbes list of
‘Fiscal cliff’ talks hit lull with Boehner’s ‘Plan B’
Associated Press WASHINGTON Just two weeks from an economy- threatening deadline, fiscal cliff
Warren man dies when car goes off road
CORTLAND A 57-year-old Warren man was killed late Tuesday afternoon when his car, traveling
When Facebook users hit ‘like,’ stores take notice, jump into action
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook isn’t just for goofy pictures and silly chatter. Whether
Students return to Newtown classrooms
Associated Press NEWTOWN, Conn. Newtown returned its students to their classrooms Tuesday for
Chicago prep standout has yet to pick college
Associated Press CHICAGO Top high school recruit Jabari Parker of Chicago’s Simeon Career
The devout carnivore meets meatless
I found myself driving down Route 224 on a cold and rainy night toward my next Sig Dish review, white-knuckled and my mind racing.
Gun control advocates are ignorant
Opinion: Must every tragic mass shooting bring out the shrill ignorance of “gun control” advocates? The key
Rogen, Streisand tone it down for holiday film
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service For their latest comic trick, Barbra Streisand and