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Group restoring old Sheet & Tube company homes asks for help
The leader of a group that works to restore the Sheet & Tube company homes says it’s time for Campbell leaders to take more interest in the homes.
Reports say "30 Rock" star Tracy Morgan refusing to help mom save her Youngstown home
Tracy Morgan’s mother’s Youngstown home is about to go into foreclosure, and her famous actor son is refusing to help her, several national media outlets are reporting.
Youngstown council approves funding for video arraignments
Youngstown council approved funding for video arraignments
Authorities: Hunt on for leader of killer NYC gang
Authorities: Hunt on for leader of killer NYC gang NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities are searching for
Delta Sigma Theta hosts financial workshop for women Feb. 11
Delta Sigma Theta hosts financial workshop for women Feb.11
Goodin would continue video arraignments
Goodin would continue video arraignments YOUNGSTOWN — Poland Township Police Chief Brian Goodin
Pot arrests top 50K in 2011 despite NYPD order
Pot arrests top 50K in 2011 despite NYPD order NEW YORK (AP) — New state data show New York City
Quake passes nearly unnoticed in northeast Nevada
Quake passes nearly unnoticed in northeast Nevada RENO, Nev. (AP) — A shallow earthquake rattled
Feds declare Atlantic sturgeon endangered species
Feds declare Atlantic sturgeon endangered species BALTIMORE (AP) — Federal officials have declared
Indiana Senate approves right-to-work bill
Indiana Senate approves right-to-work bill INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s Senate has passed right-
Faulty pipe caused deadly W.Va. hotel gas leak
Faulty pipe caused deadly W.Va. hotel gas leak SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Authorities in West
Sandia Labs engineers create ‘self-guided’ bullet
Sandia Labs engineers create ‘self-guided’ bullet ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico-based Sandia
‘Wine for Hope’ benefit planned
‘Wine for Hope’ benefit planned BOARDMAN The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley presents its
Board rejects mercy for condemned Ohio arsonist
Board rejects mercy for condemned Ohio arsonist COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A death row inmate on
Pope mourns death of Cardinal Bevilacqua
Pope mourns death of Cardinal Bevilacqua PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI is expressing his
Greenville plans business/community expo
GREENVILLE, PA. The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce will host a business and community expo at
GM sold 15,000 Cruzes last month
GM sold 15,000 Cruzes last month LORDSTOWN General Motors sold 15,049 Lordstown-built Chevrolet
Don Cornelius shoots self to death
Don Cornelius shoots self to death LOS ANGELES (AP) — Don Cornelius, creator of the long-running
LOUIE TODAY: Tortured puppies; cheating China; Lisa Nichols; Florida's primary
Tom and Liz Raab will be calling in this morning from New York City to talk with Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, about the proposed Nitro's Law (House Bill 108) and Monday's horrific case of animal abuse discovered downtown Youngstown. Two German shepherd puppies were found hogtied and frozen in a garbage bag on a median island on Federal Street near the downtown bus station.
Cortland Bancorp’s net income rises
Cortland Bancorp’s net income rises CORTLAND Cortland Bancorp’s net income rose about $4 million
Airport support group meets Thursday
Airport support group meets Thursday VIENNA YNGAir Partners will have its monthly meeting at 7
Romney has money, momentum in GOP race
Romney has money, momentum in GOP race TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Barreling out of Florida with money and
GM Lordstown has Black History Month celebration
GM Lordstown has Black History Month celebration LORDSTOWN General Motors Lordstown will host a
Judge rules against explorers in treasure dispute
Judge rules against explorers in treasure dispute ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge has ruled against
Pittsburgh begins installing LED streetlights
Pittsburgh begins installing LED streetlights PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh officials hope to have
Driller says EPA cherry-picking data in probe
Driller says EPA cherry-picking data in probe DIMOCK, Pa. (AP) — A natural gas driller says the
Event will support Someplace Safe
WARREN Someplace Safe Inc., the only domestic violence agency in Trumbull County, will host its
‘Wine for Hope’ to benefit children
‘Wine for Hope’ to benefit children BOARDMAN The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley presents
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve
Eastwood Mall plans hotel, conference center
Eastwood Mall, at more than 3 million square feet, already is the largest shopping complex in America.
Mahone, Stanko lead 2012 class
Two years ago, 17 football players from the Mahoning Valley signed with Football Bowl Subdivision programs on National Signing Day, including 13 from Bowl Championship Series conferences.
Rogers scores 22 against Rebels
For about 12 minutes, the Crestview High boys basketball team was in a heated battle with the first-place Springfield.
Patriot’s tiff with ODNR deepens
The rift between Patriot Water Treatment LLC and state environmental regulators is getting contentious.
YSU men rebound, sweep Milwaukee
Staff/wire reports MILWAUKEE Following Saturday’s 20-point loss to Cleveland State, Youngstown
Judge Sweeney opts not to hold Youngstown cop in contempt
The city police detective who headed a murder investigation that ended in a mistrial because of missing evidence will not be held in contempt of court, but changes to court procedure will be made.
School? There’s an MCCTC app for that
Mahoning County Career and Technical Center senior Elizabeth Blythe scrolled through the center’s new mobile application on her iPhone.
Strong second half paces Struthers
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com CANFIELD Canfield High boys basketball coach Todd
Youngstown academic distress panel gains Cleveland member
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The commission overseeing the city school
Improved putting is Kokrak’s next goal
While warming up for a pro-am on Monday at TPC Scottsdale, Warren JFK High graduate Jason Kokrak was able to reflect on his short work week in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in LaJolla, Calif.
Phantoms expect lively, loud crowd
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN This morning at 10, the Youngstown Phantoms face off against the Chicago
Mahoning elections board official gets 10% raise
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Saying both jobs have equal responsibility and
Mass honors public servants from Struthers, Campbell, Youngstown, Poland, Boardman
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers Public servants such as your mayor, police
Levy may decide Niles schools’ status
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES The Ohio Department of Education will wait for the
Soup kitchen, pantry in Youngstown seek community's help
Mary Clare Fildes, left, and Sandra Mansour, volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul Society food pantry, pack boxes for distribution to those in need. The food pantry and dining hall will benefit from a fundraiser sponsored by Mahoning County St. Vincent de Paul Society and Knights of Columbus Bishop Fenwick Council 13586. Funds also will go to K of C charitable works.
METRO DIGEST || South Side gang member pleads guilty to racketeering
Pleads guilty CLEVELAND One of 23 men charged in a 42-count federal indictment targeting
Residents fight eminent domain used in laying gas pipeline in Pa.
Associated Press LAPORTE, Pa. A pipeline operator assured federal regulators it would minimize
Is Obama waging war through weakness?
Opinion: One of the memorable slogans from the Reagan administration was “peace through strength.” Reagan
Gronkowski says he’s ready to play
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS The boot is off and Rob Gronkowski’s ankle is feeling much better.
Celtics avenge disappointing loss
Associated Press CLEVELAND Paul Pierce scored 20 points, Ray Allen had 12 in the third quarter
Probe of break-ins in Boardman continues
Staff report BOARDMAN Detectives say they have one suspect and a couple of persons of interest
Malkin rallies Penguins
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Evgeni Malkin is on such a roll, he doesn’t even need his stick to
GIRLS BASKETBALL standings
STANDINGS Through Monday’s games DISTRICT W-LPPGOPG Brookfield11-446.033.9
Laws should provide stability
Opinion: Laws should provide stability Martinsburg, W.Va., Journal: Virtually no one involved in enacting
Pens’ Crosby suffering from soft tissue injury in his neck
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Sidney Crosby’s concussion-like symptoms may not be due to a
Murder, robbery case to go to jury
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Nathaniel Dumas was an integral part of the
Romney proves he’s tough, adaptable
By CHARLES BABINGTON Associated Press WASHINGTON Mitt Romney’s resounding win in the Florida
Boardman High student charged with taking gun to school
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN An 18-year-old Boardman High School student
GOP super PAC raised $51M in ’11
Associated Press WASHINGTON American Crossroads, the Republican “super” political committee that
Gains, Macejko agree to a televised debate
The two Democratic candidates in the hotly contested Mahoning County prosecutor’s primary race will meet Feb. 22 in a televised debate.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.06 .13 Avalon
No plea in robbery case
No plea in robbery case BOARDMAN A 20-year-old Youngstown man already accused of a Jan. 21
Northeast Ohio man touts home-price protection
A Northeast Ohio man has reached a breakthrough in his effort to curb the side effects of the housing crisis.
YNGAir Partners to meet tonight
YNGAir Partners to meet tonight VIENNA YNGAir Partners will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m.
Man sentenced to 13 years in death of Campbell man
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jerry Smith Sr. will spend the next 13
A war anniversary to forget
Opinion: By Emil Guillermo McClatchy-Tribune Feb. 4 marks the anniversary of a war America won — but
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 1, the 32nd day of 2012. There are 334 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Manufacturers coalition to host career open houses
Staff report CANFIELD The Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition will host a series of open
US, allies urge UN action on Syria
US, allies urge UN action on Syria UNITED NATION Vowing to avoid “another Libya,” the U.S. and
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Tara J. Smith, Hubbard, girl, Jan. 30. Nicholas and Shannon
Farmers net income for 2011 up from 2010
Staff report CANFIELD Farmers National Banc Corp. reported a net income of $9.2 million in
nfl roundup | News and notes
Steelers: The Pittsburgh Steelers have interviewed former Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley for
A modern Roman Republic?
Opinion: By Philip Freeman Los Angeles Times A political system in gridlock, conservatives and
Romney smears Gingrich in Florida
Opinion: The Republican establishment is pulling out all the stops to try to keep Newt Gingrich from becoming
Dow, S&P have best January in 15 years
It’s the best start for stocks in 15 years.
West Branch ladies lend their voices to ‘Sound of Music’
Staff report BELOIT West Branch High School’s production of “The Sound of Music” will be
Country singer to play Powers
YOUNGSTOWN The A Way With Words Foundation will present a concert by country music star Billy
Campaign-finance reports out
Jerry Greene, one of three Democrats running for sheriff, is the only Mahoning County candidate on the March 6 primary ballot to raise more than $100,000 during the last half of 2011.
Woman sentenced to probation for rioting
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The first of seven women involved in a
Sheriff’s gambit forced city’s hand, but raises new questions
Editorial: If Youngstown City Council ap- proves the purchase of $22,000 in new equipment for video
Liberty considers ending its 911 dispatch
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty Liberty Township officials confirmed
UN poll: Afghan forces ready by 2014
Associated Press KABUL Less than 25 percent of Afghans say their national police are strong
CORRECTIONS
CORRECTIONS The Youngstown Phantoms game against the Chicago Steel will begin at 10 a.m. today. A
Springfield Township settles for $2M in lieu of lawsuit
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com NEW middletown After more than two years of negotiating
LOVE STORY
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Hot Topix Productions of Youngstown will present the urban play “He
oddly enough
oddly enough Christmas trees put in Ohio reservoir to lure fish DEERFIELD, Ohio Scores of
1948 offers lessons
Opinion: By Daniel Akst Newsday The Republican presidential race proves that Karl Marx was right: When
birthdays
birthdays Actor Stuart Whitman is 84. Actor-comedian Garrett Morris is 75. Singer Don Everly of
The Game of Hope Charity Basketball Classic Players, coaches are revealed
Staff report Youngstown The team rosters have been announced for The Game of Hope Charity
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Southington Board of Education, special meeting at 6:30 p.m. in library of
Many resist race labels in 2010 census
Associated Press WASHINGTON When the 2010 census asked people to classify themselves by race,
BEST BETS ON TV
Quite a few New York Giants players have appear-ed on TV over the years in roles that didn’t
Menu items turn up the heat
Family Features When it comes to game time, what’s on the menu can be as important as who’s on the
SCORE A TD (Totally Delicious) game-day spread
Family Features Sports-hungry fans need some serious eats to fuel their Super Bowl fun. When
A field of food: Build your party with a good strategy
Family Features Not everyone can score tickets to the Super Bowl , but anyone can throw a big-game
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