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Another dog abused, discarded in trash on North Side
The seemingly routine torture or killing of dogs by unidentified individuals continued this week with the remains of a shot and discarded dog found on the city’s North Side.
Cancer charity criticized for cuts to Planned Parenthood
Cancer charity criticized for cuts to Planned Parenthood
Komen chairty facing backlash over decision against Planned Parenthood
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the renowned breast-cancer charity, faced an escalating backlash Thursday over its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood. Some of Komen's local affiliates are openly upset, and at least one top official has quit, reportedly in protest.
Trump endorses Romney, calling him tough on China
Donald Trump on Thursday announced his endorsement of Mitt Romney for president, saying the former Massachusetts governor is "not going to allow bad things to continue to happen to this country we all love."
Judge gives Occupy Pittsburgh 3 days to leave camp
Judge gives Occupy Pittsburgh 3 days to leave camp
Salazar: Mid-Atlantic wind farms take step forward
Salazar: Mid-Atlantic wind farms take step forward BALTIMORE (AP) — Federal officials say offshore
NYPD document: Collect intel at Shi’a mosques
NYPD document: Collect intel at Shi’a mosques NEW YORK (AP) — A secret police document shows that
AP sources: Trump intends to endorse Romney
AP sources: Trump intends to endorse Romney LAS VEGAS (AP) — Three Republican officials are
Madoff son’s widow returned to NYC home of suicide
Madoff son’s widow returned to NYC home of suicide NEW YORK (AP) — The widow of Bernard Madoff’s
Ja Rule gets advice on stocks, education in prison
Ja Rule gets advice on stocks, education in prison NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Ja Rule has been getting
Mahoning County real-estate taxes are ready for your review
Mahoning County real-estate taxes are ready for your review
Grief counselors at Chaney after death of officer
Grief counselors at Chaney after death of officer youngstown Grief counselors were at Chaney
Akise Teague charged with burglary in Cincinnati
Akise Teague charged with burglary in Cincinnati A University of Cincinnati football player is
Trumbull 4-H plans bowling fundraiser
Trumbull 4-H plans bowling fundraiser Cortland The Trumbull 4-H Advisory Committee is having a
US stocks flat after mixed economic data
US stocks flat after mixed economic data U.S. stocks were little changed today, as a mixed bag of
Man finally faces prison after 44 arrests net 0 convictions
Man finally faces prison after 44 arrests net 0 convictions PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia man
Dallas-Fort Worth emerge from drought
Dallas-Fort Worth emerge from drought HOUSTON (AP) — The U.S. Drought Monitor has reclassified the
Speaker will discuss using social media for business
Speaker will discuss using social media for business SALEM Jim Houck, senior consultant at
Cops end football coach concussion probe
Cops end football coach concussion probe PETERS, Pa. (AP) — Police say there’s no way to
Ousted superintendent’s unemployment bid denied
Ousted superintendent’s unemployment bid denied PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The state has denied the
Arianne Antonchak | Matthew Wilden
CANFIELD Arianne Antonchak of Cortland became the bride of Matthew Wilden of Warren during a late
Hannah Starr | Christopher DiMascio
NAPLES, FLA. The Tea Garden at the Ritz Carlton Resort was the site of the Oct. 1 outdoor wedding
Kelsie Ray | Nicholas Markijohn
BERLIN CENTER Kelsie Jo Ray and Nicholas Lee Markijohn were united in marriage June 25 at the
Julie Johnson | Dale Libb
NORTH LIMA Julie Oliver Johnson of Salem married Dale Libb, also of Salem, on Nov. 19. Calvary
St. Anne’s to sell pirogi Friday
St. Anne’s to sell pirogi Friday AUSTINTOWN St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church, 4310 Kirk Road,
Cookie cookbook to benefit hospital
BOARDMAN “Hugs and Kisses, Hopes and Wishes,” a new cookie cookbook, will benefit Akron Children’s
Mahoning officials seeking public's help in arrest of puppy killers
Law-enforcement officials are asking for help from the public to find the person responsible for the death of two puppies.
Mahoning County officials seek public's help in finding puppy killer
Law-enforcement officials are asking for help from the public to find the person responsible for the death of two puppies.
Students, parents, faculty pitch in to help dogs of late Akiva teacher
Students, parents, faculty pitch in to help the dogs of late Akiva Academy Hebrew teacher
Mahone, Davis brothers make it official
Fitch running back Will Mahone loves everything about Notre Dame.
Goodin: I’d keep video arraignments
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Poland Township Police Chief Brian Goodin said if he’s elected Mahoning
Howland to defend EOWL crown
Howland, the defending champion for this weekend’s EOWL tournament, has eight returners from last year, but coach Bill Beasom is putting the emphasis on what’s beyond.
YSU enrollment || Figures show decline of 3.8%
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Youngstown State University is downplaying a
Steel get a scream out of beating Phantoms
The 3,000 or so visiting students had no problem creating energy — loudly — at the Covelli Centre on Wednesday morning.
Canfield teammates soon to become rivals in MAC
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com CANFIELD Four the past four years Jordan Italiano and
Panel narrows list to 3 for YSU police chief
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown A Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department
CAMPBELL Leader: Fix Sheet & Tube homes
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com CAMPBELL The leader of a group that works to restore the
Bush scores 31 for Salem
By Doug Chapin sports@vindy.com LIBERTY “Finishing” in basketball coach-speak denotes closing
Trumbull County officials approve water-rate hikes
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County commissioners have approved water-rate
Kristyn Weldy's felony charges bound over to grand jury
Staff report CORTLAND Felony charges accusing Kristyn Weldy, 25, of 292 North Bank Street of
New stat shows average car is more than 10 years old
Mike Corps checks fluid levels after servicing a truck at Boardman Auto on Indianola Road. Corps said he has been swamped with customers since he opened at the beginning of the year, many of whom are trying to maintain their vehicles for as long as possible.
SUPER BOWL XLVI Giants Vs. PATRIOTS
SUPER BOWL XLVI Giants Vs. PATRIOTS Kickoff: Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Where: Lucas Oil Stadium,
Satirist Colbert has value
Opinion: By Dick Polman Philadelphia Inquirer Mark Twain once remarked, “Humor is the great thing, the
Reports: Actor Tracy Morgan refuses to help his mom living in Youngstown
Combined dispatches YOUNGSTOWN Tracy Morgan’s mother’s Youngstown home is about to go into
Romney draws heat on poor, wage
Associated Press EAGAN, Minn. Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney, confident after
New video system up, running next week in Youngstown court
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A new $22,000 video- arraignment system for
Monday Musical Club chief bows out after 28 years
For the first time in 28 years, Kathy Doyle isn’t in charge of Monday Musical Club. Her last day
‘Soul Train’ host Cornelius dies in an apparent suicide
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Don Cornelius, who with the creation of “Soul Train” helped break
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2012. There are 333 days left in the year. This is
Can lecithin help keep your arteries clean?
Q. I am 70 years old and have been taking lecithin for more than 35 years. When the doctor viewed
Oakland visits subtle, complex ‘Shining City’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com “Shining City” wasn’t the first choice for the February slot
Obama offers wider plan for mortgage help
Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON Distancing himself from Republicans on housing issues, President
Bradshaw plays through injury
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Ahmad Bradshaw is playing in pain and loving every second of it.
OSU earns high marks for class
Associated Press COLUMBUS When opposing recruiters brought up Ohio State’s bowl ban and other
Jury convicts Dumas of murder, robbery
An eight-woman, four-man jury convicted Nathaniel Dumas of murder and aggravated robbery with firearm specifications in an attempted robbery that resulted in a fatal police shooting at Galaxy Seafood on Belmont Avenue.
More documents needed in lawsuit against UAW and GM
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The defendants and plaintiffs will need to
Indiana becomes right-to-work state
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Indiana became the Rust Belt’s first right-to-work state Wednesday
Facebook aims for $5 billion in IPO
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook made a much-anticipated status update Wednesday: The Internet
Cortland Bancorp income rises 24 percent
Staff report CORTLAND Cortland Bancorp’s net income rose to about $4.1 million in 2011, up 24
‘Sesame Street’ shows postponed
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Sesame Street Live “Elmo’s Super Heroes” tour shows scheduled for
Are college students really learning?
Opinion: By Jonathan Zimmerman Los Angeles Times In his State of the Union address, President Obama
Toothless robbery suspect: I needed dentures
Associated Press WAYNESBURG, Pa. A woman who appeared to not have any teeth in surveillance
Banning exotic species
Opinion: The Times-Picayune, New Orleans: The Burmese python has become a serious problem in Florida, where
Increased cancer risk associated with Hookah
Increased cancer risk associated with Hookah PITTSBURGH Fewer than 1 percent of businesses
MONSTER TRUCKS Playing in the DIRT
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com You can add dirt to the smoke when the Toughest Monster
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.31 .25 Avalon
Group will present financial workshop
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presents a
Massage workshop
Massage workshop HOWLAND The DC Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 1219 Niles-Cortland Road
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
YNGAir meeting
YNGAir meeting VIENNA YNGAir Partners will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. today in the
newsmakers
newsmakers Letterman marks 30 years as host NEW YORK David Letterman has marked 30 years as a
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Cody P. Wheeler, 24, of 32 Melrose, Boardman, and
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mathews school board, special meeting, executive session only, 6:15 p.m., board
Smoking bill being considered in Senate
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Smokers would be banned from lighting up in cars with
New programs ready to bloom
By David Hiltbrand The Philadelphia Inquirer This handy guide answers the question that I’ve
NEw this week
NEw this week Big Miracle (PG) Amid the Cold War, a smalltown reporter and his environmentalist
Bringing back Zappa
By REBECCA SLOAN entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The wildly original music of the late
Ohio speaker: Drilling legislation in the works
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Republican leader of the Ohio House expects
Man pleads innocent in Warren homicide
Man pleads innocent in Warren homicide WARREN Daron Warfield Jr., 23, of Lane Drive Southwest,
Silencing political speech
Opinion: FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz. Dina Galassini does not seem to pose a threat to Arizona’s civic integrity.
Preps at a glance
BOYS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY’S SCORES AREA Salem 64, Liberty 55 Youngstown Christian 57, Lutheran
Officials pleased with Cruze figures
General Motors Lordstown Complex officials say they are satisfied with January sales figures for the Chevrolet Cruze, up 10 percent from a year ago.
How would GOPers address issues raised by the president?
Editorial: Following his decisive victory Tuesday in Florida’s primary, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney
Word up: Kids learn at parade
All students at St. Charles School, from kindergarten to eighth grade, participated in a Vocabulary Parade on Wednesday and used costumes and props to dress up as a word.
Comedian finds his way back
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Considering it’s been more than a decade since Chuck
What’s Dot XXX?
Opinion: By Naseem Javed McClatchy-Tribune The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers’
Breath of common sense
Opinion: Breath of common sense Regarding the decision/ agreement to conduct video arraignments at the
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Ginny and the Jettz,
It’s winter — where’s the snow?
Associated Press WASHINGTON Snow has gone missing in action for much of the U.S. the last couple
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Scheduled events
A list of area events to commemorate in February, which is Black History Month, as submitted to The
Official: Suspects tried Gadhafi rescue
Official: Suspects tried Gadhafi rescue MEXICO CITY Prosecutors said Wednesday they broke up not
The proper etiquette of having the flu
By Jane Glenn Haas Orange County Register Don’t laugh but there is a socially proper way to have
Finding successor for Regis can’t be rushed
Associated Press NEW YORK You can’t hurry love. Nor, according to Michael Gelman, can you hurry
“grey’s anatomy” (9 p.m., abc): “Grey’s Anatomy” offers an
“grey’s anatomy” (9 p.m., abc): “Grey’s Anatomy” offers an intriguing “what if” twist with an
birthdays
birthdays Actress Elaine Stritch is 87. Actor Robert Mandan (“Soap,” “Three’s a Crowd”) is 80.
Turn your health around by... Getting your fill of
By DRS. KAY JUDGE AND MAXINE BARISH-WREDEN McClatchy Newspapers The winter season is upon us,
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