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Ohio girl dragged to death

Ohio girl dragged to death


Ohio VA center says dental clinic care now safer

Ohio VA center says dental clinic care now safer


Union official says he won't resign

Union official says he won't resign


Ohio man pleads guilty for his involvement with terrorist group

Ohio man pleads guilty for his involvement with terrorist group


March memorializes YSU senior shot at off-campus party last year

March memorializes YSU senior shot at off-campus party last year


Few minor glitches in first Youngstown video-arraignment system

Few minor glitches in first Youngstown video-arraignment system


Hagan blasts ‘real failure of government’

Hagan blasts ‘real failure of government’ COLUMBUS State Rep. Robert F. Hagan of Youngstown,


2 new charges for suspect in Ca. homeless killings

2 new charges for suspect in Ca. homeless killings SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Southern California


Ex-lacrosse player pleads not guilty before trial

Ex-lacrosse player pleads not guilty before trial CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Jury selection is


Montana man fined $1K for instigating police chase

Montana man fined $1K for instigating police chase BUTTE, Mont. (AP) — A Butte man who told


Pa. rep. convicted on 5 counts in corruption case

Pa. rep. convicted on 5 counts in corruption case HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A once-powerful


Lawyer: Plea deal reached in Chicago terror case

Lawyer: Plea deal reached in Chicago terror case CHICAGO (AP) — An attorney for a Pakistani-born


Action postponed on stream rules

Action postponed on stream rules COLUMBUS Proposed rules meant to better protect Ohio’s streams


Group wants higher Ohio taxes on high-income earners

Group wants higher Ohio taxes on high-income earners COLUMBUS Policy Matters Ohio says the state


DeLuca show off the air in Canton

DeLuca show off the air in Canton CANTON The DeLuca Show’s reign at local radio station WDJQ-FM


O’Reilly Auto Parts ribbon-cutting scheduled

O’Reilly Auto Parts ribbon-cutting scheduled YOUNGSTOWN O’Reilly Auto Parts, 5225 Mahoning Ave.,


Free screening of ‘Gasland’ scheduled

Free screening of ‘Gasland’ scheduled north lima A free screening of the documentary, “Gasland,”


Panera giving free meals to safety forces

Panera giving free meals to safety forces WARREN Local firefighters, police and EMTs can receive


Trendi Fashions store ribbon-cutting Thursday

Trendi Fashions store ribbon-cutting Thursday WARREN Trendi Fashions, 162 N. Park Ave., will


Gas prices rise for second straight week

Gas prices rise for second straight week YOUNGSTOWN Motorists throughout Ohio are paying more


Ariz. police to begin searching landfill for girl

Ariz. police to begin searching landfill for girl PHOENIX (AP) — Police have started searching a


WA autopsies for children of missing Utah woman

WA autopsies for children of missing Utah woman GRAHAM, Wash. (AP) — Authorities have no doubt the


Ga. court to hear case of possible gator attack

Ga. court to hear case of possible gator attack ATLANTA (AP) — The family of a Georgia woman


WORTH A LOOK

CRAFT SHOWS The Ladies of St. Maron Church, 1555 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown, are looking for


Cook-off planned at St. Rose Hall


Church Mouse needs donations all year long

Church Mouse needs donations all year long NEWTON FALLS The Church Mouse Thrift Shop, 261/2 W.


Harrisburg financial custodian to release debt plan

Harrisburg financial custodian to release debt plan HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Harrisburg’s state-


Occupy Pittsburgh protesters facing noon deadline

Occupy Pittsburgh protesters facing noon deadline PITTSBURGH (AP) — Occupy Pittsburgh protesters


Campbell firefighters probe Sunday blaze at house

Campbell firefighters probe Sunday blaze at house Staff report CAMPBELL The cause of a Sunday


6.8-magnitude quake shakes Philippines today

6.8-magnitude quake shakes Philippines today Associated Press MANILA, Philippines A


Discrepancies run deep with Ohio well taxes

As Ohio prepares to usher in a multibillion-dollar gas-drilling industry, the state relies on an honor system to collect taxes and fees from well owners — and the numbers don’t add up.

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South Range bridge repairs planned

Motorists traveling on South Range Road need to prepare for two bridge closures this spring.

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Beaver Twp. police recall devotion of late officer

Cpl. James R. Ball was the only man of his kind to grace the halls of Beaver Township Police Department.

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Testing technology

Ashley Wallace is putting her class of third-graders ahead of the curve, as they test the incorporation of tablet devices in their everyday lessons.

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Judge considers release of documents, tapes in Muslim-discrimination case

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The unsealing of documents and audiotapes


Voters face school levy in Poland for 3rd time

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND School officials are hoping the third time is the


new castle, pa. Council readies to fill seat pending ruling

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle, pa. New Castle City Council is preparing to


Comeback Kid: Kyle Stanley wins Phoenix Open

Kyle Stanley rebounded from a devastating loss to win the Phoenix Open, overcoming an eight-stroke deficit Sunday in a comeback as unlikely as his collapse last week at Torrey Pines.


Perry, Penguins take down Loyola

Staff/wire report CHICAGO Kendrick Perry’s 28 points led Youngstown State to an 80-63 victory


Super Mario comes up big for NY

Mario Manningham is no longer the New York Giants’ forgotten receiver.

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MANNING UP

Giants, Eli get the best of Brady and the Patriots once again

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Devils stay hot, beat Pittsburgh

Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. While Ilya Kovachuk refuses to take credit for the New Jersey


Football fans fraternize for frenzied Super Bowl XLVI Eyes on game, fun

Dan Lyden of Boardman, left, Bill Shattuck of Canfield, center, and Dr. Angelo Petrolla of Poland watch the Super Bowl at a corner restaurant table with a TV screen directly above them Sunday at the sports grille in Boardman. The restaurant geared up to sell more than 5,000 pounds of wings Sunday.

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COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints PNC Bank NA v. Jean Mulverhill Cole, foreclosure.


Do poor matter to Romney?

Opinion: WASHINGTON The problem with Mitt Romney’s latest boneheaded statement — “I’m not concerned about


Relief to despair: Views of jobs data vary

Month by month, the U.S. job market is regaining its health.

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BIRTHS

BIRTHS ST. ELIZABETH HEALTH CENTER Nickiesha Stewart, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 4 Stephen and


Son of Ray Charles to speak at YSU

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Ray Charles Robinson Jr., the oldest son of music icon Ray Charles, will


Colleges obsess over rankings

Associated Press When US News & World Report debuted its list of “America’s Best Colleges” nearly


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS ‘Chronicle’ edges ‘Woman’ with $22M LOS ANGELES Some unknown kids with superpowers


Eli secures elite status

Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Eli Manning is elite, for sure. A king of comebacks, too. And


Ohio prison wardens get raises

Associated Press COLUMBUS The state prisons director says most Ohio wardens received raises this


Romney win leaves few options for rivals

Associated Press LAS VEGAS Mitt Romney’s big win in Nevada four days after his breakthrough


Small firms’ stocks deserve a closer look

Associated Press WASHINGTON Underperforming money managers are losing their most-reliable


Tournament time

Lowellville and Ursuline among top seeds By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com BEAVER TWP.


US floats coalition on Syria

Associated Press BEIRUT The United States proposed an international coalition to support


Melissa Barhardt of New York sports her Giants teamwear with her boyfriend, Nate George. The couple

Melissa Barhardt of New York sports her Giants teamwear with her boyfriend, Nate George. The couple


Dan Lyden of Boardman, left, Bill Shattuck of Canfield, center, and Dr. Angelo Petrolla of Poland

Dan Lyden of Boardman, left, Bill Shattuck of Canfield, center, and Dr. Angelo Petrolla of Poland


George Will continues to tell his believers what they want to hear

Opinion: George Will continues to tell his believers what they want to hear The George Will essay pub-


Pike appointed to high-court panel

Staff report LISBON Judge C. Ashley Pike of the Columbiana County Common Pleas Court has been


Ads battle for championship

SUPER BOWL XLVI Associated Press NEW YORK The pressure was on. The tension was thick. And


Blast kills husband, 2 sons of missing mom

Associated Press GRAHAM, Wash. Days after a judge ruled against him in a child- custody hearing,


Viglio aces hole

Viglio aces hole WEST MIDDLESEX, PA. John Viglio Jr. of Girard aced the No. 17 hole at the Oak


Israel faces choice on Iran

Opinion: By Chuck Freilich Los Angeles Times In the end it will come down to Prime Minister Benjamin


The Super Bowl is over, and another season has come and gone. But there’s still time to

The Super Bowl is over, and another season has come and gone. But there’s still time to reflect on


U.S. Marshals Most Wanted

U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help


‘Biggest Dam Movie’ Friday in Cortland

‘Biggest Dam Movie’ Friday in Cortland CORTLAND The Trumbull Soil and Water Conservation


College costs too much

Opinion: College costs too much Philadelphia Inquirer: President Obama is right to put more pressure on


Years Ago

Today is Monday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2012. There are 329 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Fears grow about Israeli attack on Iran

Fears grow about Israeli attack on Iran jerusalem For the first time in nearly two decades of


SPRING ALBUM PREVIEW

New releases from big-name stars are on the way By Dan DeLuca The Philadelphia Inquirer The


Iran’s intentions are clear

Opinion: One of several casualties of the vitriolic name-calling between Republican presidential candidates


video game review

‘final fantasy XIII-2’ Grade: B Details: Square Enix, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, $59.99


Growing up fatherless puts a hole in the soul

Opinion: LOS ANGELES The worst day of Sugar Bear’s 55 years was one of the days — there have been many of


Bigger role against firms’ cyberthreats?

Bigger role against firms’ cyberthreats? washington A developing Senate plan that would bolster


bridge

bridge Weekly Quiz answers Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xA 7 5 4 uK J 9 2 vA K Q 6 wA


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Board, workshop, 7 p.m., township administration


Insider-trading bill is a solid investment in accountability

Editorial: It appears that the approval rat- ing for Congress had to drop into the single digits until a law


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH After traffic stop by patrol, Ohio woman gives birth in car COLUMBUS A woman’s


Shell Oil plant would boost jobs in Ohio

By Mark Williams Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Ohio stands to gain thousands of jobs even if the