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