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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
V&M Star still intends to be Girard’s sewage customer, lawyer assures
V&M Star still intends to be Girard’s sewage customer, lawyer assures Girard V&M Star’s attorney
Austintown readies $50 million schools project
Austintown readies $50 million schools project Austintown Ground will be broken before the end
Austintown man pleads guilty to charges in Niles robbery
Austintown man pleads guilty to charges in Niles robbery
Penn State puts child-abuse scandal costs at $3.2M
Penn State puts child-abuse scandal costs at $3.2M
Pa. expects $50M from new Internet sales reporting
Pa. expects $50M from new Internet sales reporting
GOP prez candidate Santorum adds 2 southern Ohio stops
GOP prez candidate Santorum adds 2 southern Ohio stops
Girard woman hits Ohio lottery for $345,000, after taxes
Girard woman hits Ohio lottery for $345,000, after taxes GIRARD Kimberly L. Matey of Girard won
Youngstown native and gospel music innovator dies at 74 in Cleveland
Youngstown native and gospel music innovator dies at 74 in Cleveland
ODOT gets green light to conduct Ohio Turnpike study
ODOT gets green light to conduct Ohio Turnpike study
Bulger lawyer: defense needs a year before trial
Bulger lawyer: defense needs a year before trial BOSTON (AP) — Lawyers for reputed gangster James
Interim police chief named for troubled Conn. town
Interim police chief named for troubled Conn. town EAST HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — The mayor of East
Doctor in Ohio pill mill case unhappy with lawyers
Doctor in Ohio pill mill case unhappy with lawyers
Trial of Midwest militia members begins in Mich.
Trial of Midwest militia members begins in Mich. DETROIT (AP) — Prosecutors are preparing to make
Summit County Jail won't take violent, mentally ill people
Summit County Jail won't take violent, mentally ill people
N. Calif. rain could slow search for human remains
N. Calif. rain could slow search for human remains LINDEN, Calif. (AP) — Authorities have found
Warren Salvation Army to give away produce
Warren Salvation Army to give away produce WARREN The Salvation Army, 270 Franklin St. SE, will
Judge: Sandusky can see grandkids, have local jury
Judge: Sandusky can see grandkids, have local jury HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The judge in Jerry
Teen health-care career workshops this month at St. E's and St. Joe's in Warren
Teen health-care career workships this month at St. E's and St. Joe's in Warren
County officials to discuss shale drilling
County officials to discuss shale drilling YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County leaders will convene for
$336M Powerball ticket lump sum cash payout will be $210 million
$336M Powerball ticket lump sum cash payout will be $210 million CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) — The winning
US stocks gain following latest Greek debt deal
US stocks gain following latest Greek debt deal U.S. stocks opened higher today after Greece’s
$336M Powerball ticket sold at RI supermarket
$336M Powerball ticket sold at RI supermarket PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Lottery
Chesapeake Energy Corp. announces capital expenditure funding plans
Chesapeake Energy Corp. announces capital expenditure funding plans OKLAHOMA CITY Chesapeake
Gasoline prices fall slightly
Gasoline prices fall slightly YOUNGSTOWN Ohio gasoline prices have dropped by more than a dime
LOUIE TODAY: Sam Mosca and T.J. Assion, city and county police union presidents
Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will host T.J. Assion, president of the Fraternal Order of Police union at the Mahoning County Sheriff's Department and Sam Mosca, president of Youngstown Police Association Union, in their first joint interview, to talk about the current issues with video arraignments and staffing issues at the county Jail, and crime levels in the valley.
Obama’s budget headed to Congress
Obama’s budget headed to Congress WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has sent Congress a new
United Way and Mahoning Valley 2011 campaign raise $2,400,560
United Way and Mahoning Valley 2011 campaign raise $2,400,560 YOUNGSTOWN United Way of
Trial set for Ala man in bride’s honeymoon death
Trial set for Ala man in bride’s honeymoon death BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama man is going
Bombers target Israeli diplomats in Georgia, India
Bombers target Israeli diplomats in Georgia, India JERUSALEM (AP) — Assailants targeted Israeli
Fire destroys ski lodge in southwestern Pa.
Fire destroys ski lodge in southwestern Pa. FARMINGTON, Pa. (AP) — A massive fire visible for
New Castle man who faked ‘bingo’ returns $400 jackpot
New Castle man who faked ‘bingo’ returns $400 jackpot NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — Police say a western
WORTH A LOOK
FLEA MARKETS Salem Memorial Building Association will host an indoor winter yard sale and flea
Square dancers do get around
Members of the Friendly Squares, a square dance club, have been very busy lately. Sixteen members
V&M explores giving Youngstown control over sewage
An attorney for V&M Star will appear before City Council tonight to discuss transferring sewage jurisdiction for the company from Girard to Youngstown, Mayor James Melfi has confirmed.
LEFTY SURGES
Mickelson rallies, Woods melts down and Warren’s Kokrak cracks Top 10
Horizon League extremely tough to fathom
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Go ahead. Try to figure out the Horizon League this
Officials seek clues in death of Houston
Investigators worked Sunday to piece together what killed Whitney Houston as the music industry’s biggest names gathered for a Grammy Awards show that felt as much like a memorial as a celebration.
Local governments in Valley to consider sharing services on computer network
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN For about 30 years, a computer network has been
Poland 4th-grader earns some cabbage for college
A local fourth-grader now has a $1,000 scholarship to put toward her future college education, all thanks to cabbage.
Phantoms rally to force OT then fall in shootout
Despite one of their worst periods of the season, the Youngstown Phantoms rallied for a chance to steal a victory against their archrivals. Third-period goals by Mike Ambrosia and Dylan Margonari wiped out the Muskegon Lumberjacks’ 3-1 lead Sunday afternoon at the Covelli Centre.
Rematch in the 6th district?
A rematch in November awaits U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson, a Republican, and Democrat Charlie Wilson if they each win their party’s primary March 6.
Smooth Sailing at Poland Library
The Poland Public Library is under attack by an armada of sailing ships with one intent: to make patrons enjoy their experience at the library and have a smooth diversion from everyday life.
Solid outing lifts Kokrak into Top 10
It was like old times playing on a Sunday, but this was slightly different. Jason Kokrak’s first Sunday out as a PGA Tour player — and not as a Nationwide Tour player — was special as the Warren native finished tied for ninth in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
Team NEO: Food manufacturing grows
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Manufacturing has been in the forefront of the
INSIDE THE ROPES … With Jason Kokrak
Sunday: Kokrak shot a 2-under 70 in the fourth round of the PGA Tour Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Feb. 13, the 44th day of 2012. There are 322 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
The best of times or worst of times?
Opinion: By Lane Filler Newsday Charles Dickens was born 200 years ago (Feb.7, 2012) and I wonder how
Santorum plans aggressive strategy against Romney
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine A day after Mitt Romney regained some momentum in the
Is it bribery or just politics?
Opinion: WASHINGTON All elected officials, and those who help finance elections in the expectation that
In cities, one follows the other: Foreclosure, abandonment, dilapidation and demolition
Editorial: The ever-expanding ripples from the nation’s foreclosure crisis have presented challenges for
Congregation’s faith is tested by two fires
Associated Press COLUMBUS Pastor Roger Williams entered the new year praying that New Horizons
Will more money buy a cure?
Opinion: Will more money buy a cure? Los Angeles Times: Just as scientists are announcing a breakthrough in
Al-Qaida supports revolt in Syria
Al-Qaida supports revolt in Syria beirut Al-Qaida’s leader has called for the ouster of Syria’s
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, when men are expected to take their gals to see chick flicks like
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, when men are expected to take their gals to see chick flicks like “The
CONGRESS 6th District
Two candidates in both the Democratic and Republican primaries are seeking to represent their
Ohio keeps eye on bridges missing extra support
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Transportation is devoting extra attention to
While GOP eyes voter base, Obama pitches the middle
Associated Press WASHINGTON The dustup over contraception underscored President Barack Obama’s
Calling hours for shooting victim
Calling hours for shooting victim Canfield The family of Stacey Sutera, who was shot and killed
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (8 p.m., USA): A very different kind of jousting goes on at the
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (8 p.m., USA): A very different kind of jousting goes on at the
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help
Pa. plan to reduce prison population faces criticism
Associated Press HARRISBURG State prison guards are giving a cool reception to Gov. Tom
Obama’s budget goes to Congress
Obama’s budget goes to Congress washington The new budget that President Barack Obama is sending
As prices drop, drillers cut production of natural gas
Associated Press PITTSBURGH As natural-gas prices continue to drop, the recent nationwide boom
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Gas in class? That’s no problem to creative W.Va. teacher CHARLESTON, W.Va.
Red-hot Malkin nets 2 as Pens down Lightning
Associated Press Pittsburgh Evgeni Malkin took the puck at the blue line and flipped it toward
Woods shows he’s far from perfect on Sunday anymore
The pretenders were as obedient as ever and folded early, just like they always seemed to when Tiger
Induced labor lets dying man see daughter
Associated Press DALLAS Diane Aulger was about two weeks from her delivery date when she and her
Prahalis propels OSU to victory
Associated Press COLUMBUS Samantha Prahalis, the only senior on Ohio State’s roster, has been
Associated Press
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The Foo Fighters captured five Grammys and Adele won six, including
Winners in selected major categories at Sunday’s 54th Annual Grammy Awards:
Winners in selected major categories at Sunday’s 54th Annual Grammy Awards: Album of the year:
Boys basketball tourney schedule
Division I Host: Alliance High Seeds: 1. Warren Harding. 2. Uniontown Lake. 3. North Canton
Fires damage 2 Warren homes
Fires damage 2 Warren homes Warren Two fires in the city started in the kitchen at two different
Mass of exodus
About eight years ago, Cindy Cominsky was assisting with her church’s bingo games when a familiar face caught her eye.
US loses influence in Egypt
Opinion: Nothing better illustrates America’s sliding status in today’s Arab world than Egypt’s decision to
Amid riots, Greece’s parliament OKs debt-bill measures
Greek lawmakers approved harsh new austerity measures today that were demanded by bailout creditors to save the debt-crippled nation from bankruptcy, after rioters in central Athens torched buildings, looted shops and clashed with riot police.
video game review
‘kingdoms of amalur’ Grade: B Details: Electronic Arts, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, $59.99
James, Wade power Heat to rout of Hawks
Associated Press ATLANTA On their last trip to Atlanta, the Miami Heat were missing two-thirds
A one-sided view
Opinion: By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz McClatchy-Tribune The leading Republican presidential candidates have a
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘The Vow’ bows with $41.7M at box office LOS ANGELES Love triumphed over action at
Sunday’s Men’s College basketball
Top 25 No. Georgetown 71, St. John’s 61 WASHINGTON Freshman Greg Whittington scored a career-
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Stambaugh Charter Academy Board of Directors, 5 p.m., 2420 Donald Ave.,
High School sports at a glance
WEEKEND RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL STANDINGS DISTRICT W-LPPGOPG East Liverpool16-267.357.2
Cleveland aims to attract newcomers
Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland, which thrived on waves of new immigrants but has seen its
Bishop’s letter just stated the facts
Opinion: Bishop’s letter just stated the facts In response to Friday’s letter to the editor, “Bishops
Fairy tale time for ‘Once’ star
Associated Press NEW YORK Lana Parrilla, whose dual roles on the fantasy drama “Once Upon a
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