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New Wilmington firefighter responds to dad's fatal crash
A firefighter who responded to a fatal car accident was led away by police because it was his own father in the car.
Campbell hoping to improve its insurance rating
The fire chief is hoping an agency that rates municipalities’ fire services for insurance companies has enough information from him now to improve the city’s rating.
Safety comes first at well site, says ODNR official
Safety comes first at well site, says ODNR official YOUNGSTOWN For a brine-injection well on the
Ryan lauds Obama’s bold statement in Cordray appointment
Ryan lauds Obama’s bold statement in Cordray appointment WARREN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles says
Inner pressure at well site will be lowered
Inner pressure at well site will be lowered YOUNGSTOWN The owner of a northeast Ohio well used
Santorum defends his support for spending projects
Santorum defends his support for spending projects MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) Facing fresh scrutiny
Republicans look to Florida for votes
Republicans look to Florida for votes MIAMI (AP) Mitt Romney is blanketing Florida with ads and
Ryan asks ODNR for facts on injection wells
Ryan asks ODNR for facts on injection wells WARREN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan says he supports the
Mahoning County carries $4.4 million over from last year
Mahoning County carries $4.4 million over from last year YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County’s actual
Pizza delivery man robbed on West Side
Pizza delivery man robbed on West Side YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for the man who robbed a
OH WOW! children’s museum reopens
OH WOW! children’s museum reopens Youngstown OH WOW! resumed regular operations on Wednesday,
BP oil spill payments stalled in wrinkle over fees
BP oil spill payments stalled in wrinkle over fees
Boeing to close Wichita facility by end of 2013
Boeing to close Wichita facility by end of 2013 WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The Boeing Co. has told its
Audubon’s ‘The Birds of America’ to be sold in NYC
Audubon’s ‘The Birds of America’ to be sold in NYC NEW YORK (AP) — A rare first edition set of
2 held after random shootings
2 held after random shootings GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — Two men are being held after one of the
Delta, Lufthansa airlines to raise prices to cover emissions
Delta, Lufthansa airlines to raise prices to cover emissions
Bachmann adviser says she is ending GOP campaign
Bachmann adviser says she is ending GOP campaign DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An adviser to Michele
Police kill armed teenage student at Texas school
Police kill armed teenage student at Texas school BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Police have shot and
Man gets 70 years in prison for kidnapping his ex-wife
Man gets 70 years in prison for kidnapping his ex-wife
Beachum again heads Youngstown school board
Beachum again heads Youngstown school board youngstown The city school board has re-elected Lock
Youngstown police on scene where body found on South Side
Youngstown police on scene where body found on South Side
Bond market gives eurozone brief respite
Bond market gives eurozone brief respite LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Europe won some further modest
Ohio company builds mobile units for veterans care
Ohio company builds mobile units for veterans care
AP sources: Obama bucks GOP, OKs consumer watchdog
AP sources: Obama bucks GOP, OKs consumer watchdog WASHINGTON (AP) — In a defiant display of
Yahoo names PayPal exec as CEO
Yahoo names PayPal exec as CEO NEW YORK (AP) — Yahoo Inc. has named Scott Thompson, president of
Bonnie and Clyde guns to be auctioned in Missouri
Bonnie and Clyde guns to be auctioned in Missouri JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) — Bidders will get a chance
Mount Rainier National Park to reopen Saturday
Mount Rainier National Park to reopen Saturday SEATTLE (AP) — Mount Rainier National Park in
Not guilty plea for man accused in Ind. girl’s death
Not guilty plea for man accused in Ind. girl’s death FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — A northern Indiana
Woman pleads guilty in Facebook slaying plot
Woman pleads guilty in Facebook slaying plot PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia woman has avoided
Penn State president to discuss abuse with alumni
Penn State president to discuss abuse with alumni PITTSBURGH (AP) — Penn State University
Celebrate Malanka at The Orthodox Center
Celebrate Malanka at The Orthodox Center YOUNGSTOWN The Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will serve
Michigan savors sweet OT victory
Brendan Gibbons drilled a 37-yard field goal down the middle in overtime to lift Michigan to a 23-20 victory over Virginia Tech in the Sugar Bowl on Tuesday night.
Police probe weekend robberies
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The New Year’s weekend here was one
Police handle incidents during holiday weekend
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Police were busy at just after midnight New Year’s Eve
With plane stuck, passengers rerouted
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA The plane load of passengers unable to fly out of the
Liberty school board welcomes new member
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty The board of education filled a four-month
Warren police Council members seek delay of exam
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Council members Cheryl Saffold and Helen Rucker will
Iowa Picks Rick, Mitt
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney waged a seesaw battle for
Mayor seeks injection-wells moratorium
Mayor Charles Sammarone will ask city-council members today to support a moratorium on injection wells in Youngstown after the 11th earthquake in the past 10 months shook the city.
Struthers’ Jacubec dazzles at Howland
There were times during Tuesday’s boys basketball game where Howland High coach Bill Brogan caught himself watching in awe at the plays Jake Jacubec was making.
Bulldogs stingy in 4th
For the first time in seven games, Poland’s Colin Reardon wasn’t the leading scorer for the Bulldogs.
Cowboys make case for split championship
Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. Oklahoma State has its chance to be in the national-
Injuries testing Steelers’ depth
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Steelers coach Mike Tomlin knows safety Ryan Clark wants to play in
Shurmur won’t commit to McCoy as starter
Associated Press BEREA Browns coach Pat Shurmur may let his new offensive coordinator call plays
Bears fire Angelo as general manager
Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. The Chicago Bears borrowed a page from the Indianapolis
OSU assistants looking for jobs
By Bill Rabinowitz The Columbus Dispatch JACKSONVILLE, Fla. They knew heading into the Gator
Rookies deliver in Cavs’ win
The future of the Cleveland Cavaliers looked good in the present on Tuesday night.
19-year alliance comes to an end
Roselyn Ferris and Michael O’Brien have been one of the most enduring teams in local government, having worked side-by-side for the past 19 years, first in the Trumbull County Commissioners’ office and then the Warren mayor’s office. When Warren’s newest mayor, Doug Franklin, took office last week, it marked the end of O’Brien’s and Ferris’ long tenure together.
Our hemisphere’s promise
Opinion: Our hemisphere’s promise Miami Herald: When we suggested at the beginning of this year that the
Wine of the Week
Wine of the Week What: 2009 Langmeil Barossa ‘Three Gardens’ Info: It’s the time of year for
McClatchy Newspapers
McClatchy Newspapers DES MOINES, Iowa Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum were in a tight, back-and-
America needs ‘stupid test’
Opinion: A friend of mine hands me what looks like a business card. It says, “Don’t Die Stupid.” As America
Clemson freshman worries W.Va.
Associated Press MIAMI When Sammy Watkins first arrived on Clemson’s campus last summer and
Court ponders sniff by drug dog
Associated Press MIAMI Franky the drug dog’s super-sensitive nose is at the heart of a question
Monthly sirens test
Monthly sirens test Hermitage, Pa. The Hermitage Fire Department will conduct its monthly test
YSU geologist to address group
YSU geologist to address group YOUNGSTOWN The West Side Citizens Coalition is sponsoring a talk
Uncertainty looms at Penn State
Associated Press DALLAS Penn State interim coach Tom Bradley planned to hit the recruiting trail
Man charged with assaulting officer
Staff report new castle, pa. A man who officials say punched a police officer after his daughter
Television networks launch into their midseason lineup this week. Here are five new shows that are
Television networks launch into their midseason lineup this week. Here are five new shows that are
India tries U.S. TV shows, but with cuts
Associated Press NEW DELHI Would the sex, drugs and rock-n-roll fueled TV show “Californication”
National Fuel projects 10% rise in cost
Staff report ERIE, Pa. National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp., which has some 209,000 customers in
2 teens arrested in shooting death of Farrell bar owner
Staff report farrell, pa. Police have arrested two teenagers in the shooting death of a bar
Iran should stop playing games and pursue it real best interests
Editorial: Iranian sabre-rattling, aimed pri- marily at the United States, appears to be having an unintended
Council meeting
Council meeting Struthers A special meeting of Struthers City Council will be at 7 p.m. today
‘Help,’ ‘Horse’ vie for honors
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The historical epic “War Horse,” the Deep South drama “The Help,”
Fed to regularly forecast changes on interest rates
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a major shift, the Federal Reserve will start announcing four
New life for cold cases
Associated Press MILWAUKEE The corpses’ faces are mostly bloated, their skin pale and
Man tells police girlfriend failed to disclose HIV status
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating what may be another case of assault with a
Official: LA arson suspect cursed US
Official: LA arson suspect cursed US los angeles Harry Burkhart watched as his mother was
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Ryan and Teresa Wilson, Youngstown, girl, Jan. 2. Curt and
Fast start powers Mooney to easy victory
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team jumped
Buckeyes stomp ’Huskers
Staff report COLUMBUS Coach Thad Matta applied some tough love after Ohio State’s most recent
Factories, builders boost economy
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. manufacturers ended 2011 with their best month of growth since
Man arraigned on kidnapping charges
Staff report new castle, pa. A woman was kidnapped by a man after he argued with the woman’s
Austintown man faces charges in woman’s assault
Staff report Austintown A township man will appear in court today on charges of felonious
Fracking doesn’t sound so great
Opinion: Fracking doesn’t sound so great I drove through a white misty cloud of chemicals during well
British police investigate body found on queen’s estate
Los Angeles Times LONDON There were all the elements of a mystery novel of the type Britons love
Chief: Snowfall gives thieves opportunities
Staff report CORTLAND The city’s acting police chief says a Monday morning attempted burglary on
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Company offers to broker drilling leases for Poland
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Village-council members are mulling over an offer
For Wall Street, it’s a happy new year
Associated Press NEW YORK The stock market got a big jump on a better year. Stocks rose
Drake’s to become full banquet hall
Staff report canfield After 29 months in business, a Canfield restaurant is making a change.
Nuclear is reliable electricity source
Opinion: By Christine Todd Whitman McClatchy-Tribune As state leaders struggle to meet rising energy
Obama applauds Iowa Dems
Associated Press WASHINGTON Inserting his voice into a big night for Republicans, President
Woman sues Honda in small claims
Associated Press TORRANCE, Calif. A woman who expected her Civic Hybrid to be her dream car
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton board of education, annual organizational meeting, 5 p.m., in high
Grover Norquist’s no-tax campaign thriving in Congress
Opinion: By George W. LIEBMANN Baltimore Sun For the last 20 years, the charming Grover Norquist has been
Hoping for a healing ‘Extremely Loud’ tackles 9/11 head on
By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK Emotions run high in “Extremely Loud &
Lose weight and eat a tasty treat SMART SNACKING
Family Features If you want to lose weight or maintain weight loss this year, choose smart snacks
Republican candidates bash judges
Opinion: By Erwin Chemerinsky Los Angeles Times The attack on the federal judiciary by Republican
Keeping resolutions while on the go
Family Features Year after year, saving money and eating healthier rank high on the list of New
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