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First Youngstown 2012 homicide occurs near today's Safety Summit
Police are hoping “a couple of witnesses” who were in the area of the city’s first homicide of 2012 will be able to help police solve it.
Neighbors previously tried to 'evict' Warren man involved in today's standoff
A 46-year-old man “despondent over a family matter” put a shotgun in his mouth and threatened to pull the trigger as Warren police stood by late Friday.
Fire-grilled pizza and tomahawk throws among contests at annual Scouting event
If you were at Camp Stambaugh Saturday and felt like ordering a pizza, you would probably have been out of luck if you wanted Domino’s Pizza to deliver it.
Unity toddler killed by car
A 14-month-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene after a car struck him on state Route 14 in Unity Township at 8:58 p.m. Friday.
Community trouble-makers are cowards, federal prosecutor tells Youngstown residents
Collaboration was the word heard over and over again at a safety summit held on the city’s South Side.
Macejko, Greene, Ditzler win county endorsements today
City Prosecutor Jay Macejko won a decisive endorsement for Mahoning County prosecutor Saturday over incumbent and longtime officeholder Paul Gains.
Valley Youth Task Force being formed for April Youth Summit
A Mahoning Valley Youth Task Force is being organized by ACTION in preparation for a Youth Explosion Summit on April 21.
Missouri Valley's North Dakota State wins FCS national title
Missouri Valley's North Dakota State wins FCS national title.
Volunteer Network announces service project
YOUNGSTOWN Thousands of Americans will remember Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 16 by serving in
BPJWL installs officers and new members
BOARDMAN Caf Capri was the setting recently when Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s League members
SOCIETY DIGEST || Niles volunteers ready for Relay for Life
Niles volunteers ready for Relay for Life NILES The American Cancer Society will “Paint the Town
DeWine at odds with Internet caf s over regulation
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Attorney General Mike DeWine stopped by a Dayton-area
Navy SEAL from Valley remains on life support; NCIS investigating
Staff report BOARDMAN A Navy SEAL and Boardman High School alumnus remained on life support
Penguins look to stay hot against Flames
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State men’s basketball coach Jerry Slocum
Early goals pace the Phantoms over Muskegon at Covelli Centre
By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com Youngstown One of the largest crowds at the Covelli
Cops: Austintown man died after jumping from car
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police have determined that a 30-year-old
South Range too much for Crestview
By Lowell Spencer sports@vindy.com BEAVER TWP. The Raiders made the Rebels “walk the plank”
Warren police chief considers 2013 retirement
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN After only 21/2 years, the tenure of Warren Police Chief
Sirochman keys Warriors over East High
By Jim Flick sports@vindy.com BROOKFIELD The Youngstown East High boys basketball squad led
Orthodox clergy lead ceremony for health and healing at Lake Glacier
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown Under a light blue sky, balmy weather for
Ex-OSU football standout faces drug charge in Warren muni
Staff report WARREN Van DeCree, 58, of Tod Avenue Northwest, a former All-American defensive
Springfield bests Lisbon to remain unbeaten in Tier One of ITCL
NEW MIDDLETOWN Ron Rogers scored 26 points and Nick Russell added 11 more for the Springfield High boys basketball team, which stayed unbeaten in Tier One of the Inter Tri-County League with a 65-49 win over Lisbon on Friday night.
New restaurant opens in former Greenford school
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com GREENFORD The smell of barbecue is in the air along South
5 indicted in thefts of copper from Austintown homes
Staff report Youngstown A Mahoning County grand jury indicted five people in connection with a
Austintown schoolkids recognized for good conduct
Lynn Kirk Elementary students, from left, Madison Vaughn, Lily Torado, Jayden Bister and Kyle Keller show off the awards they won for good behavior. The students were chosen as this month’s “fabulous four” during a school assembly Friday. Each received a school T-shirt and a “fancy” lunch.
EXORCISM EXCESS
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers The things young Isabella Rossi sees on her fateful trip to
Positive jobs report fails to lift stocks
Positive jobs report fails to lift stocks The stock market offered a reminder Friday that even if
Roethlisberger ready
But center Maurkice Pouncey will most likely miss Sunday’s playoff game against the Broncos with an
Ohio Foundation awards 865 scholarships for 2011-12
Staff report Columbus The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges, through its Ohio Scholars
Saints will give Detroit super test at Superdome
Associated Press new orleans Having shed their long-held reputation for losing with flair of
Accused teacher was popular with students
Associated Press ALABASTER, Ala. Children used to clamor to get into Danny Acker’s classes, and
200K jobs added in December
Associated Press WASHINGTON Four painful years after the Great Recession struck and wiped out
Preps at a glance
FRIDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Badger 54, Bloomfield 38 Bristol 79, Ledgemont 64
No endorsement
No endorsement YOUNGSTOWN Poland Township Police Chief Brian Goodin no longer wants to seek the
Rivals fight for second place
McClatchy Newspapers PORTSMOUTH, N.H. Even for supporters of other Republican candidates,
Playoff drought ends for Texans, Johnson
Associated Press houston Year after agonizing year, Andre Johnson was asked about his goals for
Romney warns his NH supporters not to ease off
Associated Press TILTON, N.H. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney warned his
Two Niles men arrested in Boardman store robbery
Staff report BOARDMAN A father and son accused in a robbery will be back in court Tuesday.
‘Sherlock’ star defends nude scene
Associated Press PASADENA, Calif. Benedict Cumberbatch is shrugging off British newspaper
Demjanjuk asks judge to reconsider citizenship bid
Associated Press TOLEDO Convicted Nazi war criminal John Demjanjuk wants a federal judge to
Pipeline win shows local unity
Opinion: Fairbanks (Alaska) Daily News-Miner: Fairbanks North Star Borough leaders past and present deserve
We’re all creatures of habit
Opinion: I’ve always been intrigued by the calf-path story, which involves a calf that took a long circuitous
Steelers RB coach injured in fire at home
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Steelers running backs coach Kirby Wilson was hospitalized on
Man pleads guilty to ex’s murder
Man pleads guilty to ex’s murder SALT LAKE CITY A Utah man was sentenced to 15 years to life in
49ers gear up to watch lots of playoff football
Associated Press santa clara, calif. Jim Harbaugh calls it “honkering down” — from the verb to
Woman contests burial of non-Jew
Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. Juliet Steer was dying of cancer when she chose her final
METRO DIGEST || 1 killed in Negley fire
Killed in Negley fire Negley Four fire departments responded to a fatal fire Friday at 6768
Santorum: Trim Social Security now
Associated Press KEENE, N.H. Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum called Friday for
Rangers stay hot, pull past Penguins
Associated Press pittsburgh New York Rangers coach John Tortorella watched his team slog
Penn State, Pats’ O’Brien finalizing deal
Associated Press state college, pa. Penn State has hired New England Patriots offensive
Judge OKs words for ex-Cuyahoga County official’s trial
Associated Press AKRON A jury has been selected in the federal racketeering trial of a former
Arkansas tops Kansas St. for victory in Cotton Bowl
Associated Press arlington, texas Joe Adams had his fourth punt return for a touchdown this
Blackwater suit ends 7 years after deaths
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. Days after the last U.S. troops left Iraq, a federal appeals
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — David Axelrod,
Cavaliers outwork T-wolves for 4th victory
Associated Press minneapolis Antawn Jamison had 22 points and six rebounds to help the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.44 —.07 Avalon
Salem man charged with theft
Staff report BOARDMAN A 39-year-old Salem man will be arraigned Tuesday on a charge of felony
Shell Chemical’s project would be boon for region
Editorial: The numbers, if they turn out to be true, are mind-boggling: An investment of more than $2 billion
Dedication, revival
Dedication, revival youngstown Sword of the Lord Global Ministries, 907 Catalina Ave., will
Agenda Sunday
Agenda Sunday Boardman school board, organizational meeting, noon, superintendent’s office,
“fixing pete” (9 p.m., hallmark channel): “Fixing Pete” is a TV movie about
“fixing pete” (9 p.m., hallmark channel): “Fixing Pete” is a TV movie about a fashion editor (Brooke
Bishop details keys to future
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com boardman Bishop George V. Murry outlined his “Vision of
bridge Weekly quiz
bridge Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xA 10 9 7 6 5 2 u6 vVoid wA J 10 7 3
Brother’s life was a success
Opinion: How does one measure whether a life was a success, or a failure? Some would measure it by
Love of God unites many
As a child attending a local Catholic grade school, I was taught that Jesus was my Savior and that
Sharon man filed Wiz Khalifa suit
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Max Gregory Warren of Sharon, Pa., whose family owns the
Campbell students put school on the map
Staff report Campbell Students in Mary Janek’s ChemClub put Campbell Memorial High School on the
Honoree is a woman of firsts
Opinion: There are a few sure things I know that take place every January. First, this publication will
Farmington student is chosen for board
Staff report boston Rhodes State College student James Hughes, a sophomore from Farmington who
Assistance-program volunteers gear up for tax season
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN People who enjoy helping other people save
Legal templates will help with partnered projects
Staff report Columbus Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Jim
Trumbull New Theatre is currently presenting “Come Blow Your Horn,” the first play by
Trumbull New Theatre is currently presenting “Come Blow Your Horn,” the first play by acclaimed
Austintown students take time — 300 minutes — to read
Austintown students take time — 300 minutes — to read By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com
NO APOLOGIES
Associated Press ENGLEWOOD, Colo. The Gospel and the grid- iron are inextricably intertwined in
Kasich’s rosy picture doesn’t look so rosy now
Opinion: COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich used his year-end speech to reporters last month to tout the
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John Matthew Davis, 34, of Glendale, Ariz., and