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Turnpike ramp closed tonight
The ramp from Interstate 80 onto the Ohio Turnpike was closed for a short time Tuesday night.
A&W auction starts at 8 Wednesday morning
It’s been a long ride for the A&W restaurant on the corner of U.S. Route 224 and West Boulevard.
More than 50 suspected arsons in California town
More than 50 suspected arsons in California town NOVATO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities suspect more
Soldier killed at Colo. Army post identified
Soldier killed at Colo. Army post identified DENVER (AP) — A soldier found dead in a barracks at a
Ohio Turnpike: 2011 safest full year in toll-road history
Ohio Turnpike: 2011 safest full year in toll-road history
Penn State’s Erickson to step down in 2014
Penn State’s Erickson to step down in 2014 STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State President Rodney
Openings available for 2012 Mahoning Valley Local Govt. Leadership Academy
Openings available for 2012 Mahoning Valley Local Govt. Leadership Academy
W. Pa. employee pleads guilty to $10 million fraud
W. Pa. employee pleads guilty to $10 million fraud
Fresenius Medical Care of North America has open house Sunday in Austintown
Fresenius Medical Care of North America has open house Sunday in Austintown
Appeals court says Texas can enforce abortion law
Appeals court says Texas can enforce abortion law AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry is
Torture claim added against wife in killing case
Torture claim added against wife in killing case REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — A woman accused of
Stolen New Mexico meteorite worth $20K-$40K found
Stolen New Mexico meteorite worth $20K-$40K found ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A meteorite that landed
OSHP seizes 16 pounds of marijuana in Lucas County
OSHP seizes 16 pounds of marijuana in Lucas County
Teen pleads guilty to killing 9-year-old girl
Teen pleads guilty to killing 9-year-old girl JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri teenager who
Mont. searchers hope to find teacher before storm
Mont. searchers hope to find teacher before storm BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Authorities say they will
Rivals looking to chip away at Romney in NH
Rivals looking to chip away at Romney in NH MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — With Mitt Romney the
Report: School employee faked daughter’s death
Report: School employee faked daughter’s death NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City school employee has
Cops seeking missing SC boy find bloody clothes
Cops seeking missing SC boy find bloody clothes COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police looking for
Indiana House panel advances right-to-work bill
Indiana House panel advances right-to-work bill INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A panel of Indiana lawmakers
Trial set to begin for Ariz. bombing suspects
Trial set to begin for Ariz. bombing suspects PHOENIX (AP) — The trial begins today in Phoenix for
Man apologizes for crash that killed young mom
Man apologizes for crash that killed young mom GRINDSTONE, Pa. (AP) — A southwestern Pennsylvania
Truck ‘retired’ after ladder fails fireman
Truck ‘retired’ after ladder fails fireman ALIQUIPPA, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania volunteer
Funeral, viewing set for killed NW Pa. airman
Funeral, viewing set for killed NW Pa. airman ERIE, Pa. (AP) — The funeral and viewing for a
Historical society plans first meeting of 2012
KINSMAN Kinsman Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the parlor of the Kinsman
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Belleria Pizza,
Speaker: Process will cause ‘crisis’
An Ithaca College professor doesn’t want to see a halt to horizontal fracturing. She wants to see it banned.
Unexpected obstacle derails mom
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com lowellville Jodi Coppola was like most other working
Valley officials want answers about seismic events
Mahoning County Commissioner Anthony Traficanti was sitting in his office in North Lima on New Year’s Eve when the earth shook.
Boardman trustees consider charging for Internet caf s
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township trustees introduced charging fees for
Boosters ‘short-circuited’ idea of making band at Lakeview extracurricular
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com CORTLAND A request that the administration of Lakeview School
E-justice to arrive in Mahoning Co.
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN This will be the year that Mahoning
Liberty: Trustees support lobbying
The trustees voted 2 to 1 to table the resolution requesting its attorney look into the legality of controlling all types of gas drilling and injection wells.
Delay in paperwork caused closing of academy
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown A delay in paperwork from local school districts
Airport survey finds most favor a change of name
Staff report VIENNA Northeast Ohio Regional Airport is the name preferred by the largest
Negotiator: Standoff outcome ‘successful’
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A police hostage negotiator who spent six hours at a
Trustees hope to replace fiscal officer position soon
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown The trustees hope to temporarily fill the vacant
Tomlin defends play call in overtime
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Mike Tomlin wouldn’t change a thing. Probably. The Pittsburgh
Rockets boom over WR
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com BERLIN CENTER With just under three minutes remaining in
Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah co-star in the new movie “Joyful Noise,” which opens
Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah co-star in the new movie “Joyful Noise,” which opens Friday. Though
Consumer borrowing surges by $20.4B
Consumer borrowing surges by $20.4B washington Americans are feeling confident enough in the
Convicted priest loses appeal
Associated Press TOLEDO A Roman Catholic priest convicted of killing a nun in a hospital chapel
Tebow’s play, faith make for lively debate
Associated Press DENVER He kneels in prayer at times when many players would be pounding their
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Judge says Erie casino has to pay $705K in dirt dispute ERIE, Pa. A judge says
Ward named player of the week
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A player of the week honor usually goes to
Stricker finishes off win by three
Associated Press KAPALUA, Hawaii Steve Stricker has a bad habit of losing big leads. He managed
Barry Larkin voted into baseball HOF
Associated Press NEW YORK Barry Larkin had no idea back in 1982 that he would become a baseball
Many communities block medical pot
Associated Press More and more states are saying yes to medical marijuana. But local governments
Ark. grandma stabbed grandchild, killed self
Associated Press CONWAY, Ark. An Arkansas woman who adopted her granddaughter after her son’s
Sterilization victims: How much $?
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. It’s a question that has not been answered before and doesn’t
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Black Sabbath guitarist diagnosed with cancer LOS ANGELES Black Sabbath guitarist
Geologists can be trusted to provide a professional analysis
Opinion: Geologists can be trusted to provide a professional analysis Noted in the discussion on the D&L
Niners’ growth evident all year
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. The offense was stagnant, Alex Smith was ineffective and
Lt. Gov. Taylor addresses drilling issues
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Despite the potential economic boom from shale
Chef plans eatery at Pgh. airport
Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland-born celebrity chef Michael Symon is taking his food to the
Rally planned against sex trafficking
Rally planned against sex trafficking warren Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative will
Early-morning fire destroys Sugar Excavating complex
Staff report NEW SPRINGFIELD A fire of undetermined cause early Monday destroyed the Dave Sugar
Ursuline’s fast start leads to easy victory
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In a game that was one-sided from the start, the
‘Super PACs’: big money for GOP
Associated Press WASHINGTON Dubbed “super PACs” and flush with millions of dollars, outside
Bengals looking ahead to 2012
Associated Press CINCINNATI Many of the Bengals packed and left town on Monday thinking they’d
Zidian Co. gets OK for $600,000 loan
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN The John Zidian Co. has been approved for a
About the event
About the event The Physicians, Scientists and Engineers for Healthy Energy and the Mid-Atlantic
Help the state; plant a tree
Opinion: The Madison (Ind.) Courier: It’s not unusual to hear pleas for money to help plant trees in
Blue Jackets fire coach, start over
Associated Press COLUMBUS Many of their disgruntled fans want to blow up the Columbus Blue
’BAMA BLOWOUT
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Jeremy Shelley kicked five field goals and Trent Richardson broke a
Daley out as White House chief of staff
Daley out as White House chief of staff washington In a jolt to the White House, President
Girard wrestlers tie for title
Staff report NORTH JACKSON Girard and Waterloo scored 132 points each to tie for the
Luklan stays busy as Big Ten football official
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN While traveling to this year’s Independence Bowl,
Iranian court sentences American to death
Los Angeles Times TEHRAN, Iran A court in Tehran has sentenced to death a former U.S. Marine of
Romney draws flak on eve of NH primary
Associated Press NASHUA, N.H. Republican front-runner Mitt Romney stumbled down the homestretch
Man jailed, charged in rape of teen, 13
Staff report Austintown A Mansfield man is in Mahoning County jail in lieu of $250,000, accused
GM likely to recapture global lead in auto sales
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors Co. is on track to retake the title of world’s top-
Santorum lays it on the line
Opinion: DUBLIN, N.H. You’ve got to give this much to Rick Santorum: The man doesn’t hold back. He
Meeting planned
Meeting planned WARREN Representatives from General Motors, Delphi Packard Electric and other
End band hazing
Opinion: By Starita Smith McClatchy-Tribune Here’s my wish for the new year: an end to violent hazing in
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mahoning County Law Library Resources Board, regular meeting, noon, Mahoning
Tax reform can’t be done in vacuum
Opinion: By Leslie B. SAMUELS Los Angeles Times Ideas for improving the federal tax system are launched
“They do not work for the state. They do not work for the defense. Their role is to accurately
“They do not work for the state. They do not work for the defense. Their role is to accurately
GOOD MORNING
GOOD MORNING Park meetings The Mill Creek Metropolitan Park District will have two public
U.S. MARSHALS
U.S. MARSHALS Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 10, the 10th day of 2012. There are 356 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
New daytime personal-makeover show debuts next week ‘The Revolution’
NEW DAYTIME SHOW What: “The Revolution” Where: ABC When: Debuts Monday, 2 p.m. By DAVID
Iran’s leader on a ‘tour of tyrants’
Opinion: Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad will be visiting Latin America this week for the fifth time
Internet caf s are not alone in ‘running under the radar’
Editorial: When Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine visited a Dayton area Internet caf to highlight the absence
Eric Church coming to Covelli
Country music star Eric Church will bring his “Blood, Sweat and Beers” tour to Covelli Centre May 12 for a 7:30 p.m. concert with opening acts Brantley Gilbert and Blackberry Smoke.
Trumbull New Theatre Early Neil Simon play packs laughs
Most theater patrons are familiar with Neil Simon, one of the most famous and successful American playwrights. But few have seen his very first play, “Come Blow Your Horn,” which is the current production at Trumbull New Theatre.