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Fire destroys two vacant homes in Youngstown

Fire destroys two vacant homes in Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN No injuries were reported in a fire

Fire damages Girard home

Fire damages Girard home GIRARD A fire this evening caused an estimated $7,000-$10,000 damage to

Family hopes search will find parents missing from capsized cruise ship

Family hopes search will find parents missing from capsized cruise ship CHICAGO — The son of an

Cavs back at .500 after beating Bobcats

Cavs back at .500 after beating Bobcats.

Miss Janis to wed Mr. Lombardo in summer rite

CANFIELD The parents of Tiffany Janis of Westlake, Ohio, are announcing the engagement of their

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Couple plan cathedral setting for Sept. nuptials

POLAND The parents of Jaclyn M. Serich of Niles are announcing the engagement of their daughter to

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Keenan-Kenville wedding is set for June 30

Silver Lake, Ohio Melissa Keenan and Jeffery Kenville, both of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, are engaged

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Stephanie Day, Michael Kozak set wedding date

LAWRENCE, KAN. Stephanie Lorain Day and Michael Pieter Kozak, both of Lawrence, Kan., are

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WORTH A LOOK

CRAFT SHOWS South Range Middle School PTO is seeking vendors for its second annual craft show

Huntsman to drop out of race today, endorse Romney

Huntsman to drop out of race today, endorse Romney Associated Press WASHINGTON Jon Huntsman

Youngstown police probe shots fired at West Side bar

Youngstown police probe shots fired at West Side bar Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are

Youngstown police probe shooting of pit bull on West Side

Youngstown police probe shooting of pit bull on West Side By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.

City youths find safe haven at Boys and Girls Club

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s a sanctuary. It’s a family. The Boys

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‘Over 40’ Hockey Group just wants to have fun Ultimate goal

Story and photos By ROBERT K. YOSAY yosay@vindy.com To beat the winter doldrums, some people

Springfield chief seeks public’s help to add K-9

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com NEW SPRINGFIELD For years, Springfield police have relied

‘Rock star of the health movement’ to speak at YSU

By AMANDA C. DAVIS news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A world-renowned Cleveland Clinic doctor who

Library finalists defend records

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN One of two finalists for the directorship

Johnson Wagner rallies for Sony win

Associated Press HONOLULU Johnson Wagner worked so hard in the offseason that he told friends

YSU drops second straight, at Butler

Staff/wire report INDIANAPOLIS The drought for the Youngstown State men’s basketball team in the

Azarenka breezes; Nadal is critical of Federer

Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia Third-seeded Victoria Azarenka won 12 straight games to

FINAL FOUR SET

Ravens’ performance not pretty, but it’s effective Associated Press BALTIMORE If style points

Manning has 3 TDs as Giants stun Packers

Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. For Eli Manning and the New York Giants, Lambeau Field has

Their chance in the spotlight

Three local college football players play in an all-star game tonight in front of NFL scouts By

Even with all the points, Niners’ D set the tone in win over New Orleans

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO With New Orleans poised to score on its opening possession,

Renewing MLK’s fight against poverty

The Chaney Visual and Performing Arts Middle School Dancers perform “Hallelujah” during Sunday’s commemorative celebration at New Bethel Baptist Church honoring the life and work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The middle school dancers performed two selections during the service.

PAKISTAN Political crisis to change?

Associated Press ISLAMABAD A political crisis gripping Pakistan could take a decisive turn today

Hearing on quakes Tuesday at YSU

Hearing on quakes Tuesday at YSU YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio House Agriculture and Natural Resources

Balancing risk and potential

Opinion: Balancing risk and potential Canton Repository: The economic potential of oil and gas drilling in

Bringing the jobs home

Opinion: By Karen G. MILLS U.S. Small Business Administration In recent years, a perception has taken

There are ways to fix public schools

Opinion: By James Campbell Baltimore Sun The nation’s public schools have been battered by a continuing

Foreclosure-prevention changes may help Ohioans

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s foreclosure-prevention program has made changes aimed at

Will canal change the game?

Opinion: CHARLESTON, S.C. Thanks to globalization, and to containerized shipping that began in 1956 and

LaBrae-Hickory one to watch

Staff report Youngstown The LaBrae Vikings have run through the first half of the boys

King’s legacy continues to grow in ways large and small

Editorial: Transformational figures never stop growing. Their lives — even when cut short — take on new meaning

COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Midfirst Bank v. Carol A. Rokus et al, foreclosure.

King’s image is evolving

Associated Press WASHINGTON On the National Mall in Washington, Martin Luther King Jr. is a

Employers: Workers lack adequate training

The Plain Dealer Columbus Gov. John Kasich spent the better part of his first year in office

Years Ago

Today is Monday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2012. There are 350 days left in the year. This is the

Huntsman will quit GOP race, officials say

Associated Press WASHINGTON Jon Huntsman will withdraw today from the race for the Republican

Mooney grad on TV show

Staff report James Terry of Clearwater Beach, Fla., a 1995 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School

Syrian president told to stop the violence

Syrian president told to stop the violence beirut The U.N. chief demanded Sunday that Syria’s

Fifteen years and counting

Opinion: Fifteen years and counting In March, right after this year’s primary election, we will mark the

Ohio State and Smith rout Indiana in rematch

Associated Press COLUMBUS Lenzelle Smith Jr. has been the weakest offensive player for Ohio

Retail trade group expects growth in ’12

Retail trade group expects growth in ’12 new york The nation’s largest retail trade group

Fine accuser admits lying

Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. A prison inmate who was one of four men to accuse a former

Malkin has three goals, two assists in Pens’ win

Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. Evgeni Malkin had five points and a third-period dustup against the

Police probe shooting of dog on South Side

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating the shooting of

Brian R. Corbin, executive director, Catholic Charities Services, told those at Sunday’s

Natural-gas-price plunge aids families, businesses

Associated Press NEW YORK The price of natural gas is plummeting at a pace that has caught even

Captain’s conduct blasted as divers find more dead

Associated Press GIGLIO, Italy Maritime authorities, passengers and mounting evidence pointed

Polygamist leader Jeffs issues edicts

Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY Polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs may be serving a life-

Fire at public-housing site spurs evacuation

Associated Press MASSILLON Authorities say a fire in one unit of a six-story public housing

oddly enough

oddly enough Panties found along Ohio road to be hung on pedestrian bridge LANCASTER, Ohio

Golden Globes | Winners

Golden Globes | Winners MOTION PICTURES Picture, Drama: “The Descendants.” Picture, Musical or

The Rev. Kenneth L. Simon, pastor at New Bethel Baptist Church, served as worship leader at

The Rev. Kenneth L. Simon, pastor at New Bethel Baptist Church, served as worship leader at Sunday’s

‘The Artist’ speaks loudly

Associated Press los angeles The black-and-white silent film “The Artist” came away with the

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Canfield swim squads sweep

Staff report HUBBARD Canfield swept the All-American Conference swim meet championships hosted

Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Area 17 Workforce Investment Board, 8 a.m., Dutch Village Inn, state Route 14,

A day of reflection

Opinion: By Kevin Alexander Gray McClatchy-Tribune I listen to Martin Luther King’s speeches and sermons

Police probe noninjury shooting at West Side bar

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating shots fired at a West Side bar but could not

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS ‘Contraband’ swipes No. 1 spot at box office LOS ANGELES “Contraband” managed to

Celebrity game to benefit children

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley will present its eighth

“Alcatraz” (debuting at 8 p.m. tonight on Fox) concerns a group of prisoners who

“Alcatraz” (debuting at 8 p.m. tonight on Fox) concerns a group of prisoners who disappeared in 1963

Michigan winner in outdoor hockey event

Associated Press CLEVELAND There was the usual tailgating and taunting. And when Ohio State’s

Dillon, Balog are second at Top Gun

Staff report ALLIANCE Boardman had three place winners and Austintown Fitch had two at the Top

Ohio man electrocuted while checking crash site

Associated Press KALIDA, Ohio A man stepped on a downed power line and was electrocuted while

Moore, OSU beat Schiffauer, MSU

Associated Press EAST LANSING, Mich. Samantha Prahalis made a jumper from the left wing, put

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