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Republicans accuse each other, but who is right?
Republicans accuse each other, but who is right? WASHINGTON (AP) Newt Gingrich called rival Mitt
Austintown, Boardman officials OK funding for radio project
Austintown, Boardman officials OK funding for radio project Both Austintown and Boardman trustees
Ex-Ohio death row inmate expected back in jail Tuesday
Ex-Ohio death row inmate expected back in jail Tuesday
Ground zero building in NY struggles to find tenants
Ground zero building in NY struggles to find tenants
State of the Union: Obama to take on economic anxiety
State of the Union: Obama to take on economic anxiety
Kasich outlines Ohio private job agency's next moves
Kasich outlines Ohio private job agency's next moves
Ohio inmates spend millions at prison commissaries
Ohio inmates spend millions at prison commissaries
Former CIA officer accused of classified leaks
Former CIA officer accused of classified leaks ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — An ex-CIA officer charged
Strickland criticizes Romney, Gingrich
Strickland criticizes Romney, Gingrich Ex-Gov. Ted Strickland sharply criticized Mitt Romney and
Teen suspect charged in Ohio Craigslist scheme
Teen suspect charged in Ohio Craigslist scheme COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A juvenile suspect in a
FAMU dismisses students charged with hazing
FAMU dismisses students charged with hazing TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The four students charged
Study: Stem cells may aid vision in blind people
Study: Stem cells may aid vision in blind people LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scientists are reporting hints
Ohio man sentenced to 32 years in prison in HIV notifying case
Ohio man sentenced to 32 years in prison in HIV notifying case
Katie Sebastiano | Gregory Heddaeus
HUBBARD Katie Ann Sebastiano and Gregory Heddaeus, both of Pittsburgh, exchanged wedding vows Oct.
Dr. Jiaxi Ding | Kenneth Huber
YOUNGSTOWN Dr. Jiaxi Ding and Kenneth Huber, both of Pittsburgh, exchanged wedding vows June 18,
Erin Meister | John Toomey
BOSTON After exchanging wedding vows at the Millennium Bostonian Hotel, Erin Elizabeth Meister and
WORTH A LOOK
BAZAARS Salem Memorial Building Association will host its annual Spring Arts & Crafts Bazaar from
SOCIETY DIGEST || Spaghetti dinner benefit planned
Spaghetti dinner benefit planned BOARDMAN Quaker Steak & Lube Boardman, will host a spaghetti
Marine pleads guilty in killing of unarmed Iraqis
Marine pleads guilty in killing of unarmed Iraqis CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (AP) — A Marine squad
Doctor: Sen. Kirk stroke affected movement on left side
Doctor: Sen. Kirk stroke affected movement on left side CHICAGO (AP) — Doctors say a stroke
Gingrich says he can ’shake up’ nation’s capital
Gingrich says he can ’shake up’ nation’s capital TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Fresh off a big win in South
Mistrial declared in Paul Brown case
Mistrial declared in Paul Brown case YOUNGSTOWN — The murder trial of Paul Brown of Youngstown has
Chesapeake Energy shifts focus toward oil, natural-gas liquids
Chesapeake Energy shifts focus toward oil, natural-gas liquids OKLAHOMA CITY Chesapeake Energy
Mixed record for Obama’s State of the Union goals
Mixed record for Obama’s State of the Union goals WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Barack Obama
EU formally adopts Iran oil embargo
EU formally adopts Iran oil embargo BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union imposed an oil embargo
Trial opens for last officer in Katrina shootings
Trial opens for last officer in Katrina shootings NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jury selection is under way
Union pickets soon-to-open store
Union pickets soon-to-open store YOUNGSTOWN Three new Youngstown grocery stores could have more
Gasoline prices drop 15 cents in a week
Gasoline prices drop 15 cents in a week YOUNGSTOWN Ohio gasoline prices have slid more than 15
2 dead in Ala. as storms pound South, Midwest
2 dead in Ala. as storms pound South, Midwest BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Emergency officials say two
School bus driver killed in garage accident
School bus driver killed in garage accident CENTERVILLE, Pa. (AP) — State police are still
45-year-old man killed in snowmobile crash
45-year-old man killed in snowmobile crash CORRY, Pa. (AP) — State police are investigating the
Penn State coach, icon loses his battle against lung cancer
Other than family, football was everything to Joe Paterno. It was his lifeblood. It kept him pumped.
Plans sink for upgrading downtown building
After failing to receive state historic tax credits twice and other setbacks, the plans of the owner of an agency to revitalize the long-vacant Kress Building in the city’s downtown are essentially over.
Crash sends eight to hospital
Boardman The Canfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-car accident
Applicants sought for garden program
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Youngstown The Youngstown Neighborhood Development
Deputies union supports Wellington’s decision
The Mahoning County deputies union will support Sheriff Randall Wellington’s decision to no longer operate video arraignments for the Youngstown Municipal Court.
Police stay on trail of unsolved homicides
The township police department’s two most recent homicide cases are also its first to remain unsolved in a decade.
Officer receives 5-day suspension
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell A city police detective has received five
Wilson’s long day pays off with win
Associated Press LA QUINTA, Calif. Mark Wilson’s last day at the Humana Challenge started before
Giants stun 49ers with FG in OT
The New York Giants have their own Super Bowl formula: in overtime and on the road.
Malkin scores winner in OT for Penguins
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Evgeni Malkin can’t really explain what’s going on with the
Cundiff's whiff gives Patriots AFC title
Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Tom Brady got all the help he needed to get the New England
Players: Impact goes past football
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Since Isaac Smolko graduated from Penn State in
Pavlik trainer: He won’t be treated special
When Kelly Pavlik arrived in Oxnard, Calif., early last week, the first thing his new trainer wanted to know was: Are you here by choice, or by force?
YSU men flummox Phoenix
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On a lazy Sunday afternoon, in front of a small
Weary Phantoms lose in finale of trip
Staff report BENSENVILLE, Ill. For the second time in three days, the Youngstown Phantoms
Harding Hero
Brandon Sullivan, 15, stands in the bedroom of his home at 157 Logan Ave. SE in Warren with his grandmother, Deborah Nicholl. Earlier this month, Brandon awoke and discovered a fire in the attic where his grandmother was sleeping. He woke her and alerted other family members who got out safely.
Vintage treasures
STORY & PHOTOS By WILLIAM D. LEWIS lewis@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s the kind of place you
STATISTICS
STATISTICS Ohio, Pennsylvania States are grouped according to the progress they have made in
6 hurt in shooting at Calif. teen’s party
6 hurt in shooting at Calif. teen’s party antioch, calif. Six people, including five teens, were
US talks to Afghan insurgents
Associated Press ISLAMABAD Anxious to accelerate peace moves, top-level U.S. officials have had
Wimbledon champ advances to Aussie quarterfinals
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova recovered from an
Report: OPEC wants to stay out of spat
Report: OPEC wants to stay out of spat cairo OPEC’s acting president said the producer group
Holocaust event at YSU
Holocaust event at YSU YOUNGSTOWN Monika Flaschka, visiting assistant professor at the College
Paterno was the last of the long-term coaches
By RALPH D. RUSSO Associated Press There will never be another coaching career like Joe
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Underworld’ takes box office with $25M LOS ANGELES Kate Beckinsale is back with a
Barack Obama channels Dick Cheney
Opinion: By Iain Murray and David Bier McClatchy-Tribune When Vice President Dick Cheney held secret
Associated Press
Associated Press COLUMBUS A sculpted version of Arnold Schwarzenegger in his bodybuilding prime
Today is Monday, Jan. 23, the 23rd day of 2012. There are 343 days left in the year.
Today is Monday, Jan. 23, the 23rd day of 2012. There are 343 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Unknown singer’s online blitz riles critics Grammy grab?
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. Linda Chorney is the feel-good, do-
An injudicious use of ‘coward’
Opinion: An injudicious use of ‘coward’ As a candidate for Mahon- ing County sheriff, and an individual who
Health overhaul lags in states
Associated Press WASHINGTON Here’s a reality check for President Barack Obama’s health overhaul:
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Canfield school board, work session, 4 p.m., 100 Wadsworth St. Mahoning County
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help
AUSTINTOWN Homicide history
In the last decade, the Austintown Police Department has investigated 10 homicide cases and one
Romney to release taxes; Gingrich ready for Obama
Associated Press WASHINGTON Newt Gingrich worked to capitalize Sunday on his upset victory in
Highway project delays likely to cost drivers
Associated Press COLUMBUS Experts say some Ohio drivers likely will waste more time and gas and
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Raquel Curtis and Derek North Jr., Youngstown, boy, Jan. 20.
Senate GOP’s next move awaited in spat
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s appointments to two key agencies during the
Surveys: Owners of of small businesses optimistic for 2012
By Steve Wartenberg Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Small-business owners are slowly growing more
Ex-Warren chief of police dies
Ex-Warren chief of police dies Former Warren Police Chief John Mandopoulos died Sunday afternoon.
Man recovers after nail is removed from brain
Associated Press OAK LAWN, ILL. Dante Autullo was sure he’d merely cut himself with a nail gun
Democracy is not a game
Opinion: By Liz Kennedy McClatchy-Tribune Citizens United, the misbegotten Supreme Court case granting
Something to argue about
Opinion: WASHINGTON The Supreme Court can pack large portents in small details. When in late March it
Barns dismantled, restored
Associated Press FREDERICKTOWN, Ohio There probably hadn’t been this much traffic along winding
Dog fighting is a corrosive evil that deserves prosecution
Editorial: Ugliness is in the eye of the beholder. But some things are so ugly that they deserve universal
34west show to benefit Rescue Mission
Staff report boardman 34west Theater will present “We Go Everywhere Together” at The Embassy,
It’s a pipe dream
Opinion: By William Edwards McClatchy-Tribune Desperation can lead to poor decisions, as can wishful
Press freedom under attack
Opinion: Press freedom under attack Miami Herald: It seemed appropriate that President Rafael Correa of
Giffords: ‘I will step down this week’
Associated Press WASHINGTON Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona announced Sunday she intends to
Prison study finds link between violence, tobacco
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s top prison official has asked his department to investigate
Corn harvests have banner year in 2011
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Despite record-high precipitation, 2011 corn
Is 2012 tech’s breakout year?
Associated Press WASHINGTON The stock market has had an impressive January. The staid
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