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PULLING THE PLUG
Mahoning County Deputy Sheriff Stephanie Harchar stands guard as Artis Walton is video-arraigned from the county jail on a criminal-trespass charge. Brenda Rider, sitting next ...
Stories published January 24, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Marine apologizes but says squad was honorable
The lone Marine convicted in his squad's killing of two dozen unarmed civilians in one of the Iraq War's defining moments escaped jail time Tuesday after defending his order to raid homes in Haditha as a necessary act "to keep the rest of my Marines alive."
Obama calls for help for middle class, party cooperation; GOP calls him divisive
Declaring the American dream under siege, President Barack Obama called Tuesday night for a flurry of help for a hurting middle class and higher taxes on millionaires, delivering a State of the Union address packed with re-election themes.
Academic commission chairman resigns, replacement named
Academic commission chairman resigns, replacement named Youngstown The commission charged with
Mahoning Co. joins group to help reduce electricity costs
Mahoning Co. joins group to help reduce electricity costs
Capri Cafaro steps down as Ohio Senate minority leader
Capri Cafaro steps down as Ohio Senate minority leader
Tickets exhausted for Paterno memorial at arena
Tickets exhausted for Paterno memorial at arena STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State officials say
1 dead, 3 hurt after semi crashes on Ohio Turnpike
1 dead, 3 hurt after semi crashes on Ohio Turnpike
Water main break closes some West Side streets
Water main break closes some West Side streets Youngstown Oakwood Avenue between Wesley and
Trumbull jail is at inmate capacity
Trumbull jail is at inmate capacity WARREN Officials at the Trumbull County jail have notified
La. seafood board may buy New Orleans arena naming rights
La. seafood board may buy New Orleans arena naming rights NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Louisiana Seafood
Nation’s oldest federal judge dies at age 104
Nation’s oldest federal judge dies at age 104 WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The nation’s oldest sitting
Ohio woman injured when her SUV is struck by train
Ohio woman injured when her SUV is struck by train
D&L Energy Group disputes comments from Ohio Oil and Gas Association official
D&L Energy Group, a member of the Ohio Oil and Gas Association, released a statement today that expressed disagreement with comments made Monday by Tom Stewart, OOGA executive vice president.
Utah professor in porn-on-plane case resigns job
Utah professor in porn-on-plane case resigns job SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A University of Utah
CPA opens Smart Tax service office Thursday in Howland
CPA opens Smart Tax service office Thursday in Howland
Analysis: Romney tries pit bull approach in Fla.
Analysis: Romney tries pit bull approach in Fla. WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitt Romney spent years
Stocks fall on worries about Greece talks
Stocks fall on worries about Greece talks NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling shortly after the
DeWine starts new program housed in Youngstown
DeWine starts new program housed in Youngstown Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today
W. Pa. man faces DUI, homicide charges in high-speed death
W. Pa. man faces DUI, homicide charges in high-speed death
Cleveland and Canadian neighbor discuss ferry idea
Cleveland and Canadian neighbor discuss ferry idea
Hagan scores half-truth in earthquake comments
State Rep. Robert F. Hagan of Youngstown, D-60th, scored a half-true rating on PolitiFact’s Truth-O-Meter for comments he made about earthquakes and Gov. John Kasich.
Mixed results in final 2011 Mahoning Valley unemployment numbers
Mixed results in final 2011 Mahoning Valley unemployment numbers
FBI arrests 4 Conn. officers on conspiracy charges
FBI arrests 4 Conn. officers on conspiracy charges NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — The FBI has arrested
Oscar nominations announced for lead actress
Oscar nominations announced for lead actress BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The 84th annual Academy
Estranged boyfriend charged in woman’s slaying
Estranged boyfriend charged in woman’s slaying WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man
Pa. woman killed in fire, grandson burned
Pa. woman killed in fire, grandson burned WEST SUNBURY, Pa. (AP) — Fire officials say a house fire
F.O.C.U.S meeting location corrected
F.O.C.U.S meeting location corrected AUSTINTOWN F.O.C.U.S. will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at
Tiffany Kata | Charles Williams
VIENNA Tiffany Joy Kata and Charles Ryan Williams were united in marriage Sept. 24, 2011, at
Christina London | Solomon Lu
ANNAPOLIS, MD. The U.S. Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis, Md., was the setting for the June 18,
Kendal Callahan | Tyler King
BEXLEY, OHIO Kendal Leigh Callahan and Tyler James King were united in marriage Sept. 10, 2011, at
Paying respect
Bitterness toward Penn State trustees escalates as Joe Paterno memorial ceremony is scheduled
Liberty BOE OKs $1.2M in cuts
The board of education on Monday unanimously approved $1.2 million in personnel cuts, a process Superintendent Stan Watson called “gut wrenching.”
Charter panel starts under the gun
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN At its first meeting, the city’s charter-
Delays renew turnpike debate
The delay of big-ticket construction projects in Ohio has stoked the debate over privatizing the state turnpike.
New signals to aid Canfield
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield New traffic signals will give Canfield safety
Mandopoulos cared about officers first
You could call John Mandopoulos uncompromising, stubborn and tough.
Focus could make Utica Shale more profitable
Chesapeake Energy Corp.’s decision to shift its focus away from natural gas and toward oil and natural-gas liquids like propane could make the Utica Shale more profitable.
New trial date set for June
The new trial date for Paul Brown, accused of killing a teen boy more than two years ago, is set for June.
Program addresses bullying
Conflict with other students is inevitable, but there are ways to address those conflicts and deal with bullies in a positive way, a nationally recognized speaker and author told Wilson Middle School students.
Boardman standout Campbell chooses Buffalo
At 3 p.m. on Saturday, inside a Buffalo-area hotel room, Boardman senior running back Devin Campbell turned off the TV, laid down on his bed and thought about his college future.
Proof that hard work pays off
Youngstown State’s Blake Allen named Horizon player of the week following two big victories
Shives and Smrek dominate for ’Cats
By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS Mckenna Shives and Halle Smrek dominated on
PULLING THE PLUG
Mahoning County Deputy Sheriff Stephanie Harchar stands guard as Artis Walton is video-arraigned from the county jail on a criminal-trespass charge. Brenda Rider, sitting next to Walton, is a Youngstown Municipal Court bailiff who took notes. Walton, who pleaded innocent, was one of seven inmates to be video-arraigned Monday.
Speaker: Restore rail service to boost economy
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ken Prendergast, head of the nonprofit organization
Candidate’s character is fair game
Opinion: WASHINGTON “By definition, if you run for president, anything is on the table. Ask Grover
Time to kill redevelopment agencies
Opinion: By Benjamin Powell McClatchy-Tribune The California Supreme Court has given the state permission
Panama: Boom with gloom
Opinion: What irony! Panama is expected to be Latin America’s economic star in 2012, with a 6.8 percent
Public has a right to details of suit against Macejko, city
Editorial: There’s no compelling reason for U.S. District Court Judge Christopher A. Boyko to maintain the seal
birthdays
birthdays Actor Ernest Borgnine is 95. Cajun fiddler Doug Kershaw is 76. Singer Ray Stevens is 73.
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2012. There are 342 days left in the year.
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2012. There are 342 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Rappers seldom win top awards at the Grammys No love for hip-hop
By MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press NEW YORK Since its beginnings in the 1970s, rap music has
Who defines what’s unAmerican?
Opinion: Who defines what’s unAmerican? I would like to applaud State Rep. Bob Hagan for taking a stand
Net income for F.N.B. Corp.rose 16.5 percent in 2011
Staff report HERMITAGE, PA. F.N.B. Corp.’s net income rose 16.5 percent in 2011, according to
Health program
Health program WARREN ValleyCare Trumbull Memorial Hospital’s Healthy Woman program, “Have a
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Academy of Excellence school board, 3:30 p.m., 1408 Rigby St.
Kasich outlines next steps for JobsOhio
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A lawmaker panel is set to sign off on contracts that
Boxing judge ready to go on a moment’s notice
By greg gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN Last year Tom Miller logged over 55,000 air miles to
Industry official: ODNR mishandled quake issue
An industry official said he’s “frustrated” with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources regarding its handling of the earthquake-brine-injection-well situation in Youngstown.
Army panel advises trial in suicide
Associated Press KABUL An investigative hearing has recommended that an American soldier, a
High court: Warrant needed for GPS tracking
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that police must get a
Traffic signal update
By 2014, Canfield will have the most updated traffic signals available at five city intersections.
Don’t downplay graduation
Opinion: Argus Leader, Soux Falls, S.D.: One of the most logical ways to get a high school education is to
Austintown, Boardman officials OK funding for radio project
By Elise Franco and Ashley Luthern news@vindy.com Austintown Both Austintown and Boardman
Paterno led the way when Penn State joined Big Ten
Associated Press A comfortable member of the Big Ten for more than two decades, it’s easy to
Strickland criticizes Romney, Gingrich; praises Santorum
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ex-Gov. Ted Strickland sharply criticized Mitt
Ala. hit again by tornadoes
Associated Press OAK GROVE, Ala. Knowing this community’s history of tornadoes, Jhan Powers gets
Teen charged in shooting of friend faces traffic citations
Staff report Boardman A Canfield teen charged in the shooting of his friend was cited over the
Police investigate robberies
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating more
Girard officials: Books balanced
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com GIRARD Officials say the city’s books are balanced, and they
Let him do his job
Opinion: By Robert Henderson Baltimore Sun President Barack Obama’s recess appointment to direct the
The top 5 video game rentals for the most recent reporting period at U.S. Blockbuster stores:
The top 5 video game rentals for the most recent reporting period at U.S. Blockbuster stores: v
“They can trigger the signal to go into a red mode in all directions. Dealing with an
“They can trigger the signal to go into a red mode in all directions. Dealing with an accident or a
There’s no nights off in Big Ten this season
Associated Press Indiana gets it now. After a pair of surprising losses — to Minnesota and
Lordstown GM worker to be guest of Brown’s in DC
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com NORTH JACKSON A Lordstown General Motors complex worker
Romney, Gingrich clash in Florida debate
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. A newly aggressive Mitt Romney charged in campaign debate Monday
Teenager faces list of charges
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ajuante Toney just turned 18 less than
newsmakers
newsmakers Aretha Franklin calls off wedding NEW YORK Aretha Franklin won’t be getting fitted
A mixed record for Obama’s goals
By ERICA WERNER Associated Press WASHINGTON As President Barack Obama prepares to deliver his
3rd seed moves to Aussie semis
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia Third-seeded Victoria Azarenka reached the Australian
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.77 +0.03 Avalon
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 11
No. 1 in auto sales
No. 1 in auto sales YOUNGSTOWN Dealerships owned by David A. Flynn ranked No. 1 in automotive
CBS gets raunchy on four sitcoms
Associated Press PASADENA, Calif. Last week seemed typical for CBS’ sitcoms on Monday night,
Boardman parent seeks facts
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK and Ashley Luthern news@vindy.com BOARDMAN A parent of three
Poland board asked about possible cuts
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Several parents asked the board of education
Ex-CIA officer accused of leaks
Ex-CIA officer accused of leaks ALEXANDRIA, Va. An ex-CIA officer who helped track down and
oddly enough
oddly enough Mexico police: Robber rode skateboard to banks MEXICO CITY Mexico City police say
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