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USO seeking donations for National Guard holiday party Sunday
The USO of Northern Ohio is asking residents to donate money to help defray costs of the 838th National Guard Military Police Co.’s holiday party on Sunday.
Family's pets killed in suspicious fire tonight in Youngstown
Three pets died after a suspicious fire destroyed a home at 195 W. Myrtle Ave., the Youngstown Fire Department reported.
Ed Port to undergo 4th surgery in Chicago Thursday
Township resident Ed Port is scheduled to undergo a fourth surgery at a Chicago hospital to remove tumors caused by the disease he’s endured since childhood.
Struthers firefighters: Bigger force needed; only 3 on scene at times
City administrators are being asked to solve a manpower shortage in the fire department.
2013 Mahoning County dog licenses go on sale Saturday
Mahoning County dog licenses go on sale Saturday
Ohio Senate panel clears bill on youth concussions
Ohio Senate panel clears bill on youth concussions
Funeral fund set up for New Castle boy killed Sunday
Funeral fund set up for New Castle boy killed Sunday
Warren woman calls for 'repercussions' against neighbors where 9 dead animals found
Megan Hartford of Hamilton Street Southwest says she’s finally had enough of her longtime friend and next-door neighbor, Tiffany Charlton, where Charlton’s treatment of animals is concerned.
Auto-industry website predicts good sales month for GM
Auto-industry website predicts good sales month for GM
Pot legalization no free ride to smoke on campus in Wash., Colo
Pot legalization no free ride to smoke on campus in Wash., Colo.
Ohio Supreme Court: 1-year suspension for OSU case lawyer
Ohio Supreme Court: 1-year suspension for OSU case lawyer
Animals found dead in Warren after weeks of property complaints
Animals found dead in Warren after weeks of property complaints WARREN The Animal Welfare League
With big Powerball jackpot, RI hopes for third win
With big Powerball jackpot, RI hopes for third win
Ribbon cut Thursday on water, sewer project in Smoky Hollow
Ribbon cut Thursday on water, sewer project in Smoky Hollow
Backer of Ohio 'heartbeat bill' wants to force vote
Backer of Ohio 'heartbeat bill' wants to force vote
Testimony continues in Jamelle Jackson murder trial in Akron
Testimony continues in Jamelle Jackson murder trial in Akron
Smoky Hollow to celebrate Thursday
A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 29 at 9:00 a.m. at Cassese’s MVR Restaurant, 410 N. Walnut Street, Youngtown, OH.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., will serve a chicken
Lexi plans 6th Toys for Tots drive
Lexi’s plans 6th Toys for Tots drive HOWLAND Lexi Cintron, a seventh-grader at Austintown Middle
ACTION to host 'Failure is Not an Option' Thursday
The education task force of ACTION will host a meeting on “Failure is Not an Option“ from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, 309 N. Park Ave., where the Rev. Rick Oaks is lead pastor.
Valley residents have 500M reasons to play Powerball
It’s the second-highest jackpot in lottery history, behind the $656 million Mega Millions prize in March.
Eargle’s 226 rejections are a Youngstown State men’s basketball record
Damian Eargle has the wingspan of a pterodactyl and better timing than David Letterman, so when he entered this season needing 15 blocks to break Ricky Tunstall’s Youngstown State career record, the only question was whether the record would fall before or after Thanksgiving.
State to test DNA in ’88 abduction, rape and murder of Girard woman
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A judge has ordered the state crime lab to
Mark Stoops latest to become head coach
Associated Press LEXINGTON, KY. Kentucky has hired Florida State defensive coordinator Mark
Residents back Youngstown commission in opposition to fracking
Residents supported the position of the Youngstown Park and Recreation Commission, which again made it clear the city has no intention to lease mineral rights of park land to oil and gas companies.
Wildcats roar in a very fast opening
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com STRUTHERS In the waning seconds of the first half,
Pair of Cards come up aces
Mooney’s Marcus McWilson, Courtney Love make first team Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Cardinal
Struthers BOE mulls over WKTL options
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com STRUTHERS Two competitors over the fate of the Struthers
NKU hands YSU women first loss
Staff report Highland Heights, Ky. Northern Kentucky scored four points in the final two seconds
Healeys plan to leave $1M to YSU
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University has received a planned gift with an
Ex-YSU running back Shawn Patton sentenced in drug case
Staff report CLEVELAND A man who was a running back on Youngstown State University’s 1994
Ohio State, Duke prepare for another big matchup
Associated Press COLUMBUS Thad Matta jokes that he has a secret weapon going into No. 4 Ohio
Jury finds Niles man guilty of assaulting, kidnapping girlfriend
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN After one hour of deliberations Tuesday, a jury found
Youngstown school board calls on Congress to avoid education cuts
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The city school board approved a resolution
Austintown teens learn work skills
Jazmine Fore Jr. sweeps up around the store at Hartford Apple Orchard in Hartford. Austintown schools recently partnered with the orchard to provide a sheltered location for students to develop appropriate work skills that will enable them to be successful in a workplace and prepare them for independent work in the community.
Many Cubans staying put
Opinion: By Laura Paz Institute for War & Peace Reporting HAVANA Starting in January, Cubans will no
Halcon effort concerns Lordstown landowners
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com LORDSTOWN A group of Lordstown landowners is attempting
High court: New districts are constitutional
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state’s
Palin for president in 2016
Opinion: By Charlotte Allen Los Angeles Times The Republican Party has been doing a lot of hand-wringing
OHIO LEATHER works site State AG’s office asks Girard to join new round of talks
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com GiRard The Ohio Attorney General’s office is asking city
Third suit against ex-Elmo puppeteer
Associated Press NEW YORK A Florida man has sued the ex-Elmo puppeteer who resigned amid a sex
Shakespeare’s theater to get indoor venue
Associated Press LONDON Shakespeare’s Globe, the open-air London playhouse that helped win
Great lakes As water levels fall, towns try to survive
Associated Press ONEKAMA, Mich. For more than a century, easy access to Lake Michigan has made
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch school board, study session at 6 p.m., regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.,
Repackaged holiday specials are hitting the shelves. Here are five that were released this week on
Repackaged holiday specials are hitting the shelves. Here are five that were released this week on
Judge reshapes terms to buy First Place Bank
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com WARREN A Delaware bankruptcy judge overturned an
‘Hour’ arrives for 2nd season
By Tirdad Derakhshani The Philadelphia Inquirer If you get a kick out of watching lords and
Boards certify election results
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The elections boards in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties
Running backs highlight title game
Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. Two of the Big Ten’s best running backs will be on the field when
Big disconnect as clock ticks on ‘fiscal cliff’
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans’ newfound willingness to consider tax increases to avert
US economy gets a lift from consumers
US economy gets a lift from consumers washington American consumers are growing more confident
US won’t label China a currency manipulator
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration declined Tuesday to label China a currency
Getting stuffed
Getting stuffed Hopefully you impressed your family with your newfound turkey-cooking skills!
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Postcard mailed during WWII arrives almost 70 years later ELMIRA, N.Y. A postcard
Abbas is the forgotten man
Opinion: It’s easy to understand why Israel recently retaliated against Hamas rocket attacks — which were
What role do genes play in IQ scores?
Opinion: Anyone who has followed the decades-long controversies over the role of genes in IQ scores will
Make dishes ahead to enjoy festivities
Family Features During the hectic holidays, the last thing you want is to be stuck in the kitchen.
Burger of the year
Burger of the year The guys will be presenting the 2012 Burger of the Year award to The Lake
Wine scene
Wine scene There are some big changes happening on the local wine scene right now, and Drinks
A meal at Johnny's tops this holiday list
With the holidays in full swing, there is no doubt that we are all going to get out to dinner with friends and family a little more. For your next night out treat yourself to a meal with top-notch quality and taste. It will make your decision of what to eat a little easier knowing that you are almost guaranteed a great meal at Johnny’s!
Lincoln movie shows messy process behind noble results
Opinion: By Dick Polman Philadelphia Inquirer If only we could hustle President Obama and Congress into a
Cable channel opens first restaurant — in an airport Food Network takes flight
By SUZETTE LABOY Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. The Food Network is getting into the
Go sweet and savory for the holidays
Family Features You want to bring out the best for your next holiday gathering, ensuring a
Hearings on bill to eliminate judgeship
Hearings on bill to eliminate judgeship COLUMBUS A legislative committee began hearings Tuesday
Bill to further restrict abortion comes to halt in Ohio Senate
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republican Senate President Tom Niehaus dealt a blow to
Arguments begin in trial of 2nd man in slaying near YSU
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com AKRON It has been nearly two years and a change to a
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Travis J. Pownell, 34, of 5094 Market St., Boardman,
NORTHEASTERN Ohio coaching tree
NORTHEASTERN Ohio coaching tree Current FBS head coaches with northeastern Ohio ties. Names are
Action expected on funding for Trumbull road-paving projects
Staff report WARREN Trumbull County commissioners are expected today to authorize applications
Slumping Cavs fall to Phoenix
Associated Press CLEVELAND Alvin Gentry and Byron Scott watched the same game Tuesday night, but
Warren police probe shooting of teen
Staff report Warren City police were investigating the Tuesday night shooting of a 16-year-old
Pittsburgh looking for reinforcements
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger took a break from changing his newborn son’s
Miller changed baseball forever
Associated Press NEW YORK Marvin Miller was a labor economist who never played a day of
Man sentenced to 3 years in prison in gang case
Staff report AKRON A defendant who admitted lying under oath in a Youngstown street-gang case
prep basketball | Other games
Stow 55, Ursuline 31 YOUNGSTOWN Sydney Beasley scored 12 points with two 3-pointers in the
Wean Foundation refines its priorities
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com WARREN The Raymond J. Wean Foundation has refined its
Hagan’s bill seeks local control of fracking regulations
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Counties, townships and other local governments would
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Men’ actor not expected on set NEW YORK The teenage actor who stars in “Two and a
Austintown police investigate after man’s body is found in woods
Staff report AUSTINTOWN A man who was reported missing by his wife Tuesday morning was found
Warren council to honor officer who rescued Niles boy
Staff report WARREN Ben Harrell, the Warren patrolman who found the stolen car containing an
MARK STOOPS
MARK STOOPS At a glance Age: 45. Born: July 9, 1967 in Youngstown. High school: Cardinal
Arafat grave dug up
Arafat grave dug up ramallah, west bank Eight years after Yasser Arafat’s mysterious death, his
Filmmakers plan video on teen drunken driving
Staff report WARREN Laythrom Media, independent filmmakers who have been filming two movies in
Man pleads guilty in 2011 shooting
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 27-year-old city man could spend the
Liberty police seek 3 suspects in armed robbery of pizza shop
Staff report LIBERTY Township police continue looking for three suspects after a weekend armed
Rice fails to mollify 3 in GOP
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice told lawmakers Tuesday that her initial
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