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Crews working on water line breaks tonight

Crews worked Tuesday evening to repair water main breaks in two communities.


Suit: Marine’s body sent home to Pa. without heart

Suit: Marine’s body sent home to Pa. without heart PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The parents of a Marine


6 missing adults, children found alive in Nevada

6 missing adults, children found alive in Nevada RENO, Nev. (AP) — A desperate search for a couple


Bipartisan negotiators reach modest budget pact

Bipartisan negotiators reach modest budget pact WASHINGTON (AP) — Shedding gridlock, key members


Egypt’s Moussa defends draft charter

Egypt’s Moussa defends draft charter CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s best-known diplomat said today that a


Appellate court upholds Kevin Agee murder conviction

Appellate court upholds Kevin Agee murder conviction


Red Cross: C.African Republic death toll over 500

Red Cross: C.African Republic death toll over 500 BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Aid


Reward offered for info leading to capture of murder suspect

Reward offered for info leading to capture of murder suspect


Kearney out as Dem lieutenant governor candidate

Kearney out as Dem lieutenant governor candidate


Obama thrills crowd as he honors Mandela

Obama thrills crowd as he honors Mandela JOHANNESBURG (AP) — U.S. President Barack Obama exhorted


Warren man found bound and gagged at his home

Warren man found bound and gagged at his home


2 infants' skeletal remains found in North Canton

2 infants' skeletal remains found in North Canton


Police investigate alleged beating by Eagles fans

Police investigate alleged beating by Eagles fans PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An investigation is underway


Ski-masked Pa. robber ID'd by safety goggles

Ski-masked Pa. robber ID'd by safety goggles


Ohio Democrats ask what's next in governor's race

Ohio Dems ask what's next in governor's race


Man shot in chest on South Side

Man shot in chest on South Side Man shot in chest on South Side Staff report youngstown


Austintown man faces charge of assault on police officer

Austintown man faces charge of assault of police officer


Kelly Pavlik faces arraignment Wednesday on OVI charge

Kelly Pavlik faces arraignment Wednesday on OVI charge


Pa. man killed over headphones, police arrest suspect

Pa. man killed over headphones, police arrest suspect


Weathersfield trustees meet tonight

Weathersfield trustees meet tonight


Ex-soccer coach guilty of sex with 2 Pa. players

Ex-soccer coach guilty of sex with 2 Pa. players


Springfield Township trustees meet Wednesday night

Springfield Township trustees meet Wednesday night


Pa. girl, 18, attacked by bear while deer hunting

Pa. girl, 18, attacked by bear while deer hunting


Girard man faces drug charges after traffic stop

Man faces drug charges after traffic stop


2 men charged with drug offenses after traffic stops in Campbell

2 men charges with drug offenses after traffic stops in Campbell


18 LA sheriff's officials charged in jail probe

18 LA sheriff's officials charged in jail probe


Campbell police look for suspect in home invasion

Campbell police look for suspect in home invasion


Teen student claims he was struck by vehicle in Boardman High School parking lot

Teen claims he was struck by vehicle in Boardman High School parking lot


GM names Mary Barra CEO, 1st woman to head car company

GM names Mary Barra CEO, 1st woman to head car company


Ohio deer-hunting numbers down

Ohio deer-hunting numbers down


3 Ohio deer hunters killed during gun season

3 Ohio deer hunters killed during gun season


Ohio school board member resigns due to lobbying conflicts

Ohio school board member resigns due to lobbying conflicts


4 area nonprofits get health grants

4 area nonprofits get health grants


Warren woman accused of theft at TJ Maxx

Warren woman accused of theft at TJ Maxx BOARDMAN Boardman police arrested a Warren woman on


UPDATE | Suspect sought in shooting death of Warren 22-year-old

Suspect sought in shooting death of Warren 22-year-old WARREN A shooting and robbery at Atlantic


Home Savings foundation makes donation to UW in Columbiana

Home Savings foundation makes donation to UW in Columbiana


Farm outlook meeting set Friday in Canfield

Farm outlook meeting set Friday in Canfield


World leaders, South Africans honor Mandela

World leaders, South Africans honor Mandela


Son charged with murder in mom's death in Ohio

Son charged with murder in mom's death in Ohio


REUNIONS

South High School Class of 1963 will meet for its monthly breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Perkins


Spanish-language trees on display

Spanish-language trees on display BRISTOLVILLE Students in the Spanish language classes at


SOV-Poland is accepting items for Rescue Mission

Food and personal items are needed at the Rescue Mission.


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Heartbreaker

Canfield edges Howland on an emotional night

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Steelers look for motivation

Pittsburgh needs three wins to avoid a losing season


Girard settles down, cruises

Dykes scored 18 and pulled down 16


Winston, 5 others in Heisman race

Fla. State’s quarterback expected to win


The accomplice was killed during the attempted burglary

Jurors are being asked to decide whether the defendant’s conduct is responsible for the purported fellow burglar’s death.


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Chudzinski doesn’t blame officials for Browns’ loss

Some players felt otherwise

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Patrick McClurkin now facing charges in South Carolina relating to his ex-wife

Patrick J. McClurkin, 47, one of three former funeral directors arraigned last week on multiple charges related to the McClurkin funeral home of Girard, is apparently headed to South Carolina to face other charges.

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Two men fatally shot in Mercer County

One man was pronounced dead in a Hermitage cemetery.


A federal commission dismissed Lyndsey Hughes’ sexual harassment charge

It said it didn’t have jurisdiction, but she can still sue in federal court


Government sells remaining stake in GM

The U.S. government ended up losing $10.5 billion on the General Motors bailout, but it says the alternative would have been far worse.


GM looks at adding February OT shifts

By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com LORDSTOWN The General Motors Lords-town plant is


The ‘new rich’

Associated Press WASHINGTON Fully 20 percent of U.S. adults become rich for parts of their


As deal closes, new American Airlines starts to emerge

Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas American Airlines emerged from bankruptcy protection and US


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS MTV declares Miley Cyrus artist of the year NEW YORK Here’s something to wag a


Ohio gas prices rise

Ohio gas prices rise columbus After dropping to around the $3 mark, prices at the pump in Ohio


Stop snooping

Associated Press WASHINGTON Silicon Valley is escalating pressure on President Barack Obama to


Some major retailers to list shoppers’ rights

Associated Press NEW YORK Responding to allegations of racial profiling, a coalition of major


Years Ago

YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, Dec. 10, the 344th day of 2013. There are 21 days left in the year.


Obama can’t walk the walk

Opinion: WASHINGTON Listening to President Obama’s powerful speech on income inequality, it was impossible


Africa can honor Mandela by changing corrupt ways

Editorial: As the services honoring Nelson Mandela begin today in South Africa, the words great, humble,


The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket

The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket


Youngstown PLAYHOUSE Musical ‘Honk!’ is a beauty

By ERIC McCREA entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Dare to be different. You could become


Skeptic reverses position on soap in bed

Q. I was one heck of a skeptic when I heard about putting soap in the bed to calm restless legs


Kearney exit would be prudent

Opinion: The Cincinnati Enquirer: When Sen. Eric Kearney was announced as Ohio governor candidate Ed


‘Drag Queen’ turns obstacles into triumph

By LORRAINE WARDLE entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN They came in packs. They overfilled the


Congress renews undetectable gun ban for decade

Associated Press WASHINGTON Narrowly beating a midnight deadline, Congress voted Monday to renew


Child immunization

Child immunization GIRARD A well-child immunization clinic will be Dec. 19 at the Girard Health


Free dinners

Free dinners Reign Supreme Motorcycle Club, 1467 Stewart St., Youngstown, 200 free Christmas


Torre, La Russa, Cox elected to baseball Hall

Torre, La Russa, Cox elected to baseball Hall LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Joe Torre, Tony La Russa


Broadcaster Caparanis shares love of Valley

By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN For five decades, John Caparanis has delivered the


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Shared journey

Documentary director profiles Clarett, Tressel

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1,165 apply online for Medicaid benefits

The system is the subject of a lawsuit before the Ohio Supreme Court


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Correction: Darla Conrad and Charles Green, Youngstown,


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Falcon murals done by local artist

Austintown administrators knew it was important to grow the Falcon brand and decided to have a local artist paint murals in all of the schools to promote school pride.

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US vet: Statement was coerced

US vet: Statement was coerced SAN FRANCISCO The 85-year-old U.S. Korean War veteran who was


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD


18 LA deputy sheriffs facing federal charges

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Federal officials say 18 current and former Los Angeles County


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Run, run Rudolph: Reindeer escapes from Santa at mall DILLON, Colo. A runaway


Woman gets probation in domestic case

Woman gets probation in domestic case


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Blind man will recount 9/11 WTC escape story

A blind man and his dog escaped from the 78th floor of the World Trade Center’s North Tower on Sept. 11, 2001, and survived following the South Tower’s collapse.

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Caparanis exudes praise for Valley

He’s broadcast more than 1,600 basketball games


Grant for study

Grant for study WARREN The Trumbull County Engineer’s Office has received a $100,000 grant to


Connelly: Steelers season a real laugher

Pittsburgh’s season is all but officially over


CORRECTION

CORRECTION Darla Conrad and Charles Green of Youngstown became parents to a baby girl Dec. 5. A


Officials probe shooting of woman on Ohio Turnpike

Associated Press TOLEDO Authorities in northwest Ohio are trying to figure out how a woman ended


Statistics: Profits from bingo drop

Associated Press DAYTON Profits generated by Ohio charities on bingo games have dropped steadily


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jan-Michael Earl, 26, of 123 Meadowbrook Ave.,


Cops probe fatal crash

Cops probe fatal crash HOWLAND The Warren Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating


State Rep. Letson’s appearance brief at hearing on zoning charge

State Rep. Thomas Letson made his first appearance before a judge on a misdemeanor zoning charge, but his public appearance was ever so brief.


Two congressmen want to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Simeon Booker

The medal is Congress’s highest honor


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Lowellville Village Council, 6:30 p.m., second floor, city hall, 140 E. Liberty


YSU’s online MBA named to most affordable list

It’s the second time in a month that YSU’s online degree offerings have been cited for affordability


Bears celebrate Ditka by pounding Cowboys

Chicago scored on first eight possessions


United Way Classic slated

Four games will be played on Saturday at Poland


united way classic | Saturday’s lineup

Lineup: Here’s the lineup for Saturday’s basketball game at Poland High: 3 p.m. — Lowellville vs.


Malkin, Crosby score; Pens edge Jackets

Calvert scored for Columbus


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