News for December 17, 2013

Route 11 backed up tonight for miles after crash

The driver of a vehicle southbound on state Route 11 near the Canfield/Austintown township line was injured when she fell asleep at the wheel, drifted off the right side of the highway and slammed into the rear of an unoccupied, disabled vehicle late Tuesday afternoon.

Man sentenced after skipping sentencing a year ago

Man sentenced after skipping out on court date a year ago Man sentenced after skipping out on

Howland Board of Education proposes elimination of one elementary school

Howland Board of Education proposes elimination of one elementary school HOWLAND The

Are 300 jobs coming to Youngstown?

Are 300 jobs coming to Youngstown? The Ohio Tax Credit Authority on Tuesday approved a 60-percent,

Communities chosen to receive public works funds

mahoning valley 30 Mahoning Valley communities will receive grant funds from the Ohio Public Works

Youngstown school board approves contract and raises

Youngstown school board approves contract and raises YOUNGSTOWN The city school board

1976 crank-calling robbery laid basis for NSA phone data collection

In 1976, a Baltimore purse-snatcher got nabbed after crank-calling his victim. And that case laid the legal groundwork for today's worldwide government surveillance of telephone records in the name of protecting the U.S. from terrorists.

US urges citizens to leave South Sudan amid unrest

US urges citizens to leave South Sudan amid unrest JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — The United States

Hearing goes well for Jay Williams

Hearing goes well for Jay Williams WASHINGTON, D.C. — A vote by a Senate committee to recommend

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $636 million

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $636 million DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Mega Millions jackpot

Milton Twp. proposes changes in its zoning ordinance

Indian official: Diplomat’s arrest in NYC barbaric

Indian official: Diplomat’s arrest in NYC barbaric NEW DELHI (AP) — The arrest and alleged strip

Report: Wolford a potential candidate for BG job

Report: Wolford a potential candidate for BG job.

Ginsburg: justices should stay if able to work

Ginsburg: justices should stay if able to work RESTON, Va. (AP) — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said

Weathersfield trustees have special meeting tonight

Banned Somali charcoal still finds ways into Gulf

Banned Somali charcoal still finds ways into Gulf KHASAB, Oman (AP) — Charcoal from Somalia is

Boil-water alert issued for section of Brookfield

Boil-water alert issued for section of Brookfield brookfield Due to a water main break, Trumbull

Putin: Russia to buy $15 billion in Ukraine bonds

Putin: Russia to buy $15 billion in Ukraine bonds MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin

UPDATE | Route 208 in Mercer County has opened

UPDATE | Route 208 in Mercer county has reopened

Syria activists say Aleppo air raids killed 100

Syria activists say Aleppo air raids killed 100 BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian warplanes stepped up

Stocks edge lower ahead of Federal Reserve meeting

Stocks edge lower ahead of Federal Reserve meeting NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks edged lower in midday

Mercer County road closed until 3 p.m.

Budget bill moves toward final passage in Senate

Budget bill moves toward final passage in Senate WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan budget bill that

Ohio school district, village in fiscal emergency

Nirvana, Kiss, Peter Gabriel headed to Rock Hall

Nirvana, Kiss, Peter Gabriel headed to Rock Hall NEW YORK (AP) — Nirvana, Kiss and Peter Gabriel

Why do lottery players think they can defy odds?

Why do lottery players think they can defy odds? It’s the ultimate fantasy: Walk into a store,

Ohio man sentenced to life imprisonment in wife's death

Sochi Olympic critics get terrorist treatment

Sochi Olympic critics get terrorist treatment SOCHI, Russia (AP) — They are fearless, stubborn and

BREAKING NEWS | Potential 300 jobs could come to Youngstown

Task force looking for wanted felon

Japan increases defense spending

Japan increases defense spending TOKYO (AP) — Japan today approved a plan to increase defense

Explosion hits near Hezbollah base in east Lebanon

Explosion hits near Hezbollah base in east Lebanon BAALBEK, Lebanon (AP) — A car bomb went off in

Budget deal splits GOP leaders in House, Senate

Budget deal splits GOP leaders in House, Senate WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leaders are

Campbell man reports theft

Ohio murder suspect called 911 on missing girl

NKorea tries to project unity on death anniversary

NKorea tries to project unity on death anniversary PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korea vowed

Warren men face aggravated burglary charges

Snowden: NSA’s indiscriminate spying ‘collapsing’

Snowden: NSA’s indiscriminate spying ‘collapsing’ RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — National Security Agency

BREAKING NEWS | Suspect arrested in Nov. 15 Youngstown homicide

Wendy's opens first of 'new' restaurants

SW Ohio county leads in child-support efforts

Judge’s word on NSA program won’t be the last

Judge’s word on NSA program won’t be the last WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge made headlines

TCTC will provide IBM testing

TCTC will provide IBM testing CHAMPION The Trumbull Career and Technical Center Adult Training

Search on for man who escaped after hearing

Search on for man who escaped after hearing NAZARETH, Pa. (AP) — Authorities are searching for a

Police: Boy, 10, shot in the face

Police: Boy, 10, shot in the face HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a 10-year-old boy was

Salvation Army distributing toys today through Friday

The Mahoning County Salvation Army will distribute toys and clothes to some 2,200 pre-registered children and food vouchers for about 1,400 pre-registered needy families, individuals, men, women and the elderly.

REUNIONS

Campbell Memorial High School All-Alumni Reunion, sponsored by the Campbell Memorial High School

Kiwanis welcomes new teachers

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Rotary fulfills warm holiday wishes

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Matisi teams battle for first time

Matisi coaches face off for first time

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Cafaro: Teddy's Law links schools, agencies to protect kids

State Sen. Capri Cafaro of Liberty, D-32nd, has introduced a bill requiring school superintendents and children services agencies to access a child-abuse database and possibly intervene before permitting a student to be either homeschooled or enrolled in a community Internet school.

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Slumping Bethune-Cookman visits YSU

Slocum says the Penguins will be challenged

Youngstown school teachers pass new contract

The school board is set to vote today on the proposed pact

YSU needs double overtime for win

Division II Malone rallied to force the first extra session

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Remembering, healing are focus of Longest Night Service

Three Warren churches and clergy join together for service on Wednesday

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Ursuline QB changes choice to Virginia Tech

Ursuline QB changes choice to Virginia Tech YOUNGSTOWN Ursuline quarterback Chris Durkin has

Youngstown council to vote on hiring firm for Covelli amphitheater

Estimated cost is $90,000

Dellick hearing continued to Jan. 6

Both Dellick's lawyer and the special prosecutor requested the continuance.

Sports’ value stressed by SR’s Cullen

Veteran basketball coach says free time has become rare

Browns staggering to another dismal finish

Five straight losses have Cleveland again on the bottom

Youngstown Mayor-elect McNally will keep 4 cabinet members

The other jobs will be filled before he takes office Jan. 1

Boardman to hire P.E. teacher for 9 students needing credits

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN A physical-education teacher will be hired

McDonald school board OKs pay raises for office staff

By Mary Smith news@vindy.com McDONALD The McDonald Board of Education on Monday approved pay

Youngstown cops: Woman tried to burn home, family

Bond set at $150,000

Halcon cuts 2014 drilling budget

Halcon plans to spend $950 million on drilling and completions, a 14 percent reduction that applies to all its active areas.

Letson to seek seat on Ohio Supreme Court

He’s had tax issues and currently faces a zoning charge

Longtime local news director Gary Coursen dies from cancer

Gary Coursen spent his entire 34-year career in the Youngstown market.

Two men face aggravated burglary charges

The arrests came after the men were spotted inside a Boardman home early Sunday.

Group drops petition to force Medicaid expansion

It cited controlling board action that expanded Medicaid coverage

Toddlers learn at Hubbard library

Resting on their mom, Noelle Coggins, while listening to a story at Hubbard Public Library's Babies Read program are Ashton, 3, and Christian, 23 months.

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Bruins’ Thornton appeals suspension

Boston’s enforcer injured Penguins defenseman Orpik

nba roundup

nba roundup Monday’s games Magic 83, Bulls 82 CHICAGO Arron Afflalo scored 23 points and

Tucker’s 6 field goals too much for Lions

Detroit was hurt by a failed two-point conversion try

Aching Pens win 4th straight

The steady stream of bold-faced names heading to injured reserve shows no signs of abating for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Indians reach terms for closer Axford

Former Brewers pitcher expected to replace Perez

oddly enough

oddly enough Dead leopard, other swag snagged at mansion party LA HABRA HEIGHTS, Calif.

NORAD promotes militarism in Santa-tracking video, group says

Associated Press DENVER The U.S. and Canadian military will entertain millions of kids again

Steelers’ surge arrives a bit too late

Pittsburgh needs two wins to avoid a losing season

UN appeals for $6.5 billion for Syrian refugees

Associated Press BEIRUT The exodus of millions of people from Syria in one of the largest

Cinnamon keeps fingers from freezing

Q. I eat my daily oatmeal with a sprinkling of cinnamon, hoping to lower my cholesterol. I didn’t

Man jailed in burglary, beating

Darius Beasley, 21, of Youngstown, is in the Mahoning County jail on a $75,000 bond.

Russian missiles raise concerns

Russian missiles raise concerns MOSCOW Lithuania and Poland expressed concern Monday about

Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Newton Falls Public Library trustees, 6 p.m., 204 S. Canal St. Milton

Man gets 28-year sentence in Ohio in $100M charity scam

Associated Press CLEVELAND A man convicted of masterminding a $100 million, cross-country Navy

Eliminates need to transport patients to radiology

2 women held captive in Cleveland have book deal

Associated Press NEW YORK Two of the three Ohio women held captive for years in a Cleveland

METRO DIGEST || Holiday gifts for tots, soldiers

Hugs for the Holidays drive ends Thursday VIENNA The Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, along

Support pours in for wounded Colo. girl

Associated Press CENTENNIAL, Colo. Support and concern for a 17-year-old girl critically

St. Elizabeth makes top safety list

St. Elizabeth makes top safety list YOUNGSTOWN SafeCare Group has placed St. Elizabeth Health

Negligence case denied for wife of man killed by elevator

Associated Press COLUMBUS The wife of a man crushed to death by an elevator in a closed hotel

Holiday services

Holiday services The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services that are open to the

Sheriff: Suspect was last person seen with girl

Associated Press WOOSTER A man accused of killing a 9-year-old neighbor and hiding her body in a

Valley home sales up over Nov. ’12, thanks to Trumbull County

Staff report Home sales in Mahoning and Columbiana counties fell last month compared with a year

MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David L. Klemm, 62, of 865 Cook Ave., Boardman, and

Not all agree that Mandela was effective world leader

Opinion: Not all agree that Mandela was effective world leader Everyone has hopes and dreams, but it’s how

Years Ago

Today is Tuesday, Dec. 17, the 351st day of 2013. There are 14 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Sassualle Phillips, Warren, girl, Dec.15. Robert and

Judge hears motions in death penalty case

The reason for the defense motion is that some of the samples that are to be tested could be destroyed by the testing process, said one of the defendant’s attorneys.

POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN

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

birthdays

birthdays Singer-actor Tommy Steele is 77. Keyboardist-singer Art Neville of the Neville Brothers

Mega Millions jackpot hits $586M

Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa The Mega Millions jackpot inched toward a U.S. lottery record

BP to donate $10K to Someplace Safe

BP to donate $10K to Someplace Safe WARREN British Petroleum will make a $10,000 donation to

Man, woman charged with disorderly conduct in Campbell

The beef started over the refusal to move a car to allow city crews to clear snow from the street.

Woman pleads guilty in stabbing

Woman facing possible 11-year sentence

Don’t close the commissaries

Opinion: Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss.: The notion that the Pentagon would close all stateside military

FDA: Anti-bacterial soaps may not stop spread of germs

Associated Press WASHINGTON After more than 40 years of study, the U.S. government says it has

‘Avatar’ sequels to be shot in New Zealand

By NICK PERRY Associated Press James Cameron will be returning to New Zealand to film three

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.40 .35 Avalon

Judge: NSA likely violates Constitution

Associated Press WASHINGTON In a ruling with potentially far-reaching consequences, a federal

us senate Budget measure gains GOP support

Associated Press WASHINGTON Bipartisan legislation to soften across-the-board spending cuts

Retiring GM CEO Akerson: Bailout benefited taxpayers

Associated Press WASHINGTON Retiring General Motors CEO Dan Akerson says the government bailout

Raising the minimum wage in US is an iffy proposition

Opinion: “It’s not true that life is one damn thing after another — it’s one damn thing over and over.”

newsmakers

newsmakers Influential country singer Ray Price dies DALLAS Good friends such as Willie

Network Solutions seeks tax assistance from state for proposed site in Youngstown

Network Solutions Provider will appear today before the Ohio Tax Credit Authority requesting tax-credit assistance for a proposed site in Youngstown.

Why is the US purchasing Russian-made helicopters?

Editorial: The U.S. has been involved in the hostilities in Afghanistan longer than any other war in this

Devon Allman moves in new direction

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Devon Allman feels ragged. Whether it’s the nonstop

‘Shipping Wars’ in Canfield for giant pumpkins

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com CANFIELD A segment of tonight’s episode of “Shipping

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

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