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Barbara Bush hospitalized

Former first lady Barbara Bush has been hospitalized in Houston with a respiratory-related issue, her husband's office said Tuesday night.


2nd Lunch and Learn Friday on oil, gas drilling

The second installment of Lunch and Learn — offered by the Ohio State University Extension, Mahoning County — will focus on community issues related to oil and gas development.


Hospital won’t aid transfer of girl on ventilator

Hospital won’t aid transfer of girl on ventilator OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A California hospital is


Chicago trader wins football handicapping contest

Chicago trader wins football handicapping contest LAS VEGAS (AP) — The newest champion of football


McIlroy, Wozniacki announce engagement

McIlroy, Wozniacki announce engagement KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Rory McIlroy is claiming his first


Catholic groups ask court to halt health care law

Catholic groups ask court to halt health care law WASHINGTON (AP) — Catholic organizations made a


New Year’s in Times Square is endurance contest

New Year’s in Times Square is endurance contest NEW YORK (AP) — Crowds jammed New York’s Times


Safety questions after ND oil train derailment

Safety questions after ND oil train derailment CASSELTON, N.D. (AP) — A fiery oil train


NASA responds to Beyonce’s Challenger sample use

NASA responds to Beyonce’s Challenger sample use NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NASA officials say the


George’s 21 points lead Pacers past Cavs, 91-76

George’s 21 points lead Pacers past Cavs, 91-76 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Paul George scored 21 points,


Illinois holds off Indiana in overtime, 83-80

Illinois holds off Indiana in overtime, 83-80 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois sank five key free


Police, troops heavy in bomb-hit Russian city

Police, troops heavy in bomb-hit Russian city VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) — Eerily empty buses lumbered


Kevin Costner and band coming to Packard Music Hall

Kevin Costner and band coming to Packard Music Hall


Vitamin E may slow Alzheimer’s disease progression

Vitamin E may slow Alzheimer’s disease progression Researchers say vitamin E might slow the


US frees last 3 Uighur prisoners from Guantanamo

US frees last 3 Uighur prisoners from Guantanamo MIAMI (AP) — Three members of a persecuted ethnic


Pens fall to Devils, 2-1

Pens fall to Devils, 2-1 NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Adam Henrique scored 1:38 into the game and Michael


A beloved singer dragged into Lebanon’s divisions

A beloved singer dragged into Lebanon’s divisions BEIRUT (AP) — Through decades of conflict, there


Putin triumphs in 2013

Putin triumphs in 2013 MOSCOW (AP) — Displaying the killer instincts of a chess grandmaster,


No. 3 Ohio St. pulls away from Purdue 78-69

No. 3 Ohio St. pulls away from Purdue 78-69


UPDATE | Woman found beaten to death at West Side house

UPDATE | Woman found beaten to death at West Side house


AP: Untried lethal drugs for Ohio killer

AP: Untried lethal drugs for Ohio killer


Tax breaks expiring at end of 2013

Tax breaks expiring at end of 2013


S Sudan rebels take most of strategic city of Bor

S Sudan rebels take most of strategic city of Bor JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Anti-government rebels


BREAKING NEWS | Youngstown police at scene of West Side homicide

Youngstown police at scene of West Side homicide


Small improvement for Schumacher after 2nd surgery

Small improvement for Schumacher after 2nd surgery GRENOBLE, France (AP) — Michael Schumacher


Plea agreement in $10M Ohio wire-fraud case

Plea agreement in $10M Ohio wire-fraud case


Girl declared brain dead remains on life support

Girl declared brain dead remains on life support


Arbitrator gives job back to fired Ohio trooper

Arbitrator gives job back to fired Ohio trooper


It's already 2014 in some parts of the world

It's already 2014 in some parts of the world


Shooting in Springfield kills 22-year-old man

Shooting in Springfield kills 22-year-old man


Pa. monsignor surrenders passport, awaits release

Pa. monsignor surrenders passport, awaits release


Ohio electricity customers shopping around

Ohio electricity customers shopping around


Ariz. woman accused of trying to poison children

Ariz. woman accused of trying to poison children


Boardman police arrest Youngstown woman on theft charge

Boardman police arrest Youngstown woman on theft charge


FrackFree Mahoning Valley remembers 2011 earthquake today

FrackFree Mahoning Valley remembers 2011 earthquake today


Remember: Permits required for exotic animals in Ohio in 2014

Permits required for exotic animals in Ohio in 2014


Youngstown police investigating latest homicide

Youngstown police investigating latest homicide


Barrels, speed signs added along I-90 in NE Ohio

Barrels, speed signs added along I-90 in NE Ohio


5 partygoers shot, 1 attacked in Brooklyn building

5 partygoers shot, 1 attacked in Brooklyn building


Kennsington Golf Club helps Toys For Tots

A Canfield golf course hosted a tailgate party to kick off a toy campaign.

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Fed audits questions spending by Ohio agency

Fed audits questions spending by Ohio agency


Pat Catan's needs help to Warm Up America

Warm Up America supplies afghans to those in need.


REUNIONS

Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1946 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at


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Browns confess fumble

Cleveland executives vow to ‘get it right’ with next their next coach

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Challenges residents to become involved

Says wants to work with schools

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Haslam extends Browns’ legacy of mistakes

Laughingstock reputation has not diminished


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Shives powers Struthers

Wildcats jumped out to huge lead at halftime

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Lake Catholic gamble pays off at Mooney

Cardinals come close to shocking basket


Russia bombings spark Olympic concerns

Host country vows athletes will be safe


Home invader gets four years in prison

The defendant, Keymonnie Harris, still has a bullet lodged in his scalp.


School board OKs agreement

A resolution passed by the school board brings the district a step closer to having all employees under the same health-care plan.


Council members express optimism for making Warren a ‘greater city.’

Council members express optimism for making Warren a ‘greater city.’


Position to be reviewed by new law director

Council, BOC hold last meetings of 2013


State shifting focus to people living in poverty

State shifting focus to people living in poverty


Ohio minimum wage to rise on Jan. 1

A 10 cent increase will put Ohio’s minimum wage at $7.95 per hour. Tipped workers — those making more than $30 per month in tips — will see their minimum hourly wage rise five cents to $3.98.


Federal officials announce test sites for drone aircraft

Six states were named Monday by federal officials to develop test sites for drones — a critical next step for the burgeoning industry that could one day produce thousands of unmanned aircraft for use by businesses, farmers and researchers.


ED RUNYAN |THE VINDICATOR

ED RUNYAN |THE VINDICATOR New Warren City Council President Jim Graham took the oath of office


Steelers humbled but optimistic after 8-8 finish

Several veterans likely won’t return because of cap issues


This time, 49ers must hit road for playoffs

San Francisco opens with a date in Green Bay


Shanahan, Frazier, Schiano, Schwartz now unemployed

Six NFL head coaching positions are open


New date set for Niles-Harding boys game

New date set for Niles-Harding boys game NILES The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley has


Many turmeric supplements fall short

Q. I heard somewhere that turmeric is an anti-inflammatory agent. I cannot find a reference for the


Overlooked Oregon sails after blowout against Texas

Brown’s final game is a 30-7 loss to the Ducks


Body clock may be to blame when tots fight sleep

Associated Press WASHINGTON “Just one more story, please?” “I need a glass of water.” “Mom, I


By LAURAN NEERGAARD

By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON Sure your liver or kidney could save


Wallace leads Mississippi to win

Georgia Tech’s rally was too little, too late


oddly enough

oddly enough Va. town looks for ways to get rid of vultures VINTON, Va. Officials in a


Navy sinks MTSU

QB Reynolds finished with 31 TDs this season


$1M bond set in pizza driver’s death

Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Ohio An eastern Ohio man accused of killing a pizza delivery driver


2nd Democrat enters governor’s race

Associated Press CINCINNATI A longtime Cincinnati- area officeholder announced plans Monday to


Passengers file federal suit against Greyhound over crash

Associated Press DETROIT Three passengers aboard a Greyhound bus that rolled over and crashed in


Man admits killing two women, raping children

Associated Press CLEVELAND A sex offender accused of killing two women more than 15 years ago


Uganda warns South Sudan rebel leader

Associated Press JUBA, South Sudan Uganda’s president Monday warned South Sudan’s rebel leader


POLICE CALLS

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


birthdays

birthdays Actor Anthony Hopkins is 76. Actor Tim Considine (“My Three Sons”) is 73. Actress Sarah


Supposedly broke into to man's home while he was there

Jumped off porch roof to try to escape


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68-year-old marriage just works, and so do they

Lonnie and Leotha Arnold are thought to be among the oldest black couples in Mahoning County. Today is their anniversary.

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Defense seeks to suppress video confession in murder case

Associated Press NORRISTOWN, Pa. A suburban Philadelphia man accused of killing a baby and her


Capital murder trial delayed two months

Willie Wilks’ capital murder trial will begin March 17, with a March 14 jury orientation.


Pa. pension-fund chairman to resign

Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. The chairman of Pennsylvania’s $26.5 billion state employee


Man accused of holding 3 hostages

Associated Press FRANKLIN, Ohio Police in southwestern Ohio say a man accused of holding three


Crack cocaine found in car

Juvenile caught after running from car


Shooting victim ID’d

Shooting victim ID’d youngstown A man who was shot at a 736 Fairmont Ave. home on the North Side


New Struthers officials sworn in Monday

The swearing-in ceremony took place Monday evening in city council chambers.


Life support extended for girl in California

Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. The family of a girl who was declared brain dead after what was


Medicaid growth creates gap of 5M with no coverage

Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. About 5 million people will be without health care next year


Russia bombings kill 31 in two days

Associated Press MOSCOW Two suicide bombings in as many days have killed 31 people and raised


expiring tax breaks

expiring tax breaks Fifty-five temporary tax breaks are expiring at the end of the year. Among the


Don’t give Iraq more US aid

Opinion: Toledo Blade: Nearly two years after the U.S. supposedly ended its military involvement in Iraq,


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Paul E. Weston III, 35, of 552 Miller St.,


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.79 —.06 Avalon


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The murder of Teddy Foltz, 14, was the top news story of 2013

Other top stories were the planned racino in Austintown and the continued popularity of the Chevrolet Cruze.

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President fails to impress as he abolishes capitalism

Opinion: President fails to impress as he abolishes capitalism I quote President Obama: “If you like your


Community yoga

Community yoga NEW CASTLE, PA. Jameson Health System is offering Intermediate and Gentle


Home electricity consumption in US falling to 2001 levels

Associated Press NEW YORK The average amount of electricity consumed in U.S. homes has fallen to


NEW YEAR’S What’s open/closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for


Top video games of 2013

By LOU KESTEN and DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writers The top 10 video games of 2013,


Congress letting 55 tax breaks expire tonight

Associated Press WASHINGTON In an almost annual ritual, Congress is letting a package of 55


Ford: 2013 vehicle sales to top 2.4 million in North America

Associated Press DEARBORN, Mich. Ford says 2013 North American sales of cars and trucks bearing


Salvation Army surpasses fundraising goal

The Red Kettle campaign raised $327,850.


Associated Press drama writer Mark Kennedy has compiled his annual list of the best of Broadway.

Associated Press drama writer Mark Kennedy has compiled his annual list of the best of Broadway.


Pending home sales leveled off in Nov.

Pending home sales leveled off in Nov. WASHINGTON The number of Americans who signed contracts


Do your part to preserve good jobs at Valley’s private prison

Editorial: Now is the time for all good MEN and women of Greater Youngstown to come to the aid of their


Fracking on ballot

Fracking on ballot COLUMBUS Backers of a proposed ban on hydraulic fracturing in Youngstown say


Residents evacuated near derailment

Residents evacuated near derailment CASSELTON, N.D. Authorities evacuated part of a North Dakota


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Kailee Engel and Richard Mercer Jr., Columbiana, girl, Dec.


Years Ago

Today is Tuesday, Dec. 31, the 365th and final day of 2013. ASSOCIATED PRESS On this date in:


newsmakers

newsmakers Michelle Obama adds support for Roberts LOS ANGELES Michelle Obama is leading an


New laws in US run the gamut

Associated Press The new year is bringing a host of new laws taking effect in January or