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Police: NY mom used kiss to give jailed son drugs
Police: NY mom used kiss to give jailed son drugs PENN YAN, N.Y. (AP) — Police say an upstate New
‘Disoriented’ python hunters rescued in Everglades
‘Disoriented’ python hunters rescued in Everglades MIAMI (AP) — Two young men who became “stranded
Seattle mayor ends police drone efforts
Seattle mayor ends police drone efforts SEATTLE (AP) — The mayor of Seattle is ending the police
Police: Denver mom shot 3 kids, killed herself
Police: Denver mom shot 3 kids, killed herself DENVER (AP) — A mother shot and killed two of her
Kokrak shoots 2-under at Pebble Beach
Kokrak shoots 2-under at Pebble Beach Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak shot a 2-under-par 70 in
Shawn Wilson appeals his conviction in boy's slaying
Shawn Wilson appeals his conviction in boy's slaying
Agreements approved for water supply, sanitary sewers at Lake Milton
Agreements approved for water supply, sanitary sewers at Lake Milton
West Branch schools, classified workers reach 1-year pact extension
West Branch schools, classified workers reach 1-year pact extension
Vigil planned Friday for Youngstown man killed in hit-skip accident
Vigil planned Friday for Youngstown man killed in hit-skip accident
Man, woman indicted in Youngstown's first homicide of this year
Man, woman indicted in Youngstown's first homicide
Fantasia concert at Powers canceled
Fantasia concert at Powers canceled YOUNGSTOWN A concert featuring former “American Idol” star
Ohio police: Accidental misdial alerts them to burglary
Ohio police: Accidental misdial alerts them to burglary
Sales tax on Ohio lawyers, CPAs not easy to impose
Sales tax on Ohio lawyers, CPAs not easy to impose
150-foot asteroid will buzz Earth, no need to duck
150-foot asteroid will buzz Earth, no need to duck
Bill would see Cleveland take over lakefront parks
Bill would see Cleveland take over lakefront parks
ACLU seeks removal of Ohio school's Jesus portrait
ACLU seeks removal of Ohio school's Jesus portrait
Massive manhunt under way for ex-cop accused of killing 3
Massive manhunt under way for ex-cop accused of killing 3
Howland residents can get free smoke detectors Saturday
Howland residents can get free smoke detectors Saturday
Pittsburgh firefighter jailed on child-sex charges
Pittsburgh firefighter jailed on child-sex charges
Northeast readies for 1st major snow storm of year
Northeast readies for 1st major snow storm of year
WFMJ Morning man Mike Case & State Rep. Bob Hagan
Thursday, February 7, 2013 | State Rep. Bob Hagan & Mike Case
County building official gets a nice raise
County building official gets a nice raise Youngstown The Mahoning County Commissioners have
Boil alert in Brookfield
Boil alert in Brookfield Brookfield The Trumbull County Sanitary Engineer’s office announced
Nurses association scholarship available
Nurses association scholarship available YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown-Warren Ohio Black Nurses
Diva Donations fundraiser Saturday
Diva Donations dress rental organization will have a fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Shelter House in Packard Park.
Fund seeing grant applications from youth programs
The Young Philanthropist Fund is seeking letters of inquiry for its 2013 mini-grant cycle from 501(c)(3) organizations with a youth-oriented program in Mahoning and Trumbull counties.
Brookfield BOE places new levy on spring ballot
Brookfield Board of Education approved placing an additional, 4.85-mill continuous levy on the May 7 primary election ballot that would generate an additional $606,000 per year.
Cortland man accused in Burger King stabbing has hearing
A Cortland man accused of stabbing a 17-year-old appeared in municipal court here Wednesday.
Wolford goes coast to coast for YSU recruits
Just six of YSU’s 22 recruits are from Ohio.
Public outcry continues over Hard Rock's dumping in Youngstown
Environmental groups, elected officials, the public and even the industry itself decried last Thursday’s incident when inspectors with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources were dispatched to Hard Rock’s headquarters at 2761 Salt Springs Road only to witness an employee cleaning out what is now described as a tanker truck filled with brine and oil.
Boardman, Lordstown get largest increases in Kasich’s budget plan
No more, no less for most area school districts
Price, Smith, McWilson among Valley’s top recruits
The Big Ten Conference’s gain is five of the Mahoning Valley’s top football talents.
Youngstown council agrees to 67 percent hike for call center shuttle
The call-center company employs 900 downtown
Girard wrestlers top Liberty, 43-27
Despite being shorthanded on the road against its archrival, Girard downed All-American Conference foe Liberty, 43-27.
Howland's Smith gives Michigan some options
Running backs De’Veon Smith — a Howland High product — and Derrick Green signed with Michigan.
Local apples come to Youngstown schools through co-op, grant
Local apples come to city schools through co-op, grant
Niles gym to host final game
After serving the Niles McKinley High basketball program for 56 years, War Memorial Gymnasium is on the verge of hosting its final game.
Ex-Youngstown police chief running for mayor
Failed Warren mayoral candidate to seek council presidency
Last of 4 defendants in tax fraud conspiracy gets 30 months in prison
Heather L. English, 43, of Warren, the last of four defendants in a tax fraud conspiracy case, is going to federal prison for 30 months and must make $49,976 in restitution to the IRS.
Changes planned for Ohio's eavesdropping laws
Current state law prohibits the interception of a wire, oral or electronic communication.
CLEAN & EFFICIENT: The new diesel Cruze
The new 2014 Chevrolet Cruze clean turbo diesel features a 2.0L engine that will offer an estimated 42 mpg highway with an automatic transmission. Clean diesels generate at least 90 percent less nitrogen oxide and particulate emissions when compared with previous-generation diesels.
Business tax breaks a scam
Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords There’s a certain political irony surrounding WWE, that
Consent order terminated for bank
Consent order terminated for bank Youngstown United Community Financial Corp., the holding
Republicans look to change method of electing president
Editorial: For 189 years, the winner-take-all allocation of Electoral College votes in most states has
Nittany Lions add coveted QB, DE
Quarterback Christian Hackenberg and defensive end Garrett Sickels are among Penn State’s recruits.
Mahoning County
Mahoning County Austintown: FY 2013, $17 mil-SFlblion; proposed FY 2014, $19 mil- lion; percentage
The slippery slope of gun control
Opinion: The slippery slope of gun control Gun control is not about guns. It is about control. The Second
Token play
Associated Press PAWTUCKET, R.I. The Scottie dog has a new nemesis in Monopoly after fans voted
Ohioan sentenced to life in prison in killing
Associated Press CHILLICOTHE, Ohio An Ohioan convicted of aggravated murder in the slaying of
local signings
local signings Division I Ohio State: Billy Price, Boardman, defensive lineman Michigan:
Local band to go for Rock Off title
Staff Report Two Days Until Tomorrow, a ska band with a horn section whose members attend Lakeview
METRO DIGEST || Vigil tonight for abused Struthers boy
Vigil planned tonight for 14-year-old victim of abuse in Struthers STRUTHERS Kingdom Community
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
New radiation system
New radiation system YOUNGSTOWN St. Elizabeth Health Center recently put into service its new
Charity set up after RI nightclub fire has had modest effect
Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. Months after they were sentenced for a 2003 fire at their
Jazz showcase series ready to start
A new monthly platform for jazz in downtown Youngstown begins Sunday.
Wean honors grant
Wean honors grant YOUNGSTOWN The Center for Nonprofit Leadership at Youngstown State University,
Dustin Diamond: a long way from "Screech"
Just as Screech made Zack and Kelly look cool on “Saved by the Bell,” actor Dustin Diamond is now hoping his memorable fictional character does the same for his career.
RATE-FIXING scandal Fines levied against RBS
Associated Press LONDON Britain’s Royal Bank of Scotland became the third major bank to be
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “A Little Princess,SDRq by The AfterSchool Players, Garage Theater, 7206 Market
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert Moore III, 32, of 35 N. Bruce St., Youngstown,
Niles man sentenced to 14 years in assault
Niles man sentenced to 14 years in assault WARREN Derrick L. Cobb, 51, of Difford Drive in
US to cut carrier fleet in Persian Gulf to one
US to cut carrier fleet in Persian Gulf to one washington The Pentagon is cutting its aircraft
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Youngstown school board, certificated personnel, legal, legislative and policy
Liberty hires county's treasurer services
School board dissolves shared services agreement with Hubbard
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Beautiful Creatures (PG-13) A small-town boy meets a mysterious new girl, and
“Community” (8 p.m., NBC): It’s about time. After a long delay, the kooky campus
“Community” (8 p.m., NBC): It’s about time. After a long delay, the kooky campus comedy “Community”
Milestone for iTunes: 25 billion served up
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The answer to the trivia question will be: “Monkey Drums [Goskel
Lincoln assassin's family gathers in "Finale" at Victorian
The Victorian Players will launch a trilogy of plays about the assassination of presidents when “Finale” opens Friday.
A case to bind the spenders
Opinion: WASHINGTON The arguments against a constitutional amendment to require balanced budgets are
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Whiskey River, 7 p.m.
Reduce deficit with care
Opinion: By Dean C. GARFIELD McClatchy-Tribune The focus in Washington is centered squarely on tackling
Ice-cream headache for hangover?
Q. Ice-cream headaches cure my hangovers. I’ve read that it helps send more blood to the brain as a
Boy Scouts delay decision on policy
Associated Press IRVING, Texas Caught in an ideological crossfire, the Boy Scouts of America is
Craig Beach councilwoman and fired village police chief bound over on perjury charges
Wanda S. Sabol, a Craig Beach village councilwoman, and Joseph E. Borosky, fired village police chief, are bound over to the Mahoning County grand jury on perjury charges.
Buckeyes bring in one of nation’s top recruiting classes
Most major recruiting experts and publications rate the Buckeyes in the top five in the nation — some even have them No. 1.
1865 baseball card sells for $92K
Associated Press BIDDEFORD, Maine A rare, 148-year-old baseball card discovered at a rural Maine
Received NEOMED scholarship aimed at increasing primary care doctors.
Owes five years’ service in exchange
Pay attention to mental illness
Opinion: Daily Herald, Arlington Heights, Ill.: Following the school shootings in December, the nation’s gun
Ohio drops license-plate replacement effort
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Public Safety has abandoned its
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Feb. 7, the 38th day of 2013. There are 327 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Easy Street show to salute legendary Las Vegas artists
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Easy Street Productions is kicking off the Youngstown Symphony Society’s
Tax fairness battle is raging
Opinion: By Matthew Gardner McClatchy-Tribune After a presidential election campaign during which tax
Topilow to conduct YSO pops concert
Staff report Youngstown Carl Topilow will be the guest conductor for the Youngstown Symphony
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