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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
UPDATE: Passengers begin dismbarking disabled ship
The first of some 3,000 passengers are starting to come off a cruise ship disabled for days at sea.
AP uncovers al-Qaida manifesto in Timbuktu, reveals dissent
In their hurry to flee last month, al-Qaida fighters left behind a crucial document: Tucked under a pile of papers and trash is a confidential letter, spelling out the terror network's strategy for conquering northern Mali and reflecting internal discord over how to rule the region.
Disabled cruise ship docks in Alabama, passengers still aboard
A cruise ship disabled for days at sea has pulled into the port at Mobile, Ala., but passengers who have described miserable conditions aboard still have hours to wait before they can walk on solid ground.
Kokrak shoots par at Northern Trust Open
Kokrak shoots par at Northern Trust Open LOS ANGELES — Warren JFK High graduate Jason Kokrak shot
Blaze damages Beaver Twp. home today
Nearly 40 firefighters and four departments were used to contain a house fire Thursday afternoon in Beaver Township.
Kasich still plans to expand Medicaid, despite Mandel's opposition
Gov. John Kasich is standing firm on his proposal to expand Medicaid eligibility, but he’s also not looking to pick a public fight with another Republican statewide officeholder who opposes the move.
Senate GOP block Hagel nomination over Libya raid
Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked the nomination of former GOP senator Chuck Hagel as the nation's next defense secretary over unrelated questions about President Barack Obama's actions in the aftermath of the deadly raid on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya.
Burned remains positively ID'd as rogue ex-cop Dorner
Officials said Thursday that the burned remains found in a California mountain cabin have been positively identified as fugitive former police officer Christopher Dorner.
Two bills were introduced in an effort to bring former Newton Falls woman Claudia Hoerig back to Trumbull County to face prosecution.
Area congressmen team up on return of Claudia Hoerig WASHINGTON U.S. Reps. Tim Ryan and
Hubbard council to have meeting on zoning for new senior care center
Hubbard will a have public meeting to vote on a zoning change for a potential $7 million joint
UPDATED | Lupo charged; 'hazardous pollutants' found in samples
State regulators revealed that "hazardous pollutants" were discovered in samples taken from storage tanks at 2761 Salt Springs Road, the site of last month’s illegal drilling waste dump.
Mourners pay respects to NYC mom killed in Turkey
Mourners pay respects to NYC mom killed in Turkey NEW YORK (AP) — Friends and strangers alike are
Wash. man arrested with 1,000 lbs. of stolen mail
Wash. man arrested with 1,000 lbs. of stolen mail PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. (AP) — Police in Port
5,500 attend Connecticut gun control rally
5,500 attend Connecticut gun control rally HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Thousands of people have turned
Ex-San Diego mayor faces money laundering charge
Ex-San Diego mayor faces money laundering charge SAN DIEGO (AP) — A former San Diego mayor is
Mahoning commissioners hear opposition from fracking opponent
An anti-fracking activist chastised the Mahoning County commissioners this morning for agreeing last week to sell county water to CNX Gas Co. for a well drilling site off Blott Road in Jackson Township.
Calif. couple says Dorner tied them up, stole car
Calif. couple says Dorner tied them up, stole car BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. (AP) — A Southern
VINDY RADIO LIVE | Mill Creek's Dennis Miller talks fracking
LIVE VINDY RADIO | Dennis Miller visits Thursday
Judge sick, Ariz. boyfriend killing trial delayed
Judge sick, Ariz. boyfriend killing trial delayed PHOENIX (AP) — The trial for a woman charged in
Cartel kingpin Chicago’s new Public Enemy No. 1
Cartel kingpin Chicago’s new Public Enemy No. 1 CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities in Chicago are naming a
Board of control approves severance package
Board of control approves severance package YOUNGSTOWN The city’s board of control approved a
Mistakes felled rogue ex-cop Dorner
Mistakes felled rogue ex-cop Dorner LOS ANGELES (AP) — He styled himself as a Rambo-like
Mecca Township man indicted on felonious-assault charge involving officer
Mecca Township man indicted on felonious-assault charge
After days stranded at sea, now comes the bus ride
After days stranded at sea, now comes the bus ride MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — After days stranded in the
UPDATE: Charges to be filed today in brine dumping in Youngstown
UPDATE: Charges to be filed today in brine dumping in Youngstown
Man accused biting off ear lobe pleads not guilty
Man accused biting off ear lobe pleads not guilty STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man accused
Gay/Straight Coalition meeting Saturday in Youngstown
Gay/Straight Coalition meeting Saturday in Youngstown
BREAKING NEWS: GM announces 2012 profit of $4.9 billion
GM announces 2012 profit of $4.9 billion General Motors announced a 2012 profit of $4.9 billion
Youngstown Police hosts block watch presidents' meeting Saturday
Youngstown Police hosts block watch presidents' meeting Saturday
Holy Cross gets $25M gift for performance center
Holy Cross gets $25M gift for performance center WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The College of the Holy
Firms including Warren Buffett’s to buy Heinz
Firms including Warren Buffett’s to buy Heinz NEW YORK (AP) — H.J. Heinz Co. says it agreed to be
NE Ohio man charged in alleged $8.8M tax-fraud scheme
NE Ohio man charged in alleged $8.8M tax-fraud scheme
BREAKING NEWS: Federal charges to be filed in Youngstown brine dumping case
Federal charges to be filed in Youngstown brine dumping case There will be a news conference today
Got a romantic story to share? Gonna surprise someone on Valentine's Day?
Got a romantic story to share? Gonna surprise someone on Valentine's Day?
Police probe death of boy found in burned home
Police probe death of boy found in burned home POTTSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Authorities are looking for
Man arrested in basketball court shooting
Man arrested in basketball court shooting PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A 24-year-old man has been charged
School bus catches fire; kids safe
School bus catches fire; kids safe GLENVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Dozens of elementary school students had
Ex-Youngstown teacher to discuss her work in Africa
The Ethnic Heritage Society will present author and educator Dr. Martha I. Bruce for a discussion of her experiences teaching and traveling in Africa at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kravitz’s Delicatessen, 3135 Belmont Ave.
Cookie event will be Saturday at center
Cookies at center will be Saturday YOUNGSTOWN Tickets are still available for the inaugural
Neighborhood discussions planned in Warren
The nonprofit Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership will have the first of five neighborhood discussions at 6:30 p.m. March 6 at Warren G. Harding High School on Elm Road regarding vacant houses and lots in the city.
Mangapora scores 28 points in Canfield victory
After 20 years of friendship, Canfield coach Pat Pavlansky and Lowellville coach Tony Matisi were forced to become rivals for an hour Wednesday night in the teams’ season finales.
Outlaws are back with new album, energy
Once an Outlaw, always an Outlaw is what singer-guitarist Henry Paul is feeling these days.
President’s mention of Youngstown generates excitement
The president’s complimentary remarks about Youngstown and its $70 million advanced manufacturing hub not only attracts interest from potential new businesses to the facility, but also gives local residents a sense of pride, political and business officials say.
Kasich: Permitting laws may need to be changed
With Lupo schedule for an informal hearing today, cleanup efforts hit a snag on Salt Springs Road.
Gillispie era set to begin for YSU baseball team
The Penguins open their season on Friday at Samford.
Youngstown Playhouse Puppets propel "Avenue Q"
Lester Malizia recalls the early days of “Avenue Q,” the irreverent Broadway musical-comedy that parallels “Sesame Street” right down to the puppets.
Valley native returns for film premiere
“The Power of Few,” the big-screen debut from Boardman native Leone Marucci, opens Friday at Tinseltown and at a theater in Columbus.
Alvarez: Big Ten won’t schedule FCS teams any longer
The Big Ten could soon put a big dent in Youngstown State’s bottom line.
Poland board denies seniors complex plans
The village board of zoning appeals denied an application Tuesday for two variances sought by Miller-Valentine of Cincinnati, the complex’s developer.
Howland 2nd-grader’s food/funds drive making difference
Harvest for Hunger is in March.
Growth, accolades for Brooklyn’s TEEN
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For the record, Teeny Lieberson has been playing in New
Importance of spaying, neutering pets focus at Taft Elementary
The importance of spaying and neutering pets was the focus of a community service project at Taft Elementary
Irish bounce back from sloppy first half against East
After watching her team play a sloppy first half of basketball at East High on Wednesday, Ursuline coach Courtney Davidson went into the locker room with a purpose.
Maplewood boys enter sectional at 11-1
The sectional bowling tournaments will take place at Bell-Wick Bowl in Hubbard.
Youngstown to pay Kolitsos severance after 27 years
Employee fired for running in a partisan political race
CSB seeks agency experience for new director
The Mahoning County Children Services Board seeks an executive director with a master’s degree in social work or closely related field and child welfare agency leadership experience.
PTSD vets get special valentines from Youngstown kids
Tavan Sallie, left, and Kamille Moore, fourth-graders at Youngstown’s Taft Elementary School, show off the valentines they wrote and sent to soldiers at the Department of Veterans of Affairs Medical Center in Pittsburgh’s Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinic.
Geraldo Rivera for Senate?
Opinion: By Edward Wasserman Miami Herald The spectacle of TV personality Geraldo Rivera using his
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Church leads ACM nominations with 7 NASHVILLE, Tenn. They don’t call him Chief for
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeremiah J. Balluck, 30, of 115 Ridgeway St.,
Windsor House residents show that love is for all seasons
Nursing home residents show that love is for all seasons
Boehner: Up to Dems to prevent budget cuts
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Speaker John Boehner said Wednesday it’s unlikely the
Carnival cancels 12 more planned cruises on troubled ship Triumph
Carnival Cruise Lines has canceled a dozen more planned voyages aboard the Triumph and acknowledged that the crippled ship had been plagued by other mechanical problems in the weeks before an engine-room fire left it powerless in the Gulf of Mexico.
Zumba prostitution case back in court
Zumba prostitution case back in court portland, maine Working on an expedited schedule, the
Indians hope Matsuzaka can earn spot in rotation
The last time a team brought Daisuke Matsuzaka into camp, it paid more than $100 million to get him.
Comcast doubles down on TV in $16.7B deal for NBCU
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Comcast’s $16.7 billion deal to buy the remaining half of
Sheriff: Cabin not burned on purpose in firefight
Associated Press LOS ANGELES There was no question. The man standing before Rick Heltebrake on
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Beautiful Creatures (PG-13) A young man longing to escape his small Southern town
Pentagon has new medal for cyber, drone wars
Associated Press WASHINGTON They fight the war from computer consoles and video screens. But
Hackers used public alert system for zombie warnings
Associated Press DETROIT Warnings about the zombie apocalypse may seem pretty amusing, but
American Airlines, US Airways to merge, sources tell AP
American Airlines, US Airways to merge, sources tell AP dallas American Airlines and US Airways
Heart health talk
Heart health talk YOUNGSTOWN Paul Lisko of Struthers, the first patient to undergo atrial
President lays out an agenda that Republicans will not buy
Editorial: Given the GREAT political divide in Washington, anything President Obama said Tuesday night in his
Kasich is on the right jobs track
Opinion: Kasich is on the right jobs track When Gov. John Kasich unveiled his new Ohio jobs budget it
POLICE CALLS IN LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY Feb. 5
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Importance of Being Earnest,SDRq Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St.,
METRO DIGEST || Route 224 lane restrictions start today
Route 224 roadwork BOARDMAN U.S. Route 224 westbound at Tanglewood Drive will have various lane
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Ky. pastor wants snakes that were confiscated in Tennessee MIDDLESBORO, Ky. An
“Community” (8 p.m., NBC): One advantage to the sitcom’s delayed start? A
“Community” (8 p.m., NBC): One advantage to the sitcom’s delayed start? A Halloween episode on
‘Silent Cal’ used words powerfully
Opinion: WASHINGTON Before Ronald Reagan traveled the 16 blocks to the White House after his first
MAHONING CLINICS
MAHONING CLINICS Where to go Mahoning County District Board of Health nurses conduct monthly
Global demogaphics will affect US
Opinion: By Jonathan V. LAST Los Angeles Times In Washington, politicians are trying to reform America’s
2 companies interested in Wean site downtown
The fate of the vacant Wean United Building, one of downtown’s biggest eyesores, will be decided in about three months.
HARVEST FOR HUNGER How to help
Harvest for Hunger is a monthlong food and funds drive in March to replenish Second Harvest Food
Molasses remedy brings sweet dreams
Q. I have been plagued with restless legs and other sleep problems for years. The problems come and
Tough boss needed
Opinion: By Bill Bradley The Baltimore Sun The press and public have understandably focused in recent
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Today in history
Today is Thursday, Feb. 14, the 45th day of 2013. There are 320 days left in the year. This is
Columbiana board discusses safety and bond issue
By THOMAS M. LYDEN news@vindy.com COLUMBIANA The Columbiana school board met and discussed
Lifeguard training
Lifeguard training YOUNGSTOWN The YMCA of Youngstown is seeking people interested in the Y’s
Parlor opponents relaunch efforts
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Lawmakers who oppose sweepstakes parlors have
Tears, applause as pope presides over last public Mass
Associated Press VATICAN CITY With a humble “Grazie” as bishops doffed their mitres and
Warren workers can apply for federal assistance
Under the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, workers who lose their jobs or whose work hours and wages are reduced as a result of increased imports are eligible for federal aid.
Teams’ outlooks
Fitch Coach Dino Balkan said his boys would like to make another run at the state title. The team
New flight service for oil and gas operations
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport adds direct flight to Oklahoma City.
The Ohio Parole Board has tentatively scheduled the release of two men who have spent 21 years in prison on convictions for killing another man in 1988.
Tentative releases set for two murderers
Neighborhood discussions planned in Warren
The Neighborhood Partnership will have the first of five neighborhood discussions at 6:30 p.m. March 6 at Warren G. Harding High School
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Columbiana County Board of Elections, 1:30 p.m., board office, 7989 Dickey Drive,
Presidents Day What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday for the
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Bridgett Hetrick and Chad Melvin, East Palestine, boy, Feb.
Poland’s plans for sidewalk on Route 170 moving forward
The Ohio Department of Transportation announced in May that Poland Township would receive a $500,000 grant from the Safe Routes to School program.
No-contest plea in father’s OVI case
No-contest plea in father’s OVI case NILES A Niles man whose blood-alcohol level was measured
Marrow signs to play for CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos
The Cardinal Mooney High graduate signed a one-year contract to play cornerback for the Eskimos, an opportunity he hopes will lead him back to the NFL.
EHS speaker discusses her African experiences
From 1976 to 1982, Dr. Martha I. Bruce served as principal lecturer at the Alvan Ikoku College of Education in Nigeria.
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