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Knife-throwing Valley native to appear on 'The Tonight Show'
Knife-throwing Valley native to appear on 'The Tonight Show'
Austintown Education Association issues intent-to-strike notice
Austintown Education Association issues intent-to-strike notice
Canfield council enters into pact with consultant for safety upgrades
Canfield council enters into pact with consultant for safety upgrades
Fracking-ban amendment for Youngstown heads to May ballot
Fracking-ban amendment for Youngstown heads to May ballot
Court: Calif. may have to hire Wiccan chaplain
Court: Calif. may have to hire Wiccan chaplain SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An appeals court has ruled
Texas mom: Russian boy was playing before he died
Texas mom: Russian boy was playing before he died LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — A Texas woman has told
Ky. inmate charged in Obama family threats
Ky. inmate charged in Obama family threats LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky inmate is facing
Experts split on Detroit’s fiscal recovery options
Experts split on Detroit’s fiscal recovery options DETROIT (AP) — In less than a month, Michigan
White supremacist convicted of soliciting attack on jury foreman
White supremacist convicted of soliciting attack on jury foreman CHICAGO — A 35-year-old self-
Southern Baptists urge continued ban on gay Scouts
Southern Baptists urge continued ban on gay Scouts NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The nation’s largest
Canadian tourist’s body found in hotel water tank
Canadian tourist’s body found in hotel water tank LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police were trying to
Girard freshman diver Savannah Teter places 16th at state meet
Girard freshman diver Savannah Teter places 16th at state meet.
NYPD, Microsoft create crime-fighting tech system
NYPD, Microsoft create crime-fighting tech system NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Police Department
Retired judge testifies Peterson retrial hearing
Retired judge testifies Peterson retrial hearing JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A retired judge unconnected
UPDATE: Moreland, Moncrief get lengthy prison terms
Moreland get 17 years for murders, robberies, drug charges
Details emerge on Calif. shooting rampage; 4 dead
Details emerge on Calif. shooting rampage; 4 dead TUSTIN, Calif. (AP) — The early morning commute
Numbers taking and passing Advance Placement exams move up again
Numbers taking and passing Advance Placement exams move up again Nearly one-third of 2012 high
Autopsy confirms Mindy McCready’s death as suicide
Autopsy confirms Mindy McCready’s death as suicide HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — Authorities in
Chief: 1 missing in Kansas City inferno; 14 hurt
Chief: 1 missing in Kansas City inferno; 14 hurt KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City officials say
NYC school bus service resumes after strike
NYC school bus service resumes after strike NEW YORK (AP) — New York City school bus drivers who
Jury selection resumes in Zumba prostitution case
Jury selection resumes in Zumba prostitution case ALFRED, Maine (AP) — Jury selection has resumed
Domenici acknowledges having son outside marriage
Domenici acknowledges having son outside marriage ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Pete
Jury set for third day of deliberations for Melvin
Jury set for third day of deliberations for Melvin PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania jury
Minor earth tremor barely felt
Minor earth tremor barely felt WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says a minor
1 killed in standoff at suburban Philly apartment
1 killed in standoff at suburban Philly apartment WARMINSTER, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a 90
Apply for Youngstown Community School today, Thursday, Friday
Youngstown Community School will be taking applications for the 2013-14 school year from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Thursday and from 7:30 a.m. to noon Friday.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., will serve a chicken
Dow comes close to all-time high
Talk of more deal-making sent the stock market higher Tuesday, putting the Dow Jones industrial average within close reach of its all-time high.
Youngstown public works official suspended without pay
The mayor will suspend the city’s deputy director of public works for one day without pay for failing to inform all business owners impacted by a major sewer project on a key section of one of downtown’s busiest roads.
Politano’s return powers McDonald
Stephen Politano’s return from a bout with mono sparks McDonald.
Patriot Water claims ODNR attack on its business
The face-off between the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Patriot Water continued Tuesday, as the company’s president, Andrew Blocksom, had choice words for an agency he says is attacking his business.
1968 'incredibly important year' for social change in U.S.
Newport Library program participants recalled the civil rights movement and the April 4, 1968, assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King.
Fitch spoils Boardman’s Senior Night
Points were few and far between for Fitch and Boardman.
Jackson’s prayer is answered in Harding victory
Warren Harding senior guard O’sha Jackson had no choice. He was stranded with the ball 25 feet from the basket as time quickly vanished from the scoreboard on the wall before him.
Youngstown district still looking for a treasurer
The office has been handled by temporary and interim treasurers
Austintown BOE addresses bullying, teachers contracts
Public comment included parent's concerns about bullying
Beleaguered Buckeyes searching for answers
The word kept coming up again and again as Ohio State players spoke about their most recent outing: Embarrassing.
Hubbard officials approve zoning change for seniors complex
Staff Report Hubbard City council has paved the way for development of a new $7.8 million joint
Rape case against ex-Canfield physician dismissed
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The case against a former Canfield
Suspects arraigned in YSU student's shooting
Both men are set for preliminary hearings later this month.
Fugitive Safe Surrender will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Sebring Court
The Sebring Safe Surrender event is patterned after a similar one last year in Youngstown.
Kasich: 'We can be a shining example'
Ohio Gov. John Kasich delivers his State of the State address Tuesday night in Lima, telling the crowd, “My mission is to make sure that everybody in our state has a chance to realize their hopes and dreams and that their families can do much better.”
Snow, ice prompt many calls for help
YOUNGSTOWN Tuesday night’s snow and ice prompted numerous calls to police to retrieve cars from
UNITED WAY 2012 CAMPAIGN
The campaign raised $2,504,224, exceeding its $2.5 million goal. Campaign facts Largest
US ready to respond to China cyberattacks
Associated Press WASHINGTON As public evidence mounts that the Chinese military is responsible
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 28.72 .30 Avalon
GM plans events
GM plans events lordstown United Auto Workers Local 1112 and 1714 have announced a Black
A Canfield woman won a new Cruze donated by Greenwood Chevrolet.
The campaign raised $2,504,224.
newsmakers
Early Beatles singer Sheridan dies at 72 BERLIN Tony Sheridan, a British singer who performed
Youngstown council will approve a fracking charter amendment
City law director says ballot proposal isn’t enforceable
McCready death renews criticism of Dr. Drew
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. The criticism of Dr. Drew Pinsky spread on
Blending wine
Blending wine The tradition of blending wine dates back centuries. Today, most wineries offer
Hard times in West Virginia
Opinion: Hard times in West Virginia Bluefield, Ky., Daily Telegraph: The job creation outlook for the
Kasich’s address draws about a dozen protesters
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com LIMA Their ranks were a lot smaller compared with last year’s
Patrick overshadowing Stewart during Speedweek
Tony Stewart is back in the spotlight this year, just not the way he’s been in the past.
Dems summon McCarthy’s ghost
Opinion: Just as Lenin’s body remains on public display in Russia, because one never knows when he might be
Another year passes by while Delphi retirees wait for justice
Editorial: A year ago yesterday, we ran an editorial calling on former Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams, then the
Station Square is where ... Everyday feels like a weekend
You can expect that your meal will be starting out with your taste buds in mind.
Cocca’s Pizza moves, expands flagship restaurant
The new location, in the former New York Music store, also includes Cocca’s corporate headquarters
Obama sounding like Clinton
Opinion: We got a good long look at the second-term edition of Barack Obama last week, and he’s sounding more
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Thaddeus B. Way Jr., 30, of 3443 Lenox Ave.,
Our first president celebrates his 281st birthday on Friday. Let’s celebrate
Our first president celebrates his 281st birthday on Friday. Let’s celebrate Washington’s B-day by
Send us your ideas
Send us your ideas We are always on the lookout for the biggest, hottest and tastiest dishes in
Thumbs up
Thumbs up The Burger Guyz send thanks to all of those who responded to their Bogey’s Bar & Grill
Hall & Oates: At home and all over map
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When Daryl Hall isn’t touring as part of platinum act
Microsoft retools Outlook
Microsoft is so confident it has the Internet’s best email service that it is about to spend at least $30 million to send its message across the U.S.
Grief remains 10 years after fatal RI nightclub fire
Associated Press WEST WARWICK, R.I. Along a busy commercial road here sits a 10-year-old scar
Tiger on Obama’s golf game: Not bad
Associated Press marana, ariz. Tiger Woods delivered a “State of the Game” on President Barack
Nestle finds horse meat in meals
Associated Press BERLIN The world’s biggest food and drinks maker, Nestle SA, has become the
Not much urgency to avoid spending cuts
Associated Press WASHINGTON Ten days before a new deadline for broad, automatic government
Boardman mechanics save the day
Opinion: Boardman mechanics save the day When one hears the names Austintown and Boardman in the same
Pirates extend Hurdle’s contract
The Pirates and manager Clint Hurdle have agreed on a contract extension.
Youngstown commission recommends waivers for gas station, pool hall
Withheld approval for secondhand store and tattoo parlor
Official: 14 hurt in KC explosion, fire
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. A gas explosion that sparked a massive, block-engulfing blaze
NE Ohio manufacturing sector expected to grow
Team NEO finds economic indicators are positive going forward
oddly enough
oddly enough Police: Shot reported at Pa. campus was newspaper GETTYSBURG, Pa. Police in
Shooting spree in Calif. county leaves 4 dead
Associated Press TUSTIN, Calif. A violent rampage that left four dead in suburban Orange County
Jury selection in Craigslist trial
Jury selection in Craigslist trial AKRON Jury selection began under tight security Tuesday in
Sales tax on newspapers? Broad expansion being proposed
By JIM PROVANCE Toledo Blade COLUMBUS Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s new tax-overhaul plan, which
How far will president go?
Opinion: WASHINGTON Will President Obama say to the Supreme Court what he said to the American people in
Pistorius: Lover caught in tragedy or killer?
Associated Press PRETORIA, South Africa Oscar Pistorius portrayed himself as a lover caught in
Family food
Family food Almost half of American adults say they need to change their diets so they can improve
GOOD MORNING
GOOD MORNING Rain garden presentation The Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership will host a free
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Newton Falls Exempted Village school board, 6 p.m., junior high school, 9071/2
A frustrated force
Opinion: By Barbara Shelly Kansas City Star The Walmart mom does it all. She raises kids, works a job or
Lane restrictions on I-680 today
Lane restrictions on I-680 today BOARDMAN Interstate 680 northbound and southbound under U.S.
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