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Tales of tails
YSU graduate student studies tails of opossums that live on land and in trees
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McCready remembered at Fla. funeral, second planned in Nashville
As her music played in the background, country music star Mindy McCready was remembered Tuesday by friends and family as a fun and talented singer who also "wanted to be healed" from her past.
Youngstown school board silent on Hathorn's possible departure
City schools Superintendent Connie Hathorn expects to learn next week whether he’ll be offered the top job in the Little Rock (Ark.) School District.
Ex-Rep. Charlie Wilson suffers a stroke
Ex-U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson, who was considering a run next year for Ohio treasurer, suffered a stroke while vacationing last Friday in Florida.
McNally wins Mahoning Dems endorsement for mayor over Tito Brown
Mahoning County Democratic Party precinct and executive committees members from Youngstown today overwhelmingly endorsed John A. McNally IV for mayor over Youngstown city Council President Jamael Tito Brown by a 50-16 vote.
Senate confirms Hagel 58-41
A deeply divided Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm Republican Chuck Hagel to be the nation's next defense secretary, handing President Barack Obama's pick the top Pentagon job just days before billions of dollars in automatic, across-the-board budget cuts hit the military.
US Rep. Tim Ryan raises concern over turnpike plan
US Rep. Tim Ryan raises concern over turnpike plan
Thursday is deadline to purchase dog licenses in Mahoning County
Thursday is deadline to purchase Mahoning County dog licenses
Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association meets Thursday
Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association meets Thursday
Northern Ohio commissioners concerned about Kasich turnpike plan
Northern Ohio commissioners concerned about Kasich turnpike plan
Turner gets 19 prison years in two Liberty killings
Turner gets 19 prison years in two Liberty killings WARREN Melvin L. Turner was sentenced to 19
Senate clears the way for Hagel confirmation as defense secretary
Senate clears way for Hagel confirmation as defense secretary
UPDATE: Chardon teen pleads guilty to school shootings
UPDATE: Chardon teen pleads guilty to school shootings
Phantoms’ goal makes ESPN’s Top 10
Phantoms’ goal makes ESPN’s Top 10 Youngstown Phantoms right wing Sam Anas’ shootout goal Sunday
VINDY RADIO THURSDAY | Lemon Grove owner, Jacob Harver, is 10 a.m. guest
Vindy Radio | Jacob Harver visits
US Supreme Court won't allow challenge to surveillance law
US Supreme Court won't allow challenge to surveillance law
Portion of Walnut Street in downtown Youngstown closed today
Portion of Walnut Street in Youngstown closed today
MYCAP has new wireless color printers available by raffle
MYCAP has new wireless printers available by raffle
Appellate court tosses out lawsuit against Youngstown
Appellate court tosses out lawsuit against Youngstown
Man gets 8-year prison term for 2012 South Side shooting
Man gets 8-year-prison term for 2012 South Side shooting
Lordstown streets and sidewalks committee meets Wednesday
Lordstown streets and sidewalks committee meets Wednesday
Hearing set today for Ohio school student charged in Chardon shooting
Hearing set today for Ohio school student charged in Chardon shooting
Children's hospital accepting nominations
Akron Children’s Hospital accepting nominations for Children’s Advocate Award to be presented in May
Salem Historical Society plans for 2013
Salem Historical Society trustees and officers review 2012 and brainstorm plans for 2013
YWCA accepting entries for art show
YWCA accepting entries for women's art show through April 1; display will be June 22 through July 19
Tales of tails
YSU graduate student studies tails of opossums that live on land and in trees
Judge trims $10.3M off jury award in Nationwide case
In 2010, Christine Lucarell of Boardman sued Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. of Columbus, claiming breach of contract, fraudulent misrepresentation, invasion of privacy, retaliation and constructive discharge.
Youngstown Diocese says nobody is reporting abuse to it
The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown says letters, interviews have uncovered no new allegations
Dr. George Garrison, professor of Pan African Studies at Kent State University, told an audience Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a reformer in 1963.
Prof says King’s focus was evolving after ‘I Have a Dream’ speech By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com
Jobless, cities could be first to feel budget pain
Jobless Americans who have been out of work for a long time and local governments that are paying off loans to fix roads and schools are in tough spots when it comes to the automatic federal budget cuts that are scheduled to kick in Friday.
Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor touts the governor’s tax proposal
The proposal would save $1.4 billion over three years, state tax officials say
Ballot language determines use of mental health levy revenue.
Two levies generate a combined $4 million a year.
Vrabel’s strong game propels Canfield comeback
The cardinals will play top-seeded Lake next
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council, caucus at 6:15 p.m., council caucus room; regular
Dems to meet
Dems to meet BOARDMAN Mahoning County Democratic Party central and executive committees meet at
BUTLER institute OF AMERICAN ART Exhibition by Cleveland artist includes massive abstract work
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN An exhibition of paintings by Cleveland artist Dana Oldfather will open
Cal Thomas got it right
Opinion: Cal Thomas got it right I wholeheartedly agree with Cal Thomas’s article in the Feb. 13
Business classes target artists
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A four-part series of professional development classes designed to help
Boardman schools headed for high-tech update
Principals in all seven buildings said their biggest concern is the district’s wireless infrastructure.
Competency hearing today for accused teen shooter
Defense attorneys Ian Friedman, Anne Walton and Mark DeVan asked Geauga County Common Pleas Judge David L. Fuhry to have the 18-year-old Lane, also known as T.J., examined by the court’s psychiatric clinic.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ehab Muhamad Sabra, 34, of 18730 94th Ave. W,
Morneau’s three-run double spills Pirates
Kyle McPherson needed just 12 pitches to toss two innings for the Bucs
Man arraigned in abduction
Staff report WARREN Taylor Ervin-Williams, 19, of Belmont Street Northwest, was arraigned Monday
Dow records worst drop in 3 months
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks are having a bad flashback to last spring, when fears about the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 28.61 —.32 Avalon
Lupo sued again for alleged nonpayment of bills
Ohio Attorney Gen Mike DeWine has said he will file a civil environmental lawsuit against Lupo.
Maine man can whistle, but he must keep moving
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine A man charged with disorderly conduct for his loud whistling in
British cardinal will skip conclave because of scandal
Associated Press VATICAN CITY In a season of startling change for the Catholic Church, the
High-stakes trial begins over 2010 gulf oil spill
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS BP bears most of the blame for the disastrous 2010 spill in the
Circus tickets for sport gear
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Feld Entertainment and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey will partner
GOP leads in key race
Opinion: The Advocate, Baton Rouge, La.: With national politicos already looking ahead to the 2014 races for
First Niles dividend
First Niles dividend Niles First Niles Financial Inc., the parent company of Home Federal
Ex-surgeon general Koop dies at age 96
Associated Press With his striking beard and starched uniform, former Surgeon General C. Everett
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 26, the 57th day of 2013. There are 308 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
AEA, Austintown school board reach agreement
As of press time Monday, the Austintown School District and the AEA had not reported any details on the new contract and representatives from neither the union or the district could be reached for comment.
Board member quits
Board member quits NILES Eric Lanham, a member of the Niles Board of Education since 2010, has
birthdays
birthdays Singer Fats Domino is 85. Guitarist Paul Cotton of Poco is 70. Actor- director Bill
Local options exist for people who want to buy produce that is free of chemicals
Local options exist for people who want to buy produce that is free of chemicals
Graduation gaps a problem
Opinion: By Robert Balfanz and John Bridgeland McClatchy-Tribune The nation’s high school dropout
BOARDMAN NATIVE LEONE MARUCCI’S FILM ‘Power of Few’ actor enjoys change of pace
Staff and wire report NEW ORLEANS Comedian and actor Anthony Anderson sheds his funnyman persona
Background checks needed
Opinion: By Adam Winkler Los Angeles Times Universal background checks for gun buyers are at the center
If Assad falls, so will Hezbollah
Opinion: The Lebanese group Hezbollah has always tried to paint itself as the champion of the downtrodden, a
Obama misleads on guns
Opinion: By John R. LOTT Jr. Philadelphia Inquirer President Obama’s continued call for “common-sense
The Oscars were handed out in a glamorous ceremony Sunday night, with “Argo” taking the
The Oscars were handed out in a glamorous ceremony Sunday night, with “Argo” taking the Best Picture
Dustin Livesay | THE VINDICATOR
Dustin Livesay | THE VINDICATOR Top from left, the Glenn children, Chloe, 7; Ella, 5; and Wesley,
Syria offers to talk with armed rebels
Syria offers to talk with armed rebels BEIRUT Syria said Monday it is prepared to have talks
Dustin LiveSAY | THE VINDICATOR
Dustin LiveSAY | THE VINDICATOR Frank Greiner, left, of New Again Farm in Washingtonville delivers
Chesapeake to sell stake in Okla. to Chinese company
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY Chesapeake Energy said Monday that it will sell a 50 percent
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Austintown promotes new assistant fire chief
Members of the Austintown Fire Department and Police Department got sworn into new ranks, and trustees discussed developments in township projects.
2nd round of heavy snow hits US midsection
Associated Press LUBBOCK, Texas The nation’s midsection again dealt with blizzard conditions
Austintown group seeks future with help for seniors, all generations
The Austintown Generational Enrichment non-profit group was started to help seniors, but with visions of multi-generational assistance.
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown. Food, 11 a.m.
US to drop use of word ‘Negro’ as descriptive in census surveys
Associated Press WASHINGTON After more than a century, the Census Bureau is dropping its use of
Youngstown schools cannot afford to lose superintendent
Editorial: When the restructuring plan for the Youngstown City School District is unveiled to the public March
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