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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Police ID woman found dead Wednesday in Warren
Police identified the woman whose body was found on Vernon Street Northwest near Freeman Street as that of Janell D. Embry-McGriff, 48, of Hall Street Northwest.
Boil advisory for Brookfield, Vienna, Liberty
The Trumbull County Sanitary Engineer’s office announced that Brookfield, Vienna, and Liberty townships east of state Route 11 and north of Church Hill Road are on a boil-water advisory until further notice.
2 new contracts for ValleyCare Health System workers
ValleyCare Health System of Ohio announced the ratification of two new collective bargaining agreements tonight.
Food, clothes, sleeping bags, cash needed for those living on streets
The Mahoning Valley Hope Center, 3217 Surrey Road, is seeking donations of food, personal hygiene items and cash, hats, gloves, nylon sleeping bags and blankets to be offered to those in need on the streets Wednesday and Jan. 23 through the organization’s Project Hope.
U.S. drone kills top Taliban commander in Pakistan
An American drone strike in Pakistan has killed a top Taliban commander who sent money and fighters to battle the U.S. in Afghanistan but had a truce with the Pakistani military, officials said Thursday.
Attorney: Kansas law on sperm donors outdated
Attorney: Kansas law on sperm donors outdated TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — An attorney who’s trying to
4 Mahoning Valley men indicted on federal gun charges
4 Mahoning Valley men indicted on federal gun charges
Man pleads guilty to Niles vandalism, damaging
Man pleads guilty to Niles vandalism, damaging WARREN Joseph A. Barrickman II, 20, of Woodside
Ohio's US senators named to Senate Finance Committee
Ohio's US senators named to Senate Finance Committee
County sheriff in Cleveland resigns under pressure
County sheriff in Cleveland resigns under pressure
Rev. Rick Stauffer selected as new Austintown trustee
Rev. Rick Stauffer selected as new Austintown trustee
Feds crack alleged narwhal tusk-smuggling ring
Feds crack alleged narwhal tusk-smuggling ring PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Officials say they have
Warren bar, scene of killing, voluntarily closes
Warren bar, scene of killing, voluntarily closes WARREN The city and the owner of the bar where
Charges dropped in Chicago high-rise jail escape
Charges dropped in Chicago high-rise jail escape CHICAGO (AP) — Escape charges have been dropped
Groups seek halt to Arctic offshore drilling
Groups seek halt to Arctic offshore drilling ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Two national environmental
Hormel buying No. 2 peanut butter Skippy for $700M
Hormel buying No. 2 peanut butter Skippy for $700M AUSTIN, Minn. (AP) — Hormel Foods apparently
Police: Calif. teens drug parents to use Internet
Police: Calif. teens drug parents to use Internet ROCKLIN, Calif. (AP) — Police say two California
Detroit mom in court in daughter’s stabbing death
Detroit mom in court in daughter’s stabbing death DETROIT (AP) — A 26-year-old Detroit mother of
Judge rules in favor of Ohio family in autism suit
Judge rules in favor of Ohio family in autism suit
Sandy Hook kids face 1st classes since shooting
Sandy Hook kids face 1st classes since shooting MONROE, Conn. (AP) — Classes are resuming for
SNAPZ: RESOLUTIONS
SNAPZ: RESOLUTIONS Since January is traditionally the time we ask ourselves what we want to do or
County to take over Youngstown building department
County to take over Youngstown building department YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control
Ohio motorists can now use the E-ZPass in North Carolina
Ohio motorists can now use the E-ZPass in North Carolina
Bieber calls for tough rules after paparazzo death
Bieber calls for tough rules after paparazzo death LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 29-year-old photographer
Ariz. teens rescued from tree after lake ice crack
Ariz. teens rescued from tree after lake ice crack SHOW LOW, Ariz. (AP) — Two teenagers were
Woman dead in western Pa. house fire, another hurt
Woman dead in western Pa. house fire, another hurt BIG BEAVER, Pa. (AP) — A woman is dead and her
Hicks: Law restricting hours for retired workers doesn't apply to elected officials
Greg Hicks, Warren’s law director, says a 1984 Warren ordinance that prevents Warren employees from working more than 20 hours per week if they come back to work after retiring isn’t applicable to elected officials.
Austintown teen accused of New Year's attack on girlfriend
A 15-year-old boy faces felonious-assault charges, accused of putting a butcher knife to the throat of his 16-year-old girlfriend just after midnight New Year’s Day.
Youngstown council OKs building dept. merger, traffic cameras
Council also approves a $10K bond requirement in the vacant property registry
LaBrae near-perfect first half buries Lakeview
Junior Peyton Aldridge scored three first-half touchdowns and LaBrae blocked a Lakeview extra point in the first half to take a 50-6 halftime lead in Wednesday’s football game at ...
PTSD claim upheld for worker in St. E’s hostage incident
The 7th District Court of Appeals has upheld a post-traumatic stress disorder workers’ compensation claim by a St. Elizabeth Health Center worker held hostage by an escaping prisoner in 2007.
Girard council overrides mayor's veto on remote meters
City will see water meters installed throughout the city
UIC’s Talton scores late to defeat YSU
In a game that featured 15 lead changes and 12 ties, it was UIC’s Gary Talton’s 3-pointer with 17 seconds remaining that lifted the Flames past the Youngstown State men’s basketball team, 65-60, on Wednesday evening at the UIC Pavilion.
Browns’ sights set on Kelly
The Browns may strike quickly to get Chip Kelly, Oregon’s coach who does everything in a hurry.
Austintown board expected to fill vacant trustee post today
Five candidates, including two former trustees, submitted letters of interest in the job
Metroplex New Year's Eve party shut down
Woman seeks full refund of money after police shut down her party at the Metroplex
Shootings joined cheer for new year in Youngstown
One man was arrested for robbery and threatening to kill officers.
METRO DIGEST || Suspect spits on hospital staff
Shot in leg YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police are investigating a shooting on the city’s North Side,
Eastwood Mall airbrush artist captures Great Dane's soul
Josh Shaull, owner of Airtistix Airbrush in Eastwood Mall, displays his painting of Baxter, a Great Dane owned by Jim Westhoff of Greenwood, Del., and his family. Baxter's photo won a contest to be drawn by Shauli. The 8-year-old dog died shortly after the submitted photo was taken.
Decadence defines our democracy
Opinion: WASHINGTON Connoisseurs of democratic decadence can savor a variety of contemporary dystopias.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Holly L. Jayne et al v. Advanced Dermatology and Skin
Can pickle juice help my foot?
Q. I don’t have restless leg syndrome (RLS) or nighttime leg cramps. Rather, I have “restless foot,”
Warren shooting victim sentenced to 18 months in 2008
Shooting death of Cory Blackwell apparently happened near a crowded dance floor at an East Market Street bar.
Ruling allows Ohio to dole out Medicaid services
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio is prepared to move forward with certain Medicaid contracts
Movies increasingly drag on in search of a proper ending
The filmgoer was noticeably upset. He didn’t like a moment in “Lincoln.” More specifically, he didn’t like the final moments of “Lincoln.”
Ravens’ Lewis to retire
Associated Press OWINGS MILLS, MD. Ray Lewis spent 17 seasons instilling fear in his opponents
Irish work to combat unfamililarity
Chicago Tribune FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. By Tuesday, it was clear Notre Dame could wait no longer
Akron Children’s to operate pediatric unit at East Liverpool City Hospital.
Akron Children’s will spend $400,000 on the 15-bed inpatient unit.
2012 ranks among hottest years in history in Valley
Staff and wire report An unusually warm winter followed by a hot spring and summer turned 2012
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Promised Land (R) A salesman for a natural-gas company experiences life-changing
Ohio State men crush Nebraska
Deshaun Thomas outscored Nebraska all by himself in the first of OSU’s 70-44 win
Construction spending dips 0.3%
Associated Press WASHINGTON Spending on U.S. construction projects fell in November from October
Prediction: ’13 auto sales will be strong
Associated Press DETROIT A healthier economy and more model introductions should push U.S. auto
Panel implicates Mubarak, military
Associated Press CAIRO An Egyptian fact-finding mission determined that Hosni Mubarak watched
WORLD DIGEST || Facing sex charges
Facing sex charges NEW DELHI Indian lawmakers facing sexual-assault charges could be suspended
Google executive chairman to visit N. Korea
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea Google’s executive chairman is preparing to travel to one of
oddly enough
oddly enough Twin mothers in Ohio give birth the same day AKRON Aiden and Donavyn didn’t wait
Beware of the enemy within
Opinion: Beware of the enemy within When they were campaign- ing for public office, members of Congress
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: Jeff
Colo. shooting kin reject movie invitation
Associated Press DENVER Relatives of those killed at a Colorado movie theater rejected an
Perils of political punditry
Opinion: Back in 2011, at the dawn of a long presidential campaign, I established a fine baseline for my
Help elderly avoid scams
Opinion: St. Joseph (Mo.) News-Press: Stunning. Sickening. Frightening. A 100-year-old woman who lives in our
Boehner agrees to vote on Sandy aid Friday
Associated Press WASHINGTON Under intense pressure from angry Republicans, House Speaker John
Members to see ‘Promised Land’
Members to see ‘Promised Land’ BOARDMAN Frackfree America members are planning to attend the
Stocks soar on budget deal
Associated Press NEW YORK The “fiscal cliff” compromise, even with all its chaos, controversy
First Place Bank sale final
First Place Bank sold to Michigan bank, local name, employees will remain
Fuel for bad loans
Opinion: One of the major points of contentions in the aftermath of the housing debacle was whether the
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Tennessee Waltz’ singer Patti Page dies NASHVILLE, Tenn. Patti Page, the “Singing
‘Fiscal cliff’ deal leaves lots of issues dangling
Associated Press The “fiscal cliff” compromise on taxes leaves a big part of the nation’s budget
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 26.40 .98 Avalon
Seminoles survive trickery to get past pesky Huskies
Associated Press MIAMI Anxious to avoid an Orange Bowl shocker, the Florida State Seminoles kept
US manufacturing expanded slightly
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. manufacturing grew slightly last month, and factory hiring
Clinton leaves hospital after treatment for blood clot in head
Associated Press WASHINGTON Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was released from a New
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Jan. 3, the third day of 2013. There are 362 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY Dec. 26
METRO DIGEST || Boy faces charges
Boy faces charges AUSTINTOWN A 15-year-old boy faces felonious-assault charges, accused of
Fix private pensions before the debt
Opinion: By Scott Klinger Baltimore Sun While America’s CEOs are fretting about the government’s so-
“the big bang theory” (8 p.m., cbs): We’ve got a shocker on “The Big Bang
“the big bang theory” (8 p.m., cbs): We’ve got a shocker on “The Big Bang Theory.” Sheldon, yes
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Alt-country quartet is getting ready to howl
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Columbus-based Americana act Angela Perley & The Howlin’
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Springfield Township trustees, 10 a.m., administration building, 3475 E. South
birthdays
birthdays Record producer George Martin is 87. Actor Robert Loggia is 83. Actor Dabney Coleman is
New test could help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease in patients Advances in imaging
By Stacey Burling The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA The patient turned 40 over the
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “9 to 5: The Musical,SDRq New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle,
Detox seminar
Detox seminar BOARDMAN A free seminar, “28-Day Detox,” will be offered by Dr. Ted Suzelis on
Medicare overpaying for back braces
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON You can find it on the Internet for
Fairness in elections is a priority
Editorial: The GOP is pushing a change in the way Ohio’s congressional and legislative districts are created.
Seven area bands to play at House of Blues A Whale of a Tri-C Rock Off
The Austintown Fitch High School group — Jake Stephens (bass), Jake Capezzuto (vocals, guitar), Brandon Fisher (guitar) and Seth Donchess (drums) — returns for its third Rock Hall City event. This year’s 17th annual battle of the bands takes place on weekends Jan. 11-Feb. 9.
Boardman native's first film will hit theaters next month
A film with strong ties to the Mahoning Valley will open in the near future.
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