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Stories published January 5, 2013
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Cat caught smuggling escape tools into Brazilian prison
Guards thought there was something suspicious about a little white cat slipping through a prison gate in northeastern Brazil.
Water break ties up traffic on Route 224 in Boardman today
A Youngstown Water Department crew spent several hours this afternoon repairing a waterline break on U.S. Route 224, causing traffic tie-ups along one of the area’s busiest roads.
Houston beats Cincinnati, 19-13
Houston beats Cincinnati, 19-13 HOUSTON (AP) — Arian Foster ran for 140 yards and a touchdown, and
Boil advisory lifted for Liberty, Brookfield, Vienna
The Trumbull County sanitary engineer’s department lifted a boil-water advisory for its customers in Liberty, Brookfield and Vienna, east of state Route 11 and north of Churchill Hubbard Road.
GM Lordstown resumes work Sunday night after Friday fire
Production at the General Motors complex here will resume Sunday night after a fire in the chassis department.
Several gun shows near Newtown canceled in wake of shootings
Several gun shows, all about an hour's drive from Newtown, Conn., have been canceled.
Wilmington sophomore dies in crash, to be honored at tonight's game
Students and others attending tonight’s Wilmington Area High School basketball game are encouraged to wear white in honor of Shane McQuiston, a 15-year-old sophomore who died in a car accident Friday night.
Republican anger festering in the wounded, divided party
The Republican Party seems as divided and angry as ever.
Warren-Trumbull County library board reorganizes
Staff report warren Warren-Trumbull County Public Library board has reorganized for 2013.
Brookfield snaps McDonald’s win streak
Collin Harkulich and Jeremy Quinlan combined for 45 points and 19 rebounds
VIDEOS | New Sheriff Greene appoints veteran jailers
Jerry Greene, the new sheriff of Mahoning County, effective Monday, names three majors and a commander from within the ranks.
ValleyCare workers get raises, nurses get voice in staffing levels
Registered nurses at Hillside have guaranteed voice in staffing levels
Valley rescue group seeks home for Skeeball, partially blind dog
The special needs dog needs a special owner
V&M, Youngstown, Girard team up to beautify Route 422
The three entities are hoping to beautify the U.S. Route 422 corridor
Aggressive Ursuline stifles Central Catholic
Ursuline shows plenty of progress in rout of Canton Central Catholic
Fire at GM Lordstown sends 4 to hospital
Staff report LORDSTOWN Four people were taken to the hospital Friday night suffering from smoke
Fifth-grader wins Struthers Middle School GeoBee
The school bee was the first leg of the 25th annual National Geographic Bee in which participants will compete nationally to win a $25,000 college scholarship.
Mooney boys return to winning ways
Doug Caputo collects 14 points, nine rebounds and four blocks in a 47-40 win
Youngstown motorcycle gang leader gets 7 1/2 years
Frederick Morgan, a former Youngstown motorcycle gang member and bail bondsman, was sentenced Thursday by a federal judge in St. Louis to 7 1/2 years in prison.
Edinburg man faces OVI, other charges after chase into Poland
Police are looking for another driver who entered path of pursuit
Valley hospitals restrict visits as flu hits early, hard in Ohio
In the past month, influenza has gone from being widespread in 7 states to 41, as of Friday.
Manziel ignites rout of Oklahoma
Combined dispatches ARLINGTON, Texas Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel ran for two
Stocks gain; S&P closes at 5-year high
Associated Press NEW YORK The Standard & Poor’s 500 closed at its highest level in five years
Poll: Americans divided over government role in obesity fight
Associated Press WASHINGTON Everyone could use a little help keeping those New Year’s
President gave in too easily
Opinion: By Brian Gilmore McClatchy-Tribune Hold the high-fives. President Obama’s apparent victory on
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 26.27 —.03 Avalon
FDA proposes new standards to strengthen food safety
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Food and Drug Administration on Friday proposed the most-
Newly renovated Residence Inn unveiled Thursday
Residence Inn by Marriott is an extended-stay hotel with studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites.
Web video renews furor over rape case of teen football players
Associated Press STEUBENVILLE An online video fueling social media reaction to the case of two
Shifting gears on JobsOhio
Opinion: COLUMBUS There was an interesting moment during Gov. John Kasich’s year-end wrap with reporters
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sens. Mitch McConnell,
Colombian company makes armored clothes for children
Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia A Colombian company that makes bulletproof vests now is
155K jobs added in US
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. employers added 155,000 jobs in December, a steady gain that
‘Texas Chainsaw 3D’ makes a lot of noise but offers very few thrills
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers The first movie to go into wide release in 2013 misses, by
PNC Bank working to prevent attacks
PNC Bank working to prevent attacks NEW YORK PNC Bank has warned customers its websites are
“Wicked” has reclaimed the box office crown on Broadway. The Broadway League reported
“Wicked” has reclaimed the box office crown on Broadway. The Broadway League reported Wednesday that
Charter schools not a miracle
Opinion: The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Miss.: During Mississippi’s upcoming 2013 legislative session, we will
Resolutions for new year
Opinion: Resolutions for new year The Norman Transcript, Jan. 2, 2013 Happy New Year. We’re
Giffords visits Sandy Hook victims’ families
Associated Press NEWTOWN, Conn. Nearly two years after being critically wounded in a mass
Congress OKs $9.7B in Sandy aid
Associated Press WASHINGTON The new Congress on Friday rushed out $9.7 billion to help pay flood
Electoral College count affirms Obama victory
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress made the obvious official Friday. President Barack Obama
Pakistani teen girl shot by Taliban leaves UK hospital
Associated Press LONDON Three months after she was shot in the head for daring to say girls
Adele’s 2011 holdover ‘21’ is still tops in ’12
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Turns out Adele ruled 2012, too — and set a record while she
Interaction with pilgrims on El Camino de Santiago is memorable
Whenever I’ve written of my spiritual journey, I’ve referred to myself as a pilgrim defined as a
Same old story in Congress
Opinion: Everything that everyone loathes about Washington was present in the “fiscal cliff” bill just passed
From dithering to withering, Maggie Smith makes it look effortless Fabbeylous
By Mary McNamara Los Angeles Times There are now many reasons to watch surprise mega-hit
newsmakers
newsmakers R&B singer Ocean faces drug charge BRIDGEPORT, Calif. Grammy-nominated R&B singer
North Korea’s leader not to be believed
Editorial: President Kim Jong-un of North Korea says he wants better relations with the South, but his actions don’t back up his words.
Feasts mark season of joy
Christ is born! Glorify him! I love this time of the year. The spirit of joy and good cheer
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Jan. 5, the fifth day of 2013. There are 360 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
St. Patrick Church will conclude capital campaign in February
The South Side church is nearing its goal of $875,000.
Westminster College Offbeat final exams let students spread holiday cheer
Staff report New wilmington, pa. Westminster College broadcast and digital communications
Oregon runs past Kansas St. in Fiesta Bowl
Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. As Oregon coach Chip Kelly was about to receive the massive
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Raymond A. Gormas Jr., 64, of 425 Rockland Drive,
OH WOW! board elects new members, officers
Staff report youngstown The OH WOW! Board of Directors recently elected new board members and
Agreement paves way for redeveloping site of former power plant
Agreement paves way for redeveloping site of former power plant WARREN The Ohio Environmental
Ebony Lifeline aims at addiction prevention, recovery among minorities
Opinion: Many people begin a new year resolving to better themselves. If you have decided this is the year
Warren cops find automobile tied to hit-and-run in city
Staff report WARREN Police recovered a Lincoln Continental that they believe was involved in
METRO DIGEST || Job-hunting help
Workforce program Youngstown The Mahoning Youngstown Community Action Partnership, 1325 Fifth
Blessing of waters
Blessing of waters youngstown The Eastern Orthodox Clergy Association will bless the waters at 3
NHL, players association meet with mediator
The NHL and the players’ association met separately with a federal mediator throughout Friday morning and well into the afternoon
Hundreds of students attend Mercer career fair
Staff report Hermitage, pa. About 900 students attended the third annual Mercer County Eighth
Mooney adds Chinese classes
Mooney adds Chinese classes Youngstown In a continuing effort to offer a curriculum that
A warm mission binds this close-knit group
Ruth Nellson of Austintown, left, enjoys a chuckle with friends at a loose-knit group at Fellows
VP: Chavez could be sworn in by court
VP: Chavez could be sworn in by court CARACAS, Venezuela Venezuela’s vice president said
YSU junior’s award will help pay her study-abroad program costs
Staff report youngstown Kaitlin Hankins, a junior majoring in Spanish education at Youngstown
Poland med student gets scholarship
Staff report rootstown Robert Stanton, a third-year medicine student from Poland, was recently
Jefferson edges Campell on foul shots
Sophomore Lucas Hitchcock makes two foul shots to beat Campbell
birthdays
birthdays Actor Robert Duvall is 82. Talk-show host Charlie Rose is 71. Actress Diane Keaton is
EGCC makes fastest-growing list
Staff report steubenville “Community College Week” lists Eastern Gateway Community College among
KSU, NEOMED scientists collaborate on program
Staff report kent A team of scientists from Kent State University and Northeast Ohio Medical
Swisher can help on, off the field
Nick Swisher seems happy to be with the Cleveland Indians. That may be the understatement of the
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