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Austintown police investigate break-in, assault, gunshots at house

Austintown police investigate break-in, assault, gunshots at house Staff report Austintown


Browns move on from Oregon's Kelly

Browns move on from Oregon's Kelly.


Crowd of brides fills Covelli Centre today for Evaline’s-Thom Duma show

Crowd of brides fills Covelli Centre today for Evaline’s-Thom Duma show Staff report YOUNGSTOWN


Ravens advance in 24-9 win over Colts in AFC wild-card game

Ravens advance in 24-9 win over Colts in AFC wild-card game Associated Press BALTIMORE Ray


Landowner finds first horizontal gas and oil well in county ‘kind of neat’

Landowner finds first horizontal gas and oil well in county ‘kind of neat’ By ED RUNYAN


Obama to nominate Chuck Hagel for Defense secretary; confirmation battle looms

Obama to nominate Chuck Hegel for Defense secretary; confirmation battle looms Associated Press


Professional hockey is back: 10-year deal ends lockout

Professional hockey is back: 10-year deal ends lockout Associated Press NEW YORK Hockey is


Landmark EPA study of fracking praised, but it dodges controversial impact on water

Landmark EPA study of fracking praised, but it dodges controversial impact on water Associated


Size of death row in Ohio is shrinking dramatically

Size of death row in Ohio is shrinking dramatically Associated Press DAYTON The number of


Internet cafe owners in Ohio create website to fight ban on their operations

Internet cafe owners in Ohio create website to fight ban on their operations Associated Press


Overall crime decreased in Youngstown in 2012, but violent crime went up

Overall crime decreased in Youngstown in 2012, but violent crime went up By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.


Michelle Cika | Jory Aebly

YOUNGSTOWN Michelle Lee Cika and Jory Jacob Aebly, both of Cleveland, were united in marriage Aug.

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Carrie Keenan | Matthew Wittenauer

YOUNGSTOWN Carrie Keenan of Howland and Matthew Wittenauer of Augusta, Ga., exchanged marriage

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Amanda Kilgore | Mark Robinson II

PERRY, OHIO Amanda Marie Kilgore and Mark Paul Robinson II, both of Columbus, exchanged wedding

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Tara Pregibon, John Jacola set May date

Nicholas and Linda Pregibon and Robert and Bernadette Jacola, all of Niles, are announcing the engagement of their children, Tara Lynn Pregibon and John Paul Jacola.

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Carla Mico to wed Dave Sess

CANFIELD Carla Mico and Dave Sess, both of Canfield, are announcing their engagement. The

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Miss Trolio, Mr. Stegemann to wed

Hubbard Anthony and Juliana Trolio are announcing the upcoming nuptials of their daughter, Jaclyn

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Kubiks mark 50th at Saxon Club

austintown Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kubik of Austintown recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary

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SENIOR MENUS

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


MASONIC GROUPS

TUESDAY Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will have a stated meeting at the Youngstown Masonic Building,


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at


Oldest U.S. citizens dies at 114, learned to drive at 65

A 114-year-old South Carolina woman who was the oldest living U.S. citizen has died, two of her daughters said Saturday.


Ret. Gen McChrystal takes blame for scandal in new book

Speaking out for the first time since he resigned, retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal takes the blame for a Rolling Stone article and the unflattering comments attributed to his staff about the Obama administration that ended his Afghanistan command and army career.


Packers show off depth in 24-10 win over Vikes

Packers show off depth in 24-10 win over Vikes GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — This rematch was a mismatch.


Utica Shale area smaller than some thought, bodes well for Valley

Shrinking Utica Shale should lead to industry consolidation in eastern Ohio, including the Mahoning Valley.


Youngstown's boxing, steel intertwined

By NICK MANCINI TheNewsOutlet.org Close your eyes and picture this.


Perry’s shot gives YSU a come-from-behind win

Kendrick Perry’s running jumper with five seconds left lifts YSU


Kasich plan for turnpike sidesteps cap on state debt

Gov. John Kasich’s proposal to “leverage” the value of the 241-mile Ohio Turnpike to jump-start highway and bridge construction spending across the state boils down to a massive borrowing plan.


Kent State faces prolific QB

Arkansas State’s Ryan Aplin owns nearly every school passing record


YSU meets, exceeds new state standards for remedial courses

YSU’s thresholds already meet or exceed those established in the new standards


Clark’s layup clinches Canfield's victory

By Joe Catullo Jr. sports@vindy.com SALEM With 1:37 remaining in Saturday night’s game,


Hubbard Township to promote four officers

Four selected will be the first sergeants in the department's history


Hardenbrook dominates at J-M

By Steve Wilaj sports@vindy.com NORTH JACKSON His hands full with a trophy, plaque, belt and


Youngstown base pumped $123M into Valley economy in ’12

YARS pumped $123 million into the local economy in 2012.


Valley Scouts find their way at annual Klondike Derby

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD If navigating a map to get from one place to another


AREA MEN | College basketball

Oklahoma 67, West Virginia 57 MORGANTOWN, W.VA. Romero Osby and Steven Pledger scored in


Top 25 MEN | Saturday’s other games

No. 1 Duke 80, Wake Forest 62 DURHAM, N.C. Ryan Kelly scored a season-high 22 points in Duke’s


Lowney nets two as Phantoms rebound over Lumberjacks

By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Just 24 hours after a 6-2 loss, the Youngstown


Committee lists events for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Staff report youngstown The Martin Luther King Planning Committee has selected the theme “Eyes


BOYS BASKETBALL

BOYS BASKETBALL East 68, Streetsboro 65 YOUNGSTOWN Deontay Scott led the Panthers (9-1) with


METRO DIGEST || Student nominees to military academies

Military academies WASHINGTON, D.C. Four students from Jefferson, Mahoning and Trumbull


Wilmington students honor classmate killed in plunge

Wilmington Area High's boys basketball game served as a healing center Saturday night for students, faculty and community members grieving the loss of sophomore Shane McQuiston, who died on the way home from a girls basketball game Friday night when the car in which he was riding plunged into Deer Creek. Students wore white as a tribute to their 15-year-old classmate.

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area lawmakers

area lawmakers A list of addresses and phone numbers for state representatives and senators and


INDIA gang rape Victim’s friend recounts attack

Associated Press NEW DELHI Passers-by refused to stop to help a naked, bleeding gang-rape victim


'Sharing economy' has regulators uneasy, competition disgruntled

San Jose Mercury News Phillip Zakhour is a pioneer of the “sharing economy.” He makes his living


Packers show off depth in 24-10 win over Minnesota

Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers showed how dangerous


Browns may have to fight for Kelly

Associated Press CLEVELAND On the 10th anniversary of their last playoff appearance, the Browns


Ole Miss halts Pitt’s rushing

Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Paul Chryst said his game plan didn’t change without leading


Accident victim’s family supports ND

Declan Sullivan was killed in a fall while taping a Notre Dame practice


PUSKAS || Heacock, Kent State bowling tonight

Jon Heacock will coordinate perhaps the nation’s most opportunistic defense tonight


Harden leads Rockets past Cavaliers 112-104

Associated Press CLEVELAND James Harden scored 29 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter,


Gay marriage still a tough sell in Illinois

Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. The stalling of Illinois’ gay-marriage push shows the


area bowling scores

Second-quarter winners Holiday — I’d Hit That (Selena Class, Amanda Sims, Jeff Gill, Joe Tissler)


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Photo of teen Diana scheduled for auction AMHERST, N.H. A photo marked “not to be


CORRECTION

CORRECTION The contact person for information on Ebony Lifeline Support Group meetings is William


Motive sought after deadly Colo. standoff

Associated Press AURORA, Colo. A gunman barricaded inside his Colorado home fired shots at


A look at some overlooked albums of 2012

Associated Press While everyone was buzzing about big releases from Frank Ocean, Fiona Apple,


Nintendo’s TVii tops other remotes

By RYAN NAKASHIMA Associated Press LOS ANGELES Nintendo’s TV-watching tool for the new Wii U


Obama wants to see action on government’s borrowing limit

Associated Press HONOLULU President Barack Obama is hailing a last-minute deal that pulled the


Up in the air

Chicago Tribune Airfares will be on the rise in 2013, and those niggling airline fees will


Qatar network faces obstacles

Los Angeles Times Al Jazeera has built a formidable presence around the globe, but the Qatar news


The top five prime-time television shows for Dec. 24-30, as compiled by the Nielsen Co. Listings

The top five prime-time television shows for Dec. 24-30, as compiled by the Nielsen Co. Listings


Key holding penalty costs Sam Houston State

North Dakota State repeated as FCS champions


NBC chief Greenblatt rebuilds network

By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK The world didn’t end as some predicted last


Try mirrorless interchangeable lens camera

Q. I want to buy a travel camera with interchangeable lenses, which I guess means an SLR. What do


Youngstown school system hangs in balance this year

Editorial: If state education officials are to be believed, this is a make-or-break year for the Youngstown


TSA finding more firearms

TSA finding more firearms The variety and quantity of firearms discovered at the nation’s airports


Will right to work haunt gov?

Opinion: With two years in office under his belt and his re-election bid on the horizon, Republican Gov. John


Rare Stephen King book up for auction

Rare Stephen King book up for auction ELLSWORTH, MAINE A signed copy of a rare Stephen King


SPORTS DIGEST || Poland-Canfield game pre-sale starts Monday

Poland-Canfield game pre-sale starts Monday POLAND Poland High will begin selling tickets to its


Defending the indefensible

Editorial: Defending the indefensible The sad saga of Penn State’s sex scandal is getting even more sordid


Bassetti: Rolling in the new year

On a roll on New Year’s Eve


Key ruling 50 years later

Opinion: This month marks the 50th Anniversary of the argument of Gideon v. Wainwright before the U.S.


Opposed to same-sex marriage, company ends wedding business

Trolley company ends wedding business instead of serving same-sex couples


Years Ago

Today is Sunday, Jan. 6, the sixth day of 2013. There are 359 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Plenty of places to stay in Washington for Obama’s second inauguration

Associated Press WASHINGTON Visitors coming to the nation’s capital for President Barack Obama’s


Ask Mr. Know It All

OOPS I was asked if Ronald and Nancy Reagan ever starred in the same movie together. I said no,


Hang up before you fill up

Opinion: Hang up before you fill up I recently stopped for gas at the Circle K on Mahoning Avenue. While I


Columbiana chamber seeks nominations

Columbiana chamber seeks nominations Collumbiana For more than 50 years, the Columbiana Area


Which phone and plan are best for you?

What combination of device, carrier and plan is best for you? Consumer Reports offers some advice.


Pop culture Q&A

Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. Is “Hell on Wheels” coming back? A. Yes, though not


Illinois routs Ohio State men

Turnovers, cold shooting doom Buckeyes


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Citizens for Weathersfield, with appearance by township trustees, 5 p.m., Mineral


BRIDGE

BRIDGE North-South vulnerable. North deals. NORTH x10 9 8 uA K Q J 6 5 2 vK J w6 WEST


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Katie McAndrew and Brian Griffith, Salem, boy, Jan. 3. Sean


Canadian who sheltered Americans in Iran dies

Associated Press TORONTO John Sheardown, a former Canadian diplomat who sheltered fugitive


Taxi drivers help police

Associated Press COLUMBUS Taxi drivers will be drafted as official lookouts for police as part


nfl News and notes

Wild card round, part two: Today, the Beltway will be buzzing. First, AFC North champion Baltimore


Production resumes tonight after GM Lordstown fire

Four were treated for smoke inhalation


Cliches abound as title nears

Associated Press MIAMI Whether it’s giving 110 percent or taking it one game at a time, you’ve


Texans bounce Bengals again

Houston advances to face New England


Pickaway sheriff retires after 48 years

Columbus Dispatch CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio Even amid the jumble of details dating to the early days of


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9


Pa. Farm Show draws big opening-day crowd

Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Visitors wandered past thousands of farm animals, witnessed the


Missoni scion on missing plane

Missoni scion on missing plane caracas, venezuela Rescue crews used boats and aircraft Saturday


HANDSON

HANDSON Volunteering HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, engaging 21st-century volunteers


METRO DIGEST || Boil advisory lifted

Boil advisory lifted The Trumbull County sanitary engineer’s department lifted a boil-water


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS Columbiana COUNTY New complaints CitiFinancial Inc. v. Debby Hibbs et al, money. Adda


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