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LaBrae student accused of Facebook threat against Champion student
A LaBrae High School student has been arrested after officials discovered a threat on Facebook.
Valley's ethnic diversity topic of Jan. 19 meeting
Mahoning Valley Historical Society executive director H. William Lawson will discuss the significance of the Youngstown-Warren area’s ethnic diversity at 10 a.m. Jan. 19 at Kravitz’s Delicatessen, 3135 Belmont Ave.
New Niles patrolmen to be introduced at Thursday meeting
BeforeThursday’s city council meeting, the police department will promote detective Dan Adkins to his new position as lieutenant, and two new patrolmen will be sworn in and introduced.
4-way stop signs could be coming to Struthers intersection
4-way stop signs could be coming to Struthers intersection
Schiavoni, Cafaro get Ohio Senate committee assignments
Schiavoni, Cafaro get Ohio Senate committee assignments
Ohio theme park CEO: 'Staycations' are here to stay
Ohio theme park CEO: 'Staycations' are here to stay
Man’s DNA linked to 1 of 4 slain suspected escorts
Man’s DNA linked to 1 of 4 slain suspected escorts STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say
Minn. man accused of dismembering wife with saw
Minn. man accused of dismembering wife with saw MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Authorities say a St. Paul man
Brandon Hosa gets six years in prison for role in Boardman home invasion
Brandon Hosa gets six years in prison for role in Boardman home invasion
NY’s Cuomo proposes gun, ammo clip restrictions
NY’s Cuomo proposes gun, ammo clip restrictions ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is
Mahoning County pastor found guilty today of rape, gross sexual imposition
Pastor found guilty today of rape, gross sexual imposition
Man gets lengthy prison term in Pa. child's drain-cleaner death
Pa. man gets prison term in Pa. child's drain-cleaner death
Ex-Mass. chemist arraigned in drug lab case
Ex-Mass. chemist arraigned in drug lab case WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — A former Massachusetts chemist
Ohio school officials say Jesus portrait will stay
Ohio school officials say Jesus portrait will stay
Exotic dancer dies one week after fall in Cleveland
Exotic dancer dies one week after fall in Cleveland
State of State speech won’t be given in Columbus
State of State speech won’t be given in Columbus Gov. John Kasich is eyeing northwest Ohio for
Ex-Red Wing Miller denies he owes $1.6M for hit
Ex-Red Wing Miller denies he owes $1.6M for hit GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Former Detroit Red Wing
Ferry strikes NYC dock; at least 50 are injured
Ferry strikes NYC dock; at least 50 are injured NEW YORK (AP) — A commuter ferry from New Jersey
Final NJ triple murder defendant faces sentencing
Final NJ triple murder defendant faces sentencing NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — An attorney for the final
Homeowner charged at scene of alleged youth fight
Homeowner charged at scene of alleged youth fight AUSTINTOWN Patsy J. Lomax-Higgins, 34, of 1847
WWII soldier’s duffel bag returned 7 decades later
WWII soldier’s duffel bag returned 7 decades later MERRILLVILLE, Ind. (AP) — A World War II
Christie says he’s willing to talk about gun laws
Christie says he’s willing to talk about gun laws TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris
4 children die in house fire outside Atlanta
4 children die in house fire outside Atlanta CONYERS, Ga. (AP) — Authorities outside Atlanta say
WikiLeaks case likened to Civil War espionage
WikiLeaks case likened to Civil War espionage FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — The defense says military
Woman gets jail, probation in vehicle death
Woman gets jail, probation in vehicle death YOUNGSTOWN A 22-year-old Youngstown woman will spend
Pastor’s murder trial continues
Pastor’s murder trial continues STROUDSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Prosecutors will be continuing their case
With 10 jurors, opening likely in Pa. prison case
With 10 jurors, opening likely in Pa. prison case PITTSBURGH (AP) — Attorneys have been told to be
Bimbo Bakeries planning $75M plant in Pa.
Bimbo Bakeries planning $75M plant in Pa. BREINIGSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — The company that makes Thomas’
9th Hope Charity Basketball Classic Feb. 2
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley will present its Ninth Annual Game of Hope Charity Basketball Classic at 4 p.m. Feb. 2 in Beeghly Center at Youngstown State University.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave. Ext., North Lima, will have a drive-
SOCIETY DIGEST || Free self-defense class to be offered at YWCA
Free self-defense class to be offered at YWCA YOUNGSTOWN A free self-defense class for all ages
Free self-defense class Saturday
Youngstown, 25 W. Rayen Ave., will offer a free self-defense class for all ages from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Jogger killed by truck near Grove City
A Grove City woman was killed Tuesday morning as she was struck by a box truck while trying to jog across Pa. Route 58 in Pine Township.
Hotel construction knocks out power at Eastwood Mall
Power was knocked out to about 75 percent of the Eastwood Mall early Tuesday when a contractor working on the construction of the new Residence Inn hotel hit an underground power line about 8:30 a.m.
YSU demolishing historic church
The deconstruction opens up the view to Jones Hall, YSU's signature building
Respiratory flu cases outnumber gastrointestinal type
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The early arrival of the 2012-13 influenza
South Range to offer open enrollment
The district hope to avoid a $850K deficit in fiscal year 2014 with open enrollment
3 students join city school board
Staff report Youngstown Three new city high school students have been sworn in as student board
Mahoning Children Services faces money shortfall
Mahoning County Children Services Board wants to meet with county commissioners on deficit
Steele’s 3-pointer lifts Howland boys over Warren JFK
Howland’s Evan Steele makes the winning 3-pointer with 3 seconds to play
Thomas leads OSU past Purdue
Associated Press WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. Deshaun Thomas scored 22 points to lead No. 15 Ohio State
ITAM Post 3 will become Giovanni’s restaurant, lounge and catering business
John Zeoli, who filed the foreclosure lawsuit, bought the former Italian American War Veterans Post 3 for the minimum bid - $160,000 - in a Tuesday sheriff’s sale.
Supreme Court rules against claim of Trumbull murderer Sean Carter
The United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled Tuesday that a Trumbull County Death Row inmate cannot indefinitely prevent his execution.
Trumbull Christmas Bird Count showed 18 bald eagles
Trumbull County’s Christmas Bird Count showed a large number of waterfowl in the county, with the largest single type of bird noted being 2,662 mallard ducks.
Racino work begins in Austintown
A sign marks land being cleared by Turner Construction Co. for the Austintown racino, slated to be finished in 2014. Though Penn National Gaming Inc., owners of the property, can clear the land, construction is being held up by approval of a transfer of license from the Ohio Racing Commission.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS QB’s girlfriend is in spotlight after game TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Alabama’s routing of
Former Calex Corp. property is sold
The 35 acre parcel was sold to affiliate of Patriot Water Treatment LLC.
Browns interviewing CFL coach
Marc Trestman’s coaching journey, which drifted into Canada, could bring him back to the Browns
METRO DIGEST || Austintown woman charged with endangering kids
Woman charged Austintown A Woodland Trace woman was charged Tuesday with one count each of
HOLLYWOOD SLOTS
HOLLYWOOD SLOTS Facts and figures Slated to open in 2014, the Austintown racino will contain
‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ A JOURNEY for ACCEPTANCE
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The old theater adage about new stage productions is,
PACKARD MUSEUM Antique cycle exhibition to open
Staff report Warren “Motorcycles ABC: Antiques, Bobbers, Customs,” the National Packard
nfl | News and notes
RG3 to have surgery: Robert Griffin III is having surgery Wednesday on a torn ligament in his right
Smart TVs get smarter, bit by bit
Associated Press LAS VEGAS In the not-so-distant future, couch potatoes will be waving,
New cliffs confront Congress
Opinion: WASHINGTON I’m worried that my earlier characterization of the “fiscal cliff” deal as a pathetic
Man charged in turnpike carjacking
Female driver and her 10-year-old daughter were forced out of the car
Austintown houses set for demolition since 2011 to be razed this year, officials say
Funding hasn't been available to raze the homes and structures. Now that some have been on the list since 2011, a state grant could help the blight finally disappear.
Officials: US may leave no troops in Afghanistan
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration gave the first explicit signal Tuesday
Strickland won’t challenge Kasich for governor’s office
By MARC KOVAC and David skolnick news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Former Gov. Ted Strickland will
Two mayoral candidates want Sammarone’s support
Both support current mayor’s bid for council president
BUSINESS DIGEST || New Kohl’s to open
New Kohl’s to open hermitage, pa. A new Kohl’s Department Store will open in March and it will
Youngstown’s homicide rate is stable, but still far too high
Editorial: There is some consolation to be taken in the fact that the number of homicides in Youngstown today
The touring production of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” comes to Powers
The touring production of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” comes to Powers Auditorium in Youngstown
“Frances and I will continue to be politically active private citizens. We will continue to
“Frances and I will continue to be politically active private citizens. We will continue to stand
Shafer latest Ohio native to coach FBS team
Former Michigan coordinator to take over Syracuse progam
Jeep Grand Cherokee cleared in fire probe
Associated Press DETROIT A U.S. safety agency has cleared the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee after a
White House tries to keep momentum on gun control
Associated Press WASHINGTON Less than a month after a horrific elementary school shooting, the
Slowing closing the open door
Opinion: Slowing closing the open door Cincinnati Enquirer: Open, transparent government is a foundation of
Two mayoral candidates want Sammarone’s support
Both support current mayor’s bid for council president
Are female senators treated differently?
Opinion: As the son of a woman, the husband of a woman and the father of daughters and granddaughters, I
Taste of tradition
Taste of tradition The next sig dish restaurant has a strong family tradition of great food. Ross
Defense contractor pays $5M to Iraqis
Defense contractor pays $5M to Iraqis washington A defense contractor whose subsidiary was
Warren committee’s improvement projects include accountability
A private-public committee has created a list of 12 Warren economic-development projects that may sound familiar
TLC’s T-Boz shows struggles in series
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. Associated Press ATLANTA For TLC singer T-Boz, it has been a rocky
Celebrating the sandwich
Family Features Sandwiches are a delicious, easy and affordable way to enjoy a healthy meal any
Stepping out for sit-down
Stepping out for sit-down Ross and Steph Morrone are heading to one of their favorite sit-down
What-ifs are a part of Nixon’s legacy
Opinion: By Bill Whalen Los Angeles Times A century ago on Jan. 9, Richard Nixon was born in a Southern
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph S. O’Grady, 32, of Boardman, and Stephanie L.
The shale boom has hit our burgers
The shale boom that has hit this area has even trickled down to the burgers.
Perk up party menus with spice-rubbed sliders
Family Features At-home entertaining is a great way to bring friends and family together, but it
Democrats demonize the rich
Opinion: Democrats demonize the rich Based on the reaction to a lettter I wrote last month, it appears
Solution to wine list
Solution to wine list Ever gotten frustrated trying to navigate a large wine list at a restaurant?
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Campbell school board, reorganizational meeting, 7 p.m. in Room 310 at Memorial
Company: Microwave keeps bread mold at bay
Associated Press LUBBOCK, Texas Attention, bread shoppers: A Texas company could have the
POLICE CALLS IN AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown: AUSTINTOWN Dec. 31 Fraud:
METRO DIGEST || Game of Hope set
Game of Hope set YOUNGSTOWN The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley will present its Ninth
Williams: Trumbull coaches embrace change
For two very successful Trumbull County basketball coaches, circumstances are a lot different this winter
War in Congress
Opinion: By Mike Norman Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dinner-table conversation is a favored pastime at our
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to 1
Improvement to parking deck walkway to be complete this year
A walkway to improve access to the Franklin Street Parking Deck in Warren Walkwaycould be complete as early as this summer.
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