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Browns hire Rod Chudzinski as new coach

Browns hire Rod Chudzinski as new coach


Inaugural pastor withdraws over anti-gay remarks

Inaugural pastor withdraws over anti-gay remarks


Biden, NRA clash over new gun-control proposals

Biden, NRA clash over new gun-control proposals


Judge: Colorado shooting suspect to face trial

Judge: Colorado shooting suspect to face trial CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — A judge ruled late today


BREAKING NEWS: Judge: Colorado shooting suspect to face trial

Judge: Colorado shooting suspect to face trial


Defense: Theater suspect not ready for arraignment

Defense: Theater suspect not ready for arraignment CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — Lawyers for the


Student shot at rural California high school

Student shot at rural California high school TAFT, Calif. (AP) — People who know a student


Ohio is No. 12 in Education Week rankings

Ohio is No. 12 in Education Week rankings


Gas prices expected to fall in 2013

Gas prices expected to fall in 2013


Kokrak ends first round of Sony Open with eagle

Jason Kokrak closes out the first round of the Sony Open with an eagle on No. 18


Hawaii-based US Navy sub damaged in Persian Gulf

Hawaii-based US Navy sub damaged in Persian Gulf HONOLULU (AP) — A Pearl Harbor-based submarine


Youngstown police still looking for Subway robber

Youngstown police still looking for Subway robber


Ohio college student hospitalized with the flu dies

Ohio college student hospitalized with the flu dies


NY captain: Ferry suffered mechanical failure

NY captain: Ferry suffered mechanical failure NEW YORK (AP) — The captain of a commuter ferry that


Box-office numbers for Oscar best-picture nominees

Box-office numbers for Oscar best-picture nominees By The Associated Press North American box-


Pentagon moving to freeze hiring, delay contracts

Pentagon moving to freeze hiring, delay contracts


Steelers cut RB Rainey after arrest in Florida

Steelers cut RB Rainey after arrest in Florida PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie running back Chris Rainey


Former Browns QB Kosar finds help for concussions

Boardman native and former Browns QB Bernie Kosar gets treatment for concussion-related symptoms


Indiana boy abducted in ’94 found in Minnesota

Indiana boy abducted in ’94 found in Minnesota WOLCOTTVILLE, Ind. (AP) — A boy abducted from


Youngstown woman draws federal prison time in tax-fraud case

Youngstown woman draws federal prison time for role in tax-fraud case


Police investigating South Side accident that sent pedestrian to hospital

Police investigating South Side accident that sent pedestrian to hospital


Volunteers search for 13-year-old Utah girl

Volunteers search for 13-year-old Utah girl HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Nearly 600 volunteers dressed


Ga. man who handcuffed self to woman gets 4 years

Ga. man who handcuffed self to woman gets 4 years RINGGOLD, Ga. (AP) — A north Georgia man who


NYC-bound commuter bus, school bus, crash in NJ

NYC-bound commuter bus, school bus, crash in NJ OLD BRIDGE, N.J. (AP) — A New York City-bound


NFL star Junior Seau suffered from brain disease

Former linebacker Junior Seau suffered from a degenerative brain disease often associated with repeated blows to the head


Witness cooperation urged in Steubenville rape case

School officials: Students withholding information about an alleged rape in Steubenville are thwarting investigators


Inaugural pastor withdraws over anti-gay remarks

Inaugural pastor withdraws over anti-gay remarks The evangelical pastor chosen to give the


Flu season came early but too soon to say it’s bad

Flu season came early but too soon to say it’s bad NEW YORK (AP) — The flu season arrived early in


OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

Anthony and Janice (Tobin) Felt of Fairfax, Va., are announcing the birth of their son, Anthony


Band concert will benefit those in need

Band concert will benefit those in need CANFIELD Canfield Community Concert Band will present a


Court date for Canfield man accusing of driving into pursuit

A 27-year-old Canfield man accused of ignoring police and driving into the path of a police pursuit is expected in court today.


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Sounds and Grounds cafe to host fundraiser for Goodness Grows

Cafe at Glenwood Christian Fellowship features organic foods and Fair Trade coffee

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TAs accused of assaulting autistic student in Austintown

Police were alerted by a parent of an alleged assault of her 16-year-old autistic son by teachers assistants at the Leonard Kirtz School.


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Loew’s boxer Williams returns to ring seeking to avenge loss

In 2012, Dannie Williams lost to "Hammering" Hank Lundy.

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Horizontal drilling 'starting to ramp up' in Trumbull County

The Trumbull County Engineer’s Office is making plans for 15 to 20 well horizontal gas and oil wells this year, and ‘probably more we’re not aware of,’ one official said.


Kopp masters coaches’ pacts

Canfield attorney stays in the college game By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com CANFIELD


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Puskas: Will Browns look at Tressel?

Should Tressel be on Browns' radar?

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YSU gears up for presidential search

The trustees chairman expects a smaller search committee this time

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Bass victory gets Girard wrestlers started against J-M

Garrett Bass wins key decision as Girard beats J-M


Trumbull official files complaint regarding former engineer

The Trumbull County commissioners on Wednesday authorized sending a letter to the Ohio Ethics Commission requesting an investigation into a complaint by current Trumbull County Engineer Randy Smith.


Howland man sues Panera

Staff report WARREN A Howland man has sued Panera Bread’s commissary at 3643 Elm Road NE for


Canfield hockey team tops Garfield Heights

Nick Crescimanno, Pat Bassett each score two goals in Canfield win


On the Courts | High school basketball news & notes

OFF THE COURT For the first time in a decade, Steve Arnold is enjoying life as a basketball fan.


Woman accused of punching 16-year-old during organized fight

A woman was taken to jail, accused of punching a 16-year-old during an organized fight by 14 teenagers.


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Woman sentenced in accident that killed 32-year-old father of two

Michele Green was tearful and apologetic throughout the court hearing.

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Inside the ropes with JASON KOKRAK

ILast year: The Warren native and Warren JFK graduate made his full-time debut on the PGA Tour and finished 119th on the money list ($750,221). Kokrak played in 27 events and made 13 cuts. His best finish was a second-place tie in the Frys.com Open in October.


Pastor Pyles, guilty of sex offenses, faces 3- 15 years

The pastor, 59, was found guilty of rape and gross sexual imposition against a mentally disabled woman.


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Unitarian steeple being removed

Water and wind have taken a toll on the steeple at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1105 Elm St., Youngstown. The louvre section, marred by peeling paint, is structurally unsound, and the steeple overall is leaning backward. Plans call for the top two pieces to be removed next week and the louvre section demolished.

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WTG

Today Children Babytime at the Cortland Branch Library, 11 a.m., Cortland Branch Library, 578


oddly enough

oddly enough Mass. couple’s wedding day also is town’s ZIP code AMESBURY, Mass. Couples often


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Orval R. Foster Jr., 45, of 7051 West Blvd., Unit 35,


AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Shadow Box,SDRq Youngstown Playhouse. Auditions are at 7 p.m. Sunday and


US tax code is longer than Bible — with no good news

Associated Press WASHINGTON Too intimidated to fill out your tax return without help? Join the


Kindness counts, and its absence should alarm

Opinion: By Alisa Mullins People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals The dog on the chain vibrated with


A crisis is worse than a cliff

Opinion: By Felix G. ROHATYN and PETER GOLDMARK Newsday We have walked down the long, dark road that


A rally cry to tame spending

Opinion: “Even victors are by victories undone.” John Dryden WASHINGTON Democrats not allergic to


CIRM Custom Decorating will expand.

The company will add 10,000 square feet to its production facility in Unity this spring.


Top tax breaks

Top tax breaks For individuals U.S. tax law is filled with so many credits, deductions and


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 26.10 .09 Avalon


CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.


NIGHTLIFE

Nightlife


“18th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards” (7 p.m., CW): “Lincoln”

“18th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards” (7 p.m., CW): “Lincoln” leads the pack with a record 13


A new outlook at Oakland theater

It’s quiet for now at The Oakland Center for the Arts, which is on winter break until the end of February.


Ohio voters cast record number of absentee ballots

Associated Press COLUMBUS Almost 1.9 million Ohioans voted an absentee ballot in last year’s


Syrian rebels free 48 Iranians in major civil-war prisoner swap

Los Angeles Times BEIRUT Syrian opposition fighters Wednesday released 48 Iranians captured


What’s good for the goose should be good for the Google

Opinion: What’s good for the goose should be good for the Google Seattle Times: Anyone feeling deja vu over


Cavs’ Varejao needs surgery for leg muscle

The center is expected to miss two more months while healing


Valley’s state senators get assignments

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Mahoning Valley lawmakers will focus on budget,


BOE votes to place $4M bond issue on ballot

By THOMAS M. LYDEN news@vindy.com COLUMBIANA The Columbiana Board of Education voted


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Andrew and Amber Apisa, Girard, girl, Jan. 7. David and


Mahoning County’s new sheriff takes office in a different era

Editorial: When Jerry Greene was sworn in Saturday as sheriff of Mahoning County, long-time watchers of the


Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Coitsville Township trustees, work study at 8:30 a.m., reorganization meeting at 11


US high court wary of warrantless blood tests in drunken-driving cases

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court appeared reluctant Wednesday to allow police to


NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK Gangster Squad (R) In 1949 Los Angeles, a select group of LAPD outsiders will


Browns speak with Panthers OC Chudzinski

He’s already coached twice with the Cleveland franchise


Coulier's comedy is fit for the whole family

It’s fitting that the 53-year-old funnyman, known mostly for his eight-year stint on “Full House,” would call himself such a non-offensive word as dummy. You see, Coulier is known for his clean comedy.

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Business showcase

Business showcase Columbiana Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce invites residents and


An inaugural sell out

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords He did it. Unfortunately. Sadly. Disappointingly. President Barack


birthdays

birthdays Singer Frank Sinatra Jr. is 69. Singer Rod Stewart is 68. Singer-keyboardist Donald


F.Y.I.

The Jellybricks’ song is ‘coolest’ in the world The song “Rock ’n’ Roll Suicide” from “Suckers,”


"Disney's Beauty and The Beast" Magic comes to life

The long-running Broadway smash morphed into a touring juggernaut and then, in recent years, a staple at high school and community theaters.

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Years Ago

Today is Thursday, Jan. 10, the 10th day of 2013. There are 355 days left in the year. Associated


Surplus clothing

Surplus clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to 1


benefit At church cafe

Who: Glenwood Christian Fellowship and Goodness Grows are sponsors. What: Live music and cafe


Playhouse offers premiere of "God of Carnage"

The Youngstown Playhouse will begin the second half of the season with “God of Carnage,” which opens Friday in the Moyer Room.

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BRIDGE

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World’s 1st subway system marks 150 years in London

Associated Press LONDON Busy, congested, stressful. This is how the world’s first subway system


Flu leads Boston to declare emergency

Flu leads Boston to declare emergency BOSTON Boston declared a public health emergency Wednesday


POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


NHL owners unanimously approve labor deal

Commissioner Gary Bettman vows he’s not resigning


METRO DIGEST || Niles police ceremonies

Police ceremonies Niles Before today’s city council meeting, the police department will promote


newsmakers

newsmakers People’s Choice Awards a feast for ‘Hunger’ los angeles “The Hunger Games” devoured


Biden vows urgency on gun violence

Associated Press WASHINGTON Vice President Joe Biden vowed urgent action against gun violence in


Sony Open first PGA Tour full-field event

Golfers optimistic entering Sony Open


Warren woman bound over on felonious assault

A Trumbull county grand jury will decide whether a 29-year-old Warren woman will stand trial on charges that she committed felonious assault on a 43-year-old Woodbine Avenue woman.


Bonds, Clemens, Sosa denied in HOF voting

Steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa were denied entry to baseball’s Hall of Fame


Regulators nix deal for SE Ohio solar farm project

Associated Press COLUMBUS Utility regulators in Ohio have nixed plans for American Electric


Violence plays role in shorter life expectancy in US

Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States suffers far more violent deaths than any other


WEDNESDAY’S Area College basketball roundup

MEN Wooster 68, Hiram 62 HIRAM After trailing by 15 points at halftime, Hiram rallied to


Accomplice in deadly home invasion to spend six years in prison.

Hosa did not fire a weapon but is legally responsible for the death.


Chapin: Hall of Fame shutout no surprise

Steroid era taints some HOF candidates


Indians trade Gomez to Pirates for Latimore

The pitcher has a 14-16 record


Possibility of 4-way stop signs at Struthers intersection

There will be a public hearing Monday on the traffic study and 4-way stop signs.


County commissioners OK tax incentives

State stills needs to approve before tax abatements are offered in Liberty township


YBI will have press conference

The event will highlight the incubator's economic impact in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys.


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AIG won’t join suit against US

Facing a certain backlash from Washington and beyond, American International Group won’t be joining a $25 billion shareholder lawsuit against the U.S. government over the terms of its bailout at the height of the financial crisis.

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