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Canfield man injured in Portage County traffic accident
Canfield man injured in Portage County traffic accident
Context of Ohio school's Jesus portrait under review
Context of Ohio school's Jesus portrait under review
Pa. taps British firm to run $3.5B state lottery
Pa. taps British firm to run $3.5B state lottery HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The operator of the
Mahoning director is Dem's Ohio Election Official of the Year
Mahoning director is Dem's Ohio Election Official of the Year
Kidnapped Texas boy goes to live with 4 siblings
Kidnapped Texas boy goes to live with 4 siblings HOUSTON (AP) — A now 8-year-old boy kidnapped as
Prison for man who fatally torched NYC woman, 73
Prison for man who fatally torched NYC woman, 73 NEW YORK (AP) — A handyman who burned a 73-year-
Jackson Jr.’s wife leaves Chicago City Council
Jackson Jr.’s wife leaves Chicago City Council CHICAGO (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.’s
Akron Children's facilities sets visitation restrictions due to flu outbreak
Akron Children's facilities sets visitation restrictions due to flu outbreak
Auction set in March for former RG Steel equipment
Auction set in March for former RG Steel equipment
Va. ex-Marine who shot at Pentagon gets 25 years
Va. ex-Marine who shot at Pentagon gets 25 years ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A schizophrenic ex-Marine
Police say deaf man stabbed over sign language
Police say deaf man stabbed over sign language BURLINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Police in North Carolina
Drugs seen by cops as key to teen’s shooting
Drugs seen by cops as key to teen’s shooting YOUNGSTOWN Police say the Thursday evening shooting
Federal judge approves New Orleans police reforms
Federal judge approves New Orleans police reforms NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge has approved
Man accused in Ga. church shooting to face trial
Man accused in Ga. church shooting to face trial ATLANTA (AP) — A judge has ruled there’s enough
Blast levels house in Texas
Blast levels house in Texas LEWISVILLE, Texas (AP) — An explosion has destroyed a home and
Snow shuts major Calif. highway for hours near L.A.
Snow shuts major Calif. highway for hours near L.A. SAN DIEGO (AP) — The California Highway Patrol
Judge approves exhumation of lottery winner’s body
Judge approves exhumation of lottery winner’s body CHICAGO (AP) — A judge has granted authorities
Judge delays arraignment in Colo. theater shooting
Judge delays arraignment in Colo. theater shooting CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — The man accused of the
Wanted: Daring Democrat for Christie challenge
Wanted: Daring Democrat for Christie challenge TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie
Cortland teen charged in Girard stabbing
Cortland teen charged in Girard stabbing GIRARD Daniel Lee Kelley, 19, of Cortland, was
Accident victim had suspended license, police say
Accident victim had suspended license, police say YOUNGSTOWN A 29-year-old Youngstown woman
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mahoning Valley Speech, Hearing and Language Professional Association will meet at
Benefit will be tribute at B&O Banquet Hall
Benefit will be tribute at B&O Banquet Hall YOUNGSTOWN Gee Mo Productions will present “Keeping
Detroit rocks YSU men
The Penguins suffered their worst conference loss since 2006.
Browns’ coach search ends with Chudzinski
Rob Chudzinski was raised as a Browns fan, and now he’ll get a chance to lead the franchise he idolized growing up.
Witnesses sought in Steubenville rape case
School officials: Students withholding information hindering probe
Source: Heacock to join Purdue staff
Former YSU football coach Jon Heacock is reportedly headed for Purdue
Bishop’s double-double powers Girard girls over LaBrae
The Girard High girls basketball team made five 3-pointers in Thursday’s 52-34 win over LaBrae.
Patricia A. Polk, of Youngstown, gets a 21-month federal prison term for tax fraud
Polk, 50, is the first of four defendants to be sentenced in the tax-fraud case.
4 men indicted in armed robbery ring
The men are accused of five armed robberies in Youngstown and Boardman
Man to spend seven years in prison for shooting
The shooting victim was wearing a bulletproof vest that likely saved his life
Bill would regulate those who sell puppies
Department of agriculture would be responsible for setting up rules and standards of care
YBI reveals studies
Two independent studies show that the incubator is helping lead the regional economy into the future.
A mostly white GOP caucus
Opinion: By Clarence Lusane McClatchy-Tribune For all the talk of the increased diversity in the new
Boardman Police Blotter
Jan. 3 Theft: Paul J. Duritza, 61, of 84 Iroquois St., Struthers, faced a charge after having been
Phantoms in key matchup against Steel tonight
The Phantoms have road games in Chicago and Lincoln this weekend
Complex completed
Complex completed YOUNGSTOWN The Brilex Group of Companies has announced the completion of
Mayor’s race gets clarified
Opinion: Youngstown Mayor Charles Sammarone’s decision to not run for the job this year brings that election
Teen shoots student at rural Calif. school
Associated Press TAFT, Calif. A 16-year-old student armed with a shotgun walked into class in a
Couple accused of burglarizing a home with children in getaway car
Items matching those stolen were found in the suspects' car
Symbolic inauguration for Venezuelan leader
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela Nothing shows the extent of Hugo Chavez’s grip on power
Former Browns QB Kosar in treatment for concussion-related effects
Bernie Kosar says he's beginning to put 10 years of persistent pain behind him
Lawmakers release documents on Wal-Mart bribery in Mexico
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s CEO Mike Duke found out in 2005 that the retailer’s Mexico unit was handing out bribes to local officials, according to emails obtained by lawmakers.
A depressing statistic
Opinion: A depressing statistic Columbus Dispatch: Many economic indicators are going in the right
consumer electronics show Carmakers look to app developers
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Googling the nearest gas station, sending email from your smartphone
Lew nominated to lead Treasury
Associated Press WASHINGTON For 30 years, Jack Lew has had a hand in some of the biggest
Bombings kill 115 in Pakistan
Associated Press QUETTA, Pakistan A series of bombings killed 115 people across Pakistan on
Samsung demonstrates bendable phone screen
Associated Press LAS VEGAS By showing off a phone with a flexible screen, Samsung is hinting at
Rule changes move racino closer to reality
There could be a vote on the project as early as March
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 26.31 .21 Avalon
Excited by science
Several simultaneous eruptions took place in downtown Youngstown recently, but don’t rush to make an appointment with your ear doctor if you failed to hear them.
Ohio closer to natural-gas deregulation
Associated Press COLUMBUS Two utility companies will be allowed to eliminate regulated natural-
2012 plant explosion Struthers abates 7 of 10 citations
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers The city has satisfied the state in abating
Flu season strikes early, hard
Associated Press NEW YORK From the Rocky Mountains to New England, hospitals are swamped with
Akron Children’s provided $85.5 million in benefits in 2011
But $10.8 million was unreimbursed Medicaid care, and uncompensated and charity care.
‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Fascinating reconstruction of history
REVIEW ‘ZERO DARK THIRTY’ Grade: A– Cast: Jessica Chastain, Jennifer Ehle, Jason Clarke, Joel
New rules aim to curb risky mortgages
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal regulators for the first time are laying out rules aimed at
Gas prices predicted to decrease in 2013
Associated Press NEW YORK At least gasoline should cost you less in 2013. Hamburger, health
Mathews student charged after describing school shootings as ‘easy’
Two buddies from Mathews High School were arraigned Wednesday on felony charges — one for allegedly making remarks that caused panic at the high school, the other for allegedly vandalizing a teacher’s house in Niles last week.
A ‘Master’ class in predicting Oscar nominations
By Rafer Guzman Newsday (MCT) This year’s Oscar nominations arrive about two weeks earlier than
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v "Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”: The long-running Broadway hit has
Obama’s second term could be historic
Opinion: Recent second presidential terms have been difficult. Ronald Reagan became enmeshed in the Iran-
Teen pleads innocent in Champion threat
Staff report WARREN Leland R. Fritz III, 19, of South Leavitt Road, Leavittsburg, pleaded
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD Jan. 6
Parents to fight charges in boy’s malnutrition death
Associated Press CLEVELAND The parents indicted in the death of their malnourished 18-month-old
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Boardman school board, organizational meeting, 9 a.m., superintendent’s office,
Hit-skip accident
Hit-skip accident YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for a blue Chevrolet Impala involved in a
Fiscal outlook dim
Opinion: By Cokie Roberts and Steven V. ROBERTS Universal Uclick “We’re really up the creek.” That’s
cold or flu?
cold or flu? The common cold and flu are caused by different viruses but can have some similar
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Jan. 11, the 11th day of 2013. There are 354 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Obama’s lily white cabinet
Opinion: WASHINGTON About all those white guys: What a shame. Not an outrage, but a shame. The face of
Despite pre-election battles, the final numbers were good
Editorial: In the months leading up to the November 2012 presidential election, Ohio Secretary of State Jon
YSU softball offers camps
YSU softball offers camps YOUNGSTOWN Spots are still available for the Youngstown State softball
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph G. Godward, 28, of 204 Wilson St., Struthers,
birthdays
birthdays Actor Rod Taylor is 83. Actor Felix Silla (Cousin Itt on “The Addams Family,” “Buck
A ‘Master’ class in predicting Oscar nominations
By Rafer Guzman Newsday This year’s Oscar nominations arrive about two weeks earlier than last
NYC firm gives $10M in Sandy aid
NYC firm gives $10M in Sandy aid NEW YORK Dozens of New Yorkers from a neighborhood ravaged by
Weathersfield township Trustees seek info on what new fire levy would generate
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township trustees will ask the
Liberty trustees may transfer park operations to Trumbull County
Township said move would help save the township money
State of State speech won't be given in Columbus
The speech traditionally had been given in the Ohio House chamber
Biden and NRA clash over new gun-control proposals
Associated Press WASHINGTON Despite fresh opposition from the National Rifle Association, the
Nurses dispensed over 350 flu vaccines during three clinics this week.
Seeing too many friends sick with the flu brought Jeanie Price to the Mahoning County health department on Thursday for a flu shot.
Ashleigh Ryan leads Struthers girls over Howland
The Struthers girls basketball team returns to form in win over Howland
Investigation grows in assault accusations
Investigation grows in assault accusations AUSTINTOWN The investigation into accusations of
Canfield High School Honor Roll
Seniors High Honor Roll Lily Aey Michael Barkett Amanda Benson Nadine Berezny Alex Bogar
Ashley Basile v Aaron Oeken
St. Maron Church provided the setting for the 2 p.m. Aug. 11 wedding of Ashley Basile, daughter of
Girtses celebrate golden milestone in their marriage
Charles and Barbara Girts celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 15. Their children are
Middle school performs holiday concert
Poland Middle School seventh- and eighth-graders put on a holiday concert in Poland Seminary High School’s auditorium Dec. 13 for their friends and families.
Ashley Cox v Michael Anglin
Poland United Methodist Church was the setting at 1:30 p.m. June 30 as nuptial vows were exchanged
SENIOR SALUTE - BAND EDITION
Names: GARY HADDLE and KENDAL GINNETTI Instruments: Gary: Trombone; Kendal: Clarinet Q. When
Poland native offered medical scholarship
Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) recently offered third-year medicine student Robert
Dobbins students visit Blackburn Home
Kindergarten students in Elaine Fabrizi and Nick Henry’s classes at Dobbins Elementary School visited Blackburn Home Dec. 20 to spread some Christmas cheer to the residents.
Kelly Croysdale v John Castronova
Kelly A. Croysdale and John P. Castronova, both of Alliance, exchanged marriage vows at 1 p.m. July
Poland Sports Briefs
PMS seventh-grade girls still undefeated The Poland Middle School seventh-grade girls basketball
Poland Community Briefs
Local writers group to meet in Canfield The Monday Night Writers will meet Jan. 21 from 6 to 8
Austintown Community Briefs
Relay of Life kick-off tomorrow Austintown residents are invited to attend the Relay for Life
Poland wrestlers sweep duals on Senior Night
The Poland varsity wrestling team competed in back-to-back triangular matches Jan. 3-4, starting
Library hosts first story time of new year
The Boardman library hosted the first Baby Brilliant: Tales for 2’s and 3’s of the new year Jan. 2. The story time was led by librarian John Yingling and focused on a snow theme and told stories about winter.
Fitch girls basketball leads camp
Austintown Fitch girls basketball players are in the process of conducting an eight-week youth camp
Santa regains his memory at Austintown library
The Austintown library put on a puppet show titled “Forgetful Santa” in its meeting room Dec. 19 for children and parents.
Canfield Community Briefs
Canfield Community Band to perform benefit concert The Canfield Community Concert Band will
Boardman Community Briefs
Local writers group to meet in Canfield The Monday Night Writers will meet Jan. 21 from 6 to 8
Area children bounce with Santa
Austintown Bounce, located at 4317 Kirk Road in Austintown, hosted its fourth annual Santa lunch event Dec. 22.
Austintown Sports Briefs
Softball sign-ups set for Austintown league Austintown girls softball league (slow-pitch) sign-
Canfield orators win team title at annual tournament
Channeling the London Olympics, the Canfield High School Speech and Debate Team hosted its annual tournament Jan. 5, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Western Mahoning County.
Woodside hosts community Santa shop
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Woodside Elementary School, with the help of R.A.S. Total
Austintown Police Blotter
Dec. 10 Aggravated menacing: A male was threatened with a gun at Wal-mart, 6001 Mahoning Ave.
Woodside kindergartners ride Polar Express
Kindergarten students at Woodside Elementary School experienced the magic of “The Polar Express,” written by Chris Van Allsburg, Dec. 18 with a pajama and movie day at their school.
Pee Wee Phantoms begin 2013 with victory
The Youngstown Phantoms Peewee AA team started 2013 on a winning note by defeating the Johnstown
Area children bounce with Santa
Austintown Bounce, located at 4317 Kirk Road in Austintown, hosted its fourth annual Santa lunch event Dec. 22.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Youth wrestlers take second at dual tournament The Canfield youth wrestling team finished second
Boardman Sports Briefs
BGMS boys sweep Howland Boardman Glenwood’s seventh-grade boys basketball team won an overtime
Canfield boys swimmers win NEAC title
The Canfield High School swim team competed at the Northeast Aquatic Conference (NEAC) Championships
Canfield choirs offer concert, food tasting
The Canfield High School choir, directed by Kelly Scurich, will present its annual music event Jan.
Fitch drama club presents ‘Southern Hospitality’
The Austintown Fitch drama club will present its production of “Southern Hospitality,” a play written by Golden Girl writers Jesse Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, Jan. 18-19 at 7 p.m. in the Fitch auditorium.
Watson third-graders put on series of plays
Watson Elementary third-grade students put on a series of small plays Dec. 18 in the cafeteria, reading their parts into a microphone from books and acting out their parts.
Pee Wee Phantoms begin 2013 with victory
The Youngstown Phantoms Peewee AA team started 2013 on a winning note by defeating the Johnstown
Dairy Queen employees earn New Year’s bonus
It pays to work at the Cornersburg Dairy Queen, but for employees of the store, it really paid off Jan. 1.
North celebrates with winter festival
Students at North Elementary School enjoyed a day filled with fun, crafts, food, and obstacle courses Dec. 20 during its Winter Festival.
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