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Hearing postponed on Boardman apartment complex

Hearing postponed on Boardman apartment complex


No charges to be filed in Mercer Co. shooting death

No charges to be filed in Mercer Co. shooting death


Newport, Ore., to host wave energy test site

Newport, Ore., to host wave energy test site CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Newport, Ore., has been


Edward Furlong charged with battery against ex

Edward Furlong charged with battery against ex WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Actor Edward Furlong


Youngstown police investigating East Side shooting that injures 2

Youngstown police investigating East Side shooting that injures 2


At least 2 killed, 1 injured in Kentucky community college shooting

At least 2 killed, 1 injured in Kentucky community college shooting HAZARD, Ky. — At least two


Ohio school workers to carry guns have police training

Ohio school workers to carry guns have police training


Experts: Proposed NY gun law might hinder therapy

Experts: Proposed NY gun law might hinder therapy NEW YORK (AP) — Mental health experts say a


Afghan massacre suspect to be arraigned Thursday

Afghan massacre suspect to be arraigned Thursday JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. (AP) — The Army


Charity headed to prison for 2010 East Side drive-by shooting

Charity headed to prison for 2010 East Side drive-by shootings


Cranes install base of spire at 1 WTC

Cranes install base of spire at 1 WTC NEW YORK (AP) — Workers using two giant cranes on the 104th


Wright brothers’ name to be licensed for goods

Wright brothers’ name to be licensed for goods OAKWOOD, Ohio (AP) — Want a Wright Brothers-brand


Mass. principal suspended 2 days for violent video

Mass. principal suspended 2 days for violent video EVERETT, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts principal


Horizontal well to be drilled on Brunstetter Road in Lordstown

Horizontal well to be drilled on Brunstetter Road in Lordstown Trumbull County commissioners are


Not guilty pleas entered for Lohan on misdemeanors

Not guilty pleas entered for Lohan on misdemeanors LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lindsay Lohan pleaded not


Jamael Tito Brown files to run for Youngstown mayor

Jamael Tito Brown files to run for Youngstown mayor YOUNGSTOWN — City Council President Jamael


State audit issues $12,720 finding for recovery against former Liberty school treasurer

State audit issues $12,720 finding for recovery against former Liberty school treasurer liberty


Mahoning County officials urge careful spending

Mahoning County officials urge careful spending YOUNGSTOWN Those who oversee Mahoning County’s


REUNIONS

Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for brunch at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bedford


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Lakeview girls shut down Poland

With the score tied at 10 after the first quarter of the Lakeview and Poland girls basketball game Monday night, Abby Pavlik knew it was time to turn up the defensive intensity.

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New firetruck gets first call

A new member of the Western Reserve Fire District debuted Monday afternoon while responding to a car accident.

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YMHA and a private firm will partner to renovate a 17-story, low-income high-rise

The $6.2 million, 12-to-14-month renovation of International Towers, a 17-story, downtown Youngstown apartment complex for elderly and disabled people, will be financed by low-income housing tax credits.

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Poland schools beef up security

School board agrees to allow a township police officer in all buildings and to spend up to $80,000 in security upgrades


Warren Township girl charged with making Facebook threat

A 16-year-old Warren Township girl was released from the Trumbull County Juvenile Justice Center after allegedly making a threat against a LaBrae High School teacher and others on Facebook Friday morning.


YSU baseball coach addresses Curbstone gathering

New YSU baseball coach Steve Gillispie wants to return program to its glory days.


49ers plan to plow ahead toward Super Bowl

The San Francisco 49ers are one win from the place they’ve planned to be all along: the Super Bowl.


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Browns to sell stadium naming rights

The Cleveland Browns are close to selling naming rights for their stadium to an energy company based in Akron, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday.

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Teachers institute ‘work to rule’ plan

By SUSAN TEBBEN stebben@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN School officials are responding with a little


Pedestrian hit by car is in a coma, man says

The father of Victoria Allen’s daughter says Allen is in a coma, in critical condition and has broken bones in St. Elizabeth Health Center following a pedestrian-car accident Friday.


Lakers end skid against Cavs

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Dwight Howard had 22 points and 14 rebounds in his return from a


Penguins’ schedule means two goalies will get work

Tomas Vokoun is ready to serve as a backup to entrenched No. 1 Marc-Andre Fleury.


Girard fire chief charged with DUI

Staff Report GIRARD City police say Fire Chief Kenneth Bornemiss is facing charges after he hit


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Children learn the science of glue making

Conovas Crawford, 8, of Youngstown, mixes ingredients to make glue at OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology in downtown Youngstown.

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Youngstown income-tax collections declined in 2012 by 5.4 percent

City finance director expects 2 percent to 3 percent increase in 2013


No name, no fame

Opinion: By Vicki Leon Los Angeles Times Sandy Hook. Aurora. Columbine. It’s appalling, but one way to


Hagel must defend his views on defense

Opinion: Biography isn’t policy. President Obama’s choice for secretary of defense, Chuck Hagel, former


Hollywood will stick to the tried and true 2013 FILMS

By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer LOS ANGELES It’s not really news that Arnold Schwarzenegger


Valley’s heart skips a beat with plan for auction at mill

Editorial: Residents of the Mahoning Valley can be forgiven for reacting with trepidation to the announcement


newsmakers

newsmakers Robin Roberts hopes to be back at ‘GMA’ NEW YORK Robin Roberts’ grueling road to


Nominees for the documentary film prize in the Directors Guild of America Awards were announced

Nominees for the documentary film prize in the Directors Guild of America Awards were announced


High-stakes testing is not the answer

Opinion: EMILY Schwartz Greco and William A. COLLINS OtherWords As the latest round of data culled from


Obama backs gun limits, concedes tough fight ahead

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama endorsed controversial bans on assault


Death investigated

Death investigated boardman Health officials are trying to determine whether influenza caused


Boardman trustees swear-in three new cops

Ten new cops have been hired since 2011 police levy passage


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Youngstown Christian girls notch historic win

YCS girls defeat Mooney for the first time in the program’s history.

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Resident questions officials

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com NEW SPRINGFIELD Patti Gorcheff has enjoyed her West South


Associated Press

Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas After a decade of denial, Lance Armstrong has finally come clean:


Years Ago

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 15, the 15th day of 2013. There are 350 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


US, allies will confront Iran

Opinion: Here’s a prediction I don’t think I’ll have to apologize for at the end of the year: Some time in


Lance Armstrong tells Oprah he doped

By JIM VERTUNO and JIM LITKE Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Lance Armstrong confessed to


Coca- Cola to tackle obesity in ads

Associated Press NEW YORK Coca-Cola became one of the world’s most powerful brands by equating


birthdays

birthdays Actress Margaret O’Brien (“Meet Me in St. Louis”) is 76. Actress Andrea Martin is 66.


Penguins searching for wins

Youngstown State women’s basketball coach Bob Boldon took a seat in front of a group of reporters


Toyota retakes global sales crown from GM

Associated Press DETROIT Toyota has once again dethroned General Motors as the world’s top-


Musical parody is ‘50 Shades’ of fun

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com If there was any doubt the risque novel “Fifty Shades of


2013 north american international auto show Cadillac ATS, Chrysler Ram win honors

The two American automakers that emerged from bankruptcy protection in 2009 have earned bragging rights for a pair of new vehicles.


Panetta: US helping French with intel

Panetta: US helping French with intel LISBON, Portugal The U.S. already is providing


Cops seize cocaine in second drug arrest

Staff report campbell Police seized 106 grams of cocaine in the second such drug arrest in three


Coroner releases new report on Natalie Wood’s death in ’81

Associated Press LOS ANGELES A newly released report shows coroner’s officials amended Natalie


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 26.61 —.07 Avalon


Obama: Fight on debt limit imperils checks

Associated Press WASHINGTON Declaring “we are not a deadbeat nation,” President Obama warned


Jan. 7

Opinion: Jan. 7 The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tenn., on saving the sales-tax deduction: No matter


Apple stock falters on worry over iPhone demand

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Apple’s stock slipped below $500 for the first time in 11 months


Limit legislative measures

Opinion: Knoxville (Tenn.) News-Sentinel: The proposal to place a limit on the number of bills filed in the


JPMorgan told to fix risk policies

JPMorgan told to fix risk policies WASHINGTON JPMorgan Chase & Co. has been ordered to take


oddly enough

oddly enough Snake clings to plane wing on Australian flight SYDNEY This snake on a plane had


Presidential strut is iconic moment

Associated Press WASHINGTON At some point on Inauguration Day, if all goes as expected, the


YOUNGSTOWN

YOUNGSTOWN Income-tax revenue Income-tax revenues for Youngstown since 2005. 2005:


Military suicides hit record high

Associated Press WASHINGTON Suicides in the U.S. military surged to a record 349 last year, far


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Newton Falls Public Library trustees, 6 p.m., 204 S. Canal St Youngstown City


Bus trip available for Indians opener

Bus trip available for Indians opener Niles The Mahoning Valley Scrappers are sponsoring a bus


Former Struthers officer loses bid to regain job

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers A former Struthers police officer who was


Ravens in familiar spot as underdog

The Baltimore Ravens have another opportunity to embrace the underdog role.


BRIDGE

BRIDGE North-South vulnerable. North deals. NORTH xA K Q 8 u7 4 vK Q wA J 10 9 5 WEST


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Jeffrey and Sylvia Elliott, Columbiana, girl, Jan. 12


Autopsy: Chiefs linebacker was drunk when he killed girlfriend

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher had a blood-alcohol level more than twice the legal limit when he shot his girlfriend nine times and then killed himself.


Hollywood’s negative energy

Opinion: Hollywood’s negative energy Even as Americans crave en- ergy independence, Hollywood has once


Serena Williams advances in Australian Open

Serena Williams routed Edina Gallovits-Hall despite taking a scary tumble


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Police arrest man wanted since Sept. 19

A city man charged for allegedly firing a gun outside of the Olympic Inn on Parkman Road Northwest Aug. 4 has been arrested.

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