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Youngstown schools leaders consider ways to trim deficit

Youngstown schools leaders consider ways to trim deficit youngstowN Schools Superintendent


Mooney's Simon out of Senior Bowl

Cardinal Mooney graduate John Simon is out of the senior bowl.


Youngstown City Schools will be closed Wednesday

Youngstown City Schools will be closed Wednesday YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown City Schools will be


Preston Mays is new East High football coach

Preston Mays is new East High football coach YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Board of Education


URGENT Texas college shooting was between 2 people

URGENT Texas college shooting was between 2 people HOUSTON (AP) — Authorities say the shooting at


North Jackson man enters plea on child-pornography charges

North Jackson man enters plea on child-porn charges


Settlement reached in suit against Mahoning sheriff, major

Settlement reached in suit against Mahoning sheriff, major


Tonight's basketball postponements

Tonight's boys basketball postponements


US Airways Philly airport lease extended 2 years

US Airways Philly airport lease extended 2 years


Ohio begins training for cold-case investigators

Ohio begins training for cold-case investigators


Beaverton, Ore., man begging for kidney donor

Beaverton, Ore., man begging for kidney donor BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — A man begging along the side


Coitsville Zoning Department has reorganization meeting Wednesday

Coitsville Zoning Department has reorganization meeting Wednesday


Gov. Kasich visits economic forum in Switzerland

Gov. Kasich visits economic forum in Switzerland


Vigil to mark anniversary of Joe Paterno’s death

Vigil to mark anniversary of Joe Paterno’s death STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Supporters of longtime


Dayton area anxious about possible defense cuts

Dayton area anxious about possible defense cuts


Patriots’ Martin victim of home-invasion robbery

Patriots’ Martin victim of home-invasion robbery AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Two masked men robbed the


Remains of last Yugoslav king returned to Serbia

Remains of last Yugoslav king returned to Serbia BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — The remains of


Ohiio authorities contact owner of pileup vehicles near Cincy suburb

Ohio authorities contact owner of pileup vehicles near Cincy suburb


Bound, burned woman found dead in Philly home

Bound, burned woman found dead in Philly home PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia’s medical examiner


Flu clinic Thursday in Austintown

Flu clinic Thursday in Austintown


Feds sue Poland man to recoup restitution

Feds sue Poland man to recoup restitution


NYPD sued over Empire State shooting

NYPD sued over Empire State shooting MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — A University of North Carolina student


Pa. jobless rate rises in December, payrolls shrink

Pa. jobless rate rises in December, payrolls shrink


Dallas stepmom gets 85 years in dehydration death

Dallas stepmom gets 85 years in dehydration death DALLAS (AP) — A Dallas woman convicted in the


Former Ohio lawmaker gets 3 years in prison

Former Ohio lawmaker gets 3 years in prison


Compromise reached on funding Mahoning County landfill inspections

Compromise reached on funding Mahoning County landfill inspections


Prosecutor: Fla. foster girl killed by caretaker

Prosecutor: Fla. foster girl killed by caretaker MIAMI (AP) — A Florida prosecutor says the


Former Illinois Gov. Ryan is headed to a halfway house

Former Illinois Gov. Ryan is headed to a halfway house CHICAGO - Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan


NY Orthodox counselor guilty of abuse faces prison

NY Orthodox counselor guilty of abuse faces prison NEW YORK (AP) — A religious counselor in New


American Indian gang trio face racketeering trial

American Indian gang trio face racketeering trial MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three members of a violent


Police arrest dad of Ohio girl who was shot dead

Police arrest dad of Ohio girl who was shot dead


Beaver crime watch meeting canceled

Beaver crime watch meeting canceled Youngstown The Beaver Township Crime Watch meeting scheduled


Report: NM teen had homicidal, suicidal thoughts

Report: NM teen had homicidal, suicidal thoughts ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico teenager


Warren City Council finance committee meets today

Warren City Council finance committee meets today


Bazetta fire leaves family homeless

Bazetta fire leaves family homeless


Army general expected to enter plea on sex charges

Army general expected to enter plea on sex charges FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — An Army general facing


Report: Ohio graduation rate continues to improve

Report: Ohio graduation rate continues to improve


Company seeks enforcement of supplement settlement

Company seeks enforcement of supplement settlement CINCINNATI (AP) — A Kentucky-based company that


Customer trying to stop robbery is shot twice

Customer trying to stop robbery is shot twice PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say a customer who tried


REUNIONS

Chaney High School Class of 1953 will meet for breakfast at 10 a.m. Thursday at Davidson’s


Autism society to sponsor educational, fun activities

youngstown The Austism Society of Ohio—Mahoning Valley will sponsor three events for families


Tickets on sale for pizza cook-off


Women's heart event will be at Buhl

Women’s heart event will be at Buhl SHARON, PA. The third annual “I Love My Heart — Meet Me at


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Nation honors King on day of inauguration

Commemorative events for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. slid seamlessly into celebrations of the swearing-in Monday of the nation’s first black president, with many Americans moved by the reminder of how far the country has come since the 1960s.

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TIME TO ACT

President Barack Obama dances with first lady Michelle Obama during The Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center during the 57th Presidential Inauguration festivities in Washington on Monday.

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Enrollment opens to ease budget woes

Ohio has 664 public school districts and of these, 147 districts, or about 22 percent, do not have any form of open enrollment


Work on final phase of bike trail under way

Work on the $1.73 million second phase of the Warren bike trail in the central part of the city is under way and likely to be complete in late spring.


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Baby shower has purpose

Like most baby showers, the decorations were pink and blue, gifts included bibs, diapers and stuffed animals and games were played.

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Event celebrates King legacy

A trip through the South a few years ago left an indelible imprint on Janae Ward — the same kind that she feels can change the world for the better.

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Hickory too much for Struthers

The Wildcats made a couple nice runs but couldn’t match Hickory’s energy.


Jack Harbaugh’s advice: Get ahead, stay ahead

His sons will face off in the Super Bowl on Feb. 3.


High school students get Creative Start

The program will be expanded to other arts discilines this fall


Original names possible in sports

Why do so many different sports share the same name?


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Mosquito, other lakes, back to normal levels

The recent rainfall and melting snow put Mosquito Lake’s water levels back up to normal after last summer’s drought.

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Cavs’ Varejao to miss rest of the season

He was hospitalized with a blood clot in his lung.

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Campbell seeks issue renewals

Staff report campbell The city council will be asking voters to renew two tax issues this year.


newsmakers

newsmakers Women fare better in independent film PARK CITY, Utah Despite equal representation


YSU doctor touts improved knee treatment

Dr. Ray Duffett said many injuries are no longer career-threatening.


Olive Harris of Youngstown plays with a friend’s 9-month-old baby, Dazyre Hudson, at the

Olive Harris of Youngstown plays with a friend’s 9-month-old baby, Dazyre Hudson, at the citywide


Hudson topples East late in 4th

The Panthers led 48-47 before falling short.


MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR

MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR The Rev. Lawrence C. Underwood of Youngstown speaks to


Baby shower has purpose

Mariah Wilson of Youngstown holds her 4-month-old son, Daniel


US high-school grad rate highest since ’76, feds say

Associated Press WASHINGTON The nation’s high-school graduation rate is the highest since 1976,


SCHOOL CLOSINGS

SCHOOL CLOSINGS There are many closings and delays in effect for area schools today because of the


Pension changes may swell teacher retirements

Associated Press COLUMBUS A wave of teacher retirements in Ohio could be coming in the next few


Report: Murder suspect was annoyed with mom

Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. The New Mexico teenager accused of fatally shooting his


Burned body found in basement

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Police say they are investigating the death of a woman found on


Obama’s inaugural speech a call to a new liberal era

By David Lightman McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON No doubt anymore where President Barack


Associated Press

Associated Press MIDDLETOWN Blowing snow and slick roadways in various parts of the state


No energy, no victory for Springfield

The Tigers mustered just 33 points in a loss to Deer Lakes.


Superstorm: To rebuild or not?

Superstorm Sandy, one of the nation’s costliest natural disasters, is giving new urgency to an age-old debate about whether areas repeatedly damaged by storms should be rebuilt, or whether it might be cheaper in the long run to buy out vulnerable properties and let nature reclaim them.


MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR

MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR Jordan Trowers, 12, of Youngstown, listens to speakers at the


Canfield girls rally past Hickory

Down 12-0, the Cardinals eventually won by 10.


Buckeyes searching for No. 2 scorer

DeShaun Thomas is average 23 points per game but no one else is averaging more than 8 in conference play.


McDonald board places renewal levy on May 7 ballot

By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The McDonald board of education Monday approved


ED RUNYAN | THE VINDICATOR

ED RUNYAN | THE VINDICATOR The recent rainfall and melting snow put Mosquito Lake’s water levels


Forum founder sees risks of world crisis

Associated Press DAVOS, Switzerland The world has not yet escaped the risk of a collapse in the


Canfield Fair honor

Canfield Fair honor Columbus Ohio Department of Agriculture Director David T. Daniels presented


Russia to evacuate citizens from Syria

Russia to evacuate citizens from Syria MOSCOW Russia is sending two planes to take home scores


3 from US died in Algeria standoff

Associated Press washington Three U.S. citizens were killed in last week’s hostage standoff at a


Wildcats rebound against Steelers

Ashley Hefferon scored 19 points to lead Struthers


Boardman wins bowling event

Boardman wins bowling event KENT The Boardman High boys bowling won the Sixth annual Rootstown


Survey: Trust in leaders has fallen

Survey: Trust in leaders has fallen FRANKFURT, Germany Public trust in business, government and


Li Na advances to Aussie semifinals

Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia Li Na advanced to the Australian Open semifinals for the


Births

Births St. JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER Kristina and Matthew Rakijasic, Champion, girl, Jan. 18.


New head of euro group is elected

Associated Press BRUSSELS The Dutch finance minister, Jeroen Dijsselbloem, was elected Monday as


Obama, Version 2.0

Opinion: Four years ago, on a bright, cold Jan. 20, Barack Obama took his first oath of office as president


House to vote on rise in debt limit

Associated Press WASHINGTON House leaders Monday unveiled legislation to permit the government


Youngstown residents and officials experience excitement of inauguration

When President Barack Obama was inaugurated for a second time on Monday, Youngstown was represented by political officials and local workers.


NONVIOLENT DIRECT ACTION Core concepts

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. espoused the six principles of nonviolence, all of which were read aloud


Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment Fast facts Public school districts in Ohio have three basic options for open


Boeing investigation turns to maker of lithium ion batteries

Associated Press TOKYO Japanese and U.S. investigators began a probe Monday into the maker of


The top-five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city and includes the average

The top-five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city and includes the average


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Academy of Excellence school board, 3:30 p.m., 1408 Rigby St.


birthdays

birthdays Actress Piper Laurie is 81. Actor Seymour Cassel is 78. Actor John Hurt is 73. Singer


Donations accepted

Donations accepted youngstown Catholic Charities Regional Agency will collect sleeping bags,


Miguel vies for Grammy honors

Associated Press NEW YORK When record executive Mark Pitts heard “Sure Thing,” a song Miguel


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Jerry Wray v. H&W Investments Ltd. et al, money.


YSU students to present ‘Dog Sees God’

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University Theater’s Blackbox Productions will stage


Drug testing of pro athletes

Opinion: Drug testing of pro athletes San Jose Mercury News: Lance Armstrong’s confession, after years of


Will the world act in Syria?

Opinion: Syria has become the world’s ugliest reality show. Anyone with access to YouTube can watch grisly


Laura Dern’s character is a bundle of contradictions ‘Enlightened’ actress

IF YOU WATCH What: “Enlightened” When: 9:30 p.m. Where: HBO By Meredith Blake Los Angeles


This is the year to visit Gettysburg

Opinion: By Christine M. FLOWERS Philadelphia Daily News I went to Gettysburg last weekend, for an


Youngstown schools get bad news regarding finances

Editorial: It took one front-page headline to replace the optimism we voiced a couple of weeks ago about the


oddly enough

oddly enough Man cited for riding camel during Sundance fest PARK CITY, Utah Police cited a


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Both vulnerable. North deals. NORTH xK Q 7 6 uA 9 4 2 vA Q 8 6 3 wVoid WEST


Years Ago

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 22, the 22nd day of 2013. There are 343 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


The truth behind gun violence

Opinion: The truth behind gun violence Remember the movie “A Few Good Men” with Jack Nicholson saying to