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Youngstown schools leaders consider ways to trim deficit
Youngstown schools leaders consider ways to trim deficit youngstowN Schools Superintendent
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Autism society to sponsor educational, fun activities
youngstown The Austism Society of Ohio—Mahoning Valley will sponsor three events for families
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hickory too much for Struthers
The Wildcats made a couple nice runs but couldn’t match Hickory’s energy.
High school students get Creative Start
The program will be expanded to other arts discilines this fall
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.
Cavs’ Varejao to miss rest of the season
He was hospitalized with a blood clot in his lung.
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
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR The Rev. Lawrence C. Underwood of Youngstown speaks to
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
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
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
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
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
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
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