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2nd North Jackson fire victim identified
Dr. Joseph Ohr, Mahoning County coroner, on Thursday identified Jeffrey Todd Davenport, 48, as the other victim in a deadly house fire in North Jackson on Sunday.
Media sale Saturday will benefit abused, neglected animals
A media sale to benefit abused, neglected and unwanted pets and animals at the Humane Society of Columbiana County is set for Saturday at the society, 1825 S. LIncoln Ave. in Salem.
OVI blitzlast week yields 20 traffic stops, 1 arrest
A corridor enforcement blitz resulted in 20 traffic stops with one arrest by the Mahoning County OVI (operating a motor vehicle under the influence) Task Force last Friday.
Parker Hannifin closing a foundry in March
Parker Hannifin closing a foundry in March YOUNGSTOWN A Parker Hannifin Corp. foundry on Logan
Mail carrier robbed on the job in Youngstown
Mail carrier robbed on the job in Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN The friendly, neighborhood mail carrier
Kokrak shoots 2-over 74
Kokrak shoots 2-over 74 SAN DIEGO — Warren’s Jason Kokrak shot a 2 over par 74 in the opening
Study suggests major changes to Lincoln Avenue near YSU
Study suggests major changes to Lincoln Avenue near YSU YOUNGSTOWN A study of streets on and
New Canfield library is planned
New Canfield library is planned YOUNGSTOWN The new Jackson-Milton Branch of the Public Library
Obamacare could price smokers out of health care
Millions of smokers could be priced out of health insurance because of tobacco penalties in President Barack Obama's health care law, according to experts who are just now teasing out the potential impact of a little-noted provision in the massive legislation.
Charges dropped against Mathews student accused of inducing panic
Charges dropped against Mathews student accused of inducing panic girard Charges of inducing
Ryan, Johnson urge relaxation of gas export policy
Ryan, Johnson urge relaxation of gas export policy YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. Reps. Tim Ryan and Bill
Warren JFK names Condoleon girls basketball coach
Warren JFK names John Condoleon girls basketball coach
Ex-POW Lynch: Rule on women in combat ‘good news’
Ex-POW Lynch: Rule on women in combat ‘good news’ MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Former prisoner of war
Netflix stocks soars 37 percent after strong 4Q report
Netflix stocks soars 37 percent after strong 4Q report
Conn. panel begins task of responding to Newtown
Conn. panel begins task of responding to Newtown HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A panel tasked by
4 Penn State cheerleaders removed for rules violations
4 Penn State cheerleaders removed for rules violations
Security at Calif. district has high-powered rifles
Security at Calif. district has high-powered rifles FONTANA, Calif. (AP) — The semiautomatic
Mahoning Co. engineer seeks collaboration across county lines
Mahoning Co. engineer seeks collaboration across county lines
Los Angeles teacher suspected of molesting 20 kids
Los Angeles teacher suspected of molesting 20 kids LOS ANGELES (AP) — A fourth-grade teacher who
Bishop vows to protect children from sexual abuse
Bishop vows to protect children from sexual abuse YOUNGSTOWN Bishop George V. Murry said
Reports: Medicare paid $120M in illegal care
Reports: Medicare paid $120M in illegal care MIAMI (AP) — Two new reports show that the taxpayer-
UPDATE: Several injured in Madison Avenue Expressway accident
Several injured in Madison Avenue Expressway accident
Abbas to invite Israeli politicians to talk peace
Abbas to invite Israeli politicians to talk peace RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A senior Palestinian
Linda Pugach, blinded in infamous NYC crime, dies
Linda Pugach, blinded in infamous NYC crime, dies NEW YORK (AP) — Linda Pugach, who was blinded in
Accident ties up traffic on Madison Avenue Expressway
Accident ties up traffic on Madison Avenue Expressway
Hawaii Coast Guardsman held during investigation
Hawaii Coast Guardsman held during investigation HONOLULU (AP) — A Coast Guard rescue swimmer is
Police: Man slain in home invasion targeted
Police: Man slain in home invasion targeted HILLTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say they believe a
Man sentenced in alleged suicide pact
Man sentenced in alleged suicide pact MEDIA, Pa. (AP) — A Philadelphia area man has been sentenced
Free swim lessons for women
Through a pilot program funded by the Mahoning Valley United Way, the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, is now teaching free American Red Cross learn-to-swim classes for women 21 and older with low- to moderate-income levels.
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Gregory and Alyx (Ackerfeld) Voytilla of Fairfax, Va., are announcing the birth of their daughter,
Film on fossil fuel use will be offered
Pirogi sales omitted from food sales listing The following pirogi sales were not included in
Free tree plantings available to Salem residents
Salem Shade Tree Commission recently earned a $10,000 grant from the Salem Community Foundation to fund tree plantings.
Warren woman accused of pepper-spraying Kmart worker
A 19-year-old Warren woman accused of spraying a store employee with pepper spray will be in court today to face a robbery charge.
Teen Choice Live! cancelled at Covelli
The Teen Choice Live! national tour, which was scheduled to come to the Covelli Centre on Feb. 15, has been canceled.
Chamber talks 2013 economics
Thursday, January 24, 2013 | Broadcasting live Thursday from the Vindy newsroom
Group proposes ethnic heritage center at Hungarian church
545 Management Group Inc. has submitted a plan to Bishop George Murry concerning Our Lady of Hungary Church, which closed in 2012.
Valley agencies offer shelter, advice for those facing cold
Leroy Morgan stands outside the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley on MLK Jr. Boulevard in Youngstown. Morgan came to the mission Tuesday to get out of the weather. Recent cold weather has resulted in a full house at the mission.
YSU men use defense to beat Wright State
Damian Eargle scored 18 points as the Penguins won 68-61.
2 Youngstown men sue YSU frat, alleging hazing injuries
The men have sued a fraternity and 10 men allegedly affiliated with it.
YSU women visit Cleveland State tonight
YSU (11-5, 1-2 HL) begins a key stretch in the Horizon League tonight at CSU.
Pastor Ronald Pyles gets 10 years for rape of disabled woman
The pastor of Victory Harvest Ministry in North Jackson raped a mentally disabled woman in his care.
Girard girls coach coaching next generation
A new generation of basketball has emerged at Girard High School.
Clerk alleges inappropriate remarks from Newton Falls chief
The village has opened an investigation into allegations against Chief John Kuivila from two female employees in his department.
Turner will call plays for Browns
Norv Turner will call plays for the Browns’ next season. It’s not yet certain who will run them.
Struthers council considers re-zoning for credit union
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com STRUTHERS Residents who crowded city council’s meeting
49ers’ QB could have played baseball, too
Chicago Cubs scout Sam Hughes watches Colin Kaepernick nowadays and still wonders he might look like on a pitching mound.
Ohio Supreme Court refuses ex-AG Dann's appeal
State commission fined Dann $1,000 for improper use of campaign money
High School sports roundup
BOYS BASKETBALL Girard 62, Mineral Ridge 46 GIRARD Evan Standohar scored 18 points, Korri
Budget proposal maintains Mahoning County landfill checks
The county health department’s landfill inspection program survives
Costs of education and running a practice is pushing med students to other specialties
Family docs more cost efficient
NIGHTLIFE
Aces Fire Grill, 1738 Boardman- Poland Road, Boardman; 330-757-3835 Thu: Karaoke with Simply Ed
Junior Seau’s family files suit against NFL
Add Junior Seau’s family to the thousands of people who are suing the NFL over the long-term damage caused by concussions.
176 illegal firearms indictments filed in fed program
Most indictments came out of the Cleveland office with 86; Youngstown had 29.
3 Canadians disappear over Antarctica
A small plane carrying three Canadians disappeared while flying over an Antarctic mountain range, and bad weather Thursday was hampering a search.
Ribbon-cutting scheduled at consignment store
Ribbon-cutting scheduled at consignment store WARREN It’s All Fine Consignment and Gifts will
Debt crisis averted — for now
Associated Press WASHINGTON Retreating with a purpose, Republicans sped legislation through the
49ers vs. RAVENS
49ers vs. RAVENS When: Feb. 3; kickoff at 6:30 p.m. Where: Mercedes Benz Superdome, New
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Jeremiah and Krista Roberts, East Liverpool, girl, Jan. 21.
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Craig Beach Village Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m., council chambers,
METRO DIGEST || Teen Choice Live! at Covelli canceled
Teen Choice Live! at Covelli canceled YOUNGSTOWN The Teen Choice Live! national tour, which was
Testing brain pacemakers to zap Alzheimer’s damage
By Lauran Neergaard AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON It has the makings of a science fiction
Pentagon to lift ban on women in combat roles
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Pentagon is lifting its ban on women serving in combat, opening
F.N.B. reports strong Q4 results
Bolstered by growth in commercial and consumer loans, the bank reported strong year-end results as well after the latter half of 2012 saw the bank grow with a number of mergers and acquisitions.
Leafs hand Penguins first loss
Sidney Crosby and reigning NHL MVP Evgeni Malkin scored their first goals of the season for Pittsburgh, but the Penguins struggled with Toronto’s speed.
Bankers defensive against critics
Associated Press DAVOS, Switzerland Leading world bankers at the World Economic Forum in Davos,
Defiant Clinton testifies about attack
Associated Press WASHINGTON Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivered fiery rejoinders
Study: Railroad extension to airport makes sense
A study says it make sense to extend a railroad line about two miles to the Youngstown Warren
oddly enough
oddly enough Blogger contests ex-NFL cheerleader’s libel suit against him COVINGTON, Ky. A
Autism events
Autism events YOUNGSTOWN Upcoming Autism Society of Ohio-Mahoning Valley family events include:
PRIMARY-CARE MEDICINE
PRIMARY-CARE MEDICINE Primary care is provided by physicians specifically trained for and skilled
Fiscal commission cautiously approves agreement
Liberty oversight committee approves shared treasurer services, but not without misgivings.
Obama issues a call to arms
Opinion: On the eve of Inauguration Day, White House political strategist David Plouffe promised that
Enforce the law, then ask for more
Opinion: Enforce the law, then ask for more One point made by oppo- nents of further gun control is that
Man pleads guilty to gang charge
Niles man, 20, pleads guilty to gang charge Daniel Uncapher of Niles, one of three young Niles
Free trade costly
Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords The Trans-Pacific Partnership free-trade agreement, being
Dinnerware coating can seep into food
By Joseph Serna McClatchy Tribune Serving hot food on melamine tableware could increase your
City man gets prison sentence for abduction, assault
The man abducted his former girlfriend on the YSU campus.
Chill out: Dooney's fest to include ice sculptures
Sure, it’s been ridiculously cold this week. But since you can’t change the weather, you might as well embrace it.
Group will finalize newsletter at meeting
Staff report Youngstown The Mahoning Valley Gay/Straight Coalition will meet from 1 to 3 p.m.
newsmakers
newsmakers Grohl will introduce Rush into Rock Hall LOS ANGELES The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
THE FUNNY FARM Kronberg's business is funny business
When looking at Comedian Ben Kronberg’s photo, there are two things that stand out: not only does he wear the obligatory smart-guy Elvis Costello-like glasses, but his bushy beard is an unkempt mess.
States rethinking mental-health funding cuts
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Dozens of states have slashed spending on mental-health care
Frackfree Mahoning Valley to circulate petition
The coalition is hoping to give residents a stronger voice in opposing the oil and gas industry in Youngstown.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 26.99 .04 Avalon
Oil, gas officials cool to governor's plan to raise taxes on their industry
Officials say the industry should be allowed to reinvest its profits in more production.
Illinois’ pension crisis grows
Opinion: Belleville (Ill.) News-Democrat: If you think that Illinois’ pension crisis doesn’t really concern
Village in blitz of speeding tickets
Village in blitz of speeding tickets ELMWOOD PLACE, Ohio If you feel the need for speed, better
Harlem Globetrotters Fans will help write the rules
Harlem Globetrotter Cheese Chisholm has vivid memories of playing on the Ball State University basketball team at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.
Cilantro may counteract Coumadin
Q. You recently published a letter from somebody eating a lot of cilantro to control psoriasis.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Warm Bodies (PG-13) After a zombie becomes involved with the girlfriend of one of
YSU program gets Wean Foundation grant
The Nonprofit Leadership Summer Honors Internship Program is a full-time, 12-week internship program designed to provide 12 students with career-related work experience in a nonprofit or public-sector organization.
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2013. There are 341 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Armstrong hasn’t earned right to return to competitive riding
Editorial: As acts of contrition go, Lance Armstrong’s failed to meet the test of penitent — just as he failed
Economic freedom is on the wane
Opinion: By Ed Feulner Heritage Foundation “Land of the free.” It’s right there in our national anthem.
He's building a home for Web music
If you want to know what Moe Angelo thinks of corporate-controlled mainstream radio, with its limited playlists, consider the title of his website and phone app: iHateRadio.
“last resort” (8 p.m., abc): “Last Resort” was one of the most acclaimed new
“last resort” (8 p.m., abc): “Last Resort” was one of the most acclaimed new shows of the fall, but,
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,SDRq Howland United Methodist
Pushing the envelope on eminent domain
Opinion: NORFOLK, Va. A drearily familiar dialectic is on display here: Government is behaving badly in
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