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Struthers man arrested in murder of 13-year-old
A man was arrested in Struthers Tuesday afternoon in the death of a 13-year-old boy, police said.
Ex-cop loses bid to suppress evidence in his OVI case
A former Struthers police officer will not have evidence suppressed in his operating-a-vehicle-impaired case, a judge has ruled.
More than $20K in accessories stolen from Youngstown man's cars
More than $20K in accessories stolen from Youngstown man's cars
Teen pleads, gets prison time in Pa. videotaped beating
Teen pleads, gets prison time in Pa. videotaped beating
Position switch prompts Heard to transfer
A position switch has prompted Mooney's Braylon Heard to transfer from Nebraska.
Soldier with new arms determined to be independent
Soldier with new arms determined to be independent
Armed robbery suspect caught in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Police officers from several departments arrested a man they said has spent the last several months terrorizing local businesses.
DNA testing seeks to ID Vietnam veteran remains
DNA testing seeks to ID Vietnam veteran remains ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri gravesite honoring an
Ex-office manager to pay restitution in theft case
Ex-office manager to pay restitution in theft case YOUNGSTOWN A 51-year-old Boardman woman, who
Probe expanding into Cleveland chase that left 2 dead
Probe expanding into Cleveland chase that left 2 dead
New Mexico girl found locked in wooden cage
New Mexico girl found locked in wooden cage LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — A woman and her boyfriend have
After school shooting, Conn. debates mental health
After school shooting, Conn. debates mental health HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut lawmakers
Three burglary suspects due in court Wednesday
Two of the suspects fled from police and one of them was found by a police dog Three burglary
Psychologist: FBI sting shows manipulation of teen
Psychologist: FBI sting shows manipulation of teen PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A psychologist testified
Planned Giving Council hosts luncheon for nonprofits
Planned Giving Council hosts luncheon for nonprofits
Cadavers honored in med student dissection lab
Cadavers honored in med student dissection lab GARY, Ind. (AP) — After finishing their work on
Pa. labor chief: State police probing hotline problems
Pa. labor chief: State police probing hotline problems
Katrina’s scars harder to see as Super Bowl looms
Katrina’s scars harder to see as Super Bowl looms NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans has celebrated
OSHP troopers seize cocaine, marijuana at turnpike stops in Lorain County
OSHP troopers seize cocaine, marijuana at turnpike stops in Lorain County
Humble nickel from 1913 likely to fetch millions
Humble nickel from 1913 likely to fetch millions RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A humble nickel from 1913
Doctor shot dead in exam room; man in custody
Doctor shot dead in exam room; man in custody NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A doctor was fatally
Youngstown State University sets record for fundraising, six months into the fiscal year.
Youngstown State University sets record for fundraising, six months into the fiscal year. Staff
Ravens’ reputation for gab not yet displayed at SB
Ravens’ reputation for gab not yet displayed at SB NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens’
VINDY RADIO THURSDAY | Cyndi Anderson sits down for her first conversation about retiring
LIVE VINDY THURSDAY | Discussing why with Cyndi Anderson
Defense to make case in Ariz. boyfriend slaying
Defense to make case in Ariz. boyfriend slaying PHOENIX (AP) — Defense attorneys will begin making
Oil prices steady as US, China manufacturing improves
Oil prices steady as US, China manufacturing improves The price of oil was steady above $96 a
Brother of ex-Serbian strongman Milosevic dies
Brother of ex-Serbian strongman Milosevic dies BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Borislav Milosevic, the
Police kill machete-armed man after standoff
Police kill machete-armed man after standoff HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a police
Man missing after snowmobiling in mountains
Man missing after snowmobiling in mountains JENNERSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — State police and emergency
DA sends clergy abuse case to attorney general
DA sends clergy abuse case to attorney general EBENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The state attorney general
Globetrotter visits area
Anthony Blakes stops at St. Patrick School and Akron Children’s Hospital
Apartment fire cause remains under investigation
Resident dies, families displaced after Monday blaze
‘I’m sorry for what I did to the church’
Brother Stephen Baker, the Franciscan friar accused of committing sexual offenses against students
Robert Girts accused of violating bond
Prosecutors say the Poland native poses a risk of harm to his fourth wife
Group calls board member’s comments racist
The board member said he wasn’t being racist or making derogatory comments
Lowellville girls edge Columbiana
Kaye Solak and Rachel Durbin each scored four points each down the stretch in Lowellville’s win.
Campbell to ask for release from fiscal oversight
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The city has officially asked for release from fiscal emergency and financial oversight from the state, a status it’s had since 2004.
Williams: Anas doesn’t let stitches slow him down
The Phantoms’ Sam Anas bounced back from a gruesome injury.
YSU men decide to do ‘whatever it takes’
The Penguins were 1-3 against the Horizon League and fading fast. They needed a spark. They needed to catch fire before the season flamed out.
Sefcik, Fitch pull away from Lakeview
Megan Sefcik’s big second half propels Fitch.
Falls council considers future of police chief
This month, two female employees of the police department alleged that the chief’s conduct toward them was improper and inappropriate.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Pa. man gets drive-through send-off after his funeral YORK, Pa. Mourners at a
Last thing needed are gun laws
Opinion: Last thing needed are gun laws I watched the president give his speech to fix the gun problem in
Republican success is based on optimism
Opinion: Some political commentators are dancing on what they believe to be the grave of the Republican
Job-creation tax credits are approved
Job-creation tax credits are approved CHAMPION The Ohio Tax Credit Authority on Monday approved
4 people questioned in fire as city starts to bury victims
Associated Press SANTA MARIA, Brazil The nightclub Kiss was hot, steamy from the press of beer-
Strollo outlines major changes at YSU
YSU AD Ron Strollo speaks at the Curbstone Coaches weekly luncheon.
Misplaced priorities hurt children
Opinion: If there is ever a contest for the law with the most grossly misleading title, the Indian Child
J.C. Penney decides to bring back sales
Associated Press NEW YORK J.C. Penney is bringing back sales. The struggling department-store
nba roundup | Monday night’s games
Bulls 93, Bobcats 85 CHICAGO Jimmy Butler scored a career-high 19 points and Nate Robinson added
Tiger Woods notches eighth win at Torrey Pines
Tiger Woods closed with an even-par 72 for a four-shot victory in the Farmers Insurance Open.
U.S. SENATE Sides vow action on immigration
Associated Press WASHINGTON Side by side, leading Democratic and Republican senators pledged
Toyota No. 1 again with nearly 9.75M sales in ’12
It’s official: Toyota is once again the world’s top automaker.
Soldier has double-arm transplant
Associated Press On Facebook, he describes himself as a “wounded warrior ... very wounded.”
QBs Kaepernick, Flacco relative unknowns in spotlight
Super Bowl XLVII has a pair of fresh faces at quarterback, bona fide nobodies as far as the NFL title game goes.
Man gets 5 years for sex offenses
Douglas R. Wright, 40, of H Warren and Geauga County has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Parking at a premium in downtown Cleveland
The loss of parking to the Horseshoe Casino Cleveland, Inner Belt Bridge construction and a new convention center has put the squeeze on motorists in the heart of downtown.
YSU women’s basketball team on a roll
The happy atmosphere carried over from the Penguins’ last two games, both impressive victories.
XlvII coverage
XlvII coverage No Tom Brady. No Aaron Rodgers. No Ben Roethlisberger. Not a Manning in sight.
Boardman board seeking levy renewal
The board chose to ask for a replacement rather than a renewal to raise additional funds to be used to improve school safety and security, said John Landers, board president.
Man gets 5 years in burglary, attempted theft
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 23-year-old Campbell man who pleaded guilty to a home burglary and an
Board finalizes $2.1M for YSU’s role in NAMII
By jAMISON COCKLIN and MarC kovac news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state Controlling Board
Ohio state men
Ohio state men Tonight’s game Matchup: Wisconsin at OSU When: 7 p.m. Where: Value City
Gore & Rice: Different styles, different stories
Ray Rice has known nothing but winning since he came into the NFL. For Frank Gore, it took a while.
Trial suspended until Monday
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The trial of an Ohio State Penitentiary inmate for the attempted murder
Funding OK’d for renovation at YSU
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state Controlling Board has approved funding for
Austintown Senior Center gets satellite sheriff's program
The sheriff’s department will be leasing an office within the Austintown Senior Center for $1 to become a satellite office for the Senior Services Unit.
After Beyonce, can reality compete?
By TED ANTHONY Associated Press PITTSBURGH The breathtaking model on your magazine cover: Of
Scouts consider retreat from no-gays policy
Associated Press NEW YORK The Boy Scouts of America may soon give sponsors of troops the
Charged in theft
Charged in theft struthers A second person has been charged with theft from the Struthers Little
Mooney’s McWilson commits to Mark Stoops’ UK Wildcats
Cardinal Mooney safety Marcus McWilson commits to Kentucky.
$50.5B Sandy aid bill passed by Congress
$50.5B Sandy aid bill passed by Congress washington Three months after superstorm Sandy ravaged
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Scheduled events in the region
A list of area events to commemorate in February, which is Black History Month, as submitted to The
Democrats still object to the JobsOhio effort
State Controlling Board awards job development funds By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS
Girard council approves pact
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com Girard City lawmakers have approved a new contract for
Don’t count on gambling money
Opinion: Don’t count on gambling money Findlay Courier: Ohio school administrators say they won’t rely on
OSU, Wisconsin men meet tonight
The Buckeyes (15-4, 5-2 Big Ten) host Wisconsin (14-6, 5-2) in a series that has been transformed into a heated rivalry in recent years.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Daniel McDowell v. Astro Shapes Inc., money.
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2013. There are 336 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Grammys are in for fun. night
By MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press NEW YORK Fun. is learning to have fun — with less alcohol
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Ohio Players frontman ‘Sugarfoot’ Bonner dies CINCINNATI Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner,
The force is strong with ‘Star Wars’ director J.J. Abrams The New Hope
By CHRISTY LEMIRE | AP Movie Critic LOS ANGELES This may sound sacrilegious to the legions of
Bring United States’ election system into the 21st century
Editorial: The 2012 presidential election, like those in 2008 and 2004, was plagued with problems at the polls
Comedian Reiser is mad about stand-up
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Despite all of Paul Reiser’s success over the past two
As always, their were a few zingers in the acceptance speeches at the Screen Actors Guild Awards
As always, their were a few zingers in the acceptance speeches at the Screen Actors Guild Awards
Job creation is key
Opinion: By Anne Michaud Newsday Taking on the president’s jobs performance is becoming a regular gig
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