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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Hermitage man hits medical facility

A man drove his car into the front of an office building here Wednesday.


Girard residents wondering just what they heard today

People reported what they thought might be an earthquake in areas of Girard Wednesday afternoon, but there was no report of a quake on the U.S. Geological Survey earthquakes map.


I-80 W reopening after oil spill tonight

A tanker truck carrying 6,000 of used oil caught fire around 8:45 p.m. in the westbound lane of Interstate 80, Trumbull County emergency dispatch is reporting.


Students, YSU staff, public talk about qualities for new university president

Students, YSU staff, public talk about qualities for new university president


UPDATE: Struthers police charge mother with child endangering, her son died Saturday

Struthers police charge mother with child endangering


Pa. man known as 'Silent Bandit' sent to prison

Pa. man known as 'Silent Bandit' sent to prison


PBGC sues Renco for avoiding paying RG Steel employees' pensions

PBGC sues Renco for avoiding paying RG Steel employees' pensions


Pa. Gov. Corbett promises liquor proceeds to schools

Pa. Gov. Corbett promises liquor proceeds to schools


Phoenix police at home connected to shooting

Phoenix police at home connected to shooting PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix police are at a home connected


Ohio House OKs moving location for State of State speech

Ohio House OKs moving location for State of State speech


Tax-fraud ringleader gets 9 years in prison

Tax-fraud ringleader gets 9 years in prison


Fire chief: 1 dead in storm’s aftermath in Ga.;1 in Tenn.

Fire chief: 1 dead in storm’s aftermath in Ga.;1 in Tenn. ADAIRSVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Authorities say


Judge clears 3 troopers in Pa, stun-gun immolation

Judge clears 3 troopers in stun-gun immolation


Ohio man convicted of taking police memorial money

Ohio man convicted of taking police memorial money


Fort Hood suspect still faces possible execution

Fort Hood suspect still faces possible execution FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — A judge has decided a


Alabama gunman kills bus driver, seizes boy

Alabama gunman kills bus driver, seizes boy MIDLAND CITY, Ala. (AP) — Police SWAT teams and


Ohio University closes this afternoon amid search for armed robber

Ohio University closes today amid search for armed robber


Tulsa plaza shooting suspect pleads not guilty

Tulsa plaza shooting suspect pleads not guilty TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A 24-year-old man accused in a


Barges testing closed section of Miss. River

Barges testing closed section of Miss. River JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Coast Guard is letting


Pa. judge: No new trial for Jerry Sandusky

Pa. judge: No new trial for Jerry Sandusky


Victim support group says Brother Baker also worked in Michigan

Victim support group says Brother Baker also worked in Michigan WARREN A support group for


Spokesman: Ex-NYC mayor Koch improving in hospital

Spokesman: Ex-NYC mayor Koch improving in hospital NEW YORK (AP) — The spokesman for Ed Koch says


Slain school bus driver named in Ala. standoff

Slain school bus driver named in Ala. standoff MIDLAND CITY, Ala. (AP) — Investigators in an


Mass. gov. picks ex-aide Cowan as interim senator

Mass. gov. picks ex-aide Cowan as interim senator BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick


Aspen reviews 14 mph speed limit to alert drivers

Aspen reviews 14 mph speed limit to alert drivers ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — Aspen city council members


Ex-Illinois Gov. George Ryan released from prison

Ex-Illinois Gov. George Ryan released from prison CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan


Salvation Army gives away clothes

Salvation Army gives away clothes Youngstown The Mahoning County Salvation Army, 1501 Glenwood


Teen performer at inaugural events fatally shot

Teen performer at inaugural events fatally shot CHICAGO (AP) — A 15-year-old majorette who


Police: Potato shot through window of home

Police: Potato shot through window of home YORK, Pa. (AP) — Three teenagers have been arrested


Poll shows strong Pa. support for new gun controls

Poll shows strong Pa. support for new gun controls HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A new poll shows strong


Jury set for 4th day of Pa. guard deliberations

Jury set for 4th day of Pa. guard deliberations PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jurors are set to return for a


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a


Club will offer wine tasting


Firefighters planning wild game dinner

Firefighters planning wild game dinner BROOKFIELD Brookfield Fallen Firefighters Foundation and


Ray Lewis’ legacy isn’t a bed of roses

Win or lose for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Ray Lewis will leave a complicated legacy.


Sights and sounds from Super Bowl media day

It takes all kinds on Super Bowl media day.


Super Bowl news and notes

A Youngstown youth team wins a national championship.


Warren's Manningham wishes he could help 49ers

If Warren's Mario Manningham gets another Super Bowl ring, it will be as a spectator this time.


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US consumers less optimistic after tax rise

An increase in Social Security taxes is leaving Americans with less take-home pay — and a more- negative outlook for the U.S. economy.

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Springfield stings Mineral Ridge in OT

A steal and layup by Springfield’s Eoghan Bees stings Mineral Ridge.

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Juvenile dead, man arrested for murder in Struthers

Struthers police arrested a man on a warrant in the death of a 13-year-old boy. Police are still investigating and more charges could be filed.

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Poland puts it all together in win over Niles

It’s been a whirlwind two weeks for Poland High basketball player Kyle Dixon.

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Trumbull Co. tests drill sites vertically first

The first wells are deep vertical wells being drilled for test purposes only


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Warren’s Manningham will be a Super Bowl spectator this time

Mario Manningham has mixed emotions as the San Francisco 49ers prepare for Super Bowl XLVII.

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Ceremony marks McKinley’s 170th birthday

The birthday celebration was the kick-off to the McKinley Awareness Project

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Brookfield’s hot shooting too much for Girard

Brookfield’s Jeremy Quinlan had a game-high 27 points and 10 rebounds.


Shared services with Hubbard may end in Liberty

Liberty-Hubbard agreement does not go as planned


Midgley leads Canfield past Boardman

Andrew Midgley scored 14 points and Canfield never trailed in beating Boardman.


Boardman native enters sci-fi movie realm with world premiere here

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com “The Power of Few,” a film written, directed and produced by


Fitch boys dominate second half against Lakeview

Fitch overcomes a bad second quarter in a victory over Lakeview.


Struthers, Campbell team up for brownfields lighting project

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers Struthers and Campbell teamed up to win a


Changes may be coming for Youngstown park programs

Sweeping changes could be coming to the city’s park and recreation programs and operations.


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Man gets more than four decades for New Year's murder.

The convicted man maintained his innocence in court.

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Pat's 50 years on the job

Pat “Pinky” Pinkerton of Salem, a case manager at St. Elizabeth Health Center, shows off her anniversary card Tuesday flanked by Jerry Rosa, left, manager of the department of case management and social work, and Robert Shroder, president and chief executive officer of Humility of Mary Health Partners, which operates St. Elizabeth.

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Old cookbooks stir wonderful memories

To some, old cookbooks are treasured culinary bibles.


49ers, Ravens participate in media day

Scenes and observations from the NFL’s annual Super Bowl media day — interviews with players and team personnel from the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers on the field at the Superdome:


Experts poised to confirm blast

Experts poised to confirm blast SEOUL, South Korea With North Korea appearing set to detonate


Super bowl XLVII pregame news More from New Orleans

Youngstown team wins title: Elliott Giles was part of a national championship team as a wide


Islanders dominate listless Penguins

The New York Islanders are done playing pushovers for the Pittsburgh Penguins.


YSU MEN’S preview | Today’s game

Matchup: Valparaiso (16-5, 6-1 Horizon) at YSU (12-8, 4-3) Tip-off: 6:05 p.m. at Beeghly Center.


Weary Warriors still too much for Cavs

Klay Thompson scored a career-high 32 points


Dow pushes toward 14,000

Dow pushes toward 14,000 NEW YORK Pfizer helped keep the stock-market rally alive Tuesday. The


BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Scheduled events

A list of area events to commemorate in February, which is Black History Month, as submitted to The


Reid and Democrats settled for anemic filibuster reform

Editorial: The defenders of the effortless filibuster that has evolved in the Senate act as if preserving it


Kerry wins confirmation to head State

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed President Barack Obama’s choice


Obama: Time to fix immigration system

Associated Press LAS VEGAS Declaring “now is the time” to fix the nation’s broken immigration


Chesapeake CEO to retire

Associated Press new york Aubrey McClendon, the brash and embattled CEO of Chesapeake Energy


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Embezzling former employee gets five years’ probation, $124,000 restitution order

Lori Lamb, former office manager for Morris Drain Service Inc. of Boardman, gets five years’ probation and $124,000 restitution order.

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Heard says he will leave Nebraska football program

Mooney grad Braylon Heard decides to leave Nebraska.

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Thomas powers OSU over Wisconsin

In the middle of the hand-to-hand combat that is a typical Wisconsin-Ohio State game, Deshaun Thomas took over.


newsmakers

newsmakers Kid Rock: Harley deal ‘just makes sense’ MADISON, Wis. Kid Rock says his new


Hostess set to announce lead bidders for Twinkies

Associated Press NEW YORK The indestructible Twinkie appears to be one step closer to a


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian J. Seifert, 37, of 9636 North Lima Road,


POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Kahdeedra Thompkins, Campbell, girl, Jan. 24. Chase and


Corrections officer charged with indecent exposure

Michael Johns, 50, of Leffingwell Road, Canfield, who has worked for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction since December 1992, was placed on paid administrative leave.


Three burglary suspects due in court today

Two of the suspects fled from police and one of them was found by a police dog


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Report criticizes US for salaries at bailed-out companies

The Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program report slams Treasury officials for signing off on 18 pay raises and other 2012 compensation packages for executives at General Motors Co., Ally Financial Inc. and American International Group Inc.

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Great game- day eats

Great game- day eats No matter what the score is, give game day fans something to cheer about with


Laying the boom on diesel

Advances in hydraulic fracturing technology have powered the American natural gas boom.


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New Browns DC still hopes to be head coach

Ray Horton doesn’t believe his skin color played any role in him not being hired as an NFL head coach. It just wasn’t his time.

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‘30 Rock’ finale showcases music

By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK “When stuff is coming to an end, people freak


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Treat your valentine with a special vino

Enjoy some wine with the one you love

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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.


Heed the message

Opinion: By Amitabh Pal McClatchy-Tribune Sixty-five years ago today, three bullets ended the life of the


Clock work

Clock work Ross says he thinks he’s ready for a lunch stop out in the Valley with little time to


Salinger book, film coming

Associated Press NEW YORK A new J.D. Salinger film and biography are being billed as an


The fraud scandals involving superstar athletes Lance Armstrong and Manti Te’o call to mind

The fraud scandals involving superstar athletes Lance Armstrong and Manti Te’o call to mind some


Fed likely to stick to low rates

Associated Press WASHINGTON When the Federal Reserve meets this week, it’s likely to affirm a


Is Obama too reliant on friends?

Opinion: In February 2008, a helicopter transporting three U.S. senators had to make an emergency landing in


birthdays

birthdays Actor Gene Hackman is 83. Actress Tammy Grimes is 79. Actress Vanessa Redgrave is 76.


LaHood to leave Obama Cabinet

Associated Press WASHINGTON Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, who lifted the profile of


Leafy greens are top source of food poisoning, CDC report says

Associated Press NEW YORK A big government study has identified leafy greens such as lettuce and


oddly enough

oddly enough Gnomes to stay on Calif. utility poles for now OAKLAND, Calif. Small paintings


Obama’s new choice for ATF

Opinion: Obama’s new choice for ATF Chicago Tribune: President Barack Obama’s recent announcement of a


US sex trade exploits chidren, teens

Opinion: By Bradley Myles McClatchy-Tribune One-hundred-thousand. That is the number of children and


After gun crime, weapon’s history takes time to find

Associated Press WASHINGTON In the fictional world of television police dramas, a few quick


METRO DIGEST || Ex-cop evidence claim denied

Ex-cop claim denied BOARDMAN A former Struthers police officer will not have evidence suppressed


Reining in the US military

Opinion: By Evan Thomas Los Angeles Times As President Obama contemplates his second term, he has been


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday West Branch Local school board, work session 6 p.m., regular meeting 7:30 p.m.,


When two Amendments face off

Opinion: When two Amendments face off In the Jan. 22 letter to the ed- itor, “The truth behind gun


School board moves forward with security upgrades

The board also received an update on the superintendent search.


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 27.16 .33 Avalon


IN OTHER WORDS

In Peg Simone’s “Olde Time Cooking” program at Faith Community Covenant Church, she provided a


BRIDGE

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Tackle your hunger with Chili-Glazed Beef Ribs

Family Feature It doesn’t matter which team you’re cheering for if you have a winning game-day


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 30, the 30th day of 2013. There are 335 days left in the year.


GREAT GAME-DAY EATS

GREAT GAME-DAY EATS Family Features No matter what the score is, give game-day fans something


Armed robbery suspect caught in Youngstown

The man is believed to have robbed several businesses in three jurisdictions.


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Company sees future in new Austintown location

Tractor Supply Company is building a new facility in Austintown that will bring new jobs to the area.

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