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Boardman police stepping up patrols on Super Bowl Sunday
Boardman police stepping up patrols on Super Bowl Sunday
Kokrak one over par at Phoenix Open
Kokrak one over par at Phoenix Open PHOENIX Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak shot a 1-over-par
Chinese hack NYTimes, reporters' personal computers
Chinese hackers repeatedly penetrated The New York Times’ computer systems over the past four months, stealing reporters’ passwords and hunting for files on an investigation into the wealth amassed by the family of a top Chinese leader, the newspaper reported Thursday.
Campbell man indicted on aggravated robbery charges
Campbell man indicted on aggravated robbery charges
Lowellville issues boil-water advisory until Friday afternoon
Lowellville issues boil-water advisory until Friday afternoon
UPDATE Authorities: Teen wounded at Ga. middle school
UPDATE Authorities: Teen wounded at Ga. middle school ATLANTA (AP) — Authorities say a shooting at
Boardman to appoint Ignazio as new head coach
Boardman to appoint Joe Ignazio as new head football coach.
Faculty, Pa. university system reps to meet Friday
Faculty, Pa. university system reps to meet Friday
Construction starts on company's $122M Cincy headquarters
Construction starts on company's $122M Cincy headquarters
New school funding plan to help poor districts compete
New school funding plan to help poor districts compete COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio Gov. John Kasich
William McCants gets 16 years in prison on child-porn charges
William McCants gets 16 years in prison on child-porn charges
UPDATE: Authorities: Teen wounded in Ga. school shooting
Authorities: Teen wounded in Ga. school shooting ATLANTA (AP) — An Atlanta fire official says a 14
VINDY RADIO LIVE | Get the scoop on the Super Bowl with Scalzo, Puskas, and Sweetwood
LIVE VINDY TODAY | Discussing this years Super Bowl
Donovan Miller gets 36 years in prison for 2011 murder
Donovan Miller gets 36 years in prison for 2011 murder
Ready to rumble: Super Bowl fans get in the game
Ready to rumble: Super Bowl fans get in the game NEW YORK (AP) — You don’t have to be a football
Defense nominee Hagel defends his record in Senate
Defense nominee Hagel defends his record in Senate
Hispanics will soon overtake whites in California
Hispanics will soon overtake whites in California SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — State demographers say
80 fire departments battle 8-alarm blaze
80 fire departments battle 8-alarm blaze BURLINGTON, Wis. - More than 300 firefighters and
Pastor in same-sex parent dispute remains jailed
Pastor in same-sex parent dispute remains jailed MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A Virginia pastor who
Lynch launches bid for Kerry’s US Senate seat
Lynch launches bid for Kerry’s US Senate seat SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep.
Cynthia Anderson hasn't spoken about retirement....until NOW!
Thursday, January 31, 2013 | Retirement discussion live with Cyndi Anderson
Miller sentenced to prison for 2011 murder
Miller sentenced to prison for 2011 murder YOUNGSTOWN Donovan Miller will be spending at least
Prosecutors rest case against Detroit ex-mayor
Prosecutors rest case against Detroit ex-mayor DETROIT (AP) — Prosecutors have rested their case
Liberty Bell’s twin, gift from UK, is on the move
Liberty Bell’s twin, gift from UK, is on the move PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A twin of the Liberty Bell
NJ pilot: Never doubted surviving river crash
NJ pilot: Never doubted surviving river crash YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) — The pilot of a small aircraft
Ala. child hostage standoff in 2nd day at bunker
Ala. child hostage standoff in 2nd day at bunker MIDLAND CITY, Ala. (AP) — A standoff in rural
Man gets 16 years for child sex crimes
Man gets 16 years for child sex crimes YOUNGSTOWN — William McCants has been convicted of 100
Fla. man arrested after pocket-dialing 911
Fla. man arrested after pocket-dialing 911 ORANGE CITY, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a Florida tow
Lowellville council to have emergency meeting
Lowellville council to have emergency meeting Lowellville Mayor James E. Iudiciani has called an
Suit: NY cop killed self over boss’s sex demands
Suit: NY cop killed self over boss’s sex demands NEW YORK (AP) — The widow of a New York City
Attorneys: Verdict set in Pa. guard’s abuse trial
Attorneys: Verdict set in Pa. guard’s abuse trial PITTSBURGH (AP) — Attorneys say they’ve been
3 men in custody after SWAT standoff
3 men in custody after SWAT standoff PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh police say three men are in
Police: Activist possibly killed over pot beef
Police: Activist possibly killed over pot beef MCKEES ROCKS, Pa. (AP) — Police say a 19-year-old
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Panormitis and Jessica (Sponseller) Elenis of Delaware, Ohio, are announcing the birth of their
Dresses for Haiti workshop is Saturday
Dresses for Haiti workshop is Saturday GIRARD Members of Girard First United Methodist Church,
Welsh society to sponsor annual banquet
YOUNGSTOWN St. David’s Society of Youngstown will sponsor its 122nd annual St. David’s Day Banquet
Girard, Fairhaven students team up for basketball game
The second annual Winter Classic took place at Fairhaven.
Group: Brother Baker also served in Mich.
A support group for victims of clergy sex abuse called attention in Detroit on Wednesday to what it says is another place where Brother Stephen Baker worked as a Franciscan friar.
YSU men topple Horizon-leading Valpo
Behind a quick eight points from Perry, Youngstown State (13-8, 5-3 Horizon) jumped out to a 21-9 lead in the first 10 minutes and controlled the game the rest of the way.
Officials mull role of oxygen tanks in fatal Valley fires
Deputy coroner rules woman’s death caused by smoke inhalation
Globetrotters entertain crowd at Covelli Centre
The famed Harlem Globetrotters took on their nightly rival, Global Select, as part of their 2013 You Write the Rules Tour.
Forums conclude YSU’s next president should be approachable, civic-minded
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Youngstown State University faculty, students
49ers’ Crabtree has become a star
Michael Crabtree will be the primary focus of the Baltimore secondary.
Hubbard superintendent to receive $1 salary next year
Superintendent is giving back salary to say thank you to the residents.
LaRicca blames unwise 3-point tries for scoring woes
Former coach Bob LaRicca believes he has the answer to a scoring drought in prep basketball.
Steven Hinz gets 9 years for tax, mortgage fraud
A federal judge sentenced Hinz, 41, formerly of Youngstown, ringleader in tax and mortgage fraud conspiracy schemes, to nine years in prison and to make $544,582 in restitution.
Dr. Phil: Te’o was victim in hoax
Dr. Phil McGraw says Ronaiah Tuiasosopo, who masterminded the dead girlfriend hoax involving Manti Te’o, told him the Notre Dame linebacker was not involved in the scheme.
Mill Creek MetroParks to have job fair for seasonal work
Mill Creek MetroParks is having a job fair Monday for those looking for seasonal work, including grounds crews and maintenance.
Austintown school students sway judges at science fair
St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary School had an Experimental Design Science Fair on Wednesday, where sixth and eighth graders showed judges their passions through the world of science.
Legislation aimed at making schools safer
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A Republican lawmaker from the Akron area introduced
What happened to Teddy?
Teddy Foltz, 14, of Struthers (inset above) died of head trauma Saturday. His mother and her ex-boyfriend, Zaryl G. Bush, are charged in his death. Teddy’s father, Shawn Tedesco, of Sharon, Pa., above center, is comforted by an unidentified family friend as Teddy’s grandmother, Sara Foltz, sits at right during Bush's initial appearance Wednesday in Struthers Municipal Court on murder and rape charges.
US economy shrank in Oct.-Dec. quarter
The U.S. economy shrank unexpectedly late last year, a reminder of the biggest threat it faces in 2013: sharp government-spending cuts and prolonged political budget fights.
Salem theater to present "Game Show"
Salem Community Theater will turn its stage into a television studio as it presents “Game Show” for two weekends, beginning Friday.
Miller-Holzwarth sale progressing
A court-appointed receiver says interest in the Salem facility is considerable.
Obesity myths exposed
Associated Press Fact or fiction? Sex burns a lot of calories. Snacking or skipping breakfast is
Obama pushes for immigration deal
Obama pushes for immigration deal WASHINGTON President Barack Obama says he’s looking for
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Jan. 31, the 31st day of 2013. There are 334 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Stroke class offered
Stroke class offered ALLIANCE Alliance Community Hospital, 200 E. State St., is offering a
“30 ROCK” (8 p.m., nbc): Sad, but true, it’s time to say goodbye to one of
“30 ROCK” (8 p.m., nbc): Sad, but true, it’s time to say goodbye to one of television’s top sitcoms.
Through the years with Bill Cosby
Comedian-actor Bill Cosby has had quite a diverse career, using his fame from stand-up comedy and his late-’90s hit television series to serve as an education advocate and social commentator.
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke with
Golden String Radio to host all-day music fest
By GUY D’ASTOLFO Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Golden String Radio will host an eclectic all-day
Not following the Good Book
Opinion: Not following the Good Book I always wonder why officials swear on the Bible when they have no
Surplus food
Surplus food East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 a.m. to
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS, DOMESTIC RELATIONS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Stephney J. Williams, 50, of 129 N. Raccoon Road,
Cold yellow mustard soothes burn
Q. You have written several times about putting yellow mustard on a burn for relief. Thank goodness
Poland couple pay $1,000 a month out-of-pocket for their son Artie’s ABA therapy
Improvement is dramatic
Sean Jones and the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra: Exploring the influence of jazz
The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, a 22-piece ensemble, will explore the results of such musical fusion in a Feb. 8 concert at Stambaugh Auditorium.
Bills introduced by House Republicans
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Improvements to offices that help out-of-work Ohioans
House Dems seek input on Kasich schools plan
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Democrats in the Ohio House hope Gov. John Kasich
Man’s car strikes office building
Staff report hermitage, Pa. A man accidentally drove his car into the front of an office
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Beware the drones
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Last year, Sheriff Tommy Gage of Montgomery County, Texas, was eager
Rubino students going to Disney World
The students of Liz Rubino Studios will take their talent on the road next month to perform at
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Bullet to the Head (R) A New Orleans hit man and a Washington, D.C., police
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Hair,SDRq directed by John Holt, Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman
Giffords pleads for gun curbs
Associated Press WASHINGTON Severely wounded and still recovering, former Rep. Gabrielle
Standoff continues as man holds boy hostage
Associated Press MIDLAND CITY, Ala. A gunman holed up in a bunker with a 6-year-old hostage
Pa. police suspend use of breathalyzers
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA State police say they have temporarily suspended use of
Girard residents report hearing a ‘loud boom’
Staff report GIRARD People reported what they thought might be an earthquake in areas of Girard
Prosecutor urges board to keep Delgros in prison
Trumbull prosecutor urges parole board to keep Judith Delgros in prison Judith Delgros, 62,
Chaney's STEM Science Fair
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Inventions to make potato chips or repair
GOOD MORNING
GOOD MORNING VINDY TALK RADIO Vindy Talk Radio is back on the airwaves today at 8 a.m.,with
Fire closes Cleveland market
Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland’s historic West Side Market will remain closed until
newsmakers
newsmakers Timberlake to sing at Grammy Awards NEW YORK Justin Timberlake will be rocking that
Singer Patty Andrews dies at age 94 in LA
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Patty Andrews, the last surviving member of the singing Andrews
Federal agency seeking pension funds for RG workers.
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. is seeking $97 million from a former owner, most of which would go to Warren workers.
Request to move speech approved
Associated Press COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich’s request to move the State of the State speech away
College basketball MEN
College basketball MEN YSU80 Valpo68 Next: YSU at Detroit, Friday, 9 p.m. Inside
YBI to unveil fundraising campaign.
YBI will highlight its fundraising campaign and five-year strategic plan at a press conference.
Area has big stake in debate over natural gas exportation
Editorial: It’s not unusual for the Mahoning Valley’s congressmen to intercede on behalf of the steel and auto
Valerus completes 1st equipment order
Valerus completes 1st equipment order YOUNGSTOWN Valerus, a Houston company, announced
Even with insurance raising an autistic child is expensive.
Speech and occupational therapy are covered by insurance, but not if they come under an autism diagnosis.
Make schools safe rather than scary
Opinion: By Rand Richards Cooper Hartford Courant The mass killing at Sandy Hook Elementary School has
Judge won’t move players’ rape trial
Associated Press STEUBENVILLE A judge ruled Wednesday to keep the upcoming trial of two high-
Corrections officer pleads not guilty to public indecency
The sergeant is accused of showing his private parts to a 12-year-old girl.
Powerful storms kill at least 2
Associated Press ADAIRSVILLE, Ga. A massive storm system raked the Southeast on Wednesday,
Police search for suspect in fatal office shooting
Associated Press PHOENIX Police are searching for a 70-year-old man suspected in a Phoenix
New PED allegations for A-Rod
Alex Rodriguez is in the middle of Major League Baseball’s latest doping investigation.
A season for pragmatism?
Opinion: WASHINGTON At the dawn of a new presidential term and a new Congress, the answers to two
Russia scraps 10-year-old anti-crime deal with US
Associated Press MOSCOW Russia pulled out of an anti-crime accord with the United States on
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD Jan. 27
Get Keystone pipeline going
Opinion: San Angelo (Texas) Standard-Times: After giving an unabashedly liberal inaugural address, approving
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 27.27 .11 Avalon
Playhouse illuminates civil-rights hero
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Six Nights in the Black Belt,” a play by Lowell Williams, opens Friday
METRO DIGEST || Special meeting to discuss Boardman levies
Special meeting to discuss levies Boardman Boardman Board of Education will have a special
Judge: No new trial for Sandusky
Jerry Sandusky lost a bid for a new trial Wednesday when a judge rejected his argument that his lawyers were not given enough time to prepare.
Jamtronica act Papadosio continues to break barriers
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com After a long wait, jamtronica act Papadosio is back with
Two people wounded during South Side home invasion
The homeowner was attacked and subsequently shot.
HOW they match up | 49ers (13-4-1) vs. Ravens (13-6)
OPENING LINE: San Francisco by 5 RECORD VS. SPREAD: Baltimore 9-10-0; San Francisco 11-7-0
Lewis says he ‘never’ took banned substance
Ray Lewis described himself as “agitated,” not angry, that the story has become part of the Super Bowl-week prelude to Baltimore’s game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
Meet N.J.’s operatic governor
Opinion: TRENTON, N.J. Coyness is not part of Chris Christie’s repertoire, which does not stress subtlety,
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