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12-year-old Warren student injured by chair thrown by another student
A 12-year-old Jefferson Street Southwest boy was taken to ValleyCare Trumbull Memorial Hospital for treatment of an apparent minor injury he suffered when another student at Jefferson K-8 school on Tod Avenue Southwest struck him in the head with a chair Tuesday afternoon.
Ellwood City woman gets 10 months for embezzling from credit union
A 60-year-old Ellwood City, Pa., woman is going to federal prison for 10 months after she pleaded guilty to embezzling about $110,000 from a credit union.
Mahoning County commissioners borrow $600,000
The Mahoning County commissioners are borrowing $600,000 for juvenile justice center improvements
Metroplex fails to sell at auction
Metroplex fails to sell at auction Metroplex fails to sell at auction liberty The
Ohio couple accused of abandoning 9-year-old adopted son
Ohio couple accused of abandoning 9-year-old adopted son
Ohioan gets death sentence for killing mom, 2 kids
Ohioan gets death sentence for killing mom, 2 kids
Egypt gives Russian dignitaries red carpet welcome
Egypt gives Russian dignitaries red carpet welcome CAIRO (AP) — In an echo of the Cold War, Egypt
Sign-up is Saturday for Mahoning County Homesafe program
Sign-up is Saturday for Mahoning County Homesafe program
Using small torch to melt ice off a roof not a good idea
Using small torch to melt ice off a roof not a good idea
DALE Foundation has Thanksgiving food drive Saturday in Warren
DALE Foundation has Thanksgiving food drive Saturday in Warren
Trumbull Correctional Institute gets top rankings by inspection committee
Trumbull Correctional Institute has been rated one of the safest, cleanest and best managed security
Teen convicted of 1st-degree murder in slaying
Teen convicted of 1st-degree murder in slaying YORK, Pa. (AP) — A teenager has been convicted of
Ellwood City, Pa., woman gets fed prison term for embezzling
Ellwood City, Pa., woman gets fed prison term for embezzling
Whitey Bulger gets life for racketeering, killings
Whitey Bulger gets life for racketeering, killings BOSTON (AP) — Former Boston crime boss James
Pot plants found in home during fire
Pot plants found in home during fire Pot plants found in home during fire Staff report
Policy cancellations: Obama will allow old plans
Policy cancellations: Obama will allow old plans WASHINGTON (AP) — Bowing to pressure, President
Teen convicted of first-degree murder in Pa. slaying
Teen convicted of first-degree murder in Pa. slaying
New app chronicles Lennon’s sailing trip
New app chronicles Lennon’s sailing trip NEW YORK (AP) — Six months before he died, John Lennon
$3 million bond set for TaShawn Walker
$3 million bond set for TaShawn Walker WARREN Judge W. Wyatt McKay set bond at $3 million for
Next generation of biofuels is still years away
Next generation of biofuels is still years away NEW YORK (AP) — The first trickle of fuels made
UPDATE | Policy cancellaiton: Obama will allow old plans
Policy cancellation: Obama will allow old plans
US mobility for young adults falls to 50-year low
US mobility for young adults falls to 50-year low WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. mobility for young adults
Saudi migrant crackdown closes shops, raises fears
Saudi migrant crackdown closes shops, raises fears RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Garbage is piling
FM: Egypt not replacing US with Russia as top ally
FM: Egypt not replacing US with Russia as top ally CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s foreign minister sought to
Ohio jury convicts ex-fugitive in $100M fraud case
Ohio jury convicts ex-fugitive in $100M fraud case
Film on human trafficking to be screened at church
Film on human trafficking to be screened at church BOARDMAN Boardman Evergreen Seventh-day
Men of Faith to meet for breakfast
Men of Faith to meet for breakfast COLUMBIANA Men of Faith will meet for breakfast at 8 a.m.
Northside nurses seek new strategy to get contract
Northside nurses seek new strategy to get contract
As Yellen faces senators, here’s what to watch for
As Yellen faces senators, here’s what to watch for WASHINGTON (AP) — When Janet Yellen faces a
Obamacare enrollment low; Democrats unhappy
Obamacare enrollment low; Democrats unhappy WASHINGTON (AP) — Add simmering Democratic discontent
Phantoms coach Anthony Noreen & forward Kyle Connor
Nov. 14, 2013 | Phantoms win in Nova Scotia
To help typhoon victims, send money, not stuff
To help typhoon victims, send money, not stuff Faced with heartbreaking images of the typhoon-
Boardman police arrest Cleveland woman on prostitution charge
Boardman police arrest Cleveland woman on prostitution charge
Fed grand jury indicts Youngstown man for real-estate fraud
Fed grand jury indicts Youngstown man for real-estate fraud
George Bush to speak at Pa. shale gas conference
George Bush to speak at Pa. shale gas conference PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former President George W. Bush
Prosecutor asks for lighter sentence in Ohio hospital shooting
Prosecutor asks for lighter sentenced in Ohio hospital shooting
16-year-old South Side teen charged in homicide of Niles man
16-year-old South Side teen charged in homicide of Niles man youngstown A 16-year-old South Side
Prison inmate gets 7 years in judge threat case
Prison inmate gets 7 years in judge threat case ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A man already serving a state
Trial for 3 guards in inmate mistreatment case
Trial for 3 guards in inmate mistreatment case YORK, Pa. (AP) — Three prison guards have been
Cyclist struck, killed by freight train
Cyclist struck, killed by freight train READING, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a cyclist was struck
Operation Christmas Child accepting filled shoeboxes
Needy children all over the world will receive shoeboxes filled with gifts.
Gifts for people, pets
Gifts for people, pets NILES Cats Are People, Too! Club will visit from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Antonini will serve five months in prison for failing to report cash gift
Lisa A. Antonini, former Mahoning County treasurer, will serve five months in federal prison, pay a $2,000 fine, and be on supervised release for two years for failing to report a $3,000 cash gift.
Second-round foes South Range and Mogadore prefer to run the ball
After defeating pass-happy Cuyahoga Heights 49-42 in last Friday’s playoff opener, South Range High football coach Dan Yeagley is pretty sure this week’s game in Minerva will transpire much more quickly.
Families, friends mourn two crash victims in Sharon, Brookfield
The third victim was remembered at calling hours Tuesday.
NDSU’s Bohl is on a roll in MVFC
North Dakota State started its season with an impressive last-minute win at Kansas State on Fox Sports 1.
Schlegel scores 23 but poor second half dooms YSU in loss to Buffalo
Before YSU women’s basketball coach John Barnes had even sat down for Wednesday’s postgame press conference, he managed a tired smile and said, “We’re trying. We’re trying.”
TaShawn Walker indicted in Rollison murder
TaShawn L. Walker, 26, indicted by a Trumbull County grand jury for aggravated murder
Canfield’s Carano signs with YSU
His decision came down to the Penguins, Ashland University and the University of Tampa with YSU winning out because of its business school.
Area girls commit to college programs
Fitch’s Megan Sefcik and Cali Mikovich and McDonald’s Brooke Timko announced their commitments Wednesday.
Youngstown’s mayor-elect seeking applications for cabinet posts by Dec. 1
All letters of interest will be public
Opera Western Reserve goes back to "La Boheme’ THE BELOVED BOHEMIANS
Opera Western Reserve first staged “La Boheme” in 2005, when the company was still in its infancy.
"Cuzzin Eddie" takes center stage
Local playwright Michael Forney’s new stage play centers around a familiar character.
Aldridge makes Davidson commitment official
For LaBrae’s Peyton Aldridge, it was an easy decision to make.
Akron’s Acid Cats roam within jazz framework
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Zachary Wolfe Nagi-Schehl plays in many bands around
Mamet's hot-button drama "Race’ gets Valley premiere at Playhouse
Audiences who go to “Race” should expect a verbal onslaught that will tear the scab off sensitive topics such as race, sex and rape.
Ohio Christmas trees sent to troops overseas
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Dozens of Ohio-grown Christmas trees are heading
Ewing named co-chairwoman of TechBelt Initiative
She will keep her position at the YBI
Kasich delays execution to weigh organ donation
Delay given to determine whether his organs are suitable for transplant
Boardman grocery store closing
Boardman Sparkle Market, 6315 Market St., will close Nov. 23 after 67 years in business.
Mahoning Valley Chorale starts 14th season
Mahoning Valley Chorale practices at Good Hope Luthern Church in Boardman under direction of Kris Harper. The group,formerly known as Seraphim Chorus, changed its name to better reflect its music and members.
Board interviews 3
Board interviews 3 YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Board of Health on Wednesday interviewed three
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ronald A. Brzezicki, 40, of 1728 Lynn Mar Ave.,
METRO DIGEST || Cats Are People Too events planned
Cats are People events planned at pet store Niles The “Cats Are People, Too!” Club has planned
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
PHILIPPines Soldiers distribute water, rice in city hit by disaster
Associated Press TACLOBAN, PHILIPPINES Soldiers sat atop trucks distributing rice and water
Got pollinators?
Got pollinators? Our gardens and farms depend on pollinators for much of our food supply and
Air Force officer is acquitted
Associated Press ARLINGTON, VA. An Air Force officer who once led the branch’s sexual assault
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Katy Perry planning something special to open the AMAs NASHVILLE, TENN. Katy Perry
Deputy: Break-in suspect killed in hit-and-run
Associated Press LITHOPOLIS, Ohio A deputy sheriff says a pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run
Toronto mayor: I bought illegal drugs
Associated Press TORONTO Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admitted during a heated city council debate
Sen. Brown continues push to create network of manufacturing hubs
Legislation introduced in August to do so goes before Commerce Committee
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Nov. 14, the 318th day of 2013. There are 47 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Cuts, shutdown lower budget deficit
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. government started the first month of the 2014 budget year
Two Warren nonprofits win $10K grant from consumer-products company
The winners were Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership and Gregg’s Gardens.
Group will present philanthropy awards Friday at Antone’s
Group will present philanthropy awards Friday at Antone’s BOARDMAN The Association of
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, clothing giveaway, 9
FirstEnergy plans $2.8B in upgrades
Associated Press AKRON FirstEnergy Corp. plans to spend $2.8 billion in the next four years on
Lisha Pompili-Baumiller announces run for Trumbull County commissioner
Lisha Pompili-Baumiller announces run for Trumbull County commissioner
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Officials celebrate start of construction of $10.6 million Kinsman sewer project
Officials celebrate start of construction of $10.6 million Kinsman sewer project
Country star builds on popular sound
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Justin Moore named his new album “Off the Beaten Path,”
Campbell police arrest 81-year-old man after standoff
The man had threatened to kill those living in his Whipple Avenue home.
Youngstown laborer suspended over job-performance issues
If there are more problems, he’ll be fired, the mayor says
Weathersfield trustees will develop plan to improve community
Trustees will target state Route 46, Route 169 and Robbins Avenue for improvements.
Antonini’s imprisonment can’t be the end of this bribery case
Editorial: When Lisa Antonini, as the trea- surer of Mahoning County, accepted $3,000 from a businessman in
Combine Obama, Clinton and you get a better president
Opinion: WASHINGTON If only some mad (political?) scientist could build a creature combining Bill Clinton
pittsburgh Arrest made in shooting of 3 students
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Three Pittsburgh high school students heading to their vehicle after
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK 12 Years A Slave (R) In the antebellum United States, a free black man from
Feds: 1,150 Ohioans have enrolled for health insurance
Associated Press COLUMBUS Federal officials said Wednesday that just 1,150 Ohio residents
Teen faces charges in posts about shooting, police say
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A teenager posted nonpublic information about a 2012 shooting on
Boehner: No formal talks on Senate immigration bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON Speaker John Boehner said Wednesday that the House will not have
boardman Residents attend zoning open house
By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com BOARDMAN Boardman residents were invited to the township zoning
“Ground Floor” (10 p.m., TBS): The new sitcom “Ground Floor” follows what
“Ground Floor” (10 p.m., TBS): The new sitcom “Ground Floor” follows what happens when a hotshot
Struthers, Campbell denied Ohio EPA funding for dam-removal project
Mayor Terry Stocker said he’s hopeful the Ohio EPA will review the application during the 30-day comment period.
American Legion Post 131, 540 N. Main St., Leetonia; 330-427-6259
American Legion Post 131, 540 N. Main St., Leetonia; 330-427-6259 Sat: Just Kelly, 8 p.m. Apollo
Make Rhino hunt fair
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Have you ever heard of the rabbit hunter’s nightmare?A guy dreams
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Man arrested in didgeridoo attack on cab in California CHULA VISTA, Calif. A
Meyer: These Buckeyes are better
If you’re comparing the 2012 Ohio State Buckeyes and the current version, coach Urban Meyer has the answer.
Scherzer, Kershaw win Cy Young Awards
Scherzer, Kershaw win Cy Young Awards NEW YORK Max Scherzer did most everything on the mound
Steelers battle lower attendance
It’s a problem affecting many NFL teams, not just the one in Jacksonville.
MCCTC Horticulture Autumn Open House
MCCTC Horticulture Autumn Open House When: Today, Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. What: Nice
Freshen mulch, remove voids
Freshen mulch, remove voids Get ready for colder weather by refreshing your mulch. The voids
Perry, Penguins off to hot start
Youngstown State senior guard Kendrick Perry will play his final home opener tonight, a milestone he described as exciting and bittersweet.
Falling needles are normal
Q. My white pine tree is losing lots of needles. Should I be worried? Betty from Austintown Q.
Browns announce $120 million stadium upgrade
The plan reduces the stadium’s capacity by 3,000 seats.
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FSU QB Winston under investigated in sex assault
The university and Winston’s attorney confirmed Wednesday that the Tallahassee Police Department is conducting an investigation.
Low health care signups posted
Associated Press WASHINGTON Planting a paltry number on a national disappointment, the Obama
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