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Lieutenant bounced to patrolman, 3 others disciplined in DUI favors case
Youngstown Lt. John Kelty will lose about $16,990 next year after being demoted for his actions in a fixed driving under the influence case.
Valley unemployment takes big plummet
The Mahoning Valley’s unemployment rate took what one economist calls an “almost unprecedented” decline when it went from 7.8 percent in November 2013 to 4.9 percent in November 2014.
Pedestrian struck in Southington
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is at the scene of a crash that strucked a pedestrian this evening.
Warren buys new software for court
Warren City Council has authorized the city to enter into a $449,000 contract with Pioneer Technology Group of Sanford, Fla., to provide a replacement software program for municipal court.
2 prisoners indicted in restraint of Trumbull jail guard
Two of the three men accused of taking a corrections officer hostage for five hours April 23 at the Trumbull County jail have been indicted on a variety of charges.
Motorcycle club continues tradition of holiday donations
The Youngstown Afro Dogs Motorcycle Club is perhaps the most unlikely group of holiday heroes, but to many in the community it exudes philanthropy and service.
Mahoning commissioners turn over 911 dispatching to sheriff
Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene will now oversee the county’s 911 center and the appointment of its emergency dispatchers.
Church-based institutions ponder same-sex benefits
Church-based institutions ponder same-sex benefits
114-year-old woman who challenged Facebook age policy has died
114-year-old woman who challenged Facebook age policy has died
US congressman pleads guilty to federal tax evasion
US congressman pleads guilty to federal tax evasion
Overturned convictions upheld in 1992 Ohio slaying
Overturned convictions upheld in 1992 Ohio slaying
Man gets life sentence in strangling of Ohio cellmate
Man gets life sentence in strangling of Ohio cellmate
Several US theaters say they will screen 'The Interview' Thursday; Sony responds
Some theaters to screen 'The Interview' on Thursday
AP: Cosby not finding support in the black community
AP: Cosby not finding support in the black community
Ohio sheriff: Girl dead, mom shot in domestic dispute
Ohio sheriff: Girl dead, mom shot in domestic dispute
2 Trumbull jail hostage-takers indicted on multiple charges
2 Trumbull jail hostage takers indicted on multiple charges
UPDATE | US economy accelerates and helps lift Dow to 18K
US economy accelerates and helps lift Dow to 18K
Mahoning commissioners put 911 center under sheriff's jurisdiction
Mahoning commissioners put 911 center under sheriff's jurisdiction
Ohio judge OKs divorce for 2 women, then undoes it
Ohio judge OKs divorce for 2 women, then undoes it
US orders for durable goods fall 0.7 pct. in November
US orders for durable goods fall 0.7 pct. in November
Carano talks $500K racino payment at Austintown trustee meeting
Davis reflects on 2014 for the township
Does race matter? Panel tries to answer
Community leaders took questions for two hours from about 400 people at Union Baptist Church in Youngstown.
The jokes keep coming for Tim Cavanagh
Comedian Tim Cavanagh will perform at the Funny Farm’s room at Crest Lanes in Warren on Friday and Saturday.
Joe Cocker, an intense song stylist, dies at 70
By DAVID BAUDER Associated Press NEW YORK Joe Cocker, the raspy-voiced British singer known
Oakhill defense motion filing due March 2
The next pre-trial hearing in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal conspiracy case will be Feb. 9.
Speakers tell marchers to keep at it
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN More than 125 people wended their way through
School panel chief reflects
Former city schools academic distress commission chairwoman looks back on work
Youngstown man faces robbery charge after incident at Boardman office
Youngstown man faces robbery charge after incident at Boardman office
Boardman township establishes relationship with Mahoning County Land Bank
Boardman township establishes relationship with Mahoning County Land Bank
Warren woman ‘drenched’ in blood, boyfriend charged
Keith E. Nelson, 48, of Dodge Street NW is being held in the Trumbull County jail without eligibility to make bond on a felonious assault charge after police say he gave his 52-year-old girlfriend a serious head injury early Sunday at his home.
Company files suit over revocation of permit to operate Weathersfield recycling center
A Niles company that received a permit from Weathersfield Township to operate a demolition debris recycling center and landfill on Warren Avenue in Weathersfield Township has filed a lawsuit in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court seeking an order to stop the township zoning board of appeals from revoking its permit to operate.
Injuries may force Browns to start Shaw
Johnny Manziel is out against the Ravens with a hamstring injury while Brian Hoyer is nursing an injured shoulder.
Lakeview boys outlast Brookfield in OT
Jatise Garrison made a layup with 13.7 seconds left for the Bulldogs.
YPD probe of traffic stop completed
Four officers were disciplined for their role in helping the brother of a city police lieutenant get out of a charge of driving under the influence, and an Internal Affairs report is recommending the brother be charged anyway.
Wanted on warrant
Wanted on warrant YOUNGSTOWN Police say a woman who fell off a bar stool at a West Side bar
Gas prices continue to decline in Ohio
Gas prices continue to decline in Ohio YOUNGSTOWN Gas prices in Northeast Ohio dropped nearly
Child-pornography case
Child-pornography case WARREN Eric W. Filicky, 26, of Scott Street in Hubbard, pleaded guilty
Sugar mixture might save shepherd from surgery
Q. My German shepherd has been suffering from a chronic ulcerated wound that did not respond well to
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Dana D. Penson, 37, of 475 Alameda Ave., Youngstown,
Ex-police chief says video rants meant to snare extremists
Associated Press A former small-town Pennsylvania police chief who posted online videos of himself
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Frederic Forrest (“Lonesome Dove”) is 78. Actor James Stacy (“Lancer”) is 78.
US must act prudently, swiftly to prevent full-scale cyber war
Editorial: As most all Americans know, our sacred First Amendment freedoms do know some clearly defined
Cuban agent, wife got US help with pregnancy
Associated Press HAVANA Cuba is celebrating the return of three intelligence agents imprisoned
US STRIKES BACK?
Associated Press WASHINGTON North Korea experienced sweeping and progressively worse Internet
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 23, the 357th day of 2014. There are eight days left in the year.
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 23, the 357th day of 2014. There are eight days left in the year.
Dow, S&P close at record highs as rally continues
Associated Press The Dow Jones industrial average and the Standard & Poor’s 500 index closed at
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Beaver Township trustees, special meeting for creation of new Woodworth Park
Ex-officer not charged in fatal Wis. shooting
Associated Press MILWAUKEE A white Milwaukee police officer fired after fatally shooting a
Austintown schools changes online payment program
Parents will now have to pay $1.95 convenience fee with each transaction
Oklahoma’s attorney general lighting the fuses of revolt
Opinion: OKLAHOMA CITY Scott Pruitt enjoyed owning a AAA baseball team here, but he is having as much fun
Politics of climate change
Opinion: The Alpena (Mich.) News: During a visit to California earlier this year, President Barack Obama
Security Council takes up N. Korea’s human rights
Security Council takes up N. Korea’s human rights UNITED NATIONS The U.N. Security Council took
Rules of war need updating
Opinion: The attack on a cafe in Sydney, Australia, by a self-described Islamic cleric with a long police
Bergdahl probe goes to top general
Associated Press WASHINGTON The fate of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl now rests with a top U.S.
STEUBENVILLE RAPE CASE Coach violates probation, is sentenced
Associated Press STEUBENVILLE, OHIO A volunteer football coach whose Ohio house was the scene of
NY mayor calls for pause in protests
Associated Press NEW YORK New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called Monday for a pause in
The personal finance social network WalletHub conducted an analysis of 2014’s best and worst
The personal finance social network WalletHub conducted an analysis of 2014’s best and worst cities
False arrest lawsuit dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a false arrest lawsuit by Ivan Maldonado against two Youngstown State University employees.
Newsmakers
Newsmakers New York City theater plans live reading of ‘The Interview’ NEW YORK Sony may have
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ashley Gay and Matthew Parkes, East Liverpool, boy, Dec.
Children programs
Children programs The Mahoning Valley Healthy Kids Coalition is offering the Fitness Club and
There are ways to help the Mideast
Opinion: Readers often ask how they can help address some of the humanitarian tragedies I write about,
NEIL KENNEDY
NEIL KENNEDY Clinics Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic offers a wide spectrum of treatment for
More High School results
BOYS BASKETBALL Cardinal Mooney 45, Cle. Benedictine 42 CLEVELAND Trell Thomas scored 17
CHRISTMAS | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Zoos aren’t festive places
Opinion: By Jennifer O’Connor Tribune News Service Every year at this time, zoos put up festive light
Mattress store to open in old Krispy Kreme building in Boardman
Mattress store to open in old Krispy Kreme building in Boardman
Connelly: Time to appreciate Big Ben
The Pittsburgh quarterback is the No. 1 reason why the Steelers are in the playoffs.
Saunders: T-Wolves fans have no love for Kevin
Cavs forward Kevin Love will play his first game against his former team.
Brawl mars Miami Beach Bowl
Memphis battled past BYU in two overtimes and then the real battle began.
Bengals top Manning, Broncos to clinch another playoff berth
Associated Press CINCINNATI With everything on the line, the Bengals picked off Peyton Manning —
OSU men take out frustrations on Miami
After a disappointing loss to UNC, the Buckeyes rolled past the RedHawks.
25 YSU athletes earn degrees
25 YSU athletes earn degrees YOUNGSTOWN Twenty-five Youngstown State athletes earned degrees
oddly enough
oddly enough Leg lamp stolen from New York store’s display NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. Who took the
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