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Nowitzki leads Mavericks past Cavs 124-107
Nowitzki leads Mavericks past Cavs 124-107 DALLAS (AP) — Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points, Devin
Pens’ Neal scores overtime goal
Pens’ Neal scores overtime goal PITTSBURGH (AP) — James Neal scored at 3:05 of overtime, helping
Hubbard more aggressive on tractor-trailer violations
Hubbard more aggressive on tractor-trailer violations
Browns hire Shanahan as OC
Browns hire Shanahan as OC CLEVELAND (AP) — New Cleveland Browns coach Mike Pettine has his play
Educator charged with sexual abuse in YouTube case
Educator charged with sexual abuse in YouTube case
Sugar tied to fatal heart woes
Sugar tied to fatal heart woes CHICAGO (AP) — Could too much sugar be deadly? The biggest study of
Convicted murderer escapes from Michigan prison
Convicted murderer escapes from Michigan prison IONIA, Mich. (AP) — An intense manhunt was
Internet firms release data on NSA spy requests
Internet firms release data on NSA spy requests WASHINGTON (AP) — Freed by a recent legal deal
Official: Heroin in packets in Hoffman’s apartment
Official: Heroin in packets in Hoffman’s apartment NEW YORK (AP) — A law enforcement official says
Ratings: another record for Super Bowl
Ratings: another record for Super Bowl NEW YORK (AP) — For the fourth time in five years, the
Leno: 2nd ‘Tonight exit’ is quits for late-night
Leno: 2nd ‘Tonight exit’ is quits for late-night BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Jay Leno, as affably
Cleveland hopes losing United Airlines as hub spurs airport competition
Cleveland hopes losing United Airlines as hub spurs airport competition
Sochi city hall orders killing of stray dogs
Sochi city hall orders killing of stray dogs SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Thousands of stray dogs have
Youngstown man found not guilty of attempted murder
Youngstown man found not guilty of attempted murder
Solid waste committee to meet Tuesday
Solid waste committee to meet Tuesday YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Solid Waste Management
Feds want cars to be able to talk to each other
Feds want cars to be able to talk to each other WASHINGTON (AP) — Raising hopes of preventing many
New Castle credit union sues Target over data breach
New Castle credit union sues Target over data breach PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania
Student kills teacher, policeman in Moscow school
Student kills teacher, policeman in Moscow school MOSCOW (AP) — A 10th-grade student with two
Candle believed to be cause of fire
Boardman fire officials said a candle is believed to be the cause of an apartment fire that occurred
Al-Qaida breaks with Syria group in mounting feud
Al-Qaida breaks with Syria group in mounting feud Al-Qaida breaks with Syria group in mounting
Tuesday evening parking ban set for Struthers
Tuesday evening parking ban set for Struthers STRUTHERS The city of Struthers has issued a
Ohioans can get tickets to governor’s State of State speech
Ohioans can get tickets to governor’s State of State speech A few lucky Ohioans will get to attend
First responders save life of dog in Jefferson Street house fire
Warren Fire Department and Clemente Ambulance saved the life of a pregnant pit bull terrier
Syrian airstrikes kill at least 18 in Aleppo
Syrian airstrikes kill at least 18 in Aleppo BEIRUT (AP) — The Syrian government extended its
Allegiant reschedules delayed flights
Allegiant reschedules delayed flights VIENNA Problems associated with Allegiant flights between
Postal Service proposes to relocate the Cornersburg Post Office
Postal Service proposes to relocate the Cornersburg Post Office YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Postal
Youngstown health board scraps consolidation talk with Mahoning County
Youngstown health board scraps consolidation talk with Mahoning County YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown
Hunter Hayes coming to Covelli
Hunter Hayes coming to Covelli YOUNGSTOWN Country pop artist Hunter Hayes will come to Covelli
Campbell police make drug arrests
Campbell police make drug arrests CAMPBELL A traffic stop for a nonworking license plate light
Cops get drugs in traffic stops
Cops get drugs in traffic stops Cops get drugs in traffic stops youngstown Police seized
Chevrolet Cruze sales increased by 16 percent last month
Chevrolet Cruze sales increased by 16 percent last month YOUNGSTOWN Sales of the Chevrolet Cruze
Despite warnings, many Ohioans still smoke
Despite warnings, many Ohioans still smoke CINCINNATI (AP) — Despite a half century of government
Riders who vomit in Columbus cabs will have to pay
Riders who vomit in Columbus cabs will have to pay COLUMBUS (AP) — Taxi cab drivers in Columbus
Coroner trying to determine what killed OH inmate
Coroner trying to determine what killed OH inmate TROY (AP) — A coroner says it could take a
Columbus pays $723K to tackle foul drinking water
Columbus pays $723K to tackle foul drinking water COLUMBUS (AP) — The city of Columbus has spent
$5M bond for Ohio suspect in 2 firefighter deaths
$5M bond for Ohio suspect in 2 firefighter deaths TOLEDO (AP) — An apartment building owner
WORTH A LOOK
BINGO, CARD PARTIES The Daughters of Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 421 Covington Ave., Youngstown,
Library schedules a wellness program
Library schedules a wellness program SALEM A free wellness program will be offered from 6:30 to
Ice skating at Lily Pond scrubbed until further notice
Ice skating at Lily Pond scrubbed until further notice YOUNGSTOWN Mill Creek Metroparks closed
Boil alert issued in Campbell
Boil alert issued in Campbell CAMPBELL A boil alert was in effect Sunday night for all of
Apartment fire in Boardman causes $165,000 in damage
Apartment fire in Boardman causes $165 in damage BOARDMAN A man suffered smoke inhalation and
1,000 Valley faithful flock to mall, former bar for church
The Movement began with 14 people in a Vienna conference room and has grown to 1,000 at two locations — the Eastwood Mall and a former bar.
Reopening Volney makes room for influx of preschoolers
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Reopening Volney Rogers as a specialty school
Local passengers not alone in seeing weather-related flight delays, airport director says
The storms and cloud cover that caused headaches for customers trying to fly home from Punta Gorda, Fla., Thursday and Friday on Allegiant Air have also affected flights at other Ohio airports, the director of aviation at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport said Sunday.
Liberty to dedicate court to late Pete Prokop
Although Prokop’s accomplishments could already be seen in the record books, the committee wanted his name more visible otherwise — like right under the noses of Leopards fans.
Seahawks’ punishng defense crushes Manning, Broncos
Waiting to get their hands on the Lombardi Trophy, the Seahawks were surrounded by security guards in orange jackets. It was the first time anyone in that color stopped them all night.
Mr. Smith goes to end zone, wins MVP
Malcolm Smith always was ready to step in when the Seattle Seahawks needed him.
Oakley’s Heart is dedicated to preventing, treating heartworm
The group was inspired by a dog who died from the disease.
Greenville Symphony to present concert
Staff report GREENVILLE, Pa. The Greenville Symphony Orchestra will present a concert at 3 p.m.
Levy on ballot for Weathersfield police
The levy, first passed in 1981 as a continuous levy, is one of three levies which are the main sources of revenue supporting the township police department.
Retired marine asks for support
A retired Austintown Marine and his family are looking for community support to help build a Habitat for Humanity house.
CELEBS’ REACTIONS
CELEBS’ REACTIONS Celebrity colleagues and admirers of Philip Seymour Hoffman’s shared their
It’s time to criminalize cold, heartless treatment of animals
Editorial: A photograph of two beagles left outside in raised doghouses amid subzero temperatures in
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Groundhog forecasts aren’t in agreement MARION, OHIO Ohio’s weather forecasting
Elton goes deep; largest Covelli crowd goes wild
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Elton John went deep into his landmark —
Community college offers guaranteed tuition
Associated Press CLEVELAND A community college in Northeastern Ohio plans to offer guaranteed
High-profile GOP members say they support Christie
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. High-profile Republicans were adamant Sunday that New Jersey Gov.
Super Bowl was like Christmas for Canfield Seahawks fans
Philip Cogar of Canfield says he and some of his friends arrived at around noon Sunday at the Inner Circle Pizza on Ironwood Drive — more than 6 hours before kickoff of the Super Bowl — because he was so excited for the game to start.
Seattle’s best thanks to ‘D’
Peyton Manning carefully tried to avoid throwing at Richard Sherman, leaving the rest of his mates in the secondary to make plays.
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Feb. 3, the 34th day of 2014. There are 331 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
‘Capote’ star Hoffman dies at 46
Associated Press NEW YORK Philip Seymour Hoffman, who won the Oscar for his portrayal of writer
GRADS LIST
The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: KENT STATE
Air Force museum has virtual tour
Associated Press DAYTON Fans of Ohio’s National Museum of the U.S. Air Force don’t have to
worst liberty roads
worst liberty roads Township officials want to pass a road tax for resurfacing only. It would
YSU events to recognize Black History Month
Staff report youngstown Youngstown State University’s African Studies Program has scheduled a
Ex-YSU lineman Mady adjusts to NFL
Lamar Mady (6-foot-3, 315 pounds) appeared in seven games last fall as a reserve guard for Oakland, which went 4-12 and finished last in the AFC West.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Students at Wis. college have a cozy walk to class MEQUON, WIS. While many
Police: Alcohol not suspected in crash
Associated Press BRADENTON, FLA. A 79-year-old woman attempting to maneuver in a Florida parking
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Mahoning County Board of Elections, 8 a.m., board room, MCBOE office, 345 Oak Hill
From Ohio to Sochi: Athletes set for Olympics
From Ohio to Sochi: Athletes set for Olympics Eds: APNewsNow. Will be updated. By LISA CORNWELL
In the huddle | How area NFL players fared in Super Bowl XLVIII
DENVER BRONCOS Derek Wolfe, DL, Beaver Local — on injured list and did not play in the 43-8 loss
Seattle’s pressure forced key turnover
The Denver Broncos, so fortunate to be down only two scores, finally rediscovered their offensive rhythm and seemed on the verge of getting back in the Super Bowl.
Mooney honors two distinguished alumni
Staff report youngstown The Cardinal Mooney High School Alumni Association presented its 2014
Broadway revival keeps the magic alive ‘Porgy and Bess’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com There is no more apropos and celebrated musical
Cleveland, state assess loss of United hub
Associated Press CLEVELAND State and local officials moved Sunday to assess the loss of 60
Live music on television this week includes:
Live music on television this week includes: v Neko Case: Tonight on “Conan O’Brien” (TBS) v
True Christians recognize sinfulness of smoking pot
Opinion: True Christians recognize sinfulness of smoking pot The letter, “Prohibiting pot is anti-
Gorilla, 49, dies at Columbus Zoo
Associated Press COLUMBUS A visitor favorite at the Columbus Zoo has died. The zoo says Pongi
columbiana, TRUMBULL COUNTY courts
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket Cavalry SPV I LLC V. Carol Stauffer, other civil. BAC Home
Report: US abortion rate lowest since ’73
Report: US abortion rate lowest since ’73 NEW YORK The U.S. abortion rate declined to its lowest
METRO DIGEST || Apartment fire loss set at $165K
Apartment fire loss set at $165K BOARDMAN A man suffered smoke inhalation and was taken to a
Coast Guard hero who died in 1980 disaster honored
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Coast Guard has honored a Cleveland-area Coast Guard officer who
Free meal
Free meal New Springfield Trinity United Methodist Church, 2427 Columbiana Road, New Springfield,
Will Fla. trial echo Zimmerman trial?
Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, FLA. A man with a gun. A black teen, shot dead. Was it murder
Light humor, emotional tugs, social messages rule ad spots
Associated Press NEW YORK Advertisers played it safe in Super Bowl ads this year. There were
Oakland’s Bader sets 3-pointer record
Oakland’s Bader sets 3-pointer record MILWAUKEE Oakland’s Travis Bader set a NCAA Division I
Mathemagician Benjamin to speak on YSU campus
Staff report youngstown Arthur Benjamin, a mathemagician who has appeared on national television
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