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New Castle cops arrest suspect in Jan. 30 murder
New Castle police officers arrested Carlos Anthony Thompson, 37, of New Castle on Tuesday and charged him with criminal homicide, murder, robbery and illegal possession of firearms in the Jan. 30 shooting death of Robert Quincy Brown.
Mahoning County gets $76K in unused state demo funds
Mahoning County gets $76K in unused state demo funds
US stocks rise in afternoon trading
US stocks rise in afternoon trading Investors took advantage of lower prices to buy stocks,
Health care law to reduce workforce
Health care law to reduce workforce WASHINGTON (AP) — Several million people will reduce their
FDA launching anti-smoking campaign aimed at youth
FDA launching anti-smoking campaign aimed at youth WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug
Niles sets parking ban
Niles sets parking ban NILES A parking ban is in effect in all public roads in the city starting
Senate set to send farm bill to Obama
Senate set to send farm bill to Obama WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is poised to send a massive,
State health director leaving his post
State health director leaving his post COLUMBUS The state’s health director is leaving his
Automatic appeal for condemned Akron double killer
Automatic appeal for condemned Akron double killer
Legislation would mandate insurance coverage for hearing aids
Legislation would mandate insurance coverage for hearing aids A Democratic state lawmaker wants
Pittsburgh-area lawmakers want stiffer police canine penalty
Pittsburgh-area lawmakers want stiffer police canine penalty
Alcohol and drug board to have special meeting today
Alcohol and drug board to have special meeting today YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Alcohol and
PennDOT says it helps with salt shortages in New Castle and elsewhere
PennDOT says it helps with salt shortages in New Castle and elsewhere HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The
Hubbard sets parking ban for tonight
Hubbard sets parking ban for tonight HUBBARD Hubbard has issued a parking ban from 9 p.m.
Target data breach pits banks against retailers
Target data breach pits banks against retailers WASHINGTON (AP) — Banks and big retailers are
Nicole Allen sentenced for role in husband's death
Nicole Allen sentenced for role in husband's death
Mahoning County commissioners take under adivisement Canfield annexation issue
Mahoning County commissioners take under advisement Canfield annexation issue
Cal State VP named president of Ohio's Hiram University
Cal State VP named president of Ohio's Hiram University
More than 5,500 rape kits to be tested for DNA in Ohio
More than 5,500 rape kits to be tested for DNA in Ohio
Covelli Centre finishes 2013 with a record profit
Covelli Centre finishes 2013 with a record profit YOUNGSTOWN — The city-owned Covelli Centre
Google expanding Pittsburgh office, mum on jobs
Google expanding Pittsburgh office, mum on jobs PITTSBURGH (AP) — Internet search engine company
Starr gets life prison term for killing stepfather
Starr gets life prison term for killing stepfather WARREN Thomas Starr received life in prison
Boardman sets parking ban for tonight
Boardman sets parking ban for tonight BOARDMAN Boardman Township is putting into effect a
Campbell police seize handgun
Campbell police seize handgun CAMPBELL Police responded to a home in the 500 block of Moore
Robberies prompt 2 game lockdowns in 1 week
Robberies prompt 2 game lockdowns in 1 week FORD CITY, Pa. (AP) — Talk about “tight” games: Police
Syrian forces hit mosque with crude bomb, kill 5
Syrian forces hit mosque with crude bomb, kill 5 BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian forces dropped a crude bomb
Baptist church to sponsor budget seminar
Baptist church to sponsor budget seminar YOUNGSTOWN Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646
Jewish/Christian Studies session set Wednesday
Jewish/Christian Studies session set Wednesday LIBERTY Jewish/Christian Studies/North will meet
Hero or hyena? Pope’s aide in Polish controversy
Hero or hyena? Pope’s aide in Polish controversy WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poles are divided between
Snow parking ban in Brookfield at 7 p.m. today
Snow parking ban in Brookfield at 7 p.m. today BROOKFIELD Brookfield Township is declaring a
Markets steady despite massive sell-off in Japan
Markets steady despite massive sell-off in Japan LONDON (AP) — Financial markets steadied today
Governor candidates to discuss issues at forum
Governor candidates to discuss issues at forum PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Several Democrats running to be
HOV lanes reopen near Pittsburgh after fiery fatal
HOV lanes reopen near Pittsburgh after fiery fatal PITTSBURGH (AP) — The high-occupancy vehicle
Truck driver stuck in snow killed by vehicle
Truck driver stuck in snow killed by vehicle GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Police say a West Virginia man
REUNIONS
Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1946 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at
History discussions to open in Salem
History discussions to open in Salem SALEM The Salem Historical Society is launching a new
PowerLink deadline extended for women business owners
Female business owners can receive help from the PowerLink program.
Women’s suffrage will be theme at Women’s History Celebration
The trial of Susan B. Anthony will be re-enacted at a women's history celebration.
Youngstown mayor sees ‘no compelling reason’ to hire another entity to redistrict the city’s wards
A councilwoman said it looks like the mayor wants a fight over this issue
Third day on road, cop saves baby
Baby is in Akron Children's Hospital in Boardman
Republican U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson enjoys a financial lead over his Democratic opponent
Both candidates received a majority of their campaign funds in 2013’s final quarter from political action committees
Lack of pilots may have impacted weekend Allegiant delays
Lack of pilots may have impacted weekend Allegiant delays
Cornersburg Post Office move proposed
The USPS proposes to move and cut the Cornersburg Post Office to 1/6 of its current size, and relocate letter carriers to the downtown post office.
Elton John’s concert sets a new attendance record at the Covelli Centre
Attendance was 7,611 for Saturday’s show
Cruze sales up in January, despite the weather
The Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze posted its best-ever January results, as sales increased 16 percent to 16,828, compared to 14,524 during the same period a year ago.
second sundays jazz series Phillip K. Jones Trio to headline
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Niayana Records’ Second Sundays series will resume Sunday with the
newsmakers
newsmakers Super Bowl telecast draws record 111.5M viewers NEW YORK Fox’s Super Bowl telecast
Youngstown council will consider a plan to replace all water meters
It will also vote on a study to prioritize about $160 million in sewer work
Youngstown’s financial woes worse than first made public
Editorial: Talk about political baptism by fire. Youngstown Mayor John A. Mc- Nally has been in office for just
After tough January, stocks extend slide
Associated Press For investors, February is starting off even rougher than January. U.S. stocks
PITTSBURGH’S AUGUST WILSON CENTER African-American cultural home struggles to stay open
By KEVIN BEGOS Associated Press PITTSBURGH A bold attempt to create a world-class African-
Judge sets $5M bond for suspect in 2 Toledo firefighters’ deaths
Associated Press TOLEDO In a courtroom crowded Monday with firefighters and their supporters, an
Trimmer reaches 1,000 points in loss
Fitch was too much for the Warriors and their standout junior.
Gelatin dissolved in juice eases knee pain
Q. I am 55 years old and suffer from arthritis in my knees. One day I decided to try some unflavored
Home a total loss
Home a total loss youngstown Reports say a vacant home at 33 Zents Ave. is a total loss after a
Found not guilty
Found not guilty youngstown A jury in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court on Monday found
Sochi officials order killing of stray dogs throughout Olympics
Thousands of stray dogs have been living amid the mud and rubble of Olympic construction sites, roaming the streets and snowy mountainsides, and begging for scraps of food.
Lew urges quick action to raise debt ceiling
Associated Press WASHINGTON Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew says he will start using emergency
A different cheese spread
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords For generations, picture-takers have instructed their subjects to
Here’s a race worth watching
Opinion: “There is a certain relief in change, even though it be from bad to worse; as I have found in
birthdays
birthdays Comedian David Brenner is 78. Actor Gary Conway (“Burke’s Law”) is 78. Drummer John
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.31 —.64 Avalon
Trumbull candidates for Statehouse and probate court file petitions
Trumbull candidates for Statehouse and probate court file petitions
Clarification
Editorial: VAM USA is not a subsidiary of Vallourec Star of Youngstown, as stated in an editorial Sunday. The
Phantoms take part in ACHMV promotion
Phantoms take part in ACHMV promotion YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Phantoms fans purchasing tickets for
Study: Kids’ obesity risk starts before school age SCHOOLING OBESITY
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer Those efforts to fight obesity in schools? Think
Heavy, wet snow falls in East
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A winter storm dumped several inches of wet, heavy snow on parts
police calls
police calls A summary of recent police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown:
Calif. officials tell Google to move mystery barge
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Google must move a mystery barge from a construction site on an
Fin Feather Fur to open in spring
Fin Feather Fur to open in spring BOARDMAN The sporting-goods and outdoor-supply store Fin
YSU and YBI help manufacturers take advantage of hybrid manufacturing
Hybrid manufacturing combines additive manufacturing and conventional post-processing techniques
Yellen sworn to lead Fed
Associated Press WASHINGTON Janet Yellen officially took over the leadership of the Federal
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 4, the 35th day of 2014. There are 330 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Leo C. Nail, II, 49, of 24 Sandy Court, Apt. 1, New
Escaped prisoner captured, police say
Escaped prisoner captured, police say IONIA, Mich. A convicted killer who peeled a hole in two
Don’t let snow stop our lives
Opinion: Newark (Ohio) Advocate: There is bone- chilling cold, and then there were the two mornings this past
Austintown police officer retires after 32 years
Austintown police Lt. Ronald DeAmicis retires after 32 years on the job.
Ohio to give month’s notice to inmate facing execution
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio will notify a condemned killer a month ahead of his execution if
Ohioans can win tickets to governor's State of State address
Last year about 60 tickets were made available
Campbell police make drug arrests
Staff report CAMPBELL A traffic stop for a nonworking license-plate light led to the arrest of
Canfield annexation hearing today
The annexation is being sought to bring water and sewer service to a proposed Canfield nursing home.
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
Christie repeats: No role in closures
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. Gov. Chris Christie said Monday he may have heard about
A group seeks to put a fracking ban on the Youngstown ballot
This is the group’s third effort to pass the proposed amendment
hoffman death Official: Tests confirm heroin in packets
Associated Press NEW YORK Tests have confirmed there was heroin in at least some of the scores
Sugar tied to fatal heart woes
Associated Press CHICAGO Could too much sugar be deadly? The biggest study of its kind suggests
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, finance committee at 4:45 p.m. in council caucus room,
oddly enough
oddly enough Rattled by Facebook rumor, Pa. casino says it is snake-free BETHLEHEM, Pa. An
Well-child immunization clinic
Well-child immunization clinic GIRARD The well-child immunization clinic is Feb. 13 at the
Blankets donated
The Blanket Club is a creative way to teach girls how to interact with one another.
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