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Suspect in West Side homicide arrested in Columbus

Suspect in West Side homicide arrested in Columbus


Ohio energy production rising as wells increase

Ohio energy production rising as wells increase


Michigan State stuffs Stanford in Rose Bowl

Michigan State stuffs Stanford in Rose Bowl.


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

FRIDAY Canfield Lions Club will have a fish fry from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at A La Cart Catering, 429


2-woman ticket in Texas goes for history in 2014

2-woman ticket in Texas goes for history in 2014


Legal recreational pot industry opens in Colo.

Legal recreational pot industry opens in Colo.


2 Barberton teens dead after New Year's Eve shooting

2 Barberton teens dead after New Year's Eve shooting


Nebraska beats Georgia in Gator Bowl

Nebraska beats No. 23 Georgia 24-19 in Gator Bowl.


25 to 30 people take the icy plunge into Lake Milton

25 to 30 people take the icy plunge into Lake Milton


Ohio Amish lawsuit over child's rape can proceed

Ohio Amish lawsuit over child's rape can proceed


HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY | Adelina Guzman

HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY Adelina Guzman Residence: Campbell. Date of birth: Dec. 28, 1923, in

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49ers could stay east but YSU has not been contacted

The San Franciso 49ers could stay east after this weekend's game but YSU has not been contacted about hosting the team.


Retirement? Fat chance

Tom Edwards grew up in a family that's been cutting trees and hauling timber in the Pacific Northwest for more than a century. The Spanaway, Wash., resident says he has worked as a logger since he was a kid - it's just what an able-bodied youngster was expected to do.


Vitamin E may slow Alzheimer's

Researchers say vitamin E might slow the progression of mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease - the first time any treatment has been shown to alter the course of dementia at that stage.


Proposed Ohio marijuana bill topic of Friday workshop

The potential impact of House Joint Resolution 6, Ohio’s proposed marijuana legislation that could allow people 21 or older to purchase and consume marijuana, will be the topic of a workshop Friday at Lowellville High School.


Gentle yoga workshop with meditation Jan. 11

Sarah Terlecki will present a morning yoga workshop for detox and a healthy life in the new year Jan. 11 from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at the Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center located in South Bridge West, 755 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite D-3.


Campbell teacher gets state honor for December

A fourth-grade teacher at Campbell Elementary School was picked as the Ohio Lottery’s Partners in Education Teacher of the Month for December.


Child leads West Side neighbor to mom, dead in home

Car missing from home


Like father, like son: Cole Stoudt’s dad, Cliff, played at YSU

Cole Stoudt is a backup for Clemson, which will meet Ohio State in the Orange Bowl.


Disappointed OSU chasing consolation prize

Ohio State offensive lineman Corey Linsley needed about a week to get over the disappointment.


The Valley rings it in, First Night style

Patrons had several events to choose from


Browns to interview McDaniels, Quinn

The Browns ended the year the same way they began 2013 — looking for a coach.


2 former Telegram, Vindicator paper boys recall life in 1930s, '50s Youngstown

Two men remember when the Telegram and Vindicator helped kids earn money for family and fun


Experience critical as Buckeyes hold off Boilermakers

No. 3 Ohio State relied on a rare commodity to derail Purdue’s young shooters Tuesday.


Gov. Kasich to work on plan to market Ohio

Columbus executive to work on plan to market Ohio


Manziel of the hour: A&M tops Duke

Johnny Manziel threw four touchdown passes, and Toney Hurd Jr. returned an interception 55 yards for the go-ahead touchdown in Texas A&M’s 52-48 victory.


Masury trucking firm gives former prisoners new careers

A Masury trucking company president believes in second chances for former prisoners, trains them and employs them as drivers.


SPORTS DIGEST || ESPN reports Texans, O’Brien reach deal

ESPN reports Texans, O’Brien reach deal HOUSTON Tuesday, ESPN reported that the Houston Texans


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Fracking opponents commemorate quake, renew push

Supporters of the Community Bill of Rights are going door-to-door to secure petitions to once again put the measure on the May ballot, in an expanded effort that includes a push to pass a similar measure in Niles.


Connelly: Odd day for Steelers

Things were going all too well for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon.


Killer Edward Anderson wants freed early

Edward C. Anderson has served more than nine years of a 13-year prison term for voluntary manslaughter with a firearm specification.


Youngstown woman damages police car, charged with OVI

More than $2,000 in damage on the Austintown Police cruiser that was hit while making a traffic stop on Mahoning Avenue early Tuesday.


Biggest impact on 2014?: YSU's Dunn

Youngstown State University President Randy Dunn was selected by The Vindicator’s staff and editors as the person most likely to have the biggest impact on 2014 in the area. Dunn assumed the presidency in July.


US stock market closes record year

Associated Press NEW YORK The stock market closed out a record year with more all-time highs


Calif. hospital won’t aid in transfer of brain-dead girl

Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. A California hospital is unwilling to allow an outside doctor


Home-price gains slowed in October

Home-price gains slowed in October WASHINGTON U.S. home prices rose in October from the previous


Chiefs’ veterans have seen highs and lows

There are only seven players left on the Kansas City Chiefs roster who’ve been with the team since the 2008 season, who have enjoyed scant few highs and unimaginable lows.


Irving injures knee in Cavaliers’ latest loss

Kyrie Irving and the Cleveland Cavaliers were left fretting over an MRI on the star’s left knee.


Brodeur’s mastery of Pens continues

Marty Brodeur beat the Pittsburgh Penguins yet again. He even got an assist, too.


newsmakers

newsmakers Football leads NBC to ratings win NEW YORK Football proved a dependable draw


Utah asks high court to block gay unions

Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY Utah took its fight against gay marriage to the U.S. Supreme


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.62 —.16 Avalon


Safety questions after derailment of oil train in ND

Associated Press CASSELTON, N.D. A fiery oil-train derailment’s near-miss of a small North


Barbara Bush in Houston hospital

Barbara Bush in Houston hospital HOUSTON Former first lady Barbara Bush has been hospitalized in


oddly enough

oddly enough Christmas trees sought as treat for Colorado goats GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. Your


World welcomes new year

Associated Press NEW YORK Crowds jammed New York’s Times Square on Tuesday to ring in 2014,


Brees should challenge Eagles’ shaky secondary

If Kyle Orton threw for 358 yards against the Philadelphia Eagles, Drew Brees could set a record.


POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


Last 3 Uighurs freed from Gitmo

Associated Press MIAMI Three members of a persecuted ethnic minority from China have been


NEW YEAR’S What’s open/closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for


Bowl outlook Upcoming games

TAXSLAYER.COM GATOR BOWL WHO: Nebraska (8-4) vs. Georgia (8-4) KICKOFF: Today, 11 a.m.,


Audit questions Head Start spending

Associated Press COLUMBUS A federal audit is questioning more than $5 million in spending by an


Ohio gets $10.8M grant

Associated Press COLUMBUS Federal officials say Ohio is getting about $10.8 million for


Forum on marijuana

Forum on marijuana LOWELLVILLE The potential impact of House Joint Resolution 6, Ohio’s proposed


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 1, the first day of 2014. There are 364 days left in the year.


Northeast Ohio gas prices up 12 cents

The average price of gas in Northeast Ohio jumped 12 cents to $3.40 this week, registering above the national average of $3.32 per gallon.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Kevin and Megan Rapp, Salem, boy, Dec. 30. James and


Roll call of deaths for 2013 A Final Goodbye

By BERNARD McGHEE Associated Press Here is a roll call of some of the people who died in 2013 in


birthdays

birthdays Singer-guitarist Country Joe McDonald of Country Joe and the Fish is 72. Comedian Don


Television shows released on DVD this week include:

Television shows released on DVD this week include: v “Teen Wolf” (season 3, Vol. 1): Catch up to


Study on drilling collects more data

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Almost two years after it began, a much-publicized plan to study


METRO DIGEST || 24 traffic stops

24 traffic stops YOUNGSTOWN Four police officers from the Mahoning County OVI (Operating a


OSHA probing NW Pa. trucking worker’s death

Associated Press ERIE, Pa. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration is


A new year and an old problem

Opinion: Whenever we stand on the threshold of a new year, we are tempted to forget the hazards of prophecy,


Ohio selects drug mix for Jan. 16 execution

By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS AP Legal Affairs Writer COLUMBUS Ohio says it will use a never-


South Sudan rebels take nearly all of key city

Associated Press JUBA, South Sudan Anti-government rebels in South Sudan took control of nearly


Consumer confidence increases

Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. consumer confidence jumped last month on a better outlook for


Challenges abound in 2014, but optimism should prevail

Editorial: Challenges abound in 2014, but optimism should prevail New Year’s Day editorials are supposed to


Studies raise questions about the actual economic impact of a fracking boom in Ohio

By Tom McParland tmcparland@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As the shale play in Northeast Ohio begins to


Electricity consumers shop around

Associated Press CINCINNATI More than half of all power customers in Ohio are buying their


Man, 22, found shot to death in Springfield

Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ohio Authorities say a 22-year-old man died after being shot in


Athens city council opposes injection well

Athens city council opposes injection well Athens The city council here is the second public


Target: Some gift cards not properly activated

Associated Press NEW YORK Target is getting hit with another lump of coal this holiday season.


Bring back biscuit baking to the family with easy recipes

Family Features Making homemade biscuits is becoming a lost art form due, in part, to today’s busy


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Wine pioneer retires with glass half full

A local wine pioneer helped change the industry in the Valley.

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Ohio reaches milestone

Ohio reaches milestone Granville, OHIO Ohio reached a key milestone regarding Utica Shale devel-


Midstream company looking at wide area for pipelines

Companies are trying to get as many property owners as possible to sign right of way leases in Trumbull County.


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Canfield school board, annual organizational meeting, 9:30 a.m., board meeting


An update on lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to horizontal

An update on lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to horizontal


Contained in one business, the materials behind the oil boom

By Corey Paul Odessa American Odessa, Texas Along a south industrial stretch in Odessa there


Which type of natural gas are companies most interested in extracting from the Marcellus and Utica

Which type of natural gas are companies most interested in extracting from the Marcellus and Utica


Power companies face grim reality as commodity bets expire

By James Osborne The Dallas Morning News dallas Five years ago, electricity prices were


2013 was a big year in Shale

The year 2013 marked a year of political decisiveness that was augmented with infrastructure development and seismic shale play testing. The Oil and Natural Gas is setting up shop and its impact to the economy and environment are becoming more apparent.


Environmentalists, unions seek to fix gas leaks

By KEVIN BEGOS Associated Press PITTSBURGH Unions and environmentalists have found one point


Waterworld: Behind the scenes at the Beaver Falls Municipal Authority

By Rachel Morgan Beaver County Times BEAVER FALLS, PA Supplying clean water for nearly 50,000


Oil, gas to aid Neffs VFD

Times Leader NEFFS, Ohio A Utica Shale oil and natural-gas lease worth about $7,000 per acre


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Dennis R. Troll III, 47, of 5418 South Ave.,


Happy New Year, Mahoning Valley!

Downtown Youngstown was the happening destination for people all over the Mahoning Valley on Tuesday as they chose to ring in the new year with First Night Youngstown.