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Loans, grants available for Kinsman, Vernon home improvements
Qualified homeowners in Kinsman Township and the northern portion of Vernon Township are the focus of Trumbull County’s Community Housing Improvement Program and are encouraged to apply for home rehabilitation and home repairs.
UPDATE: Bring all pets indoors, insulate outdoor shelters, fill with hay
Animal Charity and Angels for Animals are urging pet and animal owners to bring all their animals indoors, even if they are primarily outside pets.
North Side shooting victim died of gunshot to head
The Mahoning County Coroner’s office said a man who died Monday after being shot in a North Side home the night before died of a single gunshot wound to the head.
Man cleared of rape by DNA to prison for drugs
Man cleared of rape by DNA to prison for drugs PITTSBURGH (AP) — A man wrongly incarcerated for 19
NY judge nixes 50 Cent’s bid to toss video lawsuit
NY judge nixes 50 Cent’s bid to toss video lawsuit NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper 50 Cent has lost a bid
Snapchat says to make app more secure
Snapchat says to make app more secure NEW YORK (AP) — Snapchat says it plans to put out a more
Warning issued about oil shipped from ND, Mont.
Warning issued about oil shipped from ND, Mont. BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Following a string of
California grants law license to immigrant
California grants law license to immigrant SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The California Supreme Court
Lawyer fined for outing Rowling as thriller writer
Lawyer fined for outing Rowling as thriller writer LONDON (AP) — A lawyer who let slip J.K.
Kerry: Mideast peace still possible despite rifts
Kerry: Mideast peace still possible despite rifts JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Mahoning coroner: Aldric Jones died of gunshot wound to the head
Mahoning coroner: Aldric Jones died of gunshot wound to the head
Former Israeli PM Sharon in critical condition
Former Israeli PM Sharon in critical condition JERUSALEM (AP) — Former Israeli Prime Minister
Schwartz says she raised $6.5M for Pa. governor's race
Schwartz says she raised $6.5M for Pa. governor's race
Passengers rescued off ship stuck in Antarctic ice
Passengers rescued off ship stuck in Antarctic ice CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — All 52 passengers
FBI: SF Chinese Consulate fire set intentionally
FBI: SF Chinese Consulate fire set intentionally SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The FBI said today a fire at
Blast in Hezbollah-run area of Beirut kills 5
Blast in Hezbollah-run area of Beirut kills 5 BEIRUT (AP) — An explosion tore through a crowded
2 newspapers call for clemency for Edward Snowden
2 newspapers call for clemency for Edward Snowden LONDON (AP) — The New York Times and Guardian
Boardman has street-parking ban until Friday afternoon
Boardman has street-parking ban until Friday afternoon
Warren-Trumbull County libraries closing early today
Warren-Trumbull County libraries closing early today
Heavy snow causes delays in first Ohio commute of 2014
Heavy snow causes delays in first Ohio commute of 2014
Cellphones, iPad stolen from Verizon Wireless kiosk at Southern Park Mall
Cellphones, iPad stolen from Verizon Wireless kiosk at Southern Park Mall
Youngstown man faces drug charges after arrest in Boardman
Youngstown man faces drug charges after arrest in Boardman
Affidavit unsealed in Michael homicide investigation in Howland
Affidavit unsealed in Michael homicide investigation in Howland
Warren cops investigating gunplay on New Year's Eve
Warren cops investigating gunplay on New Year's Eve
Saxon Club to offer dinners for sale
Saxon Club to offer dinners for sale AUSTINTOWN The Youngstown Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian Road,
Nations jockey for Arctic position; US not in lead
The U.S. is racing to keep pace with stepped-up activity in the once sleepy Arctic frontier, but it is far from being in the lead.
Is it insanity? 25 to 30 people took the plunge in Lake Milton
Sponsoring the 10th annual New Year’s Day event was the Grandview Tavern.
MSU stuffs Stanford to win Rose Bowl
The Spartans won in Pasadena for the first time since 1988.
Playhouse prize includes date with O’Neill, Mancini
You don’t have to be a theater-lover to be interested in the Youngstown Playhouse’s current fundraiser.
Film based on YSU prof’s novel vies for a top prize at Sundance ‘JAMIE MARKS IS DEAD’
Carter Smith came across “One for Sorrow” by chance.
School makes recycling “a way of life.”
Recycling is incorporated into Damascus Elementary School’s math, science and language arts curricula.
Panel proposes court e-filing system here
E-filing of Mahoning County court documents could be 17 to 23 months away.
Youngstown native still tutors middle-school kids
Bernard Frank was born in Youngstown in 1924 and left the area in 1942 to attend Ohio State University.
Nebraska downs UGA with lightning strike
Quincy Enunwa’s 99-yard touchdown helps Cornhuskers win Gator Bowl.
Man arrested for West Side murder
U.S. Marshals Service arrested 39-year-old Larry Johnson in Columbus.
Ryan left off U.S. hockey team
The Americans expect to compete with Canada and Russia for the gold medal.
Frigid trip on horizon for YSU men
The Penguins start the league season with two games in Wisconsin.
49ers’ Bowman having career season
He is among the finalists for Defensive Player of the Year.
Two baby girls welcomed as first 2014 Valley births
Mothers of Briella Corrine de Blok and Kaysen Berdine gave birth just 27 minutes apart.
Valley will see more snowfall, below-zero temps
School closings could be expected with below zero temperatures next week.
Costner and band coming to Packard
Kevin Costner and Modern West will come to Packard Music Hall for an April 22 concert.
New year, new business: Legal recreational pot industry opens
Associated Press DENVER Crowds were serenaded by live music as they waited for the nation’s
IN THE VALLEY
IN THE VALLEY 2,036 lose benefits An estimated 42,000 Ohioans lost extended unemployment
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Tuesday. All yields given in percent.
Need for extension of benefits to jobless is dire in Ohio, Valley
Editorial: For 1.3 million Americans, the dawn of 2014 is anything but happy. In fact, despair, hopelessness
White House: Bring back jobless benefits
White House: Bring back jobless benefits HONOLULU The White House is calling on Congress to make
HEALTH CARE Justice delays law’s birth-control mandate
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court has thrown a hitch into President Barack Obama’s
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke with
UNEMPLOYMENT Analyst: Loss of benefits will hurt Ohio’s economy
Akron Beacon Journal COLUMBUS The start of 2014 is seeing tens of thousands of Ohio residents
Be cautious in helping veterans
Opinion: News and Sentinel, Parkersburg, W.Va.: West Virginians and Ohioans revere veterans of military
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Life with Father,” Victorian Players, Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning
Associated Press
Associated Press BARBERTON, Ohio Police say two teenagers were killed in an Ohio shooting New
We should talk about death and dying
Opinion: By Brad Stulberg Los Angeles Times In a culture in which speaking about death and dying has long
Mahoning is in the Top 10 of Ohio counties for historical vehicle plates
Mahoning is in the Top 10 of Ohio counties for historical vehicle plates
Academy leases out integrity
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Irony is dead. It has been garroted by reality. For proof, check
Flashes of beauty and joy
Opinion: By Susan Reimer The Baltimore Sun Just when it seems that the high-speed connective power of
“The Taste” (8 p.m., ABC): At two hours, you’ll get more than a taste of the
“The Taste” (8 p.m., ABC): At two hours, you’ll get more than a taste of the second season of this
A blockbuster year on screen, at box office
Some critics are calling 2013 the best movie year in a decade. And although critical darlings don’t always produce profits, it will also be the highest-grossing year on record — barely.
1st snowstorm of ’14 descends on US
1st snowstorm of ’14 descends on US HARTFORD, CONN. Residents and emergency- management
Permits required for exotic animals
Associated Press COLUMBUS Owners of certain snakes and dangerous wild animals in Ohio must have
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones (R) Regal Austintown: Fri.-Th. (12:40, 2:50)
Civil War at Christmas is topic of historical society lecture
“A Civil War Christmas,” featuring pictures, artifacts, and information about holiday traditions before and during the Civil War, will be given 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the Carriage House behind the Arms Family Museum.
Traffic deaths tumble in Ohio, Mahoning Valley in 2013
Staff/wire report COLUMBUS Ohio had a record low number of traffic deaths in 2013, according to
Police: Car bombs kill 6 in Somalia
Associated Press MOGADISHU, SOMALIA Two car bombs exploded Wednesday night outside a hotel in
14 taken to hospitals after Minneapolis fire
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS A billowing fire engulfed a three-story building with several
Israel, Palestinians face hard choices
Associated Press RAMALLAH, WEST BANK As U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry returns to the region
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Dominique Bailey and Alan Vousko, Struthers, girl, Dec. 31.
HEALTH INSURANCE Marketing efforts rise, targeting the ‘young invincibles’
Associated Press MIAMI The so-called “young invincibles” are so important to the success of the
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit COLUMBUS A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit
HISTORICAL PLATES
HISTORICAL PLATES County by county The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles has issued about 360,000
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. David Rio Gonzales, sentenced to five years’ probation
Reporting prep results
Reporting prep results The Vindicator encourages coaches and statisticians to report prep results
Start the season from the comfort of your chair Catalog Nirvana
Now that the hub- bub of the Christmas season is behind us, we can settle down to the most exciting shopping there is: review of the new seed catalogs arriving in the mail.
Stoops expects the best from ’Bama
The Oklahoma coach said Alabama is still the best team in the country.
Gardening topics on the Internet
Gardening topics on the Internet To be sure you are getting correct information, look for land-
New Year walleye may be replaced
Associated Press PORT CLINTON, Ohio The New Year’s Eve walleye drop in a northern Ohio town
Hayes’ punch resounds 35 years later
Ohio State and Clemson will meet Friday for the first time since the 1978 incident.
Holiday cactus can rebloom
Q. I received a lovely Christmas cactus this year. Is there a way to get it to bloom again next
Frozen ground — frost heaving
Frozen ground — frost heaving As temperatures go up and down here in the Valley, be sure to check
Rodents, rabbit, deer can cause winter damage
By Stephanie Hughes OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Winter is the time to protect landscape
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Raising a stink: San Diego is sued over sea-lion waste SAN DIEGO San Diego’s La
Dalton in spotlight as playoffs begin
The third-year quarterback has struggled in two postseason losses.
Bird in the Hand
Bird in the Hand When: Saturday, 9 to 10 a.m. What: Black-capped chickadees are inquisitive
SEED CATALOGS
SEED CATALOGS Parks Seed: Heirloom and regular seeds and plants. www.ParkSeed.com. Burpee
Blacks are still not free, a speaker said.
The annual Emancipation Proclamation and Installation Service at Price Memorial AME Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave. on the East Side was Wednesday morning.
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