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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Morocco considers changing law that lets rapists marry their victims
The Justice and Human Rights Commission of Morocco’s parliament has proposed removing a paragraph from the penal code that allows a rapist to escape prosecution by marrying his underage victim.
Sniff sniff ... Columbus zoo ... sniff ... says polar bears not pregnant ... woof
Sniff sniff ... Columbus zoo ... sniff ... says polar bears not pregnant ... woof COLUMBUS (AP)
Youngstown lawmakers reject fact-finder's report involving police officers
Youngstown lawmakers reject fact-finder's report involving police officers
Cargo ship with ants and gifts heads to space station
Cargo ship with ants and gifts heads to space station
Syrian opposition group on brink of collapse
Syrian opposition group on brink of collapse BEIRUT (AP) — Two weeks ahead of an international
State turns shooting report over to Trumbull prosecutor
State turns shooting report over to Trumbull prosecutor WARREN The Ohio Bureau of Criminal
Deep freeze may have cost economy about $5 billion
Deep freeze may have cost economy about $5 billion
Ohio man seeks clemency in wife's hospital-bed killing
Ohio man seeks clemency in wife's hospital-bed killing
Iraq holding off on an offensive against al-Qaida
Iraq holding off on an offensive against al-Qaida BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s government is holding off
UPDATE | Oakhill Renaissance Place complex reopens Friday
Oakhill Renaissance Place complex reopens Friday
Dead cows stun beachgoers in Sweden, Denmark
Dead cows stun beachgoers in Sweden, Denmark COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The carcasses of almost a
Christie fires aide, apologizes for traffic jams
Christie fires aide, apologizes for traffic jams TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Moving quickly to quell a
Rodman apologizes for comments on jailed American
Rodman apologizes for comments on jailed American PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Dennis Rodman
Pentagon chief in rare visit to nuke missile base
Pentagon chief in rare visit to nuke missile base F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. (AP) — Defense
Ohio subdivision for WWII black vets gets national listing
Ohio subdivision for WWII black vets gets national listing
Israel: Ex-PM Sharon’s condition worsens
Israel: Ex-PM Sharon’s condition worsens JERUSALEM (AP) — Former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s
Pa. universities say new weapons policy needs work
Pa. universities say new weapons policy needs work
Diplomat: Syria says rebels target chemical depots
Diplomat: Syria says rebels target chemical depots THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Western
Justice Department ends investigation of Pittsburgh prison
Justice Department ends investigation of Pittsburgh prison
Vice raids in city net drugs, cash, one arrest
Vice raids in city net drugs, cash, one arrest youngstown Police seized almost $2,000 in cash
Two men rob South Side Family Dollar store
Two men rob South side Family Dollar store youngstown Police reports say two masked men got away
Weather closures cost Wright-Patt near Dayton millions
Weather closures cost Wright-Patt near Dayton millions
Bengals coordinator Jay Gruden is new Redskins' coach
Bengals coordinator Jay Gruden is new Redskins' coach
Car bomb near school in central Syria kills 16
Car bomb near school in central Syria kills 16 DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A powerful car bomb exploded
Youngstown police seize two assault weapons during domestic call
Youngstown police seize two assault weapons during domestic call
Bombing kills 21 at Iraq army recruiting center
Bombing kills 21 at Iraq army recruiting center BAGHDAD (AP) — A suicide bomber blew himself up at
Obama ponders limiting NSA access to phone records
Obama ponders limiting NSA access to phone records WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is
Gil Blair re-appointed Weathersfield trustee chairman
Gil Blair reappointed Weathersfield trustee chairman
No Weathersfield Township zoning commission, appeals board meetings in Jan.
No Weathersfield Township zoning commission, appeals board meetings in Jan.
Oakhill Renaissance Place closed by broken waterline
Oakhill Renaissance Place closed by broken waterline YOUNGSTOWN The entire Oakhill Renaissance
Christie faces political fallout over traffic jam
Christie faces political fallout over traffic jam TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris
Man shot dead in restaurant parking lot
Man shot dead in restaurant parking lot MUNHALL, Pa. (AP) — Authorities in western Pennsylvania
Group surveying residents on proposed plant
Group surveying residents on proposed plant MONACA, Pa. (AP) — An environmental group says it is
2 held for trial in tot’s starvation death
2 held for trial in tot’s starvation death PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A judge has ordered a Philadelphia
New Horizons Grief Series starts Friday
Humility of Mary Health Partners’ Hospice of the Valley is offering the eight-week New Horizons Grief Series for adults grieving the death of a loved one.
Orthodox party set for New Year's Eve
Orthodox party set for New Year’s Eve YOUNGSTOWN The Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave.,
Poland gets $15K for school resource officer
Poland Township trustees, chief of police and school representatives accepted a $15,000 check from NiSource Midstream Services LLC, a natural-gas company that invested $375 million in the Mahoning Valley with the Hickory Bend Processing Plant in New Middletown.
3 found in vacant home during cold snap charged with trespass
Police cited three people involving criminal trespass about 3:25 p.m. Tuesday inside a vacant home on the South Side.
Bullock cleans up at People's Choice awards Wednesday night
Sandra Bullock cleaned up at the 40th annual People's Choice Awards, taking home four trophies as the evening's top winner.
Tri-C HIGH SCHOOL ROCK OFF Cranking up the competition
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Ask any local band and they’ll tell you competition is
Home Savings deactivates cards compromised at Target
Customers should receive new cards and PIN numbers by the end of the week.
Poland man contestant on ‘Price is Right’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com A Poland man will be a contestant on “The Price is Right” on
Girard wrestlers avoid upset bid by J-M
Matt Deal (152) pinned Nick Goodlin in just 53 seconds to earn a key win.
Humane agents powerless to help animals in extremely cold weather
Agents answered more than 100 calls in 72 hour period
Fracking officials support Ohio GOP plan to revamp taxes
Horizontally drilled wells would be taxed at a higher rate than conventional wells
Sefcik, unbeaten Falcons soaring to new heights
While most of the Austintown Fitch student body was thrilled about the two days off from school earlier in the week, senior Megan Sefcik was facing a disappointing realization.
Man dressed as puppy in Boardman comfortable in cold
William Kofalt dresses as a puppy to get customers driving down U.S. Route 224 and Market Street into the store.
Jury convicts Warren man of kidnapping, robbery, burglary at gunpoint
A jury in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court deliberated only one hour before finding Taylor Ervin-Williams guilty
Space heaters may be cause of fire that killed Bristol woman
The Bristol Township fire chief is reminding people to be careful with space heaters during winter after a house fire killed a 76-year-old woman
McDaniels out of Browns coaching search
The Canton native said he’s happy with his current job with the Patriots.
4 bands from Valley hope to make some noise
Four Mahoning Valley bands will compete in the 18th annual Tri-C High School Rock Off, which takes place the next four weekends at the House of Blues.
Rising country artist Eric Paslay is nailing it
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Rising country artist Eric Paslay has been busy. Sure,
Eastern Gateway employees get raises, contribute to health care
This marks the first time employees have contributed to their health care premium, a spokeswoman said
Trumbull Children Services infant rape case settled
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The federal judge in charge of the civil suit filed against Trumbull
Donofrio to run for 7th District appeals court judgeship
He’s the first Democrat to declare his candidacy for the post
Avalon Holdings boss likely to be named to port authority board
Ron Klingle of Howland, chairman and controlling share holder of Avalon Holdings Corp., would join the Western Reserve Port Authority.
Records detail ODNR’s response to D&L dumping
The Sierra Club received the documents in settlement with the state regulators.
Poland man admits sex crimes against minors
A prosecutor seeks a five-year prison term for a man who admitted committing sex crimes against minors.
Valley scouts kick off cookie sale
Samantha Cleland bites into a Thin Mint at Campbell Middle School where students taste-tested a batch of this year's Girl Scout cookies.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Nasir A. Hamayel, 49, of 2422 Ridgewood Drive,
Trumbull judge sentences three on different crimes
One man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for a violent robbery, another got five years probation for securities fraud and a woman received a four-year prison term for shooting her husband
Crosby lifts Penguins over Canucks in shootout
The last time Sidney Crosby played at Rogers Arena, he sent an entire nation into a frenzy.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS entertainerS “Show Time at Monteen’s,SDRq Bands, singers, comedians, poets and other
WORLD DIGEST || Charge dropped in Steubenville rape case
Charge being dropped in case STEUBENVILLE An eastern Ohio elementary school official will
Christie aide tied to traffic jam
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. A political dirty-tricks investigation of Gov. Chris Christie’s
Obama administration defends itself against Gates book
Associated Press WASHINGTON Rushing to curb political fallout, the White House pushed back
newsmakers
newsmakers Ellen DeGeneres wins 14th People’s Choice Award los angeles The fans made their
Civilians also suffer in war
Opinion: By Edward Wasserman The Miami Herald Just before Christmas I heard a report on public radio
Start your veggie garden plan
Start your veggie garden plan No, it’s not too early! Selecting seeds, choosing varieties, making
oddly enough
oddly enough Illinois peacock escapes pen, freezes to death DUNDEE, Ill. An adventurous
Kent State selects 12th president
Beverly Warren assumes the post July 1, replacing the retiring Lester A. Lefton.
Armed man stopped in Ohio ID’d as Indy Guardsman
Associated Press LONDON, Ohio A man being held on $1 million bond in Ohio after police say they
POLICE CALLS IN BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman Township: Jan. 1 Theft: A man
Free voter ID cards available in N.C.
Opinion: Rocky Mount (N.C.) Telegram: One of the important components of North Carolina’s new voter ID law
Packard band plans first 2014 concert
Staff report WARREN The W.D. Packard Concert Band’s first concert of the year will be at 3 p.m.
METRO DIGEST || Normal trash pickup in Youngstown
Gun found in probe YOUNGSTOWN Police found a 9mm handgun Tuesday afternoon during a shooting
Rooney: Steelers made some progress in 8-8 season
Steelers President Art Rooney II knows there are issues his team needs to address coming off a second straight 8-8 season.
“Parks and Recreation” (8:30 P.M., NBC): “Parks and Recreation” reaches its
“Parks and Recreation” (8:30 P.M., NBC): “Parks and Recreation” reaches its milestone 100th episode
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Hubbard school board, 6 p.m., board room, 108 Orchard Ave. Executive session only
Deep freeze has silver linings for Great Lakes, plant species
Associated Press TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. From a field station in northern Wisconsin, where the
Congressional elections will drive debate on Capitol Hill
Editorial: It won’t take long for DEMOCRATS and Republicans in Congress to carve out their positions on issues
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Jan. 9, the ninth day of 2014. There are 356 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Want tickets for a big concert at Covelli? You aren’t the only one
Every time tickets for a big concert at Covelli Centre go on sale, there are always people who come
birthdays
birthdays Singer Joan Baez is 73. Guitarist Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin is 70. Singer Buster
Giffords skydives on anniversary of shooting that left her injured
Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. Gabrielle Giffords marked the three-year anniversary of an attack
Campbell police arrest man on numerous charges
Police smelled marijuana and found a gun in the vehicle after a traffic stop.
Holiday sales rose, but fewer people were in stores
Associated Press NEW YORK Window shopping is taking on a new meaning for many Americans. The
Accuser in Winston case to sue FSU QB
Accuser in Winston case to sue FSU QB The attorney of the woman who accused Jameis Winston of
Feds: School discipline harsher for blacks
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration Wednesday pressed the nation’s schools to
METRO DIGEST || Family Dollar robbed Wednesday night
Glenwood Ave. robbery YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police are investigating an apparent armed robbery
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Her (R) In near-future Los Angeles, a lonely writer trying to recover from a
BUSINESS DIGEST || Pennex to expand
Pennex to expand LEETONIA Pennex Aluminum Co. announced a $33 million expansion of its
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 22.86 —.23 Avalon
Websites agree to stop charging to remove mug shots
Associated Press TOLEDO Two Internet sites that make money by posting millions of mug shots of
VALLEY GROWS CALENDAR
Concert When: Tonight, 7 to 8:30 What: An evening of music with Jim Frank kicks off 2014
Skin itch may not be bugs
Q. I think I have bugs in my bedroom and in my clothing, what could they be? I have been itching
TOP 10 Ways to improve your garden
By Eric Barrett OSU Ext. educator A well-informed gar- dener can be happy with his/her
Winter propagation: rosemary
Winter propagation: rosemary If you don’t have a plant of your own, rosemary will add a nice
NIGHTLIFE
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Wed: Mike Adams, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Barrel
Newton on Kaepernick: ‘Two different players’
Cam Newton doesn’t like being compared to Colin Kaepernick.
Johnny (Pro) Football: Manziel enters NFL draft
Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel declared for the NFL draft on Wednesday following two spectacular seasons.
AG's Office seeks reimbursement from Youngstown dealership
The dealerships violated Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act by not obtaining titles in the purchasers’ name within the required timeframe.
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