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Thursday matches suspended at Australian Open for extreme heat
Some matches were suspended Thursday at the Australian Open, with organizers implementing the Extreme Heat Policy when the temperature reached 42 Celsius (108 Fahrenheit).
Mathews School District voters to consider construction issue in May
Mathews Board of Education will ask voters in the May 6 primary election to approve a $24.7 million bond issue to finance a kindergarten through 12th grade building that would replace the district’s aging 3 schools.
4 cars destroyed in fire at Warren muffler shop today
The Warren fire chief says the fire at Lifetime Muffler, 2643 W. Market St., caused about $500,000 in damage and resulted in a “total loss.”
State board considering power project for New Middletown
State board considering power project for New Middletown
Youngstown council paves way for steel-pipe threading facility
Youngstown council paves way for steel-pipe threading facility
Apple will refund at least $32.5M in app case
Apple will refund at least $32.5M in app case WASHINGTON (AP) — Apple will refund at least $32.5
Egyptians vote on 2nd day of ballot for charter
Egyptians vote on 2nd day of ballot for charter CAIRO (AP) — Undeterred after a day of sporadic
Senate Committee says Benghazi Attacks Preventable
Senate Committee says Benghazi Attacks Preventable WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Intelligence
Heroin and pill abuse stir a battle cry in Vermont
Heroin and pill abuse stir a battle cry in Vermont MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Behind the facade of
Ohio man to stand trial in sportsmen club shooting
Ohio man to stand trial in sportsmen club shooting
UN says pace of Israeli settler attacks up 4-fold
UN says pace of Israeli settler attacks up 4-fold QUSRA, West Bank (AP) — The annual rate of
Bombings in Iraq striking markets, funeral kill 44
Bombings in Iraq striking markets, funeral kill 44 BAGHDAD (AP) — A wave of bombings across Iraq
Danish tourist gang-raped, Indian police say
Danish tourist gang-raped, Indian police say NEW DELHI (AP) — A 51-year-old Danish tourist was
Boardman police charge woman with theft
Boardman police charge woman with theft BOARDMAN Boardman police arrested a Warren woman in the
Campbell house hit by gunfire
Campbell house hit by gunfire CAMPBELL A resident of the 10 block of Woodland Avenue reported a
Campbell man faces drug charges
Campbell man faces drug charges CAMPBELL A 21-year-old Campbell man faces multiple drug
Campbell police arrest man after finding gun in truck
Campbell police arrest man after finding gun in truck CAMPBELL City police arrested a 48-year-
Officials: Obama likely to OK phone record changes
Officials: Obama likely to OK phone record changes WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is
Trumbull judge gives man 41 years in robbery and kidnapping
Trumbull judge gives man 41 years in robbery and kidnapping WARREN A Trumbull County Common
Trumbull prosecutor reviewing Walker death investigation results
Trumbull prosecutor reviewing Walker death investigation results WARREN The Trumbull County
House ready to OK government-wide $1.1T budget
House ready to OK government-wide $1.1T budget WASHINGTON (AP) — Shunning the turmoil of recent
Man gets 25 to 50 years in murders outside bar
Man gets 25 to 50 years in murders outside bar WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to
Police arrest man in market robbery shooting
Police arrest man in market robbery shooting NEW SALEM, Pa. (AP) — State police have arrested a
Trailer fire leaves elderly woman dead
Trailer fire leaves elderly woman dead ROGERSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania fire marshal
Homeless teen charged with attempted rape
Homeless teen charged with attempted rape LANSDALE, Pa. (AP) — A homeless teenager has been
Camp Ravenna training center expected to get federal funds for expansion
A bipartisan Senate-House appropriations deal, if passed as expected this week, would bring $5.2 million for the Camp Ravenna Joint Military Training Center, said U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Avon.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Dinner and art sale will benefit volunteer
Dinner and art sale will benefit volunteer SHARON, PA. A fundraiser will take place for Linda
Ohio Senate debating increased penalties for soliciting minors for sex
The Ohio Senate began its deliberations Tuesday on legislation that would increase criminal penalties against those who solicit minors for sex.
Restrictions on Route 170 in Columbiana County next week
Beginning Tuesday, state Route 170 will be closed during daytime hours north of Calcutta in Columbiana County for tree-trimming work.
Broken pipe damages several rooms at Arms museum
The historical society isn't yet sure how much the repair work will cost, or when the museum will reopen.
YSU students among top in nation to be tested in Tempe
Students simulate presenting legal arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court
Pleas, Leopards hold off Quakers
Asim Pleas scored 30 points by cutting and weaving to the basket.
Mahoning Valley Red Cross moving to Liberty
New Belmont Avenue location more centrally located in service area
‘Action Jackson’ helps Campbell in OT
Aaron Campbell grabbed his own rebound in a key sequence for the Red Devils.
Youngstown residents express concerns to officials
youngstown By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It irritates Karen McGarry when
Local ties fuel Mount Union basketball program
Mount Union hosts Marietta tonight with first place in the OAC at stake.
Comfort Suites hotel project nears approval in Liberty
The property owner and other investors are involved in the construction of a 90-unit hotel.
Aldridge, Richardson lead Vikings to rout
Aldridge had 17 points and 22 rebounds and Richardson scored a game-high 20 points.
Longtime U.S. Marshal Michael retires after 34 years
The highlight of Dean Michael's career was tracking down a Mafia big-wig.
Hawkins helps Falls hold off Struthers late
Newton Falls coach Roy Sembach knows his team — which has a flair for the dramatic — would have lost this type of game a month ago.
Little things mean a lot in Wellsville victory over Devils
Seth Bradford nailed a go-ahead 3-pointer for Wellsville (10-1, 7-0).
If approved, Ohio rape victims could terminate attacker's parental rights
Legislation focuses on sex crimes that result in pregnancies
Mahoning mental health board considers N. Side apartments
The school board approved two tax abatements
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU QB Hess to play in College All-Star Bowl
YSU QB Hess to play in College All-Star Bowl YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State quarterback Kurt Hess
Mount Carmel winter fest will satisfy summer cravings
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Niles plans the event this weekend.
Local events planned for MLK Day
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Committee will remember the civil-rights leader.
Young pastor named to Warren Civil Service Commission
The Rev. Todd Johnson, a young senior pastor at Agape Assembly Church on Nevada Avenue Southwest, has been named to the three-member Warren Civil Service Commission.
New computers coming to McDonald High
The district will upgrade its computer lab through the state Cooperative Purchasing Consortium.
Lowellville man pleads guilty to child pornography
A charge of possessing child pornography was dismissed
Bill would increase penalties against those who solicit minors for sex
Bill passed the Ohio House unanimously
Turnpike projects set in Mahoning, Trumbull counties
The turnpike’s 2014 capital expenditures budget includes nearly $5.3 million for construction projects.
New wing for Weathersfield students to open in February
160 students will move into a new wing of nine classrooms, built out of what was formerly the wood shop and metal shop.
State auditor declares Columbiana County group's records inadequate
The Columbiana County Drug Task Force has to get its financial records into shape within 90 days.
7th District Court of Appeals judge files for re-election
Three Democrats interested in Trumbull County Probate Court seat
Warren youth choir builds bridges, shapes lives
Pastor Todd Johnson gives instructions to members of the Warren City-Wide Youth Choir, which rehearses at Agape Assembly Church, which he leads. Members come from two dozen churches in the Warren area. The choir sings traditional Gospel and contemporary Christian.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Samantha A. Brooks, of Chambers St., Campbell, v. Robert
METRO DIGEST || US 224 road restrictions Thursday
Road work planned BOARDMAN Thursday and Friday, U.S. Route 224 between Interstate 680 and
Policy Matters Ohio, Hagan take aim at GOP severance tax bill
The group recommended changes to the proposal, including raising rates, trimming tax breaks, increasing revenue for oversight, and taxing on gross value.
Insurance.com commissioned a survey of 2,000 drivers and asked them to choose the best songs for
Insurance.com commissioned a survey of 2,000 drivers and asked them to choose the best songs for
Producer Dick Wolf adds ‘Chicago P.D.’ to portfolio
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Hours before last week’s premiere of his new
Author visits Austintown school
Tim Smith, author of the Buck Wilder series, spoke to students to get them excited about reading.
Retired cop faces murder charge in fatal shooting at Fla. theater
Associated Press WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. Chad Oulson was described by friends as a man who loved
Warren again issues stop-work order to owner of former Delphi Packard buildings
Sergio DiPaolo of Girard, owner of the former Delpi Packard buildings on Dana and Griswold streets in the city has been issued a stop-work order for a second time since he bought the buildings in early 2011.
UW hires Sebest
UW hires Sebest YOUNGSTOWN The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley has hired Roxann
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Lordstown Board of Public Affairs, 4 p.m., Lordstown administration building,
Don’t whine to sales associates; try walking a mile in their shoes
Opinion: Don’t whine to sales associates; try walking a mile in their shoes This is a reminder for shop-
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Ashley Manthe and Brandon Marshall, Youngstown, boy, Jan. 13.
Man who killed ailing wife presses clemency
Associated Press CLEVELAND A 68-year-old man sentenced to six years in prison for fatally
Merck recalls all US Liptruzet stock
Merck recalls all US Liptruzet stock TRENTON, N.J. Drugmaker Merck & Co. said Tuesday that it’s
Performance cars take center stage at auto show
Associated Press DETROIT People still want to have fun when they drive. That’s the message
Christie: ‘We let down the people’
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. Republican Gov. Chris Christie, faced with a widening political
State lawmakers must resolve to keep politics at bay in 2014
Editorial: The Ohio General Assembly has a diverse and zesty mix of meaty issues piling up on its plate as
2 Pa. men sentenced
2 Pa. men sentenced NEW CASTLE, Pa. Two New Castle residents were sentenced for drug convictions
Christie in class by himself
Opinion: The first time I saw New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on television, a few years ago, my first
GM global sales hit 9.71M, beat VW
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors sold 9.71 million cars and trucks last year, probably
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 22.58 —.21 Avalon
Ex- jail officer sentenced for inmate assault
Associated Press CLEVELAND A former corrections officer accused of assaulting an inmate has been
US judge strikes down Okla. ban on gay marriage
Associated Press TULSA, Okla. A federal judge struck down Oklahoma’s gay- marriage ban Tuesday
200 die fleeing S. Sudan violence
Associated Press JUBA, South Sudan A boat carrying civilians desperately fleeing heavy violence
How low can the state go?
Opinion: The Commercial Dispatch, Columbus, Miss.: As any third-grader should know, there are 50 states in
birthdays
birthdays Actress Margaret O’Brien (“Meet Me in St. Louis”) is 77. Actress Andrea Martin is 67.
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown. CANFIELD
NM boy, 12, shoots 2 at school
Associated Press ROSWELL, N.M. A 12-year-old New Mexico boy drew a shotgun from a band-
Tickets to the event at The Georgetown are $50 in advance/$75 at the door
Tickets to the event at The Georgetown are $50 in advance/$75 at the door
Mineral Ridge man gets 11 years for accomplice's death during break-in
Michael S. Burns, 34, of Mineral Ridge will spend 11 years in prison for the July 12 break-in at a house on Niles-Cortland Road in Niles that killed an accomplice.
Tell the guys what you think
Tell the guys what you think Since last week’s review, Donna’s Diner has reported an increase
Creating flavor memories
Family Features Flavor is a universal language. It’s the common thread in family celebrations,
Viva Vino Italiano!
Viva Vino Italiano! Drinks Columnist Brian Fry reviews four excellent Italian wines from locally
Sing the praises of ricotta gnocchi
A Struthers restaurant has a signature dish worth singing for.
PUCO chief to leave post
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Another agency head appointed by Gov. John Kasich is
Harbaugh’s 49ers back in NFC championship
Jim Harbaugh has been at his emotional best — or, to some, worst — with his cartoon-like faces and quirky sideline antics.
oddly enough
oddly enough Ohio woman offers beer, smokes as lost-dog reward DAYTON An Ohio woman made
Pump up your morning with protein at breakfast
Family Features We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but what’s the key to
Serena equals Court’s Open mark
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia Serena Williams matched one of Margaret Court’s records at
Simple solutions for family dinners
Family Features Today, less than half of American families eat dinner together every day. One
Ohio State adds two defensive assistants
Chris Ash (Arkansas) and Larry Johnson (Penn State) are expected to join Urban Meyer’s staff.
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