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Man shot on Market Street

A man was shot in the arm and leg at about 6:10 p.m. today and drove himself to St. Elizabeth Health Center in Austintown, where police said he was reported in stable condition.


Officials identify remains of missing NYC teen

Officials identify remains of missing NYC teen NEW YORK (AP) — Human remains found along the East


Psych screening for Md. women held in kids’ deaths

Psych screening for Md. women held in kids’ deaths ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — Two women who police say


New video of Toronto mayor emerges

New video of Toronto mayor emerges TORONTO (AP) — A new video of Mayor Rob Ford emerged today that


Obama, Francis to meet amid shared economic view

Obama, Francis to meet amid shared economic view WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Barack Obama


Report: US Latinos optimistic amid challenges

Report: US Latinos optimistic amid challenges


Workers seek to recover body, find collapse cause

Workers seek to recover body, find collapse cause OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — As authorities braved


Activists and CSX concerned about derailed oil trains

Activists, CSX concerned about derailed oil trains


Toledo tops 30 inches of snow in January

Toledo top 30 inches of snow in January


Former Va. Gov. Bob McDonnell, wife indicted

Former Va. Gov. Bob McDonnell, wife indicted RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Former Virginia Gov. Bob


Pa. chocolate company responds to hiring bias suit

Pa. chocolate company responds to hiring bias suit


Sister echoes apology of man held in North Korea

Sister echoes apology of man held in North Korea SEATTLE (AP) — The sister of an American detained


Fed prosecutors oppose ex-Pa. senator appeal

Fed prosecutors opposed ex-Pa. senator appeal


State victories create dilemma for abortion foes

State victories create dilemma for abortion foes TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Opponents who have chipped


Radioactive material found in Ohio nuke plant leak

Radioactive material found in Ohio nuke plant leak


UPDATE | Purdue University says 1 dead in campus shooting

Purdue University says 1 dead in campus shooting


Higher-income Americans hit hardest by tax changes

Higher-income Americans hit hardest by tax changes WASHINGTON (AP) — Higher-income Americans and


NOAA: World in 2013 was 4th hottest on record

NOAA: World in 2013 was 4th hottest on record WASHINGTON (AP) — Last year was tied for the fourth


All clear issued after Purdue University shooting

All clear issued after Purdue University shooting


Ellsworth Township trustees have special meeting today

Ellsworth Township trustees have special meeting today


Snowden trial could be awkward for US

Snowden trial could be awkward for US WASHINGTON (AP) — Putting former NSA contractor Edward


State orders suburban Cincy abortion clinic to close

State orders suburban Cincy abortion clinic to close


Liberty trustees have special meeting Wednesday

Liberty trustees have special meeting Wednesday


Bombardier lays off 550 employees, contractors

Bombardier lays off 550 employees, conractors


Suspect arrested in child's death in Cleveland

Suspect arrested in child's death in Cleveland


Brutality of Syria war goes on

Brutality of Syria war goes on BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s conflict was sparked by an act of brutality –


GM recalling 370K pickups for fire risk

GM recalling 370K pickups for fire risk


DA to seek death penalty in Craigslist slaying

DA to seek death penalty in Craigslist slaying SUNBURY, Pa. (AP) — A prosecutor is seeking the


Beaver Twp. has new manned hours for recycling facility

Beaver Twp. has new hours for recycling facility


Police ‘like’ wanted suspect’s Facebook post

Police ‘like’ wanted suspect’s Facebook post FREELAND, Pa. (AP) — Police in one town really


Chrysler beccomes subsidiary of Fiat

Chrysler become subsidiary of Fiat


Halliburton manager gets probation in Gulf spill

Halliburton manager gets probation in Gulf spill


Scandal-tested Gov. Christie sworn into 2nd term

Scandal-tested Gov. Christie sworn into 2nd term


Niles woman gets two years in prison for deadly break-in

Niles woman gets two years in prison for deadly break-in WARREN Mindy C. Sierra, 32, of Niles,


Ala. judge weighs suit against Nick Saban's daughter

Ala. judge weighs suit against Nick Saban's daughter


North Bloomfield man faces murder charge in Bristolville stabbing

North Bloomfield man faces murder charge in Bristolville stabbing NEWTON FALLS William J.


Christian unity service planned at St. Patrick Church

Christian unity service planned at St. Patrick Church YOUNGSTOWN St. Patrick Church,. 1420 Oak


West Branch school board meets Wednesday to discuss proposed levy

West Branch school board meets Wednesday to discuss proposed levy


Mahoning Cultural Collaborative hosts teacher open house this afternoon

Mahoning Cultural Collaborative hosts teacher open house this afternoon


Ohio small businesses may qualify for tax break

Ohio small businesses may qualify for tax break


Campbell police investigating break-in at city business

Campbell police investigating break-in at city business


Chicago archdiocese hid decades of child sex abuse

Chicago archdiocese hid decades of child sex abuse


Delta 4Q profit rises after traffic, fare gains

Delta 4Q profit rises after traffic, fare gains


Verizon posts $5.07B profit for 4Q

Verizon posts $5.07B profit for 4Q


Classes to resume at Pa. university after shooting

Classes to resume at Pa. university after shooting


Crime concerns hang over Univ. of Cincy campus

Crime concerns hang over Univ. of Cincy campus


Trial begins for stepbrothers in Pa. man's death

Trial begins for stepbrothers in Pa. man's death


Ohio, dealers work to address propane shortages

Ohio, dealers work to address propane shortages


2 nabbed at Texas border in Target credit-card fraud case

2 nabbed at Texas border in Target credit-card fraud case


State tree-trimming work in Columbiana Co. postponed until next week

State tree-trimming work in Columbiana Co. postponed until next week


Djokovic upset by Wawrinka in Aussie quarterfinals

Djokovic upset by Wawrinka in Aussie quarterfinals


Ohio dog-rescue groups not registering as required

Ohio dog-rescue groups not registering as required


REUNIONS

Boardman High School Classes of 1968, 1969 and 1970 will have a combined reunion from 6 to 11 p.m.


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Fitch’s Powell nears 250th dual meet victory

The Falcon coach can achieve the milestone on Wednesday against Kenston.

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Girard revenue to drop

The loss is not unexpected, Mayor Jim Melfi pointed out.

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Cavs’ late rally falls short

Cleveland nearly rallied from a 24-point deficit against Dallas.


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Young people learn the importance of saving money and goal setting

Young people learn the importance of saving money and goal setting

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Marine veteran to get Habitat home

The home will be the first built in Austintown by Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning County.


Evidence and cooperation helps to solve city homicides

Evidence and cooperation helps to solve city homicides


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Youngstown native recalls meetings with Dr. King

Youngstown native recalls meetings with Dr. King

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Dog pound volunteers send love and help

Valentine fundraiser will help Mahoning County dog pound

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Eighth annual Citywide Baby Shower coincides with MLK day

The program coincides with MLK day as a way of giving back to the community

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Hannon: Wolford deserves extension

The YSU radio announcer thinks the coach can turn the Penguins into a perennial playoff contender.

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YSU’s balance gives opponents problems

The Penguins lead the Horizon League in scoring, with four players in double figures.

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49ers LB Bowman tears ACL in loss

Left guard Mike Iupati broke his left ankle and could require surgery.


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Slumping Ohio State falls again

After beating Nebraska by 31 on Jan. 4, the Buckeyes fell in Omaha.

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Workshop honors, applies Dr. King philosophies, teachings

The Rev. Dr. Lewis W. Macklin II, pastor of Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, moderates the 31st annual Community Workshop Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at First Presbyterian Church, 201 Wick Ave. in Youngstown.

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A crumbling Sochi hides behind Olympic facades

Associated Press SOCHI, Russia A shining new $635 million highway on the outskirts of Sochi


Russians study video of purported jihadists

Associated Press MOSCOW Russia’s counter-terrorism agency says it’s studying a video posted by


Killing of Americans justifies going after Taliban militarily

Editorial: THREE AMERICANS were among the 21 victims of a brutal attack Friday by the Taliban at a popular


UN: 200M-plus jobless in 2013

UN: 200M-plus jobless in 2013 GENEVA The United Nations’ labor agency says the number of


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.53 .45 Avalon


A lack of political shame

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Perhaps you thought the political world was finally safe from the


Speeches, marches honor MLK

Associated Press ATLANTA As the nation remembered and reflected Monday on the legacy of the


Ads use humor to address problem gambling

Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Lottery Commission is trying to draw attention to serious


Gunman still sought after killing girl, 5

Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland police are seeking information on a gunman who killed a 5


2013 Homicide victims

David H. Stokes, 53, shot to death at 1506 Dogwood Lane, Feb. 1.* Frank Whitted, 28, shot at 422


syria peace talks UN chief rescinds invitation to Iran

Associated Press GENEVA A last-minute U.N. invitation for Iran to join this week’s Syria peace


Man shot in arm after dispute

Man shot in arm after dispute youngstown A 20-year-old man was shot in the arm early Sunday


Study finds nearly half of black men arrested by age 23

Associated Press NEW YORK Nearly 50 percent of black men and 40 percent of white men are


2 nabbed at Texas border in credit-card fraud

Account information stolen during the Target security breach is being divided up and sold off regionally, a South Texas police chief said Monday after the arrest of two Mexican citizens who authorities say arrived at the border with 96 fraudulent credit cards.


Comet-chasing probe wakes up, signals Earth

Associated Press BERLIN Waking up after almost three years of hibernation, a comet-chasing


Davos forum founder sees Syria, Iran in spotlight at this week’s event

Associated Press DAVOS, Switzerland Talks over the future of Syria and Iran will occur on the


births

births ST. JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER Alena and Mark Vollmer, Warren, girl, Jan. 19. Erma and Isaac


KING WORKSHOP | Teaching nonviolence

Approximately 100 community and religious leaders, elected officials and others attended Monday’s


Survey: Trust in government keeps falling

Associated Press LONDON Trust in elected leaders has fallen sharply, a global survey revealed


Showtime climate-change series travels globe

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer PASADENA, Calif. Producers of a Showtime series on


Achievement award

Achievement award YOUNGSTOWN St. Elizabeth Health Center has received the Get With the


oddly enough

oddly enough Student hopes to use graduation cap to cut debt FLINT, Mich. A University of


Nonagenarian minister keeps on preaching after 70 years

Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS As he lay dying, Gerald Koster’s father told his wife that he had


Broncos’ Bailey has chance to be champ

The veteran cornerback will play in his first Super Bowl.


Iran starts enacting nuclear agreement

Iran starts enacting nuclear agreement TEHRAN, Iran Iran unplugged banks of centrifuges


Aquaculture report reassuring

Opinion: The Providence (R.I.) Journal: A new report should allay concerns about the environmental and


Volunteers sought for Ohio River cleanup

Associated Press CINCINNATI A water-pollution control agency is soliciting volunteers to


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Academy of Excellence board of trustees, 3:30 p.m., 1408 Rigby St.


Super Bowl will be a celebrity magnet

Associated Press NEW YORK The Super Bowl practically comes with a guarantee of A-list star


newsmakers

newsmakers Lohan at Sundance to announce new film PARK CITY, Utah Lindsay Lohan is attending


Panthers snap Penguins’ home streak

Pittsburgh had won 13 straight at home until Monday’s 5-1 defeat.


birthdays

birthdays Actress Ann Wedgeworth (“Evening Shade”) is 80. Singer Mac Davis is 72. Actress Jill


Wedding insurance expands as nuptials get more expensive

Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. Worried about the groom getting cold feet? There’s an


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. Paul Vanpelt, sentenced to two years’ community control


Years Ago

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 21, the 21st day of 2014. There are 344 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Yoga belly rolls banish constipation

Q. I learned in a yoga class that rolling my stomach — somewhat like a belly dancer — cures


Hornberger, Hirsch win Horizon honors

Hornberger, Hirsch win Horizon honors YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State senior Liz Hornberger has been


Youngstown State University’s Dana School of Music will present five Music at Noon

Youngstown State University’s Dana School of Music will present five Music at Noon