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Residents air community concerns at mayor's first meet
Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally meets in his office with city resident Connie Timpson during Tuesday’s inaugural “Five Minutes with the Mayor” event. Future “meet ...
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Target cuts health care for part-time workers, but maintains other benefits
Target Corp. says it will no longer be offering health care coverage for its part-time workers.
Struthers voters to consider 3-mill road levy
A five-year, 3-mill levy for road repair and maintenance will appear on the May 6 ballot in the city.
Fire breaks out behind fireplace flames
Fire damaged a house Wednesday evening, breaking out at 7:48 p.m. at 468 Park Drive.
Traffic stop uncovers concealed handgun
Police seized a .22-caliber handgun about 7:50 p.m. Tuesday on the South Side after stopping a car for failing to stop at a stop sign.
Grandmother scares off intruders
A 67-year-old Burton Street Southeast woman reported that one black male and one white male kicked in her back door at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday while she was watching her four grandchildren.
Woman shot at Nev. hospital dies; husband charged
Woman shot at Nev. hospital dies; husband charged CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — An 86-year-old Nevada
Lawyers: Case against ex-Va. governor no slam dunk
Lawyers: Case against ex-Va. governor no slam dunk RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Former Virginia Gov. Bob
Court appeals at least temporarily delay execution
Court appeals at least temporarily delay execution HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — The execution of a
Israel says it foiled al-Qaida plot on US Embassy
Israel says it foiled al-Qaida plot on US Embassy JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel today said it had foiled
McDonald police investigating shooting in which man died
McDonald police investigating shooting in which man died
Yanks, Masahiro Tanaka agree to $155M, 7-year deal
Yanks, Masahiro Tanaka agree to $155M, 7-year deal NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees and prized
Court struggles with restitution for child porn
Court struggles with restitution for child porn WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court lent a
Jeff Bayuk hired as Warren JFK football coach
Jeff Bayuk has been a head coach at Canfield, Hubbard and Campbell Memorial.
Liberty trustees will place road levy on May ballot
Liberty trustees will place road levy on May ballot
St. Charles Church in Boardman hosts free community meal Thursday
St. Charles Church in Boardman hosts free community meal Thursday
Inmate linked to 2010 burglary by bottle DNA
Inmate linked to 2010 burglary by bottle DNA ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A state prison inmate serving time
Board of Elections Pay Raises
Jan. 23, 2014 | Mahoning Board of Elections pay raises
Armed men rob Jacobs Road food store
Armed men rob Jacobs Road food store youngstown Police reports said a pair of armed men got away
Ukraine prosecutors: 2 dead men hit by live ammo
Ukraine prosecutors: 2 dead men hit by live ammo KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Two people were shot to
Ohio Statehouse site of Saturday's annual Civil War-era ball
Ohio Statehouse site of Saturday's annual Civil War-era ball
Threat about Sochi attacks considered a hoax
Threat about Sochi attacks considered a hoax BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — An email in Russian and
State police: 12-year-old Pa. boy killed dog by injecting it with air
State police: 12-year-old Pa. boy killed dog by injecting it with air
Mexican national’s lawyers want execution halted
Mexican national’s lawyers want execution halted HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Attorneys considered
Pa. state-owned universities seek flexible tuition
Pa. state-owned universities seek flexible tuition
No school for kids across Northeast, except in NYC
No school for kids across Northeast, except in NYC NEW YORK (AP) — A winter storm dumped a foot or
Syrian peace talks stuck over Assad’s future
Syrian peace talks stuck over Assad’s future MONTREUX, Switzerland (AP) — Peace talks to carve a
Inaugural TEDx Youngstown focuses on innovation
Inaugural TEDx Youngstown focuses on innovation Youngstown It’s the first of its kind in the
Donofrio to file for court of appeals seat
Donofrio to file for court of appeals seat YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Deputy Law Director Anthony
BREAKING NEWS | Univ. of Oklahoma reports shots fired on campus
Shots fired on campus at University of Oklahoma
Warren neighbors and firefighters rescue woman from smoke and fire
Warren neighbors and firefighters rescue woman from smoke and fire WARREN The neighbors and
Food distribution set Thursday at Youngstown East Side center
Food distribution set Thursday at Youngstown East Side center
Dem vying for Ohio governor supports death penalty
Dem vying for Ohio governor supports death penalty
Mahoning County health official reminds all how to dress for frigid temps
Mahoning County health official reminds us all about how to dress for frigid temps
Former Va. governor and his wife indicted for corruption
Former Va. governor and his wife indicted for corruption
Yanks and Masahiro Tanaka agree to 7-year deal worth $155M
Yanks and Masahiro Tanaka agree to 7-year deal worth $155M
Bills' Pettine has second meeting with Browns for head coach job
Bills' Pettine has second meeting with Browns
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., will serve a chicken
BREAKING NEWS | Phantoms offer free admission for school day game today
Phantoms offer free admission for school day game today
Film about long-term recovering alcoholics, drug addicts Saturday
A local showing of the film “The Anonymous People,” a documentary about the 23 million Americans living in long-term recovery from alcohol and other drug addition, will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Sahara Club II, 2345 Youngstown Road SE.
Salem Library to offer eBooks help
Salem Library to offer eBooks help SALEM Salem Public Library, 821 E. State St, will offer
Program on human trafficking Monday in Liberty
A free education and awareness event on the topic of human trafficking will be presented at 7 p.m. Monday at Church Hill United Methodist Church, 189 Churchhill-Hubbard Road.
New recycling hours in North Lima
Beaver Township is announcing these new manned hours for its recycling facility: 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.
Verizon gains variances for 2 towers in Youngstown
The city’s board of zoning appeals approved two requests from Verizon Wireless for variances to build 200-foot communications towers.
Tree-trimming delayed until Monday in Calcutta
Due to winter weather conditions and extremely low temperatures forecasted for this week, state Route 170 will not be closed during daytime hours north of Calcutta in Columbiana County for tree-trimming work.
Raiders pummel Panthers
Warren Harding High had a message to send Tuesday night at East High.
Questions halt Mahoning elections board pay raises
The salary increase lasted for about six hours
Pettine gets second interview with Browns
Mike Pettine is getting a second look from the Browns, who could be zeroing in on their next coach.
Johnson helping get area docs reinstated after cuts by United Healthcare
Area legislator says he helps physicians, patients
Youngstown native Trevathan leads Denver defense
As promised, Danny Trevathan has snuffed the showboat in him after his humiliating gaffe in the NFL opener.
Defense says publicity will prejudice jury in second Repchic murder trial
The defendant could be sentenced to death if convicted.
Ban the Big Bellies 5 project aims to reduce dog, cat reproduction
Angels for Animals is participating in World Spay Day
Canfield’s inside game pays off
It was when the clock stopped that made the difference in Canfield’s 77-59 victory.
Phantoms coach Noreen hopes Nenadal can provide spark
The Phantoms host the Indiana Ice at 10 a.m. today.
Rules would regulate new pits for fracking wastewater
In the past, Ohio required drillers to store the waste in above-ground storage tanks. But as of Jan. 1, updated state law authorized the use of pits to store flowback fluids for recycling, processing and other purposes.
Youngstown Business Incubator project to receive NAMII funding
Youngstown Business Incubator will support the transition of binder jet additive manufacturing processes to the small business casting industry by increasing access to equipment and by developing design guidelines and process specifications.
Tigers’ zone looks befuddle Brookfield
In a game in which the ball seemed to be out of bounds more than in, it was easy to see that Springfield Local was in a zone against Brookfield.
Youngstown School District eyes selling administration building
The treasurer estimates the district could save $540,000 annually without the building
Playhouse drops director in restructuring
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In a staff restructuring designed to improve
Liberty trustees to discuss road tax
The Liberty trustees will discuss asking voters for a new road tax in May, though the tax was defeated in November.
Niles woman gets 2 years for role in fatal attempted burglary
Niles woman sentenced to two years in prison for role in fatal attempted burglary
Mahoning Career and tech center moves forward with building plans
The goal is to reduce costs to pass along to the districts, the educational service center superintendent said
Trial to be set in Liberty Internet Cafe case
Adam Syed is facing misdemeanor charges in Girard but felony charges in Medina County.
Residents air community concerns at mayor's first meet
Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally meets in his office with city resident Connie Timpson during Tuesday’s inaugural “Five Minutes with the Mayor” event. Future “meet the mayor” events are scheduled for 5 pm. Feb. 18 and March 18.
METRO DIGEST || Special meeting for Liberty trustees
Special meeting LIBERTY Liberty Township trustees will host a special meeting at 11 a.m. today
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Ride Along’ arrives in top spot at box office LOS ANGELES “Ride Along” sped past
Crosstex dividend
Crosstex dividend DALLAS The Dallas-based midstream energy partnership Crosstex Energy declared
METRO DIGEST || Man shot Tuesday
Man shot Tuesday YOUNGSTOWN A man was shot in the arm and leg about 6:10 p.m. Tuesday and drove
Consol to invest $1.5B in natural-gas production
CONSOL plans to invest $105 million in capital expenditure to drill 32 new wells in Harrison, Belmont, Guernsey and Noble counties, which represent Ohio’s Utica Shale play.
NFL looking at shaking up PAT attempts
Roger Goodell doesn’t want to stand pat with the PAT. He’s suggesting potential changes in the extra point that, well, might have some legs.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ronald J. Hefner, 48, of 6399 Ridge-view Ave.,
Azarenka latest star to fall in Aussie Open
Victoria Azarenka’s 18-match winning streak at the Australian Open ended in an upset 6-1, 5-7, 6-0 quarterfinal loss to Agnieszka Radwanska.
Port authority to consider hiring of airport marketing coordinator
Port authority to consider hiring of airport marketing coordinator
Brutality of war in Syria casts doubt on peace talks
Associated Press BEIRUT Syria’s conflict was sparked by an act of brutality — the detention and
POLICE CALLS IN BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman Township: Jan. 17 Arrest:
Bill would increase taxes on oil and gas produced in Ohio
Most of the money would go to local governments
Bill would standardize royalty payment statements
Proposal is based on laws in Texas and Pennsylvania
Board of elections salaries
Board of elections salaries The Mahoning County Board of Elections approved a 3 percent base-pay
Storm dumps more than a foot of snow in Northeast
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A swirling storm clobbered parts of the mid- Atlantic and the
Sosnowski scholarship announced by YSU
Sosnowski scholarship announced by YSU YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State University Department of
Former governor and wife indicted
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, once viewed as a rising star
World climate
Associated Press WASHINGTON The sweltering year of 1988 first put global warming in the
Christie sworn in to second term
Christie sworn in to second term TRENTON, N.J. Gov. Chris Christie sought to turn back the
“That’s $540,000 freed up that could go into the classroom.”
“That’s $540,000 freed up that could go into the classroom.” James Reinhard, Youngstown City
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., commissioners hearing room, basement,
North Bloomfield man arraigned on Bristolville murder charge
North Bloomfield man arraigned on Bristolville murder charge
Boardman engineering firm sues Trumbull commissioners over contract
Boardman engineering firm sues Trumbull commissioners over contract
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Piper Laurie is 82. Actor Seymour Cassel is 79. Actor John Hurt is 74. Singer
QUICK SUPPER IDEA Italian-Style Greens and Beans soup is delicious
Family Features Chilly outside? Nothing warms like a steaming bowl of soup. If thoughts of a cozy
It’s time to limit number of dog-breeding licenses
Opinion: It’s time to limit number of dog-breeding licenses Once again someone with too many dogs has made
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to
Pinot Noir values
Pinot Noir values Next week, Drinks Columnist Brian Fry takes a look at five quality Pinots that
Helping the environment
Family Features A New Year means fresh, new opportunities to make the world around you a better
For those diners with expensive taste
For those diners with expensive taste The most expensive burger in the world is served at Fleur de
Weight-loss/healthy habits Manage hunger with wholesome foods
Soy and Spinach Artichoke Dip 12 servings 1 pound silken tofu, crumbled 1 pound low fat
oddly enough
oddly enough Police ‘like’ wanted Pa. suspect’s Facebook post FREELAND, Pa. Police in one
Are cable shows superior to network programming? DRAMATIC CHANGE
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer PASADENA, Calif. Creators of two of the most indelible
Christina Ricci stars in the new Lifetime movie “Lizzie Borden Took an Ax” (Saturday at
Christina Ricci stars in the new Lifetime movie “Lizzie Borden Took an Ax” (Saturday at 8 p.m.),
Despite 18% decline in murders, high crime rate still plagues city
Editorial: The decades-long battle against violent crime — particularly murders — in Youngstown gained ground
Strike Ohio’s law on telling lies
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Lying by and about politicians is a regrettable and probably permanent feature of
PBS won’t move hit ‘Downton’ closer to British run
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer PASADENA, Calif. Despite some fans eager to see it
Left’s history of right-bashing
Opinion: One of the things that attracted me to the political left, as a young man, was a belief that
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