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The Niles zoning and building inspector says at least two of the six investigators who took records from his offices Thursday were the same ones who spent two weeks or more there in February or March.

Black Keys guitarist diversifies with new band

By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Black Keys singer-guitarist-producer Dan

Liberty Township takes hard look at budget

Projected deficit prompts concern over police cruiser purchase.

Niles liver donor and little girl whose life is becoming normal meet for the first time

Jamie is only 5 years old, and a Niles man’s donation saved her life

Victorian Players’ triple-header brings Christmas cheer

By ERIC McCREA entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Victorian Players chased away the bah-

Antal sits down with The Vindicator

President of local St. Vincent de Paul Society discusses the dining hall, its policies and concerns.

Get help to avert violence, councilwoman urges

After recent homicides, Council members emphasize the importance of violence prevention services.

NO SURPRISE

Hubbard expects big things from Scott

Cops, humane agents, find deplorable conditions in home

Four dogs taken by humane agents

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Hannon expects better seasons for Penguins

Broadcaster says days of full house for home games are over

Boil alert continues

Boil alert continues GIRARD A boil alert, which went into effect Saturday after a water main

YEARS AGO

YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, Dec. 8, the 342nd day of 2015. There are 23 days left in the year.

Warren man faces felony charges after car chase, crashing into pizza parlor

Girard Mayor James Melfi owns the pizzeria.

Increase in IRS scams reported

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio has received increased reports of an Internal Revenue Service

Killers had been radicalized for ‘quite some time,’ FBI says

Associated Press SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. The San Bernardino killers had been radicalized “for

Join campaign to award Booker presidential medal

Editorial: Youngstown son and prom- inent national journalist Simeon Booker has never been big on self-glory.

Legislators avoid jeopardy by snubbing Chamber plan

Editorial: By any measure, compeTITION for state dollars for local capital projects is intense and, yes,

Tensions mount as Browns slump grows

Pettine undecided on starting Manziel or Davis

recommendations

recommendations Scientists agree a healthy diet includes: Vegetables Fruits Whole grains

Vet objects to Listerine use

Vet objects to Listerine use Q. As a veterinarian, I was curious about your recent article on

Steelers offense hitting its stride

Big test await against Cincinnati, Denver

Big stage awaits Penguins

YSU to face 3 major opponents in next 13 days

Former Buckeye to speak at East

Former Buckeye to speak at East YOUNGSTOWN Jimmie Bell, a former Ohio State Buckeye and New York

Reds agree to send Chapman to Dodgers

Red Sox bolster bullpen

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.04-0.30 Aqua America, .71

CIA’s attempt to shift blame in aftermath of the Paris bombing was self-serving and deceitful

Opinion: By Glenn Greenwald Los Angeles Times Decent people see tragedy and barbarism when viewing a

Reverse German invasion

Opinion: FRANKFURT In an ironic twist, Germany, which in the last century twice invaded other countries,

Analysts: Oil will remain cheap well into 2016

Associated Press DALLAS Oil prices have been lower for longer than expected. Now, with OPEC’s

Farm Bureau shows interest in medical marijuana

The group was one of several that opposed Issue 3, that would have legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal use

Poland woman faces charges

Julia Belvedere, 20, was arrested Monday for the incident, which reportedly occurred Sunday evening.

College HOF ceremony awaits Tressel

Former YSU and OSU coach to be inducted tonight

grammys Lamar gets 11 nominations

Associated Press NEW YORK Kendrick Lamar is the king of the Grammys: The rapper is the leading

Gasoline up 2 cents

Gasoline up 2 cents YOUNGSTOWN Northeast Ohio gas prices increased by 2 cents this week,

Natural health

Natural health BOARDMAN The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center in Boardman is offering a free

Jurors start deliberations in murder trial

Street language an issue in closing arguments

Syria: 3 troops killed by strikes; US blames Russia

Associated Press BEIRUT Syria on Monday accused the U.S.-led coalition of bombing an army camp

Dengue fever cases in Hawaii increase

Dengue fever cases in Hawaii increase HONOLULU The dengue fever outbreak on Hawaii’s Big Island

Chipotle shares slide after E. coli warning

Associated Press NEW YORK Chipotle shares extended their slide Monday as an E. coli outbreak

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Fox suspends two analysts for language against Obama NEW YORK Two Fox News

Early release

Early release YOUNGSTOWN The owner of a former Boardman restaurant who was sentenced to prison

Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Elle King: Tonight on “Late Night

Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City School Academic Distress Commission, 1 p.m., board room,

Dining Hall reopens with meatloaf Monday

The St. Vincent de Paul Society's dining hall was reopened Monday for lunch.

Expanded services

Expanded services AKRON Akron Children’s Hospital has moved to and expanded services in a larger

Charge reduced in homeless man's death

Link can not be shown between punch and drowning

Budget bill GOP seeks curbs to environmental agenda

Associated Press WASHINGTON Congressional Republicans are pressing for an end to the four-decade

Niles mayor says disciplinary action against worker who stole from church should proceed soon

Michael Marrara, a city employee, pleaded guilty to stealing $97,000 from Mount Carmel Catholic Church

Weathersfield started using hand-held traffic cameras Monday

The Weathersfield Police Department started using its handheld officer-operated traffic cameras Monday and will continue most weekdays from 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. and some weekends days.

Blind voters sue over access to absentee ballots

Associated Press COLUMBUS Several blind voters and an advocacy group for the blind sued Ohio’s

GE scraps $3.3B sale of unit to Electrolux

Associated Press GE has scrapped a $3.3 billion plan to sell its home-appliance business to the

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Michelle Montalvo and Gregory Mayes, Youngstown, boy,

Cowboys get ugly win over Redskins

Associated Press LANDOVER, Md. Sure was ugly, devoid of any style points or many scoreboard

Survivors of attack return to Pearl Harbor

Associated Press PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii A few dozen elderly men who survived the Japanese bombing

oddly enough

oddly enough Kangaroo found on Ohio road is returned NORTH RIDGEVILLE The owners of a kangaroo

St. Rose will sell Christmas ornaments

St. Rose will sell Christmas ornaments GIRARD St. Rose School is selling Christmas tree

No deadline set yet for NHL expansion

Las Vegas, Quebec City have applied

Henry, Watson, McCaffrey named Heisman finalists

Trophy will be presented Saturday

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