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Jordan executes 2 in retribution for pilot's murder
Jordan executed two al-Qaida prisoners before dawn Wednesday, a government spokesman said, just hours after Islamic State militants released a video purportedly showing a captured Jordanian pilot being burned alive in a cage.
Conduct by Oakhill prosecutors make Pentagon Papers 'harmless, defendants' attorneys claim
Attorneys for two defendants in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal corruption case accuse prosecutors of abusing confidentiality rules with evidence, and providing The Vindicator with some of that supposedly secret information.
Angels' low-cost spay/neuter program offers help with pet costs
Financial hardship sometimes stands between pet owners and their ability to spay or neuter their four-legged companions.
Cruze continues sales momentum with record January sales
After ending its best sales year ever in 2014, the Lords-town-built Chevrolet Cruze continued its momentum in 2015 with record January sales.
Son's blood cries from grave for justice, father tells court at sentencing
Gene Molnar said in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday that he is not sure if his son had anything to do with his own death. One thing he is sure of, though, is wanting justice.
Former Metroplex owners sue local officials, alleging harassment led to closure
The former operators of the Metroplex Hotel and Conference Center in Liberty Township have filed a $12.5 million federal lawsuit against a host of Liberty and Girard officials.
Building of complex for those with mental health disorders nearing start
Construction on a more than $7 million North Side affordable housing complex for those with behavioral or substance-abuse disorders is expected to start in the spring.Construction on a more than $7 million North Side affordable housing complex for those with behavioral or substance-abuse disorders is expected to start in the spring.
Semi driver gets 30 days for killing Hubbard man in 2012 crash
Robert Lucarell II said it took his family “a lot of work” to see the criminal case against North Carolina truck driver Richard A. Pacholski result in Pacholski’s being locked up Monday to serve a 30-day jail sentence.
Islam directs treatment of women to be just, compassionate, humane, speaker tells Interfaith Tea
About 80 people attended the 69th annual Interfaith Tea Tuesday afternoon hosted for the first time by the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown at Masjid Al-Khair mosque, 1670 Homewood Ave.
Lance Armstrong cited after parked cars hit by SUV
Lance Armstrong cited after parked cars hit by SUV
Group seeks data on gender targets of US service academies
Group seeks data on gender targets of US service academies
Disney's parks revenue rises despite measles outbreak
Disney's parks revenue rises despite measles outbreak
Study: Finishing college a growing divide between rich, poor
Study: Finishing college a growing divide between rich, poor
Bill to address veterans' suicide heads to White House
Bill to address veterans' suicide heads to White House
Federal appeals court to hear 3 more gay marriage cases
Federal appeals court to hear 3 more gay marriage cases
Study: Many herbal supplements aren't what the label says
Study: Many herbal supplements aren't what the label says
Cuyahoga County has 7 flu deaths in a week, 38 total
Cuyahoga County has 7 flu deaths in a week, 38 total
Ohio hunters check more than 175,000 deer in 2014-15 seasons
Ohio hunters check more than 175,000 deer in 2014-15 seasons
Rosa Parks' archive opening to public at Library of Congress in DC
Rosa Parks' archive opening to public at Library of Congress
Ohio man pleads guilty to armed robberies in 4 states
Ohio man pleads guilty to armed robberies in 4 states
Trial delayed for Ohio suspect in plot to attack US Capitol
Trial delayed for Ohio suspect in plot to attack US Capitol
Dan Vogler to run again for Lawrence Co. commissioner
Dan Vogler to run again for Lawrence Co. commissioner
Suge Knight taken to hospital after court appearance
Suge Knight taken to hospital after court appearance
Lawmakers press administration for details on governor's budget proposal
Lawmakers press administration for details on governor's budget proposal
Marian Commons project on Youngstown's North Side gets funding
Marian Commons project on Youngstown's North Side gets funding
Former Trumbull County worker sues to get his job back and back pay
Former Trumbull County worker sues to get his job back and back pay
NTSB links selfies to deadly plane crash near Denver
NTSB links selfies to deadly plane crash near Denver
EPA: Keystone XL's climate impacts need to be revisited
EPA: Keystone XL's climate impacts need to be revisited
Hearing slated on returning tigers, lion to owner in Ohio
Hearing slated on returning tigers, lion to owner in Ohio
FBI offering reward for suspect in slaying of elderly Ohio couple
FBI offering reward for suspect in slaying of elderly Ohio couple
Oil surges again on signs companies cut production
Oil surges again on signs companies cut production
Lawyers say prosecutors wrongly gave Vindicator Oakhill transcripts
Lawyers say prosecutors wrongly gave Vindicator Oakhill transcripts
Three years probation on a charge of reckless homicide
Three years probation on a charge of reckless homicide
Ohio officials to detail Kasich’s proposed education changes
Ohio officials to detail Kasich’s proposed education changes
Ohio man accused of shooting officer charged with assault
Ohio man accused of shooting officer charged with assault
Ohio budget director testifies on Kasich’s spending plan
Ohio budget director testifies on Kasich’s spending plan
Uber, Carnegie Mellon partnering on Pittsburgh research lab
Uber, Carnegie Mellon partnering on Pittsburgh research lab
Obama-GOP overlap? Public works, corporate taxes, defense
Obama-GOP overlap? Public works, corporate taxes, defense
Jewels of Winter Orchid exhibit on display at Fellows Riverside Gardens
Jewels of Winter Orchid exhibit on display at Fellows Riverside Gardens
Mahoning Valley officials are concerned about the governor’s proposed sales tax increase
Local educators are skeptical of proposed increase in education funding
Obama challenges GOP again, this time with $4 trillion budget
By DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON With higher taxes on the wealthy and
Charity basketball game at Beeghly
The annual Game of Hope charity basketball game will be Sunday in Beeghly Center on the Youngstown State University campus.
Humorist shares experiences in quest for love DISASTERS
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK Mark Miller has survived 19 years of online dating
Fitch Hall of Fame to get reboot
New members will be brought on as investigation by police into missing funds continues
Grammy hopeful Dierks Bentley is pulling for Lambert
By ANTHONY McCARTNEY AP Entertainment Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. Dierks Bentley says there won’t
Ex-mob boss to speak at Packard
Staff report Warren Former mob boss Michael Franzese will come to Packard Music Hall, 1703 Maho-
Boardman’s Croutch expects success at Ohio
The senior linebacker said Athens felt like home away from home.
Bishop’s Appeal sets goal of $4 million
Catholic Charities uses funds to help people in need.
Liberty family hit with sudden deaths of woman and granddaughter in three days time
Liberty family hit with sudden deaths of woman and granddaughter in three days time
Major drug offender gets 12 years in prison
Police said they caught George Wilkins III with about $240,000 worth of pure heroin and cocaine, which could fetch more than $1 million after being cut.
Williams: ‘Deflategate’ still looms over Pats, NFL
Commissioner Roger Goodell should hope that Ted Wells’ investigation into the Patriots deflated footballs turns up nothing.
‘Sports Animal’ rejuvenates Potesta’s career
The Leetonia native broadcasts a show from Monday through Friday on WNIO-AM 1390.
Valley residents brave the cold for some winter fun
Many people might have been dismayed by Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction Monday of six more weeks of winter, but some Mahoning Valley residents didn’t seem to mind the weather this past weekend.
Heart disease talk
Heart disease talk YOUNGSTOWN Allen Amorn, M.D., and Allan Katz, D.O., are the featured speakers
Garbage collection
Garbage collection YOUNGSTOWN Residential garbage collection within the city of Youngstown will
A warning from Greece
Opinion: Most Americans born after World War II take peace and democracy in Western Europe for granted.
Gun found in house
Gun found in house YOUNGSTOWN Reports said police found a .38-caliber revolver with the serial
Politicians will show up — even when snowstorm is a dud
Opinion: By Margaret Carlson Bloomberg News As the latest storm of the century bore down on the East
Ignorance is not bliss with regard to vaccines
Opinion: By Dan K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Just when you think we finally live in an
Offers counseling, therapy with medications to treat addictions
Clinical director: We view addiction as a disease
newsmakers
newsmakers Marion ‘Suge’ Knight charged with murder LOS ANGELES Former hip-hop music mogul
Christie: Vaccine should be choice
Christie: Vaccine should be choice CAMBRIDGE, England New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said
oddly enough
oddly enough Police: Woman dials wrong number, offers detective drugs ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Police
A long-awaited downtown Youngstown sewer project is to start this summer
It will take about a year to complete
Diabetes workshop
Diabetes workshop YOUNGSTOWN Mercy Health Youngstown, formerly Humility of Mary Health Partners,
‘Caution’ should be watchword with Mahoning County budget
Editorial: As he gets ready to leave office, Mahoning County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino is painting a rosy
IRS limps along into tax season
Opinion: Newsday: Filing taxes is never much fun, but brace for more misery this year. There are likely to
COST OF DRUG ADDICTION
COST OF DRUG ADDICTION Opioid drug addiction continues to escalate at epidemic proportions and is
REUNIONS
South High School Class of 1963 will meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. Feb. 11 at Perkins Restaurant on
Ostatki, the Polish pre-Lent party, at B&O Station
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley’s Polish community will present Ostatki, the pre-
Seminar explains options for small businesses
U.S. Small Business Administration explains marketplace for small businesses at YSU
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 27.350.3 Avalon
Death toll in GM case rises to 51
Associated Press DETROIT The families of 51 people who died in crashes caused by faulty ignition
Live musical performances on television shows this week include:
Live musical performances on television shows this week include: v Neil Young: Tonight on “The
Consumer spending fell in Dec.
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. consumer spending slipped in December, as the pace of motor-
Romney’s exit makes sense
Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg News Mitt Romney’s presidential ambitions are finally over. By
Keep mail carriers safe this winter
Keep mail carriers safe this winter YOUNGSTOWN The United States Postal Service asks its
Alumni recognized
Friday marks YSU Bitonte College of Health and Human Services alumni recognition dinner
Man gets more than three years on gang charges
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A man who had pleaded guilty to his role in a West
Lavender and tea tree oil disrupt male hormones
Q. I’m wondering if men should be using lavender. Many articles I’ve read state that lavender is a
Donald E. "O.J. Norberg was in intensive care 43 days
Dinner is Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. at St. Nicholas Church in Struthers.
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 3, the 34th day of 2015. There are 331 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
obama’s 2016 budget $9.4 million for YARS
The White House budget includes $9.4 million to upgrade an indoor firing range facility at the
Room for meetings to be named Joyce Pogany Family Meeting Room
Organizers seek donations to furnish the rest of the room
birthdays
birthdays Comedian Shelley Berman is 90. Actress Blythe Danner is 72. Singer Dennis Edwards (The
Post Time: 12:45PM
Post Time: 12:45PM RACE 1 — $8,500, 3 yo’s & up, 6F, F & M, CLM $4,000 1 Tribal Custom
Senate to vote on bill aimed at reducing vets’ suicide rate
Associated Press WASHINGTON An expected vote on a Senate bill aimed at reducing a suicide
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday McDonald Village Council, caucus with meeting to follow, 6 p.m., administration
Kasich says passing budget could be a new day for Ohio and potentially a new day for America
Kasich says passing budget could be a new day for Ohio and potentially a new day for America
Ex-boyfriend kills MU student, self
Associated Press OXFORD, Ohio Police say a Miami University student’s ex-boyfriend fatally shot
Obama mulls lethal aid to Ukraine
Associated Press DEBALTSEVE, Ukraine As Ukrainian troops fought Monday to defend a strategic
MAHONING COUNTY courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Charles W. Moorhouse, 34, of 184 N. Roanoke Ave.,
Al-Jazeera reporter has mixed feelings on release from prison
Associated Press CAIRO Al-Jazeera journalist Peter Greste expressed “relief and excitement”
South Range student to visit Washington D.C., Gettysburg on trip
Americanism test through American Legion pays for the FIVE-day trip
catholic charities Services and trends
Catholic Charities’ mission is to provide service to people in need, to advocate for justice in
Poland’s Gardner earns Horizon honor
Poland’s Gardner earns Horizon honor Valparaiso freshman Garrett Gardner, a Poland High graduate,
City health commissioner seeks money from city to offset loss
Erin Bishop, health commissioner, elected chairwoman of Access Health
Jeep recalls 2014-15 Cherokees for air bags
Associated Press DETROIT Jeep is recalling more than 228,000 SUVs worldwide to fix a software
Buckeye Chuck predicts early spring
Associated Press MARION, Ohio Ohio’s weather-forecasting groundhog Buckeye Chuck predicts the
National organization helping with search for missing Warren man
The national organization LostNMissing Inc., which has ties to the Warren area, is is helping the family of a missing Warren man.
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