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I-80 closed from Ohio line to West Middlesex
Interstate 80 is closed from the Ohio state line to Interstate 376 in West Middlesex because of a multI-vehicle accident, the Mercer County dispatch center and Pennsylvania State Police said.
This year, election battles set for mayors' races, every Youngstown council seat
For the first time in at least 28 years, there are competitive Democratic primaries for all seven seats on Youngstown City Council.For the first time in at least 28 years, there are competitive Democratic primaries for all seven seats on Youngstown City Council.
Local school leaders react to Kasich's education budget
Of the 44 school districts in the Mahoning Valley, 25 would see their state funding decrease, while 19 would increase, according to the most-recent state budget figures.
Vallourec responding decining oil market with shutdown, layoffs
The decline in the oil and gas market hit home when Vallourec Star announced a three-week shutdown at its pipe-producing plant here.
Judge Krichbaum to serve next term at $121K salary, plus $80K retirement
Judge R. Scott Krichbaum of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court retired effective Saturday, but he will begin a new six-year term Monday.
Lordstown workers to get $9,000 bonus
The year has started out positive for workers at the Lordstown General Motors plant where the automaker’s top-selling Cruze is built.
YSU Academic Senate rejects resolution blasting interim provost Abraham
Youngstown State University’s Academic Senate cast its support to interim Provost Martin Abraham by voting against a resolution of no confidence in his leadership.
New B&B opens near Lake Milton, Berlin wineries
People visiting Lake Milton and Berlin Reservoir and the wineries near them have a new and convenient overnight lodging option available to them in rural western Mahoning County.
Cops still looking for witness in South Side pedestrian death
Accident investigators have run into a roadblock in their investigation of the hit-skip death of a pedestrian last month on the South Side.
Officials detail 4 reasons Hotel California denied permit
Hotel California was denied its liquor permit because of the arguments Mahoning County assistant prosecutors made during the two-day liquor hearing last November.
Youngstown council approves 4 workplace policy measures proposed by mayor
City council approved ordinances that formally create policies to protect whistle-blowers, address violence and bullying in the workplace, and detail the improper use of city-owned cellphones and computers.
Shenango Valley warning sirens go off at 10 a.m. Thursday
Shenango Valley warning sirens go off at 10 a.m. Thursday
OSHP investigating accident on I-680 near Route 11 in Austintown
OSHP investigating accident on I-680 and Route 11 in Austintown
Boil-water advisory issued for some Howland residents
Boil-water advisory issued for some Howland residents
Charlie Sifford, first black on PGA Tour, dies at 92
Sifford challenged the Caucasian-only clause and the PGA rescinded it in 1961.
FCC chairman proposes regulating Internet like phone service
FCC chairman proposes regulating Internet like phone service
YSU coach Bo Pelini not a fan of Signing Day
Youngstown State football coach Bo Pelini clearly prefers coaching to recruiting.
Pelini: Some 2015 recruits will fight for playing time
Bo Pelini expects several 2015 recruits to battle for playing time.
Pelini: 'Measurables' not as important
Bo Pelini's recruiting efforts weren't as tied to "measurables" as his Eric Wolford's were.
Pelini: YSU needed depth, numbers
Bo Pelini said YSU accomplished what it set out to do in recruiting.
Pelini: Efforts focused on Ohio and Pennsylvania
Youngstown State football coach Bo Pelini said his recruiting efforts were focused regionally.
Pelini's first class heavy on Ohio players
The Penguins signed signed 30 players overall, including, 19 from Ohio and five from Pennsylvania.
Potential theater shooting juror released after pulling hair
Potential theater shooting juror released after pulling hair
Police officers say race not a factor in fatal Utah shooting
Police officers say race not a factor in fatal Utah shooting
Police: No charges for Indians pitcher Salazar
The Cleveland Police announced Wednesday evening that Indians pitcher Danny Salazar will not be charged after an investigation.
Police officer acquitted in 95-year-old’s beanbag gun death
Police officer acquitted in 95-year-old’s beanbag gun death
NFL: No fines for Marshawn Lynch
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch fulfilled all his media obligations during Super Bowl week and will not be fined.
L.J. Scott: Urban Meyer called to try to flip him to OSU
Urban Meyer reportedly made one last run at Hubbard RB L.J. Scott.
Crews say 1 hurt, not a student, when Pa. school bus hits tanker
Crews say 1 hurt, not a student, when Pa. school bus hits tanker
Judge delays trial order for pitcher Evan Reed in sex case
Judge delays trial order for pitcher Evan Reed in sex case
Demolition begins on historic Candlestick Park in San Francisco
Demolition begins on San Francisco's historic Candlestick Park
Colts LB Jackson arrested for punching pizza guy
D'Qwell Jackson played for the Cleveland Browns from 2006-13.
Human trafficking hotline received tips on 164 Ohio cases
Human trafficking hotline received tips on 164 Ohio cases
New rules in effect for dealers buying scrap metal in Ohio
New rules in effect for dealers buying scrap metal in Ohio
Valley standouts Amill, Ricottilli ready for a new rivalry
Mooney's C.J. Amill and Poland's Liborio Ricottilli will soon be part of college football's oldest rivalry.
Fitch's Hall, Harris commit
Darrin Hall stayed with Pitt despite a coaching change. Antwan Harris is headed for Lake Erie College.
Ohio had most reported measles cases among states in 2014
Ohio had most reported measles cases among states in 2014
Ohio man kills himself after slaying of wife’s boyfriend
Ohio man kills himself after slaying of wife’s boyfriend
Pittsburgh dubs February ‘Dick LeBeau Month’ for NFL coach
Pittsburgh dubs February ‘Dick LeBeau Month’ for NFL coach
UPDATE | Vallourec Star will shut down for three weeks
UPDATE | Vallourec Star will shut down for three weeks
Cleveland police officers to soon begin using body cameras
Cleveland police officers to soon begin using body cameras
UPDATE | OSHA cites BRT Extrusion after worker was crushed to death
UPDATE | OSHA cites BRT Extrusion after worker was crushed to death
Supreme Court hears Youngstown man's appeal of lengthy sentence
Supreme Court hears Youngstown man's appeal of lengthy sentence
In Youngstown, the royal football families run deep
This year, they’ve put their imprint on just about every Division I recruit that will be signing a national letter of intent to play college football today.
Defense attorneys in Oakhill case claim prosecutors abusing confidentiality rules
The attorneys say prosecutors are sharing secret information with The Vindicator
Pelini focuses recruiting on Ohio, Pa.
Today, Pelini is expected to sign just under 30 players, including six from the Mahoning Valley.
Lowellville’s 9-0 run takes down McDonald
Paulo DePasquale scored his 1,000th career point in the Rockets’ victory.
Compass, Meridian, Help Hotline project construction to start in spring
The Marian Commons affordable apartment complex will be open by spring 2016.
‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Bridging cultural gap
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Diversity on TV takes a step forward with
Harper Lee’s second novel to be released in July
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK “To Kill a Mockingbird” will not be Harper Lee’s
Garth Brooks King of country holds court at CONSOL
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For a guy who retired, Garth Brooks is sure busy these
North Carolina semi driver reports to Trumbull jail for 2012 I-80 fatality
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 being locked up Monday to serve a 30-day jail sentence.
NFL suspends Gordon for one year
Last week, Gordon said his failed test was for alcohol. He was prohibited from drinking for the 2014 season because of previous violations.
Former Metroplex owner alleges ethnic harassment in suit against local officials
Former Metroplex operator sues Girard and Liberty officials, alleging ethnic harassment and malicious prosecution.
Ford says no to Niles cruiser paint repairs
A Ford rep said the cruisers were outside the extended warranty.
Walk-in weddings planned St. Valentine’s Day
The services will be at Trinity United Methodist Church
Judge approves Howland woman to return home
A 34-year-old Howland woman once charged with attempted murder is expected to return home within a few days
Spay/neuter program helps low-income animal owners
Diane Less, director and co-founder of Angels for Animals, hugs Prince, a 5-year-old labrador retriever available for adoption at the shelter. This month, Angels is offering low-income pet owners the opportunity to have their pets spayed or neutered at a low cost through a program called Ban the Big Bellies.
Former Steelers DC LeBeau to join Titans
Former Steelers DC LeBeau to join Titans After 13 seasons as Pittsburgh Steelers defensive
Unions committed to working people
Opinion: By Lee Saunders CQ-Roll Call Most members of Congress today are millionaires. Their wealth has
Commuter train slams into SUV; 6 dead
Associated Press VALHALLA, N.Y. A commuter train slammed into a sport utility vehicle stuck on
Obama’s budget plan warrants thoughtful debate in Congress
Editorial: Even before the ink had dried on President Barack Obama’s 150-page $3.9 trillion federal budget
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 27.610.27 Avalon
GBS buys interest in orthopedic center
GBS buys interest in orthopedic center YOUNGSTOWN The GBS Corp. of North Canton, parent company
JM Smucker to pay $3.2B for Big Heart Pet Brands
Associated Press J. M. Smucker Co. wants to feed the entire family — including the pets. The
Government is watching
Opinion: The Orange County (Calif.) Register: In the post-9/11 world, our government spies on us. A once-
S&P to settle with feds for $1.38B
Associated Press WASHINGTON More than six years after the financial crisis struck, credit-rating
Jury tells Toyota to pay $11M to victims of crash
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS A federal jury found that Toyota Motor Corp. must pay nearly $11
Study: Many herbal supplements aren’t what they claim on labels
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. Bottles of Walmart-brand echinacea, an herb said to ward off
The Grammy Awards will be handed out at a ceremony Sunday night that will be broadcast on CBS.
The Grammy Awards will be handed out at a ceremony Sunday night that will be broadcast on CBS.
Coke bets on milk with more protein, less sugar
Associated Press NEW YORK Coke is coming out with premium milk that has more protein and less
US should play long game as Saudi oil prices decline
Opinion: By Ruth Greenspan Bell and Max Rodenbeck Los Angeles Times To maintain their dominance of
Seek advice from a vegan cardiologist
Opinion: By Heather Moore People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals February is American Heart Month,
Drugmakers launch inhaled insulin
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. Hoping to appeal to millions of needle-phobic Americans with
Where is the ‘global warming’?
Opinion: It was refreshing to see meteorologists apologize for their dire — and wrong — predictions of an
Republicans challenge Obama on several fronts
Associated Press WASHINGTON Newly empowered congressional Republicans challenged President
Jordan executes 2 in retaliation for Islamic State’s killing of pilot
Associated Press AMMAN, Jordan Jordan executed two al-Qaida prisoners before dawn today, a
Gay weddings in Alabama slated to start next week
Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. A federal appeals court on Tuesday cleared the way for same-
Trumbull elections board preparing voting-precinct reductions for May primary
Reducing the number of voting precincts in Trumbull County by 38 — from 208 to 170 — for the May 5 primary election.
Bill to address vets’ suicides to be signed
Bill to address vets’ suicides to be signed WASHINGTON A bill aimed at reducing a suicide
UK moves toward making babies from DNA of 3 people
Associated Press LONDON Britain moved Tuesday toward allowing scientists to create humans from
Wine guy looks ahead
Wine guy looks ahead The 9th Annual Saint Michael’s Parish Wine Tasting is this Friday the 6th.
Vaccine debate tests first-time presidential hopefuls Paul, Christie
Associated Press WASHINGTON For a pair of first-time presidential hopefuls, the sudden injection
METRO DIGEST || FBI: Trucker had sex with girl, 12
Sex with girl, 12 YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown truck driver was arrested Tuesday after the Federal
YEARS AGO
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 4, the 35th day of 2015. There are 330 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
newsmakers
newsmakers Super Bowl casts long shadow in TV ratings NEW YORK As proved again this year,
Youngstown man sentenced to fed prison
Daniel Gonzalez pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distributing heroin in the Mahoning Valley
‘Good Neighbor’ policy dilutes opportunities for middle class
Opinion: This new HUD program called “Good Neighbor Next Door” (“New HUD Program Expands Welfare,” Jan. 11)
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
METRO DIGEST || Class on portion control at St. E’s Boardman
Healthy eating class at St. E’s Boardman BOARDMAN Mercy Health Youngstown is offering a
birthdays
birthdays Actor Gary Conway (“Burke’s Law”) is 79. Drummer John Steel of The Animals is 74. Singer
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Eastgate Regional Council of Governments, Technical Advisory Committee, 10 a.m.,
BrothersInFood have something to say
BrothersInFood have something to say Mike Vallas and Mark Smesko will be paying a visit to a
BEST CHILI EVER
BEST CHILI EVER By KARA MARIE BUMBICO Seriously, it wins ribbons! 2pounds ground beef chuck
GUILTY OF SERVING DELICIOUS BURGERS
Here come the judge ... here come the judge ... straight over to Courthouse Grille to make his verdict on a burger.
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