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LIVE BLOG: Ohio State 42, Oregon 20, FINAL

Live blog of Monday night's national championship game.


Austintown trustee resigns

While holding her 6-year-old-granddaughter, Aubrie, Lisa Oles announced her resignation as a trustee effective Feb. 1. While holding her 6-year-old-granddaughter, Aubrie, Lisa Oles announced her resignation as a trustee effective Feb. 1.


Poland journalist on Jeopardy Thursday

She was an editorial writer for The Vindicator from 1995 to 2002.


New Mill Creek board needs to promote park, judge says at swearings-i

As two Mill Creek MetroParks Board of Park Commissioners start new terms, another is leaving.


Cuyahoga prosecutor to appeal ruling to vacate sentence of former Poland wife-killer

The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office plans to appeal a decision to vacate the involuntary manslaughter plea and sentence of a former Poland embalmer.


Fitness Fun at Canfield's St. Michael's offers total body activities

Fitness Fun lives up to its name as far as participants are concerned.


Attorney presents 6 reasons Ferrara multiple murder conviction should be overturned

A lawyer for the man convicted in 2013 of the murder of a Canfield Township family 39 years earlier laid out six reasons Monday why his client’s conviction should be overturned.


Water damage to Trumbull County records will speed move, Fuda says

Some of the Trumbull County records kept on three floors of the county-owned Wean Building on North Park Avenue got wet during a break in a 4-inch water pipe on the fourth floor.


OSU | Buckeyes fans gathering to watch the big game

OSU | Fans gathering at area bars to watch the big game


John Fox out as Broncos head coach

John Fox out as Broncos head coach


Man charged in 4 killings in small Ohio town set for plea change

Man charged in 4 killings in small Ohio town set for plea change


Police view video of Warren woman slamming kitten’s head on dresser, throwing it into a window

A 26-year-old Fifth Street Southwest woman was released on bond Monday, charged with cruelty to animals after police viewed a video of the woman purportedly slamming a kitten’s head on a dresser and throwing the kitten into a window.


Judge rules S. Dakota same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

Judge rules S. Dakota same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional


Power outage affects hundreds in North Liima

Power outage affects hundreds in North Liima


Trump sues for $100M over flights above ritzy Fla. club

Trump sues for $100M over flights above ritzy Fla. club


CBS says Colbert to bow Sept. 8

CBS says Colbert to bow Sept. 8


Deaths due to GM faulty ignitions now at 45

Deaths due to GM faulty ignitions now at 45


Authorities identify 4 victims shot dead

Authorities identify 4 victims shot dead


Fiat Chrysler CEO: No decision yet on Jeep Wrangler factory in Toledo

No decision yet on Jeep Wrangler factory in Toledo


Appeals court rules Oklahoma executions can proceed

Appeals court rules Oklahoma executions can proceed


Ohio oil refinery will be closed for week after explosion

Ohio oil refinery will be closed for week after explosion


Counterfeit bills passed at Walmart in Austintown

Counterfeit bills passed at Walmart in Austintown


Reminder: Sebring school board meets tonight

Sebring school board meets tonight


2014 village of Craig Beach financial reports ready for review

2014 village of Craig Beach financial reports ready for review


Volkswagen, Ford take top honors at Detroit auto show

Volkswagen, Ford take top honors at Detroit Auto Show


10 years in prison for execution-style killing

10 years in prison for execution-style killing


Retired principal wins $326M Mega Millions jackpot

Retired principal wins $326M Mega Millions jackpot


Probation for trooper in teen’s pepper spray punishment case

Probation for trooper in teen’s pepper spray punishment case


Mom of Maryland tot found dead in Ohio river waives hearing

Mom of Maryland tot found dead in Ohio river waives hearing


Cops: 4 from Bronx passed fake $100s at Pittsburgh-area mall

Cops: 4 from Bronx passed fake $100s at Pittsburgh-area mall


Judge denies drug firms’ request to dismiss lawsuit

Judge denies drug firms’ request to dismiss lawsuit


Alcohol helped cause 2 hypothermia deaths

Alcohol helped cause 2 hypothermia deaths


Summit sheriff releases 72 inmates because of budget cuts

Summit sheriff releases 72 inmates because of budget cuts


Mahoning common pleas judge denies plea-withdrawal motion

Mahoning common pleas judge denies plea-withdrawal motion


2 sentenced in Youngstown-NYC heroin connection

2 sentenced in Youngstown-NYC heroin connection


Steubenville schools superintendent resigns, AG satisfied

Steubenville schools superintendent resigns, AG satisfied


Ex-Columbus schools chief to face dereliction of duty charge

Ex-Columbus schools chief to face dereliction of duty charge


Talmer collecting soup for food bank

Talmer collecting soup for food bank


Rescue Mission seeks coats, hats, scarves and gloves

Rescue Mission seeks coats, hats, scarves and gloves


Burst water pipe causes damage to Trumbull County records

Burst water pipe causes damage to Trumbull County records


Body Central closes stores in Southern Park Mall and Eastwood Mall

Body Central closes stores in Southern Park Mall and Eastwood Mall


Solid waste committee to meet Tuesday

Solid waste committee to meet Tuesday


Court won’t hear free speech challenge to metals dealers law

Court won’t hear free speech challenge to metals dealers law


Campbell school board schedules organizational meeting

Campbell school board schedules organizational meeting


Kasich sworn in to second term at midnight

Kasich sworn in to second term at midnight


Amid hunt for attack accomplices, France deploys 10K troops

Amid hunt for attack accomplices, France deploys 10K troops


WORTH A LOOK

RAFFLES South High School Class of 1970 is conducting a raffle. First prize is a $100 gas card and


SOCIETY DIGEST || Jan. 12, 2015

Princess Dance scheduled at park BOARDMAN Boardman Park is planning its 12th Annual Father-


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Hobbled & bobbled

Reversed call helps Packers rally to oust Cowboys

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Musicians get instruction from professional

Aspiring French horn players of all ages got tips from an expert Sunday.

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Plans move along to build an indoor activity center in Poland

Plans move along to build an indoor activity center in Poland


Colts’ Luck tames Broncos

Manning is ‘processing’ returning for an 18th NFL season


Bridal Extravaganza

More than 45 vendors showcase latest in wedding trends at By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES


Kleese Development tops in area for injection of Pennsylvania brine

The more significant volume of brine waste injection activity has been taking place in Vienna and Newton townships.


Civil suit unfolded like nothing Trumbull judge had seen in 18 years on the bench

The medical malpractice resulted in a $28.7 million judgment in favor of a Warren family


Ohio-bred horse race purses up as Buckeye State sees increased funding from wagering, VLT revenue

More money in state thoroughbred fund benefits Ohio horsemen, incentive to breed in Buckeye State


Valley businesses game for national championship

Businesses in the Mahoning Valley participate in hype of College Football Playoff National Championship game


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS 5 hurt near club where Brown performing SAN JOSE, Calif. Police say a shooting


Poll: US gas prices fall 27 cents a gallon

Poll: US gas prices fall 27 cents a gallon CAMARILLO, Calif. The average price of regular


Vindy editor to speak to Curbstone Coaches

Vindy editor to speak to Curbstone Coaches AUSTINTOWN Vindicator sports editor Ed Puskas will be


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Man in profane ambush on Pa. TV reporter is fined $300 SCRANTON, Pa. An 18-year-


Obama will stand up to Congress

Opinion: For some six years, Republicans have been winning the political public relations game by turning


Blue Man Group returns to the Mahoning Valley this week for shows Tuesday and Wednesday evening at

Blue Man Group returns to the Mahoning Valley this week for shows Tuesday and Wednesday evening at


Fatal car accident

Fatal car accident BRACEVILLE State troopers at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Post in


Larry Wilmore is up for the challenge of replacing Colbert

By Greg Braxton Los Angeles Times For an entertainer about to settle into one of the hottest


TODAY’S Entries

TODAY’S Entries Post Time: 12:45PM RACE 1 $10,500, 3 yo’s & up, 6F, F & M, CLM $5,000 1


Holder: Petraeus decision will be decided on ‘highest level’

Associated Press WASHINGTON Attorney General Eric Holder isn’t saying whether he still will be


Births

Births St. ELIZABETH BOARDMAN Hospital Kevin and Stephanie Daugherty, Youngstown, a boy, Jan.


White House aims to counter violent extremism

Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House plans a conference next month on efforts to counter


Green Bay cruises past YSU

Hain led Penguins with 16 points


Ohio fracking forecast for ’15: Storm clouds gather intensity

Editorial: In a review of the state of drilling for oil and natural gas in the Buckeye State in 2014, The


Puskas: Meyer’s coaching deserves credit

Bruce was last OSU coach to win a Big Ten honor


Scholastic Art Exhibit runs today through Jan. 29

Northeastern Ohio Scholastic Art Exhibit begins today at YSU


Millions rally for unity against terrorism

Associated Press PARIS More than a million people surged through the boulevards of Paris behind


Cavaliers drop 7th in 8 games

Cousins led Kings to 19-point win over Cleveland


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Drop your top: It’s comeback time for the convertible

Americans are ready to let their tops down and feel the wind blow through their hair.

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Women’s Top 25 college basketball | Sunday’s games

No. 1 South Carolina 68, No. 10 Kentucky 60 COLUMBIA, S.C. Defending Southeastern Conference


First CFP title game could be Mariota’s finale

Oregon quarterback is expected to turn pro


Brady- Manning rematch spoiled by Luck

Green Bay returns to Seattle


AIRASIA PLANE Officials: Divers find 1 black box

Associated Press PANGKALAN BUN, Indonesia An official says divers have retrieved one of the


PENNSYLVANIA Law prompts towns to agree to rescind firearms measures

Associated Press Barely a week after taking effect, a novel state law that makes it easier for


TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Jamar K. Creighton, 28, of 2910 Lexington Ave.,


DeWine takes oath for new term

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Attorney General Mike DeWine vowed to continue to track


Video of Paris gunman raises questions about affiliations

Associated Press PARIS Two days after his death, a video emerged Sunday of one of the Paris


Sunday’s Men’s Top 25 college basketball games

North Carolina State 87, No. 2 Duke 75 RALEIGH, N.C. Trevor Lacey scored 21 points and the


Missing Nigerian girls no longer lighting up Twitter

Opinion: By Okello Kelo Sam Los Angeles Times Eight months is a long time. Long enough for international


Supreme Court case could foil government suits over job bias

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court could put the brakes on the Obama administration’s


‘Boyhood’ one for the ages

Associated Press Richard Linklater’s 12-years-in-the-making “Boyhood” was right on time at the


Holocaust survivor speaks at YSU

Holocaust survivor to speak Jan. 20 at YSU


FAFSA help offered at Salem event

Salem Public Library event focuses on college financial aid


UA professor named NAI fellow

Akron professor named National Academy of Inventors fellow


US should be leery of Iran

Opinion: By Hugh Shelton Los Angeles Times At the dawn of 2015, the U.S. has yet to articulate a


YEARS AGO

YEARS AGO Today is Monday, Jan. 12, the 12th day of 2015. There are 353 days left in the year.


GRADS LIST

GRADS LIST These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: OHIO


New Congress should grasp chance to solve nation’s woes

Opinion: New Congress should grasp chance to solve nation’s woes The beginning of a new, two- year session


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Columbiana Exempted Village school board, 6 p.m., high school media center, 700


Physics solution published by KSU professor

Kent professor and collaborators publish exact solution to physics problem


Award recognizes OSU Extension support

Susan Crowell of Farm and Dairy earns award