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Analysis: Kasich’s pardon rate in 2015 less than 1 percent
Analysis: Kasich’s pardon rate in 2015 less than 1 percent
Legion wants to attract younger veterans to the organization
Legion wants to attract younger veterans to the organization
Mill Creek MetroParks rings in quasquicentennial anniversary
Mill Creek MetroParks rings in quasquicentennial anniversary
Shaving Lincoln leaves an audio impression
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com On the surface, naming a band Shaving Lincoln could be
At this very family-oriented time of year, Echo Yoho and Annette Rhodes of Youngstown started a brand new family Friday with the birth of their daughter, Abriana, the first Mahoning County baby of
At this very family-oriented time of year, Echo Yoho and Annette Rhodes of Youngstown started a brand new family Friday with the birth of their daughter, Abriana, the first Mahoning County baby of 2016.
Appeals court administrator retires
Robert Budinsky has retired as 7th District Court of Appeals administrator after 37 years with the court.
The Austintown-based Mission of Love facilitated the exchange
The 1981 pumper/tanker is the only fire truck on the reservation
Campbell Fire Department explores emergency lock boxes
The lock boxes will save time in an emergency, officials say.
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, Jan. 2, the second day of 2016. There are 364 days left in the year.
Faith Q&A
The Kansas City Star (TNS) Q. How does your religion view capital punishment? A. In Hinduism,
When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.
When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. Matthew 2:10
‘Affluenza’ defense scam emboldens social misfit
Editorial: Two years ago, a rich, spoiled brat by the name of Ethan Couch got away with killing four people
Cracking down on gaming?
Opinion: COLUMBUS Lawmakers should continue to consider limiting the use of promotional credits at casinos
Ex-Rep. Oxley dies; helped create post-Enron law
Associated Press TOLEDO Former U.S. Rep. Mike Oxley, who helped write landmark anti-fraud
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Democratic
birthdays
birthdays TV host Jack Hanna (“Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild”) is 69. Actress Wendy Phillips is 64.
The top five most-watched music videos of 2015, according to Youtube.com:
The top five most-watched music videos of 2015, according to Youtube.com: v Wiz Khalifa: “See You
Fisherman’s swap meet in Strasburg
Fisherman’s swap meet in Strasburg Strasburg, Ohio The Wallick’s Auction Center, 965 N. Wooster
With new year comes new beginnings
A new year is a time for beginnings. And the natural world is replete with examples. Though the
Mahoning Valley Race Course: toDay’s entries
Post Time: 12:15PM First Race - Purse $10,100, Claiming $7,500, 3 yo’s & up, Six Furlongs. Gone
CFB semifinal ratings down 36% from ’15
New Year’s Eve games lacked the drama that compelled viewers last Jan. 1
Weathersfield police seek suspect in theft
Weathersfield police seek suspect in theft WEATHERSFIELD Weathersfield police are still looking
ATV strikes, drags ambulance worker
ATV strikes, drags ambulance worker YOUNGSTOWN An ambulance worker for Life Fleet ambulance
Rice protesters want prosecutor out
Associated Press CLEVELAND Protesters upset by a decision not to indict police officers in
Obama eyes executive actions on gun control
Associated Press HONOLULU President Barack Obama is looking for ways to keep guns out of the
Gunmen attack air force base in northern India
Gunmen attack air force base in northern India NEW DELHI At least four gunmen entered an Indian
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
Number of WWII vets shrinking
Opinion: As of about Dec. 1, 2015, there were only an estimated 855,000 World War II veterans still alive. At
Lessons learned in 2015
Looking back across the just-concluded year has a way of putting the calendar in perspective. The
Don’t ignore cost of war with ISIS
Opinion: By Chris Coons The Philadelphia Inquirer America is at war with the Islamic State, but we are
Terror suspect has history of mental problems, family says
Associated Press ROCHESTER, N.Y. An ex-convict arrested in a plot to carry out an attack at a
Fatal crashes increase in state, drop in Valley
Staff/wire report COLUMBUS The number of traffic deaths around Ohio has increased for the second
Dubai skyscraper continues to smolder
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates A towering inferno that engulfed a 63-story
Nativity defies logic
During this season of the year, it’s a good time to slow down and read the Bible story of Jesus’
Torah studies
Torah studies VILLA MARIA, PA. “Torah Studies for Christians” will be presented by Rabbi Saul
Gunman kills 2 at popular bar in Tel Aviv
Associated Press JERUSALEM A gunman opened fire outside a popular bar in the coastal Israeli
Diversity in faith
By Barbara Corbellini Duarte Tribune News Service On the eighth night of Hanukkah, Shelly
NY pay phones become Wi-Fi hot spots
Associated Press NEW YORK Operator, won’t you help me replace this call? A 9-foot-tall,
Ross County begins amnesty program to curb drug deaths
Associated Press CHILLICOTHE Officials in southern Ohio hope a new amnesty program will help
Museum features jet that transported Vietnam POWs
Associated Press DAYTON A jet that transported American prisoners of war to U.S. soil during the
Residents assess damage
Associated Press ST. LOUIS The worst of the dangerous, deadly winter flood is over in the St.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Amanda Dodd and Nickolas Kover, Youngstown, boy, Dec. 31.
Cops search for missing 5-year-old autistic boy
Associated Press ALLENTOWN, Pa. Scores of police officers, firefighters and volunteers searched
Up for adoption
Up for adoption How to adopt: Call West Side Cats at 330-792-4228. Visit them at the shelter at
Al-Anon meets Sunday
Al-Anon meets Sunday BOARDMAN Al-Anon, a support group for friends and family of alcoholics,
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