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Supreme court to decide if Austintown cop can proceed with suit against Ford
The state’s high court will determine if an Austintown officer can move forward with legal proceedings against Ford Motor Co. after a crash-induced fire that caused him significant burns.
Obama announces gun control measure in emotional address today
Tears streaking his cheeks, President Barack Obama launched a final-year push Tuesday to tighten sales of firearms in the U.S., using his presidential powers in the absence of tougher gun restrictions that Congress has refused to pass.
Trumbull prosecutor asks court to speed decision on juvenile's appeal
The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s office has asked the 11th District Court of Appeals for a quick turnaround in deciding an appeal filed by Jacob Larosa of the decision to try him as an adult in the beating death of his elderly neighbor.
Realtor suggests selling all 3 Bottom Dollar sites as package
Only one businessperson, a real estate broker, toured the vacant former Bottom Dollar grocery store, 2649 Glenwood Ave., during a one-hour period allotted for tours Tuesday afternoon.
2 get prison in separate heroin cases
Two men received prison sentences Tuesday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court for trafficking in heroin.
Night Owl library program serves kids with working parents
You could say that Elle Barnes, 3, is a night owl.
Pennsylvania lawmakers to reconvene, budget status unclear
Pennsylvania lawmakers to reconvene, budget status unclear
UPDATE | Lowellville council has special meeting Wednesday
Lowellville council has special meeting Wednesday
Ministers cancel meeting today with prosecutor on Tamir Rice case
Ministers cancel meeting with prosecutor on Tamir Rice case
Sanders vowing to break up banks during first year in office
Sanders vowing to break up banks during first year in office
Sen. Rubio: Can't 'fix America' from GOP-held House, Senate
Sen. Rubio: Can't 'fix America' from GOP-held House, Senate
Woman gets 3-year sentence for giving money to terror groups
Woman gets 3-year sentence for giving money to terror groups
’Zombie nativity’ man pleads not guilty in Ohio zoning case
’Zombie nativity’ man pleads not guilty in Ohio zoning case
Woman charged in death of 6-year-old pinned against couch
Woman charged in death of 6-year-old pinned against couch
Judge dismisses spat over subpoenas in Ohio pot issue probe
Judge dismisses spat over subpoenas in Ohio pot issue probe
Ohio AG says state lawmakers can consider Fresh Start Act
Ohio AG says state lawmakers can consider Fresh Start Act
Browns hire former Mets exec as chief strategy officer
Browns hire former Mets exec as chief strategy officer
Mike Napoli and Indians finalize $7 million, 1-year contract
Mike Napoli and Indians finalize $7 million, 1-year contract
NY women face felony charges after arrest in Boardman
NY women face felony charges after arrest in Boardman
AG: No hazing charges in Penn State-Altoona frat suicide
AG: No hazing charges in Penn State-Altoona frat suicide
Design Review Committee OKs mural for North Side building
Design Review Committee OKs mural for North Side building
Report: Shootings in Cincinnati increase nearly 28 percent
Report: Shootings in Cincinnati increase nearly 28 percent
Ohio group seeks grand jury probe of ex-charter school head
Ohio group seeks grand jury probe of ex-charter school head
Hubbard police investigating break in at city business
Hubbard police investigating break in at city business
BREAKING NEWS | President Obama outlines new gun-control measures
President Obama outlines new gun-control measures
Body ID'd as Youngstown man; coroner find no early signs of foul play
Body ID'd as Youngstown man; coroner find no early signs of foul play
Campbell police investigating weekend home burglary
Campbell police investigating weekend home burglary
Chicago lawyer resigns after judge rules he hid evidence
Chicago lawyer resigns after judge rules he hid evidence
Home Savings Charitable Foundation makes donation to Trumbull Mobile Meals
Home Savings Charitable Foundation makes donation to Trumbull Mobile Meals
URGENT | US casualties in fighting in southern Afghanistan
US casualties in fighting in southern Afghanistan
11 inmates indicted in last summer’s Ohio prison brawl
11 inmates indicted in last summer’s Ohio prison brawl
African boy mauled by chimps to undergo facial surgery in NY
African boy mauled by chimps to undergo facial surgery in NY
Clinton unveils new autism initiative as part of Iowa tour
Clinton unveils new autism initiative as part of Iowa tour
US stocks open modestly higher as markets stabilize
US stocks open modestly higher as markets stabilize
Camille Cosby seeks to delay deposition in Springfield suit
Camille Cosby seeks to delay deposition in Springfield suit
State appellate panel hears convicted Ohio judge’s case
State appellate panel hears convicted Ohio judge’s case
Amazon: shoppers ordered more than 23M items on Cyber Monday
Amazon: shoppers ordered more than 23M items on Cyber Monday
Dayton to help translate legal documents for immigrants
Dayton to help translate legal documents for immigrants
US auto sales expected to hit an all-time high in 2015
US auto sales expected to hit an all-time high in 2015
Nurse pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud in malnutrition death
Nurse pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud in malnutrition death
Ga. police: Motel standoff ends with suspect stabbing himself
Ga. police: Motel standoff ends with suspect stabbing himself
Youngstown police cite 5,051 motorists for civil speed violations last year
About half have paid the fees
Green funerals offer a more eco-friendly return to the earth
Eco-friendly burials give new meaning to "ashes to ashes, dust to dust."
Vic theater postpones ‘Same Time’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Victorian Players production of “Same Time Next Year,” originally
Changes made to Youngstown schools administration
Carol Staten became principal of Discover at Volney, effective Monday
Dedicated former superintendent dies unexpectedly
Colleagues remember former superintendant for generosity and dedication to helping others.
Youngstown council gets chastised by its president for ‘playing politics’ at its first meeting
It took four votes to choose four members to a committee
Federal drug-trafficking trial might be delayed because of purported threat to attorney
The federal drug-trafficking trial of Ricardo B. McKinney may have to be delayed because of allegations from one of his attorneys that McKinney threatened his life.
America will play Packard in mid-June
Staff report WARREN Classic soft-rock band America will come to Packard Music Hall on June 15
Cop suspended 15 days for online posts
A city patrolman began serving a 15-day suspension Saturday for violating the department’s social media policy.
Howland's Price joins 6 others to surpass 1,000 points
Before Monday’s game, the Howland High School girls basketball program had six players who had scored 1,000 points during their careers.
Police investigate after finding body near Hubbard grocery store
Trumbull County coroner will autopsy the body
2016 gas prices expected to remain low
Bennie Greene of Youngstown fills his Kia at Jordan’s Market on Market Street in Youngstown on Monday. AAA estimates drivers last year saved more than $115 billion on gas compared with 2014, and GasBuddy.com analysts estimated motorists saved more than $130 billion.
Medicare undergoing biggest changes in 50 years
Associated Press WASHINGTON Whether it’s coverage for end-of-life counseling or an experimental
For-profit colleges are a scandal
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords The nation’s for-profit, private college industry is a study in
Mother, daughter apparently slain
Associated Press MINFORD, Ohio Authorities say a mother and her 16-year-old daughter found dead
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Newton Township trustees, 4 p.m., township administration building, 4410 Newton
Liberty Tax Service plans event, collection
Liberty Tax Service plans event, collection YOUNGSTOWN Liberty Tax Service will host grand-
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Ellen DeGeneres to accept People’s Choice humanitarian award LOS ANGELES Ellen
Obama outlines new gun control measures
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama moved Monday to expand background checks to
Broaden pollutant hit list
Opinion: By V. RAMANATHAN and DANIEL PRESS Los Angeles Times Among climate scientists, the consensus is
Resolve to slam brakes on daredevil driving in 2016
Editorial: “Click It Or Ticket.” “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” “Speed Kills.” “U Drive. U Text. U
Ohio must move quickly to bolster the workforce
Editorial: Sixteen months ago, Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich met with Vindicator editors and writers and bemoaned
There’s a downside to cheap oil
Opinion: By Steve Yetiv Los Angeles Times Oil prices have fallen dramatically to the mid-$30s on the New
Gadget show puts future on display
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Look around. How many computing devices do you see? Your phone,
The top five worldwide concert tours of 2015, according to the trade publication Pollstar. Results
The top five worldwide concert tours of 2015, according to the trade publication Pollstar. Results
New year gets off to rough start for stocks
Associated Press NEW YORK The new year got off to an inauspicious start on Wall Street as stocks
Chronic disease self-management
Chronic disease self-management AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning County District Board of Health is
US agents round up people slated for deportation
US agents round up people slated for deportation SAN ANTONIO Immigration agents over the
Teen girl arrested in Boardman on drug-trafficking charges
Township police made two drug-trafficking arrests over the weekend
Years Ago
YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, Jan. 5, the fifth day of 2016. There are 361 days left in the year.
Trumbull commissioners file second lawsuit over Kinsman sewer project
The Trumbull County commissioners have filed additional legal action against Marucci & Gaffney Excavating of Youngstown regarding a $10.6 million sewer project in Kinsman
Allies follow Saudis in cutting ties with Iran
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Allies of Saudi Arabia followed the kingdom’s lead
Ohio gas prices
Ohio gas prices COLUMBUS Ohio drivers are seeing the same average price at the pump as they did
Oddly enough
Oddly enough Toddler found unharmed but scared, cold after carjacking ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. It
Feds monitor group but keep distance
Associated Press BURNS, Ore. Father-and-son ranchers convicted of setting fire to federal
ADDRESSING GUN VIOLENCE | Highlights of executive actions The Obama administration is announcing a series of executive steps aimed at curbing gun violence, including broader background checks and the
EXPANDED BACKGROUND CHECKS Under the president’s directive, anyone who’s in the business of
Workers return to offices after California shooting
Associated Press SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. Behind a chain-link fence and under heavy security,
GM invests $500M in ride-sharing company
Associated Press DETROIT The automotive industry is placing its biggest bet yet that using a
Couple escapes Howland house fire
Couple escapes Howland house fire HOWLAND A family dog died, but a man and his wife and other
Warren police investigate Sunday gunfire that hit eight Warren houses
Police are investigating 1 a.m. Sunday gunfire that hit eight houses on Southern and Northwest boulevards and Commerce Avenue Northwest. No one was injured.
Order to remove homeless in NY faces challenges
Associated Press NEW YORK As bitter winter weather arrived in the Northeast, New York’s governor
Three arraigned on drug charges
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Three people arrested Saturday by city police on
Smart Choice food sign-up is Thursday in Niles
New Hope United Methodist Church and Niles Community Services are taking orders
Giant Eagle recalls New Year’s pretzels from Niles store, also Pa.
Giant Eagle recalls New Year’s pretzels from Niles store, also Pa.
Levees are possible cause of more-frequent flooding
Associated Press ST. LOUIS The Mississippi River floods more often than it used to, and at
prep roundup
prep roundup Monday’s games GIRLS BASKETBALL Lakeview 35, Warren Harding 33 WARREN Annie
All-american conference
All-american conference All-league selections GIRLS SOCCER RED TIER Player of the Year —
Medication errors: tips to keep you safe
Mayo Clinic News Network Medication errors are very common. The Centers for Disease Control and
Art therapy as help for children raised in poverty, violence Drawn from danger
By SAMANTHA MELAMED The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA Leaning over their kitchen table,