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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Crash kills one person, hurts another
HUBBARD — One person died and a second is in serious condition after a one-car accident on U.S.
TMH, St. Joe’s get grants
WARREN — Trumbull Memorial Hospital and St. Joseph Health Center both received $10,000 from the
Signing for book aimed at black males will be Saturday
Signing for book aimed at black males will be Saturday YOUNGSTOWN — Dr. Darryl Tukufu will appear
Watch The Vindy all day Tuesday
The Vindicator and www.vindy.com will be covering the inauguration of the 44th president of the United States throughout Tuesday.
Obama rolls up his sleeves
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama is pushing for commitments to public service, visiting an emergency homeless shelter for teenagers in the nation's capital.
Martin Luther King JR. Day | Area events
List of area events celebrating the life of the slain civil-rights leader: MAHONING COUNTY
Ague gets third at Top Gun tourney
The Fitch junior overcame weight problems and cruised through the consolations. ALLIANCE — As
Boardman girls, Poland boys come up short at MLK events
BERLIN — Dayton Chaminade-Julienne bolted to a 24-8 lead after one quarter and went on to defeat
Howland wrestlers win own tourney
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Steelers end home jinx, 23-14
Steady Big Ben has Pittsburgh in the Super Bowl after beating Ravens. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The
Flacco finally played like a rookie
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The rookie finally played like one — at the worst possible time. Since his first
Robinwood Lane Elementary School, Boardman
Robinwood Lane Elementary School, Boardman My name is Nathaniel Ams. I’m a fourth-grader at
Memorial to M.L. King Jr. is true community event
People from many faiths joined together for the observance. YOUNGSTOWN —Representatives of
Boardman native elected to create art for Manifest Hope: D.C. Gallery
Michael Murphy’s pieces represent health care reform, workers’ rights and a green economy. His
Scouts awed by ’69 event
The Youngstown Eagle Scouts were struck by the significance of the Nixon inauguration.
Speaker urges service to others
The keynote speaker told the audience to ‘live the moment’ by doing something useful with it.
Park seeking land in Sebring
A proposed new park would serve western Mahoning County. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mill Creek
Students compose ‘Sounds of MCCTC’
MCCTC students said making the video was a challenging process. CANFIELD — Students in one
Lecture on health
Lecture on health CANFIELD — Dr. Ted Suzelis will present a lecture, “Healthy Living Basics: 10
Lots of rooms, but not one for the Obamas
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Giving up power is never easy. That’s the only thing that might explain the Blair House
Columbiana COUNTY
Columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Christine Satterfield, 142 Ridgewood Drive, Salem, v. Robert
u.s. marshals most wanted
u.s. marshals most wanted Michael McCutcheon (aka Larry Macovitz) The U.S. Marshals Service in
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Caroline and David Untch, Poland, girl, Jan. 18. Bobbie Jo
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games Boston 105, New Jersey 85 Charlotte 102, Portland 97, OT Philadelphia 107,
NTSB: Plane’s engines lost power together
NEW YORK (AP) — The flight data recorder of the US Airways jet that landed in the Hudson River shows
Mexican collapse? Drug wars worry some Americans
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Indiscriminate kidnappings. Nearly daily beheadings. Gangs that mock and kill
‘Lost’ season opens with more unresolved mysteries
Here’s a quick refresher course. NEW YORK — ABC’s “Lost” returns for its fifth season
From french fryer to the engine
In New York, a 900-pound butter sculpture from the state fair was turned into fuel for campus
Israel begins pulling out of Gaza; Hamas ceases fire
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli troops, some smiling and dancing, began to withdraw from Gaza
Library offers new electronic book format
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Public Library says it has become the first library in the nation to
Split opens over Obama’s proposed tax cut
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday she’s eager to see Bush-era tax cuts for the
Cardinals achieve the impossible
Arizona defeated Philadelphia, 32-25, to reach title game on Feb. 1. GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Down
Steelers early favorite to beat Arizona
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas oddsmakers aren’t buying into the Arizona Cardinals, no matter how many
Northwestern upends No. 18 Minnesota, 74-65
EVANSTON, Ill. — Craig Moore hit six 3-pointers and finished with 22 points to lead Northwestern
‘Valley Gold Show’ gets deal with European broadcaster
YOUNGSTOWN — The producer of “The Valley Gold Show with Debor’ah Benton” has signed a five-year
Cincinnati Reds help DeGeneres land Clooney
Cincinnati Reds help DeGeneres land Clooney CINCINNATI — Ellen DeGeneres, who made it her mission
China overtakes Germany
China overtakes Germany Scripps Howard News Service: This was inevitable, but when it came last
Mayors: Give more funds to our cities, not states
MIAMI — Led by Miami’s Manny Diaz, mayors past and present from Boston to Seattle hailed a proposed
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Hubbard City Council, 8 p.m., City Hall, 220 W. Liberty St. Caucus at 7 p.m.
Time ticking away for sides to agree to concessions
Ford has said that talks with the UAW have begun. DETROIT (AP) — Cash-strapped General Motors
“House” (8 p.m., Fox): In a new episode of “House,” our cranky medic treats
“House” (8 p.m., Fox): In a new episode of “House,” our cranky medic treats a patient plagued with a
Remembering King’s words
Opinion: Remembering King’s words EDITOR: The slaughter of innocents by Israel in Gaza violates every
Avoid goods with peanut butter, urge authorities
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health authorities on Saturday urged consumers to avoid eating cookies,
Penguins shut out Rangers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby returned to the Penguins’ lineup Sunday, but Marc-Andre Fleury made
Snow covers most of Ohio as cold spell continues
Meteorologists said the chilly weather and snowfall will extend through Tuesday. COLUMBUS (AP) —
Obama to crowd: ‘Anything possible’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two days from the White House, President-elect Barack Obama joined a vast throng
Times test church’s charitable efforts
Standing before his flock at Grace Point Church in North Las Vegas, Nev., The Rev. Devin Hudson was
BRITAIN
BRITAIN The Guardian, London, Jan. 13: The question as Israeli tanks grind into Gaza City is what
In Afghanistan, 2 U.S. troops killed in attacks
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A suicide car bomb attack Saturday on a heavily guarded road between a
Analysis: Burden to own home isn’t equal
WASHINGTON (AP) — When it comes to homeownership, Hispanics in New Jersey, single parents in
“We had a miracle on 34th Street. I believe now we have had a miracle on the Hudson.”
Opinion: “We had a miracle on 34th Street. I believe now we have had a miracle on the Hudson.” Gov. David
Obama rides rails to D.C., packing nation’s hope
WASHINGTON (AP) — Invoking hope and history, President-elect Barack Obama rolled into the capital
Corn-starch craving tied to mineral deficiency
Q. Please help me. I am 35 years old and have been addicted to Argo Corn Starch for the past four
Healthy lifestyle adds years to your life
Genetics contribute to about 30 percent of a person’s longevity. According to the Bible,
Vermont sees decline in number of female inmates
Programs have been designed to keep female criminals out of prison. ST. ALBANS, Vt. (AP) — For
School hopes music boosts test scores
LEESPORT, Pa. (AP) — At Lisa Sharer’s command, 18 kindergartners hold violins in place and raise
Small businesses employ more than 54 million Americans and contribute 40 percent of the
Small businesses employ more than 54 million Americans and contribute 40 percent of the nation’s
Ga. school helps pupils soar
Pupils learn more than just math and reading; they learn about life, the school’s founder says.
Obama’s inauguration brings part of King’s dream to life
111King, flanked by more than 250,000 supporters and marchers, climbed the steps of the Lincoln
Boxes of rocks serve as history books
Researchers are checking some samples to see if carbon dioxide can be safely stored deep
key facts
key facts About biodiesel fuel What is biodiesel? Biodiesel is an alternative fuel produced from
Technology to block cell phones in cars fails to be foolproof
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Many parents would love to be able to give their teenagers a cell phone that
Long-forgotten bombs found in California residents’ backyards
Robert Frick’s children aren’t allowed to dig around his California house. Engineers advised him not
Boardman native elected to create art for D.C. Obama gallery
Boardman native elected to create art for D.C. Obama gallery
The 'Dream' fulfilled
Some say Obama’s election shows solidarity among the races that King so desperately wanted.
Athletes set for Obama’s inaugural
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hall of Fame coach John Thompson calls it “the greatest thing to happen to
Palm oil frenzy threatens to wipe out orangutans
Only 50,000 to 60,000 orangutans are left in the wild. TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK, Indonesia
Former Penguins return for visit
Saturday afternoon at Beeghly Center there were some great Youngstown State women’s basketball
Chinese automakers face headwinds to U.S. sales
Chinese automakers took on a higher profile at the Detroit auto show. DETROIT (AP) — Chinese
Israel implements Gaza cease-fire
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel implemented a unilateral cease-fire early today in its 22-day offensive that
northfield results
northfield results late saturday 7th—Utica Hanover (Kakaley)5.803.202.80 Mr Cadillac
Martin Luther King left complex legacy
Opinion: Dr. Martin Luther King Day today is an occasion for reflection as well as recognition. We honor his
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Youngstown: The Martin Luther King Jr. planning committee has announced upcoming
Companies using offshore tax havens among those getting bailout funds
WASHINGTON — A majority of America’s largest publicly traded companies and the U.S. government’s
Pilot landed in Hudson to avoid catastrophe, NTSB says
NEW YORK (AP) — The pilot of a crippled US Airways jet liner made a split-second decision to put
Today is Monday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2009. There are 346 days left in the year. This is Martin
Today is Monday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2009. There are 346 days left in the year. This is Martin
Special family photos discovered in museum exhibit
Dear Heloise: I read the letter from a reader about how she solved her problem of unidentified old
Obama family gives us hope
Opinion: BOSTON — While I’m aware that there’s no official inauguration for a first lady — no oath to take,
Even today wouldn’t be a day of rest for Dr. King
Editorial: Even today wouldn’t be a day of rest for Dr. King It is impossible to mark today’s holiday
Divorcee is reliving childhood
Dear Annie: I am in my late 30s, divorced and live with my parents. Due to complicated