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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

summary goes here and here afnkdjflkdsjfkjdsflndfnsdkdsksdfkkjfkjkjfksflk;s HOWLAND — Howland High


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,


OHIO

OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 5-5-0 Pick 4, 8-5-0-3 Rolling Cash 5, 3-9-23-27-33 Ten-Oh, 3-9


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


NBA

NBA FavoritePointsUnderdog PHILADELPHIA41‚Ñ2Dallas NEW YORK21‚Ñ2Chicago San


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


TODAY

TODAY Noon (ESPNU) High school basketball: St. Benedict’s vs. Wheeler. Noon (STO) High school


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,


Local

Local Learning center opens YOUNGSTOWN — Happy Campers Learning Center has opened at 388 E.


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


selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .54, 20.02 .44 Avalon


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.

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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


area

area Prep hockey ERIE, Pa. — The Mooney/Ursuline Thunder high school hockey club tied


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


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