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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Ryan meets with Phillips officials over 4-month strike

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-17th of Niles, met with George Kubat, president and CEO of Phillips Manufacturing of Niles, Kubat’s management team, the United Steelworkers International Union and local union representatives Thursday in an effort to end the 4-month strike at Phillips Manufacturing.


Special Olympics sponsoring 2 Polar Plunges

Special Olympics Ohio is sponsoring the Geneva Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Feb. 9 at Geneva State Park and a plunge at Mosquito Lake State Park March 9.


4 families homeless after Cortland blaze; Howland victim ID'd

Four families were left homeless Saturday morning from a fire in a four-unit condominium on Lakeview Drive just south of Lakeview Middle School.


100-plus Scouts participate in today's Freeze-Out at Camp Stambaugh

It’s much more likely you will find 11-year-old Andrew J. Neff camping or enjoying school than seeing him with panty hose containing an orange inside protruding from his head.


UPDATE: Franciscan brother stabbed himself to death, officials report

UPDATE: Franciscan brother stabbed himself to death, officials report Staff and wire report


UPDATE: Fransiscan brother’s death ruled suicide

UPDATE: Fransiscan brother’s death ruled suicide Staff and wire report Hollidaysburg, Pa. A


Sex-abuse accuser from Cortland reacts to Franciscan brother’s death

Sex-abuse accuser from Cortland reacts to Franciscan brother’s death Associated Press


UPDATE | Diocese: Accused sexual abuser Baker is dead

Diocese: Accused sexual abuser Baker is dead


Davis-Kelly wedding planned in Cincinnati

Poland John and Toni Davis of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Lisa M.

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Miss Williams, Mr. Spaulding to wed April 27

Canfield Bob and Brenda Williams and Rex and Judy Spaulding, all of Canfield, are announcing the

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Dinner to aid Someplace Safe


Elks will sponsor show on hypnosis


St. Pat’s will sponsor spaghetti dinner

St. Pat’s will sponsor spaghetti dinner HUBBARD St. Patrick Home and School Association will


Two piano music events scheduled at Bliss Hall

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Music Teachers’ Association (YTMA) will collaborate with Dana


Murray powers Howland over Canfield

The Tigers rallied, forced overtime and downed the Cardinals, 64-61, in Canfield.


Probes of alleged assault on autistic boy continue at Leonard Kirtz

The investigation into the alleged assault of an autistic student by teacher's aides in a special education classroom now includes three agencies.


Hubbell pushes Poland past Fitch

Defensive-minded play gets Poland past Fitch


WR Port Authority sues to get clear title to mineral rights

The Western Reserve Port Authority has filed a complaint in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court in an attempt to clear up mineral rights issues regarding hundreds of acres at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, leased to natural gas companies decades ago.


Red-hot Phantoms top Indiana

The Phantoms stay hot in a 5-1 win over the Indiana Ice.


Youngstown crime mapping is at your fingertips

The free software allows residents to see what is going on in the community.


Budding poets at Chaney ink works modeled on masters

Works by renowned writers inspired the student poetry


Back injury shelves Kokrak at Farmers

Tiger Woods led after two rounds at Torrey Pines.


Fifth Sparrow helps freed female inmates

The ministry eventually will have a transitional home and services for women leaving prison


LaBrae ups its intensity to cruise past Campbell

John Richards and Peyton Aldridge each scored 20 for the Vikings.


Woman who stabbed grandmother in Newton Falls will remain free

Woman who stabbed grandmother will remain free under conditions Former Leavittsburg woman


5 Mahoning Valley wrestling squads in state tourney

Five area wrestling teams look forward to the second round of the inaugural OHSAA dual-match team state tournament


Woman dies in Howland fire

Staff report HOWLAND An elderly woman died in a house fire Friday evening on Deforest Road.


METRO DIGEST || Youngstown under a snow emergency

Youngstown under a snow emergency Youngstown Charles T. Shasho, Youngstown’s deputy director of


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BP’s natural-gas efforts fuel Valley reps’ optimism

U.S. Reps. Tim Ryan, left, and Bill Johnson, right, talk with Tim Harrington, regional president of BP North America Gas, at the company's Ohio headquarters at 12111 DeBartolo Drive, North Jackson, about its plans and exploration operations in the Mahoning Valley.


Years Ago

Today is Saturday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2013. There are 339 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Oh yes they did (but why?) Big stars slum in ‘43’

By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service “Movie 43” is a collection of one-joke short films


birthdays

birthdays Sports announcer-actor Bob Uecker is 78. Actor Scott Glenn is 74. Singer Jean Knight is


Deadline for Seefred scholarship is April 1

Staff report canfield Seventeen years ago, Thomas J. Seefred of Struthers created the Thomas J.


AUSTintown Snowflake project is in honor of school in Conn.

Staff report Austintown St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary Student Council has a goal of an


Resolve to follow God’s will

As we begin our new year, many have made resolutions. Most of the resolutions we decide upon


OPEN DOOR

By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown Doris Justice credits prayer with getting


Israeli vote resolves very little

Opinion: Here’s a pop quiz for those who have been too busy to notice the surprising results of Tuesday’s


Yes, the holidays are over

Opinion: Ketchikan (Alaska) Daily News: One look at the W-2 stuck in with our paychecks, and the message


Terror in Algeria highlights spread of Islamic extremism

Editorial: As the United States and its NATO allies begin the process of the 2014 pull out of troops from


Submit information on Ash Wednesday

Submit information on Ash Wednesday Lent, a season of spiritual renewal, begins Ash Wednesday,


Police investigating robberies, home invasions

No one was injured in any of the incidents.


Ex-lawmaker sentenced for falsification

Associated Press COLUMBUS A former Ohio state lawmaker sought $1,490 in mileage reimbursement


Program seeks young scholars

Staff report Youngstown The Ohio State University Young Scholars Program will distribute


US new-home sales fell in Dec., were up for entire year of 2012

Associated Press WASHINGTON Sales of new U.S. homes cooled off in December compared with


MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments

MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury this week handed up indictments


Is it smart to end phone use?

Opinion: COLUMBUS The Ohio House last week adopted the rules that will guide its sessions and deliberations


newsmakers

newsmakers Fox News, Palin cutting ties NEW YORK Fox News Channel is parting ways with former


GE announces intent to close Ohio Lamp Plant

Union will offer cost-cutting ideas to avert GE plant closing A union leader representing 179


Cleveland crowd rallies for Medicaid expansion

Associated Press CLEVELAND More than 1,000 people turned out for a rally at a Cleveland church


Ohio businessmen sue over mandate on birth control

Associated Press COLUMBUS A lawsuit challenging part of the federal health care overhaul on


voices of faith q and a

McClatchy Newspapers Q. How can one keep his faith during times of depression? The Rev. R. L.


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kyle Z. Jones, 19, of 63 Hazeltine Ave., Youngstown,


GRADS LIST

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


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Dooney’s Winterfest: Check out some unique ice sculptures at this


Too Many Sopranos

Too Many Sopranos Members of the Too Many Sopranos, the Dana School of Music faculty ensemble,


YSU cast connects in ‘Dog Sees God’

By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “Dog Sees God” is a popular choice for


Salem school levy planned for May primary ballot

If passed, the levy would renew the approximately $298,100 per year the school has relied on for over two decades.


Research looks at most-effective study strategies

Staff report kent Some of the most-popular study strategies — such as highlighting and rereading


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Weekly Quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: xK 8 3 uQ vK J 10 8 2 wJ 10 5 2


Paws With a Cause at JFK lets students help animals

Staff report warren James Mitolo, a junior at John F. Kennedy Catholic School, founded Paws With


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


Condoleon retuns to JFK, this time as girls coach

John Condoleon takes over as Warren JFK’s girls basketball coach.


East avenges early loss to Cardinal Mooney

Deontay Scott scored 17 points while Taylor Johnson added 14 as East beat Cardinal Mooney.


Boys basketball

Boys basketball POLAND40 FITCH32 Next: Niles at Poland, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Next: Lakeview


Ladd leads Jets past Penguins

Sidney Crosby scored twice for Pittsburgh.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Craig and Rachel Lamos, Columbiana, boy, Jan. 24. Danielle


Irving, Cavs rally past Milwaukee

The All-Star guard had 35 points, including 16 in the third.


Snow dampens spring semester at YSU

More than 2 inches of snow fell on the Mahoning Valley on Friday, creating hazardous conditions for


Murray will meet Djokovic in Aussie final

Andy Murray defeated Roger Federer 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-2 in a four-hour Australian Open semifinal Friday night.


S&P: Longest winning streak since ’04

Associated Press NEW YORK The Standard & Poor’s 500 index closed above 1,500 Friday for the


Steubenville rape case: Defense drops motion to close trial

Associated Press STEUBENVILLE A battle over closing the trial of two Ohio high-school football


Exxon Mobil overtakes Apple as most-valuable company

Associated Press NEW YORK Exxon once again has surpassed Apple as the world’s most-valuable


Colo. governor proposes new fracking study

Associated Press DENVER Colorado should use unanticipated tax money to study the effects of oil


Notre Dame president: Te’o situation personal matter

Top administrators at Notre Dame decided within hours of hearing about the Manti Te’o dead girlfriend hoax that it did not involve a crime


Angry protests leave 7 dead in Egypt

Associated Press CAIRO Violence erupted across Egypt on Friday as tens of thousands took to the


Appeals court sets aside two Casey Anthony convictions

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. A Florida appellate court on Friday set aside two of the four


SPORTS DIGEST || YSU swimmers fall

YSU swimmers fall Chicago The Youngstown State swimming and diving team dropped a 187.5-112.5


Obama, senators launch efforts to reform immigration system

Associated Press WASHINGTON Reviving an issue that has languished for years, President Barack


49ers’ rookie running back coming up big

LaMichael James has transformed himself from a rookie spectator forced to watch the first three months of the season to a key contributor.


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 26.77 —.39 Avalon


‘Dallas,’ with J.R. Ewing, returns

Associated Press NEW YORK J.R. Ewing wouldn’t hesitate to cheat his fellow man. He also famously


Islamists destroy bridge in Mali

Islamists destroy bridge in Mali SEVARE, Mali Islamic extremists based in the Malian town of


Jury chosen in Ohio case over septic-tank slaying

Associated Press CHILLICOTHE, Ohio A jury has been chosen in the trial of a man charged with


Bottom Dollar to mark 1 year in area

Bottom Dollar to mark 1 year in area youngstown Bottom Dollar Food Stores will celebrate its


Car collides with Ohio school bus

Associated Press COLUMBUS Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a


Photos indicate N. Korea ready for nuclear test

Associated Press WASHINGTON Recent satellite photos show North Korea could be almost ready to


Ironman Warehouse flips over bank honor

Above, Louisa Miller of Howland, center, celebrated her birthday Friday by helping to flip a


A bird house stenciled with the word “home” sits on a Bible opened to the Matthew 10:29

A bird house stenciled with the word “home” sits on a Bible opened to the Matthew 10:29 passage that


news shows

news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sens. Robert


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,


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