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Warren Youth Choir opens 2014 Jan. 17; new members welcome

The Warren Citywide Youth Choir will be singing at the annual Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Youth Celebration hosted by the Trumbull County Dream Team at New Jerusalem Fellowship Church here at 7 p.m. Jan. 17.


Bridal Extravaganza continues Sunday at Eastwood

With a black and white theme based on the classic Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers musicals of the 1930s, the fashion trend at this weekend’s 2014 Bridal Extravaganza at Eastwood Expo Center is centered on tradition.


Coats, gloves, hats, blankets needed Sunday for Mon. giveaway

The Salvation Army will be accepting donations of new hats, gloves, coats and blankets from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at its facility at 270 Franklin Ave. S.E., after the morning worship service.


Kids create houses, feeders to help Valley birds this winter

It’s probably a sure bet that Laurie Clifford’s yard will soon see added visitors, thanks in large part to her two sons’ creativity.


Colts come from way behind to oust Chiefs

Colts come from way behind to oust Chiefs INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Luck threw four second-half


Good Times ski club hosting bus trip to the Peak Wednesday

The public is invited to join the Good Times Ski and Snowboard Club Wednesday as they travel to Peek ‘n’ Peak in Findley Lake, N.Y.


Hearings on Mahoning sales tax Monday and Jan. 13

Mahoning County commissioners will conduct two hearings on their May 6 ballot proposal to renew a 0.50-percent sales tax continuously and to add a new 0.25-percent sales tax for five years.


Fire destroys Warren house this morning

The cause of an early Saturday morning fire that destroyed a house at 1091 Elm Road remains under investigation.


North Dakota State wins third straight FCS title

North Dakota State wins third straight FCS title.


Green Bay pulls away from Youngstown State

Green Bay pulls away from Youngstown State.


Austintown students bedeck boughs

Holiday cheer branches out to Humility House from school.

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Boardman cops searchig for suspect impersonating Northside doc

Police are looking for whoever attempted to obtain drugs by deception at a township drugstore Thursday.


Boardman man charged in Austintown pawn shop fraud

A 35-year-old Boardman man was charged with theft and forgery after Austintown police say he used a fraudulent check at a local pawn shop.


Missouri tops Oklahoma State in Cotton Bowl

Henry Josey ran for 92 yards and three touchdowns.


Clemson tops Ohio State in Orange Bowl

Tajh Boyd threw for 378 yards and five touchdowns and Sammy Watkins had a record-setting night with 16 catches for 227 yards.


Cruze sales weak in December but strong in 2013

Cruze sales were up 4.4 percent last year, despite a 14.5 percent slide in December.


Stoops does not refute Browns rumors

Stoops is a Youngstown native and a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School.


YSU’s Hess earns top academics honors

YSU’s Hess earns top academics honors Cleveland Youngstown State senior quarterback Kurt Hess


New Chief Lees says he inherits 'efficient' department

He wants to restructure ranks to get more officers in the neighborhoods.


Golfers happy Old Avalon course to reopen in spring

Golfers express happiness that city-owned Old Avalon golf course to reopen


Midgley helps Canfield hold off East

Andrew Midgley had a game-high 21 points and nine rebounds for the Cardinals.


Valley communities plan projects for 2014

In 2014, a racetrack and casino will officially open in the Valley.


Steel extends Phantoms’ slide

The Phantoms have lost nine in a row.


Judge again favors Vienna homeowner in sewer assessment case

For the second time in several months, a local judge has ruled in favor of a property owner who fought against paying a sewer assessment on the grounds that it was unfair.


Girard overcomes slow start against Campbell

Dylan O’Hara and Evan Standohar power Girard past Campbell.


Driver leads Fitch past Struthers

Jessie Driver recorded his first triple-double in the Falcons’ victory.


Eastern Gateway plans orientation

Classes start Jan. 13


Running mate of Kasich challenger besieged by financial woes

She wants to run as a lieutenant governor candidate in the Republican primary


Homeless man arrested in Austintown on Trumbull, Summit county warrants

David Bidwell, 35, has drug charges in Newton Falls, Summit County and Austintown. Austintown police arrested him on Jan. 1.


Miller’s late turnovers help Clemson defeat OSU

Tajh Boyd threw for 378 yards and five touchdown in Clemson’s victory.


Deep freeze numbing Valley

Kingstown Powell, 5, pulls himself up the sledding hill at Wick Recreational Area in Mill Creek Park, a popular spot this week as schools canceled and delayed classes in response to frigid temps and wind chills.


Snowden blinded by smugness

Opinion: WASHINGTON Time has not deflated Edward Snowden’s messianic sense of self- importance. Nor has


Years Ago

Today is Saturday, Jan. 4, the fourth day of 2014. There are 361 days left in the year.


Newsmakers

newsmakers Car in Walker crash may have been going 100 mph, report says LOS ANGELES The


Feds: Keep mandate for birth control

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration urged a Supreme Court justice Friday to


Government might deregulate genetically engineered seeds

Associated Press MILWAUKEE The federal government on Friday proposed eliminating restrictions on


George Goodman, aka ‘Adam Smith,’ dies

George Goodman, aka ‘Adam Smith,’ dies Associated Press NEW YORK George Goodman, a journalist,


Will surge of older workers take jobs from young?

Associated Press CHICAGO It’s an assertion that has been accepted as fact by droves of the


Here is a quick look at upcoming events coming to Youngstown:

Here is a quick look at upcoming events coming to Youngstown: v Evaline’s Bridal Show: 2 p.m. Jan.


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.18 .05 Avalon


Fresh rulings, attitudes boost Ohio’s gay-marriage movement

Editorial: Are the stars aligning over Ohio toward legalizing same-sex marriages in the Buckeye State?


Lincoln mystery letter author identified

Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. It’s been more than 25 years since workers renovating


On tap: Taxes and elections

Opinion: COLUMBUS Two years ago, Gov. John Kasich broke with tradition and took his annual address to the


Foundation to give check to chamber

Foundation to give check to chamber YOUNGSTOWN The Home Savings Charitable Foundation will


Union votes on contract offer for Boeing 777X airplane

Associated Press SEATTLE Boeing machinists were deciding Friday whether to accept a contract


STATE BY STATE

STATE BY STATE A snowstorm dumped up to a foot of snow in the Midwest before moving over the


Church destroyed

Church destroyed A fire swept through a church in northern Ohio as firefighters battled both the


Judge gives mom OK to move girl from hospital

Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. A judge said Friday that the mother of a 13-year-old girl who


Rescued Antarctic passengers resume their journey home

Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia An Australian icebreaker carrying 52 passengers who were


Rivals threaten sale of Philly newspaper

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The new year has brought little peace among the warring owners of


Prison for woman guilty of sex with boy

Associated Press DELAWARE, Ohio A judge has sentenced an Ohio woman to nearly five years in


Florida set to pass NY’s population

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Sometime this year, Florida will surpass New York in population,


PITTSBURGH Consultant: Police work policies are lax

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Policies regulating city police officers’ off-duty work activities


Manning lone unanimous All-Pro pick

Peyton Manning has responded to a lost season the way he reacted to all of his great seasons.


In paradise for unchurched

The Kansas City Star OAK GROVE, Mo. The minute you walk into the worship area of Paradise


Serial store robber pleads guilty

The prosecutor is recommending 11 years in prison for a man who robbed Family Dollar and Subway stores.


birthdays

birthdays Actress Barbara Rush (“Peyton Place”) is 87. Actress Dyan Cannon is 75. Country singer


Winston player to watch in BCS title game

There is no doubt Famous Jameis is the star of the show this week in Southern California.


METRO DIGEST || Mill Creek sledding area open

Mill Creek MetroParks officials remind the public that the park’s Wick Recreation Area at the intersection of Belle Vista Avenue and McCollum Road is open for sledding fun.


One suspect in November shooting

Other suspect in New Year's Day cutting


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Desire Mayo and Timothy Hopkins Sr., Warren, boy, Jan. 2.


Brees, Foles have plenty of history

Ten years after Drew Brees led Westlake High School to the Texas state championship, Nick Foles came along and broke many of his passing records.


When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went

When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went


Send newsletter to Religion desk

Send newsletter to Religion desk All churches, synagogues, mosques and ministries are invited to


AFC WILDCARD

Who: Kansas City Chiefs (11-5) at Indianapolis Colts (11-5). When: 4:35 p.m., today. TV: NBC


Epiphany ends the 12 days of Christmas

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! You are wondering why I’m still saying Merry Christmas.


Pastor Hunter to lead Baptist church in Farrell, Pa.

An installation service is planned Jan. 12.


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Geremy E. Brown, 24, of 962 Martin Luther King Jr.


Black community: Let's rally behind McNally

Opinion: The new mayor, however, could still face a possible federal indictment.


Penguins win 11th straight home game

Sidney Crosby scored his 23rd goal of the season and added two assists.


METRO DIGEST || Free self-defense class for women this morning

Free self-defense class for women at 9 a.m. LOWELLVILLE The village police department will offer


Senator says he’s suing over spying

Senator says he’s suing over spying WASHINGTON Republican Sen. Rand Paul says he is filing suit


Pagano, Colts staying loose

A few of the Colts’ playoff veterans now find themselves explaining to teammates what to expect today.


Austintown man charged with string of thefts

Zachary Rovder will appear for arraignment on the charges Monday in Mahoning County Area Court in Austintown.


Source: Louisville’s Strong to take Texas coaching job

Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Texas will offer its head coaching job to Louisville’s Charlie


2 men charged with drug offense during traffic stop

Police found suspected heroin and drug paraphernalia in the car.


NFC WILDCARD

Who: New Orleans Saints (11-5) at Philadelphia Eagles (10-6). When: 8:10 p.m., today. TV: NBC


Storm takes heavy toll in NE, Midwest

Associated Press BOSTON Homeowners and motorists dug out across the white-blanketed Northeast on


News shows

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