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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.
Austintown students bedeck boughs
Holiday cheer branches out to Humility House from school.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sens.
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