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Kasich sales-tax hike concerns Mahoning Valley officials
Kasich's sales-tax hike concerns Mahoning Valley officials
Ice skating on Lily Pond in Mill Creek Park for second year
Ice skating on Lily Pond in Mill Creek Park for second year
Officials seek new group to run Fitch Hall of Fame
Officials seek new group to run Fitch Hall of Fame
13 Cleveland street gang members charged with racketeering
13 Cleveland street gang members charged with racketeering
Youngstown sewer project will take longer to finish
Youngstown sewer project will take longer to finish
Charles Manson marriage license to expire without a wedding
Charles Manson marriage license to expire without a wedding
Ohio budget director: Proposal would fund Medicaid expansion
Ohio budget director: Proposal would fund Medicaid expansion
Pa. man convicted of murder in adoptive mother’s death
Man convicted of murder in adoptive mother’s death
Youngstown trash pickup delayed a day because of weather
Youngstown trash pickup delayed a day because of bad weather
Teen pleads guilty in attack on Lehigh University student
Teen pleads guilty in attack on Lehigh University student
Pittsburgh man gets 20 to 40 for slaying his ex-wife’s beau
Pittsburgh man gets 20 to 40 for slaying his ex-wife’s beau
USDA orders Pittsburgh zoo to stop using elephant dogs
USDA orders Pittsburgh zoo to stop using elephant dogs
Obama asks $50 million cut in Great Lakes restoration effort
Obama asks $50 million cut in Great Lakes restoration effort
Ohio’s forecasting groundhog predicts early spring
Ohio’s forecasting groundhog predicts early spring
NHTSA announces follow-up recall of 2.12 million vehicles
NHTSA announces follow-up recall of 2.12 million vehicles
Mob boss-turned motivational speaker coming to Packard
Mob boss-turned motivational speaker coming to Packard
Hubbard school board meeting rescheduled for Tuesday
Hubbard school board meeting rescheduled for Tuesday
State reduces support for Youngstown minority health office
State reduces support for Youngstown minority health office
Residential garbage collection delayed a day in Youngstown
Residential garbage collection delayed a day in Youngstown
National organization helping with search for missing Warren man
National organization helping with search for missing Warren man
Has the time come to abolish Black History Month?
Editorial: The unique African-American experience, however, makes the observance one that should be preserved
Former mob assassin sentenced 12 years for drug charges
Former Mafia assassin sentenced 12 years for drug charges
Hunt extends outside Ohio for man sought in couple’s slaying
Hunt extends outside Ohio for man sought in couple’s slaying
Twin sisters jailed after fight, stabbing in Warren
Twin sisters jailed after fight, stabbing in Warren
Trumbull County offices, except courts, won't open until 10:30 a.m. today
Trumbull County offices, except courts, won't open until 10:30 a.m. today
Prosecutors recommend 3 years in prison for nut rage exec
Prosecutors recommend 3 years in prison for nut rage exec
Massive tax cuts planned in Ohio's 2016-17 budget proposal
Cutting higher education costs is a high priority, officials say.
Updated forecast calls for less snow today; wind chills to hit minus 14
A winter weather advisory remains in effect until noon
Brady, Patriots stun Seahawks
Tom Brady and the Patriots made this Super Bowl all about football, not footballs.
Mahoning Valley’s two state senators say compromise and collaboration are keys to having the Democrats matter in Ohio government
The two cannot seek re-election after their current terms expire
Valley digs out, more snow comes
There was plenty to love about the snow — if you didn’t have to drive anywhere.
Three-car accident injures 6 on Rt. 224
Three-car accident injures 6 on Rt. 224 boardman A three-car accident on U.S. Route 224 near
‘Gotham’ actor’s Penguin delights fans
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Although filmed in the real Gotham City, Fox’s
A growing number of tri-county food bank recipients are working poor
The trend: People turning to food banks regularly, not just in emergencies
Trumbull jail now keeps photographic record of inmate tattoos
With an increasing number of people having tattoos, Trumbull County jail officials decided to make better use of them as an identification tool.
Obama to unveil $4T budget
Associated Press WASHINGTON The $4 trillion budget that President Barack Obama sends Congress
Penguins waste Hain’s career-best 26 in loss
The Penguins gave up a season-high 96 points and fell to the Oakland Golden Grizzlies 96-80 at the Beeghly Center.
college basketball | Sunday’s men’s games
TOP 25 Florida State 55, No. 23 Miami 54 TALLAHASSEE, FLA. Montay Brandon scored 18 points on
PREVIEW
STATE BUDGET Medicaid, tax changes, charter school reform expected in governor’s budget PREVIEW
Immigrants stuck waiting in limbo
Immigrants stuck waiting in limbo SAN ANTONIO Thousands of immigrants seeking legalization
Dartmouth banning hard liquor
Opinion: WASHINGTON Dartmouth is giving drinking a new college try. That is, the drinking problem on its
Alessi, Schuler commit to YSU
Springfield’s Mark Schuler and South Range’s Joe Alessi are the Penguins’ latest recruits.
Give Supt. Hathorn a chance to implement plan for schools
Opinion: Give Supt. Hathorn a chance to implement plan for schools I am deeply troubled by the recent
Canfield defeats Brush, moves into second place
Canfield defeats Brush, moves into second place Youngstown Seth Opladen recorded a hat trick and
WORTH A LOOK
BINGO/Card PARTIES Holy Apostles Parish and the Daughters of Sts. Peter and Paul Church will host
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Trinity United Methodist Church: New Springfield, 2427 Columbiana Road,
Obama’s community college plan fits higher ed in Valley
Opinion: It is tempting to dismiss President Obama’s plan to provide free community college tuition because
Seahawks’ NFL-leading defense faded in fourth quarter
Staked to a 10-point lead at the start of the fourth quarter, the best defense in the NFL could not deliver a second straight Super Bowl title for the Seahawks.
Winter wonderland
By ROBERT K. YOSAY yosay@vindy.com Winter: Cold as ice and blowing hard enough to hope it was
Egypt releases Al-Jazeera reporter
Associated Press CAIRO A reporter for Al-Jazeera English was released from an Egyptian prison
Pittsburgh Post Gazette: President Barack Obama is getting flak on the left and right for his
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post Gazette: President Barack Obama is getting flak on the left and right for his
GOP abortion bill: Ends do not justify the means
Opinion: As thousands descended on Washington for the annual “March for Life,” the Republican House of
Video game reviews
For some video games, what’s old is new again. Following last year’s re-release of “Halo 2,” “The
Meeting set on classified information
Associated Press CINCINNATI A federal judge will meet with prosecutors and defense attorneys on
Storm blankets Midwest in snow; 2 die in Nebraska
Associated Press CHICAGO A slow-moving winter storm blanketed a large swath of the Plains and
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Celebs offer support for Houston’s daughter ATLANTA Celebrities are offering their
11 steps to rehab your credit score
Credit-scoring models are like snowflakes: There are a lot of them, and no two are exactly alike.
Agency prepares rules to shield borrowers
Associated Press WASHINGTON Troubled by consumer complaints and loopholes in state laws, federal
Rising country act the Swon Brothers will open the show for Brad Paisley when he comes to a sold-out
Rising country act the Swon Brothers will open the show for Brad Paisley when he comes to a sold-out
Advertisers strike a serious tone
Associated Press NEW YORK Forget slapstick and sex in Super Bowl ads: This year, serious was the
Associated Press
Associated Press TOKYO The wife of slain Japanese hostage Kenji Goto said Monday she is
CALIFORNIA Chief’s new approach boosts force
Associated Press RICHMOND, Calif. In December, the openly gay, white police chief of this tough,
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate got a little better with
YEARS AGO
Today is Monday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2015. There are 332 days left in the year. This is
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Poland Village Council, caucus at 7 p.m., meeting 7:30 p.m., town hall, 308 S.
PIPPIN
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Ryan Cantwell’s serendipitous story as it relates to the
Super Bowl XLIX NOTEBOOK | More from Glendale, Ariz.
Brady named MVP: As a kid, years before he became a pretty good quarterback in his own right, Tom
Djokovic wins another Australian Open title
This was one occasion where Novak Djokovic couldn’t really empathize with Andy Murray, his long-time friend.
Carroll’s call backfires: Butler makes Seahawks pay with Super Bowl-clinching interception
Seattle had two timeouts left with the clock ticking down when Russell Wilson fired into a cluster of blue and white shirts.
Ann Mara, matriarch of N.Y. Giants, dies at 85
Ann Mara, the matriarch of the NFL’s New York Giants for the past 60 years, has died. She was 85.
Sunday’s other pro golf results
DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC DUBAI, UAE Top-ranked Rory McIlroy won the Dubai Desert Classic for the
Tim Dahlberg: Patriots overcame adversity
The celebration seemed muted, maybe because these Patriots had gone through so much just to have a chance to win.
Eagle propels Koepka to first PGA Tour win
Brooks Koepka closed with a 5-under 66 for a one-shot victory and his first PGA Tour title.
Hutton stops 21 shots as Predators shut out Penguins
Connor Hutton knows he’s not Pekka Rinne, so it makes no sense to even try.
‘Man-made’ quilts
By Jessica Gelt Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES “How would a guy make a quilt?” Joel
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