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Google to test its first modular smartphone in Puerto Rico

Google to test its first modular smartphone in Puerto Rico


BREAKING NEWS | 2 men reach top of Yosemite's El Capitan in historic climb

2 men reach top of Yosemite's El Capitan in historic climb


Mooney grad Braylon Heard to enter NFL draft

Mooney grad Braylon Heard to enter NFL draft.


DA: $800K in theft charges against fired Shenango Township treasurer

DA: $800K in theft charges against fired Shenango Township treasurer


Woman sues, says she was 'scalped' in hair sample drug test

Woman sues, says she was 'scalped' in hair sample drug test


Ohio man arrested for for alleged ISIS-inspired plot on US Capitol

Ohio man arrested for alleged ISIS-inspired plot on US Capitol


YBI portfolio company announces new partnership

YBI portfolio company announces new partnership


Report: Detained Washington Post journalist indicted in Iran

Report: Detained Washington Post journalist indicted in Iran


Model who says Cosby drugged her in 2008 meets with detectives

Model who says Cosby drugged her in 2008 meets with detectives


No surprise: Heisman winner Marcus Mariota headed to the NFL

No surprise: Heisman winner Marcus Mariota headed to the NFL


Need help filling out your income taxes this year? Don't call the IRS

Need help filling out your income taxes this year? Don't call the IRS


Philly cabbie gets tip of a lifetime: almost $1,000

Philly cabbie gets tip of a lifetime: almost $1,000


Kasich talks future of Jeep plant in Toledo with Fiat Chrysler

Kasich talks future of Jeep plant in Toledo with Fiat Chrysler


UPDATE | Astronauts flee US side of space station but no sign of leak

Astronauts flee US side of space station but no sign of leak


At least 10 killed when prison bus strikes train in Texas

At least 10 killed when prison bus strikes train in Texas


Prosecutor: Ohioan killed 4 on cocaine binge, seeking money

Prosecutor: Ohioan killed 4 on cocaine binge, seeking money


Threat forces evacuation of Columbiana school

Threat forces evacuation of Columbiana school


Ohio elections chief seeks review of voting irregularities

Ohio elections chief seeks review of voting irregularities


Fire destroys Frost Avenue home

Fire destroys Frost Avenue home


Burning car found on Truesdale Avenue

Burning car found on Truesdale Avenue


Warren will provide free deck parking for Blue Man Group’s performance

Warren will provide free deck parking for Blue Man Group’s performance


SOCIETY DIGEST || Jan. 14, 2015

Meeting canceled YOUNGSTOWN The meeting of the Croatian Pensioners planned for Thursday at the


Boil alert in Warren Township

Boil alert in Warren Township


South Range schools meeting on finances at 7 tonight

South Range schools meeting on finances at 7 tonight


Judge Dellick appointed to Statewide Family Drug Court Reform Subcommittee

Judge Dellick appointed to Statewide Family Drug Court Reform Subcommittee


Campbell police investigate animal neglect

Campbell police investigate animal neglect


UPDATE | 911 service restored in NE Ohio counties

UPDATE | 911 service restored in NE Ohio counties


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., will serve a chicken


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Chinese cars in the US: still years away

Another Chinese automaker is showing vehicles this year at the auto show in Detroit, raising the perennial question about when these companies might sell in the United States.

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OSU figures to return most of its key players

Here’s the scary part for the rest of major-college football: Some of Ohio State’s best players didn’t play in Monday night’s championship game, and many of those who did are coming back.

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Dancing frees former teacher from pains

Dancing frees former teacher from pains

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PIANO MAN

PHIL VASSAR DOESN’T FOLLOW THE COUNTRY MUSIC TRENDS PIANO MAN By JOHN BENSON


Lordstown residents express satisfaction with new power plant site

The company has settled on an alternative site for it in the Lordstown Industrial Park.


Bottom Dollar closed

Bottom Dollar locations in Youngstown and Warren officially closed on Monday.


OSU merchandise is an undisputable hot seller

Valley shoppers rush to sporting goods store to buy Ohio State championship gear


Boardman high school student arrested for pandering obscenity involving a minor

Police found nude pictures of a 15-year-old girl on the suspect's phone


Canfield avenges its big loss to Fitch

Tuesday’s rematch featured the more-recognizable Cardinals squad.


Kilbourne, Williams team up for Girard’s winning basket

The Indians beat the Leopards, 59-58.


Buckeyes use 13-0 run to beat Michigan

D’Angelo Russell scored 21 points, Sam Thompson added 12 and Ohio State defeated Michigan 71-52 on Tuesday.


LeBron scores 33, but Suns top Cavs

LeBron James scored 33 points in his return from a two-week layoff but it wasn’t enough to prevent the Cleveland Cavaliers from going down to their sixth straight loss.


RECORD REVIEWS

Meghan Trainor Album: “Title” (Epic) Grade: B— There’s plenty to like about Meghan Trainor’s


Colleges face new struggle

Opinion: By Tony Zeiss The Charlotte Observer Higher education in America is at a crossroads of two


Include animals in your ‘get fit’ New Year’s resolutions

Opinion: By Lindsay Pollard-Post People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals As many of us begin to make


Surplus food

Surplus food Disabled American Veterans Chapter 2, food distribution to veterans only, noon to 2


State officials probe fire that kills man

Staff report LISBON The State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating a Monday fire that killed a


Let Ohio State’s stunning win inspire more greatness in state

Editorial: We are talented, resilient and most importantly, we are champions of the nation. In the sizzling


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Magic Tree's Farm to Table menu puts local ingredients in the spotlight

Magic Tree's Farm to Table menu puts local ingredients in the spotlight

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Ohio man accused of threatening Boehner

Ohio man accused of threatening Boehner WASHINGTON An Ohio bartender with a history of


Protect youth from e-cigs

Opinion: South Bend (Ind.) Tribune: For all the unknowns about electronic cigarettes, one thing’s for sure:


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Educational Service Center Governing Board, 4:30 p.m., Mahoning


Tiny Cokes: Less guilt means more money for beverage makers

Associated Press NEW YORK Americans want to cut back on soda, and they’re willing to pay more to


Keystone XL pipeline: Politics of symbolism over substance

Opinion: WASHINGTON The Senate debate over the Keystone XL pipeline, as predictable as it is unedifying,


Ohio attracts $1.3B in clean-energy investment

The state also ranks first in the country in the number of facilities making wind components,


Cretella is acquired

Cretella is acquired WARREN Generations Insurance Group in Warren announced the acquisition of


The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average

The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average


Confront Islamic extremism

Opinion: On Friday, the day French police killed the terrorists who attacked Charlie Hebdo, the liberal Saudi


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Former prosecutor: Don’t pardon Wahlberg BOSTON A former prosecutor in


FirstEnergy invests $6 million to meet rising demand from shale industry

FirstEnergy invests $6 million in transmission projects in Mahoning, Columbiana counties


Hurdles remain for recycling carts program

The county would borrow $3.1 million to buy wheeled carts that would replace curbside recycling tubs.


A city school board member says clarification is needed regarding academic recovery plan

City school board member says some of the matters in the district’s academic recovery plan address board actions rather than district academics


OSU revelers set fires, tear down goal post

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State football fans took to the streets after their team’s


Boardman Park reports 'stable' finances ahead of 2015 budget, park director says

Boardman Park reports "stable" finances ahead of 2015 budget, park director says


Securing US borders will solve nation’s problem of ‘invasions’

Opinion: Securing US borders will solve nation’s problem of ‘invasions’ Now that a new session of Congress


Defiant Charlie Hebdo draws threats

Associated Press PARIS In an emotional act of defiance, Charlie Hebdo resurrected its irreverent


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 14, the 14th day of 2015. There are 351 days left in the year.


Incident reported

Incident reported YOUNGSTOWN A 27-year-old man called police after he said someone tried to run


Deadly subway malfunction leaves unanswered questions

Associated Press WASHINGTON The subway train had just pulled out from a busy Washington station


South Range voters will have school operating levy on May 5 ballot

Three-year levy would raise $931,838 annually


Free burgers! Get ’em while they’re hot

Free burgers! Get ’em while they’re hot Help the Burger Guyz by answering a question, and you can


Buckeyes’ Jones: ‘Not ready’ for NFL

While Urban Meyer was doing most of the talking, Cardale Jones owned the room.


France: Weapons, funding came from abroad

Associated Press PARIS France’s prime minister demanded tougher anti-terrorism measures Tuesday


Couple faces charges

Couple faces charges BOARDMAN A couple faces drug-related charges after police raided their


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Danielle Guzzo and James Schmidt, Youngstown, girl, Jan.


Former teacher pleads guilty to child porn

To be sentenced in March


Diana excited to help Kokrak

John Diana will begin a three-month stint as caddie for Warren native Jason Kokrak as the PGA Tour season resumes for the new year at the Sony Open in Hawaii.


US MILITARY Key command’s Twitter, YouTube sites back online

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Twitter and YouTube sites for the U.S. military’s Central


Austintown man receives additional charge for family incident

Staff report AUSTINTOWN A man was arraigned Monday after additional charges from an incident


Bristol Fire Department rescues two ice fishermen from pond

A home health aide watched a man slip through the ice and into the freezing water


Officer stands trial on beanbag-shooting death of man, 95

Associated Press MARKHAM, ILL. A suburban Chicago police officer had better and safer options


Rutecki’s 20 points power Lisbon over South Range

Austin Rutecki’s 20 points led three Lisbon players in double figures as the Blue Devils defeated South Range, 61-39 in an Inter Tri-County, Tier One game Tuesday night.


prep sports at a glance

BOYS BASKETBALL TUESDAY’S RESULTS AREA SCORES Bristol 72, Maplewood 62 OT Brookfield 58,


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Police say man steals money, is caught after drunken crash ROCHESTER, N.H.


Schlegel, YSU enjoy Beeghly’s atmosphere

A few days ago, senior Heidi Schlegel was talking with trainer Jeff Willis about her most memorable games at Youngstown State.


MAKE YOUR WINTER PARTY POP

Family Features 111Whether you’re hosting a game-day party or simply enjoying a family movie


Bring on the Heat for the Big Game

Family Features When your friends and family gather around the screen for game day, you can give


POTATO CHEESE SOUP WITH DUMPLINGS

POTATO CHEESE SOUP WITH DUMPLINGS By Peggy Morgan Soup 4cups cubed potatoes 1cup carrots,


Tressel to speak at Curbstone luncheon

Tressel to speak at Curbstone luncheon Youngstown State University president Jim Tressel will be


Zordich to coach safeties at Michigan

The Chaney High graduate spent last season with YSU.


Shop for wine to keep you warm

Shop for wine to keep you warm The winter months are a great time to drink some bigger reds.


Perron’s two goals, assist power Penguins past Wild

David Perron scored twice and added an assist to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins by the reeling Minnesota Wild 7-2 on Tuesday night.


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