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Regional Chamber, YSU announce global-trade initiative
Regional Chamber, YSU announce global-trade initiative
Muhammad Ali back in hospital for 'follow-up care'
Muhammad Ali back in hospital for 'follow-up care'
Lucky guy: Ohio man wins $2M with instant scratch-off ticket
Ohio man wins $2M with instant scratch-off ticket
Ohio taxpayers could see later refunds because of security
Ohio taxpayers could see later refunds because of security
Ohio city's website hacked, shows support for Syrian rebels
Ohio city's website hacked, shows support for Syrian rebels
Obama renews push for paid leave for working parents
Obama renews push for paid leave for working parents
UPDATE | Belgium police kill 2 in anti-terror raid during shootout
Belgium news conference set after anti-terror raid
Airline flights grow more crowded so no need to cut fares
Airline flights grow more crowded so no need to cut fares
Man shot by Ohio airport police had knives taped to his legs
Man shot by Ohio airport police had knives taped to his legs
Mahoning coroner rules in death of elderly man in East Side traffic accident
Mahoning coroner rules in death of elderly man
This year's flu vaccine not working well; only 23 pct. effective
This year's flu vaccine not working well; only 23 pct. effective
Blind Pa. man, 68, dies after setting himself on fire
Blind Pa. man, 68, dies after setting himself on fire
SOCIETY DIGEST || Jan. 15, 2015
Toastmasters plan speech contest BOARDMAN On Monday, Executive 408 Toastmasters Youngstown, a
Ohio woman with 5 kids in vehicle charged after police chase
Ohio woman with 5 kids in vehicle charged after police chase
Kasich pledges more help fighting human trafficking
Kasich pledges more help fighting human trafficking
Target to shut 133 Canada stores to stem massive losses
Target to shut 133 Canada stores to stem massive losses
Boil-water advisory lifted for some Warren Township residents
Boil-water advisory lifted for some Warren Township residents
Commissioners award contract to replace the Division Street bridge
Commissioners award contract to replace the Division Street bridge
US retail sales fell in December
With the job market on a roll and gas prices falling, consumers are spending away, right?
Woman sues over being ‘scalped’ in hair sample drug test
A Youngstown woman has sued a lab, saying its technician ‘scalped’ her while taking a hair sample from her for a drug test.
Man gets more than four years in gang case
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Tawuan Gordon says he wants to take care of his two
Blatt, LeBron dismiss ‘shove’
LeBron James and David Blatt have downplayed an incident in which the four-time MVP shoved his coach during Cleveland’s loss to the Phoenix Suns.
Boardman school district responds to arrest of a high school student
Boardman school district responds to arrest of a high school student
Family of another boy who died in 2013 car accident file suit
The family of another of the teens who died in a March 10, 2013, car accident on Niles-Warren River Road has filed a wrongful death lawsuit
'Vaudeville at the Vic' fundraiser
“Vaudeville at the Vic,” the annual fundraiser show of the Victorian Players Theater, will be Friday and Saturday.
Mike Adams: old pro, fresh mix
Comedic musician Mike “Mad Dog” Adams returns to the Mahoning Valley for Friday and Saturday shows at the Funny Farm at Crest Lanes in Warren.
Oregon QB files paperwork to enter NFL draft
Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota is leaving Oregon early for the NFL.
NFL players dispute how Cleveland levies city income tax on them
Dispute centers on what percentage of a players income should be subject to city taxes
49ers promote Tomsula to head coach
Jim Tomsula replaces Jim Harbaugh, who parted ways with the Niners on Dec. 28 in what the team called a “mutual decision.”
Fiery Brady leads Pats
From student to screamer and everything in between, the super-competitive Brady does whatever he can to come out with a win.
A former Mahoning County official accused of being involved in the Oakhill conspiracy case won’t be charged
The statute of limitations expired about five weeks before indictments were unsealed
The county's 911 director anticipates no further problems
The county's 911 director anticipates no further problems
April Macie at Comedy Cellar
Stand-up comedian April Macie will return to the Mahoning Valley for shows this weekend at the Comedy Cellar at Mojo’s Pub and Grill in Austintown.
nfl news & notes
New York Jets: Todd Bowles is coming home and taking over as the New York Jets’ head coach. The Jets
Loss at Milwaukee leaves YSU 0-5 in Horizon League
YSU’s Marcus Keene led three players in double figures with 15 points.
Ursuline squanders most of its lead, but survives to beat Cardinal Mooney
Holding a nine-point lead with just over five minutes remaining, Ursuline couldn’t put Cardinal Mooney away on Wednesday.
Ex-chef faces charges
Ex-chef faces charges BROOKFIELD A former chef at a Niles restaurant faces felony theft charges
High school basketball roundup
A roundup of games from around the Mahoning Valley on Wednesday night.
YSU reveals Mincey scholarship
YSU reveals Mincey scholarship The Youngstown State University announces the creation of the
Does wind chill hurt plants?
Does wind chill hurt plants? Plants do not feel the same pain as we do from cold and wind chill.
BIRD COUNTING
BIRD COUNTING When: Today, 10 to 11:30 a.m. What: Discover the world of citizen science through
Cold weather, scarce food lead to torpor
By Sara Scudier OSU Extension certified volunteer naturalist Have you ever thought it would be
2015 GARDEN TRENDS
Gardening for the greater good: We all seem to be getting a little more eco-conscious. More people are moving toward gardening for reasons other than their own pleasure.
Backyard orchard takes plan
Q. I would like to start a backyard orchard and plant Honeycrisp apples. How do I get started?
Prison bus skids off highway, hits train, killing 10
Associated Press ODESSA, Texas A prison bus skidded off an icy Texas highway, slid down an
Poland township reports deficit for 2014
Township fiscal officer says the deficit is not a big concern
Cedars West End, 702 Steel St., Youngstown; cedarsyoungstown.com
Cedars West End, 702 Steel St., Youngstown; cedarsyoungstown.com Fri: The Magnatones, 10 p.m.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Tax reform eludes Congress
Opinion: By Ramesh Ponnuru Bloomberg News Tax reformers’ hope springs eternal, but don’t bet on a big tax
House OKs bill easing Wall St. rules
Associated Press WASHINGTON Propelled by its enlarged Republican majority, the House has moved
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.77 0.16 Avalon
YBI portfolio company announces new partnership
Appraisal company's partnership with online marketplace helps company grow
oddly enough
oddly enough Black lab likes to take solo bus ride to dog-park stop SEATTLE A black Labrador
Boardman’s Linsley, Packers one win from Super Bowl
Linsley’s first season with Green Bay could not have gone much better.
Youngstown ZIP code area is among the highest-paying in Ohio
Businesses in Youngstown ZIP code area 44510 rank among the top 20 highest-paying areas in Ohio
Consignment shop opens in North Lima
Consignment shop opens in North Lima NORTH LIMA A new plus-size consignment boutique recently
“Drug dealers and drug users are devastating to families and communities.”
“Drug dealers and drug users are devastating to families and communities.” Dennis Watkins,
Trmbull County sets record for drug and overall criminal cases
In spite of statistics showing that violent and property crime has been dropping in the nation and in Ohio, Trumbull County registered a record-high number of indictments in 2014.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Austintown schools join grant proposal with Youngstown City for manufacturing center
Open enrollment approved for next school year
Are your plants ready for winter disasters?
Are your plants ready for winter disasters? What have you done to prepare your plants for snow and
Fired Shenango Twp. treasurer charged with stealing $800K in office
Associated Press NEW CASTLE, Pa. The fired treasurer of a western Pennsylvania township has been
birthdays
birthdays Actress Margaret O’Brien (“Meet Me in St. Louis”) is 77. Actress Andrea Martin is 68.
Search could lead to 4th attacker
Associated Press PARIS Amedy Coulibaly, the gunman who killed four hostages at a Paris kosher
House votes to undo immigration actions
House votes to undo immigration actions WASHINGTON Shunning a White House veto threat and
newsmakers
newsmakers Model who says Cosby sexually abused her meets with police LOS ANGELES A model who
Pope Francis visits Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka
Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka Pope Francis became the second pope to visit a Buddhist
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Thursday, Jan. 15, the 15th day of 2015. There are 350 days left in the year.
Astronauts flee US side of space station
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. In a rare scare, astronauts fled the American side of the
US isn’t winning wars because objectives are unattainable
Opinion: By Stephen D. KRASNER Los Angeles Times The United States has the most potent military in terms
Military service the answer if inequality is our problem
Opinion: By Benjamin Luxenberg Los Angeles Times A student at my alma mater, Brandeis University,
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “2Real4U,SDRq a new Christian drama series, will be shot in the Youngstown
Gov. Kasich names Bishop Murry to Ohio Task Force
The group will focus on community-police relations.
IF 911 FAILS
IF 911 FAILS In the event of further problems, for emergencies in Youngstown, call 330-747-7911
World Dog Awards (8 p.m., The CW): Awards shows really are going to the dogs. This inaugural special
World Dog Awards (8 p.m., The CW): Awards shows really are going to the dogs. This inaugural special
EGCC already offers grant similar to president’s proposal
EGCC’s Gateway and Horizon grants mirror President Obama’s plan for free community college
community meals | The details
Free community meals are offered as a project of churches in Springfield Township Council of
Man who killed 4 gets life sentence
Associated Press BUCYRUS, Ohio A man on a cocaine binge fatally beat or strangled four others at
Former Howland woman to remain in prison at least five more years in killing of husband
Marie Poling was convicted of killing her husband, Richard, in January 1988 in their home
KING HOLIdAY
KING HOLIdAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Make sure they have what they need, especially during this cold spell
Seniors are more susceptible to hypothermia
GM outlook sees higher profits in ’15
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors says it expects pretax earnings and profit margins to
Uncertainty surrounds Cosby show
The protests over Bill Cosby are not going away. The comedy legend — who resumed his tour in
Signs Of Hypothermia
Signs Of Hypothermia When you think about being cold, you probably think of shivering. That is one
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK American Sniper (R) Regal Austintown: Fri.-Th. (12:20), 4, 7; Fri.-Sun. (3:30)
Movie ‘Selma’ unfair to LBJ
Opinion: By Mark K. UPDEGROVE The Dallas Morning News Movies “based on” historical events are, to say the
St. Paul’s Table of Plenty serves God through service to people
Those attending share a meal, fellowship and get produce through Garden Share Program.
Cloud over Gen. Petraeus
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Department of Justice and the FBI are still awaiting a decision from
Ohio man accused of plan to attack US Capitol
Associated Press CINCINNATI A man who plotted to attack the U.S. Capitol and kill government
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Liberty Township trustees, special meeting 11 a.m., administration building, 1315
Airport growth demands care in selecting executive director
Editorial: 2So said Mahoning County commission Chairman David Ditzler during a recent meeting with the four
Training seminar
Training seminar YOUNGSTOWN Beatitude House, in collaboration with Mahoning- Youngstown
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