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Award-winning comedian Paula Poundstone coming to DeYor

Award-winning comedian Paula Poundstone coming to DeYor


Campbell teacher on leave after alleged inappropriate relationship

Campbell teacher on leave after alleged inappropriate relationship


Moms attend 9th Annual Citywide Baby Shower

Moms attend 9th Annual Citywide Baby Shower


Long-time Ursuline principal to retire

Long-time Ursuline principal to retire


South Range student to work in U.S. Senate

South Range student to work in U.S. Senate


Community workshop celebrates King legacy

Community workshop celebrates King legacy


Intense clashes near the presidential palace in Yemen

Intense clashes near the presidential palace in Yemen


WORTH A LOOK

BINGO/Card PARTIES Holy Apostles Parish and the Daughters of Sts. Peter & Paul Church will host a


Garden club schedules seminar

Garden club schedules seminar YOUNGSTOWN Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown will have its 10th


MLK commemorative celebration featured singing, praying and challenges

Several hundred people gathered at Tabernacle Baptist Church for the event.


Walker cruises to Sony Open victory

His 7-under 63 delivered a 9-shot win


KEEPING IT REAL?

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK After Stephen Hawking privately screened “The Theory of


In addition to “Selma,” which is now in theaters, here are five movies about civil

In addition to “Selma,” which is now in theaters, here are five movies about civil rights that are


Luke Ashlocke goes for the comedy knockout

When comedian Luke Ashlocke is on stage, he can’t help but take the same approach as a boxer looking to defeat an opponent.


Police chief dies; served more than 30 years

Staff report WEATHERSFIELD Joseph P. Consiglio, who served for more than 30 years with the


Local infant-mortality rates worse in nation

First of a two-part series By KEITH BAKER, AMANDA TONOLi, and BRANDON PARK


City schools address highlights success

The State of the Youngstown School District address will be Thursday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Banquet Hall


The gas caused more U.S. fatalities in 2014 than carbon monoxide, fires and handguns combined.

Half of Ohio homes have elevated radon levels


Lowellville schools approve Bring Your Own Technology policy

Lowellville schools approve Bring Your Own Technology policy


Howland’s Moody blends academics, football at Harvard

Defensive lineman hopes for another championship as a senior


Williamson College’s accreditation extended

YSU Williamson College of Business Administration sees its accreditation extended


Civil rights leader to speak at Kent State

Kent State plans MLK celebration Thursday


Seahawks’ astounding rally stuns Packers

Seattle overcomes 16-0 halftime deficit


Brady, Belichick set mark with 6th Super Bowl

Patriots jolt Colts for another AFC title


‘Selma’ is a fitting tribute

Opinion: By Darryl Lorenzo Wellington Tribune News Service On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a new


Damage from Citizens United just beginning to be felt

Opinion: By Amanda Hollis-Brusky Los Angeles Times Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission turns 5


While servers seek raises, owners defend tip system

Associated Press NEW YORK In more than a decade slinging drinks, bartender Autumn Alston has


King’s fair housing legacy must be protected, extended

Opinion: By Sherrilyn Ifill Tribune News Service In 1966, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a march through


Common sense on cannabis

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Until recent years, marijuana prohibitionists have been able to


Mitt’s third run would not charm

Opinion: WASHINGTON After his third loss, in 1908, as the Democratic presidential nominee, William


Pump up the gas tax — now

Opinion: Miami Herald: When last we suggested back in summer that raising the fuel tax was a good idea, the


Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama is turning to his biggest television audience


YSU honor society recognized for merit

YSU Phi Kappa Phi chapter one of only 24 named Chapter of Merit


Ohio towns plan Day of Service for MLK holiday

Staff and wire report COLUMBUS Many communities in Ohio — including Youngstown — will take part


KING HOLIdAY What’s open/closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today for Martin


today’s Entries

today’s Entries Post Time: 12:45PM RACE 1 $6,500, 3 yo’s & up, 1M 70Y, CLM $4,000 1 Candy


Teens sought in crime spree captured in Fla.

Associated Press Two teenage Kentucky sweethearts suspected in a crime spree of stolen vehicles


Multicar pileups claim 4 lives in Pa.

Multicar pileups claim 4 lives in Pa. PHILADELPHIA Several multicar crashes — including one


Malone’s online degrees make list

U.S. News & World Report lists Malone University’s online program as one of the top


Associated Press

Associated Press ALTON KUPRI, Iraq The Islamic State group released about 200 Yazidis held for


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Saturday drawings Powerball15-16-23-27-36 Red Ball9 Jackpot in Wednesday’s Powerball


MLK events IN THE VALLEY

MLK events IN THE VALLEY Events are planned to celebrate the life and work of the Rev. Dr. Martin


Shots fired near Biden’s home

Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. Multiple gunshots were fired from a vehicle near the Delaware


CBS, NFL extend prime-time deal for Thursday night package in 2015

Network gets eight games while NFL Networks gets other eight


INFANT DEATHS | A series

INFANT DEATHS | A series Today: A look at the problems associated with infant mortality.


YEARS AGO

Today is Monday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2015. There are 346 days left in the year. This is the


Halo n' Stitches can bring a smile to your face

STORY & PHOTOS By KATIE RICKMAN photo@vindy.com BOARDMAN Tracie Fellows’ Boardman home is


W.Va. college-going rate drops over past 5 years

Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. A state report says West Virginia’s college-going rate has


newsmakers

newsmakers FX orders pilot with Adlon of ‘Louie’ PASADENA, Calif. Pamela Adlon, a co-star with


Top 25 college basketball Sunday’s women’s games

No 2. Connecticut 92, USF 50 STORRS, CONN. Moriah Jefferson scored 15 points and added seven


TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Joel L. Phipps, 58, of 977 Sodom Hutchings Road,


Ohio community recovers time capsule lost after demolition

Associated Press MARYSVILLE, Ohio A central Ohio community is celebrating the recovery of a


Lowellville schools host luncheon for seniors

Senior citizens in Lowellville invited to luncheon hosted by local school district


Selma’s youngest marcher shares memories

Associated Press NEW YORK “Steady, loving confrontation.” Those were the first words Lynda


Seahawks’ Smith among North HOF inductees

First class included 13 athletes and four teams


Right to Life plans downtown vigil

Right to Life plans downtown vigil YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Right to Life is hosting a prayer


Five earn newest master’s at YSU

Five students earned their master’s degrees in interdisciplinary communication, YSU’s newest


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Maurice and Mykesha Lytle, McDonald, girl, Jan. 17.


Winfrey, hundreds of others march across historic bridge

Associated Press SELMA, Ala. Oprah Winfrey, fellow actors from the movie “Selma” and hundreds


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Poland Township trustees, 5 p.m., government center, 3339 Dobbins Road.


Inside the ropes with …

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a par 70 in the


Champs face super veterans

Patriots were last team to win in consecutive years


Penguins fall to Ohio State

Penguins fall to Ohio State COLUMBUS The Youngstown State men’s tennis team opened its spring