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Hall of Famer Ernie Banks dies at age 83
Ernie Banks spent his entire 19-year career with the Chicago Cubs.
Prosecutors refute argument for dismissal of Yavorcik indictment
Prosecutors in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal conspiracy case argue a motion from the attorney representing Martin Yavorcik, one of the three defendants, to dismiss the indictment is factually wrong.
Flights from Youngstown to Chicago hits speedbump
The U.S. Department of Transportation has tentatively denied the application of Aerodynamics Inc. to begin daily air service between the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport based on the airline’s lack of “fitness.”
Attendance at today's TEDx more than double
Jamie Marich took her place at the red, round rug on stage of the dimly lit theater.
Phantoms bring hockey to kids at Boys, Girls Club of Youngstown
The Youngstown Phantoms may have found their next star player — or at the very least, gained some young hockey fans.
Boardman cops arrest 3 Toledo men on counterfeiting charges
Three men from Toledo face felony charges after township police said they used counterfeit money at an area business.
McClurkin pleads to lesser charges in funeral home case; will testify against brother
Patrick J. McClurkin, the younger of the two McClurkin brothers charged with defrauding more than 50 customers of their former McClurkin Funeral Home of Girard, has pleaded guilty to reduced charges and will be sentenced later.
Protesters speak at arraignment of Tameka Smith, accused of killing pet dog
Protesters rallied against animal cruelty outside the Campbell Municipal Court.
Former drilling exec sentenced to prison; must repay $9M
Former drilling exec sentenced to prison; must repay $9M
Trial scheduled for Ohio man in Capitol terror plot
Trial scheduled for Ohio man in Capitol terror plot
2 charged in incident where gunshot misses Cleveland cops
2 charged in incident where gunshot misses Cleveland cops
Judge sets prison-report date for former Arizona congressman
Judge sets prison-report date for former Arizona congressman
Sunday's Vindicator will examine alleged illegal acts in Oakhill case
Sunday's Vindicator will examine alleged illegal acts in Oakhill case
Cleveland police find toddler alone after mother’s overdose
Cleveland police find toddler alone after mother’s overdose
Cincinnati Archdiocese undertakes $130 million campaign
Cincinnati Archdiocese undertakes $130 million campaign
Ohio coal producer withdraws state park mining permit
Ohio coal producer withdraws state park mining permit
Federal grand jury indicts Youngstown man on drug, gun charges
Federal grand jury indicts Youngstown man on drug, gun charges
4 W.Va. schools closed as precaution after shooting
4 W.Va. schools closed as precaution after shooting
Celebrity chefs sought for pantry fundraiser
Celebrity chefs sought for pantry fundraiser SALEM The Salem Community Center, Salem Rotary Club
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will meet at 6:30p.m.
Shots fired at man Thursday afternoon on North Side
Shots fired at man Thursday afternoon on North Side
Ohio University sets 4-year tuition rate for new students
Ohio University sets 4-year tuition rate for new students
Ohio unemployment rate drops to 4.8 pct. in December
Ohio unemployment rate drops to 4.8 pct. in December
DOT denies application for Youngstown to Chicago flights
DOT denies application for Youngstown to Chicago flights
YSU women snap losing streak to Wright State
Freshman Indiya Benjamin scored a career-high 22 points to lead the Penguins.
Youngstown schools chief gives “state of the district”
Connie Hathorn said grades on the district report card don’t concern him — whether students learn does.
Brown joins Pelini’s YSU coaching staff
Ron Brown this week began his new job as Bo Pelini’s associate head coach and running backs coach at YSU.
State finds high absenteeism during Mahoning charter-school visits
Youngstown-area charters had enough absences that auditors are suggesting further investigation
YSU committees don’t support college merger
The interim provost can’t see going forward with a concept that department chairmen and women and a majority of faculty in those departments don’t support
Mahoning County finances strong, auditor reports
Mahoning County’s sales tax revenues have soared since the bottom of the Great Recession in 2009.
Hughes the boss as Blue Devils top Clippers
Western Reserve and Columbiana are now tied atop the ITCL standings.
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 7-under par 65 in
Liberty native is casting director for animated films
Liberty native Lindsay Perlman occupies a unique niche in Hollywood.
Spirit of Bear is taking its own path
Local high school group Spirit of the Bear is taking its own path and shying away from conformity.
DeFilippo unfazed by challenge of guiding Browns' offense
DeFilippo believes he’s ready for the biggest challenge of his career, whether the Browns know who their starting quarterback will be in 2015 or not.
Russell’s 33 points lead Buckeyes over Wildcats
Northwestern’s Tre Demps paid Ohio State’s D’Angelo Russell the ultimate compliment on Thursday night.
Gordon announces ’15 season will be his last
The 43-year-old Gordon announced Thursday that 2015 will be his final season as a full-time driver.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU football adds more recruits
YSU football adds more recruits The Youngstown State football team added two more verbal
Brady, Belichick deny tampering with footballs
The two men most responsible for delivering wins for the New England Patriots both said Thursday they have no explanation for how footballs used to reach the Super Bowl were underinflated by 2 pounds per square inch.
Former Nebraska assistant lands at YSU
Brown spent 24 of his 28 years in Lincoln, Neb., on the Cornhuskers’ coaching staff.
YSU diversity breakfast honors Martin Luther King Jr.
The late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. conveyed urgency of the situation of the oppressed, YSU diversity speaker says
Eastern Gateway to hang banners touting the school’s growth
A city committee wants a plan for permanent signs
Cincinnati councilman says he’ll run for U.S. Senate next year
Incumbent Republican expects other Democrats to also run
METRO DIGEST || Man seeking wounded vet plates going to trial
Going to trial WARREN A Kinsman man accused of falsifying records in order to get license plates
Canfield road extension raises concerns for residents
Don Hutchison, Cardinal Joint Fire District chief, stands in front of the emergency road connecting the Westbury Park and Stonebridge developments in Canfield. The middle point of the route is about where the person is standing in the distance. The extension will connect both sides of Timber Run Drive.
Iraqi commanders voice frustration
Associated Press BAGHDAD Iraqi commanders heavily dependent on outside support to defeat the
Austintown Community Briefs
Pigskin Classic to be Jan. 31 The Youngstown Shrine Club will host its 24th annual Pigskin
March For Life
Associated Press WASHINGTON With thousands of abortion protesters swarming the city in their
“Strange Magic,” the animated film co-written and produced by “Star Wars”
“Strange Magic,” the animated film co-written and produced by “Star Wars” mastermind George Lucas,
Obama goes on offensive in address
Opinion: President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday didn’t contain any surprises, but it did
Obama won’t meet with Netanyahu
Associated Press WASHINGTON Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s planned trip to
Will taxing the rich save middle class in America?
Opinion: By Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk Tribune News Service President Barack Obama on Tuesday proposed
Huntington earnings up in 4Q
Huntington Bank reports $5 million increase in 4Q earnings despite 1% decrease for the full year
Ohioans must not tolerate high infant mortality rate
Editorial: The latest statistics on infant mortality in Ohio shock the senses: The Buckeye State ranks 43rd
WORLD, BUSINESS DIGEST || Canduct purchases Boardman property
Canduct purchases Boardman property BOARDMAN Canduct Industries Ltd., an Ontario-based company
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday West Branch Local school board, 7:45 a.m., high school conference room, 14277
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., Niles, free clothing
Man pleads not guilty to Capitol-attack plot
Associated Press CINCINNATI A man accused of plotting to attack the U.S. Capitol and kill
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Chita Rivera is 82. Singer Anita Pointer of the Pointer Sisters is 67. Bassist-
Meet John Doe 1, 2, 3, 4 in the ‘Oakhill’ case
Opinion: The indictment that details charges of widespread political corruption in Mahoning County featured
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Jan. 23, the 23rd day of 2015. There are 342 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Obama’s plan for free college will tighten China’s grip on US
Opinion: Obama’s plan for free college will tighten China’s grip on US This letter is in response to two
Canfield Community Briefs
Pigskin Classic to be Jan. 31 The Youngstown Shrine Club will host its 24th annual Pigskin
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Jennifer L. Foor, of 20700 Beach St., Alliance v. Glenn
oddly enough
oddly enough Irish grandmother busted for possessing cocaine at bingo hall DUBLIN Helen
More College basketball
More College basketball No. 2 Virginia 57, Georgia Tech 28 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. Malcolm
Let free enterprise bloom
Opinion: The Orange County (Calif.) Register: Even some of those in power in our nation have long recognized
PLYMC trustees
PLYMC trustees YOUNGSTOWN Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County trustees appointed
newsmakers
newsmakers Aniston responds to Oscar snub LOS ANGELES Yes, Jennifer Aniston would like to
Area state lawmakers get committee assignments
Committees will consider budget, environment and other issues in new general assembly
Adams shoots a ‘hip’ 64 at Humana
Phil Mickelson got most of the attention in his return to competition after a four-month break. Blake Adams got a lot more out of his comeback round.
NHL All-Stars share stage with Buckeyes
Columbus, Ohio’s capital city, will be the venue for this weekend’s NHL All-Star game festivities.
Ohio BWC proposes rate cut for employers
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has proposed
Boardman elementary schools host holiday performance
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com First-grade students at West Boulevard and Stadium
Video of police shooting stirs anger
Associated Press BRIDGETON, N.J. A video of police officers confronting and then fatally
Local restaurant hopes for a fresh start
After opening their Chinese, Japanese and Thai food restaurant under its new name of Koi China Bistro and Sushi Bar, Sheng Dong and his wife Yan, who goes by Jenny, are hoping for a second chance to make their business a success.
Students named to President’s List at Youngstown State University
The following Youngstown State University students from Poland have been named to the President’s
Poland library hosts new craft project
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Poland library introduced a new craft project on Jan.
Poland Community Briefs
Pigskin Classic to be Jan. 31 The Youngstown Shrine Club will host its 24th annual Pigskin Classic
Hilltop celebrates the holidays
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Hilltop Elementary School got a jump on
YSU students named to President’s List
The following Youngstown State University students from Austintown have been named to the
Canfield Sports Briefs
CHS seeking new head coach Canfield High School is currently searching for a head track coach.
C.H. Campbell students shop at Holiday Workshop
Students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School didn’t have to go far or deal with any traffic to do their holiday shopping thanks to the school’s PTO-sponsored Holiday Workshop Dec. 16-18.
Boardman library hosts All About Yarn event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For more than a year, the Boardman library has been
Austintown library offers burlap wreath class
The Austintown library offered area residents a chance to make their own burlap wreath on Dec. 16 with a class taught by Bea Richardson.
CHS swim and dive team participates at Northeast Aquatic Conference Championship
On Jan. 10, the Canfield swim and dive team travelled to Wooster High School to compete in the
Poland library hosts Enjoy the Holly Days event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For the first time, the Poland library hosted an evening
Dobbins Elementary hosts annual Polar Express Day
For the second consecutive year, students at Dobbins Elementary School participated in the annual Polar Express Day on Dec. 18, during which they viewed the Polar Express film, drank hot cocoa and bottled water, ate popcorn and Dobbins Principal Michael Daley read the Polar Express book.
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