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AN OAKHILL PRIMER
Prosecutors' documents clarify the evolution of charges in this complex corruption case against three defendants.
Stories published January 25, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Outed CIA spy Valerie Plame to lecture at Stambaugh Auditorium
The lecture is free and open to the public, but tickets are required.
'American Sniper' hits mark at top of box office for 2nd straight week
A new Jennifer Lopez film comes in second this weekend
Mahoning Valley under winter weather advisory until 10 a.m. Monday
Up to 6 inches of snow is possible by Monday afternoon
New York City mayor: This week's blizzard could be worst in history
Two to three feet of snow is expected
Austintown overtakes Youngstown as largest school district in Mahoning Valley
Warren and Boardman round out the largest public school systems in the Valley
Higher education in the state is under pressure to improve
Editorial: Higher education in the state is under pressure to improve
Reports: Browns' Gordon flunks another drug test
ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that Browns WR Josh Gordon has failed another drug test.
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Guild of Lordstown will meet at 7 p.m. at S.C.O.P.E. The speaker, Amy Reeher of the
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY Ethel Solomon (nicknamed Jimmie)
HONOREE Residence: Satellite Beach, Fla., formerly of Struthers Date of birth: Jan. 28, 1925
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Cookbook will benefit area humane society
Cookbook will benefit area humane society COLUMBIANA Cleveland Paranormal Research Society is
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
AARP of Trumbull County announces free tax preparation sites for seniors. Sessions begin Feb. 2 and
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.
Sunoco pipeline project continues on Mill Creek MetroParks property
Sunoco pipeline project continues on Mill Creek MetroParks property
Canfield girls take another from Howland
Rachel Tinkey led the Cardinals with 22 points and nine rebounds.
Boardman neighborhoods re-zoned to prevent duplexes, apartments
Boardman neighborhoods re-zoned to prevent duplexes and apartments from moving in
Canfield Township to enforce weight limits on roads
Roads are designed for certain weight; limits to help preserve roads as township grows
O’Hara paces Girard past Warren JFK
The senior scored 25 points for the Indians in a 57-48 win at the Covelli Centre.
Annual Plunge raises funds for Special Olympics Ohio
Air temperature — 28 degrees? No problem. Water temperature — 32 degrees? Bring it on.
Lightweights take spotlight at Hephner Memorial
J-M’s Mitch Tikkanen notched his won his 100th career match and Andrew Fairbanks took the 120-pound title.
Special care nursery to open at Warren St. Joseph
Twelve nurses, three secretaries and a manager hired for the nursery unit
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
Boys BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Harrison Central 64, Beaver Local 44 Howland 75, Lakeside
Paralympics gold medal winner to speak at Congregation Rodef Sholom
Noam Gershony will address the Shabbat services on Feb. 7
‘Fat N Furious’ returns for second season
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com When season two of “Fat N Furious” premieres Monday, it will
METRO DIGEST || Mayor seeking health board applicants
Board vacancy YOUNGSTOWN Mayor John A. McNally is seeking city residents at least 18 years old
METRO DIGEST || Hugs for Heart Challenge kicks off Monday
Hugs for Heart YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel and Teddy McHuggin
AN OAKHILL PRIMER
Prosecutors' documents clarify the evolution of charges in this complex corruption case against three defendants.
Crime reports at Ohio casinos show increase
Crime reports at Ohio casinos show increase CLEVELAND Reports of crimes at Ohio casinos appear
Ohio college to use drone for research
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ohio The Ohio/Indiana Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center plans to
GOP hopefuls pitch ideas at conservative event
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa The robust Christian right in early-voting Iowa plays an
Johansen gets some help in breakaway challenge
Team Foligno will meet Team Toews today in the 60th All-Star game.
Dignitaries travel to Saudi Arabia in wake of king’s death
Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia World leaders and top dignitaries began arriving in Saudi
Rockets kill 30 in Ukraine as rebels launch offensive
Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine Indiscriminate rocket fire slammed into a market, schools, homes
Sherman, Seahawks take lead in trash talking
This Super Bowl between the Patriots and Seahawks will feature some epic yapping from some of the best trash-talkers in the NFL.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
newsmakers
newsmakers Al Pacino looks to diversify, not retire NEW YORK Al Pacino says he can relate to
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown school board, personnel/legal/legislative/policy committee, 5 p.m.,
Late bogeys hurt Kuchar’s chances
Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak shot a third-round 70 and is four shots off the lead at 13-under 203.
LETTERS: 3 stand up for ex-Mooney principal; The Traficant Freeway? Muslim blasts Charlie attack
Opinion: Former Liberty, Mooney principal exuded in educational leadership Recent articles have upset me
Selig: Baseball can go international
Bud Selig predicts a future filled with more transformation, perhaps with expansion to other countries.
Japan’s PM ‘speechless’ at video claiming hostage is dead
Associated Press TOKYO Japan’s prime minister said today he was “speechless” after an online
columbiana, TRUMBULL COUNTY courts
COURTS Columbiana COUNTY New complaints Broadwalk Realty Investment Group v. The Cincinnati
No bombs found on 2 planes after ‘credible threats’
Associated Press ATLANTA Law-enforcement officials found no bombs on two planes at Atlanta’s
Schmidt to speak at Curbstone luncheon
Schmidt to speak at Curbstone luncheon Youngstown State University Assistant Athletic Director and
Baseball, America mourn Ernie Banks
To Chicago Cubs fans, Ernie Banks was sunshine that cut through decades of darkness. To baseball players, he was the spirit of the game.
Belichick: Patriots followed all NFL rules
The NFL said its initial investigation confirmed that some of the footballs used in the first half of the conference title game were underinflated.
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP | Saturday’s other results
BOYS BASKETBALL Canfield 72, Laurel 54 Mike Yourstowsky scored 25 points and Mason Mangapora
Ohio State fans celebrate national title
After leading Ohio State to a national championship, Joey Bosa had one question for the 45,000 fans who crowded into Ohio Stadium in late January.
Etruscan Press makes finals for award
Etruscan Press makes finals for award YOUNGSTOWN Etruscan Press has been named one of five
Ohio pair with pet bear fights state rule
Associated Press LODI, Ohio A Northeast Ohio couple accused of not having a permit for their
Cook up some color
Chicago Tribune (TNS) Some like it hot, but when it comes to kitchen design, most of us don’t dare
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Jan. 18
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Saint Odd,” by Dean Koontz (Bantam) 2. “The Girl on the Train,” by Paula
Abdullah helps North win Senior Bowl
Nebraska’s Ameer Abdullah wanted to leave an impression on more than just the NFL watchers at the Senior Bowl.
CAREER PATHS, LIMELIGHT
HEALTH care Meridian Healthcare, a nonprofit organization that works with those in need in the
area bowling scores
Amron Lanes SRI Investment Seniors — Ray Bakes 278-703, Tom Hood 248-679, Marshall McCree 276-651,
Jackson Hole — More than ‘steep and deep’
For decades, Jackson Hole’s reputation for its abundance of expert terrain — and relatively little else — preceded it.
ROSEMOND | Closing the door on toddler tantrums
Tribune News Service Q. How do you stop tantrums in a 3-year-old? My daughter never went
NYC subway fare to soon increase
NYC subway fare to soon increase NEW YORK The cost of traveling in New York City is going up.
Three arrested in protest of tuition
Associated Press ATHENS, Ohio Two Ohio University students and a recent graduate were arrested
Winter-survival guide: snow-removal strategies
Ceaseless cold, merciless ice, sleet and snow — if you loved last winter, get ready for the sequel:
Chamber will host breakfast event
Chamber will host breakfast event BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce
GOP targets children in its renewed attack on immigrants
Opinion: By Jose Miguel Leyva Tribune News Service The GOP is continuing its campaign against immigrants.
Collector's happier than a camel on Wednesday
Who is happier than a camel on Wednesday?
Taylor dealership’s future looks bright with Kia
In 2000, the Taylors received news that Oldsmobile would no longer be produced, and then they found success in the Kia brand.
2 social media apps kids don’t want you to use
“The kids aren’t on Facebook anymore.” That’s a common refrain I hear from my friends and co-
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
Attempt to lift jet’s fuselage fails
Attempt to lift jet’s fuselage fails PANGKALAN BUN, Indonesia Indonesian rescuers lifted the
Proof you read more than the obits
Opinion: “I only read you for the obituaries.” A wide-eyed journalism grad is not yet broken in to our
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Jan. 25, the 25th day of 2015. There are 340 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Higher education in the state is under pressure to improve
Editorial: Any hope the higher education community in Ohio may have had of an increase in state funding has
City homicide rate still appalls
Editorial: At first glance, one easily could conclude that the city of Youngstown has gained considerable
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