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Stories published January 26, 2015

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3 seeking appointment to Columbiana County Municipal Court seat

3 seeking appointment to Columbiana County Municipal Court seat


R&J Trucking in Boardman builds new facility near Dayton

R&J Trucking of Boardman builds new facility near Dayton


Man arrested for threat served time for beating woman

Man arrested for threat served time for beating woman


Boardman, Cardinal Joint Fire District have mutual-aid agreement

Boardman, Cardinal Joint Fire District have mutual-aid agreement


US announces charges in New York Russian spy ring case

US announces charges in New York Russian spy ring case


Trumbull man gets 15 years in prison for robbing elderly woman

Trumbull man gets 15 years in prison for robbing elderly woman


Braceville man gets 3-year prison term for 2014 attempted burglary

Braceville man gets 3-year prison term for 2014 attempted burglary


Masury man pleads guilty to reckless homicide charge

Masury man pleads guilty to reckless homicide charge


Cops: Ex-Fox TV producer kills himself outside NYC headquarters

Cops: Ex-Fox TV producer kills himself outside NYC headquarters


Witnesses stopped woman from abandoning baby in central Pa.

Witnesses stopped woman from abandoning baby in central Pa.


First beheading under new Saudi king stirs attention

First beheading under new Saudi king stirs attention


China moves to accept imports of all US apple varieties

China moves to accept imports of all US apple varieties


Feds want Ohio meeting on secret info in Capitol plot case

Feds want Ohio meeting on secret info in Capitol plot case


Ohio attorney general sues over health care law tax

Ohio attorney general sues over health care law tax


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S&P downgrades Russia credit rating to junk

S&P downgrades Russia credit rating to junk


UPDATE | Man takes responsibility for drone over White House

Man takes responsibility for drone over White House


UPDATE | Storm threatens the Northeast with historic snow

Storm threatens the Northeast with historic snow


Fallen oil prices force changes at Vallourec Star

Fallen oil prices force changes at Vallourec Star


CBO: Deficit to shrink to lowest level of Obama presidency

CBO: Deficit to shrink to lowest level of Obama presidency


State Controlling Board OKs funds for projects in Mahoning, Columbiana and Youngstown

State Controlling Board OKs funds for projects in Mahoning, Columbiana and Youngstown


Spielberg warns of growing anti-Semitism at Holocaust event

Spielberg warns of growing anti-Semitism at Holocaust


Liberia: Only 5 people being treated for Ebola in country

Liberia: Only 5 people being treated for Ebola in country


'Free' wine kiosks cost Pa. $300K in legal fees

Free wine kiosks cost Pa. $300K in legal fees


Dems' 2016 convention chairwoman revisits sites in Columbus

Dems' 2016 convention chairwoman revisits sites in Columbus


Mom on trial accused of killing 5-year-old son with salt

Mom on trial accused of killing 5-year-old son with salt


WikiLeaks slams Google over delay in revealing US warrants

WikiLeaks slams Google over delay in revealing US warrants


Police looking for driver who killed NEO teacher

Police looking for driver who killed NEO teacher


R&J Trucking opening Moraine facility

R&J Trucking opening Moraine facility


Kasich sets Feb. 2 for release of 2-year Ohio operating budget

Kasich sets Feb. 2 for release of 2-year Ohio operating budget


Ohio hunters voice frustration over low numbers of bagged deer

Ohio hunters voice frustration over low numbers of bagged deer


Youngstown NAACP wants Superintendent Hathorn replaced

Youngstown NAACP wants Superintendent Hathorn replaced


WKBN's Don Guthrie dead at 71

WKBN's Don Guthrie dead at 71


Theft from Boardman Hallmark

Theft from Boardman Hallmark


Semi flips on I-76 ramp

Semi flips on I-76 ramp


Parking ban in Struthers

Parking ban in Struthers


Small drone crashes near White House

Small drone crashes near White House


City swears in 4 new police officers

City swears in 4 new police officers


UPDATE | NAACP set to blast Hathorn schools report

UPDATE | NAACP set to blast Hathorn schools report


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Hundreds savor flavor of benefit chili cook-off

To some degree, Ed Metzel was circumspect about sharing certain ingredients of the chili in his pot, but he made no secret of expressing what was in his heart regarding Susan M. Hernan.

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In Greece, radical left wins election

A radical left-wing party vowing to end Greece’s painful austerity program won a historic victory in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, setting the stage for a showdown with the country’s international creditors that could shake the eurozone.

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Don’t forget to get your cookies

You can help your salesgirl learn all she can from your transaction.


Justice Department says Warren Police Department has made ‘significant progress’

Justice Department says the Warren Police Department “made significant progress” in the past year toward eliminating unconstitutional policing


Legal pot campaign would blaze new trail

By JULIE CARR SMYTH AP Statehouse Correspondent COLUMBUS The marijuana legalization movement


Williams: What a weekend for pucks, Bucks

Columbus hosted OSU’s championship celebration and the NHL All-Star festivities.


Poland’s defense frustrates West Middlesex

The Bulldogs’ Danny Black and Jake Burns helped slow 6-foot-5 forward Trey Staunch.


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Springfield’s Schuler wins Curbstone scholarship

The senior earned a $1,000 scholarship for his success on and off the field.

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Giles looks to bring home national champion

Three local youth flag football teams are playing in Phoenix for championships


Ohio's average cost of homeowner and auto insurance in 2012 were $725 and $635.

The national average premium were $1,023 for homeowners and $815 for auto.


Poland school district prepares for reconfiguration of school facilities

Poland school district prepares for reconfiguration of school facilities


‘Vampire Hunter’ author in directorial debut

By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK Seth Grahame-Smith’s life could be described as a


Brains, brawn lead Penza to Dartmouth

The Ursuline quarterback said it’s been a dream of his to go to an Ivy League school.


Hotels, a restaurant, tech center on the list for development in the Mahoning Valley

Lordstown, Youngstown and Salem will have new developments start this year.


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Austintown school enrollment surpasses Youngstown’s

Austintown schools enrolled more students than Youngstown beginning in 2013 to 2014 school year

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Cavs beat Thunder for sixth straight win

Cleveland’s LeBron James scored 34 points in the 108-98 victory.


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS ‘American Sniper’ has top spot at box office LOS ANGELES “American Sniper” hit the


Association honors Kent professor

The award recognizes Kent professor for going about and beyond to help students


SAG AWARDS ‘Birdman’ cast wins; Redmayne tops Keaton

Associated Press The backstage farce “Birdman” topped the 21st annual Screen Actors Guild Award,


How did Islam come to this?

Opinion: By Azeem Ibrahim Chicago Tribune “Islam is a religion of love. My brother was killed by


Seahawks’ Sherman doubts Pats will be punished

The All-Pro cornerback said New England owner Robert Kraft is too tight with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.


Marathon Petroleum expansion aids Ohio

Marathon Petroleum expansion aids Ohio FINDLAY, OHIO Marathon Petroleum Corp. says nearly all of


Time to count on compassion to counteract homelessness ills

Editorial: It’s certainly no big secret that over the past four decades the Mahoning Valley has weathered


What are the chances of tax reform?

Opinion: By Bart Chilton Tribune News Service The responses to President Barack Obama’s call for tax


Ukraine: Phone calls prove that rebels attacked city, killed 30

Associated Press KIEV, UKRAINE Ukraine’s president said Sunday that intercepted radio and


LIST OF WINNERS

A complete list of winners at Sunday’s 21st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards: MOVIES Actor:


Staff report

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Former covert CIA operations officer Valerie Plame, author of “Fair


Team Toews rolls at NHL All-Star game

John Tavares of the Islanders scored four goals in the win.


Harding’s Provitt commits to Kentucky

Cardinal Mooney RB C.J. Amill is headed to Lafayette and YSU picked up a safety from Lakewood St. Edward.


Blizzard warning issued for 250-mile stretch of Northeast

Associated Press NEW YORK A “potentially historic” storm could dump 2 to 3 feet of snow from


Phifer nets 1,000th point in Struthers win

Wildcats coach Jim Franceschelli is concerned about his team’s free throw shooting.


Browns’ Gordon fails another drug test

The former All-Pro wide receiver could be facing a year ban from the NFL.


Free speech or a double standard?

Associated Press LONDON When cartoonists at a French publication that had poked fun at the


Across Japan, IS video shocks all

Associated Press TOKYO From the prime minister to ordinary people, Japanese were shocked Sunday


ALASKA REFUGE Obama to seek wilderness designation

Associated Press JUNEAU, ALASKA President Barack Obama is proposing to designate the vast


EGCC one of fastest growing colleges

EGCC president says college’s growth is a reflection of the community


Social Security to be program topic

Social Security to be program topic CANFIELD The Mahoning Valley Accounting Society will present


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, lunch,


Foreign policy still a muddle

Opinion: If anyone still needs proof of President Barack Obama’s reluctance to let foreign policy distract


Greatest ‘Babe’ in sports

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords I recently addressed a rather odd topic for an audience of political


Fire damages home vacant for one day

Fire damages home vacant for one day youngstown A fire that damaged a house at 524 Miller Ave.


Movies available Tuesday on DVD and through digital providers (includes total box office revenue):

Movies available Tuesday on DVD and through digital providers (includes total box office revenue):


YEARS AGO

Today is Monday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2015. There are 339 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


New library taking shape

Construction proceeds through the winter for the new $5 million Canfield library.


Inside the ropes with …

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a one-over 73 in the


WORTH A LOOK

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


Scholarship for business students available at EGCC

EGCC professor establishes ongoing scholarship


Tuition-free plan a game-changer

Opinion: By Sarah Labadie Tribune News Service President Barack Obama’s proposal in his State of the


Columbiana County updates construction

Property owners can be penalized for not reporting new construction.


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Woman charged with robbing store while toddler was in cab WILMINGTON, Del. Police


Japanese students need host families

Host families in Mahoning Valley needed for Japanese exchange students


Births

Births St. Joseph Warren Hospital Teauna Jenkins, Warren, girl, Jan. 22. Racheal Harris and


Sacramento Bee: Last summer, a study out of Stanford University and the University of California,

Opinion: Sacramento Bee: Last summer, a study out of Stanford University and the University of California,


Changes in store for Ohio state taxpayers

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s Department of Taxation is now accepting 2014 individual


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Youngstown school board, 5:30 p.m., I.L. Ward Building, 20 W. Wood St. Trumbull


Residents hopeful about plan to fix leaky levee

Associated Press ZOAR, Ohio Residents of a nearly 200-year-old community in Northeast Ohio are


Russell helps OSU men upset No. 23 Indiana

He scored 22 points and added 10 assists for the Buckeyes.


TRUMBULL COUNTY courts

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Timothy S. Foder Jr., 23, of 2677 Mahan Denman Road,


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