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Youngstown police at shooting tonight on Lansdown Boulevard

Youngstown police are investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of Landsdowne Boulevard, reported at 10:33 tonight.

Wells building evolving into place to call home

The terra cotta exterior on the Wells Building gleams in the sunlight.

Assault rifle, grenade launcher among weapons YPD finds in N.Side homes

Among six guns found by police was an AK-47 assault rifle with an attached grenade launcher.

2 moms arrested on heroin charges with young kids in cars

A Leetonia woman arrested Wednesday afternoon on the South Side with heroin and her 4-year-old child in the car is the second such arrest within a week.

YSU, Milwaukee split basketball doubleheader

YSU's women beat Milwaukee, 69-67, while the Penguin men fell, 81-65.

Contract for work on Wells Building exterior goes to Cleveland firm

The city’s board of control approved a $392,160 contract for a Cleveland company do extensive exterior work to the future home of the Youngstown Municipal Court.

Don't use space heaters as main heating source this winter, fire officials warn

Fire officials asked the media Thursday to help spread the message about fire safety now that the winter-heating season is here.

Electrical malfunction closes Oakhill today

Mahoning County’s Oakhill Renaissance Place office complex, which was closed all day Thursday due to a power failure, was to reopen for business as usual this morning.

Luncheon honors Father Maturi, though reassignment delayed

Horizon Science Academy hosted a goodbye luncheon to recognize the community contributions of the Rev. Greg Maturi, pastor of St. Dominic Church.

Murder victim's brother gets year in prison for retaliation beating

A man who police say pistol-whipped another man he thought was responsible for his brother’s murder was sentenced to a year in prison.

United Airlines fined $2.7M for violating consumer rules

Beyonce to perform at Super Bowl halftime

Mahoning County health board finance committee meets Friday

URGENT | Oakhill Renaissance Place reopens Friday

Oakhill Renaissance Place reopens Friday

Authorities suspect bones found by hiker in Ohio are human

'Making a Murderer' juror stands by verdict

Making a Murderer juror stands by verdict

Iran says Saudi strike hits embassy in Yemen; no damage seen

Pa. police search for man who urinated on video games in Target

Youngstown man faces drug charge after arrest in Campbell

Georgia DA plans to charge officer who shot naked man

Veteran actor Pat Harrington Jr. from 'One Day at a Time' dead at 86

Veteran actor Pat Harrington Jr. from 'One Day at a Time" dead at 86

Pennsylvania man pleads to sex-trafficking 4 Ohio runaways

VW CEO headed to Washington to meet with EPA chief

Columbus cops hope signs will curb panhandling on freeway exit ramps

Cops hope signs will curb panhandling on freeway exit ramps

Police seek public’s help to stop heroin surge in SW Ohio city

All 17 miners trapped in New York salt mine are rescued

Johnny Manziel cited for expired license plates

Powerball jackpot climbs to estimated $700 million

Ohio turns to security expert to shield lethal drug info

Boardman woman faces domestic-violence charge

Mahoning Dems to endorse on Saturday for March primary

Electrical malfunction shutters Oakhill building today

Traffic stop leads to cocaine arrest

Youngstown police find assault weapon, other guns while serving warrants

South Korean response: Yell at the North

Attack on Paris police station, other assailants could be at large

Miss Shutrump, Mr. Wadman to exchange vows

Alexis Katrina Shutrump and Scott J. Wadman, both of Boardman, are engaged and will exchange vows

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Rebecca Micco to be bride of Donald Lambert

STRUTHERS Thomas and Barbara Micco of Struthers are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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Parents announce Unkefer-Lude engagement

SALEM Renae Unkefer Owen and Tresa Unkefer and Kenneth and Leslie Lude are announcing the

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Cruze Hatchback to be made in Mexico

The vehicle will be produced at the Ramos Arzipe, Mexico plant and the local plant will continue to build the Cruze sedan.

Sullivan’s training days paying off

Valley-born Elliot Sullivan works with the nation's top fillies.

Data breached? Get credit monitoring, officials urge

Possible regional city income tax collection agency data breach hits home.

James, Irving make Wizards vanish

Kyrie Irving scored 21 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter of just his seventh game of the season, including a run of 10 straight that put the game away.

Southington man facing felonious assault in fight after soccer game

Daniel L. Miracle, 43, pleaded not guilty to felonious assault and misdemeanor assault for purportedlly head-butting a male student following a girls high school soccer game

SPORTS DIGEST || OSU’s Elliott to visit Eastwood Mall

Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott, who helped the Buckeyes win a national championship last season, is scheduled to appear from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Everything Buckeyes store at the Eastwood Mall.

A new view for colorblind student

The glasses resulted in a colorful Christmas morning.

Prep roundup | Wednesday’s girls basketball games

Boardman 54, Cardinal Mooney 38 YOUNGSTOWN Krista Johnson scored 24 points and Lauren Gabriele

Library, OH WOW! museum join to teach kids

The main library and the OH WOW! children’s museum are in partnership to teach science and technology.

Williams: Liberty’s Toussaint thrust into spotlight

Fitzgerald Toussaint figures to be the Steelers’ starting running back against the Bengals.

Rat Pack tribute show feels like coming home

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com David DeCosta never lived in Northeast Ohio; however, the

Antique motorcycle exhibit at museum

Staff report WARREN The National Packard Museum’s 16th annual antique motorcycle exhibit will

Three other exhibitions to open

Staff report An exhibit that showcases the decades-long work of two Pennsylvania photographers who

Cops: Fire may be linked to year’s first homicide

Victim found by landlord

Jim Pernotto wants art to play key role in downtown rebirth

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An art exhibition opening this week at the

South Range students ready to rock at battle of the bands

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com CLEVELAND When Barry Gabel, senior vice president of

Warren man indicted in death of common-law wife’s son, 3

Arthur A. Harper, 43, of High Street Northeast, has been indicted on charges of murder, child endangering and felonious assault in the Nov. 30 death of Russell Cottrill, 3.

Man sentenced for sixth OVI offense

McHellon also has a warrant from Pennsylvania for an OVI case from ‘93.

U.S. Sen. Rob Portman sets fundraising record

The incumbent Republican raised $9.8 million in 2015

Youngstown council approves payment for Expressway street lights

Council’s first regular meeting of 2016 featured a light agenda

Man gets 2 years for firing gun during Campbell fight

No one was hurt during the incident.

Judge appoints longtime Valley business exec to Mill Creek MetroParks board

Michael S. Senchak named Wednesday as Louis Schiavoni’s replacement

Annual blessing altered because of bacteria in Lake Glacier

Clergy read various sections of the Blessing of the Waters service that took place Wednesday on the shore of Lake Glacier in Mill Creek Park.

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METRO DIGEST || MCCTC website

MCCTC website CANFIELD Mahoning County Career and Technical Center has a new website,

ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Facebook glitch celebrates 46 years of online friendship SAN FRANCISCO

POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND

Obama fails to deliver

Opinion: Those who have been marveling at Donald Trump’s political showmanship were given a reminder of who

North Korea’s nuclear claim could increase threat of war

By ROBERT BURNS AP National Security Writer WASHINGTON North Korea’s claim to have detonated a

Republicans in Congress push anti-Obama agenda

Editorial: With the presidential election this year as the political driving force, the Republican majority in

Campbell council reviews police cruiser acquisition, employee raises

Raises for three non-union employees will add up to $3,000 a year.

METRO DIGEST || Woman charged in attack of ex-, girlfriend

Assault charges BOARDMAN A township woman faces assault charges after police said she attacked

Aerodynamics Inc.’s management, financial fitness and transparency once again called into question

Natalie Cole tribute show

Natalie Cole tribute show Valley vocalist Liz Majors will be joined by Youngstown’s Total Package

Gun buyer in attack pleads not guilty

Associated Press RIVERSIDE, CALIF. The man who bought the rifles used in the San Bernardino

Drop-off program gets ‘pounds of pills’ out of Poland

NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK Carol (R) Impeccably acted by Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara as two women in

‘Star Wars’ hits No. 1

‘Star Wars’ hits No. 1 LOS ANGELES Move over, “Avatar,” there’s a new force in town. In just 20

Niles mayor wants ‘no part of’ Regional Income Tax Agency

Winter veggies

Winter veggies If stored onions begin to sprout, pot them up and enjoy tasty greens and a

Griffey, Piazza voted into Cooperstown

Ken Griffey Jr. received 437 of 440 votes in his first appearance on the Baseball Writers’ Association of America ballot, a record 99.3 percent.

Become a volunteer

Become a volunteer Join our ranks to become an OSU Extension master gardener volunteer. You’ll

These flashy backyard birds stay put and mate for life NORTHERN CARDINALS

By Marilyn McKinley OSU certified volunteer naturalist Spotting a cardinal is a welcome site

James’ marketing group cuts ties with Manziel

LeBron James has dropped Johnny Manziel as a business client.

Growing herbs inside

Q. I’m trying to grow some parsley indoors for the winter and just when the leaves get large enough

Botanical Art and Illustration exhibition

Botanical Art and Illustration exhibition When: Through Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. What: Last

Gardening resolutions: Enjoy more, stress less

By Marilyn McKinley OSU Extension master gardener volunteer I am proud to say I come from a long

What is xeriscaping?

What is xeriscaping? It’s the idea of planting that requires less watering. There are lots of

MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE : Wednesday’s Results

POST TIME: 12:45 PM RACE 1 $24,500 - 3 yo, 6F, MSW 7 Tune Up (Pilares, C.)$7.00$4.00 $3.00 1

Today is Thursday, Jan. 7, the seventh day of 2016

Today is Thursday, Jan. 7, the seventh day of 2016. There are 359 days left in the year.

USHL POWER RANKINGS

Here are the January USHL Power Rankings presented by USA Hockey Magazine, as selected by a panel of

Gase, Austin are first to interview for HC job

Adam Gase was first up for the Browns. It’s not known where the team ranks on his list.

HD Davis CPAs event

HD Davis CPAs event YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-cutting

Carpatho-Rusyn group to have speaker

Carpatho-Rusyn group to have speaker Youngstown The Youngstown-Warren Chapter of the Carpatho-

Blackhawks down Penguins again

Once Artemi Panarin stopped thinking about scoring, he started scoring again.

Two who served time for past shootings caught with guns

Both arrested in separate incidents

Macy’s to cut up to 4,800 jobs after weak holiday sales

Staff/wire report NEW YORK Macy’s is cutting up to 4,800 jobs and has slashed its profit

Filmmakers show interest in city

Fred D’Amico of the fledgling Youngstown Film Commission and city councilman Mike Ray attended a

Powerful storm hits California

Associated Press LOS ANGELES The hillside above the California home of Wayne Socha had held firm

Congress sends health law repeal to Obama

Associated Press WASHINGTON The GOP-led Congress sent legislation to President Barack Obama on

CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.

Trump won’t bow out graciously should he end up losing in Iowa

Opinion: By Margaret Carlson Bloomberg View It’s now clear that a big chunk of voters, especially

Board members wish to focus on student and community relations for upcoming year

School board expresses hope to improve community relations

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .128.61-0.66 Aqua America, .71

Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Mahoning County Commissioners, 10 a.m., second floor, administration building, 21

Chipotle facing a criminal probe

Associated Press NEW YORK Chipotle said it has been subpoenaed as part of a federal criminal

Ohio plants hybrids in effort to bring back chestnut trees

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio is planting hybrid American chestnut trees at state forests and

Iraq offers to mediate for Saudi Arabia, Iran

Associated Press TEHRAN, IRAN Iraq on Wednesday offered to mediate between Saudi Arabia and Iran

AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Church Basement Ladies,SDRq directed by Mark Frost, Salem Community Theater,

Condemnation, doubt greet N. Korea’s H-bomb declaration

Associated Press SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA North Korea’s declaration that it had tested a hydrogen bomb

Oregon tribe: Group ‘desecrating’ the land

Associated Press BURNS, ORE. The leader of an American Indian tribe that regards an Oregon

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ronda Ritchie, Youngstown, boy, Jan. 5. Mike and Joyce

Football scores with viewers

Football scores with viewers NEW YORK Football games (and football chatter) ruled in the ratings

“Angel From Hell” (9:30 P.M., CBS): “Angel From Hell” is a new sitcom that

“Angel From Hell” (9:30 P.M., CBS): “Angel From Hell” is a new sitcom that has Jane Lynch trying to

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