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Stories published January 10, 2016

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

'Star Wars' keeps No. 1 slot, aims to overtake 'Titanic,' 'Avatar'

The Revenant' with Leonardo DiCaprio ranked a distant second this weekend


Kasich campaigns in Iowa, ranks second in New Hampshire presidential poll

The Ohio governor will visit Nevada later this week


Trumbull farm among state's newly designated historic farms

More than 1,200 farms now have the prestigious designation


YSU strikes gold with statewide Healthy Worksite Award

It joins Ohio State as the only two university winners in the state


Winter returns with a fury to Valley; wind advisory in effect until 10 tonight

Expect wind chills below zero


Sean Penn interview helped officials find drug lord 'El Chapo'

Mexican authorities raided El Chapo's hideout severl days after the interview


On anniversary of Charlie Hebdo attacks, ceremony honors all killed by Islamic extremists

French President Francois Hollande led the observance today


MLK Day events planned in Youngstown

A community workshop will explore the history of civil rights


Send a Valentine to a pound pup and help improve their care

Friends of Fido in Mahoning County is sponsoring the promotion


Powerball jackpot grows to whopping $1.3 billion

No one won Saturday's $950 million jackpot


Defining the 'Social Media Intern'

Interns are cool. Most are smart, resourceful and hard working.


Ockers mark 50th anniversary at dinner in Calif.

Boardman Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ocker of Boardman celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at a

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Ashley Lombardozzi | Matthew Grope

HUBBARD Julia’s Bed and Breakfast provided the setting for the 2 p.m. Sept. 26 wedding of Ashley

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Molly Mann | Marcus Corlew

canton Molly Catherine Mann became the bride of Marcus R. Corlew during an evening ceremony Oct. 2

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Dana Duffett to wed Benjamin Green

CANFIELD Dr. Raymond and Michele Duffett of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their

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UPDATE: Saturday's Powerball jackpot neared $950 million

The record jackpot lured an unprecedented frenzy of purchases.


Youngstown airport director is finalist for Florida job

Dan Dickten, the aviation director at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport since April 2010, is one of three finalists for the job as director of three airports in Okaloosa County, Fla., near Pensacola in the northwest part of the state.


BENGALS BUNGLE AGAIN

Cincinnati commit two big penalties on Steelers’ final drive to set up winning FG


“A Dog Named Gucci” explores abuse of Valley dog; premieres at Boardman Movies 8

The documentary premiering Jan. 22 includes the story of Nitro, a Rottweiler that died while at a Youngstown kennel


Morse pumps in 44 points in YSU victory

Cameron Morse became the first Penguins player to score 40-plus points since Reggie Kemp scored 46 in 1993.


One bad quarter hurts YSU women

Despite playing well for three quarters, the Penguins fell to the Phoenix, 68-60, at Beeghly Center.


70-plus dogs to benefit from Wednesday event

Staff report POLAND Animal Charity Humane Society is sponsoring a night of fun and relaxation


No Loss for Words: Canfield District hosts speech tournament

As this year progresses, should the nation do more to address environmental issues, re-examine its attitudes toward Islam and be more proactive in handling the refugee crisis in the Middle East?


Tigers’ Rappach reaches 1,000

Victoria Rappach nailed eight triples and had a game-high 26 points.


Future is bright, Scouts leader says at annual lodge banquet

Josh Johnston, elected 2016 chief of the Boy Scouts of America’s Order of the Arrow Wapashuwi Lodge 56, said he’s excited and looking forward to the year ahead.


Elliott thrills fans at Eastwood Mall

Ezekiel Elliott was born in Illinois and attended high school in Missouri, but Ohio has been home for the star running back.


Historian to speak on Valley steel industry

Staff report LIBERTY Rick Rowlands will give a historical presentation on the Valley’s steel


NOAS has free adoption, foster education classes

The classes start Saturday at the agency’s Warren offices


Pats’ Patricia latest candidate for Browns job

The Browns may grab another branch from the Bill Belichick tree for their next coach.


Area Dems endorse candidates

Staff report BOARDMAN Among candidates for the March 15 primary election endorsed by the


METRO DIGEST || Help for veterans

State Rep. Jaret Gibbons of Ellwood City, D-10th, said he will host veterans’ specialist Stephanie Bengoa in his Ellwood City office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday to lend help to veterans and their families.


Plant prepared, excited for launch of next-gen Cruze

Louie Mirich, an employee at the Lordstown General Motors Assembly Plant, installs a fender. The plant is preparing for the launch expected sometime this spring of the next generation Cruze. The Lordstown complex is the largest single-line manufacturing facility in the world with more than 23.5 miles of conveyor and 1,200 robots.


AREA BOWLING SCORES

amron lanes H.D. Davis CPA Mixed Doubles — Rick Adams 300-817, Jim Diver 268-697, Steve Bartley


Jon Stewart joins NYC mayor in honoring 9/11 first-responder

Jon Stewart joins NYC mayor in honoring 9/11 first-responder NEW YORK Jon Stewart joined New


Auto show set to open in Detroit

By TYREL LINKHORN Toledo Blade DETROIT The upcoming North American International Auto Show


state of the union address Obama to seek to define presidency

Associated Press WASHINGTON Out of time to push a new legislative agenda, President Barack Obama


Supreme Court has a chance to mend constitutional rights

Opinion: WASHINGTON When the Supreme Court contemplates changing its mind, it must weigh the institutional


Television Q&A

Television Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. I am wondering what happened to “Vikings” on the History


YEARS AGO

Today is Sunday, Jan. 10, the 10th day of 2016. There are 356 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Coming soon: ‘Star Wars’ land

By Hugo Martin Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES To make way for “Star Wars,” Disneyland is


LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS

HONORS Sheely’s Furniture & Appliance, a long-established and well-known family retailer in the


Save some money on your medicine

With rising drug costs, people whose insurance company stops or reduces coverage of a drug – or


High stakes gamble?

Opinion: Before delving into the looming debate in Columbus over the enticement that casino and racino


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Antique Motorcycle Exhibit, 1 to 5 p.m.: Thirty rare and antique


ARMED FORCES

ARMED FORCES VETERANS Ohio National Guard honored COLUMBUS The Ohio National Guard in 2015,


Chamber schedules business summit

Chamber schedules business summit YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, the Nigeria


Officials to drain reflecting pool

Officials to drain reflecting pool WASHINGTON Officials in Washington plan to drain the Lincoln


Hollywood launches awards season amid rare rainstorms from El Nino

Associated Press LOS ANGELES A blustery bad boy is set to crash Hollywood’s red carpets this


Jackpot puts US in frenzy

Associated Press Lottery players across the country dreamed about what they’d do with the largest


Heroin deaths Prosecutors to go after dealers

Associated Press COLUMBUS With heroin overdoses killing more young people in Ohio than car


Goodwill Industries does its part to boost workforce

Opinion: Goodwill Industries does its part to boost workforce I read with great interest your recent


Safety classes offered this month by safety council

One of the classes involves improving your defensive-driving skills


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,


Identification Ohio in compliance with security guidelines

Staff/wire report YOUNGSTOWN Fliers who possess Ohio driver’s licenses need not fear about


Anti-abortion group hosts January events

The first is a prayer vigil at 6 p.m. Jan. 20


birthdays

birthdays Singer Ronnie Hawkins of Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks is 81. Singer Frank Sinatra Jr. is


Bill would lift penalties on schools with students who opt-out of state testing

Associated Press COLUMBUS A bill before Ohio lawmakers is aimed at concerns expressed by some


MILESTONES

MILESTONES STATE PATROL Award winners Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper Jodi E. Bowlen, 28,


Iraqi refugee’s brother says he’s shocked by terrorism arrest

Associated Press HOUSTON The brother of an Iraqi refugee who had settled in Texas said he is in


METRO DIGEST || Crash causes outages in Champion, Warren

Crash causes outage CHAMPION Trumbull County 911 reported that a vehicle hit a utility pole at


Mexico willing to extradite drug lord to US

Associated Press MEXICO CITY Mexico is willing to extradite drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman


Announcing the 1st winner of Ralph Meacham Award

Opinion: And now presenting the 2015 Ralph Meacham Award to ... Well let’s hold off just a moment for that


Armed men visit standoff site, are sent away

Associated Press BURNS, Ore. A group of armed men from around the Pacific Northwest who arrived


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints HICA Education Loan Corp. v. Christopher Seman, money.


Warrant: ‘Affluenza’ teen’s mom took $30K before flight

Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas Weeks before “affluenza” teen fugitive Ethan Couch was


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Mahoning County commissioners, reorganizational meeting, 9:45 a.m.; regular


US bomber flies over South Korea

US bomber flies over South Korea OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea A powerful U.S. B-52 bomber flew


Kansas City dominates against Houston

After 22 years without a playoff victory, the Kansas City Chiefs were determined not to give up the lead this time.


How big of a deal should kids be?

Tribune News Service I ended a recent column by proposing that “while their proper upbringing is a


Will work for food?

Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. Food cooperative programs that allow members to scoop rice, sort


Healthy gardens

By Jessica Damiano Newsday (TNS) You put a seed in the ground, water it and watch it sprout,


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise


up for adoption

Go online to angelsforanimals.org or call 330-549-1111 for more information. Name: Miley Info:


Bison capture unprecedented fifth consecutive FCS championship

Carson Wentz got one more game as North Dakota’s quarterback before the NFL draft — and another FCS title.


SENIOR CITIZENS

Austintown AARP 4339 will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Austintown Senior Center. Guests are


Seahawks, Vikings will play in extreme cold

The temperature at kickoff is expected to be around zero degrees.


Clemson coaching staff, players embraced undefeated mindset for 2015

The Tigers could be the first team to reach 15-0.


Monday Night Writers will meet Jan. 18

Monday Night Writers will meet Jan. 18 CANFIELD Monday Night Writers will meet from 6 to 8 p.m.


Wine taste set Saturday at center

Wine taste set Saturday at center youngstown St. Maron’s Maronite Church, 1555 S. Meridian Road,


Dolphins hire Gase as head coach

The Dolphins want more postseason games in January, and fewer coaching searches.


SENIOR MENUS

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


MV Historical Society plans Cookie Table & Cocktails on Feb. 6

The event will raise funds for new exhibits.


Packers, Redskins on different tracks

Green Bay is just 4-6 in its last 10 games.


COLLEGE BASKETBALL Saturday’s other Horizon League men’s games

Milwaukee 65, Cleveland State 62 CLEVELAND Austin Arians scored 13 points and Milwaukee


high school roundup | Saturday’s games

GIRLS BASKETBALL Lakeview 54, Struthers 51, OT STRUTHERS Addie Becker scored 30 points to leas


college basketball roundup Saturday’s games

TOP 25 MEN South Carolina 103, No. 7 Arizona 101 LOS ANGELES Elijah Stewart scored a


NHL roundup

NHL roundup Saturday’s other games Hurricanes 4, Blue Jackets 3, OT COLUMBUS Jordan Staal


NBA roundup

NBA roundup Saturday’s games Clippers 97, Hornets 83 LOS ANGELES Chris Paul had 25 points


PRO golf

PRO golf Saturday’s results HYUNDAI TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS KAPALUA, HAWAII Sharp as ever


Penguins goalie Fleury turns back late barrage

Marc-Andre Fleury was at his best when it mattered most for the Pittsburgh Penguins.


Board votes out trustee who is deployed

A county prosecutor has threatened legal action after two township trustees voted out another board member on deployment with the Ohio National Guard and replaced him with an outgoing trustee.


Saturday's Powerball jackpot neared $950 million

Associated Press Powerball announced the six winning numbers for a record jackpot of nearly $950


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