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Stories published January 12, 2016
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Boardman Kmart to close; 81 workers can apply for other posts
Nearly 48 years after it opened in June 1968, the Boardman Kmart store will close in mid-April, part of an effort to reduce its parent company’s expenses.
15 Mahoning CSB supervisors get raises
The Mahoning County Children Services Board voted to raise the salaries of 15 of its supervisors, 14 of them by 2 percent and one by 4 percent, effective Feb. 1.
Hopeful Valley billionaires would share the Power Ball wealth
Try to imagine what $1.5 billion looks like.
3 arrests in Austintown in interstate cocaine operation investigated since last March
U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency officers arrested three people suspected of bringing cocaine from Texas to Ohio at an Austintown home Tuesday.
Mistrial in Paige murder trial after defendant's revelation
The defendant in a 2012 murder case over stolen electricity never told a judge until a jury was picked to hear his case that he asked a federal court to free him from jail.
No more lithium batteries in Mahoning library collections
The Mahoning County Solid Waste Policy Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to ban lithium batteries from battery recycling collection bins in the county’s public libraries because of the explosion and fire hazard they pose when they discharge rapidly and overheat.
Youngstown school board split on superintendent's personnel moves
Discovery Transitions to Careers at Volney has a new principal and assistant principal for the new year – or does it?
Obama to declare nation's future depends on fixing politics
Obama to declare nation's future depends on fixing politics
AP source: NFL committee picks combined site over Rams' bid
AP source: NFL committee picks combined site over Rams' bid
Obama to look beyond his tenure in final SOTU address
Obama to look beyond his tenure in final SOTU address
Philly newspapers donated to newly created nonprofit
Philly newspapers donated to newly created nonprofit
URGENT | Pentagon: 2 US Navy boats held by Iran but will be returned
Pentagon: 2 US Navy boats held by Iran but will be returned
Prosecutor: No merit to Cosby’s claims of previous agreement
Prosecutor: No merit to Cosby’s claims of previous agreement
Man heading to prison for fatal 2014 crash in NE Ohio
Man heading to prison for fatal 2014 crash in northeast Ohio
Powerball jackpot increases again to $1.5B on strong sales
Powerball jackpot increase again to $1.5B on strong sales
As oil plunges, energy companies cut jobs, postpone projects
As oil plunges, energy companies cut jobs, postpone projects
Ohio police: Wanted man, unhappy with mugshot, offers selfie
Police: wanted man, unhappy with mugshot, offers selfie
US Supreme Court: Fla. death penalty system is unconstitutional
US Supreme Court: Fla. death penalty system is unconstitutional
EGCC leases space at Choffin for its welding, machining programs
EGCC leases space at Choffin for its welding, machining programs
US job openings rose in November; hiring, quits rise
US job openings rose in November; hiring, quits rise
New Jersey may be second state to raise smoking age to 21
New Jersey may be second state to raise smoking age to 21
Pier 1 recalls 276,000 outdoor swing chairs due to fall risk
Pier 1 recalls 276,000 outdoor swing chairs due to fall risk
Police: Ohio man mistakes teen son for intruder, kills him
Police: Ohio man mistakes teen son for intruder, kills him
Cincy police fatally shoot man they say pointed weapon at officers
Police fatally shoot man they say pointed weapon at officers
Survey says smoking ban cut tobacco use at Ohio University
Survey says smoking ban cut tobacco use at Ohio University
Police investigate break-in at vacant house in Girard
Police investigate break-in at vacant house in Girard
Teen reports minor injury following B.B. gun “drive-by”
Teen reports minor injury following B.B. gun “drive-by”
Strickland has strong fundraising quarter for US Senate seat
Strickland has strong fundraising quarter for US Senate seat
Ethics probe ordered over Wright State's request for state money
Ethics probe ordered over school’s request for state money
Family of 4 killed in northeast Ohio house explosion
Family of 4 killed in northeast Ohio house explosion
Police: Ex-boyfriend fatally stabs woman, her 2 kids in Ohio
Police: Ex-boyfriend fatally stabs woman, her 2 kids in Ohio
Spat over Lake Erie sediment dumping far from being settled
Spat over Lake Erie sediment dumping far from being settled
Hope Channel coming to Oak Hill Collaborative on Thursday
Hope Channel coming to Oak Hill Collaborative on Thursday
Campbell cops arrest four people Monday on drug-related charges
Campbell cops arrest four people Monday on drug-related charges
71-year-old faces charges after fight about drug use
71-year-old faces charges after fight about drug use
Woman faces more charges after pills found at jail
Woman faces more charges after pills found at jail
10 dead, 15 wounded in Istanbul tourist district explosion
10 dead, 15 wounded in Istanbul tourist district explosion
Solid waste committee bans lithium batteries from library recycling collection bins
Solid waste committee bans lithium batteries from library recycling collection bins
Officials conduct annual evaluation of Trumbull County man-made and natural hazards
At the onset of a new year, Trumbull County officials gathered last week to assess the county’s most serious man-made and natural hazards.
Remembering David Bowie Forever the visionary
By DAVID BAUDER AP Entertainment Writer It was hardly a coincidence that David Bowie named his
First portion of report cards to be released Thursday
Report cards will be released in two parts with the first part coming Thursday
Losing hair to gain support
Twenty-five students are donating their hair to raise money for fellow student
Different vote gives Trumbull commissioner candidate David Cook new life
The candidacy of Democrat David Cook for Trumbull County commissioner got new life Monday
Judge refuses to allow defense to copy child pornography for testing
A Judge in Trumbull County has refused a defense attorney’s unusual request to be provided with copies of purportedly illegal child pornography her client is accused of possessing and sharing.
Plan long range, auditor urges
Precipitous population loss projections cast a long shadow over Mahoning County’s future.
TIDAL WAVE
Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. Alabama needed it all to win the toughest national title game
Substitute running backs were dynamite against Bengals
Liberty’s Toussaint contributed 118 yards of offense
Huge fan laments losing one of his ‘heroes’
Huge fan laments losing one of his ‘heroes’
Media must correct mistakes in presidential campaign coverage
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service Get over your horse-race obsession, mass media, and focus
Honda, Volvo take top awards at the Detroit auto show
After a few years of Detroit domination, two foreign automakers nabbed 2016 North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year honors.
US should find way to get drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’
Editorial: There’s good and bad news stemming from the capture last week of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, the
Court seems ready to scrap mandatory public union fees
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court appears ready to deliver a major setback to
Clinton works magic
Opinion: By Albert R. HUNT Bloomberg View Does Bill Clinton still have his political magic? How much of
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Leon Bridges: Tonight on “Jimmy
Ribbon-cutting for Salon 843 Suites
Ribbon-cutting for Salon 843 Suites BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a
Unforeseen business conditions lead to Warren Steel closure
The Vindicator exclusively reported the plant would close on Saturday.
Global ruling is just not cool
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords They say that if you get up in the morning and swallow a live toad,
Abrahams establish two YSU scholarships
Abrahams donate $50,000 to establish scholarships in parents’ memory
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Ringling to retire elephants in May ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. The Ringling Bros. and
State of the Union address seeks to frame 2016 race
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union address tonight
A congressional candidate says a letter from Mahoning Democrats about endorsements arrived after the deadline
He didn’t contact party officials to ask if he could seek the endorsement
Nothing to hide over interview with drug lord, Penn says
Associated Press MEXICO CITY Actor Sean Penn said he has “nothin’ to hide,” after images
Armed group says it has accessed government files
Armed group says it has accessed government files BURNS, Ore. The leader of a small, armed group
Survey gauges Ohio nursing-home emergency prep
Associated Press CINCINNATI A survey of Ohio nursing homes has found they have plans for coping
Facing assault charge
Facing assault charge YOUNGSTOWN A man accused of punching a woman in the face Saturday so hard
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, Jan. 12, the 12th day of 2016. There are 354 days left in the year.
Clinton shifts focus to Sanders as race tightens
Associated Press WATERLOO, Iowa Hillary Clinton has spent much of her presidential campaign
Powerball interest continues to grow
Associated Press Buying a Powerball ticket now offers the chance to daydream about spending the
Austintown doubles emergency calls since 2010
Trustee Rick Stauffer stressed the importance of the Senior Service and Park renewals
Two arrested after trying to run from cops
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two men were arrested over the weekend in separate incidents after
Man convicted of Youngstown military statue incident back in trouble three weeks after leaving prison
Man convicted of Youngstown military statue incident back in trouble three weeks after leaving prison
$5M bond set for man charged with fatally shooting a police dog
Associated Press CANTON A judge has set a $5 million bond for a man charged with fatally
Culvert proposal
Culvert proposal YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown is proposing the removal of the existing concrete/metal
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council, caucus, 6:15 p.m., in council caucus room, regular
PFS plans golf outing
PFS plans golf outing COITSVILLE Protestant Family Service is making plans for its first golf
First NYC trial starts in GM ignition-switch recall case
Associated Press NEW YORK A jury was selected Monday for a Manhattan civil trial aimed at
Free health seminar
Free health seminar BOARDMAN The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center at 755 Boardman-Canfield
nhl roundup Monday’s games
Rangers 2, Bruins 1 NEW YORK Jesper Fast scored on a deflection in front with 1:42 to play and
Stock market snaps 3-day skid
Associated Press The U.S. stock market mounted a last-minute comeback to close slightly higher
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Moscow police looking into no-pants subway ride MOSCOW Moscow police are looking
If you pick one vitamin, make it this one
By Alison Bowen Chicago Tribune A pharmacy wall stocked with vitamins can be overwhelming to
Bengals’ Burfict suspended for 3 games
More penalties are expected from Saturday’s Steelers game in Cincinnati
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