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Did you win?: 8, 27, 34, 4, 19, plus 10

The winning numbers in tonight's record $1.5 billion Power Ball drawing are 8, 47, 34, 4, 19, plus the power ball, 10. The power play multiplier is 2.

After 7 DUI convictions, but no jail time, Youngstown man faces 8th DUI arrest

A man with seven prior driving-under-the-influence convictions is now facing his eighth, and records indicate he has never been sentenced to jail for any of his previous cases.

Mahoning infant mortality rate falls, except for black babies

Area health officials leading the fight to reduce the dismal infant-mortality rate in Youngstown and Mahoning County are encouraged the overall rate of babies dying before their first birthdays was slightly less in Ohio in 2014 compared with 2013.

South Range BOE settles suit with board-hopeful

Richard Ferenchak and South Range school board members reached an agreement Wednesday over complaints of open-meeting law violations.

Boardman Kiwanis provides CO detectors

Commonly called the “silent killer,” carbon-monoxide gas is invisible, odorless, tasteless and fatal to those who inhale too much of it.

New Youngstown council members learn how to get things done

It was as close as the four new members could get to a Youngstown City Council 101 class.

Niles officials: Tax hike needed to keep city safe, avoid layoffs, maintain insurance rates

Despite the bitter cold this evening, nearly 70 residents turned out to hear representatives of the city’s safety forces and elected officeholders plead for public support for the 0.50 income tax increase that will appear on the March primary ballot.

NCAA votes to allow Big 12 to hold a football title game

Cable news network Al Jazeera America to shut down

No charges for Ohio man who killed son he mistook for intruder

Medical examiner IDs man found fatally shot in SUV in Ohio

Theater shooter thanks man accused of black church slayings

Police: Man who sent selfie to replace mugshot is arrested

Latest: Powerball jackpot remains at $1.5B

Camille Cosby to be deposed in defamation case next month

Cosby's wife to be deposed in defamation case next month

Settlement reached with South Range board over open meeting violations

Ex-NFL running back Lawrence Phillips found dead in his prison cell

Source: Browns to hire Hue Jackson

A person familiar with the decision says the Browns are hiring Bengals offensive coordinator Hue Jackson as their next coach.

House approves greater oversight of Iran nuclear deal

Hue Jackson is Brown's next head coach: AP source

Marshals nab "dangerous dozen" fugitive

Man is uncooperative after cops revive him

Man accused in accident was four times over drunk driving limit, police say

Charges pending against driver who fled state patrol

Baby, it's cold outside!

Obama forgoes Valley plug in address

In his final State of the Union address, President Barack Obama had an opportunity to mention Youngstown, but didn’t.

Poland’s Grisdale reaches milestone

Poland’s 59-49 win over Boardman was the 400th victory for Bulldogs head coach Ken Grisdale.

Rabbis Muller and Hunter, new Youngstown BOE member, to focus on racism

Hunter is a gay former Muslim who was raised by his Iranian Muslim father and African-American Catholic mother in New Jersey. He converted to Judaism.

Back to the fundamentals for YSU women

Penguins return at work after back-to-back intense Horizon League games.

Mahoning Children Services Board hikes supervisors’ pay

Fifteen Mahoning County Children Services supervisors get pay hikes, effective Feb. 1.

Thomas’ big second half lifts Mooney over Fitch

Trell Thomas scored 23 points for the Cardinals.

Venzeio powers Irish over Warren JFK

Vince Venzeio tied an Ursuline record with seven 3-pointers.

Youngstown school board members disagree about principal selection

The treasurer will check with legal counsel to determine if a recommendation to appoint employees passed

Area blacks said national cop shootings make them fear police

Police leaders at Tuesday's Public Square meeting said training enables officers to treat minorities professionally.

SPORTS DIGEST || Phantoms add ex-college player

Phantoms add ex-college player YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms have added a former college

ABC's American Crime offers no easy answers

By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK No one should come to “American Crime”

New Music concerts to include premieres

Staff report jefferson The New Music Guild will present a concert featuring guest artists White

Record Review

DAVID BOWIE Album: “Blackstar” Grade: A Two days before his death, David Bowie released

Girard auditor hopes to have all funds in the black by 2018

The city is entering 2016 with a general-fund deficit.

Workgroup recommends keeping air-traffic ops at Youngstown-Warren Regional

A FAA workgroup has recommended that the current air-traffic control operations at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport be maintained

Lithium batteries banned from library recycling bins

Manhoning County’s public libraries will continue to collect other types of household batteries.

DEA arrests 3 in Austintown, places 4 kids in protective custody

U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency officers arrested three people suspected of bringing cocaine from Texas to Ohio at an Austintown home Tuesday.

Boardman Kmart to close after nearly 48 years in business

The store opened in June 1968. The Boardman Kmart will close to the in mid-April to reduce expenses.

Mistrial declared in ‘12 murder case

Defendant has filed action in federal court

Strickland finishes 2015 raising $3.7M in contributions

But he significantly trails the incumbent in fundraising

Valley residents would help others with Powerball money

Roberta Stranko of Austintown is one of many Valley residents to purchase a Powerball ticket before tonight’s drawing for the $1.5 billion jackpot, the largest in U.S. history.

Gateway to west: St. Louis loses again

Now St. Louis is a two-time NFL loser. Both times, it was about a stadium.

Political system is flawed

Opinion: T. Boone Pickens is upset about a presidential nominating process he says “emphasizes accusation

1st ignition-switch trial begins in NY

Associated Press NEW YORK In the first trial of its kind, a Manhattan jury listened Tuesday as a

CBS wins with viewers in ratings

CBS wins with viewers in ratings NEW YORK CBS was back to its old ways last week, winning

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 13, the 13th day of 2016. There are 353 days left in the year.

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 13, the 13th day of 2016. There are 353 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

Tributes have poured in for singer David Bowie, who died Sunday at age 69. Here are some of them:

Record 2015 indictments point to need for battling heroin use on many fronts

Editorial: One tangible barometer of the direct link between drug abuse and criminal activity in the Mahoning

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .127.28—.72 Aqua America, .71

Broadband rates are just too high

Opinion: By Dana Floberg OtherWords As the digital revolution hurtles ahead, low-income communities

Philly papers, website handed off to nonprofit

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The owner of Philadelphia’s two largest newspapers and their joint

Problems that won’t go away

Opinion: By Barry Goldman Los Angeles Times It started with garbage. When I was a kid and didn’t want

BUSINESS DIGEST || PNC serves YSU

PNC serves YSU YOUNGSTOWN PNC Bank, a member of The PNC Financial Services Group Inc., began

Sound, vision and Bowie

Opinion: Sound, vision and Bowie Chicago Tribune: At the start of the 1970s, rock ’n’ roll was happy with

Playboy Mansion for sale, but Hefner is staying

Associated Press LOS ANGELES For $200 million, the Playboy Mansion, where risque parties have

As oil plunges, companies cut jobs, postpone projects

Associated Press LONDON The world’s biggest oil companies are slashing jobs and backing off

POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN

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

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Eric and Erica Susa, Cortland, boy, Jan. 11. Macy

Spat over sediment dumping remains unsettled

By JOHN SEEWER Associated Press TOLEDO A long-running battle over dumping sediment dredged

$15K grant to school

$15K grant to school BOARDMAN The Mahoning Valley Hospital Foundation has awarded a $15,000

Report: NPS river trips hostile to women in Grand Canyon

Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ. Deep inside the Grand Canyon, on river trips that stretch for

METRO DIGEST || Crash kills 1, injures 3

Crash kills 1, injures 3 YOUNGSTOWN Police said a person was killed and three others injured

House OKs bill to sanction N. Korea after nuclear test

Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans and Democrats joined together Tuesday to

MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

COURTS MAhoning county Marriage licenses Andrew S. Deasey, 25, of 3200 Flo Lor Drive, Apt. #9,

TURkey Bomber kills 10, hurts 15

Associated Press ISTANBUL A suicide bomber detonated a bomb in the heart of Istanbul’s historic

Austintown staff member receives school Counselor of the Year award

Mills has the opportunity to win at a national level for 2017.

Pentagon: 2 US Navy boats held by Iran

Pentagon: 2 US Navy boats held by Iran WASHINGTON Iran was holding 10 U.S. Navy sailors and

Monumental FLAVOR

A great architect knows how to draw up blueprints and what materials are best needed to create a building that will stand the test of time.

DEATH PENALTY High court: Fla. system is unconstitutional

Associated Press WASHINGTON Florida’s unique system for sentencing people to death is

Kinnick new head of ERCG

He replaces John Getchey, who retired at the end of last year

Mexico mounted huge manhunt for ‘El Chapo’

Associated Press MEXICO CITY The capture of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman followed the most-

Members cast as foils, if not spoilers, in Obama’s speech

By DAVID HAWKINGS CQ-Roll Call (TNS) WASHINGTON “Please don’t get in the way” is one way of

Trumbull, Ashtabula state reps explain injection-well legislation

Three Trumbull and Ashtabula county representatives have introduced legislation they hope will protect the public

Police fatally shoot man they say pointed weapon at officers

Associated Press CINCINNATI Two officers fatally shot a robbery suspect who pointed a weapon

Tomlin: Roethlisberger has chance to play

Maybe Ben Roethlisberger should consider throwing with his left hand.

Jackson has second interview with Browns

The Browns and Hue Jackson have had a second date. All that’s left is a long-term commitment.

Pasta into a spicy Thai meal in a flash

By Linda Gassenheimer Tribune News Service The early morning noodle vendor in Thailand is a

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY Austintown Grace Lutheran Church, 162 S. Raccoon Road, will have a stuffed chicken dinner

Now it’s time for salads

By Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch Well, that was fun while it lasted. The cakes, the

MASONIC GRoups

THURSDAY 32nd Club members will meet at noon at Christ Church in Boardman for lunch followed by a

Thanksgiving race benefits local charities

Thanksgiving race benefits local charities BOARDMAN Second Sole, 755 Boardman-Canfield Road,

Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have

Hall of Famer Monte Irvin dies

Monte Irvin, Willie Mays and Hank Thompson made up the majors’ first all-black outfield in 1951.

SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 95.6 Source: ESPN

Percentage of snaps played by Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown this season. Among WR, only the

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