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Sebring drinking water advisory issued after increased lead levels found

Pregnant women and children who use water supplied by the Village of Sebring are advised to stop drinking the water until further testing is conducted.

Youngstown to hire agency to collect unpaid speeding fines

The city’s board of control is expected today to sign a two-year agreement with a company to collect unpaid civil speeding violations and late fees.

Decision on Kimble's appointee to distress commission expected next week

A decision is expected early next week on the city school board president’s appointment to the academic distress commission.

Sister Jerome retiring, Kubik to head mission

At age 99, Sister Jerome Corcoran has decided it’s time to retire – sort of.

Use struggles as push, ot excuse, MLK diversity breakfast speaker Pendleton says

Rather than using your struggles as an excuse not to pursue your dream, use them to push to achieve it.

Hundley lawyers file insanity plea in murder/assault/arson case

Lawyers for a man charged with killing one woman and trying to kill another woman last November at a Cleveland Avenue home, which he’s accused of setting afire, have entered an insanity plea on his behalf.

Smith sentenced in large-scale heroin ring

While Heidi Smith kept her heroin addiction secret from her family, her attorney said Thursday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court that her friends knew Smith was able to get safe heroin for them.

Recovering addicts in attorney general's video explain value of Narcan

If not for naloxone, Nicky Kelly and Valerie Brodbeck probably would not be here today.

Judge's comments could abruptly end GM ignition switch trial

Kobe top vote-getter; Leonard, Lowry NBA All-Star starters

Gwen Logan drops out of race for Trumbull County recorder

Former Okla. officer gets 263 years for rape, sex assault

Ex-Ohio officer to appear in court on sexual assault charges

Mill Creek Park's Lily Pond to reopen to public Friday

Lane restrictions Friday on I-680 in Youngstown

Bills owner credits Kathryn Smith for earning her coaching promotion

Mich. governor's emails show debate over blame for Flint water

Judge to rule in a week on Youngstown academic commission case

Judge tosses Pennsylvania woman's defamation suit vs. Cosby

Justices side with landowners on Ohio drilling leases

UPDATE | Bomb threat empties Niles high school

US stocks rise as energy stocks bounce back from big loss

Girard bridge repair slated for summer

Ohio still looking into fatal overpass collapse year later

Ohio’s Medicare counseling programs tops national rankings

Will Smith joins Oscars boycott, Ruffalo also mulling

Police chase and nab juveniles in stolen car case

Sister Jerome retires from ministry she created

Attorney General to Warren Steel: Don't leave a mess

Trumbull County Housing Collaborative seeks volunteers to aid in homeless count

Ohio troopers seize 123 pounds of marijuana, valued at $615K

Janitor arrested during after-hours party at Ohio school

Funeral services set for slain Ohio police officer

Never Muzzled project helps keep dogs warm

The small nonprofit organization describes its work as community outreach

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Lakeview outlasts Canfield girls in OT

Lakeview is the top dog in the All-American Conference, but it earned that title after nearly letting it slip away.

Valley schools address economically-disadvantaged students

Educators not surprised by link between poverty and student performance

YSU women putting ugly loss behind them

The Penguins (12-4, 3-2) are ready for a fresh start.

No lead, copper found in MVSD water supplies

It’s such a nonissue that the area has to test every three years under a state order, an MVSD official says

SPORTS DIGEST || Djokovic wins, and again faces questions

For the second time in three days, Novak Djokovic won a match at the Australian Open and was confronted by questions about match-fixing in the sport.

Lariccia’s See Them Rise Basketball Showcase this weekend

Seven games are set for Saturday and Sunday at the Covelli Centre.

Youngstown animal advocate’s good deed leads to disturbing discovery

Jason Cooke, animal advocate, finds dead man

State auditor's rep rips Niles mayor over plan delay

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES A state auditor’s representative sharply criticized Mayor

PREP ROUNDUP | Wednesday’s games

BOYS BASKETBALL Poland 86, East 64 POLAND Matt Baker led Poland (12-1) with 23 points while

Valley schools turn to local cops to fight cyber bullying

What qualifies as criminal?

‘A Date With the Bronte Sisters’

‘A Date With the Bronte Sisters’ Actress, author and storyteller Carol Weakland will present “A

‘Rumpelstiltskin’ at Dublin Grange

‘Rumpelstiltskin’ at Dublin Grange The Dublin Grange Theatre Company and Afterschool Players will

Three Dog Night Keeping it fresh

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Every once in a while, you just have to have fun. Those

Liberty trustees say layoffs last resort in financial recovery plan

Trustees hope decreased spending coupled with fee increases and an existing road levy will right the township’s finances.

Deadline for homestead exemptions for seniors, disabled is June 6

The exemption is for homeowners 65 and older, those who are disabled and veterans

Man arrested after woman stabbed late Tuesday

Faces kidnapping, aggravated robbery and resisting arrest charges

Woman sentenced for smuggling suboxone into federal prison

Husband to be sentenced later

Youngstown cops: Man leaves infant in car while being chased

Charges expected to be filed in juvenile court

Fact finder favors city in cops' contract dispute

The union’s members will vote on the proposal today and are expected to reject it

Saying Farmdale man is a ‘danger,’ judge orders him to remain in jail

Ricky Green to remain in the Trumbull County jail without eligibility to make bond

Youngstown getting count of vacant structures needing demolition

The last citywide count was done in 2010

Boardman Park joins financial disclosure effort

The Boardman Township Park District is among nine Mahoning County online checkbook participants.

Dow still slumps; oil to blame

Specialist Charles Boedinghaus watches stocks on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday as energy stocks lead another sell-off on Wall Street as the price of oil continues to plunge.

METRO DIGEST || Warren to use funds to demolish homes

Warren to use funds to demolish homes WARREN The city plans to use its share of the estimated $7

Net result: Cavaliers rebound

There’s only one direction to go when you’ve been floored.

The Snow Moon

The Snow Moon When: Friday, 7–8:30 p.m. What: We can’t promise the cold, crunchy stuff, but

OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS Chad and Becki (Cashier) Boger of Lakewood, Calif., are announcing the birth of

oddly enough

oddly enough Spanish town celebrates bizarre, turnip-throwing fest PIORNAL, Spain Hundreds of

Humidity for houseplants?

Humidity for houseplants? Humidity is necessary and easy to provide with a few basic tips. Keep

college basketball roundup

college basketball roundup Wednesday’s games MEN Nebraska 72, No. 11 Michigan State 71 EAST

Kelly not ready to pick a QB just yet

Chip Kelly can handle the chatter and criticism, from his own players and otherwise.

Watering is issue with jade plant

Q. The leaves of my jade plant are dropping off. Is it too much water, too little? I can’t seem to

Probe looks at Ford Focus doors

Probe looks at Ford Focus doors DETROIT U.S. auto-safety regulators have opened an investigation

Hellebores offer beautiful blooms, colors

By Pam Baytos OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Hellebores are loved by gardeners for

Denver defensive duo missed AFC title game two years ago, but they’re back

The backbone of Denver’s dominant defense is ready for the rematch Sunday.

Watching for woodies in your backyard The DOWNY Woodpecker

By Amy Reeher Ohio certified volunteer naturalist The Downy Woodpecker is a common site in Ohio

All-American selections

All-American selections You can browse research for this year, and back decades for the perfect

Boardman man completes treatment program, avoids conviction

Jason Burns walked out of Trumbull County Common Pleas Court Wednesday without a criminal conviction on his record after successfully completing a drug treatment program of about one year.

Senate Dems block Syrian refugee bill

Senate Dems block Syrian refugee bill WASHINGTON Senate Democrats on Wednesday blocked a bill

Killer seeks judicial release

Latoya Ingram wants early release from prison, where a judge sent her for the slaying of her boyfriend, Sherman Moody.

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital James and Angela Barrett, Youngstown, girl, Jan. 19.

Oldest Christian monastery in Iraq destroyed

Associated Press IRBIL, Iraq Satellite photos obtained by The Associated Press confirm what

Palin’s re-emergence underscores GOP split

Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa If the Republican Party is on the verge of an implosion, Sarah

Hubbard mayor touts stable finances, improvement projects

Mayor John Darko delivers his annual “State of the City” address.

birthdays

birthdays Actress Ann Wedgeworth (“Evening Shade”) is 82. Singer Mac Davis is 74. Guitarist Jim

POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN

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

WTG

Today Art Show “Intersections,” YSU art faculty biennial exhibition opening reception, 6 p.m. to

Port authority negotiating with Hubbard trucking president for new airplane hangars

The board authorized Dan Dicten, director of aviation to negotiate a lease and operating agreement with Joseph Kerola, president of PI&I Motor Express

AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Neil Simon’s God’s Favorite,SDRq directed by Annette Crowe, New Castle

KSU president blasts professor in FBI ISIS probe

By Nick Glunt Beacon Journal staff writer Kent State University President Beverly Warren is

Critics: Proposed EPA rules could harm wetlands

Associated Press COLUMBUS Proposed Ohio EPA rules making it easier for companies to get permits

Sanders taps youthful enthusiasm in his rise

Associated Press SIOUX CITY, Iowa Bernie Sanders was halfway through his opening statement – a

UAW reps meet with GM officials

Staff report LORDSTOWN Leaders from the international United Auto Workers union along with the

“DC’s Legends of tomorrow” (8 p.m., The CW): It’s a fun and rollicking new

“DC’s Legends of tomorrow” (8 p.m., The CW): It’s a fun and rollicking new series about time

Racial divisions are on display in the presidential sweepstakes

Opinion: By Rekha Basu Des Moines Register A 21-year-old Latina approached the mic on the stage in a

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .126.740.00 Aqua America, .71

CD RATES

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

Obama tours Detroit auto show

Associated Press DETROIT President Barack Obama hailed the revival of the nation’s auto industry

It’s not snow bad ...

The Mahoning Valley will not be touched by the severe snowstorm that’s expected to bury sections of

NASA, NOAA: 2015 was by far the hottest year on record

Associated Press WASHINGTON Last year wasn’t just the Earth’s hottest year on record – it left a

CORRECTION

CORRECTION The purpose of the hearing Wednesday in Trumbull County Common Pleas for Jason Burns of

NBA roundup

NBA roundup Wednesday’s other games Wizards 106, Heat 87 WASHINGTON John Wall had 18 points

NIGHTLIFE

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Source: Browns’ Gordon asks to return

Josh Gordon has asked the NFL for another chance.

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Football dominates the TV ratings, helping Sean Penn NEW YORK Football dominated

flint, mich. Emails show debate over blame for water

Associated Press LANSING, Mich. A day after doctors reported high levels of lead in Flint

NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK The 5th Wave (PG-13) Four deadly surges have left the world ravaged, and a teen

Youngstown’s fiscal crisis shows no signs of ending

Editorial: Just days after we urged Youngstown Mayor John A. Mc- Nally to step aside while he’s on trial in

Tomlin disappointed, but hopeful

Keith Butler’s first year calling the shots on defense impressed his boss. Cortez Allen’s inability to get on the field, not so much.

YEARS AGO

YEARS AGO Today is Thursday, Jan. 21, the 21st day of 2016. There are 345 days left in the year.

METRO DIGEST || Out on house arrest

Out on house arrest YOUNGSTOWN Visiting Judge Michael Nunner on Wednesday agreed to allow John

Elections serve a purpose

Opinion: After months of watching all sorts of political polls, we are finally just a few weeks away from

Salt-tolerant perennials

Salt-tolerant perennials Perennials near sidewalks show signs of damage from salt come spring.

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