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Valley representatives express outrage at OEPA's part in Sebring water crisis
State Rep. John Boccieri is calling on the Ohio House of Representatives to subpoena Ohio EPA Director Craig Butler to answer questions relating to the state’s “failure to protect the public for some six months” after lead was found in drinking water in Sebring and Beloit.
Youngstown BOE president appealing court's ruling on appointee
Brenda Kimble, city school board president, maintains she picked the right person to serve on the schools’ academic distress commission and has filed an appeal of a judge’s decision that ordered her to appoint an active classroom teacher.
Chamber plans to showcase Valley during GOP convention in Cleveland
Five months from now, the Mahoning Valley will have an opportunity unlike any other.
Non-prosecution agreement calls for dismissal of suit against McNally, attorney argues
The attorney for Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally, one of three defendants in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case, has filed another motion seeking to dismiss charges against her client.
Trumbull deputy declines 'hero' label
Though Trumbull County Deputy Dallas Young says he never felt his life was in danger when he went inside a burning house Jan. 16, Sheriff Thomas Altiere sees it quite differently.
Chaney grad doing graduate work in Ghana with Peace Corps
An interest piqued growing up on the city’s South Side is taking Zakiya Miller all the way to Ghana.
Boccieri wants House to subpoena EPA director about Sebring
Boccieri wants House to subpoena EPA director about Sebring
Police find evidence of more cockfighting today on the South Side
Police find evidence of more cockfighting today on the South Side
Chicago/Youngstown flight service coming to airport
Chicago/Youngstown flight service coming to airport
2 Lowellville High School students to perform in All-State ensembles
2 Lowellville High School students to perform in All-State ensembles
Ceremony on Friday will honor Struthers girls’ basketball for 600 wins
Ceremony on Friday will honor Struthers girls’ basketball for 600 wins
US Senate candidate in Ohio pushes local gun amendment
US Senate candidate in Ohio pushes local gun amendment
Man with 2 handguns, partner arrested at Disneyland Paris
Man with 2 handguns, partner arrested at Disneyland Paris
Michigan lawmakers approve $28M more for Flint water crisis
Michigan lawmakers approve $28M more for Flint water crisis
Apple recalls power adapters sold outside United States
Apple recalls power adapters sold outside United States
Ryan 'livid' that OEPA knew about Sebring lead levels but kept quiet
Ryan 'livid' that OEPA knew about Sebring lead levels but kept quiet
Mercer County campaign finance report deadline is Monday
Mercer County campaign finance report deadline is Monday
Minor accident caused traffic jam this morning in Canfield
Minor accident caused traffic jam this morning in Canfield
SEBRING UPDATE | Sebring revises bottled-water distribution process
Sebring revises bottled-water distribution process
SEBRING UPDATE | Mahoning County officials seeking ways to deal with Sebring water crisis
Mahoning County officials seeking ways to deal with Sebring water crisis
Multiple theft-from-auto cases reported in Boardman
Multiple theft-from-auto cases reported in Boardman
Average US rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 3.79 pct.
Average US rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 3.79 pct.
30 years since Challenger: New voice at astronauts' memorial
30 years since Challenger: New voice at astronauts' memorial
Ex-NIU running back sues FanDuel, DraftKings for using name
Ex-NIU running back sues FanDuel, DraftKings for using name
Rihanna, Dave Grohl added to Grammy event for Lionel Richie
Rihanna, Dave Grohl added to Grammy event for Lionel Richie
Sip and Paint event to benefit Hope Foundation is tonight
Sip and Paint event to benefit Hope Foundation is tonight
Southern Park Mall to add two new stores this year
Southern Park Mall to add two new stores this year
Analysts say Ohio military base had $4.3B economic impact
Analysts say Ohio military base had $4.3B economic impact
SEBRING UPDATE | US Rep. Tim Ryan calls for OEPA director's resignation for Sebring water problem
US Rep. Tim Ryan calls for OEPA director's resignation for Sebring water problem
Ohio police officer charged with felony theft count
Ohio police officer charged with felony theft count
Administrator fired from university in Ohio sues school
Administrator fired from university in Ohio sues school
Ohio man gets 11-year sentence for death of 4-month-old daughter
Man gets 11-year sentence for death of 4-month-old daughter
Ohio EPA establishes demands, deadlines for Sebring water
Village officials scramble to meet Ohio EPA lead control requirements and deadlines for the local water system.
LeBron denies he’s a coach killer
The James-Blatt relationship was scrutinized during both seasons and when it finally collapsed, the LeBron-got-him-fired narrative gained traction.
Price is right for Howland
Sara Price had 31 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks in Howland’s 60-53 victory.
Mathews elementary school using bottled water because of elevated arsenic level
Parents of students at Currie Elementary School in the Mathews school district were notified Tuesday of elevated levels of arsenic found in the school’s well water
Former Poland standout now head coach at Centerburg
Andy Colella was a captain on Poland’s 1999 state championship team.
Judge says Staten can’t sit on academic commission
Brenda Kimble must appoint a teacher to the commission by Friday, the judge ordered.
State auditor to Niles mayor: You are not complying with the law
State Auditor Dave Yost has warned Mayor Thomas Scarnecchia that he is failing to comply with state law by refusing to implement several items in the city’s financial recovery plan.
PREP ROUNDUP | More girls basketball results from Wednesday
Canfield 78, East 43 YOUNGSTOWN Jill Baker led Canfield with 18 points and Alexandra Stanic
Boardman to begin enforcing new dog-tethering regulations
Resolution aims to protect dogs from inhumane tethering
SPORTS DIGEST || Ovechkin to miss NHL All-Star Game
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin will miss the NHL All-Star Game because of a lingering lower-body injury.
Monster Trucks at Covelli Centre
Monster Trucks at Covelli Centre The Toughest Monster Truck Tour will come to Covelli Centre this
Liberty’s Jerry DePizzo talks about the evolution of a revolution Milestone year for O.A.R.
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com One of the perks of being the saxophonist in national
Bees Trees create a buzz with new EP
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Though he’s just 21 years old, Liam Jones has matured as a
Chickens roost on Youngstown's East Side
Couple ate a lot of chicken to meet the recommended number of birds
Grant helps educate parents, students about healthful living
Parents learn about healthy cooking at Rayen Early College Middle School
Ohio lawmakers propose tougher laws on fentanyl use
Officials said fentanyl is being mixed with heroin to produce deadly drug-poisoning results
Struthers moves ahead with state Route 289 resurfacing for 2018
Council met in executive discussion to discuss a “legal matter.”
During manhunt, marshals discover cockfighting ring
Dave Nelson of the Mahoning County Dog Warden’s Office examines a dead rooster in the 2900 block of Myron Street where several live and dead chickens were found. Nelson said the number of birds he found make Tuesday’s discovery one of the biggest cockfighting rings he has ever seen.
Crosby, Penguins on a roll
In the middle of chaos, the puck allowed Sidney Crosby a rare moment of clarity.
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Thursday, Jan. 28, the 28th day of 2016. There are 338 days left in the year.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Youngstown’s fiscal crisis dictates spending controls
Editorial: After years of harshly criticizing fact-finders and arbitrators involved in public-sector labor
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .126.96—.18 Aqua America, .71
“You, Me and the Apocalypse” (8 p.m., NBC): In the comedic drama “You, Me and the
“You, Me and the Apocalypse” (8 p.m., NBC): In the comedic drama “You, Me and the Apocalypse,” an
Art of political fiction
Opinion: By William Egginton The Baltimore Sun This year we commemorate the 400th anniversary of the
Kurdish forces in dire straits in fight against Islamic State
Opinion: Any U.S. effort to uproot the Islamic State from Iraq and Syria this year will have to rely on
New Planet Fitness
New Planet Fitness AUSTINTOWN Planet Fitness will open its Austintown location in mid-February
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Fifty Shades of Black (R) Marlon Wayans spoofs a certain insanely popular erotic
First half of theater season was a memorable one
We’ve hit the midseason lull in the community theater season, and it got me wondering if the second
Jazz man Mulidore to return
Staff report AKRON Las Vegas jazz great – and Youngstown native – Jimmy Mulidore will return to
France asks EU partners for new sanctions on Iran
France has asked its European Union partners to consider new sanctions on Iran for its recent missile tests, officials have told The Associated Press, even as Paris welcomed the president of the Islamic Republic, which is flush with funds from the lifting of other sanctions over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Cortland reports profits up 13 percent in 2015
The full year results were supported by a strong fourth quarter with net income of $1.1 million.
NIGHTLIFE
AMVETS post 44 career center, 305 Elm St., Struthers; 330-755-3333 Fri: Johnny Cee and the
Someplace Safe plans Dinner and Desserts
Someplace Safe plans Dinner and Desserts WARREN Trumbull County domestic violence agency
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Youngstown school board, 5 p.m., special meeting to discuss legal advice,
INSECTS IN WINTER
INSECTS IN WINTER When: Sunday, 2 to 3:30 p.m. What: Winter is a time when pesky summer insects
Allegiant reports increase for fourth quarter, year
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Co. reported net income of $56.7 million in the fourth quarter.
Police arrest two women for obstructing justice
The women gave police officers fake Social Security numbers
Farmers reports fourth quarter, full year earnings
The Canfield-based bank completed two mergers this year.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Trade instrument for tickets to hear Manilow NEW ORLEANS Singer-songwriter Barry
Saving money by saving time
Trustees chose a new primary drug testing facility to cut costs for 2016.
birthdays
birthdays Actor Alan Alda is 80. Actress Susan Howard (“Dallas”) is 74. Guitarist Dave Sharp of
campaign 2016 Obama meets with Sanders
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama and his aides have said a lot of nice things
Zika update | Cases by country
In addition to Brazil, the following countries in Latin America and the Caribbean report cases of
France seeks new sanctions on Iran
France seeks new sanctions on Iran PARIS France has asked its European Union partners to
zika virus Brazil: 700 cases of microcephaly verified
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO New figures released Wednesday by Brazil’s Health Ministry as
METRO DIGEST || Shielding addresses for domestic violence victims
Shielding addresses for domestic violence COLUMBUS Victims of domestic violence could shield
Bundy urges last refuge occupiers to go home
Associated Press BURNS, Ore. A day after eight members of an armed anti-government group were
connecticut Data: Race differences seen in use of stun guns
Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. Connecticut officers who drew their stun guns on the job last
Fed concerned about global economic pressures
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve sounded a note of concern Wednesday about how
Family-focused bullies of the skies BLUE JAYS
By Linda C. DOLAK OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer The blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) is a
Gov. pledges help to Flint
Associated Press FLINT, Mich. Flint residents coping with lead contamination will be cleared to
Check stored bulbs
Check stored bulbs It seems like yesterday that we put our tender bulbs in storage. Now is the
Candidate Cook will appear on ballot
Candidate Cook will appear on ballot WARREN David Cook of Warren will appear on the March 15
Protect your plants
Protect your plants From burlap on evergreens to hardware cloth tree wraps to prevent
Panthers QB Newton says he’s misunderstood
Newton said he hasn’t changed, and has previously responded to his critics.
Choose trees for soil, wires
Q. I’m trying to plan what kinds of trees to plant come spring. What types of trees grow in
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 6 a.m. (GC) Golf: Qatar Masters. 11:30 a.m. (GC) Women’s golf: LPGA Tour
oddly enough
oddly enough Man dubbed ‘Bordeaux Bandit’ sent to prison for Wii theft PROVIDENCE, R.I. The
Microgreens offer palate of fresh tastes
By Pam Baytos OSU Ext. Master Gardener Volunteer If you’re like me, winter makes you miss
Jackson: No contact with QB Manziel
The Browns hired Hue Jackson as their head coach two weeks ago, and he still hasn’t talked to quarterback Johnny Manziel.
Dreaming of new fruit trees?
Dreaming of new fruit trees? Pick a variety that does not get scab – the worst disease of apples
Broncos learned from letdowns
They swear they’ve learned their lessons, however, after getting shellacked by Seattle 43-8 in the Super Bowl two years ago.
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