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Mom of boy who died of OD avoids prison in plea deal
The mother of a boy who died the day after Christmas last year after ingesting a massive amount of cocaine at her home was sentenced Tuesday to five years’ probation.
Mississippi-based airline just talking about possible service, official says
Southern Airways Express wasn’t in town to announce a new service starting at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, but rather to discuss the possibility.
Charge against Poland fired worker dismissed
A criminal charge was dismissed today against a former Poland Township employee who was accused of stealing from the township.
Vigorito gets probation, fine, community service
A former Mahoning Valley Sanitary District manager will serve a one-year probation after pleading guilty to three misdemeanors.
UPDATE: Trump to formally recornize Jerusalem as Israel's capital
U.S. officials say President Donald Trump will recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital Wednesday and instruct the State Department to begin the multi-year process of moving the American embassy from Tel Aviv to the holy city.
Google blocks YouTube on Amazon devices in escalating feud
Google blocks YouTube on Amazon devices in escalating feud
Actor Terry Crews sues agent over alleged groping incident
Actor Terry Crews sues agent over alleged groping incident
Cafaro Foundation gives $100K gift to enhance Warren JFK high school's band program
Cafaro Foundation gives $100K gift to enhance Warren JFK high school's band program
Saudi strikes rock Yemeni capital after ex-president slain
Saudi strikes rock Yemeni capital after ex-president slain
Ohio jail officer accused of having sex with inmate indicted
Ohio jail officer accused of having sex with inmate indicted
AP Exclusive: Top gossip editor accused of sexual misconduct
AP Exclusive: Top gossip editor accused of sexual misconduct
Ohio Secretary of State calls for investigation into Leone affidavits
Ohio Secretary of State calls for investigation into Leone affidavits
Hunters in Ohio check nearly 73K deer in weeklong hunting season
Hunters in Ohio check nearly 73K deer in weeklong hunting season
Winds whip up California fires, prompting evacuations
Winds whip up California fires, prompting evacuations
Judge eyes suit by woman who accused Trump of sexual contact
Judge eyes suit by woman who accused Trump of sexual contact
Youngstown police investigating robbery at West Side Rite Aid
Youngstown police investigating robbery at West Side Rite Aid
Man challenges death sentence, says actual killer given life
Man challenges death sentence, says actual killer given life
Steelers’ Smith-Schuster, Bengals’ Iloka each banned 1 game
Steelers’ Smith-Schuster, Bengals’ Iloka each banned 1 game
Russia athletes to compete in Winter Olympics under neutral flag
Russia athletes to compete in Winter Olympics under neutral banner
Attorney: White nationalist to speak March 14 in Cincinnati
Attorney: White nationalist to speak March 14 in Cincinnati
Police: Fugitive fired at Ohio officers during high-speed chase
Police: Fugitive fired at Ohio officers during high-speed chase
Colo. baker and gay couple at US Supreme Court for cake arguments
Colo. baker and gay couple at court for cake arguments
Ohio man dies by stray bullet from shooting that also killed teen
Ohio man dies by stray bullet from shooting that also killed teen
Criminal charge against former Poland Township employee dismissed
Criminal charge against former Poland township employee dismissed
Mueller details $6.7M spent in early months of Russia probe
Mueller details $6.7M spent in early months of Russia probe
UPDATE | Man takes plea and agrees to testify against cousin in shooting deaths
Man takes plea and agrees to testify against cousin in shooting deaths
Woman hit by car crossing the street in Austintown
Woman hit by car crossing the street in Austintown
Vigorito gets probation, community service for training fraud
Vigorito gets probation, community service for training fraud
Chicken nugget guy, Obama among most retweeted of 2017
Chicken nugget guy, Obama among most retweeted of 2017
Cordray will seek Dem nomination for Ohio governor
Cordray will seek Dem nomination for Ohio governor
Pa. man nabbed in prostitution sting in Austintown
Pa. man nabbed in prostitution sting in Austintown
Conyers will step down, endorses son to replace him
Conyers will step down, endorses son to replace him
Annual Winterfest is Wednesday at Mahoning Country Club
Annual Winterfest is Wednesday at Mahoning Country Club
US trade deficit rises to $48.7 billion on record imports
US trade deficit rises to $48.7 billion on record imports
Union says police used reasonable force on suspect now suing
Union says police used reasonable force on suspect now suing
Salem Historical society hosts Pearl Harbor event
Salem Historical society hosts Pearl Harbor event
Mother gets probation in 9-year-olds overdose death
Mother gets probation in 9-year-olds overdose death.
Argus Lodge in Canfield honors member with the grand master’s education award
Argus Lodge in Canfield honors member with the grand master’s education award
Ex-Niles law director has license suspended for taking client funds
Ex-Niles law director has license suspended for taking client funds
Tallmadge man hanged himself in roll-off container a month or so ago
Tallmadge man hanged himself in roll off container a month or so ago
Baltimore drops more cases due to alleged police misconduct
Baltimore drops more cases due to alleged police misconduct
UPDATE | Southern Airways Express CCO says no decision yet to fly here
Southern Airways Express Chief Commercial Officer Mark Cestari said his company has made no decision to start service at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport
Relative: Rep. Conyers won’t seek re-election due to health
Relative: Rep. Conyers won’t seek re-election due to health
Steelers rally past Bengals
Chris Boswell kicked a field goal on the final play for the Steelers' 23-20 victory.
Boardman students learn about dangers of opioids
Boardman expands more-comprehensive drug education program
Warren police close case of city woman who killed 2 men in car, self
Warren police close case of city woman who killed 2 men in car, self
New contract for Boardman firefighters includes new wage scale, raises
Boardman Township reaches agreement on new three-year contract with firefighters’ union
Youngstown council to consider $1.45 million settlement of water lawsuit
The lawsuit questions the legality of using water and wastewater funds for economic development projects
Steelers nip Bengals, but lose Shazier to scary injury
Down 17-0 early, the Steelers (10-2) won a physical game with a couple frightening injuries.
Harkins helps Rams notch their first win
Alexa Harkins scored a game-high 14 points for Mineral Ridge.
Holiday office parties grow tame
Associated Press NEW YORK With a series of high-profile workplace sex scandals on their minds,
Lava lamps a learning tool for Campbell students
Handmade lava lamps help teach Campbell students about the Earth
Two arrested after package deliver to Youngstown home, then taken to Girard
Two arrested after package deliver to Youngstown home, then taken to Girard
Phantoms’ Hall gets the call for Team USA
Curtis Hall leaves today to join Team USA for the 2017 World Junior A Challenge.
Coroner’s office says body found in load of demolition debris in Lordstown was a suicide
Coroner’s office says body found in load of demolition debris in Lordstown was a suicide
Annexation talk
Annexation talk CANFIELD Members of city and township government discussed annexation of
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday McDonald Village Council, 6 p.m. caucus, immediately followed by meeting,
Supreme Court allows Trump travel ban to be fully enforced
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1241.830.19 Aqua America, .71
Liberal media a threat
Opinion: By Michael Reagan Cagle Cartoons Last year, I expressed serious reservations about the proposed
A glaring loophole for fugitives
Opinion: By John L. MICEK Cagle Cartoons When gun-control and gun-rights advocates clash after the latest
Decent voters in Alabama should say no to indecency
Editorial: Deep in this nation’s Bible Belt, voters must decide if the Scriptural admonition about ruining the
Buckeyes rally from 20 down to beat Michigan
Ohio State (7-3, 2-0 Big Ten) sprinted out on a blistering 19-3 run to begin the second half.
OAC director Profato details MMA suspensions
OAC executive director Bernie Profato spoke at Monday’s Curbstone Coaches luncheon.
Cavs’ streak hits 12 games
Dwyane Wade and Kevin Love each scored 24 points and LeBron James had 23.
YEARS AGO FOR DECEMBER 5
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 5, the 339th day of 2017. There are 26 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Tissue Nanotransfection
Tissue Nanotransfection COLUMBUS Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla Sign:
Rocked rookie: Kizer down after Browns fall to 0-12
The 21-year-old Kizer had turnovers on Cleveland’s final two possessions, denying the Browns (0-12) any chance at a comeback.
Groups sue as Trump takes step to reduce 2 national monuments
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY President Donald Trump on Monday took the rare step of scaling
Prevention and early detection and treatment of foot sores are crucial to avoid amputations
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN One of the biggest fears diabetics have is
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Olivia Adorno and Bryan Gaglione, Youngstown, girl, Dec.
Diabetes
Diabetes The biggest fear among diabetes patients at area Ankle & Foot Care Centers is amputation.
Confusion about peppermint
Q. I am confused about using peppermint oil for digestive problems. You have written that it is
Man sues police, says officer kicked him in face
Associated Press EUCLID, OHIO A black man says in a lawsuit that he was kicked in the face,
Mahoning County auditor unveils a government transparency program
It organizes the county’s financial data into graphs and charts
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Dominion Dec. rate YOUNGSTOWN Dominion Energy Ohio’s Standard Choice Offer rate for December is
Meek Mill’s lawyers seek judge’s removal
Meek Mill’s lawyers seek judge’s removal PHILADELPHIA Rapper Meek Mill’s lawyers renewed their
SPORTS digest
Fitch’s Price finalist for Rimington Trophy COLUMBUS Ohio State senior Billy Price, already
Facebook launches parent-controlled Messenger app for kids
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook is coming for your kids. The social media giant is
MORE HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS FROM MONDAY
GIRLS BASKETBALL Columbiana 67, East Palestine 24 EAST PALESTINE The Clippers’ Kayla Muslovski
YSU point guard Santiago trying to play with ACL tear
Francisco Santiago’s recurring knee issues were worse than Youngstown State basketball coach Jerrod Calhoun initially revealed.
Man facing trial in rape case kills himself
Man facing trial in rape case kills himself YOUNGSTOWN A man facing a trial in a rape case
Youngstown mayor-elect sets next Monday as the deadline to submit applications for jobs in his cabinet
He will begin interviewing candidates immediately after the deadline
Youngstown students dive in
Hundreds of Youngstown school children are “diving in” and learning to swim
Stealth jets, other aircraft fly in US, South Korean drills
Associated Press SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA Hundreds of aircraft including two dozen stealth jets began
Trump’s Flynn tweet prompts talk of obstruction
Associated Press WASHINGTON The shifting explanations for why President Donald Trump fired
Trump, leaders plan White House budget meeting
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump and congressional leaders have scheduled a
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