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Westbrook leads Thunder over Cavs, 118-109
Russell Westbrook scored 29 points and had his 26th triple-double of the season.
Contest pairs Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day
Susan McGrew, librarian, Mahoning County Law Library, displays the presidential love quotes she researched for a contest that blends Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day themes. The contest entry deadline is noon Tuesday, which is Valentine’s Day.
Oakley's relationship with Knicks reaches new low
Charles Oakley maintains he did nothing wrong before he was surrounded by Madison Square Garden security officials.
YSU women fall at Milwaukee
The Youngstown State women’s basketball team torched the nets but struggled on the defensive glass in an 86-82 loss at Milwaukee on Thursday evening.
McCutchen's move was Pirates' biggest of offseason
Andrew McCutchen will patrol right for the first time in the majors.
Pirates acquire reliever Light
The Pirates gave their bullpen another arm heading to spring training, acquiring reliever Pat Light from Minnesota on Thursday for a player to be named or cash.
Kellogg to close distribution centers
Kellog Co. has announced that will close all of its distribution centers, including one in Warren, as it switches its delivery model.
Cincinnati Zoo staff feeding, warming 3 newborn Malayan tigers
Three Malayan tiger cubs are being cared for in the Cincinnati Zoo's nursery.
Ohio Manufacturers to use MVMC model across the state
The model of the Mahoning Valley Manufacturers’ Coalition will be used throughout the state to end the manufacturing workforce shortage.
Too much self-tanning lotion? Orange gator puzzles residents
No one seems to know why there's an orange alligator in a pond near Charleston.
UPDATE | Judges refuse to reinstate ban; Trump vows more court action
US court refuses to reinstate Trump's travel ban
Appeals court: Decision on Trump travel ban coming later today
Appeals court: Decision on Trump travel ban coming later today
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 28
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
Man guilty in case of attempted murder, assault on girlfriend
Man guilty in attempted murder, assault on girlfriend
Ohio sheriff: Brother, 18, charged with raping his half-siblings
Ohio sheriff: Brother, 18, charged with raping his half-siblings
Trump nominee decried criticism of judges, senators agree
Trump nominee decried criticism of judges, senators agree
Ohio drillers say 6 shale counties saw $43M tax bump
Ohio drillers say 6 shale counties saw $43M tax bump
Boy Scouts face renewed push to let girls join the ranks
Boy Scouts face renewed push to let girls join the ranks
#Twitter has President and influence — just not revenue
Twitter has impact and influence — but not cash or growth
#Cleveland judge (kinda) to Trump: Don’t question legitimacy of federal judges
US judge: Don’t question legitimacy of federal judges
Mahoning commissioners seek bids for morgue ventilation at Oakhill Renaissance Place
Mahoning commissioners seek bids for morgue ventilation at Oakhill Renaissance Place
Ursuline High School has annual open house Sunday afternoon
Ursuline High School has annual open house Sunday afternoon
Jurors to deliberate fate of man charged with attempted murder, assault
Jurors to deliberate fate of man charged with attempted murder, assault
Ex-Steeler Jon Witman pleads guilty in second DUI crash
Ex-Steeler Jon Witman pleads guilty in second DUI crash
Youngstown, YNDC and YSU apply for $850K fed grant
Youngstown, YNDC and YSU apply for $850K fed grant
Michigan college Republican club sorry for Hitler-themed Valentine’s card
College Republicans sorry for Hitler-themed Valentine’s card
Consumers have a powerful tool in credit card chargebacks
Consumers have a powerful tool in credit card chargebacks
Police arrest protesters outside Phoenix immigration office
Police arrest protesters outside Phoenix immigration office
D1 basketball team left bus-less after game at St. Bona; driver charged with DUI
Cops: Drunken bus driver stranded St. Louis basketball team
Woman pleads not guilty in case of kidnapped Florida baby
Woman pleads not guilty in case of kidnapped Florida baby
Feud over Facebook linked to two killings
Howland police shoot to death suspect in Weathersfield slaying
2nd mistrial declared in Youngstown murder-arson case
Judge grants change of venue motion in Seman trial
Boardman Molding Co. earns chamber's Excellence in Manufacturing award
Boardman Molding Co. earns chamber's Excellence in Manufacturing award
Mad About the Arts set at YSU
Mad About the Arts will take place Feb. 17 at the McDonough Museum of Art.
Valentine’s Dinner Dance set for Saturday
Valentine’s Dinner Dance set for Saturday BROOKFIELD Echo Charitable Foundation will host its
Poland forest report looks at invasive species, reforestation
Public welcome to comment on forest management at upcoming meeting
‘Monologues’ at Penn State Shenango
Sharon, PA The Penn State Shenango Drama Club, in partnership with Lawrence-Mercer ATHENA, will
Top Hat’s ‘Big Fish’ is worth catching
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The fact that it was director Tim Burton who
Rust Belt theater takes another stab at ‘Dating’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Rust Belt Theater Company will bring back “Dating Sucks: The
Tesla’s career gets a jolt
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Exactly 30 years have passed since Tesla released its
Water elevation may have led to Niles waterline breaks
The city also has yet to install computerized water meters because of a lack of funds and manpower to install them
Trumbull commissioners reject proposed Newton Falls annexation near Turnpike exit
The Trumbull County commissioners Wednesday voted to reject a proposal by the Village of Newton Falls to annex 440 acres of land in Braceville and Newton townships near the Ohio Turnpike into the village.
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday McDonald school board, 5 p.m., special meeting, executive session to discuss
Mahoning Valley Race Course: WEDNESDAY’s Results
RACE 1 $9,700 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M, CLM $5,000 8 Do the Math (Quinones, L.) $4.80 $2.60 $2.40 5
Poland uses 19-0 run to pull away from Hubbard
Sarah Bury led the Bulldogs with 19 points and Bella Gajdos had 18.
Police: Domestic issues triggered deaths of 2 Trumbull County men
An early-Tuesday incident in Howland and a 7 p.m. Tuesday 911 call from the same woman appear show how a Howland man died in a shootout with Howland police after killing another man in Weathersfield Township earlier in the evening
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, Feb. 9, the 40th day of 2017. There are 325 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Trump wrong in delaying stricter rules for brokers
Editorial: When you place your health in the hands of your doctor, you do so with the expectation that he or
Lynn, Hunter power Fitch past Lakeview
Natalie Lynn led all scorers with 21 points, while Sabria Hunter chipped in 19.
Airstrikes on rebel-held Syrian district kill civilians
Associated Press BEIRUT A series of airstrikes on an opposition-held district in the Syrian
Frederick Douglass: American icon is deserving of our respect
Opinion: By L. DIANE BARNES The Vindicator “When in doubt, quote Frederick Douglass,” observed a
Eclipse of Hunger Moon
Eclipse of Hunger Moon When: Friday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. What: Tonight is a double feature:
Rancorous Senate ‘silencing’ gives Warren a national boost
Associated Press WASHINGTON The turbulent national debate over race, gender and free speech
Is Trump equivalent of Skynet?
Opinion: By Cathy O’Neil Bloomberg View There’s been some debate over when Donald Trump decided to run
Green Bay’s Karow has key role in Phantoms’ defense
It should surprise no one that a hockey-playing teen from Green Bay, Wis., has fit in so well in the Mahoning Valley.
Israeli rights groups move to strike down settlement law
Associated Press JERUSALEM A pair of Israeli rights groups on Wednesday asked the country’s
Struthers Council amends Wilson Street parking restrictions
Amendment will be in effect for 60-day trial period.
Ohio proposes law for photos to be added to food-stamp cards
Residents 60 and older and those disabled would be exempt
Horticultural therapy is real
Q. My grandmother used to tell me that working in her garden gave her a kind of “spiritual,
They’ll rid your yard of rodents, but untended pets too COYOTES
By Amy Reeher Ohio certified naturalist CANFIELD If you were a fan of Saturday morning
Poland actress has a bright future
Remember the name Julia Cooper. Mahoning Valley residents might not be familiar with her now, but
Mower tune-up
Mower tune-up Now is the time to get that mower tune-up done. From sharpening the blades to
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Fifty Shades Darker (R) Tormented young entrepreneur Christian Grey and Anastasia
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Roots-town; 330-325-1075
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Roots-town; 330-325-1075 Sat: Jim
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Arby’s donation BOARDMAN After being demolished and rebuilt, the first Arby’s location in the
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Nikole Mayhew and Alan Cook, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 3.
GOP-backed measures seek to rein in science used at EPA
Associated Press WASHINGTON Pondering new restrictions on how the Environmental Protection
Learn to grow succulents
Learn to grow succulents Join the master gardener volunteers Feb. 20 to learn everything you
Get ready: It’s tomato planning time
By Joyce Karsnak OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Now that the fresh-picked taste of a tender
Army OKs permission to finish pipeline
Associated Press CANNON BALL, N.D. The Army on Wednesday granted the developer of the Dakota
Today
Today Crafts Wine Glass Painting, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Penn State Shenango, Vine Ave., Sharon, Pa.;
Trump administration weighs health insurance ‘stabilization’
Associated Press WASHINGTON Worried about the nearly 20 million people who buy their own health
DeVos’ 1st assignment: Mend fences with education foes
Associated Press WASHINGTON On her first day on the job, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos plunged
Senate confirms Jeff Sessions for attorney general
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Sen. Jeff Sessions to be attorney
Vindy Talk Radio
Vindy Talk Radio YOUNGSTOWN Guests scheduled to appear from 8 a.m. to noon today on “Brainfood
Get to know Muslims
Opinion: By Domenica Ghanem OtherWords For a South Jersey girl, my upbringing was markedly ordinary. I
Wednesday’s college basketball games
MEN Ohio State 70, Rutgers 64 COLUMBUS Kam Williams had 23 points and Trevor Thompson added 15
SPORTS digest
Falcons shake up their defensive coaching staff FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. After squandering a 25-point
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Richard A. Granger, 54, of 257 Melbourne Ave.,
New Nasdaq record on mixed day for US stocks
Associated Press Utilities, real-estate and other big-dividend-paying companies led U.S. stocks
Federal judge: ex-players urged to join settlement
About 22,000 retirees are encouraged to get baseline neurological testing.
2 men face charges
2 men face charges AUSTINTOWN Two men have been charged after police said they entered a home
A Struthers council candidate is likely to be disqualified
He failed to date his nominating petitions before collecting signatures
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Gorsuch calls Trump scolding ‘disheartening’
Tribune News Service WASHINGTON President Donald Trump has launched an assault on the
NASCAR tweaks several rules for 2017 season
NASCAR will not permit damaged race cars to return to the track this season unless the repairs can be made on pit road within a tight window.
East and west neighborhood associations of North Boardman join forces
East and west neighborhood associations of North Boardman join forces
Wednesday’s Preps at a glance
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Bristol 76, Newbury 20 Bristol improves to 18-1 on the
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