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High winds cause hundreds to lose power in Mahoning Valley
Ohio Edison expected all power to be restored by 6 a.m. Monday
Monday Night Writers will meet Feb. 20
Monday Night Writers will meet Feb. 20 CANFIELD Monday Night Writers will meet from 6 to 8 p.m.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., will offer the following opportunities: 10 a.m.
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Past Matrons of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park in Austintown. The
SENIOR MENU
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
4-H queen competes at state convention
4-H queen competes at state convention YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County 2016-2017 4-H Queen, Renee
Meetings begin Monday for parents of incoming kindergartners in Youngstown City Schools
Parents can learn about the amenities of the program
Japan leader, at Trump's side, calls North Korea's missile attack today 'intolerable'
The test appeared to be a challenge to the new US president
Alec Baldwin, 'SNL' cast skewer Trump White House
Melissa McCarthy reprised her role as Sean Spicer, Trump's press secretary
Winter storm warning issued for NW Pennsylvania
Erie is expected to receive up to 10 inches of snow; storm will bypass Northeast Ohio
Lobbyist seeks new interstate highway to connect Toledo to Columbus
The proposed Interstate 73, however, is not a major priority of the Ohio Department of Transportation
Meryl Streep: Thank Trump for awakening America to fragility of freedom
The actress spoke at an event sponsored by a gay-rights group
'Lego Batman' leads this weekend's box-office revenue
'Fifty Shades Darker' came in second, earning $46 million
Gas prices in NE Ohio rank lowest in nation
Nationally, prices have dropped a nickel per gallon in the past three weeks
Trump takes credit for roundup of hundreds of illegal aliens
Recent raids have taken place in the Carolinas, Georgia, Texas, New York and elsewhere
New Castle teen admits shooting male at 7-Eleven
The suspect helped police recover the weapon used in the crime
Gajdos reaches 1,000 points as Poland girls roll
Bella Gajdos scored 26 points and reached 1,000 for her career.
Struthers' Grandy outscores Lakeside herself
Emily Grandy outscored Lakeside herself, scoring 35 points for Struthers.
A year since staff dismissals, MetroParks officials and critics express optimism
Changes prompted by staff shake-up have moved park in right direction, some say
Baerga will always be an Indians star
Carlos Baerga knew the Indians of the early 1990s were building something.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan beats all ‘Walking Dead’ villain
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK As 2015 neared its end, Jeffrey Dean Morgan was
Predicting the Grammy Awards showdowns Beyonce or Adele?
By MESFIN FEKADU and NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writers NEW YORK Though dozens are
Loving dads, doting daughters dance night away
Chris McCallum was quick to confess that when it comes to sheer dancing prowess, he’s not exactly in the same league with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.
Making political giving tax deductible is wrong
Editorial: There are a host of good reasons to go to church. Having the minister tell you how you should vote
Another black eye for the Valley
Opinion: One of the Mahoning Valley’s infamous sons hobnobbed with the president of the United States of
Saturday’s preps at a glance
BOYS BASKETBALL Ursuline 57, Campbell 34 Anthony Howell paced the Irish with 15 points.
YSU’s global connections crucial
Opinion: If Youngstown State University and the Greater Mahoning Valley region plan to continue to diversify
Cookies get the royal decorating treatment in MetroParks class
Cookies get the royal decorating treatment in MetroParks class
Convicted sex offender charged in student’s death
Convicted sex offender charged in student’s death GROVE CITY, Ohio A convicted sex offender
Trump’s Florida estate stirs protests, spurs ethics debate
Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. President Donald Trump’s South Florida estate is no longer
Candidacy disqualified by board of elections
Candidacy disqualified by board of elections YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Elections
Saturday’s other men’s college basketball games
No. 1 Gonzaga 74, No. 20 Saint Mary’s 64 MORAGA, CALIF. Przemek Karnowski scored 19 points and
Trump to reverse rule approved by Obama during Valley visit
Trump to reverse rule approved by Obama during Valley visit
Howland police shooting: ‘It was life or death out there’
Howland police shooting: ‘It was life or death out there’
More Women’s College Basketball
No. 1 UConn 83, SMU 41 STORRS, CONN. Katie Lou Samuelson scored 19 of her 22 points in the
Car hits pedestrian
Car hits pedestrian HUBBARD A pedestrian struck by a car while walking west along the roadway
Anti-abortion activists, counter protesters rally
Associated Press SEATTLE Anti-abortion activists emboldened by the new administration of
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 8:25 a.m. (NBCSN) Soccer: Burnley vs. Chelsea, Premier League. 9:30 a.m.
Pens’ Crosby still short of 1,000 after OT loss to Coyotes
Connor Murphy’s first goal of the season gives the Coyotes a 4-3 win
Archangel Michael Greek fest brings out traditions and innovations
Archangel Michael Greek fest brings out traditions and innovations
What our inner cities need most
Opinion: President Trump has stormed around Black History Month promising to fix inner cities for “the
Kasich works to erase Ohio’s ‘Rust Belt’ label
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Gov. John Kasich has a pet peeve: the use of the term “Rust Belt”
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Scheduled events
A list of area events in February to commemorate Black History Month as submitted to The Vindicator:
APPOINTED
APPOINTED The Peter Allen Inn & Event Center, an elegant destination retreat in the farmlands of
Mikos provides offense as Mooney downs VC
What Cardinal Mooney’s Johnnie Mikos did in one quarter, the Cardinals and Valley Christian failed to do collectively the entire second half.
Thomas, Baerga hit First Pitch for Penguins
Former YSU ace, ex-Indians star highlight breakfast event.
Officials say the internal debate over who is chairman is hurting the party
Warren Township police close a Trumbull GOP meeting after some jostling occurred
Ohio and feds join forces to create ex-offenders ID card
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state of Ohio and the federal government have joined together to
LAYOVER? WORK OUT!
By KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press Work out while waiting for your flight? That’s an option now
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
File taxes for free YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown, 25 W. Rayen Ave., offers a way to file
Mahoning Valley Race Course: Saturday’s Results
RACE 1 $8,900 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M 70Y, CLM $5,000 7 Brook’s Bay B (Colon, L.) $24.00 $7.20$4.80 4
High School BOYS Basketball leaders
SCORING Lucas Nasonti, Champion23.3 Chris Muir, Lakeview21.5 Bryan Gabrielson, Bristol21
Candle business started a side gig, now a full-time job for local entrepreneur
Kristin Biggs wants to bring gifts to people through her candle company, Gifts from a Virgo.
Giving Narcan to addicts can be counterproductive
Opinion: Giving Narcan to addicts can be counterproductive The heroin and fentanyl epidemic continues to
Trump administration acts to harm animals
Opinion: Trump administration acts to harm animals As he was signing edicts hurting one group after
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS Mr. Rooter Plumbing v. Steven Brown, money. Julia
High School GirlS Basketball leaders
SCORING Dayshanette Harris, Ursuline28.0 Dakota Naples, Niles 23.2 Isabella Kline, Newton
SPORTS digest
Phantoms hosting military event BOARDMAN To help promote the team’s Military Appreciation Night
Filing taxes early? Good idea
By SARAH SKIDMORE SELL AP Personal Finance Writer Tax season is here, and while you have until
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Greek Festival, noon to 10 p.m.: In Youngstown, it’s never too
Rockets hit Baghdad’s Green Zone
Associated Press BAGHDAD Two rockets landed in Baghdad’s highly fortified Green Zone on
Keke Palmer writes about a life unfiltered in new book
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK If you’ve seen images of Keke Palmer on the red
Here’s the history of how Presidents Day evolved
While Valentine’s Day is always Feb. 14, Presidents Day can be any one of seven dates, the third
Week of Sunday, February 12, 2017
Joseph H. Bailey to Tracey Brown, Ohio Ave., Youngstown, $55,000. Thomas E. Kuhns to Ricky T.
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Avoid being gouged when buying eyeglasses
For the approximately 64 percent of Americans who wear them, prescription eyeglasses are part