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ODOT crews busy fillling potholes today
With the freeze-thaw cycle continuing, road crews who were busy patching potholes Friday likely will be switching back to snow and ice removal this morning, an Ohio Department of Transportation spokesman said.
UPDATE | Kimble keeps Youngstown school board president's post
Youngstown board still has no president
Chaney's VPA students, staff working toward recording a CD
Visual and Performing Arts students at Chaney High School find freedom to express themselves in a new musical composition and recording class.
24 apply in second round for Geauga Trumbull solid waste district director
The do-over to hire a new executive director of the Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste Management District has produced 24 candidates, nine more than applied the first time.
Leavittsburg flooding expected to drop below 10-foot level Saturday
The rain-swollen Mahoning River rose to more than 14 feet today in Leavittsburg and Youngstown, flooding roadways in all the familiar places in Trumbull County.
New Middletown woman charged with assaulting woman at Blue Wolf
A New Middletown woman faces an assault charge after police said she attacked someone at a township restaurant.
Top Trump aide in frequent contact with Russia's ambassador
Top Trump aide in frequent contact with Russia's ambassador
NRDC joins roster of presenting partners for Women's March on Washington
The march already has some 150 partners listed on its website but says that as a presenting partner the council will endorse, promote, mobilize for and be one of the premiere sponsors of the march.
Keith, Holliday, Voight signed for Trump inaugural; competing event gets groups Trump couldn't
Inaugural planners have released the lineup for Donald Trump’s welcome celebration on the eve of his swearing-in. The headliners include country star Toby Keith, singer Jennifer Holliday and actor Jon Voight.
Don's Johns to be seen, but not ID'd at Donald Trump's inauguration
It’s the great port-a-potty cover-up for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Russian embassy mum on reported contacts between Trump aide, Moscow ambassador
The Russian embassy here will neither confirm nor deny reports of frequent contacts between a top aide to President-elect Donald Trump and Moscow’s ambassador.
Corinne Sanderson nominated for Youngstown school board president
Corinne Sanderson nominated for Youngstown school board president
Rep. John Lewis, civil rights leader, tells NBC Trump not 'legitimate' president
Democratic Rep. John Lewis says he’s doesn’t consider Donald Trump a “legitimate president,” blaming the Russians for helping the Republican win the White House.
Ohio seeks drug reversing lethal injection process if needed
Ohio seeks drug reversing lethal injection process if needed
Congress clears legislation allowing Mattis to run Pentagon
Congress clears legislation allowing Mattis to run Pentagon
ODOT reports Mahoning County road closed due to flooding is now open
ODOT reports road closed due to flooding is now open
Freezing rain causes accidents, closures in southern Plains
Freezing rain causes accidents, closures in southern Plains
Personalized IRS letters nudge uninsured to get coverage
Personalized IRS letters nudge uninsured to get coverage
Youngstown NAACP chapter to review Youngstown Schools CEO's first 6 months
Youngstown NAACP chapter to review Youngstown Schools CEO's first 6 months
Cleveland officer investigating drugs is hit, dragged by car
Cleveland officer investigating drugs is hit, dragged by car
UPDATE | Takata agrees to plead guilty to concealing air bag defects, will pay $1B in fines, restitution
Takata agrees to plead guilty to concealing air bag defects, will pay $1B in fines, restitution
Ohio hospital: Visitor maybe exposed others to tuberculosis
Ohio hospital: Visitor maybe exposed others to tuberculosis
Police: Woman kidnapped as newborn 18 years ago is alive
Police: Woman kidnapped as newborn 18 years ago is alive
Campbell Police Department seals off evidence room amid former cop probe
Campbell Police Department seals off evidence room amid former cop probe
3 Takata workers indicted, accused of hiding air bag defects
3 Takata workers indicted, accused of hiding air bag defects
Ryan promoted to ranking member of House Appropriations subcommittee
Ryan promoted to ranking member of House Appropriations subcommittee
State Route 87 between state Routes 534 and 45 closed by flooding
State Route 87 between state Routes 534 and 45 closed by flooding
Markets Right Now: Stocks open lower on Wall Street
Markets Right Now: Stocks open lower on Wall Street
Volunteers to receive award for community service
Nine volunteers will be honored with President’s Volunteer Service Award
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS Girard High School Athletic Boosters will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the high
Ex-Campbell mayor Krinos pleads guilty to securities fraud
In a case investigated by the FBI and the IRS, Krinos pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts charging him with engaging in securities fraud and willfully failing to collect and pay taxes for his employees.
Penguins flat after big road win
After a resilient, come-from-behind win on the road against Wright State, the Youngstown State men’s basketball team laid an egg at home on Thursday against Valparaiso, losing 78-62.
Mahoning grant supports guitar exhibit at Butler
The exhibit will open Jan. 22 and run through April 16, and won't be anywhere else near us in 2017, the convention bureau director said.
A thank you for his service: Realtor helps Iraq war vet move for free
“It’s unbelievable,” Willochell said. “I don’t even have the words for it because you know how the world is. You can’t find very many people that will do anything like this. It means a lot.”
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Lisbon 60, Southern 41 LISBON Karlee Pezzano broke a Lisbon school record with 14 steals in the
Suspect in crash that killed Youngstown woman pleads not guilty
Nicole Mitchell was taken into custody after being released from the hospital.
Warren investigated four homicides, used opiate-reversal drug 94 times in 2016
The four homicides match the number Warren had in 2015.
SPORTS DIGEST | Canfield’s Conley is Coach of the Year
Canfield wrestling coach Dean Conley was selected by the Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches’ Association as the Division II Coach of the Year.
Stylish Affleck film is by the numbers ‘LIVE BY NIGHT’
‘Live by Night’ Grade: 2 stars (out of 4) Credits: Directed by Ben Affleck; cast includes
Death-penalty opponents to Kasich: stop executions
Leading the protest were Ohioans to Stop Executions and other like-minded groups
UVC begins its 76th year with meeting Monday
UVC annually recognizes an area veteran, civilian and youth of the year.
METRO DIGEST || Man wakes to gun at head
Police said several men entered a home on Woodmere Drive early Wednesday and held a man at gunpoint, demanding “weed and money.”
Cold returns to Valley after winter deluge of rain
A car sprays puddled rainwater while traveling along Glenwood Avenue in Youngstown Thursday.
washington Experts question Trump plan to donate foreign hotel profits
Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s a public relations win for the president-elect: Donald Trump’s
POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY GIRARD
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard.
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Hurdle for Home Savings cleared YOUNGSTOWN United Community Financial Corp. and The Home Savings
Notable indictments issued
Grand jury issues indictments on sexual battery, felonious assault, disrupting public services and ethnic intimidation charges.
Ohio father says in 911 call he can’t find his daughter
Associated Press MASSILLON The father of a 5-year-old Ohio girl whose mother is charged with
Judge candidacy
Judge candidacy YOUNGSTOWN Anthony Sertick, a Youngstown Municipal Court magistrate for about 16
GOP leaders look to early health care bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON Under mounting pressure from Donald Trump and rank-and-file
Departing players, new coaches mean new identity for OSU
Price will return to anchor the offensive line
CVS begins sale of generic EpiPen at a cheaper price
Tribune News Service PITTSBURGH Taking a stab at breaking the market dominance of Mylan’s EpiPen
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Heather Stevens and Larz Glasure, Weirton, W.Va., boy,
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH McDonald’s drive-thru had some horses, ‘E-I-E-I ... whoa!’ POWELL, Wyo. Two
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Glass Harp, 8 p.m.: The rock trio, which formed in Youngstown in
Gov’t accuses Fiat Chrysler of cheating on emissions
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. government accused Fiat Chrysler on Thursday of failing to
What’s open/closed
What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses
Trump’s Pentagon pick
Associated Press WASHINGTON Retired Gen. James Mattis on Thursday cruised toward likely
Around the NBA | Game recaps
THURSDAY Knicks 104, Bulls 89 NEW YORK Carmelo Anthony had 23 points, nine rebounds and six
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Jan. 13, the 13th day of 2017. There are 352 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Value of Kasich’s political stock continues to decline within GOP
Opinion: Lame-duck politicians typically don’t wield much power. But the past few months leaves people
Watchdog to probe Comey’s, FBI’s actions
Associated Press WASHINGTON In yet another aftershock from the chaotic presidential campaign,
Pennsylvania ends polygraph testing of state police recruits
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. The Pennsylvania State Police is no longer subjecting recruits
Kasich outlines vision for 2017
Associated Press Columbus Gov. John Kasich said Thursday he is creating a position for a chief
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No. 18 Wisconsin 89, Ohio St. 66 MADISON Bronson Koenig scored 21 points as No. 18 Wisconsin
Obama exits office as he entered it – standing tall
Editorial: Barack Obama bid farewell to the nation as president in much the same way he embraced America eight
Hillary Koontz • John Libnoch
COLUMBUS, OHIO Hillary Anne Koontz and John Randolph Libnoch were married Aug. 12 at Whetstone
Community Christmas creates holiday joy
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Boardman Park started the Christmas season on
Rachael Boehlke • Jason Oyler
GIRARD New Life Christian Assembly was the setting of the July 23 wedding of Rachel Boehlke and
Boardman Sports Briefs
BCB registration currently open Boardman Community Baseball will conduct player registration
Austintown Senior to attend Dartmouth on four year scholarship through QuestBridge Program
Founded in 1994, QuestBridge is a national nonprofit based in Palo Alto, Calif. that connects the
Health screenings to take place on Jan. 27
Residents living in and around the Youngstown area can learn about their risk for cardiovascular
Canfield Community Briefs
Acupuncture happy hour to be Jan. 19 Improve your physical and mental well-being for the new year
Dec. 26
Dec. 26 Vandalism: Doors at Taco Bell, 4523 Mahoning Ave., were vandalized. Dec. 27 Criminal
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland Boosters hosts basketball tournament The boosters basketball tournament will take place on
Dec. 29
Dec. 29 Criminal damaging: A door frame was damaged at a residence in the 8100 block of Struthers
Boardman Community Briefs
Acupuncture happy hour to be Jan. 19 Improve your physical and mental well-being for the new year
Health screenings to take place on Jan. 27
Residents living in and around the Youngstown area can learn about their risk for cardiovascular
Canfield dominates Cardinal Classic tournament
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The third annual Canfield Cardinal Classic boys basketball
Students give gifts during holiday season
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Poland Dobbins students are getting in the
Young scientists showcase experiments
Fourth-grade students showed off their science knowledge and experiments during the eighth annual science fair at West Boulevard on Dec. 8.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news Winter athletics have arrived and Neighbors wants to be there
Austintown Community Briefs
Acupuncture happy hour to be Jan. 19 Improve your physical and mental well-being for the new year
Poland Community Briefs
Acupuncture happy hour to be Jan. 19 Improve your physical and mental well-being for the new year
Community Christmas creates holiday jubilation
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Boardman Park started the Christmas season on
Supper with Santa at Boardman Park fills people with joy
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Several families made their way to Boardman
Katie Benish • John Phillips
bermuda Katie Anne Benish became the bride of John Phillips on June 15 during an afternoon
Dec. 27
Dec. 27 Drug abuse: Police arrested Joseph Ross,18, of Ohio Avenue, Salem, on charges of drug
John and Lucille Hrinak celebrate 75th anniversary
STRUTHERS John and Lucille (Marinelli) Hrinak of Struthers are celebrating their 75th anniversary
Dec. 30
Dec. 30 Arrest: Police responded to a fight in the 40 block of Shields Road, where they charged
Begezda and Smith marry in October ceremony
POLAND Allison Begezda and Brett Smith, both of Austin, Texas, were married in a 1:30 p.m.
Lindsay Sabol, Derek Zweig set to be married
CANFIELD Beth and Dan Sabol of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay
CHS donates to the Salvation Army
The Canfield High School student council coordinated the Salvation Army Angel Tag Drive again this holiday season and, according to the Salvation Army, Canfield High School is the largest donor this year.
Puhalla earns Eagle Scout rank
Leo J. Puhalla of Austintown was awarded his rank of Eagle Scout on Dec. 4 at his Court of Honor
Students earn education in unique way
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com More than 5,000 fans cheered on the Youngstown
Community Christmas creates holiday mirth
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Boardman Park started the Christmas season on
CHS students present donation check
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com As a result of Canfield High School seniors and varsity
Community Christmas creates holiday fun
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Boardman Park started the Christmas season on
Students perform a Western Christmas
Poland Union first-grade students brought friends and families to the O.K. Corral on Dec. 20 during their holiday concert at Poland Seminary High School.
A 53-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman faces charges related to prostitution
The woman was attempting to flag down cars in what police describe as a high prostitution area
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