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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
1 injured in Market Street crash tonight
A vehicle rammed a utility pole at the intersection of East Market and Charles streets at about 9:57 p.m. today.
Youngstown Playhouse, other local theaters show solidarity tonight with Ghostlight Project
Local theater groups joined a nationwide show of solidarity on Thursday evening by lighting a “ghostlight” outside their facilities.
Local Scouts, students, leaders in D.C. for inaugural events
Chase Weiland, a 17-year-old Lordstown High School senior, is eager to see Donald Trump get sworn in as president today, but not too thrilled about the wait.
Port authority settles 2 harassment claims to avoid costly litigation
Dan Dickten, Western Reserve Port Authority aviation director, said Thursday he never harassed either of the two former female employees who received payouts from the port authority’s insurance company.
Area bicyclists praise city's effort to tie downtown to MetroParks
Many area bicyclists, including several members of the Out-spokin’ Wheelmen bike club, praised the city’s effort to connect downtown Youngstown with Mill Creek MetroParks via a bike trail.
Judge D'Apolito wrestles with sentence for 2 involved in heroin death
Judge Lou D’Apolito said he wanted to keep emotion out of the sentencing Thursday of two people who admitted to their roles in the July overdose death of a man on the East Side.
YSU native, now mayor in Georgia, keynote speaker at today's MLK Diversity Breakfast
“Everyone has the power of greatness. Not for fame, but for greatness. Because greatness is determined by service,” said the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Updated flagship YMCA unveiled today downtown
The challenge of renovating the downtown YMCA building was immense, but necessary.
Former clients priase Daybreak for pulling them from darkness
A few short years ago when he was 16, Victor McCrae was kicked out of his mother’s boyfriend’s home and found himself having to sleep in a car with nowhere to go.
Mahoning commissioners approve plans for Western Reserve Road widening
The Mahoning County commissioners approved a $130,840 agreement with MS Consultants Inc. of Youngstown to provide right-of-way acquisition services for the widening of Western Reserve Road from Hitchcock Road to Market Street.
Levendis calls for spending freeze, warning of year-end deficit
City Council President George Levendis has called for a temporary freeze on “nonessential” spending.
Cyclists are enthused about the city’s plans to build a bike trail
Cyclists are enthused about the city’s plans to build a bike trail
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 24
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury
Obama commutes 330 drug sentences on last day as president
Obama commutes 330 drug sentences on last day as president
School: Some Rhode Island teachers face discipline if they join Trump protest
School: Some Rhode Island teachers face discipline if they join Trump protest
10-digit dialing in 717 area code in south-central Pa. to start in August
10-digit dialing in 717 area code in south-central Pa. to start in August
Perry says he regrets call to eliminate Energy Department
Perry says he regrets call to eliminate Energy Department
Trump arrives in Washington with a wave and a salute
Trump arrives in Washington with a wave and a salute
Man charged in death of missing Florida woman found in Ohio
Man charged in death of missing Florida woman found in Ohio
Queen tribute band concert at Packard Music Hall is canceled
Queen tribute band concert at Packard Music Hall is canceled
Ohio begins to replace public art collection at Rhodes Tower
Ohio begins to replace public art collection at Rhodes Tower
NASA study in Hawaii paving way for human travel to Mars
NASA study in Hawaii paving way for human travel to Mars
US jobless claims hit lowest level in more than 43 years
US jobless claims hit lowest level in more than 43 years
Fatal police shootings on the rise this decade in Cincinnati
Fatal police shootings on the rise this decade in Cincinnati
Youngstown agrees to demolish the former Harrison Elementary School
Youngstown agrees to demolish the former Harrison Elementary School
Mahoning commissioners approve pact for widening Western Reserve Road
Mahoning commissioners approve pact to widen Western Reserve Road
More than 652K vehicles involved in latest Takata air bag recall
More than 652K vehicles involved in latest Takata air bag recall
Ohio home fire that killed 4 is blamed on unattended cooking
Ohio home fire that killed 4 is blamed on unattended cooking
Feds: Refugee from Yugoslavia hid service in war crime unit
Feds: Refugee from Yugoslavia hid service in war crime unit
Panel reviewing Ohio graduation requirements begins its work
Panel reviewing Ohio graduation requirements begins its work
Food giveaway Friday at Youngstown East Side church
Food giveaway Friday at Youngstown East Side church
Markets Right Now: Stocks open higher; railroads gain
Markets Right Now: Stocks open higher; railroads gain
Police: Pa. man assaulted wife after dream that she was cheating
Police: Pa. man assaulted wife after dream that she was cheating
Police investigating shots fired at South Side house
Police investigating shots fired at South Side house
Clothing giveaway Friday on Youngstown's East Side
Clothing giveaway Friday on Youngstown's East Side
Trumbull commissioners interview 4 finalists for vacant port authority seat
Trumbull commissioners interview 4 finalists for vacant port authority seat
Syrian activists say IS has killed 12 captives in Palmyra
Syrian activists say IS has killed 12 captives in Palmyra
Soup and salad dinner to benefit area needy
Soup and salad dinner to benefit area needy DEERFIELD A soup and salad dinner hosted by Palmy
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Kevin and Jillian (Adams) Koenig of Westampton, N.J., are announcing the birth of a daughter, Kendyl
Brown apologizes for decision to stream video live
Antonio Brown insists he didn’t mean to disrespect his coach or create a distraction.
Canfield man charged with stealing more than $1.5 million from Warren Fabricating
The president of Warren Fabricating and Machining Corp. said it is “shocking and disappointing” that its chief financial officer is charged with stealing more than $1.5 million
Bags, Rock, Pudge now Hall of Famers
Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez were elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame on Wednesday.
CEO still taking an aggressive approach to improving Youngstown City Schools
Although progress is going slower than he would like, CEO still taking an aggressive approach to improving Youngstown City Schools
Powers Auditorium Dionne Warwick brings a career’s worth of hits
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Dionne Warwick may have thousands of shows behind her,
Bull rider doesn’t let injury throw him off
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For most folks, eight seconds is, well, eight seconds.
Exhibition at Butler shows instrument’s design evolution The guitar as art
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com The guitar is arguably the world’s most popular musical
Youngstown Council President Charles Sammarone won’t run for re-election
Feb. 1 is the filing deadline for the primary
Brandon Guyer, Indians agree to $5M, 2-year deal
Brandon Guyer has been targeted again. That’s nothing new for him.
Local theaters take part in Ghostlight Project
Tonight, performers will pledge to stand up for the values of inclusion
MORE PREP RESULTS
GIRLS BASKETBALL Canton McKinley 66, Ursuline 63 YOUNGSTOWN Kierstan Bell was unstoppable for
First-year players give YSU a boost
YSU’s freshman class has had a large role in the Penguins’ current three-game win streak.
80 members of the 910th Airlift Wing came home and more are expected soon
Air Force reservists returned Wednesday after 120 days deployed in Southwest Asia
Man’s trial is halted
Man’s trial is halted YOUNGSTOWN The aggravated-murder trial of David Hackett was halted
Research before ordering plants
Q. I love getting all of the catalogues in the mail. The plants seem so new and exciting. How can I
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
New bank name YOUNGSTOWN On Jan. 31, the legal name of a local bank will change from Home
Jewels of Winter
Jewels of Winter When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday through March 12 What: Orchids are the
Appeals court hears arguments regarding Boardman landlord program
Landlord questions township’s attempt to charge fee
“Scandal” (9 p.m., ABC): “Scandal” finally launches its new season with a
“Scandal” (9 p.m., ABC): “Scandal” finally launches its new season with a story line that sounds
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Hairspray,SDRq directed by C. Austin Hill and Nancy Andersen Wolfgang, at
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Crestview school board Buildings and Grounds Committee, 6 a.m., followed by the
Discussing girl’s case
Discussing girl’s case YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative is hoping to
Buying firewood? Transporting firewood?
Buying firewood? Transporting firewood? From the emerald ash borer to the definition of a cord,
Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463
Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463 Fri: Damian Knapp Blues Band, 8 p.m.
2016 was hot, hot, hot enough to set another record
Associated Press WASHINGTON Earth sizzled to a third-straight record hot year in 2016, with
Call before you cut!
Call before you cut! If you are thinking of harvesting trees in your woodlot, be sure to make a
An opportunity for learning and fun OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer class
By Marilyn McKinley OSU master gardener volunteer OSU Extension is accepting applications for
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jason and Denise Colbert, East Liverpool, boy, Jan. 17.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Founder (PG-13) The story of Ray Kroc, a salesman who turned two brothers’
In break with Trump, EPA pick says climate change isn’t hoax
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump’s choice to head the Environmental Protection Agency
Playing a role with the bull riders
To learn more about the Pro Bull Riders (PBR) tour coming to Covelli Centre this weekend, see the
The NAACP gives the nod of approval for CEO Mohip to move forward
Youngstown City Schools CEO Krish Mohip gets one D grade, of six grades in total, in the NAACP Youngstown Branch’s first six-month review
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2017. There are 346 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
The masked bandits RACCOONS
By Sara Scudier Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Overturned garbage can with the lid missing?
Port authority resolves second sexual harassment complaint with settlement
For the second time in a year, the Western Reserve Port Authority has approved a settlement with a former employee paying her to drop legal action threatened against the board.
Trumbull commissioners plan to revise controversial engineering contract today
A controversial engineering contract for a $21 million upgrade to a county sewage treatment plant will be revised today.
Trial of former Warren man in young woman’s death moved to May
James Brooks faces an involuntary manslaughter charge
White House farewell
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama firmly defended his decision to cut nearly
Campbell mayor claims city wrongfully paid former police chief for overtime
Former chief denies mayor’s assertions.
Boardman defenders shut down Valley Christian
Spartans emphasize defense in 54-28 victory.
President-elect Donald Trump prepares for inauguration BALANCING ACT
Associated Press WASHINGTON Tradition suggests it’s time for Donald Trump to set aside the say-
Internal report: Administration improperly hired employee
Internal report: Administration improperly hired employee
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Jan. 18, 2017. All yields given in
2016 Valley home sales increase 2 percent
Combined, there were 5,661 homes sold in 2016 compared with 5,551 in 2015.
Poland schools planning groups set critical issues, goals for future
Poland schools planning groups set critical issues, goals for future
How to compose a life
Opinion: By Veronica Chambers The Dallas Morning News One of the books that I remember most vividly from
Trump’s inauguration: A chance for new beginning
Editorial: In the wake of the highly contentious presidential election, we had hoped for a change in attitude
Why can’t America be great again?
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service It is here, it is upon us, it is the utterly, totally,
US stock indexes stay stuck; dollar rises
Associated Press NEW YORK The stock market hasn’t been this boring in years. The Standard &
SPORTS digest
Schools host Military Appreciation Night Howland, Niles, Poland and Girard are all participating
Youngstown council approved a design and construction management contract for a downtown amphitheater and riverfront park
The project is to be finished by about May 2018.
Target cuts profit after a bumpy holiday season
Associated Press NEW YORK Target cut its fourth-quarter profit and sales outlook after sluggish
GM to pay $1M penalty for ignition switch accounting trouble
The penalty was announced Wednesday as a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Job readiness program offered
A six-week MYCAP program prepares low-income people to launch a competitive 21st Century job search.
FBI probing threats to Jewish centers
FBI probing threats to Jewish centers CHICAGO Federal authorities say they’re investigating
Former President H.W. Bush, wife hospitalized
Associated Press HOUSTON Former President George H.W. Bush was admitted Wednesday to the
Ohio State gets buzzer-beating win over Cornhuskers
Marc Loving scored off an inbounds pass from C.J. Jackson with less than a second to play.
Women’s march is about ‘choice’
Opinion: By Lisa Perriera The Philadelphia Inquirer As the 44th anniversary of Roe v. Wade approaches on
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