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TRUMP ADDRESS | Promises, subdued pomp and protests as Trump sworn in
Pledging to empower America’s “forgotten men and women,” Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States Friday, taking command of ...
TRUMP ADDRESS | Trump says 'right here and right now' for change
Trump says 'right here and right now' for change
TRUMP SWEARING-IN | Trump sworn in as the nation's 45th president
Trump sworn in as nation's 45th president
TRUMP SWEARING-IN | Trump sworn in as the nation's 45th president
Trump sworn in as nation's 45th president
TRUMP SWEARING IN | Lordstown students got up early, got great seats
The 17 students in the club and the 10 adult chaperones are standing in the third row behind the seated section at the inauguration, said ...
Valley residents to witness Trump’s inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, arrive at the “Make America Great Again Welcome Concert” at the Lincoln Memorial Thursday in Washington.
Stories published January 20, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Teen charged with killing dad can't be detained past 21
Bresha Meadows and her supporters got another victory Friday as prosecutors dropped a Serious Youthful Offender specification that would have left her eligible for sanctions past age 21.
Valley locals in D.C. react to today's inauguration
Mary Theis of Howland was so overcome with emotion during President Donald Trump’s inaugural address that she “had tears in my eyes.”
Listen to your conscience, be kind, avoid drugs, judge tells Campbell 4th-graders
Judge Anthony D’Apolito visited C.H. Campbell Elementary on Friday to talk to fourth graders about making good decisions.
Active shooter drills conducted today in Austintown schools
Austintown Police Department conducted drills at each of the four township schools today to prepare teachers and staff for an active shooter situation.
During a busy inaugural week, 10 things that happened in Columbus
It was a relatively quiet week around the Statehouse, with many officials preparing to attend or protest the inauguration of President Donald Trump. But there were still a few things that happened in and around Capitol Square. Here are 10.
YPD arrests 2 on weapons charges
Police arrested two people on weapons charges in separate incidents Thursday.
UPDATE: 2 retired generals confirmed for top national security posts, vote on CIA pick delayed
Democrats stalled the confirmation of Trump’s CIA nominee as they press for continued investigations of Russia’s intervention in the November election.
TRUMP ADDRESS | Promises, subdued pomp and protests as Trump sworn in
Pledging to empower America’s “forgotten men and women,” Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States Friday, taking command of a deeply divided nation and ushering in an unpredictable era in Washington.
Man who pleaded guilty to killing 4 in Ohio gets life, no parole
Man who pleaded guilty to killing 4 in Ohio gets life, no parole
Smashed windows, chaotic confrontation near inauguration
Smashed windows, chaotic confrontation near inauguration
Niles police seeking help to find bank robber
Niles police seeking public's help to find bank robber
Mexico returns 91 Cubans who had hoped to reach US
Mexico returns 91 Cubans who had hoped to reach US
Cleveland submits new police crisis intervention policy
Cleveland submits new police crisis intervention policy
President Trump signs order for Mattis to serve as defense secretary
President Trump signs order for Mattis to serve as defense secretary
Pennsylvania jobless rate, labor force and payrolls shrink
Pennsylvania jobless rate, labor force and payrolls shrink
George H.W. Bush, wife remain hospitalized in Houston
George H.W. Bush, wife remain hospitalized in Houston
Ohio sexual assault survey finds improvements over past year
Ohio sexual assault survey finds improvements over past year
Russian political elites revel in Trump's inauguration
Russian political elites revel in Trump's inauguration
Struthers Elementary School hosts literacy night Tuesday
Struthers Elementary School hosts literacy night Tuesday
TRUMP ADDRESS | Trump hits campaign themes in inaugural speech
Trump hits campaign themes in inaugural speech
TRUMP ADDRESS | Trump says 'right here and right now' for change
Trump says 'right here and right now' for change
TRUMP SWEARING-IN | Trump sworn in as the nation's 45th president
Trump sworn in as nation's 45th president
TRUMP SWEARING-IN | Trump takes platform, ready to be sworn in as 45th president
Trump takes platform, ready to be sworn in as 45th president
TRUMP SWEARING-IN | DC police confront group of demonstrators
DC police confront group of demonstrators
'Dance Moms' star's 2-day sentencing hearing set to begin
'Dance Moms' star's 2-day sentencing hearing set to begin
1 student hurt, another in custody in Ohio school shooting
1 student hurt, another in custody in Ohio school shooting
TRUMP SWEARING-IN | Room for inaugural spectators on National Mall
Room for inaugural spectators on National Mall
TRUMP SWEARING-IN | Protesters make their mark on Trump's inauguration
Protesters make their mark on Trump's inauguration
Medical examiner: 3 of 6 victims from plane crash identified
Medical examiner: 3 of 6 victims from plane crash identified
Markets Right Now: Dow starts higher after 5 straight losses
Markets Right Now: Dow starts higher after 5 straight losses
Ohio’s unemployment remains unchanged for 3rd month
Ohio’s unemployment remains unchanged for 3rd month
TRUMP SWEARING IN | Lordstown students got up early, got great seats
The 17 students in the club and the 10 adult chaperones are standing in the third row behind the seated section at the inauguration, said Terry Armstrong, Lordstown schools superintendent and one of the chaperones.
Youngstown vice squad investigating suspected drug activities at city homes
Youngstown vice squad investigating suspected drug activities at city homes
Pa. man sentenced for assaulting Brookfield police chief
Pa. man sentenced for assaulting Brookfield police chief
TRUMP SWEARING-IN | Trump's big day underway: First, church before swearing-in
Trump's big day underway: First, church before swearing-in
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS William Penn Association Branch 28 will host its monthly meeting at 4 p.m. Jan. 29 at
Applications now open for Men's Garden Club of Youngstown scholarships
Scholarships up to $1,500 will be awarded to horticulture and landscaping students
Valley arts community takes part in national theater demonstration to promote inclusion, compassion
Local theater groups joined a nationwide show of solidarity on Thursday evening by lighting a “ghostlight” outside their facilities.
Jackson-Milton routs Western Reserve
The Blue Devils had no answer for a full-court press.
Dickten says harassment ‘didn’t happen’
The aviation director for the Western Reserve Port Authority says he never harassed either of the two female former employees who received payouts.
Homa away from home lifts Devils
Sam Homa has been a huge presence for the McDonald girls basketball team this season.
Plan for downtown, Mill Creek bike trail praised by bicyclists
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.
PREP ROUNDUP | Thursday’s games
GIRLS BASKETBALL Canfield 52, Ravenna 43 RAVENNA Grace Mangapora scored 14 points to lead Canfield to a road victory over Ravenna.
Judge D'Apolito 'haunted' by grieving mother’s broken heart
The judge gave the pair probation for their roles in the overdose death.
Encouragement emanates from annual Diversity Breakfast at YSU
A YSU alum spoke about her journey to become the first black mayor of Douglasville, Ga.
SPORTS DIGEST | YSU tennis team hosting fundraiser
YSU tennis team hosting fundraiser BOARDMAN The Youngstown State tennis team is having a fundraising event on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 4-6 p.m. at the Boardman Tennis Center.
Downtown YMCA unveils $5M renovation
Instead of relocating, as many YMCA locations have, the board decided to stick with the city and renovate.
Daybreak Youth Crisis Center marks 40th year
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.
Western Reserve Road widening set
Western Reserve Road will be widened from two to three lanes from Hitchcock Road to Market Street.
ODNR appeals decision that ordered Weathersfield injection well back open
ODNR appeals decision that ordered Weathersfield injection well back open
Campbell council president calls for freeze on nonessential spending
City officials say adjustments needed to avert deficit.
Donald Trump prepares for inaugural celebration
With fireworks heralding his big moment, Donald Trump swept into Washington Thursday on the eve of his presidential inauguration and pledged to unify a nation sorely divided and clamoring for change. The capital braced for an onslaught of crowds and demonstrators – with all the attendant hoopla and hand-wringing.
U.S. Attorney sues Trumbull housing authority
The U.S. Attorney sued the TMHA, alleging it practiced housing discrimination based on disability.
Valley residents to witness Trump’s inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, arrive at the “Make America Great Again Welcome Concert” at the Lincoln Memorial Thursday in Washington.
Children create cut out cookies for Santa
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Children decorated cookies to set out for Santa
Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association attends holiday luncheon
The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association had its holiday luncheon at Johnny’s Restaurant with
Families deal with cold weather to board the Polar Express
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Polar Express program is sponsored by
CVMS choirs celebrate the holidays
Canfield Village Middle School’s fifth- and sixth-grade choirs, under the direction of Tom Scurich, celebrated the holiday season with music and singing during the school’s annual winter choir concert on Dec. 5.
Canfield Community Briefs
Local church to have chicken dinner Drive through chicken dinners will be offered at Lord of Life
Teachers bring the holidays to the classroom
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com North Preschool students got into the holiday
YAPA gathers for holiday luncheon
The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association had its holiday luncheon at Johnny’s Restaurant with
Boardman Sports Briefs
BCB registration currently open Boardman Community Baseball will conduct player registration
Families face cold weather to board the Polar Express
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Polar Express program is sponsored by
Canfield High School choirs present Blast from the Past
The Choral Music Department of Canfield High School is busy with final preparations for a musical
Poland Schools hire strategic planner
The Poland Board of Education voted on Dec. 19 to approve the hiring of Dr. Ronald Chordas to
YAPA hosts holiday luncheon
The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association had its holiday luncheon at Johnny’s Restaurant with
Santa visits Austintown Community Church Preschool
Shepherd of the Valley - Howland resident Larry Fenn had no idea that growing his beard out would
Students learn in cool way
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com More than 5,000 fans cheered on the Youngstown
Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association hosts holiday luncheon
The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association had its holiday luncheon at Johnny’s Restaurant with
Families face chilly weather to board the Polar Express
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Dozens of families faced the cold weather on Dec.
Celebration brings holiday cheer to residents
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Beeghly Oaks hosted its annual Christmas Open
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news Winter athletics have arrived and Neighbors wants to be there
Children build holiday houses at the libary
Several children came to the Poland library to create gingerbread houses just in time for the holidays on Dec. 20.
Boardman High School student wins Congressional App Challenge
By BRUCE WALTON bwalton@vindy.com Evelyn Stanton, technology teacher and head of the business
Poland Sports Briefs
Coaching position open for 2017-2018 school year The varsity head volleyball coaching position is
Students sink teeth into learning about dentistry
Austintown Middle School eighth-grade students brushed up on their dentistry skills during their visit to the St. Elizabeth Dental Clinic on Jan. 6.
Boardman Community Briefs
Essential oil class to take place in January and February Naturopathic Doctor Dannielle MacDuff is
Poland Community Briefs
Essential oil class to take place Naturopathic Doctor Dannielle MacDuff is offering a four-week
Austintown Community Briefs
Essential oil class to take place in January and February Naturopathic Doctor Dannielle MacDuff is
Sarah Bauman v Kevin Sturdevant
LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. Sarah Bauman became the bride of Kevin Sturdevant on Oct. 22 at Lake Tahoe. The
Meredith Baird v Justin Loncar
COITSVILLE Meredith Marie Baird became the bride of Justin Loncar on July 16. The parents of the
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Jan. 20, the 20th day of 2017. There are 345 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Robinwood Lane students dig up new knowledge
Robinwood Lane fourth-grade students got a visit from Youngstown State University archaeologist and professor Tom Delvaux.
Blazing trail as friends and foes
The football player and friend in Le’Veon Bell understood why LeGarrette Blount walked off the job that cold night in Nashville.
Trump pays $25 million to settle Trump University cases
Associated Press SAN DIEGO President-elect Donald Trump has paid $25 million to settle three
Judge rules Patrick Heltzel must remain in state hospital at least until next evaluation in two years
Patrick Heltzel, 23, will remain in a state psychiatric hospital until his next hearing in two years
Miss Meenachan, Mr. Widomski are engaged
CANFIELD Katie Meenachan and David Widomski, both of Canfield, are announcing their engagement.
Pannozzoes mark 50th with family dinner
BOARDMAN Frank and Patricia Pannozzo of Boardman were honored for their 50th wedding anniversary
Warren teen gets jail time, ordered to pay $56,289 restitution for ‘Dragon Wagon’ fire
Warren teen gets jail time, ordered to pay $56,289 restitution for ‘Dragon Wagon’ fire
Warren water pollution control director says blow grass and leaves into yard, not storm sewers
Residents can reduce the severity of the problem by helping to keep storm drains clean.
Howland man charged with robbing Warren gas station early Saturday
Eric C. Hinkle, 37, of Rosegarden Drive in Howland remains in the Trumbull County jail in lieu of $50,000 bond
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Forty Two Event expansion BOARDMAN Forty Two Event Production expanded its capabilities with the
US ends probe of Tesla fatal crash without seeking recall
Associated Press WASHINGTON Tesla Motors Inc. won’t face a recall or fine as a result of a
Doctors consider removing tube for 41st President Bush
Associated Press HOUSTON Doctors treating former President George H.W. Bush for pneumonia
First National reports year-over-year increase
Net income for the full year of 2016 totaled $162.9 million compared with net income of $151.6 million in 2015
Roof’s death sentence problematic
Opinion: By Jules Epstein The Philadelphia Inquirer The return of a death sentence by the jury was
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A county grand jury handed up indictments Thursday against these people on these charges:
Phillip H. Lambert, 50, and Lawrence P. Lambert, 18, both of Braceville-Robinson Road, Southington,
Youngstown will demolish the former Harrison Elementary School
The school district will pay $93,035 to the city for the work
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland townships: BOARDMAN
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Alexandra Kane and Ron Zoldan, Campbell, girl, Jan. 18.
METROSFlbdigest
Suspect in jail NILES Craig R. Honkonen, 35, of South Cleveland Avenue, is in the Trumbull
DAYBREAK YOUTH CRISIS CENTER
DAYBREAK YOUTH CRISIS CENTER At a glance A variety of mental-health professionals were among
METRO DIGEST || Go Baby Go Saturday at OH WOW!
Go Baby Go Saturday CANFIELD Volunteers from Mahoning County Career and Technical Center,
Black Americans weep for Obama era, uncertain future
Associated Press WASHINGTON On the night in 2008 when Barack Obama was elected the country’s
Energy pick vows to boost agency
Associated Press WASHINGTON Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, tapped by President-elect Donald
Aide behind fake news fired
Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. A Maryland lawmaker has fired a legislative aide who was behind
GOP’s war on regs
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords The incoming Republican government is waging a war against
How to watch INAUGURATION EVENTS
How to watch INAUGURATION EVENTS Associated Press The lack of a TV set shouldn’t prevent you
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Mill Creek Metroparks Board of Park Commissioners, 10 a.m., advisory committee
Ryan gets key committee posts despite failing to topple Pelosi
Opinion: When U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan lost his bid to be House minority leader there was concern that Nancy
More than 652K vehicles involved in latest air-bag recall
Associated Press DETROIT Thirteen automakers are recalling more than 652,000 vehicles in the
Williams vows to toughen up Browns defense
Gregg Williams talked tough. Now he has to get the Browns to play that way.
GM Lordstown deserves a slice of investment pie
Editorial: Good news and bad news roll out today from the General Motors Co. The bad news, of course, is
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