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Patriots dominate Steelers in AFC title game

The Tom Brady redemption tour is headed to the Super Bowl.


Russia moves closer to decriminalize domestic violence

More than 9,000 Russian women were reportedly killed in incidents of domestic violence in 2013


At least one dead in shopping-mall shooting in San Antonio

The shooting followed a robbery at a mall jewelry store


Falcons rout Packers in NFC title game

Atlanta is headed for the Super Bowl.


Israel's Netanyahu accepts Trump's invitation to state visit in DC next month

Expanded construction of Israeli settlements likely will be discussed


French presidential primary leader: Let's work to avoid a right-wing 'America of Donald Trump'

The leftist candidate will face a Socialist in a runoff election next week; incumbent Francois Hollande is not seeking re-election


'Split' easily dominates movie box office across US over inauguration weekend

Movie-going was exceptionally high this weekend, despite the presidential inauguration and nationwide women's marches


Tornadoes kill at least 16 in Southeast; more are expected

'They suffered greatly,' President Trump said about the victims in the tornadoes' paths


State honors Elinor Zedaker for 25 years of service to Poland schools

The school board's vice president has witnessed tremendous changes in the district over the past quarter-century


Ohio to use quiz, driver's license numbers to help guard against fraud

The quiz was first implemented two years ago


TRUMP WATCH: President praises Comey, prepares for NAFTA talks, swears in staff

Trump also sent condolences to the governor of Georgia where more than a dozen have died in tornadoes this weekend


Live from Anywhere series


Church to host bean cook-off


Senior Menu

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


Museum opens Valentines exhibit

Museum opens Valentines exhibit WARREN Sutliff Museum, 444 Mahoning Ave., opened an exhibit


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise


HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY | George Strom

HONOREE Residence: Boardman Date of birth: Jan. 18, 1917, in Boardman FAMILY Parents: Oliver

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1M march to challenge agenda of new president

In a global exclamation of defiance and solidarity, more than 1 million people, including some from the Mahoning and Shenango valleys, rallied at women’s marches in the nation’s capital and cities around the world Saturday, to send President Donald Trump a message on his first full day in office that they won’t let his agenda go unchallenged.


Falcons on top

Fitch’s Feree, Girard’s DelGarbino celebrate victories in Hephner tourney

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These Valentines will help pound dogs get homes

The program provides veterinary care that enables the dogs to go to rescues where they have an improved chance of finding a forever home.


Poland's control too much for Boardman to overcome

Bury, Sebest and Gajdos propel Bulldogs to fourth win in five games

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SPORTS DIGEST | YSU baseball coach to speak at Curbstoners

New Youngstown State baseball coach Dan Bertolini will be the guest speaker at Monday’s luncheon meeting of the Curbstone Coaches at The Avion Banquet Center on Western Reserve Road in Beaver Township.


Workshop provides physically challenged kids with toy cars

Even though 5-year-old Isabella DeSantis of Canfield is a bit too young to drive, she was still able to get her own set of wheels – and her mother couldn’t have been prouder.


Volunteers join to make South Side presentable

There was a huge, everything-must-go, clearance Saturday on the city’s South Side.


Brown powers Struthers girls past Lakeview

Pavlansky nets 1,000th point for Lakeview


Mercer County dogs wanted as therapy companions

Staff report CONNEAUT LAKE, PA. Become part of Paws Hand Delivered/Alliance of Therapy Dogs and


More Prep results

BOYS BASKETBALL Struthers 67, Lowellville 48 STRUTHERS Andrew Carbon scored 21 points and


HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL STATISTICS

BOYS SCORING Lucas Nasonti, Champion23.3 Chris Muir, Lakeview21.3 Bryan Gabrielson,


Solid waste district to address open meetings questions at next meeting

The attorney representing the Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste Management District says the public should rest assured that the district has “operated with the greatest amount of transparency throughout the process” of hiring a new director.


WILLIAMS: Our streak on the line with black and gold

Pens, Cavs and Indians started the run


Eagle viewing in Pa. is Feb. 4

The annual event is at Big Bend Recreation Area in Warren County, Pa.


Law enforcement officials voice concerns about “Good Samaritan law”

Law granting overdose victims immunity is unenforceable, according to law enforcement


Fourth quarter casino tax payouts plummet

Ohio’s four casinos suffer from competition from the state’s seven racinos.


‘Get Outside, Come Alive’ program gets underway

The series is designed to highlight conservation and recreation throughout Mercer County and in the state of Pennsylvania


Many 'Dreamers' likely to face deportation soon

Young immigrants currently protected from deportation will be quickly removed from the country by President Donald Trump’s plan to boost deportations, even if the new president doesn’t target them directly, a former senior immigration official in the Obama administration said.


Prayer, CIA visit, attack on media fill Trump’s 1st day

President Donald Trump speaks at the Central Intelligence Agency in Langley, Va., Saturday, pledging his support of the intelligence community, and blaming the media for creating an inaccurate picture of a feud.


Trump’s inaugural speech must serve as call to action

Editorial: “A new national pride will stir ourselves, lift our sights and heal our divisions. It’s time to


Jay’s flight of fancy

Opinion: What do you call a black man with a “Blue” political pedigree contemplating a bid for governor in a


Trump makes toxic choice in Pruitt to lead the EPA

Opinion: Trump makes toxic choice in Pruitt to lead the EPA President Donald J. Trump’s nominee to head the


Sebring water crisis a year ago forced changes at the state level

Opinion: By Rep. JOHN BOCCIERI Special to The Vindicator Exactly one year ago this weekend, residents of


Volunteers needed for homeless count WARREN

Volunteers needed for homeless count WARREN The annual Point in Time count of the homeless in


NOTICES

NOTICES BASEBALL Roby Lees Summer B League team — will be conduct tryouts today Jan. 29 for its


Cavs fall to Spurs in OT

Leonard scored a career-high 41 for the Spurs


Venus Williams advances to Aussie quarterfinals

Pavlyuchenkova is her next opponent


On the Links Saturday’s pro golf results

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII Bernhard Langer was declared the winner of the


Preps

Preps SATURDAY’s RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCOREs East 83, Lakeview 69 East Palestine


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Girard City Council Finance Committee, 6:30 p.m., followed by regular meeting at 7


Around the NHL

Around the NHL Saturday’s games Blue Jackets 3, Hurricanes 2 COLUMBUS Scott Hartnell scored


History favors Patriots against Steelers

Brady is 6-2 against Big Ben


Plat books

Plat books CANFIELD Mahoning County plat books are now available at the OSU Extension Office,


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS

COURTS columbiana COUNTY new cases National Collegiate Student Loan Trust v. Stephen Varkony,


4 dead in Mississippi tornado

Associated Press HATTIESBURG, Miss. Rain was pouring down in the pre-dawn darkness, and the


James considering return to Olympic team under Popovich

Cavs starred skipped 2016 games


Bomb blast kills 22 in Pakistan

Associated Press PESHAWAR, Pakistan A bomb exploded Saturday in a market in a northwest tribal


Today is Sunday, Jan. 22, the 22nd day of 2017. There are 343 days left in the year.

Today is Sunday, Jan. 22, the 22nd day of 2017. There are 343 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


ON THE ALLEYS: Area Bowling scores

amron lanes 600’s-500’s — Doug Zolla 225-665, John Dasen 257-652, Bruce Davis 226-624 Al Nuzzi


Musical theater excerpts at Butler

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Students in Youngstown State University’s musical theater program will


Falcons look to rewrite history vs. Packers

Atlanta has no legacy but is the NFL’s highest-scoring team


Challenging? Yes, but I have hope

Opinion: Next month will mark three years since Jim Tressel’s name was propelled by community leaders as the


College football roundup

EAST-WEST SHRINE CLASSIC West 10, East 3 ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. Eli McGuire made the most of his


Saturday’s other NBA games

Trail Blazers 127, Celtics 123 BOSTON Damian Lillard had a three-point play with 47 seconds


BUSINESS Millennials are falling behind their boomer parents

Associated Press SOUTH MILWAUKEE, Wis. Baby boomers: Your millennial children are worse off than


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Lisa and Daniel Duvall, Hanoverton, girl, Jan. 20.


Brie Larson and Jennifer Hudson to announce Oscar nominees

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Oscar winners Brie Larson and Jennifer Hudson will help announce


Bogus bongs or bogus lawsuits? Pipe maker sues

Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. In the rarefied world of high-end bong makers, Roor


Rescuers search for avalanche survivors

Associated Press FARINDOLA, Italy Using saws, shovels and their gloved hands, rescue workers


“Resident Evil: The Final Chapter” will be released in theaters Friday. Here are five

“Resident Evil: The Final Chapter” will be released in theaters Friday. Here are five facts about


MILESTONES

MILESTONES DOCTORS Chiropractic degree Nicholas Cestone has received a doctor of chiropractic


O’Reilly sticks up for ‘Old School’

O’Reilly sticks up for ‘Old School’ NEW YORK Bill O’Reilly’s next book won’t be a story of


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,


Collectors find ‘nodders’ to be quite agreeable

Two types of collectors bid for a porcelain figure of a well-dressed French couple that was sold at


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Both vulnerable, North deals NORTH xA 2 uJ 10 3 vA K 7 2 wA Q 9 2 WEST EAST


LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS

DENTAL Cortland dentist Dr. Joseph D. Bedich was installed as Corydon Palmer Dental Society’s


String-art class set Feb. 7 at Munnell Run Farm

Registration is required by Jan. 30. Cost is $40


Should drugs do double duty?

Nervous about giving a big presentation? Your doctor might prescribe a blood pressure drug like


More than just a remote idea: W.Va. teen promotes racetrack

By DANIEL TYSON The Register-Herald PINEVILLE, W.Va. At 14, Joe Watson has an idea that could


‘Stamped’ chronicles history of racist thinking

By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK “Stamped from the Beginning,” winner of the


Visits to national sites hit record high for 3rd-straight year POPULAR PARKS

By BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY Visits to U.S. national parks set a record in


ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

ATHENA nominations BOARDMAN Nominations are being accepted for the Youngstown/Warren Regional


Disneyland plans to add a digital Fastpass option

Disneyland plans to add a digital Fastpass option ANAHEIM, CALIF. Disneyland’s Fastpass


Melatonin: Too risky for older people?

Q. I have been taking melatonin for years to help me sleep. I read that as your body ages, it makes


TELEVISION Will PBS funding continue under Trump?

By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer PASADENA, Calif. PBS is waiting, but not quietly, to see


Week of Sunday, January 22, 2017

US Bank Trust NA to Aaron Scales, Bernadette Drive, Youngstown, $33,500. Mahlon Saadeh et al to


Men’s College Basketball | Saturday’s Top 25 games

No. 1 Villanova 78, Providence 68 PHILADELPHIA Josh Hart scored 25 points, Kris Jenkins had 19