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Defense seeks dismissal of murder case

Defense seeks dismissal of murder case


Dobbins third-graders 'travel' through Poland's history

Dobbins third-graders 'travel' through Poland history


As GM Lordstown layoffs begin, US abandons Asia trade deal

As GM Lordstown layoffs begin, US abandons Asian trade deal


Campbell grapples with fire department's status

Campbell grapples with fire department's status


Niles council rescinding, replacing Infante policies

Niles council rescinding, replacing Infante policies


Questions arise on Lordstown energy center project

Questions arise on Lordstown energy center project


Meeting set Wednesday on Austintown school district's open-enrollment data

Meeting set Wednesday on Austintown school district's open-enrollment policy


Austintown McDonald's employees held at gunpoint

Austintown McDonald's employees held at gunpoint


Boardman appoints interin treasurer as Slemons heads to Youngstown schools

Boardman appoints interin treasurer as Slemons heads to Youngstown schools


Brookfield trustees have special meeting Tuesday night

Brookfield trustees have special meeting Tuesday night


Patriots fan charged with pulling alarm at Steelers’ hotel

Patriots fan charged with pulling alarm at Steelers’ hotel


TRUMP DAY ONE | Lawsuit: Trump business ties violate Constitution

Lawsuit: Trump business ties violate Constitution


TRUMP DAY ONE | Trump to visit Pentagon to discuss IS effort

Trump to visit Pentagon to discuss IS effort


TRUMP DAY ONE | Spicer says WH intends 'never to lie to you’

Spicer says WH intends ’never to lie to you’


TRUMP DAY ONE | Trump willing to work with Russia against IS

Trump willing to work with Russia against IS


Jamar Houser faces drug, weapons charges

Jamar Houser faces drug, weapons charges


TRUMP DAY ONE | Trump to meet car executives

Trump to meet car executives Trump to meet car executives


TRUMP DAY ONE | 'Skype’ seats added to White House briefing

’Skype’ seats added to White House briefing


Report says man had 172 painkillers in car

Report says man had 172 painkillers in car


State provides $88,995 to Historical Center

State provides $88,995 to Historical Center


Lockup List Monday – Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff Activity


TRUMP DAY ONE | Trump signs memo to leave TPP trade pact

TRUMP DAY ONE | Trump signs memo to leave TPP trade pact


3 robbed at gunpoint leaving Austintown McDonald's late Sunday

3 robbed at gunpoint leaving Austintown McDonald's


Ex-exec admits stealing $850K from health care giant UPMC

Ex-exec admits stealing $850K from health care giant UPMC


Rare historical artifacts to be put on display in Miami

Rare historical artifacts to be put on display in Miami


Windows shot out at 2 Mahoning Avenue businesses

Windows shot out at 2 Mahoning Avenue businesses


Judge focuses on keeping police shooting case in Cincinnati

Judge focuses on keeping police shooting case in Cincinnati


Georgia court dismisses car crash lawsuit against #Snapchat

Georgia court dismisses car crash lawsuit against Snapchat


South Dakota lawmaker resigns over sex with interns

South Dakota lawmaker resigns over sex with interns


Southern California pounded by intense storm and flooding

Southern California pounded by intense storm and flooding


Nebraska senator faces criticism for lewd tweet about women’s march

Nebraska senator faces criticism for women’s march retweet


Henry Ford Museum changing name to reflect innovation focus

Henry Ford Museum changing name to reflect innovation focus


Markets Right Now: Stocks are little changed in early trade

Markets Right Now: Stocks are little changed in early trade


Youngstown SMARTS to receive 2017 Governor’s Awards for the Arts

SMARTS director will receive 2017 Governor’s Awards for the Arts


MVHS is seeking cookie bakers


Womens League hosts wine and beer taste

Women’s League hosts wine and beer taste BOARDMAN Ohio Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs,


City police nab 3 on gun charges over the weekend

City police nab 3 on gun charges over the weekend


Rubio faces moment of truth on secretary of state vote

Rubio faces moment of truth on secretary of state vote


Trump meets with business leaders at White House

Trump meets with business leaders at White House


CSB visitors to be screened

A sheriff’s deputy will perform metal detector screenings of child welfare agency visitors.


HBO explores ‘Slenderman’ phenomenon and attack

By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK The Slender Man craze swept the younger


Cohasset Express receives naturalist award

The open-air trolley gives riders a chance to view Mill Creek Park’s historic and natural features


YSU men fall in OT at Milwaukee

Cameron Morse led the Penguins (9-13, 3-6 Horizon League) with 21 points.


GUITAR EXHIBITION | A sampling

Crowds of people attended Sunday afternoon’s two-hour opening reception at the Butler Institute of


New development leader for Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown

Eight people started new terms on the club’s board


Super Falcons: Ryan leads Atlanta over Pack

QB Matt Ryan threw for 392 yards and four touchdowns and ran for another.


Patriots day: New England rolls Pittsburgh

Tom Brady and the Patriots are going to a record ninth Super Bowl.


Giles taking three teams to flag nationals

Three Valley flag football teams will compete in Orlando, Fla.

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YSU women fall to 0-9 on the road

Oakland used a 15-0 first-quarter run to get the drop on Youngstown State.


Netflix, Amazon play hero and villain in awards season Entering the mainSTREAM

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK When Oscar nominations are announcedTuesday, Amazon is


Nai-Ni dancers coming to Ford

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Nai-Ni Chen Dance company will come to Ford Family Recital Hall on


Teaching students soft skills

The Youngstown Business and Education Community Connectors’ goal is to make students workforce ready


Poland school board member recognized for 25 years of service

Poland school board member recognized for 25 years of service


Austintown seniors get their kicks learning new licks

Seniors enjoy weekly ukulele class, leading sing-along concert


SPORTS digest

Dockery’s goal lifts Phantoms in shootout BLOOMINGTOn, IND. Dominic Dockery’s shootout goal gave


Current, former players die in crashes

The Royals’ Yordano Venture and ex-Indian Andy Marte were killed early Sunday.


washington Despite feisty start, Trump vows to tackle challenges

Associated Press WASHINGTON After a combative start to his presidency, Donald Trump delivered a


QB Barrett: OSU offensive shakeup was needed

J.T. Barrett: New hires a good thing because “sometimes we get set in our ways.”


Some question push for tougher penalties for attacking police

Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, MO. Gov. Eric Greitens is pushing to toughen Missouri’s already


1 dead, many hurt in shooting at mall

Associated Press SAN ANTONIO A robbery inside a San Antonio shopping mall ended with shots fired


Brewery issues recall

Brewery issues recall SAN FRANCISCO Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. announced a recall Sunday of


Mahoning Valley Race Course | Today’s entries

Post time: 12:45 p.m. RACE 1 $8,500, 3 yo’s & up, 5 1/2F, F & M, MCL $7,500 1 Jem’s Last Dance


Let us pray for Trump

Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON OK, so you’re among the half of Americans


Samsung: Note 7 battery design, manufacturing caused fires

Associated Press SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA Samsung Electronics Co. said today that problems with the


Butler strings new exhibit

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN J.R. Reese seemed to enjoy engaging in a few moments


At box office, ‘Split’ rules inauguration weekend

At box office, ‘Split’ rules inauguration weekend NEW YORK M. Night Shyamalan’s psychological


Trump promises big change, starts 1st day picking small fights

By Julie Pace AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON President Donald Trump won the White


Suspect sought

Suspect sought LIBERTY Police in Trumbull County are searching for a man wanted in connection


Russia aims to decriminalize domestic violence

Associated Press MOSCOW In Russia, giving one’s spouse a slap is nothing extraordinary for many


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Q. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: xK 8 uJ 7 6 5 2 vA 7 wJ 9 4 3 NORTH EAST


Sunday’s other College Basketball Games

WOMEN No. 16 Ohio State 88, Illinois 64 COLUMBUS Kelsey Mitchell made six 3-pointers and


Sunday around the NHL

Penguins 5, Bruins 1 PITTSBURGH Conor Sheary scored two goals, Sidney Crosby added his league-


Year later, uncertainty surrounds status of Ohioan held in N. Korea

Associated Press CINCINNATI There’s been little public word about what has happened to an


NBA Roundup

NBA Roundup Sunday’s games Warriors 118, Magic 98 ORLANDO, FLA. Stephen Curry and Klay


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Video of giant alligator draws crowds to Florida preserve LAKELAND, Fla. Video


Wildcats win in Columbus for first time in four decades

Northwestern held off Ohio State, 74-72, on Sunday.


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Mathews school board, 6 p.m., special meeting, high school cafeteria, 4429 Warren


George H.W. Bush improving in hospital

Associated Press HOUSTON A spokesman says former President George H.W. Bush’s health continues


Downtown bike trail merits go-ahead from Clean Ohio

Editorial: A promising project to link two of the Mahoning Valley’s finest assets – Mill Creek MetroParks and


WORTH A LOOK

NIGHT AT THE RACES Circle of Friends Foundation is hosting a night at the races Feb. 11 at St.


TRUDY RUBIN | PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

Opinion: On a trip to Manila in 2014, President Barack Obama was pressed by reporters about the “weakness” of


YEARS AGO

Today is Monday, Jan. 23, the 23rd day of 2017. There are 342 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Canfield city looks back on year of accomplishments

Five-year, 3.9-mill levy was passed after a tenacious community outreach effort


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Truck company owner charged with evading more than $1M in tolls NEWARK, N.J.


Violent storms in South cause at least 18 deaths

Associated Press ADEL, GA. A severe storm system that spun off apparent tornadoes and left


The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average

The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average