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Nikki Haley confirmed for UN post; others, including McConnell's wife, pending
The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations by a decisive margin Tuesday as Republican-led committees paved the way for three more of his Cabinet nominees to be approved just days into the new administration.
Trump's executive order to build his border wall expected Wednesday
President Donald Trump will begin rolling out executive actions on immigration today, beginning with steps to build his proposed wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, according to two administration officials.
Trump warns Chicago: Fix the carnage or 'I will send in the Feds!'
President Donald Trump is warning he'll “send in the Feds” if Chicago can’t reduce its homicide figures.
Late run snaps Hubbard's losing skid
The Hubbard Eagles finally found their way back into the win column
Witness says one victim in triple-fatal crash is mother's boyfriend
Elizabeth Barthany saw pictures of the Jeep on Facebook Tuesday that was involved in a fatal accident on Youngstown-Hubbard Road – but she couldn’t believe it was her vehicle.
Youngstown school board honors dad who saved teacher from robbery
The Youngstown Board of Education recognized Phillip Tharpe this evening for intervening during the robbery at gunpoint of a Taft Elementary teacher.
6-year-old gets best surprise from Dad; classmates return the favor
A student at St. Christine School was in for a surprise today when his father, returning from military service in Bahrain, surprised him in his classroom.
2016 tax collections surpass expectations for Youngstown
The city ended 2016 with about $1.3 million more in income-tax and business-profit-tax revenue than anticipated at the beginning of that year, and city financial officials expect an even larger amount this year.
Warren woman charged under city’s new bestiality law
Warren woman charged under city’s new bestiality law
Sterling Williams named to WR Port Authority
Sterling Williams of Howland, owner and operator of Sterling-McCullough Williams Funeral Homes of Youngstown and Warren, has been appointed to serve as a board member of the Western Reserve Port Authority.
MVSD board to meet Friday to consider proposals for new operator
The Mahoning Valley Sanitary District is temporarily operating with a lower class of licensed water treatment operator the law normally requires for a water supply system of its size.
$1M 3-D sand printer brings spotlight to YSU and Leetonia business
A three-year vision met reality at Humtown Products on Tuesday morning, said Mark Lamoncha, Humtown’s president and chief executive officer.
YPD gives vice squad kit to test for fentanyl
The police department’s vice squad has added a kit to test for the drug fentanyl because officers have been seeing more and more of it lately.
Orwell's '1984' No. 1 on Amazon in wake of Trump, aides' statements
George Orwell’s “1984” has hit No. 1 on Amazon.com following incorrect or unprovable statements made by Republican President Donald Trump and White House aides.
Another federal agency orders halt to public access
An Agriculture Department research agency has banned the release of news releases, photos and other material to the public.
Trump continues scolding media on inauguration attendance with new art
President Donald Trump is hanging up some new art in the White House press area — and it’s none too subtle.
I-80 in Austintown has lane restrictions Wednesday
I-80 in Austintown has lane restrictions Wednesday
Most Americans doubt Trump's ethics, expect scandal, want background checks on nominees
Fifty-five percent of respondents said they were either very concerned or somewhat concerned about potential conflicts of interest for Trump, and half said they were somewhat concerned or very concerned about the potential for conflicts involving Trump’s Cabinet picks, many of whom are multimillionaires or billionaires.
Health secretary nominee offers no Trumpcare specifics, uses insider info to buy stocks
Democrats also condemned Price, a 12-year House veteran, for purchasing stocks in health care companies that could benefit from legislation he pushed. Top panel Democrat Ron Wyden of Oregon called that “a conflict of interest and an abuse of his position.”
Pa. man jailed for beating woman ’beyond recognition’
Pa. man jailed for beating woman ’beyond recognition’
UPDATE | Triple-fatal closes Youngstown-Hubbard Road
The multiple-vehicle collision took place near a cemetery on Youngstown-Hubbard Road within Youngstown near the Hubbard city border.
Prosecutors: Girl kept in basement prison with chains, cuffs
Prosecutors: Girl kept in basement prison with chains, cuffs
Baldwin files petitions to run for Youngstown judge
Baldwin files petitions to run for Youngstown judge
US Supreme Court rejects appeal from Ohio killer of 2
US Supreme Court rejects appeal from Ohio killer of 2
Woman arraigned in Girard court for failing to disclose HIV status
Woman arraigned in Girard court for failing to disclose HIV status
Campbell schools host Math 24 competition tonight for Mahoning County students
Campbell schools host Math 24 competition tonight for Mahoning County students
Pittsburgh’s tallest building, US Steel Tower, for sale
Pittsburgh’s tallest building, US Steel Tower, for sale
UPDATE | Police arrest man suspected in hit-and-run death of police officer
UPDATE | Police arrest suspect in hit-and-run death of police officer
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says he has prostate cancer
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says he has prostate cancer
Art course offered
Art course offered YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley Lifelong Learning Institute will begin its spring
10-year-old Ohio boy drives to store, speeds away in police chase
10-year-old Ohio boy drives to store, speeds away in police chase
Group purses victim rights amendment to Ohio Constitution
Group purses victim rights amendment to Ohio Constitution
Ohio Auditor Dave Yost says he'll run for state attorney general
Ohio Auditor Dave Yost says he'll run for state attorney general
Bengals' Jones issues apology after police release video
Bengals' Jones issues apology after police release video
Businessman selected to serve on Western Reserve Port Authority board
Businessman selected to serve on Western Reserve Port Authority board
Senate committee confirms Chao to head transportation department
Senate committee confirms Chao as transportation secretary
Some workers dismayed by President Trump's federal hiring freeze
Some workers dismayed by President Trump's federal hiring freeze
New cardinal license plate for Ohioans now available
New cardinal license plate for Ohioans now available
Nominees for the 89th annual Academy Awards
Best Picture nominees included “Arrival,” “Fences,” “Hacksaw Ridge,” “Hell or High Water,” “Hidden Figures,” “La La Land,” “Lion,” “Manchester by the Sea” and “Moonlight.”
Senate Democrats to propose $1 trillion infrastructure plan
Senate Democrats to propose $1 trillion infrastructure plan
Paramedics administer Narcan to revive man on West Side
Paramedics administer Narcan to revive man on West Side
UPDATE | Ribbon cut today for new 3-D printer in Leetonia
Ribbon cut today for new 3-D printer in Leetonia
Sister: Teen suspect in Ohio school shooting ’not a monster’
Sister: Teen suspect in Ohio school shooting ’not a monster’
UPDATE | 'La La Land' lands record-tying 14 Academy Awards nominations
'La La Land' lands record-tying 14 Academy Awards nominations
Police: Car suspected in fatal hit-and-run of officer found
Police: Car suspected in fatal hit-and-run of officer found
Open house Friday for master gardener volunteer program
Open house Friday for master gardener volunteer program
Michael Paige gets 18 years to life in prison for 2012 murder
Michael Paige gets 18 years to life for 2012 murder
Candidates reviewed Wednesday for new Geauga Trumbull solid waste director
Candidates reviewed Wednesday for new Geauga Trumbull solid waste director
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1967 will have its next lunch at noon Feb. 14 at TJ’s in the
Poland “Time Tunnel” brings Dobbins Elementary third-graders through Poland’s history
Poland “Time Tunnel” brings Dobbins Elementary third-graders through Poland’s history
YPD seizes 77 more guns in ‘16 as compared to previous year
Second straight year seizures have increased
Artists move away from nerds, sex bombs and other cliches ANIMATED woman
By JOHN ROGERS Associated Press SANTA CLARITA, Calif. The California Institute of the Arts was
There’s more to Super Bowl than Brady vs. Ryan
A season that began with Tom Brady serving a four-game suspension will end with him in the Super Bowl
GM layoffs less than expected
Those laid off offered assistance from the state with Rapid Response meetings.
Niles council rescinding and replacing Infante policies
Niles council rescinding and replacing Infante policies
Questions arise on Lordstown power plant
Clean Energy Future is part way through constructing the Lordstown Energy Center
South Range’s Maddie Durkin reaches 1,000 points
Maddie Durkin has set many goals for herself in high school. One of those being to reach 1,000 career points for South Range.
Emily Kuper, a German exchange student, fits in with Raiders
As one of the first few players off the South Range girls bench on any given night, Emily Kuper sure has come a very long way, literally, to earn that position
Ex-Ohio State QB visits student with cancer
When Cardale Jones was informed of McDonald junior high student Anna Booth’s recent cancer diagnosis, the former Ohio State Buckeyes’ national championship signal-caller wanted to do something special
Meeting about Austintown open enrollment is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday
Meeting about Austintown open enrollment is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday
Monday’s other NBA games
Warriors 105, Heat 102 MIAMI Dion Waiters’ 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left capped his 33-point
Funds for repairs
Funds for repairs COLUMBUS The state Controlling Board on Monday released $88,995 for repairs to
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1236.280.62 Aqua America, .71
CORRECTIONS
CORRECTIONS A birth announcement on A6 Sunday was incomplete. Matthew and Amy Yankle of Canfield
Wine at dinner disrupted sleep
Q. I am 62. Until 10 years ago, I was a teetotaler. Then I began having a glass of wine with dinner.
Bush ready to leave intensive care
Associated Press HOUSTON Former President George H.W. Bush is still suffering from pneumonia,
Jones helps Pelicans edge past Cavaliers
Terrence Jones filled in brilliantly for injured All-Star Anthony Davis
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Steve Aoki: Tonight on “Tonight
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Ribbon-cutting event YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-
Civil-rights movement of our time
Opinion: By Richard Parker The Dallas Morning News As the Trump era unfolds, it will be judged in many
Trump’s trade plans will put his deal-making skills to the test
By JOSH BOAK AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said he was protecting jobs
US fights Microsoft’s bid to tell users when feds take data
Associated Press SEATTLE The U.S. Justice Department wants a judge to throw out a lawsuit from
Port authority buys silence with our tax dollars, again
Editorial: If allegations of sexual harassment by two former female employees of the Western Reserve Port
Film studies growing Alzheimer’s problem
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK In 2004, PBS aired a film about Alzheimer’s
Chaney graduate takes over Redskins offense
The Washington Redskins turned to internal candidates to fill two critical vacancies, promoting Matt Cavanaugh to offensive coordinator and Greg Manusky to defensive coordinator
Consumer protection is essential
Opinion: By Orson Aguilar Tribune News Service Hold onto your wallets, America. Members of Congress and
‘Star Wars’ VIII: ‘The Last Jedi’
‘Star Wars’ VIII: ‘The Last Jedi’ NEW YORK “Star Wars: Episode VIII” finally has a title: “The
Ringling sets the example
Opinion: By Craig Shapiro People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals The writing on the wall couldn’t
Transactions
Transactions BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to terms with INFs Cody
Freeze imposed on most federal hiring
Associated Press WASHINGTON In addition to his executive action on TPP, President Donald Trump
UPMC career event
UPMC career event WEST MIDDLESEX, PA. UPMC Jameson and UPMC Horizon are offering a Health Care
Trumbull commissioners seeking people to serve on budget review committee
The Trumbull County commissioners will form a citizens budget review committee and are asking for expressions of interest
Two GOP senators would let states keep Obama health law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two Republican senators said Monday that they’ll propose legislation
Austintown trustees OK tax abatement to Trumbull Manufacturing
Business will expand its Austintown operations, creating five new jobs
COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Jonathan K. Hamilton, 26, of London, United Kingdom,
Lawsuit: Trump business ties violate Constitution
Associated Press NEW YORK To fight what it called a “grave threat” to the country, a watchdog
US sent $221 million to Palestinians in Obama’s last hours
US sent $221 million to Palestinians in Obama’s last hours WASHINGTON Officials say the Obama
‘The windows exploded’: Storm death toll rises to 20 in South
Associated Press ALBANY, GA. A tornado warning on TV sent Anthony Mitchell, his pregnant wife
What is the fate of the Campbell Fire Department?
Shrinking city wrestles with status of fire department
Marking Roe v. Wade anniversary, abortion foes pin hopes on Trump
Associated Press TOPEKA, KAN. Abortion opponents expressed optimism Monday that Donald Trump’s
At least 4 die in Calif. storms
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Sunshine and rainbows alternated with thunderclaps, downpours, snow
Talks on Syria’s civil war have a rocky start
Associated Press ASTANA, Kazakhstan Talks between the Syrian government and representatives of
RAPID RESPONSE MEETINGS
RAPID RESPONSE MEETINGS Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Rapid Response meetings for
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Warren City Council, 5:15 p.m. in caucus, followed by the meeting at 6 p.m.,
Rare 10-round shootout gives busy Phantoms a boost
Dockery had the only successful shot in the finale
Defense seeks murder case dismissal
The defense says retrial of Kimani O. Hodges for aggravated murder is barred by the prohibition against double jeopardy.
Liberty woman charged with felonious assault on boy, 4
Pleaded not guilty to felonious assault and child endangering, accused of causing serious bruising on the body of a boy, 4
MORE PREP RESULTS from Monday
BOYS BASKETBALL The LaBrae and McDonald boys basketball teams are the highest ranked Mahoning
Man gets 5 years’ intensive probation
Man gets 5 years’ intensive probation WARREN Lawrence A. Molek, 49, of East Liberty Street in
Mahoning Valley Race Course
MONDAY’s RESULTS RACE 1 $8,500—3 yo’s & up, 5 1/2F, MCL $7,500 2 Bella Yolanda (Rodriguez, J.)
Boardman appoints interin treasurer as Slemons heads to Youngstown schools
Boardman appoints interin treasurer as Slemons heads to Youngstown schools
Juvenile arrested at theater after threatening to “shoot everyone”
Juvenile arrested at theater after threatening to “shoot everyone”
Monday’s College Basketball games
MEN N.C. State 84, No. 17 Duke 82 DURHAM, N.C. Freshman Dennis Smith Jr. scored a season-
Monday’s NHL games
Capitals 6, Hurricanes 1 WASHINGTON Defenseman Dmitry Orlov scored twice and Washington kept the
firearms seized | By the numbers
firearms seized | By the numbers The Youngstown Police Department seized 268 guns in 2016. Here
SPORTS digest
Three locals commit to YSU football team YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State University football
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