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Mexico condemns Trump's action, Pena Nieto considers canceling next week's visit
Mexico’s president is “considering” canceling next week’s visit to Washington following President Donald Trump’s order to begin construction of a wall between the two countries, a senior official said.
Austintown's open enrollment student number not expected to increase
Superintendent Vince Colaluca said the number of open-enrollment students in the Austintown School District will remain about the same next year, and it could decrease.
Valley man climbing Kilimanjaro to help Rich Center
Ryan Sheridan could have just written a check to support the Rich Center for Autism of Youngstown, but instead he decided to raise money by climbing a mountain.
State auditor unveils new tool to help communities' monitor finances
State Auditor Dave Yost unveiled a new look at local governments’ financial books, with hopes officials will use the information to make changes before they face budgetary crises.
Man found dead in home ID'd as Christopher Bridges
A man found shot in an East Side home had been dead about 12 hours, the deputy coroner for Mahoning County said.
Cavaliers lose again in OT
The slumping Cavaliers lost for the sixth time in eight games amid criticism by LeBron James.
Judge to review juror questionnaires before ruling on Seman venue change
Judge Maureen Sweeney said she wants to wait before deciding if the death penalty trial of Robert Seman should moved from Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.
YSU musical theater students entertained at today's weekly program at Butler
Vocal and visual arts merged at the Butler Institute of American Art when six musical theater students performed Wednesday afternoon.
Geaugh-Trumbull waste district committee has do-over after meeting questioned
The hiring committee of the Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste District had a short do-over meeting to address questions raised by The Vindicator about a closed-door meeting it had last week to narrow down candidates for its director’s job.
Douglas retiring from YMHA to spend time with mom, 107
Carmelita Douglas has announced her retirement as the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority’s executive director, effective Feb. 28.
Whisler's dad watches wrestler's Big Ten victory
The former Howland wrestler's father is battling melanoma.
'Sanctuary cities' undaunted by Trump move to cut funding
'Sanctuary cities' undaunted by Trump move to cut funding
Official: Mexico's president 'considering' scrapping US trip
Official: Mexico's president 'considering' scrapping US trip
Federal workers fear job loss as Trump restricts climate change information
Probably the biggest concern is that the Trump administration will try to modify or block agency research and findings to suit its talking points. On some federal websites today, documents related to climate change were being removed. “Demands to shut down informational websites and prevent the release of scientific findings are straight out of Orwell,” Ken Kimmell, president of the Union of Concerned Scientists, an advocacy group, said in a statement.
No increase in open-enrollment students in Austintown in 2017-18
No increase in open-enrollment students in Austintown in 2017-18
2nd young Ohio girl says she was abused by father, son on trial
2nd young Ohio girl says she was abused by father, son on trial
Trump favors torture to fight terrorism; Liz Cheney applauds his plan
President Donald Trump says that he believes torture works, saying that “we have to fight fire with fire.”
Looming debt limit divides Trump’s treasury and budget chiefs
Looming debt limit divides Trump’s treasury and budget chiefs
Federal agencies fighting back against Trump's communications blackout
Across the government, an unprecedented digital insurrection is taking shape.
Trump announces 'major' voter fraud investigation after his attorneys denied it happened
Trump announces 'major' voter fraud investigation
Man gets 15 years in prison for selling drug that killed 2
Man gets 15 years in prison for selling drug that killed 2
Trump moves to build border wall, cut sanctuary city funds
Trump moves to build border wall, cut sanctuary city funds
Trump warns he's ready to 'send in the Feds' to Chicago
Trump warns he's ready to 'send in the Feds' to Chicago
State says painkiller prescriptions continue to fall in Ohio
State says painkiller prescriptions continue to fall in Ohio
New tool to help Ohio cities, counties assess fiscal stress
New tool to help Ohio cities, counties assess fiscal stress
Bolt loses 2008 Olympic relay gold in teammate's doping case
Bolt loses 2008 Olympic relay gold in teammate's doping case
Open house set at extenion office
Open house set at extenion office CANFIELD Ohio State University Extension office, 490 S. Broad
Middle Eastern eatery puts its name on the line K’nafa is a classic
Our first food stop of the year led us to a new restaurant featuring fresh Middle Eastern food and an owner with more energy and enthusiasm than imaginable.
Akron Children’s requests only healthy visitors to hospital during flu season
Akron Children’s requests only healthy visitors to hospital during flu season
UPDATE | Coroner ID's victim found on Republic Avenue
Detectives are on the scene after a body was found in the 1100 block of Republic Avenue.
Mooney Hall of Fame event set for Feb. 19
Cardinal Mooney will host their 25th Athletic Hall of Fame dinner on Feb. 19 at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman.
Warren bestiality video ‘not fake,’ detective says
Warren bestiality video ‘not fake,’ detective says
Sexist, vulgar posts on women’s marches rebound on officials
Sexist, vulgar posts on women’s marches rebound on officials
Pittsburgh’s Rivers Casino outlines $51.5 million hotel plan
Pittsburgh’s Rivers Casino outlines $51.5 million hotel plan
Judge will wait before deciding on Seman trial venue
Judge will wait before deciding on Seman trial venue
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Lord of Life Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, will host a drive-through chicken dinner
Youngstown woman mourns loss of ‘lovable person' in triple-fatal crash
Three killed, one hospitalized, after the crash on Youngstown-Hubbard Road.
LaBrae beats Liberty to win 13 straight
LaBrae likes to run teams into the ground with the way the Vikings share the ball and quickly get up and down the court, it isn’t a surprise they’re running the table
Regional recognition for two Youngstown schools
Two Youngstown city schools exceeded all schools nationally on the Southern Regional Education Board 2016 teacher survey
Youngstown schools recognizes hero dad who 'selflessly assisted' teacher
Youngstown City School board of education became the first organization to recognize a resident hero
Late run snaps Hubbard’s losing streak
The Hubbard Eagles finally found their way back into the win column
America Makes, YSU, Humtown cut ribbon on 3-D sand printer
The $1 million 3-D sand printer will further advance additive manufacturing in the Mahoning Valley.
SPORTS DIGEST | YSU football opening 2017 season at Pitt
The Youngstown State football team will visit Pittsburgh to open the 2017 season on Sept. 2. It will mark the Penguins’ fifth visit to Heinz Field to take on the Panthers.
Youngstown tax revenue rose in 2016, expected to grow again this year
The city ended last year with about $1.3 million more in tax revenue than anticipated
Connected Twitter owns its @POTUS mistake
The transfer of power on Friday from Obama to Trump went fairly smoothly. Lots of smiles, handshakes
YPD adds 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.
Funeral director, businessman Sterling Williams appointed to port authority board
The owner of Sterling-McCullough Williams Funeral Homes has bachelor’s and master’s degrees
Franklin County judge: Follow order to reopen Weathersfield injection well
Judge ruled Monday against a stay of execution of her decision ordering injection well open
MVSD has interim operator
John Nemet is the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District’s interim operator of record.
Warren woman charged under city’s new bestiality law
An arrest warrant has been issued for a woman accused under Warren’s new bestiality ordinance.
Woman arraigned for failing to disclose HIV status
She also faces similar charges through Columbiana County.
Sailor surprises son in school, gets one in return
Jason Davis is reunited with his son, Jason Davis Jr., after returning from a seven-month naval deployment to Bahrain. The senior Davis surprised his son during kindergarten class at St. Christine School in Youbgstown. The boy’s classmates participated in the homecoming, crafting signs, waving flags and singing patriotic songs.
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Rice Timbale with Cherry Tomato Sauce One good recipe
By Gretchen McKay Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) Most folks are familiar with the layered pasta
Tuesday Around the NBA
76ers 121, Clippers 110 PHILADELPHIA Nerlens Noel scored 19 points, Richaun Holmes had 18 and
A speech worthy of study
Opinion: By Paula Marantz Cohen The Philadelphia Inquirer With the inauguration of a new president, it
Is Trump talking about all of us?
Opinion: By Rex Huppke Chicago Tribune I want to know who President Donald J. Trump considers “the
US should work to erase stigma of mental illness
Editorial: A common but grossly underrecognized thread weaves its way through many of the stories on social
Valley’s December jobless rate was 6 percent
The Mahoning Valley’s jobless rate dropped 1.4 percent year over year in December to 6 percent
NATION & WORLD | Girl describes being kept in basement
A 14-year-old girl in Ohio who escaped a basement where she says she was chained and handcuffed by two relatives says they also touched her sexually.
Rebuking Obama, Trump boosts pipelines
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump moved swiftly Tuesday to advance the
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Jail time for Mass. woman who bit off officer’s ear SALEM, Mass. A Massachusetts
YEARS AGO
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 25, the 25th day of 2017. There are 340 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Loaded cauliflower casserole is great
By Susan Selasky Detroit Free Press (TNS) A video and recipe for a Loaded Cauliflower Bake from
NHL Roundup
NHL Roundup Tuesday’s games Blues 3, Penguins 0 PITTSBURGH Carter Hutton stopped 34 shots
Two accused of a weekend armed robbery at Pizza Joes
Two accused of a weekend armed robbery at Pizza Joes
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1237.561.27 Aqua America, .71
Senate confirms Trump’s UN pick
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick for U.S.
Both NFL conference championships top 45M
Both NFL conference championships top 45M NEW YORK Lopsided contests to determine Super Bowl
Lanzo files to succeed father as Struthers judge
The Lowellville solicitor so far is the only candidate to file for position.
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Kravitz special menu YOUNGSTOWN Kravitz Delicatessen will have a special menu from 11 a.m. to 4
White House doubles down on Trump’s voter fraud claim
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House on Tuesday stuck firmly to President Donald Trump’s
Home Savings posts 4Q, and yearly earnings increase
From the looks of Home Savings and Loan Co.’s earnings, the Valley is healthy.
Man arrested in Cleveland officer fatal
Associated Press CLEVELAND A man has been arrested and is expected to be charged in the hit-and-
Man gets 18 years to life in prison for 2012 murder
Michael Paige gets 18 years to life in prison in a murder stemming from electricity theft.
Water lead-level falls below federal limit in Flint
Associated Press LANSING, MICH. Flint’s water system no longer has levels of lead exceeding the
Riders are noticing changes in Trumbull Transit, administrator says
Riders are noticing changes in Trumbull Transit, administrator says
Traffic stop leads to drug-related charges
Traffic stop leads to drug-related charges BOARDMAN Police arrested a Youngstown man and woman
Israel pushes ahead, will build settlements
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel announced plans Tuesday to build 2,500 more settler homes on
A new approach in Washington
Opinion: Some years ago, a friend of mine wrote a book titled “The Seven Last Words of the Church, or, We’ve
Girard auditor optimistic about city’s financial standing, despite fund deficits
Officials hope to eliminate red ink in general, water funds.
METRO DIGEST || Stalking awareness roundtable Thursday
Stalking awareness YOUNGSTOWN COMPASS Family & Community Services and the Mahoning County
Tuesday’s College Basketball Games
MEN Marquette 74, No. 1 Villanova 72 MILWAUKEE Katin Reinhardt hit two free throws with 11.6
Trump moving forward with wall
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump will begin rolling out executive actions on
Oscar nominations analysis Can ‘La La Land’ go the distance?
By Glenn Whipp Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES 2 Now, the question is: Can it go on and land
This year’s Oscar nominees
Associated Press The list of nominees in major categories for the 89th annual Academy Awards,
High School Sports
High School Sports BOYS BASKETBALL Cleveland Central Catholic 72, Valley Christian 37 Miryne
Group purses victim rights amendment to Ohio Constitution
The group would have to collect more than 305,000 signatures from registered Ohio voters by early July in order to qualify for the general election.
Television series released on DVD this week include:
Television series released on DVD this week include: v “The Story of God”: Morgan Freeman hosts
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