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Federal court blocks Ohio executions, ruling method unconstitutional

A federal court on Thursday blocked three executions scheduled through April, determining the new lethal injection process adopted by Ohio was unconstitutional.

Valley hospitals limiting visitations during flu season

Widespread influenza-like illness here and across the state and associated hospitalizations have prompted area hospitals to limit visitation to protect their patients.

Youngstown native brings Broadway training to YSU for free master class

For the first time in five years, John Scacchetti, a Youngstown native and Broadway performer, put on his tap shoes with a group of dancers at Youngstown State University’s Beeghly Center.

Brown-McNally rematch set for May mayoral primary

Jamael Tito Brown, who narrowly lost the Democratic primary for Youngstown mayor four years ago, is running for the seat again – focusing his campaign on the criminal convictions of the incumbent.

3 killed in Tuesday crash identified as Hubbard residents

The Mahoning County Coroner’s Office has identified the three people killed at about 1:35 p.m. Tuesday after a head-on collision on Youngstown-Hubbard Road on the city’s East Side.

Trumbull sheriff assesses his first 25 days

New Sheriff Paul Monroe gave a progress report to a packed banquet hall on his first 25 days in office.

Cop attacked on South Avenue

A Ferndale Avenue man is in the Mahoning County jail after reports said he attacked a police officer late Wednesday.

In unusual find, YPD seizes drugs and cash on Rockview Avenue

Typically, police say, it’s a case of “one or the other” when serving search warrants at homes and investigating drug activity.

Discount spay/neutering at Angels for low-income pet owners

Throughout February, Angels for Animals will offer a program aimed at helping both animals and the people who care for them.

Trump names Republican Kristine Svinicki NRC chairwoman

The NRC oversees the nation’s fleet of commercial nuclear power plants, as well as storage and disposal of nuclear waste and other issues related to nuclear power.

49ers' prospective coach preparing for Super Bowl

Kyle Shanahan is trying to keep the next 10 days as normal as possible.

Drama kings: Lue unhappy about Cavaliers' distractions

Coach Tyronn Lue is a not a fan of the drama.

Source: Indians to host 2019 MLB All-Star Game

Cleveland last hosted the All-Star Game in 1997.

Williams sisters to meet in Australian final

Win or lose, Serena Williams sees another all-sister final at the Australian Open as cause for celebration.

Senior career diplomats resign from State Department

While none of the officials has linked his or her departure explicitly to Trump, many diplomats have privately expressed concern about serving in his administration given the unorthodox positions he’s taken on many foreign policy issues. The career diplomats leaving the foreign service entirely had served under both Republican and Democratic presidents.

Ex-Secy. of State Albright ready to register as Muslim in show of solidarity

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright says she is ready to register as Muslim in a show of solidarity.

First presidential proclamation declares “National School Choice Week”

Charter schools and school choice are expected to be major elements of federal education policy in Trump’s administration.

Trump names Dem acting chair of FERC

President Donald Trump has named veteran energy regulator Cheryl LaFleur as acting chairwoman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Dem Rep. Cummings asked to meet with Trump on drug prices, gets offer of sympathy

Cummings also says Trump asked about the congressman’s special assistant, Katie Malone, who was injured in a fire at her home this month that killed six of her nine children.

Travel halted for federal officials who conduct refugee interviews

The Homeland Security Department has temporarily halted travel for officials who conduct refugee interviews around the world, according to a State Department official briefed on the decision.

Trump's wall plan ignores key change in how illegals get in: asylum requests

President Donald Trump's plan to erect a wall along the Mexican border overlooks a key change in how people enter the U.S. illegally: Many of them make no attempt to jump a fence or evade authorities; they simply turn themselves in and ask for asylum.

Trump family, associates among voters with dual registrations he wants investigated

Trump’s sweeping preview of his plans to investigate voter fraud includes those registered in more than one state, which includes a number of people closest to him: Treasury Secretary nominee Steve Mnuchin, Trump’s son-in-law and close adviser Jared Kushner, and his younger daughter Tiffany.

Seven people become new citizens in Mahoning County ceremony

Trump, Brit PM set Friday news conference after she reminds him, GOP of US global obligations

The Brexit PM embraced Trump today as a friend and ally, but cautioned him not to turn his back on global institutions and long-established political values.

Republican VA chairmen say Trump's hiring freeze will hurt veterans

In a letter Thursday, Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson and Rep. Phil Roe note that more than 6 million veterans rely on VA care, and Trump’s lack of clarity could hamper the VA’s ability “to recruit high-quality clinicians” to meet veterans’ immediate health care needs.

Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 13

Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.

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Trump chief strategist Bannon to 4th Estate: 'Keep your mouth shut'

President Donald Trump’s chief White House strategist says that the media should “keep its mouth shut.”

Mahoning coroner IDs crash victims

Labor secretary nominee's company outsourced jobs

Trump poised to seek new military options for defeating IS

US Sen. Sherrod Brown here Friday to tout his plan to rebuild nation's infrastructure

Trump to GOP lawmakers: 'Our chance to achieve great change'

Puerto Rico's new gov signs controversial labor reform law

Struthers City Council approves 3-year contract with raises for police captains

4 teen boys accused in girl's sexual assault at Ohio school

Whole Foods closing kitchens that made prepared foods

Jamael Tito Brown to run for Youngstown mayor

UPDATE | Mexican president says he will not attend meeting with Trump

Mexican president says he will not attend meeting with Trump

Lockup List Thursday – Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff Activity

Salem Athletic Hall of Fame accepting nominations

Hall of Fame deadline for nominations is Feb. 5.

Walmart worker charged with theft of gift cards

Contract awarded for Boardman wastewater plant upgrade

Federal court stops Ohio executions, ruled unconstitutional

Police say fleeing man threw bags of heroin and cocaine

Police say woman with crack pipe caught stealing

Trump threatens to cancel meeting with Mexican president

Trump signals changes to US interrogation, detention policy

Winners of AMPED competition announced

Five years in prison for woman who obstructed justice in murder case

Federal judge rejects Ohio’s new lethal injection process

Ryan says Congress will pay billions for wall

US new-home sales tumble in December

Senator: State to close Pittsburgh State Prison

Cleveland may host the All-Star Game in 2019: report

Cops find cash, marijuana while serving warrant

Loud-mouthing man jailed after attack on police officer

Trump expected to notify Congress of start of bilateral talks with TPP nations

President Donald Trump is expected to turn back to the economy today, signing a notice to Congress that he plans to start bilateral trade negotiations with most of the countries in the Trans-Pacific Partnership pact.

Youngstown to spend $400K to replace irrigation system at muni golf course

The current system has lost about 109 million gallons of water since 2005 through breaks and leaks.

Hunter helps Fitch pull away from Boardman

Fitch sophomore Sabria Hunter scored 13 of her game-high 17 points in the second half and added 11 rebounds.

Open enrollment will not increase, Austintown superintendent says

The district receives about $1.6M from accepting students from outside the district.

Whisler’s father watches first Big Ten win

The former Howland wrestler’s dad is fighting melanoma.

Man shot dead on East Side 1st murder of 2017

Found by friend early Wednesday morning

Champion uses pressure to ignite rally at Brookfield

Champion’s defense that led to a 51-45 come-from-behind victory.

SPORTS DIGEST || Mooney to host H.O.F. fundraiser

Cardinal Mooney High School will host its 25th Athletic Hall of Fame dinner at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman on Feb. 19.

Pretrial hearing heard in Seman case

Jury orientation slated for Feb. 3

A different kind of art for The Butler

Vocal and visual arts merged at noon at the Butler Institute of American Art

Cavaliers fall to Kings in overtime

James’ triple-double not enough for Cleveland

Suspects in Pizza Joe's robbery face charges in other Boardman break-ins

Two suspects who were arrested on charges of armed robbery at Pizza Joe’s are facing charges related to multiple other business break-ins in the township.

TRI-C HIGH SCHOOL ROCK OFF Trouble Clef will represent Valley

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com CLEVELAND Over the past two decades, a rite of passage

GLOBETROTTERS LIVE

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Even though Harlem Globetrotter Zeus McClurkin grew up in

Top Hat to present ‘Big Fish’ musical

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Top Hat Productions will open a three-weekend run of “Big Fish” at 7:30

State auditor unveils 'fiscal physical' of local governments' finances

The goal is to help local governments anticipate possible fiscal problems before they happen

YMHA Director Carmelita Douglas to retire

Age is a factor, said Douglas, who will turn 70 in April, of her reasons for retiring. Her mother, Valentina Williams, who lives with her, is 107 years old. “I want to be able to spend some quality time with her,” Douglas said.

ODNR responds with proposal for injection well

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has responded to the order of a Franklin County Common Pleas Court judge

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Warren bestiality video ‘not fake,’ detective says

Amber Finney told detective Nick Carney by telephone that a video showing her engaging in sexual conduct with a dog was a “fake,” but it’s not, Carney said.

Campbell looks to pare 2017 budget

Finance Director Michael Evanson’s revised 2017 budget proposal includes about $167,600 in cuts across the board.

Solid Waste District again questions candidates for director post

The hiring committee of the Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste District held a short re-do meeting Wednesday to “address” questions raised by The Vindicator about a closed-door meeting it held last week to narrow down candidates for its director’s job.

Austintown man is climbing for a cause

Ryan Sheridan, owner of Braking Point Recovery Center in Austintown, is now climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa to raise money for the Rich Center for Autism in Youngstown. His goal is to climb the mountain in four days and raise $30,000.

BUSINESS DIGEST ||

YBI competition announcement YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Business Incubator will announce the

‘Tax holiday’ is just another swindle

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Good news, folks – our new president says he’s planning a “tax

Protectionism carries a high price

Opinion: WASHINGTON When the president speaks of closed factories scattered like “tombstones” across

Around the NHL Wednesday

Flyers 2, Rangers 0 NEW YORK Steve Mason stopped 34 shots for his 31st career shutout and

METRO DIGEST || Niles limits OT pay

OT pay limited NILES Council approved the final reading of an ordinance Wednesday that will

Trump moves to ‘build that wall,’ curb refugees

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump moved aggressively to tighten the nation’s

Dog owners: Get your annual license for your pets

The deadline is Tuesday in Columbiana County; Feb. 28 in Mahoning and Trumbull counties

Ohio State deals Minnesota a third straight loss

Marc Loving and Trevor Thompson each scored 19 points to lift Ohio State

Huntington posts 4Q earnings increase and yearly earnings decrease

The bank celebrated 150 years in business and its biggest acquisition yet.

Australian Open semifinals are set

Mirjana Lucic-Baroni and Serena Williams will meet.

POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND

Mary Tyler Moore, who changed depiction of women, dies at 80

Associated Press NEW YORK Mary Tyler Moore, the star of TV’s beloved “The Mary Tyler Moore

NASA to display scorched capsule hatch from Apollo 1

NASA to display scorched capsule hatch from Apollo 1 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. A relic from

WHAT YOU CAN WIN

WHAT YOU CAN WIN If you think you know movies and can predict what films will win in the Oscar

AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Hairspray.” directed by C. Austin Hill and Nancy Andersen Wolfgang, The

Options for keeping critters out

Q. How do I keep critters out of my vegetable garden? I want to be organic! Mark from Cortland

Protesters hoist banner near the White House

Associated Press WASHINGTON The morning after President Donald Trump issued orders to delay

How do birds survive snow?

How do birds survive snow? They sense changes in air pressure, beef up and shelter in place to

Cortland Bank reports income increase in 4Q and year

Cortland’s 4Q earnings were up 5 percent and full-year earnings were up 11 percent.

Musburger retiring from sportscasting at age 77

Brent Musburger is calling it a career at ESPN after being the play-by-play man in the booth at sporting events enjoyed by millions of Americans.

BEST BETS ON TV

BEST BETS ON TV “Riverdale” (9 p.m., The CW): This one could either be really fun — or a complete

YEARS AGO

Today is Thursday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2017. There are 339 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

Naked Trees

Naked Trees When: Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m. What: The trees may be bare but you can still tell who’s

TODAY

TODAY book Discussion “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini, 6 p.m., Newton Falls Public Library,

Farmers reports earnings increase in 4Q, year

Canfield-based Farmers National Banc Corp. reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2016 of $5.4 million and net income for the year was $20.6 million.

Associated Press

Associated Press CANNON BALL, N.D. Most of the demonstrators who gathered on the North Dakota

Canfield actor is in the Oscar race

Christopher Mele’s appearance in “Fences” is very brief, maybe 10 seconds, but it puts him in the

Trump calls for probe into voter-fraud claim

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump declared Wednesday he is ordering a “major

Man charged in hit-and-run death of Cleveland officer

Associated Press CLEVELAND The man charged in the fatal hit-and-run of a Cleveland police

Dow Jones breaks through 20,000 milestone

Associated Press The Dow Jones industrial average crossed the 20,000 mark for the first time

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Ginger in the garden

Ginger in the garden An interesting plant to add to the garden. And, if you plan and protect it –

Knowing seed catalog terms & symbols

By David Sprague OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer For many people, the gardening season starts

IDs still sought

IDs still sought YOUNGSTOWN Police and Mahoning County Coroner’s officials are still trying to

NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK A Dog’s Purpose (PG) The meaning of life is explored through one pooch and his

Typical Super Bowl overreactions abound

Overreaction: There’s no stopping Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons.

Attract, protect them by delaying perennial cutback till spring BACKYARD WILDLIFE

By June Nolasco OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer A backyard needs to be alive to feel closer

AG DeWine steps up fight against human trafficking

Editorial: In the insidious – but very often ignored – crime that is human trafficking, children are the most

Trump’s critics foolish

Opinion: By Mark Davis The Dallas Morning News Before I launch into a few items taking critics of the new

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Kevin and Kristen Vanoverbeke, Warren, twin boys, Jan.

February performances

Youngstown State University Dana School of Music, in collaboration with The Butler Institute of

Wednesday’s other NBA games

Celtics 120, Rockets 109 BOSTON Isaiah Thomas had 38 points and nine assists, Jae Crowder

High School sports at a glance

BOYS BASKETBALL Badger 51, Newbury 49 With three seconds on the clock, Keith Barto made a layup

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