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Truck overturns in Goshen Township
The driver of the vehicle was not injured. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
White House adds chief strategist Steve Bannon to National Security Council
Sen. John McCain calls the addition of Bannon to the panel "a radical departure" from makeups of councils in the past
No regrets over failure to mention 6M Jews were killed in Holocaust, Trump's chief of staff says
The omission came in a statement from the White House for Holocaust Remembrance Day
DC police seek suspect who set woman's hair on fire on Inauguration Day
The incident took place on Pennsylvania Avenue, the street on which the White House sits
General Motors to move 625 jobs from Canada to Mexico
The move has sparked calls to follow President Donald Trump's plan to renegotiate NAFTA
Despite controversy, 'Dog's Purpose' makes $18.4 million on opening weekend
In first place this weekend at the box office was the horror thriller "Split"
Record 54.9 million vehicles used Ohio Turnpike last year
The pike collected $288 million in toll revenue in 2016
Mahoning County libraries to observe Black History Month
One highlight will be presentations by a New York Times best-selling author
Trump aides minimize overall impact of president's travel ban
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio criticized the move and said it does not reflect America's place as a melting pot for refugees and immigrants
Federer defeats Nadal in epic Aussie final
Roger Federal beat Rafael Nadal 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 to win the Australian Open men's title.
Miss Dickinson, Mr. Basile plan June wedding
AUSTINTOWN Jill Dickinson and Richard Basile, both of Austintown, are engaged and plan to marry
Joanna Keiper | Michael Dworning
CORTLAND Joanna Elaine Keiper became the bride of Michael Dworning on Jan. 11. Judge Thomas
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown will meet at Fellows Riverside Gardens at 7 p.m. Mandy
Jennifer Demler | Matthew Clipse
AUSTINTOWN Jennifer Demler and Matthew Clipse were married Nov. 12 by the Rev. Tom Dooley during
Denim and Diamonds Heart Ball and Wear Red Day set
Heart Ball is set for Feb. 24 at the Lake Club and Wear Red Day is Feb. 3.
Kelly Blackburn | Kevin Gressley
BOARDMAN Kelly Blackburn became the bride of Kevin Gressley on Oct. 22 by the Rev. Gerald Delucia.
Melissa Kunz | Eric Arden
CANFIELD Melissa Lynn Kunz became the bride of Eric James Arden on Sept. 24. The bride is the
Ken and Linda Hartzell mark 50th anniversary
poland Ken and Linda Hartzell of Poland marked their 50th anniversary Jan. 21. Their children
Nominations accepted for citizens of honor
Nominations accepted for citizens of honor SALEM Salem Historical Society is accepting
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
Wapashuwi Lodge hosts Order of the Arrow winter banquet
Local Boy Scouts lodge received awards and installed officers.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Lowellville Senior Citizens will meet for its monthly meeting at noon Friday in the conference room
SENIOR MENU
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
YSU men hold off Cleveland State
Francisco Santiago’s block and Brett Frantz’s 3-pointer were critical late.
Antics of Valley 'Granny,' grandson draw huge audience
The popular social media personality Ross Smith and his 90-year-oldgrandmother — and longtime Youngstown resident — “Granny Smith,” make funny videos that are viewed by more than 1 million fans.
Injury-depleted Penguins rally, but fall to Panthers
Alison Smolinski and Morgan Olson each scored 20 points in a 78-74 loss.
New businesses, redevelopment planned for Boardman in 2017
A craft beer bar, a redeveloped plaza and a new restaurant are just a few of the projects coming to the township this year.
Carbon’s big second half carries Struthers
Andrew Carbon scored 16 of his game-high 21 points in the second half.
Poland Historical Society completes restoration of schoolhouse windows
After months of work, a project to bring the historic Little Red School House closer to its original state is now complete.
Fitch girls avenge earlier loss to Canfield
Natalie Lynn had nine points and eight rebounds for the Falcons.
Former Valley man releases book about '70s TV act's music
Johnny Ray Miller is one of millions of fans of “The Partridge Family,” a television sitcom in the 1970s.
YSU’s Gorby to speak to Curbstone Coaches
Youngstown State cross country and track coach Brian Gorby will be the guest speaker at Monday’s luncheon meeting of the Curbstone Coaches at The Avion Banquet Center on Western Reserve Road.
Cub Scouts compete at Freeze-Out event
About three months ago, Nick Johnson and his teenage sister were home alone when a circuit breaker malfunctioned in their home.
Botti to play with the PSO
PITTSBURGH Grammy Award-winning trumpeter and composer Chris Botti returns to perform with the
Creating the halftime show for Super Bowl
Associated Press HOUSTON It’s rare when Tom Brady takes a back seat in a Super Bowl. Janet
METRO DIGEST || Columbiana woman killed by train
Killed by train COLUMBIANA Courtney Dickey, 38, of Columbiana city, was killed Saturday morning
Austintown hotel to become drug-treatment center
California Palms Hotel owner Sebastian Rucci stands near a photo of his brother Fabio who died of drug related causes in 2003. California Palms is closing as a hotel and nightclub and will become one of the region’s largest drug- treatment facilities.
Getting the best TV for your buck
Looking to buy a big-screen set for the big game? Consumer Reports put together some general
“The Space Between Us” opens Friday
“The Space Between Us” opens Friday in movie theaters nationwide. The plot focuses on the first
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Project Plant It! YOUNGSTOWN Dominion East Ohio recently announced online enrollment for Project
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
HUMAN RESOURCES Herbert, Rowland & Grubic Inc. recently announced the promotion of Laura Williams
Trump actions could cost US billions
Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Donald Trump issued five executive orders and eight
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Week of Sunday, January 29, 2017
Kasek Cynthia et al to Benjamin M. Elias, S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown, $65,000. Michele A.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Amanda Murphy and Mark Skonieczny, Louisville, boy, Jan.
Funeral mass held for officer killed in hit-and-run
Funeral mass held for officer killed in hit-and-run CLEVELAND Hundreds of police officers
Real places that inspired scenes in Oscar-nominated films GOLDEN LOCATIONS
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW YORK A diner in Miami, a house in Pittsburgh and a pier
Ski resort shuttered for a decade reopens in Pennsylvania
Ski resort shuttered for a decade reopens in Pennsylvania PITTSBURGH Officials in western
Author to sign books at hospital gift shop
Author to sign books at hospital gift shop SALEM Nancy Christie will sign copies of her books
3-legged cricket tables are named for stick legs
“For sale, typical English cricket table,” said the auction ad. But what is a cricket table? Is it
Week One - Turning ‘the Trump effect’ into action
Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s been a getting-to-know-you first week for both President Donald
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Coitsville Township trustees, combined board and zoning meeting, 6:30 p.m., town
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2017. There are 336 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Pro Bowl balances fun, competition
Like most of the players at the Pro Bowl, Richie Incognito hears the criticism.
Church accepting food orders
Staff report NILES New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., is accepting orders for
Turn back the clock for Australian final
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal each had to survive epic five-set matches in the semifinals.
MILESTONES
MILESTONES EDUCATION Rating for preschool West Branch Preschool received five stars from the
Serena wins all-Williams Aussie final
Serena Williams set an Open Era record with her 23rd Grand Slam singles title.
British PM May visits Turkey, reaches $125M fighter-jet deal
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey Turkey and Britain signed a deal to jointly build fighter jets
Trump’s refugee ban gets blocked by court
Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal judge issued an emergency order Saturday night
NC lawmakers won’t publicly commit to repeal of HB2
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. North Carolina’s governor insists there are enough votes to kill
Key Till witness gave false testimony, historian says
Associated Press NEW YORK The woman at the center of the trial of Emmett Till’s alleged killers
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Conservatives feel happy about Trump’s Supreme Court options
Associated Press WASHINGTON Conservatives’ wishes for the next Supreme Court justice boil down
NHL unlikely to participate in Pyeonchange Games
The league’s owners are still leaning against allowing the world’s top hockey players to participate.
Itching unbearable after stopping Xyzal
Q. I tried to stop Xyzal after taking it for 10 years for allergies. Every time I stopped, I’d itch
Big goalie, little kid dominate All-Star Skills Competition
Big Mike Smith and little Ryker Kesler stole the show at the NHL All-Star Skills Competition.
NEIL GORSUCH
NEIL GORSUCH Gorsuch, 49, serves on the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver, where he has
Trump, Putin have their first official chat
Tribune News Service WASHINGTON President Donald Trump made a flurry of phone calls to world
Your New Year’s resolutions are already doing you good
Opinion: By Michelle Kretzer People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals If you need some extra
Columbiana Co. chamber honors local businesses
Staff report COLUMBIANA The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2016 Business
GOP reaping what it sowed
Opinion: “You lie!” Those two words will long be remembered as the tipping point of the presidency of the
Canfield, S. Range, Austintown, Howland, LaBrae soar at Power of the Pen
About 120 students took part in the district tournament in Lordstown
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