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Stories published January 29, 2017

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Truck overturns in Goshen Township

The driver of the vehicle was not injured. The cause of the accident is under investigation.


49ers choose Lynch for GM

Ex-Bronco has been TV analyst


Metropolitans win NHL All-Star Game

Flyers' Simmonds scores game-winner


Cavs defeat Thunder

Irving's 25 points lead Cleveland


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


Cleveland Clinic medical resident denied entry back into US

The doctor is a citizen of Sudan


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.


SENIOR MENU

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


SENIOR CITIZENS

Lowellville Senior Citizens will meet for its monthly meeting at noon Friday in the conference room


Wapashuwi Lodge hosts Order of the Arrow winter banquet

Local Boy Scouts lodge received awards and installed officers.

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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise


Nominations accepted for citizens of honor

Nominations accepted for citizens of honor SALEM Salem Historical Society is accepting


Ken and Linda Hartzell mark 50th anniversary

poland Ken and Linda Hartzell of Poland marked their 50th anniversary Jan. 21. Their children

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Melissa Kunz | Eric Arden

CANFIELD Melissa Lynn Kunz became the bride of Eric James Arden on Sept. 24. The bride is the

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Kelly Blackburn | Kevin Gressley

BOARDMAN Kelly Blackburn became the bride of Kevin Gressley on Oct. 22 by the Rev. Gerald Delucia.

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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.


Jennifer Demler | Matthew Clipse

AUSTINTOWN Jennifer Demler and Matthew Clipse were married Nov. 12 by the Rev. Tom Dooley during

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GARDEN CLUBS

WEDNESDAY Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown will meet at Fellows Riverside Gardens at 7 p.m. Mandy


Joanna Keiper | Michael Dworning

CORTLAND Joanna Elaine Keiper became the bride of Michael Dworning on Jan. 11. Judge Thomas

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Miss Dickinson, Mr. Basile plan June wedding

AUSTINTOWN Jill Dickinson and Richard Basile, both of Austintown, are engaged and plan to marry

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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.

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YSU men hold off Cleveland State

Francisco Santiago’s block and Brett Frantz’s 3-pointer were critical late.


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.

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Injury-depleted Penguins rally, but fall to Panthers

Alison Smolinski and Morgan Olson each scored 20 points in a 78-74 loss.


Carbon’s big second half carries Struthers

Andrew Carbon scored 16 of his game-high 21 points in the second half.


Globetrotter fans enjoy performance

Young and old laughed at the gags and were amazed by the skill.


Fitch girls avenge earlier loss to Canfield

Natalie Lynn had nine points and eight rebounds for the Falcons.


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.


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.


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.


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


Botti to play with the PSO

PITTSBURGH Grammy Award-winning trumpeter and composer Chris Botti returns to perform with the


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.


Commercial Metal Forming survives with its people

The company has been in business 97 years.


METRO DIGEST || Columbiana woman killed by train

Killed by train COLUMBIANA Courtney Dickey, 38, of Columbiana city, was killed Saturday morning


KSU Trumbull host events

The first event is Thursday at KSU Trumbull Theatre in Warren


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.

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Canfield, S. Range, Austintown, Howland, LaBrae soar at Power of the Pen

About 120 students took part in the district tournament in Lordstown


GOP reaping what it sowed

Opinion: “You lie!” Those two words will long be remembered as the tipping point of the presidency of the


Columbiana Co. chamber honors local businesses

Staff report COLUMBIANA The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2016 Business


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


Trump, Putin have their first official chat

Tribune News Service WASHINGTON President Donald Trump made a flurry of phone calls to world


NEIL GORSUCH

NEIL GORSUCH Gorsuch, 49, serves on the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver, where he has


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.


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


NHL unlikely to participate in Pyeonchange Games

The league’s owners are still leaning against allowing the world’s top hockey players to participate.


Conservatives feel happy about Trump’s Supreme Court options

Associated Press WASHINGTON Conservatives’ wishes for the next Supreme Court justice boil down


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,


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


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


Trump’s refugee ban gets blocked by court

Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal judge issued an emergency order Saturday night


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


Serena wins all-Williams Aussie final

Serena Williams set an Open Era record with her 23rd Grand Slam singles title.


MILESTONES

MILESTONES EDUCATION Rating for preschool West Branch Preschool received five stars from the


Turn back the clock for Australian final

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal each had to survive epic five-set matches in the semifinals.


Church accepting food orders

Staff report NILES New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., is accepting orders for


Pro Bowl balances fun, competition

Like most of the players at the Pro Bowl, Richie Incognito hears the criticism.


YEARS AGO

Today is Sunday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2017. There are 336 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Coitsville Township trustees, combined board and zoning meeting, 6:30 p.m., town


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


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


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


Ski resort shuttered for a decade reopens in Pennsylvania

Ski resort shuttered for a decade reopens in Pennsylvania PITTSBURGH Officials in western


LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS

HUMAN RESOURCES Herbert, Rowland & Grubic Inc. recently announced the promotion of Laura Williams


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Project Plant It! YOUNGSTOWN Dominion East Ohio recently announced online enrollment for Project


“The Space Between Us” opens Friday

“The Space Between Us” opens Friday in movie theaters nationwide. The plot focuses on the first


Getting the best TV for your buck

Looking to buy a big-screen set for the big game? Consumer Reports put together some general


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Amanda Murphy and Mark Skonieczny, Louisville, boy, Jan.


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


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


BRIDGE

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Week of Sunday, January 29, 2017

Kasek Cynthia et al to Benjamin M. Elias, S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown, $65,000. Michele A.


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


Trump actions could cost US billions

Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Donald Trump issued five executive orders and eight


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