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Federal judge in Texas rules Obamacare unconstitutional
Federal judge in Texas rules entire Obama health-care law is unconstitutional
Covelli Enterprises helps Valley children with $15,000 Toys for Tots donation
Covelli has donated more than $600,000 to Toys for Tots over the years
Auditor recommends changes to how Ohio funds online schools
Auditor recommends changes to how Ohio funds online schools
2 more Pennsylvania casinos open up for sports betting
2 more Pennsylvania casinos open up for sports betting
Scandal-plagued CBS grants $20M to 18 women's rights groups
Scandal-plagued CBS grants $20M to 18 women's rights groups
Ohio lawmakers send Kasich pair of new abortion restrictions
Ohio lawmakers send Kasich pair of new abortion restrictions
Georgia: Man shot with own gun after struggle with trooper
Georgia: Man shot with own gun after struggle with trooper
Aqua Ohio plant on Route 170 in need of an upgrade
$12 million remodel will replace two-thirds of the plant’s water treatment process
Their numbers growing, Latinos gain clout in new Congress
Their numbers growing, Latinos gain clout in new Congress
GM announces 2,700 jobs available to workers facing layoffs
GM announces 2,700 jobs available to those facing layoffs
Too old to run? Biden wrestles with age as he eyes 2020 run
Too old to run? Biden wrestles with age as he eyes 2020 run
Stocks plunge to 8-month lows on growth fears; J&J nosedives
Stocks plunge to 8-month lows on growth fears; J&J nosedives
Warren brothers charged with aggravated robbery, kidnapping
Warren brothers charges with aggravated robbery, kidnapping
Ford Nature Center renovation campaign gets $500K donation
Ford Nature Center renovation campaign gets $500K donation
Man charged in West Side bar shooting surrenders to police
Man charged in West Side bar shooting surrenders to police
Michael Cohen claims Trump knew hush money payments wrong
Michael Cohen claims Trump knew hush money payments wrong
Del Monte Foods issues recall of some of its canned corn this week
Del Monte Foods Inc. issued a recall of some of its canned corn this week.
Chris Christie off list of White House chief of staff candidates
Chris Christie off list of White House chief of staff candidates
Pa. bishop changes path on punishment of priest with dementia
Pa. bishop changes path on punishment of priest with dementia
Fewer Pennsylvanians get health coverage as deadline nears
Fewer Pennsylvanians get health coverage as deadline nears
Wisconsin's Walker signs sweeping lame-duck GOP bills
Wisconsin's Walker signs sweeping lame-duck GOP bills
Fatal fire that hurt 10 in Ohio Amish family is traced to lamp
Fatal fire that hurt 10 in Ohio Amish family is traced to lamp
Bill Fralic, star lineman for Pitt and Falcons, dies at 56
Bill Fralic, star lineman for Pitt and Falcons, dies at 56
Joan Steinbrenner, wife late George Steinbrenner, dies at 83
Joan Steinbrenner, wife late George Steinbrenner, dies at 83
Crews demolish Cleveland house where teenage girl was found killed
Crews demolish Cleveland house where teenage girl was found killed
Spanish prosecutors file tax evasion charges against Shakira
Spanish prosecutors file tax evasion charges against Shakira
GM: 2,700 jobs available to workers facing layoffs
GM announces 2,700 jobs available to workers facing layoffs
Nancy Wilson, Grammy winning jazz singer, dies at 81
Nancy Wilson, Grammy winning jazz singer, dies at 81
Sandy Hook school receives threat on shooting anniversary
Sandy Hook school receives threat on shooting anniversary
McCain replacement Sen. Jon Kyl resigning at end of year
McCain replacement Sen. Jon Kyl resigning at end of year
China suspends tariff hikes on $126B of US cars, auto parts
China suspends tariff hikes on $126B of US cars, auto parts
Autopsy set for migrant girl, 7, who died in border custody
Autopsy set for migrant girl, 7, who died in border custody
GOP senator distances himself from Raytheon stock buy
Republican senator distances himself from Raytheon stock buy
US retail sales rose 0.2 percent in November
US retail sales rose 0.2% in Nov., helped by holiday boost
US industrial production climbed 0.6 percent in November
US industrial production climbed 0.6 percent in November
PRESIDENTIAL PERIL | Cohen claims Trump knew hush payments wrong
PRESIDENTIAL PERIL | Cohen claims Trump knew hush payments wrong
McDonald sophomores come up big
Molly Howard scored 18 points and Sophia Costantino added 16 points.
Trumbull family court among U.S. sites that received bomb threat
The falso bomb warnings were emailed to locations across the country, causing evacuations and building sweeps.
More than 300 jobs for GM Lordstown workers to apply for
Trump says Ohio will replace lost GM jobs ‘like in two minutes’
Niles coach resigns after parental interference
Michael Cappuzzello said his decision stems from “numerous altercations” with the parents of some players.
Phantoms players have holiday traditions
Three-game series against Steel precedes hockey’s holiday break.
Geometric gingerbread houses
C.H. Campbell Elementary second-graders watch as Barry Tancer, left, a former Canfield schools Board of Education member, builds a miniature wooden gingerbread house. Students employ math skills while having fun building the Christmas ornaments.
Carlos Santana coming back to Tribe
The Indians also acquired first baseman Jake Bauers from Tampa Bay.
Schools' annual gift exchange for less fortunate in 22nd year
Springfield Intermediate School and Crestview Middle School collect new, unwrapped gifts to give to families in need in each other's community for the holiday season.
Browns-Broncos matchup is family feud for cousins
Cleveland and Denver play on Saturday night at Mile High.
Officials OK $2.9M in safety system upgrades
Public hearing dates regarding the county’s 7.25-percent sales tax levy were also set during commissioners’ Thursday meeting
‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ is fantastically fresh
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer You might be forgiven for feeling superhero overload
‘Insecure’ actress Rothwell isn’t shy
Editor’s Note: This is part of the AP’s series of Breakthrough Artists of 2018. By JONATHAN
Murder defendant barred from filing any more documents in her case
Prosecutors decried the ‘rambling, twaddling drivel’ from murder defendant Claudia Hoerig.
Court indefinitely suspends law license of ex-Mahoning County auditor
The suspension is for Sciortino’s convictions in the Oakhill scandal.
Teacher helps students cope with classmate loss through creativity
Wilson Elementary School fourth-graders Nahjae Page, center, and Lamya Fleeton, right, laugh with their teacher, Courtney Angelo, after receiving handmade winter hats donated by the Western Reserve Knitting Guild. The girls are classmates of Aleysha Rosario, the 9-year-old girl killed in a fire at her Parkcliffe Avenue home late Sunday night.
‘Tuna Christmas’ at Playhouse
‘Tuna Christmas’ at Playhouse Mollie Galano, left, and Denise Sculli share a moment in a scene
campaign probe Trump invokes ‘advice’ defense
Experts say method is rarely successful Associated Press NEW YORk President Donald Trump
CLUB CALENDAR
CLUBS Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association will celebrate 100 years of Amateur Radio during
Surplus food
Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, various commodities, 9:30 to
Russian admits she’s secret agent
Associated Press WASHINGTON A Russian gun-rights activist admitted Thursday that she was a
Chamber to host Power Program
Chamber to host Power Program COLUMBIANA The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will host its
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Miracle on Easy Street,” 7:30 p.m.: The dazzling holiday revue
Reinventing Youngstown gets a well-earned boost
Editorial: The power of persistence and partnerships paid off prodigiously for Youngstown and the Mahoning
YEARS AGO FOR DEC. 14
Today is Friday, Dec. 14, the 348th day of 2018. There are 17 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Rep. Ryan flip-flops, backs Pelosi after deal struck on term limits
Opinion: It was just last week that U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan told me regarding Nancy Pelosi for speaker of the H
EYE ON 2020
Kasich considers run for presidency Associated Press BEXLEY, Ohio Outgoing Ohio Gov. John
Miss Barth, Mr. Humpreys to wed in spring
Karlee Barth of Poland and Christopher Humphreys of McDonald are announcing plans for their
Celeste Julian, Sam DeToro to marry Dec. 21
YOUNGSTOWN Jean and Vincent Julian of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Art club decorates Akron Children’s for the holidays
Boardman High School students traveled to Akron Children’s Hospital’s Beeghly campus to decorate the windows for the holiday season.
CHS choirs present annual winter concert
The Canfield High School choral music department hosted its annual winter concert on Dec. 6.
Austintown hosts FIRST Tech challenge robotics tournament
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Austintown hosted a FIRST Tech Challenge robotics
Annual Olde Fashion Christmas at Lanterman’s Mill
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks hosted its annual Olde Fashion
Youngstown board approves inspection work on major sewer line
The $7 million sewer line is expected to be finished in about six weeks
METRO DIGEST
Wild, scenic river KINSMAN Pymatuning Creek will be officially designated as a wild and scenic
Attack suspect killed in shootout
Associated Press STRASBOURG, France The man authorities believe killed three people during a
Out of this world
Virgin Galactic tourism rocket ship reaches space Associated Press MOJAVE, Calif. Virgin
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Adam and Gabriele Barnhizer, Youngstown, boy, Dec. 12.
Student, officers exchange gunfire at school
Associated Press RICHMOND, Ind. A 14-year-old boy who arrived at an Indiana middle school
Boy Scouts exploring ‘all options’ amid money struggles
Associated Press NEW YORK The Boy Scouts of America deflected questions about a report
mahoning county
mahoning county Indictments A grand jury Thursday indicted these people on these charges:
Regulators give OK for first medical marijuana dispensary
Associated Press COLUMBUS State regulators have given the green light to the first medical
Senate rebukes Saudis over slaying
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senators voted Thursday to recommend that the U.S. end its
“THE MULE”
“THE MULE” Rating: R for language throughout and brief sexuality/nudity. Running time: 1:56
Improvements planned for Warren roads
The proposed project will begin approximately 450 feet east of the intersection on East Market Street and approximately 675 feet north of the intersection on North Road.
Strategy for giving
Opinion: By Peter Funt Cagle Cartoons In the emergency room and on the battlefield it’s easy to
Reunions & Class Notes
Editor’s note The Reunions & Class Notes column that formerly was published on Tuesdays will now
THURSDAY’s HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
GIRLS BASKETBALL Poland 54, Girard 19 POLAND Sarah Bury notched a double double with 17 points
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boys varsity basketball defeats Niles The Boardman boys varsity basketball team went on the road
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news Winter athletics will soon arrive and Neighbors wants to be
Dec. 4
Dec. 4 Citation: After responding to an accident in which a semi-truck and trailer struck a pole
Poland Union celebrates the holiday season
Poland Union Preschool celebrated the holiday season with a Polar Express day Dec. 7.
Furlong-Farran engagement is made known
The engagement of Rachel Furlong and Jacob Farran, both of the Dayton area, is being announced by
Boardman Community Briefs
Cardinal Mooney to take over Barnes & Noble for the Benefit of Akron Children’s Hospital On Dec.
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland girls varsity basketball team has victory over Champion The Poland girls varsity basketball
Hilltop students observe STEM Week
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Hilltop Elementary School participated in STEM
C.H. Campbell honors veterans
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students and faculty at C.H. Campbell Elementary School
Library offers Maker Space events
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The new Michael Kusalaba library hosted a Simple Sticker
Austintown Community Briefs
Cardinal Mooney to take over Barnes & Noble for the Benefit of Akron Children’s Hospital On Dec.
Austintown Sports Briefs
Boys varsity basketball has loss to Louisville The Fitch boys varsity basketball team fell to
Canfield Community Briefs
Cardinal Mooney to take over Barnes & Noble for Akron Children’s Hospital On Dec. 15 from 10 a.m.
Students receive first place for video competition
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman High School student members of the school’s
Making Kids Count delivers boots to students
Making Kids Count visited Austintown Elementary School to deliver free boots to 28 students.
Students chosen to perform with District 5 Honors Band
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Members of the Boardman Glenwood Junior High School band
Dec. 4
Dec. 4 Arrest: Michael A. Packo, 59, was taken into custody at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Mill Creek Park plans renovations for Ford Nature Center
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park aimed to collect the money needed to
BHS honors veterans with free lunch
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman High School celebrated veterans on Nov. 12 with
Mill Creek Park plans renovations for Ford Nature Center
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park aimed to collect the money needed to
Stadium Drive celebrates Blue Ribbon
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman Stadium Drive Elementary School hosted a
Poland Community Briefs
Bonding with babies, books and signs Come to the Poland library on Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. and learn
C. H. students attend Enchanted Forest book fair
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students entering C.H. Campbell Elementary School’s library
Zarlenga, Mirto wedding to take place Dec. 22
Dan Zarlenga of Canfield and Lisa Zarlenga of Raleigh, N.C., and J.D. and Sue Mirto, also of
Mill Creek Park plans renovations for Ford Nature Center
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park aimed to collect the money needed to
Holy Family students give back in November
Holy Family students, staff and families celebrated the Thanksgiving season by participating in acts