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Third quarter: Eagles 29, Patriots 19
The Patriots scored on the first possession of the second half.
Traffic diverted on I-680 after multi-vehicle accident
The accident happened under the Shirley Road overpass
Revived Poor People's Campaign plans national mobilization Monday
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated shortly after he began the first Poor People's Campaign 50 years ago
President Trump ties U.S. soldiers' sacrifice to traditions like Super Bowl
The president was returning to Washington tonight.
Indianapolis Colts player struck and killed by suspected drunk driver
The Indianapolis Colts say linebacker Edwin Jackson was one of two men killed.
US congressman comes to aid of deported immigrant
Jose Escobar was deported after attending what he thought would be a routine check-in with immigration authorities
Amtrak train crash in SC kills two, injures more than 100
It was the third fatal Amtrak crash in two months.
Source: Struggling Cavs have no plans to fire Tyronn Lue
A source says the struggling Cavaliers do not plan to fire head coach Tyronn Lue.
Ohio State men rally past Illinois
Keita Bates-Diop scored a career-high 35 points and had 13 rebounds.
Dog locked away without food, water
New Castle police are trying to determine how long a dog had been left alone in a vacant apartment without food or water when authorities found it while investigating a burglary report Friday at Westview Terrace.
Petition packets available Feb. 7
Signatures can be collected no earlier than Feb. 13, and the deadline to file petitions with the county is March 6.
Private hearing for fired Niles teacher
The board of education has scheduled a Feb. 23 hearing for Christopher Chieffo, a teacher and former assistant principal who was fired last month for falsification of sick leave.
Preschool Lab to offer open enrollment
Preschool Lab to offer open enrollment NEW WILMINGTON, PA The Westminster College Preschool Lab
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP 4611 East, Youngstown, will host an overnight trip to Lancaster, Pa., April 6 and 7 to the
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave. will offer the following opportunities: Monday,
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
MASONIC groups
THURSDAY 32nd Club will meet at noon at Christ’s Church, Boardman, for its monthly meeting.
GARDEN CLUBS
wednesday Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown will meet at 7 p.m. Sarah Woodall, certified arborist,
FEDERATED CLUBS
upcoming Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Club meetings will resume at noon March 21 at Caffe
Saxon Club Branch 22 has installation of officers
Saxon Club Branch 22 has installation of officers
UAWs now merged say: bring it, we will build it
The United Auto Workers Local 1112 and UAW Local 1714 are merged.
Reinhart bounces back from duals loss with EOWL title as Canfield wins team title
David Reinhart scored some revenge and a major upset/
Calhoun vents after Ursuline’s Hughes, Wright State dominate against YSU men
The first-year YSU coach was upset after the Penguins’ 83-57 loss.
Schiavoni: No plans to get out of governor's race
State Sen. Joe Schiavoni said he faces an “uphill battle” to win the governor’s election but has no plans to get out of the race.
YPD, ATF, match ballistic evidence in city to 52 crimes
City police and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have linked firearm evidence collected at crime scenes in 2017 to 52 unsolved crimes.
Zallows, other Penguin athletes excel in meets
Chad Zallow placed fourth in the 60 hurdles in the Millrose Games.
Niles man celebrates running anniversary by raising money for MetroParks
Since Jan. 4, 1998, Bo Marchionte hasn’t missed a single day of running. Many of those miles have been logged in one location: Mill Creek Park.
African Marketplace kicks off Black History Month
Some 400 attended Saturday’s event in Kilcawley Hall.
YSU women finish strong to beat Detroit
The Penguins have won three consecutive Horizon League road games for the first time since February 2015.
Prince’s spirit lives on at Super Bowl in Minneapolis
By JEFF BAENEN Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Picture this: Prince taking the stage at U.S. Bank
Lecture on steel legacy at Boardman Library
Staff report BOARDMAN Rick Rowlands, local historian and founder of the Youngstown Steel
Valley actress rolls with ‘School of Rock’ tour cast
Elysia Jordan is getting an education – and having a blast – as part of the cast of the “School of Rock” touring production.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Scheduled events February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of
Incarceration and mental illness
Aided by a national initiative aimed at reducing the number of people with mental illnesses in jails, the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office, the county Mental Health and Recovery Board and local providers have partnered to provide services to inmates with mental illnesses, with the goal that they won’t end back up in jail.
ON THE LINKS WITH … Jason Kokrak
Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate made six birdies in a third-round 68 during the Phoenix Open at
Paul Newberry: No cure for Patriot Fatigue, so savor the greatness
Patriot Fatigue is a national affliction.
Police: Extreme-right gunman shoots six Africans in Italy
Police: Extreme-right gunman shoots six Africans in Italy MILAN An Italian gunman with extreme
sMLB news & notes
cleveland indians Jim Thome wants block ‘C,’ on HOF plaque CLEVELAND Newly elected Hall of
SATURDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP | More results, scores & summaries
BOYS BASKETBALL Parma Padua 66, Ursuline 51 CANTON Kevin Peterson scored a game high 30 points
Big-play LBs, WRs get call
Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher terrorized opposing offenses from the middle of the field.
On eve of Trump’s visit, Ohioans call for more help in opioid crisis
Associated Press CINCINNATI President Donald Trump heads to Ohio on Monday to make Cincinnati-
Eagles borrow from the Patriot Way
The Philadelphia Eagles are an unselfish group that prioritizes winning over personal accomplishments.
Union sues over freeze placed on cost-of-living pay
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio union’s lawsuit aims to block a planned freeze on costs-of-
MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Saturday’s Top 25 games
No. 2 Virginia 59, Syracuse 44 SYRACUSE, N.Y. De’Andre Hunter scored 15 points, Kyle Guy added
New Castle cops investigate fatal crash
NEW CASTLE, PA. New Castle police are investigating a crash in which a woman was hit by a vehicle
Panda Express plans benefit for Akron Children’s Hospital
BOARDMAN The Panda Express in Boardman, 935 Windham Court, is hosting a Miracle Meals fundraising
Rockets crush crumbling Cavs
With the Rockets up 35 in the third quarter, the Cavs didn’t even bother to huddle during a timeout.
SPORTS digest
Phantoms take another road game from Steel GENEVA, ILL. The Youngstown Phantoms let an early 3-0
SATURDAY’S OTHER NHL GAMES
Ducks 5, Canadiens 2 MONTREAL Defenseman Jeff Petry scored two goals as the Montreal Canadiens
Trump: Probe memo ‘totally vindicates’ me
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Saturday asserted complete vindication
Tour in the footsteps of famous black americans
By RUSSELL CONTRERAS Associated Press PARIS The great African-American writers James Baldwin
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Business seminar SALEM The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce is co-sponsoring a “Business Value
Child experts: Just say ‘no’ to Facebook’s new kids app
By MATT O’BRIEN Associated Press BOSTON Child-development experts and advocates are urging
Tri-County Heart Ball will take place at the Metroplex
Staff Report GIRARD The American Heart Association is announcing Andrew D. Thompson, partner and
Game maker using courts to stop online game cheaters
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. The maker of a video game that pits players worldwide in a fight
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Dana Chamber Orchestra, 4 p.m.: Works from the opera “The Barber of
Super Bowl halftime show with Justin Timberlake GET READY TO DANCE
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer MINNEAPOLIS Justin Timberlake was asked about a bromance with
For the Week of Sunday, February 4, 2018
Dolores Woods to Diana M. Coler et al, Brunswick Road, Youngstown, $30,000. Kevin B. Powers et al
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
HIRED Farmers Trust Co. is expanding its team with the addition of John M. Rossi as vice
This is what good financial advice looks like
By LIZ WESTON NerdWallet Good financial advice can help you achieve your life goals. Bad
Youngstown native finalist for award
Youngstown native finalist for award YOUNGSTOWN Allison Pitinii Davis recently was recently
Super Bowl ads aim for the heart – and sometimes lower
By MAE ANDERSON The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) After a year of political and cultural
Super Bowl Matchups What to watch when the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots face off today:
When the Eagles (15-3) have the ball The Patriots must be wary of a balanced offense that tore
Investigators discount political motive for GOP train crash
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. An Amtrak train carrying dozens of Republican congressmen to a
Women’s TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Women’s TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Saturday’s games No. 18 Ohio State 68, Wisconsin 55
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 4
Today is Sunday, Feb. 4, the 35th day of 2018. There are 330 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Journalism when leadership falters
Opinion: This week, Michigan continued to buckle under the weight of so many institutions that failed in the
Marathon Foundation selects two beneficiaries
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Marathon Foundation Board recently selected United Way of
Game day recipes to make for all to enjoy
Crush game day cravings with these enticing snacks. West Virginia Pepperoni Roll Dip Prep time:
MILESTONES
MILESTONES Education Ph.D. from PSU Lauren R. Camacci received her Ph.D. in communication
Man says he’s devastated about sending missile alert
Associated Press HONOLULU A former Hawaii state worker who sent a false missile alert last month
Congress is to blame for immigration mess
Opinion: Congress is to blame for immigration mess Anyone with a heart and a sense of justice supports the
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Woman in the Window” by A.J. Finn (William Morrow) 2. “Fall From
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Brookfield Township trustees, 7 p.m., administration building, 6844 Strimbu Drive.
SATURDAY’S OTHER NBA GAMES
Clippers 113, Bulls 103 LOS ANGELES Tobias Harris scored 24 points in his Clippers debut,
Investment pros stay calm after rate fears clobber stocks
Associated Press NEW YORK The stock market has finally found something to fear. For more than
Jennings Center features family events this month
The first event is how to make your own maple syrup
Congressional redistricting is a matter of political trust
Editorial: Ohio Republicans lack credibility when it comes to establishing boundaries for congressional
ICE must come clean
Opinion: Well-known Youngstown businessman Amer “Al” Adi Othman was forced onto an airplane in Chicago last
Good economic news gives rise to bad behavior, which is not good for the country
Opinion: WASHINGTON In 1930, John Maynard Keynes was worried, but not about the unpleasantness that had
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