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Man dies in crash that sliced vehicle on West Side

A single-car crash at about 8 p.m. Tuesday on South Schenley Avenue near Oran Drive on the city's West Side left the male driver dead and the car in three pieces after jumping the curb at Oran and hitting three trees.


Hubbard students learn significance of Mardi Gras

Hubbard High School French teacher Jenna Evans wanted to teach students the cultural significance of Mardi Gras, beyond what most people perceive as a holiday that gives them a reason to eat, drink and earn colorful beads.


Airport panel recommends request for service to Elite Airways

Outside the closed-door executive session where Western Reserve Port Authority officials discussed airport issues Tuesday, the airport terminal was empty.


Shaun White takes gold with epic run, bringing American Winter gold to 100

Shaun White put together an epic final run to claim his third gold medal in Olympic men’s halfpipe, slicing through the gray South Korean sky on Wednesday to post a score of 97.75 for the 100th overall gold by the United States in the Winter Games.


Priests from Kennedy Catholic, Cambridge Springs removed after alleged misconduct

The move came today after diocesan investigations into alleged misconduct, Erie Catholic Bishop Lawrence Persico told the Erie Times-News.


School board members blast Feb. 9 'private meeting'

A Youngstown Board of Education member called a Feb. 9 private meeting at East High “an egregious act.”


Remains found identified as West Side woman

Police on Tuesday identified a set of partial remains found last month on the North Side as a missing South Osborn Avenue woman.


Family who buried wrong man sues California county

Relatives who thought they had buried their loved one only to find out he was alive 11 days after his funeral sued a California county Tuesday.


JEDD agreement approaching, Canfield and township officials say

JEDD agreement approaching, Canfield and township officials say


UPDATE : Youngstown council works on deficit reduction plan

Youngstown council works on deficit reduction plan

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CIA: Russia still messing with our elections

CIA: Russia still messing with our elections


Boardman police: Man in Spider-Man mask attempts robbery

Boardman police: Man in Spiderman mask attempts robbery


Dem Pillich to leave governor's race, back Cordray

Dem Pillich to leave governor's race, back Cordray


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LeBron James to produce new 'House Party' movie

The Cavaliers star and business partner Maverick Carter are producing a new version of "House Party," the comedy featuring hip-hop duo Kid 'N Play that debuted in 1990.


US women beat Russia 5-0 at Winter Games

US women beat Russia 5-0 at Winter Games


French trial on sex with 11-year-old fuels debate on consent

French trial on sex with 11-year-old fuels debate on consent


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Trump announces Pittsburgh-area campaign rally on Feb. 21

Trump announces Pittsburgh-area campaign rally on Feb. 21


Sex offender convicted in rape, murder of 14-year-old Ohio girl

Sex offender convicted in rape, murder of 14-year-old Ohio girl


Gates turns attention toward poverty, growing inequity in US

Gates turns attention toward poverty, growing inequity in US


Haiti leader: UK aid workers violated 'basic human decency'

Haiti leader: UK aid workers violated 'basic human decency'


Reports: Police recommend indictments of Netanyahu

Reports: Police recommend indictments of Netanyahu


Reports: Russian contractors killed by US strike in Syria

Reports: Russian contractors killed by US strike in Syria


South Africa's ruling party finally turns against Zuma

South Africa's ruling party finally turns against Zuma


FBI says information on Trump aide sent to WH last year

FBI says information on Trump aide sent to WH last year


Black model covers Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue

Black model covers Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue


Conservatives lash out at GOP spending binge

Conservatives lash out at GOP spending binge


Ohio man convicted in killings could be released from prison

Ohio man convicted in killings could be released from prison


UK: White powder in package sent to Parliament not harmful

UK: White powder in package sent to Parliament not harmful


Trump prods Congress amid debate on immigration

Trump prods Congress amid debate on immigration


Warren City Council meets Wednesday afternoon

Warren City Council meets Wednesday afternoon


Remains found on North Side ID'ed as missing woman

Remains found on North Side ID'ed as missing woman

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Lockup List Tuesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


LAROSA TRIAL | Jacob LaRosa pleads no contest, sentenced in April

LAROSA TRIAL | Jacob LaRosa pleads no contest, sentenced in April


Youngstown cops nab suspect with gun

Youngstown cops nab suspect with gun


Youngstown man faces drugs charges after arrest in Boardman

Youngstown man faces drugs charges after arrest in Boardman


UK judge upholds arrest warrant for WikiLeaks founder

UK judge upholds arrest warrant for WikiLeaks founder


Columbiana County magistrate announces appellate court candidacy

Columbiana County magistrate announces appellate court candidacy


Dearing Compressor announces acquisition

Dearing Compressor announces acquisition


Comedian Marty Allen dies in Las Vegas at 95

Comedian Marty Allen dies in Las Vegas at 95


Students visit rival Ohio meet after racist chants

Students visit rival Ohio meet after racist chants


Ohio officer jailed for lie about being shot during traffic stop

Ohio officer jailed for lie about being shot during traffic stop


Trump warns of ’last chance’ to pass immigration deal

Trump warns of ’last chance’ to pass immigration deal


Man charged with break-ins during funerals held on $25K bail

Man charged with break-ins during funerals held on $25K bail


Russia: Plane crash caused by pilots’ error on speed data

Russia: Plane crash caused by pilots’ error on speed data


Amerisource shares jump on Walgreens buyout report

Amerisource shares jump on Walgreens buyout report


Firefighters respond to calls at Delphi, McDonald's

Firefighters respond to calls at Delphi, McDonalds


2018 OLYMPICS | Kim wins 1st gold; Hirscher breaks through

Kim dominates for 1st Olympic gold, Hirscher breaks through


GM to close auto plant in South Korea in restructuring

GM to close auto plant in South Korea in restructuring


YSU sports teams keep Parks busy

YSU SID Trevor Parks spoke at the Curbstone Coaches’ luncheon on Monday.


Judge swears in new MetroParks board member

MetroParks board approves new trust agreement for foundation


Trump remains tweetless on Olympics

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump has a tweet for just about everything, but


YSU duo earn Horizon League honors

Youngstown State’s Chelsea Olson seems to have a lock on Horizon League Freshman of the Week honors.


Polar Pyeongchang: Cold, wind make for brutal conditions, delays

The Winter Olympics are supposed to be cold, of course. Just maybe not THIS cold.


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What to do on Valentine's Day?

Instead of dinner and a movie, there are some alternative local options to celebrate love this Valentine’s Day


‘Grandpa’ Johnson determined to win 8th NASCAR championship

Jimmie Johnson has never hitched a ride for an afternoon on a champion’s float that snakes down closed city streets.


Niles treasurer resignation shocks administration

Niles treasurer resignation shocks administration


Jury selection in LaRosa aggravated murder case complicated by news coverage

Jury selection in LaRosa aggravated murder case complicated by news coverage


Suspects arraigned in ‘messy’ drug arrests

Both incidents contained fentanyl


Life-skills conference


No injury in mishap


Coffee, conversation


Meet Employers Day


Car crashes into garage


Policy committee


Shasho retains post


Forest restoration


Group will host night of music/art


SPORTS digest Son of Cavs owner to undergo brain surgery

Son of Cavs owner to undergo brain surgery CLEVELAND Nick Gilbert, the son of Cavaliers owner


NBA

NBA STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB Toronto3916.709—


Girard-McDonald viaduct being renamed for slain Girard police officer Justin Leo

A resolution to rename the viaduct passed unanimously


Man, 30, arrested


Bridis embraces role as YSU leader

Trey Bridis brings tenure, leadership and some power to Youngstown State’s baseball team.


MONDAY AROUND THE NBA

Bulls 105, Magic 101 CHICAGO Zach LaVine broke for a tiebreaking dunk after stealing an inbounds


PREP ROUNDUP | Monday’s high school results

GIRLS BASKETBALL Cardinal Mooney 69, Boardman 46 YOUNGSTOWN The Cardinals (13-8) made a


Attempted robbery


Commission says it can’t withhold winner’s name

Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. New Hampshire’s lottery commission will ask a court to dismiss a


Man faces charges


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman Kevin and Tasha Baty, Campbell, boy, Feb. 11. Brian and Lisa


Man who ran from courthouse caught after scuffle with hospital police

Was at hospital visiting family member when caught


washington Will Trump’s budget balloon deficit?

$4.4T plan fits pattern of past GOP presidents Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald


Trump’s economic policy rooted in debt

Associated Press WASHINGTOn One clear principle runs through President Donald Trump’s emerging


OLYMPICS ROUNDUP Monday in South Korea

SNOWBOARDING USA’s Kim wins gold in women’s halfpipe PYEONGCHANG, SOUTH KOREA Chloe Kim’s


Special meeting set


Satellites show hastening of rise in sea level

Satellites show hastening of rise in sea level WASHINGTON Melting ice sheets in Greenland and


Liberty trustees discuss roads, dog control

Liberty trustees discuss roads, dog control


oddly enough

oddly enough Woman’s wedding gown after mix-up leaves it missing for 32 years WILLOWICK An


5 things to know Trump’s $4.4 trillion budget

President Donald Trump has sent Congress a proposal to spend $4.4 trillion in the 2019 budget year,


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Eagle Joint Fire District, 6 p.m., special meeting, followed by 7 p.m. regular


Vindicator nominated for 16 Associated Press awards

Vindicator up for 16 AP Awards


Benefits of black pepper

Q. I often hear about the medicinal benefits of various herbs and spices. However, I don’t typically


Foster home free informational luncheon

Foster home free informational luncheon YOUNGSTOWN Facing a shortage of licensed foster homes


Settlement of ADI lawsuit demands full public airing

Editorial: Let’s put the 2016 crash land- ing of commercial air service at the Youngstown-Warren Regional


Album releases in coming weeks include:

Album releases in coming weeks include: v Brandi Carlile: “By the Way, I Forgive You,” Friday v


Liberty woman faces charges after attack on boyfriend

Janae Cox is also charged with criminal damaging and domestic violence


Trump's infrastructure plan called "a looney idea"

The infrastructure plan outlined by President Donald Trump called “a looney idea” with “zero chance of becoming law” by Tennessee Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander


Ashes to Go event


Remington to operate while seeking Chapter 11 protection

Associated Press MADISON, N.C. Remington, the gun maker beset by falling sales and lawsuits tied


Man faces charges


Intelligent alignment in baseball

Opinion: WASHINGTON Even if, inexplicably, you occasionally think about things other than Major League


columbus officers killed Man charged with providing gun used in slaying

Associated Press COLUMBUS A man was charged Monday with providing the gun used to kill two Ohio


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1246.630.71 Aqua America, .71


Senate leaders: time for immigration deal

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate’s two top leaders put on a show of comradery Monday as


Prison reform needed

Opinion: It didn’t seem to fit in President Trump’s State of the Union address, perhaps something tossed in


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Help Network of Northeast Ohio launches awareness campaign

The TV public service amounts will target suburban areas in Mahoning and Columbiana counties


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Wildcats start fast and stave off Clippers’ comeback

Khaylah Brown led Struthers with 20 points.

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Trustees continue to make case for police levy

Proposed police levy of 2.4 mills, with an increase of 0.8 mills, for police officer salaries and maintaining vehicles, equipment and communications


Monday’s college basketball games

MEN No. 14 North Carolina 83, Notre Dame 66 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. Theo Pinson scored 14 of his 16


After S. Korea visit Pence says ‘no daylight’ on North

Associated Press ABOARD AIR FORCE TWO Vice President Mike Pence’s efforts to keep North Korea


Captain fired over posts files lawsuit

Associated Press CLEVELAND A former emergency medical services captain fired for Facebook posts


MONDAY’s NHL GAMES

Maple Leafs 4, Lightning 3 TORONTO William Nylander had two goals and an assist, helping the


REUNIONS

Austintown Fitch Class of 1956 will host its first monthly breakfast at 9 a.m. Thursday at Denny’s


YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 13

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 13, the 44th day of 2018. There are 321 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


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