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Stories published January 7, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Saints defeat Panthers in NFC wild-card playoff game
New Orleans moves on to square off against Minnesota
Mahoning Valley community leader, industrialist, philanthropist C. Gilbert James Jr. dies at 93
A Mass of Christian burial for Mr. James will take place Friday at St. Patrick's Church
Many Atlanta residents not inclined to forgive and forget Trump's insult of city
The president plans to attend the National Championship Series college football game there Monday night.
After brouhaha, Bannon asserts loyalty to Trump, Don Jr.
The tiff results from comments included in a book released last week
After long deep freeze, East and Midwest get set for warming trend
In the Mahoning Valley, temperatures are expected to climb into the 50s by Thursday.
Tax foreclosures in Trumbull County hit record high in 2017
Many result in demolition of vacant blighted homes, thereby rejuvenating neighborhoods
National park in NE Ohio to break ground Monday for $6M visitor center
Two million people visited the park in 2016
'Jumanji' knocks 'Star Wars' out of first place at box office this weekend
The Dwayne Johnson-Kevin Hart adventure has raked in $244.4 million
Tanker, freighter collide, leaving 22 missing near China
A major oil spill also resulted from the accident
It's been a lottery-weekend bonanza with more than $1 billion won
Mega jackpots for both Powerball and Mega Millions were won Friday and Saturday nights
St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital lab back open after weather-related diversion today
Key equipment was damaged by water that entered the lab after coils became damaged
Howland man injured after jumping from burning home today
His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Gathering Place will meet at Lord of Life Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, at 11 a.m. Monday .
SENIOR CITIZENS
Canfield AARP 3104 will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at Canfield Presbyterian Church. Blood pressure
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Celebration for Al Adi Saturday Jan. 6 was a success
Adi’s next step in his journey to avoid deportment is meeting Jan. 15 with ICE.
Motorcycle enthusiasts attend opening exhibit at Packard museum
Saturday’s single-digit temperatures limited turnout for the opening of the 18th Annual Antique Motorcycle Exhibit in the National Packard Museum, but did nothing to chill the enthusiasm of the few who showed up.
New Boardman police chief plans to build on work of predecessor
Boardman officials want the new chief to improve technology and expand community policing.
Barrett credits teammate Price during appearance in Niles
J.T. Barrett didn’t think twice when asked about the contributions of Austintown Fitch graduate Billy Price.
MLK commemoration programs next week
There will be two MLK commemoration programs coming to Youngstown Jan. 14 and 15.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL Moon Area 54, Canfield 51 CORAOPOLIS, PA. The Cardinals were outscored 18-4 in
Concert to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank today
About seven choirs will perform. Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be accepted
Golden Globes attendees to try new look in wake of sex scandals
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK The Golden Globes have always been the less serious stop
Globes producer reflects on past ceremonies
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES “Well, I don’t go back 75 years. Let’s make
SPORTS DIGEST || Curbstone to hear from YSU golf coach
Tony Joy, Youngstown State University men’s golf coach, will be the guest speaker at Monday’s luncheon meeting of The Curbstone Coaches at the Avion Banquet Center.
METRO DIGEST || Cops calling for return of stolen dog
Village police are asking whoever has an outside dog removed from a pen on Woodland Drive to call Animal Charity or the Mahoning County dog warden to place the pet, or take the dog to the village police station, where it will be housed in an indoor kennel while police and humane agents investigate further.
Valley steel expert to give free presentation
Staff report BOARDMAN Mahoning Valley steel industry expert Bill Farragher will give a free
METRO DIGEST || Dialogue on Racism
Dialogue on Racism YOUNGSTOWN The Greater Youngstown Community Dialogue On Racism will host its
Told their treehouse must go, owners appeal to Supreme Court
Told their treehouse must go, owners appeal to Supreme Court WASHINGTON Lynn Tran and Richard
Austintown mom recounts son's struggle in obituary
After Johnson died of an overdose at 27, his mother, Cheryl Puskas, left; sister, Courtney (Puskas) Worley; and father, Gus Johnson III, spoke out about Jordan’s struggle with addiction. His mother is holding his portrait and his obituary, in which she shared the story of his struggle in the hope it will help other families.
SATURDAY’S OTHER NBA GAMES
Warriors 121, Clippers 105 LOS ANGELES Steph Curry scored a season-high 45 points without
The Golden Globes will announce its winners in film and television at a televised ceremony tonight.
The Golden Globes will announce its winners in film and television at a televised ceremony tonight.
CFP coaches share defensive pedigree
Georgia coach Kirby Smart spent eight years as defensive coordinator for Alabama coach Nick Saban.
2 award-winning 2017 efforts
Opinion: One person started a program in 2017 that had been stopped and dismissed a few years ago despite
Bristol Library offers children’s programs
Bristol Library offers children’s programs BRISTOLVILLE Children’s programming will resume in
Market Street Elementary observes KISS day
Market Street Elementary observes KISS day
AROUND THE NHL | Saturday’s games
Stars 5, Oilers 1 DALLAS Linemates Alexander Radulov, Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin scored first-
MORE COLLEGE BASKETBALL FROM SATURDAY
MEN N.C. State 96, No. 2 Duke 85 RALEIGH, N.C. Omer Yurtseven had 16 points while Torin Dorn
Smartened-up home
How to keep it safe from hackers Associated Press NEW YORK More people are getting voice-
100 million people affected by East Coast’s deep freeze
Associated Press NEW YORK About 100 million people faced a new challenge after the whopping
For the Week of Sunday, January 7, 2018
Marlene Pettit et al to Whitestone Investments LLP, Irma Ave., Youngstown, $11,000. YNDC to Stacey
BOWLING
BOWLING SFlbamron lanes Amron Wednesday Seniors — Gary Novotny 248-666, Neil Guerrieri 266-660,
President pledges 100% cooperation with Russia probe
Associated Press THURMONT, Md. President Donald Trump said Saturday that “everything I’ve done
Canfield schools repaint restrooms with empowering messages
Canfield schools’ Parent Teacher Organization enlisted a group of volunteers and an artistically-inclined mother to give a couple middle school restrooms a new paint job.
Trump says he’s open to talks with N. Korean leader
Associated Press THURMONT, Md. President Donald Trump, shelving comparisons about the size of a
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning County Commissioners, 9:30 a.m., reorganizational meeting followed by board
Trump: I’m ‘like, really smart,’ ‘very stable genius,’ ‘tremendous success’
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump felt compelled Saturday to let the world know
COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURTS
COURTS columbiana county new cases APEX Solids Control LLC v. Del-Sha Construction LLC, money.
Police agencies play vital role in maximizing care at Youngstown hospital
Opinion: Police agencies play vital role in maximizing care at Youngstown hospital In observance of
NDSU takes back FCS title
Easton Stick threw a 50-yard touchdown pass to Darrius Shepherd and the Bison took back the Football Championship Subdivision title.
Area businessman a victim of US immigration system
Editorial: In one respect, it’s a story that warms the cockles of the heart – in the midst of arctic
LeBron leads Cavaliers in shootout over Magic
LeBron James had 33 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to just miss a triple-double.
Falcons lead all the way to oust Rams
Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons showed the upstart Los Angeles Rams what playoff poise is all about.
Cincinnati offers model to schools in Y’town for ‘wraparound services’
Opinion: A few years ago, I got a call about 9 p.m. from one of Gov. John Kasich’s aides. He told me the Ohio
A break in the Hoerig case?
Opinion: There are two Brazilian citizens in the Trumbull County jail facing possible federal criminal
Browns fans perfectly miserable
Chanting through chattering teeth, Browns fans finally felt victorious.
Steelers able to block out distractions
The Steelers put together a 13-3 record, a fourth consecutive playoff appearance and a first-round postseason bye.
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