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UPDATE | NAACP, ACLU protest Trump remark about Africa
NAACP, ACLU protest Trump remark about Africa
Local NAACP branch gives Mohip mostly favorable grades
Local NAACP branch gives Mohip mostly favorable grades
Warren-Trumbull County public libraries opening later Saturday
Warren-Trumbull County public libraries opening later Saturday
Veterans journalist weighs in on entertainers in politics
Veterans journalist weighs in on entertainers in politics
Ohio school board member to resign over offensive jerseys
Ohio school board member to resign over jerseys deemed offensive
Trump: Why allow people from 'sh**hole countries' in US?
Trump asks lawmakers why people from 'sh**hole countries' come here
State patrol probes fatal traffic crash in Jackson Township
Fatal traffic crash probed in Jackson Township
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 23
A Mahoning County Grand Jury Thursday indicted 23 people, including Zion Gilmore, 18, on one count of improperly handling a firearm in a motor vehicle, and aggravated possession of drugs.
Youngstown gets OEPA loan to upgrade treatment plant
Youngstown gets OEPA loan to upgrade treatment plant
STORM WATCH | Winter storm to bring a mess of snow, ice to the Ohio Valley
Winter storm named Hunter to bring a mess of snow, ice to the Ohio Valley
Zach McAllister, Indians agree to $2.45M, 1-year contract
Zach McAllister, Indians agree to $2.45M, 1-year contract
Walmart boosts starting pay, closing dozens of Sam's Clubs
Walmart boosts starting pay, closing dozens of Sam's Clubs
Lakewood man accused of two heroin overdoses arrested Tuesday
Carmen Colagiovanni facing charges of inducing panic, possessing drug paraphernalia, possession of drugs and possessing drug a abuse instrument
Youngstown man convicted on all counts for raping a young family member
Youngstown man convicted on all counts for raping a young family member over the course of five years
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown
Man hospitalized after Wednesday night Warren shooting
Man hospitalized after Wednesday night Warren shooting
Austintown cops charge woman with soliciting sex and possessing criminal tools
Austintown police have made another arrest in ongoing sex crime sting operations
Boardman police arrest convicted felon illegally in possession of a gun
Boardman police arrested a convicted felon who they said was illegally in possession of a firearm
Ohio GOP wants Tressel to make Senate bid
Ohio Republicans are attempting to recruit Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel to run for the U.S. Senate
Woman nabbed by Austintown cops "aimed to please," report says
North Jackson woman nabbed by Austintown police late Wednesday is accused of soliciting sex online
Reorganization meeting set for Friday in North Jackson
Jackson Township trustees reorganize 10 a.m. Friday
Boardman's Anthony LaMarca goes for Grammy with The War on Drugs
The six-piece act led by Adam Granduciel of Philadelphia includes Anthony LaMarca of Boardman on guitar and other instruments.
Closing arguments in Youngstown man's rape trial
Closing arguments in Youngstown man accused of raping a young family member
Local governments won’t say what they’re offering Amazon
Turned down requests from The Associated Press to detail their promises
Republican Renacci quits governor race to run for Senate
Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci has quit the gubernatorial race to run for the Senate
Society to host seminar about new tax cuts
Society to host seminar about new tax cuts CANFIELD The Mahoning Valley Accounting Society will
Nationwide shortage of IV products impacts several Valley hospitals
Local hospitals are reporting a shortage of intravenous, IV, products that are made in Puerto Rico.
Mohip pleads for more progress, stands by dire outlook remarks
Youngstown City Schools CEO Krish Mohip said he stands by comments made about a possible grim future for the district.
Grizzlies hand YSU first Horizon League loss
The Penguins had their three-game winning streak snapped with their first loss in 2018.
Struthers rebounds in Boardman
Coming off losses to Poland and Canfield, the Struthers High School girls basketball team was happy for a win.
Austintown man targeted by feds for ‘revenge porn’ site
Aniello Infante must stop posting intimate pictures and videos without consent and pay $15,000, agreement says.
SPORTS DIGEST || Allen, Indians agree to 1-year deal contract
Closer Cody Allen and the Cleveland Indians have reached agreement on a $10,575,000, one-year contract.
Judge Vettori anticipated need to resign from Sebring Court
Area court judges will assume Sebring duties; public should not suffer inconviences
PREPS AT A GLANCE
PREPS AT A GLANCE BOYS BASKETBALL Maplewood 86, Windham 80 CORTLAND Maplewood’s Thomas Rink
FBI visits properties belonging to Braking Point owner
The Cleveland office of the FBI said there was activity in Leetonia and Girard on Wednesday as part of its investigation of Braking Point Recovery Center.
A comedy comeback at the Cellar
There hasn’t been much to laugh about in the area in the past six months, but that will change next
Top Hat theater presents Driving Miss Daisy
There are a few reasons why “Driving Miss Daisy” is a good fit for Top Hat Productions.
Trumbull commissioners approve pay increases for about 515 workers
JFS employees represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 48 will earn an additional 40 cents per hour in each of the next three years with the first year being retroactive to Aug. 1, 2017.
Lawsuit claims Covelli’s Paneras failed to pay overtime
Company disputes lawsuit, claims employees were salaried and exempt from overtime pay
Rep. Bill Johnson unsuccessfully sought to become House Budget Committee chairman
He’ll seek his fifth term in the House this year rather than run for the Senate.
Cordray announces Sutton as his running mate
The ticket still faces several challengers in the Democratic gubernatorial primary
Ohio State Highway Patrol honors local troopers for saving boy from choking
Troopers with OSHP’s Canfield post likely saved an 11-year-old’s life
Dozens attend forum to devise plan to tackle problem of racism
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Racism and Mahoning County’s high infant-mortality
Texas administrator training to be Canfield city manager
Wade Calhoun, left, from Dalworthington Gardens, Texas, is Canfield’s new city manager, replacing Joe Warino, who is training him. Warino is retiring after serving nine years as city manager and has worked in local government since the 1970s. Calhoun is a Mahoning Valley native.
METRO DIGEST || MetroParks seeks public comment
MetroParks seeks public comment YOUNGSTOWN Mill Creek MetroParks is soliciting public comment
“Truth and Lies: THE TONYA HARDING STORY” (9 P.M., ABC): This two-hour special features
“Truth and Lies: THE TONYA HARDING STORY” (9 P.M., ABC): This two-hour special features an emotional
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Fri: The Bees Trees, 8 p.m. Barrel Run
Packers execs join Browns front office
The Cleveland Browns’ roster still needs major work. Their front office is starting to shape up.
Judge Vettori’s removal is small comfort to residents
Editorial: Just days into the new year and the Mahoning Valley is once again confronted by the insidious nature
Ursuline Preschool class learns true meaning of Christmas
Ursuline Preschool class learns true meaning of Christmas
West Branch Middle School students compete in district-wide Hoop Shoot
West Branch Middle School students compete in district-wide Hoop Shoot
YSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Tonight’s game at a glance
Who: YSU (6-9, 2-2 Horizon League) at Green Bay (12-2, 2-1). Tipoff: 8 p.m. Where: Kress Center,
Pennsylvania issues disaster declaration over opioid crisis
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Pennsylvania’s governor declared the state’s opioid addiction
Ohio board favors extending flexibility in graduation rules
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s school board is recommending that lawmakers give students
WEDNESDAY’S NHL GAMES
Wild 2, Blackhawks 1 CHICAGO Ryan Suter gave Minnesota the lead on a 4-on-4 early in the third
Ivanka Trump is not credible
Opinion: WASHINGTON The unceasing debate over Ivanka Trump is whether she is a clueless enabler or a savvy
Gruden tasked with getting best out of Carr
Associated Press ALAMEDA, Calif. Jon Gruden has never had a promising, young quarterback like
Merit-based college admissions are well intentioned, but unfair
Opinion: WASHINGTON During World War I, chemist James Conant was deeply involved in research on what was
Status check
Immigration agents descend on 7-Eleven stores in 17 states Associated Press LOS ANGELES Seven
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
AROUND THE NBA | Wednesday’s games
Heat 114, Pacers 106 INDIANAPOLIS Goran Dragic scored 20 points and Wayne Ellington made the
Ohio imposes strict rule on workers’ back surgery, opioids
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio residents with work-related back injuries in most cases must try
Steelers’ Bell all good for playoffs
Le’Veon Bell insists he’s ‘100’ as the kids say heading into Sunday’s divisional round game against Jacksonville.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Franco denies sexual misconduct allegations NEW YORK After allegations of sexual
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 11
Today is Thursday, Jan. 11, the 11th day of 2018. There are 354 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Some tips for the window-watching naturalist in us all NATURE IN WINTER
By Sheila Cubick Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Winter is the season many people snuggle
Death toll rises to 17 in California mudslides
Associated Press MONTECITO, Calif. Anxious family members awaited word on loved ones Wednesday
ANTI-RACISM FORUM
ANTI-RACISM FORUM Several dozen people attended Wednesday’s Greater Youngstown Community Dialogue
Trump: Interview with Mueller ‘seems unlikely’
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said Wednesday that it “seems unlikely” that
Kuzman’s Polka Pals to play at reunion party
Staff report LIBERTY A polka party reunion, with music by the former Kuzman’s Polka Pals, will
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Commuter (PG-13) A businessman is caught up in a criminal conspiracy during
OCVN Training
OCVN Training When: Jan. 22 through May 19 What: The Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist
THURSDAY
THURSDAY Lectures Cokie Roberts, 7 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown;
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Coitsville Township trustees, 5 p.m., reorganization meeting, town hall, 3711
Should I use landscape fabric?
Should I use landscape fabric? Putting down fabric, then covering with gravel or mulch seems like
What the heck are these bugs?
Q. I’m having all kinds of problems with insects in my building. Can you identify these and tell me
King HOLIday
King HOLIday What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Get an early start
Get an early start A low tunnel can help you get early production this spring, warming the soil
Witch hazel shrubs do bloom in winter
By Merabeth Steffen OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer When I visited a local garden center last
ODDLY ENOugh
ODDLY ENOugh Man alleges bobcat attack; condo owner says it was house cat TAMPA, Fla. A
Port authority gets update on Warren energy business incubator
Port authority gets update on Warren energy business incubator
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