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Peace and love were at the heart of MLK Jr.’ nonviolence policy
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “One day a year, people should listen to a
Stories published January 15, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Travel advisory issued for I-80
There have been weather-related crashes in the area, the county 911 center says.
Professor brings international publicity to YSU
Sracic presented at the “Creative Minds: Exploring Conservatism in America” event at the residence of U.S. Ambassador Reece Smyth in Dublin, Ireland, in October.
MLK Day of Service brings out volunteers on South Side
Despite the 12-degree weather, Davis was undaunted and happy to join several dozen YNDC and other volunteers for today’s community-service work project in the city’s Cottage Grove neighborhood. In addition, the cleanup effort was part of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service to honor the civil-rights leader’s life and legacy.
Rescue Mission plans open house 1-25 to mark 125 years of service
Tours, refreshments and more will be featured
YSU politics professor engages university in nations around world
YSU politics professor engages university in nations around world
On MLK Day, civil-rights leader's children assail Trump
The Cherokee Nation welcomed descendants of slaves into its tribe
Honda Accord wins Car of Year award at Detroit auto show
The Lincoln Navigator won truck of the year
Two suicide bombings in Baghdad today kill at least 38 people
The attacks had all the signs of an Islamic State bombing, authorities said
South Africa summons US diplomat to explain Trump's disparaging comment
It is the latest African nation to protest Trump's remarks made at a meeting on immigration last week
Ohio authorities seize 100 dogs from 76-year-old woman's home
The animals were living in unsanitary conditions, a dog warden said
Area events, fundraisers and more that are worth a look
auctions Christ the Good Shepherd, St. Joseph the Provider Church will host a quarter auction at 7
Austintown schools change early release
Austintown schools change early release AUSTINTOWN Austintown schools are announcing the early-
Valley native Harper works with Milwaukee Bucks
McDonald graduate Eric Harper began his career with thge University of Akron.
Republican Williams announces she’s running against Frank Fuda for Trumbull commissioner
Republican Williams announces she’s running against Frank Fuda for Trumbull commissioner
West Virginia reviewing court storm incident at Texas Tech
Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.VA. West Virginia’s athletic department said Sunday it is
King HolIday | What’s open, what’s closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today for the
Peace and love were at the heart of MLK Jr.’ nonviolence policy
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “One day a year, people should listen to a
Additional hearing coming before decision on removing Mecca fiscal officer
Additional hearing coming before decision on removing Mecca fiscal officer
Motivated Jaguars take down Steelers again
The Jacksonville Jaguars heard the chatter, read the tweets and Instagram posts. And they got a little confused.
Buckner, Bartolin highlight YSU’s First-Pitch Breakfast
The event is Feb. 10 at The Embassy in Boardman.
Boardman officials seeks public input on new township zoning plan
Boardman officials want to know what township residents want community to look like
AP source: Arizona to hire Sumlin as football coach
Associated Press Arizona has tabbed former Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin as its football coach.
Howland art exhibition depicts separate reality at Butler branch
The exhibit showcases paintings with close-up and unique perspectives of oranges, melons and various flowers.
SPORTS digest
Venus Williams among ousted in Aussie Open MELBOURNE, Australia In her first match at the
SUNDAY’S MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
Davidson 75, Fordham 45 NEW YORK Jon Axel Gudmundsson scored 18 points, Kellan Grady added 14,
NFL news & notes
BUFFALO BILLS Alabama OC Daboll returning to NFL ORCHARD PARk, N.y. The Buffalo Bills hired
Dr. King’s words still inspire nearly 50 years after his death
Associated Press ATLANTA Though his voice was silenced nearly 50 years ago, the Rev. Martin
YSU Basketball | Today’s games at a glance
WOMEN Who: YSU (6-11, 2-4 Horizon League) at Wright State (13-4, 4-1). Where: Nutter Center,
Suspect arrested in killing of Pa. man
Suspect arrested in killing of Pa. man Farrell, Pa. A 27-year-old Pittsburgh man is being held
TRUMBULL, COLUMBIANA COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses William D. Weaver, 25, of 1742 Front St., Warren, and
SUNDAY’S OTHER NHL GAMES
SUNDAY’S OTHER NHL GAMES Canucks 3, Wild 2, OT ST. PAUL, MINN. Brandon Sutter scored 2:50
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MYCAP schedules information sessions YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action
ON THE LINKS | Sunday’s pro golf roundup
SONY OPEN HONOLULU Patton Kizzire outlasted James Hahn in six extra holes to win the Sony Open
honoring the legacy of DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Coming together
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com WARREN When it came to describing walking alongside Trumbull
Ohio opioid woes: 1 reason drug lawsuits brought to state
Associated Press COLUMBUS The role that drugmakers and drug distributors played in contributing
‘Jumanji’ tops ‘Post,’ ‘The Commuter’ at MLK box office
‘Jumanji’ tops ‘Post,’ ‘The Commuter’ at MLK box office NEW YORK Meryl Streep, Liam Neeson,
Police: Man faces kidnapping charge after using boy as ‘shield’
Associated Press WEST CHESTER, OHIO A sheriff said an armed man used a 10-year-old boy as “a
Vikings’ final prayer answered: Keenum-to-Diggs dagger does in Saints
As Case Keenum convened the Minnesota huddle with 10 seconds left, the situation staring down the Vikings was as simple as it was daunting.
immigration Trump hints he’s given up on DACA deal
Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. President Donald Trump said Sunday that a program that
Plane dangles off cliff after skidding off runway
Associated Press ISTANBUL, TURKEY A commercial airplane that skidded off a runway after landing
Missile-alert mistake feeds doubts about real emergency
Associated Press HONOLULU A blunder that caused more than a million people in Hawaii to fear
US set to cut UN funds for Palestinian refugees
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration is preparing to withhold tens of millions
WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL | Sunday’s games
No. 2 Notre Dame 89, Boston College 60 SOUTH BEND, IND. Jessica Shepard scored 24 points in 22
AROUND THE NBA
AROUND THE NBA Sunday’s games Pelicans 123, Knicks 118, OT NEW YORK Anthony Davis scored a
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Brookfield Township trustees, 7 p.m., administration building, 6844 Strimbu Drive.
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 15
Today is Monday, Jan. 15, the 15th day of 2018. There are 350 days left in the year. This is the
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH British butcher trapped in freezer uses sausage to bash his way out LONDON A
Guns or grass? Firearm-owning marijuana fans in Pa. face choice
Associated Press HARRISBURG, PA. The federal government says grass and guns don’t mix, and that
Trust, truth under Trump: Americans in a quandary
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. When truck driver Chris Gromek wants to know what’s really going
Big Ten-leading OSU takes care of Rutgers
Keita Bates-Diop scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds.
Resurgent racism makes MLK Day more poignant
Editorial: Today’s national holiday rises as more than a day off work to honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr.
Oregonians get a sliver of a right with revised gas-pumping policy
Opinion: WASHINGTON Frank Lloyd Wright purportedly said, “Tip the world over on its side and everything
Move along, baby boomers
Opinion: By Josh Hoxie OtherWords Historians won’t look fondly on 2017. The news cycle was dominated by
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate closed out the Sony Open
Jackson-Milton Elementary hosts food drive
Jackson-Milton Elementary hosts food drive
Warren Junior Women’s League committee adopts family
Warren Junior Women’s League committee adopts family
Struthers Rotary presents check to Boy Scout Troop 101
Struthers Rotary presents check to Boy Scout Troop 101
Ohio Turnpike will give communication radios to fire, police
Ohio Turnpike will give communication radios to fire, police BEREA, OHIO The commission that
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
PREP SCHEDULE
PREP SCHEDULE TODAY GIRLS BASKETBALL Mooney at Valley Christian, 7:30 p.m. Canfield at
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