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Warning: Phone scam involves emergency response payments
Warning: Phone scam involves emergency response payments
Family: Tom Petty died of accidental drug overdose
Family: Tom Petty died of accidental drug overdose
Brown's bills would pay military but not Congress during shutdown
Brown's bills would pay military but not Congress during shutdown
Mattis: US competitive war-fighting edge has eroded
Mattis: US competitive war-fighting edge has eroded
UPDATE | ICE has Congressional committee notification on Adi release
ICE now has Congressional committee notification on Adi release
Pennsylvania’s jobless rate up, but payrolls hit record high
Pennsylvania’s jobless rate up, but payrolls hit record high
'Brrrlesque' show at Rust Belt theater
The Rust Belt Theater Company will present “Brrrlesque,” a winter-themed burlesque show.
Drug raid nets meth, gun and drugs at Howland home
Drug raid nets meth, gun and drugs at Howland home
Half of Ohio adults favor needle-exchange programs
Half of Ohio adults favor needle-exchange programs
'Hillbilly Elegy' author decides against Senate run in Ohio
'Hillbilly Elegy' author decides against Senate run in Ohio
Champion man found guilty of assault, child endangering
Champion man found guilty of assault, child endangering
Judge delays sentencing Ohio man who plotted US attacks
Judge delays sentencing Ohio man who plotted US attacks
California DA says couple's abuse of kids became torture
California DA says couple's abuse of 12 kids became torture
UPDATE | Watkins: 'Justice is a journey;' discusses Hoerig case
Today's Hoerig arraignment will be anything but normal
Man asleep at wheel found with suspected crack cocaine
Man asleep at wheel found with suspected crack cocaine
Ohio man killed ex-wife, buried body as son watched
Ohio man killed ex-wife, buried body as son watched
Congress likely racing toward a government shutdown
Congress likely racing toward a government shutdown
Poland graduate shares journey of facial difference at library
Freddie Seitz and his mother, Rose Seitz, gave a presentation at the Poland library on Jan. 11 regarding the family’s experiences with Freddie’s facial differences.
Christa McAuliffe's lost lessons finally taught in space
Christa McAuliffe's lost lessons are finally getting taught in space.
Hippo-y birthday to Fiona! The popular preemie is turning 1
The Cincinnati Zoo has a day of festivities ready for Fiona's first birthday party Saturday, and expect plenty more of Fiona in Year 2.
Former Phantoms coach Noreen back in Youngstown
Brad Patterson and Anthony Noreen will coach against one another tonight.
Mahoning County seeks funding to house female vets at Oakhill
The grant proposal asks for $1.4 million in Ohio’s capital budget.
Craig Beach Police chief faces federal charges in child-porn case
A federal grand jury indicted the Craig Beach village police chief, who faces accusations of possessing child pornography.
SPORTS DIGEST || OHSAA director set to resign in September
Dr. Dan Ross, Executive Director of the Ohio High School Athletic Association since 2004, announced his resignation, effective Sept. 15.
THURSDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
GIRLS BASKETBALL Struthers 67, Hubbard 28 HUBBARD Khaylah Brown and Keasia Chism led Struthers
Niles school officials working on alternative plan
The district faces a return to fiscal-watch designation.
Brazilians federally indicted after arrest at Hubbard bank
Pair used credit-card skimmers, found with nearly $140,000, U.S. Attorneys said
Chris Hemsworth leads solid wartime film ‘12 Strong’
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer In the days and months following the Sept. 11 attacks, a small
Concerts to feature Polish violinist
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The New Music Guild’s annual winter concerts will take place at 7 p.m.
PBS will examine ‘MeToo’ from all angles
Associated Press PASADENA, Calif. PBS, which dealt with sexual misconduct allegations in its own
Youngstown woman joins fight against revenge porn
The proposed law would criminalize sharing revenge porn.
‘Phantom Thread’ richly showcases Day-Lewis
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer With echoes of “Rebecca” and lavish Max Ophuls productions,
Families grateful for clothing giveaway
By later today, several hundred families in need will have received badly needed coats, hats, socks and gloves for their children along with book bags and other school supplies – the end of a two-day giveaway.
Struthers students get lesson in bullying and kindness
To encourage the students to live the lessons they learned from Seitz and his mother, the school will be implementing a “pay-it-forward” initiative through the use of sky-blue plastic bracelets.
Canfield residents address council on holiday light displays
Community members spoke before council for the second week straight, about Christmas light displays from this latest holiday season.
Family, friends react to Claudia Hoerig’s return
Claudia Hoerig, the primary suspect in the 2007 aggravated murder of her husband, was extradited from Brazil and returned to Trumbull County Wednesday. She will be arraigned at 10 a.m. today before Judge Andrew Logan in common pleas court.
Canfield Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting Jan. 22 The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will be Jan. 22 from
THURSDAY AROUND THE NHL
Blue Jackets 2, Stars 1, SO COLUMBUS Artemi Panarin scored in the second round of a shootout,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Surety Golden and Markeith Grays, Youngstown, girl, Jan.
washington House votes to avert shutdown; Senate chances dim
Associated Press WASHINGTON On the edge of a government shutdown, a divided House voted late
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
Donald Trump’s “opaque” business deals in the former Soviet Union, history of tax disputes and real-
CLUB CALENDAR
associations American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
Polka Dot Powerhouse members host local CPA
Polka Dot Powerhouse members host local CPA
Future of Boardman is in hands, minds of residents
Editorial: Boardman is one of the largest townships in Ohio and, arguably, has reigned as the commercial heart
There are no s---holes
Opinion: By Jill Richardson Other Words We recently learned that Donald Trump referred to African nations
THURSDAY’S OTHER NBA GAME 76ers 89, Celtics 80
BOSTON Joel Embiid celebrated his first NBA All-Star selection with 26 points and matched a
Farinelli-Parker wedding planned for late spring
The parents of Samantha Farinelli of Boardman and Andy Parker of Austintown are announcing the
CVMS aims to inspire young girls
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School Language Arts teacher
Amazon competitors narrowed to 20
Amazon’s second home could be in an already tech-heavy city, such as Boston, New York or Austin, Texas. Or it could be in the Midwest, say, Indianapolis or Columbus, Ohio. Or the company could go outside the U.S. altogether and set up shop in Toronto.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Over the River and Through the Woods,” 7:30 p.m.: It’s opening
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Joining health expo YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber has announced that ONE
ESPN hits top spot with college championship
ESPN hits top spot with college championship NEW YORK Here are prime-time viewership numbers
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1252.72-4.28 Aqua America, .71
Trump is his own worst enemy one year into term as president
Opinion: By John L. MICEK Cagle Cartoons When it came to a recent column about President Donald Trump’s
Weathering the storms
Editorial: Pittsbutgh Post-Gazette: City snow removal has become the subject of public angst once again, with
THURSDAY’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
MEN No. 2 Virginia 64, Georgia Tech 48 ATLANTA De’Andre Hunter scored 17 points and Virginia
Hospital groups create company to make cheap generic drugs
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. Several major not-for-profit hospital groups are trying their own
Kasich creates center to advance Ohio’s smart-vehicle hopes
Associated Press COLUMBUS Republican Gov. John Kasich created a statewide center Thursday to
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boardman Community Baseball registration Registration for Boardman Community Baseball will begin
Trump wades into Pa. race seen as test of GOP strength
Associated Press CORAOPOLIS, PA. President Donald Trump waded into a potentially risky race
State program connects Fitch students to community
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com A new program at Austintown Fitch High School takes students
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown,
Online charter school closes
Associated Press COLUMBUS One of the nation’s largest online charter schools is closing abruptly
14 automakers list more models in Takata recall
Associated Press DETROIT U.S. safety regulators have released models from 14 different
SPORTS DIGEST || Houston’s Mike Vrabel interviews for HC job
TENNESSEE TITANS Houston’s Mike Vrabel interviews for HC job NASHVILLE, TENN. The Tennessee
South cleans up after storm that killed 15
Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. Southerners shoveled, scraped and plowed their way Thursday out of
Jewish Center to host open house Sunday for Summer Camp
Jewish Center to host open house Sunday for Summer Camp yOUNGSTOWN The Jewish Community Center
New faces in Struthers government set goals for the coming year
New Struthers councilmen, law director set goals for their terms
Nicole Pavlichich | Patrick Gessler
YOUNGSTOWN Nicole Pavlichich and Patrick Gessler, both of Canfield, were united in marriage Sept.
Women’s forum set
Women’s forum set YOUNGSTOWN The City Club of the Mahoning Valley and the City Club of Cleveland
CVMS choirs celebrate the holiday season
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School’s seventh- and eighth-grade
Warren-based detox facility gets $250K state grant
FRS Parkman, a 16-bed detox and treatment center, opens Feb. 19
Run for court seat
Run for court seat YOUNGSTOWN Anthony Donofrio, a Youngstown deputy law director, is running in
mahoning county Indictments
A county grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday: Brandon Jones, 26, McGuffey
AMS invites Ohio schools to compete in FIRST LEGO League Competition
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown Middle School had a FIRST LEGO League competition
Cub Scouts to participate in annual Freeze Out
Hundreds of area Cub Scouts will come together on Jan. 27 starting at 8:45 a.m. for competitions of
Vaupels mark their 60th anniversary
BOARDMAN Ernest and Dorothy Vaupel of Boardman marked their 60th wedding anniversary with their
Boardman Park kicks off holiday season
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Boardman Park invited families to St. James Church and the
Fifth- and seventh-grade bands perform concert
Boardman’s fifth- and seventh-grade bands performed their winter band concert at the Boardman Performing Arts Center in the high school on Jan. 10.
Alexandra Ulbricht | Eric Kennedy
SALEM Eric Kennedy and Alexandra Ulbricht were united in marriage Nov. 11 at Salem Barn and Gazebo
Phantoms players host story time
Players from the Youngstown Phantoms junior ice hockey team read to children at the library on Jan. 9 as a part of a special celebrity story time program.
Boardman swim and dive teams explain the spirit of BTUB
The Boardman High School swim and dive team recently completed their annual BTUB community service
BHS student art give holiday flare
Snowmen, reindeer and holiday cupcakes are some of the decorations one will see painted on the
BHS choir goes on tour
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Boardman High School choir traveled to all four
Boardman Community Briefs
Celebrate 100 years of Boardman’s award winning music, drama and arts This year, Boardman
POLICE BLOTTER
Dec. 24 Breaking and entering: Surveillance footage reportedly captured someone wearing a dark
Poland Community Briefs
Fourth annual K of C Free Throw Championship set for Jan. 28 For the fourth year running, the Holy
Canfield swim and dive team competed in the 14th annual Canton Christmas Invite
Qualifiers from the Canfield High School swim and dive team competed on Dec. 16 in the 14th annual
The Austintown library celebrates holidays with Nutcracker party
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Austintown library transformed their meeting room into a
Austintown Community Briefs
Pasta dinner benefit to be Jan. 21 The Knights of Columbus #3930 will be sponsoring a benefit
Fitch students honor veterans with dinner
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown Fitch High School invited veterans who fought in
CHS chemistry students make candy canes
Canfield High School students in Tom Slaven’s chemistry classes celebrated the holidays with a little hands on science and a little fun on Dec. 22.
Fifth- and sixth-grade bands get families into holiday spirit
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Poland Middle School’s fifth- and sixth-grade bands