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Eagles, Patriots heading to Super Bowl
The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles will meet in the Super Bowl
Taliban militants killed after hotel siege kills 18
Taliban militants killed after hotel siege kills 18
200 rally for Adi outside private prison; legislators meet with businessman
200 rally for Adi outside private prison; legislators meet with businessman
REP. TIM RYAN: Valley case typifies broken immigration system of US
I’d hoped to share with ICE what is already clear to Youngstowners: Amer is an American who contributes immensely to his city and his country. Instead, I witnessed firsthand the destructive consequences of President Donald Trump’s vindictive and arbitrary immigration policies.
YSU gashes IUPUI to snap four-game skid
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis was the bigger team with the better record, but Youngstown State was better team Saturday night
Hundreds rally Saturday in support of Al Adi
State Rep. Lepore-Hagan and Sen. Schiavone are to visit Adi in prison to check on his health.
Fitch takes second at Josh Hephner Memorial Tournament
It seemed that first and second would come down to host Austintown Fitch and Louisville
Practices of ICE denounced at Adi forum
As painful and upsetting as Amer “Al” Adi Othman’s odyssey through the country’s deportation process has been for his loved ones and others, it also highlights and exposes the many disturbing, inhumane ways the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency operates, an immigrant rights advocate contends.
Taking the Polar Plunge in freezing Mosquito Lake
Saturday’s temperatures in the low 40s may have felt like a heat wave compared with the region’s recent bone-crushing cold, but jump into Mosquito Lake with water temperatures estimated in the low 30s, and all bets are off.
SATURDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL Valley Christian 79, Lordstown 29 YOUNGSTOWN Jamynk Jackson scored 11 points
Students display talent at Boardman's arts celebration
Parents, grandparents and community members were wowed by hundreds of students in grades K-12 offering musical, dramatic and artistic talents Saturday during the Boardman “100” Arts Celebration.
4 questions in advance of Oscar nominations
Associated Press NEW YORK Oscar nominations balloting might be finished but Hollywood’s “Me Too”
Boardman chocolate shop offers handcrafted Belgian treats with homemade fillings
The Chocolate Shoppe owners hope their chocolate is the best you’ve ever had
Tri-County Home Show to return to Metroplex Expo Center
Staff report LIBERTY The A to Z Drain Tri-County Home Show will return to the Metroplex Expo
Lowellville Schools adds new AP, College Credit Plus offerings
Lowellville School District offers new courses
Mercy Health invests $6M in Valley
One beneficiary was the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center.
Schiavoni says his path to victory depends on Mahoning Valley
Schiavoni said the winner of the May 8 primary will need 30 percent of the vote, which he estimates will be about 350,000 voters.Job creation is top concern of most Ohioans, Schiavoni says.
Two Mahoning Valley venues offer outdoor ice skating
Valley’s deep freeze allowed area parks to bring back popular pastime
A reporter's view of ICE's icy grip
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Cleveland is unmarked, and based on Vindicator reporter Kalea Hall's experience, does not welcome the public.
A march for female power from Seneca Falls to Shreveport
Associated Press NEW YORK People participating in marches in the United States and around the
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today Elks Lodge 305, 824 E. State St., Salem, 2 to 7 p.m. MONDAY Allegheny
MORE COLLEGE BASKETBALL FROM SATURDAY
No. 22 Ohio State 67, Minnesota 49 NEW YORK Keita Bates-Diop had 17 points and 12 rebounds,
Bullied by a government
Opinion: “U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services employees are expected to practice high ethical standards
Ohio Dems see hope, challenge in governor primary
Associated Press COLUMBUS The outcome of Ohio’s historic five-way Democratic primary for
Man sentenced in killing of wife and her brother
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio man has been sentenced to at least 66 years in prison for
YEARS AGO FOR JANUARY 21
Today is Sunday, Jan. 21, the 21st day of 2018. There are 344 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Read all about it: The top 10 newspaper movies
By Jake Coyle Associated Press NEW YORK As an entry into the pantheon of great newspaper
Applicants appeal rejection of pot cultivation licenses
Associated Press COLUMBUS More than 60 companies have filed appeals after the state rejected
Austintown principal visits local Rotary club
Austintown principal visits local Rotary club
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
DESIGNATED L. Calvin Jones & Co., an independent insurance agency in Canfield specializing in
Missouri governor: ‘no blackmail,’ ‘no violence’ in affair
Missouri governor: ‘no blackmail,’ ‘no violence’ in affair JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. In his first
Washington’s new development on the Potomac
If You Go Hotels Hyatt House: www.washingtondcthewharf.house.hyatt.com Intercontinental:
NerdWallet
NerdWallet As average credit scores for Americans continue to rise, the question for many becomes
Not real news
A look at what didn’t happen LAST week Associated Press A roundup of some of the most popular,
Challenges posed by long-distance relationships
By Melissa Rayworth Associated Press When people ask how my husband and I get through months
For the Week of Sunday, January 21, 2018
1982 Properties LLC to Raymond D. Hoon Jr., Sandy Court, New Middletown, $127,500. 1982 Properties
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Teacher job fair canfield A dozen local school districts are looking to hire full-time teachers
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Elemental,” 1 p.m.: An exhibition of works by holographic artist
Author’s children’s book is published
Author’s children’s book is published BEAVER, PA. Kristen Parkinson Peabody of Beaver, Pa., has
‘Over the River’ flows with charm and joviality
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com The Hopewell Theatre started the New Year strong with Joe
Cardinal Mooney High hosts alumni basketball game
Cardinal Mooney High hosts alumni basketball game
State legislators, VA staff should support plan to aid female veterans in region
Editorial: A proposal to house homeless and down-on-their-luck female veterans in new transitional housing at
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, noon, township hall, 82 Ohltown Road. Boardman
SATURDAY’S OTHER NBA GAMES
SATURDAY’S OTHER NBA GAMES Bulls 113, Hawks 97 ATLANTA Robin Lopez scored 20 points, Lauri
Mysterious charges on credit report mysteriously disappear
Q. I heard that the government doesn’t issue paper savings bonds anymore. Is this true and why? A.
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under 71 in the
Small businesses benefit, too, from new GOP tax overhaul
Opinion: Small businesses benefit, too, from new GOP tax overhaul Everyone has been hearing about the
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS Columbiana County new cases Anthony Thurman v. Attorneys-Agents-Directors Barclays Bank
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Woman in the Window” by A.J. Finn (William Morrow) 2. “Origin” by Dan
Associated Press
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hours after shuttering much of the federal government, feuding
Democrats and GOP try to dodge blame for standoff that shuttered government
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hours after shuttering much of the federal government, feuding
Paris church enters the digital age
Associated Press PARIS The Catholic church is going digital in Paris. The city’s diocese will
Don’t like the Scriptures? Simply do not read them
Opinion: Don’t like the Scriptures? Simply do not read them I really do enjoy read- ing The Vindicator, The
METRO DIGEST || Rescue Mission open house Thursday
Rescue Mission to have open house YOUNGSTOWN The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley, founded
SPORTS digest
YSU bowling coach to speak to Curbstone BEAVER TOWNSHIP Youngstown State University Bowling
Community Legal Aid shifts leadership positions
Jennifer van Dulmen will serve as Community Legal Aid’s deputy director
Poland graduate shares journey of facial difference at library
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Freddie Seitz and his mother, Rose Seitz, gave a
Where are the steel mills?
Opinion: President Donald Trump has completed a year in office, but the Mahoning Valley has yet to see his
Tax reform is already paying off for residents of Ohio, Youngstown
Opinion: Just before the first of the year, President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law. Just a
Watkins’ persistence key to Claudia Hoerig’s return
Editorial: It has been said that the wheels of justice turn slowly. Unfortunately, in the case of accused
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news The snowy season is here, winter athletics have arrived and