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Rescue Mission showcases services, successes at today's open house
If anyone exemplifies what officials with the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley say are primary goals for clients, it likely would be Randy and Jessica Skelton.
ICE snubs Judiciary request to delay Adi deportation
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will not grant a stay of removal for downtown businessman Amer “Al” Adi Othman, despite a request from the chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee.
Valentine event to help pound pups
Friends of Fido is asking the public to show some love for pound pups by sending them a Valentine’s Day card with a donation of a dollar or more.
Y'town schools coalition mulls change in class calendar
Youngstown schools CEO Krish Mohip was happy to be back in the conversation and debate of the Citizens Coalition meeting Thursday evening.
WPost: Russians duped Americans to RSVP to phony events
Washington Post: Russians duped Americans to RSVP to phony events
LeBron has Durant, reunites with Kyrie in NBA All-Star draft
LeBron has Durant, reunites with Kyrie in NBA All-Star draft
Candace Bergen returning as reporter Murphy Brown next fall
Candice Bergen is returning to TV in a revival of “Murphy Brown,” the agenda-setting 20th-century comedy.
Massachusetts' only black state senator stepping down
Massachusetts' only black state senator stepping down
Former N.J. pastor sentenced for choking Kansas baby
Former N.J. pastor sentenced for choking Kansas baby
Cleveland Cavaliers to begin arena makeover in February
Cleveland Cavaliers to begin arena makeover in February
Mexican police find 100 lbs of fentanyl in multidrug stash
Mexican police find 100 lbs of fentanyl in multidrug stash
Youngstown officials to re-evaluate snow-removal policy
Youngstown officials to re-evaluate snow-removal policy
Company says Ohio, Pa. nuclear plants in danger of closing
Company says Ohio, Pa. nuclear plants in danger of closing
Senators call for investigation of USOC, USA Gymnastics
Senators call for investigation of USOC, USA Gymnastics
Sex abuse scandal is far from over at Michigan State
Sex abuse scandal is far from over at Michigan State
Trump plan offers citizenship path to 1.8M immigrants
Trump plan offers citizenship path to 1.8M immigrants
Baltimore Ravens player accused of stealing $15 phone charger
Baltimore Ravens player accused of stealing $15 phone charger
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 23
A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted 23 people, including Quentin Jones, 30, Pasadena Avenue, who is accused of illegal possession of weapons, improperly handling a firearm in a motor vehicle and possession of cocaine.
Potholes ahead for Trump transportation, infrastructure plan
Potholes ahead for Trump transportation, infrastructure plan
University of Akron to drop nearly all Friday classes
University of Akron to drop nearly all Friday classes
Fossil shows modern humans left Africa earlier than thought
Fossil shows modern humans left Africa earlier than thought
Ohio school district outlines training after racial incident
Ohio school district outlines training after racial incident
UPDATE | Family disputes ICE claim that Adi has ended hunger strike
ICE: Adi eats meal, won't be released pending departation
Ohio court to oversee giant online charter school’s closure
Ohio court to oversee giant online charter school’s closure
Erykah Badu claims supportive Hitler stance 'misconstrued'
Erykah Badu claims supportive Hitler stance 'misconstrued'
Dems buoyed by Trump support for Dreamer's citizenship
Democrats buoyed by Trump support for Dreamer's citizenship
Trump: Palestinians must return to talks to receive aid
Trump: Palestinians must return to talks to receive aid
17 universities oppose anti-smoking group with tobacco ties
17 universities oppose anti-smoking group with tobacco ties
Judge Mary DeGenaro of Poland named to the Ohio Supreme Court
Judge Mary DeGenaro of Poland named to the Ohio Supreme Court
Oprah: 'I don't have the DNA' for a presidential bid
Oprah: 'I don't have the DNA' for a presidential bid
Garrettsville man charged in Boardman wallet theft
Garrettsville man charged in Boardman wallet theft
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
Hopewell Theatre changes Sunday start time for play
Hopewell Theatre changes Sunday start time for play
New outpatient treatment center coming to Liberty
Youngstown Treatment Services to offer outpatient care
Globetrotters entertain again at Covelli Centre
Struthers couple Amber and Eddie Bonilla were part of the on-court antics.
Defensive Tigers win battle of AAC cats
Struthers struggled offensively in a 39-31 loss at Newton Falls.
Big turnout for teacher job fair at MCCTC
The goal is finding employment for teachers and meeting the demand for substitutes in area schools.
Club plans Salem Super Cruise, chock full of cars, music and fans
Even though it’s midwinter with a dusting of snow coating the ground, members of a longtime car club are thinking about and planning in a big way for summer.
SPORTS DIGEST || Fitch Hall of Fame seeks nominees
The Austintown Fitch Athletic Hall Of Fame is accepting nominations through March 9 for the 2018 class.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | More results from Wednesday
GIRLS BASKETBALL Austintown Fitch 41, Warren Harding 40 AUSTINTOWN Camryn Constance made only
YPD searches for missing woman
The woman's mother said a friend her daughter was staying with in Youngstown said on Thanksgiving that he had not heard from her since Nov. 10.
Broadway stops in Canfield for a night
Canfield High School’s choir ensemble will perform a medley of tunes from 100 years worth of Broadway shows this Saturday.
Champion man gets 91/2 years for fracturing grandson’s arm
Michael R. Tenney of Champion received the maximum sentence of eight years in prison Wednesday plus another 18 months for a probation violation stemming from pulling on the arm of his grandson last January.
Millennial Theatre Company tackles sexual assault
Inspired by recent events and movements such as #MeToo, the Millennial Theatre Company is producing an original play that addresses the topic of sexual assault.
YSU BASKETBALL
YSU BASKETBALL Tonight’s games MEN Records: YSU (6-15, 4-4 Horizon League); Milwaukee (7-12,
Ohio lawmakers want Camp Ravenna for East Coast Missile Defense System
Ohio lawmakers want Camp Ravenna selected for an East Coast Missile Defense System.
Mahoning Co. elections board adopts new policy
The secretary of state required it after an election night error.
Williams to be sentenced week of Feb. 5
Agreement brings resolution to the 2014 killing of 16-year-old Gina Burger
St. Christine School resumes classes today
The school had to remain closed until the asbestos was properly eradicated and air quality tests were performed
Trumbull commissioners to interview finalists today for county administrator
Commissioner Mauro Cantalamessa said commissioners will interview Mike Matas of Cortland, Lake County Ohio’s budget director, and Larry Collins of Saline, Mich., former assistant city administrator for the city of Ann Arbor, Mich.
Judge Rusu appoints two people to MetroParks board
The judge appointed Jeff Harvey and Paul Olivier to the two open seats.
Youngstown council committee to meet today about snow removal
Residents complained about how the city handled plowing during last week's storm.
1978’s ‘perfect storm’ unforgettable in Valley
Mahoning County deputy sheriffs pushed cars from a snowbank along West Boardman Street in Youngstown.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Officials: Girl mistakenly gave pot candy in school ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Officials
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Starbucks workers get stock grants, raises due to tax law
Starbucks workers get stock grants, raises due to tax law NEW YORK Starbucks is giving its U.S.
Heavy snow, ice on ornamentals
Heavy snow, ice on ornamentals The heavy, wet snow did some damage to many plants the past couple
Y’town businessman Adi a victim of GOP inaction
Editorial: Youngstown businessman Amer “Al” Adi Othman’s imprisonment by U.S. Immigration and Customs
Trump’s ‘gift’ to jobless
Opinion: By LeeAnn Hall OtherWords On Jan. 11, the Trump administration issued a cruel announcement: If
Facts and analysis are playing diminishing role in public life
Opinion: WASHINGTON It cannot be a sign of social health that the number of tweets per day worldwide
UK club rocked by accusations of sexual misconduct
UK club rocked by accusations of sexual misconduct LONDON Britain’s financial “old boys” club
Can this lemon tree be saved?
Q. I have a lemon tree in a container and all the leaves have fallen off. Does this mean the tree is
Elton John says upcoming tour will be his last
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK Elton John is retiring from the road after his
Researchers clone monkeys in China
Associated Press NEW YORK For the first time, researchers have used the cloning technique that
Cranky Federer becomes motivated
Associated Press MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Roger Federer got cranky at the chair umpire for a
Metal veterans Last In Line will play Goodyear theater
Staff report AKRON Last In Line, featuring former members of the ’80s heavy metal band Dio,
Youngstown Shrine Club donates to Shriners Hospital
Youngstown Shrine Club donates to Shriners Hospital
Stay off the turf!
Stay off the turf! Yes, walking on frozen turf can rupture frozen plant cells, injuring or killing
Election-fraud suit
Election-fraud suit YOUNGSTOWN Visiting Judge Patricia A. Cosgrove will preside over the first
Backyard hibernators could be hiding in plain sight
Say the word hibernation and most of us think of bears.
“Great News” (9:30 P.M., NBC): The staff at The Breakdown are given an ultimatum and
“Great News” (9:30 P.M., NBC): The staff at The Breakdown are given an ultimatum and Chuck’s career
annual Winter Seminar
annual Winter Seminar When: Feb. 17, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. What: Think Big, Think Small, Think
Captive kids slowly providing information
Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. The California children who authorities say were tortured by
Are Americans numb to school shootings?
Associated Press ATLANTA The shooting of more than a dozen students at a Kentucky high school
Toys ‘R’ Us to close 182 stores across US
Associated Press NEW YORK Toys “R” Us, a nostalgic favorite even as many shoppers moved to
Irish music and dance at Sharon event
The annual Night of Irish Music will take place from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Snubs, surprises in the nominations
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES It is a mathematical impossibility for a group of
Oakland Center kids present ‘Hobbit’ parody
The play was written by Jim Canacci of Youngstown and is being directed by David El'Hatton.
‘I just signed your death warrant’
Judge sentences doctor to up to 175 years in prison for molesting gymnasts Associated Press
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Liberty Township trustees, 11 a.m., special meeting, Trumbull County Planning
New York man gets nine years in prison for 1996 break-in and rape of elderly Howland woman
New York man gets nine years in prison for 1996 break-in and rape of elderly Howland woman
Thursday
Thursday Children Family Night at the Library, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Austintown Public Library, 600
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Hostiles (R) In 1892, a legendary Army captain reluctantly agrees to escort a
Mayors boycott Trump meeting
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Justice Department ramped up pressure Wednesday on so-called
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 25
Today is Thursday, Jan. 25, the 25th day of 2018. There are 340 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Last Five Years,” directed by Joe Asente with music direction by Savannah
Entertaining Thoughts - See the films, then pick the winners
The Academy Award nominees were unveiled this week, and The Vindicator’s annual contest to pick the
Wednesday’s NHL Game Maple Leafs 3, Blackhawks 2, OT
CHICAGO William Nylander scored on a penalty shot 6 seconds into overtime to lift Toronto.
Apollo Maennerchor, 391 S. Dock St., Sharon, Pa.
Apollo Maennerchor, 391 S. Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Sat: Demos Papadimas, 8 p.m. Barrel Run
Some musicians who won Best New Artist succumbed to the pressure A Grammy curse?
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK Winning the best new artist Grammy is a goal for
Apple to give users control over slowdown of older iPhones
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Apple’s next major update of its mobile software will include an
WEDNESDAY’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
MEN No. 8 Xavier 89, Marquette 70 CINCINNATI Point guard Quentin Goodin scored 13 of his team-
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Bergen to star in revival of ‘Murphy Brown’ LOS ANGELES Candice Bergen is returning
Idaho to allow policies that skirt health law
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho Concerned about soaring health care costs, Idaho on Wednesday
russia probe Trump ‘looking forward’ to questioning
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump declared late Wednesday he’s “looking
Schwartz turned Eagles’ hapless defense into one of NFL’s best
Jim Schwartz inherited one of the NFL’s worst defenses and turned them into one of the best in less than two years.
Charged after chase
Charged after chase AUSTINTOWN A man rolled down his window during a car chase and while driving
AROUND THE NBA | Wednesday’s games
76ers 115, Bulls 101 PHILADELPHIA Ben Simmons had 19 points, 17 rebounds and 14 assists for his
To brighten up the gray winter indoors, use colorful, flowering houseplants
Flowering houseplants can help brighten the long, gray days of winter.