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30 to 40 new foster homes needed in Mahoning County
Mahoning County Children Services will host an informational luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 24 at its offices, 222 W. Federal St., for those interested in learning about becoming foster parents.
Latest trends on display at Tri-County Home Show
Jack and Barb Barringer decided this is the year they’re going to get things done.
Dads, daughters enjoy a game night at MetroParks
Josh Wharry didn’t express much surprise in seeing that his 9-year-old daughter, Rebecca Ruthrauff, had amassed $475,000, though part of his reaction might have been tempered by the fact that he was sitting on $285,000 of his own.
Howland cops launching program to check on elderly
Howland Police Department is launching the townshipwide “Are You OK?” Program to assist people 60 and older living alone or with someone not able to provide caregiving services.
Trump to be less 'Trump' in SOU address Tuesday, aides say
Beset by poor poll numbers and the grind of the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump will look to reset his term with his first State of the Union address, arguing that his tax cut and economic policies will benefit all Americans.
Tri-County Home Show features 100 vendors this weekend
After a few years of putting some home improvement projects on the back burner, Jack and Barb Barringer decided this is the year they’re going to get things done.
History may explain 2016 Warren motorcycle club killings
If these two clubs had been at odds, why had their feud not become known earlier?
Official: 95 dead, 158 wounded in Afghan attack; Tillerson condemns as 'inhumane'
The latest on explosion in Afghanistan
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Girard, Liberty
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
Battle scars from fishing
Ask your avid bass-angler friends for signs they’ve had a great day on the water, and it’s not out of the question they might show you roughed-up patches of skin on their thumbs.
Boardman Molding out $1.75 million over email fraud incident
Daniel Kessler, who co-owns Boardman Molded Products, told police $1,759,419 was taken from the company’s First National Bank account
Poland prevails; Lakeview’s Rygalski family benefits
Poland and Lakeview fans donated $3,567 to support Lakeview girls basketball player Lexi Rygalski, who is battling cancer.
Former Fitch football star headed to prison for robbery
Tyler Hewlett appeared to be on the right track.
Hvisdak, Mamula-Zarlengo lead Rockets over Trojans
Lowellville used a 14-2 fourth-quarter run to beat Sebring.
Lowellville “superheroes” teach students good character
Slightly more than 250 Lowellville kindergarten through sixth-grade students erupted into cheers as the “Character Avengers” – high-school students portraying superheroes exemplifying good character traits – burst into the school’s gym.
Liberty, Girard propose JEDD
The township and city want to work together to boost development opportunities.
Crogan, Gamble lead Canfield over Fitch in AAC Red Tier
It was “Senior Night” for the Canfield boys basketball team, but a pair of juniors’ stars shone brightest.
SPORTS DIGEST || Ugly run dooms Phantoms on the road
Ugly run dooms Phantoms on the road MUSKEGON, MICH. The Youngstown Phantoms gave up four
Judge rules man who killed woman in 1991 must receive psychiatric medications
A Trumbull County judge has given officials at a state mental hospital permission to force former county resident James Hubbard to take certain psychiatric medications.
Cardi B celebrates Grammy nominations
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK Tell Cardi B she’s nominated for a Grammy and the
‘Alienist’ actress changes rules – for 1890s
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Dakota Fanning was unfazed by being on her own
Record Reviews
Various Artists Album: “Strange Angels: In Flight With Elmore James” Grade: B Elmore James
Dog tags now available for $5 at Trumbull dog pound
The Trumbull County Dog Pound has a new tool to help people return stray dogs to their owner.
Early dismissal miscommunication for Y'town schools
About 20 Youngstown City Schools children had to be taken to the bus garage Friday because parents were unaware of an early dismissal
Facebook didn’t work this time, but Howland police still catch kidnapping suspect
Facebook didn’t work this time, but Howland police still catch kidnapping suspect
Reducing crime and reducing costs
Morgan spoke Friday afternoon at YSU about treating mental illnesses in criminal offenders.
YFD vacant house calls down for 2nd straight year
A Youngstown firefighter watches a home on South Garland Avenue on the East Side burn in early December. The city in 2017 recorded the fewest vacant-house fires for the decade and also saw a drop in occupied-structure fires.
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Kravitz to celebrate founder’s legacy YOUNGSTOWN When Rose Kravitz opened her deli in 1939, the
Not just a battle over a galaxy
Opinion: By Olivia Alperstein OtherWords “The Last Jedi” is a great film if you need to hear and see a
Wynn Resorts: Allegations against founder are not true
Associated Press NEW YORK Wynn Resorts is denying multiple allegations of sexual harassment and
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Phantoms, 7:05 p.m.: The local hockey team takes on
Trump: America is open for business
Associated Press DAVOS, Switzerland Playing the role of economic cheerleader, President Donald
YEARS AGO FOR JANUARY 27
Today is Saturday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2018. There are 338 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Improve fitness at Ursuline center
Improve fitness at Ursuline center CANFIELD The Ursuline Health and Wellness Center, 4280
Shooting fuels debate on allowing guns in schools
Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. Hours after authorities say a 15-year-old student shot and
Marissa Carbon, Jonathan Pugh are engaged
Marissa Carbon, Jonathan Pugh are engaged
US Marshals looking for man wanted in robberies in Campbell and Struthers
Luis Mateo IV is the suspect for the robberies committed Jan. 20
Friday’s PREPS
Friday’s PREPS Scores, summaries & schedule BOYS BASKETBALL Warren Harding 70, East 35
Victoria Koch, Jonathan Paolucci are engaged
Victoria Koch, Jonathan Paolucci are engaged
washington Beyond the wall: Trump plan affects legal immigration
Associated Press The most contentious piece of President Donald Trump’s new proposal to protect
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE | TODAY’s ENTRIES
Post Time: 12:15 p.m. RACE 1 $16,500, 3 yo’s & up, 6F, F & M, MCL $10,000 1 Brad’s Destiny
Men’s Garden Club seeks applications for scholarship
Men’s Garden Club seeks applications for scholarship
Online school’s plug should have been pulled years ago
Editorial: If one were searching for the face of what ails Ohio’s largely failing network of charter or
Meeting to feature sex-abuse prevention seminar
Associated Press VATICAN CITY The Vatican’s upcoming conference on families in Ireland will
Oddly enough
Oddly enough Tons of Mardi Gras beads go down the drains NEW ORLEANS Let the good times roll
University’s AD retires over doctor’s misconduct
Associated Press EAST LANSING, Mich. Michigan State University’s athletic director retired
Wrestling announcer is his second job
By ELIZABETH BLOOM Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH The night before the Keystone State
ohio Democratic justice leaves bench for governor’s race
Associated Press COLUMBUS The lone Democrat on the Ohio Supreme Court said Friday he’s
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sen. Lindsey
Teen arrested with weapons after reported school threat in Pennsylvania
Associated Press UNIONTOWN, Pa. A 14-year-old boy was arrested and weapons including a semi-
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Report: Russian hacking group infiltrated
Associated Press AMSTERDAM The Netherlands’ spy service broke into the computers used by a
President had no business asking ex-acting FBI chief how he voted
Opinion: WASHINGTON This is not the country I live in. In my country – in our country – the ruler does
Trump denies he ordered Mueller fired
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump pushed back Friday against reports that he
Mom charged after boys 4 and 5 walk through the dark to Warren pharmacy
Mom charged after boys 4 and 5 walk through the dark to Warren pharmacy
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Woman accuses Seagal of rape in 1993 NEW YORK A once-aspiring actress has alleged
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James Stanford Jr., 49, of 1634 Lansdowne Blvd.,
FRIDAY’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
MEN No. 6 Michigan State 76, Wisconsin 61 EAST LANSING, MICH. Miles Bridges scored 24 points
James, Cavs hold off Pacers at home
LeBron James recorded his 63rd career triple-double — overcoming 11 turnovers — and J.R. Smith scored 23 points.
2016 lawsuit filed by Trumbull engineer’s employees dismissed
2016 lawsuit filed by Trumbull engineer’s employees dismissed
YOUNGSTOWN STATE BASKETBALL | Today’s games
WOMEN Records: YSU 8-12 (4-5 Horizon League); Wright State 15-6 (6-3). Tipoff: 1 p.m. Where:
Human skull found
Human skull found YOUNGSTOWN Police found what appears to be a human skull in the woods near