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UAW's Green pens 2nd letter to Trump before attending SOTU
United Auto Workers Local 1112 President Dave Green has sent a second letter to President Donald Trump asking for his help in saving GM Lordstown and about U.S. autoworker jobs.
10 high schools compete today in National Ocean Science Bowl
“The United States has how many marine sanctuaries?” students were asked in a team competition Saturday at Youngstown State University’s Kilcawley Center.
Va. governor: I'm not in racist photo, won't resign
Blackburn said he believes the photo of a person in a KKK robe and another in black face was placed on the wrong page

UAW reminds GM that taxpayers and the union saved the automaker
Members of Congress who represent Lordstown agree with the union.
Ursuline hangs on to edge Mooney
With 77 seconds remaining, the Ursuline High School basketball team, leading by 12, was in a comfort zone.
YSU musicians get big stage at Super Bowl LIII
Derek Dixie, a Youngstown native and former Dana School of Music student, along with co-arranger/orchestrator and pianist Victoria Theodore, are arranging and orchestrating “America the Beautiful” for the pregame ceremonies.
Raiders hold off Tigers’ rally in 4th
Warren Harding coach Gabe Bubon was on edge all day leading up to the Raiders’ rematch with rival Howland.
Malone eliminates football team
Nine Mahoning Valley athletes and a local coach are without a football home.
New charges filed in East Side murder
Police said death of woman was culmination of three separate shootings
Boardman tops East to run winning streak to 10 games
The East and Boardman boys basketball teams are in different stages of their development.

Details revealed in Vienna cop investigation
A Trumbull County grand jury indicted Vienna police Sgt. Michael Sheehy Friday on charges including possession of drugs, breaking and entering and theft in office.
Springfield cruises over Mineral Ridge
Drew Clark scored a game-high 20 points, Shane Eynon added 19 and Clay Medvec 16.
Dogs involved in six attacks euthanized
The Vienna Township dogs that attacked six people in the past seven months were euthanized Friday, the Trumbull County Dog Warden confirmed.
Super Bowl ads offer simple escapism with star power
Star power from Sarah Michelle Gellar to Steve Carrell abounds in this year’s Super Bowl ads.
Davis Family YMCA’s FIVE Squared art show
More than 500 pieces of art are for sale. The only requirement was the size – 5 inches square.
Inside game lifts Lakeview over Niles
Jeff Remmick scored 27 points, all in the paint, to offset 30 points from Cyler Kane-Johnson.

Local dentists, Choffin students lend skills to help children
Local dentists and Choffin Career and Technical Center students donated their time and skills to Youngstown City Schools students for Give Kids a Smile Day on Friday.
Roberto’s Italian Ristorante will reopen Wednesday, according to the owners
Roberto’s to reopen next week after shut down by Ohio Department of Taxation

Student gets consolation prize in shooting contest at YSU game
Nick Krohn, left, of Boardman gets a check from Burgan Real Estate co-owner Pat Burgan after a controversy over a basketball shot event at a YSU basketball game. Krohn appeared to make a half-court shot that would have won $12,000, but replays showed his left foot was over the line.
Need an easy indoor gardening hobby?
Need an easy indoor gardening hobby? Consider bonsai as a way to bring gardening inside, year-
Jack Wollitz: Safety first when you’re on the ice
Heed the advice of those who know about such things: No ice is safe ice.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 28.60‚àí1.08 Aqua America, .20
PHOENIX OPEN
PHOENIX OPEN Fowler closes with four straight birdies for lead SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. After the
nascar Gordon headlines Hall of Fame voting
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Jeff Gordon’s immense influence on NASCAR was highlighted
Tighten Baseball HOF standards
Opinion: By Joe Guzzardi Cagle Cartoons New York Yankees’ great Joe DiMaggio is widely considered one of
CNN’s role in 2020 is pivotal
Opinion: By Peter Funt Cagle Cartoons CNN’s “Town Hall” Monday night, featuring fast-rising Sen. Kamala
Judge in Stone case says she’s considering gag order
Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal judge on Friday cautioned longtime Donald Trump confidant
Learn how to build your own ... COLD FRAMES
By Lillian Quaranta OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Just outside the back door of my aunt and
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Monster trucks, 7:30 p.m.: Cars will be crushed into the dirt at
Ads that backfired
Associated Press NEW YORK Advertisers that spend millions of dollars on the Super Bowl are
The Lucarellis celebrate their 50th anniversary
The Lucarellis celebrate their 50th anniversary
Did you see a groundhog today?
Did you see a groundhog today? While is it fun to consider the thoughts of an early spring today,
YOUNGSTOWN STATE BASKETBALL | Today’s games
MEN Matchup: YSU (7-16, 3-7 Horizon League) at Oakland (10-12, 6-3). Tip-off: 7 p.m. at Center
California man accused of stealing $10M lottery ticket
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. Authorities have arrested a California man they say tried
Miss Mulholland, Mr. Corbett plan summer wedding
Miss Mulholland, Mr. Corbett plan summer wedding
The Grantzes will observe 60th anniversary
The Grantzes will observe 60th anniversary
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: To be
Tips for pruning hydrangeas
Q. We have several types of hydrangeas and we are wondering if we should prune them this winter. Are
Chat with a Naturalist
Chat with a Naturalist When: Today, 1-3 p.m. What: Chat with a naturalist and learn about
Gardening should be fun, not stressful and here’s how
By Marilyn McKinley OSU master gardener volunteer You hear it often: How do I make gardening
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 2
Today is Saturday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2019. There are 332 days left in the year. Today is
valley players at malone | A closer look
Christian Mathews Year: R-Jr. Position: LB Height: 5-9 Weight: 195 High school: LaBrae
Trump suspends arms treaty to focus on China, Russia threats
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration is pulling the plug on a decades-old
McDonald man faces ninth OVI
An Austintown patrolman found Steven L. Queen, 58, of Clearfield Street, asleep at the wheel
Politicians once put country first
Opinion: One of the few advantages of changing addresses is that you sometimes discover long-forgotten items.
Responsible ownership, law with bite can deter vicious attacks by dogs
Editorial: A recent string of dog attacks in the Mahoning Valley causing severe injuries illustrates anew the
Virginia governor apologizes for racist photo, won’t resign
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam apologized Friday for a racist photo
Auto sales expected to come in below expectations
U.S. auto sales in January are expected to come in below expectations for a number of automakers
Talib back in big game with Rams after winning three years ago
This trip comes three years after the 32-year-old won it all with the Broncos.
Healthy job gain shows economy’s durability
U.S. has added jobs for 100 straight months, the longest period on record Associated Press
Parks rush to clean up after the shutdown
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY National park visitors cut new trails in sensitive soil. They
Measles outbreak revives debate over vaccine laws
Associated Press VANCOUVER, Wash. A measles outbreak near Portland, Ore., has revived a bitter
Trump health chief asks Congress to pass drug discount plan
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration’s top health official asked Congress on