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SOTU | Women in white evidence of gender gap between GOP, Dems
The women of the House wore white. The men wore dark suits. And the contrast laid bare the growing gender gap between Democrats and Republicans.
SOTU | Trump suggests new treaty to replace '87 treaty he's exiting
President Donald Trump is suggesting that a multination arms control agreement could be negotiated to replace the one with Russia he is exiting.
SOTU| Agent who fights human trafficking Trump guest
A special agent who works to combat human trafficking is among President Donald Trump’s State of the Union guests.
SOTU | Trump: Congress has 10 days to secure southern border, no mention of emergency
President Donald Trump is addressing immigration in his State of the Union speech, saying Republicans and Democrats “must join forces” to confront what he’s calling “an urgent national crisis.”
Warren's Petersons leap into national spotlight on 'Family Feud'
Vince Peterson’s many connections to the community – speaker, pastor, participant in an annual weight-loss challenge and probation officer – have made him one of Trumbull County’s most recognizable people.
Liberty, Y'town joint forces to improve Belmont Avenue
Liberty and Youngstown officials hope to bolster economic development by enhancing Belmont Avenue, which connects the communities.
SOTU: Trump: Economy 'thriving like never before'
President Donald Trump is declaring that the state of the union is “strong.”
SOTU | Trump honors Aldrin, WWII vets, announces Feb. summit with Kim Jong Un
President Donald Trump invited some previously unannounced guests to his State of the Union speech.
SOTU | TRUMP: “ridiculous partisan investigations” could derail economic progress
President Donald Trump warned emboldened Democrats in his State of the Union speech Tuesday that “ridiculous partisan investigations” could derail economic progress.
SOTU | Trump: Govern 'not as two parties, but as one nation'
Facing a divided Congress for the first time, President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on Washington to govern “not as two parties, but as one nation” “ — a message that clashed with the rancorous atmosphere in the nation’s capital after the longest government shutdown in history.
Abrams to blast shutdown 'stunt,' call for shared prosperity
Abrams to blast shutdown 'stunt,' call for shared prosperity
Mississippi considers abortion ban after fetal heartbeat
Mississippi considers abortion ban after fetal heartbeat
Photojournalist remembered as innovator, problem-solver
Photojournalist is remembered as innovator, problem-solver
Ex-Penn State coach Sandusky gets new sentencing
Ex-Penn State assistant coach Sandusky gets new sentencing
Cardinals claim LB Vallejo off waivers from Browns
Cardinals claim LB Vallejo off waivers from Browns
Costa Rica ex-leader Oscar Arias accused of sexual assault
Costa Rica ex-leader Oscar Arias accused of sexual assault
SOTU ADDRESS | Portman looks foward to speech
SOTU ADDRESS | Sen. Portman looks toward content of Trump's address
Fiat Chrysler recalls more than 660K trucks
Fiat Chrysler recalls more than 660K trucks; steering could fail
Officials: Approximately 30 taken into custody in ICE raid
Officials: Approximately 30 taken into custody in ICE raid
Pa. state police deals with foreign nationals
Pa. state police adopt policy on dealing with foreign nationals
Michigan man gets life without parole in 6 shooting deaths
Michigan man gets life without parole in 6 shooting deaths
Cleveland students get candy possibly laced with marijuana
Cleveland police: Students get candy possibly laced with marijuana
Smollett told police attackers knew he was on 'Empire'
Smollett told police attackers knew he was on 'Empire'
SOTU ADDRESS | Mayor: Consider Youngstown for infrastructure
SOTU ADDRESS | Mayor Brown: Consider Youngstown to demonstrate infrastructure improvements
ALS patient dies in minivan fire on way to Super Bowl dream
ALS patient dies in minivan fire on way to Super Bowl dream
Boardman police investigating Family Dollar robbery
Boardman police investigating Family Dollar robbery
Liam Neeson says he's not racist, explains rage after attack
Liam Neeson says he's not racist, explains rage after attack
Honda Aircraft fined $45K for citizenship job requirements
Honda Aircraft fined $45K for citizenship job requirements
Trump squabbles with Democrats before speech on unity
Trump squabbles with Democrats before speech on unity
Prosecutor: Ex-Pa. guard forced female inmate to perform sex act
Prosecutor: Ex-Pa. guard forced female inmate to perform sex act
Schools, farms and voting machines in Pa. Gov. Wolf’s budget sights
Schools, farms and voting machines in Pa. Gov. Wolf’s budget sights
Heather Gibson identified as victim of fatal traffic mishap
Heather Gibson identified as victim of fatal traffic mishap
Ohio deputies say 2 shooting deaths, violent attack may be linked
Ohio deputies say 2 shooting deaths, violent attack may be linked
GM CEO Mary Barra writes To Valley students
GM CEO Mary Barra Writes To Mahoning Valley students
Jim Tressel invited to Trump’s State of the Union
Jim Tressel among those invited by Ohio lawmakers to Trump’s State of the Union
Liberty police seek man who robbed Shell gas station on Logan Way
Liberty police seek man who robbed Shell gas station on Logan Way
Akron Children’s seeks young athletes for concussion clinical trial
Akron Children’s seeks young athletes for concussion clinical trial
Akron to reopen police training academy to attract recruits
Akron to reopen police training academy to attract recruits
Federal prosecutors subpoena Trump's inaugural committee
Federal prosecutors subpoena Trump's inaugural committee
Last person sought in woman's shooting death surrenders
Last person sought in woman's shooting death surrenders
Warren police treating death of man in remote area as possible homicide
Warren police treating death of man in remote area as possible homicide
United Way announces annual campaign raises more than $3 million
The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley announced Monday afternoon its 2018 annual campaign raised $3,065,532 for the community
Bipartisan state delegation to introduce bills fighting predatory land contracts
The bills are intended to protect consumers from companies offering predatory contracts for near uninhabitable homes
Groups file federal suit over charter amendment issues
Youngstown, six other community groups file federal lawsuit over antifracking/safe water charter amendment issues
Arraignments continue in East Side shooting cases
One arraigned for murder, two for felonious assault

Vienna officer suspended without pay
By SAMANTHA PHILLIPS sphillips@vindy.com VIENNA Township trustees have suspended township police Sgt. Michael Sheehy without pay for 15 days, effective today. Trustees will have a hearing to determine Sheehy’s employment status during an executive session at the next regular meeting at 7 p.m. March 4.
Walk-in clinics for immunizations
Walk-in clinics for immunizations WARREN Warren City Health District, 258 E. Market St., Suite
Only Democrats can save Trump
Opinion: Come I to speak in Caesar’s funeral. He was my friend, faithful and just to me: But Brutus says
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 29.090.49 Aqua America, .20
The Butler: A century of pride for Valley, nation
Editorial: For 100 years, the Butler Institute of American Art has been a source of local and national pride
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 5
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2019. There are 329 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Trump to call for unity tonight
Skepticism will emanate from both sides of the aisle Staff/wire report WASHINGTON The White
Do you hate night driving?
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons On a recent Saturday evening, I had the pleasure of picking up my
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Young and the Restless’ actor St. John dead at 52 LOS ANGELES Kristoff St. John,
Man indicted in alcohol-related crash that left woman with vertebrae injuries
Man indicted in alcohol-related crash that left woman with vertebrae injuries
college basketball
college basketball MEN EAST Bethany (WV) 60, Thiel 53 Colgate 84, Lehigh 62 Marist
worth a look
AUCTIONS St. Lucy Church and St. Rosa de Lima will host a paddle auction at 3 p.m. March 10 at the
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Natasha Velazquez, Boardman, boy, Feb. 3. Nicholas and
Debate grows over ‘Medicare for all’
Associated Press WASHINGTON “Medicare for all” is quickly becoming a rallying cry for many
Good habits today lead to better quality of life later
Building good habits now can lay the foundation for enjoying a better quality of life later, says an athletic trainer with Mercy Health.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Campbell school board, work session at 6:30 p.m., special meeting at 7:30 p.m.,
high schools
high schools BOYS BASKETBALL Poland, Bristol make AP’s Top 10 Poland and Bristol are the
Newest Penguins bond in a whirlwind weekend
McCann, Bjugstad already have played twice with new team
Resident says she was tricked into signing mortgage for home remodel
A Hubbard woman claims a contractor tricked her into signing a mortgage on her home, claiming the documents were for loan financing
$10M bond set for man accused of shooting Ohio deputies
Bond was set at $10 million Monday for a man accused of luring authorities with threats of killing himself and then fatally shooting one sheriff’s deputy and wounding another in Ohio
Ohio Reading Corps to offer free tutoring
Ohio Reading Corps to offer free tutoring The Ohio Reading Corps is partnering with The Public
nhl roundup | Monday’s games
Kings 4, Rangers 3, OT NEW YORK Tyler Toffoli scored 25 seconds into overtime and the Los
nba roundup
nba roundup Monday’s games Pacers 109, Pelicans 107 NEW ORLEANS Darren Collison capped a
college basketball roundup Monday’s games
MEN No. 16 Louisville 72, No. 11 Virginia Tech 64 BLACKSBURG, VA. Ryan McMahon scored 12