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Greenwood drawing winner picks the Cruze
Cathy Grizinski, an employee of Help Network of Northeast Ohio, will be tooling around town in a brand new Chevrolet Cruze after picking the correct key among 10 to start and win the vehicle in tonight’s Greenwood Chevrolet Cruze or Cash Giveaway.
Saturday's Winter Market benefits dogs and cats
For many vendors participating in the Artists of the Rust Belt 2019 Winter Market, their craft started as a hobby, said event organizer Lauren Potts-Novotak.
Young mom found at drug house again, jailed on child endangering
For the second time in two weeks, police charged someone with child endangering after a search at a West Side home investigating drug activity.
Magistrate puts teen in custody for playing basketball
A Mahoning County Juvenile Court magistrate Thursday ordered a 16-year-old who was on house arrest after being charged with rape to be detained.
Youngstown officials pare projected deficit to $433K
City officials have reduced the projected deficit in the general-fund budget to $433,000 with expectations to balance it in three weeks.
Man charged with firing on Minn. school bus, wounds driver
Man charged with firing on Minn. school bus, wounds driver
US emergency aid for Venezuela arrives at Colombian border
US emergency aid for Venezuela arrives at Colombian border
Bezos says Enquirer threatened to publish revealing pics
Bezos says Enquirer threatened to publish revealing pics
Trump-GOP meeting boosts optimism for reaching border deal
Trump-GOP meeting boosts optimism for reaching border deal
Dems seek Green New Deal to address climate change
Dems seek Green New Deal to address climate change

Six indicted for roles in $48 million health care fraud
Six people indicted for their roles in $48 million health care fraud
Vindicator joins Drive it Home campaign for Lordstown plant
Vindicator joins Drive it Home campaign for Lordstown plant
DeWine names new director of Ohio Lottery Commission
DeWine names new director of Ohio Lottery Commission
UPDATE | Frank Robinson, first black MLB baseball manager, dies
Frank Robinson, first black baseball manager, dies
Apple releases update to prevent FaceTime eavesdropping
Apple releases update to prevent FaceTime eavesdropping
Company to monitor Youngstown wage rates gets paid
Company to monitor Youngstown wage rates gets paid
Senate panel approves Trump's attorney general nominee
Senate panel approves Trump's attorney general nominee
EU chief calls for elections in Venezuela amid crisis
EU chief calls for elections in Venezuela amid crisis
Bill Cosby, 81, moved to general unit at Pennsylvania prison
Bill Cosby, 81, moved to general unit at Pennsylvania prison
New wrongful-death lawsuit filed against Columbus hospital
New wrongful-death lawsuit filed against Columbus hospital
Assurances made to Brazil on Hoerig sentencing
Assurances made to Brazil on Hoerig sentencing
Mahoning commissioners decry GM profits as plant closes
Mahoning commissioners decry GM profits as plant closes
Chamber, partners create jobs list for laid off workers
Chamber, partners creates jobs list for laid off workers
GM rebounds with $8.1B 2018 profit in 2018
Area leaders still remain focused on Lordstown, which is set to close March 1.
Canfield surges with strong 4th quarter
Minus their top scorer, Boardman’s girls basketball players responded by giving Canfield fits for three quarters.
Youngstown council cracking down on predatory land contracts
Council unanimously approved the legislation.

Pelini brothers together again with Penguins
Bo Pelini’s contract at YSU expires Feb. 28, but he says he is returning as head coach.

Remembering historic Children’s March
Janice Wesley Kelsey, who participated in the 1963 Children’s March in Birmingham, Ala., shared her story of segregation and striving for equality with Youngstown students.
YSU’s recruting list again big on locals
National Signing Day has changed, but YSU’s recruiting classes have remained dotted with local football talent.
Smith Township judge grants ex-police chief early release
In November, Siranovic was convicted by a jury of stealing $10,000 from the Smith Township Police Department’s evidence locker.
Last two suspects in young mother's murder arraigned
Bond is $1 million for each of the six suspects.
Boardman football sends three to college
A rundown of where the Spartans’ players and other Valley athletes are headed.
Youngstown’s current, former law directors file as Dems for judge
Wednesday was the filing deadline for partisan races on the May 7 primary ballot.

Tamburitzans not living in the past
The Tamburitzans are the longest-running live stage show in the United States.

Troupe is a family tradition for Pulaski, Pa., man
For Alex Hrishenko, being a Tamburitzan is something that runs in the family.
Red Wanting Blue to headline JD Eicher’s Songfest
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN JD Eicher’s annual Summer Songfest will take place Aug. 24 with
Toyhio Toy Show at the Metroplex
The Toyhio Toy Show will return to the Metroplex Expo Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Campbell council OKs $2M temporary budget
City council passed a $2,055,005 temporary budget that will cover appropriations the city made and will make between Jan. 1 and March 31.
Cops: Early evidence collection key in murder case
Two secretly indicted for East Side murder now in custody

YSU nursing students prep for medical emergency
Shannon Troy, a junior nursing student at Youngstown State University, prepares to distribute simulated medication Wednesday during a mock disaster drill on campus.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Scheduled events
Local events scheduled through February for Black History Month as submitted to The Vindicator:
Trump makes move to woo evangelicals
Associated Press WASHINGTON With a fierce denunciation of late-term abortions, President Donald
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Nike McQueen and Christopher Jones, Girard, boy, Feb. 5.
Police: Man found dead, frozen in abandoned home in Cleveland
Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland police say a 65-year-old man was found dead and frozen
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
New This week
New This week Cold Pursuit (R) Regal Austintown: Fri.-Tue. 2, 4:45, 7:25 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 10:05
Milwaukee officer killed serving warrant; suspect in custody
Associated Press MILWAUKEE A 17-year police veteran was shot and killed as he served a warrant
Trump missed the chance to take on General Motors
Editorial: President Donald J. Trump contended Tuesday night during his State of the Union address that if
Yambar's 'Familiar Spirits' on display at Arms Musuem
The exhibit consists of 12 variations on each of two images: the Carrie Arms Ford, and Caleb B. Wick monuments in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Tractor driver from Iowa steers the Senate Finance Committee
Opinion: WASHINGTON His tractor is so noisy that, when driving it, the man who calls himself “just a farmer
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 28.55‚àí0.47 Aqua America, .20
Today is Thursday, Feb. 7, the 38th day of 2019. There are 327 days left in the year.
Today is Thursday, Feb. 7, the 38th day of 2019. There are 327 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
boston Conviction upheld for woman who urged boyfriend’s suicide
Associated Press BOSTON A young woman who as a teenager encouraged her boyfriend through dozens
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
FYI
Artists of Rust Belt will show, sale work YOUNGSTOWN Artists of the Rust Belt winter market will
WEDNESDAY AROUND THE NBA
Nets 135, Nuggets 130 NEW YORK D’Angelo Russell had 27 points and 11 assists, and Brooklyn
Source: Former Mich. Rep. Dingell in hospice care
Associated Press DETROIT Former Rep. John Dingell, the longest-serving member of Congress in
HEATING UP?
Meteorologists predict next 5 years will be much hotter Associated Press WASHINGTON While
Racial wealth divide growing
Opinion: By Bob Lord OtherWords Want an impossible task? Try identifying the most disturbing trend in
Dress Monroe wore to announce split-up is on block
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The black dress that a distraught Marilyn Monroe wore to a 1954
Crisis escalates in Va.; top 3 Dems under fire
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. The political crisis in Virginia spun out of control Wednesday
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS OPERA “Macbeth,” “La Traviata,” “Don Pasquale” and “Romeo et Juliette.” Opera Western
National Summary
National Summary A swath of drenching rain will extend from the central Appalachians to the Ohio
Democrats move ahead with Trump inquiries
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump warned Congress that investigations and
Country duo Dan + Shay prep for Grammy performance
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. More than a week before the Grammy
Museum of bobbleheads opens
By CARRIE ANTLFINGER Associated Press MILWAUKEE A new museum in Milwaukee may well hold the
Spotify steps up podcast offerings
Associated Press NEW YORK Music streaming service Spotify is buying podcast companies Gimlet and
PRIMARY ELECTION | Candidates and issues
The candidates and issues filed by Wednesday’s deadline to get on the May 7 primary ballot. The list
Jones for Revival ready to resurface
Jones for Revival, the veteran Youngstown-based jam band, has been on a hiatus since last summer,
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: Henrique
Organist will give concert at hall
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Chelsea Chen will give an organ concert at Stambaugh Auditorium on April
HERE WE GO … Commitments made by Valley athletes
AUSTINTOWN FITCH Maleek Cheatham, football, Lake Erie College BOARDMAN Michael O’Horo,
East player arrested after playing in game while on house arrest
A hearing on the violation is scheduled for today at 11:30 a.m. at the Mahoning County Juvenile Justice Center.
AROUND THE NHL
AROUND THE NHL Wednesday’s games Maple Leafs 5, Senators 4 TORONTO Morgan Rielly broke a tie
WEDNESDAY’S PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
GIRLS BASKETBALL Brookfield 57, Champion 54 BROOKFIELD Brookfield held on after Champion