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Stories published February 19, 2019
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I owe how much? Americans shocked by impact of new tax law
Tax filing season under new law surprises, confuses — and occasionally shocks — some Americans
About 20 people turn out for YARS land-use study meeting
About 20 people turn out for YARS land-use study meeting
Campbell student quotes today's visiting author: 'If you don't see yourself, be yourself'
If he forgets everything else a New York Times best-selling young-adult fiction writer said, Anthony Kantaras likely will remember one of her quotes for a long time: “If you don’t see yourself, be yourself.”
Obama joined by Curry to tell minority boys ’you matter’
Former President Barack Obama and Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry told minority boys on Tuesday that they matter and urged them to make the world a better place
Y'town academic distress panel hears from school leaders
The Youngstown Academic Distress Commission on Tuesday heard presentations from school leaders about district progress, in response to an Ohio Department of Education review.
Warren man dead, Ashtabula man injured today at Warren home
Aaron A. Staggers, 33, of Peace Avenue Northwest was found dead at a home in the 800 block of Woodbine Avenue Southeast.
13-below zero at South Lake Tahoe shatters record low
13-below zero at South Lake Tahoe shatters record low
Trump wants California to pay back billions for bullet train
Trump wants California to pay back billions for bullet train
Winter storm Wednesday causes travel restrictions on Pa. Turnpike
Winter storm Wednesday causes travel restrictions on Pa. Turnpike
Austintown police investigating attempted theft from JCPenney
Austintown police investigating attempted theft from JCPenney
Supreme Court rules out death penalty for Texas inmate
Supreme Court rules out death penalty for Texas inmate
Tim Hortons has interviews for jobs at new Liberty location
Tim Hortons has interviews for jobs at new Liberty location
US automakers to Trump: Don't slap tariffs on imported cars
US automakers to Trump: Don't slap tariffs on imported cars
Judge OKs suit aimed at halting Obama library in Chicago
Judge OKs suit aimed at halting Obama library in Chicago
Justice Thomas calls for re-examining landmark libel case
Justice Thomas calls for re-examining landmark libel case
Ohio hospital, doctor face 3 new lawsuits over drug doses, deaths
Ohio hospital, doctor face 3 new lawsuits over drug doses, deaths
Pennsylvania may sue if it loses funds to border wall
Pennsylvania may sue if it loses funds to border wall
UPDATE | Thursday morning Liberty trustee meeting is canceled
Thursday morning Liberty trustee meeting is canceled
W.Va. House tables bill that prompted teacher strike
W.Va. House tables bill that prompted teacher strike
Flynn pushed to share nuclear tech with Saudis, report says
Flynn pushed to share nuclear tech with Saudis, report says
Ohio senator agrees to pay $20K to settle FB blocking suit
Ohio senator agrees to pay $20K to settle FB blocking suit
FAA probes Southwest calculations of baggage weight on jets
FAA probes Southwest calculations of baggage weight on jets
Judge orders Roger Stone to court over Instagram post
Judge orders Roger Stone to court over Instagram post
Dario Hunter seeks Green Party presidential nomination
Dario Hunter seeks Green Party presidential nomination
Flypast honors US bomber crew who died saving British kids
Flypast honors US bomber crew who died saving British kids
Trumbull commissioners, Chamber, more meet Friday with DeWine
Trumbull commissioners, Chamber, more meet Friday with DeWine
Supreme Court staying out of actor's 'Empire' lawsuit
Supreme Court staying out of actor's 'Empire' lawsuit
Imagine Dragons to perform at Pro Football Hall of Fame
Imagine Dragons to perform at Pro Football Hall of Fame
Academic Distress Commission hears about Youngstown schools' efforts
Academic Distress Commission hears about Youngstown schools' efforts
Colorado man charged in missing fiancee's death due in court
Colorado man charged in missing fiancee's death due in court
Ohio high court hears case of dad who starved, beat toddler
Ohio high court hears case of dad who starved, beat toddler
Walmart flexes in the fourth quarter, beats all expectations
Walmart flexes in the fourth quarter, beats all expectations
UPDATE | One man dead, another shot in Warren home
One man dead, another shot in Warren home
Religious orders apologize for sex abuse cover-ups
Religious orders apologize for sex abuse inaction, cover-ups
EU, UK to have more Brexit talks but key disagreement intact
EU, UK to have more Brexit talks but key disagreement intact
Religious orders apologize for abuse cover-up before summit
Religious orders apologize for abuse cover-up before summit
Officials: Ohio has a hepatitis A outbreak, but it's not new
Officials: Ohio has a hepatitis A outbreak, but it's not new
UPDATE | Sanders says he’s running for president in 2020
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he’s running for president in 2020
Majority of Kmart warehouse workers had final day Thursday
Majority of Kmart warehouse workers had final day Thursday
WYSU-FM mourns loss of longtime host Barbara Krauss
WYSU-FM mourns loss of longtime host Barbara Krauss
McCabe will be the next Mahoning County Republican chairman
He’s replacing Mark Munroe, whose retirement is effective Thursday
Officials lay out plans for flood mitigation
The fee right now is being paid by residents in Canfield and Boardman townships.
Man tabbed as major drug offender in indictment
Police found large amount of fentanyl in January search warrant in Boardman
Lou Gehrig’s cap to sell for $200,000
Connecticut man to sell hat, ball signed by four baseball legends Associated Press Bob Ellis
high schools
high schools BOYS BASKETBALL Poland, Bristol only teams in final AP state rankings Poland
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Brendon and Rachel Badway, Canfield, boy, Feb. 17. ST.
Duke finds a way back to No. 1 in AP poll
The Blue Devils reclaimed the top spot in Monday’s AP Top 25, the third time this season they’ve reached No. 1
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v John Legend: Today on “Ellen
Cubs’ chairman sorry about father’s emails
Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts apologized to the team’s players and coaching staff at spring training on Monday for any distraction caused by offensive racist emails written by his father
Grant enables Warren nonprofit to help homeowners with emergency home repairs
Grant enables Warren non-profit to help homeowners with emergency home repairs
‘Digital gangsters’
UK wants tougher rules for Facebook Associated Press LONDON British lawmakers issued a
Six foods to keep your heart healthy
Last week, we provided you insight on how to prevent heart disease.
Braceville man convicted in 1977 Warren murder and Lucasville uprising dies in prison
Braceville man convicted in 1977 Warren murder and Lucasville uprising dies in prison
Murray waits to measure up after picking football
The questions can shift to the Heisman Trophy winner’s height
Giants’ Bochy to retire after 25th year
Bruce Bochy has always managed with his gut. Those same instincts told him it’s nearly time to retire
Gonzalez, Newman competing for Pirates’ shortstop job
Erik Gonzalez and Kevin Newman are competing to start at shortstop for Pittsburgh, the one open position in the Pirates’ everyday lineup
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Sailor in iconic V-J Day Times Square kiss photo dies at 95 PROVIDENCE, R.I. The
college basketball roundup | Monday’s games
MEN No. 3 Virginia 64, No. 20 Virginia Tech 58 BLACKSBURG, VA. Kyle Guy scored 23 points and
Police officer who offered money for sex back on duty
Associated Press COLUMBUS A Columbus police officer suspended after he admitted he offered to
Trump wrong in equating border wall to 9/11 attacks
Editorial: President Donald J. Trump asked Congress for $5.7 billion to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico
China accuses US of trying to block its tech development
China accuses the United States of trying to block its industrial development by alleging Chinese mobile network equipment poses a cybersecurity threat
nhl roundup Monday’s games
Lightning 5, Blue Jackets 1 COLUMBUS Nikita Kucherov had two goals and three assists, and the
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Austintown school board, financial oversight subcommittee meeting, 4:30 p.m., Dr.
Canfield High School student scores a perfect 36 on her ACT
A humble Mariah Cashbaugh, daughter of Sonny and Stacie Cashbaugh, didn’t have much to say about her ACT success, but her proud parents did
16 states sue Trump over declaration
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. California and 15 other states filed a lawsuit Monday
Don’t pay attention to billionaires
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Once upon a time, there was a place where the prevailing ethic of
Curbing need for opioids
Opinion: By Paul Armentano OtherWords In the struggle to address rising levels of opioid misuse and
Now it’s the Southern Baptists
Opinion: My first reaction upon hearing that hundreds of leaders in the Southern Baptist church had sexually