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Thursday, January 31 (120 stories)
Fight against immigrants is fight against U.S., deported Youngstown man writes
Amer “Al” Adi Othman has not forgotten Youngstown.
3 more charged in shooting death of young mother
Police have now charged six people in the Jan. 24 shooting death of a young mother in her East Side apartment.
Mahoning JFS worker alleging 'cronyism' in hiring, promotions
A Mahoning County Department of Job and Family Services employee alleges a climate of “cronyism” in the county government through unfair hiring and promotion practices.
Driver sheers cruiser, strikes SUV carrying infant downtown Youngstown
A motorist struck two vehicles – one Youngstown police cruiser and another carrying an infant – after running the red light at Market and Front streets just after 2 p.m. Thursday, police said.
Late run lifts YSU over Oakland
A 23-4 run across the end of the third quarter into the fourth quarter lifted the Penguins
Inmate-on-inmate hostage situation quelled at NOCC on Hubbard Road
Inmate-on-inmate hostage situation quelled at NOCC on Hubbard Road
US quitting centerpiece of superpower arms control
US quitting centerpiece of superpower arms control
Frozen body of woman found in car outside McCartney Road store
Frozen body of woman found in car outside McCartney Road store
YSU holds slim lead against Oakland at halftime
Chelsea Olson was the only YSU player to make more than one shot in the first half.
Facebook says Apple its restoring key developer tool
Facebook says Apple its restoring key developer tool
Courts turn away hundreds of immigrants, blame shutdown
Courts turn away hundreds of immigrants, blame shutdown
Heat issue cancels classes Friday at P. Ross Berry building
Heat issue cancels classes Friday at P. Ross Berry building
Catholic leaders in Texas name 286 accused of abusing minors
Catholic leaders in Texas name 286 accused of abusing minors
AP sources: Knicks agree to trade Porzingis to Dallas
AP sources: Knicks agree to trade Porzingis to Dallas
US charges 20 people over Chinese birth tourism schemes
US charges 20 people over Chinese birth tourism schemes
Police: 'Empire' actor arrived home with rope around neck
Police: 'Empire' actor arrived home with rope around neck
Russia returns Alaska man who crossed Bering Sea in dinghy
Russia returns Alaska man who crossed Bering Sea in dinghy
Rand Paul awarded more than $580K after neighbor's attack
Rand Paul awarded more than $580K after neighbor's attack
Trump to say when, where he'll hold 2nd North Korean summit
Trump to say when, where he'll hold 2nd North Korean summit
Santone’s Hot Pepper Mix recalled from Sleepy Hollow Farm
Santone’s Hot Pepper Mix recalled from Sleepy Hollow Farm
Trump says State of the Union address to stress 'unity'
Trump says State of the Union address to stress 'unity'
Friday is American Heart Association's Wear Red Day
Friday is American Heart Association's Wear Red Day
Pa. Gov. Wolf seeks $4.5B capital program paid by Marcellus Shale tax
Pa. Gov. Wolf seeks $4.5B capital program paid by Marcellus Shale tax
Pelosi takes hard line against wall money in funding bill
Pelosi takes hard line against wall money in funding bill
US average mortgage rates edge up; 30-year at 4.46 percent
US average mortgage rates edge up; 30-year at 4.46 percent
Coroner: Ohio woman’s death in vacant house likely cold-related
Coroner: Ohio woman’s death in vacant house likely cold-related
Struthers mayor candidates file petitions with election board
Struthers mayor candidates file petitions with election board
Trump appears to sour on congressional border security talks
Trump appears to sour on congressional border security talks
Ohio diocese’s new leader is auxiliary bishop from New York
Ohio diocese’s new leader is auxiliary bishop from New York
Authorities: Cause of fatal Ohio mobile home fire undetermined
Authorities: Cause of fatal Ohio mobile home fire undetermined
Flemings adjust leadership roles at AIM Transportation
Aim Transportation Solutions, a nationwide full-service transportation provider, headquartered in Girard, announced the promotions of Scott Fleming and Geoffrey Fleming.
Nearly half of US adults have heart or blood vessel disease
Nearly half of US adults have heart or blood vessel disease
Celebrate Groundhog Day at inaugural Craft Beerfest
Celebrate Groundhog Day at inaugural Craft Beerfest
Court orders Vienna cop to complete recovery program
Court orders Vienna cop to complete recovery program
Police on the hunt for 2 more in woman's Jan. 24 death
Police on the hunt for 2 more in woman's Jan. 24 death
Warren girl, 12, charged with felonious assault of baby brother
Warren girl, 12, charged with felonious assault of baby brother
Vienna sergeant ordered to complete in-patient recovery
Vienna Police Sgt. Michael Sheehy was ordered by the Girard Municipal Court to complete in-patient recovery
Two arrested in woman’s death
The third suspect was still at large Wednesday night; others could be charged also.
Players with Youngstown connections chasing Super Bowl rings
A veteran journeyman, a high draft pick and a pair undrafted free agents will respresent Youngstown in Sunday’s Super Bowl LIII.
Goodell avoids answers to plethora of questions
The NFL commissioner did provide some nuggets of news on Wednesday.
It will remain unseasonably cold today, but warm up Sunday
Wind chills will be about minus 25 today.
Austintown looks ahead to 2019 projects
Township trustees said 2019 will bring an overhaul of the township’s “miserable” website in 2019, along with several road resurfacing projects.
Liberty police: Man tried to strangle woman, took child
Bond was set at $15,000 in Girard Municipal Court on Wednesday for a Youngstown man who police say tried to strangle the mother of his child and drove away with the child Monday night.
Pat Catan’s to close all 36 of its stores
The local stores are in Austintown, Boardman, Warren and Hermitage, Pa.
YSU ALL-SPORTS Schedule
TODAY MEN’S BASKETBALL YSU at Oakland, 7 p.m. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Oakland at YSU, 7 p.m.
Binder to celebrate new album with a party
Leanne Binder will release her fourth studio album this weekend and is throwing a party as a way to say thanks to her supporters.
Monster truck driver loves the adrenaline rush
Driver Aaron Cain will return to Covelli this weekend.
YWCA celebrates International Women’s Day on March 7
Tickets go on sale Friday for the event that will be at the YWCA’s Youngstown office on Rayen Avenue.
School at Work offers grads path to better life
Bernadette McRae-Elliot, left, one of the School at Work graduates, receives her certificate of completion from Georgette Peters, the School at Work facilitator during the graduation luncheon at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital on Wednesday.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Lion King,” directed by Brendan Byers, Produced by the Oakland Center for
ARCTIC BLAST
Bitter cold result of split in polar vortex, a mass of cold air that normally stays bottled up in
Filmmaker to take new approach to Beatles ‘Let It Be’
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK The Beatles’ farewell documentary “Let It Be” is
Millennial presents 'Drop of Blood'
Sarah Ferguson-Burns stars in “Drop of Blood,” which will premiere this weekend.
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Joseph and Crystal McClendon, Youngstown, girl, Jan. 29.
Rock festivals are coming into focus
It’s still months away, but Federal Frenzy will stir the pot with a new kickoff event Friday
border security Dems offer plan with no money for wall
Proposal is starting point for House-Senate talks Associated Press WASHINGTON Democrats in the
Woman, 3 kids killed in house fire
Associated Press AKRON Authorities said a woman and her three children were found dead inside an
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
WEDNESDAY’S MEN’S TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
MEN No. 20 Iowa State 93, West Virginia 68 AMES, IOWA Lindell Wigginton scored a season-high
Prosecutor: El Chapo feared prosecution in US
Associated Press NEW YORK Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was portrayed Wednesday in closing arguments
Opera young artists troupe to present ‘Goldie B. Locks’
The Young Artists of Opera Western Reserve will present “Goldie B. Locks and the Three Singing Bears” in the Stambaugh Auditorium ballroom.
Rust Belt takes sitcom approach in ‘Stuck’
The RustBelt Theater Company is known for doing outside-the-box, locally written works featuring Youngstown, and its new episodic experiment, “Stuck,” checks all the boxes.
Trump warned of Afghan pullout risks
Associated Press WASHINGTON Trump administration claims of progress in talks with the Taliban
‘Old Man and Sea’ play to premiere in Pittsburgh
The stage adaptation of “The Old Man and the Sea,” a brief novel published in 1952 and winner of the Pulitzer Prize, premieres Friday at the new Point Park University Playhouse
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 31
Today is Thursday, Jan. 31, the 31st day of 2019. There are 334 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Facebook’s use of app revoked by Apple
Associated Press NEW YORK Apple says Facebook can no longer distribute an app that paid users,
DeWine signs order on domestic violence
Associated Press COLUMBUS Gov. Mike DeWine has signed an executive order expanding Ohio’s policy
New This week
New This week Miss Bala (PG-13) A woman finds a power she never knew she had when she is drawn
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Scheduled events
Local events scheduled through February for Black History Month as submitted to The Vindicator:
“Gotham” (8 p.m., Fox): A military task force is called in to Gotham City to provide
“Gotham” (8 p.m., Fox): A military task force is called in to Gotham City to provide relief. “A
presidential primary Brown begins multistate tour ahead of 2020 decision
Ohio senator heads next to Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES NOTE: All of Wednesday’s high school events in the
Virginia abortion conflict erupts
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. A push by Virginia Democrats to loosen restrictions on late-term
Rams CB says he got threats from Saints fans
The comments on social media grew darker by the hour until Nickell Robey-Coleman decided to stop looking.
Man charged with hate crime in plot against synagogue
Associated Press TOLEDO A man accused of plotting a mass shooting at an Ohio synagogue in the
YOUnGSTOWN STATE BASKETBALL Today’s games
MEN Matchup: YSU (6-16, 2-7 Horizon League) at Oakland (10-12, 6-3). Tip-off: 7 p.m. at Center
CLOSINGS AND WARMING CENTERS
CLOSINGS AND WARMING CENTERS Closings The Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St.
Senator awarded more than $580K in damages
Associated Press U.S. Sen. Rand Paul was awarded more than $580,000 in damages and medical
Racing great Roger Penske set for NASCAR HOF induction.
A month shy of his 82nd birthday, Penske pulled an all-nighter at Daytona.
AROUND THE NBA WEDNESDAY
Celtics 126, Hornets 94 BOSTON Jaylen Brown had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Jayson Tatum scored
Letang joins Coffey club as Penguins top Tampa
Kris Letang tied Hall of Famer Paul Coffey’s franchise record for career goals by a defenseman.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Will Y’town ignore plan to cut spending – again?
Editorial: Eight months ago, an expert in public finances provided Youngstown Mayor Jamael Tito Brown and city
Minn. Sen. Klobuchar could end state’s presidential losing streak
Opinion: WASHINGTON Surely the silliest aspirant for the Democrats’ 2020 presidential nomination is already
notices
notices baseball Youngstown Metro Umpire Association — is conducting high school baseball and
King of racist rants
Opinion: By Julie Duhn OtherWords Communities like mine are dying. Steve King, the congressman who
Wednesday, January 30 (101 stories)
Gunfire that killed mom holding son meant for boyfriend
Detectives say the woman who was killed last week as her 2-year-old son slept on her chest was not the target of gunfire at her McBride Street apartment.
Our weather's not great, but better than North Dakota
The unusually cold weather is sticking around today, but there is a reason to be optimistic: It’s expected to be close to 50 degrees Sunday.
Bond set for man police said tried to strangle son's mother
Bond was set at $15,000 Wednesday in Girard Municipal Court for a Youngstown man who police say tried to strangle the mother of his child and drove away with the child Monday night.
All Pat Catan's crafts stores closing
Pat Catan’s, which sells retail arts and crafts, will close all 36 of its stores – including four in the area – during the fourth quarter of this year, according to Michaels, which purchased the stores in February 2016.
Parole recommended for Manson follower Leslie Van Houten
Parole recommended for Manson follower Leslie Van Houten
VIDEO | Vindy Sports Live riffs on John Simon, Derek Rivers, Rams, Patriots, OHSAA and more
This week's Vindy Sports Live is posted.
Peter Jackson making new documentary of Beatles' 'Let It Be'
Peter Jackson making new documentary of Beatles' 'Let It Be'
Lawsuits demanding the PG&E pay for damages from wildfires
Lawsuits demanding the PG&E pay for damages from wildfires
NFL security chief: No threats to Super Bowl have surfaced
NFL security chief: No threats to Super Bowl have surfaced
Police: No footage yet showing 'Empire' actor being attacked
Police: No footage yet showing 'Empire' actor being attacked
Fed keeps key rate unchanged and pledges to be 'patient'
Fed keeps key rate unchanged and pledges to be 'patient'
Man charged with hate crime in shooting plot at Ohio synagogue
Man charged with hate crime in shooting plot at Ohio synagogue
Farmers National announces 2018 fourth-quarter results
Farmers National announces 2018 fourth-quarter results
Gov. DeWine's order updates workplace domestic-violence policy
Gov. DeWine's order updates workplace domestic-violence policy
Foxconn reconsiders plan for Wisconsin manufacturing hub
Foxconn reconsiders plan for Wisconsin manufacturing hub
ARCTIC BLAST | YSU, Kent State cancel Thursday classes
ARCTIC BLAST | YSU, Kent State cancel Thursday classes
Apple busts Facebook for distributing data-sucking app
Apple busts Facebook for distributing data-sucking app
YWCA celebrates International Women's Day in March
YWCA celebrates International Women's Day in March
US Sen. Sherrod Brown nominates Mahoning Valley students for military academies
US Sen. Sherrod Brown nominates Valley students for military academies
Super Bowl stadium looks to be a standout for hungry fans
Super Bowl stadium looks to be a standout for hungry fans
Sen. Sherrod Brown begins tour ahead of 2020 decision
Sen. Sherrod Brown begins tour ahead of 2020 decision
Trump says 'wall' must be part of lawmakers' border deal
Trump says 'wall' must be part of lawmakers' border deal
NEW CANCELLATIONS, CLOSURES | Latest updates are here
CANCELLATIONS, CLOSURES | Book signing canceled in Salem
Attack last week makes six for Vienna dogs
Two of the dogs that were the focus of a Vindicator story Sunday about the need for better Ohio laws have attacked six people in seven months.
Rasile, McDonald teammates take down Mineral Ridge
The Blue Devils held the Rams to three points in the third quarter.
Family retrieves remains of woman missing for 20 years
Lina Reyes-Geddes was identified in Utah last November as the Valley woman missing since 1998.
Orchids in bloom at Mill Creek Park
Spring feels particularly distant this week as low temperatures hit the Valley, but a kaleidoscope of color is in bloom at Mill Creek MetroParks.
O’Shaughnessy’s 28 points power Poland over South Range
The Bulldogs overcame a slow start for their seventh straight win.
HomeGoods seeks guidance from Lordstown
HomeGoods engineeers are to redesign Hallock-Young as a through road.
Boardman forces more than a turnover a minute in rout of Howland
The Spartans forced 34 turnovers against the Tigers.
Complaint: Vienna sergeant took two rifles from police department
Vienna police Sgt. Michael Sheehy was released from jail following the theft in office charges.
Film shot in Valley picked up at Sundance
Orchard Film Group has obtained North American rights to the thriller.
CEO search will involve focus groups
Youngstown City Schools Academic Distress Commission will meet with focus groups in the coming months as part of the CEO search
Warren, Trumbull County celebrate camera project completion
Trumbull County and Warren officials came together on Harmon Street on Tuesday to celebrate the completion of a security-camera project they expect to improve safety.
Austintown road workers clocked 27 hours during last storm
The township recently purchased two new about $150,000 road trucks, despite failure of a road levy years ago.
Bone-chilling temps, winds today call for caution
Bill Rupnik of Hermitage, Pa., walks Tuesday on East Golf Drive in Mill Creek Park when the temperature was about 20 degrees. It’s going to be considerably colder today with the high below zero and dropping to around minus-10 degrees tonight.
WEATHER TIPS
WEATHER TIPS What to do The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued these tips for people
Score major points with delicious game day dishes
Family Features If the crew is coming over to root for your favorite team, it may be time to spice
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Columbiana County Board of Elections, 1 p.m., 7989 Dickey Drive Suite 3, Lisbon.
Third time is a charm at Scacchetti's Ironwood Grille
Third time is a charm at Scacchetti's Ironwood Grille
Democrats have their Thatcher in Elizabeth Warren, if they dare
Opinion: WASHINGTON Margaret Thatcher’s description of herself as a “conviction politician” alarmed some
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Medical helicopter crashes in remote woods, killing 3
Authorities say three crew members aboard a medical helicopter have died in a crash in remote woods in southeastern Ohio
Mercy Health Howland Medical Center debuts second floor addition
Mercy Health Howland Medical Center increases primary care capacity
Apple opens new chapter as iPhone sales, stock fall
Associated Press SAN FRANCISO Apple hoped to offset slowing demand for iPhones by raising the
Foreign workers win big
Opinion: By Joe Guzzardi Cagle Cartoons If asked to identify the most unnecessary visa, an answer would
State auditor removes Mecca Township from its unauditable list
The township was put on the list more than 22 months ago
fix FOR FaceTime bug
fix FOR FaceTime bug Apple has disabled a group-chat function in FaceTime after users said a
Girard man arraigned on felonious assault, domestic violence charges
Police said Nicholas Chronister shot his girlfriend in the face with a BB gun last week.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 28.750.77 Aqua America, .20
TUESDAY’s HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL Canfield 63, Austintown Fitch 47 AUSTINTOWN Conor Crogan led Canfield with 18
Rotary hosts speaker from Purple Cat
Staff report STRUTHERS Jimmy Sutman of The Purple Cat spoke at a recent meeting of the Struthers
Campbell begins accepting bids for its water plant
After a year of deliberation, Campbell is ready to consider offers on its aging water plant
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 30
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 30, the 30th day of 2019. There are 335 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
No one comes out blameless from Covington controversy
Editorial: Cincinnati Enquirer: Nobody involved in what transpired at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial in
Buckeyes fall to rivial Michigan
Zavier Simpson recorded a triple-double in Michigan coach John Beilein’s 120th Big Ten victory.
Trumbull commissioners to vote on appointment of Vienna man to Western Reserve Port Authority
Trumbull commissioners to vote on appointment of Vienna man to Western Reserve Port Authority
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Cuomo’s CNN show has its best month against tough foes NEW YORK When CNN gave Chris
Tom and Julian: An NFL bromance for the ages
Tom Brady and Julian Edelam have been together for a decade with Patriots.
CLOSINGS
CLOSINGS These schools, businesses and other entities will be closed today and Thursday due to the
Cavaliers survive Wizards’ comeback
Cleveland nearly blew a 25-point lead in the final 6:58, but held on for its second consecutive win.
Tuesday, January 29 (98 stories)
Film shot in Valley obtains distribution deal at Sundance
“Them That Follow,” the film that was shot in the Mahoning Valley in 2017, has picked up a distribution deal.
HomeGoods engineers reworking plans after cul de sac denial
Village council’s 3-2 vote Jan. 22 against approving a cul-de-sac for Hallock Young Road as part of the TJX/HomeGoods warehouse project has sent HomeGoods engineers back to the drawing board.
Dogs will suffer, can die if left outdoors this week, Animal Charity warns
Animal Charity is urging pet owners to bring their animals indoors during this week's extreme cold.
Security camera installation completed in downtown Warren
Trumbull County and Warren officials came together on Harmon Street on Tuesday to celebrate the completion of a security-camera project they expect to improve safety.
Youngstown schools panel planning focus groups for CEO search
Youngstown City Schools Academic Distress Commission will meet with focus groups in the coming months as part of the CEO search.
WINTER BLAST | Services canceled at Temple El Emeth
WINTER BLAST | Services canceled at Temple El Emeth
US Rep. Tim Ryan praises decision extending vets benefits
US Rep. Tim Ryan praises decision extending vets benefits
Mahoning County curbside recycling canceled Wednesday
Mahoning County curbside recycling canceled Wednesday
WINTER BLAST | Add Boardman, Canfield, Austintown to school closings
WINTER BLAST | Add Boardman, Canfield, Austintown to school closings
Pastor pleads guilty to sex trafficking of teen girls
Pastor pleads guilty to sex trafficking of teen girls
Pa. Gov. Wolf calls anew to expand background checks to gun shows
Pa. Gov. Wolf calls anew to expand background checks to gun shows
Judge dismisses wrongful-death claim against Dayton Walmart
Judge dismisses wrongful-death claim against Dayton Walmart
VIDEO | Bertram de Souza talks Lordstown, Camp Ravenna jobs and city snow struggles
Editorial Page Editor Bertram de Souza Q&A.
UPDATE | School resource officer accused of taking AR-15s, cash
UPDATE | School resource officer accused of taking AR-15s, cash
UPDATE | US intel chiefs contradict Trump on NKorea, IS group threats
US intel chiefs contradict Trump on NKorea, IS group threats
Family of 14-year-old girl killed in Cleveland sues school
Family of 14-year-old girl killed in Cleveland sues school
Fund pays more than $1.2M to those impacted by building shooting in Cincy
Fund pays more than $1.2M to those impacted by building shooting in Cincy
Warren woman arraigned on child-endangering charge
Warren woman arraigned on child-endangering charge
Trump confidant Roger Stone pleads not guilty to charges
Trump confidant Roger Stone pleads not guilty to charges
Monster truck tickets in exchange for school supplies
Monster truck tickets in exchange for school supplies
China tells US to stop 'unreasonable crackdown' on Huawei
China tells US to stop 'unreasonable crackdown' on Huawei
President Trump dismisses tell-all book as 'made up stories'
President Trump dismisses tell-all book as 'made up stories'
Mecca Twp. removed from Ohio auditor's 'unauditable' list
Mecca Twp. removed from Ohio auditor's 'unauditable' list
Atlanta braces for plunging temperatures, ice, maybe snow
Atlanta braces for plunging temperatures, ice, maybe snow
WINTER BLAST | WRTA offer free rides Wednesday and Thursday
WINTER BLAST | WRTA offer free rides Wednesday and Thursday
Greatest Turns 10 — Sponsor & Play invite
Merry Christmas from Greatest Golfer Central. The holidays brings the end of 2018 and the launch of 2019. That’s cool this year because we’re closer to this truth:
Austintown schools renew open enrollment for 2019-20
The Austintown Local Schools board also changed the cutoff date for kindergarten eligibility during a Monday meeting.
Details emerge from investigation into former Campbell Police Chief
Though the city wanted the BCI to step-in, the state investigators didn’t receive enough evidence to get involved.
Warren woman faces child-endangering charge
Elisa Elliott said she accidentally left her 5-year-old daughter in a van.
A second round of interviews for Youngstown finance director will be in February or March
There are four finalists, but only three may be interviewed
Shepas positive over return of Steel Valley Conference
Chaney, East joining with Mooney, Ursuline for football
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 Nidra and Angel Butler, Niles, boy, Jan. 27. Cina Pucci
CORRECTION
CORRECTION A Jan. 27, 1969, item in Sunday’s “Years Ago” column on the Commentary page incorrectly
Cold prediction
Scientists: Get used to polar vortex outbreaks Associated Press WASHINGTON It might seem
Effects of winter weather on the body
Low temperatures can strengthen spread of viruses and lead to weather-related injuries
Doc, hospital face 8 wrongful death suits over drug dosages
An Ohio woman’s family says she died at a hospital minutes after receiving two excessive doses of potentially lethal medication ordered by a doctor now being investigated in connection with dozens of deaths
Acting AG: Probe almost finished
No timetable given for end to Mueller’s investigation Associated Press WASHINGTON The special
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Lowellville Village Council, finance committee, 6:30, council chambers, 140 E.
Relax, people! They’re cookies
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons Just as my annual diet has begun showing promise, my greatest
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city, for the most recent
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city, for the most recent
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 29
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2019. There are 336 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
MONDAY’s HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL The Poland and Bristol basketball teams have cracked the Top 10 in this week’s
Shutdown projected to cause $3B permanent hit to economy
The federal government shutdown will cause slight permanent harm to the economy – about $3 billion – according to a new report by the Congressional Budget Office
Laid-off Vista Window employees sue after closure
Though the suit claims the company was required to send notice of a mass layoff 60 days in advance, workers had no warning.
How does vitamin D-3 kill mice and rats?
Q. I had a little mouse problem, so I went to buy some mouse poison. I’d always heard D-Con used
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Michael Jackson family condemns new film on accusers LOS ANGELES Michael Jackson’s
NovaCare has new physical therapist
NovaCare has new physical therapist POLAND NovaCare Rehabilitation announced local physical
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 27.98‚àí1.04 Aqua America, .20
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Monday’s games
MEN No. 2 Duke 83, Notre Dame 61 SOUTH BEND, IND. Zion Williamson scored 26 points, grabbed
NHL ROUNDUP
NHL ROUNDUP Monday’s other game Flyers 3, Jets 1 PHILADELPHIA Phil Varone, Travis Konecny
AROUND THE NBA
AROUND THE NBA Monday’s games Warriors 132, Pacers 100 INDIANAPOLIS Stephen Curry’s first-
Monday, January 28 (78 stories)
Firefighters respond to natural gas leak in Girard
Firefighters respond to natural gas leak in Girard
Boardman OKs parking ban on the hydrant side of Shadyside Drive
Boardman OKs parking ban on the hydrant side of Shadyside Drive
Market Street Elementary closes at year’s end
Boardman school board OKs realignment plan, Market Street Elementary will close
Warren school board refuses further apology to Warren officer
Warren Board of Education refuses further apology to Warren police officer
Lyft rider arrested in killing of pregnant driver in Arizona
Lyft rider arrested in killing of pregnant driver in Arizona
Strongest tornado in 8 decades hits Cuba; 3 dead, 172 hurt
Strongest tornado in 8 decades hits Cuba; 3 dead, 172 hurt
Houston police say 5 officers injured in shooting; suspect dead
Houston police say 5 officers injured in shooting; suspect dead
Cohen agrees to talk to House intelligence committee Feb. 8
Cohen agrees to talk to House intelligence committee Feb. 8
Brazilian media report on Claudia Hoerig conviction
Brazilian media report on Claudia Hoerig conviction focuses on penalty
US charges Chinese tech giant Huawei, top executive
US charges Chinese tech giant Huawei, top executive
Acting AG says Mueller's probe is 'close to being completed'
Acting AG says Mueller's probe is 'close to being completed'
Temperature is going to drop below zero
The wind chills at times this week are expected to drop to minus 30
UPDATE | No further apology for Warren police
Warren police and firefighters pack city schools session
Betras reappointed to Mahoning County elections board
Betras reappointed to Mahoning County elections board
YSU to study Youngstown's snow and ice removal routes
YSU to study Youngstown's snow and ice removal routes
Campbell man sent to prison for sexually assaulting a child
Campbell man sent to prison for sexually assaulting a child
Judge orders man charged in Dec. 30 shooting held without bond
Judge orders man charged in Dec. 30 shooting held without bond
Youngstown man sentenced to prison for cocaine possession in Warren
Youngstown man sentenced to prison for cocaine possession in Warren
Annual Math 24 competition hosted Tuesday by Campbell Schools
Annual Math 24 competition hosted Tuesday by Campbell Schools
Shutdown projected to cause $3B permanent hit to economy
Shutdown projected to cause $3B permanent hit to economy
Chari-Tees raises more than $5K for local nonprofits
Chari-Tees raises more than $5K for local nonprofits
S.L. Gimbel Foundation donates $15K to Second Harvest food bank
S.L. Gimbel Foundation donates $15K to Second Harvest food bank
BUM DEALER | Deputies find drugs hidden inside suspect
BUM DEALER | Deputies find drugs hidden inside suspect
NFL playoff 'do-over’ lawsuit moved to federal court
NFL playoff 'do-over’ lawsuit moved to federal court
Trial set to begin in Paul’s lawsuit against attacker
Trial set to begin in Paul’s lawsuit against attacker
Government report says US budget deficit set to hit $897B
Government report says US budget deficit set to hit $897B
Youngstown cops find pot in car after traffic stop
Youngstown cops find pot in car after traffic stop
Niles Wellness Center adjusting hours ahead of deep freeze
Niles Wellness Center adjusting hours ahead of deep freeze
UPDATE | Guilty verdicts in case of man who shot at cops
Closing arguments begin in case of man who shot at cops
Tornado slams Havana; at least 3 dead, 172 injured
Tornado slams Havana; at least 3 dead, 172 injured
Majority of Americans oppose Trump foreign policy, poll finds
Majority of Americans oppose Trump foreign policy, poll finds
Some battles have been won, but the war for equality and justice continues
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Despite some civil-rights advances for black
Battle over wall enters new phase
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two days after the record-long shutdown ended, the White House made
A narrative fallacy has emerged from the Covington controversy
Opinion: By KATHLEEN PARKER Washington Post WASHINGTON When a white, Catholic-school boy wearing a
Americans need answers in probe of Roger Stone
Editorial: New York Times: In his indictment of the Trump torpedo Roger Stone, the special counsel Robert
Starred in any porn video?
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons “Deep fakes.” According to Great Britain’s The Guardian news-
Ohio to begin accepting state income tax returns
The Ohio Department of Taxation will begin accepting 2018 state income tax returns, including online
TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Courtney N.A. Osborne, 32, and Adam F. English, 37,
‘Glass’ is No. 1 again as ‘Serenity’ flops
‘Glass’ is No. 1 again as ‘Serenity’ flops NEW YORK Matthew McConaughey notched one of the worst
400,000 deaths later, families still struggling with US opioid epidemic
Associated Press LA QUINTA, Calif. The scope of the opioid epidemic is tallied in increasingly
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Lisa Anzelmo and Mitchell Czifra, Youngstown, girl, Jan.
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Girard Civil Service Commission, 4 p.m., conference room, mayor’s office, city
Free dinner
Free dinner Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown, will host a free neighborhood
‘Black Panther’ wins top honor at SAG Awards
“Black Panther” took the top award at Sunday’s 25th Screen Actors Guild Awards, giving Ryan Coogler’s superhero sensation it’s most significant honor yet and potentially setting it up for more wins at the Academy Awards
MEN’s COLLEGE BASKETBALL
MEN’s COLLEGE BASKETBALL Sunday’s games Purdue 73, No. 6 Michigan State 63 WEST LAFAYETTE,
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 28
Today is Monday, Jan. 28, the 28th day of 2019. There are 337 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Sunday, January 27 (98 stories)
Heavy snow to push across Upper Midwest, bitter cold follows
A winter storm pushing across the Upper Midwest is expected to dump more than a foot of snow in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin
Car restoration specialists lend services to outfit local police cars
Snyder Speciality Cars opens its garage to build local police vehicles
‘Black Panther’ wins top honor at SAG Awards
“Black Panther” took the top award at Sunday’s 25th Screen Actors Guild Awards, giving Ryan Coogler’s superhero sensation it’s most significant honor yet and potentially setting it up for more wins at the Academy Awards
Students at Ohio high school get face time with extremists in class
Handling clashes of disparate ideas like last week’s videotaped encounter at the Lincoln Memorial is at the core of a political radicalism course at an Ohio high school
Anti-Jewish taunts mar Holocaust Remembrance Day in Calif.
Anti-Jewish taunts mar Holocaust Remembrance Day in Calif.
Mahoning Valley fans of antique cars invited to open house Saturday
Mahoning Valley fans of antique cars invited to open house Saturday
'Glass' stays solidly in first place this weekend at movies
'Glass' stays solidly in first place this weekend at movies
Trump regulatory rollbacks carry steep costs, AP finds
Trump regulatory rollbacks carry steep costs, AP finds
Trump is prepared for second government shutdown
The president continues to insist on funding for a border wall with Mexico.
Cash, Dunn lift YSU women to an easy home win
Sarah Cash scored a game-high 24 points and Mary Dunn added 22.
‘Was I to wait for the next attack?”
Vindicator reporter Samantha Phillips details the dog attack she and her mother experienced last year at their Vienna Township home during a recent press conference at the statehouse in Columbus. Phillips has been working with state legislators to increase penalties to owners when their dogs cause severe injuries or death.
Butler board chief defends rescinding Rockwell deal with Boy Scouts
The $130 million collection includes about 70 Norman Rockwell works of art.
YSU men fall on road against last-place Cleveland State
Devin Morgan scored all of 17 points in the second half and Naz Bohannon posted a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds.
Budding video-game developers’ creations seen globally
Games were created in 48 hours at the Oak Hill Collaborative.
Ursuline’s feisty guards steal show against South Range
Ursuline guards Cara McNally, Rachel Fabry and Jamie Nelson generally toil in anonymity, over-shadowed by teammates who fill the stat sheets in high-profile ways.
Canfield’s depth wins Hephner Memorial Tournament
The Cardinals were without No. 1-ranked wrestlers Tyler Stein (220) and Anthony D’Alesio (182), but still took home the team trophy.
Eagle Watch Day is Saturday in Pennsylvania
A popular spot to watch American Bald Eagles is near the Big Bend Recreation Area in Warren County, Pa.
Thom Duma Jewelers expanding
After having to make some tough renovation decisions, Thom Duma is happy to have Thom Duma Fine Jewelers remain in downtown Warren.
MILESTONES | YSU professor chosen for state art award
RJ Thompson, a tenured assistant professor of graphic and interactive design in the Department of Art at Youngstown State University, was chosen for the Community Development & Participation state art award.
Boardman motels pose unique dilemma for officials
Wagon Wheel Motel on Market Street was visited by police 121 times in 2018. The establishment was opened in 1955 as Plaza Motel, before Interstate 680 diverted much of the Market Street traffic and chain franchises arose.
Fiction
Fiction 1. The Man on the Mountaintop: An Audible Original Drama by Susan Trott & Libby Spurrier,
Which mustard is best for muscle cramps?
Q. You frequently mention yellow mustard (as well as pickle juice) as a possible remedy for muscle
SENIOR CITIZENS
Lowellville Senior Citizens will meet at noon Friday at Lowellville City Hall Conference Room. Lunch
Senior menu
Easterseals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
New riverboat to ride Mississippi in New Orleans
New riverboat to ride Mississippi in New Orleans By STACEY PLAISANCE Associated Press NEW
Oscar music nods: Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Diane Warren
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK Lady Gaga is a double nominee at the Academy Awards,
Parkland survivors write book on shooting
By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press PARKLAND, Fla. “Parkland Speaks: Survivors from Marjory
Resorts offer perks for handing over phones
Resorts offer perks for handing over phones By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Can you take
A peek at how Disney resort shows are made
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. With excitement building over a new
Chefs, truck drivers beware: AI is coming for your jobs
By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer Robots aren’t replacing everyone, but a quarter of U.S.
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 3-under 69 in
Youngstown’s response to snowstorm pathetic
Opinion: Youngstown’s response to snowstorm pathetic As a taxpay- er, I’m tired of the low quality of
Familiar foes in Australian Open men’s final
It was fascinating to hear Novak Djokovic explain what it will be like to face Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final.
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The weekly TV listings in Saturday’s Vindicator were incorrect. Please check the daily
on the alleys Area bowling leagues
amron lanes St. Christines Mens — Rob Jenkins 289-676, Joe Kukla Jr. 232-674, Mike Skelly 231-670,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Untold Stories – The Forgotten Under Class in Rust Belt Urban
Conservatives angry with Trump for caving
President says standoff over wall funding is far from finished Associated Press WASHINGTON No
City’s appeal delays lawsuit trial in Ohio Walmart shooting
City’s appeal delays lawsuit trial in Ohio Walmart shooting DAYTON An Ohio city’s appeal arguing
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, 9 a.m. –
Teen resentenced in slaying of parents
Associated Press BEAVER, Pa. A man convicted as a teenager of hiring a pair of classmates to
Preserving Memories
Bob Hanley has been a taxidermist for more than 25 years The (Canton) Repository CANTON In the
Osaka wins back-to-back Grand Slam titles
Naomi Osaka defeated Petra Kvitova 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-4 in the Australian Open women’s final.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown school board, work session, 11 a.m., Dr. David Ritchie legacy room, 700
Compco Industries announced these promotions within its staff.
Compco Industries announced these promotions within its staff. Meribeth Pantall-Noble of Poland is
Duke’s Jones shines in Senior Bowl win
The projected first-round pick threw for 115 yards and accounted for two scores in the North’s win.
Buckeyes top Huskers to end losing streak
Luther Muhammad scored 18 points in the second half to end Ohio State’s five-game skid.
Checking your Facebook ad preferences
By ADAM EARNHEARDT acearnheardt@ysu.edu I have a secret. Facebook collects your data –
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS LaBeouf turned rehab into writing room for new film PARK CITY, Utah Shia LaBeouf’s
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 27
Today is Sunday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2019. There are 338 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Who’s driving the ‘Drive It Home’ GM campaign?
Opinion: Who’s driving the ‘Drive It Home’ GM campaign? A friend from New York visited last week and on his
Blood Drives
Blood Drives MONDAY Heritage Presbyterian Church, 1951 Mathews Road, Boardman, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Man’s conviction in death of friend is thrown out
Associated Press WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. A judge has thrown out the conviction of a central
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW CASES University of Akron v. Samantha Boyer, money. State of
Trump had no choice but to relent
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump was feeling the heat. Week after week,
Venezuela backtracks on order expelling US embassy personnel
Nicolas Maduro’s government backtracked on an order that gave U.S. Embassy personnel 72 hours to leave Venezuela, defusing tensions between the countries just hours after their top diplomats traded heated rhetoric at a special U.N. Security Council meeting to address the South American country’s crisis.
Men’s College Basketball Roundup | Saturday’s other games
No. 1 Tennessee 83, West Virginia 66 KNOXVILLE, TENN. Lamonte’ Turner had 23 points and No. 1
Crosby, Lundqvist shine in NHL All-Star game
Sidney Crosby had two goals and three assists, and Henriq Lundqvist pitched a first-half shutout
high schools
high schools BOYS BASKETBALL Badger 56, Mineral Ridge 52 MINERAL RIDGE Aiden Miller led all
college basketball
college basketball men summaries OHIO ST. 70, NEBRASKA 60 OHIO ST. (13-6) — A.Wesson 4-9
BASKETBALL LEADERS
BASKETBALL LEADERS BOYS SCORING Zach Rasile, McDonald38.6 Cyler Kane-Johnson, Niles28.9
nba roundup | Saturday’s games
Spurs 126, Pelicans 114 NEW ORLEANS LaMarcus Aldridge played with a sore left wrist to finish
FARMERS INSURANCE OPEN
FARMERS INSURANCE OPEN Rose has three-shot lead at Torrey Pines SAN DIEGO Justin Rose had
women’s college basketball roundup | Saturday’s games
No. 12 Texas 78, Texas Tech 71 LUBBOCK, TEXAS Jatarie White scored four straight points and Sug
JobsOhio fails GM Lordstown
Opinion: When NCR Corp, finally announced what so many had long feared – that it would move 1,250 good-
Hoerig case guilty verdict a testament to rule of law
Editorial: It was a bittersweet moment for the Mahoning Valley when Judge Andrew Logan announced the verdict
New AG should review Oakhill
Opinion: “It dawned on me that you may not have read or seen Dave’s speech for his swearing in. Given your
Saturday, January 26 (96 stories)
Late free throws push Bulldogs past Raiders
Lakeview escaped South Range High School with a 39-36 win.
VINDY EXCLUSIVE | State prosecutors: Ralph Infante corruption charge should stand
In a lengthy accounting of misdeeds committed by former Niles Mayor Ralph Infante, prosecutors in his public-corruption case rebutted reasons Infante’s attorney has given for why some of his convictions should be overturned.
McGhee Dom-inates as Raiders beat Cardinals
Warren Harding’s Dom McGhee scored a school-record 45 points.
Whistle & Keg to open downtown Cleveland location
The “pour-your-own-beer” bar’s second location will open in the second half of February.
Public input sought on Fifth Avenue project
One plan to be discussed in reconstruction of Fifth Avenue from Federal Street north to the Madison Avenue Expressway.
HOERIG TRIAL | Karl Hoerig’s service comrades remark on guilty verdict
Karl Hoerig flew helicopters for the Army Guard and C-130 aircrafts with the Air National Guard, according to his obituary. Most recently, Hoerig served at the township base.
‘The Favourite’: a delicious but vicious acting feast
‘The Favourite’ Grade: 3 and a half stars (out of 4) Rating: R for strong sexual content, nudity
Sheryl Crow and Hozier to headline LaureLive
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com CHESTERLAND LaureLive, the two-day rock festival in Geauga
preps at a glance
preps at a glance BOYS BASKETBALL McDonald 92, Jackson-Milton 50 NORTH JACKSON Zach Rasile
Butler board’s cold feet on $130M Rockwell collection creates tension
The Butler American Institute of Art board voted to delay a deal to bring a $130 million Norman Rockwell collection to the Howland branch, because of concerns about the collection’s owner.
State library funding flush as Y’town library seeks levy renewal in 2019
In 2018, Mahoning County libraries received more than $8.6 million from the Public Library Fund, according to the Ohio Library Council.
Ursuline creates ‘magnificent space’ for budding artists
Maddie McGlone, Ursuline High School junior, works on her drawing Friday in the newly renovated art room.
‘The whole world will see it’: Crafting the papal chair
By KATHIA MARTINEZ Associated Press LOS POZOS, Panama A handful of carpenters were putting
Grafted vegetables?
Grafted vegetables? Most of us know about fruit tree grafting, but vegetable grafting is one of
Trump confidant Stone charged with lying about hacked emails
President Donald Trump’s confidant Roger Stone has been charged with lying about his pursuit of Russian-hacked emails damaging to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 election bid
Western Reserve offers CCW class
Western Reserve offers CCW class Niles Western Reserve Fish & Game Association, 1058 W. Third
Learning to appreciate the snow
By Katie Shipka OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Even though our cold weather comes for only
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Professional Bull Riders, 7 p.m.: Hard-charging action ($10 to
Winter plants from food scraps
Q. I heard we can grow new vegetable plants from our scraps from the kitchen this winter. Is this
Tom Brady has a chance to stand alone
Tom Brady has another chance to do something no other NFL player has done.
Spartan Swim & Dive Team sets tradition
Staff report BOARDMAN The Spartan Swim & Dive Team spent its winter break at two practices a
STARTING SEEDS
STARTING SEEDS When: Monday, 9:30 a.m. to noon What: It may be cold outside, but you can still
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Paris Blount and Jimmy Moore, Youngstown, girl, Jan. 24.
‘Serenity’ now? No thank you
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer The elevator pitch for Steven Knight’s “Serenity” would be: “‘Key
Understanding the seed packet
Understanding the seed packet Days to harvest? Days to maturity? There are so many things on a
SAG honoree Alan Alda keeps using acting to make an impact
ALDA ON ACTING SAG honoree Alan Alda keeps using acting to make an impact IF YOU WATCH
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 29.021.06 Aqua America, .20
Jack Wollitz: Florida anglers wary of becoming gator bait
Florida visit turns to talk of friends, fishing and alligators.
college basketball
college basketball Men summaries No. 5 MICHIGAN 69, INDIANA 46 MICHIGAN (19-1) — Brazdeikis
Trans ban is bigotry
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords The Supreme Court just paved the way for President Donald Trump’s
Democrats now love ‘co-equal’
Opinion: By Byron York Andrews McMeel Syndication The divided government of 2019 is a mirror image of the
YOUNGSTOWN STATE BASKETBALL Today’s games at a glance
MEN Matchup: YSU (6-15, 2-6 Horizon League) at Cleveland State (5-16, 0-8). Tip-off: 7 p.m. at
Youngstown Municipal Court greases its wheels for more efficient service
Editorial: The wheels of justice have long been notorious for moving remarkably slowly throughout the American
Queen urges common ground in remarks seen as Brexit nod
Queen Elizabeth II has urged people to seek “common ground” in remarks being seen as being a veiled reference to the toxic debate surrounding Britain’s departure from the European Union
Today is Saturday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2019. There are 339 days left in the year.
Today is Saturday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2019. There are 339 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Moist, well-drained soil? Dappled shade? Plant these beauties
By Merabeth Steffen OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer CANFIELD Astrantia, commonly known as
Summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: NBC’s “Meet the Press”: Reps. Kevin McCarthy,
Canada auto workers seek boycott of GM vehicles from Mexico
The Canadian auto workers union is calling on people in Canada and the U.S. to stop buying General Motors vehicles made in Mexico
Workers relieved, worried as partial shutdown ends
Associated Press Federal workers who have gone a month without getting paid during the longest
Weinstein gets new team of four lawyers
Weinstein gets new team of four lawyers NEW YORK Harvey Weinstein won a judge’s approval Friday
Worried about robots? Become one
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords We humans have got to get a whole lot smarter, says Elon Musk, the
Democrats and Republicans react to president’s decision to end shutdown
Both sides say they hope for a long-term bipartisan solution
Mahoning Republicans pick three finalists for county court judge seat
Gov. Mike DeWine will make the appointment.
Shutdown ends, feudSFlbover wall drags on
Associated Press WASHINGTON Submitting to mounting pressure amid growing disruption, President
Despite deal, tax refunds still could be delayed
Associated Press WASHINGTON The IRS’ workforce will return to full strength under the short-
Friday, January 25 (118 stories)
Ursuline's new art room offers host of cutting edge programs
Ursuline High School is sporting a newly renovated art room and program this year.
Budding YouTube videographer killed in her East Side home
Fantasia Aponte had a girls’ weekend planned with her friend Crystal Hernandez.
Library seeking architect for main branch renovation
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County board is seeking an architectural firm to plan the estimated $21 million renovation to the library’s main branch along Wick Avenue, a 108-year-old Carnegie library renovated in 1954 and 1996.
Youngstown's Whistle & Keg expanding into Cleveland
Whistle & Keg, the downtown “pour-your-own beer” taproom, will expand to a second location in downtown Cleveland in the second half of February.
Cavs' Thompson to miss 2 more weeks with sprained foot
Cavs' Thompson to miss 2 more weeks with sprained foot
Entertainers address social injustice issues at Super Bowl
Entertainers address social injustice issues at Super Bowl
Source: President Trump won't give SOTU address next week
Source: President Trump won't give SOTU address next week
Judge: Illinois man accused of killing parents at Mich. college wasn't sane
Judge: Illinois Man accused of killing parents at Mich. college wasn't sane
Decision to withhold Florida bank victim names tests new law
Decision to withhold Florida bank victim names tests new law
St. Louis officer charged in shooting death of colleague
St. Louis officer charged in shooting death of colleague
Measles outbreak grows in northwest US, 30 cases reported
Measles outbreak grows in northwest US, 30 cases reported
Fiat Chrysler recalls pickups; power steering can fail
Fiat Chrysler recalls pickups; power steering can fail
Dam holding back mine waste collapses in Brazil; 200 missing
Dam holding back mine waste collapses in Brazil; 200 missing
Whistle & Keg to open new taproom in downtown Cleveland
Whistle & Keg to open new taproom in downtown Cleveland
Ohio man who spent days with girlfriend’s corpse convicted
Ohio man who spent days with girlfriend’s corpse convicted
Mexico: US to send back 20 migrants daily in new asylum plan
Mexico: US to send back 20 migrants daily in new asylum plan
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN | Trump: Deal reached to reopen government
Trump: Deal reached to reopen government
Kravitz Deli hosts free meals Sunday for fed furloughed workers, military families
Kravitz Deli hosts free meals Sunday for fed furloughed workers, military families
Ryan will attend Akron’s first medical marijuana harvest
Ryan will attend Akron’s first medical marijuana harvest
Woman tells cops that ex-boyfriend tried to 'freeze her out'
Woman tells cops that ex-boyfriend tried to 'freeze her out'
Woman with gun faces robbery charge from JCPenney incident
Woman with gun faces robbery charge from JCPenney incident
Youngstown schools deputy data chief to present at SXSW
Youngstown schools deputy data chief to present at SXSW
Trump associate Stone arrested, faces obstruction charge
Trump associate Stone arrested, faces obstruction charge
UPDATE | Y'town woman is city's first homicide of 2019
Y'town woman is city's first homicide of 2019
Officials aim to send message to GM
Randi Weingarten, president of the 1.7-million member American Federation of Teachers, was the main speaker at Thursday’s Drive It Home Ohio rally at Lords-town High School.
Sixteen and counting as Poland girls win again
The Bulldogs are 16-0 and were No. 5 in this week’s Division II state poll.
CLCE airs concerns about Youngstown school district
Local leaders aired concerns about Youngstown City Schools under House Bill 70 during a Thursday evening Community Leadership Coalition on Education news conference.
Veteran TE Watson rips Goodell for silence on blown calls
Retiring New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson strongly criticized NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
Mahoning County officials expect to pay more to recycle
In the last five years, China, the world’s largest importer of recyclables, has become increasingly strict on their level of contamination.
SPORTS DIGEST || Sharon Speedway adds new feature race
Sharon Speedway adds new feature race Hartford This season, Sharon Speedway will host a
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 71 in the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Club in San Diego.
Hubbard Township trustees ask residents why last year’s levy failed
Some residents said the ballot languge was confusing.
THURSDAY’s PREPS AT A GLANCE
GIRLS BASKETBALL Struthers 57, Jefferson 46 JEFFERSON Emma Elia led the Wildcats (9-6, 7-2
Goofy, sweet and modern spin in ‘The Kid Who Would Be King’
“The Kid Who Would Be King” Rating: PG for fantasy action violence, scary images, thematic
‘Green Book’ will make you smile
‘Green Book’ Grade: 3 and a half stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for thematic content, language
Youngstown rehires financial consultant
He’ll assess the city’s financial condition and evaluate the budget.
Library board seeks contractors for $21M revamp of main branch
The public entered more than 400 recommendations for the renovations during a series of public hearings late last year.
Detective describes similarities in robberies
The detective investigating the robbery earlier this month of a Youngstown-Poland Road fast-food restaurant testified in municipal court that the way the robbery was carried out matched other robberies in the city since the first of the year.
Renewal notices mailed to Mahoning County ag property owners
The notices must be returned by March 3.
Federal judge limits documents Hoerig can file in federal court
Federal judge refuses to allow Claudia Hoerig to continue most filings in federal court
Hoerig juror: ‘She meant to do it. She’s guilty’
Claudia Hoerig buries her face in a tissue and weeps as she awaits the jury’s verdict Thursday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court. She was found guilty in the aggravated murder of her husband, Karl Hoerig.
Vegas celebrate 50th anniversary with family
YOUNGSTOWN Albert and Pamela Vega of Youngstown recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
Austintown Community Briefs
ABWA to meet on Feb. 12 The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s Association)
Free dinner
Free dinner Free community dinner, sponsored by SOAR, a Youngstown United Methodist Team Ministry,
Tickets on sale soon for ‘Lion King’ play
Staff report Cleveland Tickets for the live stage version of Disney’s “The Lion King” go on sale
Munroe leaving chairmanship of Mahoning Cty. GOP on high note
Opinion: For many years being the Mahoning County Republican County chairman was a thankless job. The
‘Fifty Shades’ author to release new book in April
Associated Press NEW YORK E L James is working up some new thrills. The author of the
Celebration planned for Ernie Kovacs
Assciated Press JAMESTOWN, N.Y. The National Comedy Center will give the public its first
vProfessional Bull Riders, 8 p.m: Tickets start at $10 and are available at the box office. Covelli
vProfessional Bull Riders, 8 p.m: Tickets start at $10 and are available at the box office. Covelli
AROUND THE NFL News & notes
BALTIMORE RAVENS Harbaugh’s new 4-year deal OWINGS MILLS, Md. Ravens coach John Harbaugh has
Reunions & Class Notes
Campbell Memorial Class of 1967 will gather at noon Feb. 12 at Vernon’s Cafe, 720 Youngstown-Warren
Osaka vs. Kvitova for title, No. 1 ranking
Naomi Osaka moved one victory away from adding the Australian Open trophy to the one she collected months ago at the U.S. Open.
Natural-gas pipeline blast injures 2, damages several homes
Authorities say a natural gas pipeline explosion has injured two people and destroyed or damaged six homes in Ohio
CLUB CALENDAR
associations American Association of University Women Youngstown Branch will meet from 10 a.m. to
ohio senators | What they said
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Cleveland Democrat, said: “A bill to reopen the government was put on the
Pirogi sale canceled
Pirogi sale canceled CAmpbell St. Joseph the Provider Church has canceled its pirogi sale that
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Mike and Ashley Bruss, North Jackson, boy, Jan. 23. Ken
Tickets available for Valentine’s Day Dinner
Tickets are on sale for the Ursuline Center’s annual Valentine’s Day Dinner. The featured
Extreme wealth a threat to planet
Opinion: By Sam Pizzigati OtherWords We either keep fossil fuels in the ground, or we fry. That’s the
Selected local stocks
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Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
mahoning county
mahoning county Indictments A county grand jury Thursday indicted these people on these charges:
government shutdown Senate rejects plans, talks begin
Associated Press WASHINGTON A splintered Senate swatted down competing Democratic and Republican
Man pleads not guilty after woman’s body found ablaze
Associated Press NEW FRANKLIN, OHIO An Ohio man has pleaded not guilty to charges in connection
Valley deserves a voice on the RecoveryOhio council
Editorial: Mike DeWine, Ohio’s new Republican governor, wasted no time last week in expeditiously carrying out
Scoring up thanks to NHL’s young guns
It is only fitting that Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Nathan MacKinnon are serving as captains for this weekend’s NHL All-Star game.
Boardman bands perform winter concert
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman Glenwood Junior High and Center Intermediate
Megan Brindle | Michael Hadzigeorge
YOUNGSTOWN Megan Brindle and Michael Hadzigeorge, both of Boardman, were united in marriage Aug.
Canfield swim and dive team serves pancakes
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Members of the Canfield High School swim and dive team
Library hosts weekly yoga class
Every Wednesday, the Poland library hosts yoga in the large meeting room.
St. Christine’s students present living Jesse tree
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com St. Christine’s Catholic School celebrated the Christmas
Children learn about penguins at Read and Make event
The Michael Kusalaba library hosted its weekly Read and Make event for 2-5 year-olds on Jan. 3.
Poland Community Briefs
Mardi Gras Party to benefit Hospice of the Valley Hospice of the Valley will host their 17th
Canfield Community Briefs
Mardi Gras Party to benefit Hospice of the Valley Hospice of the Valley will host their 17th
Little Explorers Club discovers winter
BY JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Little Explorers Club, organized by Mill Creek Park,
Austintown library reworks preschool story time
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted a Baby Brilliant preschool
Boardman Sports Briefs
Seventh-grade girls basketball beats Austintown The Boardman Glenwood girls seventh-grade
Coffee bar offers students lifelong skills
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Glenwood Junior High School opened a coffee bar run by
Poland Sports Briefs
Lady Bulldogs defeat South Range The Poland Lady Bulldogs varsity basketball team defeated South
PLYMC receives grant for mental health training
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services
Canfield Sports Briefs
Swim teams compete at conference meet The Canfield High School swim team competed at the Northeast
Caitlin Rhoads | Timothy Norris
new middletown Caitlin Rhoads and Timothy Norris, both of Poland, were united in marriage Sept. 7
Nicole Balog | Garrett Bickerstaff
BOARDMAN Nicole Balog of Boardman and Garrett Bickerstaff of Austintown were married Aug. 11
Jan. 9
Jan. 9 Arrests: After responding to a fight in the 800 block of Cook Avenue and a possibly armed
Swimmers use BTUB groups to help community
The Spartan swim and dive team at Boardman High School was busier than ever during their winter
Little Explorers Club discovers winter at Mill Creek Park
BY JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Little Explorers Club, organized by Mill Creek Park,
Children move and shake at story time
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted its Gotta Move story time on
Speech and debate competes in three tournaments
The Canfield speech and debate team competed at three tournaments on the weekend of Dec. 15. Part
Teenagers battle dragons at the Boardman library
Boardman’s Apprentice’s Inn Dungeons and Dragons play club met on Jan. 16.
Boardman Community Briefs
Healthy eating program set for Feb. 5 Healthy Eating for You, a free program sponsored by Mercy
Mill Creek celebrates holidays with seasonal centerpiece
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park celebrated the holiday season with a
Canfield native’s puppy featured in Puppy Bowl
Katherine Hunter, a Canfield native and 2012 Canfield High School graduate, has a special connection to this year’s Animal Planet Puppy Bowl XV.
Thursday, January 24 (87 stories)
Fatal shooting in Youngstown tonight
Youngstown police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at about 9:50 tonight in the 600 block of McBride Street.
Local leaders air concerns about Y'town schools' operation
Local leaders aired concerns about the future of Youngstown City Schools under House Bill 70 during a Community Leadership Coalition on Education news conference.
Y'town panel rehires Abouserhal as financial consultant
The city’s board of control approved a contract to rehire Michael Abouserhal as a financial consultant to help Youngstown through its struggling financial issues.
Mahoning officials bracing for recycling rate hike
As Mahoning County commissioners request bids to renew recycling hauling services for another three years, Solid Waste Management District officials brace for a rate hike, partially due to recyclables’ flagging economy and new, stringent Chinese import regulations.
Detective draws similarities among recent Y'town robberies
The detective investigating the robbery earlier this month of a Youngstown-Poland Road fast-food restaurant testified in municipal court that the way the robbery was carried out matched other robberies in the city since the first of the year.
Ohio opposes condemned man’s request to delay execution
Ohio opposes condemned man’s request to delay execution
Ohio man revived after suffocating in snow on Colorado slope
Ohio man revived after suffocating in snow on Colorado slope
Senate rejects rival plans for ending shutdown, talks start
Senate rejects rival plans for ending shutdown, talks start
AP: Iranian TV anchor says US jailed her as warning
AP: Iranian TV anchor says US jailed her as warning
Arizona GOP lawmaker apologizes months after racial comments
Arizona GOP lawmaker apologizes months after racial comments
Florida elections chief resigns when blackface photos emerge
Florida elections chief resigns when blackface photos emerge
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to comply with Senate subpoena
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to comply with Senate subpoena
Agency: Deadly California fire caused by homeowner equipment
Agency: Deadly California fire caused by homeowner equipment
US faces tough choices as it weighs next moves on Venezuela
US faces tough choices as it weighs next moves on Venezuela
General Mills recalls some flour over salmonella concerns
General Mills recalls some flour over salmonella concerns
Will robots take your job? Quarter of US workers at risk
Will robots take your job? Quarter of US workers at risk
Commerce chief asks why furloughed workers using food banks
Commerce chief asks why furloughed workers using food banks
Ryan is co-chairman of the House National Guard and Reserve Caucus
Ryan is co-chairman of the House National Guard and Reserve Caucus
General Motors to invest $22M more in Tennessee facility
General Motors to invest $22M more in Tennessee facility
Woman reports road rage and slurs in Austintown episode
Woman reports road rage and slurs in Austintown episode
Congo gets new leader in country's 1st peaceful power change
Congo gets new leader in country's 1st peaceful power change
Stocks edge higher as Xilinx leads tech company rally
Stocks edge higher as Xilinx leads tech company rally
Police find drugs, loaded gun and kids in Youngstown home
Police find drugs, loaded gun and kids in Youngstown home
Trial starts for man accused of firing at Youngstown officers
Trial starts for man accused of firing at Youngstown officers
Annual Math 24 competition hosted by Campbell schools postponed
Annual Math 24 competition hosted by Campbell schools postponed
SHUTDOWN | Votes on Senate bills seen as progress even if they fail
SHUTDOWN | Votes on Senate bills seen as progress even if they fail
Pick the winners in the Vindicator's annual Best of Film contest
The Vindicator’s annual contest to pick the Academy Award winners is underway.
Route 165 between Route 46 and U.S. 62 closed by flooding
Route 165 between Route 46 and U.S. 62 closed by flooding
BANK SHOOTING | Ex-girlfriend of suspect says he was fascinated by guns
BANK SHOOTING | Ex-girlfriend of suspect says he was fascinated by guns
Contentious questioning, closing arguments close out testimony in Hoerig murder trial
Claudia Hoerig dueled with Chris Becker, assistant Trumbull County prosecutor, during cross-examination Wednesday afternoon in her aggravated-murder trial, then sat and listened as one of her attorneys dueled with Becker and Prosecutor Dennis Watkins in closing arguments.
Boardman routs Harding for seventh straight win
Boardman's Che Trevena drives on Harding's Dom McGee during the second half of their game, Wednesday night at Warren Harding High School.
State officials in awe of Fitch's Purple Star Room
Of the 142 Purple Star schools in Ohio, Austintown Fitch is the only one with a dedicated space for military-connected students, ODE officials said Wednesday.
Liberty student arrested on 3 felonies in assaults of staff, cop, nurse
The student said he was on LSD, police say.
Reardon welcomed back at Ursuline
The Irish went 72-29 and won three state titles during Dan Reardon’s first stint.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU women’s hoops to play ‘pink out game’
The Youngstown State women’s basketball program will hold a “pink out game” on Feb. 2 to benefit the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center and the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
Youngstown man jailed on attempted murder charge
Christopher J. Adkins’ sister told police Adkins stabbed her husband after he confronted Adkins about abusing his sister's dog.
WEDNESDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
GIRLS BASKETBALL Warren Harding 85, Boardman 72 OT BOARDMAN Harding outscored Boardman 14-1
Struthers adjusts condemnation, demolition laws
The changes come as the city seeks to acquire two properties downtown.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Penguin’s 100th tap
Penguin’s 100th tap YOUNGSTOWN Penguin City Beer’s 100th tap will be located at the St. George
‘Rock the Dome’ comes to Ward Beecher this weekend
The Ward Beecher Planetarium at Youngstown State University will present “Rock the Dome” shows Friday and Saturday.
Youngstown officials reduce projected general-fund deficit
They’ll meet again Feb. 7 to discuss further cuts.
METRO DIGEST || Search for new Youngstown schools CEO
Youngstown City Schools could have its new chief executive officer selected by late April.
Two Hubbard councilmen, businessmen run for mayor
Both candidates have years of experience in business.
Deceased officer’s daughter receives police escort to school
Olivia Dobbins, with stepmother Jennifer and dad T.J., walks to her new school, East Palestine Elementary. A contingent of local officers were there to escort her to her first day of class.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Trump vs. the crazies
Opinion: By Michael Reagan Cagle Cartoons If for some strange reason you didn’t already know how much the
Shutdown taking a toll on workers, the public
Editorial: The U.S. Senate was expected to vote on two measures today aimed at ending the 34-day partial
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 24
Today is Thursday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2019. There are 341 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Queen of Bingo.” Directed by Gil Peters-Thurman, Black Sheep Players,
YSU alumni art exhibit
Contributed photo YSU alumni art exhibit The annual Youngstown State University Alumni Art
Geddy Lee is all about bass at Rock Hall fan event
This was a special occasion marking the celebration and book signing tour for Lee’s first publication in book format
government shutdown Under pressure
Dems prepare own border security package shunning Trump’s demand for $5.7B for wall Associated
Oscar’s biggest snubs
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES The rollercoaster of the 2019 awards season
crisis in venezuela Opposition leader declares himself interim president
Socialist Nicolas Maduro retaliates by breaking off relation with US Associated Press CARACAS,
Night of Irish Music on tap for Saturday
Staff report SHARON, PA. The Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Knights of Columbus will hold
Valley’s unemployment rate rises in December
The Mahoning Valley’s nonseasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 6.2 percent in December from December 2017’s rate of 5.8 percent
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Overtime games boost NFL ratings NEW YORK There’s nothing like two overtime games
Nurse arrested in woman’s pregnancy
Associated Press PHOENIX A nurse who was supposed to be looking after an incapacitated woman at
Trump delays SOTU address
Pelosi rescinded House invitation Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said
WEDNESDAY’S OTHER TOP 25 GAMES
MEN No. 1 Tennessee 88, Vanderbilt 83 OT NASHVILLE, TENN. Grant Williams scored a career-high
AROUND THE NFL Wednesday’s news & notes
ARIZONA CARDINALS Larry Fitzgerald will return for 16th season TEMPE, Ariz. Star receiver
Manafort denies lying to investigators
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman on Wednesday
Rozier scores 26 as Celtics rout Cavaliers
Youngstown native Terry Rozier scored 22 of his 26 points in the first half.
Patriots defense back on track
The Patriots have found stability for a group that gave up 25 or more points five times through its first 10 games.
Police: 5 fatally shot inside Fla. bank, suspect arrested
Associated Press SEBRING, Fla. A gunman opened fire inside a Florida bank Wednesday, killing
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 28.300.53 Aqua America, .20
Why do they come to Congress, these people like Sen. Graham?
Opinion: WASHINGTON Back in the day, small rural airports had textile windsocks, simple and empty things
Live sitcom ‘Stuck’ on Rust Belt stage
The Rust Belt Theater Company will present the first three episodes of “Stuck,” a serial comedy, at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Calvin Center
Wednesday, January 23 (65 stories)
Trump changes course, will delay SOTU till shutdown over
President Donald Trump says he is postponing his State of the Union address until after “the Shutdown is over,” following a standoff with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
2 business leaders vying to be Hubbard mayor
Two Hubbard councilmen with years of business experience are vying to be the city’s next mayor.
Hoerig, attorney spar with prosecutors on last day of trial
Claudia Hoerig dueled with Chris Becker, assistant Trumbull County prosecutor, during cross-examination this afternoon in her aggravated murder trial, then sat and listened as one of her attorneys dueled with Becker and Prosecutor Dennis Watkins in closing arguments.
Liberty student charged after possible LSD incident
A 15-year-old Liberty High School student faces felony counts of gross sexual imposition, assault and vandalism after police said he got violent and inappropriately grabbed school employees while possibly on LSD.
State officials in awe of Fitch High's 'Purple Star Room"
Members of the Ohio Department of Education’s Purple Star Advisory Board were in awe of Fitch High School’s Purple Star Room – a dedicated room for military-related events and a place for students in military families to video conference with deployed family members.
Maduro foe claims Venezuela presidency amid protests
Maduro foe claims Venezuela presidency amid protests
UPDATE | Police: 5 fatally shot inside Florida bank, suspect arrested
Police: 5 fatally shot inside Florida bank, suspect arrested
Pelosi: State of Union address by Trump in House chamber is off
Pelosi: State of Union address by Trump in House chamber is off
WikiLeaks sues to unseal any charges against founder Assange
WikiLeaks sues to unseal any charges against founder Assange
The Latest: Trump urges Republicans to 'stick together'
The Latest: Trump urges Republicans to 'stick together'
Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen delaying testimony to Congress
Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen delaying testimony to Congress
Police called to shutdown protest at McConnell office
Police called to shutdown protest at McConnell office
Registration deadline is Saturday for enrichment seminar, dance in Boardman
Registration deadline is Saturday for enrichment seminar, dance in Boardman
Detective: Florida school shooting deputy statement faulty
Detective: Florida school shooting deputy statement faulty
Nurse arrested in rape of woman who gave birth at facility
Nurse arrested in rape of woman who gave birth at facility
Week 5: House Dems float '21st century' border security plan
Week 5: House Dems float '21st century' border security plan
Ohio hospital: ‘Poor decisions’ by staff giving outsize pain meds
Ohio hospital: ‘Poor decisions’ by staff giving outsize pain meds
Trump wants to deliver State of Union next week as planned
Trump wants to deliver State of Union next week as planned
Youngstown schools could have new CEO selected by late April
Youngstown schools could have new CEO selected by late April
Woman who kicked in door wanted 'baby food for her son'
Woman who kicked in door wanted 'baby food for her son'
HOERIG TRIAL: Jurors dismissed, deliberations to begin Thursday morning
After his assistant prosecutor and a defense attorney gave closing arguments, Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins gave jurors the final closing arguments in the Claudia Hoerig aggravated murder trial.
City aims to market complex, engage citizens
The person hired will work with various local groups and organizations
Springfield trio takes down McDonald
Springfield’s Shane Eynon scored a team-high 23 points, Drew Clark added 22 and Evan Ohlin finished with 20.
Western Reserve Distillery focuses on quality
The spirits world has been on fire over the past decade.
Austintown 16-year-old arrested after stolen vehicle chase
Officers also believe the teen may be behind a string of separate vehicle thefts and break-ins reported in the area
Change of heart on guns
Opinion: By Christine Flowers Cagle Cartoons I might buy a gun. I’d need a permit. And lessons on how
government shutdown Senate sets up votes on dueling plans
Both proposals are expected to fall short of 60 votes needed to pass Associated Press WASHINGTON
Hunter considers run for presidency
Hunter considers run for presidency YOUNGSTOWN Dario Hunter, a Youngstown school board member,
School closes amid fallout over videos
Associated Press COVINGTON, Ky. A Kentucky boys’ school shut down its campus Tuesday as a
Singer Chris Brown detained in Paris after rape complaint
Singer Chris Brown detained in Paris after rape complaint Two police officials say U.S. singer
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Tinkey, Rappach are teammates again
Mount Union guards Rachel Tinkey and Tori Rappach are used to dishing the ball to each other.
Osaka gets past Svitolina to Aussie Open semifinals
Naomi Osaka reached the Australian Open semifinals for the first time by stretching her Grand Slam winning streak to 12 matches.
Charged with assault
Charged with assault YOUNGSTOWN A 64-year-old Canfield man faces a charge of felonious assault
Trump moves ahead with speech
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House is moving forward with plans for President Donald
Jackson meets with GM workers
Associated Press TOLEDO The Rev. Jesse Jackson said General Motors should sit down with its
Local WWII veteran honors unknown solders in Washington, D.C.
A local WWII veteran participated in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.
May must change course to end chaos over Brexit
Editorial: The Guardian of the United Kingdom: Theresa May will soon update members of Parliament about any
Military gets OK on transgender restrictions
Staff/wire report WASHINGTON The Trump administration can go ahead with its plan to restrict
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield:
UCFC reports income increase
UCFC reports income increase YOUNGSTOWN United Community Financial Corp., parent company of
Library trustees plan annual meeting
Library trustees plan annual meeting YOUNGSTOWN The Board of Trustees of the Public Library of
US aid cuts take toll on Palestinians
President says pressure meant to encourage talks Associated Press JERUSALEM Tens of thousands
Dems on a junket to Puerto Rico
Opinion: “He who excuses himself, accuses himself.” — Puerto Rican proverb More than 109 lobbyists
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Girard school board, 4 p.m., Girard High School library, 1244 Shannon Road.
SPORTS digest
Argentine soccer player aboard missing plane PARIS The search for the missing plane taking
President Trump is lost in space
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords If you think our government’s war policy has become out-of-this
Stole priest wore at DeWine inauguration had special meaning
Associated Press COLUMBUS For members of Ohio’s large new first family, the stole worn by Father
Teachers on strike at Wright State
Associated Press DAYTON Hundreds of teachers at Wright State University are on strike.
TUESDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS SOCCER Girard’s Kuzman signs with Lake Erie GIRARD Girard High School senior Brennan
Tuesday, January 22 (71 stories)
YSU hosting big-name lecturers this year
Youngstown State University will host a number of big-name people in the coming months for lectures at Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave.
Youngstown municipal court using pretrial diversion program
David Magura of the city municipal court’s Probation Department and Judge Carla Baldwin say the trial run of the pretrial diversion program the court adapted for 2019 worked better than hoped.
Hoerig cross-examination begins today
They heard her live testimony for three hours Tuesday afternoon as the first defense witness in the trial.
Youngstown seeks inclusion coordinator for new amphitheater
Youngstown seeks inclusion coordinator for new amphitheater
YSU to host several big-name speakers in coming months
YSU to host several big-name speakers in coming months
Challenges slowed Youngstown snow removal
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Heavy snow, breakdowns of its aging snow-removal fleet and people ignoring the city’s parking ban played roles in Youngstown’s challenge to plow streets even though employees worked round the clock, the city’s buildings and grounds commissioner said.
Mom arrested after dead baby found in Amazon site's restroom
Mom arrested after dead baby found in Amazon site's restroom
Youngstown Muni Court pretrial diversion program is working
Youngstown Muni Court pretrial diversion program is working
Youngstown street crews faced challenges removing snow
Youngstown street crews faced challenges removing snow
Tentative deal reached to end Los Angeles teachers strike
Tentative deal reached to end Los Angeles teachers strike
Lowellville Village Ordinance Committee meets Wednesday night
Lowellville Village Ordinance Committee meets Wednesday night
Rivera unanimous; Halladay, Edgar, Mussina voted to baseball HOF
Rivera unanimous; Halladay, Edgar, Mussina voted to baseball HOF
Youngstown MLK Community Worship Service is Sunday
Youngstown MLK Community Worship Service is Sunday
SCHOOL CLOSINGS | 'Unsafe travel conditions' cancel school Wednesday for Youngstown students
No school Wednesday for Youngstown City Schools students
No charges to be filed in Pa. officer fatal shooting after chase
No charges to be filed in Pa. officer fatal shooting after chase
Police: Women used fake money to buy at 9 local stores
Police: Women used fake money to buy at 9 local stores
Hundreds of teachers on strike at Ohio’s Wright State
Hundreds of teachers on strike at Ohio’s Wright State
BOE member Hunter explores Green party presidential run
BOE member Hunter explores Green party presidential run
Protest fears close school of boys in Washington videos
Protest fears close school of boys in Washington videos
Plane crashes into front yard of rural Ohio home; 2 dead
Plane crashes into front yard of rural Ohio home; 2 dead
Jesse Jackson meeting with GM workers about racist threats
Jesse Jackson meeting with GM workers about racist threats
Supreme Court returns to gun rights for 1st time in 9 years
Supreme Court returns to gun rights for 1st time in 9 years
Canfield man faces charge of felonious assault
A 64-year-old Canfield man faces a charge of felonious assault
Trump's shutdown proposal faces uncertain fate in Senate
Trump's shutdown proposal faces uncertain fate in Senate
High court lets military implement transgender restrictions
High court lets military implement transgender restrictions
'Roma,' 'The Favourite' lead Oscar nomination with 10 nods
'Roma,' 'The Favourite' lead Oscar nomination with 10 nods
Volvo recalls 200,000 cars worldwide to fix fuel line
Volvo recalls 200,000 cars worldwide to fix fuel line
Hoerig murder trial resumes at 1 p.m. today
Claudia Hoerig’s behalf when Hoerig’s aggravated murder trial resumes at 1 p.m. today, but it’s unknown whether Hoerig will also take the stand.
Singer Chris Brown detained in Paris after rape complaint
Singer Chris Brown detained in Paris after rape complaint
HOERIG TRIAL | 'I lost control of myself'
HOERIG TRIAL | Claudia Hoerig testifies about whirlwind courtship
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN | Trump’s proposal faces uncertain fate
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN | Trump’s proposal faces uncertain fate
3 groups, many videos, many interpretations of DC encounter
3 groups, many videos, many interpretations of DC encounter
Local surgeons take 'leap of faith' with new surgery center
The facility will join the trend of performing outpatient surgeries.
canfield Officials aim to boost city’s economic development
A newly established Community Improvement Corporation allows officials to make land and loan deals for economic development.
Multi-national Hoerig aggravated murder case has been long journey
Multi-national Hoerig aggravated murder case has been long journey
Associated Press
Associated Press APPLE CREEK, Ohio Authorities say two pilots are dead after a plane crashed
State seeks nominations for Senior Citizens Hall of FameSFlb
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s Department of Aging is seeking nominations for the statewide
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 22
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 22, the 22nd day of 2019. There are 343 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
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
Event at planetarium
Event at planetarium YOUNGSTOWN Crowds are expected to be big as the Ward Beecher Planetarium at
Trump’s shutdown solution hangs in limbo
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s proposal to break through the budget
Senator Brown’s input at roundtable heartens GM workers facing uncertainty
Senator Brown’s input at roundtable heartens GM workers facing uncertainty
YSU’s Jam at the Gym is set for Feb. 16
YSU’s Jam at the Gym is set for Feb. 16 YOUNGSTOWN High school junior and senior musicians are
Free healthy eating program offered
Free healthy eating program offered HOWLAND Healthy Eating for You, a free program sponsored by
One of rescuers of family that fell through ice at Mosquito Lake says experience is key
One of rescuers of family that fell through ice at Mosquito Lake says experience is key
Giuliani clarifies comments about Moscow project
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani is clarifying comments
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Campbell school board, 6 p.m., room 310, Memorial High School, 280 Sixth St.
Today’s long-term care facilities offer home-like environment
Brought to you by MERCY HEALTH The mission of Mercy Health has remained steadfast since the
prep sports at a glance
FOOTBALL Ursuline postpones Reardon press conference YOUNGSTOWN Ursuline High School is
Class will gather for breakfast
Class will gather for breakfast AUSTINTOWN The Chaney High School Class of 1953 will meet for
UK leader unveils Brexit Plan B, looks a lot like Plan A
May launched a mission to resuscitate her rejected European Union divorce deal, setting out plans to get it approved by Parliament after securing changes from the EU to a contentious Irish border measure.
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
Interns work on prison inspections at short-staffed watchdog
The legislative watchdog evaluating Ohio’s prisons is so short-staffed that unpaid interns are working on inspections, prompting concerns from critics about oversight of the prison system.
Fat shaming getting old
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords In the new film “Isn’t It Romantic,” actress Rebel Wilson plays a
‘Technological wall’ won’t work
Opinion: By Byron York Andrews McMeel Syndication House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says a wall on the
Pay raise for Liberty Twp. law director is worrisome
Editorial: The decision by two of the three trustees in Liberty Township to grant the part-time law director
Monday, January 21 (43 stories)
Dunn's double-double powers YSU
Mary Dunn finished with 23 points and 11 rebounds in the Penguins’ 77-66 win over Northern Kentucky on Monday.
Workshop honors King, focuses on economic equality
Shortly before his assassination, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. saw a need to move the focus of the civil-rights movement in what many consider a bolder direction: the importance of allowing marginalized people to have greater economic equality.
For the poor, the safety net in a shutdown doesn’t feel safe
As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history stretches into a fifth week, America’s safety net no longer feels so safe
First week of Hoerig murder trial cause for reflection
Multi-national Hoerig aggravated murder case has been long journey
'Gotti' leads Razzie nominations, Trump up for worst actor
John Travolta's John Gotti biopic "Gotti" has topped the 39th annual Razzie Awards with a co-leading six nominations, while President Donald Trump also earned a nod for worst actor.
Half ton of fun: Cincinnati Zoo's Fiona turning 2
Now a half ton of fun, the Cincinnati Zoo’s famed premature hippo will soon turn 2 years old
State seeks nominations for Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
Ohio’s Department of Aging is seeking nominations for the statewide Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
2 internet cafe employees fatally shot in armed robbery in Columbus
Police say two employees at an internet cafe in Ohio were shot and killed during an apparent armed robbery
Plane crashes just after takeoff at rural airfield in Ohio; 2 dead
Authorities say two people are dead after a small plane crashed shortly after takeoff from a privately owned airfield in rural Ohio
Knights of Columbus free-throw contest Jan. 27
The event is open to boys and girls ages 9-14. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m.
Sub-freezing and sub-zero temperatures are on tap
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley communities and residents
Family saved after falling into lake ice
Staff report CORTLAND A family of seven, two adults and five children, some of whom went through
Apartment struck by fire in Liberty
Staff report LIBERTY An apartment fire was reported to the Trumbull County 911 Center in the
Mental health program targets those who ‘fall through the cracks’
A new Mental Health and Recovery Services Board program connects non-seniors who may suffer from mental health disorders with critical services.
Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation growing in assets, support and scope
Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation growing in assets, support and scope
KING HOLIDAY | What’s open, what’s closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today for the
Stambaugh to mark School Choice Week
Stambaugh to mark School Choice Week YOUNGSTOWN Stambaugh Charter Academy, 2420 Donald Ave.,
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Alpha & Omega Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, 10 a.m. to
M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’ leads box office
M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’ leads box office NEW YORK M. Night Shyamalan scored his fifth No. 1
Giuliani: ‘So what’ if Trump and Cohen discussed testimony
President Donald Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani is leaving open the possibility that Trump and former personal attorney Michael Cohen might have discussed Cohen’s congressional testimony
TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Natalie M. Schoonover, 20, and Kirk D. Zellers Jr.,
Leader of Dems to Trump: No deal
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate’s top Democrat predicts the president’s proposal to break
Pets show amazing loyalty
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons Although my family recently watched the 1943 “Lassie, Come Home”
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 21
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 21 Today is Monday, Jan. 21, the 21st day of 2019. There are 344 days left in
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Tiese Bruce and Jose Lassalle, Youngstown, twin girls,
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Austintown-Boardman-Mahoning County Joint Communications District, special meeting,
May plans next move in Brexit fight as chances rise of delay
As Prime Minister Theresa May prepares her next move in Britain’s deadlocked Brexit battle, a senior opposition politician says unlikely the U.K. will leave the European Union as scheduled on March 29
How motivated is Trump’s base?
Opinion: By Cokie Roberts and Steven V. ROBERTS Andrews McMeel Syndication President Donald Trump’s
Cartoon library gets Marmaduke collection spanning 56 years
By ERIC LAGATTA The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS A Great Dane known for making mischief has a
Continue the march toward justice started by MLK Jr.
Editorial: A sad and ironic reality once again permeates America on this federal holiday dedicated to the life
SPORTS digest
YSU bowlers finish 7th at invitational LIMERICK, PA. The Youngstown State bowling team went 2-1
Fire damages garage in Liberty
LIBERTY An elderly Liberty couple escaped without injury when a fire ignited in their garage on
Sunday, January 20 (80 stories)
Family of 7 rescued after falling through ice on Mosquito Lake
Family of 7 rescued after falling through ice on Mosquito Lake
School where fans displayed Trump flag pulls out of MLK game
A Minnesota high school where fans displayed a President Donald Trump re-election flag has pulled out of a basketball invitational hosted by a Minneapolis school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Unclaimed veterans buried with dignity, thanks to strangers
A national effort by a funeral home company, medical examiners, state veterans’ affairs departments and local veterans’ groups honors members of the military whose bodies were not claimed by any relatives
Schumer: Senate will sink Trump's plan to end shutdown
Schumer: Senate will sink Trump's plan to end shutdown
After accident, Prince Philip, 97, urged to drive with seatbelt
After accident, Prince Philip, 97, urged to drive with seatbelt
Giuiliani: 'So what' if Trump, Cohen discussed testimony
But the former New York City mayor said the president never encouraged his attorney to lie to Congress
Bishop took naked 'selfies,' displayed obscene behavior, AP finds
The findings contradict Vatican claims it only recently discovered problems with the Argentine cleric
Leaky roof postpones YSU-NKU women's game
The game has been rescheduled for 1 p.m. on Monday at Beeghly Center.
Ohio Channel mini documentary on Trumbull Courthouse available online
A mini-documentary on the Trumbull County Courthouse filmed last July for the Ohio Channel is now available for viewing on the Ohio Channel’s web site at http://bit.ly/2AS4diF. Search “Trumbull County” to find it.
Shaky half costs YSU vs. Horizon League leader
The ability to close out a tight contest at the Beeghly Center continues to elude Youngstown State’s basketball team
Storm warnings in effect through this morning
Several inches of snow were dumped on the area Saturday and today.
Older citizens can be more susceptible to inclement weather
The Ohio Department of Aging asks all Ohioans to check on older loved ones and neighbors during and after the severe winter storm hitting the state this weekend.
Winter storm doesn’t stop participants in Mosquito Lake Polar Plunge
Chris Herlinger of the Bazetta Fire Department helps Minnie Wolfe of Niles participate in the annual Mosquito Lake Polar Plunge at the lake in Cortland on Saturday.
SPORTS DIGEST || Carl Pelini might be returning to YSU
Youngstown State’s former defensive coordinator may be coming back after a one-year absence.
YSU women’s basketball | Preview of today’s game
Matchup: YSU (13-5, 5-2 Horizon League) vs. Northern Kentucky (3-13, 2-4). Tip-off: 1 p.m. at
Israeli journalist to speak Jan. 29 at JCC
Eldad Beck works for an Israeli daily and covers Germany, Central Europe and the European Union.
PUSKAS: Family a big factor in Reardon’s decision to return
Ursuline lands 3-time state champion coach — unofficially
high schools
high schools GIRLS BASKETBALL Austintown Fitch 49, Warren Harding 39 WARREN Austintown Fitch
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 6-under 66 in
BUSINESS DIGEST || Vineyards at Pine Lake earns spot on quality wine list
Vineyards at Pine Lake earns spot on quality wine list COLUMBIANA The Vineyards at Pine Lake has
And the nominees won’t be (but should be) ...
By its nature, awards season tends to winnow a field of films and performances until many of the
women’s college basketball Saturday’s games
No. 2 UConn 88, Temple 67 PHILADELPHIA Napheesa Collier had a season-high 30 points and 12
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METRO DIGEST || Ex-Disney exec in residence at YSU
Jeanne Mosure, former senior vice president and group global publisher of Disney Publishing Worldwide, will present a keynote address titled “The Professional Journey” at noon Wednesday in Youngstown State University’s Williamson Hall.
Clarencedale Cakes baker publishes first recipe book
Nancy Boldish Tusinac started baking when she was a child, learning the ropes from her mother, Margaret Boldish, as she was growing up in Sharon.
Lawrence Co. UW fundraising campaign underway
The campaign has raised 63 percent of its $450,000 goal.
‘Look here,’ project lures visitors to view Warren' through the years
Melissa Karman, director of the Sutliff Museum in the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, left, and Meghan Reed, director of Trumbull County Historical Society, stand beside one of several photos that show modern-day residents what Warren’s downtown used to look like.
Landmark riverboat has deep area roots
By SCOTT BEVERIDGE (Washington) Observer-Reporter RICES LANDING, Pa. Rices Landing native
Blood Drives
Blood Drives MONDAY Kinsman Presbyterian Church, 6383 Church St., 1:30 to 7 p.m. TUESDAY
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital C’Asia Fleeton and Wilson Nadal, Youngstown, boy, Jan.
Shutdown leads to delays in lawsuits against government
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. During the longest government shutdown, the federal judiciary
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW CASES Farmer’s National Bank v. Jesse Wooten, judgment for
The Katrina of snow?
Opinion: If you’re reading this today, congratulations. It’s not that this is a good story. It’s not that
Mickelson maintains Desert Classic lead
Adam Hadwin is 2 strokes behind; Long, Marino are in contention
nba roundup | Saturday’s games
Hornets 135, Suns 115 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Coach James Borrego has been preaching defense to his
The top five paid iPhone apps (and their manufacturer) on the App Store for the most recent one-week
The top five paid iPhone apps (and their manufacturer) on the App Store for the most recent one-week
SENIOR CITIZENS
Holy Family Seniors has canceled the Monday meeting due to the forecast for snow and extremely cold
New dog museum unleashed in New York
New dog museum unleashed in New York By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK It’s a
GARDEN CLUBS
Monday Garden Gate Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the home of Mary Jane Pavelko for program
Senior menu
Easterseals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Exhibit of important papers marks MLK’s birthday
Associated Press ATLANTA A collection of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s papers on display in
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Turning Point” by Danielle Steel (Delacorte) 2. “Where the Crawdads Sing”
Trumbull Art gallery postpones opening
Trumbull Art gallery postpones opening WARREN The Art of Portraiture from Life exhibit public
Group hosts annual Christmas luncheon
WARREN Staff report The Avalon Inn and Resort was the site of the 17th annual Gift Giving
Ky. park offers tours to view migrating sandhill cranes
Ky. park offers tours to view migrating sandhill cranes LUCAS, Ky. A Kentucky park is offering
Abandoned train depot becomes a restaurant
By TOM EBLEN Lexington Herald-Leader PARIS, Ky. More than 200 people came out in a steady
Savings plan goal? To move out of parents’ house
Q. Almost two years ago I moved into my parents’ house to save money. Thanks to that decision, I’ve
Mardi Gras event will benefit Hospice
BOARDMAN Staff report Hospice of the Valley will host its 17th annual Mardi Gras Party on Feb. 9
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, 9 a.m. –
KING HOLIDAY | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday for the
Despite their age difference, Payton and McVay have bonded
Their teams reflect that they are cut from similar cloth
area bowling scores
area bowling scores amron lanes H.D. Davis CPA Mixed Doubles — Justin Cowan 246-696, Ken
nhl roundup | Saturday’s games
Ducks 3, Devils 2 NEWARK, N.J. After a franchise-record 12-game losing streak, Anaheim is
Catholic humor fresh in Salem’s ‘Cabaret Class’
By Eric McCrea news@vindy.com Salem Community Theatre revisited Dan Goggin’s “Nunsense”
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Beaver Township trustees, 2:30 p.m., administration building, 11999 South Ave.,
high school basketball statistics
BOYS SCORING Zach Rasile, McDonald38.2 Cam Tucker, McDonald8.2 Dominic Carkido, McDonald6.2
He’s worse than Nixon
Opinion: He’s worse than Nixon During the ’70s, I thought Richard Nixon was a “Pathological Liar” and a
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Renowned guitarist Reggie Young dies NASHVILLE, Tenn. Guitarist Reggie Young, a
Ohio teen earns perfect scores on college entrance exams
Ohio teen earns perfect scores on college entrance exams CANTON An Ohio teenager hoping to
Lunch programs at history center
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Historical Society has announced several upcoming
What the government shutdown means for your mortgage
By HOLDEN LEWIS NerdWallet The partial federal government shutdown is complicating the already
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 20
Today is Sunday, Jan. 20, the 20th day of 2019. There are 345 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Anxiety in Alaska as endless aftershocks rattle residents
Anxiety in Alaska as endless aftershocks rattle residents ANCHORAGE, Alaska Seven weeks after
Trump deal contains DACA security
Dem leader says proposal could not pass House Staff/wire report WASHINGTON In a bid to break
men’s college basketball | Saturday’s games
West Virginia 65, No. 7 Kansas 64 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Jermaine Haley hurried up the court and hit
Ohio auditor is under the gun
Opinion: Public corruption loomed large in the high-octane race for Ohio auditor in the November general
President Trump is almost inexpressibly sad specimen
Opinion: WASHINGTON Half or a quarter of the way through this interesting experiment with an incessantly
DeWine will be a partner in Valley’s battle with GM
Editorial: Come what may with GM’s plan for its Lordstown assembly plant, the Mahoning Valley can rest assured
Saturday, January 19 (67 stories)
Snow? Cold? Who cares, said 150 at today's Polar Plunge
Reaching beyond himself and taking steps to better the community warm Matt Perham’s heart – even if that means taking a dip in 33-degree water for the first time.
Suspended pairs skating champ John Coughlin dies by suicide
John Coughlin, a two-time U.S. pairs champion recently suspended from figure skating, died by suicide in Kansas City, Missouri. He was 33.
Catholic boys, many in Trump caps, mock Native American veteran at D.C. rally
A diocese in Kentucky has apologized after videos emerged showing students from an all-male Catholic high school mocking Native Americans outside the Lincoln Memorial after a rally in Washington.
Carl Pelini reportedly returning to Youngstown State
Carl Pelini may be coming back to Youngstown State
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
Trump to announce deal on protecting immigrants to end shutdown
The deal also includes funding for a border wall with Mexico.
Income-tax levy considered for Newton Falls school district
The school board will meet in special session Monday
Amid Harper's fury, check on older adults, Ohio agency urges
The Ohio Department of Aging presents several advisory tips.
Anderson scores 24 points as Boardman wins sixth straight game
Boardman’s winning streak is bookended by beatdowns at both ends of 224.
Expect about 6 to 9 inches of snow in the Valley
The snow is predicted to fall between 3 and 4 p.m. today and 3 and 4 a.m. Sunday
Medical examiner says fatal shots in Hoerig case fired near location of body
The Claudia Hoerig aggravated-murder case resumes Tuesday afternoon in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court with defense witnesses. Prosecutors presented their final witnesses Friday afternoon.
Warren superintendent apologizes for officer’s removal
City schools Superintendent Steve Chiaro issued an apology Friday, after he instructed a resource officer to be removed from school property Jan. 8.
Reardon returns as Ursuline football coach
Dan Reardon is returning to Ursuline as the head football coach after four season at Canton McKinley.
VINDY EXCLUSIVE | Munroe to step down Feb. 21 GOP chair
He’s backing the party’s first vice chairman as his successor.
“Too” Hot Mamas continues to expand
Webb’s Ice Cream will relocate from Liberty into Mamas' former store site.
Colorism reveals many shades of prejudice in Hollywood
By TERRY TANG Associated Press The breakthrough representation of minorities in Hollywood
Famous fans boost status of ‘Dragon Ball Z’
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES “Dragon Ball” may be a Japanese-
Struthers issues warning to owners of buildings targeted for demolition
The city contends the buildings represent public safety risks.
METRO DIGEST || SR 82 crash Friday
SR 82 crash Friday WARREN Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a four-vehicle
Austintown students figure out how to survive global disaster
Showing the car they designed and built to traverse rough terrain to search for survivors are Austintown sixth-graders, from left, Alison Davis, 11, and Ethan Warmough, Luna Niles and Lana Chine, all 12.
Terrapins too much for slumping Buckeyes
Maryland’s depth and shooting touch were too much for Ohio State.
AROUND THE NFL Friday’s news & notes
DRAFT Record number of underclassmen declare NEW YORK A record number of college football
SPORTS digest
Manning returns to Iowa State as OC AMES, Iowa Ursuline graduate Tom Manning is returning to
Welcome to winter Weekend storm sweeping from Midwest to New England
Associated Press CHICAGO A winter storm started sweeping across the Midwest on Friday, leading
Tips for succulents
Tips for succulents Succulents are all the rage again this year with several colors of greens and
Kayla Lucente, Derek Parillo plan June vows
John and Pam Lucente of Struthers and Luciano and Marilyn Parillo of Boardman are announcing the
BUSINESS DIGEST
EGCC offer to GM Lordstown workers YOUNGSTOWN Eastern Gateway Community College is offering free
Report: Facebook privacy lapses may lead to record fine
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Facebook may be facing the biggest fine ever imposed by the U.S.
Maggie Rogers
Maggie Rogers Album: “Heard It in a Past Life” Grade: A The moment most people first heard
Long shutdown could damage travel industry
Associated Press ATLANTA America’s busiest airport, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International,
PARKING BANS & cancellations/changes
These communities have issued parking bans for their area streets in light of the upcoming snowstorm
Tesla to cut jobs to lower vehicle prices
Associated Press Tesla will cut 7 percent of its workforce as it tries to lower prices and break
Ridding yard of slime spots
Q. With all of the rain last year, we had lots of spots in the yard that were “slimed.” I feel like
Youngstown Torch Club will host presentation
YOUNGSTOWN Staff report The Youngstown Torch Club will sponsor a presentation on Strouss’
Chickadee Feeding
Chickadee Feeding When: Today, 9 to 11 a.m. What: Black-capped chickadees are inquisitive birds
How to create a sustainable landscape
By MARILYN MCKINLEY OSU master gardener volunteer CANFIELD Is your landscape sustainable? Just
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: To be
Evaluating the old garden
Evaluating the old garden Figuring out the best and easiest way to get the garden you want in 2019
Food giveaway
Food giveaway youngstown Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., hosts a food giveaway from 10
russia probe Mueller disputes accuracy of BuzzFeed report
Associated Press WASHINGTON Special counsel Robert Mueller’s office on Friday issued a rare
Experts recommend an integrated approach to control ... SPIDERS
By DAVID SPRAGUE OSU Extension master gardener volunteer CANFIELD It’s common to find spiders
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Mike “Mad Dog” Adams, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.: The Put-In-Bay funny
Western Reserve to host youth day
Western Reserve to host youth day Niles Western Reserve Fish & Game Association, 1058 W. Third
Jack Wollitz: Getting a line on fishing equipment
Fresh line is every bit as important as sharp hooks and smooth reels.
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 19
Today is Saturday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2019. There are 346 days left in the year. Associated
Bad shooting dooms Cleveland
Cleveland shot just 21 of 68 (.309) from the field over the first three quarters.
KING HOLIDAY
KING HOLIDAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Browns add several new assistants
New Browns coach Freddie Kitchens added seven assistants to his staff, including Tosh Lupoi, Alabama’s defensive coordinator last season.
School will host open house Jan. 26
School will host open house Jan. 26 struthers St. Nicholas School, 762 Fifth St., will host its
ON THE LINKS | Recaps of Friday’s professional golf events
PGA TOUR Mickelson grabs lead with strong finish LA QUINTA, CALIF. Phil Mickelson birdied
HAPPY 102ND BIRTHDAY Frances Ritz
HONOREE Residence: Hampton Woods, Poland Date of birth: Jan. 10, 1917, in Youngstown FAMILY
FRIDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL Valley Christian 74, Southeast 49 YOUNGSTOWN Milan Square scored a game-high
Coroner uses tattoos to identify man’s body
Coroner uses tattoos to identify man’s body YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County coroner has
Friday, January 18 (145 stories)
Snowstorm advisories continue, Valley accumulation revised
The snow is coming today, but the National Weather Service has revised its forecast reducing the accumulation amount for the Mahoning Valley to about six to nine inches.
Hubbard's "Too" Hot Mamas closing store, changing focus
Audra Horton used to experiment with pepper recipes for fun with her cousin, Christina Frohman, in her kitchen.
Novoa denied earlier trial date in body in freezer case
Judge Anthony Donofrio denied a request by a man accused of killing his girlfriend and stuffing her in a freezer to move up his trial.
Reps of delapidated Struthers buildings hear city's demands
The owners of a pair of buildings targeted for seizure and demolition by the city met with Law Director John Zomoida on Friday to discuss the fate of their properties.
Mueller's office disputing Buzzfeed report, without specifics
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s office on Friday issued a rare public statement disputing the accuracy of BuzzFeed News’ report that said President Donald Trump’s attorney told Mueller that the president directed him to lie to Congress.
Dan Reardon returns to Ursuline
After four seasons at McKinley High School, Dan Reardon is returning to coach the Ursuline football team. Reardon resigned as the Bulldogs head coach on Friday.
Superintendent apologizes after he ordered officer removed
Superintendent apologizes after he ordered officer removed
Strike by Los Angeles teachers enters fifth day amid talks
Strike by Los Angeles teachers enters fifth day amid talks
STORM | Your Sunday Vindy delivery vs. Mother Nature
We ask your patience Sunday with your Vindicator delivery.
ODOT District 4 makes big preparations for winter storm
ODOT District 4 makes big preparations for winter storm
Boardman alters times for sporting events due to storm
Boardman alters times for sporting events due to storm
Free tickets, utility bill help offered to idle fed workers in Ohio
Free tickets, utility bill help offered to idle fed workers in Ohio
Congress to probe report Trump told lawyer Cohen to lie
Congress to probe report Trump told lawyer Cohen to lie
Schism leads to dueling women's march events in NYC
Schism leads to dueling women's march events in NYC
3 years later, no one is in jail over Flint tainted water
3 years later, no one is in jail over Flint tainted water
Charges dropped for 3 supervisors in East Cleveland police 137-shot case
Charges dropped for 3 supervisors in East Cleveland police 137-shot case
Pennsylvania jobless rate stable as payrolls hit record high
Pennsylvania jobless rate stable as payrolls hit record high
SNOW STORM AFTERMATH | Expect wind chills as low as minus 15
A foot or more of snow fell on the Mahoning Valley over the weekend.
Ohio board rejects condemned killer’s request for mercy
Ohio board rejects condemned killer’s request for mercy
US Sen. Brown meets Monday with GM Lordstown workers
US Sen. Brown meets Monday with GM Lordstown workers
Bystander fires shots at suspect during Ohio traffic stop
Bystander fires shots at suspect during Ohio traffic stop
Perdue recalls chicken nuggets due to wood contamination
Perdue recalls chicken nuggets due to wood contamination
Judge denies man's request to move up murder trial
Judge denies man's request to move up murder trial
EGCC offering free training, education classes to GM-impacted workers
EGCC offering free training, education classes to GM-impacted workers
HOERIG TRIAL | Prosecution rests its case against Claudia Hoerig
HOERIG TRIAL | Prosecution rests its case against Claudia Hoerig
Delivery driver robbed Thursday night in Youngstown
Delivery driver robbed Thursday night in Youngstown
ODOT prepares for weekend winter storm in Eastern Ohio
ODOT prepares for weekend winter storm in Eastern Ohio
Ohio jobless rate unchanged from November to December
Ohio jobless rate unchanged from November to December
Ursuline’s Mark Hughes shines as Wright State defeats YSU
Mark Hughes will always have a soft spot for the Beeghly Center
GM CEO offers little hope for new vehicle at Lordstown complex
Ohio's new governor Mike DeWine failed to get a commitment from Barra on Lordstown’s future.
Weather Forecast: Saturday is ‘going to be a doozy’
Wind chills as low as minus 25 are expected Sunday and Monday.
WILLIAMS: Phantoms make impact on Buckeyes hockey team
East Palestine’s Miller has blossomed into a power-play stalwart
Sparks fly in busy, long day of Hoerig murder trial
Sparks flew Thursday, a reconstructionist explained the science he used to locate Claudia Hoerig’s position while shooting at her husband, and jurors listened to a 21/2-hour interview that kept them at the courthouse after hours.
YOUNGSTOWN STATE vs. WRIGHT STATE WOMEN Preview of today’s game
WOMEN Matchup: YSU (12-5, 4-2 Horizon League) vs. Wright State (13-4, 5-0). Tip-off: 7 p.m. at
Mahoning Officials OK placing justice tax on ballot
The second hearing on a five-year renewal for Mahoning County’s justice sales tax saw little public comment.
THURSDAY’S PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
SNOW ADJUSTMENTS Saturday’s expected snowstorm has created postponements for area high school
Robbery suspects being looked at for other crimes
Detectives are checking all recent robbery cases to see if two men caught on suspicion of robbing the Youngstown-Poland Road Taco Bell on Wednesday afternoon are responsible for other robberies.
Maren Morris finds theme for album, tour
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Maren Morris knew the importance of
Shyamalan’s film ‘Glass’ is anti-climactic
‘Glass’ Grade: 2 stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for violence, including some bloody images,
Art exhibit examines the state of the city
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Untold Stories: The Forgotten Under Class in Rust Belt Urban Renewal,”
Campbell council prepares for winter storm, passes 90-day budget
Final counts of criminal and traffic cases in the courts were also revealed at the meeting.
Liberty trustees OK software agreement for police department
Trustees Arnie Clebone and Greg Cizmar approved a software hosting agreement with Sundance Systems for the police department during Thursday’s 7:30 a.m. regular meeting.
Hubbard police arrest three women for various charges
Three women arrested in Hubbard after traffic stop with stolen car
Boardman School officials address realignment plan
Boardman schools Superintendent Timothy Saxton explains the district’s proposed realignment of schools to a packed room at Boardman High School Thursday night.
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 19
Today is Friday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2019. There are 347 days left in the year. Associated
CLUB CALENDAR
associations Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association will celebrate 100 years of Amateur Radio
Reunions & Class Notes
Chaney High School Class of 1974 will celebrate its 45-year reunion Sept. 1 at Waypoint 4180 at
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
government shutdown Trump grounds Pelosi after she imperils his speech
Associated Press WASHINGTON She imperiled his State of the Union address. He denied her an
East Palestine chamber host awards program Monday
The award presentations will be at the municipal building at 7 p.m.
The Fusillos celebrate golden anniversary
BOARDMAN Joseph and Clara Fusillo of Boardman recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
Saints DBs have moved on from collapse against Vikings
Next test for the New Orleans’ secondary is a rematch against the Rams’ Goff
Hospital safeguards ‘failed tremendously,’ patient’s widow says
The announcement involving patients from the past few years raised questions about whether drugs were used to hasten deaths intentionally and possibly illegally.
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Jennifer Maravola and Jarrell Phifer-Martin, Youngstown,
Miss Farr, Mr. Stratis will marry next May
girard Robert and Saundra Farr of Girard are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted these people on
Canfield debates development proposal
A consulting firm studied downtown Canfield’s business makeup and appearance and suggested improvements for a more vibrant city center.
Watchdog: Thousands more kids separated
Thousands more migrant children may have been split from their families than the Trump administration previously reported, in part because officials were stepping up family separations long before the border policy that prompted international outrage last spring, a government watchdog said Thursday.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Phantoms, 7:05 p.m.: The local team will host the Cedar
Ballet school plans benefit dinner event
YOUNGSTOWN Company dancers from Ballet Western Reserve will serve pasta and meatballs Sunday from
President: US will develop space-based missile defense
President Donald Trump on Thursday laid out plans for a new array of space-based sensors and other high-tech systems designed to more quickly detect and defeat attacks.
Canfield Community Briefs
Informational meeting for incoming kindergarten families The Canfield Local School District is
Girard discusses brownfield grant, fire department negotiations
Girard city administration negotiates contract with fire department
KING HOLIDAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday for the
Trump’s lawyer walks back earlier remarks
President Donald Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani on Thursday walked back comments from the night before in which he maintained that he had “never said there was no collusion” between Russia and members of Trump’s 2016 White House campaign.
Meijer’s coming to Eastwood complex
Meijer’s coming to Eastwood complex NILES A spokesman for the Eastwood Mall Complex has
Election losses continue to haunt Democratic Party leader Betras
Opinion: Defeat smacked Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras in the face pretty hard in
St. Christine’s students present living Jesse tree
St. Christine’s Catholic School celebrated the Christmas season with a living Jesse tree on Dec. 21.
Dutch inn to open with ‘Love’ cabaret
Staff report COLUMBIANA The Best Western Plus Dutch Haus Inn and Suites, 150 E. state Route 14,
Chicago police officers acquitted
A judge on Thursday acquitted three Chicago officers of trying to cover up the 2014 shooting of Laquan McDonald, dismissing as just one perspective the shocking dashcam video of the black teenager’s death that led to protests, a federal investigation of the police department and the rare murder conviction of an officer.
Attorney: New racist threats at GM plant
Workers who sued General Motors after nooses and racist graffiti were found at its largest U.S. transmission plant nearly two years ago are still facing racial harassment, their attorney said Thursday.
Surplus food
Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown. Various commodities, 9:30 to
THURSDAY’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE
MEN No. 5 Gonzaga 73, Loyola Marymount 55 SPOKANE, WASH. Zach Norvell Jr. scored 17 points and
Authorize plan, end threat of Asian carp to Lake Erie
Editorial: After four long years of study, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently released a comprehensive
MLK’s ‘dream’ far from reality
Opinion: By Jessicah Pierre OtherWords Jan. 15 marked what would’ve been Dr. Martin Luther King’s 90th
Trump’s push for a border wall a reminder of the walls in our lives
Opinion: “Something there is that doesn’t love a wall ...” So opens the famous poem written by Robert
Canfield swim team places second at championships
The AAC swim championships took place at Warren G. Harding High School natatorium on Jan. 12. The
Residents celebrate the season with holiday party
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Beeghly Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Healing hosted
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland girls varsity basketball defeats Niles The Poland High School girls varsity team defeated
The Inn at Walker Mill opens new memory care facility
The Briarfield assisted living facility the Inn at Walker Mill opened a new memory care facility, Journeys, on Jan. 1.
Boardman community members bake fresh cookies for Santa
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman Park hosted its annual Cookies with Santa event
CHC hosts story book literacy night
The Canfield Local School District hosted a family literacy night for families at C.H. Campbell Elementary School on Jan. 8.
CHS donates truckload of gifts to Salvation Army
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School student council coordinated the
Logan Bernstein | John Pitzulo
GREENVILLE, S.C. Logan Dixon Bernstein and John Samuel Pitzulo, both of Greenville, S.C., were
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boys varsity basketball win The Boardman High School boys varsity basketball team defeated
Austintown Community Briefs
Additional auditions for “Godspell” The Hopewell Theatre, 702 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, will
Boardman Community Briefs
Relay for Life has Feb. 2 event The Mahoning County Relay for Life will host a benefit for the
Pressed Coffee Bar and Eatery host ribbon cutting ceremony at Poland library
The Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County welcomed Pressed Coffee Bar and Eatery to the location with an official ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 10.
Mill Creek celebrates holidays with seasonal centerpiece
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park celebrated the holiday season with a
Canfield parents share culinary expertise
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School students in two of Terri
Jan. 4
Jan. 4 Domestic violence: Donald V. Danko Jr., 58, of Atlanta Avenue, Austintown, was charged with
Mill Creek celebrates holidays with seasonal centerpiece
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park celebrated the holiday season with a
Library hosts DIY Festive Mason Jar event
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Michael Kusalaba Library hosted a holiday craft with
Fifth-grade band performs holiday concert
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Village Middle School fifth-grade bands was
Dec. 21
Dec. 21 Identity fraud: A Mulberry Walk Drive boy found out his identity had been compromised.
Poland Community Briefs
Dr. Flo joins Ankle and Foot Care Centers Ankle and Foot Care Centers recently announced the
Poland to have kindergarten registration on March 2
Registration for children entering kindergarten in Poland Local Schools this fall will take place on
Meghan Svetlak | Justin Moff
UNIONTOWN Meghan Svetlak and Justin Moff, both of Uniontown, were united in marriage Oct. 20
Sprout Club children become mad scientists
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted its monthly Sprout Club meeting on
Sprout Club children become mad scientists
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted its monthly Sprout Club meeting on
Mill Creek celebrates holidays with seasonal centerpiece
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park celebrated the holiday season with a
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news Winter athletics will soon arrive and Neighbors wants to be
Austintown Sports Briefs
Varsity boys defeat Howland The Falcons boys varsity basketball team topped the Howland Tigers
Sprout Club children become mad scientists
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted its monthly Sprout Club meeting on
Sprout Club children become mad scientists
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted its monthly Sprout Club meeting on
Thursday, January 17 (129 stories)
Barra offers little hope to Valley officials on survival of Lordstown plant
The future of the Lordstown General Motors complex didn’t get a boost coming out of the Detroit Auto Show with company CEO Mary Barra offering little hope that a new vehicle will be assigned here.
Mahoning commissioners place justice tax renewal on May ballot
The second hearing on a five-year renewal for Mahoning County’s justice sales tax saw little public comment.
Boardman school leaders adddress residents' concerns with realignment plan
Leaders in the Boardman School District tried to assuage residents’ fears by answering questions about its realignment plan at an informational meeting Thursday, but concerns persisted about the timing of the proposal.
Hubbard cops find drugs, alcohol in stolen car, 3 women arrested
Three women were arrested this week after police found drugs and open containers of alcohol in the stolen car they were driving, according to a police report.
Youngstown police checking Taco Bell robbery suspects for more thefts
Detectives are checking all recent robbery cases to see if two men caught on suspicion of robbing the Youngstown-Poland Road Taco Bell on Wednesday afternoon are responsible for other robberies.
Commission works toward finding new Youngstown schools CEO
Commission works toward finding new Youngstown schools CEO
US government files appeals notice after 2020 census ruling
US government files appeals notice after 2020 census ruling
Body found in garage behind mattress on East Dewey Avenue
Body found in garage behind mattress on East Dewey Avenue
Canfield trustees have special meeting Friday morning
Canfield trustees have special meeting Friday morning
UAW's Green will be Ryan's guest at State of the Union
UAW's Green will be Ryan's guest at State of the Union
Drive It Home thanks GM's Barra for meeting with Ohio governor
Drive It Home thanks GM's Barra for meeting with Ohio governor
Judge acquits 3 Chicago officers of Laquan McDonald cover-up
A judge has acquitted three Chicago police officers of trying to cover up the 2014 shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald
Expect at least a foot of snow Saturday in the Mahoning Valley
Expect at least a foot of snow Saturday in the Mahoning Valley
9 dead in car bombing at police academy in Colombia capital
9 dead in car bombing at police academy in Colombia capital
LA teachers, district to resume negotiations amid strike
LA teachers, district to resume negotiations amid strike
Investigation continues in Boardman gas station robbery
Investigation continues in Boardman gas station robbery
Mahoning River Basin Water Management Update set for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday
Mahoning River Basin Water Management Update set for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday
GM lawsuit alleging racism at Toledo plant goes national
GM lawsuit alleging racism at Toledo plant goes national
Journalist in Ghana who exposed soccer corruption shot dead
Journalist in Ghana who exposed soccer corruption shot dead
Trump says US will develop space-based missile defense
Trump says US will develop space-based missile defense
Liberty OKs software hosting deal for police department
Liberty OKs software hosting deal for police department
Eastwood Mall confirms deal in place with Meijers for new grocery store
Eastwood Mall confirms deal in place with Meijers for new grocery store
No after-school today at city schools elementaries and Rayen EC
No after-school today at city schools elementaries and Rayen EC
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver dies at 83
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver dies at 83
Hubbard police arrest 3 women on various charges after traffic stop
Hubbard police arrest 3 women on various charges after traffic stop
Microsoft pledges $500M to tackle Seattle housing crisis
Microsoft pledges $500M to tackle Seattle housing crisis
Local law firm offers help to fed workers during shutdown
Local law firm offers help to fed workers during shutdown
'I never said there was no collusion,' Trump lawyer says
'I never said there was no collusion,' Trump lawyer says
Man found competent to stand trial in 2017 Youngstown shooting
Man found competent to stand trial in 2017 Youngstown shooting
Robbery suspects to be questioned for Youngstown robberies
Robbery suspects to be questioned for Youngstown robberies
Warren, Trumbull County officials trying to work out water treatment agreement
Warren, Trumbull County officials trying to work out water treatment agreement
GM FUTURE | DeWine gets no commitment from GM's Barra about Lordstown's future
GM FUTURE | Barra tells Detroit paper 'little hope' product coming to Lordstown
Number of federal workers seeking US jobless aid doubles
Number of federal workers seeking US jobless aid doubles
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN | GOP dismisses postponing State of Union
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN | GOP dismisses postponing State of Union
New US strategy foresees sensors in space to track missiles
New US strategy foresees sensors in space to track missiles
Facebook shuts hundreds of Russia-linked pages, accounts
Facebook shuts hundreds of Russia-linked pages, accounts
HOERIG TRIAL | Jurors view Claudia Hoerig's videotaped interview
HOERIG TRIAL | Jurors view Claudia Hoerig's videotaped interview
Every age group in YYFFA heading to flag football nationals
Association president Elliott Giles will be quite busy the next two weekends
Valley expecting 6-12 inches of snow Saturday
Snow-removal crews are prepared to work round the clock to clear roads.
Fitch girls take first game against Boardman
There is value in experience, and the Austintown Fitch girls basketball team has plenty of it.
Premeditation may be key issue in Claudia Hoerig murder trial
Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins and John Cornely, attorney for Claudia Hoerig, agreed Wednesday in opening statements in her aggravated-murder trial that she killed her husband March 12, 2007, by shooting him three times.
Youngstown officials hopeful potential fund violation will be resolved
Officials with the city and state auditor’s office met privately Wednesday.
Trumbull Children Services seeking foster parents
Trumbull County Children Services is seeking more community members to become foster parents as the number of children who need temporary homes continues to rise.
Warren chief, captain support officer in principal's ticket dispute
Police Chief Eric Merkel and Capt. Jeff Cole both say they are “100 percent” behind the school-resource officer who wrote a parking ticket for a Jefferson K-8 School principal who parked in a handicap parking space Jan. 8.
YSU MEN’S BASKETBALL PREVIEW | Today’s game at a glance
Matchup: YSU (6-13, 2-4 Horizon League) vs. Wright State (8-10, 2-3). Tip-off: 7 p.m. at Beeghly
Postmodern Jukebox has throwback sound that’s totally fresh
It’s not uncommon for a band to update an old tune by giving it a modern spin.
Steelers awaiting word from Brown
The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t ruling out the possible return of wayward wide receiver Antonio Brown.
Mathews school resource officer probe continues
Mathews schools Superintendent Russell McQuaide declined to provide specifics about a nearly monthlong investigation of Vienna Police Sergeant Michael Sheehy, the schools’ resource officer, by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
‘Pettygrass’: Tom Petty songs, bluegrass style
Keller Williams’ Pettygrass concert tour – in which he plays the music of the late Tom Petty bluegrass-style – will come to Kent Stage on Saturday.
‘Swan Lake’ Renowned ballet troupe coming to Powers
The Mahoning Valley will experience a first when the National Ballet Theatre of Odessa comes to town next week.
WRPA hosts last meeting at Penguin Place
The Western Reserve Port Authority hosted its last meeting at Penguin Place, 240 N. Champion St., on Wednesday as the building will soon be demolished for student housing.
Austintown man faces charges in child-abuse case
A teacher first noticed several whip marks from the 5-year-old pupil’s wrists to shoulders, according to Austintown police.
Ryan named chairman of Appropriations subcommittee
The subcommittee controls funding of the legislative branch
Police: Brookfield man fled accident with child in frigid weather
A Brookfield man is charged with child endangering after police say he crashed into a telephone pole on Logan Avenue Tuesday afternoon and ran into the woods with his child in the cold weather.
Brazilian magazine: U.S. promised punishment same as Brazil’s
Trumbull Prosecutor Dennis Watkins declines to discuss possible limits on Claudia Hoerig's punishment if convicted.
Gov. DeWine to meet GM CEO in Detroit this morning
General Motors Lordstown retiree Don Muth of Lordstown was among about 100 at a vigil outside the plant Wednesday to protest its planned closing in March. Muth, who started at the plant in 1978 and retired three years ago, said he was there to support the workers and the community.
Pariots’ Brady, Chiefs’ Mahomes have little in common but success
Few similarities exist when it comes to Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Chiefs counterpart Patrick Mahomes,
British PM survives no-confidence vote
Associated Press LONDON British Prime Minister Theresa May survived a no-confidence vote in
New This week
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NATIONAL SUMMARY
NATIONAL SUMMARY Snow showers extend southward across northern New England, western and northern
AROUND THE NFL news & notes
NEW YORK JETS Gregg Williams hired as defensive coordinator FLORHAM PARK, N.J. Gregg Williams
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 17
Today is Thursday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2019. There are 348 days left in the year. Associated
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.
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“Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m., ABC): In the winter premiere, a windstorm continues to
“Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m., ABC): In the winter premiere, a windstorm continues to blow through
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Spitfire Grill.” Mark Frost, director, Gary Kekel, musical director, Crown
KING HOLIDAY
KING HOLIDAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Man accused of plotting attack on White House
Associated Press ATLANTA A Georgia man accused of plotting to use an anti-tank rocket to storm
3 lawsuits filed over pain meds given to near-death patients
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio man said Wednesday he was stunned to learn of allegations that
Peter Funt, 1/11/2019 [Archive]
Opinion: Peter Funt, 1/11/2019 [Archive] Download this column as a Microsoft Word file. No Oscar
‘Sister’s Cabaret Class’ in Salem
‘Sister’s Cabaret Class’ in Salem Pastor Kari Lankford of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Leetonia
American anchorwoman for Iranian TV arrested in US
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS A prominent American anchorwoman on Iranian state television has
Rush fan day at Rock Hall
Staff report CLEVELAND The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will welcome 2013 inductees Geddy
Thursday
Thursday Discussion Chapter Chat Book Club, 6:30 p.m., Austintown Public Library, 600 S. Raccoon
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Joseph and Christina Carnes, Salem, boy, Jan. 14. Angel
Pelosi asks Trump to delay State of the Union speech
Associated Press WASHINGTON A grand Washington ritual became a potential casualty of the
Attack in Kenya kills at least 21
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya The death toll from an extremist attack on a luxury hotel and
Impending storm alters sports events
Snow-mageddon 2019 hasn’t hit the Mahoning Valley yet, but some athletic events have already been postponed.
World’s permafrost gets warmer; Siberia rises the most
Associated Press BERLIN Scientists say the world’s permafrost is getting warmer, with
Living close to the edge
Opinion: By Chuck Collins OtherWords As the government shutdown drags on, the image of federal workers
Medical pot dispensaries open in Ohio
Associated Press CLEVELAND One of the first, if not the first, person to purchase medical
Pliskova finishes strong against Brengle
Karolina Pliskova extended her winning start to the season by reaching the third round of the Australian Open.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
AROUND THE NHL | Recaps of Wednesday’s games
Senators 5, Avalanche 2 OTTAWA, ONTARIO Matt Duchene had two goals and an assist against his
4 Americans among dead in Syria blast
Associated Press BEIRUT Two U.S. service members and two American civilians were among those
AROUND THE NBA Wednesday’s games
Nets 145, Rockets 142. OT HOUSTON Spencer Dinwiddie scored 25 of his 33 points in the fourth
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield:
Republicans suddenly outraged over Congressman King’s racism
Opinion: WASHINGTON Republicans are shocked, shocked, to learn that Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, is a dyed-in-
Saudis still getting a pass on the Khashoggi murder
Editorial: Shortly after he accused former President Barack Obama of “misguided” thinking that diminished the
Wednesday, January 16 (98 stories)
Trumbull children services needs more foster parents
Trumbull County Children Services is seeking more community members to become foster parents as the number of children who need temporary homes continues to rise.
Youngstown officials hopeful for resolution after meeting with state auditors
Officials with the city, which faces the possibility of having to pay about $5.5 million from its general fund and go into fiscal emergency, said they came away from a meeting with state auditors hopeful that the matter will be resolved.
Tim Ryan to chair House subcommittee overseeing government spending
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan was selected by his Democratic colleagues to serve as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee’s Legislative Branch Subcommittee.
Jeremy Betts jailed again, charged with beating 5-year-old with cord
An Austintown Elementary School security officer called this child-abuse case “the worst she has seen.”
City, state auditors discuss the $5.5 million question
City, state auditors discuss the $5.5 million question
May wins no-confidence vote, but still is beset by Brexit
May wins no-confidence vote, but still is beset by Brexit
The IRS is recalling 46,000 workers to handle tax returns
The IRS is recalling 46,000 workers to handle tax returns
Report: Turkey seeks warrant for NBA player Enes Kanter
Report: Turkey seeks warrant for NBA player Enes Kanter
Pennsylvania sued over limits on state coverage of abortion
Pennsylvania sued over limits on state coverage of abortion
Europeans unravel massive tennis match-fixing ring
Europeans unravel massive tennis match-fixing ring
Los Angeles teachers union hints at new talks during strike
Los Angeles teachers union hints at new talks during strike
Teen arraigned on charge of bringing knife blade to school
Teen arraigned on charge of bringing knife blade to school
Cars, handgun stolen from West Side auto dealership
Cars, handgun stolen from West Side auto dealership
Kia to recall vehicles to fix problem that can cause fires
Kia to recall vehicles to fix problem that can cause fires
Kenya says gunmen are killed in hotel attack; 14 victims die
Kenya says gunmen are killed in hotel attack; 14 victims die
Gay-rights group takes issue with Karen Pence's new employer
Gay-rights group takes issue with Karen Pence's new employer
Weekend storm forces change in start time for Boardman girls JV game
Weekend storm forces change in start time for Boardman girls JV game
Former Alabama QB Jalen Hurts transferring to Oklahoma
Former Alabama QB Jalen Hurts transferring to Oklahoma
Senate upholds Treasury decision to ease Russia sanctions
Senate upholds Treasury decision to ease Russia sanctions
Murder suspect says 'I'm done' and tries to leave arraignment
Murder suspect says 'I'm done' and tries to leave arraignment
Sharon, Pa., woman sentenced for killing husband who wanted divorce
Sharon, Pa., woman sentenced for killing husband who wanted divorce
Take a peep at Peeps: Contest offers Pa. candy factory tour
Take a peep at Peeps: Contest offers Pa. candy factory tour
Much of lawsuit over cop fatally shooting Ohio man to go to trial
Much of lawsuit over cop fatally shooting Ohio man to go to trial
Man faces child endangering for running into freezing woods with child
Man faces child endangering for running into freezing woods with child
Ryan selected by Democrats to chair House Appropriations subcommittee
Ryan selected by Democrats to chair House Appropriations subcommittee
HOERIG TRIAL | Former detective goes over case evidence
HOERIG TRIAL | Former detective goes over case evidence
Federal judge allowing open phone line during Ohio execution
Federal judge allowing open phone line during Ohio execution
First medical marijuana sold in Ohio as dispensaries open
First medical marijuana sold in Ohio as dispensaries open
2nd suit filed over pain meds given to near-death patients in Ohio
2nd suit filed over pain meds given to near-death patients in Ohio
In era of news deserts, no easy fix for local news struggles
In era of news deserts, no easy fix for local news struggles
White House denounces Rep. King’s white supremacy remarks
White House denounces Rep. King’s white supremacy remarks
Brookfield UM Church cancels Saturday spaghetti dinner
Brookfield UM Church cancels Saturday spaghetti dinner
Salem roads closed at noon for Officer Dobbins funeral
Salem roads closed for Officer Dobbins funeral
Gov. DeWine to meet with GM CEO Mary Barra on Thursday
Gov. DeWine to meet with General Motors CEO Mary Barra on Thursday
Sears staves off liquidation, stores to remain open
Sears staves off liquidation, stores to remain open
Trump economists acknowledge shutdown drag on economy
Trump economists acknowledge shutdown drag on economy
SYRIA BLAST | UPDATE: Military says US service members killed in Syria
Blast near Syria US-led coalition patrol causes casualties
Washingtonville man dies in Columbiana auto accident
Washingtonville man dies in Columbiana auto accident
Second-half surge powers South Range over Girard
Chris Brooks has been on a tear of late for the South Range boys basketball team.
Boardman community mobilizes to honor Heather Dobbins
Boardman community mobilizes to honor late police officer
Valley Christian rallies to beat Mooney
Milan Square and Mevlin Neail hit key 3-pointers in the final minute.
Campbell considers new police chief, purchases new cruiser and rehires “Rough and Rowdy” cop
Lt. Kevin Sferra will assume the chief’s duties and the officer who fought in the “Rough and Rowdy Brawl” last summer is back at work.
Attorney general nominee: ‘I will not be bullied’
Barr asserts independence during hearing Associated Press WASHINGTON Vowing “I will not be
VW, Ford teaming up on pickups
The automakers also are exploring deal on electrics Associated Press FRANKFURT, GERMANY
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Boardman board of education, special meeting, 6:30 p.m., Boardman High School
Pair charged in death of Cleveland boy whose remains found behind home
The caregivers for a 4-year-old boy whose remains were found in a garbage bag by a landscaper in the backyard of a vacant home in Cleveland have been charged with murder
COLLEGE BASKETBALLL ROUndup
COLLEGE BASKETBALLL ROUndup Tuesday’s games No. 4 Virginia 81, No. 9 Virginia Tech 59
Friends rally to help Roberto’s downtown restaurant
A GoFundMe page was set up with a $40,000 fundraising goal.
Two arrested, one cited, during fight at Summit Academy
Man faces felony assault on police officer charge
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to
Austintown Senior center raises dues for out-of-towners
In October, some township seniors expressed concern over non-residents taking advantage of the township senior center for free, while township residents pay its annual operating levy.
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 16
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2019. There are 349 days left in the year. Associated
If you go
If you go Boardman realignment plan informational meeting: When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday Where:
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Homestead Kitchen & Cocktails boasts many wonderful offerings
Homestead Kitchen & Cocktails boasts so many wonderful and ingenious things
Valley should prepare for a major snowstorm Saturday
Weather service isn’t ready yet to say how much snow we’ll get
Auto shows no-shows? Detroit, others gear up to retool events
Associated Press DETROIT Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted will be at the North
Food sales and dinners through Jan. 23
THURSDAY Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, 526 W. Rayen Ave., will take orders for
UK’s May faces no-confidence vote after Brexit plan crushed
British lawmakers have plunged Brexit into chaos and the U.K. politics into crisis by rejecting Prime Minister Theresa May’s divorce deal with the European Union
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL Bristol 76, Maplewood 30 BRISTOLVILLE Gage Elza broke Bristol’s single-game
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE TUESDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $11,000 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M 70Y, CLM
Help prevent doomsday for recycling in America
Editorial: Toledo Blade: For more than a generation, we’ve been training ourselves to separate paper and
Sears a casualty of 21st century
Opinion: By Steven Horwitz The Vindicator At the present, Sears is barely surviving in bankruptcy court.
What is the basis for Democrats touting Trump’s impeachment?
Opinion: By Byron York Andrews McMeel Syndication Newly sworn-in Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib
Tuesday, January 15 (103 stories)
Second-half surge powers South Range over Girard
Raiders’ Brooks scores 18 of his game-high 24 points after intermission against Girard
Neil Kennedy Recovery Center named 2018 Agency of the Year
National Association of Social Workers Ohio Chapter Region 4 named area addiction treatment provider Neil Kennedy Recovery Center the 2018 Agency of the Year
Volunteers clearing trails in Poland Municipal Forest
Volunteers clearing trails in Poland Municipal Forest
Valley should prepare for a major snowstorm Saturday
Weather service isn’t ready yet to say how much snow we’ll get
Jury seated in Claudia Hoerig murder trial
Jury seated in Claudia Hoerig murder trial; testimony to begin today
Boardman’s three elementary schools would become K-3 buildings
Boardman Local Schools successfully campaigned for a 10-year, $5.8 million levy
Homestead Kitchen & Cocktails was worth the trip
Homestead Kitchen & Cocktails boasts many wonderful offerings
West Virginia: Proposal to give $10M for Trump's border wall
West Virginia: Proposal to give $10M for Trump's border wall
Al-Shabab extremists claim deadly attack on Nairobi hotel
Al-Shabab extremists claim deadly attack on Nairobi hotel
Drug trafficker tells of bribe to ex-president of Mexico
Drug trafficker tells of bribe to ex-president of Mexico
Youngstown garbage collection unaffected by King holiday
Youngstown garbage collection unaffected by King holiday
HOERIG TRIAL | Jurors selected to hear the evidence
HOERIG TRIAL | Jurors selected to hear the evidence
Pair charged in death of Cleveland boy whose remains found behind home
Pair charged in death of Cleveland boy whose remains found behind home
Canfield church fundraiser dinner Sunday canceled due to weather
Canfield church fundraiser dinner Sunday canceled due to weather
One person faces felony charge in Summit Academy fight
One person faces felony charge in Summit Academy fight
Toledo Blade to have e-delivery of paper 2 days a week
Toledo Blade to have e-delivery of paper 2 days a week
Ohio hospital: Doc gave near-death patients excessive pain meds
Ohio hospital: Doc gave near-death patients excessive pain meds
Ex-Ohio principal convicted of sex charges sentenced to 2 years
Ex-Ohio principal convicted of sex charges sentenced to 2 years
White House shifts shutdown strategy, tries to bypass Pelosi
White House shifts shutdown strategy, tries to bypass Pelosi
Youngstown man eludes Liberty cops after brief chase
Youngstown man eludes Liberty cops after brief chase
Trump signs Brown, Portman bill to clean up Ohio lakes and rivers
Trump signs Brown, Portman bill to clean up Ohio lakes and rivers
UPDATE | Barr says he wouldn't fire Mueller without cause
Barr says he wouldn't fire Mueller without cause
Bad news US Netflix subcribers: Netflix raising prices due to increased costs
Netflix raising prices for 58M US subscribers as costs rise
UPDATE | Counselors on scene at school for Warren girl who died in Geauga County crash
3 dead after Parkman Township crash
Campbell finance department wrangled after years of mismanagement
The city’s finance director has been playing catch-up with the budget since he was hired in 2017.
Portuguese magazine gives Brazilian perspective on Claudia Hoerig murder trial
Portuguese magazine gives Brazilian perspective on Claudia Hoerig murder trial
MetroParks plans capital improvements worth $5.36 million
MetroParks plans capital improvements worth $5.36 million
Kings of the Road
Hyundai’s Genesis G70 and Kona, Ram 1500 pick up 2019 North American Vehicle of the Year awards
Chairman at center of Sears fight
Associated Press NEW YORK As Sears teeters on the brink of collapse, one man stands at the
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Shannon Duraney and Scott Campbell, Canfield, boy, Jan.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday ABC Water and Storm Water District board of trustees, 2 p.m., Boardman Township
worth a look
SALES Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road,
Area could have its first major snowstorm of the winter season Saturday
While the heaviest snow is expected Saturday, the Valley could see snow every day this week
Learn about sea lions
Learn about sea lions SALEM The Salem Public Library, 82 E. State St., will host a video
The top five global concert tours for the most recent one-week sales period, ranked by average box
The top five global concert tours for the most recent one-week sales period, ranked by average box
What you need to know about the cold and flu season
What you need to know about the cold and flu season
COLLEGE BAskETBALL Monday’s games
WOMEN Ohio State 65, No. 17 Michigan State 55 COLUMBUS Carly Santoro scored a season-high 25
Husband of woman killed by firetruck appeals to high court
Husband of woman killed by firetruck appeals to high court COLUMBUS The husband of an Ohio woman
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 15
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 15, the 15th day of 2019. There are 350 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Trump investigations
Trump investigations A look at where the investigations related to Trump stand: WHAT’S THIS ALL
Liberty trustees approve law director pay increase
Liberty trustees approve law director pay increase 2-1
House Dems announce probe into drug pricing
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Democrats announced a sweeping investigation Monday of the
Stormy Daniels sues police officers over strip club arrest
Porn star Stormy Daniels sued several Columbus police officers Monday for $2 million over her arrest at a strip club last summer, an incident that sparked criticism of the law used to arrest her and led to other lawsuits against the city.
King loses committee positions over racial comment
Ryan introduces censure resolution Staff/wire report WASHINGTON Veteran Republican Rep. Steve
Tariffs take toll on China’s exports to US in December
Associated Press BEIJING China’s 2018 trade surplus with the United States surged to a record
PREP ROUNDUP | MONDAY’s HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS
GIRLS BASKETBALL Saturday’s Poland-Struthers game moved to Thursday STRUTHERS The Poland at
Digital First Media eyeing Gannett Co.
Associated Press NEW YORK A hedge fund-backed bid to buy Gannett Co., publisher of USA Today and
New governor touts optimism
Republican takes office as Ohio’s 70th chief executive Staff/wire report COLUMBUS New
UK leader in frantic final push to win Brexit deal backing
British Prime Minister Theresa May made a frantic last push Monday to swing lawmakers’ support behind her seemingly doomed Brexit deal, warning that its defeat risked scuttling the U.K.’s departure from the European Union and “betraying the vote of the British people.”
Youngstown Plan a key factor in Kasich’s legacy
Editorial: 2So said Gov. John R. Kasich in the fall of 2014 about the academically crippled Youngstown City
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS McGowan pleads no contest to drug charge FALLS CHURCH, Va. Actress Rose McGowan
President denies working for Russia
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Monday denied he ever worked for Russia
Dems bluster notwithstanding, 2019’s watchword is discipline
Opinion: By Gene Lyons Andrews McMeel Syndication What an outrage! A Democratic woman talking like a
Dems fail first test on climate
Opinion: By Basav Sen OtherWords The science on climate change is clear: All countries desperately need
Monday, January 14 (99 stories)
Liberty trustees approve law director pay increase 2-1
Liberty trustees approve law director pay increase 2-1
MetroParks plans capital improvements worth $5.36 million
MetroParks plans capital improvements worth $5.36 million
R. Kelly accuser says he threatened to reveal her sex life
R. Kelly accuser says he threatened to reveal her sex life
Opening statements in Hoerig trial expected Wednesday
Though many knew about the Hoerig case, few were dismissed from being potential jurors
Youngstown City School District expands its music program
Fifth- through eighth-graders have a new sound this year with an expanded music program allowing them to play instruments
Steelers promote Shaun Sarrett to offensive line coach
Steelers promote Shaun Sarrett to offensive line coach
No public comment on county's justice tax
A second hearing on another five-year renewal of the county’s .75 criminal justice tax is set for this week
Dayton police: Man found shot in car dies from injuries
Dayton police: Man found shot in car dies from injuries
Kidnapping suspect targeted Jayme Closs after seeing her get on bus
Kidnapping suspect targeted Jayme Closs after seeing her get on bus
Police: Utah mall shooting that wounded 2 was gang dispute
Police: Utah mall shooting that wounded 2 was gang dispute
Number of no-show airport security screeners soars in shutdown
Number of no-show airport security screeners soars in shutdown
Browns new coach Kitchens: 'We’re going to win'
Cleveland Browns introduce new head coach Freddie Kitchens
Utility seeks bankruptcy protection over California fires
Utility seeks bankruptcy protection over California fires
Man who took 2 women hostage at UPS facility is dead
Man who took 2 women hostage at UPS facility is dead
Austintown man to be sentenced in Feb. for son's accidental overdose
Austintown man to be sentenced in Feb. for son's accidental overdose
Congressman Tim Ryan introduces legislation censuring Rep. Steve King
Congressman Tim Ryan introduces legislation censuring Rep. Steve King
Report: 2 killed, 40 detained in new gay purge in Chechnya
Report: 2 killed, 40 detained in new gay purge in Chechnya
Niles police ID officers involved in fatal shooting
Niles police ID officers involved in fatal shooting
Judge blocks Trump birth control coverage rules in 13 states
Judge blocks Trump birth control coverage rules in 13 states
Catholic Charities' 'Keep Kids Warm' initiative is this month
Catholic Charities' 'Keep Kids Warm' initiative is this month
US Sen. Rob Portman is accepting senate page applications
US Sen. Rob Portman is accepting page applications
Woman drinking wine from Pringles can banned from Walmart
Woman drinking wine from Pringles can banned from Walmart
Julian Castro visits Puerto Rico in bid for presidency
Julian Castro visits Puerto Rico in bid for presidency
DETROIT AUTO SHOW | Fiat Chrysler CEO says company can stand alone
Fiat Chrysler CEO says company can stand alone
House Dems announce investigation of drug pricing
House Dems announce sweeping investigation of drug pricing
Frontier adds flight between Cleveland, South Carolina coast
Frontier adds flight between Cleveland, South Carolina coast
Snakes alive! Florida man finds boa under car’s hood
Florida man finds boa constrictor under car’s hood
Jury to be chosen from another county in police shooting
Jury to be chosen from another county in police shooting
Accident causes temporary closure of Campbell intersection
Accident causes temporary closure of Campbell intersection
Commissioners host session on criminal justice tax renewal
Commissioners host session on criminal justice tax renewal
2 female victims unharmed after UPS hostage situation
2 female victims unharmed after UPS hostage situation
Crash that killed man, 81, injures Kansas football player
Crash that killed man, 81, injures Kansas football player
Trump denies ever working for Russia, blasts investigators
Trump denies ever working for Russia, blasts investigators
Chinese exports to US sank last month as tariffs took a toll
Chinese exports to US sank last month as tariffs took a toll
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN | Trump rejects short-term fix
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN | Trump rejects short-term fix
YPD officers chase, catch dollar store robbery suspect
YPD officers chase, catch dollar store robbery suspect
DETROIT AUTO SHOW | Ford and Cadillac SUVs take stage
Ford and Cadillac SUVs, Toyota sports car star at auto show
Y'town PD seeks man who fired shots during argument
Y'town police seek man who fired shots during argument
Son reunites with dad after 64 years – at father’s coffin
By SHANE HOOVER The (Canton) Repository RITTMAN Having waited 64 years for the reunion, Rex
YSU track program adds to already-talented roster
Can’t blame Brian Gorby if he wants to take a victory lap.
Cavs take down LeBron-less LA
Cedi Osman scored 20 points, Collin Sexton added 17 and the Cleveland Cavaliers ended a 12-game losing streak.
Comeback was Brees for Saints
New Orleans got two TD passes from Drew Brees and two interceptions from Marcus Lattimore.
Brady, Michel help Patriots pull plug on Chargers
New England (12-5) will play at Kansas City in next week’s AFC title game.
$50K grant transforms dining facility at Boys and Girls Club
The funds were used to improve the club’s kitchen.
New Hollywood Gaming GM hopes story of humble beginnings will inspire others
“If I can make it, why can’t you be whatever you want to be?” says Allie Evangelista
Flu-associated hospitalizations rose during the 1st week in January
Public health organizations recommend a flu shot for everybody six months and older
The program, RISE Recovery, is housed at 3132 Belmont Ave., Youngstown
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN ONE Health Ohio will soon provide Suboxone as part of its medication-
Love goes to the dogs for Valentine’s Day
POLAND Friends of Fido is hosting its annual Valentine’s Day card event, “For the Love of Dogs.”
After President Trump’s dud, it’s up to Senate Republicans
Opinion: By E.J. DIONNE JR. Washington Post WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful wall”
Change in EPA rule is a killer
Opinion: By Olivia Alperstein OtherWords While Americans were quietly preparing to ring in the New Year,
Ford and Cadillac SUVs, Toyota sports car star at auto show
SUVs and a big pickup truck will get top billing at Detroit’s auto show this year, but there are some surprise sports cars and electric vehicles on the agenda
Jewish circumcision ceremony connects child ‘to generations’
In the line of work that Dotan Herszage is in, a few tears, some blood and the occasional fainting spell are all part of the job
nfl DIVISIONAL WEEKEND
nfl DIVISIONAL WEEKEND How Valley players fared INDIANAPOLIS COLTS Malik Hooker, S, New
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 14
Today is Monday, Jan. 14, the 14th day of 2019. There are 351 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
UK’s May warns Brexit deal rejection would be ‘catastrophic’
Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May has pleaded with lawmakers to accept her deal for leaving the European Union, warning that faith in democracy was at stake
TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Brandy N. Cross, 20, and Sajjad H. Bajwa, 30, both of
New Legislature, governor must put focus on e-schools
Editorial: Columbus Dispatch: Ohio has spent years shoring up regulation and oversight of its charter schools,
Nelson, Strait perform their 1st duet together
Nelson, Strait perform their 1st duet together NASHVILLE, Tenn. Country icon Willie Nelson has
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Austintown-Boardman-Mahoning County Joint Communications District, fire advisory
DeWine takes oath as Ohio’s 70th governor
Staff and wire report COLUMBUS Republican Mike De-Wine was sworn in as Ohio’s 70th governor in a
Open US government temporarily, Trump ally in Senate urges
Associated Press WASHINGTON A Republican lawmaker advising President Donald Trump said he is
Officials wish Trump denial was more forceful
Officials are expressing regret that Trump didn’t more clearly and forcefully deny working on behalf of Russia
Sunday, January 13 (108 stories)
Daughter’s plea draws 50,000 birthday cards for US veteran
When Sue Morse requested on Facebook that friends send her father well-wishes for his Dec. 30 birthday, she expected maybe 160 cards. He got 50,000.
Flu activity reported widespread in Ohio
The number of hospitalizations has increased significantly this month.
Saints rally past Eagles, 20-14
The Saints will host the Los Angeles Rams in next week's NFC Championship.
Patriots handle Chargers, 41-28
The Patriots will meet the Kansas City Chiefs in next week's AFC Championship.
Kevin Hart's 'Upside' topples 'Aquaman' at theaters
Ticket sales were almost twice industry forecasts.
Trump avoids questions on his potential ties to Russia
Trump avoids questions on his potential ties to Russia
DeWine poised to take oath as governor at midnight
He is the oldest person ever elected chief executive of Ohio.
Claudia Hoerig’s sentence could be life in prison
Initially, Brazil refused to send her back, saying the Brazilian constitution does not allow extradition of Brazilian nationals to face criminal charges in other countries.
Valley stars win EOWL titles
With seconds to spare, Tyler Stein defended his status as the best 220-pounder in Division II wrestling.
Struthers has two years to build a fire station
The land for the station has been donated, but the facility’s construction rests on the passage of a fire levy later this year.
Kids show creative side at Lego My Library gathering
Giorgio Restaino, 7, of Poland, picks out the pieces he needs to make his Lego creation at Public Library of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley's Lego My Library event Saturday at the Boardman branch.
STEM is morphing to STEAM at Youngstown’s public library
Children’s technological programs have added “Arts” to its curriculum.
YSU women struggle in loss to Green Bay
YSU’s Alison Smolinski posted her first career double-double with 10 points and a career-best 11 rebounds.
PREP ROUNDUP | SATURDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL McDonald 102, Maplewood 40 MCDONALD Zach Rasile had another career night for
Polka party set at Kravitz Deli
Staff report LIBERTY A polka party, with music by Summit Jammers, the former Kuzman’s polka
Valley marketing firm built on trio of values celebrates five years in business
Owner Jeff Ryznar traces 898 Marketing’s roots back to his childhood.
Harlem Quartet to bring diverse sound to Ford hall
IF YOU GO What: Harlem Quartet When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday Where: Ford Family Recital Hall, 260
Public Input needed on WRTA service
The Western Reserve Transit Authority is reviewing the design of its fixed route service and wants the community’s input.
Downtown’s DoubleTree by Hilton exceeding expectations
Mark Canzonetta, owner of Bistro 1907, is happy with how business is going at his restaurant’s spot in the Stambaugh Building, now a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel.
Wis. kidnapping, killing suspect lived under the radar
Associated Press GORDON, Wis. The man suspected of kidnapping a Wisconsin teenager and killing
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN | Trump tries to blunt impact; takes heat
Associated Press WASHINGTON The government shutdown is wreaking havoc on many Americans:
SATURDAY’S OTHER TOP 25 MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
No. 1 Duke 80, No. 13 Florida State 78 TALLAHASSEE, FLA. Cam Reddish hit a 3-pointer with 0.8
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Not for pick-up: Spilled chicken cause traffic problems CENTRE, Ala. These
Fiction
Fiction 1. The Man on the Mountaintop: An Audible Original Drama by Susan Trott & Libby Spurrier,
A high-tech spin for the old-school peephole
By MATT O’BRIEN and JOSEPH PISANI Associated Press LAS VEGAS The CES 2019 gadget show took
The family film “A Dog’s Way Home,” which opened in theaters Friday, is but the
The family film “A Dog’s Way Home,” which opened in theaters Friday, is but the latest in a long
Rams’ running backs run over Cowboys
C.J. Anderson rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns, and Todd Gurley rushed for 115 more yards and another TD in the Los Angeles Rams’ first playoff victory in 14 years
For the Week of Sunday, January 13, 2019
James Dye et al to Michael Carver, South 18th St., Sebring, $5478. Todd Creed Jr. et al to 430
TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Saturday’s women’s games No. 4 Baylor 79, TCU 55 FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Limelights and career paths
The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association announced the election of two new board
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW CASES Sonnenberg Mutual Insurance v. Amy Phillips, personal
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, 9 a.m. –
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES MILITARY NEWS Integrated platoons PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. For the first time in its
McCarrick accuser cooperates with NYC prosecutors
Associated Press VATICAN CITY The key accuser in the sex-abuse case against ex-Cardinal
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown township trustees, re-organizational and regular meeting, 3 p.m., 82
ON THE ALLEYS | Area Bowling scores
amron lanes Arrowhead Mixed Trio — Tom Graham 300-774, Dave Bregar 268-720, Len Black 268-686,
NCAA FOOTBALL roundup
Cheers, doughnuts as Clemson celebrates CLEMSON, S.C. All-American Christian Wilkins tossed
Browns make Kitchens’ hiring official
Freddie Kitchens had something on his coaching resume no other candidate could match. He made Baker Mayfield a better quarterback.
Chargers look to end Patriots’ dominance
Tom Brady and Philip Rivers are the oldest QBs to face off in an NFL playoff game.
Saturday around the NBA
Pistons 109, Clippers 104 LOS ANGELES Blake Griffin scored 44 points in his return to Staples
Direct democracy is fraught with danger, as Brexit shows
Opinion: “In my country the people can do as they like, although it often happens that they don’t like what
Bluster from Betras triggers blowback
Opinion: Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras crawled out of the weeds where he had been
Storm dumps snow on Midwest; at least five dead in crashes
Associated Press ST. LOUIS A massive winter snowstorm that blanketed most of Missouri and
Enjoying a New York state of mind
By Barbara Barton Sloane Special to The Vindicator “A small town is a place where there’s no
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 13
Today is Sunday, Jan. 13, the 13th day of 2019. There are 352 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP 4611 East Youngstown will meet for its executive board meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday at
Senior menu
Easterseals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
GARDEN CLUBS
UPCOMING Garden Gate Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. Jan. 21 at the home of Mary Jane Pavelko for
Wedding registries expand to adventures, charities and more
Gift lists expand to adventures, charities and more By MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON Associated Press
Club will host Jazz & Dessert Festival
Staff report AUSTINTOWN The Austintown Band Parents Club Inc. will host its fourth annual Jazz &
Claim delays man’s trial
Associated Press AKRON An Ohio suspect’s trial for two arson fires that killed nine people in
Adi, Krish, TJX and the 2018 Vindy
Opinion: In getting 2019 started, we spent a ton of newsroom time this week sifting through our 2018. The
Musically inclined
1. What 2002-05 NBC series featured present-day music stars playing popular artists during the
Big 4 of men’s tennis is about to break up
Rafael Nadal knew it was inevitable that sooner or later the Big Four would become the Big Three.
MASONIC groups
THURSDAY Ladies Oriental Shrine will have its January luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. at Johnny’s
How not to cross the social media ‘thin line’
By ADAM EARNHEARDT acearnheardt@ysu.edu Author Erma Bombeck said, “There is a thin line that
MILESTONES
MILESTONES Lawyer Michael R. Briach of Austintown has graduated cum laude from the University of
Past projects show border wall building is complex, costly
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. President Donald Trump is not giving up on his demand for
Jaguars fall prey to Penguins
Darius Quisenberry, Garrett Covington and Michael Akuchie lead YSU to win at IUPUI.
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Verses for the Dead” by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (Grand Central
Blood Drives
Blood Drives TUESDAY Canfield United Methodist Church, 27 S. Broad St., 1 to 7 p.m. South
Once deposited, pension funds become private
Opinion: Once deposited, pension funds become private In your Jan. 8 editorial titled “Grubby Pay Raise
AROUND THE NHL | Saturday’s games
Blue Jackets 2, Capitals 1, OT WASHINGTON Cam Atkinson scored his 25th goal of the season,
Trump can keep pledge to Valley with new steel mill
Editorial: In July 2017, just months into his presidency, Republican Donald Trump ventured into the
Defense buoys Mahomes, Chiefs to playoff win
The Kansas City Chiefs’ defense had heard the chorus of critics all season long.
Saturday, January 12 (83 stories)
UPDATE | Boardman police officer dies after illness
Boardman police officer dies, PD announces on Facebook
Sen. Rob Portman says he expects government shutdown to end in a few days
The Republican expects the president to declare a national emergency to secure funds for his border wall.
Boardman boys win fifth straight
Derrick Anderson had a game-high 17 points and Che Trevena added 13.
Massillon squeezes past Ursuline
Massillon’s Jaden Stock split a pair of free throws with 5.2 seconds to play for a 51-50 win.
Clinic reports $90,000 in cancer drugs missing
Each vial of the drug Fulphila is valued at $3,600, but it is not a controlled substance.
McDonald’s Rasile torches Lowellville for 48 points
Zach Rasile scored a career-best 48 points for the Blue Devils.
Children Services reports spike in placement costs in 2018
The board is also starting an initiative to review the board’s policies and procedures and root out racial or cultural bias.
Rosy GM forecast comes despite declining US sales
CEO Mary Barra said GM doesn’t foresee additional job cuts through 2020.
Hubbard’s Jones leaving WVU for YSU
Youngstown State’s football team is getting a Power 5 addition to its offensive line.
Trumbull MetroParks hopes to create park at Coalburg Lake
Trumbull County MetroParks board submits grant application for Coalburg Lake property
Andre Braugher leads ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ to NBC
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES When Andre Braugher learned last May that Fox’s
‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ is lyrical and lovely
‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ Grade: 3 and a half stars (out of 4) Rating: R for language and
Film shows origins of an icon of feminism
‘On the Basis of Sex’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for some language and suggestive
PREP ROUNDUP Fiday’s high school sports at a glance
BOYS BASKETBALL Canfield 58, Austintown Fitch 48 CANFIELD Ayden Hanousek scored 17 of his
Trumbull Mental Health board offers free gun locks to stop suicides
Trumbull County had 25 suicide deaths from Jan. 1 to Nov. 1 last year, and 88 percent were males, the Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board says.
Austintown PTA raises more than $14,000
Austintown School District’s Parent-Teacher Association collected more than $14,000 for families in need this winter
Lax US immigration, marriage laws enable forced marriage
Thousands of requests by men to bring in child and adolescent brides to live in the United States were approved over the past decade, according to government data obtained by The Associated Press.
Man arrested in teenager’s abduction, parents’ deaths
A 21-year-old man killed a Wisconsin couple in a baffling scheme to kidnap their teenage daughter, then held the girl captive for three months before she narrowly managed to escape and reach safety as he drove around looking for her, authorities said.
Thousands of area students join Y'town schools' annual Unity Project
Tracy Schuler Vivo, director of Visual and Performing Arts for Youngstown City Schools, shows some of the entries in the annual Unity Project.
Tribe outfielder survived health scare
Leonys Martin feels blessed to be alive after recovering from a life-threatening bacterial infection last summer.
Pruning herbs spurs new growth
Q. Someone was talking about pruning in the herb garden. Is this a thing? If so, what should I be
HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY Betty Sue Kiefer
HONOREE Residence: Boardman Date of birth: Jan. 17, 1919, in Jefferson, Pa. FAMILY Parents:
Offensive star power headlines Colts-Chiefs showdown
Most of the attention has been on the QB showdown between Patrick Mahomes and Andrew Luck.
HAPPY 102nd BIRTHDAY Sophie Antolik
HONOREE Residence: Youngstown Date of birth: Dec. 24, 1916 FAMILY Parents: John and Sophie
Hand Feed a Chickadee
Hand Feed a Chickadee When: Today, 9-11 a.m. What: Black-capped chickadees are inquisitive
Expand your growing seasons, plant choices by creating ... MICROCLIMATES
By Pam Baytos OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer As gardeners, we are familiar with our
Suspect dies after crash during chase
Associated Press FRANKLIN, Ohio Police in Ohio say a shoplifting suspect who was leading
Canfield turns to EPA to fund sewer project
Water and sewer service is the first step to developing the 280-acre Red Gate property near the corner of U.S. Route 224 and Leffingwell Road
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Quinn Patterson, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.: Standup comedian returns
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Opinion: QUOTE OF THE DAY “A fair and reasonable solution will put in place stronger border security
Mothers seek to get house arrest changed
Associated Press WAVERLY, Ohio The mothers of a husband and wife charged in an Ohio family
Kravitz offers deal on sandwiches to federal employees
Kravitz offers deal on sandwiches to federal employees LIBERTY Employees affected by the
Federal workers miss first paychecks
Associated Press Federal employees received pay stubs with nothing but zeros on them Friday as the
Beware of salt injury to plants this winter
By Eric Barrett OSU Ext. educator Remember the salt you are using to melt slippery sidewalks and
Harden powers Rockets over Cavaliers
James Harden had 43 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists in three quarters.
Dan Hiner: Valley has NFL coaches
The Colts’ Frank Ross (Canfield) and Tom Manning (Ursuline) and the Chargers’ Pat Meyer (Girard) are Valley products.
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Not available.
Report: Officials probed whether Trump worked for Russia
Associated Press WASHINGTON Law-enforcement officials became so concerned by President Donald
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 12
Today is Saturday, Jan. 12, the 12th day of 2019. There are 353 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Kuchar shoots 7 under again, leads Sony Open
The easygoing vibe in Hawaii is a perfect fit for Matt Kuchar
RB, QB matchups key for LA, Dallas
The Cowboys (11-6) inspire strong feelings across the football world, but these Rams (13-3) are just joking around.
Defense challenges mother’s confession in deaths of 3 sons
She is accused of smothering her children over 13 months By HOLLY ZACHARIAH The Columbus
Brown thumb indoors?
Brown thumb indoors? Houseplants aren’t the easiest things to grow. Even the green thumbs have
There are gardens for every ability
There are gardens for every ability Check out this interactive website that gives everyone an
NFL roundup
PITTSBURGH STEELERS Teryl Austin joins team as defensive assistant PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh
Rookie officer killed in Calif.
Associated Press DAVIS, Calif. Natalie Corona was a rising star in her police department with a
US withdrawal from Syria has begun, defense official says
Associated Press BAGHDAD After days of conflicting statements about a time line for President
OUTDOORS digest
Vienna club to offer ladies firearms class Vienna Fish and Game Club of Vienna, 1508 Youngstown
Trump: Changes coming to visas
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Friday promised changes in the way the
Jack Wollitz: Never too early to prep for spring fishing
What’s better for the soul than spring sunshine stirring the life in our lakes?
Shutdown set to hit record length
About 800,000 federal workers missed paychecks Associated Press WASHINGTON The partial
Change in leadership
DeWine era to mark shift away from volatility Associated Press COLUMBUS The inauguration of
A ‘rule or ruin’ strategy
Opinion: By Mitchell Zimmerman OtherWords News outlets are treating the Donald Trump shutdown as a power
Only an ‘impermeable barrier’ (a wall) can secure our border
Opinion: By Ann Coulter Andrews McMeel Syndication The media are trying to convince President Donald
United Way of Youngstown flexes muscle as it turns 100
Editorial: In trekking through the time tunnel 100 years, 1919 stands out as a milestone year for our nation
Friday, January 11 (119 stories)
$90K worth of chemo drugs missing from Canfield clinic
Chemotherapy drugs valued at $90,000 were reported missing from a cancer clinic Thursday.
Trumbull MetroParks seeking to build park at Coalburg Lake
The Trumbull County MetroParks board submitted a grant application to provide funding needed to acquire the 356-acre Coalburg Lake property in Hubbard Township.
Trumbull mental health board offers gun locks to prevent suicides
Trumbull County had 25 suicide deaths from Jan. 1 to Nov. 1 last year, and 88 percent were males, the Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board says.
Austintown PTA collects over $14K for needy families
Austintown School District’s Parent-Teacher Association collected more than $14,000 for families in need this winter.
Lawyer: R. Kelly denies all sexual misconduct allegations
Lawyer: R. Kelly denies all sexual misconduct allegations
UPDATE | Wisconsin man arrested in teen's abduction, parents' deaths
Wisconsin man arrested in teen's abduction, parents' deaths
Democratic Hawaii Rep. Gabbard running for president in 2020
Democratic Hawaii Rep. Gabbard running for president in 2020
Police: Woman in car crash runs into Pa. prison to hide drugs
Police: Woman in car crash runs into Pa. prison to hide drugs
Supreme Court says Justice Ginsburg's recovery is 'on track'
Supreme Court says Justice Ginsburg's recovery is 'on track'
Police kill armed man at Oregon school amid custody dispute
Police kill armed man at Oregon school amid custody dispute
New Florida governor suspends sheriff over school massacre
New Florida governor suspends sheriff over school massacre
US Sen. Rob Portman said he expects shutdown to end 'in a few days'
US Sen. Rob Portman said he expects shutdown to end 'in a few days'
Woman found dead in trash can identified as Amy Begeot, 33
Woman found dead in trash can identified as Amy Begeot, 33
Pa. police officer goes undercover as Uber driver for pot bust
Pa. police officer goes undercover as Uber driver for pot bust
Pennsylvania state inmate population fell again last year
Pennsylvania state inmate population fell again last year
Shoplifting suspect in Ohio killed after brief police chase
Shoplifting suspect in Ohio killed after brief police chase
Bill on federal workers' back pay in shutdown heads to Trump
Bill on federal workers' back pay in shutdown heads to Trump
GM raises 2018 forecast, predicts stronger 2019 earnings
GM raises 2018 forecast, predicts stronger 2019 earnings
APNewsBreak: US approved thousands of child bride requests
APNewsBreak: US approved thousands of child bride requests
US flu season appears milder, one year after brutal one
US flu season appears milder, one year after brutal one
Reminder: I-680 ramp to state Route 193 closed to Jan. 25
I-680 ramp to state Route 193 closed to Jan. 25
YSU Women’s Basketball benefits Joanie Abdu Breast Center
YSU Women’s Basketball benefits Joanie Abdu Breast Center
Kravitz Deli offers half-price sandwiches to federal workers
Kravitz Deli offers half-price sandwiches to federal workers
Electronics and games reported stolen from Austintown home
Electronics and games reported stolen from Austintown home
Police: One of two John Does arrested in murder case
Police: One of two John Does arrested in murder case
Woman says missing Wisconsin girl called out to her for help
Woman says missing Wisconsin girl called out to her for help
Report: Man sets truck on fire in front of cop, gets jailed
Report: Man sets truck on fire in front of cop, gets jailed
Should Boardman school district close Market Street Elementary?
Should Boardman school district close Market Street Elementary?
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:
Poland stifles Niles in NE8 romp
The Poland High School girls basketball team hasn’t had any problems this season putting the ball through the hoop.
Federal shutdown forces some to work without pay
‘It’s un-American to ask anyone to work and not get paid,’ a prison employee at Elkton said.
Jurors to be questioned Monday on pretrial publicity in Claudia Hoerig murder case
The Claudia Hoerig aggravated murder trial will begin Monday with individual questioning of jurors to determine what they know about the case, followed by typical jury selection that is done in a group setting.
Boardman proposes closure of Market Street Elementary
The school board is considering closing Market Street Elementary at the end of this school year as part of a district realignment plan.
Murray, DeStefani left college hockey to play another season with Phantoms
Two members of the Youngstown Phantoms are back in junior hockey.
Valley has 10 No. 1 seeds in EOWL Tournament
Familiarity doesn’t make things easy in the Eastern Ohio Wrestling League.
‘Dog’s Way Home’ is saccharine, sentimental
‘A Dog’s Way Home’ Grade: 2 and a half stars (out of 4) Rating: PG for thematic elements, some
Milwaukee cools off YSU women
The Penguins rallied from a 16-point deficit, but fell 71-68 in overtime.
Department of Taxation suspends Roberto’s vendor’s license
The state says Roberto’s is either behind on tax filings or payments.
Elm Street Diner opens, offers ‘whole new taste’
Elm Street has a new restaurant ready to serve up handcrafted macaroni and cheese dishes for less than $14.
Liberty trustees discuss fire department funding
Potential project to make a portion of Liberty’s business area more accessible to pedestrians
Canfield students cook up food-truck ideas
Fekety’s Firestone Flatbread won the food-truck competition at Canfield High School on Thursday morning. Winning team members are, from left, Kayla Fekety, Kaleigh Ceci, Kate Duncko and Jenna Allender.
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Jennifer Maravola and Jarrell Phifer-Martin, Youngstown,
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., at the corner of Fruit Street,
Police: Man doing doughnuts crashes car
Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Ohio Police said a man doing doughnuts in a car he had just bought
college basketball
college basketball THURSDAY’S SCORES MEN SCORES EAST Bryant 66, Mount St. Mary’s 59
COLLEGE BASKETBALL | Thursday’s games at a glance
WOMEN No. 1 Notre Dame 82, No. 2 Louisville 68 SOUTH BEND, IND. Arike Ogunbowale scored 30
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland eighth-grade boys move to 7-0 on year On Dec. 19, the Poland Middle School eighth-grade
Canfield Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled for Jan. 14 The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will
Boardman Community Briefs
Historical society to have meeting on Jan. 12 The Boardman Historical Society invites its members
‘Upside’ is a cliche-ridden, exploitative mess
“The Upside” Rating: PG-13 for “suggestive content and drug use.” Running time: 2:05 Grade:
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 11
Today is Friday, Jan. 11, the 11th day of 2019. There are 354 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
‘Ben is Back’ is career high for Roberts
‘Ben is Back’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: R for for language throughout and some drug use
Reunions & Class Notes
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for lunch at noon Thursday at Barry Dyngles
Border stop
Trump closer to emergency declaration as shutdown continues Associated Press MCALLEN, Texas
Payday without pay hits federal workers as shutdown drags on
Payday will come today without any checks for about 800,000 federal employees affected by the government shutdown, forcing workers to scale back spending, cancel trips, apply for unemployment benefits and take out loans to stay afloat.
Republican Householder owes his Ohio House speakership to Dems
Opinion: Though there are only 38 Democrats in the 99-member Ohio House, they were the crucial votes needed
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Harlem Globetrotters, 7 p.m.: The clown princes of basketball
Preschoolers experience “Journey to Bethlehem”
The children at Austintown Community Church Preschool Childcare Center went on a “Journey to
Strong economy does little to lift department store sales
It was supposed to be a great holiday shopping season. Many investors had expected department stores to enjoy robust sales in light of a U.S. economy buoyed by low unemployment, higher wages, strong consumer confidence and cheap gas.
Prosecutor: Man accused in estranged wife’s death indicted
A prosecutor says an Ohio man whose estranged wife’s body was found last year about a mile from his home has been indicted on murder and other charges in the death
Kristin Pettola | Robert Woolley
YOUNGSTOWN Kristin Pettola and Robert Woolley, both of Youngstown, were married during a ceremony
Two sentenced in separate gun cases
Both defendants barred from having guns because of past convictions
Star teases ‘Sopranos’ film story
By JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press NEW YORK The star of the upcoming “The Sopranos” prequel
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Jackson-Milton Local School board, organizational meeting at 8 a.m., regular
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 28.98‚àí0.13 Aqua America, .20
Why air Trump’s speech?
Opinion: By Peter Certo OtherWords Way back in 2014 – a century ago, it feels like – President Barack
Amanda Volosin, Brady Foley plan July vows
boardman Bill and Judy Volosin of Boardman are announcing the forthcoming wedding of their
CLUB CALENDAR
associations Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association will celebrate 100 years of Amateur Radio
newsmakers
newsmakers Tebow announces engagement to former Miss Universe MIAMI Tim Tebow is engaged.
nhl roundup
nhl roundup Thursday’s games Blue Jackets 4, Predators 3, OT COLUMBUS Artemi Panarin scored
nba roundup
nba roundup Thursday’s games Heat 115, Celtics 99 MIAMI Dwyane Wade scored 19 points, Josh
Attend hearings on need for renewal of justice tax
Editorial: Primary elections in odd- numbered years are notorious in Ohio for generating shamefully high levels
Allison Henline | Dr. Marc Bye
AUSTINTOWN Allison Henline of Austintown and Marc Bye of Southend-on-Sea, U.K., were united in
Austintown Sports Briefs
Boys basketball falls to Girard The Austintown Fitch boys varsity basketball team fell to Girard
Middle school students perform holiday concert
Fifth- and sixth-graders from Poland performed their holiday concert on Dec. 12.
Poland Community Briefs
Incoming freshman orientation meeting There will be an orientation meeting for all eighth-graders
CHS choirs present ‘Cinemagic’
Canfield Choral Boosters to host tasting event By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The
Hilltop second-graders perform holiday concert
Second-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School took their audience of family, friends and fellow Hilltoppers on a tour around the world during the school’s annual Holidays Around the World program on Dec. 18.
Eagle Scout project involves VA Clinic
Braxton Jones, joined by members of Boy Scout Troop 9002 in Poland, delivered 72 no sew fleece
Boardman Sports Briefs
Eighth-grade girls basketball wins against Lakeside On Jan. 7, the Boardman Glenwood eighth-grade
Chelsey Zoldan | Jayson Calhoun
SHARON, PA. The gardens at Buhl Mansion in Sharon, Pa., provided the setting Sept. 2 for the
Cub Scout Pack 25 conducts food drive
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield’s Cub Scout Pack 25 conducted a food drive to
Michael Kusalaba library celebrates Kwanzaa
The Michael Kusalaba library hosted its first Kwanzaa celebration event on Dec. 27.
Austintown Community Briefs
Local church shows popular movie Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at 2305 South Canfield-Niles
Students participate in annual Spelling Bee
Boardman Local Schools hosted its annual Spelling Bees on Jan. 4.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news Winter athletics will soon arrive and Neighbors wants to be
Riverside Railroad Club sets up model train display at Boardman library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Riverside Railroad Club set up a train display at the
Thursday, January 10 (88 stories)
Boardman may close Market elementary
The school board is considering closing Market Street Elementary at the end of this school year, according to a district news release.
First payday without pay looming for federal workers
Some federal employees in the Mahoning Valley will be on the job, but won’t get a paycheck for the first time today because of the partial government shutdown.
Roberto's closure notice indicates habitual offender, state spokesman says
The Ohio Department of Taxation has suspended the vendor license of Roberto’s Italian Ristorante in downtown Youngstown.
Award-winning restaurateur returns home to create Elm Street Diner
Elm Street has a new restaurant ready to serve up handcrafted macaroni and cheese dishes for less than $14.
Man who fired on police station sentenced to 195 years
Man who fired on police station sentenced to 195 years
Members of Congress honor Saudi writer killed in Turkey
Members of Congress honor Saudi writer killed in Turkey
Senate OKs bill to pay federal employees – after shutdown ends
Senate OKs bill to pay federal employees
Cohen, ex-Trump lawyer, to testify publicly before Congress
Cohen, ex-Trump lawyer, to testify publicly before Congress
Boardman schools ponder closing Market Street Elementary
Boardman schools ponder closing Market Street Elementary
Grand jury secretly indicts two men for aggravated murder
Grand jury secretly indicts two men for aggravated murder
Liberals dare Trump to back their bills lowering drug prices
Liberals dare Trump to back their bills lowering drug prices
Trump: Didn't know about allegations Manafort shared polling
Trump: Didn't know about allegations Manafort shared polling
Claudia Hoerig aggravated murder trial will begin Monday
Claudia Hoerig aggravated murder trial will begin Monday
Payday without pay hits federal workers as shutdown drags on
Payday without pay hits federal workers as shutdown drags on
600 Youngstown schools kids get new coats thanks to organizations
600 Youngstown schools kids get new coats thanks to organizations
Police: Man doing doughnuts crashes new car near Dayton
Police: Man doing doughnuts crashes new car near Dayton
Ohio woman serving life in ex-boyfriend’s killing wins clemency
Ohio woman serving life in ex-boyfriend’s killing wins clemency
Trump threatens emergency declaration ahead of border visit
Trump threatens emergency declaration ahead of border visit
Former McDonald PTO treasurer agrees to repay $8,400
Former McDonald PTO treasurer agrees to repay $8,400
Mahoning CSB spends more on residential placements and family assistance
Mahoning CSB spends more on residential placements and family assistance
Canfield seeks EPA money for water and sewer to Red Gate Farm site
Canfield seeks EPA money for water and sewer to Red Gate Farm site
Boardman police, coroner investigate woman's death
Boardman police, coroner investigate woman's death
UPDATE | Department of Taxation prohibits sales at Roberto’s
Department of Taxation prohibits sales at Roberto’s
Pork Sausage recalled because it is rubbery in Ohio
Pork Sausage recalled because it is rubbery in Ohio
Man who threatened neighborhood gets a year in prison
Man who threatened neighborhood gets a year in prison
Former Struthers employee improperly received unemployment benefits
Former Struthers employee improperly received unemployment benefits
Ohio Supreme Court today reinstated the law license of Martin Yavorcik
Ohio Supreme Court today reinstated the law license of Martin Yavorcik
Hunter, Fitch hold off Howland
Sabria Huinter finished with 26 points, 15 rebounds, four blocks and a steal.
VINDY EXCLUSIVE | Betras calls for new state Democratic Party leadership
Betras says of the party chairman: ‘Usually when you lose this much you change coaches’
Niles police chief provides details, recordings in officer-involved shooting
When Matthew Burroughs drove into the Royal Mall apartments with one Niles police cruiser behind him Jan. 2, he “drove toward” multiple other Niles officers already in the complex waiting for him.
Sammarone powers Canfield over Harding
Serena Sammarone scored 18 points and Grace Mangapora added 14.
Colten McFadden transfers from Kent State to YSU
Like his father and brother before him, Colten McFadden will kick for Youngstown State.
Source: Kitchens set to become Browns’ head coach
The Browns didn’t have to go far to find their new coach. Freddie Kitchens was already in the building.
Insurance adjusters review damage from freak Bazetta-Cortland tornado
Insurance adjusters were all over the township assessing damage Wednesday after a freak EF1 January tornado skipped across the township and into Cortland on Tuesday morning.
‘Jay and Silent Bob Fun’
Kevin Smith will be in town during the same time as Youngstown’s Comic Con featuring Jason Mewes, Ming Chen, Mike Zapcic and Bryan Johnson in July
Arts school takes bow with ‘West Side Story’
In the making for four years, the Chrysalis Stage is beginning to emerge.
Woody Pines at Suzie’s
Woody Pines at Suzie’s A double bill of music, featuring Nashville artist Woody Pines (above) and
Buses will become things of beauty in Valley art contests this summer
City transit buses will become a canvas for art this summer in Youngstown and its suburbs. As part
Globetrotters bring record-setting act to Covelli
The Harlem Globetrotters are continuing their record-breaking ways.
Struthers council ok’s donated land for fire station
The new station will replace the current Elm Street station.
Poland trustees partner with county engineer on road projects
Voters approved a bond issue in November to generate funding for road improvements.
Niles council approves final steps for fiscal emergency release
The city has been in fiscal emergency for more than four years.
Davis Family YMCA dedicates youth center
Tom Grantonic, left, Davis Family YMCA executive director, joins his parents, John and Barbara Grantonic, right, and preschoolers in a ribbon-cutting honoring the newly renovated Youth Learning Center at the Boardman Y on McClurg Road Wednesday. The center’s renovation was made possible by a donation from John and Barbara Grantonic.
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Agenda Friday
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Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.
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Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield
New This week
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Stocks rise along with optimism over US-China trade talks
US, China wrap up talks on tariff battle after Trump says they are ’going very well!’ but no details immediately released
State to consider 6 conditions to treat with medical pot
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state medical board is reviewing six additional conditions that
Trump needs to embrace real immigration reform
Editorial: President Donald J. Trump used his first prime-time televised address to the nation Tuesday to
President walks out of meeting on shutdown
Trump will visit US-Mexico border today Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump
Middling Rutgers upends Ohio State
Montez Mathis hit two contested layups and Geo Baker nailed a jumper with 10.3 seconds to play.
Landowners dig in to fight border wall
Associated Press HIDALGO, Texas As President Donald Trump travels to the border in Texas to make
Government shutdown | Latest developments
Nearly half of Ohio’s congressional delegation say they will not accept a paycheck while the federal
Davis, Pelicans rally past Cavaliers
Anthony Davis had 38 points and 13 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a slow start.
Ed Puskas: Kitchens’ rise was meteoric
Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey has a pretty good idea that Freddie Kitchens can, in fact, stand the heat.
‘Last chance’ notices going to thousands of inactive voters
Ohio’s elections chief says more than 275,000 inactive voters in the state about to get their final opportunity to keep from dropping off the rolls
Woman who pleaded to lesser charge in murder case gets probation
Judge says slight changes in testimony were understandable
Focus on success this year
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Officers perceived threat before fatal shooting, Niles chief says
When Matthew Burroughs drove into the Royal Mall apartments with one Niles police cruiser behind him Jan. 2, he “drove toward” multiple other Niles officers already in the complex waiting for him.
Liberty trustee balking at law director's request for 10% raise
One township trustee is concerned about a proposed 10 percent increase for the law director’s pay, citing the township’s fiscal-caution status.
Struthers accepts donated land for fire station
The city took another step at tonight’s city council meeting toward realizing construction of a new fire station.
Adjusters assessing tornado damage today in Bazetta
Insurance adjusters were all over the township assessing damage today after a freak EF1 January tornado skipped across the township and into Cortland on Tuesday morning.
Actor, filmmaker, comic book icon Kevin Smith to speak at YSU
Kevin Smith will be in town during Youngstown’s Comic Con, featuring his New Jersey cohorts Jason Mewes, Ming Chen, Mike Zapcic and Bryan Johnson in July.
Niles council approves final measures to free city of oversight
City council Wednesday unanimously approved the final pieces of legislation required for release from the state-imposed fiscal emergency that has burdened Niles for more than four years.
Ohio packing company recalls pork sausage products
Ohio packing company recalls pork sausage products
Au pairs win $65.5 million settlement in Denver lawsuit
Au pairs win $65.5 million settlement in Denver lawsuit
Police: Woman breaks into Pa. police station, wanted to date cop
Police: Woman breaks into Pa. police station, wanted to date cop
Ohio to consider 6 conditions to treat with medical pot
Ohio to consider 6 conditions to treat with medical pot
Rosenstein, a frequent Trump target, will leave Justice Dept
Rosenstein, a frequent Trump target, will leave Justice Dept
No deal reached: Dems say Trump walked out of shutdown meeting
Dems say Trump walked out of shutdown meeting
Pa. lawyer: Coat chewing could’ve thrown off breath test
Pa. lawyer: Coat chewing could’ve thrown off breath test
Denver unveils new system for clearing marijuana convictions
Denver unveils new system for clearing marijuana convictions
Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York
Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos divorcing wife after 25 years
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos divorcing wife after 25 years
Driver accused of fatally hitting Ohio child in stroller indicted
Driver accused of fatally hitting Ohio child in stroller indicted
White House tries to hold jittery GOP in line on shutdown
White House tries to hold jittery GOP in line on shutdown
US orders refuges to staff for hunters despite shutdown
US orders refuges to staff for hunters despite shutdown
Davis YMCA dedicates new youth learning center and after school program
Davis YMCA dedicates new youth learning center and after school program
Kevin Smith will be this year’s Skeggs Lecture Series presenter
Kevin Smith will be this year’s Skeggs Lecture Series presenter
UPDATE | Niles police feared for their safety in firing weapons
Niles police feared for their safety in firing weapons
Boardman man gets three years for raping special-needs child
Boardman man gets three years for raping special-needs child
Niles man sentenced for using meth in front of kid
Niles man sentenced for using meth in front of kid
’Last chance’ notices going to thousands of inactive voters
’Last chance’ notices going to thousands of inactive voters
Raiders growing up
In the final seconds of Tuesday’s All-American Conference Red opener, Canfield’s Jake Kowal launched a 3-point try that hit the rim and bounced to a Warren Harding player. A basket would have tied the game; instead, the Raiders’ D’Muntize Owens went on to make four free throws to secure a 53-48 victory.
Regional UAW director vows to fight to keep GM Lordstown open
“When is enough, enough?” UAW Region 2-B Director Rich Rankin asks.
South Range goes inside to beat Struthers
Chris Brooks scored a game-high 14 points and Jaxon Anderson added 13 to lead South Range.
Ryan: Border security is needed, but not a wall
Congressman says technology, not a wall, is needed at the southern border.
Niles tops Girard in defensive battle
The Indians didn’t have an answer for Niles sophomore Doug Foster.
Hubbard trustees plan to place police levies on ballot
Township trustees plan to place two police levies on the May primary ballot in an attempt to alleviate budget woes.
Youngstown board discusses plan to retake control of schools
One board member said now is the time to plan how to resolve issues involving students and taxpayers.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE | TUESDAY’S RESULTS
BOYS BASKETBALL Boardman 78, Lakeside 51 SAYBROOK TOWNSHIP Ethan Andersen has a season high 18
‘Old school’ detective dies Saturday unexpectedly
Perdue was planning to retire next month, Chief Robin Lees said.
Local neurologist with criminal history dies
An area doctor arrested last April and accused of exposing himself to school children has died.
Boardman Schools Fund awards seven mini-grants
The mini-grants awarded by the Boardman Schools Fund for Educational Excellence offer teachers the chance to test drive innovative technology that can be implemented throughout the district.
Warren man, 22, dies after being found shot in field
Warren man, 22, dies after being found shot in field
Rare January tornado races through Trumbull County
Here’s what is left of the storage building at Hillside Cemetery after a tornado blew through on Tuesday morning. Kris Parke, the Bazetta Township road superintendent, said he believes about 50 trees were also knocked over in the cemetery.
Agenda Thursday
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Police: Teenager shot in head while playing Russian roulette
Associated Press AKRON Police said a 17-year-old boy was shot in the head while playing Russian
NFL Browns huddle, zero-in on choice
Kitchens seen as favorite for head coach position Associated Press CLEVELAND One week into
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
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Russian lawyer who met Trump Jr. charged in unrelated case
Associated Press NEW YORK The Russian lawyer who attended the Trump Tower meeting that is a
Austintown native drives North High brewing’s success
Accepting sage counsel from a mentor often leads to success in life and business.
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
Mayor, governor unveil plans to expand health care
Associated Press SEATTLE Washington’s governor and New York City’s mayor unveiled major
YOUNGSTOWN STATE BASKETBALL Previews of Thursday’s games
MEN Matchup: YSU (5-12, 1-3 Horizon League) at UIC (7-9, 1-2). Tip-off: 8 p.m. at Credit Union 1
Asylum seekers being released quickly
Associated Press SAN DIEGO President Donald Trump says he has ended “catch-and-release” for
RECAPS OF TUESDAY’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
MEN No. 1 Duke 87, Wake Forest 65 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. Freshman sensation Zion Williamson
Husted to head office on technology
Associated Press COLUMBUS Gov.-elect Mike DeWine says a new office overseeing technology-related
Boardman man charged for shooting, robbery in Campbell
The victim was found half-naked and bleeding from his back by Campbell police officers.
DNA sought from workers after patient gives birth at care facility
Associated Press PHOENIX Police served a search warrant Tuesday to get DNA from all male
Murray leads Penguins to another win
Matt Murry stopped 36 shots as he remains undefeated since returning from injury.
N. Korea leader arrives in China for talks
Associated Press BEIJING North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing on Tuesday at the
Filing: Manafort shared polling data with Russian
Associated Press WASHINGTON Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort shared polling data
Familiar face in Struthers is new safety-service director
Bob Norris is a retired city police chief.
Ohio deserves more fair House districts by 2020
Editorial: Akron Beacon Journal: On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would take up again the matter
Evangelicals falsely believe they have found a champion in Trump
Opinion: By MICHAEL GERSON Washington Post WASHINGTON By all indications, the reluctant support by
Romney should rein in his ego
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UAW leader pledges to fight for Lordstown's survival
At the Nov. 19 launch of the grass-roots Drive It Home campaign in support of the General Motors Lordstown plant, Rich Rankin, the UAW Region 2-B Director made a promise to Lordstown workers: “You guys can count on me, through thick and thin, as long as I’m breathing. ... I’m always going to fight for Lordstown.”
F1 winter tornado catches Trumbull residents, even NWS by surprise
An unseasonably warm and sunny January day took an unexpected twist Tuesday morning as an F1 tornado raced through Bazetta Township, across Mosquito Lake and into Cortland.
Dr. Brocker found dead; autopsy pending
An area doctor arrested last April and accused of exposing himself to school children has died.
YPD reflects on sudden death of Detective Perdue
At 39 years on the police department, it was no surprise that his colleagues called Detective Sgt. John Perdue “old school” Tuesday while reflecting on his sudden death.
UPDATE: Trump speech gets mixed reaction from Texas family
President Donald Trump’s Oval Office speech has received a mixed reaction among one family who gathered to watch it in South Texas, a short distance from the U.S.-Mexico border.
2nd man dies at California home of Democratic party donor
2nd man dies at California home of Democratic party donor
Facility's CEO resigns after vegetative patient gives birth
Facility's CEO resigns after vegetative patient gives birth
Filing: Manafort gave 2016 polling data to Russian associate
Filing: Manafort gave 2016 polling data to Russian associate
Man authorities believe shot black girl charged with murder
Man authorities believe shot black girl charged with murder
Lessie Brown, oldest person in the US, dies at 114
Lessie Brown, oldest person in the US, dies at 114
Starting Friday, ramps at I-680 and Route 193 to close daily
Starting Friday, ramps at I-680 and Route 193 to close daily
Ohio cop struck by vehicle while directing traffic dies
Ohio cop struck by vehicle while directing traffic dies
US cancer death rate hits milestone: 25 years of decline
US cancer death rate hits milestone: 25 years of decline
Police identify victim in Philly fatal dog walker dispute
Police identify victim in Philly fatal dog walker dispute
2 children die in Pennsylvania house fire; cause not known
2 children die in Pennsylvania house fire; cause not known
Turkey slams US request for assurances on Syrian Kurds
Turkey slams US request for assurances on Syrian Kurds
Man charged in family slayings in Ohio seeks insanity plea
Man charged in family slayings in Ohio seeks insanity plea
Wife of Ohio pastor going to trial accused of witness tampering
Wife of Ohio pastor going to trial accused of witness tampering
What air travelers should know about the government shutdown
What air travelers should know about the government shutdown
Winter storm blasts Europe; 13 dead amid heavy snow, gusts
Winter storm blasts Europe; 13 dead amid heavy snow, gusts
Boardman man faces burglary, domestic violence charges
Boardman man faces burglary, domestic violence charges
John Perdue, Youngstown's most senior officer, has died
John Perdue, Youngstown's most senior officer, has died
Doctor accused of public indecency found dead at home
Doctor accused of public indecency found dead at home
Malvasi Sr. gets five months in fed prison for having machine gun
Malvasi Sr. gets five months in fed prison for having machine gun
Puskarcik resigned Monday amid an internal investigation
Puskarcik came under investigation in late December after an allegation that he removed an item from an evidence locker
Portion of Belmont Avenue in Liberty closed due to downed power lines
Portion of Belmont Avenue in Liberty closed due to downed power lines
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
MONDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL The LaBrae, Bristol and Badger boys basketball teams have
Howland man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in shooting death at Niles bar
Howland man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in shooting death at Niles bar
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‘Grubby’ pay-raise bill is a shameful display of greed
Editorial: State Rep. Michele Lepore- Hagan of Youngstown was absolutely justified in her condemnation of her
Brexit’s day of reckoning is here
Opinion: LONDON To Brexit, or not to Brexit, that is the question (apologies to Shakespeare). The answer to
County seeks to renew justice tax for another five years
The tax has generated more than $25 million annually, which is the entirety of the county’s criminal justice fund
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Blues 3, Flyers 0 PHILADELPHIA Brayden Schenn and Vladimir Tarasenko scored and Jordan
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Austintown racino welcomes new general manager
Allie Evangelista starts today as new Hollywood Gaming GM
Student charged over Snapchat video with threatening caption
Police say a Pennsylvania high school student accused of posting a Snapchat video of himself shooting a gun with a caption reading “Training for Prom Walk” has been arrested
Amazon emerges as most valuable US firm amid market turmoil
Amazon has eclipsed Microsoft as the most valuable publicly traded company in the U.S. as a see-sawing stock market continues to reshuffle corporate America’s pecking order.
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Today is Tuesday, Jan. 8, the eighth day of 2019. There are 357 days left in the year.
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Diet matters during cancer treatment
Brought to you by MERCY HEALTH The mission of Mercy Health has remained steadfast since the
Deputies: Man used Minecraft to prey on 12-year-old
Deputies: Man used Minecraft to prey on 12-year-old
Armed protesters rally against Pittsburgh’s proposed gun ban
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Hundreds of protesters – many openly carrying guns – gathered in
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Air of greatness: Goodyear Blimp soars into College Football Hall of Fame
The Goodyear Blimp has become a staple at major sports events for more than 60 years
Kitchens interviews for Browns head coach position
Coordinator credited for offense’s major turnaround
Can Trump circumvent Congress to build wall?
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration is weighing using a national emergency
President to address nation on need for wall
Tonight’s speech to be followed by border visit Associated Press WASHINGTON With no
Ohio man gets 4-year sentence in Charlottesville beating
An Ohio man has been sentenced to just under four years in prison for his role in the beating of a black man the day of a white nationalist rally in Virginia
Congressman: Medicare could be bankrupt in 7 years; reform it
“If we want that safety net program to be there for current seniors and future generations, then we’re going to have to reform the system,” U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson said Monday.
Administration: Government shutdown won’t delay tax refunds
Taxpayers who are owed refunds will be paid on time, despite the government shutdown that has closed many federal agencies, a Trump administration official said Monday as concern mounted over the risk that the payments could be delayed.
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Presidents, commissioners put brakes on CFP expansion talk
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Clemson is national champion
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence threw for 347 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 2 Clemson to its second national title in three years with a 44-16 rout of No. 1 Alabama in the College Football Championship title game.
Victim's mother wants to see Hill executed
WARREN Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins and Miriam Fife have worked together to see justice done in the murder of Fife’s son, Raymond, since September 1985, when Raymond, 12, was brutally murdered as he rode his bicycle to a Boy Scouts meeting.
Mahoning deputies: Man used Minecraft to prey on 12-year-old
Deputies: Man used Minecraft to prey on 12-year-old
Coroner: Niles man died from gunshots to chest
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NILES The Trumbull County Coroner’s office has ruled that Matthew S. Burroughs, 35, died of multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and that his death is a homicide.
Mild winter to last through January
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN About an inch or so of snow is likely between late tonight and Thursday, but it’s been a mild winter so far, and that trend is expected through this month. Only 3.7 inches of snow fell in the Mahoning Valley in December, when the average snow accumulation for that month is 15 inches. In December 2017, 19 inches of snow was recorded; 23.3 inches fell in December 2016; and 0.8 of an inch fell in December 2015.
Niles man's shooting death by cops ruled a homicide
Niles man's shooting death by cops ruled a homicide
US Rep. Bill Johnson: Medicare insolvent in 7 years if there are no reforms
US Rep. Bill Johnson: Medicare insolvent in 7 years if there are no reforms
Guatemala to withdraw from UN anti-corruption commission
Guatemala to withdraw from UN anti-corruption commission
Girls basketball player remains benched for $857.20 check
Girls basketball player remains benched for $857.20 check
Cavs' Love still weeks from return to court after surgery
Cavs' Love still weeks from return to court after surgery
Ohio State appoints 1st woman to lead its police department
Ohio State appoints 1st woman to lead its police department
Ginsburg misses Supreme Court arguments for the 1st time
Ginsburg misses Supreme Court arguments for the 1st time
Woman sentenced to life as teen in killing wins clemency
Woman sentenced to life as teen in killing wins clemency
Ratings dip to 18.6M for Golden Globes despite NFL lead-in
Ratings dip to 18.6M for Golden Globes despite NFL lead-in
CBS News president steps down, replaced by veteran producer
CBS News president steps down, replaced by veteran producer
Man pleads guilty to killing 6 in between driving for Uber
Man pleads guilty to killing 6 in between driving for Uber
Mahoning County CSB finance committee meets Tuesday
Mahoning County CSB finance committee meets Tuesday
It's official: Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins declares for NFL draft
Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins declares for NFL draft
US delegation seeks more details on Guatemalan boy's death
US delegation seeks more details on Guatemalan boy's death
Whistleblower alleging sex abuse at Ohio State is arrested
Whistleblower alleging sex abuse at Ohio State is arrested
Israeli PM rejects corruption allegations in live address
Israeli PM rejects corruption allegations in live address
Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to groping young man at bar
Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to groping young man at bar
UPDATE | Democrats seek equal airtime after Trump speech
Democrats seek equal airtime after Trump speech
Coroner: Burroughs killed by multiple gun shot wounds to chest
Coroner: Burroughs killed by multiple gunshot wounds to chest
UPDATE | Campbell Chief Puskarcik resigns amid investigation
Campbell police Chief Dennis Puskarcik resigns amid investigation
UPDATE | Watkins, Fife expect to see justice in Hill case
Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins and retired Trumbull County Victim-Witness Office Coordinator Miriam Fife have worked together to see justice done in the murder of Fife's son, Raymond, since September 1985.
Thai police won’t deport Saudi woman seeking asylum
Thai police say they won’t deport Saudi woman seeking asylum
Armed protesters expected at Pittsburgh gun ban rally
Armed protesters expected at rally against proposed gun ban
NYC firefighter plunges to death from overpass
New York City firefighter plunges to death from overpass
Ginsburg missing Supreme Court arguments for 1st time
Ginsburg missing Supreme Court arguments for 1st time
A year of upsets at Golden Globes | Gaga snubbed, Close wins
A year of upsets at Golden Globes | Gaga snubbed, Close wins
Jurors likely to view scene of Niles murder at start of trial set for today
Jurors likely to view scene of Niles murder at start of trial set for today
Call for action comes in the wake of a Niles police-involved shooting death last week
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County Chapter of the NAACP issued a call to action Sunday for
Boar’s Head tale endures
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Democrats plan pressure tactics to end shutdown
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump stood by his demands for funding for a
Orthodox clergy bless Lake Glacier to celebrate baptism of Jesus
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Leaders of the Eastern Orthodox Clergy
Taco Bell robbed
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Drugmakers seek sanctions against Gov.-elect DeWine
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Today is Tuesday, Jan. 8, the eighth day of 2019. There are 357 days left in the year.
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‘Bohemian Rhapsody, ‘Green Book’ take top film awards
In a Golden Globes chock full of upsets, the Freddie Mercury biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” took best picture, drama, over Bradley Cooper’s heavily favored “A Star is Born” and Glenn Close bested Lady Gaga for best actress
Births
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Trump’s dealmaking faces test in shutdown standoff
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Strike deal on Dreamers
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NAACP seeks 5 actions in response to Niles cop shooting
NAACP calls for five actions in response to Niles cop shooting
Adviser walks back Trump pledge to withdraw troops from Syria now
Adviser walks back Trump pledge to withdraw troops from Syria now
Trump: Don't look for end to shutdown anytime soon
The president said the shutdown could end in 20 minutes with compromise from Democratic Party leaders.
Vigil celebrates life of man killed by Niles police
Saturday night’s vigil at the Royal Mall Apartment & Condo Complex for Matthew Burroughs was filled with sobs, tearful memorials and calls for justice.
Pelini likely to stay at YSU
A deal hasn’t been signed, but an understanding has been reached regarding Bo Pelini’s future as Youngstown State University’s football coach, athletic director Ron Strollo confirmed Saturday morning.
Families gather at annual Three Kings Day celebration
One by one, children came forward Saturday afternoon to receive a gift from a king.
Scouts learn valuable skills at Klondike Derby
During this time of year, cold weather has usually made its presence felt in the Mahoning Valley, to the delight of ice skaters and others brave enough to venture out onto an ice-covered lake or pond.
Local start-up pioneers artistic uses of 3-D printing technology
Freshmade 3D has creative uses of 3-D printing technology in the works.
Football and family merge in Valley native’s book
At first glance, Mark Hamer’s new book, “Growing Up Irish,” is about the author’s lifelong devotion to the Notre Dame Fightin’ Irish football team, and his family’s yearly trips to see the team play.
METRO DIGEST || Model Railroad show set for next Sunday
Model Railroad show set for next Sunday SALEM The Youngstown Model Railroad Association is
Hurricane Maria forced year of change for Mahoning County services
When Puerto Rican individuals migrated to the continental U.S. following Hurricane Maria, local service organizations had to adapt to better meet their needs.
Rios family leaves hurricane disaster for new life in Y'town
The Rios family moved to Youngstown in December 2017 in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria three months earlier. The family includes, from left, daughter Karlys, 6; mother Claraliz ; father Eric; and son, Ihan, 5.
Internet of Things
Internet of Things YOUNGSTOWN OH-IoT, an Internet of Things initiative between Youngstown State
After delays, Egypt’s new mega-museum set to open in 2020
Egypt’s new mega-museum set to open in 2020 By BRIAN ROHAN Associated Press CAIRO On the
‘Not much headway’ achieved to resolve impasse over budget
Associated Press WASHINGTON White House officials and congressional aides emerged from talks
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city, for the most recent
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city, for the most recent
Was I wrong about net neutrality?
By ADAM EARNHEARDT acearnheardt@ysu.edu “You were wrong about net neutrality,” a friend
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, 9 a.m. –
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 6
Today is Sunday, Jan. 6, the sixth day of 2019. There are 359 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Katlyn Travis and Johnathan Conrad, East Liverpool, boy,
Akron council orders homeless out of city camp
Associated Press AKRON Homeless individuals are clearing out of a tent city after Akron City
Society will host ‘Second Saturday’
Society will host ‘Second Saturday’ salem Salem Historical Society will host “Salem Second
Poetry column - Metaphor clarifies as it distorts
“Education is not the filling of a pail,” reads the sign above my colleague’s desk, “but the lighting of a fire.”
WOMEN’S TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
WOMEN’S TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Saturday’s games No. 4 Maryland 75, Ohio State 69 COLLEGE
Pelosi takes Ryan to school
Opinion: A day before her mother, Nancy Pelosi, was again sworn in as speaker of the U.S. House of
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bedford Trails Golf Course. Austintown
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
SATURDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Girard 64, Austintown Fitch 57, OT GIRARD After Fitch’s
ON THE ALLEYS | Area Bowling leagues
amron lanes Amron Wednesday Seniors — Neil Guerrieri 256-702, Art Bisner 267-697, Doug Zolla
3 killed, 4 injured in Calif. at bowling alley shooting
Associated Press TORRANCE, Calif. Three men were fatally shot late Friday and four injured when
SPORTS digest
Curbstone Coaches to honor Stanhope To kick off the 2019 season, the Curbstone Coaches will honor
Wise household spending tips for the new year
StatePoint Running a household can be expensive, but experts say that there are new ways you can
‘Toilet paper angels,’ others help keep national parks open
Associated Press Nonprofits, businesses and state governments nationwide are putting up money and
Museum acquires statue, complete with glitter, nail polish
By MARTHA WAGGONER Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. An impressive marble sculpture of the first
Actors, directors on mark in ‘Sea Horse’
By Eric McCrea news@ vindy.com The Hopewell Theatre started the New Year off right with a
Federal cases put on hold
Associated Press AKRON A federal judge in Ohio has ordered all civil cases in her district that
Limelights and career paths
Career paths Merrill Lynch recently announced that financial adviser Christine A. Gerst has joined
Museum exhibit to tell story of Nassar abuse survivors
Museum exhibit to tell story of Nassar abuse survivors EAST LANSING, Mich. Hundreds of women
MILESTONES
MILESTONES 2010 poland grad earns doctorate IN CHEMISTRY Allison M. Rice, daughter of Paul and
Ed Puskas: Smolinski on target for Penguins
Watch Alison Smolinski step into a 3-pointer and it is difficult to imagine a time when her shot was ugly.
Netflix and chill no more – streaming getting complicated
Associated Press Streaming TV may never again be as simple, or as affordable, as it is now.
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW CASES Margaret McConahy v. Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehab
Slain police officer called ‘hero’ at his funeral
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO A California police officer who was killed in the line of duty
Senior menu
Easterseals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
2019: A year of reckoning for the city of Youngstown
Editorial: In early 2018, we opined that Youngstown’s new mayor, Jamael Tito Brown, would have no choice but to
AROUND THE NHL Recaps of Saturday’s games
Blue Jackets 4, Panthers 3, OT SUNRISE, FLA. Seth Jones scored 18 seconds into overtime and
NABJ offers opportunities for aspiring journalists
The applications are for journalism opportunities in Tallahasse, Fla., and Miami
Changes made in college football playoff selections confusing and misguided
Opinion: Changes made in college football playoff selections confusing and misguided College football fans
Podcasting is inmate’s pathway to freedom
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. In California, inmates typically are
‘Fifty-One Years Later: Remembering What is Civil: Doing What is Right’
There will be Martin Luther King Commemoration programs the weekend of Jan. 20 titled ‘Fifty-One Years Later: Remembering What is Civil: Doing What is Right’
Lord & Taylor flagship store locks doors forever
By VERENA DOBNIK Associated press NEW YORK After 104 years, Lord & Taylor’s flagship store on
Some fear groundwater near Ga. military bases is toxic
Associated Press ATLANTA Groundwater near Georgia military bases remains contaminated from a
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today Trumbull Regional Medical Center, 1350 E. Market St., Warren, 9 a.m. to 3
Prescott, Elliot led Cowboys past Seahawks
Ezekiel Elliott scored the go-ahead touchdown to send Dallas to the divisional round.
Bison Stick it to Eagles for 7th FCS championship
Klieman goes 69-6 as North Dakota State head coach
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE | SATURDAY’S RESULTS
RACE 1 $14,600 - 3 yo’s & up, 6F, CLM $5,000 6 Bringyourownsand (Quinones, L.) $3.40 $2.40 $2.20
Hundreds rally as 7-year-old girl’s killer remains at large
Hundreds rally as 7-year-old girl’s killer remains at large HOUSTON Hundreds of people who
MEN’S TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Saturday’s games
No. 1 Duke 87, Clemson 68 DURHAM, N.C. Freshman Zion Williamson had 25 points, 10 rebounds and
‘Shop local’ movement drives sales of American-made yarn
Movement drives sales of American-made yarn By SHIREEN KORKZAN Associated Press It began when
Today’s Germany is the best Germany the world has seen
Opinion: BERLIN In one of contemporary history’s intriguing caroms, European politics just now is a story
Saturday, January 5 (69 stories)
Families observe Three Kings Day today at OCCHA
One by one, children came forward Saturday afternoon to receive a gift from a king.
Canfield Scouting event teaches 'gold rush' survival skills
During this time of year, cold weather has usually made its presence felt in the Mahoning Valley, to the delight of ice skaters and others brave enough to venture out onto an ice-covered lake or pond.
Bo Pelini, YSU "expect relationship to continue"
Football coach Bo Pelini is expected to return to YSU
Friend of the court filing in Youngstown HB 70 legal battle
East Cleveland and Lorain education associations filed “friend of the court” brief on behalf of the Youngstown Board of Education.
Investigators did not find gun in car of man shot to death by Niles police
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation finished an examination Friday of the car Matthew Burroughs was driving Wednesday when he was killed by Niles police and found no gun inside.
Eynon’s big night leads Springfield past Mineral Ridge
Springfield senior Shane Eynon knew the moment and what the Tigers needed
Motorcycle manufacturer revs up crowd at exhibit
Former motorcycle manufacturer John Penton, 93, of Amherst, Ohio, signs an autograph for a fan during the preview party for the 19th annual vintage motorcycle exhibit at the National Packard Museum in Warren.
Boardman pulls away from Fitch in fourth quarter.
For three quarters Friday evening, the Austintown Fitch Falcons looked like anything but a winless unit
Family themes rank up there for Warren firefighters on promotion day
Family themes cropped up repeatedly Friday as four Warren firefighters took the oath of office in city council chambers to formalize their promotions.
Reunited line sparks Phantoms’ win over Sioux City
Murray and Malone triggered the Phantoms’ four-goal outburst late in the second period
Niles comes up short vs. unbeaten Edgewood
Friday’s non-conference game between Edgewood and Niles featured a pair of spurts by the Warriors offense
Old hand grenade found in Boardman home
A Boardman woman called police to inspect a hand grenade she found at her township home Thursday, according to police reports.
Categories blur lines at the Golden Globe awards
Dramatic period pieces will vie for the top comedy-musical awards and song-stuffed movies are poised to dominate the dramatic categories. Welcome to the 71st annual Golden Globes.
Hosts hope to lighten the tone
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Actress Sandra Oh wants to bring a
Austintown teen to sign motivational book ‘Vision Collision’
The event will take place at noon Jan. 19
METRO DIGEST || Hospital delays paychecks
Man runs from police YOUNGSTOWN Police cited a man early Friday for obstruction of justice after
BUSINESS DIGEST || Gas prices drop
Gas prices drop YOUNGSTOWN At $1.906, the average gas price in Northeast Ohio is nearly 11 cents
Minimum wage rises in Ohio, but is it enough?
Shane Sharlock, a crew leader at the Jib Jab Hot Dog Shoppe in Girard, serves food during his shift. Sharlock has been working at the restaurant since 2004, and talked to The Vindicator about the rising minimum wage.
Fed’s Powell says he will not resign
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Friday he will not
National president of sorority speaks in the Valley on Jan. 19
Opinion: Beverly E. Smith will speak at the Delta Sigma Theta’s 2019 Founder’s Day luncheon at YSU’s Kilcawley Center.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Antique motorcycle exhibit, noon to 5 p.m.: It’s opening day for
American officials due in Beijing on Monday
Associated Press BEIJING, American officials are due in Beijing Monday for talks aimed at
Tway returns to Kapalua as a tour winner; leads with 66
Kevin Tway is a lot older, much taller and a lot better now
Fungus gnats travel indoors
Q. How do I get rid of gnats? I don’t have any fruit left out. They are smaller than fruit flies.
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: To be
Impeachment talk flares after Dems take power
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had been in office for only a few hours
Junior Achievement will celebrate centennial
Staff report GIRARD Junior Achievement will celebrate its centennial throughout 2019 with
Carnivorous plants!
Carnivorous plants! If insect-eating plants are a curiosity, then we have the tools to help you
Shutdown playing havoc with lives of Americans
Editorial: For many of us, especially those far removed from the hyperpolitical haze inside the Washington
Texans, Colts turn it around to meet in the postseason
Bad starts evaporated into a playoff showdown
YOUNGSTOWN STATE BASKETBALL | Today’s games at a glance
MEN Matchup: YSU (4-12, 0-3 Horizon League) at Milwaukee (6-9, 1-1). Tip-off: 5 p.m. at UW-
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield:
US employers went on hiring spree in December
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. employers went on a hiring spree in December, adding a
Reversal of misfortunes
Job news, trade talks send stocks soaring Associated Press NEW YORK Global stocks soared
Tests find airport’s water OK after passengers ill
Tests find airport’s water OK after passengers ill CLEVELAND Health officials say testing shows
Build low tunnels for early veggies
Build low tunnels for early veggies Winter is a time for planning! Watch this great video to learn
Holy Land pilgrimage
Holy Land pilgrimage GREENVILLE, PA. Associate Pastor Jerry Hunter of the Greenville Alliance
FRIDAY’s HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL East 61, Ashtabula Lakeside 57 SAYBROOK TOWNSHIP Carl Sadler scored 20 points,
SPORTS digest
YSU’s Dellovade named FCS Academic All-Star Youngstown Youngstown State senior linebacker Armand
Happy Kwanzaa! Special holiday in US brought to you by the FBI
Opinion: By Ann Coulter Andrews McMeel Syndication The day after Christmas, President Donald Trump issued
Cavs continue to flounder after getting routed by Jazz
Cleveland (8-31) has the worst record in the NBA
OUTDOORS digest
Concealed carry Salem The Salem Hunting Club, 549 N. Indiana Ave., offers one-day concealed-
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 5
Today is Saturday, Jan. 5, the fifth day of 2019. There are 360 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Attack of credit card machine
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons I knew it wasn’t just me! In recent weeks I’ve overheard
Members fight to re-open small Denver Catholic church
By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER Members of a small Denver Catholic church built by
WOLLITZ: New Year’s offers a good time to get in the red
Three simple ideas dominate my preparation for the 2019 fishing year: cut back, organize and see red
Cullen leads Pens past Jets
The Pittsburgh Penguins forward missed his fourth — and unlikeliest — goal of the season
Mahoning Valley Race Course | Today’s races
Post Time: 12:15P.M. RACE 1 $14,600, 3 yo’s & up, 6F, CLM $5,000 1 Flip Daddy (Vigil) 126 10/1
Hart again considering hosting Oscars
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK Prodded by Ellen DeGeneres, comic Kevin Hart says
Make your own bird treats
More than one third of all households in the U.S. feed birds, spending close to $3 billion for bird seed!
Hand Feed a Chickadee
Hand Feed a Chickadee When: Today, 9-11 a.m. What: Black-capped chickadees are inquisitive
Fields announces transfer to Ohio State
The former Georgia quarterback could potentially replace Dwayne Haskins.
Discover delights of winter’s landscapes
By Pam Baytos OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer We used to be winter people, skiing in Vermont,
Friday, January 4 (119 stories)
Cleveland area BOEs offer support in Y'town BOE lawsuit
The East Cleveland Education Association and the Lorain Education Association filed a “friend of the court” brief Friday on behalf of Youngstown Board of Education’s legal battle against House Bill 70. A
Packard museum's 19th annual motorcycle exhibit opens tonight
Few motorcycle enthusiasts can match the passion and, especially, the longevity of John Penton.
Baby sitter accused of killing boy and giving body to mother
A Wisconsin baby sitter accused of killing a 2-month-old boy has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide
Unpaid bills, leftovers, downtime: Workers cope in shutdown
Federal workers feel the financial pinch amid other woes during the government shutdown
Boardman woman asks cops to inspect grenade
A Boardman woman called police to inspect a hand grenade she found at her township home Thursday, according to police reports.
Copeland logs 5th arrest on felony drug charges
Bond was set Friday at $65,000 in municipal court for a man arrested on felony drug charges while he is awaiting trial on other felony drug charges.
Parents sue over district’s policy to arm teachers at school
Parents are going to court to block a Pennsylvania school district from allowing teachers to carry guns in school
Investigators did not find gun in car of man shot to death by Niles police
Investigators did not find gun in car of man shot to death by Niles police
Whistleblower alleging sex abuse at Ohio State is wanted man
Whistleblower alleging sex abuse at Ohio State is wanted man
Trump says shutdown could last 'months or even years'
Trump says shutdown could last 'months or even years'
Steelers part ways with linebackers coach Joey Porter
Steelers part ways with linebackers coach Joey Porter
High court to take new look at partisan electoral districts
High court to take new look at partisan electoral districts
Powell says he would reject any Trump request to resign
Powell says he would reject any Trump request to resign
LeBron James out at least 1 more week with groin injury
LeBron James out at least 1 more week with groin injury
Pa. Turnpike has weekend closing between New Bedford, Breezewood interchanges
Pa. Turnpike closing between New Bedford, Breezewood interchanges
American held in Moscow for spying is also British, Irish
American held in Moscow for spying is also British, Irish
Pentagon asked to provide more help on border security
Pentagon asked to provide more help on border security
Democrats, Trump meet on shutdown; they says he is resisting
Democrats, Trump meet on shutdown; they says he is resisting
State: Pittsburgh-area woman got food stamps while running $1M business
State: Pittsburgh-area woman got food stamps while running $1M business
Pelosi doesn't want to talk impeachment, but some Dems do
Pelosi doesn't want to talk impeachment, but some Dems do
Stocks pull a U-turn and soar after jobs report, trade talks
Stocks pull a U-turn and soar after jobs report, trade talks
Ohio Scout affiliate accused of secretly filming boys is indicted
Ohio Scout affiliate accused of secretly filming boys is indicted
Warren woman faces traffic, child-endangering charges
Warren woman faces traffic, child-endangering charges
Canfield doctor arraigned on criminal charges for second time this week
Canfield doctor arraigned on criminal charges for second time this week
Ellwood City Hospital delays paychecks amid financial crisis
Ellwood City Hospital delays paychecks amid financial crisis
Youngstown man charged with firing gun in city limits
Youngstown man charged with firing gun in city limits
Parents sue over Pa. district’s policy to arm teachers at school
Parents sue over Pa. district’s policy to arm teachers at school
US employers added a stellar 312,000 jobs in December
US employers added a stellar 312,000 jobs in December
Tests find Cleveland airport’s water OK after some passengers sickened
Tests find Cleveland airport’s water OK after some passengers sickened
Outgoing US Interior secretary defends legacy as he leaves
Outgoing US Interior secretary defends legacy as he leaves
Homeless man gets prison sentence for Youngstown robberies
Homeless man gets prison sentence for Youngstown robberies
Youngstown police arrest North Side man on drug charges
Youngstown police arrest North Side man on drug charges
UPDATE | 5 children heading to Disney killed in fiery Florida crash
5 children heading to Disney killed in fiery Florida crash
Ford recalls more than 953,000 vehicles to replace inflators
Ford recalls more than 953,000 vehicles to replace inflators
Teen sentenced to life in prison for slaying of 98-year-old Ohio woman
Teen sentenced to life in prison for slaying of 98-year-old Ohio woman
Trump says Democrats' impeachment talk is 2020 ploy
Trump says Democrats' impeachment talk is 2020 ploy
Dunn, Smolinski help YSU women dominate UIC
Mary Dunn had a game-high 26 points and Allison Smolinski added 20.
Closure date set for GM Lordstown supplier
Comprehensive Logistics says it will close Source Providers plant March 8
Bulldogs use 23-0 run to ‘Bury’ Cards
Poland’s Sarah Bury reached 1,000 points for her career in the 67-43 win.
Foster home, 3 teens sued over beating of man
The suit says Messimer suffered a brain hemorrhage after being beaten by three teen girls who ran away from the home and tried to break into his 83-year-old father’s home.
Two Royal Mall residents make videos in shooting aftermath
Two Royal Mall residents took videos of the aftermath of Burroughs being killed by Niles officers.
Ed Puskas: Matthews, Gradishar left out again
Clay Matthews and Randy Gradishar should in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
PREPS AT A GLANCE
preps at a glance GIRLS BASKETBALL Boardman 65, East 28 BOARDMAN Maria Torres scored 20
Local dance teacher offers new classes
Samir Andrades has one goal: to help others heal through art.
‘Escape Room is high-concept and not half bad
‘Escape Room’ Grade: 2 stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for terror/perilous action, violence, some
Winter Wine Affair at Stambaugh Ballroom
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Winter Wine Affair – featuring Ohio wines, live music and artful
Browns keeping Kitchens closed
The Browns are protecting Freddie Kitchens like he was a franchise quarterback, not a coach.
Liberty trustees discuss fire staffing, Eastgate grant
CT Consultant and ODOT gave Liberty input for the planning grant for Belmont Avenue.lib
‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ gives saga a modern spin
‘MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS’ Grade: 2 and a half stars (out of 4) Rating: R for some violence and
Detective pair solves pair of homicides within 24 hours
One suspect is in custody; marshals are searching for the other suspect.
Lakeview K-8 creates food pantry with student, business help
Bulldog Pantry at the new Lakeview K-8 School is being sponsored by Cortland car dealership Wollam Chevrolet.
Raising Cane’s breaks ground on new Boardman restaurant
Raising Cane’s says Boardman location will open this spring
Youngstown gun arrests drop
Youngstown police officer Brad Ditullio holds an AR-15 rifle that was seized by police. City police in 2018 filed fewer gun charges in municipal court for the first time in at least three years.
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Springfield Township trustees, reorganizational meeting, 9 a.m., 3475 E. South
Stocks fall after iPhone sales slip
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks tumbled Thursday on Wall Street, with technology companies
Relocate federal agencies from DC
Opinion: By Brian Wakamo OtherWords Americans of all political stripes distrust the federal government.
Keep YARS, Camp Garfield on the front burner in the Valley
Opinion: By Vito Abruzzino The Vindicator During the past 12 to 18 months, much has happened concerning
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 4
Today is Friday, Jan. 4, the fourth day of 2019. There are 361 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., at the corner of Fruit Street,
Swimmers take top places against Austintown and Poland
Canfield girls and boys swim teams completed against Austinown and Poland on Dec. 18. The girls
Colts’ Vinatieri still alive and kicking
Make no mistake: Adam Vinatieri is not gearing up for life after football just yet.
Reunions & CLASS NOTES
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1963 will meet at noon Jan. 16, at Blue Wolf Tavern,
China probe studies ‘dark side’ of moon
Associated Press BEIJING China’s burgeoning space program achieved a lunar milestone Thursday:
Mahoning County’s high eviction rate defies fast fix
Editorial: It should come as no great surprise to anyone casually familiar with the demographics of our region
Ralph D. Russo: Expand playoff to get guesswork out of the game
At some point the opinions have to yield to results or why even play the games?
Gonzalez, Reed, Bailey among Canton finalists
First-time eligibles Tony Gonzalez, Ed Reed and Champ Bailey are among 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2019.
CLUB CALENDAR
associations Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association will celebrate 100 years of Amateur Radio
Sanders contrite as 2016 aides face harassment allegations
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and his chief lieutenants are offering contrition as some of his 2016 campaign staffers face allegations of sexual harassment that threaten to derail a second White House bid before it begins.
A ‘new dawn’ in DC
Staff and wire reports WASHINGTON Cheering Democrats returned Nancy Pelosi to the House
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
Robinwood Lane celebrates break with holiday parties
Boardman Robinwood Lane Elementary School celebrated the upcoming break with a holiday party on Dec. 21.
mahoning COUNTY | Indictments
A grand jury Thursday indicted these people on these charges: Tiffany Parker, 40, Courtney Road,
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Lauren Anderson, Youngstown, twins: boy, girl, Dec. 2.
Saban knows when to gamble
Nick Saban showed he’s capable of derring-do in Alabama’s past two national championship game wins.
Boy Scout Troop 25 recognizes Scouts and hosts troop junior leader training
Boy Scout Troop 25 chartered to Canfield United Methodist Church recently recognized Scouts and
Day 13: Dems prepare to pass funding plan, Trump digs in
House Democrats are preparing to pass a plan to re-open government without funding President Donald Trump’s promised border wall
Boardman Community Briefs
Workshop focuses on how to achieve your ideal weight Join Dr. Ted Suzelis, ND on Jan. 10 from
Farmer’s market turns cold for fifth year
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Austintown Farmers Market hosted its fifth annual Winter
Holiday tunes help Austintown students bring festive cheer
Austintown’s fifth- and sixth-grade bands performed their annual holiday concert on Dec. 19 at Austintown Fitch High School.
United Way partners with the library to bring early literacy skills to local families
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Austintown library partnered with the United Way for the
Austintown Community Briefs
Sausage and pancake breakfast to be Jan. 6 The Immaculate Heart of Mary Knights of Columbus #3930
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news Winter athletics will soon arrive and Neighbors wants to be
Poland Sports Briefs
Genova’s sweet 16 helps Poland defeat Girard 47-34 On Dec. 12, the Poland Middle School eighth-
CHS chemistry students create candy canes
Canfield High School students in Tom Slaven’s AP Chemistry and Advanced Chemistry 2 classes celebrated the holidays with some hands-on science and a little fun on Dec. 18.
Poland schools give back to the community for the holidays
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Poland Schools practiced giving back to the community
Boardman Park teams up with Santa for special phone calls
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman Park offered a unique opportunity for local
Canfield swimmers compete in tri-meet
The Canfield High School swim team competed at a tri-meet between Boardman and Massillon Perry on
Poland Community Briefs
Yoga class The Poland library will host a yoga class in the library meeting room every Wednesday
Boardman Sports Briefs
Girls swimmers finish in first The Boardman girls swim team took first place against Canfield and
Middle school students attend annual career day
ighth-graders at Poland Middle School participated in the school’s annual career day on Dec. 14.
Canfield Community Briefs
Coupon swap at the library If you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have, drop
CHS cross county runner Copploe signs at OSU
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School senior cross county and track runner
Thursday, January 3 (81 stories)
Dance teacher starting free classes at Calvin Center for low-income kids
Samir Andrades has one goal: To help others heal through art.
Auto industry closes 2018 on high note
Despite sales of the Chevrolet Cruze dropping 25 percent, the U.S. auto industry ended 2018 on a strong note, though analysts expect sales to slow this year.
Detecting depression: Phone apps could monitor teen angst
Rising suicide rates and depression in U.S. teens and young adults have prompted researchers to ask a provocative question: Could the same devices that some people blame for contributing to tech-age angst also be used to detect it?
House Dems pass plan to re-open government
House Democrats have approved a plan to re-open the government without funding President Donald Trump’s promised border wall.
YPD team solves both Sunday homicides
The same team of detectives, aided by the same team of crime-scene personnel, were able to solve two homicides Sunday that occurred within 24 hours.
Liberty weighing hiring another firefighter
Township trustees Arnie Clebone and Greg Cizmar discussed with Fire Chief Gus Birch potentially hiring another firefighter to eliminate anticipated overtime this year.
Doctor facing charges after fracas at hospital, texts
Doctor facing charges after fracas at hospital, texts
Ohio inmate indicted in death of prison foster dog
Ohio inmate indicted in death of prison foster dog
Ohio governor-elect announces additional Cabinet picks
Ohio governor-elect announces additional Cabinet picks
Ohio State hires Oklahoma St assistant Yurcich as QB coach
Ohio State hires Oklahoma St assistant Yurcich as QB coach
7 groups splitting $3M to combat gun violence in cities
7 groups splitting $3M to combat gun violence in cities
Raising Cane’s breaks ground on new Boardman restaurant
Raising Cane’s breaks ground on new Boardman restaurant
Man accused in attack on black boy in Wichita arrested again
Man accused in attack on black boy in Wichita arrested again
New Congress gavels in with nod to history, warning to Trump
New Congress gavels in with nod to history, warning to Trump
Ohio announces new ballot issue signature requirements
Ohio announces new ballot issue signature requirements
5 Questions - Bertram de Souza
Outspoken Vindy Editorial Page Editor Bertram de Souza reflects on 5 things
Labor Dept. cites Ohio UPS facility for blocking exits
Labor Dept. cites Ohio UPS facility for blocking exits
Ohio man pleads not guilty in mom’s death, is held on $1M bond
Ohio man pleads not guilty in mom’s death, is held on $1M bond
Pennsylvania drillers on hook for impact fees after ruling
Pennsylvania drillers on hook for impact fees after ruling
Pa. mayor removed over decades-old felony conviction
Pa. mayor removed over decades-old felony conviction
Apple warning of weak sales in China sends US stocks sinking
Apple warning of weak sales in China sends US stocks sinking
Qualcomm moves to enforce ban on German sale of old iPhones
Qualcomm moves to enforce ban on German sale of old iPhones
Pa. homeless pair pleads guilty in Good Samaritan meth case
Pa. homeless pair pleads guilty in Good Samaritan meth case
Homicides in Columbus drop 28 percent from previous year
Homicides in Columbus drop 28 percent from previous year
Talks go nowhere as partial gov't shutdown enters 13th day
Talks go nowhere as partial gov't shutdown enters 13th day
Pelosi poised to become House speaker, making history
Pelosi poised to become House speaker, making history
China lands spacecraft on 'dark' side of moon in world first
China lands spacecraft on 'dark' side of moon in world first
US Marshals looking for suspect in Youngstown homicide
US Marshals looking for suspect in Youngstown homicide
Man identified who was shot and killed by Niles police
Man identified who was shot and killed by Niles police
Clark helps Springfield edge South Range
Drew Clark led the Tigers with 18 points, eight rebounds, seven blocks and two steals.
Greg Warren: Every day life, extra funny humor
IF YOU GO Who: Greg Warren When: Friday at 7 p.m.; and Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Where:
Kinsman resident is Trumbull Art Gallery artist of the month
Northeastern Ohio can be gloomy during the winter, and many people find it difficult to discover beauty in the dreary, gray landscape.
In Illinois, sign of intelligent life in the Democratic Party
Opinion: WASHINGTON If Republicans have a lick of sense, they are alarmed by a recent sign of intelligent
Democrats have a chance to scrutinize GM’s actions
Editorial: Here’s a reality check for Democrats as they take control today of the U.S. House of
Murray leads Pens to blowout of Rangers
The Penguins goalie stopped 28 shots as Pittsburgh wins seventh straight.
“Big Bang Theory” (8 p.m., CBS): The reigning champion of sitcomdom restarts its 12th
“Big Bang Theory” (8 p.m., CBS): The reigning champion of sitcomdom restarts its 12th and final
Brenda Kimble remains school board president
Kimble said with a new CEO on the horizon she hopes he or she will be willing to work with the board
Council to toughen its crackdown on city land contracts
The postponement came at the request of local community organizations
Myron Street bridge project in Hubbard to begin soon
Detour information will be posted, and one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained.
‘Sea Horse’ at Hopewell Theatre
The Hopewell Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, will present “The Sea Horse."
New Day hire: Mike Yurcich goes from one OSU to another
New Day hire: Mike Yurcich goes from one OSU to another COLUMBUS Ohio State head football coach
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
A New Deal that’s green
Opinion: By Norah Vawter OtherWords Lately there’s been a lot of bad news about climate change and the
New Year’s Eve TV viewership dips
New Year’s Eve TV viewership dips NEW YORK Television ratings for New Year’s Eve celebrations
Lordstown council member says she will accept that mayor can break tie votes
Lordstown council member says she will accept that mayor can break tie votes
Brown’s antics frustrate Tomlin
Mike Tomlin doesn’t want to say Antonio Brown bailed on the Pittsburgh Steelers. The longtime head coach is not ruling it out either.
Tesla cuts prices as 4Q deliveries miss analysts’ estimates
Shares of electric car and solar panel maker Tesla Inc. tumbled Wednesday after the company cut vehicle prices by $2,000 and announced fourth-quarter sales figures that fell short of Wall Street estimates.
Counting down the best concerts of the year in the Mahoning Valley
One thing about classic rockers: they know how to put on a show. The same goes for country music
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 3
Today is Thursday, Jan. 3, the third day of 2019. There are 362 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Campbell finishes salt dome, plans for new signs
The city council met Wednesday for the first session of the new year.
Visiting judge to handle civil suit involving Trumbull officials
Visiting judge to handle civil suit involving Trumbull officials
New GOP rivalry? Romney barrels into DC blistering Trump
Mitt Romney, the 2012 GOP presidential nominee and incoming Utah senator, has quickly set himself apart from other Republicans in the new Congress with a blistering attack on President Donald Trump’s leadership and character.
Arizona man indicted in fatal Interstate-80 crash in Hubbard Township
Highway patrol says semi driver had marijuana metabolite in his blood and urine
preps at a glance
preps at a glance BOYS BASKETBALL Valley Christian 50, Lisbon 44 YOUNGSTOWN Milan Square
Council may take up landlord registration legislation
An effort to maintain rental-property standards
Richardson leads Heat over Cavaliers
Dwyane Wade’s absence was no problem for the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
Wednesday, January 2 (120 stories)
Multi-talented Olson on a roll for YSU
Chelsea Olson does a little bit of everything for the Youngstown State women’s basketball team.
Niles police officers shoot man to death
Niles police officers shoot a man to death at the Royal Mall apartments
Lordstown council approves HomeGoods tax abatement
Lordstown council approves HomeGoods tax abatement despite opposition
UAW lawsuit fights GM’s use of temps in Fort Wayne
UAW lawsuit for Lordstown workers fights GM’s use of temps in Fort Wayne
Lordstown council OKs TJX/Home Goods tax abatement 4-1
Lordstown council OKs TJX/Home Goods tax abatement 4-1
Goodwill Industries offering clients skills for job opportunities
Center expected to become a ‘pipeline for digital skill and digital knowledge.’
19th annual vintage motorcycle exhibit opens Saturday
National Packard Museum’s 19th annual Vintage Motorcycle Exhibit
Daryl Dragon, of 'The Captain and Tennille,' dead at 76
Daryl Dragon, of 'The Captain and Tennille,' dead at 76
Bob Einstein of Super Dave and "Curb" fame dies at 76
Bob Einstein of Super Dave and "Curb" fame dies at 76
UPDATE | Jordan surrenders in Sunday morning's club shooting
Jordan surrenders in Sunday morning's club shooting
Toddler hurt falling into rhino exhibit at Florida zoo
Toddler hurt falling into rhino exhibit at Florida zoo
WWE: Wrestling stars interviewer 'Mean Gene' Okerlund dies
WWE: Wrestling stars interviewer 'Mean Gene' Okerlund dies
Marine from Minnesota shot to death at Washington barracks
Marine from Minnesota shot to death at Washington barracks
Cafaro Foundation donates $25K to Drive It Home campaign
Cafaro Foundation donates $25K to Drive It Home campaign
11 traffic deaths on Ohio's highways during NY holiday
11 traffic deaths on Ohio's highways during NY holiday
Farm Show’s celebration of Pennsylvania agriculture to open
Farm Show’s celebration of Pennsylvania agriculture to open
Ex-Ohio deputy accused of sex acts with jail inmates charged
Ex-Ohio deputy accused of sex acts with jail inmates charged
Administration denies status to young immigrants due to age
Administration denies status to young immigrants due to age
Netflix criticized for yanking comedian's episode in Saudi
Netflix criticized for yanking comedian's episode in Saudi
Stocks waver after an early drop as markets stay volatile
Stocks waver after an early drop as markets stay volatile
Russia gives US access to American held on espionage charges
Russia gives US access to American held on espionage charges
US fires tear gas across Mexico border to stop migrants
US fires tear gas across Mexico border to stop migrants
Man impaled on statue during Mummers Parade in Philly
Man impaled on statue during Mummers Parade in Philly
Police: Celebratory gunfire sparks neighbor shooting in Columbus
Police: Celebratory gunfire sparks neighbor shooting in Columbus
Longtime British comedy star June Whitfield dies at 93
Longtime British comedy star June Whitfield dies at 93
Annual Blessing of the Waters service is Sunday in Mill Creek Park
Annual Blessing of the Waters service is Sunday in Mill Creek Park
Partial fed shutdown has minimal impact in Mahoning Valley
Partial fed shutdown has minimal impact in Mahoning Valley
UPDATE | Youngstown police investigating shooting near church
Youngstown police investigating shooting near funeral home
Washington state bans anyone under 21 from buying assault rifles
Washington state bans anyone under 21 from buying assault rifles
Hill leaders, Trump to meet on border in WH Situation Room
Hill leaders, Trump to meet on border in WH Situation Room
Reminder: Liberty trustees meeting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday
Reminder: Liberty trustees meeting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday
UPDATE | Mahoning County health board phones back in service
UPDATE | Mahoning County health board phones back in service
New Ohio law extends benefits to transferred military spouses
New Ohio law extends benefits to transferred military spouses
Cleveland airport drop-off changes raise access, expense concerns
Cleveland airport drop-off changes raise access, expense concerns
Death toll in Russian apartment collapse rises to 21
Death toll in Russian apartment collapse rises to 21
Trump answers Romney criticism: 'I won big, and he didn't'
Trump answers Romney criticism: 'I won big, and he didn't'
Facebook’s Terrible, Awful, No Good, Very Bad 2018
Facebook’s Terrible, Awful, No Good, Very Bad 2018
Pastrnak, Bruins beat Blackhawks at Notre Dame
Boston captures second win in 3 New Year’s Day outdoor games
Saadey’s Place wins 2018 Burger of the Year
By Anthony M. FUDA BurgerGuyz@hotmail.com IF you go Where: Saadey’s Place, 870 N.
It’s still a thrill for grandma when it’s the New Year’s Baby
It’s still a thrill for grandma when it’s the New Year’s Baby
Cincy fans wondering how much change Bengals owner can handle
Coach search under way to replace Lewis
State denies renewal of liquor license for J&L Lounge in Warren Township
State denies renewal of liquor license for J&L Lounge in Warren Township
Library receives funds for mental-health first-aid training
Branches to offer patrons mental-health assistance
Youngstown to host its first Global Game Jam
Software and video game developers at more than 600 locations across the country will team up to make a (mostly) complete and playable video game within 48 hours.
Snell on wheels: RB runs Kentucky to win over Penn State
Harding’s Lynn Bowden returns punt 58 yards for Wildcats’ touchdown
Gathering recognizes Emancipation Proclamation
Gathering recognizes 156th anniversary of Emancipation Proclamation
‘Village’ network helps older residents stay in their homes
The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Gone are John Fuller’s days of paying his neighbors for rides to
Spacecraft reaches edge of solar system
Associated Press LAUREL, Md. NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft pulled off the most distant
Cleveland boy struck by stray bullet
Associated Press CLEVELAND Police say a 9-year-old Ohio boy was struck by a stray bullet while
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 2
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 2, the second day of 2019. There are 363 days left in the year.
American arrested in Russia as spy was there for a wedding
Associated Press WASHINGTON Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine arrested in Russia on espionage
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Brookfield Local Schools, organizational meeting at 6 p.m., work session at 6:30
Russian baby rescued after nearly 36 hours in rubble
Associated Press MOSCOW Laboring through sub-freezing temperatures, Russian rescue workers were
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman-Poland Road, will have takeout dinners
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Ricky Martin, husband welcome baby daughter LOS ANGELES Ricky Martin is starting
Vatican letter undermines US cardinal on abuse
Associated Press VATICAN CITY The Vatican blocked U.S. bishops from taking measures to address
Smarter snacking with nutrition in mind
Family Features Planning health-conscious New Year’s resolutions typically includes cutting back
Are Republicans finally smelling the fire being fanned by Trump?
Opinion: By Dick Polman Cagle Cartoons Did my ears deceive me? Did I actually hear U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey,
Resolutions for citizenship
Editorial: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: New Year’s Day is when all those things we have promised ourselves we
Leaders invited to briefing on border security
Democrats release plan to end shutdown Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on
Children are not invincible
Editorial: Toledo Blade: In 2016, the Home Security Advisor recently named North Ridgeville, Ohio, one of the
Now it’s the Boy Scouts
Opinion: The erosion of what many Americans once believed were the foundations of our country continues
Early New Year’s winds and rain knock out power to thousands in Mahoning Velley
Early New Year’s winds and rain knock out power to thousands in Mahoning Velley
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Woman found shot in the abdomen early Tuesday in Warren
Woman found shot in the abdomen early Tuesday in Warren
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Tuesday’s games
No. 9 Florida State 87, Winthrop 76 TALLAHASSEE, FLA. Terance Mann scored 22 points and Phil
Tuesday, January 1 (67 stories)
Washington bans anyone under 21 from buying assault rifles
Washington bans anyone under 21 from buying assault rifles
Ohio State tops Washington 28-23 in Meyer's Rose Bowl finale
Ohio State tops Washington 28-23 in Meyer's Rose Bowl finale
American arrested in Russia as spy was there for a wedding
American arrested in Russia as spy was there for a wedding
6 passengers fall ill on flight from Cleveland to Tampa
6 passengers fall ill on flight from Cleveland to Tampa
New Year’s babies welcomed into the world
It’s still a thrill for grandma when it’s the New Year’s Baby
Woman found shot in the abdomen early Tuesday in Warren
A Vienna woman, 21, arrived at an apartment on South Feederle Avenue Southeast early New Year’s Day with a gunshot wound to the stomach
Police say 9-year-old Cleveland boy struck by stray bullet
Police say 9-year-old Cleveland boy struck by stray bullet
Local developers ready for Global Game Jam
This month, local video-game enthusiasts are joining countless others across the globe for a two-day creative marathon.
Saadey’s Place takes 2018 Burger of the Year top spot
This year, we had a wire-to-wire Burger of the Year winner.
Russian baby rescued after nearly 36 hours in frozen rubble
Russian baby rescued after nearly 36 hours in frozen rubble
Congress leaders invited to White House for border briefing
Congress leaders invited to White House for border briefing
US fires tear gas across Mexico border to stop migrants
US fires tear gas across Mexico border to stop migrants
130th Rose Parade boasts floral floats, singer Chaka Khan
130th Rose Parade boasts floral floats, singer Chaka Khan
Late surge gives city 26 homicides for year
The West Side sees nine murders in two years; 20 in the previous 16.
Pitt falls to Stanford in Sun Bowl despite advantages
With all of the struggles it had on offense, it was a wonder that Stanford was able to hold off Pitt
Search is on for final piece of the Browns’ puzzle
The Browns believe they finally have the pieces. All that’s missing is someone to keep them together
YPD looks for scene of one of two Sunday homicides
The deaths bring the city's homicide total to 26 for the year.
Boardman cancer survivor’s Rx: Always be advocate for yourself
The main message Michelle Apple hopes will reach and resonate with those who have learned that they have cancer can be summed up in five words: Be an advocate for yourself.
Herbert sparks Oregon past MSU in Redbox Bowl
Justin Herbert did just enough to keep his streak intact for consecutive games with a touchdown pass
East’s food pantry
East High School has a new food pantry for its students and families in need of a little extra help
Police find $2K of suspected cocaine in butt of Canfield man
Brandon R. Emery, 22, had already given up a bag containing 4 grams of marijuana from his shoe when asked, and assured the officer “that’s it, I promise.”
Man faces drug, child endangering charges
Police found the child’s father, Izaiah Z. Beacham of Youngstown, asleep in a vehicle outside the home, according to the report.
Valley’s unemployment rate falls in November
Valley unemployment rate drops to 5.4 percent in November.
Nearly 4,000 party through rain at First Night Youngstown
Jaietta Jackson of Youngstown puts her name in the Goblet of Fire at the Harry Potter Experience in Trinity United Methodist Church during First Night Youngstown Monday night. Wizards from the series led families through the exhibits and told stories from the book series.
Spacecraft hurtles toward tiny, icy world beyond Pluto
Associated Press LAUREL, Md. The NASA spacecraft that yielded the first close-up views of Pluto
NFL FIRINGS roundup
CINCINNATI BENGALS Bengals finally move on from Marvin Lewis CINCINNATI The surprise isn’t
Hello, 2019: Revelry, reflection mark transition to new year
Associated Press Fireworks, concerts, spiritual services and political addresses abounded to mark
Heartwarming story about Fred and Beverly, sweet basset hounds
Opinion: By Gene Lyons Andrews McMeel Syndication If it’s the Christmas season, it’s time for the Fred
MONDAY AROUND THE NBA
Pacers 116, Hawks 108 INDIANAPOLIS Victor Oladipo scored 22 points while Domantas Sabonis and
Woman transforms antique jewelry into Christmas trees
Kristin Abalan’s cozy home is decked with Christmas trees. Lots of Christmas trees. All with treetops glistening, boughs a plenty, that sparkle in the light, with accents of blue, red, purple, green and turquoise hues.
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 1
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 1, the first day of 2019. There are 364 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
WORTH A LOOK
SALES Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road,
Embracing robotic surgery advances
Cutting-edge technology makes complex general surgery procedures easier
Dominion Foundation gives $5K to Second Harvest Food Bank
Dominion Foundation gives $5K to Second Harvest Food Bank YOUNGSTOWN Dominion Energy Charitable
DeSmith’s solid play leads Pens over Wild
The Penguins goalie finished with 40 saves as the team closes December out strong.
Five things for Jan. 1
Today is New Year’s Day, and if your resolution is to sit on the couch and watch as many college
COLLEGE BASkETBALL
MEN No. 4 Virginia 100, Marshall 64 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. Kyle Guy made seven 3-pointers and
Democrats unveil bills to reopen government
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Democrats unveiled a package of bills Monday that would
Bolha, Klim win Crazy Lenny 5k
Many former winners on both the men’s side and the women’s side returned to do battle
Minimum wage in Ohio rises from $8.30 to $8.55 per hour
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s hourly minimum wage has risen again, with the rate going up by
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Poland Village Council, caucus at 7 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m.; town hall, 308 S.
Warren makes big move toward 2020 presidential run
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Monday took the first major step toward
Elizabeth Smart kidnapper now lives near school
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY A woman who helped kidnap Utah’s Elizabeth Smart is living
PREP SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE wednesday BOWLING Howland at Warren Harding, 4 p.m. Liberty at Bloomfield (Girls
RECAPS OF MONDAY’S OTHER BOWL GAMES
MILITARY BOWL Cincinnati 35, Virginia Tech 31 ANNAPOLIS, MD. Racing back and forth on a
US stocks end dismal, volatile year on a bright note
Associated Press Wall Street closed out a dismal, turbulent year for stocks on a bright note
How Valley NFL players did in final regular-season action
CHICAGO BEARS James Daniels, C, Warren Harding: Started at left guard in the Bears’ 24-10 win
Celebs we will lose in 2019
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons OK, maybe it’s a little misleading for me to talk about
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