Vindy.com for January 1, 2019
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Stories published January 1, 2019
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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