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Stories published January 3, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
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.