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Stories published January 5, 2019
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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.
Miss Miller, Mr. Sunderman set autumn date
Miss Miller, Mr. Sunderman set autumn date
Discover delights of winter’s landscapes
By Pam Baytos OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer We used to be winter people, skiing in Vermont,
Miss Conzett, Mr. Bischoff set summer date
Miss Conzett, Mr. Bischoff set summer date
Miss Wadman, Mr. Abrahamson to wed in summer
Miss Wadman, Mr. Abrahamson to wed in summer
The Kraynaks celebrate their 50th anniversary
The Kraynaks celebrate their 50th anniversary
Hayley Marchio, Bryan Andrella are engaged
Hayley Marchio, Bryan Andrella are engaged