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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
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Noah Silver’s career goal is to be a high-school math
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
Taco Bell robbed YOUNGSTOWN The Taco Bell at 3726 Market St. was robbed about 10 a.m. Sunday by
Drugmakers seek sanctions against Gov.-elect DeWine
Associated Press CLEVELAND Several drug manufacturers targeted in lawsuits over the nation’s
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 8, the eighth day of 2019. There are 357 days left in the year.
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 8, the eighth day of 2019. There are 357 days left in the year. Associated
‘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
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Alison Guerrieri and John Kelly, Youngstown, girl Jan. 5.
Trump’s dealmaking faces test in shutdown standoff
By CATHERINE LUCEY Associated Press WASHINGTON The partial government shutdown is spotlighting
SPORTS digest
Browns interview Colts DC Eberflus CLEVELAND Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus has a
HOW THE VALLEY’S NFL PLAYERS DID DURING WILD CARD WEEKEND
CHICAGO BEARS James Daniels, LG, Warren Harding: Started at left guard in the Bears’ 16-15 loss
‘Aquaman’ continues reign as ‘Escape Room’ sneaks into 2nd
‘Aquaman’ continues reign as ‘Escape Room’ sneaks into 2nd LOS ANGELES “Aquaman” is still the
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Karissa N. Talcott, 20, and Raymond V. Ciccone, 23,
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULE Today BOWLING Brookfield at Liberty, 4 p.m. Hubbard at
MAHONING vALLEY RACE COURSE | Today’s Races
Post Time: 12:45 P.M. RACE 1 $29,600, 3 yo, 5 1/2F, F, MSW 1 Iamthebest (Williams) 122 4/1
Democrats are already jockeying for 2020 presidential nomination
Opinion: WASHINGTON It has begun. The field of candidates for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination
Will our leaders lead?
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons Celebrating the holidays with friends and family the past few
Strike deal on Dreamers
Editorial: Columbus Dispatch: It’s depressing — but also fitting — that the new Congress has come to town in
Resolve to help our planet by giving up on straws
Editorial: Canton Repository: Whether you’re still looking for a resolution you can keep through 2019 or you