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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.
Sarah Bolina, Thomas Mitch plan spring vows
Sarah Bolina, Thomas Mitch plan spring vows
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