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Stories published January 13, 2019

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Daughter’s plea draws 50,000 birthday cards for US veteran

When Sue Morse requested on Facebook that friends send her father well-wishes for his Dec. 30 birthday, she expected maybe 160 cards. He got 50,000.


Flu activity reported widespread in Ohio

The number of hospitalizations has increased significantly this month.


Saints rally past Eagles, 20-14

The Saints will host the Los Angeles Rams in next week's NFC Championship.


Patriots handle Chargers, 41-28

The Patriots will meet the Kansas City Chiefs in next week's AFC Championship.


Kevin Hart's 'Upside' topples 'Aquaman' at theaters

Ticket sales were almost twice industry forecasts.


'Ultrasonic waves' incited man to shoot, kill cop

'Ultrasonic waves' incited man to shoot, kill cop


Trump avoids questions on his potential ties to Russia

Trump avoids questions on his potential ties to Russia


DeWine poised to take oath as governor at midnight

He is the oldest person ever elected chief executive of Ohio.


Claudia Hoerig’s sentence could be life in prison

Initially, Brazil refused to send her back, saying the Brazilian constitution does not allow extradition of Brazilian nationals to face criminal charges in other countries.


Valley stars win EOWL titles

With seconds to spare, Tyler Stein defended his status as the best 220-pounder in Division II wrestling.


Struthers has two years to build a fire station

The land for the station has been donated, but the facility’s construction rests on the passage of a fire levy later this year.


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Hunter, Fitch hold off Canfield

Sabria Hunter scored 27 in the Falcons’ 65-64 win.


Boardman officer dies while off duty

Heather Dobbins was a 16-year veteran of the force.


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Kids show creative side at Lego My Library gathering

Giorgio Restaino, 7, of Poland, picks out the pieces he needs to make his Lego creation at Public Library of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley's Lego My Library event Saturday at the Boardman branch.


Spartans’ drought vs. Tigers is over

Boardman’s girls last beat Howland on Feb. 2, 2015.


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STEM is morphing to STEAM at Youngstown’s public library

Children’s technological programs have added “Arts” to its curriculum.


YSU women struggle in loss to Green Bay

YSU’s Alison Smolinski posted her first career double-double with 10 points and a career-best 11 rebounds.


PREP ROUNDUP | SATURDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BOYS BASKETBALL McDonald 102, Maplewood 40 MCDONALD Zach Rasile had another career night for


Polka party set at Kravitz Deli

Staff report LIBERTY A polka party, with music by Summit Jammers, the former Kuzman’s polka


Valley marketing firm built on trio of values celebrates five years in business

Owner Jeff Ryznar traces 898 Marketing’s roots back to his childhood.


Harlem Quartet to bring diverse sound to Ford hall

IF YOU GO What: Harlem Quartet When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday Where: Ford Family Recital Hall, 260


Public Input needed on WRTA service

The Western Reserve Transit Authority is reviewing the design of its fixed route service and wants the community’s input.


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Downtown’s DoubleTree by Hilton exceeding expectations

Mark Canzonetta, owner of Bistro 1907, is happy with how business is going at his restaurant’s spot in the Stambaugh Building, now a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel.


Wis. kidnapping, killing suspect lived under the radar

Associated Press GORDON, Wis. The man suspected of kidnapping a Wisconsin teenager and killing


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Hawkeyes hand Buckeyes another loss

Ohio State has lost three straight after falling in Iowa City.


GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN | Trump tries to blunt impact; takes heat

Associated Press WASHINGTON The government shutdown is wreaking havoc on many Americans:


notices

notices baseball Boardman Community Baseball — will conduct player registration at


SATURDAY’S OTHER TOP 25 MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES

No. 1 Duke 80, No. 13 Florida State 78 TALLAHASSEE, FLA. Cam Reddish hit a 3-pointer with 0.8


Scholarship opportunity offered


Dinner benefit set


Bell Wick SnoBowl


"I Have a Dream"


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Not for pick-up: Spilled chicken cause traffic problems CENTRE, Ala. These


Fiction

Fiction 1. The Man on the Mountaintop: An Audible Original Drama by Susan Trott & Libby Spurrier,


A high-tech spin for the old-school peephole

By MATT O’BRIEN and JOSEPH PISANI Associated Press LAS VEGAS The CES 2019 gadget show took


The family film “A Dog’s Way Home,” which opened in theaters Friday, is but the

The family film “A Dog’s Way Home,” which opened in theaters Friday, is but the latest in a long


Rams’ running backs run over Cowboys

C.J. Anderson rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns, and Todd Gurley rushed for 115 more yards and another TD in the Los Angeles Rams’ first playoff victory in 14 years


TRAVEL DIGEST


For the Week of Sunday, January 13, 2019

James Dye et al to Michael Carver, South 18th St., Sebring, $5478. Todd Creed Jr. et al to 430


TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL

TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Saturday’s women’s games No. 4 Baylor 79, TCU 55 FORT WORTH, TEXAS


BUSINESS DIGEST


Limelights and career paths

The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association announced the election of two new board


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW CASES Sonnenberg Mutual Insurance v. Amy Phillips, personal


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, 9 a.m. –


ARMED FORCES

ARMED FORCES MILITARY NEWS Integrated platoons PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. For the first time in its


McCarrick accuser cooperates with NYC prosecutors

Associated Press VATICAN CITY The key accuser in the sex-abuse case against ex-Cardinal


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Austintown township trustees, re-organizational and regular meeting, 3 p.m., 82


WORLD DIGEST


ON THE ALLEYS | Area Bowling scores

amron lanes Arrowhead Mixed Trio — Tom Graham 300-774, Dave Bregar 268-720, Len Black 268-686,


Kuchar nearing second victory

Matt Kuchar kept another clean card and shot a 4-under 66.


NCAA FOOTBALL roundup

Cheers, doughnuts as Clemson celebrates CLEMSON, S.C. All-American Christian Wilkins tossed


Browns make Kitchens’ hiring official

Freddie Kitchens had something on his coaching resume no other candidate could match. He made Baker Mayfield a better quarterback.


Chargers look to end Patriots’ dominance

Tom Brady and Philip Rivers are the oldest QBs to face off in an NFL playoff game.


Saturday around the NBA

Pistons 109, Clippers 104 LOS ANGELES Blake Griffin scored 44 points in his return to Staples


No. 1 Halep has new confidence

Simona Halep is No. 1 and has a tough Aussie Open draw.


Direct democracy is fraught with danger, as Brexit shows

Opinion: “In my country the people can do as they like, although it often happens that they don’t like what


Bluster from Betras triggers blowback

Opinion: Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras crawled out of the weeds where he had been


Storm dumps snow on Midwest; at least five dead in crashes

Associated Press ST. LOUIS A massive winter snowstorm that blanketed most of Missouri and


Enjoying a New York state of mind

By Barbara Barton Sloane Special to The Vindicator “A small town is a place where there’s no


YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 13

Today is Sunday, Jan. 13, the 13th day of 2019. There are 352 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


SENIOR CITIZENS

AARP 4611 East Youngstown will meet for its executive board meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday at


Senior menu

Easterseals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


GARDEN CLUBS

UPCOMING Garden Gate Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. Jan. 21 at the home of Mary Jane Pavelko for


Wedding registries expand to adventures, charities and more

Gift lists expand to adventures, charities and more By MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON Associated Press


Club will host Jazz & Dessert Festival

Staff report AUSTINTOWN The Austintown Band Parents Club Inc. will host its fourth annual Jazz &


Claim delays man’s trial

Associated Press AKRON An Ohio suspect’s trial for two arson fires that killed nine people in


SOCIETY DIGEST


Adi, Krish, TJX and the 2018 Vindy

Opinion: In getting 2019 started, we spent a ton of newsroom time this week sifting through our 2018. The


Musically inclined

1. What 2002-05 NBC series featured present-day music stars playing popular artists during the


Big 4 of men’s tennis is about to break up

Rafael Nadal knew it was inevitable that sooner or later the Big Four would become the Big Three.


MASONIC groups

THURSDAY Ladies Oriental Shrine will have its January luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. at Johnny’s


How not to cross the social media ‘thin line’

By ADAM EARNHEARDT acearnheardt@ysu.edu Author Erma Bombeck said, “There is a thin line that


METRO DIGEST


Power of the Arts host art contests

Winning images will be displayed on the outside of WRTA buses.


MILESTONES

MILESTONES Lawyer Michael R. Briach of Austintown has graduated cum laude from the University of


Past projects show border wall building is complex, costly

Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. President Donald Trump is not giving up on his demand for


Jaguars fall prey to Penguins

Darius Quisenberry, Garrett Covington and Michael Akuchie lead YSU to win at IUPUI.


HARDCOVER FICTION

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Verses for the Dead” by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (Grand Central


Blood Drives

Blood Drives TUESDAY Canfield United Methodist Church, 27 S. Broad St., 1 to 7 p.m. South


Once deposited, pension funds become private

Opinion: Once deposited, pension funds become private In your Jan. 8 editorial titled “Grubby Pay Raise


AROUND THE NHL | Saturday’s games

Blue Jackets 2, Capitals 1, OT WASHINGTON Cam Atkinson scored his 25th goal of the season,


SPORTS DIGEST


Payton: Playoff stakes more important than perceived slights

The Saints host the Eagles today.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Kayla and Kevin Paolucci, Youngstown, boy, Jan. 11.


Trump can keep pledge to Valley with new steel mill

Editorial: In July 2017, just months into his presidency, Republican Donald Trump ventured into the


Defense buoys Mahomes, Chiefs to playoff win

The Kansas City Chiefs’ defense had heard the chorus of critics all season long.


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