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Stories published January 16, 2019

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

Youngstown officials hopeful for resolution after meeting with state auditors

Officials with the city, which faces the possibility of having to pay about $5.5 million from its general fund and go into fiscal emergency, said they came away from a meeting with state auditors hopeful that the matter will be resolved.


Trumbull children services needs more foster parents

Trumbull County Children Services is seeking more community members to become foster parents as the number of children who need temporary homes continues to rise.


Jeremy Betts jailed again, charged with beating 5-year-old with cord

An Austintown Elementary School security officer called this child-abuse case “the worst she has seen.”


Tim Ryan to chair House subcommittee overseeing government spending

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan was selected by his Democratic colleagues to serve as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee’s Legislative Branch Subcommittee.


City, state auditors discuss the $5.5 million question

City, state auditors discuss the $5.5 million question


May wins no-confidence vote, but still is beset by Brexit

May wins no-confidence vote, but still is beset by Brexit


The IRS is recalling 46,000 workers to handle tax returns

The IRS is recalling 46,000 workers to handle tax returns


Report: Turkey seeks warrant for NBA player Enes Kanter

Report: Turkey seeks warrant for NBA player Enes Kanter


Pennsylvania sued over limits on state coverage of abortion

Pennsylvania sued over limits on state coverage of abortion


Europeans unravel massive tennis match-fixing ring

Europeans unravel massive tennis match-fixing ring


Los Angeles teachers union hints at new talks during strike

Los Angeles teachers union hints at new talks during strike


Teen arraigned on charge of bringing knife blade to school

Teen arraigned on charge of bringing knife blade to school


Cars, handgun stolen from West Side auto dealership

Cars, handgun stolen from West Side auto dealership


Kia to recall vehicles to fix problem that can cause fires

Kia to recall vehicles to fix problem that can cause fires


Kenya says gunmen are killed in hotel attack; 14 victims die

Kenya says gunmen are killed in hotel attack; 14 victims die


Gay-rights group takes issue with Karen Pence's new employer

Gay-rights group takes issue with Karen Pence's new employer


Weekend storm forces change in start time for Boardman girls JV game

Weekend storm forces change in start time for Boardman girls JV game


Former Alabama QB Jalen Hurts transferring to Oklahoma

Former Alabama QB Jalen Hurts transferring to Oklahoma


Senate upholds Treasury decision to ease Russia sanctions

Senate upholds Treasury decision to ease Russia sanctions


Murder suspect says 'I'm done' and tries to leave arraignment

Murder suspect says 'I'm done' and tries to leave arraignment


CoreLife Eatery to open in Boardman

CoreLife Eatery to open in Boardman


Sharon, Pa., woman sentenced for killing husband who wanted divorce

Sharon, Pa., woman sentenced for killing husband who wanted divorce


Take a peep at Peeps: Contest offers Pa. candy factory tour

Take a peep at Peeps: Contest offers Pa. candy factory tour


Much of lawsuit over cop fatally shooting Ohio man to go to trial

Much of lawsuit over cop fatally shooting Ohio man to go to trial


Man faces child endangering for running into freezing woods with child

Man faces child endangering for running into freezing woods with child


Ryan selected by Democrats to chair House Appropriations subcommittee

Ryan selected by Democrats to chair House Appropriations subcommittee


HOERIG TRIAL | Former detective goes over case evidence

HOERIG TRIAL | Former detective goes over case evidence


Federal judge allowing open phone line during Ohio execution

Federal judge allowing open phone line during Ohio execution


First medical marijuana sold in Ohio as dispensaries open

First medical marijuana sold in Ohio as dispensaries open


2nd suit filed over pain meds given to near-death patients in Ohio

2nd suit filed over pain meds given to near-death patients in Ohio


Gas company working on Boardman leak

Gas company working on Boardman leak


Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


In era of news deserts, no easy fix for local news struggles

In era of news deserts, no easy fix for local news struggles


White House denounces Rep. King’s white supremacy remarks

White House denounces Rep. King’s white supremacy remarks


Pelosi asks Trump to delay State of Union speech

Pelosi asks Trump to delay State of Union speech


Brookfield UM Church cancels Saturday spaghetti dinner

Brookfield UM Church cancels Saturday spaghetti dinner


WRPA makes way for YSU student housing

WRPA makes way for YSU student housing


Salem roads closed at noon for Officer Dobbins funeral

Salem roads closed for Officer Dobbins funeral


Gov. DeWine to meet with GM CEO Mary Barra on Thursday

Gov. DeWine to meet with General Motors CEO Mary Barra on Thursday


Sears staves off liquidation, stores to remain open

Sears staves off liquidation, stores to remain open


Trump economists acknowledge shutdown drag on economy

Trump economists acknowledge shutdown drag on economy


Man injured in Roxbury Avenue drive-by shooting

Man injured in Roxbury Avenue drive-by shooting


SYRIA BLAST | UPDATE: Military says US service members killed in Syria

Blast near Syria US-led coalition patrol causes casualties


AREA PARKING BANS

PARKING BANS | Campbell, Niles, New Middletown


Warren police find drugs after traffic stop

Warren police find drugs after traffic stop


Washingtonville man dies in Columbiana auto accident

Washingtonville man dies in Columbiana auto accident


Campbell considers new police chief, purchases new cruiser and rehires “Rough and Rowdy” cop

Lt. Kevin Sferra will assume the chief’s duties and the officer who fought in the “Rough and Rowdy Brawl” last summer is back at work.


York’s seven-point outburst powers Team USA over Phantoms

Veltri lifted after allowing seven goals.


Valley Christian rallies to beat Mooney

Milan Square and Mevlin Neail hit key 3-pointers in the final minute.


Boardman community mobilizes to honor Heather Dobbins

Boardman community mobilizes to honor late police officer


Second-half surge powers South Range over Girard

Chris Brooks has been on a tear of late for the South Range boys basketball team.


Charges pending


Judge dismisses charges


Probing fatal car crash


Mayor’s secretary post


Water bill signed into law


Cause of power outage


What is the basis for Democrats touting Trump’s impeachment?

Opinion: By Byron York Andrews McMeel Syndication Newly sworn-in Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib


Sears a casualty of 21st century

Opinion: By Steven Horwitz The Vindicator At the present, Sears is barely surviving in bankruptcy court.


Help prevent doomsday for recycling in America

Editorial: Toledo Blade: For more than a generation, we’ve been training ourselves to separate paper and


Bucs’ Blass signing off in 2019

No Pirates broadcaster ever spent more time in the booth


MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE

MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE TUESDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $11,000 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M 70Y, CLM


HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BOYS BASKETBALL Bristol 76, Maplewood 30 BRISTOLVILLE Gage Elza broke Bristol’s single-game


SPORTS DIGEST


UK’s May faces no-confidence vote after Brexit plan crushed

British lawmakers have plunged Brexit into chaos and the U.K. politics into crisis by rejecting Prime Minister Theresa May’s divorce deal with the European Union


Food sales and dinners through Jan. 23

THURSDAY Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, 526 W. Rayen Ave., will take orders for


Auto shows no-shows? Detroit, others gear up to retool events

Associated Press DETROIT Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted will be at the North


Valley should prepare for a major snowstorm Saturday

Weather service isn’t ready yet to say how much snow we’ll get


Tease photo

Homestead Kitchen & Cocktails boasts many wonderful offerings

Homestead Kitchen & Cocktails boasts so many wonderful and ingenious things


BUSINESS DIGEST


Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have

Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have


If you go

If you go Boardman realignment plan informational meeting: When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday Where:


YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 16

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2019. There are 349 days left in the year. Associated


Austintown Senior center raises dues for out-of-towners

In October, some township seniors expressed concern over non-residents taking advantage of the township senior center for free, while township residents pay its annual operating levy.


Police seek burglar


YSU to host MLK observance


Surplus food

Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to


Two arrested, one cited, during fight at Summit Academy

Man faces felony assault on police officer charge


Friends rally to help Roberto’s downtown restaurant

A GoFundMe page was set up with a $40,000 fundraising goal.


Man on South Side shot


COLLEGE BASKETBALLL ROUndup

COLLEGE BASKETBALLL ROUndup Tuesday’s games No. 4 Virginia 81, No. 9 Virginia Tech 59


Pair charged in death of Cleveland boy whose remains found behind home

The caregivers for a 4-year-old boy whose remains were found in a garbage bag by a landscaper in the backyard of a vacant home in Cleveland have been charged with murder


Attorney general nominee: ‘I will not be bullied’

Barr asserts independence during hearing Associated Press WASHINGTON Vowing “I will not be


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Boardman board of education, special meeting, 6:30 p.m., Boardman High School


VW, Ford teaming up on pickups

The automakers also are exploring deal on electrics Associated Press FRANKFURT, GERMANY


Center to host job fair


Netflix raising rates


Vista Window closes


Elections board to meet


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