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Stories published January 19, 2019

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

Snow? Cold? Who cares, said 150 at today's Polar Plunge

Reaching beyond himself and taking steps to better the community warm Matt Perham’s heart – even if that means taking a dip in 33-degree water for the first time.


Suspended pairs skating champ John Coughlin dies by suicide

John Coughlin, a two-time U.S. pairs champion recently suspended from figure skating, died by suicide in Kansas City, Missouri. He was 33.


Catholic boys, many in Trump caps, mock Native American veteran at D.C. rally

A diocese in Kentucky has apologized after videos emerged showing students from an all-male Catholic high school mocking Native Americans outside the Lincoln Memorial after a rally in Washington.


Carl Pelini reportedly returning to Youngstown State

Carl Pelini may be coming back to Youngstown State


Northern Kentucky downs YSU

Youngstown State did not get the stops it needed.


NKU holds slim lead against YSU at halftime

YSU's six 3-pointers have the Penguins alive


Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard

Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard


Trump to announce deal on protecting immigrants to end shutdown

The deal also includes funding for a border wall with Mexico.


Income-tax levy considered for Newton Falls school district

The school board will meet in special session Monday


Amid Harper's fury, check on older adults, Ohio agency urges

The Ohio Department of Aging presents several advisory tips.


Anderson scores 24 points as Boardman wins sixth straight game

Boardman’s winning streak is bookended by beatdowns at both ends of 224.


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Expect about 6 to 9 inches of snow in the Valley

The snow is predicted to fall between 3 and 4 p.m. today and 3 and 4 a.m. Sunday


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Medical examiner says fatal shots in Hoerig case fired near location of body

The Claudia Hoerig aggravated-murder case resumes Tuesday afternoon in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court with defense witnesses. Prosecutors presented their final witnesses Friday afternoon.


Cowboys surge for win over Irish

Taylor’s 21 points power Chaney.


Warren superintendent apologizes for officer’s removal

City schools Superintendent Steve Chiaro issued an apology Friday, after he instructed a resource officer to be removed from school property Jan. 8.


Reardon returns as Ursuline football coach

Dan Reardon is returning to Ursuline as the head football coach after four season at Canton McKinley.


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VINDY EXCLUSIVE | Munroe to step down Feb. 21 GOP chair

He’s backing the party’s first vice chairman as his successor.


Cash, Smolinski lead YSU women

Sarah Cash and Alison Smolinski each scored 22 points.


“Too” Hot Mamas continues to expand

Webb’s Ice Cream will relocate from Liberty into Mamas' former store site.


Phantoms’ Stoever burns RoughRiders

Christian Stoever stopped 25 shots in another Phantoms win.


Colorism reveals many shades of prejudice in Hollywood

By TERRY TANG Associated Press The breakthrough representation of minorities in Hollywood


Famous fans boost status of ‘Dragon Ball Z’

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES “Dragon Ball” may be a Japanese-


Struthers issues warning to owners of buildings targeted for demolition

The city contends the buildings represent public safety risks.


METRO DIGEST || SR 82 crash Friday

SR 82 crash Friday WARREN Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a four-vehicle


Woman gets prison for firing shot at best friend

She must serve at least one year in prison.


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Austintown students figure out how to survive global disaster

Showing the car they designed and built to traverse rough terrain to search for survivors are Austintown sixth-graders, from left, Alison Davis, 11, and Ethan Warmough, Luna Niles and Lana Chine, all 12.


Terrapins too much for slumping Buckeyes

Maryland’s depth and shooting touch were too much for Ohio State.


AROUND THE NFL Friday’s news & notes

DRAFT Record number of underclassmen declare NEW YORK A record number of college football


SPORTS digest

Manning returns to Iowa State as OC AMES, Iowa Ursuline graduate Tom Manning is returning to


Welcome to winter Weekend storm sweeping from Midwest to New England

Associated Press CHICAGO A winter storm started sweeping across the Midwest on Friday, leading


Tips for succulents

Tips for succulents Succulents are all the rage again this year with several colors of greens and


Meredith Dotson | Cole Budinsky

Meredith Dotson | Cole Budinsky

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Lacey Jeffries and John Rosati to marry in June

Lacey Jeffries and John Rosati to marry in June

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Adrianna Ciotola, Michael Podolsky are engaged

Adrianna Ciotola, Michael Podolsky are engaged

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Mary Thompson, Edward Skozen to marry in fall

Mary Thompson, Edward Skozen to marry in fall

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Jenna Buffa | Kevin Day

Jenna Buffa | Kevin Day

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Kayla Lucente, Derek Parillo plan June vows

Kayla Lucente, Derek Parillo plan June vows

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Kelly-Wright, Krause to wed this summer

Kelly-Wright, Krause to wed this summer

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Kayla Lucente, Derek Parillo plan June vows

John and Pam Lucente of Struthers and Luciano and Marilyn Parillo of Boardman are announcing the


BUSINESS DIGEST

EGCC offer to GM Lordstown workers YOUNGSTOWN Eastern Gateway Community College is offering free


Report: Facebook privacy lapses may lead to record fine

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Facebook may be facing the biggest fine ever imposed by the U.S.


Maggie Rogers

Maggie Rogers Album: “Heard It in a Past Life” Grade: A The moment most people first heard


Long shutdown could damage travel industry

Associated Press ATLANTA America’s busiest airport, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International,


PARKING BANS & cancellations/changes

These communities have issued parking bans for their area streets in light of the upcoming snowstorm


Tesla to cut jobs to lower vehicle prices

Associated Press Tesla will cut 7 percent of its workforce as it tries to lower prices and break


Ridding yard of slime spots

Q. With all of the rain last year, we had lots of spots in the yard that were “slimed.” I feel like


Youngstown Torch Club will host presentation

YOUNGSTOWN Staff report The Youngstown Torch Club will sponsor a presentation on Strouss’


Chickadee Feeding

Chickadee Feeding When: Today, 9 to 11 a.m. What: Black-capped chickadees are inquisitive birds


Trial in freezer case will remain in June

Defendant wants case speeded up


How to create a sustainable landscape

By MARILYN MCKINLEY OSU master gardener volunteer CANFIELD Is your landscape sustainable? Just


Sunday news shows

Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: To be


Evaluating the old garden

Evaluating the old garden Figuring out the best and easiest way to get the garden you want in 2019


Food giveaway

Food giveaway youngstown Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., hosts a food giveaway from 10


russia probe Mueller disputes accuracy of BuzzFeed report

Associated Press WASHINGTON Special counsel Robert Mueller’s office on Friday issued a rare


Experts recommend an integrated approach to control ... SPIDERS

By DAVID SPRAGUE OSU Extension master gardener volunteer CANFIELD It’s common to find spiders


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Mike “Mad Dog” Adams, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.: The Put-In-Bay funny


Western Reserve to host youth day

Western Reserve to host youth day Niles Western Reserve Fish & Game Association, 1058 W. Third


Jack Wollitz: Getting a line on fishing equipment

Fresh line is every bit as important as sharp hooks and smooth reels.


YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 19

Today is Saturday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2019. There are 346 days left in the year. Associated


Bad shooting dooms Cleveland

Cleveland shot just 21 of 68 (.309) from the field over the first three quarters.


KING HOLIDAY

KING HOLIDAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local


Browns add several new assistants

New Browns coach Freddie Kitchens added seven assistants to his staff, including Tosh Lupoi, Alabama’s defensive coordinator last season.


School will host open house Jan. 26

School will host open house Jan. 26 struthers St. Nicholas School, 762 Fifth St., will host its


ON THE LINKS | Recaps of Friday’s professional golf events

PGA TOUR Mickelson grabs lead with strong finish LA QUINTA, CALIF. Phil Mickelson birdied


HAPPY 102ND BIRTHDAY Frances Ritz

HONOREE Residence: Hampton Woods, Poland Date of birth: Jan. 10, 1917, in Youngstown FAMILY


FRIDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BOYS BASKETBALL Valley Christian 74, Southeast 49 YOUNGSTOWN Milan Square scored a game-high


Coroner uses tattoos to identify man’s body

Coroner uses tattoos to identify man’s body YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County coroner has