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Dunn's double-double powers YSU
Mary Dunn finished with 23 points and 11 rebounds in the Penguins’ 77-66 win over Northern Kentucky on Monday.

Workshop honors King, focuses on economic equality
Shortly before his assassination, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. saw a need to move the focus of the civil-rights movement in what many consider a bolder direction: the importance of allowing marginalized people to have greater economic equality.
For the poor, the safety net in a shutdown doesn’t feel safe
As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history stretches into a fifth week, America’s safety net no longer feels so safe

First week of Hoerig murder trial cause for reflection
Multi-national Hoerig aggravated murder case has been long journey
'Gotti' leads Razzie nominations, Trump up for worst actor
John Travolta's John Gotti biopic "Gotti" has topped the 39th annual Razzie Awards with a co-leading six nominations, while President Donald Trump also earned a nod for worst actor.
Half ton of fun: Cincinnati Zoo's Fiona turning 2
Now a half ton of fun, the Cincinnati Zoo’s famed premature hippo will soon turn 2 years old
State seeks nominations for Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
Ohio’s Department of Aging is seeking nominations for the statewide Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
2 internet cafe employees fatally shot in armed robbery in Columbus
Police say two employees at an internet cafe in Ohio were shot and killed during an apparent armed robbery
Plane crashes just after takeoff at rural airfield in Ohio; 2 dead
Authorities say two people are dead after a small plane crashed shortly after takeoff from a privately owned airfield in rural Ohio
Knights of Columbus free-throw contest Jan. 27
The event is open to boys and girls ages 9-14. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m.

Sub-freezing and sub-zero temperatures are on tap
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley communities and residents
Family saved after falling into lake ice
Staff report CORTLAND A family of seven, two adults and five children, some of whom went through
Apartment struck by fire in Liberty
Staff report LIBERTY An apartment fire was reported to the Trumbull County 911 Center in the
Mental health program targets those who ‘fall through the cracks’
A new Mental Health and Recovery Services Board program connects non-seniors who may suffer from mental health disorders with critical services.
Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation growing in assets, support and scope
Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation growing in assets, support and scope
KING HOLIDAY | What’s open, what’s closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today for the
Stambaugh to mark School Choice Week
Stambaugh to mark School Choice Week YOUNGSTOWN Stambaugh Charter Academy, 2420 Donald Ave.,
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Alpha & Omega Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, 10 a.m. to
M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’ leads box office
M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’ leads box office NEW YORK M. Night Shyamalan scored his fifth No. 1
Giuliani: ‘So what’ if Trump and Cohen discussed testimony
President Donald Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani is leaving open the possibility that Trump and former personal attorney Michael Cohen might have discussed Cohen’s congressional testimony
TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Natalie M. Schoonover, 20, and Kirk D. Zellers Jr.,
Leader of Dems to Trump: No deal
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate’s top Democrat predicts the president’s proposal to break
Pets show amazing loyalty
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons Although my family recently watched the 1943 “Lassie, Come Home”
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 21
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 21 Today is Monday, Jan. 21, the 21st day of 2019. There are 344 days left in
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Tiese Bruce and Jose Lassalle, Youngstown, twin girls,
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Austintown-Boardman-Mahoning County Joint Communications District, special meeting,
May plans next move in Brexit fight as chances rise of delay
As Prime Minister Theresa May prepares her next move in Britain’s deadlocked Brexit battle, a senior opposition politician says unlikely the U.K. will leave the European Union as scheduled on March 29
How motivated is Trump’s base?
Opinion: By Cokie Roberts and Steven V. ROBERTS Andrews McMeel Syndication President Donald Trump’s
Cartoon library gets Marmaduke collection spanning 56 years
By ERIC LAGATTA The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS A Great Dane known for making mischief has a
Continue the march toward justice started by MLK Jr.
Editorial: A sad and ironic reality once again permeates America on this federal holiday dedicated to the life
SPORTS digest
YSU bowlers finish 7th at invitational LIMERICK, PA. The Youngstown State bowling team went 2-1
Fire damages garage in Liberty
LIBERTY An elderly Liberty couple escaped without injury when a fire ignited in their garage on