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Stories published January 26, 2019

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

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Late free throws push Bulldogs past Raiders

Lakeview escaped South Range High School with a 39-36 win.

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Woman killed in East Side apartment

Crystal Hernandez was studying to be a make-up artist.

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Penguins chasing Horizon berth

Youngstown State looks to crack the league’s top eight.


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VINDY EXCLUSIVE | State prosecutors: Ralph Infante corruption charge should stand

In a lengthy accounting of misdeeds committed by former Niles Mayor Ralph Infante, prosecutors in his public-corruption case rebutted reasons Infante’s attorney has given for why some of his convictions should be overturned.

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McGhee Dom-inates as Raiders beat Cardinals

Warren Harding’s Dom McGhee scored a school-record 45 points.

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Whistle & Keg to open downtown Cleveland location

The “pour-your-own-beer” bar’s second location will open in the second half of February.


Poland extends winning streak

The Bulldogs haven’t lost since Dec. 28.


Public input sought on Fifth Avenue project

One plan to be discussed in reconstruction of Fifth Avenue from Federal Street north to the Madison Avenue Expressway.


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Nighthawks eyeing more expansion

Indoor soccer club starts women’s and USL teams.


HOERIG TRIAL | Karl Hoerig’s service comrades remark on guilty verdict

Karl Hoerig flew helicopters for the Army Guard and C-130 aircrafts with the Air National Guard, according to his obituary. Most recently, Hoerig served at the township base.


‘The Favourite’: a delicious but vicious acting feast

‘The Favourite’ Grade: 3 and a half stars (out of 4) Rating: R for strong sexual content, nudity


Sheryl Crow and Hozier to headline LaureLive

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com CHESTERLAND LaureLive, the two-day rock festival in Geauga


preps at a glance

preps at a glance BOYS BASKETBALL McDonald 92, Jackson-Milton 50 NORTH JACKSON Zach Rasile


Butler board’s cold feet on $130M Rockwell collection creates tension

The Butler American Institute of Art board voted to delay a deal to bring a $130 million Norman Rockwell collection to the Howland branch, because of concerns about the collection’s owner.


State library funding flush as Y’town library seeks levy renewal in 2019

In 2018, Mahoning County libraries received more than $8.6 million from the Public Library Fund, according to the Ohio Library Council.


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Ursuline creates ‘magnificent space’ for budding artists

Maddie McGlone, Ursuline High School junior, works on her drawing Friday in the newly renovated art room.


‘The whole world will see it’: Crafting the papal chair

By KATHIA MARTINEZ Associated Press LOS POZOS, Panama A handful of carpenters were putting


Grafted vegetables?

Grafted vegetables? Most of us know about fruit tree grafting, but vegetable grafting is one of


Trump confidant Stone charged with lying about hacked emails

President Donald Trump’s confidant Roger Stone has been charged with lying about his pursuit of Russian-hacked emails damaging to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 election bid


Western Reserve offers CCW class

Western Reserve offers CCW class Niles Western Reserve Fish & Game Association, 1058 W. Third


Learning to appreciate the snow

By Katie Shipka OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Even though our cold weather comes for only


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Professional Bull Riders, 7 p.m.: Hard-charging action ($10 to


Winter plants from food scraps

Q. I heard we can grow new vegetable plants from our scraps from the kitchen this winter. Is this


Food giveaway


Tom Brady has a chance to stand alone

Tom Brady has another chance to do something no other NFL player has done.


Spartan Swim & Dive Team sets tradition

Staff report BOARDMAN The Spartan Swim & Dive Team spent its winter break at two practices a


STARTING SEEDS

STARTING SEEDS When: Monday, 9:30 a.m. to noon What: It may be cold outside, but you can still


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Paris Blount and Jimmy Moore, Youngstown, girl, Jan. 24.


‘Serenity’ now? No thank you

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer The elevator pitch for Steven Knight’s “Serenity” would be: “‘Key


Understanding the seed packet

Understanding the seed packet Days to harvest? Days to maturity? There are so many things on a


SAG honoree Alan Alda keeps using acting to make an impact

ALDA ON ACTING SAG honoree Alan Alda keeps using acting to make an impact IF YOU WATCH


Valentine/bingo party


Facing robbery charges


Peanut butter needed


Tina Meloro, Jordan Locketti set May rite

Tina Meloro, Jordan Locketti set May rite

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Shot with BB gun


‘Taste of Trumbull’


Woman: Ex shut off power


Meditation session


Guns, TV stolen


‘Queen for a Day’


Brazil dam collapses


Improve fitness


Prostitution-sting arrest


Food distribution


Rate cut proposed


Measles outbreak grows in NW US


Kravitz to host meal


Home Savings donation


Tax-credit bill


Water safety class


Amish teen rescued


Execution delayed


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 29.021.06 Aqua America, .20


Jack Wollitz: Florida anglers wary of becoming gator bait

Florida visit turns to talk of friends, fishing and alligators.


college basketball

college basketball Men summaries No. 5 MICHIGAN 69, INDIANA 46 MICHIGAN (19-1) — Brazdeikis


Trans ban is bigotry

Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords The Supreme Court just paved the way for President Donald Trump’s


METRO DIGEST


Hunt Valve contracts


Democrats now love ‘co-equal’

Opinion: By Byron York Andrews McMeel Syndication The divided government of 2019 is a mirror image of the


YOUNGSTOWN STATE BASKETBALL Today’s games at a glance

MEN Matchup: YSU (6-15, 2-6 Horizon League) at Cleveland State (5-16, 0-8). Tip-off: 7 p.m. at


Youngstown Municipal Court greases its wheels for more efficient service

Editorial: The wheels of justice have long been notorious for moving remarkably slowly throughout the American


Queen urges common ground in remarks seen as Brexit nod

Queen Elizabeth II has urged people to seek “common ground” in remarks being seen as being a veiled reference to the toxic debate surrounding Britain’s departure from the European Union


Today is Saturday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2019. There are 339 days left in the year.

Today is Saturday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2019. There are 339 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Moist, well-drained soil? Dappled shade? Plant these beauties

By Merabeth Steffen OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer CANFIELD Astrantia, commonly known as


Summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard

A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard


Angela Grate | Matthew Heim

Angela Grate | Matthew Heim

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Alexa Lewis | Chris Smaldino

Alexa Lewis | Chris Smaldino

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Wendy Lesnik, Robert Standardi are engaged

Wendy Lesnik, Robert Standardi are engaged

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Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: NBC’s “Meet the Press”: Reps. Kevin McCarthy,


Canada auto workers seek boycott of GM vehicles from Mexico

The Canadian auto workers union is calling on people in Canada and the U.S. to stop buying General Motors vehicles made in Mexico


Winslow powers Heat past Cavs

Cleveland has lost 18 of its last 19 games.


Workers relieved, worried as partial shutdown ends

Associated Press Federal workers who have gone a month without getting paid during the longest


Weinstein gets new team of four lawyers

Weinstein gets new team of four lawyers NEW YORK Harvey Weinstein won a judge’s approval Friday


Worried about robots? Become one

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords We humans have got to get a whole lot smarter, says Elon Musk, the


Democrats and Republicans react to president’s decision to end shutdown

Both sides say they hope for a long-term bipartisan solution


Mahoning Republicans pick three finalists for county court judge seat

Gov. Mike DeWine will make the appointment.


Shutdown ends, feudSFlbover wall drags on

Associated Press WASHINGTON Submitting to mounting pressure amid growing disruption, President


Despite deal, tax refunds still could be delayed

Associated Press WASHINGTON The IRS’ workforce will return to full strength under the short-


Flooded roads


Man shot in Warren


Mistaken identity


Cop-shooting trial


Poland man in custody


Minyan service


Youth award


Holy Land pilgrimage


Torah studies


JCC presentation


Adult courses


Prayer service


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