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Stories published January 30, 2019

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

Our weather's not great, but better than North Dakota

The unusually cold weather is sticking around today, but there is a reason to be optimistic: It’s expected to be close to 50 degrees Sunday.


Gunfire that killed mom holding son meant for boyfriend

Detectives say the woman who was killed last week as her 2-year-old son slept on her chest was not the target of gunfire at her McBride Street apartment.


All Pat Catan's crafts stores closing

Pat Catan’s, which sells retail arts and crafts, will close all 36 of its stores – including four in the area – during the fourth quarter of this year, according to Michaels, which purchased the stores in February 2016.


Bond set for man police said tried to strangle son's mother

Bond was set at $15,000 Wednesday in Girard Municipal Court for a Youngstown man who police say tried to strangle the mother of his child and drove away with the child Monday night.


Parole recommended for Manson follower Leslie Van Houten

Parole recommended for Manson follower Leslie Van Houten


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VIDEO | Vindy Sports Live riffs on John Simon, Derek Rivers, Rams, Patriots, OHSAA and more

This week's Vindy Sports Live is posted.


Peter Jackson making new documentary of Beatles' 'Let It Be'

Peter Jackson making new documentary of Beatles' 'Let It Be'


SMARTS classes canceled Thursday

SMARTS classes canceled Thursday


Lawsuits demanding the PG&E pay for damages from wildfires

Lawsuits demanding the PG&E pay for damages from wildfires


NFL security chief: No threats to Super Bowl have surfaced

NFL security chief: No threats to Super Bowl have surfaced


Police: No footage yet showing 'Empire' actor being attacked

Police: No footage yet showing 'Empire' actor being attacked


Fed keeps key rate unchanged and pledges to be 'patient'

Fed keeps key rate unchanged and pledges to be 'patient'


Man charged with hate crime in shooting plot at Ohio synagogue

Man charged with hate crime in shooting plot at Ohio synagogue


Farmers National announces 2018 fourth-quarter results

Farmers National announces 2018 fourth-quarter results


Gov. DeWine's order updates workplace domestic-violence policy

Gov. DeWine's order updates workplace domestic-violence policy


Foxconn reconsiders plan for Wisconsin manufacturing hub

Foxconn reconsiders plan for Wisconsin manufacturing hub


ARCTIC BLAST | YSU, Kent State cancel Thursday classes

ARCTIC BLAST | YSU, Kent State cancel Thursday classes


Apple busts Facebook for distributing data-sucking app

Apple busts Facebook for distributing data-sucking app


YWCA celebrates International Women's Day in March

YWCA celebrates International Women's Day in March


Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


US Sen. Sherrod Brown nominates Mahoning Valley students for military academies

US Sen. Sherrod Brown nominates Valley students for military academies


Despite weather, WRTA board meets Thursday

Despite weather, WRTA board meets Thursday


ARCTIC BLAST | Warming center info here

ARCTIC BLAST | New warming center opens in Youngstown


Tyson chicken nuggets recalled

Tyson chicken nuggets recalled


Super Bowl stadium looks to be a standout for hungry fans

Super Bowl stadium looks to be a standout for hungry fans


Sen. Sherrod Brown begins tour ahead of 2020 decision

Sen. Sherrod Brown begins tour ahead of 2020 decision


Pat Catan’s to close all stores by year's end

Pat Catan’s to close all stores by year's end


Trump says 'wall' must be part of lawmakers' border deal

Trump says 'wall' must be part of lawmakers' border deal


ARCTIC UPDATE | Relief is coming Mahoning Valley

Deep freeze envelops Midwest, even stops the mail


NEW CANCELLATIONS, CLOSURES | Latest updates are here

CANCELLATIONS, CLOSURES | Book signing canceled in Salem


UPDATE | Suspects in woman's shooting ID'd

Two suspects in woman's killing arrested by task force


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Rasile, McDonald teammates take down Mineral Ridge

The Blue Devils held the Rams to three points in the third quarter.


Attack last week makes six for Vienna dogs

Two of the dogs that were the focus of a Vindicator story Sunday about the need for better Ohio laws have attacked six people in seven months.

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Horizon League doubleheaders thing of the past

YSU coaches, Strollo unhappy about HL vote.


Family retrieves remains of woman missing for 20 years

Lina Reyes-Geddes was identified in Utah last November as the Valley woman missing since 1998.


O’Shaughnessy’s 28 points power Poland over South Range

The Bulldogs overcame a slow start for their seventh straight win.


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Orchids in bloom at Mill Creek Park

Spring feels particularly distant this week as low temperatures hit the Valley, but a kaleidoscope of color is in bloom at Mill Creek MetroParks.


Boardman forces more than a turnover a minute in rout of Howland

The Spartans forced 34 turnovers against the Tigers.


HomeGoods seeks guidance from Lordstown

HomeGoods engineeers are to redesign Hallock-Young as a through road.


Complaint: Vienna sergeant took two rifles from police department

Vienna police Sgt. Michael Sheehy was released from jail following the theft in office charges.


Film shot in Valley picked up at Sundance

Orchard Film Group has obtained North American rights to the thriller.


CEO search will involve focus groups

Youngstown City Schools Academic Distress Commission will meet with focus groups in the coming months as part of the CEO search


Warren, Trumbull County celebrate camera project completion

Trumbull County and Warren officials came together on Harmon Street on Tuesday to celebrate the completion of a security-camera project they expect to improve safety.


Austintown road workers clocked 27 hours during last storm

The township recently purchased two new about $150,000 road trucks, despite failure of a road levy years ago.


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Bone-chilling temps, winds today call for caution

Bill Rupnik of Hermitage, Pa., walks Tuesday on East Golf Drive in Mill Creek Park when the temperature was about 20 degrees. It’s going to be considerably colder today with the high below zero and dropping to around minus-10 degrees tonight.


New sub shop to open


Scholarship applicants


Winter Gala planned


Must stay in psych unit


Didn’t disclose AIDS virus


Monster trucks at Covelli


Not-guilty plea to robbery


Gunfire hits apartment


Man: Girlfriend cut me


Child-endangering case


Cavaliers survive Wizards’ comeback

Cleveland nearly blew a 25-point lead in the final 6:58, but held on for its second consecutive win.


CLOSINGS

CLOSINGS These schools, businesses and other entities will be closed today and Thursday due to the


SPORTS DIGEST


Tom and Julian: An NFL bromance for the ages

Tom Brady and Julian Edelam have been together for a decade with Patriots.


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Cuomo’s CNN show has its best month against tough foes NEW YORK When CNN gave Chris


Suspected drugs found


Trumbull commissioners to vote on appointment of Vienna man to Western Reserve Port Authority

Trumbull commissioners to vote on appointment of Vienna man to Western Reserve Port Authority


Buckeyes fall to rivial Michigan

Zavier Simpson recorded a triple-double in Michigan coach John Beilein’s 120th Big Ten victory.


No one comes out blameless from Covington controversy

Editorial: Cincinnati Enquirer: Nobody involved in what transpired at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial in


YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 30

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 30, the 30th day of 2019. There are 335 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Campbell begins accepting bids for its water plant

After a year of deliberation, Campbell is ready to consider offers on its aging water plant


Rotary hosts speaker from Purple Cat

Staff report STRUTHERS Jimmy Sutman of The Purple Cat spoke at a recent meeting of the Struthers


TUESDAY’s HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BOYS BASKETBALL Canfield 63, Austintown Fitch 47 AUSTINTOWN Conor Crogan led Canfield with 18


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Greyson and Cynthia Nolder, Youngstown, boy, Jan. 28.


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 28.750.77 Aqua America, .20


Girard man arraigned on felonious assault, domestic violence charges

Police said Nicholas Chronister shot his girlfriend in the face with a BB gun last week.


fix FOR FaceTime bug

fix FOR FaceTime bug Apple has disabled a group-chat function in FaceTime after users said a


BUSINESS DIGEST


Food sales and dinners through Feb. 6

Food sales and dinners through Feb. 6


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


Club seeks applicants


State auditor removes Mecca Township from its unauditable list

The township was put on the list more than 22 months ago


Foreign workers win big

Opinion: By Joe Guzzardi Cagle Cartoons If asked to identify the most unnecessary visa, an answer would


Apple opens new chapter as iPhone sales, stock fall

Associated Press SAN FRANCISO Apple hoped to offset slowing demand for iPhones by raising the


Mercy Health Howland Medical Center debuts second floor addition

Mercy Health Howland Medical Center increases primary care capacity


Medical helicopter crashes in remote woods, killing 3

Authorities say three crew members aboard a medical helicopter have died in a crash in remote woods in southeastern Ohio


Ryan praises decision


Democrats have their Thatcher in Elizabeth Warren, if they dare

Opinion: WASHINGTON Margaret Thatcher’s description of herself as a “conviction politician” alarmed some


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Third time is a charm at Scacchetti's Ironwood Grille

Third time is a charm at Scacchetti's Ironwood Grille


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Columbiana County Board of Elections, 1 p.m., 7989 Dickey Drive Suite 3, Lisbon.


Score major points with delicious game day dishes

Family Features If the crew is coming over to root for your favorite team, it may be time to spice


WEATHER TIPS

WEATHER TIPS What to do The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued these tips for people


Club to award scholarships


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