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N.H. ticket sole winner in $559M Powerball jackpot

Associated Press MERRIMACK, N.H. It’s been a billion-dollar lottery weekend after a lone


James, of Canfield, cared deeply about the community

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com CANFIELD “I never saw him wear anything but a suit and


US joins search for 32 missing at sea

Associated Press BEIJING The U.S. Navy has joined the search for 32 missing from an Iranian oil


Judge aims to referee fight over Manson’s remains

Associated Press SACRAMENTO, CALIF. The fight over the body and possessions of apocalyptic cult


Israel lists 20 groups to be denied entry over boycott calls

Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel on Sunday identified 20 activist groups from around the world


Parents fighting to record school day of disabled son

Associated Press BOSTON A Maine teen with autism and a rare neurological syndrome that affects


'Jumanji' knocks 'Star Wars' out of first place at box office this weekend

The Dwayne Johnson-Kevin Hart adventure has raked in $244.4 million


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Celebration for Al Adi Saturday Jan. 6 was a success

Adi’s next step in his journey to avoid deportment is meeting Jan. 15 with ICE.

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Motorcycle enthusiasts attend opening exhibit at Packard museum

Saturday’s single-digit temperatures limited turnout for the opening of the 18th Annual Antique Motorcycle Exhibit in the National Packard Museum, but did nothing to chill the enthusiasm of the few who showed up.


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New Boardman police chief plans to build on work of predecessor

Boardman officials want the new chief to improve technology and expand community policing.

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MLK commemoration programs next week

There will be two MLK commemoration programs coming to Youngstown Jan. 14 and 15.


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Concert to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank today

About seven choirs will perform. Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be accepted


METRO DIGEST || Cops calling for return of stolen dog

Village police are asking whoever has an outside dog removed from a pen on Woodland Drive to call Animal Charity or the Mahoning County dog warden to place the pet, or take the dog to the village police station, where it will be housed in an indoor kennel while police and humane agents investigate further.


Valley steel expert to give free presentation

Staff report BOARDMAN Mahoning Valley steel industry expert Bill Farragher will give a free


METRO DIGEST || Dialogue on Racism

Dialogue on Racism YOUNGSTOWN The Greater Youngstown Community Dialogue On Racism will host its


Told their treehouse must go, owners appeal to Supreme Court

Told their treehouse must go, owners appeal to Supreme Court WASHINGTON Lynn Tran and Richard


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Austintown mom recounts son's struggle in obituary

After Johnson died of an overdose at 27, his mother, Cheryl Puskas, left; sister, Courtney (Puskas) Worley; and father, Gus Johnson III, spoke out about Jordan’s struggle with addiction. His mother is holding his portrait and his obituary, in which she shared the story of his struggle in the hope it will help other families.

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Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Mahoning County Commissioners, 9:30 a.m., reorganizational meeting followed by board


Smartened-up home

How to keep it safe from hackers Associated Press NEW YORK More people are getting voice-


COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURTS

COURTS columbiana county new cases APEX Solids Control LLC v. Del-Sha Construction LLC, money.