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Rescue Mission’s open house Jan. 25

Rescue Mission’s open house Jan. 25 YOUNGSTOWN The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley will


Youngstown State University Energy, environment lecture series continues

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State University Lecture Series on Energy and the


Cranberries singer O’Riordan dead at 46

Cranberries singer O’Riordan dead at 46 LONDON Dolores O’Riordan, lead singer of Irish rock band


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Working together to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN What prompted Anika Jacobs’ desire to busily improve


MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.| Quotable

“It seems to me that education has a twofold function to perform in the life of man and in society:


congress Democrats eye voter preference in the age of Trump SFlb

Associated Press WASHINGTON Buoyed by a string of Republican retirements and President Donald


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Renowned professor leads workshop examining institutionalized racism

A comprehensive look at the many entanglements of racism and its cultural, individual and institutional effects

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Glowing red lava rolls down slopes of Philippine volcano

Glowing red lava rolls down slopes of Philippine volcano LEGAZPI, Philippines Glowing red lava


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King children criticize Trump, decry racism on MLK holiday

Associated Press ATLANTA Two of Martin Luther King Jr.’s children and the pastor of his historic


Chileans greet pope with passion, protests

Associated Press SANTIAGO, Chile Pope Francis flew in to Chile’s capital Monday night for a


Peace and love were at the heart of MLK Jr.’ nonviolence policy

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “One day a year, people should listen to a


Additional hearing coming before decision on removing Mecca fiscal officer

Additional hearing coming before decision on removing Mecca fiscal officer


Republican Williams announces she’s running against Frank Fuda for Trumbull commissioner

Republican Williams announces she’s running against Frank Fuda for Trumbull commissioner


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Boardman officials seeks public input on new township zoning plan

Boardman officials want to know what township residents want community to look like


King HolIday | What’s open, what’s closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today for the