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Stories published December 22, 2014

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

Steelers not satisfied with playoff spot

Steelers not satisfied with playoff spot.


Quarterback injuries may force Browns to start Shaw

Quarterback injuries may force Browns to start Shaw.


4 city cops disciplined for fixing OVI ticket

4 city cops disciplined for fixing OVI ticket


Cuba: We're open to every part of Obama's detente

Cuba: We're open to every part of Obama's detente


Hubbard man pleads guilty to child-porn charges

Hubbard man pleads guilty to child-porn charges


N. Korea experiencing severe Internet outages

N. Korea experiencing severe Internet outages


Judge orders psych evaluation for woman involved in Liberty hostage situation

Judge orders psych evaluation for woman involved in Liberty hostage situation


Ohio Parole Board again denies parole for Martin Petersime of Warren

Ohio Parole Board again denies parole for Martin Petersime of Warren


British singer Joe Cocker dies at 70

British singer Joe Cocker dies at 70


Youngstown man faces robbery charges in Boardman

Youngstown man faces robbery charges in Boardman


False-arrest lawsuit dismissed

False-arrest lawsuit dismissed


Youngstown marchers protest shootings of unarmed black men

Youngstown marchers protest shootings of unarmed black men


WORTH A LOOK

SALES Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road,


Fed grand jury indicts Youngstown man for failing to register as sex offender

Fed grand jury indicts Youngstown man


Warren man to be arraigned for beating woman

Warren man to be arraigned for beating woman


Kefflers’ 60th anniversary observed

BOARDMAN David and Rosemary Keffler of Boardman celebrated their 60th anniversary with a family

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Library will offer free programs


Browns lose game, Manziel

Manziel was a mere 3 of 8 for 32 yards passing and ran twice for 3 yards in the 17-13 defeat to the Carolina Panthers before leaving with a hamstring injury late in the first half.


Pitt snaps YSU’s 10-game winning streak

Pittsburgh jumped out to an early 17-point advantage and never looked back as it defeated Youngstown State, 78-52, at the Petersen Events Center. The loss is the Penguins’ first of the season.


Waiters’ big fourth quarter off bench helps Cleveland put away Memphis

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving stepped aside and let one of their teammates polish off an opponent.


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Steelers clinch playoff spot

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent two years rebuilding themselves on the fly, a necessary process that frequently looked more erratic than inspiring.

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Cardinal Mooney’s Harris headed for Lafayette soccer team

After attending a small, private high school, Myles Harris decided he wanted a similar atmosphere in college.


‘Dragon Age’ has it all

By LOU KESTEN Associated Press 000“Dragon Age: Inquisition” is available for PlayStation 3,


‘Keep the Kids Warm’ campaign begins Dec. 28

Funds go to winter utility assistance.


Firm selected for EGCC planning

EGCC appointed Collaborative Brain Trust of Sacramento for comprehensive master planning services


Sisters of the Heart proud of 13 years in Burghill

Sisters of the Heart proud of 13 years in Burghill


Canfield city approves police, city employee contracts for 2015

Deals include 1.5 percent pay raise, health care contribution remains the same


224/11 construction project halted until after holidays

ODOT's goal is to have project finished by Canfield Fair 2015


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Trumbull Democratic Party chairman achieved the unthinkable

It seemed unthinkable last July that the Trumbull County Democratic Party would prevail over Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern

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Smashing Pumpkins’ Corgan isn’t looking back

By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON The Smashing Pumpkins are dead. Long live the Smashing


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St. Columba Cathedral bedecked for Christmas

With a vision and the help of many volunteers, St. Columba Cathedral becomes a glittering Christmas display

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ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Missing tree sculpture is found, returned to Ohio city DUBLIN, Ohio After a


Irving earns USA Basketball award

Irving earns USA Basketball award NEW YORK Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving, the MVP of


nfl standings & summaries

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nba roundup Sunday’s other games

Kings 108, Lakers 101 SACRAMENTO, CALIF. DeMarcus Cousins had 29 points and 14 rebounds in his


nfl roundup Sunday’s other games

Seahawks 35, Cardinals 6 GLENDALE, ARIZ. Russell Wilson threw for two touchdowns and ran for


high Schools

high Schools Weekend results Howland, Jackson-Milton compete in wrestling event HUDSON The


in the huddle Area players in the NFL

Atlanta Falcons Sean Baker, S, Canfield: practice squad. Baltimore Ravens Fitzgerald


college basketball roundup Sunday’s games

AREA MEN Kent State 53, NDSU 52 EL PASO, TEXAS Kris Brewer’s free throw with 2.9 seconds left


Panthers QB calls out fans who cheered Manziel injury

Quarterback Cam Newton said the Panthers fans who cheered when Johnny Manziel injured his hamstring in the second quarter are “classless.”


Lake Erie Sediment-dumping debate is revived

Associated Press CLEVELAND Ohio’s environmental regulators and a federal agency that maintains


Detectives hope DNA will solve girl’s ’62 slaying

Associated Press AKRON Authorities hope DNA can solve the slaying of a 12-year-old girl more


Ohio sees shortage of flu medication

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio pharmacies are experiencing shortages of an antiviral medication


2 NYPD officers’ killings trigger backlash

Associated Press NEW YORK Civil-rights leaders Sunday condemned the ambush killings of two New


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Hard ‘Hobbit’ to break? Film tops box office NEW YORK While Hollywood continued to


Child endangering

Child endangering CAMPBELL Police arrested Keri Jackson, 30, of Campbell on three misdemeanor


nhl roundup | Sunday’s games

Bruins 4, Sabres 3, OT BOSTON Loui Eriksson scored 2:14 into overtime, and the Bruins rallied to


YSU 2014 FALL GRADS

More than 700 degree candidates participated in fall commencement Dec. 14. Because the list of


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital David and Chelsea Kusky, Lowellville, girl, Dec. 20.


US coal-mine deaths nearing record low

US coal-mine deaths nearing record low LOUISVILLE, Ky. Less than five years after an explosion


Sierra Leone urges safe burials to stem Ebola

Associated Press DAKAR, SENEGAL The radio announcement is blunt: “If I die, I want the deaths to


Christmas dinner at St. Patrick Church

Christmas dinner at St. Patrick Church YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Community Food Center and


TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Zachary L. Weber, 28, of 116 LaFayette Ave., Unit A,


Iraqi Kurds push into contested town

Associated Press MOUNT SINJAR, Iraq With coalition warplanes circling overhead, Kurdish fighters


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Lordstown Village Council, finance committee, noon, council chambers, 1455 Salt


US companies face hurdles over Cuba trade

Associated Press WASHINGTON Cargill aims to sell more corn and soybeans. MasterCard covets


Best gifts from parents did not come wrapped

Opinion: By Gina Barreca The Hartford Courant My parents didn’t spend too much time worrying about how my


Sheriff’s deputies are deserving of our appreciation and support

Opinion: Sheriff’s deputies are deserving of our appreciation and support I was raised to respect and honor


Kasich keeps campaign pledge to crack down on charter schools

Editorial: We’re used to politicians making promises during campaigns to win over undecided voters, but when a


STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM US weighs putting N. Korea on list

Associated Press HONOLULU President Barack Obama says the United States is reviewing whether to


Years Ago

Today is Monday, Dec. 22, the 356th day of 2014. There are nine days left in the year.


Ohio looks at changing way officers are trained

Associated Press COLUMBUS A group formed by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine will recommend


White House is all smiles

Opinion: WASHINGTON After a grueling year that cost Democrats the Senate majority, the mood at the White


China’s deeds do not match its words on economic policy

Opinion: By Jeff Bergner Tribune News Service Former World Bank president Bob Zoellick encapsulated


NY farmers lament lost opportunity for gas riches

While environmental groups are doing a victory dance over New York’s decision to ban fracking, farmers such as apple grower David Johnson are grieving for dashed hopes and dreams.


Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Ryan Adams: Tonight on “Conan”