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Top 10 business stories
This year, the Mahoning Valley dealt with job loss, cheered on the Chevrolet Cruze and saw growth in Youngstown.
Boardman man's ear bitten off by thief
A man trying to stop a car break-in needed more than 20 stitches after he was assaulted by a suspect.
Ridgelawn water problems no worse than other nearby streets, Niles service director-elect says
The current and future service directors for Niles are offering no solutions now to help residents of Ridgelawn Avenue Southeast in Howland who have had two waterline breaks since Thursday and about seven this year.
Commissioners apply for grant to renovate historic Trumbull Courthouse clock, bell
In March 1895, when the second Trumbull County Courthouse was destroyed in a fire, the county had been home to Warren’s Packard Electric Co. for five years, and the Packard brothers would build their first Packard automobile in Warren four years later, in 1899.
Settlement over appointment of South Range BOE member now in question
After South Range Board of Education issued a press release about its decision to move forward to resolve pending litigation with Richard Ferenchak, he decided to withdraw a settlement and move forward with the case.
Trumbull elections board rules O'Grady ineligible for ballot
Trumbull elections board rules O'Grady ineligible for ballot
Police looking for suspect in beating of woman on East Side
Police looking for suspect in beating of woman on East Side
White officer won’t face charges in killing of Cleveland boy
White officer won’t face charges in killing of Cleveland boy
Ohio firefighter dies after fall through floor during blaze
Ohio firefighter dies after fall through floor during blaze
West Branch school board to accept resignation of superintendent Tuesday
West Branch to name interim superintendent Tuesday
Mineral Ridge water customers to experience low water pressure Wednesday
Mineral Ridge water customers to experience low water pressure Wednesday
Women enters guilty plea to illegal activity at Austintown truck stop
Women enters guilty plea to illegal activity at Austintown truck stop
Panel: $650M in untaxed Ohio gambling freebies need review
Panel: $650M in untaxed Ohio gambling freebies need review
Increase puts Ohio gas prices closer to $2 as year ends
Increase puts Ohio gas prices closer to $2 as year ends
City of Hubbard issues water-conservation, boil-advisory alerts
City of Hubbard issues water-conservation, boil-advisory alerts
City officials keep watch over unusual-acting raccoon
City officials keep watch over unusual-acting raccoon
Police seek suspect in beating of 64-year-old woman
Police seek suspect in beating of 64-year-old woman
Ravens, Mallett shock rival Steelers
Getting beat by the Ravens was bad enough. Losing control of their playoff destiny made things even worse for the Steelers.
Fire damages vacant home in Howland
Staff report HOWLAND Fire damaged a vacant home in the 3000 block of Ravenwood Drive on Sunday.
Valley charter school students score poorly on state tests
Youngstown Community School scored above the state average in one area of the state tests
Video Game Review
“Halo 5: Guardians” Grade: C Details: Microsoft, for the Xbox One, $59.95 Near the end of
Entertainer of the Year ‘Star Wars,’ of course
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES “Star Wars” isn’t just strong. It’s
From volunteerism to Civil Air Patrol, Canfield teen epitomizes selflessness
The CAP is a great opportunity for adolescents in the Valley
Browns run out of time against Chiefs
Johnny Manziel led a second-half comeback by making timely throws and scrambling for key first downs.
Student-run spirit store provides professional practice
Working with an actual business allows students to get a better sense of how a business is run
Manning denies he used HGH
Peyton Manning angrily denied allegations to ESPN on Sunday morning he used HGH in 2011.
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., commissioners’ hearing room, county
Free dinner
Free dinner Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown, will have a free neighborhood
Family: Charges unlikely in killing of 12-year-old Tamir Rice by police
Associated Press CLEVELAND Nearly 400 days after a white police officer fatally shot a black 12
CORRECTION
CORRECTION A child who was a passenger in a car involved in a chase and shooting early Christmas
Cyberattacks could cripple US power grids
Second of a three-part series By GARANCE BURKE and JONATHAN FAHEY Associated Press SAN
Lindsey Graham has fatal flaws
Opinion: By Taylor Batten The Charlotte Observer Lindsey Graham, meet Neil Postman. There were no
Out-of-school suspensions grow out of control in Ohio
Editorial: Consider for a moment this common scenario that has played out for decades in the annals of
newsmakers
newsmakers Oscar-winning cameraman dies at 93 LOS ANGELES Haskell Wexler, the two-time Oscar-
Trumbull flooding
Trumbull flooding VIENNA The National Weather Service Cleveland office issued a flood warning
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Trumbull County Treasurer v. Gloria Castro et al, tax
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Monday, Dec. 28, the 362nd day of 2015. There are three days left in the year.
Busiest airport hits major milestone
Busiest airport hits major milestone ATLANTA Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
PRELIMINARY TEST RESULTS for charter schools
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS NAMESUBJECTPCT. PROF. COLUMBIANA Buckeye On-Line SchoolGr. 4 ELA53.1
SPORTS digest
Canfield names 16 to Hall of Fame CANFIELD Sixteen Canfield athletes and coaches stretching
oddly enough
oddly enough Officer fired gun while practicing ‘quick draw’ DES MOINES, Iowa Des Moines
Area Running
Area Running 2015 Jingle Bell 5K at Canfield Fairgrounds Overall Female Overall Winners
Wind, rain, cold hamper cleanup efforts
Associated Press GARLAND, Texas At least 11 people died and dozens were injured in strong
Dana School of Music hosts January horn workshop
Jan. 10 is horn workship at YSU’s Dana School of Music
IS puts up heavy fight to slow advance
Associated Press BAGHDAD Islamic State fighters are putting up a tough fight in the militant-
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the
Where’s the peace or the goodwill?
Opinion: Not for a long time has the world seemed so removed from the angelic proclamation of 2,000 years
Bergdahl deserves leniency
Opinion: By John M. CRISP Tribune News Service Climate change. The national debt. Race relations. The
‘Force Awakens’ is fastest to $1B
Associated Press LOS ANGELES “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has reached $1 billion at the box
Relatives of 2 killed by police in Chicago question shootings
Associated Press CHICAGO Grieving relatives and friends of two people shot and killed by Chicago
S. Korea, Japan to discuss wartime Korean sex slaves
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea The foreign ministers of South Korea and Japan will meet
WORTH a look
SALES Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road,
In the Huddle How area NFL players fared in Week 16
CLEVELAND BROWNS John Greco, OL, Boardman — Placed on injured reserve last Tuesday after suffering
Defenses could decide Bengals-Broncos tonight
The Broncos (10-4) are No. 1 in the league against the run and the pass. The Bengals (11-3) aren’t bad either. They’ve surrendered the fewest points in the NFL.
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