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Stories published December 26, 2016
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Kwanzaa celebration begins with unifying performance
Kwanzaa celebration begins with unifying performance
Obama approves funding for Ohio-made military vehicles
Obama approves funding for Ohio-made military vehicles
Auto analysts: 2016 sales not expected to break record
Auto analysts: 2016 sales not expected to break record
Shepherd of the Valley plans for campus on Tibbetts-Wick
Shepherd of the Valley plans for campus on Tibbetts-Wick
Trump's pick for ambassador to Israel leaves many on edge
David Friedman represents the antithesis of long-held US policy toward the Jewish state, many argue
WORTH A LOOK
SALES Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road,
Gasoline taxes in Pennsylvania to increase 8 cents per gallon on New Year's Day
The Keystone State already has the highest gas tax in the entire nation
4 Ohio youths charged with arson at dollar store on Christmas Eve
Shoppers were still in the Dollar Tree when the blaze broke out
UPDATE: Fragments of crashed plane dragged from Black Sea
Authorities now minimize likelihood of terror as cause of crash that killed 92
Father-son judge combos rare
Anthony M. D’Apolito will join his father, Judge Lou A. D’Apolito, on the Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.
Haz-Mat team funding improves
The new population-based revenue will provide a reliable funding source.
College sports falling on its face
Grayson Allen sure picked a lousy week to take college sports on a bad trip down memory lane. The
Steelers rally past Ravens, clinch AFC North
The clock ticking and a season filled with promise evaporating, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger took the snap, turned to his left and put the AFC North title in the hands of Antonio Brown
Canfield Fair exhibitors’ meeting is Jan. 14
Exhibitors who want to voice opinions on the 2017 fair, you should attend
The Area Agency on Aging 11 offers programs to help seniors prevent falls
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com NILES Hand rails, shoes with slip-resistant soles,
Monthly rodeos set at arena
Staff report FREDONIA, PA. Dave Martin’s Bullride Mania Rodeos will take place the first
Christmas dinner brings together friends, strangers for fellowship
The 28th annual Families Helping Families holiday gathering took place from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Park to get new visitors center
Staff report PENINSULA Cuyahoga Valley National Park will build a new and larger visitor center
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
Refugee sentiment spills over into states
Associated Press HELENA, Mont. The push to restrict refugee resettlements and immigration in
Suspects sought after 7 shot at NC Christmas party
Suspects sought after 7 shot at NC Christmas party MADISON, N.C. Two suspects were being
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Carrie Fisher in stable condition, Debbie Reynolds says LOS ANGELES Carrie Fisher
Congressman wants FDA to take action against ’fake milk’
Congressman wants FDA to take action against ’fake milk’ AP Photo BX801 Eds: Expands with
Consumers of news must equip themselves to distinguish fact from fiction in this digital age
Opinion: By Gene Foreman Tribune News Service The “fake news” phenomenon was on vivid display in social
‘Nation’ divided, angry
Opinion: By Heidi Stevens Chicago Tribune Pantsuit Nation, an invite-only Facebook group where Hillary
Convenience-store employee shot and killed in Toledo
Associated Press TOLEDO Federal court records show an employee fatally shot at a Toledo
Rise in MLB salaries lowest since 2004
Rise in MLB salaries lowest since 2004 NEW YORK The rise in Major League Baseball’s average
As Kwanzaa turns 50, its ideals gain fresh meaning
Editorial: The African-American holiday week of Kwanzaa, which begins today, has come a long, long way since
YEARS AGO
Today is Monday, Dec. 26, the 361st day of 2016. There are five days left in the year. The seven-day
Attorneys prepare for redo of trial of Cincinnati officer
Associated Press CINCINNATI Prosecutors and attorneys have some studying ahead as they prepare
Holiday shopping season losing some of its power
Associated Press NEW YORK The holiday shopping season is losing some of its power in the year’s
Obama pays tribute to troops
Associated Press KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii For eight years, Barack Obama has led a military fighting
Officials weigh terror as cause of plane crash
Associated Press SOCHI, Russia Backed by ships, helicopters and drones, Russian rescue teams
UNCERTAIN FUTURE
Associated Press For hundreds of protesters, it was cause to cheer when the Obama administration
Massive WWII bomb defused in German town
Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany Explosives experts on Sunday defused a large World War II
Fake news story sets off Israel-Pakistan Twitter feud
Associated Press JERUSALEM A fake news story has touched off a tense Twitter confrontation
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Newton Township trustees, 6:30 p.m., administration building, 4410 Newton Falls-
BirthS
BirthS St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Joseph and Lori KoLenick, North Jackson, girl, Dec. 24.
Former WHAM! singer George Michael dies
Associated Press LONDON George Michael, who rocketed to stardom with WHAM! and went on to enjoy
States hit by Christmas Day blizzard, freezing rain
Associated Press CHICAGO It’s been a white – but slick and messy – Christmas for the northern
Trump adopting behavior he criticized Clinton for
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump spent the past two years attacking rival Hillary
Jackson emotional after first victory
Associated Press CLEVELAND For the first time, Hue Jackson stood in front of the Browns as a
Ohio lottery seeks more state funding fundingDespite boom year, Ohio lottery seeks more money in budget
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Lottery has turned over a record $1.06 billion to education
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