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Allegiant says weather caused flight cancellations
Allegiant says weather caused flight cancellations
UPDATE | Actress Debbie Reynolds has died, son says
UPDATE | Actress Debbie Reynolds has died, son says
Reports: Debbie Reynolds hospitalized in Los Angeles
Reports: Debbie Reynolds hospitalized in Los Angeles
Prayer service Thursday to remember fifth anniversary of Youngstown earthquake
Prayer service Thursday to remember fifth anniversary of Youngstown earthquake
Girard cop shoots pit bull they say attacked people, other dog
Girard cop shoots pit bull they say attacked people, other dog
YSU plans Jan. 4 rally to send Penguins off to Texas
YSU plans Jan. 4 rally to send Penguins off to Texas
Pushing back on Israel, Kerry defends Obama's UN vote
Pushing back on Israel, Kerry defends Obama's UN vote
Lordstown Village Council has special meeting Thursday morning
Lordstown Village Council has special meeting Thursday morning
Ohio House adjourns for year, ending threat of veto override
Ohio House adjourns for year, ending threat of veto override
Skin cancer drop in Northeast bucks rising rates elsewhere
Skin cancer drop in Northeast bucks rising rates elsewhere
The Latest: Dylann Roof won’t submit evidence to spare life
The Latest: Dylann Roof won’t submit evidence to spare life
Israel Cabinet minister calls Kerry speech ’pathetic’
Israel Cabinet minister calls Kerry speech ’pathetic’
Ohio high court: Completed crime case files are open record
Ohio high court: Completed crime case files are open record
Justice unhappy as age limit forces her off Ohio high court
Justice unhappy as age limit forces her off Ohio high court
Markets Right Now: US stocks inch higher; Dow near 20,000
Markets Right Now: US stocks inch higher; Dow near 20,000
Man faces weapon charges after fleeing from traffic stop
Man faces weapon charges after fleeing from traffic stop
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Canfield Lions Club will have a fish fry from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at A La Cart Catering, 429
A growing trend in Champagne Bubbly Boutique
It’s that time of year again. Most people in our Valley will be venturing to local stores in search of one of the most iconic symbols of celebration: the bottle of Champagne or sparkling wine.
LeBron earns AP honor for second time
LeBron James ended 52 years of sports heartache by bringing Cleveland a championship.
YSU game watch party at Covelli
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Covelli Centre will be open Jan. 7 for a free “watch party” as the
OSU’s Elflein, Clemson’s Boulware lead the way
Coaches often talk about how the best teams have players who take ownership and convey their messages as well as they do.
Competition drives health department workers to reach exercise milestones
For Sandy Swann, Trumbull County Health Department director of nursing, all it took was a little competition to drive her to participate as much as possible in the county’s wellness program.
Cumberbatch jumped back into role after ‘Doctor Strange’ ‘Sherlock’ returns
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON There’s something rotten in Baker Street. It may
Connected How to identify fake news online
“It’s a hoax.” “This is fake news.” Those were a few of the posts of disbelief on social media
Phantoms fans go for record
YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms will ask fans to help break the world record of the most people
Pooley’s overtime goal lifts Phantoms
The Phantoms (16-9-2-1, 35 points) won for the fifth straight time.
From politics to sports to auto manufacturing, Northeast Ohio was in the epicenter of news
The area garnered much national news attention this year
YSU football team gets back to work
The Penguins hadn’t had a bye week since after their 38-6 win over Robert Morris on Sept. 17.
College Basketball Tuesday’s games
MEN Kent State 63, Texas 58 AUSTIN, TEXAS Jaylin Walker scored 16 of his 24 points in the
Recovering addict thanks Austintown police for arresting her after overdose
Lisbon woman credits Austintown police with pushing her to get help for drug addiction
Man picks up second domestic violence arrest this year
Accused of kneeing, kicking girlfriend on Christmas Day
Former Marine colonel heads local agency
Brian M. Kennedy uses the leadership skills he cultivated as a Marine to guide Turning Point Counseling and Recovery.
Closed-door MVSD meeting set for today
The water district board will meet behind closed doors to discuss personnel and legal matters.
Trump signals a departure from Obama’s focus on multilateralism
Associated Press For eight years, President Barack Obama’s foreign policy doctrine has been rooted
COMFORT FOOD TO BEAT THE WINTER BLUES
COMFORT FOOD TO BEAT THE WINTER BLUES Family Features When the temperature drops, there’s
Smart Start Breakfast recipes for a healthy New Year
Family Features A commitment to health and wellness means taking care of yourself and your family,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1229.64-0.07 Aqua America, .71
Clinton grasping at straws
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service Bill Clinton has figured out why his wife lost the
SPORTS digest
MVRC sets all-time record daily handle AUSTINTOWN Buoyed by near ideal weather conditions, full
Japan prime minister offers condolences at Pearl Harbor
Associated Press PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii Under a warm Oahu sun, with the tranquil, teal waters of
Shandling died of blood clot, report says
Shandling died of blood clot, report says LOS ANGELES Garry Shandling died from a blood clot in
A house stands accused of a crime
Opinion: “The thing that is in Room 101 is the worst thing in the world. ... The worst thing in the world
College Football roundup Recaps of Tuesday’s bowl games
HEART OF DALLAS BOWL Army 38, North Texas 31, OT DALLAS Jordan Asberry ran for a 3-yard
VINDICATOR file photo
VINDICATOR file photo The final ADI plane bound for Chicago waits on the tarmac at Youngstown-
YEARS AGO
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 28, the 363rd day of 2016. There are three days left in the year.
Kerry set to offer plan for peace in Mideast
Bloomberg News (TNS) TEL AVIV, Israel U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will offer a
Warren Fire Department asks state Fire Marshal’s Office to investigate suspicious fire
The Warren Fire Department has asked the Ohio Fire Marshal’s Office to investigate a fire that destroyed a house at 350 Homewood Avenue Southeast.
Winter storm weakens in Great Plains
Associated Press CHICAGO The furious winter storm that swept into the northern Great Plains on
It’s past time for lasting reform in payday lending
Editorial: A new study by the Pew Charitable Trust brands Ohio with the sordid claim to shame of leader of the
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Kacey Musgraves: Tonight on “Late
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Home sales soar WASHINGTON A buying spree in the Midwest spurred new U.S. home sales last month
IPOs hit 7-year low in 2016; rebound expected
Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Fewer companies went public in 2016 than in any year since the
Make pork loin the talk of your New Year’s Eve party Something new for new year
National Pork Board While pork and sauerkraut go hand in hand at many New Year’s Eve
Kwanzaa in a time of turmoil
Opinion: By Akilah Monifa Tribune News Service Kwanzaa, a weeklong holiday celebrating African culture
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE TUESDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $17,000 - 2 yo, 1M, MSW 7 (dh)Granites
ODNR: No comment on injection well ruling; company filed other legal action
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources won’t comment on what its next step will be following an order to allow a Weathersfield injection well to reopen.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Loni McCauley and Robert Nelson, Youngstown, boy, Dec.
Carrie Fisher survived great pain as celebrity
Associated Press NEW YORK No one could make us laugh through the pain like Carrie Fisher. The
Around the NHL | Tuesday’s games
Penguins 5, Devils 2 NEWARK, N.J. Sidney Crosby scored a goal for the fourth straight game and
Edwards’ 23, second-half surge power Red Devils
Junior Trey Edwards scored 14 of his game high 23 points in the second half for Campbell.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Commissioners board meeting, at 10 a.m., followed by staff
Prep Roundup | More high school results from Tuesday
BOYS BASKETBALL East Palestine 85, Keystone Oaks (Pa.) 69 EAST PALESTINE Branden Kemp’s 18
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Trash collection
Trash collection YOUNGSTOWN The city’s residential trash collection will be on its normal
TV-Radio
TV-Radio TODAY Noon (STO) College women’s basketball: Marquette at Villanova. 2 p.m. (ESPN)