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Amid small-car slide, Cruze plant aims to survive
Both GM and union officials are adamant that the cut of the Lordstown plant's third shift, announced recently, has nothing to do with the performance ...
Stories published November 20, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Some roads reopening after closures due to crashes
Police estimated roughly 30 to 40 cars were involved in a pileup at state Route 711 this afternoon.
Crashes shut down numerous area roadways
There have not yet been reports of serious injuries, police said.
Man sets himself on fire in Akron street after post-election rant, witnesses say
The man was wearing a Marine Corps uniform when he doused himself in gasoline, they said
Romney is strong contender for U.S. secretary of state
Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis is 'impressive' prospect for secretary of defense, Pence says
'Fantastic Beasts,' Harry Potter spin-off, devours huge chunk of weekend box-office take
The film earned more than $75 million in its opening weekend
Ohio lawmaker wants to clarify right to carry concealed weapons into church
Current state statutes are vague, the Republican legislator from Urbana says
Train derailment today in India kills at least 115; many still trapped
Train accidents are common in India, with about 15,000 people dying in them annually
Two teens arrested in Chicago over shooting death of 15-year-old over shoes
A boy and a girl have been apprehended in the death of the grandson of an Illinois congressman
8 arrested in clash in Texas between White Lives Matter, Black Lives Matter
The confrontation took place near the dedication of a monument to the contributions of African-Americans
Trump slams 'Hamilton' cast anew today; Pence says he wasn't offended
'That's what freedom sounds like,' the vice president-elect said of the boos he received
YSU to host Samford in first-round playoff game at 5 p.m. Saturday
The Penguins were one of three Missouri Valley Conference teams that made the cut for postseason play today.
John and Lucille Hrinak celebrate 75th anniversary
STRUTHERS John and Lucille (Marinelli) Hrinak of Struthers are celebrating their 75th anniversary
Pannozzoes mark 50th with family dinner
BOARDMAN Frank and Patricia Pannozzo of Boardman were honored for their 50th wedding anniversary
Students are selling dough for dollars
Students are selling dough for dollars BROOKFIELD Brookfield Middle School students are selling
UP FOR ADOPTION
Go online to angelsforanimals.org or call 330-549-1111 for more information. Name: Lilly Info:
Angels to host Holiday Brunch and Sweet Shoppe
Angels’ annual Holiday Brunch and Sweet Shoppe will take place Dec. 7 at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman.
HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY | Magdalene Zucco Pesa
HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY Magdalene Zucco Pesa HONOREE Residence: Ironwood Assisted Living,
HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY | Nancy Bucci
HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY Nancy Bucci HONOREE Residence: Assumption Village, North Lima Date of
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
SENIOR CITIZENS
Holy Family Seniors will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Parish Hall, 2729 Center Road,
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Republicans realizing with win, no one left to blame
If President-elect Donald Trump and congressional Republicans don't deliver, they will face a serious reckoning with voters. That could begin with the 2018 midterm elections, when every House member and one-third of the Senate will be up for re-election.
RED-HOT PENGUINS: YSU offense comes alive in blowout of Bears
The Youngstown State offense had its best performance of the season, and one of the best in school history, as the Penguins picked up their eighth win in impressive fashion beating Missouri State 65-20 on a chilly Saturday at Plaster Stadium.
Scent at Arms Museum calls up best of Christmas memories
As one enters the Arms Family mansion, it is the scent of Christmas that is first to register.
Ryan says the reforms would give more party leaders a voice
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, Saturday released his proposed
Heidelberg brings one of nation’s hottest craft beers to Valley
Local distributor intent on bringing more new tastes as it introduces one of the hottest craft beer brands in the nation to Youngstown
LGBTQ dinner celebrates family, improved facility
It’s family, said members of the LGBTQ community who made themselves comfortable Saturday at their Stonewall Community Center for the annual Mahoning Valley Pride Center Thanksgiving dinner.
METRO DIGEST || Nevels Temple toy giveaway
Nevels Temple Church, 939 Elm St., will have a toy giveaway from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday and Nov. 29 with items for infants and children up to age 17.
Disney’s ‘Beauty’ as a live movie
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES Director Bill Condon was only interested in turning
Puskas to speak to Curbstone Coaches
Puskas to speak to Curbstone Coaches BEAVER TOWNSHIP Vindicator sports editor Ed Puskas will
METRO DIGEST || Cafaro funeral Monday
Cafaro funeral Mon. YOUNGSTOWN Services for Flora M. Cafaro will be at noon Monday in St.
Amid small-car slide, Cruze plant aims to survive
Both GM and union officials are adamant that the cut of the Lordstown plant's third shift, announced recently, has nothing to do with the performance of the plant’s workers. “Small car sales have been softening and we expect that to continue into 2017,” said Tom Wickham, GM spokesman. “With fuel prices staying in the range of $2 per gallon, consumers have been shifting their focus to crossovers and large pickups and SUVs."
Americans must speak out against bigotry, prejudice
Opinion: As a Catholic and a social justice advocate for many years who promoted equal rights for both minorities and women, I am horrified by this election as many of you are.
Campaigns trying to quash Trump’s victory through electors
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho Grassroots campaigns have sprung up around the country to try to
Mahoning valley race course
Mahoning valley race course Saturday’s results TRACK CONDITION: sloppy First Race - Purse
MILESTONES
MILESTONES SCOUTS Curt Leonard, son of Clay and Cheryl Leonard, has earned his Eagle Scout
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Brookfield Township Trustees, 7:30 p.m., special meeting with executive session to
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
NOVEMBER Thursday — Second annual What We’re Thankful 4-Miler & 3K Walk at the Davis Family YMCA,
ITCL | League honorees
CROSS COUNTRY BOYS First team Palmer Cameron, Mineral Ridge C.J. Seitz, McDonald Carson
‘Funny Thing’ happens on the way to YSU
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Tragedy? Not this week. Instead, YSU
COLUMBIANA/TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS Columbiana COUNTY new cOMPLAINTS Witmer’s Inc. v. Gary Welsh, money. State of Ohio
Area bowling scores
amron lanes H.D. Davis CPA Mixed Doubles — Norris Jamenson 227-209-569, Jim Seabrook 194-179-542,
Political risks come with control for GOP
Associated Press WASHINGTON For Republicans, there will be no one left to blame. As they
Jury recommends death sentence in Ohio triple slaying
Associated Press CLEVELAND A jury recommended Saturday that a young man be put to death for
OSU to submit audit proposal
Associated Press COLUMBUS If lawmakers explicitly empower Ohio’s auditor to review the
Trump, Romney set aside conflict to focus on future
Associated Press BEDMINSTER, N.J. President-elect Donald Trump and Mitt Romney met Saturday at
Will ‘Turn’ be back?
Q. I have been unable to get any information regarding the return of the AMC series “Turn:
Trump: Apologize for ‘Hamilton’ speech
President-elect Donald Trump demanded an apology from the cast of the Broadway musical “Hamilton” a day after an actor in the hit show delivered a pointed message about diversity to his running mate who was in attendance.
How to clean a dishwasher
The dishwasher is your go-to cleaning machine, especially after a big family meal. Now and then, you
Whitehead, Lewis win National Book Awards
Whitehead, Lewis win National Book Awards NEW YORK On a night of nervous laughter and cathartic
With Google’s new app, digitize old photo prints
By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK Google wants to make digitizing your many
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
BBB schedules its annual meeting YOUNGSTOWN The Better Business Bureau serving Columbiana,
TRAVEL APP FlightSpeak launches CheckPoint
PRNewswire SEATTLE FlightSpeak, the most comprehensive global airport information mobile app for
2 Ohio River islands donated to West Virginia Land Trust
2 Ohio River islands donated to West Virginia Land Trust WHEELING, W.VA. Two Ohio River islands
Some panic, others indifferent about losing their Obamacare
Tribune News Service The 20 million Americans who have gained health coverage under the Affordable
Ryan rolls the dice
Opinion: In 1984, Mahoning Valley Sheriff James A. Traficant Jr., who rode a wave of popularity to a seat in
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7
View Infante’s indictment with a dose of skepticism
Editorial: Based on the outcome of the much heralded, highly publicized Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal
Did academia bolster Trump?
Opinion: WASHINGTON Many undergraduates, their fawn-like eyes wide with astonishment, are wondering: Why
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Weather satellite rockets into space
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. The most advanced weather satellite ever built rocketed
Offender list brings up questions about cost
Associated Press TOLEDO Two Ohio lawmakers are looking at proposing legislation that would
PM pain reliever triggers loss of memory
Q. My wife had sleep problems for years, and started taking Tylenol PM every night (for the
Some try to quash Trump’s victory
Associated Press BEDMINSTER, N.J. President-elect Donald Trump and Mitt Romney met Saturday at
Collectors look to score skittles game packages
This 16-inch-high turkey made in 1907 is not a toy, but a “package” that held game parts. It is made
Obama in Peru on final overseas trip
Obama in Peru on final overseas trip LIMA, Peru Trying to tie up loose ends of his foreign-
Kendrick’s book shares ‘goofy’ life
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK After a recent signing session to promote her new
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Nov. 20, the 325th day of 2016. There are 41 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
HOLIDAY RUSH
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS The slowly improving economy could boost travel over