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Stories published November 23, 2016

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

Trumbull commissioners fail to notify public of budget meetings

The Trumbull County commissioners may have violated the Ohio Open Meetings Act by failing to notify the public via the news media about two budget hearings Monday and Tuesday.


Eat your turkey, then let the spending begin!

Get out your wallets: It’s time to spend, spend, spend!


Cavs defeat Trail Blazers

Love scores 40


Penguins rout Rangers

Crosby scores three points


Jackson-Milton Elementary's phys ed classes go high-tech

Times have changed for classrooms in the 21st century. Teachers have replaced their 20th century chalkboards with Smart Boards in the past 16 years.


Operation Evergreen sending a little bit of home to troops today

Dozens of Ohio-grown Christmas trees should be arriving on Thanksgiving or Friday at military bases overseas, thanks to growers, veterans groups, schools and others who support the state’s annual Operation Evergreen effort.


No speed cams planned for MLK, US 422, Youngstown police say

The police department has decided against using its speed cameras on U.S. Route 422 and Martin Luther King Boulevard.


Poland Baptist school principal arrested on sexual battery charge

A township religious school principal was arrested Wednesday morning and faces a sexual battery charge.


City police catch one man after car fleeing Boardman cops crashes

City police catch one man after car fleeing Boardman cops crashes


No one injured in Liberty Township house fire

No one injured in Liberty Township house fire


City police dog injured in Coitsville shooting

City police dog injured in Coitsville shooting


Make Christmas Great Again - for $149

Make Christmas Great Again: For $149, Trump sells the bauble


Trump taps SC Gov Haley and charter school backer DeVos

Trump taps SC Gov Haley and charter school backer DeVos


Lockup List Wednesday – Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Friends Specialty announces closure, with message to MetroParks director

Friends Specialty announces closure, with message to MetroParks director


$1 million bond set in Warren Township aggravated murder case

$1 million bond set in Warren Township aggravated murder case


Closing arguments in the aggravated murder trial of Leonard Savage

Closing arguments in the aggravated murder trial of Leonard Savage


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

SATURDAY Aut Mori Grotto, 563 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown, will serve an all-you-can-eat


Spaghetti dinner benefit planned


Festival of Trees planned this weekend

Festival of Trees planned this weekend NEW CASTLE, PA. Festival of Trees is scheduled for


Penguins take down Titans

Brett Frantz and Braun Hartfield scored career-highs in YSU’s 97-67 victory.


One school district: two meetings

Youngstown School District CEO Krish Mohip and board of education President Brenda Kimble announced that board meetings and Mohip’s CEO meeting will now be separate.


Impact of GM Lordstown 3rd shift cut hits other plants

Lower demand for small cars led GM to cut its third shift affecting 1,245 workers at its Lordstown plant and more at other local plants.


Injuries continue to haunt YSU women

Co-captain Kelsea Newman is the latest to suffer a season-ending jinjury.


Samford’s tempo a concern for YSU defense

The Bulldogs have produced 30 scoring drives this year that took less than two minutes, nine of which took under a minute.

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NLRB finds Delphi union’s charges have merit

The union filed charges against Delphi and those charges were found to have merit.


OSU offense clicking as Michigan arrives

When Ohio State’s passing game was sputtering last month, J.T. Barrett kept saying everything was OK.


At mayor's breakfast, Ryan urges practice of ‘quiet time’ in noisy world

The U.S. representative addressed the 31st annual Interfaith Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast.


PSU seniors celebrate turnaround

No. 8 Penn State (9-2, 7-1 Big Ten, No. 8 CFP) plays Michigan State (3-8, 1-7) on Saturday.


Kirkmere, Harding host friendly family dinners

About 60 third-graders and family members were fed at Kirkmere, and about 400 students and their families lined up for the holiday meal at Harding.


State EPA searches Market Street building, some in protective suits

The officials would not say what they’re searching for.


Connected Giving Tuesday is not just a hashtag

Giving Tuesday is Nov. 29. You might be more familiar with other post-Thanksgiving shopping days


Austintown man arrested for breaking in, cooking pasta

A township man faces a felony charge, accused of breaking into an Italian restaurant and cooking himself some pasta.


2nd motorcycle club member charged in fatal Warren gun fight

Police charged a second member of the Forever Two Wheelz motorcycle club with murder in the June 18 shootout


Farmer donates grass-fed 40-pounder to food bank

Turkeys roam free at Seth Sharp’s farm, Premium Pastured Meats in Alliance. His poultry is all-natural, non-GMO and grass-fed.

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METRO DIGEST || Pre-holiday dinner today at Salvation Army

Pre-holiday dinner YOUNGSTOWN The Salvation Army of Mahoning County is offering a pre-


Houston man charged with felonous assault in Friday incident in which officer fired gun

Jason B. Utley, 43, of Houston, charged with felonious assault, failure to comply with the orders of a police officer and seven traffic violations


Looking good: Buckeyes second in CFP rankings

Alabama, Ohio State, Michigan and Clemson held the top four spots in the College Football Playoff rankings for the second straight week.


Prosecution to rest in Myrtle Avenue murder case

Judge tells jurors schedule for holiday


METRO DIGEST || Thanksgiving service at New Bethel

Thanksgiving service YOUNGSTOWN New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., will conduct a


Trump begins backing off vows on Clinton and climate change

Associated Press NEW YORK Two weeks after his election victory, President-elect Donald Trump


Police: Package bomb targeted man

Police: Package bomb targeted man PHILADELPHIA A bomb stuffed inside a padded envelope


Academic misconduct costly for Notre Dame

NCAA: Irish must vacate all 21 wins from the 2012-13 seasons.


Iraqi forces move to retake another Mosul neighborhood

Associated Press IRBIL, Iraq Iraqi troops gained a foothold Tuesday in another neighborhood in


This ‘Santa’ is more sad than bad

REVIEW ‘BAD SANTA 2’ Grade: 1.5 out of 4 stars Rating: R for crude sexual content and language


We won, you lost, deal with it

Opinion: Three years ago when Republicans were battling President Obama over the debt ceiling and a


Birth defect may not be apparent at birth

Associated Press NEW YORK Researchers say a severe birth defect caused by Zika infection may


nhl roundup | Tuesday’s games

Senators 4, Canadiens 3 MONTREAL Mark Stone and Erik Karlsson scored 2:24 apart in the third


No more Obama judges

Opinion: By Hans A. von SPAKOVSKY The Heritage Foundation With the Senate back from its election hiatus


Election reignites offshore-oil debate

Associated Press The controversy over drilling for oil in the Atlantic Ocean has been reignited by


YEARS AGO

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 23, the 328th day of 2016. There are 38 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Demographics may favor Dems

Opinion: By James A. HAUGHT Tribune News Service For years, researchers have predicted that changing U.S.


Ohio’s Class of 2018 should get fair chance to graduate

Editorial: Ohio’s school super- intendents, board of education members, teachers, students and parents cannot


School bus driver arrested as city mourns 5 children

Associated Press CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. A school-bus driver was behind bars Tuesday after a crash


Niles man refuses public defender, arraignment pushed back a week

A Niles man charged with attempted murder refused to be arraigned Tuesday until he has an attorney.


thanksgiving | What’s open/closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

BOGO at Chipotle for Buckeye fans YOUNGSTOWN On Saturday, Buckeye fans can enjoy a special buy-


Valley’s unemployment rate increased in October

The rate went from 5.5 percent in October 2015 to 5.9 percent in October 2016.


BRIDGE

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Connected Links of the Week – Nov. 23

Tweets and photos from around the Valley


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Wines for your Thanksgiving table A HAPPY HOLIDAY

The holidays are here, and most of us will be gathering with family and friends Thursday for the traditional Thanksgiving feast. The traditional foods we eat offer the chance to select a wide array of wines that should allow us to have something for most wine lovers.


Shopping on Thanksgiving? Here’s make-ahead-meal tips

By Doreen Christensen Sun Sentinel (TNS) With stores carving into holiday traditions with early


Butler, Steelers hope QB pressure continues

The same group that managed all of 13 sacks through nine games piled up eight in four dominant quarters against the inept Browns.


REVIEW

REVIEW ‘MOANA’ Grade: 3.5 out of 4 stars Cast: Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House,


Turkey troubles?

For more than 30 years, Turkey Talk-Line has been answering turkey related questions each holiday


Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Camila Cabello: Tonight on


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Lawrence and Julie Frangos, Youngstown, boy, Nov. 21.


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


Dow surpasses 19,000

Associated Press NEW YORK The Dow Jones industrial average surpassed 19,000 for the first time


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