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WINTER WEATHER UPDATE | NWS says 4-7" tonight; see updates here
The National Weather Service is expecting four to seven inches of snow to fall today and overnight in the Mahoning Valley.
St. Lucy's celebrates 80th anniversary, reopening
A fresh snow coats the exterior of St. Lucy Church in Campbell ahead of the congregation’s 80th anniversary celebration tonight.
Stories published December 13, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Fired or resigned from White House? Depends on who you ask about Omarosa
Youngstown native Omarosa Manigault Newman, one of Donald Trump’s highest profile African-American officials, is leaving the president’s administration in January.
Ethics official comments on potential conflicts, but not on Mohip
Awarding contracts to business associates is unethical, the Ohio Ethics Commission’s executive director says.
Youngstown council passes more than 50 pieces of legislation
Youngstown council passes more than 50 pieces of legislation
Trumbull commissioners at odds over administrator hiring
While the Trumbull County commissioners had hoped to answer some of the calls for change in county government suggested by a citizens committee, one such recommendation has touched a nerve.
State senate to vote on bill banning Down syndrome abortions
State senate to vote on bill banning Down syndrome abortions
Austintown board members Jakubec, Benyo give farewells
Board members Jakubec, Benyo give farewells to school board
Cordray hires Doug Jones' fundraiser in Ohio governor bid
Cordray hires Doug Jones' fundraiser in Ohio governor bid
Officials: Shots fired at Penn State satellite campus
Officials: Shots fired at Penn State satellite campus
Hyundai, Kia recall compact cars to fix brake light problem
Hyundai, Kia recall compact cars to fix brake light problem
Pa. casino owners to get first shot to bid on new mini-licenses
Pa. casino owners to get first shot to bid on new mini-licenses
Bill banning Down syndrome abortions heads to Ohio governor
Bill banning Down syndrome abortions heads to Ohio governor
Jurors deliberating fate of Wallace Lewis in murder trial
Jurors deliberating fate of Wallace Lewis in murder trial
22-year-old accused of unlawful conduct with minor
22-year-old accused of unlawful conduct with minor
Warren man sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for having heroin and firearms
Warren man sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for having heroin and firearms
Ohio man charged with stealing just-delivered packages
Ohio man charged with stealing just-delivered packages
Ex-polygamous sect leader gets nearly 5 years in fraud case
Ex-polygamous sect leader gets nearly 5 years in fraud case
Fed boosts benchmark rate for third time this year
Fed boosts benchmark rate for third time this year
WINTER WEATHER UPDATE | NWS says 4-7" tonight; see updates here
The National Weather Service is expecting four to seven inches of snow to fall today and overnight in the Mahoning Valley.
Boardman cops respond to rash of vehicle break-ins
Boardman cops respond to rash of vehicle break-ins
Oberlin College seeks dismissal of business’ lawsuit
Oberlin College seeks dismissal of business’ lawsuit
Officials: Son kills 90-year-old father in Texas, then self
Officials: Son kills 90-year-old father in Texas, then self
Justice official defends Mueller, sees no cause for firing
Justice official defends Mueller, sees no cause for firing
AP sources: House, Senate leaders reach deal on tax package
AP sources: House, Senate leaders reach deal on tax package
Change-of-plea hearing scheduled for woman charged in Youngstown firefighter’s death
Change-of-plea hearing scheduled for woman charged in firefighter’s death
Taft Promise Neighborhood Wellness Wednesday canceled today
Taft Promise Neighborhood Wellness Wednesday canceled today
Court again sides with cities in traffic camera ruling
Court again sides with cities in traffic camera ruling
Baby's heart placed back inside her chest in rare surgeries
Baby's heart placed back inside her chest in rare surgeries
Bob Costas wins Hall's Frick Award for baseball broadcasting
Bob Costas wins Hall's Frick Award for baseball broadcasting
Deadly fire in Baltimore row house kills woman, young child
Deadly fire in Baltimore row house kills woman, young child
CNN says Anderson Cooper's Twitter account apparently hacked
CNN says Anderson Cooper's Twitter account apparently hacked
Pa. teen accused of punching man during argument over Wi-Fi
Pa. teen accused of punching man during argument over Wi-Fi
Ex-Ohio state trooper convicted of stealing gun from search
Ex-Ohio state trooper convicted of stealing gun from search
With unity in peril, EU leaders tackle refugee quotas
With unity in peril, EU leaders tackle refugee quotas
Crews gain on huge California fire but wind threat remains
Crews gain on huge California fire but wind threat remains
Student injured when pellet fired into STEAM school bus
Student injured when pellet fired into STEAM school bus
Youngstown native Omarosa Manigault resigns from White House
Youngstown native Omarosa Manigault resigns from White House
Pat DiNizio, lead singer of Smithereens, dead at 62
Pat DiNizio, lead singer of Smithereens, dead at 62
Markets Right Now: Tech stocks lead US indexes higher
Markets Right Now: Tech stocks lead US indexes higher
Councilwoman Anita Davis hosts third annual community dinner Saturday
Councilwoman Anita Davis hosts third annual community dinner Saturday
Sources: Minnesota governor picks Lt. Gov. Smith to replace Franken
Sources: Minnesota governor picks Smith to replace Franken
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Austintown Grace Lutheran Church, 162 S. Raccoon Road, will host its monthly drive-
Ohio man accused of making threats against president, police
Ohio man accused of making threats against president, police
Ohio Catholic university names first lay leader in its history
Ohio Catholic university names first lay leader in its history
Ex-Kent State president, husband pledge $1M for scholarships
Ex-Kent State president, husband pledge $1M for scholarships
Ohio teacher seen in video tackling student on paid suspension
Ohio teacher seen in video tackling student on paid suspension
Would-be suicide bomber in New York City faces court hearing
Would-be suicide bomber in New York City faces court hearing
Youngstown board objects to schools CEO’s leadership hires
The school board contends the district is top-heavy with administrators.
Surprise reduction gives killer David Bailes Jr. 10-year prison sentence
The judge followed the recommendation of prosecutors and sentenced Bailes to 10 years in prison after Bailes accepted a plea agreement Monday.
Youngstown to improve five sections of heavily traveled roads next year
The project’s estimated cost is $1.46 million.
C-SPAN bus stops in Mahoning Valley during tour of the country
Bold letters on the side of C-SPAN’s bus declare that the television network is “where history unfolds daily.” On Tuesday, Mahoning Valley students learned about some of that history when the bus visited Poland Seminary and Boardman high schools.
Canfield school administrators return to the classroom
Prinicpals, program directors and the superintendent at Canfield Local Schools spent Tuesday running classes in each of the district’s schools.
Liberty chief offers tips to avoid being the next victim of car break-in
Liberty Chief Richard Tisone advises residents to stay vigilant and use common sense to avoid becoming a victim of car robbery
Taking a social media break
Editor’s note: This is the first of two parts. The conclusion will run next week. Former Facebook
As a Star Wars cast member, John Boyega is taking Hollywood by storm LARGER THAN LIFE
By SANDY COHEN Associated Press LOS ANGELES John Boyega may have a lot in common with Finn,
Warren police officers promoted to top positions
After more than 20 years with the Warren Police Department, Jeff Cole and Joe Kistler were promoted to top leadership positions.
Poland Township officials honor two longtime public servants
Township trustees approve paving list for 2018
Youngstown woman receives four years on burglary charge
Woman broke into a home and stole money from a safe, prosecutors said
St. Lucy's celebrates 80th anniversary, reopening
A fresh snow coats the exterior of St. Lucy Church in Campbell ahead of the congregation’s 80th anniversary celebration tonight.
Big D’s Newton Grill bests the rest by a sliver of charcoal
Psst, it’s that time again. Time to announce the 2017 Burger of the Year.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jeffrey and Alaina Cornfield, Youngstown, girl, Dec. 11.
LA police probe claim Polanski molested girl in ’75
LA police probe claim Polanski molested girl in ’75 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles detectives said
Trump: Senator ‘begged’ for funds
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fending off the renewed focus on sexual harassment allegations
House, Senate tax bills treat disaster victims unequally
Associated Press If the House Republican tax bill became law, victims of hurricanes in Texas and
Bests the rest by a sliver of charcoal Big D’s Newton Grill
IF YOU GO What: Big D’s Newton Grill Where: 327 S. Milton Blvd. Newton Falls, Ohio44444 Phone:
Immensely destructive SEEMS
Editorial: Immensely destructive SEEMS woefully inadequate to describe the scope of devastation from this
Some of the early friends of Facebook now its critics
Associated Press NEW YORK Some of Facebook’s former friends are starting to express some serious
2 escape fire, leave
2 escape fire, leave YOUNGSTOWN Reports said two people inside a burning Halleck Avenue home
Wallethub.com's stats about New Year’s Eve
The list-making maniacs at wallethub.com have turned their gaze toward New Year’s Eve and have come
YEARS AGO FOR DECEMBER 13
Today is Dec. 13, the 347th day of 2017. There are 18 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED PRESS On
Journalists should not ignore the finer points of sexual harassment
Opinion: By Georgie Anne Geyer Andrews McMeel Syndication CHICAGO In mid-November, just west of the
Trump is forced to tweet
Opinion: By Michael Reagan Cagle Cartoons I finally get why President Trump tweets. Even though I often
Authorities say bomber mocked Trump before subway attack
Associated Press NEW YORK The Bangladeshi immigrant arrested in a botched suicide bombing in
3 firefighters take oath
Dave Schertzer was promoted to captain, Fred Marcum was promoted to lieutenant and Ricky manning was hired as a full-time firefighter
Tax package would lower top tax rate for wealthy Americans
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congressional Republicans on Tuesday rushed toward a deal on a
Paris hosts major climate summit – and it’s all about Trump
Associated Press PARIS The global climate summit in Paris was designed to bypass Donald Trump,
Former Penguins name scholarship after father
Former Penguins name scholarship after father Youngstown The Youngstown State University has
Fresh fruit flavors of watermelon
Family Features When it comes to fresh fruit, watermelon is a top pick in many households. It’s
Businesses launch benefit for hospital
Staff report Boardman Several local businesses are participating in holiday giving campaigns to
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
Crews struggle to keep flames from California neighborhoods
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The fifth-largest wildfire in California history expanded, ripping
'The people of Alabama have spoken'
In a stunning victory aided by scandal, Democrat Doug Jones won Alabama’s special Senate election on Tuesday, beating back history, an embattled Republican opponent and President Donald Trump, who urgently endorsed GOP rebel Roy Moore despite a litany of sexual misconduct allegations.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Four Square Block Watch, 6 p.m., Christmas gathering, Greater Friendship Baptist
Fresh grape dessert for the holidays
Margaret’s Special Grape Pie California table grape commission Servings: 8 5 cups black
Make pears into a snack
usapears.org Pears are a nutrient-dense, fat free food, an excellent source of fiber, and have
high school sports | Tuesday’s results
BOYS BASKETBALL North Royalton 71, Cardinal Mooney 60 NORTH ROYALTON North Royalton scored 20
Probation for dad, son
Probation for dad, son YOUNGSTOWN A father and son each received three years’ probation Tuesday
Struthers Rotary hosts basketball coaches
Struthers Rotary hosts basketball coaches
2017 FALL ALL-STARS/All-American Conference
GIRLS TENNIS Red Tier Players of the Year: Anna Kan, Canfield and Marisa Ricciardi, Poland
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