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Open house set on planned roundabout at Western Reserve Road
Those involved in a plan to construct Mahoning County’s second roundabout at a busy township intersection believe it will reduce traffic jams and serious accidents there.
Campbell water system future still uncertain after town hall
The future is still uncertain for the city of Campbell’s water treatment plant and distribution systems following a town hall meeting Thursday evening.
Today, these Youngstown cops came bearing gifts
When several police show up at someone’s front door, smiles are usually hard to come by. But not today.
This Christmas, it's 4 chicks a running - in a Fitch classroom
A high school zoology class didn’t wing it this semester after its successfully helped hatch some chickens.
Rare white tiger diagnosed with cancer dies at Cincy zoo
Rare white tiger diagnosed with cancer dies at Cincy zoo
Schmidt resigning as exec chairman at Google parent Alphabet
Schmidt resigning as exec chair at Google parent Alphabet
Wisconsin girl convicted in Slender Man stabbing sentenced
Wisconsin girl convicted in Slender Man stabbing sentenced
Congress clears temporary spending bill to avert shutdown
Congress clears temporary spending bill to avert shutdown
Pence to Afghan president: US is 'here to see this through'
Pence to Afghan president: US is 'here to see this through'
US official says rape and abortion both forms of violence
US official says rape and abortion both forms of violence
'Obamacare' surprise: Strong showing as nearly 9M sign up
'Obamacare' surprise: Strong showing as nearly 9M sign up
Papa John’s founder out as CEO weeks after NFL comments
Papa John’s founder out as CEO weeks after NFL comments
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 21
Indictments from the Mahoning County grand jury.
$1 million bond set for ex-cop in Detroit teen's death
$1 million bond set for ex-cop in Detroit teen's death
Philly police: Man charged in hit-and-run that killed 8-year-old
Philly police: Man charged in hit-and-run that killed 8-year-old
Oklahoma regents vice chair to resign after anti-gay comment
Oklahoma regents vice chair to resign after anti-gay comment
Austintown student faces discipline for posting fake news
Austintown student faces discipline for posting fake news
Las Vegas man burned while trying to cook marijuana
Las Vegas man burned while trying to cook marijuana
All significant California wildfire evacuation orders lifted
All significant California wildfire evacuation orders lifted
Former assistant prosecutor alleges grand jury transcripts show Gains misconduct
Former assistant prosecutor claims grand jury transcripts will reveal misconduct
All Youngstown school district offices have moved out of Ward building
All Youngstown school district offices have moved out of Ward building
Ohio woman charged in son's death after buried remains found
Ohio woman charged in son's death after buried remains found
Widow who refused to sell house changes mind; gets $1.5M
Widow who refused to sell house changes mind; gets $1.5M
Trump threat to cut aid raises stakes in UN Jerusalem vote
Trump threat to cut aid raises stakes in UN Jerusalem vote
Ohio Diocese: Catholic priest under investigation kills himself
Ohio Diocese: Catholic priest under investigation kills himself
Ohio man charged with cruelty after 166 cats taken from his home
Ohio man charged with cruelty after 166 cats taken from his home
Black gang member charged with ethnic intimidation for hitting white woman
Suspected black gang member charged with ethnic intimidation for hitting white woman
The Associated Press names its entertainer of the year
The Associated Press names its entertainer of the year
Police say prolific advertiser arrested for soliciting sex
Police say prolific advertiser arrested for soliciting sex
Former St. Vincent de Paul building sale approved by city
Former St. Vincent de Paul building sale approved by city
Pro racecar driver Tucker indicted for failure to report
Pro racecar driver Tucker indicted for failure to report
Leone sworn in as new Struthers Municipal Court judge
Leone sworn in as new Struthers Municipal Court judge
Ford, Mazda recall pickups a 2nd time for air bag problem
Ford, Mazda recall pickups a 2nd time for air bag problem
Pope to administer final rites at Cardinal Law funeral
Pope to administer final rites at Cardinal Law funeral
Markets Right Now: Stocks open higher on Wall Street
Markets Right Now: Stocks open higher on Wall Street
Tie-breaker name drawing, 1 more recount coming in Virginia
Tie-breaker name drawing, 1 more recount coming in Virginia
Ohio child advocates: Opioid crisis straining foster care
Ohio child advocates: Opioid crisis straining foster care
US economy grew at solid 3.2 percent rate in third quarter
US economy grew at solid 3.2 percent rate in third quarter
Youngstown police delivering gifts to needy families
Youngstown police delivering gifts to needy families
Officers shackle one-handed man who couldn't be cuffed
Officers shackle one-handed man who couldn't be cuffed
Giving students sight
Students who need eye exams are seeing doctors from Ageless Eyecare at their schools this week,
Trumbull joins other Ohio counties in suing pharmaceutical companies
The 270-page lawsuit filed against many of the major pharmaceutical companies is seeking financial damages for the health care and other services the county has had to provide as a result of the opioid crisis.
Ursuline’s Harris a dominant force on the court
Dayshanette Harris had 34 points and 10 rebounds in a 73-65 win over Shaw.
$50M for Y'town’s water system "good starting point,' Aqua Ohio says
The two sides haven’t met to discuss the potential sale.
YSU women roll past Penn State-Beaver
Mary Dunn scored 13 points, Melinda Trimmer and McKenah Peters had 12 each and Chelsea Olson had 10.
Youngstown OKs sale of former dining hall
The establishment will open late summer or early fall 2018.
YSU football signs nine players, including an OSU transfer
Youngstown State’s football team added more to the trenches and an Ohio State transfer.
Youngstown Thermal surcharges suspended
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio commissioners suspended the surcharges during its Wednesday meeting.
Baker, Canfield planning (food) drive to the basket
All food and money donated during the games will go to the Second Harvest Food Bank.
Celtic Thunder vocalist Emmet Cahill returns GLORIOUS SONG
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Emmet Cahill loves to perform in soaring
‘Jumanji’ sequel serves up stars and good-hearted fun
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer More than two decades after Robin Williams conquered that pesky
Pastel exhibition to open at Butler
An exhibition of works selected from the Pastel Society of America’s annual exhibition will open Saturday at the Butler Institute of American Art and run through Feb. 4.
Last Minute Market
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Artists of the Rust Belt will offer one last chance to pick up a unique
SPORTS digest
Ed Rozum steps down as Red Devils coach Campbell head football coach Ed Rozum will not return for
Trumbull Transit board interviews 3 candidates for transit administrator
Trumbull Transit board interviews 3 candidates for transit administrator
Liberty elementary students get early visit from Santa
The jolly old elf gave 110 presents to kindergartners and preschoolers.
Niles school board submits plan with levy, job cuts
If the plan fails, the state could place the district in fiscal watch or fiscal emergency
Slemons leaves for state association post
Greg Slemons, Youngstown City Schools chief financial officer, will be leaving the district
Austintown students share messages about drug/alcohol dangers
More than 400 drug prevention posters submitted to Knights of Columbus contest
Aqua Ohio unveils new operations center in Struthers
Aqua Ohio “unwrapped” its new 14,000-square-foot $2.5 million new operations center on Wednesday to a gracious crowd happy to see the utility’s investment
UAW members give back with food boxes
Members of the United Auto Workers Local 1112 filled boxes with cans of sauce, packages of noodles and a bags of potatoes.
Grateful Hubbard siblings let Christmas spirit shine
Austin Thomas, 9, left, told Santa Claus what was on his Christmas list this year when Santa visited Wilson Elementary in Youngstown Wednesday afternoon.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK All The Money in the World (R) Regal Austintown: Mon.-Thu. 12:15, 3:30, 6:45, 9:50
“Great News” (8 p.m., NBC): Carol (Andrea Martin) finds herself in a reverse
“Great News” (8 p.m., NBC): Carol (Andrea Martin) finds herself in a reverse “Christmas Carol”
Dash of holiday spirit
Opinion: By Susan Stamper Brown Cagle Cartoons As a nation, we are desperately lost, emotionally broken,
AROUND THE NBA
AROUND THE NBA Wednesday’s games Lakers 122, Rockets 116 HOUSTON Rookie Kyle Kuzma set
‘Happy Holidays’ is the greeting that reflects America’s diversity
Opinion: By David M. SHRIBMAN, CINDY SKRZYCKI and NATALIE LOUISE SHRIBMAN Andrews McMeel Syndication Mom
La. Tech routs sloppy SMU in Frisco Bowl
J’mar Smith threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score, Louisiana Tech’s defense scored twice
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Roots-town; 330-325-1075
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Roots-town; 330-325-1075 Sat: Richard
US stocks end mixed
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks bounced around Wednesday and finished little changed
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit St., Youngstown, toys
Ohio State adds 21 recruits
The nation’s top-rated tight end and defensive tackle were among the recruits.
For middle class, GOP tax cuts could fade away
Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s a Christmas gift the middle class might want to give back in a
Trump celebrates after Congress wraps up massive tax package
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump cheered a massive overhaul of U.S. tax laws
Expert: New route may have distracted engineer before crash
Associated Press SEATTLE Experts say it’s possible the engineer on an Amtrak train that
Early signing period a hit with recruits
The relevance of the traditional National Signing Day in early February may have just taken a major hit.
Winter solstice plants
Winter solstice plants Today is the shortest day of the year and the winter solstice. Before
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
urbana, ohio 15-year-old boy pleads not guilty to murder charges in woman’s slaying
Associated Press URBANA, Ohio A 15-year-old boy charged as an adult in the slaying of his
Winter Celebration Nights
Winter Celebration Nights When: Saturday, 5-7 p.m. What: Experience the outdoor light display
Soaring overdose deaths cut US life expectancy for 2nd year
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. deaths from drug overdoses skyrocketed 21 percent last year, and
YEARS AGO FOR DECEMBER 21
Today is Thursday, Dec. 21, the 355th day of 2017. There are 10 days left in the year. Winter
Lepper Library offers fine-free month
Lepper Library offers fine-free month LISBON Lepper Library, 303 E Lincoln Way, will offer a
Swing-dance club celebrates 20th anniversary
On any given Thursday night, Swing is still king in Youngstown, and it’s been that way for two
Calif. braces for return of winds
Associated Press LOS ANGELES After a welcome lull in powerful winds that drove Southern
Fresh, greenery from yard, garden
Fresh, greenery from yard, garden While greenery and live decorations provide beauty in the home,
Pollinators are more than bees
Q. We need to pollinate our garden. We had lots of blooms this summer, but very little fruit and not
Fun facts about a popular raptor ALL ABOUT OWLS
By Cynthia Foust Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Our raptor program in Canfield this past
Local groups place wreaths for our fallen
By Susan McMann OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer It has been said that a person dies twice:
After net neutrality: Brace for internet ‘fast lanes’
Associated Press NEW YORK Now that federal telecom regulators have repealed net neutrality, it
AROUND THE MLB News & notes
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES Former Indians 1B Santana’s unselfish attitude attractive PHILADELPHIA
WEDNESDAY’S OTHER COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
MEN Wofford 79, No. 5 North Carolina 75 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. Fletcher Magee scored 27 points to
After nearly four years, man receives sentence for drug crime
Judge imposes prison time dismissing an initial recommendation of probation
Israel, US team up to block UN vote on Jerusalem
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel is intensively lobbying countries around the world to oppose
Gymnast says settlement covered up sex abuse
Olympic gold medalist McKayla Maroney says she was forced to sign a confidential settlement.
Man to be extradited
Man to be extradited NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. A Youngstown man accused of killing his girlfriend in
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Brookfield Township trustees, 2 p.m., special meeting, administration building, 6844
Al Franken to officially leave US Senate seat Jan. 2
Al Franken to officially leave US Senate seat Jan. 2 ST. PAUL, Minn. Sen. Al Franken plans to
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Contract renewal YOUNGSTOWN The Western Reserve Port Authority approved a contract renewal for
Police find Fentanyl, Naloxone after car chase
Erin Barrickman, of Warren, is facing a laundry list of drug-related charges after leading police on a car chase late Tuesday.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
EPA: Superfund Task Force left behind little paper trail
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Environmental Protection Agency says an internal task force
METRO DIGEST || Crash, possible shooting in Warren
Possible shooting WARREN Warren city police were investigating a crash Wednesday, with a
AROUND THE NHL Wednesday’s games
Blue Jackets 4, Maple Leafs 2 COLUMBUS Seth Jones had a goal an assist, and Joonas Korpisalo
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP | More results from Wednesday plus state scores and upcoming schedule
GIRLS BASKETBALL Poland 52, Struthers 49 STRUTHERS Poland’s Jackie Grisdale hit the go-ahead
Humphries stays positive about GM’s presence here
Editorial: Thomas Humphries is an unabashed cheerleader for the Mahoning Valley, a role that has enabled him to
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