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Stories published December 23, 2017

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

In Trump country, reaction to tax plan anything but excitement

For households earning between $48,600 and $86,100, the average tax cut in 2018 will be $930. But the top 1 percent of earners - with incomes above $732,800- will enjoy an average tax cut next year exceeding $50,000. And most mainstream economists have expressed skepticism that workers will benefit much from lower corporate taxes.


3 Miss America officials step down, 1 apologizes for ridicule

The top leadership of the Miss America Organization, implicated in an email scandal that targeted past pageant winners for abuse based on their appearance, intellect and sex lives, resigned on Saturday, with the outgoing president apologizing to a winner whose weight he ridiculed.


Bulldogs roar to cage Cardinals

Kramer’s strong performance too much for Canfield


Ex-Lowellville police chief indicted on charges of assault, theft in office

Ex-chief’s former live-in girlfriend made multiple accusations of domestic violence.


Secretary of State orders Mahoning board to adopt new elections policies

Board members say policies will be in place for the next election.


Undefeated South Range escapes close call

Western Reserve threw a scare into the Raiders.


Canfield students use chemistry to make candy canes

The students got a real-life application of chemistry.


Beany ignites Fitch victory

Ursuline drops to 0-5 record


Phantoms coaching reunion set in January

Patterson, Noreen will be coaches at the Top Prospects Game


Preschoolers' winter break starts with gingerbread houses, family

The children seemed to be more interested in eating the icing than putting them on their houses.


Campbell wins again on road

Johnson scores 19 to lead Red Devils


Bullet wound found after man dies on way to hospital

Chief of Detectives Capt. Brad Blackburn said there was a not a lot of blood when the man was found, and the bullet wound was not readily apparent until the victim was checked at the hospital.


Foster directs ‘Mirror’ episode

By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK The first movie that Jodie Foster ever


Frenetic ‘Showman’ overwhelms the senses

By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer “Don’t fight it,” goes the opening song of “The Greatest


Plummer rescues ‘All the Money’ from the dustbin Where is the payoff?

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK Should Ridley Scott’s “All the Money in the World” be


Record Reviews

Eminem Album: “Revival” Grade: B The A-List collaborators on Eminem’s new album scream “I want


METRO DIGEST || Felony theft charge

Felony theft charge BOARDMAN Township police arrested a Campbell woman on a felony theft charge


Diocese found compliant

Diocese found compliant YOUNGSTOWN Based on the results of the Stonebridge Business Partners’


MAHONING COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Melanie Stamper, 42, of 97 N. Main St., Austintown,


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Kids offer gift of song to nursing home residents

Students from McGuffey Elementary sing Christmas carols Friday at Camelot Arms Care Center in Youngstown.


Despite progress, war on opioids must intensify in ’18

Editorial: Residents of the Mahoning Valley hardly needed an empirical health report from Uncle Sam to


Citing crass emails, ex-Miss Americas call for CEO’s ouster

Citing crass emails, ex-Miss Americas call for CEO’s ouster ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. Dozens of


YSU football adds two more early signees

YSU football adds two more early signees Hudson High School kicker Grant Gonya and Ventura


Former US attorneys, GOP officials come to Mueller’s defense

Associated Press WASHINGTON More than 40 former U.S. attorneys and Republican and conservative


UN Security Council imposes new sanctions on North Korea

Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved tough new


Broadcaster Dick Enberg, 82

Was voice of MLB, Wimbledon and Super Bowls


Man killed during home invasion was just released from prison

Associated Press CLEVELAND An Ohio man who authorities say was fatally shot while trying to


OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar

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Archery, air gun event

Archery, air gun event Niles The Western Reserve Fish and Game Club, 1058 W. Third St., will


Is NFL dropping the ball on catch rule?

Controversial calls could lead to a reversal next season


’Twas the Morning of Christmas

When I first wrote ’Twas the Morning of Christmas back in 1988, readers responded enthusiastically.


Perfect gift makes Christmas magical

Christmas morning may be a little happier than expected for a young angler in Naples, Fla., thanks


Trump signs tax bill during ‘rush job’ gathering

washington Associated Press WASHINGTON In the end, Donald Trump’s top achievement as president


Ohio judge ruled hospital gunman incompetent in 2016

Associated Press CINCINNATI An Ohio judge last year ordered treatment in a state mental


high school sports | Friday’s results

BOYS BASKETBALL Lakeview 66, Liberty 46 LIBERTY Lakeview’s TJ Lyden scored a team-high 18


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Taylor Harris and Ra’Shawn Boykin, Youngstown, boy, Dec.


NBA spotlights stars for Christmas

Cavs-Warriors rematch is jewel of holiday lineup


Holiday pajamas for your cat?

Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords Your cat doesn’t want to wear pajamas. Really. This shouldn’t be


A Christmas dream inspired by Irving Berlin and Bing Crosby

Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons I dream of “White Christmas” this year. I speak of the Irving


New year’s eve and new year’s day services At Valley churches

A listing of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day services open to the public at area churches. New


Here are the top five downloaded free iPhone apps for the most recent one-week sales period:

Here are the top five downloaded free iPhone apps for the most recent one-week sales period: v Run


mahoning valley race course

mahoning valley race course TODAY’S ENTRIES Post Time: 12:15 P.M. RACE 1 $22,000, 2 yo, 6F, F,


Bill boosting computer science in schools OK’d

Associated Press COLUMBUS Republican Gov. John Kasich has signed a bill expanding computer


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