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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Aussie's tip led FBI to probe Russian meddling, NY Times reporting
An Australian diplomat's tip appears to have helped persuade the FBI to investigate Russian meddling in the U.S. election and possible coordination with the Trump campaign, The New York Times reported today.
Y'town's new mayor calls community to action during swearing-in
It will take everybody working together to unite and re-invent Youngstown, said Jamael Tito Brown after being sworn-in as the city’s 51st mayor Saturday afternoon during ceremonies at New Bethel Baptist Church.
Cold hands, warm hearts during Mt. Washington proposal
Extreme cold didn't get in the way of a heartwarming proposal on an icy mountainside.
Lawmakers pushing skills 'critical to democracy' so kids recognize fake news
Alarmed by the proliferation of false content online, state lawmakers around the country are pushing schools to put more emphasis on teaching students how to tell fact from fiction.
Cotton Bowl conquest: Price, Barrett go out on top
Playoff-snubbed Ohio State got a bit defensive against USC.
Marchionda steps down as manager of downtown hotel company
Concern from others about his indictment is what led Dominic Marchionda decided to take his name off as manager of the company connected to the downtown hotel project.
Zoldan responds to media reports about Ice Zone closure
Phantom Fireworks says end of Ice Zone is a “sad day for Bruce Zoldan”
No employees at fault in jail hanging, sheriff says
A review determined deputies and medical staff took all appropriate steps, the sheriff said.
Smith’s floor game powers Fitch over Boardman
Randy Smith had 16 of his 25 points and Chris Brown scored all 12 of his in the first half.
Capitols blast sluggish Phantoms
The Youngstown Phantoms were no menace against the last-place team in the USHL Eastern Conference.
Frigid temperatures expected for New Year’s celebrations
There's no end in sight for the current cold snap, the meteorologist said.
Truck World plans to expand Girard Shell station, pending council’s approval
Council will vote on a resolution to rezone properties, which would allow Truck World to expand the Shell gas station
South Range stays unbeaten with defensive effort
Something had to give Friday night when Springfield hosted unbeaten South Range.
Tormenting contestants? Ellen DeGeneres is game
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Ellen DeGeneres, known for keeping her comedy
Aging stars bond on ‘Better Late Than Never’
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES George Foreman connected with the family of
Top books of 2017 Shaped by politics
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK For book readers in 2017, the choice was often
Year’s box office drops, but still impressive
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES After two consecutive record-breaking years at the
December auto sales to decline
Manufacturers will release their December and total year sales on Wednesday.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Aqua Ohio offers advice to avoid frozen pipes
Aqua Ohio is encouraging its customers to take steps to prevent frozen pipes inside their homes during cold weather.
YPD employee retires after 32 years
She worked for six different chiefs and was a secretary for 11 years to former chief Randall Wellington. She ended her career as a grant writer for the department.
METRO DIGEST || Final tour for WRTA holiday bus
WRTA holiday bus YOUNGSTOWN Western Reserve Transit Authority’s holiday bus will make its final
2017: Opioids, Ma’lik, growth drew attention
The brothers behind Whistle & Keg, Mike and Joe Thomas, stand outside their new bar on Federal Street in downtown Youngstown. The pour-your-own beer bar opened in October.
Laura Brown, Matthew Miller to marry in May
Laura Brown, Matthew Miller to marry in May
Looking forward to 2018
As we prepare for a fresh start in 2018, it’s time to take stock of what we learned over the past 12
Here’s a ‘precap’ of zany news stories that await you in 2018
Opinion: By PETER FUNT Cagle Cartoons Journalists love year-end recaps, but summarizing the odyssey that
War on shoelaces marches into 2018
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons Will 2018 be the year when I finally stomp out my footwear
Court sides with Menards founder in ex-fiancee’s lawsuit
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. The founder of the Menards building supply stores doesn’t owe
High murder rates must be reversed in the Valley
Editorial: Police departments in the Mahoning Valley’s two largest cities will have their work cut out for them
Months after Maria, barely half of Puerto Rico has power
Months after Maria, barely half of Puerto Rico has power SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
Enduring cold snap creates some headaches at home, on highways
Associated Press TOLEDO Already winter-weary parts of the Midwest and East Coast are dealing
Widow chosen as nominee after suicide of lawmaker
Associated Press SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. The widow of a Kentucky lawmaker who killed himself
Trump administration aims to trim rules on offshore drilling
Associated Press DALLAS The Trump administration Friday proposed to rewrite or kill rules on
Defendant: Dismiss charges because location of killing not known, cremation of body
Defendant: Dismiss charges because location of killing not known, cremation of body
FRIDAY’S NBA GAMES
Raptors 111, Hawks 98 TORONTO DeMar DeRozan scored 25 points, Jonas Valanciunas had 13 points
SPORTS digest
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Steelers backups Jones, Ridley ready to fill in
Stevan Ridley figured he’d have to wait until 2018 to get a shot at reviving his career.
Warren man arraigned on accusations of hitting girlfriend with skillet during argument
Warren man arraigned on accusations of hitting girlfriend with skillet during argument
Commissioner: Child playing with stove lit deadly NYC fire
Associated Press NEW YORK A preschooler toying with the burners on his mother’s stove
Grant helps fund programs at club in Niles
Grant helps fund programs at club in Niles Niles Western Reserve Fish & Game Association, 1058
YEARS AGO FOR DEC. 30
Today is Saturday, Dec. 30, the 364th day of 2017. There is one day left in the year. ASSOCIATED
FRIDAY’S OTHER BOWL GAME RECAPS
MUSIC CITY BOWL No. 20 Northwestern 24, Kentucky 23 NASHVILLE, TENN. Justin Jackson ran for
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Lions, Huskies set for party in the desert
Penn State and Washington had national-title aspirations dashed with midseason losses.
FRIDAY’S OTHER NHL GAMES
Senators 5, Blue Jackets 4 OTTAWA, ONTARIO Mark Stone and Bobby Ryan scored in the third period
MORE MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL FROM FRIDAY
Akron 86, Concord University 49 AKRON Malcolm Duvivier hit a career-high seven 3-pointers and
FRIDAY’s PREPS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL Ursuline 80, Propel Braddock Hills 43 SHARON, PA. The Irish led 58-22 at
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