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

Shots for Tots surpasses goal of 200 bikes for kids this Christmas

Sometimes only a few years are needed to see an individual effort toward brightening others’ holidays mushroom into a community undertaking of generosity. J


Congressional Gold Medal awarded tonight to deceased veterans of Army's Puerto Rican regiment

Four Mahoning Valley veterans were posthumously honored Saturday night with the Congressional Gold Medal for service rendered more than 60 years ago.


Popular deduction targteted in GOP tax bill would lead to higher taxes for millions

A Georgia congressman said Republicans are eliminating the state and local deduction to help pay for tax cuts for businesses and the wealthy.


2nd meeting for public input Tuesday in Warren

The second of two meetings for the public to share their thoughts on the future of Warren will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Warren City Council chambers, 391 Mahoning Ave. NW.


50-plus Alabama pastors declare Moore incompatible with Christianity, unfit for office

Thursday's news conference was designed to send a powerful message to the political world that religious conservatives across America remain committed to Moore. But an anti-Moore rally at a Birmingham church today drew more than 100 people.


AC/DC founding member Malcolm Young dead at 64

AC/DC announced the death Saturday on their official Facebook page and website.


YSU closes season with a victory

Youngstown State finishes the year with a victory and a winning season


Missouri State breaks shutout against YSU

A field goal removes Missouri State's zero on the scoreboard


YSU routs Missouri State in the first half

Youngstown State shuts out Missouri State in the first half


Missouri State special teams struggle against YSU

Special teams miscues have Youngstown State ahead


Katherine Fauvie | Nathan Anthony

Katherine Fauvie | Nathan Anthony

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One dead after overnight crash in Canfield

One dead after overnight crash in Canfield.


Gingerbread competition planned


Buzzacco, South Range overwhelm Black River

South Range will meet Pemberville Eastwood in a Division V state semifinal.


TCI inmate accuses state of religious discrimination

The Rastafarian says prison employees held him down and force-cut his dreadlocks on multiple occassions.


Akron SVSM rallies to defeat Canfield

The Cardinals led 10-0 at halftime, but couldn’t keep the lead.


Ohio governor-hopeful reveals sexual past in candid Facebook post

The post was sharply criticized


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McGuffey Elementary students celebrate a young hero fighting blood cancer

Landen Fitzgerald-Green was diagnosed with blood cancer in 2015 after he fell down the stairs.


Home-ice frustration continues for Phantoms

The Phantoms have been outscored 23-14 at the Covelli Centre.


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Fundraisers will benefit Vint family after losing home, pets in fire

Although some members of the family were hospitalized for a night, they all made it out of the house. Their three dogs and one bird, however, did not.


Better Bears coming to YSU

Missouri State is the ideal opponent for the situation Youngstown State faces.


LeBron, Cavs work overtime for fourth straight win

LeBron James had 39 points and 14 rebounds in 46 minutes.


Charges filed against man who sought “sniper rifle”

The Jordanian man is expected to plead guilty and lose his U.S. residency.


South-Asian comedians aren’t laughing at ‘Simpsons’ character ‘The Problem with Apu’

By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK Growing up in New York in the 1980s,


Garth Brooks on new book, lip synching

Garth Brooks on new book, lip synching By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK Garth


record Reviews

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings Album: “Soul of a Woman” Grade: A Sharon Jones recorded “Soul of


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Growing beards at YSU

Young men at Youngstown State University had the opportunity to learn how to grow and maintain fantastic facial hair.


Howling Howland dog is finalist on TV show contest

Staff report WARREN Pam Baker of Howland has a golden retriever with a golden voice. The dog,


METRO DIGEST || Horses removed from Brookfield home

Horses removed BROOKFIELD Humane agents removed two horses from a township residence Friday, The


METRO DIGEST || Filming showers in Geneva

A federal judge sentenced a Cleveland man who attempted to film people showering at Geneva State Park to 20 years in prison.


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New welding school provides jobs, new starts

Visitors to Flying HIGH Inc. wander through the nonprofit organization’s welding school on the North Side after its ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ashanti Roberts and Christopher Tell, Youngstown, girl,


YPD looking for car in latest homicide

Car should have damage to drivers side and front end


LDS Church posts restricted handbook online, removes it

Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints briefly posted


Fiery exchange erupts between Sens. Hatch, Brown

Associated Press WASHINGTON A debate between two senators over whether Republican tax cuts are


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Summary of police activity in Canfield and Austintown

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown:


YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 18

Today is Saturday, Nov. 18, the 322nd day of 2017. There are 43 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Pair indicted for one day burglary, arson spree

Also accused of driving through deli doors two days later


Klays 4 Kids

Klays 4 Kids West Middlesex, Pa. Hidden Valley Sportsmen’s Club, 268 Gilkey Road, is having a


Improving student behavior one Y-Buck reward at a time

Opinion: The legacy of esteemed American behavioral psychologist Burrhus Frederic Skinner lives on in the


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Ballet performance, 2 and 7 p.m.: Ballet Western Reserve presents a


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Federal lawsuit over Bible in the Schools program dismissed

Associated Press BLUEFIELD, W.VA. A judge has dismissed a federal lawsuit against a West


Mitsubishi recalls 84,000 small cars

Associated Press DETROIT Mitsubishi is recalling nearly 84,000 small cars in the U.S. because


Tesla electrifying trucking industry

Associated Press DETROIT After more than a decade of making cars and SUVs – and, more recently,


Student therapy dog can stay in sorority house amid dispute

Associated Press COLUMBUS A university student’s therapy dog has been allowed to stay in an


VA exploring idea of merging health system with Pentagon’s

Associated Press WASHINGTON As part of its effort to expand private health care, the Department


Ultra-wealthy win in Senate tax bill while others face hikes

Associated Press WASHINGTON The ultra-wealthy, especially those with dynastic businesses – like


YPD finds real guns and BB gun

Man also robbed by someone he met on internet


SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS

SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: To be announced.


The Contis celebrate 60th anniversary

The Contis celebrate 60th anniversary

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Harkuliches visit Niagara Falls for anniversary

Harkuliches visit Niagara Falls for anniversary

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Haff-Cantanzriti wedding set for early May

Haff-Cantanzriti wedding set for early May

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THANKSGIVING SERVICES

THANKSGIVING SERVICES St. Columba Cathedral, 159 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown: Thanksgiving Day Mass


Gianna Nolfi and Scott Jakubek to be married in early December

Gianna Nolfi and Scott Jakubek to be married in early December.


Appreciating origins of the turkey

Thanksgiving has become my favorite holiday. It’s a time to gather with family and friends, have a


Melissa Love | Jesse Hutchinson

Melissa Love | Jesse Hutchinson

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Zimmet-Peskin wedding set for today

Zimmet-Peskin wedding set for today

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BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Holiday open house CANFIELD Burke Decor, 1419 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite 280, will have its


As sex scandals topple the powerful ... Why not Trump?

Associated Press WASHINGTON “You can do anything,” Donald Trump once boasted, speaking of


LOTTERies

LOTTERies FRIDAY’s numbers multistate Mega Millions 3-26-55-58-70 Mega Ball15 Megaplier4


3 pastors accused of luring teen girls and paying for sex

Associated Press TOLEDO Three pastors worked together to entice teen girls to have sex, often


Pipeline leak won’t affect last regulatory hurdle

Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. Discovery of a 210,000-gallon oil leak from the Keystone


Taking stock of my stuff

No doubt I will get several more opportunities to fish before the weather locks me off the lakes,


Allegations against Alabama’s Roy Moore dividing GOP women

Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. Standing on the white marble steps of Alabama’s Capitol,


NFL investigating allegation against Winston

Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. The NFL is investigating an allegation that Jameis Winston groped a


Fat cats will get fatter

Opinion: By Chuck Collins OtherWords Republicans are pushing a huge corporate tax cut bill through


Groups: Killings of transgender people on rise

Associated Press NEW YORK At least 25 transgender people in the United States have been homicide


Meyer: OSU won’t look past Illinois

Urban Meyer prohibited talk among players of the upcoming Michigan game or the Big Ten championship game that may follow.


FROM ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION

Opinion: FROM ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATE DATED: 11/8/17 By Ann


Jennifer Hudson gets protection order against ex-fiance

Jennifer Hudson gets protection order against ex-fiance CHICAGO Jennifer Hudson has obtained an


Billy Price an Outland Trophy semifinalist

Billy Price an Outland Trophy semifinalist COLUMBUS Less than a week after becoming Ohio State’s


101-year-old killed in California blazes told wife to flee

101-year-old killed in California blazes told wife to flee SANTA ROSA, Calif. A 101-year-old


Unemployment down in Ohio, still higher than national rate

Unemployment down in Ohio, still higher than national rate


The new Democratic spin cycle launders money, gets out sleaze

Opinion: By Ann Coulter Andrews McMeel Syndication The Democrats have two very different profiles. One is


No gobble gobble for Thanksgiving

Opinion: Growing up during the Great Depression era, I had never seen a turkey let alone eaten it. Today