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UAW leader to GM workers: Don't give up
Dave Green will share information from his meeting with international UAW officials at a membership meeting Tuesday.
Comey reaches deal to testify privately before committee in Russia probe
Comey reaches deal to testify privately before committee in Russia probe
Trump: 'Incredible deal' reached on US-China trade
Trump and Xi Jinping reached accord that will delay implementation of tariffs on Chinese goods
'Ralph,' 'Grinch' continue to top popularity at the movies
'Ralph,' 'Grinch' continue to top popularity at the movies
Groups work to find foster homes for heartworm-positive dogs
Groups work to find foster homes for heartworm-positive dogs
Funeral plans finalized for former President George H.W. Bush
A service at the National Cathedral will take place Wednesday
Ken Berry, of 'F Troop' and 'Mama's Family' fame, dies at 85
The comedian said he never was happy in life
OSU tops Northwestern 45-24 in Big Ten title game
The Buckeyes beat the Wildcats at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Colors abound at 48th Butler holiday show
It probably won’t take long for those who visit a longtime popular arts-and-crafts show to see that bright, sharp colors flow and abound – and are reflected in everything from pottery to cosmic nebula.
Impact of GM Lordstown shutdown will be felt for many years
Some of the final Chevy Cruzes built in Lordstown can be seen near the GM Lordstown‘s assembly complex, which is scheduled to close as early as next March.
OHIO DIVISION IV STATE CHAMPIONSHIP More from Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
Attendance: The Girard-Wyoming game drew 5,532 fans. The seven games played at Tom Benson Hall of
Girard QB Waid ends career as all-time great
Mark Waid didn’t have to do it, but he took all the blame after the Indians’ state final loss.
Warren Council to consider GM Lordstown support resolution Monday
Warren City Council will have a special meeting at 5 p.m. Monday to consider a resolution supporting the General Motors assembly plant in Lordstown, whose employees were informed last week they will no longer have a car to build as of March 1.
Haskins handles Northwestern as Buckeyes win Big Ten title
The Ohio State quarterback threw for 499 yards and five touchdowns, but the Buckeyes might be left out of the playoffs.
Campbell looks to sell its water plant
By the end of the meeting, Mayor Nick Phillips said he’d like to see council pass a resolution to at Wednesday’s meeting to put the plant up for bid.
Investigator hopes cold case success brings more results
The investigator in charge of missing-persons cases for the city police department hopes a breakthrough last week in a 20-year-old case can lead to breakthroughs in other cases.
Smolinski sets YSU record with nine 3-pointers in victory
Senior guard Alison Smolinski made a school-record nine 3-pointers and scored 29 points.
SPORTS digest
Mark Bishop to speak to Curbstone Coaches BEAVER TOWNSHIP WNIO-AM 1390 sports radio talk show
Ballet Western Reserve’s ‘Nutcracker’ has a Jazz Age theme
If YOU GO What: “The Nutcracker” by Ballet Western Reserve When: 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Dec. 9
Fitch Eagle Scout lends helping hand with street corner pantry
Alex Mazon, a senior at Austintown Fitch High School, is using his Boy Scout Eagle project to lend a helping hand to financially struggling people in the Youngstown area.
Penguins’ 3-point shooting cold in loss
Garrett Covington led the Penguins with 20 points. Naz Bohannon added 10 rebounds.
Berry good defense helps Purple Raiders advance
Lou Berry’s interception return leads Mount Union over Muhlenberg.
Carols & Cocoa, holiday concert warming up
Carols & Cocoa and the Dana Holiday Concert – a Mahoning Valley tradition – will take place Wednesday evening in Stambaugh Auditorium.
Youngstown Playhouse's 'Mamma Mia' earns standing ovation
Youngstown Playhouse, here we go again. The much anticipated “Mamma Mia!” sold out on opening night and ABBA-solutely earned a standing ovation.
Girard’s magical run ends
Girard kicker Bailey McDermott gets a hug from Alexis Funaro after the Division IV state championship game against Cincinnati Wyoming in Canton on Saturday.
Holiday event opens at Six Flags parks nationwide
Wire report GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas ‘Tis the season for thrilling roller coasters, millions of
Arab museum launches exhibit
Arab museum launches exhibit DEARBORN, Mich. The Arab American National Museum recently
Limelights and career paths
Promotion Aim Transportation Solutions, a provider of commercial vehicles and service for more
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Mamma Mia!,” 2:30 p.m.: If you don’t have tickets to this musical,
Supreme Court justices jump to unanimity on the frog case
Opinion: WASHINGTON Unanimity is elusive in today’s America but the Supreme Court achieved it last week.
How to just say no to gift exchanges
By KELSEY SHEEHY NerdWallet Your college roommate. Your current roommate. Your book club. Your
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today Niles Wellness Center, 213 Sharkey Drive, Niles, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MONDAY
YEARS AGO FOR DEC. 2
Today is Sunday, Dec. 2, the 336th day of 2018. There are 29 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
GM’s decision to mothball Lordstown plant foreseen
Editorial: No one in the Mahoning Valley should have been surprised by General Motors’ announcement Monday
Alexander Hamilton descendant loans heirlooms to museum
Alexander Hamilton descendant loans heirlooms to museum By KRISTEN DE GROOT Associated Press
SATURDAY’S OTHER COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAMES
ACC CHAMPIONSHIP No. 2 Clemson 42, Pitt 10 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Travis Etienne ran for 156 yards
Making the most of The Vindicator
On the floor of the U.S. Senate last week, Sen. Sherrod Brown railed against the announcement of
g-20 summit US, China reach 90-day ceasefire on tariffs
Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina The United States and China reached a 90-day ceasefire
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Lordstown Village Council, 6 p.m., caucus, immediately followed by regular meeting,
Make the most of child tax credit this year
By TINA OREM NerdWallet The wallet-emptying experience of raising kids understandably fuels a
L.A. CHARGERS (8-3) VS. PITTSBURGH (7-3-1)
L.A. CHARGERS (8-3) VS. PITTSBURGH (7-3-1) KICKOFF — Today at 8:20 p.m. at Heinz Field,
For the Week of Sunday, December 2, 2018
Eileen Lewis to James Derry et al, Grays Run Road, Lowellville, $179,775. Robert Harvey to Mahmoud
Cleveland Browns (4-6-1) VS. HOUSTON TEXANS (8-3)
Cleveland Browns (4-6-1) VS. HOUSTON TEXANS (8-3) KICKOFF — Today at 1 p.m. at NRG Stadium,
GM to Trump: Drop dead*
Opinion: (*The headline is a play on the iconic New York Daily News front-page headline published Oct. 29,
Heavy burden
Ex-governors wish they had spared more inmates from execution The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS
Worst riot in a decade engulfs Paris
Associated Press PARIS France’s most violent urban riot in more than a decade engulfed some of
MORE PREP RESULTS FROM SATURDAY
FOOTBALL STATE FINALS SATURDAY’S SCORES Division IV Cincinnati Wyoming 42, Girard 14
AREA BOWLING LEAGUES
AREA BOWLING LEAGUES amron lanes St. Christine’s Mens — Gabe Morgan 236-674, Chuck Burrows
STATE FOOTBALL This weekend’s other championships
DIVISION VII No. 6 McComb 28, Glouster Trimble 3 CANTON No. 6 McComb (14-1) defeated Glouster
Christmas stories
1. In 2002, Rob Lowe and Kimberly Williams-Paisley starred in a CBS movie inspired by a tune
Give the gift of no-plastic sipping straws
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK Big problem or a fraction of the world’s plastic
Toys for Tots
Toys for Tots CORTLAND Apostolakis Auto Group invites member of the community to help it support
GM shareholder decries idling of Lordstown plant
Opinion: GM shareholder decries idling of Lordstown plant I have been an individ- ual shareholder in
What makes poetry poetry?
Ask that question of a dozen poets, scholars, or readers, and you’ll get as many different answers,
Former President George H.W. Bush hailed across party lines as a ... Man of decency
Associated Press WASHINGTON Former President George H.W. Bush is returning to Washington as a
Atwood writing ’Handmaid’s Tale’ sequel, out in 2019
Atwood writing ’Handmaid’s Tale’ sequel, out in 2019 NEW YORK Thanks to public demand, and a
Runners , to your marks …
Runners , to your marks … Upcoming races & walks DECEMBER 12 — Sixth annual Twas the Night
Leonard scores 34 as Raptors down Cavaliers
Down an All-Star guard, there was no need for the Toronto Raptors to panic.
NOTICES
NOTICES BASKETBALL George Jones Youth Basketball League — is gearing up for the start of the
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Kailyn and Jeffery Zatchok, Berlin Center, girl, Nov. 30.
Hurts leads Bama to SEC title over Bulldogs
The Crimson Tide quarterback came off the bench to save Alabama.