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Stories published December 2, 2018

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

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


Browns falter in 29-13 loss to Houston today

Browns falter in 29-13 loss to Houston today


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.


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Girard's dream derailed

Wyoming beat Girard, 42-14, on Saturday night.


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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


Ed Puskas: Mayfield’s candor is refreshing

Baker Mayfield should not apologize for being honest.


SPORTS digest

Mark Bishop to speak to Curbstone Coaches BEAVER TOWNSHIP WNIO-AM 1390 sports radio talk show


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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.


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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,


MEGA-TREND

Cutbacks at GM reflect transformation underway in both auto industry, broader US economy


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


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Neil deGrasse Tyson denies allegations of sexual misconduct NEW YORK Renowned


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.