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Stories published December 4, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Poland lawmakers continue discussion of group homes in village
State-level disability rights advocates made the trek from Columbus to Poland Village Hall Tuesday to comment on controversial group home legislation being considered by council.
Ruth's dancers to join Moscow Ballet again for 'Nutcracker'
Moscow Ballet will return to Powers Auditorium this week to perform “The Great Russian Nutcracker,” and once again, the troupe will be joined by dozens of young dancers from the Mahoning Valley.
Teen who killed parents sentenced to 40 years
A teenager who told authorities she “snapped” and killed her parents while struggling with gender identity and acceptance was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years in prison.
Teacher placed on leave over KKK-themed holiday jingle
The teacher for a class in New Hampshire in which students were videotaped singing about the Ku Klux Klan to the tune of “Jingle Bells” has been placed on paid administrative leave.
Austintown cops arrest Uber driver after passenger's plea for help
Township police early Tuesday arrested an Uber driver believed to be driving drunk, after his passenger mouthed the words, “Help me.”
State approves diverging intersection for SRs 82, 46 near Eastwood
It’s official: The diverging diamond interchange for state Routes 82 and 46 near Eastwood Mall is coming in 2023.
Remorse, defiance after deadly attack at Confederate protest
Jurors in the trial of a man charged with ramming his car into a crowd of counterprotesters at a white nationalist rally were presented with a series of contradictions Tuesday as he was alternately portrayed as remorseful and defiant about the deadly crash.
Cuba to begin full internet access for mobile phones
Cuba to begin full internet access for mobile phones
Court to rule on secrecy of state police social media policy
Pennsylvania’s highest court has agreed to consider whether state police should have to disclose more details about how they use information from social media to investigate crimes and make their own hiring decisions.
Should you need to pass a social media check to get a gun?
Should hateful tweets keep you from getting a gun?
Dwindling list of missing people brings relief to burn area
Dwindling list of missing people brings relief to burn area
Air Force selects Wright-Patt air base in Ohio for new mission, will add 400 jobs
Air Force selects Wright-Patt for new mission, will add 400 jobs to base
Elm Pet Foods, others recall dog food over vitamin D
Elm Pet Foods, others recall dog food over vitamin D
Trump task force recommends ways to boost Postal Service
Trump task force recommends ways to boost Postal Service
Rich sex offender Epstein settles 1 suit, but more to come
Rich sex offender Epstein settles 1 suit, but more to come
Former Ohio judge pleads not guilty in ex-wife’s stabbing death
Former Ohio judge pleads not guilty in ex-wife’s stabbing death
DeWine makes female, black Cabinet picks after diversity vow
DeWine makes female, black Cabinet picks after diversity vow
Macron caves in to French protesters - too late, they say
Macron caves in to French protesters - too late, they say
George H.W. Bush's legacy on racial issues: It's complicated
George H.W. Bush's legacy on racial issues: It's complicated
Bus trip set Saturday to remember victims of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
Bus trip set Saturday to remember victims of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
Report: Son calls cops on father when mom is assaulted
Report: Son calls cops on father when mom is assaulted
Two unpaid days off for Warren teacher whose knives were stolen from car
Two unpaid days off for Warren teacher whose knives were stolen from car
NTSB: Pilot error caused crash that killed Troy Gentry
NTSB: Pilot error caused crash that killed Troy Gentry
Twice convicted for domestic violence, he faces new charge
Twice convicted for domestic violence, he faces new charge
Markets Right Now: Stocks turn jittery again, Dow sinks 700
Markets Right Now: Stocks turn jittery again, Dow sinks 700
Ursuline High senior Palo to appear on Fox’s ‘Empire’
Ursuline High senior Palo to appear on Fox’s ‘Empire’
Performances offer 'A Holiday Passport to the World'
Performances offer 'A Holiday Passport to the World'
Girard police say body under Leo bridge is suicide case
Girard police say body under Leo bridge is suicide
LORDSTOWN FALLOUT | Ryan to meet Wednesday with GM CEO Barra about Lordstown
Ryan to meet Wednesday with GM CEO Barra about Lordstown
LORDSTOWN FALLOUT | Ryan again urges Trump to save Lordstown GM complex
Ryan again urges Trump to save Lordstown GM complex
OH WOW! gets $12,500 from Thomases endowment for field trip and outreach support
OH WOW! gets $12,500 from Thomases endowment for field trip and outreach support
UPDATE | Major diamond highway project in Howland gets final funding
Major diamond highway project in Howland gets final OK and funding
10-year sentence recommended for gas station robber
10-year sentence recommended for gas station robber
Parking ticket at YSU during the lockdown? Take it to the YPD
Parking ticket at YSU during lockdown? Take it to the YPD
Prosecutors seek 23-year sentence in June shooting death
Prosecutors seek 23-year sentence in June shooting death
Mooney girls win big over Boardman
YOUNGSTOWN Conchetta Rinaldi had a season-high 25 points, Katie Hough added 14 and Cardinal Mooney used a 13-2 third quarter run for a 60-46 victory over Boardman on Monday night. “Then game plan was to get their bigs in foul trouble, make them run faster than they wanted to and I think we accomplished that tonight,” Rinaldi said. “The work that we’ve put in at practice is now paying off in games. My go-to game is inside, but I’m getting used to shooting from the outside.”
Large sinkhole on Mahoning Avenue in Warren results from erosion of old storm sewer
Large sinkhole on Mahoning Avenue in Warren results from erosion of old storm sewer
Youngstown mayor ‘adamant’ he won’t support a sewer-rate increase yet
The recommended increases are to pay for projects done, under construction or about to be awarded
Curbstone Coaches have lunch with Munch
Cleveland native Mark “Munch” Bishop has been a fixture in his hometown for 39 years with his sports talk show.
Women injured when SUV plunged into the Mahoning River
Both women were taken to Trumbull Regional Medical Center
With MKC program, needy students take home new boots
The nonprofit Project MKC sponsored the boots and socks giveaway as part of its Best Foot Forward program.
U.S. auto sales maintain strength as economy remains stable
Analysts believe GM outperformed their expectations in November.
Santa to visit Levin
Santa to visit Levin NILES Santa Claus will visit Levin Furniture, 836 Youngstown-Warren Road,
Cancer-fighting device blasts tumors with power and precision
Brought to you by MERCY HEALTH The mission of Mercy Health has remained steadfast since the
Society to host lecture
Society to host lecture youngstown The Mahoning Valley Historical Society will host Dr. George
YEARS AGO FOR DEC. 4
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 4, the 338th day of 2018. There are 27 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
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editor’s note The Reunions & Class Notes column that formerly was published Tuesdays will now be
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, 4:45 p.m., finance committee, followed by 5:30 p.m.
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Gucci Mane: Tonight on “Jimmy
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDEND CLOSE CHANGE Alcoa Inc., 32.050.24 Aqua America, .20
Veterans built the middle class
Opinion: By Kevin Basl OtherWords We thank labor unions for the eight-hour work day, pensions, the
Trump’s climate-change policy fuels environmental vandalism
Opinion: WASHINGTON Climate change is happening “primarily as a result of human activities” and its
YSU students get parking tickets while in lockdown
The court received several complaints from those not allowed to leave because of the lockdown
Woman cited for abandoning dogs
Woman cited for abandoning dogs YOUNGSTOWN A Victor Avenue woman was cited about 11:30 p.m.
Struthers Municipal Court Judge Dominic Leone explains why he took over a room at city hall
The judge said his actions were the result of “the city’s lackadaisical attitude” and his own concerns the city’s safety standards are subpar.
Division I Locals | How area players fared in Championship Week
FBS BIG TEN DE Tommy Carnifax, So., Howland — Hasn’t played this season. Ohio State TE Tate
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Saving Clark’s neck? Panic at Christmas display AUSTIN, Texas A holiday display
college football
college football AP TOP 25 The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll,
Burks’ dunk seals Cavs’ win against Nets
Alec Burks had a more productive visit to Barclays Center than his last one
Flu shots offered
Flu shots offered AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning County District Board of Health, 50 Westchester Drive,
Steelers lament missed opportunitiies
The excuses aren’t hard to find if the Pittsburgh Steelers were in the mood to look for them.
Appeals court upholds judge’s refusal to give killer Danny Hill new trial
Appeals court upholds judge’s refusal to give killer Danny Hill new trial
Environmental concerns aired during EPA public hearing on proposed Howland project
Environmental concerns aired during EPA public hearing on proposed Howland project
Eagles beat Redskins to keep playoff hopes alive
The Eagles won back-to-back games for the first time this season.
KSU alum plans May 4 commemoration
Associated Press KENT An alumnus is planning Kent State University’s commemoration of 50 years
Trump’s ‘America First’ posture evident at G-20
Editorial: President Donald J. Trump has made no secret of his disdain for a world order that has the United
Council takes up the fight to get another vehicle to replace the Chevy Cruze
Council president invites state, local elected officials to Dec. 12 meeting
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Eddie Murphy, fiancee have new baby boy LOS ANGELES Eddie Murphy and his fiancee,
Carl Pelini to remain DC at Bowling Green
Carl Pelini to remain DC at Bowling Green Bowling Green Bowling Green interm head coach Carl
China gets US tariff delay but movement on tech unclear
Buy more U.S. exports? Done. Tinker with technology tactics that irk Washington and other trading partners? Maybe. But scrap those plans, seen by Beijing as a path to prosperity and influence? Probably never.
Browns connections could land McCarthy
Cleveland’s front office might offer Mike McCarthy head coaching job.
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