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Tressel commits to YSU through June 2020

Youngstown State University’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved a one-year contract extension for President Jim Tressel.

Girard High continues celebration of football champs today

Pat Pearson, head coach of the Girard Indians, exuded pride as he told the football team it has “transformed this community forever.”

Akiva's Hanukkah event commemorates Tree of Life slayings

“Stronger Together,” the theme of Akiva Academy’s 2018 Hanukkah celebration Thursday at Congregation Rodef Sholom, was inspired by the slaying of 11 members of the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27.

Thief's 'smirk' prompts Y'town cop to replace boy's Christmas gift

It wasn’t just that someone stole a 5-year-old’s Christmas present from a Brownlee Woods front porch last week that upset city police officer Joe Wess.

Former Attorney General William Barr contender for old job

US priest in Philippines arrested on charges of sex abuse

New York Times: Trump resort hired undocumented workers

2 US warplanes crash off Japan; 1 crew dead, 5 missing

Police: Ohio man charged in fatal stabbings of mother, sister

Trump EPA acts to roll back control on climate-changing coal

Tuesday is deadline to sign up for Nevels Temple toy giveaway

COLD HEARTED | Justin Leo ornament taken from Girard Christmas tree

Justin Leo ornament taken from Girard Christmas tree

UPDATE | Youngstown gets $10.8 million grant to improve central business district

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2 deadly shootings send a chill through black gun owners

Teen facing felony charge for prank phone call

Columbus police: Suspect robbing undercover officer at gunpoint shot

US senators request reports in death of transgender migrant

Ohio commission dismisses minor parties’ debate case

Calla Community Church cookie walk is Saturday

Pelosi rejects funding wall to protect young immigrants

Eiffel Tower to close Saturday amid riot fears

OPEC delays oil output decision pending Russia talks

US stocks plunge following Huawei arrest

BUSH FUNERAL | Private, graveside service ends; Bush buried

Private, graveside service ends; Bush buried

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Woman accused of shoplifting faces drug offenses

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Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray is named the AP Player of the Year

YPD nabs three while serving warrants

Deputies find drugs after chase arrest

Austintown detectives seek suspect in bank robbery

Lockup List Thursday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity

F-35 program expected to bring 400 new jobs to Dayton air base

UPDATE | YSU trustees unanimously approve one-year contract extension for President Tressel

YSU trustees unanimously approve one-year contract extension for President Tressel

Mahoning commissioners approve the county's 2019 budget

Guests are at church for Bush service

Transition Center opens for GM Lordstown workers and sub-contractors

Supreme Court Justice DeGenaro to join state auditor’s senior staff next month

Sears’ biggest holder bids $4.6B for rest of bankrupt chain

EPIC | Ohio State gets bacon vending machine

Ohio State gets bacon vending machine

Angels for Animals' ‘most phenomenal’ antiques sale

Diane Less, director of Angels for Animals in Canfield, holds Leslie, one of many cats waiting for adoption at the shelter. Leslie donned a festive Santa cap in preparation of the shelter’s upcoming antiques fundraising sale, which kicks off Friday.

Hunter’s double-double lifts Fitch over Ursuline

Austintown Fitch’s Sabria Hunter (33) and Ursuline’s Dayshanette Harris (11) battle for a rebound during a game Wednesday night. Hunter scored 33 points and Harris had 28 as the Falcons beat the Irish 62-52 at Fitch High School.

VINDY EXCLUSIVE: UAW officials remain hopeful about GM Lordstown plant

UAW President Dave Green and Vice President Tim Hara discussed GM’s decision with Vindicator staff Wednesday while GM CEO's met with Ohio's congressmen in Washington, D.C.

Akron Children’s touts outpatient center

THE behavioral-health outpatient center will offer music, art and occupational therapy, along with exercise, yoga and other therapies to help youngsters under age 18 better cope with stress and trauma in their lives.

United Way Basketball Classic returns to Poland

Four games are scheduled from early Saturday afternoon into the evening.

SPORTS DIGEST || Hubbard grad LJ Scott declares for NFL Draft

Hubbard grad LJ Scott declares for NFL Draft East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State and former

Youngstown inappropriately used funds, law director says

The city could end up in fiscal emergency if required to use general-fund money.

Buckeyes’ Haskins has Heisman-worthy numbers

Dwayne Haskins Jr. finished with 4,580 passing yards and 47 touchdowns, both of which led the nation.

Campbell decides to sell water system

Council unanimously passed a resolution to advertise for bids for the system.

HIGH SCHOOLS

BOYS BASKETBALL Tuesday Poland 63, Howland 45 Poland senior Braeden O’Shaughnessy scored his 1,000th career point in the win.

YSU’s workplace violence policy is modified

This policy change comes months after YSU assistant football coach Richard McNutt was accused of a domestic-violence incident but violated no university policy.

Disney On Ice brings hit production 'Frozen' to Covelli Centre

If ever there was a Disney film that was destined to become an ice show, it is “Frozen!”

Alteras is fired up for tour

IF YOU GO What: Alteras, with Fever War and Titans in Time When: 8 p.m. Friday Where: West

Woods leads Buckeyes over Illini

After going scoreless in the previous game, Keyshawn Woods was determined to make a positive impact Wednesday night.

Report says woman assaulted inside semi at Hubbard truck stop

The woman showed police a video of the assault that was taken on her cellphone, which the officers reported showed Edvon continuously hitting her.

Replacement Niles Water Department facility will cost $238K

The mayor said the majority of the expenses will be covered by the city’s water fund.

Hubbard council discussed the city’s wastewater facility

The improvements come at no extra cost to taxpayers.

No market watch or stocks box reports

No market watch or stocks box reports New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq and all major U.S. stock

New Funny Farm site is fertile ground for Basile

Dave Robich takes comedy seriously. As owner of the Funny Farm Comedy Club – a mainstay in the

Lee Brice at Packard hall

Lee Brice at Packard hall Country singer Lee Brice will come to Packard Music Hall in Warren on

“Superstore” (8:30 P.M., NBC): Jonah and Amy take Glenn’s tickets to a

“Superstore” (8:30 P.M., NBC): Jonah and Amy take Glenn’s tickets to a managers’ conference in

ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Officials: Woman passes gas, pulls knife on man DANIA BEACH, Fla. A Florida woman

New This week

New This week Mirai (PG) A young boy encounters a magical garden which enables him to travel

‘Annie’ at Salem theater

‘Annie’ at Salem theater Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem, will present the

AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Women in Jeopardy!,” directed by Christopher Fidram, Youngstown Playhouse,

YEARS AGO FOR DEC. 6

Today is Thursday, Dec. 6, the 340th day of 2018. There are 25 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Danielle Docherty, Lowellville, boy, Dec. 4. Mariah

THURSDAY

THURSDAY dance “The Great Russian Nutcracker,SDRq 7 p.m., by Moscow Ballet, at Powers

BirdFish Brewing Co., 16 S. Main St., Columbiana

BirdFish Brewing Co., 16 S. Main St., Columbiana Fri: Hayden Brooke, 7 p.m. Sat: Paolello and

‘Snoopy, the Musical’ at Hopewell

‘Snoopy, the Musical’ at Hopewell Hopewell Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, will present

Mayfield believes Riley is ready for NFL

The Browns QB wouldn’t be surprised if his former coach makes the jump to the professional level.

Cleland infuses charm into ‘Mamaw Jo’s’

Kandace Cleland, artistic director of Stage Left Players, has a knack for writing warm, small-town shows

Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships

US bids farewell to former president

Bush remembered as ‘our shield’ in dangerous times Associated Press WASHINGTON The nation bid

Users being used

Documents show Facebook wielded data as a competitive weapon Associated Press Internal Facebook

CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.

Officer who fatally shot boy, 12, won’t get job back

Officer who fatally shot boy, 12, won’t get job back CLEVELAND An arbitrator says the white

It’s a stressful time of the year

Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons Does your workplace have a tradition of employees giving a

Lockdown suspect pleads to drug charges

Lockdown suspect pleads to drug charges YOUNGSTOWN A man who was the subject of a search Monday

Historic 1920s Delta Queen riverboat can cruise again

After a decade in dock, the historic 1920s-era Delta Queen riverboat will cruise again.

Warriors wallop Cavaliers

Curry scores 42 as the Warriors prove the NBA Finals rivalry is over.

League

League NFL refs want League to look into altercation The NFL Referees Association is questioning

Trump optimistic despite haze around China trade

President Donald Trump is expressing optimism that China will to push forward with a cease fire on trade as tensions between Washington and Beijing escalates.

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Former CBS chief accused of more sexual misconduct NEW YORK An internal

George Bush was summoned by events in his life and in politics

Opinion: WASHINGTON At the beginning of his long and well-lived life, George Herbert Walker Bush, who in

NAFTA 2.0 signed, but not sealed and delivered

Editorial: In October, while comment- ing on the new trade agreement reached by the United States, Mexico and

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