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Stories published December 20, 2018

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

Need for holiday help is up, but so are those offering it

The holidays provide people with a welcome refuge from the cold, dark winter months, and no population is more in need of a safe haven than the poor and homeless.


Commission votes to lift state oversight of Niles

More than four years after millions in deficit spending led to a fiscal emergency declaration from the state auditor, the fiscal commission agrees that Niles has finally righted the ship.


Cops bearing gifts around town today

‘Tis the season when city police show up at your door, it’s not always a bad thing.


Murder victim's uncle outraged at reduced sentence

Although he said he did not like it, Judge R. Scott Krichbaum honored a deal Thursday for a reduced sentence for a co-defendant in a June murder case


House approves wall funding as shutdown nears

House approves wall funding as shutdown nears


US charges 2 hackers with alleged Chinese intelligence ties

US charges 2 hackers with alleged Chinese intelligence ties


Maroon 5, Travis Scott to perform at Super Bowl LIII

Maroon 5, Travis Scott to perform at Super Bowl LIII


UPDATE | Mattis leaving as Pentagon chief after clashes with Trump

Trump: Defense Secy. Mattis out in February


3 killed, 1 hurt in plane crash near Georgia airport

3 killed, 1 hurt in plane crash near Georgia airport


US Rep. Tim Ryan votes for sentencing, prison reforms bill

US Rep. Tim Ryan votes for sentencing, prison reforms bill


Firefighters look for source of East Side blaze

Firefighters look for source of East Side blaze


Toledo Police: Suspect in custody shot, killed inside headquarters

Toledo Police: Suspect in custody shot, killed inside headquarters


Ohio lawmaker: Improperly provided furniture promptly returned

Ohio lawmaker: Improperly provided furniture promptly returned


Veteran draws millions in donations for Trump's border wall

Veteran draws millions in donations for Trump's border wall


Dow sinks another 500 points as slowdown fears worsen

Dow sinks another 500 points as slowdown fears worsen


Illinois AG finds 500 more Catholic clergy accused of abuse

Illinois AG finds 500 more Catholic clergy accused of abuse


Commission asks state to lift Niles fiscal emergency

Commission asks state to lift Niles fiscal emergency


UPDATE | Trump scrambles to keep campaign promise as shutdown looms

President Trump: No border wall funding, government will shut down


Kane Brown to perform at Covelli Centre Feb. 23

Kane Brown to perform at Covelli Centre Feb. 23


Child porn investigated in Austintown

Child porn investigated in Austintown


Patriots WR Gordon stepping away to focus on mental health

Patriots WR Gordon stepping away to focus on mental health


Lockup List Thursday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Retirements on agenda for Girard school board today

Retirements on agenda for Girard school board today


Boardman police officer suffers dog bite

Boardman police officer suffers dog bite


Murder case co-defendant gets 12 years behind bars

Murder case co-defendant gets 12 years behind bars


Trumbull commissioners and transit board meet at 2 today

Trumbull commissioners and transit board meet at 2 today


Traffic stop turns up gun and drug

Traffic stop turns up gun and drug


Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield

Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield


UPDATE | Funeral services set for 5 children who died in fire

Funeral services set for 5 children who died in fire


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Eleven Valley athletes sign to play scholarship football

Several Mahoning Valley schools hosted signing day festivities for student-athletes


GM Lordstown supplier announces permanent closure

Just a few years ago, 600 people were employed at Source Providers Inc., which provides logistics and warehousing for the General Motors Lordstown plant.

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Bengals hoping to cool off Mayfield

The Bengals are looking for anything positive at the end of another bad season. Containing Mayfield on Sunday would qualify.


Youngstown mayor wants EPA to reduce city’s sewer improvement expense

He wants to exhaust all options before considering a rate increase.


VINDY EXCLUSIVE | Downtown lot owners owe $31,603 in delinquent taxes

A co-owner said the payment should be paid within 30 days.


Youngstown State signs seven new players

Youngstown State’s football team brought in seven new players during the early signing period, the team announced on Wednesday


Mahoning County deputy put on leave after obstruction conviction

Deputy Michael R. Hunchuck, 46, of Poland, crashed his vehicle in June then lied to Boardman police about the incident, according to a report.


Canfield wrestling team tops Beaver Local

Nick Barber’s win at 106 snapped a 28-28 tie late in the match.


Plea entered in 2009 murder case

Defendant Paul Brown was sentenced to time served.


HIGH SCHOOLS

The Spartans picked up 24 points from Raegan Burkey and 21 from Maria Torres and held on to beat the Raiders after losing much of a 46-31 halftime lead.


‘Bumblebee’ transforms weary film franchise

‘Bumblebee’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi action violence


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‘Aquaman’ is awash in special effects and backstory

Superheroes who travel by sea horse never get any respect.


Girl, 12, drives car toward pedestrian, hits another car Tuesday in Warren, police say

Police said they would confer with a juvenile prosecutor Wednesday to determine what charges to file against a girl, 12, who crashed while driving a car at Tod Avenue and Buckeye Street on Tuesday night, injuring herself and another driver.


Buckeyes get first big W for new head coach

Zach Harrison made his commitment to Ohio State on Wednesday.


BRIAN DZENIS: YSU men’s basketball making some progress

In short bursts, the Youngstown State men’s basketball program is showing some signs of progress


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Solstice party to feature Grand Buffet, Van Allen Belt, Rebreather

IF YOU GO What: Lemon Grove Winter Solstice Party When: Friday at 9 p.m. Where: Second floor


Dispute between Warren and Trumbull County over sewer charges continues

The Trumbull County commissioners have given notice to the city of Warren that the board plans to end a sewer agreement with the city in 180 days that could affect the price of sewer service for residents of the northeast part of Warren.


Trafficking case delayed so internet posts can be obtained

The next hearing is set for Jan. 14.


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Fundraiser for fire victims raises $13K

Penny Wells, left, of the Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past, Sandra Murphy and Councilwoman Anita Davis, D-6th, right, speak in Murphy’s Flambeau’s Live restaurant Wednesday about a fundraiser there Tuesday for the five children who died in a Dec. 9 fire at their Parkcliffe Avenue home. The fundraiser raised $13,000 for the family.


Meeting rescheduled


Guilty plea in shooting


YNDC gets $1.5M


Toy giveaway set


METRO DIGEST


COLLEGE FOOTBALL | Frisco Bowl

Ohio 27, San Diego State 0 FRISCO, TEXAS Nathan Rourke ran for two touchdowns and threw for


Court rejects condemned killer’s challenge of court costs

The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected arguments on behalf of a death row inmate who wanted his court-ordered payments adjusted, saying he’s so poor he can’t afford new shoes or boots


Probing Liberty fire


Crosby, Rust help Penguins cool Caps

Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust scored and the Penguins ended hot streaks by Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals.


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Lin-Manuel Miranda challenged by dancing in ‘Poppins’ sequel NEW YORK Working on


THURSDAY

THURSDAY Pop, rock Jim Brickman, 7:30 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown;


‘Flea Market Fanatics’ ready new episode

Staff report ROGERS Episode 4 of “Flea Market Fanatics,” the Internet reality show about the


Hamad appeal


Niles murder case going to trial Jan. 7

Niles murder case going to trial Jan. 7


“The Howie Mandel Stand-Up Extravaganza” (8 p.m., The CW): This event, hosted by Howie

“The Howie Mandel Stand-Up Extravaganza” (8 p.m., The CW): This event, hosted by Howie Mandel was


MICHIGAN

MICHIGAN UM loses LB Bush, but adds top recruit ANN ARBOR, Mich. In the same hour, Michigan


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,27.61‚àí0.63 Aqua America, .20


CD RATES

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


Cavaliers blow lead, fall to Hornets

Kemba Walker led Charlotte with 30 points.


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Nathan and Nicole Vargo, Austintown, girl, Dec. 18.


Suit alleges Facebook misled users about data security

Associated Press WASHINGTON The District of Columbia has fired the latest legal salvo against


Senate passes funding measure

House expected to vote before Friday deadline Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate approved


New This week

New This week Aquaman (PG-13) ss Arthur Curry learns that he is the heir to the underwater


SPORTS DIGEST


Video game developers, get ready to jam

Global Game Jam will take place next month in close to 500 locations worldwide, and Youngstown will


Questions linger after delay in Flynn sentencing

Associated Press WASHINGTON The delayed sentencing hearing for Michael Flynn did more than just


BUSINESS DIGEST


METRO DIGEST


Kasich vetoes gun bill, bars gender identity discrimination

Outgoing Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich acted as expected Wednesday to veto a bill expanding gun-owner rights and, in a surprise move, also expanded a years-old anti-discrimination order to include gender identity


OPINION - Brown, Portman Ryan fight cuts aimed at entitlement programs

Opinion: All three need to push the congressional legislation that protects seniors’ budgets.


Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.

Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Thu: Ruby Hornsby, 7 p.m. Sat: Sacksville, 8


YEARS AGO FOR DEC. 20

Today is Thursday, Dec. 20, the 354th day of 2018. There are 11 days left in the year. Associated


Worthy asylum seekers, or not?

Opinion: By Michael Reagan Cagle Cartoons Earlier last week I was at an event that honored Malala


Port authority expresses support for Lordstown workers

Two Mahoning County grants move forward in state application process


Red Wanting Blue in Akron

Red Wanting Blue in Akron Red Wanting Blue will perform at the Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market


Fed lifts rates for 4th time this year

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate Wednesday for the


Journalist killing leads to next ruler of Saudi Arabia

Editorial: Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in line to succeed his father King Salman bin


Johnny Lee Dam to headline comedy show

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A comedy show featuring Johnny Lee Dam that will raise money to shoot


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Ed Puskas: Jabbar Price’s college football dream brings him back home

Jabbar Price went east and west in pursuit of a college football scholarship.


Chamber contract


Ohio home sales


Auto sales forecast


New Campbell cruiser