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Stories published December 26, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Local artists spruce up Mexican town
For three days in November, 80 artists from around the world descended upon Akumal, Mexico, and left the tiny Yucatan town much more colorful than they found it.
Man who killed wife arrested again on gun charges
A man whose case was dismissed last week after he was arrested in August with a gun after being accused of threatening a woman was arrested on a gun charge Christmas Day.
Man arraigned after damaging jewelry store over Rolex
A man who reports said was irate because he could not get his Rolex back from a West Side repair shop was arraigned in municipal court on vandalism charges after reports said he smashed out the shop’s window.
Deaths of 2 children raise doubts about US border agency
Deaths of 2 children raise doubts about US border agency
Youngstown council safety committee meeting Thursday is canceled
Youngstown council safety committee meeting Thursday is canceled
Russia: Israeli strike on Syria threatened civilian flights
Russia: Israeli strike on Syria threatened civilian flights
Serena Williams voted AP female athlete of the year for fifth time
Serena Williams voted AP female athlete of the year for fifth time
Woman charged with homicide in Christmas slaying in Pa. hotel
Woman charged with homicide in Christmas slaying in Pa. hotel
US stocks rebound as traders return from Christmas holiday
US stocks rebound as traders return from Christmas holiday
Trump signals no end to shutdown: 'You have to have a wall'
Trump signals no end to shutdown: 'You have to have a wall'
Trump in Iraq on first visit to troops in troubled region
Trump in Iraq on first visit to troops in troubled region
Man faces charges for smashing window in watch dispute
Man faces charges for smashing jewelry shop window
Ohio’s high court upholds death sentence in mother’s killing
Ohio’s high court upholds death sentence in mother’s killing
Tougher penalties take effect for repeated Pennsylvania DUIs
Tougher penalties take effect for repeated Pennsylvania DUIs
US conducts medical checks on children after 2 deaths
US conducts medical checks on children after 2 deaths
Veto overrides possible in Ohio on abortion, guns, Medicaid
Veto overrides possible in Ohio on abortion, guns, Medicaid
Indian casinos across US wary of betting on sports books
Indian casinos across US wary of betting on sports books
3 men arrested in 2017 mass shooting at Ohio gender reveal party
3 men arrested in 2017 mass shooting at Ohio gender reveal party
Fish dinners on sale Friday at Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church
Fish dinners on sale Friday at Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church
Man arrested with gun a week after similar case dismissed
Man arrested with gun a week after similar case dismissed
Pair of accused shoplifters stopped with $1,300 in merchandise
Pair of accused shoplifters stopped with $1,300 in merchandise
Man hit with frying pan as couple fights over kids’ presents
Man hit with frying pan as couple fights over kids’ presents
Police: Night of 'ecstasy' ends in grand slammer after Denny's incident
Police: Night of 'ecstasy' ends in grand slammer after Denny's incident
Police say pair arrested after failing to Quench unruly behavior
Pair arrested after failing to Quench unruly behavior
Pair face charges for failed attempt to steal Christmas presents
Pair face charges for failed attempt to steal Christmas presents
Justice Ginsburg leaves hospital after cancer surgery
Justice Ginsburg leaves hospital after cancer surgery
Ohio capital to conduct national search for new police chief
Ohio capital to conduct national search for new police chief
Quake from Mount Etna volcano jolts Sicily, sparks panic
Quake from Mount Etna volcano jolts Sicily, sparks panic
Anonymous letter blasts Ohio business owner's anti-hate sign
Anonymous letter blasts Ohio business owner's anti-hate sign
Indonesia says avoid coast near volcano, fearing new tsunami
Indonesia says avoid coast near volcano, fearing new tsunami
UPDATE | Medical checks ordered after 2nd child migrant death
Medical checks ordered after 2nd child migrant death
Partial government shutdown gets real today
Today is the first full business day for government since the shutdown began
The health benefits of sauerkraut will get your New Year off to a good start
GLK Food Sauerkraut and New Year’s are a holiday favorite in Ohio and western Pennsylvania. Why?
Boardman Beanery teaches life skills to special education students
Special-ed students operate the coffee shop inside Glenwood Junior High School
Canfield’s Chemistry Olympics
Students competed in seven competitions for Canfield High School’s second Chemistry Olympics last week
Hubbard Township officials to host meeting about failed police levy
Hubbard Trustees seek public’s input on failed police levy
Union Terminal to open center focusing on Holocaust
The Cincinnati Enquirer CINCINNATI Her parents never spoke about it. And Lilly Kurtz’s only
Pope’s Christmas wish: World fraternity despite differences
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis offered a Christmas wish for fraternity among people
Marijuana testing lab in Ohio OK’d
Associated Press STREETSBORO Ohio has approved the first testing lab for medical marijuana in
Amid 2018’s tragedies were moments of compassion, duty
Associated Press The cities of Parkland, Paradise and Pittsburgh became synonymous with tragedy in
Food sales and dinners through Jan. 2
THURSDAY Lord of Life Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, will offer drive-thru spaghetti dinners
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
YEARS AGO FOR DEC. 26
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 26, the 360th day of 2018. There are five days left in the year. The seven-
preps at a glance
preps at a glance SCHEDULE TOday BOWLING Stonehedge Christmas Tournament, 9 a.m. SWIMMING
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Village of Craig Beach, finance committee meeting, 6 p.m., municipal building,
US: Second child dies in immigration custody
Associated Press HOUSTON An 8-year-old boy from Guatemala died in government custody in New
Trump to 7-year-old: It’s ‘marginal’ for you to believe in Santa Claus
Associated Press WASHINGTON A 7-year-old girl who talked to President Donald Trump on Christmas
2019 changes affecting small business
Associated Press NEW YORK Many small businesses will see their labor costs increase in 2019.
Kwanzaa’s inclusive ideals offer pathways toward more productive future
Editorial: As Americans begin the final week of a particularly troubling year, all of us can take some degree
Raiders defeat Broncos in possible farewell to Oakland
Broncos repeat with a losing season for first time since 1972
Politics in 2019 will be assertive
Opinion: By Tracey L. ROGERS OtherWords As I reflect on the controversies that plagued the Trump
Women’s March organizers can find divine inspiration in saints
Opinion: By Christine Flowers Cagle Cartoons As a woman who immersed herself in the lives of the saints
Mighty Virginia won’t forget biggest surprise of 2018
Woods’ comeback, Knights’ wild first year noted
Ed Puskas: Problem with NFL staring us in the face
Mayfield triggers viral moment after game-clinching pass