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Lordstown council to vote on TJX abatement Friday night
If all the approvals are granted in the coming weeks for the proposed 1.25 million-square-foot TJX/HomeGoods distribution center for Ellsworth Bailey Road, Lordstown schools stand to gain about $400,000 in tax revenue each of the next 10 years.
Austintown teen reports stepfather's OD to cops
A 14-year-old girl called 911 after her stepfather overdosed on heroin, according to a township police report.
Valuables stolen in rash of car break-ins in Struthers
Feelings of holiday goodwill were interrupted for some city residents Wednesday night after a rash of car break-ins left windows smashed and valuables stolen.
Parole agents find weapons, ammunition at home of Timothy Fitzgerald
Reports said parole agents checking on a man Wednesday at an East Indianola Avenue home found a stolen semi-automatic rifle and a handgun with an extended magazine.
Storm whips up blizzards, dumps snow in Dakotas, Minnesota
Storm whips up blizzards, dumps snow in Dakotas, Minnesota
Ohio mail carrier dies after minivan hits postal truck
Ohio mail carrier dies after minivan hits postal truck
Aretha Franklin to be honored with tribute show next month
Aretha Franklin to be honored with tribute show next month
US stocks stage big rally, erase 600 point drop in Dow
US stocks stage big rally, erase 600 point drop in Dow
Furious Iraqi lawmakers demand US troop withdrawal
Furious Iraqi lawmakers demand US troop withdrawal
Sheriff: California officer's killer is in the US illegally
Sheriff: California officer's killer is in the US illegally
Boardman trustees OK demolition of fire-ravaged house
Boardman trustees OK demolition of fire-ravaged house
Ohio boy rescued from fire that killed father dies
Ohio boy rescued from fire that killed father dies
Defying pundits, GOP share of Latino vote steady under Trump
Defying pundits, GOP share of Latino vote steady under Trump
Man’s drowning at Ohio hotel pool not considered suspicious
Man’s drowning at Ohio hotel pool not considered suspicious
Pluto explorer ushering in new year at more distant world
Pluto explorer ushering in new year at more distant world
Woman tells Boardman PD ex used app to silence security system
Woman tells Boardman PD ex used app to silence security system
Austintown couple face charges after daughter reports OD
Austintown couple face charges after daughter reports OD
Police find felon in possession of semiautomatic rifle, handgun
Police find felon in possession of semiautomatic rifle, handgun
US stocks head sharply lower a day after Dow’s record gain
US stocks head sharply lower a day after Dow’s record gain
US long-term mortgage rates dropped to 4.55 pct. average
US long-term mortgage rates dropped to 4.55 pct. average
US consumer confidence falls this month to lowest level since July
US consumer confidence falls this month to lowest level since July
Local artists participate in Mexican street art festival
Suzanne Gray, Youngstown YMCA arts and humanities coordinator, and her sister Alice Rzonsa painted “Mothers and Daughters,” during a street art festival in Akumal, Mexico, in November.
Ed Puskas: You play to win the game
No Browns fan should root for Cleveland to lose just to spite the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In changing battles of the sexes, family court required to be equal, retiring judge says
Judge Pamela Rintala knows a bit about changes in gender roles in our society – those that helped her become the first female Trumbull County judge in 1994 and changes in the way the law treats the sexes.
Man arrested with gun had similar charge dropped a week ago
He pleaded guilty in 1977 to killing his wife.
Buckeyes, Huskies to meet for first time at Rose Bowl
Ohio State is making only its second appearance in Pasadena since 2002.
Warren man likely to appear in court today in Christmas-Day Howland shooting
Police arrested a 40-year-old South Street man Tuesday on a felonious-assault charge after officers said he shot another man in the hand during an argument Christmas morning on Rosewood Drive Northeast in Howland.
‘Burning’ gets nod as the year’s best film
By JAKE COYLE Associated Press 1. “Burning”: It was, for sure, an extraordinary movie year.
Youngstown, Akron men charged with Liberty burglary
The men told police the plan was to steal jewelry items from a woman’s home and give them as Christmas gifts.
Woman charged with inducing panic at Denny's in Liberty
Bond was set at $5,000 in Girard Municipal Court for a woman who police said yelled repeatedly she had a gun inside the Denny’s restaurant on Belmont Avenue about 1 a.m. Wednesday.
Couple arrested in brawl at Quench Bar
The Youngstown couple caused a disruption at the Boardman bar.
Former Y’town activist surprises crowd at Kwanzaa opening night
Dancers with the Harambee Youth Organization perform during the opening night of the Youngstown Kwanzaa celebration at New Bethel Baptist Church in Youngstown.
NIGHTLIFE
BirdFish Brewing Co., 16 S. Main St., Columbiana Fri: Leo D’Angelo, 7 p.m. Sat: Liam and Lanny
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., hearing room, county courthouse, 120 Market
“I Feel Bad” (8 p.m., NBC): The first season of this season comes to a close with back
“I Feel Bad” (8 p.m., NBC): The first season of this season comes to a close with back to back
Associated Press top 2018 albums
Associated Press 1. Janelle Monae, “Dirty Computer”: Her third full-length album and another work
Together again: Tagovailoa, Murray to meet in College Football Playoff
Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa have struck up a friendship over the past several weeks.
Migrant teen tent city staying open into 2019
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will keep open through early 2019 a tent city in Texas that now holds more than 2,000 migrant teenagers, and also will increase the number of beds at another temporary detention center for children in Florida.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Mariah Carey’s Christmas classic sets new record on Spotify NEW YORK Mariah Carey’s
Peter Jackson brings World War I to life in documentary
IF YOU GO What: “They Shall Not Grow Old” When: 1 p.m. today Where: Cinema South, Boardman
Michigan Wolverines
Michigan Wolverines Bushell-Beatty to skip Peach Bowl vs. Florida ATLANTA Michigan right
Israeli official confirms airstrikes in Syria
An Israeli security official on Wednesday confirmed responsibility for overnight airstrikes in Syria, saying the air force had hit a series of targets involved in Iranian arms transfers to the Hezbollah militant group.
Strong economy translates into increased holiday sales
Americans buoyed by a strong economy pushed holiday sales growth to a six-year high.
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
Today is Thursday, Dec. 27, the 361st day of 2018. There are four days left in the year.
Today is Thursday, Dec. 27, the 361st day of 2018. There are four days left in the year.
Major Ohio issues face possible veto override
Some of the Ohio legislative session’s testiest issues – guns, abortion and outgoing Republican Gov. John Kasich’s Medicaid expansion – may yet see reversals before year’s end.
What will 2019 mean for your personal finances?
It’s tough to know what each new year may hold. But when it comes to economic issues, there are usually enough indicators to provide a solid glimpse into what’s ahead.
new year’s eve/day
new year’s eve/day What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and
Putin boasts about Russian weapon
Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw a test Wednesday of a new hypersonic glide vehicle, declaring that the weapon is impossible to intercept and will ensure Russia’s security for decades to come.
Kids’ deaths raise doubts about US border agency
The deaths of two migrant children in just over two weeks raised strong new doubts Wednesday about the ability of U.S. border authorities to care for the thousands of minors arriving as part of a surge of families trying to enter the country.
New This week
New This week Holmes & Watson (PG-13) A humorous take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic
Browns QB Mayfield stares down his critics, too
Baker Mayfield went from scowling at Hue Jackson to glaring at critics.\
Dow surges with historic one-day gain
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks rocketed on Wednesday in Wall Street’s best day in 10 years,
Trump visits troops in Iraq
Associated Press AL-ASAD AIRBASE, Iraq In an unannounced trip to Iraq on Wednesday, President
Notre Dame QB Wimbush could transfer after College Football Playoff
The senior already has a degree and could go to another school and play immediately as a graduate transfer.
President signals no end to shutdown
A shutdown affecting parts of the federal government appeared no closer to resolution Wednesday, with President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats locked in a hardening standoff over border wall money that threatens to carry over into January.
Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos Rookie RB Lindsay needs wrist surgery ENGLEWOOD, Colo. Broncos coach Vance
Indonesia fears another tsunami
Indonesian authorities urged people to avoid the coast in areas where a tsunami killed at least 430 people over the weekend in a fresh warning issued on the anniversary of the catastrophic 2004 Asian earthquake and tsunami.
Robot janitors sign of times
Opinion: By Bob Lord OtherWords A few weeks ago, I cringed when I saw this headline on a popular
Serena named AP’s top female athlete
She showed up in Paris wearing a black catsuit, a reminder that nobody can command the Grand Slam stage quite like Serena Williams.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
How will Trump’s Syria decision affect fight against Islamic State?
Opinion: By DAVID IGNATIUS Washington Post WASHINGTON The voice of Gen. Mazloum Abdi, the Kurdish
Trump’s demand for $$$ for the ‘wall’ lacks merit
Editorial: During the 2016 presiden- tial election as political newcomer Donald Trump was taking the country by
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