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Energy center donates $15K; UAW chief blasts GM ads
Samantha Waldorf, 13, holding her dog Pixie, and her father Casy Waldorf, an 18-year GM Lordstown employee, take part in a “Drive It Home” campaign ...
Stories published December 29, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Ex-Canfield pastor dies after crash in Canton
The Rev. Jim Humphrey, former associate pastor at Canfield United Methodist Church from 1986-1988 and most recently minister of visitation for shut-ins and home-bound church members, died Saturday morning of severe injuries suffered in a car crash in Canton Sunday night.
Newport library offers kids their own New Year's fun
Seven-year-old triplets Meredith, Coraline and Elena Wakefield won’t be among the sea of revelers expected to jam Times Square Monday night to usher in 2019, but that doesn’t mean they won’t enjoy their own brand of pomp and circumstance.
Final TJX abatement delayed, but company official hoping for March construction
The final vote on the abatement was expected Friday night, but it had to be delayed because of changes HomeGoods asked council to make to the agreement.
Eviction rates rank above US average
Mahoning County’s 2016 eviction rate hasn’t changed much since it spiked from 1.7 percent to 4 percent after the economic recession began in 2008.
Boardman’s aggressive approach pays off against Poland
Derrick Anderson had a game-high 24 points and Che Trevena added 15 for the Spartans.
MCCTC aviation program receives airplane
The plane will be used as a training tool for students in MCCTC’s aviation-maintenance program.
US Supreme Court ruling played role in plea deal for Liberty killer
Prosecutors and defense lawyers said there may have been problems with some of the evidence in the case.
Rasile scores 43, but Niles holds off McDonald
Cyler Kane-Johnson scored 29, and also had plenty of help from his supporting cast.
How did Houdini do it?
By TERRY TANG Associated Press PHOENIX Growing up, George Hardeen never thought too much about
Poland township trustees prepare for repaving project
Voters approved a bond issue in November to pay for road resurfacing.
Ed Puskas: YSU must play better defense
Jerrod Calhoun wants the Youngstown State men’s basketball team to defend its home court.
Public library gets 100 children’s books from NYC foundation
The books were a donation from the Brownstone Book Fund.
Mahoning commissioners join Lordstown ‘fight’
Mahoning County Commissioner Anthony Traficanti said if GM plans to invest in production plants, he hopes the investments will be local, rather than overseas.
Warren man charged with felonious assault after fight involving knife and bat
Warren man charged with felonious assault after fight involving knife and bat
Energy center donates $15K; UAW chief blasts GM ads
Samantha Waldorf, 13, holding her dog Pixie, and her father Casy Waldorf, an 18-year GM Lordstown employee, take part in a “Drive It Home” campaign event at the United Auto Workers Local 1112 hall in Lordstown.
Man reports assault on S. Side
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A city man, 48, reported Friday that he was assaulted numerous times
OUTDOORS digest
Lowellville gun show Lowellville The Mahoning Valley Gun Collectors will have a winter gun from
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 26.60‚àí0.56 Aqua America, .20
FRIDAY’s HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL Sharon 64, Howland 33 SHARON, PA. Ethan Porterfield led Sharon with 18 in a
RELIGION DIGEST || Lessons and carols
Lessons and carols youngstown: Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, will have a Service of
BUSINESS DIGEST || Travel vouchers for displaced UAW
Kovach Companies Inc. in Youngstown is offering $300 travel vouchers to displaced United Auto Workers members to help them prepare for any possible relocations.
new year’s eve/day | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday, New Year’s
Leaves won’t leave
Leaves won’t leave Why do some of the oak trees keep their leaves all winter? Can I choose one
Today is Saturday, Dec. 29, the 363rd day of 2018. There are two days left in the year.
Today is Saturday, Dec. 29, the 363rd day of 2018. There are two days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
COLLEGE FOOTBALL | Friday’s bowl games
CAMPING WORLD BOWL No. 17 Syracuse 34, No. 15 West Virginia 18 ORLANDO, FLA. Abdul Adams and
By JOCELYN NOVECK
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer And the top pop culture moments of 2018 are ... wait. WAS
For many people, the new year is a time to set a resolution for self-improvement. Barnes &
For many people, the new year is a time to set a resolution for self-improvement. Barnes & Noble,
Winter Scavenger Hunt
Winter Scavenger Hunt When: Today and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. What: Get out of the house
‘Doom’s Day Vault’ houses global seeds
By MARILYN MCKINLEY OSU master gardener volunteer CANFIELD What if our planet suffered a
League celebrates Christmas, plans luncheon
The league collected breakfast items and canned goods for military families and veterans.
Growing African violets
Q. I love African violets. They’re a reminder of my childhood when Mom grew them in small pots on
Volunteer naturalist training
Volunteer naturalist training If you love nature, love being outdoors and want to learn more
Grande cancels show due to ‘unforeseeable health reasons’
Grande cancels show due to ‘unforeseeable health reasons’ NEW YORK Ariana Grande has canceled a
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Slow flowers provide new industry, opportunity
Eighty percent of the cut flowers that make up the bouquets of American florists arrive daily from another country.
Walleye fishing remains strong on Lake Erie
Lake Erie has been synonymous with walleye since the early 1980s.
GOP, Dems trade blame for shutdown
Associated Press WASHINGTON The partial government shutdown will almost certainly be handed