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Stories published December 30, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Kids who assault on US bases can still escape accountability
Despite new rules addressing sexual assault among the children of U.S. service members, the federal government failed to fix a flaw that on many military bases has let alleged juvenile abusers escape accountability or treatment
Prices rise as the minimum wage increases in several states
Employers in 20 states and numerous cities will have to pay their workers more as minimum wage hikes take effect in the new year
Browns lose; Steelers win, but eliminated from playoffs
The Browns lost to the Baltimore Ravens, 26-24. The Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals, 16-13.
Exal of Youngstown gets patent for beverage containers
Exal of Youngstown gets patent for beverage containers
Armed robbers hit Glenwood dollar store
It's the latest in a string of dollar store robberies in Youngstown
Number of slain journalists rose in 2018; 94 killed worldwide
Number of slain journalists rose in 2018; 94 killed worldwide
'Aquaman,' 'Mary Poppins' draw biggest movie crowds this weekend
'Aquaman,' 'Mary Poppins' draw biggest movie crowds this weekend
Ohio opens state-of-art K-9 officer training center
Ohio opens state-of-art K-9 officer training center
Poland nurse vies for National Caregiver of the Year
Poland nurse vies for National Caregiver of the Year
Police seek driver involved in chase through Mineral Ridge, Youngstown
Police seek driver involved in chase through Mineral Ridge, Youngstown
Rescue Mission benefits from OSP partnership
Two years ago, Darnell Coffer was serving time at the Ohio State Penitentiary in Youngstown for drug trafficking.
Families participate in early new year revelry
Seven-year-old triplets Meredith, Coraline and Elena Wakefield won’t be among the sea of revelers expected to jam Times Square on Monday evening to usher in 2019, but that doesn’t mean they won’t enjoy their own brand of pop and circumstance.
GM Lordstown’s closure causes 120 more layoffs
The 120 employees of Magna’s Lordstown Seating Systems will most likely lose their jobs early in 2019, more fallout from General Motors’ decision to end production of the Chevy Cruze at its Lordstown Assembly Complex.
Browns aim to spoil Ravens’ season
Cleveland (7-7-1) has rattled off five victories in its past six games.
First Night: a grand finale of festivities
There’s something for the whole family at the alcohol-free event
OSU offers pesticide re-certification programs
Ohio State University Extension will offer pesticide re-certification programs over the next several weeks.
Preps at a Glance
Preps at a Glance BOYS BASKETBALL Boardman 73, Struthers 49 BOARDMAN Che Trevena led all
METRO DIGEST || Man, dog die in New Castle fire
A man and a dog died in a house fire early Saturday morning in the 400 block of Martin Street here. Officials have identified the victim as Fletcher Hudson Jr., 40.
FNY SCHEDULE
FNY SCHEDULE 20 Federal Place Opening ceremony: 4:30-4:45 Hugs the Clown: 5-8 Cirque Du
Limelights and career paths
Farmers National Bank expanded its commercial lending division with a new hire.
SOCIETY DIGEST || Luncheon will feature local chef
Bob Dellimuti, chef at DiLucia’s, will share details of how his passion for cooking became his purpose in establishing a successful business.
The Valley's Year of boom and bust
In November, General Motors announced the end of production of the Cruze at its Lordstown complex come March, throwing the plant’s final shift of about 1,500 workers out of jobs. The company has said the future of the plant and four other North American facilities, also slated to be idled, will be determined largely by the 2019 labor talks with the United Auto Workers union.
Short on solutions, long on blame in second shutdown weekend
Short on solutions, long on blame in second shutdown weekend Associated Press WASHINGTON
Therapy pony in training brings out smiles around Ohio town
By SAMANTHA ICKES The Massillon Independent NAVARRE When Frankie hopped out of the back of
Perkins, Zaccheaus lead Virginia over South Carolina
Shortly after winning the Belk Bowl and earning Virginia its first bowl victory since 2005, quarterback Bryce Perkins raised the bar.
Tragic deaths, sports probes among top 2018 stories in Ohio
2018 saw Tragic deaths, sports and church probes Associated Press COLUMBUS An investigation
publishers weekly Top 15 best-sellers for 2018
1. “Becoming” by Michelle Obama (Crown) 2. “The Meltdown (Diary of a Wimpy Kid 13” by Jeff Kinney
ON THE ALLEYS | AREA BOWLING LEAGUES
amron lanes Amron Wednesday Seniors — John Cambert 269-733, Doug Zolla 277-707, Bruce Davis
Tulane profs’ books to be city reads in Philly and New Orleans
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Novels by two Tulane University professors have been chosen for
Blood Drives
Blood Drives MONDAY Boardman Park, Stambaugh Room, Lariccia Family Community Center, 375
Ohio 2nd in nation for opioid deaths
The (Columbus) Dispatch Despite significant decreases in heroin and prescription opioid overdoses
How to snag hotel loyalty perks
By CLAIRE TSOSIE NerdWallet Hotel loyalty benefits – such as access to room upgrades, late
Officer’s killing reignites sanctuary law debate
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO The shooting death of a California police officer has reignited
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Closed. Tuesday,
Mourners honor boy whose Yemeni mom fought US travel ban
Mourners honor boy whose Yemeni mom fought US travel ban LODI, Calif. Mourners at a mosque in
2018 comes to close withSFlbGM Lordstown teetering
Editorial: A careful reading of the Dec. 21 letter from a vice president of General Motors to Ohio’s two U.S.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Lowellville Senior Citizens will meet at noon Friday at Lowellville City Hall Conference Room. Lunch
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown will meet for its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at
YEARS AGO FOR DEC. 30
Today is Sunday, Dec. 30, the 364th day of 2018. There is one day left in the year. ASSOCIATED
$7M raised for visitor center at Ohio national park
$7M raised for visitor center at Ohio national park BRECKSVILLE, Ohio Officials say more than
Revamped museum takes new look at Belgium’s colonial past
The museum, long called the last colonial museum in the world, reopened Dec. 8 after more than 10 years spent revamping the building and overhauling its dated, one-sided approach to history.
SPORTS digest
Montgomery named OC at James Madison HARRISONBURG, VA. Former Youngstown State offensive
Senior menu
Easterseals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Christine and Kenneth Willig, Youngstown, boy, Dec. 28.
All politicians face a reckoning, and Trump’s is well underway
Opinion: WASHINGTON For the new year, critics of President Donald Trump should resolve not to be
Dip into Rainy Day Fund to save GM Lordstown
Opinion: Dip into Rainy Day Fund to save GM Lordstown Republicans won every state office in the last
NHL ROUNDUP | Recaps of Saturday’s other games
Golden Knights 4, Kings 1 LOS ANGELES Malcolm Subban stopped 30 shots to help the Vegas Golden
More of the same in 2019
Opinion: And so the Mahoning Valley bids farewell to 2018 in the same way it began the year – deeply mired in
Peach of a win: Florida routs Michigan
Florida capped its big comeback season — and left Michigan reeling again.
Osman scores 22 as Cavaliers fall to Hawks
Trae Young and Vince Carter each scored 21 points for Atlanta.
Ed Puskas: Some New Year’s resolutions
There are always things we can do better. Here are a few resolutions:
Ohio bill would set 18 as minimum age to marry in most cases
Ohio bill would set 18 as minimum age to marry in most cases COLUMBUS The minimum age to marry
Penguins streak past Blues
Crosby has one goal, three assists in rout Associated Press ST. LOUIS Sidney Crosby had a goal
Where do investigations related to Trump stand?
Associated Press A look at where the investigations related to President Donald Trump stand and
Nevada beats Arkansas State in overtime
The Wolf Pack found their offensive rhythm at just the right time.
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW CASES Ronald Finch v. Lonny Horst, personal injury. Credit
Jackson helps No. 13 OSU to win over High Point
C.J. Jackson scored 14 of his 20 points in the second half and Kaleb Wesson added 17 points.
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
RECAPS OF SATURDAY’S OTHER COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
MEN No. 3 Tennessee 96 Tennessee Tech 53 KNOXVILLE, TENN. Grant Williams scored 25 points and
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Federalist writer, Fox News guest Payton dies at 26 SAN DIEGO Bre Payton, a writer
Trump rewrites the rules
Has White House changed forever? By JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press WASHINGTON Mr. Trump
RECAPS OF SATURDAY’S OTHER NBA GAMES
Wizards 130, Charlotte 126 WASHINGTON Trevor Ariza scored 24 points and was one of seven
Trump blames Democrats for migrant child deaths at border
Associated Press YUMA, Ariz. President Donald Trump deflected any blame from his
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