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Stories published November 17, 2018

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

Those left behind after suicide gather for annual vigil tonight

Every November, Mary Kopiak gets sunflowers painted on her fingernails with a complementary light-blue backdrop that she wears for the entire month.


Arms Museum's Memories of Christmas Past exhibit opens today

“It puts me in the mood for Christmas,” Marilyn DiCarlo, said Saturday when leaving The Arms Family Museum’s 11th annual Memories of Christmas Past exhibit.


1 killed in 2-truck crash today in Columbiana County

One driver was killed and another suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning at the intersection of Georgetown and Westville Lake roads in Knox Township in Columbiana County.


Trump visits fire-devastated Calif., changes critical stance slightly

From the ashes of a mobile home and RV park, President Donald Trump said Saturday he came to the heart of California’s killer wildfire to fully grasp the scale of the desolation wrought on the landscape.


Columbiana Red Cross shelter going to standby at 7 p.m.

The Columbiana County Emergency Management Agency announced that the American Red Cross is keeping its shelter at Upper Room Fellowship, 500 Sponseller Road, open only until 7 p.m. today. I


Fordham defends home court against YSU

Fordham rallied in the second half


YSU ends football season with loss to Illinois State

Youngstown State gave up two touchdowns in the fourth quarter.


Ohio State dodges Maryland 52-51 in OT

The Buckeyes will host Michigan next week.


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YSU men’s basketball team stuck on team bus for hours in New York City

The Youngstown State men’s basketball team got stuck in one of New York City’s biggest snowstorms Thursday night.


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Kenston shuts down Canfield

Kenston’s Jack Porter breaks loose from Canfield’s McCoy Watkins in first-half action during their Division III, Region 9 final Friday at Mollenkopf Stadium in Warren. Porter scored three times for the Bombers, who downed the Cardinals 33-7.


Mallory scores 15 as YSU crushes Carlow

Madison Mallory led all scorers with 15 points and Alison Smolinski added 14 points for the Penguins.


Power outages from storm

Power outages resulting from this week’s winter storm may continue for some First Energy customers through the weekend.


Hampton helps YSU take down Columbia

Kendale Hampton scored a career-high 32 points.


Area journalists, teachers weigh in on press-credential dispute

“The press functions as a watchdog over government, and this role is essential in a democracy,” Earnheardt said.


New Youngstown City Series could soon take shape

Youngstown City Schools and two city parochial schools are in the process of forming a new high school sports league.


Downtown owners frustrated with project costing them business

The street project started in March and has created a large hole that impedes access to their businesses.


Rinaldi, Householder make college commitments

Conchetta Rinaldi will play softball at YSU and Alyssa Householder will play volleyball at Tiffin.


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Safety, revitalization spur Struthers officials to try to acquire downtown buildings

The city is focused on the structures at 108 S. Bridge St., Eagle Antiques, the former site of Nick’s Department Store and the old Los Gallos building.


Brian Dzenis: Canfield’s regional runs a matter of principles

Canfield is patient, unselfish and a success.


Austintown and Poland collaborate to support Kent family

The motto for Austintown Colts Youth Football is “Once a Colt, always a Colt,” and based on the community’s response to tragedy, these are not just words.


RECORD REVIEWS

Michael Buble Album: “love” Grade: B+ When people claim they are stepping away from it all to


SPORTS DIGEST || Late goal lifts Phantoms over Flying Aces

Liam Robertson’s back-handed goal with 3:04 to play gave the Youngstown Phantoms a 4-3 victory over the Central Illinois Flying Aces on Friday night at Grossinger Motors Arena.


Geo C and Tha Storm to unveil new album

IF YOU GO What: Geo C and Tha Storm album release show When: 8 p.m. Wednesday Where: YWCA


Analyzing the Oscars race

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK F. Scott Fitzgerald, who said there are no second acts


$1.8 million grant will address local workforce issues related to opioids

Workforce boards will work with mental health & recovery agencies to get people in recovery back to work.


Prosecutors disagree judge should have allowed jurors to consider lesser offenses against Hamad

The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office argued in a Friday filing there was plenty of evidence that Nasser Hamad was guilty of aggravated murder of two young men who went to his house in Howland in 2017 and there was no reason for the judge to instruct jurors that they could find him guilty of lesser charges of voluntary manslaughter.


METRO DIGEST || Prostate screenings

Prostate screening LISBON Columbiana County Health Department is offering free prostate


CNN’s Acosta back at White House after judge’s ruling

The White House said it would be developing new rules for orderly news conferences.


METRO DIGEST || Liberty schools retirement incentive

Retirement incentive LIBERTY The Liberty school board has reopened the retirement incentive


BUSINESS DIGEST || Youngstown Clothing Co. opens in Southern Park

YCC opens store in Southern Park Mall BOARDMAN The Youngstown Clothing Co. is open at its first


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YNDC reveals historic renovation on Glenwood Avenue

The finished exterior of the historic four-unit apartments at 650 Glenwood Ave. The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. spent more than $250,000 to rehabilitate the 90-year-old building.


Former OSU students air claims of sex abuse

Associated Press COLUMBUS Former students alleging sexual abuse by a former Ohio State


FBI report states obvious: Hate-inspired crime rises

Editorial: Most Americans hardly needed a new FBI report to recognize that hate and the pernicious crimes it


Uber rich are running America

Opinion: By Josh Hoxie OtherWords This year’s stock market saw high returns for month after month, as


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v The Midtown Men, 7:30 p.m.: The original Broadway cast of “Jersey


Remembrance of the Great War in the midst of the Endless War

Opinion: By Georgie Anne Geyer Andrews McMeel Syndication WASHINGTON By all accounts, it was a fine


US intel: Prince ordered writer’s killing

Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. intelligence officials have concluded that Saudi Crown Prince


More than 1,000 unaccounted for in wildfire

Death toll from blaze rises to 71 Associated Press CHICO, Calif. With the confirmed death


Elections board, juvenile court make 2019 budget requests

The elections board is requesting a $36,108 budget boost.


Free dinner for those in need Sunday

Nevels Temple Church, 939 Elm St., Youngstown, free dinner for those in need


YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 17

Today is Saturday, Nov. 17, the 321st day of 2018. There are 44 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


My first and last chestnut tree

When I was a boy, my father and I hiked country roads on autumn afternoons collecting hickory nuts,


Trump honors 7 with presidential award

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Friday recognized a major Republican Party


OSU seeking consistency vs. Maryland

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer hates having to defend the performance of his ninth-ranked Buckeyes.


Lowellville, Struthers will see slight rate reductions on water bills thanks to tax cut

Aqua Ohio had originally planned to raise rates by 4.5 percent each year, but will now increase rates by 3.75 percent each year instead


Trump says he answered Mueller’s questions

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said Friday he had “very easily” answered


Hand recount begins in Florida Senate race

Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Volunteers gathered around folding tables Friday to


oddly enough

oddly enough Romanian man returns $107,000 found in secondhand cupboard BUCHAREST, Romania A


Black Friday Special

Black Friday Special Niles Western Reserve Fish & Game Association, 1058 W. Third St., is


OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar

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Abrams ends governor bid, says she’ll file suit

Associated Press ATLANTA Democrat Stacey Abrams ended 10 days of post-election drama in


Jugenheimers honored for 70th anniversary

Jugenheimers honored for 70th anniversary

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Amber Tate | John White

Amber Tate | John White

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Samantha Ditman | Brandon Suchora

Samantha Ditman | Brandon Suchora

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Mr. and Mrs. Francis Buckley to celebrate 50th anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Francis Buckley to celebrate 50th anniversary


Shareks mark 50th anniversary with dinner

Shareks mark 50th anniversary with dinner

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Staci Lombardo | Keith Sikora

Staci Lombardo | Keith Sikora

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Political attack ads sell, but is anyone buying?

Now that the midterm elections are over, I’m starting to enjoy watching TV again. We’re back to


Assange won’t travel to US to face charges

Associated Press WASHINGTON WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will not willingly travel to the


Sunday news shows

Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sen. Roy Blunt,


GOP prepares to subpoena Comey, Lynch

Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans who have spent the past two years arguing that


Versatility is a virtue when fishing

Versatile anglers catch more fish more consistently than those who get hung up on one or two


HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY | Adam Baran

HONOREE Residence: New Springfield Date of birth: Nov. 21, 1918, in Altoona, Pa. FAMILY


BIRTHS

births st. elizabeth boardman hospitaL Felicia Fowler and Logan Crawford, Homeworth, girl, Nov.


Thanksgiving services

Thanksgiving services Beaver Township: Beaver Township churches will have a community Thanksgiving