News for November 20, 2018

Boardman senior Jackie Harker remembers her first gymnastics meet. She was 7 years old and competing at Kent State. After the meet, Harker told her mother she wanted to attended the university in the future. More than a decade later it’s finally happened. Harker signed with the Golden Flashes at Boardman High School on Monday to become the latest member of their gymnastics team. Boys golfer Cole Christman and volleyball standout Kaylin Burkey also signed letters of intent. Christman signed with Youngstown State while Burkey will head to California University of Pennsylvania.

Conklin, Mang are guiding leagues

Rob Conklin (Northeast 8) and John Mang (MVAC) are directing two of the area’s newest conferences.

Canfield’s Pintaric wins Trans Am race at Daytona

The Nov. 10 victory vaulted him into fourth place in this year’s points standings.

Michigan’s Higdon guarantees win at Horseshoe

If the two coaches were trying to keep the lid on the hype and bad blood, Karan Higdon pried it off.

City, neighborhood groups unveil new walking trail at Jackson Park

Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks quarter-mile walking trail on the South Side

Trumbull officials making plans for 2019 budget to be repeat of 2018

Columbiana GOP chairman: Resignation not happening

Columbiana County GOP Chairman David Johnson rebuffed a call for his resignation Monday after sharing a Facebook meme calling California’s Camp and Woolsey fires “God’s punishment to liberal California.” Johnson’s Facebook post Sunday, which depicts a landscape ablaze with the caption “Hell on Earth, brought to you by the liberals in California,” prompted Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras to call for Johnson’s resignation as Columbiana County GOP chairman and vice chairman of the county’s board of elections in a Monday release.

Shame shrouds Catholic Church

Opinion: One doesn’t have to be Roman Catholic or even Christian to recognize the great good the Catholic

Trump’s visit to Calif. was eye-opener for him

Editorial: President Donald J. Trump visited Paradise and came face-to-face with Paradise lost. And while

At least 3 killed in hospital shooting

Associated Press CHICAGO A gunman opened fire Monday at a Chicago hospital, killing a police

Colorado killer of family sentenced to life in prison

Associated Press GREELEY, Colo. A man who strangled his pregnant wife and suffocated their two

Suit filed to remove Whitaker

Associated Press WASHINGTON Three Senate Democrats filed a lawsuit Monday arguing that Acting

David’s Bridal files for bankruptcy

David’s Bridal files for bankruptcy CONSHOKOCKEN, PA. David’s Bridal is filing for bankruptcy

Police: Ex-judge is suspect in former wife’s fatal stabbing

Police: Ex-judge is suspect in former wife’s fatal stabbing Eds: Updates with police saying they

Did you hear? Poverty has ended

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Someone needs to buy a Grassroots USA tour package for the members

Holiday season is all foggy

Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons This year I can’t think of Thanksgiving without thinking of Barry

Digital dilemma

Parents struggle to limit children’s screen time Associated Press CHICAGO For many parents,

Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v H.E.R.: Tonight on “Jimmy Kimmel

YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 20

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2018. There are 41 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

Police: Ex-judge is suspect in former wife’s fatal stabbing

Police: Ex-judge is suspect in former wife’s fatal stabbing Eds: APNewsNow. Will be updated.

Saudi king stays silent on son’s role in killing of journalist

Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Monday gave his first

16 Dems, including Ryan, vow to vote against Pelosi

Associated Press WASHINGTON Sixteen Democrats, including a Mahoning Valley congressman, who’ve

White House restores Acosta’s access

New rules put in place for press Associated Press NEW YORK The Trump administration on Monday

Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Jeff and Sarah Shaffer, Youngstown, boy, Nov. 18. ST.

Man faces charges of domestic violence

Man faces charges of domestic violence boardman A man was arrested after a domestic-violence

Woman reports case of harassment at park

Woman reports case of harassment at park BOARDMAN A woman reported being harassed while

Lung Cancer Awareness Month shines spotlight on need for early detection

The mission of Mercy Health has remained steadfast since the Sisters of the Humility of Mary began providing health care services more than 100 years ago.

Division I Locals

Division I Locals How area players fared in Week 12 FBS BIG TEN Michigan State RB L.J.

college basketball

college basketball Monday’s games MEN No. 1 Duke 90, San Diego State 64 LAHAINA, HAWAII

League hosts fundraiser

League hosts fundraiser warren The League of Women Voters of Trumbull County recently held their

Ex-judge suspect in killing of ex-wife

Associated Press CLEVELAND A former Cleveland- area judge who spent nine months in prison for

Several cited for violations at OVI checkpoints in Boardman

A total of 618 vehicles passed through the checkpoints.

Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Mathews school board, 6 p.m., executive session, immediately followed by 7 p.m.

Trustees discuss road levy passage, general fund increase

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Prosecutors double down on charges against Weinstein NEW YORK New York prosecutors

Part of marijuana law ruled unconstitutional

Associated Press COLUMBUS A judge has declared that a provision in Ohio’s medical marijuana

Southwoods honored

Southwoods honored BOARDMAN The Surgical Hospital at Southwoods Health is a 2018 Pinnacle of

nba Pistons cruise over Cavs

Loss drops Cleveland to NBA-worst 2-13 before LeBron visits Associated Press DETROIT

DD board approves $663,000 in purchased services for 2019

The amounts of the three largest of the DD board vendor contracts remain unchanged from last year.

Malvasi Sr. to get drug treatment

Failed three drug tests

Curbstone Coaches cancel banquets

Curbstone Coaches cancel banquets Beaver Township The Curbstone Coaches have announced the

Rams outlast Chiefs in epic, high-octane battle

The game was the first in NFL history in which two teams scored 50-plus points.

Mill Creek officers honored for rescue

Staff report CANFIELD The Mill Creek MetroParks board recognized two of the park’s police

Penguins blow three-goal lead in loss to Sabres

Jake Eichel scored the game winner in overtime to send Buffalo to its sixth straight win.

Former Cortland police chief Mink pleads guilty to reduced charge

thanksgiving | What’s open/closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days

Reunions & Class Notes

Editor’s note The Reunions & Class Notes column will be moving to Fridays beginning next week.

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