News for November 22, 2018

On the Mark: Waid leads Girard into state semifinal

Girard will meet Newark Licking Valley on Saturday night.

Fire evacuees do their best on a sad Thanksgiving

Bears, Cowboys, Saints win holiday games

Chase Daniel fills in, leads Bears to 23-16 win over Lions

Gary Hart biopic looks at key moment

‘The Front Runner’ looks at when infidelity became political fodder

Despite wind, balloons fly at Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade

Migrants march to border in Tijuana

Nissan board fires Ghosn as chairman following arrest

Leaning Tower of Pisa continues long path towards vertical

19-year-old Yorkshire Terrier retires from 'The Nutcracker'

Man charged in killing, sexual assaults at religious store

Ohio boy, 11, accused in 2nd high-speed police chase

Boy, 11, accused in 2nd high-speed police chase

Zoo increases commitment to Tasmanian devil conservation

Vindy Poll | How much do you plan to spend for holiday gifts this year?

How much do you plan to spend for holiday gifts this year?

Indian island police struggle to get body of American

WRTA Holiday Bus at library

Trump demands judicial 'common sense,' shrugs off Roberts

Children Services provided advance screening of Mark Walhlberg movie about adoption

Coaching doesn’t seem fun for Meyer

Season became a challenge even before first game Associated Press COLUMBUS Urban Meyer

COLT COMES HOME

Redskins QB to make first start in 4 years Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas Colt McCoy

Vint family reflects on the past year without James Vint

Thanksgiving marks one year without James Vint

Viola Davis gives commanding turn in ‘Widows’

‘Widows’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: R for violence, language throughout, and some sexual

Fred Astaire dancers from Warren studio in televised parade

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com WARREN Two instructors at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in

Saints seek to ground Falcons

Associated Press NEW ORLEANS The latest chance for Saints fans to show Drew Brees their

Canfield schools expect to spend $3.8M more a year by 2023

Administrators noted the “combined cost of school choice ... has continued to rise significantly each year.”

Youngstown Council approves $4M loan from HUD for amphitheater construction

The legislation repealed and replaced similar legislation passed on Oct. 3

Canfield tightens vacant-property laws

City Manager Wade Calhoun said city officials have encountered issues with people residing on vacant properties or hawking wares on them

Bears quarterback Trubisky doubtful against Lions

Associated Press DETROIT The Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears will meet for the second time in 12

Rampaging Rams rolling into bye week

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Just like everybody fortunate enough to be at the Coliseum on

Become a Certified Volunteer Naturalist

We are looking for a few good nature lovers.

BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Keilicha Figueroa, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 20. Tommy and

Creating holiday containers

Creating holiday containers Join OSU Extension from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday to learn how to turn

AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Drop of Blood,” directed by Mariah Cresanto, produced by the Millennial

Real measure of Tiger vs. Phil is how many people watch

The winner between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson might be the least relevant aspect of their Friday

Police want to shut down bar

Man shot in back outside of the J&L Lounge on Highland Avenue in Warren Township

“Mary Poppins Returns: BEHIND THE MAGIC” (8 P.M., ABC): a special edition of

“Mary Poppins Returns: BEHIND THE MAGIC” (8 P.M., ABC): a special edition of “20/20” gives viewers

‘We need hundreds’: Fire victims’ families urged to give DNA

Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. Authorities are using a powerful tool in their effort to

Preps at a glance

Preps at a glance OHSAA Football State Semifinal Pairings Home team listed first. Pairings

Top 4 teams unchanged for 3rd week

Associated Press Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame and Michigan were at the top of the College Football

DBs out for socializing with MSU cheerleaders

DBs out for socializing with MSU cheerleaders FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Arkansas defensive backs Ryan

THURSDAY

THURSDAY Special Events Joy of Christmas Light Show, 6 to 9 p.m., Firestone Park, 347 E. Park

FYI

Garth Brooks tour coming to Heinz Field PITTSBURGH The Garth Brooks Stadium Tour will come to

DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR A section of broken city Christmas tree is being guided into a

YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 22

Today is Thursday, Nov. 22, the 326th day of 2018. There are 39 days left in the year. associated

How to repel fruit flies

Q. I have fruit flies in my kitchen. Everything is covered or in the refrigerator. What can I do to

Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard

A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard

thanksgiving | What’s open/closed

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

Trump says he plans to make his first visit to a war zone

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump frequently credits himself with accomplishing

BirdFish Brewing Co., 16 S. Main St., Columbiana

BirdFish Brewing Co., 16 S. Main St., Columbiana Fri: Moths in the Attic, 7 p.m. Sat: Labra

Now’s the time to winterize your garden tools

By LuAnn Haddad OSU Ext. master gardener CANFIELD It is hard to say goodbye to the garden. So

The Mad Moon

The Mad Moon When: Friday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. What: Walk off some of those Thanksgiving calories and

Feeding the birds you want to see

Feeding the birds you want to see Join the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania from 4 to 5

Suspects in slayings of family of 8 to be in court

Four people charged in the slayings of eight people in rural Ohio in 2016 are set for court hearings on aggravated-murder charges and other counts.

DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR Jason Mauldin uses a chain saw to cut up a section of the broken

Quick change

Parity making NHL teams more willing to fire coaches early Associated Press Peter Chiarelli

Retailers aim to gain business from defunct, dying rivals

Associated Press NEW YORK Toys R Us and Bon-Ton may be gone but they haven’t been forgotten.

After synagogue shooting, fresh thoughts on giving thanks

Associated Press PITTSBURGH David Feldstein knew seven of the 11 people killed in the synagogue.

Fair weather and falling gas prices help Thanksgiving travelers

Associated Press Mild weather and falling gasoline prices are helping Thanksgiving travelers get

Man accused of home-invasion burglary in Warren held without bond

Project update

Project update YOUNGSTOWN The Western Reserve Port Authority board at its monthly meeting

Court: Reds are exempt from tax on promotional bobbleheads

Associated Press CINCINNATI Quoting the Cincinnati Reds’ longtime play-by-play announcer, the

Man caught with drugs

Man caught with drugs AUSTINTOWn Police said they caught a township man with a small bag of

Trumbull commissioners hire lawyer for sewer dispute with Warren

Money is the best way to donate to victims of disasters.

Warren teacher gets to 18 months in prison for sex with student

Gonzaga takes down No. 1 Duke

Gonzaga turned back top-ranked Duke’s late-game charge

METRO DIGEST || Coat, hat, mitten drive for kids through Dec. 6

2 face drug charges YOUNGSTOWN Two women were arrested Tuesday after members of the vice squad

Trump team turns over written answers to Mueller’s questions

Associated Press WASHINGTON The date had been picked, the location too, and the plan was

Stocks edge higher after two days of losses

Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks in the U.S. finished mostly higher Wednesday, a break after

Roberts, Trump clash in public dispute

Chief justice rebukes president for ‘Obama judge’ comment Associated Press WASHINGTON

Court ruling could help clients restore disability benefits

Court ruling could help clients restore disability benefits FRANKFORT, Ky. A federal judge says

Los Angeles prosecutor declines felony case against Avenatti

Associated Press LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles district attorney declined to prosecute attorney

Black Friday: Shop it or skip it?

By COURTNEY JESPERSEN NerdWallet A solid 70 percent of Americans plan to shop on Black Friday

CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.

Ample servings of amusement for today’s Thanksgiving feast

Opinion: WASHINGTON Never one to use a scalpel when there is a machete at hand, the president denounced the

Blessings and challenges abound on Thanksgiving in the nation and Valley

Editorial: As American citizens, as residents of the Mahoning Valley and as members of proud families,

Farm country is at risk

Opinion: By Sue Dinsdale OtherWords Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Iowa. When

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