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Stories published November 28, 2018

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

Collaborative to redevelop former Anthony's on the River site

Plans are in the works to redevelop a property on Oak Hill Avenue that has long sat vacant.


Community invited to Friday send-off for Girard football team

All of the extra training the Girard Indians have done may pay off this weekend at the Division IV state championship game.


Sykes loses appeal of Boardman police search that put him in prison

A man serving a prison term on charges of trafficking in heroin and trafficking in fentanyl lost an appeal Wednesday on the search that landed him in prison.


Boardman schools trying to increase walkers

Only a handful of Boardman students walk to school, but with the help of the Safe Routes to School program, the township is trying to increase that number.


YSU buries Akron to break skid

YSU clinched the win with an 18-0 run in the third quarter


Perfect Olson has YSU leading Akron at halftime

Chelsea Olson has yet to miss a shot for the Penguins.


Warren council honors officer who pulled man from burning home

Warren council honors officer who pulled man from burning Wick Street home


LORDSTOWN FALLOUT | Ryan to join with other Congress members on GM issue

Ryan to join with other Congress members on GM issue


Staff morale low despite contract agreement

Staff morale low despite contract agreement


Anthony’s On the River property sold

Anthony’s On the River property sold


LORDSTOWN FALLOUT | Prayer vigil planned for GM plant

Prayer vigil planned for Lordstown plant


Chain reaction of kindness and compassion at Wilson

Chain reaction of kindness and compassion at Wilson


Officials: Inmates ran $560K online dating extortion scheme

Officials: Inmates ran $560K online dating extortion scheme


Boardman man pleads guilty to rape of 12-year-old

Boardman man pleads guilty to rape of 12-year-old


The Latest: Official says airstrike in Afghanistan was US

The Latest: Official says airstrike in Afghanistan was US


2nd man pleads "not guilty" in slayings of 8 from family

2nd man pleads "not guilty" in slayings of 8 from family


Federal money to upgrade reservoirs' water control plans

Federal money to upgrade reservoirs' water control plans


LORDSTOWN FALLOUT | Brown to meet with Trump today on GM

LORDSTOWN FALLOUT | Brown to meet with Trump today on GM


Afghan official: 30 civilians killed in battle with Taliban

Afghan official: 30 civilians killed in battle with Taliban


Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Atwood writing 'Handmaid's Tale' sequel, out in 2019

Atwood writing 'Handmaid's Tale' sequel, out in 2019


Sisters in Pittsburgh charged in Medicaid fraud scheme

Sisters charged in Medicaid fraud scheme


LORDSTOWN FALLOUT | Ryan meets with Pence to discuss GM

LORDSTOWN FALLOUT | Ryan meets with Pence to discuss GM


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Ohio's Democratic US senator urges action on auto bill

Ohio's Democratic US senator urges action on auto bill


Y'town will ban parking Friday in advance of parade

Y'town will ban parking Friday in advance of parade


LORDSTOWN FALLOUT | Trump again takes to Twitter to criticize GM

Trump again takes to Twitter to criticize GM


Chaplain injured in synagogue mass shooting out of hospital

Chaplain injured in synagogue mass shooting out of hospital


Wall Street's 'Fearless Girl' moved from spot facing 'Bull'

Wall Street's 'Fearless Girl' moved from spot facing 'Bull'


US new-home sales plunged 8.9 percent in October

US new-home sales plunged 8.9 percent in October


Mueller focused on tip about WikiLeaks plans, document shows

Mueller focused on tip about WikiLeaks plans, document shows


Pair gets 18-month sentence for June jewelry brawl

Pair gets 18-month sentence for June jewelry brawl


As shutdown looms, Trump and GOP leaders discuss border wall

As shutdown looms, Trump and GOP leaders discuss border wall


Holiday period had fewest Ohio traffic deaths since 1991

Holiday period had fewest Ohio traffic deaths since 1991


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Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships


RI restaurant responds to backlash against anti-Trump shirts

Restaurant responds to backlash against anti-Trump shirts


Ivanka Trump defends her use of a private email account

Ivanka Trump defends her use of a private email account


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Warren woman wins Valley Soup event to make comfort blankets

Allison Smith, left, of Shepherd of All God’s Children in Warren, celebrates after her Fleece Time project won the Valley Soup micro-funding event Tuesday at Christ Episcopal Church in Warren.


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ZIPS’ BEST

Fitch graduate Megan Sefcik returns to hometown


FOX hires Boom Boom to broadcast

Mooney graduate will be ringside analyst or in studio


State lifts corrective action plan for Youngstown schools

Distress commission questions some district expenses including sports


Poland teachers to see salary increases

The agreement approved by the Poland Board of Education at Monday night’s meeting includes salary increases for Poland’s teachers.


SPORTS DIGEST || Phantoms change start time against Fargo

The Youngstown Phantoms and United States Hockey League (USHL) have announced that Friday’s game has been moved to an 8:05 p.m. start time.


Mineral Ridge property owner wants judge to decide who owns sewer line

A property owner who built a sewer line on St. Mary’s Drive in Mineral Ridge more than a decade ago has asked a judge to decide who owns it.


PUSKAS: Girard opponents feel heat for 48 minutes

Speedy snaps propel Indians to state final


ALL-OHIO FOOTBALL TEAMS

DIVISION II Offensive player of the year — Miyan Williams, Cincinnati Winton Woods. Defensive


Judge denies Girard and BLS’ motion to dismiss class-action lawsuit

A Trumbull County Common Pleas Court judge denied Blue Line Solutions and the city of Girard’s motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit against them.


ABC stormwater utility fee could cost $25-$35 per year

A proposed stormwater utility fee could cost owners of average-sized homes in Austintown, Boardman and Canfield between $25 and $35 dollars per year, said Keith Rogers, ABC Water and Stormwater District vice president.


Poland Forest board approves budget for 2019 levy funds, about $12K

Poland Municipal Forest Board unanimously approved a budget for the levy funds it will receive next calendar year.


Continuing Healthcare facility unveils remodel after flood

When describing the August flooding at Continuing Healthcare’s Boardman facility, Duane Feicht asked, “Have you ever been to the wave pool at Geauga Lake?”


Cop injured chasing wanted man

Expected to be back work shortly


PREP ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s high school results

GIRLS BASKETBALL Brookfield 66, Lakeview 43 CORTLAND Chloe Willrich finished with 22 points


Austintown trustees set 2019 paving projects

Township trustees Monday approved 23 resurfacing projects along portions of 21 township roads next year.


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Officials look for ways to save Lordstown plant

A General Motors worker leaves the Lordstown plant after the shift ended Monday, the day GM announced it will idle the plant and discontinue the Lordstown-built Cruze as of March 1.


Don’t look for any fairness from GM toward workers

Editorial: Hamilton [Ontario, Canada] Spectator: Where is the fairness? By its own measuring standards, General


Jared: The birdbrain of Alcatraz

Opinion: By Ann Coulter Andrews McMeel Syndication In the systematic dismantling of common sense in


Buckeyes leap four to be sixth

Ohio State trails Oklahoma


Trump to Calif.: Rake it

Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords California’s in the midst of the deadliest fire our state has ever


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 31.21-1.36 Aqua America, .20


GM slashes jobs in technology shift

Associated Press DETROIT Even though unemployment is low, the economy is growing and U.S. auto


Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have

Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY Christ Our Savior Parish at Holy Trinity Church, 250 N. Bridge St., Struthers, will sell


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Karli Wilson and Reed Scott, Masury, boy, Nov. 26.


Aston-Reese delivers Pens win over Jets

Sabres win streak hits 10


LATEST LINE

LATEST LINE NFL Thursday FavoritePoints (O/U) Underdog New Orleans 71/2 (53) DALLAS


AROUND THE NBA

AROUND THE NBA Tuesday’s games Hawks 115, Heat 113 MIAMI Taurean Prince scored 18 points,


Hospital celebrates 10th anniversary

Hospital celebrates 10th anniversary BOARDMAN Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley Beeghly


COLLEGE BASKETBALL Tuesday’s games

No. 5 Nevada 79, Loyola-Chicago 65 CHICAGO Caleb Martin had 21 points, twin brother Cody Martin


YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 28

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 28, the 332nd day of 2018. There are 33 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


CORRECTION

CORRECTION The names of two Liberty High School students who were starting their military training


TV/RADIO

TV/RADIO TODAY 12:55 p.m. (TNT) Soccer: Atl tico Madrid vs. Monaco, UEFA Champions League.


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Lost bedazzled pigeon is reunited with owners PEORIA, Ariz. A pigeon that had


Sheetz For The Kidz

Sheetz For The Kidz ALTOONA, PA. Sheetz announced that throughout December, customers can donate


First suspect pleads not guilty in Ohio family slayings of 8

The first of four family members charged with killing eight people from another Ohio family has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and other charges in the potential death penalty case.


Steelers depth faces challenge

2 tight ends among the injured


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS ‘SpongeBob’ creator Hillenburg dies at 57 LOS ANGELES Stephen Hillenburg, who used


Man, 62, assaulted

Man, 62, assaulted Liberty Police are searching for suspects who assaulted a 62-year-old man on


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The Manor burger offerings get all-around praise and rave reviews

Rave reviews If you go What: The Manor Where: 3104 S. Canfield Niles Road, Austintown


Suspect arrested in Austintown robbery

Suspect arrested in Austintown robbery AUSTINTOWN A Youngstown man is in the Mahoning County


State elects its first female senator

Campaign was rocked by video decried as racist Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. Republican


Big Ten: Northwestern’s Fitzgerald voted coach of year

Ohio State’s Jones is honored


Man sentenced on gun, assault charges

has already served 14 months in county jail


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Commissioners board meeting, 10 a.m., Mahoning County courthouse,


School security guard accused of raping several students

Police say a security guard at a Cleveland high school raped multiple students.


TUESDAY’S OTHER NHL GAMES

Hurricanes 2, Canadiens 1 MONTREAL Curtis McElhinney stopped 48 shots and the Carolina


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