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

UAW leader pledges to fight for Lordstown's survival

At the Nov. 19 launch of the grass-roots Drive It Home campaign in support of the General Motors Lordstown plant, Rich Rankin, the UAW Region 2-B Director made a promise to Lordstown workers: “You guys can count on me, through thick and thin, as long as I’m breathing. ... I’m always going to fight for Lordstown.”


F1 winter tornado catches Trumbull residents, even NWS by surprise

An unseasonably warm and sunny January day took an unexpected twist Tuesday morning as an F1 tornado raced through Bazetta Township, across Mosquito Lake and into Cortland.


Dr. Brocker found dead; autopsy pending

An area doctor arrested last April and accused of exposing himself to school children has died.


YPD reflects on sudden death of Detective Perdue

At 39 years on the police department, it was no surprise that his colleagues called Detective Sgt. John Perdue “old school” Tuesday while reflecting on his sudden death.


UPDATE: Trump speech gets mixed reaction from Texas family

President Donald Trump’s Oval Office speech has received a mixed reaction among one family who gathered to watch it in South Texas, a short distance from the U.S.-Mexico border.


2nd man dies at California home of Democratic party donor

2nd man dies at California home of Democratic party donor


Facility's CEO resigns after vegetative patient gives birth

Facility's CEO resigns after vegetative patient gives birth


Filing: Manafort gave 2016 polling data to Russian associate

Filing: Manafort gave 2016 polling data to Russian associate


Man authorities believe shot black girl charged with murder

Man authorities believe shot black girl charged with murder


Lessie Brown, oldest person in the US, dies at 114

Lessie Brown, oldest person in the US, dies at 114


Starting Friday, ramps at I-680 and Route 193 to close daily

Starting Friday, ramps at I-680 and Route 193 to close daily


Michael Rulli sworn in as state senator

Michael Rulli sworn in as state senator


Ohio cop struck by vehicle while directing traffic dies

Ohio cop struck by vehicle while directing traffic dies


US cancer death rate hits milestone: 25 years of decline

US cancer death rate hits milestone: 25 years of decline


Police identify victim in Philly fatal dog walker dispute

Police identify victim in Philly fatal dog walker dispute


2 children die in Pennsylvania house fire; cause not known

2 children die in Pennsylvania house fire; cause not known


Turkey slams US request for assurances on Syrian Kurds

Turkey slams US request for assurances on Syrian Kurds


Man charged in family slayings in Ohio seeks insanity plea

Man charged in family slayings in Ohio seeks insanity plea


Wife of Ohio pastor going to trial accused of witness tampering

Wife of Ohio pastor going to trial accused of witness tampering


What air travelers should know about the government shutdown

What air travelers should know about the government shutdown


Winter storm blasts Europe; 13 dead amid heavy snow, gusts

Winter storm blasts Europe; 13 dead amid heavy snow, gusts


Lockup List Tuesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Ryan calls for end to government shutdown

Ryan calls for end to government shutdown


UPDATE | NWS confirms Trumbull tornado

Tornado sirens sound in Cortland


Boardman man faces burglary, domestic violence charges

Boardman man faces burglary, domestic violence charges


John Perdue, Youngstown's most senior officer, has died

John Perdue, Youngstown's most senior officer, has died


Warren child mauled in face by pit bull dog

Warren child mauled in face by pit bull dog


Accident victim found on Champion roadway

Accident victim found on Champion roadway


Car is fire bombed in Warren

Car is fire bombed in Warren


Doctor accused of public indecency found dead at home

Doctor accused of public indecency found dead at home


Sherrod Brown blasts GM use of temporary workers

Sherrod Brown blasts GM use of temporary workers


Man seriously wounded in Warren shooting

Man seriously wounded in Warren shooting


Malvasi Sr. gets five months in fed prison for having machine gun

Malvasi Sr. gets five months in fed prison for having machine gun


State champion Stanhope recaps achieving of big goal

Badger runner was the fall’s big winner


YSU's Bohannon back on the court

Medical scare sidelined YSU sophomore for 3 games


Phantoms' newest goalie thrilled for second chance

Veltri earned a win in his debut


Puskarcik resigned Monday amid an internal investigation

Puskarcik came under investigation in late December after an allegation that he removed an item from an evidence locker


Portion of Belmont Avenue in Liberty closed due to downed power lines

Portion of Belmont Avenue in Liberty closed due to downed power lines


Struthers cops raid house for suspected drug activity

The house is near two city schools.


HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE

MONDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL The LaBrae, Bristol and Badger boys basketball teams have


Howland man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in shooting death at Niles bar

Howland man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in shooting death at Niles bar


Steelers part ways with RB coach Saxon

He’s the second assistant to be dismissed


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 28.480.08 Aqua America, .20 33.21


Playoffs Round 2 features Rivers vs. Brady

Chargers QB has never beaten Patriots leader


Haskins decides to enter draft

Buckeyes quarterback likely to be picked in first round


‘Grubby’ pay-raise bill is a shameful display of greed

Editorial: State Rep. Michele Lepore- Hagan of Youngstown was absolutely justified in her condemnation of her


Brexit’s day of reckoning is here

Opinion: LONDON To Brexit, or not to Brexit, that is the question (apologies to Shakespeare). The answer to


Council committee


CSB panel to meet


Gamblers Anonymous


Gas prices rise


County seeks to renew justice tax for another five years

The tax has generated more than $25 million annually, which is the entirety of the county’s criminal justice fund


AROUND THE NBA | Monday’s games

Celtics 116, Nets 95 BOSTON Kyrie Irving returned after missing two games with an eye injury and


Around the NHL Recaps of Monday’s games

Blues 3, Flyers 0 PHILADELPHIA Brayden Schenn and Vladimir Tarasenko scored and Jordan


HEALTH BRIEFS


Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Alessia Cara: Tonight on “Late


Austintown racino welcomes new general manager

Allie Evangelista starts today as new Hollywood Gaming GM


Student charged over Snapchat video with threatening caption

Police say a Pennsylvania high school student accused of posting a Snapchat video of himself shooting a gun with a caption reading “Training for Prom Walk” has been arrested


Amazon emerges as most valuable US firm amid market turmoil

Amazon has eclipsed Microsoft as the most valuable publicly traded company in the U.S. as a see-sawing stock market continues to reshuffle corporate America’s pecking order.


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SALES Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road,


Today is Tuesday, Jan. 8, the eighth day of 2019. There are 357 days left in the year.

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 8, the eighth day of 2019. There are 357 days left in the year. Associated


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Laurea Green, Youngstown, girl, Jan. 6. Jesse and


Diet matters during cancer treatment

Brought to you by MERCY HEALTH The mission of Mercy Health has remained steadfast since the


Deputies: Man used Minecraft to prey on 12-year-old

Deputies: Man used Minecraft to prey on 12-year-old


Armed protesters rally against Pittsburgh’s proposed gun ban

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Hundreds of protesters – many openly carrying guns – gathered in


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to groping young man at bar NANTUCKET, Mass. Kevin


Air of greatness: Goodyear Blimp soars into College Football Hall of Fame

The Goodyear Blimp has become a staple at major sports events for more than 60 years


Kitchens interviews for Browns head coach position

Coordinator credited for offense’s major turnaround


Can Trump circumvent Congress to build wall?

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration is weighing using a national emergency


Clinic receives honors


WORLD/BUSINESS DIGEST


President to address nation on need for wall

Tonight’s speech to be followed by border visit Associated Press WASHINGTON With no


SOCIETY DIGEST


Ohio man gets 4-year sentence in Charlottesville beating

An Ohio man has been sentenced to just under four years in prison for his role in the beating of a black man the day of a white nationalist rally in Virginia


Cops find gun after car, foot chase

Man led officers on chase from East Side to West Side


Congressman: Medicare could be bankrupt in 7 years; reform it

“If we want that safety net program to be there for current seniors and future generations, then we’re going to have to reform the system,” U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson said Monday.


METRO DIGEST


Administration: Government shutdown won’t delay tax refunds

Taxpayers who are owed refunds will be paid on time, despite the government shutdown that has closed many federal agencies, a Trump administration official said Monday as concern mounted over the risk that the payments could be delayed.


Mooney Hall of Fame dinner set for Feb. 18

15 will be inducted


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Lowellville school board, organizational meeting at 6:30 p.m., regular meeting at


Presidents, commissioners put brakes on CFP expansion talk

Some schools missing the cut aren’t thrilled with four-team format


Vince Young, Rocket Ismail highlight Hall of Fame class

Thomas, Polamalu selected for induction


A gift wish list for after holidays

Opinion: By Will Durst Cagle Cartoons It’s way past time to congratulate the baby Jesus on the


Get a free flu shot


Policy panel to meet


Work van hits vehicles


Library receives grant


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