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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
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
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
Doctor accused of public indecency found dead at home
Doctor accused of public indecency found dead at home
Malvasi Sr. gets five months in fed prison for having machine gun
Malvasi Sr. gets five months in fed prison for having machine gun
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
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
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 28.480.08 Aqua America, .20 33.21
‘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
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
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
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
President to address nation on need for wall
Tonight’s speech to be followed by border visit Associated Press WASHINGTON With no
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
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.
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.
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
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