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At least 20 injured in rare Dec. tornadoes

Associated Press TAYLORVILLE, Ill. Residents in central Illinois on Sunday assessed damage after

Four days of tributes begin in DC

Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans will begin saying goodbye to former President George

Youngstown house fire injures one

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A fire Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in the 1100 block of Springdale Avenue is

‘The light is the message’

Pittsburgh synagogue hosts Hannukah ceremony at site of October mass shooting Associated Press

Officer assaulted in Youngstown

Officer assaulted in Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN A Kinsman man arrested by Youngstown police just

Colors abound at 48th Butler holiday show

It probably won’t take long for those who visit a longtime popular arts-and-crafts show to see that bright, sharp colors flow and abound – and are reflected in everything from pottery to cosmic nebula.

Impact of GM Lordstown shutdown will be felt for many years

Some of the final Chevy Cruzes built in Lordstown can be seen near the GM Lordstown‘s assembly complex, which is scheduled to close as early as next March.

Warren Council to consider GM Lordstown support resolution Monday

Warren City Council will have a special meeting at 5 p.m. Monday to consider a resolution supporting the General Motors assembly plant in Lordstown, whose employees were informed last week they will no longer have a car to build as of March 1.

Campbell looks to sell its water plant

By the end of the meeting, Mayor Nick Phillips said he’d like to see council pass a resolution to at Wednesday’s meeting to put the plant up for bid.

Investigator hopes cold case success brings more results

The investigator in charge of missing-persons cases for the city police department hopes a breakthrough last week in a 20-year-old case can lead to breakthroughs in other cases.

Fitch Eagle Scout lends helping hand with street corner pantry

Alex Mazon, a senior at Austintown Fitch High School, is using his Boy Scout Eagle project to lend a helping hand to financially struggling people in the Youngstown area.

Carols & Cocoa, holiday concert warming up

Carols & Cocoa and the Dana Holiday Concert – a Mahoning Valley tradition – will take place Wednesday evening in Stambaugh Auditorium.

Youngstown Playhouse's 'Mamma Mia' earns standing ovation

Youngstown Playhouse, here we go again. The much anticipated “Mamma Mia!” sold out on opening night and ABBA-solutely earned a standing ovation.

Girard’s magical run ends

Girard kicker Bailey McDermott gets a hug from Alexis Funaro after the Division IV state championship game against Cincinnati Wyoming in Canton on Saturday.

Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Lordstown Village Council, 6 p.m., caucus, immediately followed by regular meeting,

Alexander Hamilton descendant loans heirlooms to museum

Alexander Hamilton descendant loans heirlooms to museum By KRISTEN DE GROOT Associated Press

Holiday event opens at Six Flags parks nationwide

Wire report GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas ‘Tis the season for thrilling roller coasters, millions of

Arab museum launches exhibit

Arab museum launches exhibit DEARBORN, Mich. The Arab American National Museum recently

Blood Drives

Blood Drives today Niles Wellness Center, 213 Sharkey Drive, Niles, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MONDAY

How to just say no to gift exchanges

By KELSEY SHEEHY NerdWallet Your college roommate. Your current roommate. Your book club. Your