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Mitchell saves best for last, scores 20 in fourth quarter as Cavs close out Celtics

CLEVELAND (AP) — The moment arrived in the third quarter and Donovan Mitchell seized it. After Jayson Tatum hit a 3-pointer over him, Mitchell sensed the Celtics’ momentum and confidence building. He could feel the energy draining from Cleveland’s hyped crowd and maybe some of the fight leaving his teammates. Mitchell understood there was only one thing to do: Take over. So he did. Scoring 20 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter, Mitchell helped the Cavs avenge a loss in Boston last month that ended their historic start by leading Cleveland to an impressive 115-111 win ...

EDWARD BELL

Edward William Bell, 86, of Martins Ferry, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024 with his dear granddaughter, Kamryn Bell, holding his hand. He was born on August 11, 1938 to the late Edward and Mary Jane (Williams) Bell. Edward was a coal miner and the former president of the ...

DAVID HAMILTON

David Neil (Hammer) Hamilton, 57, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away on Sunday. Calling hours 1-4 p.m. and 5 p.m. until time of funeral service at 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield.

THOMAS RINKES

Thomas Lee Rinkes, 77, of Martins Ferry, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in the Hospice of the Valley, Poland, OH. He was born on February 2, 1947 a son of the late Albert and Netamay (Dayton) Rinkes. Tom retired from the Nickles Bakery in 2009. He was a member of the Martins Ferry ...

DAVID CLINE

It is with great sadness that the family of David Earl Cline, age 80, announce his passing on November 25, 2024, at 2:00 pm in St. Albans, WV. David was previously of St. Clairsville, Ohio and employed by CSX Corporation as a railroad engineer. David maintained a strong interest in the ...

RITA L. WALTERS

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Rita L. Walters (Josefczyk) on November 22, 2024, at the age of 76. Rita passed away peacefully at her home with her beloved pets and husband in Maynard, Ohio. Rita was born on June 11th, 1948, in Wheeling, WV to Stanley and Florence (Shrieve) Josefczyk. She met the love of her life, her best friend, and husband of 55 years, Lanny “Waldo” Walters. Rita is survived by her husband Lanny Walters, niece Leigh (Kull) Alexander, great niece Kimberlee Kafana (Jay), great great niece & godchild J’lyse Kafana ...