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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Copper, water tank stolen from home
YOUNGSTOWN — Copper and a water tank were taken from 143 N. Evanston Ave. during a break-in at the
Theft at church caught on camera
YOUNGSTOWN — The surveillance video at St. Dominic Church recorded a theft of $200 from the candle
Mother arraigned on child endangering charges
YOUNGSTOWN — The 20-year-old mother charged with two counts of child endangering after her sons were
Rayen Foundation seeks to give funds to new middle school
Rayen Foundation seeks to give funds to new middle school YOUNGSTOWN — Trustees of the Rayen
Beaver Township trustees have special meeting Thursday
Beaver Township trustees have special meeting Thursday NORTH LIMA — Beaver Township trustees will
Steel Street fire causes $3,500 damage
Steel street fire causes $3,500 damage YOUNGSTOWN — City firefighters are investigating an early
Laurinaitis is Buckeyes’ ‘quiet’ leader on the field
The two-time All-American won the Butkus Award this year. COLUMBUS (AP) — Before he leaves Ohio
Missouri’s Pinkel gets raise, extension
He led the Tigers to the Big 12 North title and 11 wins this season. COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Gary
KEEPING UP WITH … How local NFL players fared this week
Jeff Wilkins (Fitch/YSU) — Wilkins converted three extra points and a 52-yard field goal in a 41-24
49ers get home win for Young
The defensive veteran, who will be retiring, led the 21-19 win over Buccaneers. SAN FRANCISCO (AP)
SATURDAY’S SCORES BOYS AREA
SATURDAY’S SCORES BOYS AREA Chaney 99, Beaver Local 85, OT Warren Harding 87, Shaker Heights 76
Redskins keep playoff hopes alive, 32-21
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sean sure would be proud. Playing the kind of hard-nosed, harder-hitting
Gaza Christians face hardships
Many Christians hope to leave Gaza in the wake of the Hamas takeover. GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) —
Listless Cavs beaten again
Sunday’s 105-96 loss to the Warriors was their 10th in 13 games. CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland
Snow, high wind hit the Midwest
The storm was tied to at least 11 deaths. MILWAUKEE (AP) — Highways were hazardous for holiday
NBA ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games
Lakers 95, Knicks 90 NEW YORK — Kobe Bryant scored 39 points, becoming the youngest player in NBA
NFL ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games
AFC Jaguars 49, Raiders 11 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Fred Taylor’s 62-yard touchdown run on
Penguins win again
Penguins win again Gary Roberts and Georges Laraque scored rare goals as the Pittsburgh Penguins
Minister: I have no bitterness, but car dealer must be punished
The 63-count indictment alleges a complex web of fraud. BOARDMAN — A minister listed as a
Weekly quiz answers
Weekly quiz answers Q. East-West vulnerable, as South you hold: x K 9 6 4 3 u 8 6 5 2 v J w 10 6
Trumbull sheriff identifies man who was fatally shot by deputy
The deputy who fired the shot has been placed on administrative leave. MECCA — Trumbull County
Clustering gas wells aims to protect land
Companies drill more wells from single locations to reduce damage. GREATER NATURAL BUTTES, Utah
Family Dollar robbed
Family Dollar robbed YOUNGSTOWN — Two men dressed in black robbed the Family Dollar, 2801 Glenwood
Credit card defaults show sharp increase
Experts say the problem is partly due to the subprime mortgage crisis. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) —
Children share Christmas wishes
Special to The Vindicator/Neil Bacon Santa Claus, helped by associate William Dick sporting his
hTiny Hebrew Bible
hTiny Hebrew Bible JERUSALEM — Israeli scientists have inscribed the entire Hebrew text of the
“This Christmas, many will sit down for dinner thinking of their loved ones half a world away.
Opinion: “This Christmas, many will sit down for dinner thinking of their loved ones half a world away. These
Patriots humble Miami for 15th
New England became the first team to go 15-0 in regular season. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Records
Storm causes icy roads, numerous accidents
A portion of state Route 82 in Trumbull County was closed Sunday night. Weather reports for
Israeli prime minister rejects truce negotiations with Hamas
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s prime minister pledged Sunday to continue attacking Gaza militants, ruling
Pitt, Jolie help kids affected by hurricanes
Pitt, Jolie help kids affected by hurricanes NEW ORLEANS — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt used their
Post, Cincy prepare to end an era
Many newspapers in U.S. cities are disappearing. CINCINNATI (AP) — A lively and influential voice
No. 22 Miami rolls easily past North Carolina A&T
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Jack McClinton scored 17 points and No. 22 Miami defeated North Carolina A&T
Stink bug probed as threat to crops
COLUMBUS (AP) — A thumbnail-size insect that apparently hitched a ride aboard shipping containers to
Unique problems face airlines offering Internet
The confined environment of a plane presents challenges. NEW YORK (AP) — Seat 17D is yapping
‘THE WATER HORSE’
‘THE WATER HORSE’ 3 stars (out of 5) Cast: Alex Etel, Emily Watson, Ben Chaplin, Brian Cox
Maternity waiting room gets rebirth
Donated photos, castings and paintings make the maternity waiting room celebratory and welcoming.
When giving, think ‘charity’
Opinion: Millions of Americans will make year-end charitable contributions in the next few days. Last year
SteelHounds out of first after 4-2 loss to Mudbugs
Youngstown returns home this weekend to host RiverKings. BOSSIER CITY, La. — The Youngstown
Tomlinson seeks rushing title
San Diego takes on Denver in tonight’s game. SAN DIEGO (AP) — The No. 3 seed in the AFC playoffs
Fitch girls gain first Federal League win
The Falcons won on the road at Canton GlenOak 53-47. CANTON — Fitch’s Kayla Hanuschak and Samantha
CHRISTMAS BABIES
CHRISTMAS BABIES Among the famous born Dec. 25 are: Sir Isaac Newton (1642): The scientist who
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 21.79 .29 Avalon Holdings,5.91—.01 Clear
2 Oscar winners share big scene
The debate team takes on the arguments that make America a better place to live. One of the
Teddy bears bring comfort
Police offer the bears to children going through a traumatic experience. LIBERTY — Visitors to
A survey found that 52 percent of Americans say that they currently cannot afford to save or are
A survey found that 52 percent of Americans say that they currently cannot afford to save or are
‘The Water Horse’ features digitally rendered cute pet
The story about a lonely boy and his special friend takes place during World War II. “The
Men are at risk when buying gifts
Opinion: I think the low point was the birthday gift I bought my mother when she was in her mid-30s. I was
4 owners, lost gloves reunited by Web site
People in other cities around the world are setting up similar Web sites. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Her
Future of volunteer fire department in Craig Beach remains uncertain
CRAIG BEACH — The future of the Craig Beach Volunteer Fire Department is uncertain now that the
The First Christmas
The First Christmas And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar
ALLEGED SCHEME
ALLEGED SCHEME Details Some people told police they had traded in vehicles at Harv’s Cars in
It’s time Rudolph got some respect
Opinion: In one of the all time great episodes of “Seinfeld,” George Costanza’s father leads off the family’s
Best Bets on TV Tonight
“It’s a Wonderful Life” (8 p.m., NBC): Yes, you might have seen it a million times, but don’t you
Mideast streets resemble Dickens’ world
Opinion: NEW YORK — I grew up in Warwick, R.I., and, while attending elementary school, I was cast as an
NFL PREVIEW Tonight
DENVER (6-8) at SAN DIEGO (9-5) Game time: 8 p.m. TV: ESPN Opening line: Chargers by 7 1/2. Record
31 $100 bills put into Salvation Army kettle
ORWIGSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Less than two weeks after a man put 30 $100 bills into a Salvation Army
NHL ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games
Predators 3, Blue Jackets 1 COLUMBUS — J.P Dumont broke a tie with 38 seconds left, and Chris
Penguin women win big
Youngstown State women’s basketball coach Tisha Hill has been waiting patiently for her basketball
Thanks for your support
Opinion: Thanks for your support EDITOR: During this season of gift giving it is appropriate that
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces asked Amanda Stansbury, 1206 Park Blvd., East Liverpool, v. Ryan
Pelini ready for final game on LSU sideline
The former Cardinal Mooney standout is the new head coach at Nebraska. BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) —
FUGITIVE
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Antonio D. Taylor The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
Dog theft allegation hounds mayor
The mayor admits she kept a neighbor’s dog. ALICE, Texas — Politicians have been known to pull
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Amy Giancola and Alex Doyle Jr., Youngstown, boy, Dec. 22.
Sharing a birthday with Jesus
Those born close to Christmas tend to get lost in the shuffle when celebrating with the majority of
Turks bomb northern Iraq areas
BAGHDAD, Iraq — Turkish warplanes bombarded areas of northern Iraq for the second straight day
Clemens still denies steroid use
He says he will go on “60 Minutes” for a full interview. NEW YORK (AP) — Roger Clemens posted a
Roberts, Laraque unlikely leaders as Penguins win
They accounted for three goals and two assists in Pittsburgh’s 4-2 win. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS SUNDAY 1st—Steel City (Hython)20.205.404.20 Speedy Jesse (Wyers)3.602.80
GM makes comeback with 2008 models
The restructuring of GM’s management is paying off in world-class vehicles. DETROIT — How did GM
Playoffs intercepted
Quarterback Gary Anderson threw four interceptions against the Bengals. CINCINNATI — The feel-
YSU to pay $315,000 for church, spend $500,000 converting it
The purchase will give the university control of almost the entire block. YOUNGSTOWN —
’Tis the season
’Tis the season This has been a particularly contentious Christmas season, both nationally and
Two thieves con Youngstown woman, 83
YOUNGSTOWN — An 83-year-old woman, who lives in the 1400 block of East Boston Avenue, was the victim
Family Dollar in Youngstown robbed
YOUNGSTOWN — Two men dressed in black robbed the Family Dollar, 2801 Glenwood Ave., Sunday morning