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At this Boardman shop it's always Christmas
Tom Christmas Jr. has owned and operated Christmas Automotive Repair for 10 years. He keeps holiday lights and decorations up throughout the year.
Stories published December 22, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
See "What's 'Organic' about Organic" Jan. 19 in North LIma
Common Ground Church Community and Goodness Grows are collaborating to host a screening of the documentary “What’s ‘Organic’ About Organic?” and the documentary “Coal Country” at Common Ground Church, 2310 W. South Range Road.
These Valley kids were happy to spend the day with cops
Sometimes it’s a good thing to be within reach of the law’s long arm.
GOP members bowing to outside groups weaken Boehner, irk Americans
John Boehner is a bloodied House speaker following the startling setback that his own fractious Republican troops dealt him in their "fiscal cliff" struggle against President Barack Obama.
Don't be foooled by Jan. tax reprieve — you could get hit big later
Workers probably won't feel the full brunt of next year's tax increases in their January paychecks, but don't be fooled by the temporary reprieve.
Trisha Minnie, Robert Vukovich to wed April 27
Trisha Minnie and Robert Vukovich, both of Boardman, are engaged.
Parents announce Chepke-Barns, Harris nuptials
The engagement of Molly J. Chepke-Barns and Neil A. Harris, both of Greensboro, N.C., is announced
DelSignore, Carbon date set for June 28
BOARDMAN Tina DelSignore of Boardman and Samuel Carbon II of Canfield have chosen June 28 as their
Allison Moore, Mr. Schwartz to be married
COLUMBIANA Robert and Lisa Schwartz of Columbiana are announcing the engagement of their son,
Janik-Havaich nuptials are set for May 18
The engagement of Jillian Janik and Cody Havaich, both of Niles, is announced by their parents.
HOLIDAY GO&DO
TODAY CANFIELD: The Kiwanis Club of Western Mahoning County Club’s pictures with Santa from 9 a.m.
Lake Milton man donates 40 years of change to Salvation Army
Richard Jones started saving pennies as a boy.
Former Mahoning CSB worker denied immunity in suit on boy’s death
The 7th District Court of Appeals has ruled that Kim Vechiarelli, a former Mahoning County Children Services Board caseworker, who made false statements to police in the case of a boy’s death and dismemberment, can still be sued civilly.
Randall’s big game helps Girard edge Liberty
Girard’s Craig Randall scores 35 points in win over Liberty
Youngstown prosecutor worker dismisses discrimination suit
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Debra J. Byrd, a secretary in the city prosecutor’s office, has
Campbell police seek return of their trusted dog Storm
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Storm, the city’s police dog, is sidelined in a
Boardman psychiatrist decertified after fraud uncovered
A Youngstown doctor has been decertified as a provider for the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and has repaid more than $70,000 after pleading guilty to workers’ compensation fraud.
Gambling high on holiday gift list
As Christmas approaches lottery scratch-off games are a common stocking stuffer gift.
Campbell collects nearly $20K in back taxes
The program allowed people who’d filed their income taxes but hadn’t paid them to do so without interest and penalties.
At this Boardman shop it's always Christmas
Tom Christmas Jr. has owned and operated Christmas Automotive Repair for 10 years. He keeps holiday lights and decorations up throughout the year.
Girard students deliver Christmas to the city's needy
Students buy gifts for 180 children in the community
American detained in North Korea
American detained in North Korea PYONGYANG, North Korea North Korea said Friday that an
2 Warren house fires cause $27K in damage
2 Warren house fires cause $27K in damage WARREN Firefighters were called to a fire at an
NRA: Put armed guards in schools
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON The nation’s largest gun lobby, which mostly has stayed quiet
John Bassetti | Pavlik gave time to troubled teens
In the spirit of the season, the thought of Kelly Pavlik donating his time when he was still climbing the ladder to his middleweight crown comes to mind.
METRO DIGEST || Help a Hubbard family
Hubbard family needs donations HUBBARD Donations of new and used items are being accepted at
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY Dec. 15
Jackson Milton students bring charities to tragedies
By SUSAN TEBBEN stebben@vindy.com NORTH JACKSON From coin drives to Christmas caroling,
Another OVI conviction produces 5-year prison term
Another OVI conviction produces 5-year prison term
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
Christmas HOLIDAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and
Ohio’s jobless rate falls again
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s unemployment rate continued its slow downward march in
Howland partners with Food Bank
Opinion: Howland partners with Food Bank On behalf of the Howland Township employees and administrators, we
Scripture impacts Mary’s life and ours
Still waters run deep. Sometimes there are words spoken to us that greatly impact our lives in
BP gives $25K to after-school program
Staff report WARREN Inspiring Minds, a Warren-based youth- services nonprofit organization,
Kasich goes on signing spree
Opinion: COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich put his pen to good use before leaving town for the holidays, signing
Group: Downloadable parts can be made into gun using 3-D printer
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Downloading a gun design to your computer, building it with a
Christ Episcopal to host Christmas choir fest
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com warren Prepare to pray through song at the Festivals of
RELIGION DIGEST || Messiah choir
Messiah choir columbiana The Messiah Choir will perform at 7 p.m. today in Main Street Theater.
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these
YSU 2012 FALL GRADS
More than 600 students received diplomas during fall commencement, which took place Dec. 16. Because
Couple waives hearings in 2 of 4 Erie bank heists
Associated Press ERIE, Pa. A couple charged with bank robbery after police questioned them after
brIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ
brIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: xA 9 6 5 uK Q 8 3 v4 wA 10 8 3
Rock Hall proves it has Heart
By JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press NEW YORK The journey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame can be
A new outlook for ‘Les Miz’
Associated Press NEW YORK Tom Hooper, the director of intimate character studies such as the
newsmakers
newsmakers Showrunner leaving ‘The Walking Dead’ NEW YORK Just in time for the holidays, AMC
birthdays
birthdays Actor Hector Elizondo is 76. TV anchor Diane Sawyer is 67. Guitarist Rick Nielsen of
voices of faith Q & A
McClatchy Newspapers Q. What is God like? The Rev. Justin Hoye, pastor of St. Patrick
Dial-a-carol hits a merry note
McClatchy Newspapers CHAMPAIGN, Ill. What fun it is to laugh and sing if you’re a University of
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 24.85 —.05 Avalon
Mahoning CSB suspends director Denise Stewart
The Mahoning County Children Services Board suspended its executive director, Denise Stewart, who has been with the child welfare agency for 38 years.
Insurance plan to help children who have autism
Associated Press TOLEDO Ohio is joining 32 other states that require health insurance plans to
Keeping the public in the dark
Opinion: Muskogee (Okla.) Phoenix: Gov. Mary Fallin overstepped her office when she unilaterally created the
Signs point to faster recovery if ‘cliff’ is avoided
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fresh signs of a strengthening U.S. economy Friday suggested that if
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sens. Johnny Isakson,
GE to buy Italian aviation unit
GE to buy Italian aviation unit FAIRFIELD, Conn. Industrial conglomerate General Electric plans
Ohioan nominated for Nobel dies at 92
Associated Press CINCINNATI The University of Cincinnati says an award-winning professor
Obama taps Kerry to head State
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama on Friday nominated Massachusetts Sen. John
Man indicted in stabbing of hotel guard
Associated Press CINCINNATI A grand jury has indicted a man on aggravated murder charges and
Stocks sink after GOP cancels vote on budget
Associated Press NEW YORK Investors sent Washington a reminder Friday that Wall Street is a
Humbuggery rears its head over holidays
At 9:30 every night, Albert Makara checks the lights outside his house on Oakridge Drive.
Tax worker charged with theft in office
Associated Press COLUMBUS A former employee of the Ohio Department of Taxation has been indicted
Brian Tolnar honored
Brian Tolnar honored Rochester, N.Y. Brian Tolnar, General Manager and PGA Director of Golf at
Favor Hamilton admits to dark double life
Olympic running standout admits to leading double life as escort
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Golden Nutcracker,” 1 and 7:30 p.m.: Ballet Western Reserve
Obama: Still time for agreement
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama issued a stern summons to congressional
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John L. Young, 36, of 2495 Timothy Knoll Lane,
Friday’s other high school boys basketball games
Struthers 45, Hubbard 23 HUBBARD The Struthers defense held the Eagles (1-4, 1-1 All-American
Lawmakers in Ohio run afoul of law
Associated Press COLUMBUS Four-term Dayton Democrat Clayton Luckie’s refusal to resign his seat
christmas services at area churches
Here is a listing of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services open to the public at area churches.
Holiday show gets a rocking retooling A Trans-Siberian Christmas gift
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com DESPITE THE slow-moving world that is the Trans-Siberian
Pakistan’s children in harm’s way
Editorial: The supension of the polio vaccination program is unacceptable.
WWII spirit of Christmas
Opinion: As an octogenarian, each Christmas is another bonus holiday, much like my U.S. Navy World War II