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Girard Christmas Day miracle twins mark 3rd birthdays.
Their parents feel less stressed each Christmas Day.
Stories published December 25, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Egypt's new constitution approved, but backlash possible
The official approval of Egypt's disputed, Islamist-backed constitution Tuesday held out little hope of stabilizing the country after two years of turmoil and Islamist President Mohammed Morsi may now face a more immediate crisis with the economy falling deeper into distress.
Syrian rebels capture northern town, attack air base
Syrian rebels fully captured a northern town near the Turkish border on Tuesday after weeks of heavy fighting and attacked a regime air base in a neighboring province, activists said.
Christmas in Newtown, visitors reach out to help
Newtown celebrated Christmas amid piles of snow-covered teddy bears, long lines of stockings and heaps of flowers as volunteers manned a 24-hour candlelight vigil in memory of the 20 children and six educators gunned down at an elementary school just 11 days before the holiday.
Mideast, China focus of Pope's Christmas message
In his Christmas message to the world Tuesday, Pope Benedict XVI called for an end to the slaughter in Syria and for more meaningful negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians, while encouraging more religious freedom under China's new leaders.
Snowstorm to set in Wednesday morning
A winter storm warning is in effect from 7 a.m. Wednesday to 7 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Cleveland.
Ex-con who killed firefighters said killing people what he liked best
The ex-con who lured two firefighters to their deaths in a blaze of gunfire left a rambling typewritten note saying he wanted to burn down the neighborhood and "do what I like doing best, killing people," police said Tuesday as they recovered burned human remains believed to be the gunman's missing sister.
Shannon O'Hara | Joseph Seifert
YOUNGSTOWN Shannon M. O’Hara and Joseph L. Seifert, both of McDonald, were united in marriage Aug.
Joni Maga | Bryan Sereny
MEXICO Dr. Joni Marie Maga of Boardman and Bryan Edmond Sereny of Miami, Fla., exchanged vows
JCC offers Hebrew and fracking classes
JCC offers Hebrew and fracking classes YOUNGSTOWN The Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane,
Trumbull woman charged with nearly 100 crimes since 2001
Her criminal career began at 19 with an arrest in Youngstown
Campbell traffic stop turns up crack, powdered cocaine
A New Castle, Pa., was charged with trafficking in drugs, a first-degree felony, and possessing drug paraphernalia.
Colts coach returns after leukemia treatment
Chuck Pagano was so eager to get back to work Monday, he was the first one to show up at team headquarters.
Boren, Buckeyes grew from ‘grind’
By Tim May The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS If ever a book is written about fullback-turned-
Miller out as Steelers face futile finale
For the first time in his scareer, Mike Tomlin will go into a game with his team already eliminated from playoff contention
Altiere: Changes in PERS led to retirement
In 2010 and 2011, seven elected officials filed paperwork as required by state law indicating that they would be retiring before the start of their next term in office.
Shurmur defends late tactics
Associated Press BEREA Though two of his star players got hurt, Browns coach Pat Shurmur
The First Christmas
Editorial: And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the
Pope marks Christmas Eve
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict XVI marked Christmas Eve with Mass in St. Peter’s
newsmakers
newsmakers College collects poet’s Christmas cards HANOVER, N.H. For the last 28 years of his
TOP ALBUMS OF
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‘Parental Guidance’ does the shtick
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service The family-friendliest movie comedy this holiday
'Operation Snowflake' takes place today
B'nai B'rith members volunteer to enable some to spend Christmas with their families
Saying farewell to an old friend
Opinion: Saying farewell to an old friend She was my friend, my walk- ing partner, my defender, my dog. I
Ex-President George H.W. Bush to spend Christmas in hospital
Associated Press HOUSTON Former President George H.W. Bush will spend Christmas in a Houston
Births
Births ST. Joseph Health Center Jesse and Julie Riggleman, Brookfield, boy, Dec. 22. Stephanie
US Army teams to help train African countries
Associated Press WASHINGTON A U.S. Army brigade will begin sending small teams into as many as
Christmas is about birth of a child and a caring family
Opinion: My father drove a 1966 Colony Park station wagon. It was the first new car my family ever owned.
Girard Christmas Day miracle twins mark 3rd birthdays.
Their parents feel less stressed each Christmas Day.
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
In ‘God’s waiting room’
Opinion: By Stephen B. AWALT Baltimore Sun Here they are, the greatest generation, looking pretty
Give a gift that matters
Opinion: Quick, what did you give or receive last year? How about two years ago? Most of us can’t remember,
Youth prisons are improving, new report says
Associated Press COLUMBUS Some changes to Ohio’s youth prison system are a model for the nation,
Gospel Jubilee set for New Year’s Eve
Gospel Jubilee set for New Year’s Eve NORTH LIMA Free tickets are still available for the
Brandi Brown honored
Brandi Brown honored youngstown Youngstown State senior women’s basketball player Brandi Brown
The spirit of Christmas is one of strength and renewal
Editorial: Christmas has become so wrapped in tissue paper and ribbon, so dominated by commercialism, so
Official: SEAL died of gunshot wound to head
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. military officials are investigating the apparent suicide of a
Gunman sets ‘trap’ for NY firefighters
Associated Press WEBSTER, N.Y. An ex-con gunned down two firefighters after luring them to his
It’s time to give gifts, not grief
Josh Cribbs was frustrated. The Cleveland Browns’ return specialist had muffed a punt, which led to
Carroll’s Seahawks clinch playoff spot
Russell Wilson threw a career-high four TD passes as the Seahawks routed the 49ers
Mahoning daughters celebrate 120 years of preserving history
In April, 2013, the Mahoning chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will celebrate 120 years as an organization. They were the second chapter organized in Ohio and they struggle to find younger members with the time to put into an organization with so much history.
‘Les Miz’ never lets up
By CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic Tom Hooper’s extravaganza, big-screen telling of the beloved
Collector seeks home for TV memorabilia
Associated Press LOS ANGELES James Comisar is the first to acknowledge that more than a few have
Oil prices drop
Associated Press NEW YORK The price of oil fell slightly Monday during a shortened trading day.
Expressions of hope flow into Newtown
Associated Press NEWTOWN, Conn. More messages of hope and solidarity poured into Newtown on
OSU studies Alzheimer’s drug for autistic kids
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State University is participating in a clinical research program
KARA COOPER at a glance
Age: 23 High School: Youngstown Christian, 2008 graduate Team: Karlsruhe Sport Club Former
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 25, the 360th day of 2012. There are six days left in the year. This is
prep schedule
wednesday, december 26 BOYS BASKETBALL Varsity at 7:30 p.m. unless noted Warren JFK at East
‘Odd Couple’ actor Jack Klugman dies
‘Odd Couple’ actor Jack Klugman dies LOS ANGELES Jack Klugman, the prolific, craggy-faced
The fiscal cliff: What’s at stake without a deal?
Associated Press WASHINGTON Efforts to save the nation from going over a year-end “fiscal cliff”
Stocks dip with budget deal in doubt
Stocks dip with budget deal in doubt Stocks fell in light trading Monday during a shortened
Bob Hunter: Young Bucks misse the mark
It would be a mistake to say that Ohio State shot itself in the foot against Kansas on Saturday, because it obviously would have missed
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
As veterans return, PTSD showing up in workplace
Atlanta Journal-Constitution At a recent weekly staff meeting, human-resources manager Zetta
Hero Teachers
Associated Press Hung on a building in the Connecticut town where 20 children and six adults were
— holiday shopping SEmD
Associated Press NEW YORK Shoppers who waited until the final days before Christmas were
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robyn J. Anderson, 41, of 976 Fair Ave., Salem, and