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Anti-fracking protesters march on Youngstown's North Side
The chilly weather Friday did not stop several anti-fracking activists from carrying signs and chanting during a march as the group traveled along Wick Park ...
Stories published December 29, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Dinner set for retiring game warden Dave Brown
Local sports clubs are coming together to honor game warden Dave Brown, who is retiring from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources after 32 years of service.
21 missing Pakistani policemen executed by Taliban, 2 others survive
Twenty-one tribal policemen believed to have been kidnapped by the Taliban were found shot dead in Pakistan's troubled northwest tribal region early Sunday, government officials said.
Woman charged with hate crime murder in NYC subway shove
A woman accused of pushing a man to his death in front of a subway train was charged Saturday with murder as a hate crime.
Friday night shooting victim identified
Police have identified the man shot several times Friday evening on the city’s East Side.
City man accused in drugstore robbery
Police continue to look for two additional suspects YOUNGSTOWN A 19-year-old city man is
Liberty enables free bulk trash pickup
Township residents can now place one bulk size item at their curb for pickup once a month at no extra cost.
The Valley's biggest STORIES IN SPORTS SPAN GRIDIRON TO RACETRACK
Staff report 2012 was the Year of the Dragon, which is fitting. In the Mahoning Valley, it
Youngstown native to support Obama inauguration
Army specialist Tray Gabriel was chosen to join a task force that will provide supply support to President Obama at his inauguration on Jan. 21.
Canfield finds a way in fourth
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com howland In the last minute of Friday’s game, Canfield junior
Unemployment in Valley starts seasonal rise
Mahoning Valley unemployment is up in November, leading into the next three months when unemployment figures are typically the highest.
Nationwide looking to reduce $42 million verdict
The insurance company says state statutes do not allow for the large dollar amount.
Kokrak partners up with Covelli Enterprises
The Warren golfer will wear the Panaera logo on his golf shirts
Boardman woman meets sister for first time this holiday
Boardman woman who was adopted sees birth sister
Warren police believe 5-year-old shot his aunt
The gun was near a backpack in the rear of the woman's car.
Russ’ 19 points power Niles to easy win over Hubbard
Kymone Gamble scored 12 points while James Tate added 10 for the Red Dragons
Warren safety-service director upholds firing of Patrolman Miller
The other fired officer has appealed his firing directly to an arbitrator.
East overwhelms Sharon; Ursuline wins Potter Classic
BOYS East 73, Sharon 66 FARRELL, PA. Taylor Johnson netted 25 points and made four steals to
Girard council may override mayor's decision on water meters
Council can override mayor's veto on water meters with 5 of 7 votes
Anti-fracking protesters march on Youngstown's North Side
The chilly weather Friday did not stop several anti-fracking activists from carrying signs and chanting during a march as the group traveled along Wick Park on Youngstown’s North Side.
Man critical after drive-by shooting on Youngstown’s East Side
The man, who appeared to be about 60, walked two blocks after being hit in a Friday evening drive-by shooting, told an East Side convenience store owner he had been shot and collapsed on the store steps.
New Year’s Day | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses that will be open or
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Erin A. Schumacher, 42, of 13430 South Ave.,
KASICH SPEAKS
KASICH SPEAKS Look back, look ahead Gov. John Kasich met with Statehouse reporters, including
Backup QB Lewis will start for Browns
Once practice ended on Friday, Browns coach Pat Shurmur had great news for the third-string QB Thad Lewis
Kennedy Foundation donates $15K to Second Harvest
The money will be used for Campbell Elementary School's backpack program.
Maplewood out-hustles JFK for victory
Preston Caparanis’ missed a 3-pointer in the closing seconds as the Rockets hung on.
METRO DIGEST || Sobriety checkpoint today
Trash pickup change Liberty Township residents can now place one bulk size item at their curb
Park reservations
Park reservations BOARDMAN Boardman Park will begin accepting reservations for 2014 next week
Phantoms back ready to skate into new year
Wednesday’s snowstorm caused travel issues for some players
Congress renews surveillance law
Congress renews surveillance law WASHINGTON The Senate gave final congressional approval Friday
Trained police officers are needed for school security, experts say
Associated Press WASHINGTON The student’s attack began with a shotgun blast through the windows
Hubbard bowling teams sweep Zitnik Memorial titles
The Hubbard High boys and girls bowling teams won their respective divisions of the sixth annual Ed Zitnik Memorial tournament
College student gets stalking-protection order against parents
Kansas City Star KANSAS CITY, Mo. The day after the Fourth of July last year, Julie Ireland
New Year's Eve celebration begins with year of planning
First Night Youngstown and First Night Canfield are big celebrations in the area, and the preparation for the one-night event starts almost immediately after the old year ends.
Perry approaching milestone as Penguins return to action
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State junior Kendrick Perry needs just 17
Fewer US banks failing than at any time since 2008
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. banks are ending the year with their best profits since 2006
Mayor: Keep NY subway push deaths in perspective
Associated Press NEW YORK For New York City, it wasn’t an unusual sight: a possibly mentally ill
Woman charged in connection with killing of 2 firefighters
Associated Press WEBSTER, N.Y. The neighbor of a convicted felon who ambushed firefighters on
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 25.10 —.11 Avalon
Optimism emerges to skirt fiscal cliff
Associated Press WASHINGTON The end game at hand, the White House and Senate leaders made a
Old questions for a new year
Opinion: COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich and other Statehouse Republicans answered lots of questions n 2012.
Indian victim of gang rape dies
Associated Press SINGAPORE A young Indian woman who was gang-raped and severely beaten on a bus
TCTC program receives highest evaluation rating
Staff report Champion The Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program at the
Dockworkers strike averted for now
Associated Press NEW YORK Dockworkers along the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico agreed Friday
She pays for his bad behavior
Opinion: She pays for his bad behavior Chicago Tribune: Being physically attractive, research has shown,
new year’s eve and day services
Here is a listing of services at area churches for New Year’s Eve, Monday, Dec. 31, and New Year’s
Gay marriage becomes legal in Maine
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine Chris Kast and Byron Bartlett already consider themselves
YCS students compete in World Scholar’s Cup
Staff report Youngstown Three Youngstown Christian School students competed this month in the
Most viral tracks on Spotify
The most viral tracks on Spotify, based on the number of people who shared it divided by the number
Autistic boy’s parents sue state health department
Associated Press CINCINNATI The parents of an autistic toddler are suing the state Department of
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: NBC’s “Meet the Press”: President Barack
RELIGION DIGEST || Send newsletter to Religion desk
All churches, synagogues, mosques and ministries are invited to send their newsletters to The Vindicator. Send to Religion Desk, The Vindicator, P.O. Box 780, Youngstown, Ohio 44501-0780. Electronic versions may be sent to religion@vindy.com.
Commissioners name interim Green Team leader
Friday's meeting was the last for Commissioner John A. McNally IV
‘Horror’ and madness
By Neal Justin Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Jessica Lange has gone stark raving mad. It’s not
Registration open for Bestway program
Staff report Youngstown Registration is open for Mahoning & Columbiana Training Association’s
Pending home sales rise to highest level in 21/2 years
Associated Press WASHINGTON A measure of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes increased
Students create ornaments for Green Team’s tree
Staff report Canfield What can you make with an empty tuna can and some construction paper? Or
State spends fewer Medicaid dollars
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio has spent fewer dollars on Medicaid than expected under its
Themes vary for year-end services
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com Though many denominations began a new liturgical year
Governor appeals to keep base intact
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett is asking Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to
birthdays
birthdays Actress Inga Swenson (“Benson”) is 80. Actress Mary Tyler Moore is 76. Actor Jon Voight
Stocks tumble as deadline nears
Stocks tumble as deadline nears NEW YORK Stocks fell for a fifth day on concern that Washington
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING Locations
The Mahoning County Green Team is asking people to remove all decorations from their trees before
GRADS LIST
The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: ASHLAND UNIVERSITY,
School-shooting case may include taped comments
Associated Press CHARDON, Ohio The judge handling an Ohio teenager’s trial stemming from a
newsmakers
newsmakers Western actor Harry Carey Jr. dies at 91 LOS ANGELES Harry Carey Jr., a character
OEA delegates vote to join with Strong Schools
Staff report Columbus Delegates at the Ohio Education Association Fall Representative Assembly
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