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Christmas activites Friday on Warren's Courthouse Square
Christmas activities begin in Courthouse Square in downtown Warren at 5:30 p.m. Friday with the official lighting of the Warren Christmas tree by Mayor Doug Franklin and the arrival of Santa Claus, who will be available for pictures at the log cabin ($2 per person).
Warren's Safe Neighborhood initiative targets ways to reduce violent crime
Warren's Safe Neighborhood initiative targets ways to reduce violent crime
Detained American's special forces unit most hated by North Korea
An 85-year-old U.S. veteran being held in North Korea spent his war years there in one of the Army's first special forces unit, helping a clandestine group of Korean partisans who were fighting and spying well behind enemy lines.
UPDATE | Police chase ends with Market Street crash
Boardman police at the scene of a Market Street wreck
NYC train derailment airs queries about technology
NYC train derailment airs queries about technology
Recycling Division will close seven drop-off recycling sites
Recycling Division will close seven drop-off recycling sites YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County
Man charged after stabbing at Walmart
Man charged after stabbing at Walmart Staff report BOARDMAN A Youngstown man charged with
Campbell cops keep finding drugs during traffic stops
Campbell cops keep finding drugs during traffic stops CAMPBELL Within just a few hours on late
Police, Walmart nab men and recover stolen equipment
Police, Walmart nab men and recover stolen equipment BOARDMAN Police arrested two West Virginia
Lordstown Negotiations Committee will meet
Lordstown Negotiations Committee will meet LORDSTOWN The Lordstown Negotiations Committee will
Chevy Cruze has best-ever November sales
Chevy Cruze has best-ever November sales Sales of the Chevrolet Cruze rose last month, breaking a
Woman stabbed in stomach, man in custody
Woman stabbed in stomach, man in custody YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested a man on a charge of
Speeding car yields nine bags of weed
Speeding car yields nine bags of weed YOUNGSTOWN Police found nine bags of marijuana in an SUV
Jewish/Christian studies focus on faith traditions
Jewish/Christian studies focus on faith traditions LIBERTY Jewish/Christian Studies/North will
Advent speakers planned at St. Charles
Advent speakers planned at St. Charles BOARDMAN The Christian Formation Commission of St.
Man accused of pulling knife on store clerk
Man accused of pulling knife on store clerk WARREN James Harris III, 57, of Main Avenue
Warren Christmas activities start Friday evening
Warren Christmas activities start Friday evening WARREN Christmas activities begin in Courthouse
REUNIONS
Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1946 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at
Humane Society to host annual dinner
Humane Society to host annual dinner LISBON The Humane Society of Columbiana County will host
Cold Weather Emergency Shelter Program runs through March 31, 2014
Cold Weather Emergency Shelter Program runs through March 31, 2014
Youngstown mayor’s chief of staff resigned
An investigation into claims he sexually harassed a city worker should be done by Friday
Pavlik, Lakeview win on historic night
Monday night’s game against Struthers could not have gone any better for Lakeview’s Alli Pavlik.
Federal law protects children with allergies
Without treatment children with severe allergic reactions may die
Local retailers optimistic after slow sales weekend nationally
Despite a slow start to holiday spending season across the country, local retailers expect a strong holiday season.
Trumbull County 911 continues to grow as more communities join
Trumbull County 911 continues to grow as more communities join
Three former funeral directors indicted on theft charges that could put them in prison 20 years
The three middle-aged men dressed in suits and ties, former owners of funeral homes in Girard and Niles, looked out of place sitting with jail inmates
Question if involvement is hindering contract between Northside and RNs
Question if involvement is hindering contract between Northside and RNs
EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM
EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM The Cold Weather Emergency Shelter program began Sunday and runs through
Cole’s ankle injury problem for YSU
Guard D.J. Cole is questionable for Wednesday’s game against Robert Morris.
Another week, another must-win for Buckeyes
There was a time when Ohio State players could look forward to a break after trading bruises with archrival Michigan.
Hunters go from woods to web after harvesting deer
The Internet has finally made its way into the woods this year.
Mooney’s growth leads to title run
Cardinals coach P.J. Fecko said the foundation was laid in the offseason.
Physical play no problem for Sefcik
The Howland Tigers greeted Austintown Fitch guard Megan Sefcik with a couple elbows, a shot to the nose and a handful of hard fouls on Monday.
Some Mill Creek Park roads closed for winter
Some Mill Creek Park roads closed for winter YOUNGSTOWN Several Mill Creek Park roads with steep
Federal Tax Update Seminar scheduled
Federal Tax Update Seminar scheduled CANFIELD The Mahoning Valley Accounting Society is
Retiree crafts a variety of toys
Court Strudwick followed in his grandfather’s and father’s footsteps when it comes to making toys.
Butler Institute of American Art Holiday arts and crafts sale returns
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The American Holiday Arts and Crafts Show and Sale will be this weekend
Supreme Court refuses to stop NY’s Internet taxation
On perhaps the busiest online shopping day of the year, the Supreme Court refused on Monday to wade into a dispute over state sales taxes on purchases on websites such as Amazon.com, an outcome likely to prompt more states to attempt to collect taxes on Internet sales.
NTSB: Train going too fast at curve
Associated Press YONKERS, N.Y. A commuter train that derailed over the weekend, killing four
School psychology scholarship established
Frank O’Block attended Youngstown College through the G.I. Bill
President resigns
President resigns WARREN Council President Bob Dean, who was defeated in the primary election by
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph M. Palumbo, Legal Age, of 4039 Pebble Beach
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Blood pressure control with hibiscus tea
Q. Since I started drinking hibiscus tea, I have seen my blood pressure drop. It used to run around
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ suits are up for auction DALLAS A memorabilia collector is
Tentative deal calls for county to have an assistant dog warden exclusively work in Youngstown
The $71,464.95 estimated cost would be evenly split between county and city
2 indicted in toddler’s death
Associated Press TOLEDO A woman and her former boyfriend were indicted Monday in the death of
Fertility doctors aim to lower rate of twin births
Associated Press BOSTON In the five years since the “Octomom” case, big multiple births have
Student, 14, charged with setting off school standoff
Associated Press TOLEDO A 14-year-old student flashed a pellet gun inside an Ohio high school,
‘GMA’ weather anchor to leave ABC
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer “Good Morning America” weather anchor Sam Champion is
Lebanese army to take over security in Tripoli
Associated Press TRIPOLI, LEBANON The government authorized the army Monday to take charge of
Trial date set for Cleveland double-murder suspect
Associated Press CLEVELAND A February trial date was set Monday for a convicted sex offender
City needs waterline replacement
Staff report hubbard The city council is moving toward replacing a main waterline on Colliers
Mahoning road crews failed in dealing with ice on roads
Opinion: Mahoning road crews failed in dealing with ice on roads Two days last month, I had to travel some
Kent State reaccredited
Kent State reaccredited KENT Kent State University Health Services has been reaccredited by the
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 3, the 337th day of 2013. There are 28 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Keep e-cigs away from kids
Opinion: The Daily Republic, Mitchell, S.D.: E-cigarettes are becoming more prevalent, mostly evidenced by
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, finance committee 4:45 p.m., regular meeting 5:30
Dog breeder licenses can be denied to individuals convicted of animal cruelty
Dog breeder licenses can be denied to individuals convicted of animal cruelty
Hospital worker gets 39 years in hepatitis case
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. A traveling medical technician who stole painkillers and infected
Americans turn to mobile devices for Cyber Monday
Associated Press NEW YORK Power up and shop. Millions of Americans logged on to e-commerce
Demolition of the LSP gang brings well-deserved awards
Editorial: Although two U.S. attorneys and a federal agent are being honored by the Justice Department for
State approves tax credits as company considers Lordstown plant
The state and Regional Chamber hope $450,000 in tax credits will win over Matalco in a bit for a plant in Lordstown
Country singer tries his hand at Celtic carols TRACE ADKINS’ GIFT
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Country singer Trace Adkins continues to defy
What’s for dinner?
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Nicholas Kristof, a New York Times columnist and former farm boy,
The top five concert tours for last week, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the
The top five concert tours for last week, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the
Strikes target 100 US cities
Associated Press NEW YORK Fast-food workers in about 100 cities will walk off the job Thursday,
Los Gallos will not reopen in Struthers
The Struthers location closed Nov. 15, but was set to reopen in about two weeks after remodeling, Los Gallos' owner told The Vindicator last month.
Pilot use of automation is eyed in air crashes
Associated Press WASHINGTON Pilots are becoming so reliant on computer systems that do most of
Fitch earns D-I All-Ohio honors
The best season in Austintown Fitch football history has resulted in more postseason accolades for the Falcons.
YSU puts nine players on All-MVFC list
Senior center Chris Elkins, senior punter Nick Liste and sophomore return specialist Andre Stubbs made first team.
Penguins learning from early struggles
With a first-year coach (John Barnes), a lineup decimated by injuries and a big void in the lineup due to Brandi Brown’s graduation, the Penguins have stumbled to a 1-4 start, with three of the losses by 15 points or more.
Tomlin’s two-step will result in punishment
The NFL is still deciding how to discipline Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin for his not-so-fancy footwork.
Wilson, Seahawks rout Saints
Russell Wilson threw for 310 yards and three touchdowns, and the Seattle Seahawks became the first team to clinch a spot in the NFC playoffs with a 34-7 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Monday night.
Boardman’s Zidian named all-conference
Boardman’s Zidian named all-conference PITTSBURGH Duquesne sophomore DT Zach Zidian, a Boardman
Browns’ Weeden suffers concussion, QB spot uncertain
Another stinging defeat. Another damaged quarterback.
west virginia Judge dismisses multiple counts in gas-lease lawsuit
Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. More than half of the counts and more than a dozen defendants
Poland’s Bertolini turns around college program
This spring he will enter his sixth season as head baseball coach at Mercyhurst North East University.
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