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BREAKING NEWS | Read full report on sexual harassment claims against Kitchen
Sexual harassment claims against Kitchen are 'credible'
Effort underway to collect Toys for Tots beginning next week
Effort underway to collect Toys for Tots beginning next week
Air Force Thunderbirds headline May air show at Youngstown Air Reserve Station
Air Force Thunderbirds headline May air show at Youngstown Air Reserve Station
Clinton-Massie beats Mooney for D4 state championship
A dejected Cardinal Mooney team leaves the field at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon after a controversial pass interference call in the closing minutes of the game gave Clarksville Clinton-Massie its second straight state championship. The final score was 27-21.
Campbell man accused of trying to entice children in to his car
Campbell man accused of trying to entice children in to his car
Cardinal Mooney tied with Clinton Massie 7-7 in 1Q.
Cardinal Mooney tied with Clinton Massie 7-7 in first quarte.
Ohio mom's conviction upheld for baby death in microwave
Ohio mom's conviction upheld for baby death in microwave
Christmas boutique is Sunday at the Inn at Glenellen
Christmas boutique is Sunday at the Inn at Glenellen
Board of control reaches deals with A.P. O'Horo, private prison
Board of control reaches deals with A.P. O'Horo, private prison
Elton John fans line up for tickets
Elton John fans line up for tickets YOUNGSTOWN A hardy handful of folks camped out all night in
Boardman woman charged with forgery
Boardman woman charged with forgery BOARDMAN Boardman police charged a Boardman woman with
Campbell police find marijuana and open containers in car
Campbell police find marijuana and open containers in car CAMPBELL A Youngstown man and woman
Poland Presbyterian Church plans Christmas vespers Sunday
Poland Presbyterian Church plans Christmas vespers Sunday POLAND Musicians from children to
St. Jude hosting Christian support group for bereaved
St. Jude hosting Christian support group for bereaved COLUMBIANA “Seasons of Hope,” a Christian
Circle of Friends to perform Sunday at Western Reserve UMC
Circle of Friends to perform Sunday at Western Reserve UMC CANFIELD The Circle of Friends Gospel
Penance services planned at 2 Youngstown churches
Penance services planned at 2 Youngstown churches youngstown Penance services will be at noon
Pavlik hearing continued; appears with noticeable wound
Pavlik hearing continued; appears with noticeable wound CANFIELD The former world champion
Fire crews are blocking off a portion of Market Street at West Princeton Avenue
Fire crews are blocking off a portion of Market Street at West Princeton Avenue YOUNGSTOWN
Lisbon’s McKinley Elementary named High Progress School of Honor
Thirty-seven Ohio schools received the honor, but McKinley was the only one in the Mahoning Valley
Mahoning County Educational Service Center gets $300,000 grant
Mahoning County Educational Service Center gets $300,000 grant boardman The Mahoning County
Bush confirmed Warren Township trustee winner
Bush confirmed Warren Township trustee winner WARREN A recount has confirmed that Robert Bush
City firefighters battle fires at two vacant buildings
City firefighters battle fires at two vacant buildings YOUNGSTOWN City firefighters battled
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS NARFE Chapter 14, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, will have a meeting
Conaway, Zatvarnicky honored by Southington OSHP colleagues
Kristopher J. Conaway has been named Trooper of the Year for 2013 at the Southington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, and Amy M. Zatvarnicky has earned the Telecommunications Award.
Decorated trees will be available for raffles
Decorated trees will be available for raffles Humility of Mary Health Partners’ annual Festival of
Mahoning commissioners propose quarter-percent sales tax hike
The Mahoning County commissioners propose a quarter percent sales tax increase for the May 6 ballot.
Mooney, Clinton-Massie meet today for Division IV title
In the week leading up to today’s Division IV state championship game, the entire Cardinal Mooney football program has tried to treat it like any other game week.
Youngstown employee files harassment claim with EEOC
A sexual harassment investigation report will be released today
Howland’s Diehl notches 400th victory
Out of his 400 victories, including the Tigers’ 53-43 win on Thursday, 293 have been in John Diehl’s 20-year career at Howland. The other 107 came in nine years as Bristol’s boys coach.
Lisa Antonini going to prison Jan. 7
Lisa A. Antonini, former Mahoning County treasurer, must report Jan. 7 to the federal prison camp at Alderson, W.Va., for a five-month stay.
Fitch wrestlers come up big against Boardman, Howland
The Austintown Fitch wrestling team sent a message to the rest of the Mahoning Valley on Thursday by dominating its tri-meet against Boardman and Howland.
YSU will hire search firm to recruit new provost
A decision about hiring a director of veterans/military affairs was tabled
Buck: ESPN’s latest story unfinished
The film chronicles the meteoric rise, methodical downfall, and continuing recovery of Maurice Clarett, who was Ohio State’s best player and one of the Mahoning Valley’s greatest athletes.
Panel in Brookfield explores converting vehicles to natural gas
A panel of industry professionals Thursday addressed the advantages and challenges of converting individual vehicles and commercial fleets to natural gas.
Akron SV-SM wins second straight title
The Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary defense not only didn’t break, it hardly bent.
Rachel Bradshaw added to Turner concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Rachel Bradshaw, the daughter of former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback
New Youngstown cell policy restricts personal calls for workers
It also requires a paper trail for each phone
JFK seminar will augment play
Kennedy assassination seminar at YSU Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The discussion prompted by the
No charges for Heisman hopeful Jameis Winston
Florida State quarterback and Heisman hopeful Jameis Winston will not face any charges in a sexual assault case, mostly because there were too many gaps in his accuser’s story, a prosecutor said Thursday.
NASA offers assistance to Northeast Ohio companies
NASA wants to create new partnerships and strengthen existing ones
Campbell man accused of trying to lure children into car
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Campbell man was arrested Thursday morning, accused of trying to lure
Southington OSHP[ post honors trooper, dispatcher
Southington highway patrol post honors trooper, dispatcher
MOONEY MANIA
Senior Cara Minnie takes the top spot in Cardinal Mooney High School cheerleaders' formation during a pep rally Thursday at the school as part of the send-off for the football team, which is leaving this morning for the Division IV state championship game against Clinton-Massie at 3 p.m. today at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon.
Sen. Schiavoni visits CH Campbell
C.H. Campbell Elementary School fourth-grade students had the privilege of hosting Sen. Joe Schiavoni Nov. 15.
Catering to public employees
Opinion: U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes has ruled that Detroit, Mich., may seek to protect itself from
Fighting erupts in African nation
Fighting erupts in African nation BANGUI, Central African Republic Wielding rifles and
Indian chief decries film
McClatchy Tribune MAHWAH, N.J. The new film “Out of the Furnace” is a “hate crime” against
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m.: Ballet Western Reserve presents this
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.29 —.20 Avalon
Non-payment of taxes is a disqualifier for public office
Editorial: When a state legislator and his wife owe back taxes to the state and federal governments, and have
Farm bill deadline looms; price of milk could increase
Associated Press WASHINGTON A New Year’s deadline that could send the price of milk skyward
Senseless vandalism irritating
Opinion: Minot Daily News, Minot, N.D.: We’ve said it before, and unfortunately we have to repeat it now: We
Attack in Yemen capital kills 52
Associated Press ADEN, Yemen Militants stormed the Defense Ministry in the heart of Yemen’s
Operations center
Operations center YOUNGSTOWN Technology consulting firm Data Recovery Services on Thursday
Fierce storm lashes Europe; at least 3 die
Associated Press LONDON Britain braced for severe flooding and the worst tidal surge in 60 years
Ex-pharmacist sentenced for fraud
Associated Press COSHOCTON Ohio officials say a former pharmacist convicted in a $2.1 million
Oil crews endure even when wind chill drops to minus 40
Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. With the wind chill falling to almost minus 40, Steve
Kearney fumbles, bumbles
Opinion: To say state Sen. Eric Kearney’s attempt to get passed his financial problems and concentrate on
Ohio gas prices dip below $3 in some cities
Associated Press COLUMBUS Call it a holiday miracle — gas prices below $3 a gallon in Ohio.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center John and Shannon Monroe, Canfield, girl, Dec. 2. Nathan and
Jobs report to help show if economic recovery is real
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy is growing faster, corporate profits are rising and
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Warren SOUP, which offers a fundraising community meal of soup, bread and salad, is
Papal panel to advise on abuse cases
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis on Tuesday responded to complaints that he has
Trial date to be set for former Boardman cop accused of impersonating
Trial date to be set for former Boardman cop accused of impersonating
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Dec. 6, the 340th day of 2013. There are 25 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Russia objects to US charges against diplomats
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. claims that dozens of Russian diplomats and their spouses cheated
Bulls’ Rose believes playoff return possible
Bulls’ Rose believes playoff return possible CHICAGO Derrick Rose isn’t quite ruling out a
METRO DIGEST || Basketball program planned for students
Basketball program planned for students youngstown The Youngstown City School District’s
Woman says beau attacked her for refusing to attend church service
Associated Press LANCASTER, Pa. A central Pennsylvania man has been arrested after authorities
27th year for Christmas at the Wickliffe Austintown fire station
27th year for Christmas at the Wickliffe Austintown fire station
Voting rights advocates want Kasich to veto election reform bills
Voting rights advocates want Kasich to veto election reform bills
Pizza shop thief charged with two other thefts
Matthew Koziornysky, 18, charged with robbing a pizza shop and fleeing from police, was also charged in Boardman for two retail thefts.
oddly enough
oddly enough Calif. woman gives birth to rare identical triplets SACRAMENTO, Calif. Doctors
Ohio AG’s office to inspect for raffle machines
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s attorney general says his office will start cracking down on
Struthers hosts annual Christmas in the Park
The free event took place in Mauthe Park and featured Christmas music, treat bags for children, and the arrival of Santa and Frosty via fire truck.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph P. Kane, 27, of 174 Georgetown Place,
Boardman Center Middle School Honor Roll - First Quarter
Fifth grade High Honor Roll Ethan Anderson Kylie Barnes Angela Bulone Patsy Carlini-Pruitt
Fast-food protests over wages return
Associated Press NEW YORK Fast-food workers and labor organizers marched, waved signs and
Library budget drops $1 million
As it awaits a new Canfield library and major main library renovations, the library system has nearly $24 million in its building and repair fund.
Browns’ Gordon breaks records, perceptions
Josh Gordon dresses flashy and he drives a camouflaged Porsche with orange rims, a luxury car the Browns wide receiver believes is one of a kind.
Michigan State getting second chance at Rose Bowl
Isaiah Lewis sprinted toward Wisconsin punter Brad Nortman, arriving a whisker late and diving in front of him.
Northern Illinois tries to focus on only MAC title
No. 16 Northern Illinois is trying to focus only on the Mid-American Conference championship game.
Heyward steps into leadership role for Steelers
Cam Heyward’s idea of a good time is grabbing his phone and returning to his childhood.
Browns’ Campbell back in practice
Browns quarterback Jason Campbell practiced for the first time since sustaining a concussion and could start Sunday at New England.
Kunitz leads Penguins past Sharks
Chris Kunitz scored twice during a four-goal second period and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks, 5-1, on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory.
Trickery helps Jackonsville win third straight
The Jacksonville Jaguars have a bona fide winning streak.
Boardman Community Briefs
Youngstown Ostonomy Support Group to meet Lisa Solley of the Area Agency on Aging 11 Inc. will
Bridgewater leads Louisville to overtime win
Teddy Bridgewater made several great escapes to help No. 19 Louisville get to overtime, and Dominique Brown’s 2-yard run gave the Cardinals a 31-24 victory over Cincinnati on Thursday night.
South Africa’s Nelson Mandela dies at 95
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG Nelson Mandela was a master of forgiveness. South Africa’s first
Kutchel-Malone vows will be exchanged
Gina Marie Kutchel and James Thomas Malone, both of Austintown, are announcing their engagement.
Good Hope Lutheran Church to put on Christmas performance
Good Hope Lutheran Church, located at 98 Homestead Dr., invites you to come see “Just Believe” Dec.
Book fair raises funds at Robinwood Elementary School
Robinwood Elementary School was “a cool place to discover hot books” for a week.
Youngstown Cycle Brightens Up for the Kids
Youngstown Cycle Supply and Audio Extreme is having a Christmas light challenge extravaganza in
Musical light display shines at Boardman Park
Boardman Park invites the to view its holiday light display again this year. The Lights were turned
Ankle and Foot Care launches holiday shoe drive
Podiatric physicians and staff with Ankle and Foot Care Centers are teaming up with the Salvation
Cameron gives lessons on Broadway skills
Students at Ruth’s Dance and Fitness Co. learned about dance and acting from Ben Cameron, a working Broadway performer, Nov. 16.
Williamses mark 60th with family dinner
Dick and Ange (Deletis) Williams of Lowellville celebrated their 60th anniversary Aug. 24 with a
Vacation and luncheon mark Basingers’ 50th
Mr. and Mrs. J. Paul Basinger of Boardman celebrated their golden anniversary with a vacation at
Boardman Sports Briefs
Flippers program Dec. 7 The Boardman Boys Basketball Sixth Man Club is sponsoring the coaching
Gen-3 Innovator Award Finalist at SEMA
Nate Miller, President of Thoroughbred Gt and Buckeye Classic Car Restoration, was one of 27
Rachel Dugan, Matthew Boyer plan Dec. vows
Ron and Vicki Dugan are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Dugan, and Matthew
Teens celebrate ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Teens from around the area were invited by the Public
Girls play in Turkey Shootout
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Fifth- and sixth-grade girls from St. Christine’s
Store to host International Peace Light from Bethlehem
This year, the JMJ Spiritual Connection II store located at 3408 Canfield Road in Youngstown, will
Families learn about butterflies at Science Night
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Families gathered at the Austintown library for Family
Poland Community Briefs
Gage to star in YSU’s “Holiday Cabaret” Claudia Gage of Poland is in the cast of Youngstown State
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Name: Devin Beaumier; Clayton Miller Instrument: Percussion/snare drum; Trombone and guitar
Cameron gives lessons on Broadway skills
Students at Ruth’s Dance and Fitness Co. learned about dance and acting from Ben Cameron, a working Broadway performer, Nov. 16.
Students Fundraise for Breast Cancer Awareness Day
St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary School student council recently sponsored a breast cancer
North Elementary bake sale aims to ‘ice out’ cancer
North Elementary School showed its support of the Dan Ayres family by hosting a bake sale with the theme ‘Icing Out Cancer’ Nov. 20.
Austintown Community Briefs
Sensitive Santa to be Dec. 8 Visiting with Santa Claus each Christmas season is a rite of passage
Canfield Community Briefs
Senior Class Craft Show to be Dec. 7 The 25th annual Canfield Senior Class Craft Show will take
Austintown Sports Briefs
Send us your news If you’re a winter sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your help.
Musical light display shines at Boardman Park
Boardman Park invites the to view its holiday light display again this year. The Lights were turned
Canfield Cardinals Prepare for Success
If hard work, dedication and persistence are any indicators to success, the 2013-14 season for the
Poland defeats with season opener
Poland varsity wrestling opened its season by hosting the second annual Poland Duals, in which
Cardinal Mooney has Fall Fun Festival
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com A Fall Fun Festival was offered at Cardinal
Hilltoppers celebrate Halloween
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School students celebrated Halloween with
Poland Sports Brief
Poland girls defeat Niles The Poland girls basketball team defeated Niles 41-39 Dec. 2 at Poland.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Swim and dive team pancake breakfast will be Jan. 12 The Canfield High School swim and dive team
Teens celebrate ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Teens from around the area were invited by the Public
YMCA asks for art submissions
By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com From now until January, people are encouraged to bring in 5-by-5
Ankle and Foot Care launches holiday shoe drive
Podiatric physicians and staff with Ankle and Foot Care Centers are teaming up with the Salvation
YMCA asks for art submissions
By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com From now until January, people are encouraged to bring in 5-by-5
Gen-3 Innovator Award Finalist at SEMA
Nate Miller, President of Thoroughbred Gt and Buckeye Classic Car Restoration, was one of 27
Literacy award goes to TeenXTreme librarians
TeenXTreme librarians Cindy Beach and John Waller of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning
Musical holiday light display shines at Boardman Park
Boardman Park invites the to view its holiday light display again this year. The Lights were turned
Cameron gives lessons on Broadway skills
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Students at Ruth’s Dance and Fitness Co. learned
Cameron gives lessons on Broadway skills
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Students at Ruth’s Dance and Fitness Co. learned
C.H. Campbell students enjoy reading oasis
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School’s library was transformed
CHC second-graders celebrate grandparents
C.H. Campbell Elementary School second-grade students welcomed some very special visitors to their school Nov. 12.
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