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BREAKING NEWS | Read full report on sexual harassment claims against Kitchen

Sexual harassment claims against Kitchen are 'credible'

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Effort underway to collect Toys for Tots beginning next week

Effort underway to collect Toys for Tots beginning next week


TCTC recommended for Ohio Straight A Fund grant

TCTC recommended for Ohio Straight A Fund grant


Air Force Thunderbirds headline May air show at Youngstown Air Reserve Station

Air Force Thunderbirds headline May air show at Youngstown Air Reserve Station


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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 drops plans to comply with fed's ID rules

Ohio drops plans to comply with fed's ID rules


Cardinal Mooney takes 7-0 lead in first quarter

Cardinal Mooney takes 7-0 lead in first quarter.


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


Texans fire coach Gary Kubiak

Texans fire coach Gary Kubiak


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.


OES and Masons to serve breakfast


Senior class will host craft show


Decorated trees will be available for raffles

Decorated trees will be available for raffles Humility of Mary Health Partners’ annual Festival of


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Mahoning commissioners propose quarter-percent sales tax hike

The Mahoning County commissioners propose a quarter percent sales tax increase for the May 6 ballot.

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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.

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Youngstown employee files harassment claim with EEOC

A sexual harassment investigation report will be released today


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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.

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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.


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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.

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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


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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.

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Sen. Schiavoni visits CH Campbell

C.H. Campbell Elementary School fourth-grade students had the privilege of hosting Sen. Joe Schiavoni Nov. 15.

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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


Man indicted in Thanksgiving murder

Man indicted in Thanksgiving murder


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


Ford unveils 2015 Mustang

The Ford Mustang is still galloping at 50.


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


newsmakers

newsmakers Judge says Farrah Fawcett caregiver can testify LOS ANGELES One of Farrah


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


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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.

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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.

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Book fair raises funds at Robinwood Elementary School

Robinwood Elementary School was “a cool place to discover hot books” for a week.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Students Fundraise for Breast Cancer Awareness Day

St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary School student council recently sponsored a breast cancer

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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.

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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

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Poland defeats with season opener

Poland varsity wrestling opened its season by hosting the second annual Poland Duals, in which

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Cardinal Mooney has Fall Fun Festival

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com A Fall Fun Festival was offered at Cardinal

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Hilltoppers celebrate Halloween

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School students celebrated Halloween with

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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