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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Trumbull deputies' Shop With a Cop is Tuesday
The Trumbull County Deputies Fraternal Order of Police No. 137 lodge will have its Shop With a Cop program starting in the mezzanine above the food court at Eastwood Mall at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Penguins’ Orpik taken from ice on stretcher
Penguins’ Orpik taken from ice on stretcher BOSTON (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks
Get pet pics with Santa Sunday at NIles pet store
Cats Are People Too will be at Pet Supplies Plus, 5555 Youngstown Warren Road, from 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday for Photos With Santa.
Santa arrives, bringing wintery weather to downtown Youngstown today
Santa could not have asked for a more perfect day Saturday as the city officially geared up for the Christmas season with the Youngstown Holiday Parade and Festival downtown.
Pearl Harbor survivors pause today at site to honor fallen, remember warnings
About 50 survivors of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor paused Saturday at the site to honor those killed and remember the moment that plunged the U.S. into World War II.
Visitors to Arms Museum today crafted handmade Christmas ornaments
Visitors to the Arms Family Museum could see vintage ornaments Saturday – and then make their own ornaments in the hands-on history room.
Home visits available for pregnant woman, kids up to 5
The Maternal and Infant Early Childhood Home Visitation grant for fiscal year 2014 will provide home visits to any Mahoning County resident who is pregnant or has a child up to age 5.
Detained US vet released, home today from N. Korea
A tired but smiling 85-year-old U.S. veteran detained in North Korea for several weeks returned home Saturday to applause from supporters, yellow ribbons tied to pillars outside his home and the warm embrace of his family.
Miss Wittenauer, Mr. Minotti to wed in July
Terry and Douglas Wittenauer are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Wittenauer, to A.J. Minotti.
Jessica Harvey, Ryan Sawyer rite set for April 2014
AUSTINTOWN Jessica Harvey and Ryan Sawyer of Austintown are engaged and planning an April 2014
Lindsay Whetzel, Gregory Mathes set June date
CORTLAND Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Whetzel of Cortland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Burke-Kozic engagement announced
Carissa Burke and Joshua Kozic, both of Boardman, are engaged. The couple and their parents are
Ashley Connelly, Shane Simplot are engaged
CAMPBELL Mark and Juanita Kolmacic of Campbell are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Polish Youngstown to offer cooking class
Polish Youngstown to offer cooking class YOUNGSTOWN Polish Youngstown is sponsoring a cooking
Late flag costly to Cards
Cardinal Mooney coach P.J. Fecko walks off the field at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon after losing the state championship 27-21 in the final minutes of Friday's game.
YCS students learn about Mandela’s legacy from school dean
The school’s academic dean earned his Ph.D. at the University of the Western Cape in South Africa
Black helps Poland extend mastery of Niles
It’s not exactly the Harlem Globetrotters versus the Washington Generals, but it’s pretty close.
Springfield’s pressure flusters Columbiana
Armed with a deep roster and plenty of athleticism, Springfield High knows how it wants to attack opponents this season.
Bishop George V. Murry urges support of Mooney move
The diocese school superintendent said the campaign remains in the “quiet phase”
Seasons of Hope provides Christ-centered grief counseling
The support group meets at St. Jude Church in Columbiana.
Florida import helps Ursuline top Sharon
Friday’s weather may have been typically snowy and cold for December, but the Ursuline gym had some Sunshine State warmth with Paul Jackson in the lineup.
Report: Kitchen sexually harassed a Youngstown female employee
Kitchen says he made “inappropriate” remarks, but nothing “threatening or serious”
SPORTS DIGEST || McDonald’s Tayala breaks Kent record
McDonald’s Tayala breaks Kent record KENT Matthias Tayala twice broke the 40-year-old Kent
Youngstown school district, teachers’ union reach tentative pact
The pact reportedly calls for a 2 percent pay increase in each of its three years
Scalzo: Frightful weather, delightful game
It was the type of game where you couldn’t tell where the field ended and the sideline began, and where you couldn’t tell where the snow ended and the sports writers’ dandruff began.
Phantoms fall to Steel in overtime
Ten seconds after the Youngstown Phantoms earned their 18th point of the season, they suffered their fourth extra session loss in 22 games.
Downtown Youngstown streets to reopen at Paramount site Monday
Because of the Paramount demolition project, the streets have been closed since July 2
More Boys basketball
Canfield 73, Hubbard 37 HUBBARD Andrew Midgley, Cole Pryjma and Jarret Vrabel all posted double
Elton John tickets worth the wait, fans say
A hearty handful of shivering folks shook off the chill as morning broke Friday, warm in knowing that their all-night vigil would soon be rewarded.
Thunderbirds to appear at proposed spring air show at YARS
Sequestration caused cancellation of a proposed air show this year.
Controversial call does in the Cardinals
A late pass interference penalty on Mark Handel may have cost Mooney a state championship.
Varsity Blues: Mooney falls in D4 final
Varsity Blues: Mooney falls in D4 final.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Holiday Parade and festival, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m.: Santa
Jay Z tops Grammy nominations with 9
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Jay Z easily led Grammy Award nominations with nine, but left-of-
FAST FACTS
FAST FACTS On Elton John show at Covelli: Tickets sold: 6,000-plus Sold out in: 61/2 hours
Consistent hiring points to stronger economy ahead
Associated Press WASHINGTON The job market is showing signs of the consistent gains the nation
Repairs help health care website
Associated Press WASHINGTON It doesn’t rival Amazon and Travelocity, but President Barack
Youngstown to pay $63,000 to a company that operated on city-owned land rent-free for seven years
The city will get about 15,000 tons of gravel in the deal
Hosting event for kids
Hosting event for kids LORDSTOWN United Auto Workers Local 1112 will host its 47th annual
As HIV/AIDS cases grow, public awareness shrivels
Editorial: Twenty-five years ago this week, a core group of passionate activists organized the first World AIDS
Banksy mural fetches $209K at auction
Associated Press BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. A mural stenciled on the side of a Hollywood gas station
Saga of the $487 tax refund
Opinion: COLUMBUS Jim Frey has been waiting 10 years to get his $487 back from the state of Ohio. It’ll
Don’t change Ohio’s gun laws
Opinion: Newark (Ohio)Advocate: In the days and weeks since a proposal to change Ohio’s self-defense laws was
Icy storm slams Southwest, freezes N. Texas
Associated Press DALLAS Freezing rain and stinging winds slammed the Southwest on Friday and
Thousands seek refuge at Central African airport
Associated Press BANGUI, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC Thousands of Christian civilians sought refuge
Lay prayer leaders to serve
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Thirty-one men and women in the six-county Diocese of Youngstown were
S. Africa begins without Mandela
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG What next for South Africa? This racially charged country that, on
Gordon Gee OK’d as interim WVU president
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. Gordon Gee is returning to West Virginia University as
Conviction upheld for mom who put baby in microwave
Associated Press DAYTON An appeals court on Friday upheld the conviction of an Ohio woman found
Submit information for Christmas listing
Submit information for Christmas listing The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. Matthew 2:10
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Dec. 7, the 341st day of 2013. There are 24 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Advent Bible study
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com SALEM An Advent Bible study at St. Paul Church delves
Amish girl won’t be forced to resume chemo
Associated Press TOLEDO A court-appointed guardian is dropping her attempt to force an 11-year-
MORE STATE FOOTBALL ON B5: vLoveland wallops Glenville in Division II, while Kirtland bests Wayne
MORE STATE FOOTBALL ON B5: vLoveland wallops Glenville in Division II, while Kirtland bests Wayne
Court continues Pavlik hearing
Court continues Pavlik hearing CANFIELD Former world champion middleweight boxer Kelly Pavlik
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
Toys for plane tickets
Toys for plane tickets VIENNA Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
Be accountable; end senseless killings
Opinion: Whenever I hear from our staff that there is a homicide in our area, I just hope and pray it is not
TCTC recommended for grant from statewide Straight A Fund
The Trumbull Career and Technical Center in Champion will focus on improving students’ overall health and wellness to raise achievement with a $297,841 grant from the inaugural Straight A Fund Grant program.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Bret E. Jones, 32, of 9350 New Buffalo Road,
Teen revamps cafe into her own bakery
Alexa Diana, 19, will open her own bakery in January. She specializes in cakes, cupcakes and cake pops.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Adam and Kristen Bindas, Youngstown, girl, Dec. 5. Gabriel
Ohio drops plan to comply with feds’ identification rules
Associated Press COLUMBUS Citing privacy concerns, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles has decided
Panel picks finalists for 24 grants
Associated Press COLUMBUS A state panel has picked more than 150 schools and educational
OSU-MSU could be a classic matchup
The Big Ten championship game already looks like a classic contest.
PHANTOMS NOTEs From the Covelli Centre
Special teams: The Steel capitalized on three of their five power-play chances. The Phantoms scored
Steelers’ Woodley will play against Dolphins
The Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker will play on Sunday against Miami after missing three weeks with a left calf strain.
BGSU knocks NIU from BCS bowl consideration
Matt Johnson threw four of his career-high five touchdown passes in the first half and Bowling Green routed No. 16 Northern Illinois, 47-27, on Friday night for the Mid-American Conference title, ending the Huskies’ shot at playing in a marquee bowl game.
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Campbell will start at QB for Browns
Jason Campbell’s headaches are gone, and for the moment, so are Cleveland’s pains at quarterback.
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