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Austintown girl asks fellow students to donate toys
Lexi Cintron of Austintown, an eighth-grader at Austintown Middle School, and her social studies teacher, Jaclyn Elias, organize toys and gifts donated to Lexi's Holiday ...
Stories published December 14, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
New Austintown pet rescue grand opening today
Pet photos with Santa, a basket raffle, a donation, and a chance to play with cats were all part of the Falcon Animal Rescue’s grand opening.
3rd-generation candy cane-maker shares his trade at Tyler event downtown today
Doris Chianello loves all things Youngstown – everything from having shopped at the former Strouss' and Higbee’s department stores to making candy canes.
Model trains go high-tech at Eastwood Expo Center
If you think this weekend’s Great Train Expo appeals only to model railroading enthusiasts of a certain age nostalgic for an America of their childhood, then you should have a talk with Gavin Esposito of Hubbard.
Amid holiday activities, a somber Newtown marks first anniversary of school massacre
Bells tolled 26 times to honor the children and educators killed one year ago in a shooting rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School as local churches held memorial services and the country marked the anniversary with events including a White House moment of silence.
Tutu to attend Mandela funeral after all
Retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu changed course Saturday night and announced plans to attend the funeral of anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela after all.
Mandela event cancelled at Arab American Center
The executive committee of the Arab American Community Center here has cancelled today's event, "Celebrate the Life of Nelson Mandela" because of the bad weather conditions.
Snow-related traffic crashes reported in region
Snow-related traffic crashes reported in region YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown- and Warren-area
Worst of snowfall is over for the Valley
Worst of snowfall is over for the Valley The snow is expected to let within the hour, said the
If you're out, tell us about the roads; if you're home, stay there
Driving conditions are poor on many roads in Mahoning and Trumbull counties this evening as the snow keeps coming.
Miss DeLuca and Mr. Porter plan nuptials
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Anthony L. DeLuca, the parents of Elizabeth A. DeLuca, all of Youngstown,
Miss Muyskens, Mr. Simko plan Jan. wedding
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Edward Simko of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son, Peter
Miss McDougal, Mr. Purfey plan Jan. wedding
The parents of Jessica McDougal of Warren and Stephen Purfey of Cortland are announcing the
Jones-Metzinger vows will be exchanged
Carl and Kathy Jones of Boardman and Tom and Vinetta Metzinger of Austintown are announcing the
Holsinger-Post wedding plans are revealed
POLAND Michelle Holsinger of Poland is engaged to Jared Post of Fort Recovery, Ohio, her parents
Richie-Zielke vows will be exchanged
Rebecca Renee Richie of Boardman and Robert Arthur Zielke of Peninsula, Ohio, are announcing their
Free car seat safety checks in Boardman today
Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley and Safe Kids Mahoning Valley are offering free car seat safety checks from 12:30 to 3 p.m. today at Boardman Township Fire Department, 136 Boardman-Poland Road.
Driver steers Fitch past Niles
After Fitch’s 16-point lead dwindled to one early in the fourth quarter of Friday night’s game, the Falcons turned to their senior guard and said, in effect, “It’s time to be more selfish.”
East Ohio customers likely to pay less, despite higher gas prices
Dominion East Ohio set its December rate at $4.42 per mcf, but the average bill will likely be $11.52 cheaper.
Ex-agent rooting for Clarett
One of Clarett’s former agents, Josh Luchs, who makes an appearance in the film, knows firsthand the drama that followed Maurice Clarett.
BOOK EXCERPT | A not-too-subtle threat
The fourth of a five-day serial from a book by renowned journalist and Youngstown native Simeon
Campbell 7th-graders visit Rescue Mission to hand-deliver donations
The seventh-graders are enrolled in Lisa Steigerwald-Kana’s and Nadyne Stallsmith’s music appreciation and technology classes
Former YSU, NFL player Jones gets new kidney
Sore as the incision from his kidney transplant surgery might still be, Donald Jones’ outlook on life is suddenly fresh.
Freshman point guard provides spark in YSU victory
It’s no secret that the Youngstown State women’s basketball team has holes to fill, especially with finding a point guard.
Third grade reading scores drop in Mahoning Valley
Only 11 Valley school districts saw their percentages increase
Williamson students earn bikes for good grades
Omega Phi Psi’s local chapter awarded the bicycles to students for academic achievement during the first part of the school year
Campbell holds off Newton Falls
Campbell Memorial continued its rise to the top of the All-American Conference’s National Division with a 51-46 victory over Newton Falls.
Brookfield takes advantage of YCS foul trouble
In the deciding third quarter of Brookfield’s 64-55 victory against Youngstown Christian on Friday night, it was just as important what was happening off the court as it was on it.
Trumbull jurors say complicated legal jargon made murder case difficult
Trumbull jurors say complicated and vague legal jargon made murder case difficult
OSHP IDs driver in fatal Howland accident, says he fell asleep at wheel
The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released the name of the driver of a car they believe struck and killed a 55-year-old Howland woman Sunday night on King-Graves Road.
Saban, Alabama reach long-term agreement
Saban, Alabama reach long-term agreement Alabama’s Nick Saban is staying put, apparently for the
Activists found guilty for trespassing at Niles injection well site
The two were arrested Nov. 25 at the entrance to a well run by American Water Management of Howland just north of the North Road-Main Street intersection.
Wellsville dominates Mineral Ridge in battle of ITCL unbeatens
The Tigers and Seth Bradford punched Ridge in the mouth from the opening tip, dominating in a 79-55 rout that sent a clear message to the rest of the ITCL that Wellsville is a team to be reckoned with this season.
Youngstown Mayor-elect McNally raised close to $100K to win
The mayor’s former chief of staff, who also ran, failed to file a finance report by Friday’s deadline
Seitz’s 34 points power Blue Devils past Rockets
Racing out to a 14-point lead in the first quarter, the McDonald High boys basketball team appeared to be on its way to a romp.
Austintown girl asks fellow students to donate toys
Lexi Cintron of Austintown, an eighth-grader at Austintown Middle School, and her social studies teacher, Jaclyn Elias, organize toys and gifts donated to Lexi's Holiday Helpers. Lexi has been collecting toys for less fortunate kids in the community since she was 6. She and her classmates will donate the toys to the Rescue Mission.
Allen making plays for Steelers
Will Allen’s 10-year NFL career has taken some twists. Now he finally appears settled in for a second stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Irving, Waiters lift Cavs to rare road win
Kyrie Irving scored 31 points and Dion Waiters added 21 for Cleveland.
First Place toy drive
First Place toy drive YOUNGSTOWN First Place Bank is collecting new, unwrapped toys at all of
Cleveland man convicted in fire deaths of 9
Associated Press CLEVELAND A former drug dealer has been found guilty at his retrial in the
Buckeyes still aren’t over defeat
The Ohio State Buckeyes were hoping to prepare for a major bowl game. Just not this one.
Pressure to find missing American
Pressure to find missing American WASHINGTON The Obama administration faced intensified pressure
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges this week. They are expected to
Appeals court overturns judge's decision
Judge Evans dismissed the case in 2012 after Charity’s attorneys filed a motion to dismiss because they claimed the state violated Charity’s right to a speedy trial.
METRO DIGEST || Free car seat safety checks today
Free car-seat checks offered at fire station BOARDMAN Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley
Airport worker arrested in bomb scheme
Associated Press WICHITA, Kan. A Kansas man who prosecutors say sympathized with violent
Railroading expo
Railroading expo NILES Miniature railroading is highlighted today and Sunday at the Great Train
School workers plead not guilty in rape case
Associated Press STEUBENVILLE Four eastern Ohio school workers entered not guilty pleas Friday
STORYTELLING
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com BOARDMAN 2 The presentation will be at the worship
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Dec. 14, the 348th day of 2013. There are 17 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Send information for holiday listing
Send information for holiday listing The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services that
birthdays
birthdays Singer Joyce Vincent- Wilson of Tony Orlando and Dawn is 67. Actress Patty Duke is 67.
Walsh University students give card to pope
Staff report NORTH CANTON Pope Francis accepted a handmade, heart-shaped card from Walsh
Toyota to enter settlement mediation
Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. After a four-year legal battle, Toyota is entering settlement
Prospects for budget legislation solid in Senate
Associated Press WASHINGTON One day after winning lopsided House approval, bipartisan
On peacemaking
On peacemaking GIRARD The recent death of Nelson Mandela has again raised the question of how
Two-year budget reflects the reality of divided government
Editorial: Speaker John A. Boehner was able to fight off growing opposition from tea party Republicans in the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: New York Voices will
Trumbull commissioners look to buy First Place offices in Warren
The county would use some of the space for storage
Christmas past and present
Opinion: In 1931, I was 7 years old; 80 years later, in 2011, I had reached the ripe old age of 87. Comparing
A humanitarian gesture
Opinion: The Monitor, McAllen, Texas: Some callously might say that providing emergency medical treatment on
Agent to farmers: Budget now for 2014
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com canfield Valley farmers should be careful budgeting for
GM sells stake in PSA Peugeot Citroen
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors Co. has decided to unload its 7 percent stake in French
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.05 —.06 Avalon
Key bills enacted by split votes
Opinion: COLUMBUS Lawmakers left town for the holiday break but not before pushing through dozens of bills
Las Vegas Sands scraps ‘EuroVegas’
Associated Press MADRID Casino operator Las Vegas Sands on Friday scrapped plans to build a
Student gunman wounds two, kills himself at Colo. high school
Associated Press CENTENNIAL, Colo. A teenager who may have had a grudge against a teacher
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Francis R. Fitch IV, 27, of 882 Evergreen Road,