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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
YSU graduate first to accomplish feat
YSU graduate first to accomplish feat YOUNGSTOWN Kelly L. Colwell didn’t realize until this
Valley communities await word on public works funding
Valley communities await word on public works funding Mahoning Valley communities learn Tuesday if
Miss Peck and Mr. Gulaskey are engaged
POLAND Lloyd and Vikki Peck of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth
Miss Mulcahy, Mr. Biggs set summer rites
Mark and Nancy Mulcahy of Atlanta, formerly of Boardman and Poland, are announcing the engagement of
Nicole Caudell, John Breneman plan June rites
AUSTINTOWN Cathy Breneman is announcing the engagement of her stepson, John Joseph Breneman, and
Natalie Plescia, Simon Arias will wed in August
Natalie L. Plescia of Pittsburgh and Simon Anthony Arias III of Campbell are engaged and planning an
Smiths, family mark 50th anniversary at surprise dinner
AUSTINTOWN A surprise dinner Nov. 23 at the Hartville Kitchen honored Gerald and Judith Smith of
Catalines’ 40th to be celebrated with trip to Las Vegas
AUSTINTOWN A celebratory trip to Las Vegas in the spring awaits Austintown couple Richard and
Family members gather to celebrate Hrinaks’ 72nd wedding anniversary
STRUTHERS On Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day, John and Lucille Hrinak of Struthers celebrated their 72nd
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., has planned the following:
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club of Liberty will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at First Christian Assembly Church,
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY East members will meet for a Christmas party at 11:30 a.m. at the Stonebridge Grille &
Ohio OKs increased use of overdose-treatment drug by first responders
Ohio takes steps to put overdose-fighting drug in hands of more first responders
The Best of the Best in Area High School Sports | Fall 2013
The Vindicator is pleased to announce its Fall Sports Athletes of the Year.
LaBrae’s Aldridge neutralizes Mooney
Peyton Aldridge scored a game-high 30 points, hauled down 17 rebounds and rejected six shots.
Valley volunteers provide household items, mentoring, love to foster care veterans
Provide household items, mentoring and love
Falcon Animal Rescue opens in Austintown
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Pet photos with Santa, a basket raffle, a
YSU’s Perry scores 28 points in loss to Pitt
Kendrick Perry finished with a game-high 28 points, four steals and four assists.
3rd generation candy-cane-maker teaches his art downtown Youngstown
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Doris Chianello loves all things Youngstown –
Well-rounded West Branch gets past Boardman
West Branch High coach Walt DeShields realizes the public perception of his team.
All Aboard: Expo Center is station for train enthusiasts of all ages
Expo Center is station for train enthusiasts By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES If you
New Castle pulls away from Poland
Bulldogs coach Ken Grisdale calls the defeat a learning experience.
Stambaugh launches $2.5M drive for improvements
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The exterior of Stambaugh Auditorium, one of the city’s most
METRO DIGEST || Send us your holiday listings
Send holiday events The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services that are open to the
Career-best 27 by O’Hara lifts Indians
After taking a 14-10 first-period lead, Girard (4-2) outscored Springfield, 23-2, en route to securing its third win this week.
ARMED FORCES | Retired Army Col. Timothy C. Gorrell
ARMED FORCES VETERANS Appointment COLUMBUS Retired Army Col. Timothy C. Gorrell recently was
YSU grad’s book examines Oswald
hYSU grad’s book examines Oswald FROSTBURG, MD. Scott P. Johnson, formerly of Girard and a
BOOKER EXCERPT || Injustice created solidarity among Southern blacks
The last of a five-day serial from a book by renowned journalist and Youngstown native Simeon Booker
Fight for justice must go on, Booker vows at tribute dinner
Simeon Booker Jr., a nationally prominent journalist who was honored Saturday at Youngstown State University, greets Cameron Stewart, with whom he grew up in Youngstown. With them is Stewart’s daughter, Marthella Allen, and Booker’s son, Teddy.
Obama toxic for Ohio Dems
Opinion: When the fall 2014 campaign for Ohio governor rolls around, today’s controversy over a tax scofflaw
AREA BOWLING SCORES
AMRON (SRI Investment Seniors) — Neil Guerrieri 266-753, Al Nuzzi 246-675, Carl Cramer 278-670,
Cures for common holiday messes
There’s always plenty to do around the holidays, so Consumer Reports asked its cleaning and textile
Mandela’s dignity, generosity of heart transformed the world
Opinion: Nelson Mandela holds a tender place in my heart. I never met the man, but he embodied everything
RECORD REVIEWS
R. KELLY Album: “Black Panties” Grade: B R. Kelly likes sex. A lot. Always has and probably
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.:
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.05 —.06 Avalon
newsmakers
newsmakers Khloe Kardashian divorcing Odom LOS ANGELES After months of speculation, Khloe
YSU’s next provost must have a plan for academic recovery
Editorial: Youngstown State University’s six-year graduation rate is 37 percent, while other four-year
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. What is pleather? Quite some years ago, I saw an ad for a chair made of genuine pleather. R.L.,
Vintage Estates lists holiday beer winners
Vintage Estates lists holiday beer winners BOARDMAN Vintage Estates has announced the winners of
Long overdue honor for Booker
Editorial: Today marks a special and long overdue homecoming of honor for one of Youngstown’s most dynamic
China seeks to export apples to US
Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. China has its sights set on exporting its fruit to the United
Career Paths
Banking Farmers National Bank has promoted Amber Wallace to senior vice president, chief
Vaughn J. Gobel reflects on a long career and top honor.
By Tom McParland tmcparland@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Vaughn J. Gobel Sr. had no idea he was even
basketball Saturday’s other games
GIRLS Denver East 70, Struthers 55 STRUTHERS Jonnae Richardson scored 29 points to lead Denver
Births
Births St. joseph Health Center Selina Shearer and Christopher Sudnik Sr., Garrettsville, boy,
Storm brings dangerous travel, deferred shopping
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. A winter storm blanketed a wide swath of the Northeast with a
Bengals looking to keep momentum against Steelers
Welcome to the new AFC North, the one where the balance of power is 60 minutes away from sitting well west of Pittsburgh and Baltimore.
Rampage in Colo. school lasted less than 2 minutes
Associated Press CENTENNIAL, Colo. A teenager who wounded a fellow student before killing
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Lordstown Village Council, caucus at 6 p.m., followed by regular meeting, village
Cutler returns to face Browns
Josh McCown returns to a reserve role today behind starter Jay Cutler.
Honoring a civil-rights icon
Opinion: Today, Simeon Booker Jr. receives a college degree from Youngstown State University when
Nelson Mandela makes final journey home
Associated Press QUNU, South Africa Nelson Mandela came home Saturday. A hearse carrying
Fire reported at bar in Campbell
Staff report CAMPBELL A fire at Patsy’s Bar on Wilson Avenue forced an evacuation late Saturday
Heavy Internet use can lead to anxiety
Associated Press CLEVELAND College students reading this story and others online for hours may
TRUMBULL, COLUMBIANA COUNTY courts
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints George Tomlin v. Bryant Boyd, personal injury.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Pearl Harbor Day reminds us of need to honor all veterans
Opinion: Pearl Harbor Day reminds us of need to honor all veterans After reading last Sunday’s article on
China probe makes soft lunar landing
China probe makes soft lunar landing BEIJING China on Saturday successfully carried out the
Mount Union wins thriller to return to D-III title game
A lot of numbers were staring Mount Union in the face Saturday — 16 trips to the Stagg Bowl, 19 straight Division III semifinal appearances, 28 wins in a row, 77 straight home victories.
birthdays
birthdays Actor-comedian Tim Conway is 80. Singer Cindy Birdsong of The Supremes is 74. Drummer
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Dec. 15, the 349th day of 2013. There are 16 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Hundreds of reproduction phrenology heads are sold online, although few understand what the word
Hundreds of reproduction phrenology heads are sold online, although few understand what the word
Malkin hurt as Penguins beat Red Wings on road
Evgeni Malkin had a goal and two assists before hurting his left leg early in the third period of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night.
James scores 25 as Heat top Cavs
LeBron James scored 25 points against his former team, leading the Miami Heat to a 114-107 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.
Community rallies around victims of fatal SW Ohio fire
Associated Press KETTERING A southwest Ohio community is collecting donations to provide clothes
KELLI CARDINAL | THE VINDICATOR
KELLI CARDINAL | THE VINDICATOR Isabella Rios 6, of Youngstown and her mom, Michelle Weimer, place
Developer willing to sell house for bitcoin
Associated Press LAS VEGAS A casino owner-turned-commercial developer is asking $7.85 million to
Ross, Smith power unbeaten Buckeyes
LaQuinton Ross and Lenzelle Smith Jr. each scored 18 points to lead No. 3 Ohio State past North Dakota State, 79-62, on Saturday night.
Texas coach Mack Brown resigns
Texas coach Mack Brown resigns AUSTIN, Texas Texas says coach Mack Brown has stepped down and
Financial disclosure exemptions raise ethical questions
Associated Press DAYTON, Ohio Some kinds of public officials in Ohio are exempt from financial