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A very special visit from Santa in Struthers Tuesday
MaryKay Spitler, 7, dons festive attire during Struthers Rotary’s annual Christmas party Tuesday afternoon at Struthers Parkside Church. MaryKay, a student at Campbell Elementary School, ...
Stories published December 18, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Cardinal Mooney High School board isn’t ready to launch a public capital campaign
School officials could move the school out of Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN The board of
Weathersfield schools satisfy state for Average Yearly Progress Groupings
Weathersfield schools satisfy state for Average Yearly Progress Groupings MINERAL RIDGE
Youngstown to seek financial commitments toward ampitheater design
Youngstown to seek financial commitments toward ampitheater design YOUNGSTOWN The city will seek
Niles sets one-year moratorium on permits for sexually oriented businesses
Niles sets one-year moratorium on permits for sexually oriented businesses By JORDAN COHEN
Niles sets one-year moratorium on permits for sexually oriented businesses
Niles sets one-year moratorium on permits for sexually oriented businesses NILES City council
The current Youngstown park and recreation director loses his civil service protection Jan. 1
He can be retained or fired by the incoming mayor YOUNGSTOWN The city’s civil service
New Middletown police looking for stolen cat, jewelry
New Middletown police looking for stolen cat, jewelry
Downtown Youngstown street closed for AT&T work Thursday
Downtown Youngstown street closed for AT&T work Thursday
Private prison in Youngstown launches its job-saving campaign
Private prison in Youngstown launches its job-saving campaign
Vindy's Top 2013 stories; Dr. Rick Billak
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The Vindicator's 2013 Fall Athletes' Video Interviews
Dec. 18, 2013 | 2013 Fall Athletes' Video Interviews
Fed will reduce bond purchases by $10B in January
Fed will reduce bond purchases by $10B in January WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve has
Legislators, doctor to discuss medical marijuana use
Legislators, doctor to discuss medical marijuana use YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio Senate Minority Leader Joe
Trumbull County Young Republicans meet Friday night
Trumbull County Young Republicans meet Friday night
Gunman kills himself, 1 other at Reno hospital
Gunman kills himself, 1 other at Reno hospital RENO, Nev. (AP) — Some fled in panic as gunshots
Warren fire destroys garage, firefighter slightly injured
Warren fire destroys garage, firefighter injured
Utah man caught with $1.2M worth of pot at Pa. airport
Utah man caught with $1.2M worth of pot at Pa. airport
Army defections reported as South Sudan violence spreads
Army defections reported as South Sudan violence spreads KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Clashes between
McNally to be sworn in as Youngstown mayor Dec. 30
McNally to be sworn in as Youngstown mayor Dec. 30 YOUNGSTOWN — John A. McNally IV will be sworn
Pa. Gov. Corbett inks post-Sandusky child-abuse bills
Pa. Gov. Corbett inks post-Sandusky child-abuse bills
India diplomat says she faced cavity search in NYC
India diplomat says she faced cavity search in NYC NEW DELHI (AP) — An Indian diplomat said U.S.
April trial set for Ohio lawmaker charged with fraud
April trial set for Ohio lawmaker charged with fraud
Ohio elections chief: 17 noncitizens voted in 2012
Ohio elections chief: 17 noncitizens voted in 2012
Fed decision on pace of bond purchases is awaited
Fed decision on pace of bond purchases is awaited WASHINGTON (AP) — Investors are waiting to see
Man gets 7-15 years for dog-fighting ring
Man gets 7-15 years for dog-fighting ring WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia man who
Campbell police hear of identity fraud cases
Campbell police hear of identity fraud cases CAMPBELL Two city residents reported identity fraud
Bipartisan budget agreement nears final passage
Bipartisan budget agreement nears final passage WASHINGTON (AP) — A modest, bipartisan budget pact
Christmas musical planned Saturday
Christmas musical planned Saturday YOUNGSTOWN A Christmas musical extravaganza, “When Love Was
Blue Christmas services planned at 2 churches
Blue Christmas services planned at 2 churches Blue Christmas services are planned at First
Mathews school board to meet today
Mathews school board to meet today VIENNA Mathews Local Schools board of education will hold an
Train hits car, no one hurt
Train hits car, no one hurt YOUNGSTOWN A man will be cited for failure to yield after his car
Hubbard woman sentenced in drug case
Hubbard woman sentenced in drug case JOHNSTOWN, PA. A Hubbard woman has been sentenced to two
Prison company launches job-saving campaign
Prison company launches job-saving campaign YOUNGSTOWN The company that owns the Northeast Ohio
Lucky lotto tickets sold in Atlanta, San Jose
Lucky lotto tickets sold in Atlanta, San Jose ATLANTA (AP) — Two lucky winning tickets were sold
Man charged in Pa. slaying of estranged wife
Man charged in Pa. slaying of estranged wife BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Authorities have charged a man
Police: Deaths of 2 ruled murder-suicide
Police: Deaths of 2 ruled murder-suicide CENTRAL CITY, Pa. (AP) — State police say the shooting
Frat cuts ties with chapter after student’s death
Frat cuts ties with chapter after student’s death STROUDSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A national fraternity
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Pricetown Methodist Church, 4640 Pritchard-Ohltown Road, Newton Falls, will serve meatloaf
Church to serve free fellowship dinner
Church to serve free fellowship dinner YOUNGSTOWN Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church, 1812 Oak
Closing arguments today in Thompson burglary/kidnapping trial
Closing arguments will be today in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court in the trial of John A. Thompson, 40, of Hoagland-Blackstub Road in Mecca Township and Dickey Avenue Northwest in Warren.
Perry lifts YSU past Bethune-Cookman
On a night when it didn’t always play well, the Youngstown State men’s basketball team kept playing hard.
Are 300 jobs coming to Youngstown?
A California company is considering opening a location in downtown Youngstown that could bring 300 jobs here over three years.
Report: BG eyes Durkin, Wolford
Bowling Green’s next football coach may look familiar to Valley football fans.
Mahoning Valley communities chosen to receive public works funds
30 Mahoning Valley communities will receive grant funds from the Ohio Public Works Commission
Defenders Tabachino, Bryarly Kopp Award winners
Two players from tradition-rich programs have been named initial recipients of the Betras, Harshman & Kopp “Coach John Kopp Heart of a Champion Award.”
Youngstown teachers contract approved
‘Me too’ clauses mean raises for two other unions and administrators, and non-union employees also got raises
Dogged defense frustrates Falcons
Jacob Wolfe’s 22 points and Poland’s defense leads the Bulldogs past Fitch.
Columbiana County has two confirmed flu cases: Mahoning and Trumbull, none
Columbiana County has two confirmed flu cases: Mahoning and Trumbull, none
Aldridge, Vikings rally past Ursuline
LaBrae rallied from a nine-point deficit through three quarters for a 60-56 victory Tuesday night.
Digital sign regs, lakefront residential area proposed in Lake Milton
Proposed new lakefront shed and detached garage location rules would promote unobstructed views of Lake Milton.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU WR Berassa granted sixth year
YSU WR Berassa granted sixth year YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State wide receiver Jelani Berassa was
Former Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams addressed a Senate committee
He is seeking Senate confirmation to head the federal Economic Development Administration
Chaney VPA students to perform Holiday Spectacular
A public performance is set for 6 p.m. today
Struthers City Schools thanks senior citizens with turkey dinner
The Struthers Board of Education sponsored the event to thank the city's senior citizens for their past and present support of the school district.
SuspectI in murder at Southern Blvd. car business captured, arraigned
Lavelle Stanley was captured at a house in the 100 block of Lauderdale Avenue on the North Side about 5:20 p.m. Monday.
A very special visit from Santa in Struthers Tuesday
MaryKay Spitler, 7, dons festive attire during Struthers Rotary’s annual Christmas party Tuesday afternoon at Struthers Parkside Church. MaryKay, a student at Campbell Elementary School, was just one of the almost 150 special needs children from Mahoning County who were invited to attend the party, which included entertainment by the Aut Mori Grotto clowns.
Classic, Comforting Soup Gets a Pork-Inspired Twist
Family Features “If I wasn’t a BBQ expert, I’d be cooking soups like this one all day long,” said
The best of the best in 2013
The best of the best in 2013 Drinks columnist Brian Fry unveils his top- rated wines of 2013,
Bake up some holiday memories
Family Features For many families, the holidays are all about getting together to share old
Shake things up this holiday season with tasty cocktails
Family Features ’Tis the season for entertaining, and festive cocktails are in fashion for
Saban: ‘There were no talks’ with Texas
Associated Press TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Alabama coach Nick Saban and the football team are moving on.
Holiday Brunch An easy way to make your home celebration as fun as possible
Family Features A holiday cele- bration at home should be as much fun for the hosts as for friends
At Palm Cafe, life’s a picnic
Dubic’s Palm Cafe is the place to meat up for a picnic.
A modern spin on holiday classics
Family Features Traditional goodies always add a touch of sweetness to the holidays. Updates to
The guys are gearing up for 2014 reviews
The guys are gearing up for 2014 reviews The guys are accepting recommendations for their 2014 hit
Failure to extend jobless aid will make life tough for many
Editorial: With the U.S. House of Repre- sentatives adjourned for the Christmas holidays, more than 1 million
DOE: Pa. may rank 2nd in gas production in ’13
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The U.S. Department of Energy says that Pennsylvania may close out
Study: Methane in 15% of NY wells
Associated Press Some upstate New York state water wells naturally have explosive levels of
Impress the grandchildren with your ability to get the hottest releases Gift guide to the best VIDEO GAMES
By LOU KESTEN Associated Press A video-game store can be daunting if you don’t know what you’re
New business filings decrease in Ohio
New business filings decrease in Ohio COLUMBUS New business filings in Ohio decreased in
Will Fed keep bond-buying pace?
Associated Press WASHINGTON Is this the week when the Federal Reserve finally slows its
Newton Falls, Braceville officials looking to discuss JEDD
Newton Falls and Braceville officials hope to have serious discussions after Jan. 1 about joint-economic-development district
CAMPAIGN FINANCE Post-general election reports
Below is campaign financial activity from Oct. 17 to Dec. 6 for Trumbull County candidates and
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Angelina Fusco and Michael Glenellen, Youngstown, boy, Dec.
Stipends for college athletes
Opinion: Tulsa World, Tulsa, Okla. There always has been and likely always will be an unfair advantage held
Sentencing in Champion environmental hazard case delayed for 16th time
Sentencing delayed for Maryland man charged with creating an environmental hazard in Champion
METRO DIGEST || SR 11 backed up from crash tonight
Route 11 backup CANFIELD The driver of a vehicle southbound on state Route 11 near the
In Syria, casualties overwhelm hospitals
Associated Press BEIRUT Hospitals in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo are overwhelmed with
Woman in Kaluza case takes appeal to state high court
Hattie Gilbert was convicted of aggravated robbery, kidnapping, complicity to commit felonious assault and conspiracy to commit aggravated murder and was sentenced to 50 years in prison.
Steelers place Woodley on IR
The Steelers placed LaMarr Woodley on injured reserve Tuesday with a strained right calf.
Man sentenced after skipping sentencing a year ago
Sean Caceres is accused of punching another worker during the 2012 Canfield Fair
NSA SURVEILLANCE Is ’76 robbery legally relevant to spying?
Associated Press WASHINGTON The small-time case of a Baltimore purse-snatcher who got nabbed
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Newton Falls Exempted Village school board, 5:30 p.m. finance meeting, 6 p.m.
Feeling lucky: Why do lottery players think they can defy odds?
Associated Press It’s the ultimate fantasy: Walk into a store, plunk down a dollar, and with
Budget heads to final passage
Associated Press WASHINGTON Year-end legislation to ease Congress’ chronic budget brinkmanship
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS CBS series outdraw football in ratings LOS ANGELES A stalwart pair of CBS series
Shale speculation pushed up ag land prices
Shale industry has had an impact on land values for farm land in the Valley
Gunman kills 1 at hospital, commits suicide
Associated Press RENO, NEV. A suicidal gunman opened fire at a Reno hospital campus Tuesday,