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V24: Easy Street Productions' holiday revue A Silver "Miracle"
Easy Street Productions’ 25th anniversary season will reach its peak this weekend when several original members of the troupe return to take part in “Miracle ...
'The Bone Lady' dazzles Niles Middle School students
Cleveland Browns super fan Debra Darnall, better known as “The Bone Lady,” spoke to eighth-graders about self-empowerment for an upcoming ESPN documentary.
Stories published December 19, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Ohio woman sentenced in husband’s 2003 slaying
Ohio woman sentenced in husband’s 2003 slaying DEFIANCE (AP) A prosecutor says a northern Ohio
Ohio police charge mom, man after bullet hits girl
Ohio police charge mom, man after bullet hits girl CINCINNATI (AP) A 3-year-old girl wounded by
Ohio pre-positioning, tracking emergency resources
Ohio pre-positioning, tracking emergency resources COLUMBUS (AP) Ohio is trying to better
$1.2 million worth of marijuana on an airplane headed from New Castle, Pa.
$1.2 million worth of marijuana on an airplane headed from New Castle, Pa. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP)
Lawyer offers to step up for his client
Lawyer offers to help pay client’s restitution Lawyer offers to help pay client’s restitution
Howland man to be arraigned in bludgeoning death of sister
Howland man to be arraigned in bludgeoning death of sister Howland man to be arraigned in
67-year-old Leavittsburg man sentenced to life in prison
67-year-old Leavittsburg man sentenced to life in prison 67-year-old Leavittsburg man sentenced to
Ohio teen accused in school standoff pleads guilty
Ohio teen accused in school standoff pleads guilty
UPDATE: More than 80 injured in partial London theater collapse
UPDATE: More than 80 injured in partial London theater collapse LONDON (AP) — British officials
Brit newspaper hacked Kate Middleton's phone, court hears
Brit newspaper hacked Kate Middleton's phone, court hears
20-40 injured at partial London theater collapse
20-40 injured at partial London theater collapse LONDON (AP) — London authorities say between 20
Kobe Bryant likely to miss 6 weeks with knee fracture
Kobe Bryant likely to miss 6 weeks with knee fracture
Rodman in NKorea to prep for game on leader’s Bday
Rodman in NKorea to prep for game on leader’s Bday PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Former NBA star
Hillary Clinton will decide on 2016 prez run 'sometime next year'
Hillary Clinton will decide on 2016 prez run 'sometime next year'
Pennsylvania Supreme Court strikes down zoning limits on drilling
Pennsylvania Supreme Court strikes down zoning limits on drilling
Army: 5 of 6 killed in Afghan chopper crash
Army: 5 of 6 killed in Afghan chopper crash FORT RILEY, Kan. (AP) — Army officials say five U.S.
Local families urge Ohio lawmakers to support medicinal marijuana
Local families urge Ohio lawmakers to support medicinal marijuana
Animal-cruelty conviction for owner of Grace Kelly home in Pa.
Animal-cruelty conviction for owner of Grace Kelly home in Pa.
US, Brits evacuate South Sudan as violence spreads
US, Brits evacuate South Sudan as violence spreads JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Less than three years
Patriarch off ‘Duck Dynasty’ after gay comments
Patriarch off ‘Duck Dynasty’ after gay comments LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Duck Dynasty” patriarch Phil
Syria militants go after opposition activists
Syria militants go after opposition activists BEIRUT (AP) — Shortly after the revolt against
Boil-water advisory lifted for Brookfield Township street
Boil-water advisory lifted for Brookfield Township street
Trial date set for teen charged with attempted breaking-in at Ohio party boss' house
Trial date set for teen charged with breaking into Ohio party boss' house
Maruca files for probate judge
Maruca files for probate judge YOUNGSTOWN — Atty. Susan Maruca filed nominating petitions today to
Pa. man pleads guilty in 2012 baseball bat killing
Pa. man pleads guilty in 2012 baseball bat killing
Youngstown police cite Canfield man for open container, drug possession
Youngstown police cite Canfield man for open container, drug possession
Ohio Supreme Court upholds wind farm's development
Ohio Supreme Court upholds wind farm's development
Man who shot woman on porch will face murder trial
Man who shot woman on porch will face murder trial DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. (AP) — A Detroit-area
Mahoning commissioners approve contract for Boardman roundabout
Mahoning commissioners approve contract for Boardman roundabout
Health website problems may trigger price hikes
Health website problems may trigger price hikes Problems with the government’s main health care
UPDATE | Suspect arrested in Howland's woman's death
UPDATE | Suspect arrested in Howland woman's death
India demands that US drop case against diplomat
India demands that US drop case against diplomat NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s foreign minister
Cincy police chief urges help in wounding of 3-year-old girl
Cincy police chief urges help in wounding of 3-year-old girl
Egypt: Mubarak’s sons, PM acquitted of corruption
Egypt: Mubarak’s sons, PM acquitted of corruption CAIRO (AP) — An Egyptian court today acquitted
Deal reached on Ohio police-fire pension fund plan
Deal reached on Ohio police-fire pension fund plan
UN finds systematic disappearances in Syria
UN finds systematic disappearances in Syria GENEVA (AP) — A U.N. panel probing war crimes in Syria
Putin to pardon jailed tycoon Khodorkovsky
Putin to pardon jailed tycoon Khodorkovsky MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin said today he
Portion of Phelps Street closed today
Portion of Phelps Street closed today YOUNGSTOWN Phelps Street between Federal Street and
Ga. woman claims 1 of 2 winning Mega Millions lottery tickets
Ga. woman claims 1 or 2 Mega Millions lottery tickets
Murder charges dismissed against 3
Murder charges dismissed against 3 GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania judge has
3rd-degree murder plea in 2012 bat slaying
3rd-degree murder plea in 2012 bat slaying EBENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A man has pleaded guilty in the
Man gets 18 to 40 years in slaying
Man gets 18 to 40 years in slaying READING, Pa. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to 18 to 40 years
FOP lodge plans shop with a cop
FOP lodge plans shop with a cop YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Deputies FOP Lodge 141 will
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Daniel and Lindsay (Hedmond) Brott of Lewis Center, Ohio, are announcing the birth of their first
Irish use second-half surge to beat Cards
Inside the locker room at halftime, Ursuline High’s Macey Gunther said the Fighting Irish talked about playing with more energy than they did in the first half.
Bowling Green hires EIU’s Babers as new football coach
Bowling Green has hired Eastern Illinois’ Dino Babers to become the Falcons’ new football coach.
Buckeyes nearly get Hen-pecked
No. 3 Ohio State had reeled off double-digit wins in its first 10 games.
Indians acquire Rockies LHP for Stubbs
The Indians made another move to remodel their bullpen, adding a pitcher with a name seemingly suited for his role.
Socha’s victory highlights Canfield wrestling rout
Seconds trickled down in the 182-pound matchup between Canfield High’s Stan Socha and Poland’s Mike Audi on Wednesday night.
Sutter’s shootout goal lifts Penguins
Brandon Sutter scored in the third period and then rescued the Penguins with the only goal of the shootout to lift Pittsburgh.
The DeMaine Kitchen-Lyndsey Hughes investigator billed $9,990 for his work to Youngstown
He was allowed to spend up to $10,000
Rust Belt theater offers ‘Ugly Christmas Sweater’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Rust Belt Theater Company will present its fourth annual “Ugly
R&B veterans Sacksville are still keeping it loose
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Equal parts disbelief and satisfaction is what Ron “Sonny
Salvation Army aims to bring smiles to children, help families
The Salvation Army will serve more than 1,400 families this holiday season.
Mineral Ridge parish association conducts Christmas distribution
Food went to 32 families and toys to 43 children.
Settlement amounts for families of Marine recruits finalized by Trumbull Probate Court
The families of three Marine Corps recruits killed in a March 31, 2010, crash on state Route 5 just west of Warren each will get about $350,000
Youngstown will seek financial commitments before designing and building an amphitheater
Youngstown will seeks financial commitments before designing and building an amphitheater
Easy Street Productions' holiday revue A Silver "Miracle"
Easy Street Productions’ 25th anniversary season will reach its peak this weekend when several original members of the troupe return to take part in “Miracle on Easy Street.”
Former ‘Idol’ champ Lee DeWyze resets his musical compass
As “American Idol” season 9 winner, the Chicago native knows most folks would rather talk about his experience on the reality show or life after than his latest CD, “Frames.”
House Republicans say the bill would provide tax relief for landowners and small producers.
House Republicans say the bill would provide tax relief for landowners and small producers.
Marine reservists return in time for the holidays
Marine reservists return in time for the holidays
Browns’ Cameron, Haden miss practice
Jordan Cameron has been dominant, dependable and durable for the Browns all season.
YSU’s Chris Elkins named All-America
YSU’s Chris Elkins named All-America YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State senior center Chris Elkins
When natural food and water source freeze up It’s time to feed wild birds
Feeding songbirds in your backyard can be a year-round activity, but most people, including beginners, maintain bird feeders only during the colder months of the year.
FRESH CHRISTMAS HURRICANE CENTERPIECE
FRESH CHRISTMAS HURRICANE CENTERPIECE When: Dec. 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. What: Join florist
A family activity for Saturday’s winter solstice
By Sheila Cubick OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer The shortest day of the year, the winter
Shrubs can recover from snow load
Q. Some of my shrubs have bent down due to the snow the past few weeks. Will they recover? Larry
OHio State 76 Delaware64
OHio State 76 Delaware64 Next: Ohio State vs. Notre Dame at Madison Square Garden, Saturday, 7:30
SIU coach: Players ‘bunch of mama’s boys’
Southern Illinois coach Barry Hinson said he regretted singling out one of his players in a postgame diatribe that went viral.
Versatile Bell flourishing for Steelers
Le’Veon Bell listens to his instincts, not his mother, in his job as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ running back.
2013-14 BCS Bowl Breakdown : What to look for
This is it, the final go-round for the BCS. The much-maligned system for determining college
Prevent salt injury to plants
Prevent salt injury to plants Lots of salt has been applied to roads, driveways and sidewalks in
Watering in winter
Watering in winter Evergreen shrubs do benefit from watering in winter, but not this year with all
Oak Ridge Boys bring harmony to the holiday
You’ll have to forgive Oak Ridge Boys singer Richard Sterban if on occasion he messes up a holiday classic. For the past 40 years, he’s been busy touring the globe playing for seemingly countless audiences and never missing a lyric.
Santa Claus lecture at museum
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN George Johnson, who has written four books on Christmas decorations,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Larry and Callie Wolf, Hubbard, girl, Dec.17. Jim and Angie
Cardinal Mooney High School board isn’t ready to launch a public capital campaign
School officials could move the school out of Youngstown
HEALTH CARE LAW Insurers allow more time to pay premiums
Associated Press WASHINGTON Consumers anxious over tight insurance deadlines and lingering
Cost of health-care insurance has no reason to keep rising
Opinion: Cost of health-care insurance has no reason to keep rising 222In 1983, Congress passed the Tax
New nightspot operators plan to make Martinis from a Lemon
A downtown Youngstown nightspot is rebuilding its identity by emphasizing its food — and the things
If you go
If you go Who: Sacksville Rhythm & Blues Band When: 10 p.m. Saturday Where: Cedars Lounge, 706
Delta: No voice calls on our planes
Delta Air Lines won’t allow passengers to make voice calls from its planes.
The current Youngstown park and recreation director loses his civil service protection Jan. 1
He can be retained or fired by the incoming mayor
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Dec. 19, the 353rd day of 2013. There are 12 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Drowsy Chaperone,SDRq Carnation City Players, Firehouse Theater, 450 E.
Christmas meals
Christmas meals WARREN The Salvation Army Warren Corps has teamed up with Bottom Dollar Food to
Trumbull commissioners approve design services relating to building purchase
The Trumbull County Commissioners say Phillips/Sekanick Architects has already begun to design the ways the First Place Bank building on East Market Street would be used to house county offices if the county ends up buying it.
A bum year in Washington
Opinion: WASHINGTON What a massively disappointing year, and how slim the hopes for a more productive
Prison launches job-saving campaign
Northeast Ohio Correctional Center would lose most of its 418 employees if it loses an inmate housing contract.
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476
IBM testing offered
IBM testing offered CHAMPION The Trumbull Career and Technical Center Adult Training Center will
Youngstown fire Chief O’Neill getting creative in recruitment
Editorial: Ohio cities are constantly fac- ing challenges in recruiting new members for their safety forces who
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
KISS is in the Rock Hall but will they make up?
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com “You’re no good” was not only a hit song for Linda
Urban schools improving faster
Urban schools improving faster washington Public school students in the nation’s largest cities
Homicide suspect arrested for domestic violence
Kalontae Carter is in Mahoning County jail on $50,000 bond.
Port authority approves $24,167 to aid federal contract procurement
The Western Reserve Port Authority has authorized use of $24,167 in port funds to help the Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corporation on Belmont Avenue in Liberty run a program to help local businesses procure federal contracts.
Federal Reserve eases stimulus
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve on Wednesday sent its strongest signal of
Beagle that survived gas at pound will be in parade
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. Things are coming up roses for a scrappy New Jersey beagle that
Mom accused of assaulting 2 teens near school
Associated Press BEDFORD, Ohio A woman accused of punching two students outside a high school
Bipartisan budget pact clears Congress
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress sent President Barack Obama legislation Wednesday scaling
Niles eighth-grader Jason Wodogaza plays the baritone in a Browns jersey and helmet to welcome
Niles eighth-grader Jason Wodogaza plays the baritone in a Browns jersey and helmet to welcome
Man convicted of aggravated burglary and kidnapping in Warren Township home invasion
Jurors only needed one hour of deliberation to find John A. Thompson, 40, of Mecca and Warren guilty of aggravated burglary, kidnapping and possessing criminal tools
There’s still time to give
Opinion: Minot Daily News, Minot, N.D.: Christmas is days away. No doubt many area residents wish they had
Coroner rules boy’s death ‘natural’
Coroner rules boy’s death ‘natural’ WARREN Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk, Trumbull County coroner, has
Deadbeat Poets song in running for honor
Area rock band the Deadbeat Poets’ song “Johnny Sincere” is in the running for Coolest Song in the
“The X Factor” (8 p.m., fox): It’s time to face the music on “The X
“The X Factor” (8 p.m., fox): It’s time to face the music on “The X Factor” finale as Simon Cowell
Judge R. Scott Krichbaum opts to seek re-election to the Mahoning County Common Pleas bench
He had considered running for the court of appeals
MEGA MILLIONS JACKPOT Ga. woman has 1 of 2 winning tickets
Associated Press ATLANTA A Georgia woman who bought just one ticket and used family birthdays
Suicidal gunman in Reno appeared to be on a mission
Associated Press RENO, NEV. Police think a suicidal gunman was on a mission of violence when he
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Wayne D. Bonner Jr., 35, of 925 Woodford Ave.,
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Helping Hand Ministry, 2143 Jacobs Road, Youngstown, food and clothing
'The Bone Lady' dazzles Niles Middle School students
Cleveland Browns super fan Debra Darnall, better known as “The Bone Lady,” spoke to eighth-graders about self-empowerment for an upcoming ESPN documentary.
White House panel urges limit on NSA snooping
A presidential advisory panel has recommended sweeping changes to government surveillance programs, including limiting the bulk collection of Americans’ phone records by stripping the National Security Agency of its ability to store that data in its own facilities.
Cause for concern
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords It’s a scary world out there, with global terrorists plotting to
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK American Hustle (R) Two con men are compelled to work with a wild federal agent to
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