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Students have lesson with K-9 unit
Officer Brian Cionni and several other members of the Poland Township Police Department visited Dobbins Elementary School Nov. 26 to teach second-grade students about K-9 ...
Pete and Penny Penguin visit Hilltop Elementary
Hilltop Elementary School Reading Stars got a big surprise during their lunch periods Dec. 3.
Boardman Park hosts community celebration
The community came together for a Christmas celebration in Boardman Park Dec. 1.
Principals sumo wrestle at recess
Austintown Intermediate School students had a wild recess Nov. 26.
Austintown Middle School choir performs mall flash mob
About 100 students from Austintown Middle School performed a flash mob inside the Southern Park Mall on Thursday morning.
Stories published December 20, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
SNAP will have a confidential support meeting in Youngstown
SNAP will have a confidential support meeting in Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN Survivors Network of
Police seek man who held up Dollar General on Market Street
Police seek man who held up Dollar General on Market Street YOUNGSTOWN Police were called to the
Diocesan schools Supt. Nicholas Wolsonovich retiring effective June 30
Diocesan schools Supt. Nicholas Wolsonovich retiring effective June 30
Final figure in Ohio corruption probe gets 6 years
Final figure in Ohio corruption probe gets 6 years
Salt Lake mayor marries gay couple after ban ended
Salt Lake mayor marries gay couple after ban ended
Maryland man gets 8 years in Iran satellite case
Maryland man gets 8 years in Iran satellite case GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A Maryland man convicted of
Remains of US soldier lost in Korean War come home
Remains of US soldier lost in Korean War come home LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sixty-three years after Army
Rimedio-Righetti files for re-election as Mahoning County commissioner
Rimedio-Righetti files for re-election as Mahoning County commissioner
No agreement on Iran invite to Syria conference
No agreement on Iran invite to Syria conference GENEVA (AP) — The U.S. is blocking Iran’s
Mayor-elect McNally retains Burke as park and rec director
Mayor-elect McNally retains Burke as park and rec director
Obama: 2014 can be breakthrough year for America’
Obama: 2014 can be breakthrough year for America’ WASHINGTON (AP) — Citing progress on the
Ohioan gets 3 years in hit-skip with expecting mom
Ohioan gets 3 years in hit-skip with expecting mom
Dads do diapers and more, myth-busting survey says
Dads do diapers and more, myth-busting survey says CHICAGO (AP) — The detached dad, turning up his
Safety reassurance after London theater collapse
Safety reassurance after London theater collapse LONDON (AP) — Authorities sought to reassure
Lessons and carols service set Sunday at Christ Episcopal
Lessons and carols service set Sunday at Christ Episcopal warren A Festival of Lessons and
Christmas cantata at Youngstown church set for Sunday
Christmas cantata at Youngstown church set Sunday
Options set for those lacking new health coverage
Options set for those lacking new health coverage WASHINGTON (AP) — People whose existing health
Russian oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky a free man
Russian oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky a free man BERLIN (AP) — After spending 10 years in Russian
Campbell police make two drug arrests
Campbell police make two drug arrests CAMPBELL City police made two drug-related arrests within
Ursuline gets $1 million gift
Ursuline gets $1 million gift YOUNGSTOWN Ursuline High School has received a gift $1 million
Heedy Mansion being converted to apartments
Heedy Mansion being converted to apartments youngstown A piece of Youngstown’s history will come
Carnegie medals honor 20 who risked their lives
Carnegie medals honor 20 who risked their lives PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two men who helped save six
Congress sends sweeping defense bill to Obama
Congress sends sweeping defense bill to Obama WASHINGTON (AP) — The women of the Senate who led
20- to 46-year term in crack house slaying
20- to 46-year term in crack house slaying YORK, Pa. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to 20 to 46
Kent State University Trumbull closed today
Kent State University Trumbull closed today CHAMPION Kent State University Trumbull branch is
3rd-degree murder plea in 1999 slaying
3rd-degree murder plea in 1999 slaying HUNTINGDON, Pa. (AP) — A man has pleaded guilty to third-
Truck crash shuts Pa. turnpike eastbound lanes
Truck crash shuts Pa. turnpike eastbound lanes BENSALEM, Pa. (AP) — A crash involving several
CLUB CALENDAR
RELIGIOUS GROUPS Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Altar and Rosary Society will meet at 7 p.m.
The $20 million expansion & renovation project is ahead of schedule
The $20 million expansion/renovation project is ahead of schedule
Chepke’s put-back helps Fitch close out Struthers
The game-changing play happened with just over three minutes remaining in Fitch’s 54-45 victory at Struthers on Thursday.
Lakers star Kobe Bryant expected to miss six weeks with knee injury
An MRI exam on Thursday revealed Bryant has a fracture in his lateral tibial plateau — the top of his shinbone near his knee.
Horton: Browns’ defense feeling pressure
The numbers in crunch time are appalling. Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton, a statistical nut, can’t stomach them.
Newton Falls rebounds to stay perfect
The Tigers hit the boards hard in the second half to secure a 59-49 victory.
Lawyer offers to step up for his client
James Lottier, 73, of St. Louis Avenue, was to be sentenced in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court for a felony charge of theft for taking more than $13,000 from American Legion Post 504.
Families with young children with epilepsy urge Ohio officials to legalize medical marijuana
Two local families are moving to Colorado next month where oil from marijuana is used for treatment
Bradley Milligan, 48, charged with murder, to be arraigned Friday in killing of sister
Bradley E. Milligan, 48, is charged with the murder of his sister, Laura L. Michael, 51, and will be arraigned Friday afternoon in Warren Municipal Court.
Progress made on adding horse stalls at Austintown racino
Representatives from Penn National Gaming and the Ohio Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association updated Ohio Racing Commission members on negotiations to increase the number of horse stalls.
Boardman students deliver blankets to Akron Children's Hospital
Eighth-grade and fifth-grade students at Boardman Center Middle School made about 40 blankets for Akron Children's Hospital
State meets with Austintown Board for new school plans
Representatives for the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission met with the Austintown Board of Education on Wednesday to discuss future plans for new Fitch High School.
Youngstown and the CIC sign deals for three downtown parking lots
The former Kress Building will be demolished
Indians, Axford close deal
John Axford had other choices where he could pitch next season. The Indians closed the deal.
Austintown schools take part in code week
Austintown Intermediate and Austintown Elementary Schools recently announced that they are joining
Verizon to publish info on records requests
Verizon Communications Inc. says it will publish information on the number of requests for customer records it received from law-enforcement agencies this year.
Poland Community Briefs
Have lunch with Santa Dec. 21 Austintown Bounce will host Lunch with Santa on Dec. 21 from 11 a.m.
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland loses to Canfield The Poland girls basketball team was defeated by Canfield 54-25 at Poland
Middle school teachers present at council
In November, three area teachers presented at the National Council for Teachers of English Annual
Children learn about hibernation
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Snow has started falling in the Mahoning Valley,
C.H. Campbell students bounce
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School were bouncing
Students have lesson with K-9 unit
Officer Brian Cionni and several other members of the Poland Township Police Department visited Dobbins Elementary School Nov. 26 to teach second-grade students about K-9 police dogs.
Poland sophomores to attend leadership seminar
Poland Seminary High School sophomores Abigail Masluk, Mariah Mrofchak, David Esarco, Jaden Rogers
Alzheimer’s Association presents new program
The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter will be offering a Living with
Poland Middle School Food Drive
Students at Poland Middle School and McKinley Elementary came together and over a two week period to
Families have supper with Santa Dec. 4 and 5
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com It’s not every day children are able to have
Pete and Penny Penguin visit Hilltop Elementary
Hilltop Elementary School Reading Stars got a big surprise during their lunch periods Dec. 3.
Boardman Sports Briefs
BGMS girls fall The Boardman Glenwood Middle School eighth-grade girls fell to St. Christine’s
Bethany Camp | Andrew Meyer
AKRON Montrose Zion United Methodist Church was the setting of the 3:30 p.m. wedding April 6 for
Canfield Community Briefs
Have lunch with Santa Austintown Bounce will host Lunch with Santa on Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. until 1
Austintown Community Briefs
Have lunch with Santa Dec. 21 Austintown Bounce will host Lunch with Santa on Dec. 21 from 11 a.m.
Boardman Park hosts community celebration
The community came together for a Christmas celebration in Boardman Park Dec. 1.
Swim team sets new record
The Canfield High School 400-yard free relay team of Connor Brady, Michael DiDomenico,, Drew Bennett
Literacy award goes to TeenXTreme librarians
TeenXTreme librarians Cindy Beach and John Waller of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning
Students bring holiday cheer to Greenbriar
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com A group of fourth-grade Robinwood Lane Elementary
Williamses’ 50th is honored with surprise dinner
AUSTINTOWN Jack and Judy Williams of Austintown celebrated their 50th anniversary Oct. 12 with a
Boardman schools achieve District AP Honor Roll
Boardman Local Schools have been named to the Fourth Annual AP (Advanced Placement) District Honor
Kristen Mellott | Michael Yacovone
YOUNGSTOWN Kristen Mellott of Cortland and Michael Yacovone of Austintown exchanged wedding vows
Mill hosts Olde Fashioned Christmas
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com It looked a lot like Christmas at Lanterman’s
Open house will observe Bertons’ 70th anniversary
PETERSBURG An open house will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 10 at St. John’s Church to honor
Families have supper with Santa at Boardman Park
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com It’s not every day children are able to have
Principals sumo wrestle at recess
Austintown Intermediate School students had a wild recess Nov. 26.
Boardman Community Briefs
Have lunch with Santa Austintown Bounce will host Lunch with Santa on Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. until
Clemson’s Boyd will test OSU D
Asked after a recent Ohio State practice if he was concerned about Clemson’s passing attack in the Orange Bowl, coach Urban Meyer all but laughed out loud.
Weekly US jobless claims hit 9-month high of 379,000
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits rose 10,000
Pitt’s McDonald enjoying spotlight
The Pittsburgh senior defensive tackle won the Nagurski, Bednarik and Lombardi awards and the Outland Trophy.
oddly enough
oddly enough Semi overturns, spilling holiday hams on I-85 ramp ATLANTA A truck overturned in
Mount Union and Wis.-Whitewater meet again
It will be familiar opponents when Mount Union and Wisconsin-Whitewater meet in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl for the Division III football national champion tonight at Salem Stadium.
YSU center Elkins makes 2nd-team AP
YSU center Elkins makes 2nd-team AP YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State senior center Chris Elkins has
Ohio home sales rose 1.6% in Nov. compared with ’12
By Tom McParland tmcparland@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Home sales across the state increased in
A travesty of justice, and a mockery of the court system
Editorial: Sixteen-year-old Ethan Couch, a member of a wealthy North Texas family, has been taught a valuable
‘American Hustle’ a solid riot
REVIEW ‘American Hustle’ Rating: R for pervasive language including some sexual content and
Extreme executive discretion
Opinion: WASHINGTON Congressional Republicans’ long-simmering dismay about Barack Obama’s offenses against
FDA to make food-safety rules more farmer-friendly
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Food and Drug Administration says it will revise sweeping new
Target: 40M accounts may be compromised
Associated Press Target is grappling with a data security nightmare that threatens to drive off
‘I Love Lucy’ special to air tonight on CBS
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Lucille Ball’s classic antics are colorized in
Darden looks to sell or spin off Red Lobster
Associated Press NEW YORK Darden Restaurants wants to set Red Lobster adrift. The company said
Man faces charges
Man faces charges YOUNGSTOWN Police cited a man for possession of marijuana and having an open
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Miracle on Easy Street,” 8 p.m.: Big and bright holiday
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.38 —.38 Avalon
Penguins’ streak reaches six games
Chris Kunitz scored his 19th goal, Sidney Crosby had two assists and the Pittsburgh Penguins jumped out to a four-goal lead.
‘Saving Mr. Banks’ A Spoonful of Sugar
REVIEW ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements including some unsettling images
UAW wants to eliminate two-tier wage system
About a third of full-time Lordstown workers make less than their co-workers, union representatives said.
New Mexico legalizes same-sex marriage
Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. New Mexico became the latest state to legalize gay marriage
‘Duck Dynasty’ fans react strongly to Robertson’s ‘hiatus’ over remarks
Associated Press LOS ANGELES When the A&E network suspended “Duck Dynasty” patriarch Phil
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Dec. 20, the 354th day of 2013. There are 11 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Pa. pastor defrocked for officiating gay wedding
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The United Methodist church defrocked a pastor from central
Putin offers pardons
Putin offers pardons MOSCOW In a surprise decision, President Vladimir Putin announced Thursday
Overlooked WR turned out to be steal for Steelers
The memory has never really gone away. It’s still in the back of Antonio Brown’s mind.
67-year-old Leavittsburg man sentenced to life in prison
John C. Grantz, 67, of Burnett Road in Leavittsburg pleaded guilty Thursday to repeatedly raping one girl over seven years, and molesting another girl.
Teens discuss holiday plans at local library
The holiday celebration gathering was at the Newport branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, 3730 Market St. on the South Side.
Mental Health Court graduates two; three others also advancing in court
Speaker says participants not much different than others
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Manuel A. Guzman Bayon, 34, of 1417 Kensington Ave.,
Food/clothing/breakfast
Food/clothing/breakfast New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., Niles, free clothing
More Girls high school basketball results
Lakeview 98, Campbell 31 CAMPBELL Alli Pavlik scored 56 points to break her school record of 47
Role of higher education
Opinion: The Gainesville (Fla.) Sun: In the same week that the University of Florida was recognized for being
Commissioners reject factfinder’s report
Three extra paid personal days off would be too costly, commissioner says.
Hearing mission
Hearing mission BOARDMAN Fourteen local residents in critical financial need received hearing
Williams handles himself well
Opinion: Former Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams’ hearing in front of the Senate Committee on Environment and
First Energy, county reach tentative deal
First Energy, county reach tentative deal LISBON First Energy Corp. and Columbiana County have
birthdays
birthdays Actor John Hillerman (“Magnum P.I.”) is 81. Actor Tommy Cole (“The Mickey Mouse Club”)
We Are Warren hopes to build on small summer recreation program
We Are Warren hopes to build on small summer recreation program
More than 75 injured in London as theater ceiling partially collapses
Associated Press LONDON Hunks of plaster and dust rained down on a packed audience when the
Births
Births ST. Joseph Health Center Michael and Sara Schwettman, Warren, boy, Dec. 18. Michael and
Austintown Middle School choir performs mall flash mob
About 100 students from Austintown Middle School performed a flash mob inside the Southern Park Mall on Thursday morning.
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