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Teacher proposes at assembly
The band performs holiday favorites every year, but this year, there was a new ring to the music.
Stories published December 21, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Police looking for suspect in Market Street armed robbery
Police looking for suspect in Market Street armed robbery Police looking for suspect in Market
Ohio advocates to hold vigil for homeless who died
Ohio advocates to hold vigil for homeless who died CLEVELAND (AP) An advocacy group will
Salem man charged with homicide in brother's death
Salem man charged with homicide in brother's death Staff report SALEM Police found a man
Campbell SRO serves suspension, resigns following investigation into possible misconduct
The investigation found that the school-resource officer, Russell Beatty III, violated a school
Elderly Girard woman reported missing
Elderly Girard woman reported missing Staff report GIRARD An 87-year-old Hazel Avenue woman
Ohio funeral home owner charged with theft, fraud
Ohio funeral home owner charged with theft, fraud DAYTON (AP) The co-owner of a now-closed
Ohio boy who had wheelchair stolen gets 2 new ones
Ohio boy who had wheelchair stolen gets 2 new ones CLEVELAND (AP) Christmas came early, and
Ohio man could avoid execution in 1983 murder
Ohio man could avoid execution in 1983 murder CINCINNATI (AP) An Ohio man who admitted to
Some Kentucky landowners don’t want underground pipeline coming through their farms
Some Kentucky landowners don’t want underground pipeline coming through their farms STAMPING
Sara Weibel | Marc Eichert
LOUISVILLE, OHIO Brookside Farms was the site of the Nov. 1 wedding of Sara Weibel and Marc
Kristan Taiclet | Matthew Muse
CORTLAND Bazetta Christian Church was the setting of the Oct. 26 wedding of Kristan Taiclet and
Erin Fening | Phillip Brown
YOUNGSTOWN Erin Elizabeth Fening and Phillip Lee Brown were united in marriage during a 2 p.m.
Brianne Carlon | Robert Rush
YOUNGSTOWN Stambaugh Auditorium was the setting of the Oct. 12 wedding of Brianne Carlon and
Bethany Straitiff | John Gillespie Jr.
POLAND The Lake Club was the setting for the 4:30 p.m. wedding Oct. 4 of Bethany Straitiff and
Kathryn Patrick | John Rogala
DOWNINGTOWN, PA. Kathryn Patrick of Romansville, Pa., and John Rogala of Downingtown, Pa.,
Ham operators help with parade
Ham operators help with parade YOUNGSTOWN During the annual Christmas Parade on Dec. 7, 22 local
Keisel set to return to Steelers lineup
Brett Keisel is in his 12th season with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the 35-year-old defensive end realizes it might also be his last.
YSU women fall to Delaware
The Penguins trailed by just five with 13 minutes to play, but went eight minutes without a basket and the Blue Hens pulled away.
Irving’s foul shots lift Cavaliers in OT
Kyrie Irving made four free throws in the final 21.5 seconds of overtime and finished with 39 points while battling a flu bug.
Midgley, Canfield dunk Poland
Any player who has ever played in the Battle of 224 has probably dreamed making a big play to win the game.
Attorneys agree to stay gang case
Brandon Wallace, 18, has a sentencing in a previous case he pleaded guilty to in common pleas court pending in juvenile court, which complicates the gang case he is a part of.
Woman arrested for drug trafficking
Marijo Mazon, 46, of Boardman was booked on two counts of trafficking drugs on Thursday.
Boardman police arrest man for theft by deception
Ricardo Vance Jr., 32, of Reynoldsburg, is accused of not having enough funds in his bank account to buy a new $66,000 BMW.
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges this week. They will be
Haden practices, wants to face Jets
Browns cornerback Joe Haden hopes to deliver Rex Ryan a lump of coal on Sunday.
Campbell 64 laBrae48
Campbell 64 laBrae48 Next: Campbell vs. Girard, Jan. 3, 7 p.m. Next: LaBrae vs. Howland,
Warhawks hand Mount Union worst loss since 1974
Matt Behrendt threw four touchdown passes and Wisconsin-Whitewater’s defense stymied Gagliardi Trophy-winner Kevin Burke and Mount Union.
South Range rallies, hands Lisbon first loss
Staff rpeort LISBON South Range exploded for a 28-15 fourth-quarter advantage to rally from a
Seitz, Greaver power McDonald past Sebring
Anyone who just looked at the final score of McDonald’s 86-61 victory Friday night over Sebring would assume that it was just another dominant performance from the Blue Devils.
Game day | Today’s bowl games
GILDAN NEW MEXICO BOWL Who: Washington State (6-6) vs. Colorado State (7-6) Kickoff: 1 p.m.
Schedules adjusted night of Orange Bowl
Schedules adjusted night of Orange Bowl At least three area high school boys basketball games
Red Devils’ team defense critical in win over LaBrae
The biggest concern for Campbell Memorial High was guarding the other four LaBrae players. The Red Devils didn’t have a problem with that strategy all night.
Lobbyist pleads guilty in treasury scheme
Associated Press COLUMBUS An attorney and lobbyist pleaded guilty Friday to his role in a
Neighbors: Gunman had bad vasectomy
Neighbors: Gunman had bad vasectomy RENO, NEV. Authorities on Friday were trying to determine
Collective bargaining for Newton Falls police to end Jan. 1
Collective bargaining for Newton Falls police to end Jan. 1
Campbell police make 2 drug arrests within hours
One suspect said suspected crack cocaine found in his possession didn't belong to him.
Cafaro withdraws legislation designed to protect children
The move was prompted by opposition from home school advocates
Washington must act on nuclear waste depository
Editorial: What do a U.S. Appeals Court ruling in August and a truck hijacking in December have in common?
Petitions filed
Petitions filed YOUNGSTOWN Carol Rimedio-Righetti filed her petitions for the May 6 Democratic
New law targets elections
Opinion: COLUMBUS I mentioned last week that state lawmakers finished several marathon sessions before
CHRISTMAS What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
President may change phone- records collection
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama suggested Friday that he may be ready to make
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Girard and Liberty: HUBBARD
chrismons What they mean The word Chrismon is the combination of parts of two words — Christ and monogram. A Chrismon is a monogram of Christ and depicts symbols of the Christian faith.
Alpha and Omega: The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet reflect “I am the Alpha and
Ethics reform needed
Opinion: The Kansas City Star: Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon stood alongside lawmakers from both political parties
Teacher proposes at assembly
The band performs holiday favorites every year, but this year, there was a new ring to the music.
Ursuline gets $1 million donation
Alumnus gives $1 million to help single parents send their children to Ursuline
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Dec. 21, the 355th day of 2013. There are 10 days left in the year. Winter
Nicholas Wolsonovich, schools superintendent for the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, is retiring effective June 30, 2014.
Nicholas Wolsonovich, schools superintendent for the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, is retiring effective June 30, 2014.
Canada Court strikes down anti-prostitution laws
Associated Press TORONTO Canada’s highest court struck down the country’s anti-prostitution laws
Newlyweds ordered to stand trial in Craigslist slaying
Associated Press SUNBURY, Pa. Newlyweds who police said wanted to kill someone together were
Some stores open for 100 hours to attract shoppers
Associated Press NEW YORK Some stores are ending the holiday shopping season the same way they
Final defendant in corruption probe sentenced to 6 years
Associated Press COLUMBUS The final figure in a long-running corruption probe in the state’s
No mercy for man who raped and killed pregnant woman
Associated Press COLUMBUS A condemned inmate who raped and killed a pregnant woman nearly 25
christmas services at area churches
Here is a listing of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services open to the public at area churches.
Associated Press
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY A federal judge struck down Utah’s same-sex marriage ban Friday
Target data breach infuriates, frustrates
Associated Press NEW YORK Potential victims of credit-card fraud tied to Target’s security
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Steven and Elizabeth Stachowski, East Liverpool, boy, Dec.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason L. Shodd, 32, of 14 Highland Ave., Struthers,
Elementary-school students in Struthers promote spirit of giving
Two representatives from the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley accepted more than 10 large barrels stuffed with donations of toys and food
Christmas cantata
Christmas cantata WARREN The Chancel Choir, directed by Savontae Diggs, will present the
THE PRESIDENCY Obama puts a rosy spin on rough year
Associated Press WASHINGTON Putting a rosy spin on a difficult year, President Barack Obama
Mayor-elect intends to retain park director
Park director wants quality programming to draw people to Youngstown’s parks and make them “the best in the state.”
In Indiana, gay-marriage supporters seeing hope
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS In one of the most conservative states in the nation, supporters
Pa. gas-drilling decision leaves future uncertain
Associated Press HARRISBURG, PA. The energy industry and policy makers in Pennsylvania, the
Whirlpool moving some production to plant in Ohio
Whirlpool moving some production to plant in Ohio BENTON HARBOR, MICH. Whirlpool is moving
Two Valley schools receive College Board recognition
Boardman and Canfield high schools received the Advanced Placement District Honor Roll for their efforts in increasing participation in AP courses.
Niles council passes moratorium on sexually oriented businesses
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES City council has unanimously voted to place a one-year
Butcher’s late 3 helps Fitch outlast Hubbard
The lead it had held since early in the second quarter had completely evaporated and the Austintown Fitch basketball team was about to watch visiting Hubbard walk out of their gym with an upset victory.
Ex-Ohio doctor gets 36 years in death of pregnant woman
Associated press DELAWARE, Ohio Calling a pregnant mother’s death the worst crime he had ever
Safe Neighborhoods Initiative delivers a different kind of firepower
Fourteen young Warren men were singled out because of their criminal histories and told to come to the Trumbull County Courthouse, where for 90 minutes Friday they were told to put down their guns.