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Melillo's Tavern approaches 100 years in business
Owners Tiffany and Ralph DelSignore purchased Melillo's Tavern almost four years ago, with the intention of preserving the history of one of Lowellville's few remaining ...
Stories published December 22, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Woman’s body found
Woman’s body found GIRARD At about 8:30 this morning, members of the U.S. Marshal Task Force
Cancer survivor celebrates Christmas miracle
Cancer survivor celebrates Christmas miracle COLUMBIANA Roberta Blankenship is happy to have her
Carrie Klimko, Jonathan Cole plan 2014 rites
HUBBARD John and Kathy Klimko of Hubbard are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Carrie
Arica Angelo, Tyler Hardgrove to wed in June
Together with their parents, Arica Angelo and Tyler Hardgrove, both of Poland, are announcing their
Nguyen-Pieron engagement announced
LAKE MILTON James and Patricia Pieron of Lake Milton are announcing the engagement of their son,
Miss Torres, Mr. Schertzer to marry in May
AUSTINTOWN David A. and Doris I. Schertzer of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their
Miss Borosky, Mr. Wilkinson are engaged
BOARDMAN Marissa Borosky and Brian Wilkinson, both of Boardman, are announcing their engagement.
Dinners honor Vrabels for their 50th anniversary
HUBBARD The Rev. and Mrs. John Vrabel Sr. were honored with a 50th anniversary dinner hosted by
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY | Dorothy L. Booker
HONOREE Residence: Youngstown. Date of birth: Dec. 17, 1923, in Sylvania, Ga. FAMILY Parents:
Reception marks 50th milestone for Arnsbergers
AUSTINTOWN A reception took place Nov. 30 at A La Cart Catering in Canfield honoring Jerry and
Shoes will go to needy families
Shoes will go to needy families Physicians and staff with Ankle & Foot Care Centers are teaming up
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Penn State wins NCAA volleyball championship
Howland High graduate Nia Grant is a junior outside hitter for the Nittany Lions.
Local pipeline finding opposition in Kentucky
Bluegrass Pipeline will travel through Mahoning and Columbiana counties, but is having trouble getting land in Bluegrass state.
Homeless experiment finds holiday spirit alive and well in Valley
By GUY D’ASTOLFO and EMMALEE C. TORISK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Suppose a bedraggled homeless
Harding stops Boardman
Warren Harding boys basketball coach Andy Vlajkovich isn’t just interested in winning, he also wants the Raiders to play up to his high standards while doing it.
Former schools open for business
The former South Range school buildings have new lives as business incubators.
Browns, Jets search for positive finish
The New York Jets’ playoff hopes ended with many of the players and coaches sitting at home and watching TV.
Super rematch set for Lambeau’s frozen tundra
Tradition-rich franchises. Big-name quarterbacks. Super Bowl rematch.
Hot-shooting St. John’s tops YSU
D’Angelo Harrison wasted precious little time entering his name into the St. John’s University record books.
Penguins win again despite missing Malkin, others
Sidney Crosby scored his 20th goal of the season Saturday, helping the Penguins win their season-high seventh straight game, 4-3 over the Calgary Flames.
Struthers hosts annual Christmas party Saturday evening
The party acts as a kickoff for Sunday's Shop with a Cop event.
Volosin, Tomsanyi lead Boardman girls past Howland
After watching second-half leads dissipate too many times this season, the Boardman High girls basketball team finally found a way to secure one in the end.
49ers set to say goodbye to Candlestick
The San Francisco 49ers (10-4) are riding a four-game winning streak and surging down the stretch with a playoff berth practically in hand.
Santa and giving highlight Christmas for the Children program
Santa and giving highlight Christmas for the Children program
Wife nominated her husband as Ballsiest Man of the Year
Wife nominated her husband as Ballsiest Man of the Year
Former Indian Choo agrees to deal with Rangers
The Rangers have made another Texas-sized deal to improve their offense.
CHRISTMAS
CHRISTMAS What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
NW Missouri St. wins fourth D-II football title
NW Missouri St. wins fourth D-II football title FLORENCE, Ala. Trevor Adams passed for 277 yards
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Salem man charged with homicide in brother's death
Salem man charged with homicide in brother's death
Potato Bowl: San Diego State 49, Buffalo 24
Adam Muema ran for 230 yards and three touchdowns and Quinn Kaehler threw two scoring passes for the Aztecs.
limelight
Towing Suzanne Aey-Tyler of Ludt’s Towing in Boardman received the American Towman ACE Award for
Unbeaten Ohio State rallies to beat Notre Dame
The Fighting Irish had a seemingly comfortable lead over No. 3 Ohio State with less than 2 minutes to play.
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Dec. 22, the 356th day of 2013. There are nine days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Clark sparks Liberty to AAC road victory
Although it’s still early season, Liberty High coach Dan Bubon has recognized a trend in his Leopards through the first seven games.
Christmas bulbs bloom brightly
A gardener spreads Christmas cheer to those in nursing homes.
Thank you Vindicator, YSU for the tribute to Simeon Booker Jr.
Opinion: Thank you Vindicator, YSU for the tribute to Simeon Booker Jr. The Vindicator/YSU tribute to Simeon
Police looking for suspect in Market Street armed robbery
Police looking for suspect in Market Street armed robbery
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Struthers City Council, caucus at 6:15 p.m., council caucus room; regular meeting
Campbell SRO serves suspension, resigns following investigation into possible misconduct
The investigation found that the school-resource officer, Russell Beatty III, violated a school board policy
game time
game time What: Atlanta Falcons vs. San Francisco 49ers Where: Candlestick Park in San Francisco
Ice, snow frustrate holiday travel rush
Associated Press CHICAGO A storm with a 2,000-mile footprint threatened to frustrate Christmas
Canfield wrestlers third in Holiday Duals
Each weight class for the Canfield High wrestling team had different methods of training and preparation for the Canfield Holiday Duals on Saturday.
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES PROMOTIONS Naval aviator Navy Lt. Junior Grade Jonathan E. Williams, son of Paul
Walker, Flagg lead YSU women past Vermont
Latisha Walker had 20 points and 13 rebounds, and Karen Flagg had 12 points and 11 rebounds as two of four Penguins in double figures.
‘Dirty Bieber Bandit’ tries to put heroin addiction behind him
Associated Press HILLIARD, Ohio Clay Kilpatrick was 18 when he entered a bank, used a fake gun
Girard woman reported missing
Staff report GIRARD An 87-year-old Hazel Avenue woman with Alzheimer’s disease was reported
Man indicted in rape, strangling of 9-year-old girl
Associated Press WOOSTER, Ohio Authorities say an Ohio man has been indicted by a grand jury in
SOUTH sudan 4 troops from US are hurt in attack
Associated Press NAIROBI, KENYA Gunfire hit three U.S. military aircraft trying to evacuate
New Mexico Bowl: Colorado State 48, Washington State 45
With less than 2 minutes to play and Colorado State down by eight points, Shaquil Barrett knew the Rams needed the ball back quickly to finish an improbable comeback against Washington State.
Las Vegas Bowl: Southern California 45, Fresno State 20
Cody Kessler realizes Southern California could have quit on this season after the Trojans’ first head coach was fired.
Chase restricts cards affected by breach
Chase restricts cards affected by breach ATLANTA Chase is putting some temporary restrictions on
Youngstown Vapes tries to offer alternative to smoking
Those seeking a nicotine fix without cigarettes have a new option with Austintown business
‘Night Vale’ podcast coming out as a book
‘Night Vale’ podcast coming out as a book NEW YORK Podcasters Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor are
Restore college financial aid
Editorial: There is no reason that students attending Ohio’s many community colleges should be discriminated
Demand increases after airings of ‘Sound of Music’
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press STOWE, Vt. In the weeks since NBC aired a revival of “The
Racino needs a gimmick
Opinion: The state of Ohio hasn’t yet hit the jackpot with its foray into casino gambling, which does not
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Fats Domino is named ‘honorary grand marshal’ NEW ORLEANS The music of rock ’n’
Holiday season offers views of unique cultural heritage
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. No matter when you visit New Mexico, the state’s cultural mix
Would you buy your car again?
Lots of people love their cars. But as Consumer Reports has consistently seen in its yearly owner
Christmas gift like no other
Opinion: Constitutional Law was a required course for all second year law students at John Marshall College
Home-school advocates wrong in undermining ‘Teddy’s Law’
Editorial: State Sen. Capri S. Cafaro walked into a buzz saw last week when she proposed what she obviously
Tap House to have grand opening
Tap House to have grand opening YOUNGSTOWN Rust Belt Brewing Co. Tap House will have its grand
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Miracle on Easy Street,” 2:30 p.m.: Last chance to see Easy Street
Hospital: Teen shot at Colorado school dies
Associated Press LITTLETON, COLO. A suburban Denver high-school student who was shot in the head
Melillo's Tavern approaches 100 years in business
Owners Tiffany and Ralph DelSignore purchased Melillo's Tavern almost four years ago, with the intention of preserving the history of one of Lowellville's few remaining neighborhood bars.
Reader: Turnpike fix is easy, if they cared
Opinion: When you are in communications, you develop a skill for explaining your side of the story. I wrote
Learn iPad basics
Learn iPad basics YOUNGSTOWN The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, will
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. The movie “The Full Monty” and the Broadway show of the same name were fantastic entertainment.
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Tonia Gerber v. Brent Rupert et al, money. Jeff Jacobsen
MILESTONES
MILESTONES DOCTORS Graduates from Yale Joel Stanley Beckett has graduated from Yale School of