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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


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Carrie Klimko, Jonathan Cole plan 2014 rites

HUBBARD John and Kathy Klimko of Hubbard are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Carrie

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Arica Angelo, Tyler Hardgrove to wed in June

Together with their parents, Arica Angelo and Tyler Hardgrove, both of Poland, are announcing their

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Nguyen-Pieron engagement announced

LAKE MILTON James and Patricia Pieron of Lake Milton are announcing the engagement of their son,

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Miss Torres, Mr. Schertzer to marry in May

AUSTINTOWN David A. and Doris I. Schertzer of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their

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Miss Borosky, Mr. Wilkinson are engaged

BOARDMAN Marissa Borosky and Brian Wilkinson, both of Boardman, are announcing their engagement.

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Dinners honor Vrabels for their 50th anniversary

HUBBARD The Rev. and Mrs. John Vrabel Sr. were honored with a 50th anniversary dinner hosted by

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HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY | Dorothy L. Booker

HONOREE Residence: Youngstown. Date of birth: Dec. 17, 1923, in Sylvania, Ga. FAMILY Parents:

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Reception marks 50th milestone for Arnsbergers

AUSTINTOWN A reception took place Nov. 30 at A La Cart Catering in Canfield honoring Jerry and

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Library trustees seek board members


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.

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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


Boozer lifts Bulls past Cavs

Kyrie Irving had a rough night for Cleveland.


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

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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


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