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Stories published December 23, 2013

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

OSHP investigates tractor-trailer accident in Austintown

OSHP investigates tractor-trailer accident in Austintown


Howland men plead not guilty to burglary charges

Howland men plead not guilty to burglary charges


2nd opinion ordered for Calif. teen declared brain dead

2nd opinion ordered for Calif. teen declared brain dead


Pa. court told about plan to fix Harrisburg, Pa., finances

Pa. court told about plan to fix Harrisburg, Pa., finances


2 Youngstown firefighters get promotions

2 Youngstown firefighters get promotions


Brookfield trustees change time of Tuesday meeting

Brookfield trustees change time of Tuesday meeting


Warren woman pleads guilty to firearms charge

Warren woman pleads guilty to firearms charge


Ohio ex-deputy treasurer pleads guilty to bribery

Ohio ex-deputy treasurer pleads guilty to bribery


Man charged in theft of items at Giant Eagle

Man charged in theft of items at Giant Eagle BOARDMAN Boardman police arrested a 43-year-old


Robbery suspect spotted by officer on way home

BB gun found near suspect Suspect in robbery caught youngstown A police officer on his way


Shooting victim has warrants,drugs found in clothes

Victim told police he was shot trying to return a bag Shooting victim faces charges


Campbell police seek robbery suspect

Campbell police seek robbery suspect CAMPBELL City police are searching for the man who robbed a


Warren police investigate weekend shootings, other robberies, assaults, rape

Warren police investigate weekend shootings, other robberies, assaults, rape WARREN


River flooding affects Trumbull metroparks

River flooding affects Trumbull metroparks WARREN Thomas A Swift MetroPark in Braceville


Bethel Lutheran plans lessons and carols service

Bethel Lutheran plans lessons and carols service BOARDMAN Bethel Lutheran Church, 425 Crestview


Midway Mennonite Church plans musical service

Midway Mennonite Church plans musical service COLUMBIANA Midway Mennonite Church, 13376


Judge says no acquittal or new trial for Ferrara

Judge says no acquittal or new trial for Ferrara YOUNGSTOWN Judge R. Scott Krichbaum this


Deanna Gerberry | Andrew Kies

AUSTINTOWN Deanna Gerberry and Andrew Kies exchanged vows July 5 at Tabernacle Evangelical

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Bridget Nock | Aaron Boysen

SEATTLE, WASH. Bridget Lynn Nock and Aaron Alexander Boysen were married Sept. 14 at Queen Anne

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Sherry Campana | Jeremy Hernandez

CANFIELD Sherry L. Campana and Jeremy A. Hernandez exchanged vows June 29 at St. Michael Church.

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Emilie Ridge | Micah Delo

PITTSBURGH First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh was the setting of the Sept. 7 exchange of vows

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Maria Morocco | Vincent Cerni

YOUNGSTOWN Maria Annette Morocco of Youngstown and Vincent Anthony Cerni of Canfield exchanged

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WORTH A LOOK

FUNDRAISERS Sons of Italy Youngstown Lodge 858 is selling gift baskets filled with wine and unique


Anthem and Akron Children’s Hospital reach deal on reimbursement rates

Anthem and Akron Children’s Hospital reach deal on reimbursement rates youngstown Anthem has


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CREDIT cards Weak US security made Target a big target

The U.S. is the juiciest target for hackers hunting credit-card information. And experts say incidents such as the recent data theft at Target’s stores will get worse before they get better.

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Nativity figures set in new manger at St. Joseph the Provider Church

About 25 Christmas trees and 40 red and white poinsettia plants decorate the santcutary.

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Steelers keep playoff hopes alive

Pittsburgh needs to beat Cleveland, then have the Dolphins, Ravens and Chargers all lose.

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Goshen Township WIC clinic off to a good start

Goshen Township WIC clinic off to a good start


Candlestick Park farewell draws mixed emotions

The storied stadium will host its final home game tonight.


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Browns can’t hold lead in loss to Jets

Cleveland fell to 4-11 heading into the regular season finale.

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Howland Board of Education proposes elimination of one elementary school

Howland Board of Education proposes elimination of one elementary school


Weathersfield schools satisfy state for Average Yearly Progress Groupings

Weathersfield schools satisfy state for Average Yearly Progress Groupings


Valley under flood threat as river rises

Staff report The National Weather Service in Cleveland reported that a flood warning along the


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Christmas miracle and support brighten woman's holidays

Christmas miracle and support brighten woman's holidays

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Woman’s body found in Girard

Woman’s body found in Girard GIRARD About 8:30 a.m. Sunday, members of the U.S. Marshals Task


Area teams motor through robotics event

Area teams motor through robotics event AUSTINTOWN Austintown Schools’ Biohazard won the


‘Mandela’ humanizes an icon

REVIEW ‘MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM’ Grade: B Cast: Idris Elba, Naomie Harris Running


YSU 2013 FALL GRADS

About 620 students received diplomas during fall commencement, which was Dec. 15. Because the list


Why the double whammy?

Opinion: Why the double whammy? Any responsible newspaper must publish the work of writers with different


Tiffany ordered to pay $449M to Swatch

Tiffany ordered to pay $449M to Swatch BERLIN Tiffany & Co. was ordered to pay Swatch Group AG


Top 10 TV characters’ deaths in 2013 Till TV death do they part

By Verne Gay Newsday Death, be not proud. Or, on second thought, be proud. Be what- ever you


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth health center Dekisha and Desmond Harrison, Youngstown, girl, Dec. 21.


Years Ago

Today is Monday, Dec. 23, the 357th day of 2013. There are eight days left in the year.


The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket

The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket


Israeli-Palestinian peace talks may keep going after deadline

Editorial: When the latest round of Mid- east negotiations began four months ago, we used the word “hope” a


Health-plan sticker shock ahead for some buyers

Associated Press CHICAGO As a key enrollment deadline hits today, many people without health


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Homeowners dazzle the Valley with Tour of Lights

There are a total of nine home on the "Tour of Lights" list for Valley residents to enjoy.

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Friends’ request helped Harmon emerge

The Canfield High graduate was talked into going out for football his senior year. It paid off.


‘Be Merry and Bright’ seems to be the greeting this year

Opinion: Our holiday cards are going out late this year, mainly because my wife and I have been super-busy.


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Police, firefighters take kids on Christmas shopping spree

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Danielle Bable took her time selecting Christmas gifts

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Holiday travel may hit record levels

AAA expects 94.5 million people to travel during the longer holiday season this year.


Start of winter brings snow, ice and ... record warmth?

Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. The first full day of winter brought a wild mix of weather across


Pseudoephedrine sales probed in West Virginia

Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. Sales of pseudoephedrine at Rite Aid’s stores in West


CHRISTMAS

CHRISTMAS What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local


Slain Ohio child eulogized as ‘a special girl’

Associated Press SMITHVILLE, Ohio A 9-year-old purportedly raped and strangled by a neighbor in


Ohio Students train for civilian drone jobs

Associated Press CINCINNATI Some Ohio schools are preparing students for a boom in the drone


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH NC court says trooper should not be fired over hat RALEIGH, N.C. An appeals


Check out some of the season’s weirdest, wackiest tech gifts

By BREE FOWLER AP Technology Writer NEW YORK It’s tough to shop for techies. They already own


Apple to bring iPhone to China Mobile

Associated Press NEW YORK Apple says it has reached a deal to bring the iPhone to China Mobile,


A glittering star on a blue background shines over an angel, who keeps watch over the manger scene

A glittering star on a blue background shines over an angel, who keeps watch over the manger scene


Ex-tycoon plans to devote life to freeing political prisoners

Associated Press BERLIN Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the Russian oligarch who crossed President


TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Justin M. Miller, 25, of 419 Hazel St., Girard and


2013 tour of lights Area displays

Austintown “Austintown Christmas”: 3810 Dunbar St., 96.9 FM Boardman “Boardman Park Holiday


SWIMMING

SWIMMING LATE SATURDAY CANTON CHRISTMAS MEET At C.T. Branin Natatorium (Area athletes in top


Paulette Estok Jamrozik places a red bow on top of one of 25 trees that decorate the sanctuary for

Paulette Estok Jamrozik places a red bow on top of one of 25 trees that decorate the sanctuary for


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Lakeview’s Pavlik nears career record

Fresh off a 56-point game, the senior needs 37 points to tie Ali Gagne for the school’s career mark.

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AP poll: ‘Obamacare’ saga is top story of ’13

Associated Press NEW YORK The glitch-plagued rollout of President Barack Obama’s health care


US IMMIGration courts Nearly half of judges eligible to retire

Associated Press MIAMI The nation’s already backlogged immigration courts might soon be thrown


Reporting prep results

Reporting prep results The Vindicator encourages coaches and statisticians to report prep results


Pa.’s crafty coyotes expanding their range

Associated Press From their perch 100 yards away, the coyotes seem to stare at Jim Cowell as they