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Christmas Eve Service
Western Reserve United Methodist Church in Canfield, delivers a message about the birth of Jesus Christ
Stories published December 25, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Specialty coffeehouse to open Thursday on historic downtown corner
Mitch Lynch was one of the few people working downtown this Christmas Day, but for him, it wasn’t the same old grind.
LaBrae gets state auditor award
The LaBrae School District has received the Auditor of State Award for having received a clean audit recently.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 53 Laird Ave., Youngstown, will not serve fish
On Christmas, pope urges help for Syria, refugees, battered women, kids
On Christmas, pope urges help for Syria, refugees, battered women, kids VATICAN CITY (AP) Pope
Bonners, family celebrate 56th year of marriage
CAMPBELL Mr. and Mrs. Lorice Bonner of Campbell marked their 56th wedding anniversary during a
Kolachi and koledy set at center
Kolachi and koledy set at center YOUNGSTOWN St. Casimir Society will sponsor a “kolachi and
Justice Department report praises, criticizes Warren Police on use of force
The U.S. Justice Department, in a review of the Warren Police Department’s use-of-force policies and procedures, is both complimentary and critical of the police department.
Firefighters receive awards for life-saving efforts
Multiple firefighters from the Western Reserve Joint Fire District received the awards.
Rip's Cafe celebrates 80 years in Struthers
The neighborhood bar opened in 1933 at 114 Bridge St., then moved in 1958 to 614 Youngstown-Poland Road, where it remains today.
Medusa Recording Institute plans open house
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Will Ferraro searched all across the country for the right place to
Competitive bids on Niles bridge project leaves money for additional work
A highly competitive bidding process by two Youngstown companies has resulted in a considerably lower price than estimated for the Olive Street bridge project in Niles.
Christmas Eve Service
Western Reserve United Methodist Church in Canfield, delivers a message about the birth of Jesus Christ
The best of 2013
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer 111“12 Years a Slave”: Steve McQueen’s masterful adaptation of
Designer Furniture selling off inventory
Designer Furniture selling off inventory NILES Designer Furniture Warehouse is launching going-
The First Christmas
Editorial: And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the
Nativity as a way of life
Opinion: By KATHRYN JEAN LOPEZ Universal UClick Growing up as I did, in the shadow of the Statue of
Christmas Carol for the Valley
Editorial: Charles Dickens’ classic “Christmas Carol” evokes a kaleidoscope of sentiments, many of which
oddly enough
oddly enough Grinch steals Fla. family’s presents and puppy TAMPA, Fla. This Grinch was a
Campbell police investigating burglaries
In one burglary, a homeowners rented 55-inch TV and Christmas presents were stolen.
Crashes block part of snowy I-90
Associated Press PAINESVILLE, Ohio A series of crashes involving up to 40 vehicles during snow
Deadline puts health care site to the test
Associated Press CHICAGO The government’s retooled health care website was put to its biggest
Ohio man who served in WWII gets Congressional Gold Medal
Associated Press DAYTON A 91-year-old Ohio man has been recognized for his World War II service
Browns QB Campbell now stressing positives
Cleveland hopes to end a six-game losing streak in finale
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 25, the 359th day of 2013. There are six days left in the year. This is
Snack cakes an excellent addition to dessert table
Family Features Between the sweet filling, individual size and nostalgia of this tasty treat,
Woman brings toys to Pa. kids who lost a parent to violence
By LEXI BELCULFINE Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH For 5-year-olds Kyira and Rreeona, Santa
Are tablet computers good for kids?
Associated Press NEW YORK Tablet computers are so easy to use that even a 3-year-old can master
Boardman officer is cat’s meow to West Side volunteer group
Opinion: Boardman officer is cat’s meow to West Side volunteer group During the Christmas sea- son, people
Southern exposure
Restaurant owners believe in southern cuisine and the community.
The Akron-Canton burger report
The Akron-Canton burger report The guys visit a Kent bar that’s all about burgers! Check out their
Ruling may be just the beginning in Ohio
Associated Press CINCINNATI A federal judge’s ruling ordering Ohio authorities to recognize gay
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Melissa Ensor and William Zackasee, Youngstown, girl, Dec.
What was big in 2013
By J.M. HIRSCH AP Food Editor It wasn’t Paula Deen’s career implosion. Nor the rise and fall of
Court denies request to halt weddings
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that gay marriages can
UN: Mass grave found in South Sudan
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya U.N. investigators discovered a mass grave in a rebel-held city
AIR FORCE Bid dispute may delay expansion of museum
Associated Press DAYTON A protest over the awarding of a construction bid may delay a long-
Pope leads holiday Mass
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis lauded Jesus’ humble beginning as a poor and
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch school board, work session 6 p.m., regular meeting 7:30 p.m., media
Survey: Businesses in Ohio optimistic about 2014
Associated Press TOLEDO Ohio businesses are optimistic about the economy in 2014. A survey of
Strive for healthier lifestyle
Family Features Sometimes even the smallest changes can offer big results to your overall well-
Official: Ohio ‘clean energy’ plan a grass-roots idea
Associated Press COLUMBUS A mysterious clean-energy initiative headed toward Ohio’s 2014 ballot
CHRISTMAS What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
South Range stays perfect, whips Aurora
South Range stays perfect, whips Aurora AURORA Morgan Czopur scored 16 points and Sarah Durr
Happier holiday hors d’oeuvres
Family Features Holiday entertaining is all about food, wine and quality time with family and
South Avenue crash leaves woman dead
A Christmas Eve crash led to the death of a woman police say was in her 40s.
The Best of The Best
The Best of The Best Drinks Columnist Brian Fry unwraps his top ten wines of 2013, including his
Teen ordered off life support
Teen ordered off life support OAKLAND, Calif. A judge on Tuesday ordered that a 13-year-old
Early Deals
Associated Press It’s beginning to look a lot like ... the day after Christmas? On the day
Man arraigned on pandering counts
Man arraigned on pandering counts CORTLAND Ian T. Weddell, 32, of Tami Court, was arraigned
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Derrick J. Feliciano, 34, of 1692 Gladstone St.,