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Valley Jews provide gift of Christmas time by volunteering
Jason Axelson, a volunteer with B’nai B’rith and Operation Snowflake, greets visitor Eric Ronan at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Members of the Jewish ...
Stories published December 26, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Cavs fall to Hawks in 2OT
Cavs fall to Hawks in 2OT CLEVELAND (AP) — Jeff Teague scored a career-high 34 points, including a
Public invited to McNally swearing-in, reception at DeYor
John A. McNally will be sworn in as Youngstown’s 50th mayor at 11 a.m. Monday at the Ford Family Recital Hall in the DeYor Performing Arts Center on West Federal Street in downtown Youngstown.
Health care tactics split Republican Senate rivals
Health care tactics split Republican Senate rivals
Ohio father runs over, kills son who fell from van
Ohio father runs over, kills son who fell from van
Ohio inmate jailed on drug charges commits suicide
Ohio inmate jailed on drug charges commits suicide
Autopsy inconclusive in Pa. murder suspect's death
Autopsy inconclusive in Pa. murder suspect's death
Labor Department fines Ohio company more than $293K
Labor Department fines Ohio company more than $293K
Canfield teen killed early today in two-car crash
Canfield teen killed early today in two-car crash A Canfield teenager woman was killed in a two-
Shell extends option on Pa. site for cracker plant
Shell extends option on Pa. site for cracker plant
Ohio school helps create med program in Saudi Arabia
Ohio school helps create med program in Saudi Arabia
Niles church accepting orders for Smart Choice food
Niles church accepting orders for Smart Choice food
Man arrested after fight and threats made to Austintown police
Man arrested after fight and threats made to Austintown police Staff report AUSTINTOWN
Shell extends option on Pa. site for cracker plant
Shell extends option on Pa. site for cracker plant
Break in at elderly man’s home on Christmas
Break in at elderly man’s home on Christmas BOARDMAN Boardman police report someone broke into a
Warren police investigate Tuesday and Wednesday aggravated burglaries
Warren police investigate Tuesday and Wednesday aggravated burglaries Staff report WARREN
Man shot in leg on Christmas afternoon
Man shot in leg on Christmas afternoon YOUNGSTOWN Police say a man who was shot Christmas
Night at the Races is set
Night at the Races is set POLAND Poland Rotary is sponsoring its third annual Night at the Races
Men's Garden Club of Youngstown presents awards.
The Men's Garden Club of Youngstown presented awards at its annual Christmas dinner.
Support group allows for individual responses to grief
Good Hope Lutheran Church, 12030 Market St., announces Walking through Grief, Finding your Path.
Man's leg broken from car crash after gunshot
Police said a man was injured after a shooting in a car that caused the driver to wreck.
Man's house heavily damaged in Christmas fire
A Christmas evening fire heavily damaged a house at 583 W. Pershing St., the Salem Fire Department reported.
Victim uncooperative after North Side shooting
Police said a man who was shot in the leg walked into St. Elizabeth Health Center at 2:46 p.m. Wednesday.
Snowy owls flying high in Mahoning Valley
Ohio bird watchers can catch a glimpse of the rare white birds, especially if they go to Mosquito Lake in Trumbull County.
New specialty coffee cafe perks up downtown Youngstown
Friends Specialty features coffee, tea, chocolate, and yes, free wi-fi.
Campbell PD starts nightly foot patrols during holiday season
The foot patrols cover the city's half-mile long business district.
Sanders, Steelers hoping to extend season
Sanders, Steelers hoping to extend season
SPORTS DIGEST || Former Tribe analyst Hegan dies at 71
Former Tribe analyst Hegan dies at 71 CLEVELAND Mike Hegan, a former major league player who was
Eastern Gateway Community College adding truck driver training program
Eastern Gateway Community College is adding a truck driver training program
Struthers thrift store offers affordable, friendly alternative to big-box shopping
Robin's Junk Emporium, located at 178 S. Bridge St. in Struthers, is owned by Robin and Chuck Scott.
DePaul finds harmony in Nashville
Less than a year after Jordan DePaul packed his bags and moved to Nashville, the 2008 Poland High School graduate is already making inroads in the Music City.
Night Ranger continues to connect with its fans
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Meager beginnings is how most rock bands start out. For
Music to our ears
Associated Press Music Writers Mesfin Fekadu and Chris Talbott pick their top 10 albums of the year.
Comedian George rocking in the New Year
As far as performing goes, comedian Pete George is a New Year’s Eve veteran.
Health care sign-up ends: What’s next?
Associated Press CHICAGO The deadline has passed, and so too the surprise grace period, for
METRO DIGEST || Surviving grief
LaBrae district earns state award LEAVITTSBURG The LaBrae School District has received the
Valley Jews provide gift of Christmas time by volunteering
Jason Axelson, a volunteer with B’nai B’rith and Operation Snowflake, greets visitor Eric Ronan at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Members of the Jewish service organization and others volunteered at the information desk and the gift shop on Christmas day to give Christian workers the day off.
Prevent browning on evergreens with proper care this winter
Prevent browning on evergreens with proper care this winter
VALLEY GROW CALENDAR | Winter Nights
Winter Nights When: Sunday, 5 to 7 p.m. What: Stroll along a mile of paths and enjoy the winter
End of era as lead smelter closes in Missouri town
Associated Press HERCULANEUM, Mo. From the day its founder arrived here, this Mississippi River
What’s next for health care seekers? Six tips
The Christmas Eve deadline to enroll via HealthCare.gov for health care insurance has passed. Tips
Wood ashes safe to use on garden
Q. Can I use wood ashes from the fireplace on my vegetable garden? Jason from Liberty A. Yes.
Hat trick! Serena honored again
Tennis’ younger Williams named AP’s Female Athlete of Year
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., commissioners’ hearing room, basement,
2-year renovation starts for dome of US Capitol
Associated Press WASHINGTON A world-famous symbol of democracy is going under cover, as workers
Obama: Honor Christmas by helping those in need
Associated Press HONOLULU President Barack Obama spent a quiet Christmas morning singing carols
You call this resurrection of city?
Opinion: You call this resurrection of city? A couple times a month, I have occasion to travel to the
oddly enough
oddly enough Las Vegas cabdriver finds $300,000 in back seat LAS VEGAS Las Vegas cabdriver
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK 47 Ronin (PG-13) sss After a treacherous warlord kills their master and banishes
“The Millionaire Matchmaker” (9 p.m., Bravo): On “The Millionaire
“The Millionaire Matchmaker” (9 p.m., Bravo): On “The Millionaire Matchmaker,” Patti tries to make a
Americans from all cultures can embrace Kwanzaa ideals
Editorial: Today, 47 years after its first observance in California, the weeklong African-American cultural
Ship fracking waste by barge
Opinion: Marietta Times: Virtually no human activity occurs without some effect on the environment and some
A muddle over data collection
Opinion: WASHINGTON In policymaking, as in life, there is an important difference between can and should.
UPS, FedEx glitches delay deliveries
Associated Press NEW YORK Santa’s sleigh didn’t make it in time for Christmas for some this year
Ex-NBA player plans Vegas arena
Ex-NBA player plans Vegas arena LAS VEGAS A former National Basketball Association player wants
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman: POLAND Dec. 17
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.91 .13 Avalon
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Pope offers wish for better world
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis offered Christmas wishes Wednesday for a better
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke with
Thousands left without power across United States and Canada
Associated Press LITCHFIELD, Maine Utility crews from Maine to Michigan and into Canada worked
AROUND THE NBA | Wednesday’s other games
Bulls 95, Nets 78 NEW YORK Taj Gibson scored 20 points and Jimmy Butler added 15 to help
newsmakers
newsmakers CBS wins ratings crown with ‘I Love Lucy’ LOS ANGELES Nearly six decades after it
3 children die in mobile-home fire
3 children die in mobile-home fire HOUMA, La. A mobile-home fire in Louisiana killed three
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Dec. 26, the 360th day of 2013. There are five days left in the year. The seven-
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Bernard E. Carpenter v. Erica S. Orell et al, other