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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.


Ohio woman claims $1M Mega Millions share

Ohio woman claims $1M Mega Millions share


Pa. court reverses church official's conviction

Pa. court reverses church official's conviction


Reversal on ACA cancellations gets mixed response

Reversal on ACA cancellations gets mixed response


Health care tactics split Republican Senate rivals

Health care tactics split Republican Senate rivals


Deer makes appearance at Pa. sporting goods store

Deer makes appearance at Pa. sporting goods store


Ohio father runs over, kills son who fell from van

Ohio father runs over, kills son who fell from van


Online shopping grows, with some growing pains

Online shopping grows, with some growing pains


LeBron James wins AP Male Athlete of the Year

LeBron James wins AP Male Athlete of the Year


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


Police say accidential shooting wounds 2

Police say accidental shooting wounds 2


Labor Department fines Ohio company more than $293K

Labor Department fines Ohio company more than $293K


Pa. State Police: At least 2 dead in plane crash

Pa. State Police: At least 2 dead in plane crash


Packers' Aaron Rodgers back, to start Bears game

Packers' Aaron Rodgers back, to start Bears game


Ohio company working on Capitol dome rehab

Ohio company working on Capitol dome rehab


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-


Man pleads not guilty to charges after Ohio crash

Man pleads not guilty to charges after Ohio crash


Shell extends option on Pa. site for cracker plant

Shell extends option on Pa. site for cracker plant


DNA used to ID remains of Youngstown woman

DNA used to ID remains of Youngstown woman


Ohio school helps create med program in Saudi Arabia

Ohio school helps create med program in Saudi Arabia


McDonald's closes employee website amid criticism

McDonald's closes employee website amid criticism


Work on Cincy streetcar resumes after key vote

Work on Cincy streetcar resumes after key vote


Ex-Steeler sues western, Pa. casino

Ex-Steeler sues western, Pa. casino


Pa. man killed in Christmas Day fire

Pa. man killed in Christmas Day fire


Ohio Amish argue against guardian in chemo case

Ohio Amish argue against guardian in chemo case


Weekly US jobless claims drop 42K to 338K

Weekly US jobless claims drop 42K to 338K


Niles church accepting orders for Smart Choice food

Niles church accepting orders for Smart Choice food


Ohio woman killed in Christmas Day shooting

Ohio woman killed in Christmas Day shooting


Ohio girls arrested after 3-county chase

Ohio girls arrested after 3-county chase


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


Better news on US job market sends stocks higher

Better news on US job market sends stocks higher


Man pleads not guilty in rape, death of Ohio girl

Man pleads not guilty in rape, death of Ohio girl


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


Nominees are sought


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.

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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.


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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.

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Griswold hopes to continue kicking

She finished sixth in scoring for Butler

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New specialty coffee cafe perks up downtown Youngstown

Friends Specialty features coffee, tea, chocolate, and yes, free wi-fi.

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Poland native Prizant picks Bucknell

Pole vaulter earns a track scholarship


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Campbell PD starts nightly foot patrols during holiday season

The foot patrols cover the city's half-mile long business district.

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Sanders, Steelers hoping to extend season

Sanders, Steelers hoping to extend season

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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


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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.

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Minus Bryant, Lakers wilt

Bosh, Wade score 23 apiece to lead the defending champion Heat


Mercer United Way falling short of goal

The agency fell short of its goal.


Pittsburgh, Bowling Green ready for duel

They’ll face off in Detroit in the Pizza Bowl


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


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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 service organization and others volunteered at the information desk and the gift shop on Christmas day to give Christian workers the day off.

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Prevent browning on evergreens with proper care this winter

Prevent browning on evergreens with proper care this winter

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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


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Lindsey VanDyke and James Shaffer, Lisbon, girl, Dec. 24.


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.


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Hat trick! Serena honored again

Tennis’ younger Williams named AP’s Female Athlete of Year

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Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., commissioners’ hearing room, basement,


Steelers’ Allen revives season, career

Cornerback regains starting position after slow recovery


2-year renovation starts for dome of US Capitol

Associated Press WASHINGTON A world-famous symbol of democracy is going under cover, as workers


Reynolds’ big game powers Oregon St.

Two fumble returns triggered Hawaii Bowl win


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


Recycle your live Christmas tree

Recycle your live Christmas tree


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.


Iowa State rallies for Diamond Head crown

Akron fell to South Carolina


UPS, FedEx glitches delay deliveries

Associated Press NEW YORK Santa’s sleigh didn’t make it in time for Christmas for some this year


Washington’s Garcon excels as team disappoints

Former Mount Union receiver has 107 receptions


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


Top 10 - Entertainment 2013

Ed O’Neill’s return highlighted a year of big names.


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


WTG

Today Discussion Book Bites, 4:30 p.m., Newton Falls Public Library, 204 S. Canal St., Newton


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