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Vindy.com for December 27, 2013
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Kwanzaa explores unity
Asha Gordon dances to a song during Thursday’s Kwanzaa festivities at New Bethel Baptist Church in Youngstown.
Preschoolers celebrate Christmas at St. Luke’s
St. Luke’s Early Childhood Learning Center’s 3-year-old preschool class, led by Cindy Hritz and Shelia Dunlap, entertained family and friends during the school’s Christmas Program ...
Families get to have supper with Santa
It’s not every day children are able to have supper with Santa.
Poland students explore careers at MCCTC
More than 180 eighth grade-students from Poland Middle School spent the day exploring career opportunities with a hands-on tour of the Mahoning County Career and ...
Canfield United Methodist Preschool celebrates
Families and friends of Canfield United Methodist Preschool students were treated to the sweet sounds of the children’s voices during the school’s “The Many Shapes ...
Stories published December 27, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
No one injured in Columbiana fire tonight
The cause of a fire that caused heat damage to a home in Columbiana on Friday evening is still unknown, Columbiana Fire Chief Rick Garrity said.
Glenwood, Mahoning shut down tonight after crash downs wires
Youngstown police and fire departments and Ohio Edison closed down the the intersection of Glenwood and Mahoning avenues downtown tonight after a car went off of the road, over an embankment and hit a telephone pole.
Final report on Newtown paints grisly scene, killer long known to be deranged
Connecticut police released thousands of pages Friday from their investigation into the Newtown massacre, providing the most detailed and disturbing picture yet of the rampage and Adam Lanza's fascination with murder, while also depicting school employees' brave and clearheaded attempts to protect the children.
Pens’ Dupuis could miss rest of season with knee injury
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma says top-line forward Pascal Dupuis could
Gambler rewards man who returned $300K left in cab
Gambler rewards man who returned $300K left in cab
1.3M Americans losing unemployment benefits Saturday
1.3M Americans losing unemployment benefits Saturday
Mahoning commissioners make board appointments for 2014
Mahoning commissioners make board appointments for 2014
Ohio's 3 largest cities seek 2016 political conventions
Ohio's 3 largest cities seek 2016 political conventions
Victory Lutheran Church has food giveaway Saturday
Victory Lutheran Church has food giveaway Saturday
Boston Marathon bombing AP sports story of the year
Boston Marathon bombing AP sports story of the year
BREAKING NEWS | McNally appoints his police chief, law director
BREAKING NEWS | McNally appoint his police chief, law director
Man, woman charged with crimes after reported theft from Newton Falls church
Man, woman charged with crimes after theft from Newton Falls church
Ohio man charged in nephew's Christmas Day slaying
Ohio man charged in nephew's Christmas Day slaying
Commissioners reject very low bid on South Side Annex
Commissioners reject very low bid on South Side Annex YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County
Warren man with rifle charged with inducing panic
Warren man with rifle charged with inducing panic WARREN John R. Taylor, 53, of Atlantic Street
Unemployment up across the Valley in November
All three counties posted higher unemployment rates than November 2012, but Mahoning County fared
Man indicted in death of his Howland sister
Man indicted in death of his Howland sister WARREN A Trumbull County grand jury has indicted
Campbell woman was cited for obstructing official business
Campbell woman was cited for obstructing official business CAMPBELL A Campbell woman was cited
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Business Women’s Association, Mill Creek Chapter, will meet at 6 p.m. Jan.
Ordering for Smart Choice Food starts Jan. 4
New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., is accepting orders for Smart Choice Food with cash and money orders from 4 to 5 p.m. Jan. 4 or cash, money order, or Ohio Direction card from 11 a.m. to noon Jan. 13.
Women's fingers accidentally shot during struggle
Police are investigating the accidental discharge of a gun Thursday afternoon on the East Side that slightly injured two people.
Woman arrested by Poland police after chase through Ohio, Pa.
A low-speed pursuit initiated by Poland Township police that traveled through several jurisdictions in Ohio and Pennsylvania was safely stopped Wednesday night when New Middletown police deployed spike strips across the roadway at U.S. Route 224 and Struthers Road, deflated the car’s tires.
Friends mourn Mooney grad, Marietta sophomore killed in car crash
An icy road contributed to a crash that killed a 19-year-old woman and injured three members of her family.
DNA test identifies mother’s remains in '96 death
Patricia Rowe’s mother went missing in 1996. Her DNA matched a woman who was found dead later that year.
Tapes with grandmother's voice taken in Youngstown burglary
Robert Joshua likes Christmas so much that he began decorating the Ottawa Avenue home he owns in the Idora neighborhood of the South Side the day after Halloween.
Youngstown Diocese plans utility-assistance campaign
Last year’s ‘Keep the Kids Warm’ project served 4,948 people
Jimmy’s Italian eatery, store in Liberty begins expansion
Jimmy’s is adding more room for its business, which includes a grocery store, deli, bakery and dining area.
Parole board refuses parole Trumbull rapist and murderer
The Ohio Parole Board has refused to grant parole to rapist John Whisonant and murderer John L. Lysikowski II for at least three more years.
Warren man charged in threat on Austintown cop
Man arrested after fight and threats made to Austintown police
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING
christmas tree recycling Where to go in Mahoning County Here are the places to recycle cut
Warren budget anticipates minor changes for 2014
Warren City Council approved a $26.5 million 2014 budget last week that anticipates no big changes in the cost to run any of its departments.
Kwanzaa explores unity
Asha Gordon dances to a song during Thursday’s Kwanzaa festivities at New Bethel Baptist Church in Youngstown.
Preschoolers celebrate Christmas at St. Luke’s
St. Luke’s Early Childhood Learning Center’s 3-year-old preschool class, led by Cindy Hritz and Shelia Dunlap, entertained family and friends during the school’s Christmas Program and Party Dec. 17.
Dunkin’ Donuts makes donation to Akron Children’s Hospital
Dunkin’ Donuts made a $20,000 donation to Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley in conjunction
Swim team competes in Poland
Swim team competes in Poland On Dec. 21, Rachel Williams, Brianna Alicia, Lauren Grimm, Lake
Students have Thanksgiving feast
By NATALIE WRIGHT nscott@vindy.com PTO parent volunteers came together to provide students at
Dunkin’ Donuts makes donation to Akron Children’s Hospital
Dunkin’ Donuts made a $20,000 donation to Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley in conjunction
Austintown Community Briefs
ABWA to meet Jan. 14 The American Business Women’s Association, Mill Creek Chapter, will meet at 6
Families get to have supper with Santa
It’s not every day children are able to have supper with Santa.
Austintown Lions and Lioness host Christmas party
On Dec. 16, the Austintown Lions and Lioness Clubs, spouses and friends hosted their annual
Drund donates devices to Austintown Fitch
Three mobile devices have been donated to Austintown Fitch High School from the developers of DRUND.
CARDINAL CORNER
Now that winter has arrived with its full fury, make sure our youngsters are dressed appropriately
Families have supper with Santa
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com It’s not every day children are able to have
Poland students explore careers at MCCTC
More than 180 eighth grade-students from Poland Middle School spent the day exploring career opportunities with a hands-on tour of the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, plus a panel discussion with area skilled tradespeople and presentations from other professionals.
Mooney students share artwork with the world
Cardinal Mooney High School’s art teacher, Sean Butler, has teamed up with Artsonia
Dunkin’ Donuts makes donation to Akron Children’s Hospital
Dunkin’ Donuts made a $20,000 donation to Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley in conjunction
Girls prepare for high school basketball
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Girls in the Boardman Local School District are
ABWA to meet Jan. 14
ABWA to meet Jan. 14 The American Business Women’s Association, Mill Creek Chapter, will meet at 6
Jones-Metzinger vows will be exchanged
Carl and Kathy Jones of Boardman and Tom and Vinetta Metzinger of Austintown are announcing the
SENIOR SALUTE - BAND EDITION
Name: Madeline Crish; Alexis Benedis Instrument: Flute and Majorette; Clarinet Q. When did you
Boardman Community Briefs
ABWA to meet Jan. 14 The American Business Women’s Association, Mill Creek Chapter, will meet at 6
Canfield Community Briefs
ABWA to meet Jan. 14 The American Business Women’s Association, Mill Creek Chapter, will meet at 6
Cardinal Mooney graduates receive white coats
Two 2011 Cardinal Mooney graduates received their pharmacy white coats at a ceremony at Ohio
Jan. wedding for Miss Muyskens, Mr. Simko
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Edward Simko of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son, Peter
Miss McDougal, Mr. Purfey plan Jan. wedding
The parents of Jessica McDougal of Warren and Stephen Purfey of Cortland are announcing the
Miss DeLuca and Mr. Porter plan nuptials
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Anthony L. DeLuca, the parents of Elizabeth A. DeLuca, all of Youngstown,
oddly enough
oddly enough 210 surfers dressed as Santa Claus gather in Florida COCOA BEACH, Fla. More than
SPORTS DIGEST || Falcons sign Canfield’s Baker
Falcons sign Canfield’s Baker ATLANTA The Atlanta Falcons have placed defensive tackle Corey
2013 | Top stories
The Vindicator’s Top 10 Sports stories of 2013: 1. Youngstown State football team again misses
2013 | Honorable mention
Other stories considered: In January, Youngstown boxer Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik retired, citing
Canfield United Methodist Preschool celebrates
Families and friends of Canfield United Methodist Preschool students were treated to the sweet sounds of the children’s voices during the school’s “The Many Shapes of Christmas” program Dec. 9.
Infliction of injustice by the courts
Opinion: WASHINGTON Federal Judge John Gleeson of the Eastern District of New York says documents called
The top-paid iPhone apps on the App Store for the one-week period that ended Monday:
The top-paid iPhone apps on the App Store for the one-week period that ended Monday: v “Cut the
Online shopping grows, with some hiccups
Associated Press Americans waited until the last minute to buy holiday gifts, but retailers
Pope stresses forgiveness
Opinion: By Gene Lyons Universal UClick Somewhere in the midst of an avalanche of sickening revelations
Anniversary at Christmastime reminder of the evil that exists
Editorial: Twenty-five years ago this month, 270 innocent travelers, many of them American college students
Taylor-Winfield’s flash-weld program
Taylor-Winfield’s flash-weld program YOUNGSTOWN Taylor-Winfield Technologies, 3200 Innovation
Weekly jobless claims drop by 42K to 338K
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped
2013 brought surprises — good and bad — to viewers The BEST of TV
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK 2What a fine surprise was “The Returned,” a
McDonald’s shuts down worker website amid criticism
McDonald’s Corp. has shut down a website intended to provide employees with work and life guidance after it generated negative publicity for the fast-food company.
Not-guilty plea entered in rape, death of girl, 9
Associated Press WOOSTER An Ohio man pleaded not guilty Thursday in the rape and strangulation
Attack on presidential palace thwarted
Associated Press BANGUI, Central African Republic Assailants armed with heavy weapons attempted
US sends missiles to Iraq forces
Associated Press BAGHDAD The U.S. has sent Hellfire air-to-ground missiles to Iraq’s air forces,
Reversal of ACA cancellations gets a variety of responses
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. A month after President Barack Obama announced people could keep
Utah holdouts now issuing gay-marriage licenses
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY The last of the Utah counties that were holding out on issuing
Ohio Amish argue against guardian in chemo case
Associated Press COLUMBUS A court was wrong to appoint a guardian to make medical decisions for
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.76 —.14 Avalon
Postal-rate increase
Postal-rate increase WASHINGTON Mailing a letter is about to get a little more expensive.
Calif. family wants to move brain-dead girl
Calif. family wants to move brain-dead girl Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. The family of a
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Dec. 27, the 361st day of 2013. There are four days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Warren police investigate Tuesday and Wednesday aggravated burglaries
Warren police investigate Tuesday and Wednesday aggravated burglaries
Ohio woman shot to death on Christmas
Associated Press LOGAN, Ohio Authorities say a woman is dead after an attempted murder-suicide
Shell extends option on Pa. site for cracker plant
The so-called ethane cracking plant would convert ethane from bountiful Marcellus Shale natural gas liquids into more profitable chemicals such as ethylene, which are used to produce everything from plastics to tires to antifreeze.
Poll: Americans optimistic about ’14
Associated Press WASHINGTON Large number of Americans see 2013 as anything but a banner year and
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Michael R. Tiller, 13822 Beaver Springfield Road, New
METRO DIGEST || Public invited to McNally swearing-in, reception at DeYor
Public is invited to McNally swearing-in YOUNGSTOWN John A. McNally will be sworn in as
Free breakfast
Free breakfast Central Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 218 Meadowbrook Road, Hermitage, Pa.,
How you can help keep kids warm in Mahoning Valley this winter
Donations to support “Keep the Kids Warm” can be sent to Catholic Charities, Keep the Kids Warm, P.
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