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Scott Miller: 75 years of service
At 96, Scott Miller still drives, just bought a pair of hedge clippers — which he fully intends to use, and earlier this month, was ...
Stories published December 29, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Man shot on North Side
Man shot on North Side YOUNGSTOWN One man was shot at 736 Fairmont Avenue on the North Side at
Power outage affects 1,500 in Girard
Power outage affects 1,500 in Girard GIRARD Around 1,500 customers are out of power in Girard,
‘Praising God isn’t dependent on an address,’ church leader says in wake of fire
‘Praising God isn’t dependent on an address,’ church leader says in wake of fire YOUNGSTOWN
Ashley Ruozzo | Donald Dudley Jr.
YOUNGSTOWN St. Christine Church was the setting of the noon July 27 exchange of vows for Ashley
Brittany McCormick | Lorin Dickinson
CANFIELD Brittany Lynne McCormick and Lorin Donzel Dickinson IV were united in marriage during a
Jennifer Ortz | Christopher Wells
BOARDMAN Jennifer Ortz and Christopher Wells were united in marriage at 3 p.m. Nov. 16 at First
Miss Noble, Mr. Tousignant plan May rites
Together with their families, Lauren Noble and Tony Tousignant of Fishers, Ind., are announcing
Bradley-Peters nuptials set for May 17, 2014
AUGUSTA, GA. Drs. George C. Bradley and Tina Marshall-Bradley of Augusta, Ga., are announcing the
Miss Morell, Mr. Noling are engaged
STRUTHERS Jeffrey Noling Jr. and Monica Morell, both of Boardman, are engaged and planning a March
SENIOR CITIZENS
Lowellville Senior Citizens will have their monthly meeting at noon Friday at Lowellville City Hall
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
Rev., Mrs. Leone celebrate 50th year of marriage
BOARDMAN The Rev. and Mrs. James Leone of Boardman celebrated their 50th anniversary Dec. 23 with
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Warren Rotary donates coats
Warren Rotary donates coats WARREN Rotary Club of Warren played Santa Claus on Dec. 23 to three
McKinley's wife is biography topic
hMcKinley’s wife is biography topic KENT Carl Sferrazza Anthony’s newest book is the first full-
Sales tax rates vary widely in NE Ohio
Northeast Ohio sales tax rates vary from 6.5 percent in Stark, Wayne and Lorain counties to 8 percent in Cuyahoga County.
Howland's Nia Grant helps Penn State win NCAA volleyball crown
Being a Division I student- athlete requires more than just athletic talent and a good tutor.
Fire heavily damages Mt. Calvary rotunda
Damage in Saturday morning’s blaze at Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church was estimated at about $100,000 to the structure and about $10,000 to its contents.
Canfield girls slip past Boardman
Lynnae Whitehead’s layup with 30 seconds left helped the Cardinals clinch.
Steelers try to fan slim playoff hopes vs. Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin isn’t going to have the scoreboards blacked out at Heinz Field on Sunday to keep his players in the dark about its playoff fortunes.
St. Casimir celebrates holiday homecoming
The former St. Casimir Church in Brier Hill echoed with Polish Christmas carols in a joyous holiday homecoming.
Youngstown's history starts with a village
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For many people, a discussion of downtown
SPORTS DIGEST || Texans considering Penn State’s O’Brien
Texans considering Penn State’s O’Brien HOUSTON The Houston Chronicle is reporting the Texans
Scott Miller: 75 years of service
At 96, Scott Miller still drives, just bought a pair of hedge clippers — which he fully intends to use, and earlier this month, was recognized for 75 years of service to the plumbers union, an honor attained by just 35 of more than 350,000 members of the plumbers and pipefitters union across the U.S., Canada and Australia.
Steelers try to fan slim playoff hopes vs. Browns
Pittsburgh needs to win and have three teams lose.
Rees leads Notre Dame in Pinstripe Bowl
On the slick turf at Yankee Stadium, the game turned into a field goal kicking contest.
World events put spotlight on Sochi, Brazil, Berlin, Sarajevo
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW YORK The Olympics, the World Cup and commemorations of
METRO DIGEST || Streets closed for First Night
Streets closed for First Night YOUNGSTOWN As a result of First Night Youngstown festivities from
NEW YEAR’S What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Mark Morris v. Amanda Monigold et al, personal injury.
Duke’s bowl challenge: stop Manziel
The Blue Devils are playing in back-to-back bowl games for the first time.
Militia marches toward capital in Sudan
Associated Press JUBA, South Sudan Twenty-five thousand young men who make up a tribal militia
Drive begins for third ballot initiative to ban fracking in Youngstown
Associated Press COLUMBUS Backers of a proposed ban on hydraulic fracturing in Youngstown say
5 decapitated bodies found in Mexico
Associated Press MORELIA, Mexico Prosecutors found five decapitated bodies in western Mexico on
Party politics
Associated Press COLUMBUS Conservative restlessness within their own party poses challenges to
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES BASIC TRAINING GRADS Marine Corps: Pfc. Mitchell W. Cialella (Neshannock High
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Springfield Township trustees, special meeting for closing of books and other
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Mary Tyler Moore is 77. Actor Jon Voight is 75. Country singer Ed Bruce is 74.
newsmakers
newsmakers Rapper among two killed in Ala. shooting MONTGOMERY, Ala. Police in Alabama are
Akron Children’s has matured into a crown jewel of the Valley
Editorial: Five years ago this month, Akron Children’s Hospital made a compassionate commitment to the Mahoning
A high perch on Wall Street
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords After President Barack Obama’s first-term Treasury secretary
68-year marriage just works, and so do they
The Arnolds are among the oldest black couples in Mahoning County.
Cab driver hospitalized after being shot in leg on S. Side
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A cab driver with Independent Radio Taxi Inc. in Youngstown was shot in
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
Small Business The Youngstown Chapter of SCORE, a nonprofit that aids small businesses, elected
East Side native racks up daytime TV show Emmys
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com The first Emmy that John Filimon won is on display at his
Commissioners strike a blow for responsible governance
Editorial: In rejecting a fact-finder’s report, the commissioners of Mahoning County, Anthony Traficanti, Carol
Jennifer Lawrence edges Miley Cyrus
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES The battle for AP entertainer of the year
2013 leaves questions unanswered
Opinion: In a continuing nod to the Mahoning Valley’s tradition of political corruption, another former
METRO DIGEST || Applications are being taken for apprenticeships
Applications are being taken for apprenticeships BOARDMAN The Western Pennsylvania Operating
Money crisis
Associated Press WESTMINSTER, Calif. The end of unemployment checks for more than a million
New Year’s Eve in the Mahoning Valley Family fun & fireworks
Staff report New Year’s Eve has become a night for family fun at the annual celebrations in
Financial resolutions worth keeping
New Year’s resolutions typically involve losing weight, but Consumer Reports suggests another idea:
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. Were Tupperware containers ever sold in stores before the home party began? S.L.S., Roanoke,
TEXAS At charity saloon, giving is in the mix
Associated Press HOUSTON It’s become a place where you can eat, drink and be merry — but also
Sunday letters: ‘Duck’ star did nothing wrong; Shale drilling boosts economy; Kasich and racino; Respect opposition
Opinion: ‘Duck Dynasty’ star did nothing wrong in venting biblical views There seems to be a big misun-
Activists: Syrian airstrike kills 21
Activists: Syrian airstrike kills 21 BEIRUT A Syrian government airstrike hit a crowded
RECORD REVIEWS
VARIOUS ARTISTS Album: “Songs For Slim: Rockin’ Here Tonight” (New West) Grade: A “Songs for
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