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68-year-old marriage just works, and so do they
Lonnie and Leotha Arnold are thought to be among the oldest black couples in Mahoning County. Today is their anniversary.
Stories published December 31, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Barbara Bush hospitalized
Former first lady Barbara Bush has been hospitalized in Houston with a respiratory-related issue, her husband's office said Tuesday night.
2nd Lunch and Learn Friday on oil, gas drilling
The second installment of Lunch and Learn — offered by the Ohio State University Extension, Mahoning County — will focus on community issues related to oil and gas development.
Hospital won’t aid transfer of girl on ventilator
Hospital won’t aid transfer of girl on ventilator OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A California hospital is
Chicago trader wins football handicapping contest
Chicago trader wins football handicapping contest LAS VEGAS (AP) — The newest champion of football
McIlroy, Wozniacki announce engagement
McIlroy, Wozniacki announce engagement KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Rory McIlroy is claiming his first
Catholic groups ask court to halt health care law
Catholic groups ask court to halt health care law WASHINGTON (AP) — Catholic organizations made a
New Year’s in Times Square is endurance contest
New Year’s in Times Square is endurance contest NEW YORK (AP) — Crowds jammed New York’s Times
Safety questions after ND oil train derailment
Safety questions after ND oil train derailment CASSELTON, N.D. (AP) — A fiery oil train
NASA responds to Beyonce’s Challenger sample use
NASA responds to Beyonce’s Challenger sample use NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NASA officials say the
George’s 21 points lead Pacers past Cavs, 91-76
George’s 21 points lead Pacers past Cavs, 91-76 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Paul George scored 21 points,
Illinois holds off Indiana in overtime, 83-80
Illinois holds off Indiana in overtime, 83-80 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois sank five key free
Police, troops heavy in bomb-hit Russian city
Police, troops heavy in bomb-hit Russian city VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) — Eerily empty buses lumbered
Kevin Costner and band coming to Packard Music Hall
Kevin Costner and band coming to Packard Music Hall
Vitamin E may slow Alzheimer’s disease progression
Vitamin E may slow Alzheimer’s disease progression Researchers say vitamin E might slow the
US frees last 3 Uighur prisoners from Guantanamo
US frees last 3 Uighur prisoners from Guantanamo MIAMI (AP) — Three members of a persecuted ethnic
Pens fall to Devils, 2-1
Pens fall to Devils, 2-1 NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Adam Henrique scored 1:38 into the game and Michael
A beloved singer dragged into Lebanon’s divisions
A beloved singer dragged into Lebanon’s divisions BEIRUT (AP) — Through decades of conflict, there
Putin triumphs in 2013
Putin triumphs in 2013 MOSCOW (AP) — Displaying the killer instincts of a chess grandmaster,
UPDATE | Woman found beaten to death at West Side house
UPDATE | Woman found beaten to death at West Side house
S Sudan rebels take most of strategic city of Bor
S Sudan rebels take most of strategic city of Bor JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Anti-government rebels
BREAKING NEWS | Youngstown police at scene of West Side homicide
Youngstown police at scene of West Side homicide
Small improvement for Schumacher after 2nd surgery
Small improvement for Schumacher after 2nd surgery GRENOBLE, France (AP) — Michael Schumacher
Boardman police arrest Youngstown woman on theft charge
Boardman police arrest Youngstown woman on theft charge
FrackFree Mahoning Valley remembers 2011 earthquake today
FrackFree Mahoning Valley remembers 2011 earthquake today
Remember: Permits required for exotic animals in Ohio in 2014
Permits required for exotic animals in Ohio in 2014
5 partygoers shot, 1 attacked in Brooklyn building
5 partygoers shot, 1 attacked in Brooklyn building
Kennsington Golf Club helps Toys For Tots
A Canfield golf course hosted a tailgate party to kick off a toy campaign.
REUNIONS
Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1946 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at
Browns confess fumble
Cleveland executives vow to ‘get it right’ with next their next coach
Home invader gets four years in prison
The defendant, Keymonnie Harris, still has a bullet lodged in his scalp.
School board OKs agreement
A resolution passed by the school board brings the district a step closer to having all employees under the same health-care plan.
Council members express optimism for making Warren a ‘greater city.’
Council members express optimism for making Warren a ‘greater city.’
Ohio minimum wage to rise on Jan. 1
A 10 cent increase will put Ohio’s minimum wage at $7.95 per hour. Tipped workers — those making more than $30 per month in tips — will see their minimum hourly wage rise five cents to $3.98.
Federal officials announce test sites for drone aircraft
Six states were named Monday by federal officials to develop test sites for drones — a critical next step for the burgeoning industry that could one day produce thousands of unmanned aircraft for use by businesses, farmers and researchers.
ED RUNYAN |THE VINDICATOR
ED RUNYAN |THE VINDICATOR New Warren City Council President Jim Graham took the oath of office
Steelers humbled but optimistic after 8-8 finish
Several veterans likely won’t return because of cap issues
New date set for Niles-Harding boys game
New date set for Niles-Harding boys game NILES The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley has
Many turmeric supplements fall short
Q. I heard somewhere that turmeric is an anti-inflammatory agent. I cannot find a reference for the
Body clock may be to blame when tots fight sleep
Associated Press WASHINGTON “Just one more story, please?” “I need a glass of water.” “Mom, I
By LAURAN NEERGAARD
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON Sure your liver or kidney could save
$1M bond set in pizza driver’s death
Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Ohio An eastern Ohio man accused of killing a pizza delivery driver
2nd Democrat enters governor’s race
Associated Press CINCINNATI A longtime Cincinnati- area officeholder announced plans Monday to
Passengers file federal suit against Greyhound over crash
Associated Press DETROIT Three passengers aboard a Greyhound bus that rolled over and crashed in
Man admits killing two women, raping children
Associated Press CLEVELAND A sex offender accused of killing two women more than 15 years ago
Uganda warns South Sudan rebel leader
Associated Press JUBA, South Sudan Uganda’s president Monday warned South Sudan’s rebel leader
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
birthdays
birthdays Actor Anthony Hopkins is 76. Actor Tim Considine (“My Three Sons”) is 73. Actress Sarah
68-year-old marriage just works, and so do they
Lonnie and Leotha Arnold are thought to be among the oldest black couples in Mahoning County. Today is their anniversary.
Defense seeks to suppress video confession in murder case
Associated Press NORRISTOWN, Pa. A suburban Philadelphia man accused of killing a baby and her
Capital murder trial delayed two months
Willie Wilks’ capital murder trial will begin March 17, with a March 14 jury orientation.
Pa. pension-fund chairman to resign
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. The chairman of Pennsylvania’s $26.5 billion state employee
Man accused of holding 3 hostages
Associated Press FRANKLIN, Ohio Police in southwestern Ohio say a man accused of holding three
Shooting victim ID’d
Shooting victim ID’d youngstown A man who was shot at a 736 Fairmont Ave. home on the North Side
New Struthers officials sworn in Monday
The swearing-in ceremony took place Monday evening in city council chambers.
Life support extended for girl in California
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. The family of a girl who was declared brain dead after what was
Medicaid growth creates gap of 5M with no coverage
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. About 5 million people will be without health care next year
Russia bombings kill 31 in two days
Associated Press MOSCOW Two suicide bombings in as many days have killed 31 people and raised
expiring tax breaks
expiring tax breaks Fifty-five temporary tax breaks are expiring at the end of the year. Among the
Don’t give Iraq more US aid
Opinion: Toledo Blade: Nearly two years after the U.S. supposedly ended its military involvement in Iraq,
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Paul E. Weston III, 35, of 552 Miller St.,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.79 —.06 Avalon
The murder of Teddy Foltz, 14, was the top news story of 2013
Other top stories were the planned racino in Austintown and the continued popularity of the Chevrolet Cruze.
President fails to impress as he abolishes capitalism
Opinion: President fails to impress as he abolishes capitalism I quote President Obama: “If you like your
Community yoga
Community yoga NEW CASTLE, PA. Jameson Health System is offering Intermediate and Gentle
Home electricity consumption in US falling to 2001 levels
Associated Press NEW YORK The average amount of electricity consumed in U.S. homes has fallen to
NEW YEAR’S What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Top video games of 2013
By LOU KESTEN and DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writers The top 10 video games of 2013,
Congress letting 55 tax breaks expire tonight
Associated Press WASHINGTON In an almost annual ritual, Congress is letting a package of 55
Ford: 2013 vehicle sales to top 2.4 million in North America
Associated Press DEARBORN, Mich. Ford says 2013 North American sales of cars and trucks bearing
Associated Press drama writer Mark Kennedy has compiled his annual list of the best of Broadway.
Associated Press drama writer Mark Kennedy has compiled his annual list of the best of Broadway.
Pending home sales leveled off in Nov.
Pending home sales leveled off in Nov. WASHINGTON The number of Americans who signed contracts
Do your part to preserve good jobs at Valley’s private prison
Editorial: Now is the time for all good MEN and women of Greater Youngstown to come to the aid of their
Fracking on ballot
Fracking on ballot COLUMBUS Backers of a proposed ban on hydraulic fracturing in Youngstown say
Residents evacuated near derailment
Residents evacuated near derailment CASSELTON, N.D. Authorities evacuated part of a North Dakota
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Kailee Engel and Richard Mercer Jr., Columbiana, girl, Dec.
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 31, the 365th and final day of 2013. ASSOCIATED PRESS On this date in:
newsmakers
newsmakers Michelle Obama adds support for Roberts LOS ANGELES Michelle Obama is leading an
New laws in US run the gamut
Associated Press The new year is bringing a host of new laws taking effect in January or