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Youngstown air base to lose planes, jobs
The Youngstown Air Reserve Station’s 910th Airlift Wing in Vienna is scheduled to lose four C-130 Hercules cargo and personnel transport aircraft, like those shown ...
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News media protest White House press access limits
News media protest White House press access limits WASHINGTON (AP) — Dozens of leading news
Democrats vote to curb filibusters on appointees
Democrats vote to curb filibusters on appointees WASHINGTON (AP) — Sweeping aside a century of
Deadly 'knockout' game may be behind 2 Pa. attacks
Deadly 'knockout' game may be behind 2 Pa. attacks
No charges filed in outbreak at Pa. VA hospital
No charges filed in outbreak at Pa. VA hospital PITTSBURGH (AP) — Federal authorities in
Bishop: I tried hard to avoid trial for Pa. pastor
Bishop: I tried hard to avoid trial for Pa. pastor
Pres set for Houston cruise, speech & Rep. Thomas dinner
View the full timeline of events leading up to and following President Kennedy's assassination, along with other Kennedy content, on the Vindicator's JFK page.
Iran: Difficult differences at nuke talks
Iran: Difficult differences at nuke talks GENEVA (AP) — Seven-nation talks on a deal meant to
YNDC gets federal grant for urban-gardening program
YNDC gets federal grant for urban-gardening program
BREAKING NEWS | Ferrara found guilty of 1974 Marsh murders
BREAKING | Ferrara found guilty of 1974 Marsh murders YOUNGSTOWN James Ferrara has been found
BREAKING NEWS | Jurors say they have reached verdict in Ferrara trial
BREAKING NEWS | Jurors say they have reached verdict in Ferrara trial
Fed grand jury indicts car executives for price fixing
Fed grand jury indicts car executives for price fixing
Ex-Pa. school bus driver faces another molesting charge
Ex-Pa. school bus driver faces another molesting charge
New Generation Choir to celebrate Sunday
New Generation Choir to celebrate Sunday YOUNGSTOWN The New Generation Choir of Phillips
Guest speaker will address Women’s Day program
Guest speaker will address Women’s Day program YOUNGSTOWN Apostolic Faith Temple Ministries, 109
Mahoning commissioners approve lease to reopen cafeteria at Oakhill
Mahoning commissioners approve lease to reopen cafeteria at Oakhill Renaissance Place
Pres JFK San Antonio bound, AF base dedication
View the full timeline of events leading up to and following President Kennedy's assassination, along with other Kennedy content, on the Vindicator's JFK page.
Campbell man charged with driving with suspended license
Campbell man charged with driving with suspended license
In Ohio, Rep. Radel's father says mom had problems
In Ohio, Rep. Radel's father says mom had problems
Stocks gain in early trading on Wall Street; GM up
Stocks gain in early trading on Wall Street; GM up
UPDATE | Girard school complex evacuated for second day
Girard school complex evacuated for second day GIRARD The Girard Fire Department got a call at
Crack and cash seized by Youngstown vice squad
Crack and cash seized by Youngstown vice squad YOUNGSTOWN Members of the Vice Squad seized
Ohio man charged with slaying of Pearl Harbor survivor
Ohio man charged with slaying of Pearl Harbor survivor
National teen violence, bullying expert to speak in Campbell
Phil Chalmers, an expert on teen violence and bullying, will make a stop at Campbell Elementary/Middle School, 2002 Community Circle, on Monday as part of his “True Lies” tour.
Learn how to help kids at Friday event
In recognition of November as National Adoption month, Mahoning County Children Services will conduct a program on One Church, One Child from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman Ave.
Beck-Kominak wedding plans are being made
BOARDMAN Brittany Nicole Beck and Matthew Joseph Kominak, both of Boardman, are engaged. John
Tara Pietrobono, Joseph Metzger are engaged
Thomas W. and Lucy D. Peters of Canfield and John W. Metzger of Boardman are announcing the
Baker-Mitch engagement announced
Christie N. Baker and Jeffrey A. Mitch are announcing their engagement. David and Ursula Baker of
Blair-Kaneck rites set in 2014, parents report
Gregory and Deborah Blair of Salem and Christopher and Jacqueline Kaneck of Leetonia are announcing
Dull-Morrison wedding plans set for Dec. 28
Atty. and Mrs. J. Terrence Dull of Niles and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morrison of Williamsport, Pa.,
Rachel Dugan, Matthew Boyer plan Dec. vows
BOARDMAN Ron and Vicki Dugan are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Dugan, and
Friends of Fido to welcome Santa
Friends of Fido to welcome Santa POLAND Santa will pay a visit to Inner Circle Pizza, 1816
Seminar will offer hope for holidays
Seminar will offer hope for holidays YOUNGSTOWN A Holiday Hope program will be offered for
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Daniel J. Jr. and Kelly (Rohlfs) Lyden of Deerfield, Ill., are announcing the birth of a son, Daniel
Foster family fun night set for Dec. 9
Abundant Life Fellowship, 46469 state Route 46, will host its annual foster family appreciation dinner and fun night at 5 p.m. Dec. 9 in the fellowship hall.
Ohio Star Forge plant open house Saturday for 25th anniversary
Ohio Star Forge Co. will celebrate its 25th anniversary at its plant on Saturday with an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
McLendon charged with drug counts in Campbell
City police arrested a 24-year-old Youngstown man on drug charges after a traffic stop.
Trumbull tourism board elects new trustees
Three new trustees were elected during the Trumbull County Tourism Bureau’s annual membership meeting in Cortland.
Ohio Regents meets at YSU, wants to expand NewsOutlet program
The panel learned about the NewsOutlet and the STEM College
Toughest test awaits Reserve
Norwalk St. Paul has been dominating area teams in recent playoff games By TIM CLEVELAND
Youngstown cuts deal with company that didn't pay rent in 7 years
The money is for gravel and possibly unprocessed aggregate
Sole bid for Mahoning annex falls below minimum
The non-profit Warriors Inc., which operates a pre-school across the street, bid $75,000 for the former Mahoning County South Side Annex.
Valley doctor learned Rx for peace, happiness working with Mother Teresa
Dr. Paul Wright discusses his work with Mother Teresa
Top prep soccer players named in district
Top prep soccer players named in district Paige Bidinotto of Canfield and Juliana Vazquez of
Girard school campus to reopen today after evacuation
A strong smell of natural gas prompted an evacuation Wednesday morning
Northern Whale releases EP
Northern Whale has competed in the High School Rock-Off for the past three years and is considering doing it again in January.
Actors, artists at expo will revel in their roles
The Eerie Frequency Film, Toy, Comic and Pop Culture Expo will take over the Eastwood Expo Center this weekend, featuring a lineup of sci-fi movie and television actors, professional wrestlers, comic-book artists and more.
Did he do it? Audience decides
If Lee Harvey Oswald had stood trial for the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, instead of being gunned down himself, what would the verdict have been?
Concerts, plays, sales and Christmas-themed events in the Valley HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
Dances USA Dance Annual Snowflake Ball: 4 to 9 p.m. Dec. 8, Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St.,
YSU offers Carols & Cocoa, cabaret and piano concert
Youngstown State University has several holiday events planned.
CityScape awards laud community beautification efforts
Awards were presented in these categories: Corporate/Business, Institution, Individual, Neighborhood Group, and Youth.
Youngstown Diocese receives $25 million demand regarding Brother Baker
Youngstown Diocese receives demand for $25 million regarding Brother Stephen Baker
Marian retiring as director of Mahoning mental-health board
Served the agency 40 years, 36 as director
346 veteran’s ID cards issued
The Mahoning County Recorder’s Office has issued 346 veteran’s photo ID cards since Monday.
Youngstown air base to lose planes, jobs
The Youngstown Air Reserve Station’s 910th Airlift Wing in Vienna is scheduled to lose four C-130 Hercules cargo and personnel transport aircraft, like those shown above, during fiscal 2014.
Seminar will delve into JFK mystery
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Accompanying the play “Specter of Treason” will be a free seminar on the
Bountiful Harvest
Bountiful Harvest When: Today, 1 to 2 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to noon. What: Preschoolers age
Sparkle store closing
Sparkle store closing BOARDMAN The Sparkle Market Association reminds customers that the store
Got fleas? Here’s what to do
Q. What is this insect? I am getting bites all over me inside the house. David from Youngstown
Sentencing hearing delayed 15th time for Maryland man convicted of environmental crime
Sentencing hearing delayed 15th time for Maryland man convicted of environmental crime
Be thankful for healthier Thanksgiving feast
By Beth Stefura OSU Ext. educator, family & consumer sciences Thanksgiving is a time to
To bloom again, they need cool, dry storage in winter
Many of our favorite, sometimes exotic-looking summer garden plants such as cannas, calla lilies, caladiums and elephant ears grow from “tender bulbs,” which mean they need special care in the fall and winter.
Poland school raises money for cancer-stricken family
The Parent Teacher Organization at North Elementary School in Poland hosted a bake sale for a family recently stricken by cancer.
Associated Press Northeastern Inland All-District Football
Associated Press Northeastern Inland All-District Football The 2013 Associated Press Northeastern
Forcing spring bulbs – start now
Forcing spring bulbs – start now Everything from hyacinths to daffodils can be tricked into
Plant a tree or shrub – now
Plant a tree or shrub – now Fall is a great time to plant new trees and shrubs in the landscape.
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
METRO DIGEST || Free flu shots
Free flu shots YOUNGSTOWN Free flu shots will be available from 2 to 4 p.m. today to the first
Bond $300,000 for man charged in Warren shooting
Kardell Lowery Jr., 18, is being held in lieu of $300,000 bond in the shooting of Davion J. Rogers, 22.
A marriage debate we need
Opinion: WASHINGTON In the matter of the Cheney Family Feud: Something in me balks at leaping on the let’s
Woman says robber posed as charity worker
A 27-year-old Vernon Avenue Northwest woman suffered a severe laceration in a home-invasion burglary
“The Big Bang Theory” (8 p.m., CBS): Bernadette and Howard throw a Thanksgiving feast
“The Big Bang Theory” (8 p.m., CBS): Bernadette and Howard throw a Thanksgiving feast for the gang.
Survey finds low confidence in northern Ohio economy
A slowdown in northern Ohio's manufacturing sector has dampened confidence in the region's economy, while the real estate market has picked up steam.
Sen. Long pursues an Article V convention
Opinion: Fed up with Washington? Angry that elections don’t seem to matter when it comes time to solving
thanksgiving dinners | Free meals available
E.B. Family Life Center, 7 S. Garland Ave., Youngstown: Thanksgiving dinner will be offered to the
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Delivery Man (PG-13) An affable underachiever has to reckon with his past when he
It’s high time YSU toughens its standards for admission
Opinion: It’s high time YSU toughens its standards for admission Many people reference Youngstown State
House approves bills to speed oil, gas drilling
Associated Press WASHINGTON The House approved two bills Wednesday aimed at speeding up drilling
Kerry: US, Karzai agree on language
Associated Press WASHINGTON Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday that the U.S. and
Too fat to fly? Stranded Frenchman’s long ordeal
Associated Press LONDON He’s been turned down by planes, trains and even a cruise ship in his
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Helping Hand Ministry, 2143 Jacobs Road, Youngstown, food and clothing
Young people say online slurs are common, aren’t OK
Associated Press WASHINGTON Most young people say they aren’t very offended about the slurs and
Congress honors ‘code talkers’
Associated Press WASHINGTON For decades, the wartime service of 96-year-old Edmond Harjo and
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Roger K. Tower, 59, of 230 Moreland Drive, Canfield,
Alleged Youngstown drug houses padlocked
A judge and a magistrate ordered the closing of alleged nuisance drug houses on the city’s South Side.
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Nov. 21, the 325th day of 2013. There are 40 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Kids stock shelves
Special-needs students helped the Emmanuel Center in Girard get ready for Thanksgiving
Ohio fights human trafficking, but much more work remains
Editorial: The sentencing of a Cleveland man earlier this week on human trafficking charges sheds light on an
Port authority approves $39,450 for strategic plan
The Western Reserve Port Authority has agreed to spend up to $39,450 for the Council of Development Finance Agencies of Columbus to develop a strategic plan for the port.
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: Steve
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Liberty Township trustees, special meeting 2 p.m., hearing room, administration
Obama pays tribute to JFK legacy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Honoring the legacy of John F. Kennedy, President Barack Obama laid
Three vote recounts set
The Mahoning County Board of elections will recount Poland trustees, West Branch school board and Canfield charter races.
METRO DIGEST || Learn how to help kids
Learn how to help kids YOUNGSTOWN In recognition of November as National Adoption month,