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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


Victim's family seeking witnesses in Ohio slaying

Victim's family seeking witnesses in Ohio slaying


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.


Lavelle Stanley indicted in South Side homicide

Lavelle Stanley indicted in South Side homicide


Eastern Ohio college evacuates after bomb threat

Eastern Ohio college evacuates after bomb threat


US Ospreys show worth in Philippines aid effort

US Ospreys show worth in Philippines aid effort


Iran: Difficult differences at nuke talks

Iran: Difficult differences at nuke talks GENEVA (AP) — Seven-nation talks on a deal meant to


Ohio mayor's car hit by gunfire

Ohio mayor's car hit by gunfire


Dems vote to curb filibusters on appointees

Dems vote to curb filibusters on appointees


No charges filed in outbreak at Pa. VA hospital

No charges filed in outbreak at Pa. VA hospital


Karzai: Sign US-Afghan security pact next year

Karzai: Sign US-Afghan security pact next year


YNDC gets federal grant for urban-gardening program

YNDC gets federal grant for urban-gardening program


Lines of bargain hunters already forming in Ohio

Lines of bargain hunters already forming in Ohio


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


Boeing jumbo jet lands at wrong Kansas airport

Boeing jumbo jet lands at wrong Kansas airport


Ohio groups reject offer of new gaming machines

Ohio groups reject offer of new gaming machines


Fed grand jury indicts car executives for price fixing

Fed grand jury indicts car executives for price fixing


UK police: 3 women held in home for 30 years

UK police: 3 women held in home for 30 years


Ex-Pa. school bus driver faces another molesting charge

Ex-Pa. school bus driver faces another molesting charge


Report: Ohio failed to return tax overpayments

Report: Ohio failed to return tax overpayments


Fed panel rejects appeal by Ill. pain-pill doctor

Fed panel rejects appeal by Ill. pain-pill doctor


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


Plaza Donuts turns 50

Plaza Donuts turns 50


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


Ohio closing another juvenile detention facility

Ohio closing another juvenile detention facility


UPDATE | Girard school complex evacuated for second day

Girard school complex evacuated for second day GIRARD The Girard Fire Department got a call at


Jurors continue deliberations in Ferrara trial

Jurors continue deliberations in Ferrara trial


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


Ohio county's veteran services head under fire

Ohio county's veteran services head under fire


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.


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Beck-Kominak wedding plans are being made

BOARDMAN Brittany Nicole Beck and Matthew Joseph Kominak, both of Boardman, are engaged. John

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Tara Pietrobono, Joseph Metzger are engaged

Thomas W. and Lucy D. Peters of Canfield and John W. Metzger of Boardman are announcing the

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Baker-Mitch engagement announced

Christie N. Baker and Jeffrey A. Mitch are announcing their engagement. David and Ursula Baker of

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Blair-Kaneck rites set in 2014, parents report

Gregory and Deborah Blair of Salem and Christopher and Jacqueline Kaneck of Leetonia are announcing

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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.,

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Rachel Dugan, Matthew Boyer plan Dec. vows

BOARDMAN Ron and Vicki Dugan are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Dugan, and

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Church will sponsor dinner theater


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.


YSU women earn first win for Barnes

The victory also was his first as a Division I head coach


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


Fitch’s Annarella, Hall earn top honors

Allison, Zilke and Allison also are players of year


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.


YSU seeks to snap SDS skid

Saturday’s winner will make the FCS playoffs


Valley doctor learned Rx for peace, happiness working with Mother Teresa

Dr. Paul Wright discusses his work with Mother Teresa


Fast start helps YSU men cruise over Thiel

Slocum wasn’t pleased with the Penguins’ finish


Ferrara family murder case in hands of jury

Defense says the evidence in practically nonexistent


Perfect Pair puts talent on the line

It didn’t take long for word to spread about Perfect Pair.


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


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Florida won’t repeat public python hunt next year MIAMI Florida won’t be


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


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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.


Browns trying to avoid hangover against Steelers

Letdown in Cincinnati has team puzzled


POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


WTG

Today Country The Lacs, 10 p.m., Dusty Armadillo, 3147 state Route 44, Rootstown; 330-325-0647.


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.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center LaDonna Walker and Larry A. Newell Sr., Youngstown, girl,


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,


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