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Local press seeks BAC tests in probe of traffic stop
Local press seeks BAC tests in probe of traffic stop
Local protest in support of Brown, Garner inside Youngstown building
Local protest in support of Brown, Garner inside Youngstown building
YSU committee approves formation of new college, renaming of another
YSU committee approves formation of new college, renaming of another
Poland council considers improvements to traffic near middle school
Poland council consider improvements to traffic near middle school
Journalist and Vatican analyst reflects on 'Papacy of Francis'
Journalist and Vatican analyst reflects on 'Papacy of Francis'
Hillary Clinton backs probes of chokehold, Ferguson deaths
Hillary Clinton backs probes of chokehold, Ferguson deaths
Salvation Army returns $10K ring dropped in kettle
Salvation Army returns $10K ring dropped in kettle
4 jailed, including Youngstown man, after 2 IUP students robbed off campus
4 jailed, including Youngstown man, after 2 IUP students robbed off campus
Mahoning deputies, Boardman and Austintown officers get Naloxone kits
Mahoning deputies, Boardman and Austintown officers get Naloxone kits
UPDATE | Austintown student writes paper on how to kill a teacher
Austintown student writes paper on how to kill a teacher
Braceville man charged in death of purported burglary accomplice
Braceville man charged in death of purported burglary accomplice
Commissioners OK transfer of East Webb Road to Austintown road system
Commissioners OK transfer of East Webb Road to Austintown road system
Man charged in death of accomplice in Warren burglary
Man charged in death of accomplice in Warren burglary
Most YSU candidates have Tressel connection
The names all have ties to YSU President Jim Tressel, who led the Penguins to four national championships and played for two others from 1991-99.
Retired teachers will meet for holiday social
Retired teachers will meet for holiday social BOARDMAN Mahoning Retired Teachers Association
Dec. 14 is the last day to donate toys
Mahoning and Trumbull counties have some 200 toy drop-off sites
Trimmer, West Branch shut down Canfield with solid defense late
YSU recruit Melinda Trimmer led West Branch with 26 points.
‘Drag Queen’ returns with ‘celebrity’ friends
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas” will return for its ninth year when
YSU Theater puts a Steampunk spin on ‘Carol’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN As with most traditional and time-honored plays, “A Christmas Carol”
MVMC pursues training center in downtown
Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition seek to bring advanced manufacturing training center
Babbaro to lead Playhouse concert
Big-band vocalist Angelo Babbaro will headline a concert at the Youngstown Playhouse at 7 p.m. Dec. 13.
COUNTING CROWS
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Counting Crows singer Adam Duritz is feeling comfortable
ballet western reserve ‘Nutcracker’ gets Youngstown flair
If you go What: “A Youngstown Nutcracker” by Ballet Western Reserve When: 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday
Academic Senate tables no-confidence vote
YSU Academic Senate members cite lack of shared governance as reason behind no-confidence resolution which was tabled until February
Top court sets aside death penalty in Newport Inn triple murder
The Ohio Supreme Court set aside Willie Herring’s death sentence, saying his lawyers didn’t thoroughly probe his background.
Cops called for tow, BAC operator, for traffic stop of officer’s relative
Log book shows driver was in BAC room but no result given
Youngstown council postpones a vote on opposing a liquor permit renewal for South Side bar
Numerous patrons of the business attended the meeting
Teammates among Karageorge mourners
The Buckeyes’ leading rusher, Ezekiel Elliott, was distraught as he remembered the walk-on nose tackle whose casket he carried from the church.
Athens QB Burrow 28th Mr. Football
A 6-foot-4, 210-pounder headed for Ohio State, Burrow has completed 223 of 301 passes (a 74-percent accuracy rate) for 3,967 yards and 57 touchdowns.
South Range’s Alessi Division VI Player of the Year
Joe Alessi was at his best against the toughest competition South Range faced in the Inter Tri-County League. That much was evident in the numbers.
Oklahoma officials won’t allow replay of final minute
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association voted 8-3 against Douglass.
Browns sticking with Hoyer as starting QB
Brian Hoyer held off Johnny Manziel again. The Browns are still his team for the moment.
Phantoms steal victory over Chicago in matinee
The Youngstown Phantoms overcame a first-period deficit to beat Chicago Steel, 2-1, Wednesday morning at the Covelli Centre.
Making the case for term limits
Opinion: WASHINGTON In 2010, Plymouth, Conn., was awarded $430,000 for widening sidewalks and related
Anti-smoking efforts working
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: There is plenty of good news in the latest statistics on smoking released
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Boardman firefighters in line for raises; trustees perplexed
Editorial: The clash between Boardman Township trustees and the firefighters union appears to center on $5
Air-bag maker balks at national recall
Associated Press WASHINGTON Japan’s Takata Corp. rejected federal regulators’ demand Wednesday
Afghan eatery a symbol of cooperation for women’s rights
Opinion: At a time when most foreign news is unremittingly grim, I have a good-news story to tell — about the
VXI to add 175 jobs at its Youngstown site
Youngstown continues to exceed expectations for VXI Global Solutions LLC
Builders group has annual meeting
Builders group has annual meeting YOUNGSTOWN The Builders Association of Eastern Ohio and
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.16 —.29 Avalon
Failing to make the grade
Opinion: By Anne Michaud Newsday If U.S. education reform hasn’t left you breathless already, hang on.
Artistry of climate change
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service When Todd Siler was 12 years old, he asked what the point of
Buckeye Elks, 421 North Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-9486
Buckeye Elks, 421 North Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-9486 Sun: The YO Band, 8 p.m. Cedars West End,
“The Taste” (8 p.m., ABC): It’s a real pressure cooker as “The Taste”
“The Taste” (8 p.m., ABC): It’s a real pressure cooker as “The Taste” kicks off its third season
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Football, dancing, zombies dominate TV NEW YORK With turkey on the table, chances
Holiday parade and tree lighting
YOUNGSTOWN The city’s holiday parade and Christmas tree lighting will begin at 4:30 p.m. Friday
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Saving Christmas (PG) Kirk is enjoying the annual Christmas party extravaganza
‘Shakespeare Carol’ at campus theater
Staff report WARREN Kent-Trumbull Theater will present “A Shakespeare Christmas Carol,” a parody
Salem theater presents a ‘Nunsense’ for holiday
Staff report SALEM The fictional Sisters of the Mount Saint Helen Convent return to the Salem
Today
Today Discussion Book Discussion Group: “The 19th Wife” by David Ebershoff, 6 p.m., Newton Falls
Youngstown Music Awards were a hit with fans, bands
For a first-year event, the Youngstown Music Awards show exceeded expectations. It had a rapid
Auditions
Auditions ACTORS “I Remember Mama,SDRq directed by Gerri Jenkins, Victorian Players, Victorian
Brown’s stepdad apologizes for angry comments
Associated Press FERGUSON, MO. The stepfather of Michael Brown has apologized for angry comments
Campbell plans for fundraisers in memory of art teacher who passed away
Several Campbell Memorial High School students and alumni hope to give back to family of art teacher who passed away this week.
Board vacancy
Board vacancy LIBERTY The Liberty Board of Education is seeking a qualified candidate from
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Warren City Council, finance committee, 3:30 p.m., council caucus room, municipal
Warren man sentenced to 10 days in jail for accident that killed Howland woman one year ago
Patrick Niess was taken away in handcuffs Wednesday to begin serving a 10-day jail sentence
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Justin and Shannon Hodge, Girard, girl, Dec. 2. Thomas
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is backing Robert F. Hagan’s candidacy for state Democratic chairman
A vote is scheduled for Dec. 16
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, Dec. 4, the 338th day of 2014. There are 27 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Justices weigh pregnant UPS driver’s bias claim
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two of the three women on the Supreme Court vigorously questioned a
Teacher arrested for domestic violence after Thanksgiving incident with family
Teacher arrested for domestic violence after Thanksgiving incident with family
Holiday Plants
Holiday Plants When: Today, 6 to 7:30 p.m. What: Discover myths, legends and fun facts about
Two Pennsylvania men arrested outside McDonald's for possessing heroin
Police arrest two Pennsylvania men for possessing heroin Tuesday night in a McDonald's parking lot.
Active military exempted from conceal-carry law
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio lawmakers have amended a gun bill to exempt active military
MAHONING COUNTY courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Domonick J. Richardson, 25, of 92 Bonnie Brae,
US: Iran uses old jets to strike IS in Iraq
Associated Press WASHINGTON Iranian jets have carried out airstrikes against Islamic State
Chokehold decision sparks NYC protests
Demonstrations largely peaceful Associated Press NEW YORK A grand jury cleared a white police
Hubbard couple files legal action against another 38 purported harassers
Garrick Krlich and his wife, Lucinda, of East Liberty Street in Hubbard, have been the object of a horn-honking controversy at their home for several years
Agency: 2014 on track to being hottest year
Agency: 2014 on track to being hottest year LIMA, PERU With temperature data showing 2014 tied
Holder coming to Ohio for talk on law enforcement
Associated Press CLEVELAND U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is traveling to Cleveland to talk
House OKs bill to widen federal help for disabled
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a bipartisan show of unity, the House overwhelmingly approved a
So why do some trees die?
Q. What’s wrong with my tree? Jim from Canfield A. Jim brought in a sample of a branch with
For nature at its best, create a backyard for wildlife
By June Nolasco OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Look out your window and imagine a
Keep Christmas plants alive
Keep Christmas plants alive From poinsettia to amaryllis, we get lots of new plants during the
Protect the Knock Outs
Protect the Knock Outs After losing some Knock Out Roses last winter, many gardeners are asking
Roethlisberger given day off as Bengals loom
Roethlisberger given day off as Bengals loom PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben
Take a walk around your garden for inspiration Nature’s holiday DECORATIONS
By Pam Baytos OSU Extension master gardener 1• Make ice luminaries. A flexible plastic
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Neighbors flip a coin to settle dispute over a 9-point buck ONEIDA, Wis. A
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