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Vindy.com for December 5, 2014
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Youngstown holiday parade, tree-lighting, a hit with kids
Youngstown holiday parade, tree-lighting, a hit with kids
Disabled resident says city didn't keep its promise
Disabled resident says city didn't keep its promise
Garrison gave more than $439K of her own money in congressional bid
Garrison gave more than $439K of her own money in failed congressional bid
Ohio couple pleads guilty to college-fraud charges
Ohio couple pleads guilty to college-fraud charges
Ex-law firm bookkeeper gets prison for tax evasion
Ex-law firm bookkeeper gets prison for tax evasion
Convicted Ohio judge gets sentenced to six months in jail
Convicted Ohio judge gets sentenced to six months in jail
Ohio task force to study police-community relations
Ohio task force to study police-community relations
Congressional candidate helped finance her campaign
Congressional candidate helped finance her campaign
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS NARFE Chapter 14 will have its December meeting and Christmas luncheon at 1 p.m.
SIZZLING START
YSU women’s basketball team has a shot at best start in team’s Division I history
Struthers students serve senior citizens at second senior citizen dinner in schools
Struthers students and the board of education treated Struthers senior citizens to a Christmas dinner Thursday evening.
Campbell police catch jail inmates vandalizing facility, finding cocaine
Policce caught two Campbell City Jail inmates on camera defacing property. Police also found crack cocaine in the jail.
Police are often at an overdose scene before medical personnel
Naloxone can immediately reverse overdose
MICHAEL MCDONALD’S HOLIDAY ROAD
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Michael McDonald has been turning people’s heads for
HOPE Academy tutor is fired after recommending student write about how to kill a teacher
HOPE is an online school for "at risk" educational students in Austintown schools
YSU committee approves formation of an honors college
Formation of an honors college at YSU is designed to attract more honors students with scholarships, proponents say
Oregon St.’s Riley replacing Bo Pelini at Nebraska
Former Beavers coach has a 6-2 record in bowl games
Toledo Central Catholic outguns Athens for crown
Teams combined for 1,217 yards in Division III finale
CHC celebrates Career Day
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School students celebrated the
Boardman Community Briefs
. Student art on display The Davis Family YMCA is hosting its annual Student Art Show from Dec.
Austintown Fitch student competes in Miss Teen Ohio USA pageant
Nicole Sherb never thought she would compete in a beauty pageant.
A former Youngstown senior prosecutor is getting $6,500 added to his severance package
He initially wanted more than $12,000
Journalist and Vatican analyst reflects on ‘Papacy of Francis’
John Allen speaks to First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown
Officers hunt for armed suspect
Officers hunt for armed suspect NEW MIDDLETOWN One man remained at large and another was
Ohio Dems in state of flux
Opinion: The Dec. 16 meeting of the Ohio Democratic Party’s executive committee to select a successor to
Preparations for Gardens ‘Winter Celebration’ underway
Guests will enjoy a whimsical gingerbread experience this year at Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Jeff lange | The vindicator
Jeff lange | The vindicator John Allen, associate editor of the Boston Globe and senior Vatican
Rep. Tim Ryan is mulling a 2016 bid for the U.S. Senate
The Democrat said a decision won’t be made anytime soon
Cleveland police poorly trained, reckless, Justice report concludes
Associated Press CLEVELAND A U.S. Justice Department report released Thursday spared no one in
immigration House rebukes Obama
Associated Press WASHINGTON Emboldened House Republicans issued a stern but symbolic rebuke to
Ohio’s two U.S. senators are disappointed the House didn’t extend a health-care credit for Delphi salaried retirees
The Senate approved a two-year extension on the credit
newsmakers
newsmakers Bill Cosby seeks to dismiss new lawsuit LOS ANGELES A woman suing Bill Cosby for
Several police cases converge to stir national conversation
Associated Press NEW YORK From the White House to the streets of some of America’s biggest
Islamic militants attack Chechen capital
Associated Press GROZNY, Russia Police waged hourslong gunbattles with Islamic militants who
‘Operation Endless War’: America’s mission in Afghanistan
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Only a few months ago, President Barack Obama announced the good
Pastor among 3 dead in Fla. shooting
Pastor among 3 dead in Fla. shooting BRADENTON, Fla. A Florida man killed his wife and another
US hostage threatened in al-Qaida Yemen video
Associated Press SANAA, Yemen Al-Qaida’s branch in Yemen threatened an American hostage who
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.17 .01 Avalon
KATIE RICKMAN | THE VINDICATOR
KATIE RICKMAN | THE VINDICATOR McKenzie Reese, 18, left, Chris Amill Jr., 17, Roosevelt Cooper IV,
Singer’s thoughts on turmoil in hometown of Ferguson, Mo.
Before Michael McDonald was a Grammy Award-winning singer and touring artist, he was a kid growing
Braceville man charged in death of purported burglary accomplice
Police have charged an 18-year-old Braceville Township man in the death of his 18-year-old purported accomplice in a Nov. 22 home invasion.
House OKs military campaign against extremists
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Republican-controlled House approved a $585 billion defense
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lordstown Village Safety Committee, 9 a.m., council chambers, 1455 Salt Springs
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Holiday parade and tree lighting, 4:30 to 8 p.m.: Annual event in
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Dec. 5, the 339th day of 2014. There are 26 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Remodeler receives national recognition
Duncan's Bath and Kitchen Center serves Poland community for nearly six decades
Assistant Trumbull prosecutor wins statewide award
Chris Becker, first assistant Trumbull County prosecutor, was honored Thursday in Columbus as Outstanding Assistant Trumbull County Prosecutor in Ohio for 2014.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
birthdays
birthdays Singer Little Richard is 82. Singer Jim Messina (Loggins and Messina, Poco) is 67.
Holiday event
Holiday event NEW CASTLE, PA. A “Holly, Jolly Holiday” event in New Castle will take place from
Jobless-aid applications fall to 297K
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits slipped
Church presents live nativity as gift to community
'Admission' of food and cash donations benefit Project: Feed Our Valley
Defense Authorization Act still must pass the Senate
Bodes well for the 910th Airlift Wing in Vienna
Millie Campean of Boardman looks at some of the decorations inside Delphinium’s Gingerbread
Millie Campean of Boardman looks at some of the decorations inside Delphinium’s Gingerbread Shoppe
Austintown-Boardman renew insurance on joint radio-dispatch system
Austintown-Boardman renew insurance on joint radio-dispatch system
OSP camp to reopen as female prison
Women will occupy the low-security prison camp that used to house men on the Ohio State Penitentiary grounds.
Pay-raise measures move in Ohio House, Senate
The GOP leader of the Senate questioned whether there’s support to pass a pay-raise bill in his chamber
Ohio Senate delays vote on changes to gun laws
Associated Press COLUMBUS Hunters could use noise suppressors on guns under certain conditions
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gary R. Redmore, 68, of Sarver, Pa., and Wendy A.
Tiger Woods stumbles to a 77 in his return
Tiger Woods stumbles to a 77 in his return WINDERMERE, Fla. Tiger Woods returned to golf
Simon gift cards to be distributed
Simon gift cards to be distributed BOARDMAN Southern Park Mall will it have its Spread Love
Ohio man who designed White House Christmas tree ornament speaks at library
In 2007, Chris Craft of the Massillon Museum got a chance very few people do when he was chosen to design a Christmas ornament for the White House Christmas tree in 2007.
Amy D’Amico v Joseph Rousher
YOUNGSTOWN St. Christine Church was the setting of the Aug. 2 wedding of Amy D’Amico and Dr.
Bridget Connolly v Tony Stellato
STRUTHERS Bridget Connolly and Tony Stellato exchanged vows June 14 at St. Nicholas Church. The
Boardman Community Briefs
. Student art on display The Davis Family YMCA is hosting its annual Student Art Show from Dec.
Austintown Community Briefs
Wine taste fundraiser to be Feb. 6 The ninth annual St. Michael Parish Wine Taste will take place
Austintown library hosts Baby Brilliant event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As it has for many years, the Austintown library hosted a
Boardman library offers resume writing class
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Area residents were offered a chance to learn better
Boardman High School Honor Roll - First Grading Period
Ninth Grade Honor Roll Amendola, Carly Boerio, Bradley Boggs, Sydney Brown, Monica
West Boulevard Elementary hosts annual Veterans Day luncheon
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The students and staff of West Boulevard Elementary
Poland Community Briefs
Wine taste fundraiser to be Feb. 6 The ninth annual St. Michael Parish Wine Taste will take place
Lindsay Stojkov v Joseph Martin
YOUNGSTOWN Lindsay Stojkov and Joseph Martin exchanged vows Aug. 23 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Stephanie Maslach v David Kveton
SYCAMORE, ILL. Stephanie L. Maslach of Canfield and David Kveton of Plainfield, Ill., were united
MCCTC cadets fight gas fire during training exercise
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com Most of us can turn off a faucet. But try turning it off when
Canfield Sports Briefs
Basketball classic to take place in January The eighth annual Boys Basketball Classic for fifth-
Band parents announce instrument fund drive and holiday concerts
The Canfield Band Parents have started a fundraising drive aimed solely at purchasing new
Austintown Sports Briefs
Basketball classic to take place in January The eighth annual Boys Basketball Classic for fifth-
Poland native opens new business in Boardman
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com After dreaming for many years of owning her own
SENIOR SALUTE — BAND EDITION
Name: Paige Slavic; Angelisa Melnek Instrument: Flute and Piccolo; Flute and Piccolo Q. When did
Energized Guyz brings show to Dobbins Elementary
Dobbins Elementary School hosted a unique event on Oct. 30 to help children understand the importance of saving energy with an appearance of the Energized Guyz.
Canfield Community Briefs
Koins for Kids drive in Canfield Elementary students in Canfield are hoping to win a Handel’s Ice
Canfield band members participate in honors band
The Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) District 5 had its annual Fall Conference on Nov. 8.
CVMS celebrates veterans
Canfield Village Middle School eighth-grade students honored veterans during the school’s annual Veterans Day Program on Nov. 11.
Poland library hosts Halloween Howls event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With Halloween approaching, the Poland library hosted a
Austintown library hosts Facebook for Seniors class
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On Nov. 3, the Austintown library hosted its second
Austintown library hosts monthly Lego program
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted its monthly Lego my Library
Fellows Riverside Gardens hosts twice-weekly yoga classes
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For approximately 10 years, Marina Perdos has been leading
Union Elementary School hosts pancake breakfast
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com In an effort to raise money for its PTO, Union Elementary
Poland library hosts Baby Brilliant
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As it has for many years, the Poland library hosted a Baby
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