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Cops kill 400 each year, but only handful indicted
At least 400 people are killed by police officers in the United States every year, and while the circumstances of each case are different, one thing remains constant: In only a handful of instances do grand juries issue an indictment, concluding that the officer should face criminal charges.
Butler's 44th annual arts, crafts show kicks off holiday season
Sisters Nicole Hopper of Mineral Ridge and Brittany Zetts of Boardman and their mother, Judy Hopper of Mineral Ridge, said the Butler Institute of American Art’s annual arts and crafts show has become a family Christmas tradition.
American hostage killed today wanted to understand the world, friends say
Luke Somers, an American who was killed during a rescue attempt against his al-Qaida captors in Yemen, had been working as a freelance photographer and editor in that country, and those who knew him say he had "wanderlust" and was drawn to new experiences.
Andrea Bovo | Mark Mehalco
HUBBARD Andrea Bovo and Mark Mehalco exchanged wedding vows Sept. 27 in Grace Lutheran Church. The
Carissa Burke | Joshua Kozic
YOUNGSTOWN Stambaugh Auditorium was the setting when Carissa Lynn Burke and Joshua Caleb Kozic
Nicole Bossone | John Rutherford
BOARDMAN Nicole Bossone and John Rutherford exchanged vows during a wedding at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at
Jamie Jordan | Joseph Kamensky
LOWELLVILLE Jamie Jordan and Joseph Kamensky exchanged wedding vows Oct. 4 in a 1:30 p.m. ceremony
Elizabeth Engler | Kirkland Lawrence
YOUNGSTOWN Elizabeth Houser Engler and Kirkland Lawrence, both of Chicago, exchanged wedding vows
Oregon dominates Arizona in Pac-12 title game
Oregon all but assured itself a spot in the first College Football Playoff by overwhelming eighth-ranked Arizona 51-13.
Jam band fest features Papadosio and JRAD
Staff report CANAL FULTON Tickets are on sale for The Ville Music Festival, Memorial Day weekend
Campbell continues investigations on cocaine found in jail
Campbell police continue their investigation on why cocaine was found in a vent in a jail cell Wednesday.
Holiday Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting provided truly magical moments
Holiday Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting provided truly magical moments
Crime keeps Campbell courts busy throughout 2014
Campbell doubled revenue because of increased arrests this year.
A Youngstown resident wants the city to pay for all the damage caused by flooding in his basement
The city is refusing
Suspect sought in New Middletown manhunt determined to not have been involved
Suspect sought in New Middletown manhunt determined to not have been involved
Columbiana survives furious Sebring rally
Ron Moschella won in his debut as the Clippers’ boys coach.
Johnson, Jackson lead Harding past Boardman
Shakem Johnson and Shondell Jackson each scored 20 points for the Raiders.
Vindicator welcomes three department heads
Vindicator welcomes new chief advertising exec, circulation sales and marketing director, and digital-sales supervisor
Triplets fill the role of baby Jesus in Journey to Bethlehem
Triplets, from left, Payton, Graycelynn and Brynnley Campbell, nearly 12 weeks old, will rotate in the role of baby Jesus in the live Nativity, Journey to Bethlehem, planned Sunday at Central Christian Church in Warren. With the babies are their mother, Charlotte; 2-year-old brother Lucas; and father, Brian. The parents will play Mary and Joseph.
Here’s how to prevent another Ferguson
Opinion: By Brian Gilmore Tribune News Service We can still ensure Michael Brown didn’t die in vain. In
A date never to be forgotten
Opinion: Lest we forget a day of infamy that must never be forgotten, Dec. 7, 1941, the bombing of Pearl
Grammy awards Beyonce, Pharrell, Sam Smith lead in nods
Associated Press NEW YORK The year’s brightest newcomer, Sam Smith; the most-nominated female in
Bello, Indians beat Blue Devils at their own game
Christian Bello led the way with 18 points, Tyler Kilbourne added 14 and Dylan O’Hara scored 12.
MVOC seeks to give 'returning citizens' second chance
Opinion: The MVOC was founded in 2008 and serves the tri-county area
Hearing for ambush suspect postponed
Hearing for ambush suspect postponed MILFORD, Pa. A preliminary hearing for the man charged in
Attack plague of prescription drug abuse on multiple fronts
Editorial: Armed robberies of pharmacies across Ohio are breaking out at alarming rates, with Mahoning County
Sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: New York Mayor
Survivors of Bhopal disaster facing a lifetime of suffering
Editorial: Is there any doubt that had the world’s worst industrial accident in history occurred in the United
End limits on rape prosecutions
Opinion: Akron Beacon Journal: Justice has been served by DNA testing. Many of those wrongly convicted have
Don’t hold your breath on reform
Opinion: COLUMBUS Are state lawmakers really poised to pass a bipartisan proposal to change the way Ohio
Let gay men donate their blood
Editorial: Los Angeles Times: A 1980s-era ban on blood donations by most gay men is out of step with current
Manufacturing jobs increased in Nov.
Manufacturing jobs increased in Nov. WASHINGTON The Department of Labor reported that America’s
ODNR released 3Q shale production report
Oil, natural gas production increased by nearly 50 percent in 3Q 2014
Perry faces a daunting challenge
Opinion: Starting this week, Rick Perry is entertaining an array of top Republican fundraisers, policy
Job gains put US on pace for best year since ’99
Associated Press WASHINGTON The resurgence in U.S. hiring accelerated in November and put 2014
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.97 —.20 Avalon
Focusing on climate change
Opinion: By Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk Tribune News Service The United Nations Climate Change Conference
Mahoning county Indictments
These people were indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury on these charges Thursday. Rodney
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Lee and Dana Gemma, Youngstown, girl, Dec. 4. Shastedy
The failed 6th Congressional District candidate contributed almost half of the money raised by her campaign
She’s since forgiven most of the campaign loans
President’s executive order takes America closer to ‘Obamanation’
Opinion: President’s executive order takes America closer to ‘Obamanation’ We have Obamacare that’s a lie
Poland village council considers improvements to traffic near middle school
Poland village council considers improvements to traffic near middle school
YEARS AGO
Today is Saturday, Dec. 6, the 340th day of 2014. There are 25 days left in the year. Associated
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
birthdays
birthdays Singer Frank Beverly of Maze is 68. Actress JoBeth Williams is 66. Actor Tom Hulce is
Trumbull court gets new magistrate
Trumbull court gets new magistrate WARREN Atty. Jami Bishop has been appointed magistrate in
Grand jury indicts company, owners, for dumping
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday handed up
Fresh faces propel Fitch in season-opening win
The Falcons got a career-high 30 points from junior forward Dominic DiFrancesco.
Associated Press
Associated Press CLEVELAND The family of a 12-year-old who had a pellet gun when he was shot by
NASA’s Orion completes 1st test flight
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. NASA’s newest space vehicle, Orion, accomplished its first
Pentagon nominee expected to face tough questioning
Associated Press WASHINGTON The nomination of policy wonk Ashton Carter to lead the Defense
Nursing home sued
Nursing home sued YOUNGSTOWN The estate of a man, who allegedly suffered a fatal head injury
Donald Freer was shot down Dec. 5 1944 over Berlin
He was captured and remained a POW until liberated on May 15, 1945
Cops: Chokehold victim complicit in death
Associated Press NEW YORK Eric Garner was overweight and in poor health. He was a nuisance to
OSU, Wisconsin meet with Big Ten title on the line
Urban Meyer walked over to Wisconsin coach Gary Andersen on Friday and gave him a big hug.
Jarvis Jones nears return for Steelers
James Harrison could be out, but Jarvis Jones should be back in for the Pittsburgh Steelers this week against Cincinnati.
Boardman teacher pleads not guilty to operating a motor vehicle impaired
Boardman teacher pleads not guilty to operating a motor vehicle impaired
Group to study police relations
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A new statewide task force will study community and
Company in search of new restaurant for former Friendly’s
The former popular chain restaurant in Poland is up for lease.
Rolling Stone backpedals on rape story
Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. Rolling Stone cast doubt Friday on its story of a young
Ohio high school football SFlb Friday’s state championships
DIVISION VI Minster 46, Kirtland 42 COLUMBUS Josh Nixon’s third touchdown pass to Eli Wolf
Amiker, Hain, Keene power Penguins to fifth win in last six games
The Youngstown State men’s basketball team got big games from Shawn Amiker, Bobby Hain and Marcus Keene to beat South Dakota, 87-79, on Friday night.
Team USA rallies, edges Phantoms in SO
Trey Bradley scored twice for Youngstown, which led 4-0 at one point.
girard 68 mcdonald48
girard 68 mcdonald48 Next: Girard at Brookfield, Tuesday, 7 p.m. Next: McDonald at Mineral
Newcomer Lloyd shines in Penguins debut
Newcomer Lloyd shines in Penguins debut Youngstown Youngstown State freshman Caleb Lloyd set a
County transfers rebuilt road to township
The Mahoning County commissioners have transferred East Webb Road to Austintown Township maintenance.
Austintown Senior Center bustling with activities as they welcome new puppy
"It's a giant social club"
Journey details: During the three-hour event, a group of eight to 10 people will start on the
Journey details: During the three-hour event, a group of eight to 10 people will start on the
Estate of Howland woman files suit against driver and insurance company
Estate of Howland woman files suit against driver and insurance company
By the numbers
By the numbers Increases in the Campbell courts and police department the past few years:
James leads Cavaliers to sixth straight win
LeBron James had 24 points and a season-best 13 assists, Kevin Love added 15 points and 13 rebounds.
Canfield to begin new PA system in high school project as soon as Monday
District officials want project done by Jan. 5 when students come back to class
More Prep boys basketball results
Youngstown East 75, Howland 69 YOUNGSTOWN Jawalen Shaw led East with 23 points and 14 rebounds
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