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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Ohio National Guard deployed to D.C. to protect capital from terrorism
More than 200 people will be involved.
Pearl Harbor veterans gather for 73rd anniversary of attack in Hawaii
The attack killed 2,400 Americans and led to the United States entry into World War II
Kasich: Political leaders must be inclusive to lessen racial strains
He appeared Sunday on a nationally televised talk show.
Israel airstrikes today hit targets near Damascus, Syria says
One strike hit near the international airport
YSU's athletic budget less than comparable universities
YSU spends $5M less than the average university in the Missouri Valley Football Conference
Ohio State makes College Football Playoff
Alabama, Oregon, Florida State and Ohio State have been selected to play in the first College Football Playoff.

Kristen Placer, Kyle Pearson are engaged
Kristen Elise Placer and Kyle James Pearson, both of Pittsburgh, and their parents are announcing
Danielle Suhar, Justin Staub plan May rite
CANFIELD Michael and Nancy Suhar of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Muslovski-Ray engagement is announced
POLAND Ashley Maloy-Muslovski and Ryan Ray, both of Poland, are announcing their engagement and
Recovery workshop scheduled Dec. 13
Recovery workshop scheduled Dec. 13 BOARDMAN A free workshop titled “Processing Forgiveness and
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP 4611 will meet at 11:45 Wednesday for a Christmas luncheon and $5 gift exchange at the Royal
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
AARP Foundation Tax volunteers are needed for sites in Trumbull and Mahoning counties. Positions
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will have a Christmas luncheon. The hostess is Dorothy Shirilla. TUESDAY
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Fortnightly IV will meet for a Christmas social and gift exchange. The hostess is Toni
MASONIC GROUPS
TUESDAY Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will gather for its Christmas meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY || Paul Rossi
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY Paul Rossi HONOREE Residence: Youngstown Date of birth: Dec. 8, 1924, in
SOCIETY DIGEST || Dec. 7, 2014
St. James Church will host breakfast PULASKI, PA. St. James the Apostle Church, 4019 U.S. Route
Youngstown woman brings brother home from China
Dawn Borosko knows that her brother will never be the same. She’s just happy to have him home.
Mount Union survives scare from John Carroll
The Purple Raiders advanced to the Division III semifinals for the 20th straight year.
16th annual holiday event features marriage proposal
16th annual holiday event features marriage proposal By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES
‘Frozen’ joins ice show
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Exactly a year has passed since the “Frozen” frenzy
Kids go shopping with officers
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Among the first items in Devonte’ Clay’s shopping cart
10 arrested in drug bust at Niles motel
Suspects scheduled to appear in Niles Municipal Court Monday
Market Street bridge fully reopens next week
The bridge rehabilitation is complete, except for beam painting under it, which will be completed in April.
METRO DIGEST || Vets office closed Friday
Choffin collecting for Humane Society YOUNGSTOWN Choffin Career and Technical Center, 200 E.
Medicare penalties hit local hospitals
Nationally, 2,610 were penalized including multiple hospitals in the Mahoning Valley were hit with penalties from the federal government for Medicare readmissions.
ENOUGH SAID?
Plain Dealer INDIANAPOLIS Ohio State took the field at Lucas Oil Stadium playing two games
YSU women off to record start
The Penguins are 7-0 for the first time since moving up to Division I.
The last employee at Westinghouse, Sharon
Sam Messina, the former human-resources director at Westinghouse Electric’s Sharon plant, continues to resolve problems of former workers of the plant and their familes.
Ohio State men surge past Colgate
The 14th-ranked Buckeyes put the game away with five minutes left.
Simple rules for being a good parent
Tribune News Service Despite the conclusion one might reach after reading the latest issue of any

‘Tis the season of wine
Wineries prepare for the holiday season with gift cards, baskets and entertainment
At YSU, academics & athletics is not an either/or proposition
Opinion: A consequence of being around for a long time is that one gets to witness history repeating itself.
Seasonal flavors bring a boon in sales
Associated Press NEW YORK Lisa Hanock-Jasie turns into coffee fiend during the holidays, mainly
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Model railroad open house, noon to 6 p.m.: Last chance to see the
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
FUNDRAISING Tony Perrone has been selected as the director of donor engagement for Shepherd’s
Employees at YSU are pampered
Opinion: Reaction to last week’s column about the future of intercollegiate football at Youngstown State
How to prevent beauty-product overkill
Cleansing, exfoliating and slathering on wrinkle creams seem to be the secret to smooth, fresh-
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Dawn Reents and Sean Phelan, Youngstown, girl, Dec. 5.
Hitting the Slopes
By THOMAS PEIPERT Associated Press DENVER In 2010, the price of a walk-up, single-day lift
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Dec. 7, the 341st day of 2014. There are 24 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
New York City police officer should be indicted for murder; Black leaders persist with race mongering; Police officers need body cameras
Opinion: New York City police officer should be indicted for murder The refusal of an indict- ment against
CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in various locations because of local economic conditions.
Blue Ridge bread and butter plate, Cattails, 63/8 inches, $10. Indian Oil sign, oil can, Indian
Architect’s designs not limited to buildings
“Postmodernist” is one of the newest styles in the United States. Walt Disney World’s Swan Hotel,
Learn about YSU’s MBA program
Learn about YSU’s MBA program YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University will provide information
birthdays
birthdays Actress Ellen Burstyn is 82. Country singer Gary Morris is 66. Singer Tom Waits is 65.
What part of ‘no’ don’t officials at the Board of Elections get?
Editorial: Members of the Mahoning County Board of Elections are again discussing pay raises for the staff —
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Fine handcrafts bring buyers back to Butler’s annual show
A first-timer this year is a carver who created 17 armored horses for the carousel at Disneyland Paris.
The beauty of ‘No’
Opinion: I apparently have a skill unknown to me: Saying “No.” At a family gathering this summer, my
newsmakers
newsmakers LA police investigate Cosby abuse claim LOS ANGELES Los Angeles police opened an
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS Wreaths Across America Day On Saturday, members of the Mahoning County
MILESTONES
MILESTONES STATE PATROL Cheryl A. Smith has been selected for the 2014 Ohio State Highway Patrol
new york chokehold death Man’s relatives thank protesters
Associated Press NEW YORK The mother and widow of an unarmed black man whose police chokehold
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Girard City Council, 7 p.m., council chambers, Justice Center, 100 N. Market St.
Winners announced in annual poster contest
The winning poster will be displayed on a billboard in Poland
Dem. Landrieu of La. loses Senate seat
Dem. Landrieu of La. loses Senate seat BATON ROUGE, La. Republican Rep. Bill Cassidy has
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Nov. 30
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Hope to Die” by James Patterson (Little, Brown) 2. “Gray Mountain” by John
Drilling bill drained of impact
Editorial: The Mahoning Valley knows all too well the dangers tied to inadequate oversight of the state’s oil
Obama: Somers’ life was in imminent danger
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama said Saturday he authorized the attempt to
US to keep more troops than planned in Afghanistan in ’15
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan The United States will keep about 1,000 more troops in
Knives at airport restaurants raise security concerns
Knives at airport restaurants raise security concerns As part of a $1.9 billion upgrade last year,
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Grange Mutual Casualty Co. v. Joshua Best, personal
Governor announces efforts to combat infant mortality
The goal is to reduce Ohio's infant mortality rate, which is one of the highest in the nation
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Salvation Army coat giveaway
Salvation Army coat giveaway Cierra Craven, 8, of Youngstown, above, picks out her coat with the
SCT’s holiday edition of ‘Nunsense’ franchise offers delightful evening
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Salem ’Tis the season for holiday-themed pageantry,
Ex-chief of Ohio GOP dies at 75
Associated Press CLEVELAND Bob Bennett, longest serving chairman of the Ohio Republican Party,
Library schedules book discussion
Library schedules book discussion SALEM At Salem Public Library, 821 E. State St., the Adult
Hydrogen peroxide works on nail fungus
Q. After contracting nail fungus on my left ring finger, I soaked the offending nail and fingertip
How we learn to use social media
I’m a fan of the owner of Patti Finelli’s School of Dance. Finelli has the patience of a saint, a
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Here are just a few of the pictures that were submitted for this month’s Snapz theme, “It’s the
Steelers’ division hopes on line today
Pittsburgh must beat the Bengals to have any hope of winning the North.
District girls basketball preview
A look at teams from the NBC and the NEC, as well as area independents.
PREP ROUNDUP | Saturday’s games
BOYS BASKETBALL Newton Falls 76, Windham 53 NEWTON FALLS Jaden Walton scored 25 points in the