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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Friends have prayer vigil for recovering Ursuline cheerleader
Friends have prayer vigil for recovering Ursuline cheerleader
LeBron will sit out tonight's game vs. Thunder
LeBron James won't play for the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Weapons charge dismissed against rapper Young Jeezy
Weapons charge dismissed against rapper Young Jeezy
Harris gets 10-year sentence for role in fraud scheme
Harris gets 10-year sentence for role in fraud scheme
Calif. battling its worst pertussis epidemic in 70 years
Calif. battling its worst pertussis epidemic in 70 years
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Alex and Amanda (Hedrick) Popovich of Stow, Ohio, are announcing the birth of a daughter, Ava
Ohio prosecutor: Chances of February execution nil
Ohio prosecutor: Chances of February execution nil
US Route 224 westbound at Southern Boulevard in Boardman reduced to one lane
US Route 224 westbound at Southern Boulevard in Boardman
Warren Harding HS back to normal after big fight Wednesday
Warren Harding HS back to normal after big fight Wednesday
Prayer service tonight for Ursuline cheerleader who collapsed
Prayer service tonight for Ursuline cheerleader who collapsed
Boardman police investigating robbery at insurance agency
Boardman police investigating robbery at insurance agency
Free help available Monday to enroll in Health Insurance Marketplace
Free help available Monday to enroll in Health Insurance Marketplace
Mahoning commissioners solicit bids for courthouse restoration
Mahoning commissioners solicit bids for courthouse restoration
BREAKING NEWS | Mahoning commissioners adopt $58.4M 2015 budget
Mahoning commissioners adopt $58.4M 2015 budget
Judge agrees to time extension in Oakhill conspiracy case
Judge agrees to time extension in Oakhill conspiracy case
Campbell police arrest man for drug possession after traffic stop
Campbell police arrest man for drug possession after traffic stop
Youngstown mayor, fire chief agree to union's firetruck counterproposal
Youngstown mayor, fire chief agree to union's firetruck counterproposal
Struthers men face criminal damaging, trespassing charges
Struthers men face criminal damaging, trespassing charges
Walmart grant helps Liberty firefighters purchase smoke alarms
Walmart grant helps Liberty firefighters purchase smoke alarms
Penn National official disappointed in Ohio Senate racino compromise
Penn National disappointed in Ohio Senate racino compromise
Barnes & Noble will host book fair
Barnes & Noble will host book fair BOARDMAN Barnes & Noble, located at the Shops at Boardman
From cookie dough to interactive boards
Canfield PTO funds pay for new boards in elementary buildings for students
Boardman students participate in computer programming event
Boardman students participate in computer programming event
Money games pay off for YSU men’s basketball program
When it comes to money games, Youngstown State men’s basketball coach Jerry Slocum knows the best time to go shopping for a deal is after Christmas.
Racino payment amendment passes Ohio Senate 31-0; headed back to state House for concurrence
Payment for three years; half paid to communities from relocation fund
Chris Isaak conjures up carols
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Chris Isaak has been in the “Wicked Game” of the music
‘Hymns’ rises from Third Class campfire
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Lee and Jack Boyle of Third Class spent the summer of 2013
Christmas in a classical-crossover way
Staff report NASHVILLE, Tenn. Annie Moses Band, the Juilliard-trained classical-crossover
Brookfield girls hold off Girard
The Warriors (2-1) and their defense shut down a pesky Girard squad in the final two minutes to emerge with a 62-53 victory.
Orchestra’s holiday concert features Jodi Benson and more
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, with music director Randall Craig
Manziel: ‘I’ll try to provide a spark and be smart while doing it’
Johnny Manziel seemed a little taller. Not in height, but definitely in stature.
Pirates make annual winter stop at Butler
Ten days ago, Sean Rodriguez was living in Florida as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team.
Tantric at Biketown
Tantric at Biketown Tantric will headline a rock concert at 8 p.m. Saturday at Harley-Davidson
Dueling 911 calls for OSU’s Barrett, ex
Injured Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett and his ex-girlfriend made 911 calls on Tuesday alleging each attacked the other.
Plant pruning tips
Q. When and how do I prune my azaleas and rhododendrons? Donna from Youngstown A. Some
Body cams not a cure-all
Opinion: By Mark Davis The Dallas Morning News For a while there, it looked like a great week to suggest
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, Dec. 11, the 345th day of 2014. There are 20 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Health workers in big demand
Opinion: By Helen Ouyang Los Angeles Times The United Nations estimates that 5,000 more international
Liberty school board members reclaim control of the district
Editorial: It seemed anticlimactic. No confetti, no balloons floating down from the ceiling, no high school
“Bones” (8 p.m., Fox): Directed by David Boreanaz, the milestone 200th episode of
“Bones” (8 p.m., Fox): Directed by David Boreanaz, the milestone 200th episode of “Bones” is an
Congress is told US lags on drones
Associated Press WASHINGTON Commercial drone flights are taking off in other countries while the
Counting Crows concert gets Packard team off to solid start
The Counting Crows concert at Packard Music Hall was sold out, and the influx of people from outside the area was obvious in Warren restaurants, bars and even hotels.
Let’s breathe justice, equality
Opinion: O, let my land be a land where Liberty Is crowned with no false patriotic wreath, But
Is rider safety the real Achilles heel for Uber and Lyft?
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The growth of ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft so far
Cheerleader who collapsed listed in stable condition
Cheerleader who collapsed listed in stable condition youngstown The Ursuline High School varsity
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Horizon Science Academy governing board, 6 p.m., 3403 Southern Blvd., Youngstown.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Cedars West End, 702 Steel St., Youngstown; cedarsyoungstown.com
Cedars West End, 702 Steel St., Youngstown; cedarsyoungstown.com Fri: The Flying Trees with Nathan
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Exodus: Gods and Kings (PG-13) Cinema South: Fri.-Tue. (12:30, 3:50); Fri.-Mon.
Air fares to dip, thanks to oil slump
Associated Press GENEVA Flying could get cheaper next year as airlines say they will finally
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “A Few Good Men,SDRq Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., auditions 6
special services For those who are hurting
Many celebrate the Christmas season with joy and festivities. For others, who may have suffered a
Board president doesn’t plan to replace ADC members
Although the school board interviewed three prospective commission members last August, board president says there aren’t current plan to replace members
Islamic State’s allure for French youths harken to WWII
Opinion: By Robert Zaretsky Los Angeles Times The Islamic State video showing the executions of 18
Valley auto sales up 1.6 percent in November
Chevrolet Cruze sales for new cars stay strong with a 9.9 percent increase in November
PENNSYLVANIA, WEST VIRGINIA Gas workers to get back wages
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W. VA. Natural-gas drilling contractors working in the Marcellus
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Letterman’s last show is set for May 20 NEW YORK More than 32 years of late-night
Canfield Township, Teamsters agree to deal
Months-long negotiations settled; 2 percent pay raises for employees
Ohio Senate passes fireworks bill
The bill would eliminate the requirement that consumer-grade fireworks be taken outside of the state within two days of purchase and would allow buyers to “discharge, ignite or explode” such fireworks.
heroin indictments
heroin indictments A federal grand jury indicted 18 people on charges of conspiracy to distribute
Black police straddle line between race, duty over deaths
Associated Press Jorge “Jinho” Ferreira feels the tension between being black and carrying a badge
Bill seeks to simplify Ohio muni income tax system
The bill now goes to Gov. Kasich for his signature
Healthcare and salaries to rise in 2015 Trumbull County budget
Healthcare and salaries to rise in 2015 Trumbull County budget
HOPE tutor officially fired by Austintown Board of Education
School district eyes new policies on food in classrooms due to student food allergies
Time Person of Year: Ebola fighters
Associated Press NEW YORK Doctors, nurses and others fighting Ebola through “tireless acts of
Yousafzai, Satyarthi receive Nobel Peace Prize
Associated Press OSLO, NORWAY Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan and Kailash Satyarthi of India
Palestinian official dies after clash with troops
Associated Press RAMALLAH, WEST BANK A Palestinian Cabinet member died Wednesday after a scuffle
Woman convicted in family sex-ring case
Woman convicted in family sex-ring case BAY MINETTE, ALA. The conviction Wednesday of an Alabama
CIA fights back after torture report
Associated Press WASHINGTON Top spies past and present campaigned Wednesday to discredit the
Poland township police might soon carry heroin antidote
Poland township police might soon carry heroin antidote
Calendar contest winners to be honored
Artwork from 25 students will be in the 2015 local recycling and litter cleanup events calendar.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Police dog in Oregon gets fired for poor performance CANNON BEACH, Ore. A 2-year-
Check your stored bulbs
Check your stored bulbs It’s time for the first check of those canna, dahlia and other tender
Charges not filed yet
Charges not filed yet YOUNGSTOWN As of Wednesday, investigators from the Ohio State Highway
State Rep. Robert F. Hagan is out as an Ohio Democratic chairman candidate
Backs David Pepper, the leading candidate for the job
Canfield trustees re-appoint three board members
Transfer funds to close out Pheasant Run Culvert repair project
Third annual HOPE CLASSIC HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SHOWCASE
Third annual HOPE CLASSIC HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SHOWCASE Saturday At Struthers Field House
Fresh greenery needs moisture
Fresh greenery needs moisture Be sure to keep fresh arrangements, trees, wreaths and other live
Big plays still dogging Steelers ‘D’
Dick LeBeau’s defense is not easy to grasp. For that, the Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator is unapologetic.
PUCO OKs Aqua Ohio’s purchase
PUCO OKs Aqua Ohio’s purchase YOUNGSTOWN The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio on Wednesday
Hope Classic back for a third year at Struthers
The third annual Hope Classic High School Basketball Showcase will take place Saturday with four games set for the Struthers Field House.
More prep basketball
Howland 53, Warren Harding 34 WARREN Sarah Price scored 20 points and had four blocks to lead
King James commits personal foul with royal touch at Nets game
When King James touched the future queen of England on the shoulder after a basketball game, royal watchers cried foul.
WIVES’ TALES
We are all intrigued by these stories of planting our gardens or our crops by the signs of the zodiac or the phases of the moon. But, is there any truth to this stuff?
Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America When: Saturday What: Join the OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Third annual United way holiday basketball classic
Saturday At Poland High School The schedule: 2 p.m. – Hubbard vs. Poland girls 3:30 p.m. —
United Way Classic returns to Poland
The third annual United Way Holiday Basketball Classic is Saturday with four games on tap at Poland High School.
Tickets available for YSU baseball breakfast
Tickets available for YSU baseball breakfast The Youngstown State baseball program is selling
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