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TAXPAYERS PAY THE PRICE FOR PROSECUTION
EDITOR’S NOTE: From now and throughout 2015, reporter Joe Gorman will take a deeper look into the issues and consequences of crime in Youngstown. Today ...
Stories published December 14, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Police probe South Side slaying
Police are investigating a homicide on the city’s South Side in which the victim was shot multiple times.
Ryan addresses mindfulness on "60 Minutes"
Featured on “60 Minutes” as part of a segment on mindfulness tonight, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan said he was “honored” to have the opportunity to show how the meditative practice “has helped me personally and professionally.”
Suspicious fire damages gas station in New Middletown
A suspicious fire caused extensive damage to a vacant gas station in the village.
Fedors celebrate 60th with family dinner and party
POLAND Mr. and Mrs. Laddie Fedor of Poland celebrated their 60th anniversary with a family dinner
Manofskys’ 60th honored with Danube cruise
FLAT ROCK, N.C. The former Margaret Maxin and Bill Manofsky celebrated their 60th anniversary with
Western Star Lodge installs Master
Shaun M. Laughlin was installed as worshipful master at a Masonic ceremony Dec. 5.
HAPPY 104th BIRTHDAY | Mary Etta Farris Miner
HAPPY 104th BIRTHDAY Mary Etta Farris Miner HONOREE Residence: Canton, Michigan Date of
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Lordstown will have its Christmas party at 6 p.m. Officers are the hostesses. TUESDAY
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., has planned the following: Monday, legislative
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet for its annual Christmas party Tuesday at St. Mark’s
THE BEST OF THE BEST IN AREA HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS FOR THE FALL OF 2014
Check out vindy.com this week for athlete videos 11As selected by the Vindicator staff, this
Steelers, Falcons have lots at stake today
The Steelers are eager to get back to the postseason after missing out the past two seasons. They haven’t endured a three-year playoff drought since 1998-2000.
Valley recruits still loyal to YSU
Valley recruits still loyal to YSU Jake Zinni and Zak Kennedy stick with their commitments
U.S. Department of Education and YSU reach settlement
The investigation dealt with accessibility to YSU webpages for people with disabilities, particularly those with sensory impairment
CIC says 2014-20154 flu vaccine not as effective as hoped
Still recommends the shot to shorten length, severity of the disease
Police body cameras reduce complaints and supply evidence
Body cameras improve police and citizen behavior, record evidence, and help supervisors train officers and critique their actions.
Manziel to make debut as Browns’ starting QB today
With their offense sputtering and their playoff hopes wilting, the Browns (7-6) are handing the ball to Manziel.
Cardinal Mooney | Soccer Juliana Vazquez
Add Juliana Vazquez to the latest list of girl soccer players to play college soccer from Cardinal
LaBrae | Golf Haylee Harford
Haylee Harford knew what she was up against this year at the state tournament. Having been there
Warren JFK | Golf Ryan Fowler
Ryan Fowler may have had the best two days back-to-back any golfer could have. Fowler shot a
Canfield | Tennis Hannah Cianciola and Ashley Kaleel
After having success last season, the Canfield tennis duo of Hannah Cianciola and Ashley Kaleel were
Austintown Fitch | Football Tyler Hewlett
Tyler Hewlett only thought about one thing when playing linebacker. “Attack, attack, attack,”
Hubbard | Football Larry Scott
Larry Scott — arguably one of the best to play in the Mahoning Valley — will always remember his
McDonald | Cross Country Heidi Hoffman
Winning the state championship as a team still seems unreal for McDonald’s Heidi Hoffman. “It was
Maplewood | Cross Country Tristan Dahmen
The Maplewood cross country team has been dominant in the last three years. A fourth-place finish,
Canfield | Volleyball Janie Rafoth
It’s all in the family for Janie Rafoth. Having played with her older sister Ellie for one year
Poland | Soccer Anthony Sabula
Anthony Sabula made his mark on the soccer scene this season for the Poland Bulldogs. He led the
TAXPAYERS PAY THE PRICE FOR PROSECUTION
EDITOR’S NOTE: From now and throughout 2015, reporter Joe Gorman will take a deeper look into the issues and consequences of crime in Youngstown. Today he examines the costs that taxpayers shoulder for an ongoing murder investigation.
BEST BOOKS
Every year, your gift list gets longer. Some of the newbies on your list are also new to the
Candella micro distillery makes award-winning vodka
The Candella brothers plan to make new products for next year.
Oregon QB easily wins Heisman Trophy
Marcus Mariota, the prototypical 21st-century quarterback, took an old-fashioned approach to become Oregon’s first Heisman Trophy winner.
Texas A&M transfers too much for YSU men
Jalen Jones scored a season-high 27 points and fellow guard Danuel House scored a season-high 21.
Impressionistic glow
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) Color forecasts for 2015 look a little like the palettes of
O’Hara helps Girard top Fitch
Dylan O’Hara heard his coach loud and clear in the timeout. With Girard down nine, it was a do-or-die moment for the Indians.
Mound continues his winning ways
Mound continues his winning ways Austintown Mound all but locked up divisional honors by
Assault charges
Assault charges youngstown An 18-year-old East Auburndale Avenue man was charged with felonious
Mount Union crushes Wesley in semifinal
The third-seeded Purple Raiders, in the 100th playoff game in school history, routed fourth-seeded Wesley College (Del.), 70-21 at Mount Union Stadium.
McDonald’s Pugh turns back Bristol
McDonald’s Pugh turns back Bristol Pugh scored 35 points on 9 of 22 shooting, including 17 of
prep roundup Saturday’s other games
BOYS BASKETBALL East 81, Liberty 69 Malik Marrow led the Panthers (2-2) with 29 points, six
Tribune News Service
Tribune News Service Q. My buddy’s wife walks their 11-year-old into the classroom each day. Then
Blue Jackets defeat Penguins in shootout
Cam Atkinson and Ryan Johansen scored in the shootout to lift the Blue Jackets to a 4-3 victory over the Penguins on Saturday night for their sixth straight win.
Barnes & Noble to host short fiction day
Barnes & Noble to host short fiction day BOARDMAN Celebrate Short Fiction Day is scheduled for 1
MILESTONES
MILESTONES doctorate Dr. Ernest Burt III, a Youngstown native, earned his doctor of philosophy
UN climate talks in OT deadlock
Associated Press LIMA, PERU Already well into overtime, U.N. climate talks reached a standstill
ISLAMIC STATE Group shoots down Iraqi chopper
Associated Press BAGHDAD Islamic State group militants shot down an Iraqi military helicopter,
Racino owner rails against ‘money grab’; Shooting deaths were fault of Brown, Garner; Women need stun guns for self-protection; Church is no place for school concerts
Opinion: ‘Money grab’ forces racino owner to cut costs, explore legal options On behalf of Penn National
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Melinda Morrow, a physician assistant at Ready Care, a walk-in urgent-care facility in the Medical
Melinda Morrow, a physician assistant at Ready Care, a walk-in urgent-care facility in the Medical
Congress sends Obama $1.1T spending bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress cleared a $1.1 trillion spending bill for President Barack
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Board of Park Commissioners, 8:30 a.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland
PORTLAND, ORE. Man arrested after shooting; 2 sought
Associated Press PORTLAND, ORE. A 22-year-old man arrested in connection with a shooting outside
Ursuline falls in battle of Irish
Ursuline falls in battle of Irish Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary forced key turnovers down the
Racism or arrogance or both?
Opinion: It’s been captivating watching America take to the streets to voice outrage at the deaths of Eric
18 die, 90 missing in Indonesia mudslide
18 die, 90 missing in Indonesia mudslide BANJARNEGARA, Indonesia Heavy rains in central
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Dec. 14, the 348th day of 2014. There are 17 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Try Sprout Social, an SMMS, for small businesses
Small-business owners sometimes get visibly uncomfortable when I bring up the idea of using social
CAMPAIGN FINANCE | Post-general election
All state legislative and county candidates who ran in the Nov. 4 general election had to file
Council votes down water rates control
The control over rising water rates still rests with city administrators.
US Supreme Court takes on threats posted on Facebook
Opinion: In 1998, recording artist Marshall Mathers—better known as Eminem—wrote a song about killing his ex-
Canfield school officials serve volunteers and retirees
Canfield school officials serve volunteers and retirees
These retailers could use some holiday cheer
Associated Press NEW YORK The holiday shopping season is always a make-or-break period for
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Chicken pox keeps Jolie from ‘Unbroken’ promotions LOS ANGELES Angelina Jolie is
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Hope to Die” by James Patterson (Little, Brown) 2. “Gray Mountain” by John
Oscar race crowded for best pic, screenplay
By Glenn Whipp Los Angeles Times It’s the most wonderful time of the year with critics’ prizes
Facebook releases list of hot ’14 topics
Associated Press NEW YORK Day after day, Facebook captures our best and worst moments, from the
‘Public trust be damned’
Opinion: The headline, while bordering on the profane, reflects the attitude being displayed by public
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Disney On Ice: Princesses and Heroes, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Catch this
Throngs protest killings by police
Associated Press WASHINGTON Thousands of protesters marched across the country Saturday — to
Where in the heck is my spare tire?
Consumer Reports answers three commonly asked questions about cars: Why does the headrest hit my
Mahoning Valley needs Kasich to make pitch for private prison
Editorial: The clock is ticking on the future of the Northeast Ohio Correctional Center on Youngstown’s East
Mercer County dog licenses on sale
The deadline to get licenses for your pooch before penalties are added is Jan. 1.
A life saved, against the odds
Western Reserve Joint Fire District recognizes five of its own for their life-saving actions
Slimmer seats on Hawaiian Airlines
Slimmer seats on Hawaiian Airlines One of the nation’s oldest airlines is jumping on a trend
Trumbull mergers hold promise
Editorial: News out of Trumbull County last week on the potential merger of two distinct sets of taxpayer-
FACEBOOK Top 10 topics in 2014 What’s popular? Facebook recently released top-10 lists for 2014,
Drake is No. 36 on top-100 list
Drake is No. 36 on top-100 list WARREN Drake Manufacturing Services Co. LLC, 4371 N. Leavitt
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
HEALTH CARE ValleyCare Medical Group of Ohio physician Michael Tempel recently became board
area bowling scores
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