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Miracle and religious freedom are focus of Hanukkah
The festival of lights begins at sundown tonight.
Stories published December 16, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
YSU trustees reject fact-finder's report; negotiations can resume
Youngstown State University trustees unanimously rejected a fact-finder’s report for a contract with the Association of Classified Employees that called for a freeze of both wages and step adjustments.
Ohio House to debate racino payment issue Wednesday
The office of Gov. John Kasich’s office commented for the first time on the $500,000 racino payment debate since an amendment passed the Ohio Senate last week.
Another favored son comes home to Youngstown
The Youngstown State football team got one of its biggest wins in history Tuesday morning.
Campbell game to go on Wednesday after bomb threat
Campbell schools will be in session Wednesday after a bomb scare at Memorial High School today cut short a junior varsity game between Campbell Memorial and Brookfield and caused the varsity game to be canceled.
Decision on new Mill Creek director announced before public vote taken
The Mill Creek MetroParks board of commissioners failed to follow state law in its selection of a new executive director, the attorney representing The Vindicator and its news partner, 21 WFMJ-TV, said Tuesday.
Salvation Army's Toy Shop putting smiles on parents' faces
Parents and grandparents who otherwise couldn’t afford to put presents under the Christmas tree for the children in their families left the Salvation Army with bags of toys sure to put smiles on the faces of those kids.
YSU fundrasing moved to foundation, new college, dean post created
Youngstown State University has transferred fundraising responsibility to the YSU Foundation.
South Side woman foils intruders, laments disrespectful youth
A South Side woman, who foiled two potential home invaders Tuesday morning by calling 911 and firing one shot from her handgun, said she plans to remain in her home and would use the gun again if she has to.
Ohioans can now view state's 'checkbook' online; treasurer will extend to local governments
After getting the state’s checkbook online, Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel will focus now on getting the 3,800 or so local government subdivisions to do the same — at no cost to them.
St. John's annual 4-hour kolachi sale coming up Saturday
Linda Livosky reigns as “queen of the kolachi” at St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church.
Youngstown council to vote on new water meters, police contract report
City council will consider a proposal Wednesday to move ahead with a $14 million project to replace all its water meters starting in late 2015.
UPDATE | No bomb found at Campbell Memorial High School
No bomb found at Campbell Memorial High School
BREAKING NEWS | Campbell boys basketball game canceled due to bomb threat
Campbell boys basketball game canceled due to bomb threat
UPDATE | Ex-Marine wanted in 6 Pa. killings is found dead
UPDATE | Ex-Marine wanted in 6 Pa. killings is found dead
YSU trustees committee rejects factfinder's report
YSU trustees committee rejects factfinder's report
Trumbull Memorial Hospital receives national recognition
Trumbull Memorial Hospital receives national recognition
UPDATE | Obama condemns deadly attack on Pakistani school
Obama condemns deadly attack on Pakistani school
Prosecutor: Police await ID of body found in connection with Pa. killings
Prosecutor: Police await ID of body found in connection with Pa. killings
Youngstown man faces felony charge after arrest in Struthers
Youngstown man faces felony charge after arrest in Struthers
Family files suit over fatal shooting at Ohio Walmart
Family files suit over fatal shooting at Ohio Walmart
Water boil advisory for Brookfield and Hubbard townships
Water boil advisory for Brookfield and Hubbard townships
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for brunch at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bedford
Artists of Rust Belt gets nonprofit status
Artists of the Rustbelt has obtained nonprofit status, a move that it expects will allow it to grow beyond its grass-roots origins.
Emotional Hawkins defends protest T-shirt
His eyes filling with tears, Browns wide receiver Andrew Hawkins spoke passionately about a decision he knew would bring backlash and possibly harm his reputation.
Akiva helps student’s family
Khloe Herrick, 4, has been undergoing cancer treatment since August and students, teachers and staff have conducted fundraisers to help
Brees shreds Bears in Saints’ victory
Drew Brees threw for 375 yards and three touchdowns and the New Orleans Saints beat the Chicago Bears 31-15 on Monday night to grab the NFC South lead.
Manziel’s take on horrid debut: ‘Very humbling’
Manziel’s take on horrid debut: ‘Very humbling’ Along with being sacked, taunted,
Loneys’ Stanley Cup memories last
Loneys, Hockey HOF bringing Stanley Cup to Youngstown
All basketball, all the time with holiday break
For Youngstown State men’s basketball coach Jerry Slocum, it’s the most wonderful time of the year.
Accused heroin supplier held without bond
Jean Carlos Martinez allegedly supplied heroin to eight others for distribution in the Youngstown area.
Mill Creek Park board names new executive director
Board members, staff and public say goodbye to Dennis Miller
Embattled comedian seeks refuge on stand-up tour Cosby’s last stand?
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer For five decades, Bill Cosby maintained a busy stand-up
Dictionary site’s word of year is ‘culture’
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK A nation, a workplace, an ethnicity, a passion, an
Polls show most uninsured don’t know there is still time to enroll
75 percent of enrollees pay less than $100 a month out-of-pocket
Canfield First Night seeks banners in city - Council says no
"Allowing it was creating a little bit of a Pandora's box"
Houston hires OSU’s Herman to be coach
Houston hires OSU’s Herman to be coach HOUSTON A person familiar with the situation tells The
oddly enough
oddly enough Rings given to Salvation Army bring in $21,000 for toys BOSTON Not even J.R.R.
Durr scores 20 points to power South Range past Springfield
The 6-foot-3 senior notched 20 points and 10 rebounds as the Raiders beat the Tigers, 73-46.
high school sports at a glance
Monday’s Results GIRLS BASKETBALL Columbiana 64, Sebring 31 Grand Valley 57, Badger 45
Kevin Connelly: Steelers’ fate still a mystery
The Pittsburgh Steelers are who we thought they were.
nba roundup
nba roundup Monday’s games Cavaliers 97, Hornets 88 CLEVELAND LeBron James scored 27 points
nhl roundup | Monday’s games
Penguins 4, Lightning 2 PITTSBURGH Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 28 shots, Bryan Rust and Brian
Curbstone Coaches honor Valley’s champions
The Valley’s fall state champions were guests at Monday’s Curbstone Coaches luncheon.
college basketball roundup Monday’s games
TOP 25 MEN No. 2 Duke 75, Elon 62 DURHAM, N.C. Jahlil Okafor had a season-high 25 points and
birthdays
birthdays Actress Liv Ullman is 76. Writer-producer Steven Bochco is 71. Guitarist Tony Hicks of
Shop with a Cop was a success
Struthers, Lowellville police departments hold annual Shop with a Cop event
sydney Siege ends; 3 dead, including gunman
Associated Press SYDNEY The deadly siege began in the most incongruous of ways, on a sunny
good morning
good morning toy distribution today The Mahoning County Salvation Army is gearing up to bring
Military is at ‘turning point,’ Obama tells returning troops
Associated Press FORT DIX, N.J. Marking what he called a “turning point” for the U.S. military,
Youngstown native accused of fraud
Associated Press ELIZABETH, N.J. Authorities say a Georgia man and an Ohio woman stole the
Suspects still sought
Suspects still sought YOUNGSTOWN City detectives continue their search for suspects and had not
newsmakers
newsmakers College suspends Cosby professorship; wife releases statement An Atlanta college is
Mother: Boy who was killed by police never had a chance
Associated Press NEW YORK The mother of a 12-year-old Ohio boy fatally shot by police who
YSU receives $1.8M for elevator work
YSU receives $1.8M for elevator work COLUMBUS The state Controlling Board released nearly $1.8
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday United school board, 7:30 p.m., high-school library, 8143 state Route 9,
N. Korea seeks UN meeting on CIA torture
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS North Korea asked the U.N. Security Council in a letter Monday
Jury trial begins in stabbing
A Youngstown man is on trial for the March 29, 2013, stabbing of a Boardman woman.
Woman sentenced in child endangering
The case stemmed from the Dec. 31, 2013, beating of a 9-year-old boy.
Republicans blame Cruz for year-end confirmations
Associated Press WASHINGTON Unhappy Republicans say Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas has given President
Miracle and religious freedom are focus of Hanukkah
The festival of lights begins at sundown tonight.
Obama shouldn’t retreat on torture ban
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords An old bumper sticker offered a stinging response to the Bush-
Death toll from GM ignition switches rises to 42
Associated Press DETROIT At least 42 people have died and 58 have been injured in crashes
Obamacare debate trifling
Opinion: By Theda Skocpol Los Angeles Times Last Tuesday, the Republican-led House Committee on Oversight
Obamacare curing nation’s ills
Opinion: Mercury News, San Jose, Calif.: As Republicans in Congress gear up in January for their most
Man donates $50K to pay layaways
Associated Press MECHANICSBURG, Pa. Someone is spreading holiday cheer by covering $50,000 worth
CEO of Bob Evans Farms steps down from post
Associated Press NEW ALBANY, Ohio The CEO of Bob Evans Farms Inc. is stepping down by mutual
‘Culture of rape’ must end
Opinion: By Cynthia M. ALLEN Fort Worth Star-Telegram There are so many disturbing elements to the recent
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.74-0.17 Avalon
Associated Press
Associated Press Downed trees Owners of a longtime southwestern Ohio Christmas tree lot are
You can count on women ‘stirring’
Opinion: By Gina Barreca The Hartford Courant When Clement C. Moore wrote “A Visit from St. Nicholas” —
Addiction to painkillers on par with alcoholism
Associated Press CHILLICOTHE Addiction to painkillers in Ohio is now on par with alcoholism,
Home Savings hires branch manager
Home Savings hires branch manager YOUNGSTOWN The Home Savings and Loan Co. announced the hiring
Health care law has stronger start this year
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sign-up season for President Barack Obama’s health care law is off
Lava on course to hit shopping center
Lava on course to hit shopping center HONOLULU Lava from a volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island is on
Neuhardt won’t seek Dem chairmanship
Associated Press COLUMBUS Cincinnati lawyer and 2014 attorney general candidate David Pepper
Software company growth expected to continue
The president of a local software development company doesn’t think there really is a limit to his company’s growth.
Will ginger cure prostate cancer?
Q. I’m 68 years old and had my prostate removed in May 2007. I have been cancer-free for seven
Killing spree leaves 6 dead; suspect sought
Associated Press PENNSBURG, Pa. A man suspected of going to three houses in the Philadelphia
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 16, the 350th day of 2014. There are 15 days left in the year. The Jewish
Fashion fixing
By Anya Sostek Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH For years, Leslie Latter- man and her female
National recognition received at TMH
National recognition received at TMH WARREN ValleyCare Health System of Ohio’s Trumbull Memorial
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Nicki Minaj: Tonight on “Tonight
Sailboat crew wants to sink perceptions about MS
By Karen Yi Sun Sentinel FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. A 67-foot sailboat is making a first-of-its-
Smackdown on heroin abuse gathers momentum in Valley
Editorial: Though it’s too early to declare victory in the war on heroin abuse raging across Ohio and the
Torture is a political football
Opinion: The catalog of horrors contained in last Tuesday’s report from the Senate Intelligence Committee
Sony threatens to sue over publication of stolen emails
Associated Press WASHINGTON A lawyer representing Sony Pictures Entertainment is warning news
MAHONING COUNTY courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Carl E. Berg Jr., 51, of 158 W. Wood Street,
Prep roundup
Prep roundup Monday’s girls games Youngstown Christian 62, Campbell 36 CAMPBELL Arlivian
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