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YSU LIVE | Pelini addresses the media: Fans 'are going to like the type of football we play'
Bo Pelini addresses the media: 'It's good to be back!"
Pelini comes home to lead YSU's football team
Former Nebraska coach Bo Pelini, a Cardinal Mooney High grad, agreed to become the seventh coach in Youngstown State's history, a move that invigorates a ...
Stories published December 17, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
GM workers lend hand to hundreds of families for holidays
General Motors Lordstown retirees Maryola Stemple and Linda St. John pass out corn and chicken broth in assembly-line fashion.
Valley residents welcome changes in US-Cuba policies
Change in U.S. policy toward Cuba is welcome news to Mahoning Valley residents with ties to the Caribbean nation.
Mill Creek board do-over set for Thursday night
The Mill Creek MetroParks board of commissioners will have a special meeting Thursday night to address concerns that it failed to follow state law in its selection of a new executive director.
House passes bill on racino payments; Penn National weighing options
The Ohio House on Wednesday concurred 79-4 on House Bill 494, which included an amendment specifying $500,000 payments to local governments for the racinos in Austintown and Dayton.
Liberty studens learn to have fun by moving at Wellness Day
Boot Camp. Two words that don’t bring to mind good times.
Youngstown council oks Crickets liquor license, hears complaints about cop hiring
After a meeting between the owners of a South Side bar and those who live near it who complained of noise resulted in an understanding, city council voted today not to object to the renewal of the business’ liquor permit.
Trumbull judge approves $350K settlement for infant raped at Children Services
Trumbull County Probate Judge Thomas A. Swift approved a $305,000 settlement Wednesday for a 3-year-old girl who was raped by her biologial parents at the Trumbull County Children Services offices in 2011.
Struthers students, parents joined by gingerbread
A longtime holiday tradition continued this year for fourth-graders and their families at Struthers Elementary School, 520 Ninth St.
Mahoning residents raise concerns about precinct reductions
Twenty-eight people filled the Mahoning County Board of Elections board room to ask questions and raise concerns about a proposal to slash the number of voting precincts in Youngstown and Struthers.
Judge agrees with prosecutors: wife, dog attacker deserves more time
A Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge Wednesday rejected a request from a defense lawyer to give his client a three-year sentence for a firearm specification on charges stemming from an attack on his wife, saying that the crime was too violent to ignore the other charges.
Report: Bo Pelini ripped Nebraska's AD in his last talk with his players
Bo Pelini ripped Nebraska's AD in his last talk with his players.
UPDATE: Sony hackers ID'd, feds say
A U.S. official says federal investigators have now connected the Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. hacking to North Korea and are expected to make an announcement in the near future.
Regal, AMC, Cinemark cancel Christmas premiere of film after terrorist threat
The nation’s leading theater chains are pulling the plug on screening “The Interview.”
Ohio House OKs year-end racino payment to Austintown
Ohio House OKs year-end racino payment to Austintown
Ex-Maine prosecutor gets 16 years in child-porn case
Ex-Maine prosecutor gets16 years in child-porn case
Mich. mom charged for giving sons pot for medical reasons
Mich. mom charged for giving sons pot for medical reasons
New charges in sting set off new criticism of Pa. attorney general
New charges in sting set off new criticism of Pa. attorney general
Prosecutors: Coach in rape case violated probation
Prosecutors: Coach in rape case violated probation
Man pleads not guilty in Akron police officer's slaying
Man pleads not guilty in Akron police officer's slaying
UPDATE | Obama says US, Cuba will normalize relations
UPDATE | Obama says US, Cuba will normalize relations
Trumbull County workers OK 3-year pact with raises
Trumbull County workers OK 3-year pact with raises
YSU LIVE | Pelini addresses the media: Fans 'are going to like the type of football we play'
Bo Pelini addresses the media: 'It's good to be back!"
Superior Bev, One Hot Cookie on Vindy Talk Radio this morning
Vindy Talk Radio highlights some cool holiday flavors today when the folks from One Hot Cookie and Superior Beverage.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Christ the Good Shepherd at St. Joseph the Provider Church, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell, will
Mill Creek board's selection violated Ohio Sunshine Laws, attorney says
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.
Pelini takes over as YSU football coach
Bo Pelini’s hiring on Tuesday morning trended nationally on Twitter.
Cardinal Mooney ‘D’ shuts down Big Red
Andrew Armstrong led four Cardinal Mooney players in double figures with 14 points and had 14 rebounds as the Cardinals defeated Steubenville, 57-37, on Tuesday night.
ACE Fact-finder’s report rejected by YSU trustees
A fact-finder’s report regarding YSU’s ACE union called for wage freezes but also included a “me too” clause if other units got raises
Hughes’ leadership drives Irish victory
Ursuline senior Mark Hughes’ basketball skill set is nearly all-encompassing.
Youngstown council to mull $14M water meters upgrade
It will also consider a contract with its ranking police officers union.
Kosar criticizes Browns officials
Former Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar unloaded on the team’s front office, saying it lacks vision and switching to rookie Johnny Manziel “is a recipe for disaster.”
Armed woman foils home invaders
A South Side woman is glad nobody was hurt in an armed confrontation at her home, but vows to protect herself in the future.
Ed Puskas: YSU aimed high, got it done
Bo Pelini’s hiring energizes a fan base that lost interest in YSU over the last 14 years.
Rock Hall adds Green Day, Lou Reed, Ringo Starr
By DAVID BAUDER AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK The punk trio Green Day, poet of the New
Role players critical for Steelers
The Steelers’ 6-2 surge following a 3-3 start is due in large part to the rapid maturation of youngsters.
Church volunteers' annual baking real holiday treat Saturday
St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church will sponsor the fundraiser on Saturday.
Kasich, Penn National differ on how racino payment should be handled
Schippers calls it a 'money grab' and Kasich spokesman says $500K solely operators' responsibility
YSU transfers fundraising to YSU Foundation
The change will help YSU meet the philanthropic needs of YSU, President Jim Tressel said
Coders brought together in new group
Code Youngstown brings local coders in the are together in monthly meeting
David Pepper is Ohio Dem Party's chairman
He told reporters he wants to refocus on the party on issues that matter to Ohioans.
Pelini comes home to lead YSU's football team
Former Nebraska coach Bo Pelini, a Cardinal Mooney High grad, agreed to become the seventh coach in Youngstown State's history, a move that invigorates a program that has made the playoffs just once since then-coach Jim Tressel, now YSU president, left for Ohio State after the 2000 season.
Craig Ferguson says farewell Friday
By Verne Gay Newsday (TNS) Last month, Jimmy Kimmel paid a visit to “Late Late Show With Craig
Niles mayor to seeks authority to place employees on unpaid leave
Mayor Ralph Infante will ask Niles council tonight for the ability to place an employee on unpaid leave if he or she is charged with a felony offense.
Commonwealth comfort food
The husband and wife team of Mark and Milly Rosa opened this Campbell establishment in June.
Jacubec records 1,000 career points
Jacubec records 1,000 career points Alliance Mount Union senior Nate Jacubec (Struthers) scored
Dollar Tree store coming to Youngstown’s West Side
A former Dairy Queen will be demolished at that Mahoning Avenue location
Butter nut horns
Butter nut horns By bobbi Ennett Allen My mother-in-law made a less sugary version of this, but
Viva Espana!
Viva Espana! There is a wide variety of quality wine coming from Spain at great prices. Drinks
Time to think of the 2015 Burger Tour
Time to think of the 2015 Burger Tour The Burger Guyz are putting together their 2015 Burger Hit
oddly enough
oddly enough South Dakota cancels driving campaign over innuendo PIERRE, S.D. South Dakota
birthdays
birthdays Singer-actor Tommy Steele is 78. Keyboardist-singer Art Neville of the Neville Brothers
Senate OKs tax bill, nominees
Senate OKs tax bill, nominees WASHINGTON The Democratic-controlled Senate worked to confirm a
METRO DIGEST || Labooth returned
Labooth returned YOUNGSTOWN Richard Labooth, who was wanted on a bench warrant after he walked
Commissioners to authorize road and sewer projects
The Trumbull County commissioners are expected today to authorize six road projects to be carried out in late 2015 and early 2016.
Family sues over fatal shooting at Walmart
Associated Press CINCINNATI The family of a black man fatally shot by a white police officer as
Trial set in shooting
Trial set in shooting WARREN Jeffrey Irby, 26, of Youngstown and Fort Wayne, Ind., accused of
Vatican signals new tone for nuns in US
Associated Press An unprecedented Vatican investigation of U.S. women’s religious orders that
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Vienna Township trustees, 6 p.m., town hall, 848 Youngstown-Kingsville Road.
Housing sales down in Mahoning, Trumbull, up in Columbiana
Novemeber housing sales down in Mahoning County by 6.3 percent
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.58 —.10 Avalon
Alaska strikes political gold
Opinion: Ketchikan (Alaska) Daily News: Alaska is well positioned in Congress after November’s election and
Mahoning County’s budget had better not sprout raises
Editorial: 2“They’re not windfalls at all. Departments wish they were, but they’re not.” — Audrey Tillis,
Gov. Pence is fixing Indiana
Opinion: INDIANAPOLIS If success at the state level were enough to recommend someone for president of the
“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” has opened in theaters, the third and final
“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” has opened in theaters, the third and final film in the
newsmakers
newsmakers CBS dominates prime time’s Top 20 ratings NEW YORK Football gave NBC the most-
Chamber board has 5 new members
Chamber board has 5 new members YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber Board of
It’s just like in the hit movie
Opinion: By Kim Hone-McMahan Akron Beacon Journal AKRON If you are like millions of Americans, watching
Man wanted in 6 killings in Pa. commits suicide
Associated Press PENNSBURG, Pa. An Iraq War veteran suspected of killing his ex-wife and five of
What’s the alternative to torture?
Opinion: Critics and defenders of the harsh interrogation methods applied to captured terrorists can argue
Apple wins lawsuit over iPod pricing
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. A federal jury decided Tuesday that Apple didn’t compete
Surplus food
Surplus food EB Family Life Center, 7 S. Garland Ave., Youngstown, food-bag distribution, 9 a.m.
Jury convicts city man in stabbing
A jury convicted Patrick D. Howard of felonious assault, but acquitted him of attempted murder and aggravated robbery.
Torture occurred and we must own up to our actions
Opinion: By Sen. DIANNE FEINSTEIN Tribune News Service Forum There has been a suggestion in recent days
141 — mostly children — die in attack
Associated Press PESHAWAR, Pakistan In the deadliest slaughter of innocents in Pakistan in
Colbert Report’ finale is Thursday
By Verne Gay Newsday (TNS) After nearly 10 years, 1,448 editions and an impact on the political
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